It was a long quiet car ride back to Tree Hill for both Keith and Lucas. True, Lucas seemed to be contently listening to his iPod but the truth was it wasn't on. The only things going through his head were Dan and his heart attack and the message he had gotten from Trinity. He hoped she was okay. The message was from the night before and if she wasn't okay then, she sure wouldn't be now that her father might be on his deathbed. He hated putting it that way but it was true. From all they knew Dan may not make it.

Back in Tree Hill, Nathan and Haley had joined Deb in the chapel. They sat their quietly and tensly, still not sure of Dan's condition. Deb still wasn't too happy about his son being married, but she would have to look past that right now. Nathan hoped his dad would be okay. Sure, he loathed and resented his dad and probably would until he died, but it was his dad. And even with the constant push in basketball, there were good times. Deep inside.

Trinity was still sitting in the waiting room, casually flipping through a magazine. She had finished her coffee quickly and moved on to the magazine. The truth was she wasn't reading at all. She was thinking. About everything. About her dad mostly, but about her brothers too and Ryland. She didn't know why he did what he did. Taking advantage of her like that, what did he think she was? She needed someone to talk to. Not that she would want to tell anyone about this. Not about Ryland. Lucas was the only one she felt comfortable talking to about anything.

Lucas walked into the cafe when he got home, looking for his mom. He didn't think she would be at the hospital, he knew she wouldn't be. Not yet.And there she was, sitting at the counter, going over some papers.

"Hey," he said lightly. She looked up. A small smile came across her face.

"Lucas!" she exclaimed, getting up and giving him a hug, "Why didn't you call and tell me you were coming in?"

"It was kind of last minute," he said, thinking back to five hours ago and the news about Dan. "So how are you?"

"I'm okay, what about Keith?" she replied, not too sure about what he was asking, how are you in general or how are you in light of this situation.

"He's holding up, it wasn't a very eventful car ride..." he trailed off, giving a hopeful smile.

"Well, you know Nathan and Trinity may need some support right now, Deb too, I was thinking of going down soon..."

"In that case, I'll come too," he said shortly, thinking of Nathan Haley and his sister.

Haley had joined Trinity in the waiting room. Nathan had stayed in the chapel for some alone time, to think. Deb had gone to speak with the doctor, hoping for news. Good or bad. Just news. The magazine was still sitting in front of her. Every now and then she flipped a page just to avoid uncomfortable conversation with her sister-in-law. Soon enough a doctor came out and spoke with Deb. It was a muffled conversation no one could make out. Trinity eagerly looked up at her mom as she walked back after thanking the doctor.

"The doctor said we can see him now, although he is not concious." Deb said solemnly. Trinity stood up and squeezed her mom's hand.

"We can go together," she said quetly, smiling at her mom a little bit. Deb gave her a grateful smile too. Haley mentioned something about going to find Nathan and she was gone. Trinity let go of the grasp she had on her mom's hand and they made their way to Dan's room.

"Here goes nothing," Trinity said in a barely audiable whisper and Deb opened the door. Dan was lying on the bed, his eyes rested softly and he looked peacful. He looked put at rest. He didn't look that bad. Still, it was hard for both Deb and her daughter to see him like that. Trinity held back her tears, knowing if they fell her mom would break down too. Deb went and got a good look at him while Trinity stayed situated at the door. She quickly swept passed her mom to her dad and got close to his head.

"I love you.." she whispered, and gave him a kiss on the forehead. Then the tears fell, she turned away. She muttered something about being back later and she dashed from the room, even if her ankle was a little bit sore. She didn't want to see him like that, right now he was all she had.

So This is You,

Lucas walked with his mom throught the halls of Tree Hill General. He was in a desperate need to talk to Nathan or Haley, sometimes it was hard talking to his mom about some situations with Dan. Like how she was crying over his heart attack. Maybe he just didn't understand, true, Dan was his father but he felt no emotional sadness to this moment.

"Lucas?" He turned around. It was the voice of Haley with a arm around Nathan's back with Nathan's arm hovering over her shoulder.

"Hey Hales," he said, smiling a bit at her and his brother. Karen saw Deb close ahead so she rightfully went up to talk with her.

"When did you get in?" she cried as she ran to give him a hug. It was good to see her best friend again.

"About an hour ago, after we heard about Dan," he said, hugging her back, "Uh heard anything?" Nathan shook his head a bit.

"All the doctor said was that he should wake up, without him being awake they can't do too much," Nathan stated, remembering what the doctor had said.

"How's you mom holding up?" Lucas questioned as they walked down the hallway.

"Okay I guess, for someone who's husband just had a heart attack,"

"What about Trinity?" he pressed on.

"I think she's okay, she was there when it happened and had to call the ambulance but I'm not too sure," Nathan said in a worried sort of way.

"I'm sure she'll be fine," Haley encouraged. Nathan and Lucas exchanged hopeful yet worried looks.

You're Talking To Me

Karen stood at the doorway, looking in on her former flame. He seemed peaceful resting there, all the trouble of the world ridden. Of course, they weren't but it was the thought.

"Hey," spoke a voice from behind her. She turned around too see Keith, looking restless and worried.

"Oh, Keith, I'm so sorry," she stated, giving him a hug. He hugged her back and it felt right,

You Found A Million Ways To Let Me Down

A quick figure swept past Lucas, Haley and Nathan. They didn't really notice who it was but Lucas knew. He mentioned something about being right back to his brother and sister-in-law. Haley nodded abit and headed back to the waiting area with Nathan.

"Are you ready to see him yet?" Haley asked, their eyes meeting.

"I'm not too sure Hales, I want to but I don't," Nathan said, with a stuffy laugh.

"Just let me know," she said, giving him her smile.

"I know..."

So I'm Not Hurt When You're Not Around

Lucas followed the person outside, as they stopped and waited on a near bench. She was upset, he could tell from a distance. He wasn't too sure on how to approach her but he had to. He walked up and put his hands in his pocket, hoping.

"This seat taken?" he asked, and sat down.

"Whatever," she stated, not looking up. But she had to, she recognized the voice.

"Lucas," she stuttered out. He leaned over and hugged her.

"Hey Little Sister..."

(I hope that wasnt too much of a cliffhanger, ive been having some writer blocks. And here's an importnant note: I guess this is the way to put it, I don't know if people are reading anymore because of the lack of reviews. Ive had some people who have pulled through still even with my lack of updating in contained time periods and I try. I do, but I've been so busy lately, Ive been squeezing in writing as much as I can. I have some ideas for some new stories ive been hinking of too but I don't want to start them until i finish this and True Lies. I can finish this in another chapter and TL in a few too, it depends if people still want me to write. If people are still reading. If you are, review and I could keep going with these for about 5 more chapters for each story., Just reivew and let me know... thanks

bolded lyrics from The Truth by Good Charlotte