Disclaimer: I do not own OTH or any of it characters places or such. I am simply borrowing them
AN/ I had this idea in my head and I wanted to get it down on paper before I lost it and I decided to go ahead and post it. Tell me what you think. Don't worry I will still be working on Looking Back. I have just another fanfiction into the mix
Suggestions are welcomeTwenty-five year old Lucas Sawyer was on his way to becoming one of the finest Sports agent in the industry. He had grown up playing all kinds of sports, baseball, basketball, and soccer. Anything that he or his sister wanted to do his parents, Larry and Anna made sure that they did it. His dream was to play in the NBA, but a shoulder injury his junior year at the University of Virginia ended that. Even though he could not play the game he still wanted to be part of the sport. Which is why he chose to be a sports agent. He didn't know that very decision would impact his life as he knew it forever
Nathan Lee was a twenty-five year old player for the Chicago Bulls. Like Lucas he had always had the dream of playing in the NBA. His other dream had been to get a college education. Therefore, he would not allow himself to be drafted until he graduated with a degree. Nathan was one of the best college basketball players of all time. He had attended University of North Carolina at Wilmington and had set the record for most points in a single game, single season and championship game. Those records still stood three years after he was gone. His contract was expiring with his current sports agent and Nathan was looking for a new one. That decision would change both his personal and professional lives.
Located in Downtown Chicago on the top floor of one of the tallest building in the city was 'Miller and Cohen' a well-known sports agency. They had a wide range of agents each with their own specialty for a specific sport and when Nathan Lee called looking to interview a new agent they knew just who to send him to, their best basketball agent, Lucas Sawyer.
"Morning Lucas" Theresa Miller said as Lucas walked off of the elevator into the offices of Miller and Cohen.
"Theresa, what are you doing working the front desk?"
"Stacy was rushed to the hospital this morning. Her baby wanted to make his arrival."
"Congratulations to Stacy, but that still doesn't explain why the boss's daughter is playing receptionist for the day"
"I had nothing else to do. Being home from college for the Christmas holiday. I told Daddy if he needed me to call me and here I am"
"Well, it is nice to have you here. It has been kind of boring since you left for college this past fall. Nothing has mysteriously fallen or gotten lost"
"Very funny. You are as bad as daddy"
"What can I say? I learn from the best"
"Speaking of dad, he left this for you" Theresa said as she handed a sheet of paper over to Lucas. "He said to make sure that you were ready for your 3 o'clock appointment today with Nathan Lee"
Lucas looked up from the piece of paper that Theresa had handed him and asked, "Where is your dad? He told me yesterday that he wanted to sit in on that appointment"
"He had an emergency meeting with the owner and manager for the Washington Redskins. He flew out early this morning"
"Okay. If you hear from him, tell him that I will call him later with details of the meeting"
"Sure will. Have a good day Lucas" Theresa said as the phone rang
"You too" Lucas said as he walked to the right of the receptionist desk.
Lucas entered his corner office and turned on the lights. He sat down his briefcase on the desk and opened the blinds to his windows. He pulled his chair out, sat down and opened his briefcase there on top of the paperwork that he had taken home with him last night was a note from his wife Brooke. Lucas opened the note to read it, 'Don't forget Peyton is flying in tonight so that we can all fly home together. Pick her up at 6pm. Don't be late' Lucas smiled as he thought of his sister, Peyton. He knew that if he were late picking her up from the airport he would have to hear it from both of them. That was not something he wanted to do. Lucas turned on his computer and opened his email. He added a reminder to go off at 4:30 to pick up Peyton. After checking his email, he began preparing for his appointment with Nathan Lee.
Nathan stepped off the elevator into the office of Miller and Cohen and walked towards the receptionist desk. The young girl behind the desk was on the phone so he waited patiently.
"I am sorry. Can I help?" The young girl asked as she looked towards Nathan after hanging up the phone.
