hilaryhilary: Hehe. I'm sorry I haven't updated that story in a while, I'm just trying to finish up some old ones, so I don't have to write as much, you know? Thanks! I loved the newest chapter of 'Chasing Fate'. I love baby tomatoes, too!
L-a-c-18: Thanks! Brooke's parents are being very helpful, which is very good. Yes, they will go to court to be supportive. My lips are sealed. Something huge is going to happen, but that's all I'm saying, and don't tell anyone…shhhh… She's a great mother to Kaylie, I know.
MannyWaNaBeE123: Everyone hates Peyton, now! Hehe, I'm killing her character. She's cool on the show, I'm just making her kind of evil in the story, lol..
Iloveoth: I'm glad! Well, you'll have to read to find out. Not all my stories have happy endings..
Brucasfanatic: I'm sorry! I know, I'd had some of the last chapter written for while, but I was kind of having a severe case of writer's block. You never know, she could just be emotional.. She's very cute. I imagine her as my sister, who is absolutely the cutest four-year old ! Lol.
Duckygirl: Hehe. I'll update sooner. Look at me, that's three chapter in two days! Thanks so much!
HalesnLukeBFF4ever: Mmmkay, I'll update sooner!
CHsivachic05: Me too! They're being cool. Keep reading.. The story is coming to an end soon..
Mommy, Mommy
Chapter Twenty Six: The Act That Could Fool Them All
Lucas stepped out of his car, then quickly went around the other side to open Brooke's door. She smiled appreciatively, and helped him get Kaylie out.
Right now, although things may have seemed normal, they weren't at all, because is less then twenty four hours, Lucas, Kaylie, and Brooke would all be in court fighting for little Kaylie, against the devil in heels, Peyton Sawyer.
With Brooke and Lucas holding hands, and with Kaylie in Lucas's arms, the three made their way towards the shopping mall, with Brooke in the lead, dragging Lucas.
She'd known the mall well as a teenager, but now, she was older, and she was so experienced with the mall, she was sure she could survive there forever, and make it her home.
"Brooke," Lucas whined, "Where are you taking us?"
"Lucas, it's the best place for clothes for like funerals, and court hearings and stuff. I need a new pretty black dress, with pearls, because that would look very cute together, and you need a tuxedo."
"What? No way, why do I need to wear a tux?"
She stopped, turning to face him. "Are you kidding me? Have you ever been in a courtroom?"
He shrugged. "No,"
Brooke nodded. "Right. Then shut up, and listen to me."
"Yes, Master and Commander in Chief, Brooke."
Finally, after a few hours, they'd managed to find a dress for Brooke, and a tuxedo for Lucas. After doing so, the three decided it was time for lunch. They made their way towards the food court, and after much debate, settled for Chinese food.
After getting all their food, they settled into a small, three-person table. "I love Chinese food."
"Me too." Lucas agreed, as the two began munching down. Kaylie was simply chewing on her rice, watching her parents converse about everything. Everything that is, except the court hearing.
"I think the weather is good today, don't you, Luke?" It was almost funny how much they were avoiding the topic. It was also pretty apparent between the two of them.
"Yeah, uh, it's really sunny."
Brooke sighed, placing her head in her hands for a moment. "Lucas, look at us. We're completely avoiding speaking about something as important as our child's well being."
"No we're not," Lucas lied, "We're just talking about happier things. I really like this rice, don't you think?"
He seemed to be in denial, Brooke knew that much.
The courthouse scared her. Brooke Davis had never liked going to her father's court hearings, or attending others.
She'd always cringe as she saw people running out, crying, or someone would lose right in front of her. Brooke Davis was never one to wish bad upon anyone.
As she, Lucas, and Kaylie walked up towards the building, she felt nervousness sweep upon her, and her palms begin to sweat.
"It's okay to be okay, Brooke." Lucas told her calmly, as he lifted Kaylie up, and held her close in his arms.
The trio went past security, and were all relieved to see a familiar face; Thomas Gregory stood with a briefcase in his hand, and an assistant besides him.
