Ooh, Audrey's finally learning about Momma. Let's see what happens...
Disclaimer: If I owned One Tree Hill, would I be sitting at this computer, writing about it?
"Vulnerable Daughters"
"What?"
So many thoughts ran through her head. This was the first time he'd ever mentioned her. Come to think of it, he did seem a little weary this time of the year. But why was he just choosing to explain now?
"She was doing local modeling gigs, when she was offered a modeling contract with Ralph Lauren. I loved her so much, but she didn't feel the same about me. So she left, and she's supposedly raking in a good 10 mil a show. Not that we get anything."
Audrey just sat there, in shock and disbelief.
"Um, is there anything else?" She asked, feeling her heart beating in her throat. Keith poured himself some more whiskey and took a swig before answering.
"Yeah, actually."
"What is it?"
"Well, sweetie, um, Whitey...he's your grandfather." This was the real shocker.
"H-How could you keep this from me? I mean, this is pretty damn big to not tell me." She stood up and headed to her room. Keith followed her.
"I dunno, I guess I wanted to protect you."
"Protect me? PROTECT ME? Shit dad, last time I checked, I was a big girl. You could've told me this long ago. At least then Whitey would've gotten more Christmas presents." She grabbed her purse and jacket and stormed out of the room.
"Where are you going?" Keith asked, slurring a bit.
"To Jake's. Until I can make sense of things." The door slammed, and she was gone.
AT THE JAGELSKI RESIDENCE
The doorbell rang, and Jake scurried to answer it, being the only one home for the weekend. When it opened, his face fell.
"Nikki, what are you doing here?" He asked, covering the doorway.
"I came to see my daughter, Jake. Now move." She pushed him aside and walked in. Instead of heading towards Jenny though, she walked towards the mantle, picking up a picture of Jake and Audrey.
"Aww, you still hang on to memories of Bimbo Slut. But where are the pictures of us?" She asked.
"Actually, Audrey and I are dating now." Nikki picked up another picture, taken just after the Classic Cheer Competition.
"Oh, she's a cheerleader now? Too perfect." Nikki said with a laugh, and grabbed the basketball team photo, staring at Lucas in the middle.
"What is so interesting in the picture?" Jake asked, blocking Jenny's crib from Nikki.
"It's nothing." She replied as the phone rang.
"Aren't you going to answer that?" She asked, folding her arms.
"Uh, it's probably a telemarketer." said Jake, as the machine picked up.
"Hi, you've reached the Jagelski residence, I hope you know what to do. Beep!
Jake, sniff it's Audrey, I need to talk to you-"
"Yeah?" He answered concerned. "What's going on? Are you o-yeah sure, come on over. Love you too. Bye." He put it down and Nikki started clapping.
"Aww, heartwarming. Now Miss Cheery-Blonde can come over to Mr. Basketball's house and put on her innocent act for the town."
"Nikki, get out." She looked offended, but headed to the door. Jake picked up a fussy Jenny, and brought her outside.
"You know, it was a Wednesday when you left."
"What?" Nikki asked, confused.
"It was also, that same Wednesday, that I stopped loving you."
Audrey pulled up to Jake's house to see him and Nikki arguing. Nikki's back? She thought. Great, this is a perfect day. She got out of the car and walked up to the porch.
"Oh, if it isn't Malibu Barbie!" Nikki cried, and walked up to the teary blonde.
"Ah, Cleopatra, we meet again." Audrey gave a small sniffle. "What do you want Nikki? I'm not in the mood." Audrey walked to Jake and gave both him and Jenny a kiss.
"You know, you may be Jake's squeeze at the moment, but you will never be Jenny's mother." Nikki called from the walkway.
"Well, I'll sure as hell be better than you, you pretenious bitch. The only reason you're here is to get Jake back, what do you care about Jenny?" Nikki opened her mouth to reply, but Audrey interuppted.
"And if that plan doesn't work, you'll most likely do anything to hurt him." She walked up to Nikki. "But I have a Newsflash: You can try, but we will always be a step ahead of you. So stay away from us." She turned away, and followed Jake inside.
"That was pretty awesome, standing up to Nikki like that." Audrey sat on the couch and shrugged.
"Not why I'm here though." She wiped her face as Jake sat down next to her.
"What happened?" He asked. She got up and picked up Jenny from her crib and cradled her.
