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Sorry it took SOOOOO long to update! My computer crashed, and I just got it fixed. This is pretty long, so please enjoy and review! Thanks! Also, thank you SO much for all the awesome reviews. You have no idea how much they help!


Part Two

Peyton and Brooke were sitting in her apartment drinking coke while they waited for Haley to arrive. Jenny was at school.

Peyton asked, "Do you have advil or something? My head is killing me."

Brooke looked at her curiously. "Really? Hang on, I might have something." She got up and started searching her drawers. "When did your head start hurting?"

"A week or two ago. I haven't been feeling well lately, that's all."

"That's weird. You should go to the doctor or something."

"Nah. I'll get over it."

There was a knock at the door and soon Haley entered into the kitchen. "Hey girls. What's going on?" She helped herself to a chair. "Guess what!"

Brooke and Peyton looked at each other. They hadn't even had the chance to say hello. "What?"

"You know how I'm really fat?"

Brooke patted Haley's hand. "Sweetie, you are pregnant. Are you in denial or something?"

Haley rolled her eyes. "No, I am having twins!"

They all squealed. "Seriously? That's so great!" Peyton and Brooke took turns giving her hugs.

"When did you find out?"

"Today, at the doctor's."

"Do you know what they are?"

"Yes," she said secretly.

"Well! What are they?"

Haley shrugged, playing coy. "I don't know."

Brooke groaned. "Shut up and tell us."

"You'll find out when I have them."

Peyton folded her arms over her chest. "Haley Scott."

Haley couldn't handle the pressure of their glares. "Okay, okay. I'm having girls."

"AHH!" Another scream fest ensued.

"Haley I am so happy for you!"

A week later, Brooke walked into Peyton's house to find her in her bathroom, leaning over the toilet.

"Pey! What are you doing?"

"This is what I do for fun. What do you think I'm doing? I'm throwing up, that's what."

"Aw, honey, are you that sick?"

"I guess. I haven't been feeling well for a few weeks now."

Brooke stared at her and pieces started falling into place. "Wow."

"What?"

"You are a major blonde, just so you know."

"Brooke, what the hell are you talking about?"

"Headaches, not feeling good, tired often, and now throwing up. Peyton, sweetie, you are pregnant!"

Peyton's stomach sank at the words. "What? No, I'm not."

"When's the last time you and Jake had sex?"

"The night before he left."

"That was like a little more than a month ago. I bet you haven't had your period yet." Brooke was very blunt.

"No, but I'm late all the time."

Brooke pointed at the cabinet. "Take that pregnancy test. I know you have one up there."

Peyton retrieved the test. She couldn't believe she was doing this. "I'm not pregnant, and this is ridiculous."

"Whatever. Just pee on the stick," Brooke said, walking out. She walked into the living room and noticed the letter laying on the table. Peyton walked in a few minutes later. "Is this from Jake?"

She nodded. "Yeah, it came today. I am waiting until Jenny gets home to read it."

"Aw. Does she really miss him?"

Peyton nodded. "Yeah, she's been having these nightmares. I don't know what to do. I let her sleep with me sometimes but that doesn't stop them."

Brooke nodded. "I know how she feels. I sleep in Luke's tshirts all the time. Its so hard. I just take it one day at a time."

A tear slid down Peyton's cheeks. "I miss him so much. Every time the news comes on I am so scared to see what happened next. Its terrifying."

"Tell me about it. The other night some soldier with the last name Scott was killed. When they said that, I about died. But it wasn't Luke or Nate. Thank God."

"I was never much for prayer before now but now I am praying all the time. I don't know what I would do if I lost Jake."

"Same here, with Luke," Brooke agreed.

The phone started ringing and Brooke answered it. "Peyton's place," she chirped.

Peyton rolled her eyes.

"Hales! What's up?" Brooke grinned. "Peyton just peed on a stick and we are waiting for the results... Yep, I know she is. She just doesn't want to believe it. But wouldn't that be SO romantic! Jake is away at war and Peyton is pregnant, and he comes home just in time for the birth..." Brooke got lost in her dream land. Peyton reached over and took the phone from her.

"Hales? Can we call you later?... See ya." Peyton put the phone down. "Brooke, sweetie, you are crazy. Know why?"

"Why?"

"Cause I ain't pregnant."

"Wanna bet?"

"No... I'm broke."

Brooke frowned. "Yeah me too. Oh well." She looked at her watch. "Girlie, go check that stick!" She commanded.

Peyton walked into the bathroom and then came out. "I can't look at it. You do it."

