Peyton watched her friend with awe. They were in the midst of unpacking and decorating the new home Brooke had purchased. Help came in the form of Tim, Nathan, Haley, Brittany, Dan, Deb, Karen and even Keith after much convincing. It was a family affair so to speak and thank goodness the house was large enough to accommodate all the personalities and would be could be rifts. But for the most part it was a quiet day.

Peyton still couldn't get over the new changes in her friend. Brooke certainly had changed and it had all been for the better. Of course she was still the same old Brooke but now a softer, happier, calmer and more domesticated edge. There was a new appreciation of life and all the little and simple things.

"Let's take a break", Peyton mouthed, a grinning Brooke agreeing almost immediately.

Arm in arm, the two best friends strolled the massive property, the breeze blowing softly in their hair.

"What?" Brooke asked.

"What do you mean, what?"

"P you know what I mean. That goofy look you keep giving me. What's it all about?"

"Maybe I should be asking you that", Peyton smiled. "It's just that I can't remember a time seeing you so happy."

"That's because I barely remember the last time I was this happy. Things are going great. What can I say? I love doing the show. My character is freaking awesome and all the cast and crew and production and everybody is just incredible. Plus, Tim has already been getting a bunch of offers for me for movies and stuff shooting during the show's off season. So I definitely can't complain about that. I just had a week off and I got to spend time with my parents, which always puts me in a good mood. Life is good. I have beautiful friends and a beautiful family and beautiful fans…and look at my new home, which I am totally, utterly in love with, might I add."

"And Lucas?" Peyton added with a wink.

"And Lucas", Brooke sighed.

"Oh my God. Dude, look at you. You're so…giddy."

"I am not", Brooke giggled.

"You're giggling, Brooke. Hell, you're practically glowing!"

"Am I?"

"Yes!"

"It's just because I'm so happy", the brunette gushed. "God, I wish I could put it into words but I can't. It's hard to believe, considering how shitty things were just a few months ago but I feel like I'm on top of the world right now. My career is everything I want it to be but none of this would mean anything if I couldn't share it with Lucas."

"You're really in love, aren't you?"

"Totally and completely. He is everything to me, Pey. I've just never met anyone quite like him. I love being with him and the way he makes me feel. I'm like a schoolgirl. When I'm at work, I think about him and just being with him constantly and when we're together, it's like perfect. We get each other, you know? We're in sync and we're in love and we never get tired of each other. I can't explain it. I know this is cliché but I really think Lucas is 'the one'. I don't know, I guess this relationship has really changed me. I feel like a new person."

Peyton smiled. It sure had and definitely for the better.

"I like the new Brooke", Peyton smiled.

"Yeah?"

"Yeah. I mean, you're still you but I see the changes. You've been through so much and despite it all, you've come out on top smelling like a rose."

"Couldn't have done it without you, P. Sawyer. I mean it. You're the best friend I've ever had and you always will be. You've been there since the beginning, through thick and thin and you always loved and supported me even during the times when you probably had a right to walk away. But you didn't."

"I couldn't."

"I know", Brooke smiled. "And that's why I love you. And that is also another reason I am so jazzed about my new life. My oldest and dearest friend aka my trusted and loyal personal assistant, is finally moving to North Carolina!"

"I know, I know", Peyton rolled her eyes.

"This is gonna be so rad! We totally ruled the Big Apple, now it's on to conquer…well, whatever the hell they call North Carolina."

"I can't wait. Besides, everyday with Brooke Davis is an adventure, right?"

"You bet your ass, Best Friend, although I really wish you would have taken up mine and Luke's offer to move in here with us. We have more than enough room and it would be like one gigantic 24 hour slumber party."

"Don't tempt me", Peyton laughed. "But uh, an apartment is just fine for me right now. Besides, you and Lucas need your space."

"Trust me, we have more than enough of that. Our house is huge!"

"And…I need my space, too."

"Your space? What do you mean? Pey…"

Peyton blushed and shot Brooke a smile of her own.

"Oh my God! Peyton Christine Sawyer! I know that weepy, goofy look anywhere! And there is only one man who can put it on your face! Now tell me, when does Mr. Jagielski get into town?"

Peyton grinned but couldn't deny it. Brooke knew her too well.

"Next week", she finally admitted.

"And for how long?"

"I don't know. We're just winging it. I guess we'll see what happens."

"This is so freaking awesome! Oh God, P, can life get any better? And are we not two of the luckiest girls in the world? We're totally hot and we have equally hot and amazing boyfriends who worship us! And we're rich!"

"Uh…Brooke, I'm not rich. Nowhere near it. Neither one of us is rich. Our parents are but we aren't. You're almost there but…"

"But nothing. I feel rich. And I'm popular and doggone it, people love me! And that's enough, right?"

Peyton smiled. It was definitely a new and improved Brooke.

"Yeah, B. Davis…I guess that is enough."