"Brooke, Lucas," He greeted them, "So, Peyton's already here, and everything with her lawyer. Your parents are also here, both of yours. I think we're good. Unfortunately, I'm not sure we got a really cool judge, but then again, everyone can surprise you."
Brooke and Lucas simply nodded along as he spoke. Everything seemed to be numb to them, even as they saw Nathan, Haley, and Jake walk in. Their friends and family were right there to support them, but they could only think of their poor daughter, Kaylie.
As they walked further, to where their hearing would be, both were angsty, and Brooke was making sure Kaylie looked well cared of.
It was ten fifteen in the morning when they were finally let in. People took their places in the seats available. Nathan, Haley, and Kaylie all sat up in the front row, nearest to Brooke and Lucas, as did her parents, and Karen. Lucas, Brooke, and Tom all sat on the defendant side, and Peyton and her lawyer sat on the plaintiff side. Tension was rising pretty far up.
The bailiff announced the judge as Margaret B. Smith, and she sat down in her seat. "All rise."
Lucas had heard those words so many times in movies, but now it felt so real, so serious. Everyone stood up, and then sat back down. It was the routine.
"I've reviewed the case. The plaintiff Sawyer vs. The defendant Scott, in a custody battle for Kaylie Marie Scott. The plaintiff may now present their case."
Peyton's lawyer stood. "My client was seventeen when she got pregnant, and she'd just turned eighteen when she'd given birth to her child. She was terrified of what would happen, so she left her child with Mr. Scott with a note saying she'd hope to return soon. My client left and moved to a small town, where she worked very hard, saving up enough money to properly take care of her and Mr. Scott's child. When she returned, he'd started another relationship, and had claimed the child to be the other woman's. Ms. Davis is not, nor will she ever be the child of Kaylie. My client came home in hopes of getting her family back together, but was shut down by Mr. Scott, and then forced to leave her daughter. When she asked to see her daughter at all, Mr. Scott would not cooperate. Miss Sawyer does not wish to harm Mr. Scott or Ms. Davis, she simply wishes to have her child."
Haley had covered little Kaylie's ears, angrily. What the hell did Peyton think she was trying to pull?
Lucas and Brooke sat tight lipped as they waited for Peyton's stupid lawyer to finish speaking. When it was finally their turn, Thomas stood, and they were positive their case would sound better, despite all the Peyton flattering her lawyer had done.
"My client, Mr. Scott was also just eighteen when his daughter was placed on his doorstep. He found her, along with a note stating that Ms. Sawyer and Mr. Scott could not be a family, under the circumstances. While she left, my client fell back in love with his high school love, Brooke Davis. The two have been dating since a short while after Kaylie was left at my client's house, and were dating when Ms. Sawyer knocked on his door a short while ago. She requested that my client and her rekindle their relationship, but he wouldn't have it. She became persistent, following my client to video stores, and forcing my client's girlfriend to believe that they'd been cheating on her, which was untrue. My client refused to be with Ms. Sawyer, and therefore, she requested full custody of Kaylie. She does not deserve custody, seeing as how she abandoned her daughter, and then was vindictive enough to tear up the already formed family." Tom sat down, and Brooke felt as if the court case had finally begun. Things were now heating up.
It felt like hours before the next event. "Mr. Gregory, do you have anyone to call up to the stand?"
"Yes, your honor. I'd like to call up Ms. Peyton Sawyer."
"Very well."
Peyton stood, walking up to the stand. She went under oath before taking a seat.
"Ms Sawyer," Tom began, "When you left your daughter in the care of Mr. Scott, where did you go?"
"Objection!" Her lawyer, Mr. Roberts called, "That is irreverent, judge."
"Sustained, Mr. Gregory, please keep your focus on Kaylie."
"Fair enough. Ms. Sawyer, why did you leave your daughter with Mr. Scott? Did you think he could handle it better then you could? You were the same age.."
"Objection!" As Peyton's lawyer said this, Brooke wanted to slap him. The guy seriously couldn't stop.
"Overruled. Continue.."
Peyton looked uneasy as she answered. "I was really scared, so I thought if I left without her, he could take care of her, because he was her father, and because he's really responsible."