Brooke shrugged. "Alright." She peered closely at it. "Yeah, honey, you are pregnant. Congrats!" She gave her speechless friend a hug.

"Let me see that." Peyton looked at the test. "Oh my God."

They sat on the couch. Brooke was confused. "Aren't you supposed to be happy?"

"Yeah, I am. And I am very happy, don't get me wrong. Its just that, the timing is all wrong."

"Why? Because Jake isn't here?"

"Exactly! I can't possibly take care of a baby."

"Honey, you will have me, Jake's parents, and Haley."

"Haley is having two babies herself!"

"Alright, well, you will have me. It will be fine. A baby is supposed to be a good thing, so... get happy."

Peyton tried smiling, but it didn't exactly work right. Brooke groaned. "Peyton you are killing me!"

"How am I supposed to raise a baby all by myself? And I have a six year old!"

"They say the war is almost over..."

"Brooke, they've been saying that for a year now. And its still going on."

"Peyton you just have to have faith."

"Yeah," Peyton muttered. "Faith."

A few days later, Haley and Brooke were on their way to pick Jenny up from school. Peyton was at her first doctor's appointment. They were waiting outside until the school let out.

Brooke wandered aloud, "I wonder what's going to happen when you guys have your babies. I'm still not even married!"

Haley shrugged. "I don't know. I don't know how I'm going to manage twins. I don't have much experience with babies and I'm having two."

"Have you wrote Nathan to tell him?"

Haley grinned slyly. "I'm not telling him. I figured I would surprise him."

Brooke's mouth dropped open. "You aren't telling him!"

"Nope. He's already worrying enough as it is, why worry him more? All he needs to focus on is getting home safe."

Brooke nodded. "That's what Peyton's doing, I think. I really wish she would write and tell Jake."

The three girls pulled up to Peyton and Jake's house. Jenny had been telling them everything about her latest adventures in kindergarten.

Peyton was in the kitchen when they walked in.

"MOM!" Jenny ran and in and gave Peyton a hug. "I'm hungry," she announced.

Peyton laughed. "You can have some cookies." Jenny walked over to the pantry. Brooke and Haley stared at Peyton, waiting for her to tell them about her doctor's visit. "Thanks for picking Jenny up you guys."

Brooke put her hands on her hips. "Peyton..."

Peyton motioned for Brooke to be quiet. "Jenny, we'll be in the den, okay?"

Jenny nodded.

The three women walked into the den and sat down. Peyton said, "I am definitely pregnant. I am six weeks along."

Brooke squealed, "That's so exciting!"

"Yeah."

Haley asked, "So are you going to tell Jake?"

"After my first trimester. I don't want to tell him before I tell Jenny. I am going to tell Jen in like two months, and I will tell Jake then."

Brooke nodded. "That makes sense."

Peyton smiled. "I'm getting excited."

Haley said, "You should be! Having a baby is a wonderful thing."

Two months later, Peyton and Jenny were paying Brooke a visit. Jenny loved going to Brooke's because Brooke had so many fun things for a little girl to play with. Jenny could stare at Brooke's make up supply for hours without getting bored.

Peyton was helping Brooke in the kitchen. "I heard on the news today that the war will be over soon."

Brooke nodded. "I heard that too. They said tomorrow we will know if its over or if its just beginning."

Peyton looked wishfully at her protruding stomach. "God I hope its over soon."

"Same here," Brooke agreed. She missed Lucas so much. She slept alone at night and no longer had somebody to share her day with. Peyton and Haley were great, but it wasn't the same.

Peyton said, "You know what I'm going tonight?"

"What?"

"Telling Jenny about the baby. I sent Jake a letter today."

Brooke clapped her hands in delight. "You have to call me later this week and tell me how things go."

"I will."

"What do you think she will say?"

"I'm not sure. I hope she will be happy, but who knows."

Later that night, Peyton sat Jenny down and turned the television off. "Jen, there's something we need to talk about."

"Okay."

"I'm going to have a baby."

Jenny's eyes lit up. "Really?"

"Yes, I'm pregnant and you are going to have a little brother or sister."

"Can I name the baby?"

Peyton almost laughed. She was so worried about what Jenny would think and all she wanted was to be able to give the baby a name. "Yes, but Daddy and I have to approve it."

"Does Daddy know?"

"Yes sweetie, I sent him a letter today."

Jenny yawned. "Can I tell my friends?"

"Yes, that's fine. Right now, though, you need to go brush your teeth and get ready for bed please."

After Jenny scampered off, Peyton looked at a picture of the three of them. Pretty soon there would be a new addition to the family. Hopefully, though, Jake would be there to see it.