L-a-c-18: Yeah, I realized it was kind of out of character for Brooke to just leave without saying anything to Kaylie or even bothering to visit her, so I decided that relationship needed to be fixed. Yeah, Kaylie could very easily be miserable with Peyton. Yeah, I tried to make that work out so everyone thought maybe a new triangle would be starting or something, lol. Thanks so much! I love getting your reviews, they really inspire me to write more!
Vindictive Broken Angel: I loved your review! 'Why? Well, I know why..' hehe.. That was hysterical! I can't tell you, otherwise you won't be inspired to read, now will you? Hehe, okay, I'll update.
Amanda: Thanks! Brooke and Lucas are adorable, but Peyton was always apart of that triangle, so we'll just have to see.
HalesnLukeBFF4ever: She is a bitch! That makes it a million and one, lol. Brooke and Lucas deserve to be happy with Kaylie, I agree. But Peyton always has to stir up trouble, in the story at least.
Tardychick: Good job, you refrained from using the so commonly used word against Peyton, lol.
HelenItsMe: Yeah, Peyton's being pretty vindictive. Thanks for reviewing!
Emma Wemma: I'm sorry, lol. But I'm glad you think it was getting good! Thanks so much! I'm glad you love it!
Brucasfanatic: I'm glad you registered! Hehe, good job! Peyton is acting like a stupid bitch, you're right! Exactly, Lucas and Brooke. Brucas sounds like such a sweet couple combined name, not Leyton, jeez. Yep, Brooke's a dedicated mother, and Peyton isn't. Hehe, don't worry about it, Brooke and Lucas could maybe somehow find there way in the end. I don't want to make you sad at all! Hehe, it was a joke! LMAO! Nikki2, that's awesome, I have to find a place for that to be used in the story!
Emilie: Thanks! I know I didn't update in a while, sorry. She did abandon Kaylie, but we can only hope the judge sees it that way.
Duckygirl: Yep, Lucas got served! Yeah, until days before, she thought Kaylie's name was like Amanda or something, lol. Brooke's been Kaylie's mom for all the past years of her life, so why shouldn't she still be, right?
Marissa Atwood: Thanks, and no problem!
OneTreeHillGirl: Sorry I left everyone hanging for so long, but I'm finally updating now, right?
Bjjf: Thanks! Yep, Brooke should do that. Don't worry, there'll be some action in this chapter. Thanks for the complement!
Mommy, Mommy
Chapter Twenty-Three: And The Mother Swings Back
Nathan was making his specialty, pizza. He'd picked up on baking pizza just shortly after he'd married Haley. While he did this, he listened to Brooke and Haley's conversation.
"I just can't believe what Peyton's doing." Haley sighed, playing with Michael as he ran around aimlessly.
"I can. She's acting like Nikki The Second." Brooke clenched her fist as she remembered the paper exactly.
Peyton had requested full custody of Kaylie, where she would be able to give visitation to Lucas if and when she pleased.
Brooke had told Lucas not to worry, but the truth was, she was really worried herself. Tree Hill Courts always favored the mother, and everyone knew it.
But maybe she could prove what a horrible mother Peyton truly was, and her and Lucas would win.
"Maybe you should move in with Lucas again, so you look stronger. You know, a two person home against a one person home." Haley shrugged.
"Maybe you're right. Lucas and I have some problems we need to resolve first though. I can't just pretend like nothing's happened."
"I know. Don't worry, I don't even think Peyton's that vindictive. She'd probably let you guys see Kaylie anytime, anyway."
"No, Hales," Brooke's eyes darkened as she spoke, "You don't get it. Peyton's really changed."
"I never thought she'd be someone who would just abandon their daughter."
"I know, tell me about it. But, I'm glad she did, otherwise I wouldn't be with Lucas."
"You two are so adorable, I mean how could a court take Kaylie away from you two? You're just perfect together, and you both deserve Kaylie so much! It makes perfect sense."
Brooke shrugged. "Not to some people."
There was a knock at the door, and Haley stood to answer it. As she reached the door, her eyes widened at the site before her.
Peyton Sawyer actually had the nerve to show up at her house, when she probably knew Brooke was there.
Haley frowned. "Peyton, what are you doing here?"
"Great to see you too, Hales." Peyton mumbled, stepping into the house.
As soon as she saw Brooke, Peyton laughed bitterly. "Oh, so you've taken my friends now, too?"
Nathan stayed quiet from the kitchen, watching the drama unfold.
"Peyton, you have no right coming into my house and talking bad about my friends."
"Sorry, Haley. Can I sit down?"
"No." Brooke didn't gave Haley the chance to answer, her eyes like piercing daggers staring into Peyton's angrily.
"I think Haley can speak for herself."
"No, Peyton you can't sit down." Haley answered, picking her son up off the ground.
"Oh Haley, he's so adorable!" Peyton cooed, reaching out to touch Michael.
Haley slapped her hand away. "What? Are you going to try and take him too?"
Peyton's eyes darkened. "Will everyone stop trying to make me out as this horrible person, please?"
"Yeah, Peyton," Nathan spoke for the first time, "Because we all know you're a wonderful person."
"Thanks Nate, I appreciate the support." Peyton smiled fakely, looking back at Haley.
"You do know he was being sarcastic?" Brooke said from behind Haley.
"Well thanks for that, Brain Central." Peyton shot back.
"Peyton, I think you should leave," Haley said coldly, "You left. You left Kaylie on Lucas's doorstep, you left Lucas, you left your family, and you left your friends. So why don't you just do what you always do best and leave?"
Peyton's face hardened as she took a step closer to Haley. "Well at least I didn't leave my husband to go pursue my singing career, with another guy."
Nathan raised his eyebrows. Peyton was about to be hit by the wrath of Haley James Scott.
Haley clenched her jaw. "Brooke, hold my child while I pound this bitch's face in."
Brooke smirked, grabbing Michael from Haley, watching Haley roll up her sleeves.
"You know, Peyton, you've really pissed me off." Haley was shorter then Peyton, but she had no doubt she was stronger, especially when she was angry.
"No need to pound my face in like you supposedly say you can." Peyton laughed, turning her back, and beginning to walk away.
Haley followed her. "Peyton, wait." Her voice told Peyton she had some sort of understanding to what she'd done.
Peyton turned slowly, watching as Haley advanced towards her.
And then, without warning, Haley drew her arm back, and then pushing it forward quickly, getting Peyton right in the face. Feeling blood beginning to pour from her nose, and her eyes begin to water, Peyton stepped backward an inch.
"Don't underestimate me, Peyton. I could beat your scrawny ass down any time I wanted, and I'm not afraid to do it, so why don't you go run to one of your friends and ask them for advice or help, because you just got beat down. Oh wait, you have none, I guess you'll have to go cry by yourself in a corner or something."
With that, Haley turned on her heel, walking back to her house, a satisfied grin on her face.