A/N: Thanks so much for all the reviews girls. I have been lacking the last couple chapters and I'm not sure why. It seems the NH chapters don't get as many. Is that cause I suck at writing NH? LOL. Well here is a BL/Lucas themed chapter and continuation of JP is next. Please give me more reviews or I might get discouraged and not update as quick. Thanks!

Chapter 11: World's Greatest Dad

Lucas's POV

It was the day of the funeral and we had all said our goodbyes. No not goodbyes. Our see you laters. None of us could ever say goodbye to Keith because he meant too much to us. My mom, Dan, Nathan, and I all said a few words about him. My mom cried through the whole thing and you could hardly understand a word she said. Dan was stone cold. He sounded like he was reading his speech out of the mourner's manual. It was so fake that it just made me have to put even more into what I had to say. But as of this morning I hadn't written anything. I didn't know what to say. How was I to describe Keith in so many paragraphs? I could write a book on that man. And it would be a best seller. So I was sitting there panicking. I only had a couple minutes to figure out how I wanted people to remember Keith. Nathan went before me and told the story of when Keith helped Haley after her grandfather died and that now Haley was the one helping him. Damn that would have been a good one for me to tell. Nathan finished and walked off the stage.

"Lucas Scott. It's your turn son."

I was frozen. I couldn't move from the pew. I felt like I was paralyzed. And everyone was staring at me. As if she knew what to do, Brooke grabbed my hand and brought me up on stage."

"Hi. A lot of you don't know me, but my name is Brooke Davis. I am Lucas's girlfriend. Obviously this is very hard for him, but I knew if he didn't come up here he would regret it. Why don't I start for him?"

I looked over at Brooke and smiled. What did I do to deserve her? I sure know that I don't. But yet she always rescues me time and time again. Always supports me and stands by my side.

"Keith was many things to many people. He was a friend to me, a lover to Karen, an uncle to Nathan, a brother to Dan, and a father to Lucas. That man did a lot of great things in his life, but he did one amazing thing. He loved this boy right here. He loved him with all his heart and without conditions. That is what true love is about. And I have to thank Keith for that. Because this boy turned around and loved me the same way.

Keith taught Lucas to be a man. A good and honest man that cares for everyone around him. Keith made us all better in some way. Just being in his presence made us feel good and know who we wanted to be. So to Keith, thank you."

At this point I was crying. Brooke had just said the most perfect thing. I never knew she thought those things and I never thought she would come up here and express them to everyone. But I should have known. No matter how flaky and ditsy she can be, Brooke Davis is a class act. Unfortunately, her speech was so good it just left me even more at a loss for words. I looked into Brooke's eyes and I saw a sparkle. Then she gave me the go ahead nod. I couldn't disappoint her, my mom, and Keith. I had to say what was in my heart.

"Good afternoon. Thank you so much for coming. You all meant so much to Keith as I am sure he meant a lot to you. There are so many people that loved Keith here today. And what can I say, but he was truly a blessed man. And we were blessed to know him. Over the years, growing up without a father, he showed me the way. Helped me through all life's problems, loves and heartaches, and just being a kid. He gave my mom and I what we needed more than anything in the world. A sense of family. He was my father. In every aspect of the word. He knew the true meaning. He brought me to ball games, taught me to fish, took me sailing, played catch with me, and was always there when I needed to talk. He gave me a job in his Auto Body Shop which I loved. Because I got to be around him. He paid me to spend time with him and fix cars. Both of which I would have loved to do for free. And even though he never had the same relationship with Nathan, he even helped and reached a hand out to him when he needed it. Nathan I don't know if you knew this, but Keith loved you. He was always talking about you to me growing up. And that's why I think I hated you so much. You had a dad and I wanted Keith to myself. But now I see that Keith was right about the man you would become and I am glad he had so much faith in you. Keith taught us both about love. He taught me how to love Brooke and you how to love Haley. Without him I am sure we would not have these amazing women still in our lives. God knows we are helpless."

The whole crowd laughed and I knew it was going good. I just had one more thing left to say and I knew Keith would be proud of me.

"One more reason I loved Keith, and the most important reason, is his utter devotion to my mother. He loved her for 20 years and never stopped. He stayed with her through everything. When she got pregnant with me, he was there. When she had doctors appointments, he was there. When she went into labor, he was there. And even at the few times he wasn't physically around, his heart was always in Tree Hill with her. He always had the best intentions for her and they were never selfish. He loved her at times when she didn't even love herself. It was always there and it's still here today. Keith is sitting right next to you mom. He'll never leave you. So in closing, thanks to everyone who showed up here today. We will be having a reception at the house following these proceedings."

I looked over and realized Brooke was still standing next to me holding my hand. My sweaty and shaky hand. But she kept right on holding it. She was the one to help keep it cool and steady. And not just my hand, but me in general. I squeezed it tight and made my way off the stage. Everyone stood and clapped and I felt like I did Keith justice. That was the one thing that was haunting me. My fear of him dying without his greatness being properly recognized. But as I looked around at all these people I could finally let that fear go. My mom came over and gave me a huge hug. The tears were coming down and landing all over my suit, but it felt good. I knew she needed me and I needed her. That was the best feeling.

"I am so proud of you. You couldn't have said anything better. Keith would be touched. Wherever he is, watching over you, know that he was standing in awe of you as well. He was in awe of you everyday. Just like I am."

Haley and Nathan popped their heads into the conversation. "We are all proud of you Luke."

"Yeah man your speech kicked ass. So much better than mine. I stole that story anyway."

"Thanks Mom. Thanks guys.

"I'm going to go get the car. Nathan and Haley are you riding with us?"

"Yeah we're coming."

"I just need a few minutes."

"Take all the time you need honey. We'll be outside when you're ready."

Haley gave me a hug and Nathan pat me on the back and gave me our signature bro bump. Then they turned and walked out of the church. Brooke and I were left standing there. I walked up to the casket and looked at Keith.

"Do you want me to you alone?"

"What did I tell you about that Brooke? I always want you right here with me."

"Just making sure." She came up behind me and started rubbing gentle circles around my back. "He looks peaceful. He doesn't looked pained."

"That's cause I know he wasn't scared. He died a hero. And that's how he'll always be remembered."

"He deserved that."

"He deserved that and so much more. He deserved everything."

"And you and your mother gave him just that. You have him everything. Just like you give me."

"Of course. I have to take care of you."

"Good. That's all I want. Someone to watch over me."

"Then consider yourself stalked."

"I can deal with that."

"Okay I'm ready to go." I looked down at Keith one more time. I reached out and touched his hand. It still felt warm. Leave it to Keith to spread the warmth even in death. "I just have to give him something. It might be corny, but I was saving it to give to him the day the adoption went through." I walked back over to my seat and picked up a package I had left. Inside was a little cheap gift that I knew would have meant the world to Keith. I walked over with it in my hands. Brooke looked at me with confusion.

"A coffee mug?"

"Not just any coffee mug. Read what it says."

"Not just the worlds greatest dad, but in the universe. You are out of this world."

"Stupid right?"

"Not at all. It's perfect."

I placed the mug inside and turned around. "Let's go be with the rest of our family. It's what Keith would have wanted."

"Our family?"

"Yeah sorry but your stuck with us now."

"I wouldn't have it any other way."

I grabbed Brooke's hand and together we took one last look at Keith.

"See you on the flipside….Dad." And with that we left the church.