"Yes, I have a 3 o'clock appointment with Lucas Sawyer"
"Okay, your name please?"
"Nathan Lee"
"Mr. Lee, if you would have a sit. I will let Mr. Sawyer know that you are here"
"Thank you" Nathan said as he walked towards the couch against the far wall opposite the desk he had just been at. He picked up the latest Sports Illustrated and started flipping pages.
"Lucas?" Theresa voice came over the intercom on the phone next to Lucas's computer
"Yes Theresa?"
"Nathan Lee is here to see you"
"Okay, I will be right there"
Lucas stood from his chair and walked around his desk towards the door to his office. He entered the waiting area to find Nathan flipping through a magazine looking relaxed.
"Mr. Lee?" Lucas asked as he approached Nathan
"Mr. Sawyer. Glad to see you again" The two had played against each other in college many times and became friends.
"You too. Come on back to my office"
Nathan stood and followed Lucas back into his office. Once they were both inside, Lucas closed the door and gestured to the chair across his desk.
"Would you like anything to drink?" Lucas asked
"No thank you"
Lucas walked around his desk and took a seat as Nathan sat in the chair that Lucas had indicated.
"How are you Nathan?"
"Good. Got married and we have a little one on the way"
"Congratulations. Haley?"
"Yes, Thank you. I see you married your high school sweetheart also" noticing the wedding picture on the far left corner of Lucas's desk.
"Yes, Brooke and I got married right after college"
"We did also"
"So what can I do for you today?" Lucas asked getting down to business
"I am sure that Chuck Miller told you that I called because I am looking for a new agent"
"He did. May I ask why?"
"I need a change. I like my current agent, but I think that I would be represented better by someone who played the game."
"So why Miller and Cohen?"
"This firm has a good reputation. A couple of my teammates have agents that work with the firm and they recommended it to me"
"Yes, Jay Cohen and Chris Olsen. Why not go with one of those agents?"
"When I spoke with Mr. Miller. He asked me if I had a specific agent that I would like to interview. I simply told him that I wanted someone who knew the game, played the game and would represent me well. He called me back the next day to set up an appointment with as he put it, the agent who knows the game and played the game"
"Well, I did play the game and I do know the game."
"Yes, I know that. That is why I think we can just skip the interview part. I would appreciate it if you would become my agent" Nathan said as he extended his hand for Lucas to shake
"I would be honored to represent an old friend and rival," Lucas said as he took Nathan hand and shook it.
"Now that business is out of the way. How is your sister?" Peyton had attended UNC Wilmington on a cheerleading scholarship therefore she knew Nathan and Haley.
"Peyton. She is living out in San Diego selling her paintings to all of the big art galleries. She is flying in tonight actually"
"I always knew she would become a professional artist. You going home for the holiday?"
"Yes, we are flying home the day after tomorrow. What about you?"
"We are going home also. Good old North Carolina"
Lucas laughed, "Yea, it will be nice to go home though. We haven't seen our parents since summer time and Brooke is looking forwards to seeing her mom and dad also"
"Haley is so excited to go shopping with both grandmothers for baby clothes. I get to hang out with her brother and father, which is always a good time. Those two are the closest thing I have to a father and a sibling and of course there is always Keith, who I haven't seen in a couple of years. He has been around my entire life almost like an uncle."
"I have a family friend like that actually his name is Keith also. He went to school with my parents"
"I guess Keith is a popular name for people like that"
"Yea, seems like it" Lucas's computer beeped as the reminder to pick up Peyton came up on the screen. "Sorry to cut this short Nathan, but I need to go get Peyton. If I am late, it will be my head"
"I completely understand."
"Here is my business card. Call me if you have any questions and I will call you after the holiday to set up an appointment to get all the paperwork straight"
"Sounds good. Thank Lucas" Nathan said as he took Lucas's business card and shook his hand.
"If you wait a minute, I will walk you out" Lucas said as he began getting his things together.