"And why did you never write or call to ask how Kaylie was doing? Why did you completely disappear for three years?" "I knew that If I called or wrote, he'd try to figure out where I was, and I didn't want him to do that."
"But if Kaylie meant that much to you, wouldn't you have even wanted to check up on her?"
"Yes, I was just afraid of how he would react. I couldn't be there to see his reaction." She was tearful now, and Brooke wanted to roll her eyes so desperately.
"And when you returned, did you really think that my client would welcome you with open arms?"
"Yes," She told him honestly, "I thought he loved me."
"When you talked to Brooke Davis, you asked her to 'step aside' so you could get my client and Kaylie back. If you loved him so much, wouldn't you wish for him to be happy?"
"I wanted to be happy with him, and Kaylie."
"Right. Is that why you requests full custody of Kaylie?"
"No! I just- he wouldn't let me see her."
"And do you wonder why?"
"Well.."
"Objection!"
"Sustained. Mr. Gregory, do you have anymore questions?"
"No further questions."
The bailiff whispered something to the judge, and she nodded. "It is lunch time at the courthouse, therefore we will go on a recess. Court will resume again tomorrow at nine AM sharp."
As they left, Brooke rolled her eyes. "I can't believe that bitch! Does she seriously think she's going to get away with the whole, 'crying act'?"
Tom sighed. "She possibly could."
"What do you mean?" Lucas stopped.
"Female judges here, especially, tend to lean towards the mother, and when she makes up some sob story about how she had hardships trying to get back to her daughter, they tend to side with them. But our case is stronger, we have to win. It's a one person home against a two person home. It makes sense, guys."
He seemed nervous as he spoke, and as Brooke and Lucas hurried off towards their home, as much as they tried to believe he was completely right, they couldn't help but think maybe he'd been trying to convince them of something he wasn't even so sure of himself.
"So," Brooke said as soon as they stepped into their bedroom after putting Kaylie to sleep, "That was interesting."
Lucas bit his lip. "Brooke," His voice cracked, and Brooke ran to his side. He was on the bed, and he looked as if he were about to cry. "If Peyton gets Kaylie, I won't be able to survive."
"She won't Luke, I promise."
"You don't know that Brooke. I mean, our time with her could be limited. What if Peyton gets her? She'll never have us, and she'll always be unhappy."
"Luke," Brooke took his hand in hers, looking deep into his icy blue eyes. "I hate to say this, but if Peyton were to get Kaylie, although she wouldn't be with us, she'd still be loved. You don't have to worry that Kaylie won't be loved, because either way she will be. Of course, we want her with us, we need her with us, but she'll always be happy, no matter who she's with. Peyton can be an amazing person, and I'm sure she'd be a great mother. We have to know that Peyton wouldn't treat Kaylie horribly. And she wouldn't be us, but she wouldn't be bad enough to make us worry."
"I know, I just can't lose her. I can't let Peyton win my baby girl, especially after she dropped her off here."
"Trust me, I know. She tried to take you and Kaylie from me, and I just didn't understand," Brooke looked as if she were about to cry now, and Lucas looked over at her, "You know, if she'd wanted to be friends with me again, even after everything, I would have done it. I know that sounds terrible, because of everything she did, it's just that for a little while, I'd have loved to be sixteen again. Ho's over Bro's. Buds over Studs. I guess she had something else in mind.."
"Brooke, I'm sorry that you lost your best friend because of me."
She looked up into his eyes, shaking her head. "I'm not."
They looked into each other's eyes for a moment, and no words needed to be exchanged. Brooke climbed on top of Lucas, while he was still in sitting position. He wrapped his arms around the small of her back, and she lowered her head to kiss him.
Their lips met in a long kiss, before Brooke helped him lift up his wife beater. The two kissed for a while longer before falling back onto the bed, giggling slightly.
Lucas helped Brooke out of her dress, and they continued on their sexual journey. Their kisses weren't as loving as they usually were, more passion filled.
Afterwards, both lay in each other's arms, just enjoying each other's presence. Lucas pushed a piece of Brooke's hair out of her green eyes, looking deep into them and smiling softly. "I could hold you in my arms forever,"
Brooke bit her lip. "Yeah.."