"I just found out my life is pretty much the same as Jenny's." Jake turned his head to one side in confusion.
"My mom left when I was about her age. I was raised by an amazing father," Jake blushed. "And, well, in a startling turn of events, Whitey's my grandfather."
Jake almost choked.
"What? Really?"
"Yep. I just don't know what to think, or how to react. I mean, my mom left to be a MODEL." Audrey shook her head, and sat down, still holding Jenny.
"I'm really sorry." Jake said, moving over, and sat on the arm of the chair Audrey was sitting in. He put his arm around Audrey as Jenny fell asleep. She got up and placed her back in her crib. Jake couldn't help but smile at her. She came back and sat on his lap.
"You know I love you right?" He asked, stroking her hair. She nodded.
"Yes, of course." She turned around to look at him, and gave him a kiss full of passion and lust. The kiss turned to several, and Jake was soon leading her into his bedroom. He pulled off her jacket, and she unbuttoned his shirt, kissing his softly underneath. He groaned in delight as she kicked her heels off, and pulled off his undershirt. He, in turn, pulled off her shirt, revealing a very lacy bra. She quickly unbuttoned his pants and pushed him further onto the bed. Soon, there was nothing left on them but undergarments and desire.
Several hours later, Audrey spoke, out of breath.
"You-are-amazing." She said, between kisses. She moved on to kiss his neck.
"I-can-say-the-same." He replied, paralyzed by her beauty. Audrey groped his back as he pushed further and she cried out.
Audrey woke up the next morning with a smile on her face. She was content, until she rolled over and noticed the bed was empty. She looked around the floor, and grabbed Jake's shirt, and pulled it over her head.
"Jake?" She called out. She didn't see him, but heard the front door close. Audrey walked out of the room and towards the front door. Just then, Jake came back in. She couldn't help but notice he was wet from a shower and looking oh-so-sexy in just a pair of shorts.
"Why didn't you tell me you were taking a shower?" Audrey asked, grabbing him around the waist. "I would've joined you." Jake laughed and kissed her.
"But you looked so peaceful, I couldn't disturb you." He tapped the tip of her nose and headed back to his room. Audrey followed, and passed Jenny's empty crib.
"Where's Jenny?" She asked.
"Peyton just took her. She's watching her for the day so you can I can have time for ourselves."
"Ahh." Audrey said, not sure she was thrilled with the idea of Peyton watching Jenny, but at the same time, glad Jake wanted some alone time.
"So Daddy Jagelski, what do you want to do?" Audrey playfully hugged him from behind. He turned around and picked her up, tickling her. She giggled and surrendered to the tickling.
When she recovered from laughing, Jake's phone rang.
"It's Peyton." Audrey looked surprised.
"Already?" He answered it, and immediately hung up.
"We need to go." Audrey nodded, and pulled on her own clothes.
"Where are we going?" She asked when they got in the car.
"The Mall." They drove in silence, and ran speedily to Peyton.
"What happened?" Jake asked angrily.
"I-I just turned my back for a second and Nikki took her..."
"You cannot DO that!" Jake said annoyed.
"Calm down sir." The nearest officer said, as Nikki walked up.
"Now what's the problem?" He asked. "Who's child is this?" Audrey thought fast.
"Ours." pointing to herself and Jake, and taking Jenny from Nikki. Nikki looked furious. "This is my sister," She directed to Peyton, "and Nikki is his vengeful ex-girlfriend. She always resented me and my daughter because of Jake." The officer nodded.
"Would you like us to take her into custody?" He asked. Audrey shook her head.
"A warning should suffice." He nodded and walked off. Jenny cried out for Jake, and Audrey gave her to him. Nikki slapped Audrey across the face.
"How dare you! You may play house with my ex and mommy to my child, but you will regret this Audrey Scott, I guarentee it." She stalked off in anger. Peyton and Brooke both congradulated Audrey.
"That was great! How did you think of that?" Audrey shrugged. Jake just shook his head at Peyton in disapointment.
"I'll be in the car Aud." He left. Peyton's face fell. Audrey patted her on the shoulder.
"Don't worry, he'll come around." Both Peyton and Brooke were surprised at Audrey's kindness towards Peyton.
"How can you be so calm? I completely screwed up." Audrey gave a small smile.
"Because, when you can love two people as much as I love Jake and Jenny, you know everything will be ok."