"Sure"
Lucas shut down his computer, shut the blinds and placed the paperwork to go home in his briefcase before picking it up.
"Alright" Lucas said as he walked around his desk towards the door. He shut off the lights and closed the door behind them as they entered the hallway and walked towards the front.
"Bye Theresa" Lucas said as they reached the receptionist desk, "See ya tomorrow"
"I will be here. Have a good afternoon"
The elevator reached the garage level of the building and Lucas and Nathan walked out, "Thanks again Lucas. I feel really good about having your represent me," Nathan said as they shook hands again
"Nathan it is my pleasure. You and Haley have a safe trip back to Tree Hill"
"Same to you guys. Merry Christmas"
"Merry Christmas" Lucas said as the two parted ways each going to their cars.
As Lucas drove to the airport he called and left Chuck Miller a voicemail letting him know that Nathan would be in the office after the holiday to sign the paperwork. He arrived at the airport, found a spot quickly and walked towards the front door and the board that would tell him what gate his sister was arriving at. Gate 35 and it was on time. Lucas glanced at his watch, 5:52pm. He quickly walked towards the escalator and towards Gate 35
Nathan pulled into the private driveway that would take him to his house in the middle of the 20-acre property. He came upon the house and hit the switch on his visor to open the garage door. He entered the garage, turned off the car and locked the door. He walked towards the door that led into the house, hitting the button to close the garage door. He entered the house to find Christmas music playing. His wife Haley always loved Christmas time and Christmas music was played in their house from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas day every year
"Hales" Nathan called as he entered the kitchen
"In the living room"
Nathan walked towards the living room adjacent to the kitchen and found his pregnant wife sitting on the couch reading a book.
"Hey" Haley said as Nathan entered the room taking off her reading glasses, "So how did it go?"
"Great, I have found my new agent"
"Nate, that's great" Haley said getting off the couch to give Nathan a hug, "So tell me about him?"
"His name is Lucas Sawyer. Actually you know his sister"
"Wasn't he a basketball player at UVA?"
"Yes"
"His sister is Peyton, right?"
"Yes"
"Oh my gosh. Did he say how she was?"
"He said she was good. He is actually on his way to pick her up from the airport. She is living in San Diego selling her artwork"
"I always knew she would be big. She was always drawing or something between routines at practice"
"Lucas said they are flying home the day after tomorrow. What to hear something kind of weird?"
"What?" Haley asked
"He has a family friend who is like an uncle named Keith also."
"Small world. Maybe it is the same one" Haley said jokingly
Haley comment made Nathan think. What if it is the same one? That would be too weird.
"It would be nice to see Peyton again though," Haley said interrupting her husband thoughts.
"Well, why don't I call Lucas and see if they have any plans for dinner? That way you can catch up with Peyton and I think you know his wife also, Brooke Davis"
"Peyton is probably not going to want to go to dinner after her long flight and you know I know Brooke"
"Never hurts to ask" Nathan said as he pulled Lucas's business card from his wallet and pulled his cell phone from his pocket.
He dialed Lucas's number
"Lucas!"
"Peyton"
The two siblings rushed to hug each other.
"It is so good to see you" Peyton said as they broke their hug, "How are you? You look good"
"Thanks you too Peyt. How was your flight?"
"Good, but I am starving"
"Brooke thought you might be. She suggested dinner out if you are up to it"
"Yes, that sounds great" Peyton answered as Lucas's cell phone rang
"Lucas Sawyer" Lucas said as he answered it
"Lucas, Nathan Lee"
"Hey Nathan"
"Listen I was just talking with Haley. She said that she would like to see Peyton and Brooke again. Do you have any plans for dinner?"
"We were planning on eating out. Where did you have in mind?"
