Bugbabe24, thank you yet again for reviewing. I'm glad you've stuck with the story and like it.

I've got chapter 10 written already but i will wait a few days until I update because I am having trouble wrapping up chapter 11.

Lucas and Jake had continued talking for about 20 minutes and Lucas still hadn't been able to get Jake's revelation of Peyton's drug problem off of his mind. Maybe I can help her he thought. I need to get out and get my mind off this.

L: Let's get out of here!

J: And go where?

L: The Rivercourt.

J: Luke your mom said…..

L: I'll take it easy. I promise.

J: I'm not sure about this.

L: Come on, your back and god knows for how long, I just wanna play a little ball with my friend, is that too much to ask?

J: Alright.

They got to their feet and exited the room, "Not a word" Lucas warned Jake. As they made their way out the back door they were stopped by Karen's voice from behind, "And where are you two going?" "Well I'm going to go show him TRIC, then we are going to see Jenny and then maybe get something to eat at the café." Lucas sounded like he rehearsed this but nonetheless Karen allowed the two boys to leave but not before warning Lucas not to be late.

"Mr Scott you work too hard!" Keith looked from his desk to see a grinning Jules standing in his office doorway. "And to what do I owe the pleasure?" Keith said as he made his way over to his girlfriend placing a soft kiss on her lips. "Well I was thinking since you work too hard and now that we have little time together maybe we could have lunch." Keith smiled at Jules. "Just let me grab my jacket" he replied. As they were making their way out of his office, Dan was directly in front of them. "Taking your lunch?" he asked his older brother. "Yeah, Dan I'd like you to meet someone. This is my girlfriend Jules" Keith responded.

D: Well Keith you're a lucky man because she is beautiful.

Dan shook Jules hand and recognised the uncomfortable look on her face as he did.

J: Nice to meet you.

K: You want to join us?

Dan noticed the worried look on Jules' face as Keith asked the question.

D: No that's okay I'm meeting Deb in about an hour. You two go. I'm sure I'll get plenty of time to get to know Jules.

Jules looked at Dan in disgust, how could you do that to your flesh and blood, yet she couldn't judge, she was doing it to the guy she loved.

Dan watched as they left the building, I didn't want to have to do this big brother but you have left me no choice, you too will know what it is like to be hurt, he thought to himself.

Scott Kitchen

How can he be so selfish? He is putting himself at risk and for what? Andy waved a hand in front on her face to try and snap her out of it. "Sorry my mind was elsewhere." "On your son's reluctance to take a certain test?" Andy asked. "He doesn't realise how careless he's being" she answered.

A: You don't need to convince me. I'm with you on this, but Lucas is a good kid. I'm sure he'll do what's right in the end.

K: I hope your right. As long as it's not too late.

A: You can't think like that.

K: It's the only way I can think Andy. He is the most important thing in my life and I don't want to lose him.

Karen had tears now slipping from her eyes freely. Andy moved over to her placing his arms around her and bringing her into a tight embrace. "Everything is going to be okay" he tried reassuring Karen. "I really hope your right."

She wiped the remaining tears from her cheek and took Andy's hand in her own. "I don't feel like cooking, soooo how about we take little trip to the beach and then maybe get something to eat at a restaurant." Andy smiled. "That sounds like a great idea, just remember your jacket, its still cold out."

"Well since you've disturbed my sleep and we've all bonded, I was thinking of going and getting something to eat. The café, you guys in?" Haley couldn't bear the thought of having to making something to eat let alone feed the other two girls. "Yup count me in" Peyton replied with a smile. "Are you paying because I'm kinda broke?" "BROOKE?" Peyton was shocked that her friend had just came out with it. "I'll tell you what, since you are my best friends and have listened to me today. My treat!" Peyton's statement was met with Haley and Brooke grinning at each other.

P: So come on Hales, get dressed and let's go.

B: Yeah Tutor Wife, Tigger's starving.

H: Okay but we have to find Nate before we eat, he'll kill me if he finds out we went to eat without him.

P: What he misses you that much?

H: No he likes his food that much.

Peyton and Brooke looked at each other before erupting into laughter. Haley was now in her bedroom getting dressed but had left the door open so she could listen to the other girls.

H: Shut up, I know how to look after my husband.

B: Oh so that's how you keep him happy I just figured it was the sex.

H: BROOKE!

B: Sorry Hales. Kidding.

H: Right, Ready, Let's Go.

P: Damn that was fast.

Haley walked out the door first, quickly followed by Peyton and Brooke.

Nathan turned inside of Tim and got in space for his shot. "Yes 15-9 and Scott wins again." "Come on Nate, you know I hate playing you" Nathan could only laugh at his best friends protests. "Well how about you and Nate take this one, and we'll see if you up to Jake and my standards." The two found Lucas and Jake at the other end of the court. "Luke you know you're not supposed to be playing, your mom will kill you and then us for letting you play" Nathan pleaded with his brother. "I already told Jake, I will take it easy and if I feel weird or anything I'll sit it out. Now come on, you don't want to lose to your big brother again. 15-14 I believe the score was" Lucas taunted his brother.

N: That's how it's gonna be. Fine. You asked for it.

L: Yeah I did.

N: Just because you're taking it easy doesn't mean I am.

He joked.

The game started off pretty fast with Tim and Nathan taking an early lead of two points, however Lucas and Jake started to get into it and got it back to 2-2. Nate and Tim were all over Lucas and Jake, basket after basket until they led 10-6.

Peyton's car had pulled up at the side of the court and the three girls got out. "Nathan, we are going to the café to get something to eat, you wanna come?" Haley's question made Nathan call a time out one the game. "I'll make you a deal, we'll finish this game while you guys watch and then we'll all go together. Okay?" "Fine but it's only because I love you" Haley ran to him and quickly kissed him. It didn't take long for the four boys to get back into the game. Lucas and Jake staged a miraculous comeback and the score was now 14-11 to the older Scott brother. Jake passed the ball to Lucas and Lucas pulled off the fade away to win the game. "And Lucas Scott beats his younger brother again!" Lucas could not hide his delight. "Yeah, good game man. Now come on foods waiting" Nathan replied. The girls made their way into Peyton's car and the guys made their way to Nathan's, Tim and Nathan we in the car already and Jake was opening the door when they heard the shout "LUCAS!" Haley rushed out of the car onto the middle of the court where an unconscious Lucas was lying.

Peyton and Brooke ran out to Haley and the guys weren't too far behind them. "What wrong with him?" A panicked Brooke asked. "He just fainted but I think we should get him to the hospital just to be safe" Haley answered before speaking again "I'll call Karen and let her know" "NOOO!" Nathan and Jake said in unison. "If she finds out he played ball when he might have this heart condition she'll kill him and us." Nathan said. Peyton and Brooke looked at Lucas, they were both thinking the same thing, what heart condition?

"I'll take him in my car and the rest can follow in Peyton's car" Nathan said. "I going with you" his wife spoke up. "Me too" Peyton replied. "Well then Brooke you take Jake and Tim" Nathan said. Peyton got into the back seat and Nathan and Jake helped put Lucas in the back. Peyton rested his head on her lap and grabbed his hand with hers squeezing it firmly. Nathan got into the drivers seat and Haley entered the passenger's side before Nathan started up the car. Peyton looked down at his face, it was pale and he looked so vulnerable, she felt her stomach knot. Please let him be okay.

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The chapter title is a lyric from The Perisher's song Pills.