Ch. 7 Friends or Foes

Karen's Café

Karen was cleaning the tables to close up shop when a man walked in. Karen said "We're closed." The man replied "Even for me." Karen looked up and saw the one and only Larry Sawyer. "Larry? My goodness! What are you doing here?" Karen asked astounded. "Well I guess I shouldn't have expected a hello for all that's happened but I just supposed manners could have been in place." Larry responded. Karen replied hugging him "Oh, of course. I'm sorry Larry, welcome back." Larry, to answer her earlier question spoke "Well have you seen my daughter, she's always running off somewhere. I'd figure she'd work it out with old friends and I figured I'd do the same." Karen responded "Larry you know I'm here for you and Peyton is fine. As far as I know, Nathan and she worked things out and then she got into a heated argument with Lucas, but I'm sure they will work things out." Larry nodded and asked "So how is the young heartbreaker doing?" Karen replied "Lucas is fine. He's doing well in school, he's on the basketball team and I think Lucas and Nathan are back on track." Larry said "Well I'm glad and I'm sorry for leaving you without a friend. You deserved better but at that moment I only thought about what was the best thing for my daughter and I figured a fresh start in a different, new place was the best place." Karen responded "Larry I understand. I can't say I wouldn't have done the same if I was in your position." Larry replied happily "That's good to hear and you know what an even better idea is? This man taking this woman out to dinner." Karen questionably replied "I don't know, I mean we haven't seen each other in ages." Larry answered "That's the whole point, to get reacquainted, come on Karen, it's my treat." Karen replied "Alright, but let's do it tomorrow night." Larry said "Sure, just as long as we do it."

Basketball practice

Whitey was yelling at the players, trying to get answers "Where the hell are Scott and Jagielski?" Nathan answered "Coach they were coming to practice together so I believe they should be here soon." Whitey was about to reply when Lucas walked in. "Lucas Scott, what a pleasure that you decided to join us." Whitey said. Lucas replied "I'm sorry I'm late Coach, but there was a problem I had to solve." Whitey responded "Well did you solve it? And where is Jagielski?" Lucas answered "The issue is almost resolved and I figured Jake would be here now. He kind of stranded me." Nathan walked over to Lucas and asked "What happened man?" Lucas replied "Well I broke up a fight between Peyton and Brooke." Nathan was curious as to what happened and asked "How did that go?" Luke answered "Well Brooke doesn't want to se me anymore and I think Jake likes her, he took her home and so the only thing I can say for them is that I hope they work out because Jake needs a girl to bring out his fun side and Brooke needs a good guy." Nathan asked again "What about Peyton?" Lucas responded "That part was amazing. We talked things through and we're not a couple yet but we're taking things slow and I'm just so elated." Nathan replied happily "That's awesome man! Congratulations! I'm pulling for you guys all the way!" Luke responded "Thanks that means a lot." Nathan then nervously said "Haley and I are going on our first official date tomorrow and I just really can't wait!" Lucas turned to him and said "Good luck! I really hope you guys can stay together." Nate was about to speak when Whitey came over to them and said "This isn't cheerleading practice, why don't you two girls start your sprints." Just then Jake walked in. Whitey yelled at him "Nice of you to join us Jagielski, how 'bout you run sprints with the Scott girls." Lucas asked Jake "How's Brooke?" Jake responded "She's doing good considering what happened. She really is in love with you Luke." Lucas replied "Jake don't start, you know I couldn't lie to her about how I feel. But you, you can treat her better then me, give her what I couldn't." Jake turned to him and said "I wish there was that easy but she doesn't feel that way because she is still caught up on you." Luke replied "I'm sorry man, I wish there was something I could do." Jake replied "Me too." Whitey shouted "Do you girls want to win the championship or continue with the gossip. I don't care what you guys want to say about your girlfriends but do that after practice. Practice took another hour and the guys were glad to see it end, except for the arrival of one dark haired man.

Brooke's house

There was a knock on the door and Brooke Davis went to check who it was. She was surprised to find the curly blonde Peyton Sawyer. Peyton was the first to speak and asked "Can we talk…calmly?" Brooke replied "I guess, come on in." Peyton spoke "I know you probably don't care to listen to what I have to say but I was hoping you could for at least 5 minutes." Brooke responded "I'll listen, say what you're gonna say." Peyton replied "Okay, well I know you think I came out of nowhere to steal Lucas and in some way you're right because coming back, I was expecting to be with him but it wasn't my intention to hurt anyone." Brooke interrupted "Maybe it wasn't your intention to hurt anyone and you didn't because Luke broke up with me before you came back and even if you hadn't come back, he wouldn't have gotten back with me and you certainly didn't steal him away because that would imply that Luke was mine and he never was." Peyton responded "I'm sorry. Look I know it may be too soon for you but I was hoping we could be friends because personally, having enemies sucks." Brooke replied "yeah, you're right, having enemies suck and it may seem too soon but I'll give it a shot because you seem like a cool chick. How about we start with a sleepover tomorrow, we'll even invite tutor girl." Peyton looked confused and said "That's great, but who is tutor girl?" "Ah, tutor girl is Nate Scott's present preference, Haley James." Brooke stated confidently. Peyton replied "I see, well tomorrow it is."

Gym

Lucas saw him and knew he wanted to get out of there fast but it was too late. The tall, athletic built man called out "Lucas!" Luke responded bitterly "What, you want me to give something to your legitimate son?" Dan laughed his infamous laugh and said "No, nothing like that, I actually want to speak to you." Lucas replied "What do you want? Because honestly Dan I really don't care." Dan responded "Is that so? Then what are you still doing here Lucas?" Lucas answered "You're right, I shouldn't be here. I don't know what possessed me to stand here and listen to your crap." Dan replied "You want the answer, I'll give it to you, it's because you're my son and you want my attention and to be honest I'm glad you do because I've turned a new leaf and I want to get to know you Lucas." Lucas responded "You know I waited my whole life to hear those words but I realize now that I don't need a thing from you and I never will." And with that Lucas stormed out. Dan yelled out "Lucas! Lucas!" Nathan came out after seeing everything and said "Great job dad! Maybe you should have told him that, say, 17 years ago." And he went after his brother leaving Dan alone, smirking.