"There is a little Italian place downtown, "Jamie's"
"That is one of Peyton's favorite places. Let me talk with Brooke and Peyton and I will get back to you"
"Okay, bye"
"Bye" Lucas said as he hung up the phone
"Who was that?" Peyton asked as they walked towards baggage claim
"Nathan Lee. He wanted to know if we wanted to go out to dinner. His wife would like to see you and Brooke again"
"Nathan Lee? Oh my gosh! He married Haley James didn't he?"
"Yea and they are expecting"
"Oh, I love babies. How do you know Nathan?"
"I just became his agent"
"Awesome. Did he suggest a place?"
"Jamie's"
"I love Jamie's. Call Brooke and see if she wants to go"
Lucas pulled out his cell phone once again and dialed his house number
"Hello?" Brooke answered
"Hey babe"
"Hey you. Did you get Peyton?"
"Right beside me."
"Oh I can't wait to see her. How did the meeting go with Nathan Lee?"
"Great. You are talking to his new agent. Actually that is why I am calling. Nathan just called and wanted to know if we want to go out to dinner. His wife, Haley, would like to see you and Peyt again"
"Haley James? Gosh I haven't seen her since senior year of college. What does Peyton say?"
"She said to call you"
"I say lets go. Just come pick me up. Where are we going by the way?"
"Jamie's"
"I love that place. Okay, I will see you when you get here. I need to go get ready"
"Okay be home shortly. Love ya"
"Love ya too Bye"
Lucas hung up his phone and looked at his sister, who was pulling her last bag off the baggage claim, she said 'lets go'"
"Cool"
Lucas grabbed two of his sister three bags and they headed towards his car. He placed the bags in the trunk and got into the driver seat
"I guess I should call Nathan back"
"Might be a good idea" Peyton answered as Lucas shot her a look
Lucas pulled out his phone and looked for the last received call. He found it and pushed the send button
"Hello?" Nathan answered
"Nathan, Lucas Sawyer"
"Hey Lucas"
"We will meet you at Jamie's, say about 8?"
"Sounds good to me. See ya then"
"Okay, Bye" Lucas said as he hung up the phone
"Hales, get ready" Nathan yelled into the kitchen where his wife was currently at
"Why?" Haley asked as she walked towards the living room entrance
:"We are going to dinner"
At 8pm, Lucas, Peyton and Brooke walked into the little Italian restaurant, Jamie's
They were seated at table big enough for the five of them and given menus. Shortly after Nathan and Haley arrived
"Haley, Nathan. It is so good to see you" Peyton said as she gave each of them a hug
"Hey Peyton, Hey Brooke" Haley responded
"Haley, you look great," Brooke said as they hugged
"I look fat"
"No, you don't. You look beautiful," Nathan said as he pulled out a chair for his wife and helped her sit down
"Thank you" Haley said to her husband, "Lucas, it is good to see you again too. I haven't see you in a long time"
"It is good to see you too Haley. You haven't changed a bit," Lucas said as the waiter came to the table to take their orders.
Dinner was filled with laughter at old college stories. Games that UVA and UNC Wilmington had played, cheerleading events that the women had been in together and general stories of college. Before too long the women were having a conversation concerning baby themes.
Nathan turned to Lucas; "Haley and I were talking earlier. I mentioned that we both have a man in our lives who is like an uncle named Keith, she made a joke about him being the same person"
:"That would be kind of weird. What is your Keith's last name?"
"Scott, Keith Scott" Nathan said as Lucas just looked at him. Peyton having heard the name turned towards the guys.
"You know Keith Scott?" Peyton asked
:"Yea, I call him my uncle. Why?"
"Where is he from originally?" Peyton asked ignoring Nathan's question
"Tree Hill. Why?" Lucas and Peyton both looked at each other. Brooke and Haley had stopped their conversation and were listening to the conversation between the other three
:"Our uncle's name is Keith Scott" Peyton answered
Nathan just stared at her
"He is from Tree Hill" Lucas added
The table grew quiet
AN/ Please review!