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(Next week)

(Brooke runs into Peyton and Jake)

Brooke: So what are you two like a thing again? (Brooke said awkwardly)

Peyton: No. Look Brooke. (Brooke interrupts)

Brooke: It's all in the past and anyways its not like Lucas and I were together then. But it would have been nice if my best friend would of told me. But like I said its all in the past. I'm over it really.

Peyton: Im sorry. (Brooke nods)

Brooke: You're my best friend Pey, would I be talking to you now if I were angry still? I mean yeah it's been a year and a half. What's done is done.

(Peyton looks Brooke in the eyes knowing she's still hurt but hides it; she nods)

Brooke: So you don't find it weird hanging out with someone you use to be in love with?

Jake: Nope.

Brooke: Hmmm...Now how does that work?

Peyton: You have to see Lucas don't you?

Brooke: Strike that we have to see Lucas when we go over to tutor girls and Nates tonight.

Peyton: Oh really?

Brooke: I talked to Haley and she invited me over tonight. And for some ungodly reason I couldn't think of a reason to say no and I said yes.

(Peyton laughs)

Brooke: It's not funny. Stop laughing.

Peyton: I'm sorry. You're right it's not funny. You're really freaking out aren't you?

Brooke: No it's just weird that for once I couldn't think of a single thing to get out of something.

Peyton: Wow Brooke can't tell a lie. Are baby's growing up Jake.

(Jake and Peyton laugh)(Brooke glares at them both)

Peyton: Oh come on it was a joke.

Brooke: Please say you guys will go? I know we haven't really talked in the last year Peyton but I would really appreciate it.

(Peyton looks at Jake)

Peyton: We'll go but I better be getting something out of this.

Brooke: Thank you thank you! (Brooke hugs them both) Lets go get something to eat cause this girl is starving.

Jake: Wait what about Chace and Jenny?

(Brooke and Peyton stare at each other)

Peyton: I'll call the babysitter.

Jake: I could stay home with them if you want. I still have some things I need to get.

(Peyton walks over to Jake)

Peyton: Do we have to do this now?

(Jake looks into Peyton's eyes)

Jake: No I guess not.

Peyton: Okay. Didn't you hear the girl - she's starving.

Jake: (Nods) Lets eat.

(They all smile at each other and walk arm in arm)(Fade out)

(Later on; Brooke at the store and runs right into Lucas)

Brooke: Oh my gosh I am so sorry.

Lucas: No it was (They both look up) my (Pauses) fault.

Brooke: Lucas. Hi.

Lucas: Hi.

Brooke: Well isn't this awkward.

Lucas: (Nods) A little.

Brooke: So how've you been?

Lucas: Better and you?

Brooke: I'm good.

Lucas: Well it was good seeing you.

Brooke: Yeah you too. (Lucas walks away) Lucas?

(Lucas turns around)

Lucas: Yep?

Brooke: Um are you going to be at Haley's tonight?

Lucas: I don't know why?

Brooke: I was just wondering because... (Stops talking)

Lucas: Because you're going to be there?

Brooke: I didn't mean it like (Tears in her eyes) that.

Lucas: Well maybe I'll see you there.

Brooke: Okay.

(Haley and Nathan's House)(Brooke, Haley, Nathan, Peyton, Jake, Lucas and Tim)

(Everyone sitting around, laughing and drinking beer and margaritas)

Tim: The old gang all back together. So when are you guys going to move to Cali, baby?

Haley: We're not.

Tim: Come on. (Haley looks at Nathan) It's where all the parties are.

Haley: Tim don't you have a wife with a baby on the way?

(Nathan laughs)

Tim: And?

Peyton: Yeah and as soon as that baby girl comes that'll be your life no parties anymore.

Tim: Thanks for ruining the fun Mom!

(Peyton laughs)

Peyton: I'm going to get another margarita.

(Brooke smiles and then glances at Lucas; whom meets her eyes, Brooke awkwardly looks away)(Lucas looks away)

Brooke and Lucas: Well I'm going to...

(Brooke laughs nervously)

Lucas: Get another beer.

Brooke: Margarita.

(Peyton looks at Brooke knowing she's incredibly uncomfortable)

Peyton: I'll get it for you.

Brooke: Actually I think I'm going to head back to my hotel.

Peyton: Oh.

Haley: No no no you have to stay for a while.

Brooke: No I just.... Haley...

Haley: Okay I understand.

Brooke: I'll come by again.

(Haley nods and hugs her)

Nathan: By Brooke.

Brooke: By baby boy. (Hugs Nathan) Bye Jake, Peyton, The Tim.

Tim: Yeah yeah.

Jake: (Waves) Bye.

(Brooke looks at Peyton; they nod; she walks out the door)

(Lucas comes out of the bathroom and kitchen)

Lucas: Brooke leave?

Tim: Uh yeah but not because of you.

Lucas: Right. (Haley looks at Lucas and shrugs; lips "I'm sorry")

(Lucas walks out)

Lucas: Brooke!

(Brooke calling a cab) (She turns around)

Lucas: Why are you leaving?

Brooke: I just... ah (Can't think)

Lucas: Is it me?

Brooke: Save your ego trip. Not everything is about you.

Lucas: It was just a question.

Brooke: It's in the past. I'm over it.

Lucas: Uhuh. Then you don't mind if I ask you to dinner? (Brooke glares at him) You know so we can catch up ... talk.

Brooke: You think this is funny?

Lucas: No.

Brooke: Why are doing this?

Lucas: Because we never got a chance to talk after everything that happened. You just left town.

Brooke: (Tears in her eyes) Yeah. (Lucas wipes her eyes)

Lucas: I just want you to know I really am truly sorry. I didn't ...(Brooke interrupts)

Brooke: I can't do this. (Brooke turns around)

(Lucas grabs her arm and turns her around)

Lucas: (Stares at her) You clearly aren't.

Brooke: I try to tell myself I am but the truth is that night ruined my life and for what? Chace is Jakes son now.

Lucas: (Looks down) Yeah I guess so.

Brooke: I'm going to go now.

(Lucas nods as she gets into a cab)

(Lucas walks in the house)(Haley and Lucas go into the kitchen)

(Talking)

Haley: Lucas she asks about you all the time.

Lucas: Haley.

Haley: Lucas come on your not happy.

(Lucas glares at Haley)

Lucas: Yes I am I've finally moved on with my life.

Haley: You're both still obviously stuck in the past.

Lucas: Haley!

Haley: What you would rather be with that. ...that ?

Lucas: She's a girl and her name is Kacey. And I like her so deal with it!

(Lucas walks out of the kitchen)

Nathan: You leaving man?

Lucas: (Angry) Yeah have fun!

(Lucas slams the door; Haley rubs her head; Nathan looks at her and shakes his head)

(Fade out)