Yeah I still don't own any rights!

(Four months later) decisions

Nathan: How's Brooke holding up?

Haley: She's doing better. She just settled in Minneapolis.

Nathan: I know what happened was very wow but for Lucas to actually consider letting Jake sign an adoption paper for Chace is even more unbelievable.

Haley: He's trying to what's right for Chace. That little boy doesn't need to get hurt in all of this anymore than he has.

Nathan: I couldn't do it. Uncle Lucas. That would be too hard sitting next to him knowing he this is my son and he doesn't even know. I don't know how he does it.

Haley: Sometimes no matter how much it hurts to do it you have to be the bigger man and say hey what's best for me isn't always what's best for the kid.

Nathan: You know it makes me glad I have you.

Haley: Me too. I love you Nathan Scott. (Smiles as Nathan puts his arms around her; holding her)

Nathan: I love you too. You hungry?

Haley: Starving! (Nathan walks into the bedroom) Nathan what are you doing?

Nathan: You said you were starving so let me fill you up.

(Haley rolls her eyes)

Haley: I'll be in the car.

Nathan: You didn't like my line?

(Haley shuts the door and walks to the car)

(Nathan sighs and gets off the bed; goes to the car) (Haley looks at Nathan)

Nathan: What? I thought it was funny. (Haley shakes her head)

Haley: Uhuh. Just get in the car. (Smiles) Maybe you can fill me up later?

Nathan: (Smiles) Sounds like a plan Hales. (Winks)

(They drive off)

(Lucas with Chace)

Lucas: So what do you want to do now buddy?

Chace: (Stares in a window) Uncle Lucas.

Lucas: What?

Chace: Can we do this?

(Lucas looks into the window to see Karate)

Lucas: You want to fight?

Chace: Its not fighting. Its marital arts.

Lucas: You mean Martial arts?

Chace: (Rolls his eyes) Duh! That's what I said dummy! Don't you listen?

(Lucas widens his eyes; and rubs his ear)

Lucas: Aren't you precious. (Mumbles under his breath) Your mommy needs to stop teaching you things. You act like you're 10.

Chace: I heard that. I know I'm smart aren't I?

Lucas: Smart isn't even the word.

Chace: Can we?

Lucas: (Debates) I don't know.

Chace: Please? You'll be my favorite uncle.

Lucas: (Smiles) Okay.

Chace: Yes! (Grabs Lucas' hand and pulls him inside)

(Peyton and Jakes house; doing dishes)

Jake: You know I just can't do this.

Peyton: Do what?

Jake: Peyton come on ever since Lucas found out all we do is fight. What happened to us?

Peyton: (Shrugs shoulders) I don't know.

Jake: Maybe we need some time apart.

Peyton: Maybe we do but what about Chace?

Jake: Tell him mommy and daddy need time away from each in order for us to still love each other.

Peyton: (Shakes her head) You don't love me?

Jake: I don't know anymore Peyton.

(Peyton holds back tears)

Jake: I'll call you and tell you where I'm at later.

Peyton: Okay. What about Jenny?

Jake: You mind if she stays here until I figure out where I'm staying?

Peyton: Okay.

Jake: Okay.

(Jake leaves; Peyton throws the towel out of her hands; she screams and starts crying)

Peyton: Damn it!

(Haley and Peyton walking)

Haley: So he left you?

Peyton: I don't know. Maybe its for the best. We do fight a lot.

Haley: You going to be okay?

Peyton: Yeah I'll be fine. I'm a big girl.

Haley: All right well maybe we can get together for dinner and talk because I have some students to go teach.

(Peyton smiles and nods)

(Brooke in mineapolis)

(Sitting by her bed; thinking)

(She looks at a letter that says her name across the front; she opens it)

(It reads to four years ago)

Life is so unpredictable. Changes always come along, in big or small ways. I don't know what happened that this sudden change has turned my world upside down. I don't know exactly what it is, it just hit me, but there is something really special about you.

It might be all the things I see on the surface, the things that everyone notices and admires about you, qualities, capabilities and a wonderful smile obviously connected to a warm and loving heart; these things set you apart from everyone else. But it may also be the big things ... the person you really are that I hope to know more someday. And it might also be the little things ... the way you walk and all your actions. I receive so much joy just being able to see a smile in your eyes. If I ever figure out the magic that makes you so special, I'd probably find out that it's a combination of all these things. You are a rare combination of so many special things. You are really amazing.

(Brooke concentrates on the letter)

Inside of me there is a place where my sweetest dreams reside, where my highest hopes are kept alive, where my deepest feelings are felt and where my favorite memories are safe and warm. I find that you're on my mind more often than any other thought. Sometimes I bring you there purposely just to make my day brighter. But more often, you surprise me and find your own ways into my thoughts. There are even times when I awaken, I realize that you've been a part of my dreams. Then during the day, when my imagination is free to run, it takes me into your arms and allows me to linger there knowing there's nothing I'd rather do. I know my thoughts are only reflecting the loving hopes of my heart because whenever they wander, they always take me to you.

Only the most special things in my world get to come inside my heart and stay. And now, I realize how deeply my life has been touched by you. I love you Brooke.

Lucas S.

(Brooke looks up and just startes)

(Fade out)