A/N: Okay, I liked all the reviews I got yesterday so I'm updating again (well I would update no matter what) Hope you like this chapter. It doesn't matter to me whether u review or not as long as u like my story. First I'm gonna reply to reviews though:
Shana: I'm glad you like it! Keep reading!
Jeytonlover: Yeah, I think a Kevin/Jenny storyline will be very interesting so stay tuned.
OTHlover04: Thanks, keep reading!
Guest: Thanks, I hope you like this chapter!
Babyjayy: Is this soon enough? Thanks for the review; I'm glad you like it.
Romantic tragedy: I didn't think they were related either but I just wanted to be sure because their families are pretty close. But Nathan and Jake may not feel the same way….
Jessalyn: Pot's not addictive? Are you sure, because cigarettes are addictive and they're not even considered a drug. And anything can become addictive, even the computer. Well, if pot really isn't addictive, let's just say Peyton is an exceptionally weird person who became addicted to pot.
Lonnie: Oops I didn't do my math right. Let's see, okay people are typically 14 when they're freshman and Jenny's sixteen…. Well, she started school two years late and is in the same grade as her fifteen year old friends. Okay, I figured out my excuse. Lily, Kevin, David, and Katie all started school a year late so they are fifteen when they're freshman. Jenny got her license early because she's a really good driver and the laws changed saying people can get their permit when they're fifteen and their license when they're sixteen.
Charisma: Glad you like it!
Booya: I honestly appreciated your review. I completely agree with you-begging for reviews is pathetic, but I guess I just want people to read/review my story. Anyway I hope you keep reading
StorytellerD: I'm glad you're able to read it and get into it without getting confused! If you want to know what One Tree Hill is about go to it's section at or at I can't wait for the fifth season of Degrassi! Hopefully it will give me some new fanfiction ideas!
Peyton walked into Brooke's house, her arms filled with bags. She put her car keys by the kitchen sink and walked up the stairs into Brooke and Lucas' bedroom. She opened the door to find Brooke sleeping with a magazine on top of her face. She laughed and went over to her sleeping best friend. Peyton sat down on the bed and gently whacked Brooke's face.
"Wake up Brooke, I went baby shopping!"
"God, P. Jageilski, couldn't you tell I was sleeping?"
"Oh, but don't you want to see the adorable things I bought?"
"Fine, but you have to tell me how you told Jake first!"
"I just sat him down and I said 'Sweetie, I have to tell you something. I'm going to have a baby'. He was so happy and we had a doctor's appointment today. I actually just got back from it and going shopping afterwards of course"
"Well, what did the doctor say?"
"I'm three months along" She said smiling widely.
"Yay! Show me what you bought"
"Just a bunch of cute little outfits and a music thing" Peyton said as she and Brooke went through all the bags.
"You really went all out"
"I know! I don't remember being this excited when I was pregnant with Lily. But then again, I did get pregnant with Lily after attempting suicide"
"Why'd you do that in the first place?"
"What?"
"Try to commit suicide. Peyton, there are so many people who love you and would do anything for you"
"I know that, Brooke. I just didn't know it at the time" Peyton mumbled looking down at a pair of socks.
"I'm always here for you, you know that"
"Let's stop being so sentimental" Peyton said laughing.
"Aright, what do you say we go out and eat something?"
"You know you're only allowed out three times a week and you've been out three times already" Peyton said in bossy tone that always annoyed Brooke.
"So? We can just go to the ice cream place. It's only five minutes from here! Please Peyton, with a big fat red cherry on top!" Brooke whined, sounding like a five year old.
"You're supposed to be on bed rest considering the fact that you're almost eight months pregnant. Besides, Lucas wouldn't let you"
"What Lucas doesn't know won't hurt him"
"He's your husband. You can't lie to him"
"You say that like you've never lied to yours" Brooke teased. For some reason Peyton jumped off the bed and tensed up.
"What are you talking about Brooke? What do you know?"
"Relax Peyton. It's called a joke"
"Well, it wasn't funny! I'll see you later" Peyton said turning around, ready to go.
"Peyton come back!"
"I'm sorry Brooke, I overreacted"
"Yes, you did. Tell me what's going on"
"I can't. It happened so long ago and I feel terrible"
"I won't tell Jake. Sit down"
"I'll tell you if you don't interrupt and you don't make judgments"
"Go on" Brooke said as the two friends lay on the bed. Brooke was facing Peyton, who was looking up at the ceiling.
"It was after rehab. Lily was two years old then and Jake and I were already married. I was in a bar because Jake and I had just had a big fight and I had been having a really bad day in addition to that. I started talking to this guy and I knew I recognized him from somewhere, but I couldn't quite place it. A couple hours later we both realized that we'd been in rehab at the same time. But I guess it didn't work for him because he had been dealing drugs. He offered me some and I took it. It felt really good, like all my pain and sadness and anger just went away. I didn't hear from him or see him since, but I still felt that longing for something. Something that would make my sadness and anger just go away."
"One day when Lily was four she had this huge tantrum and I felt like the worst mother in the world, so I went to a bar and had a beer or two. It felt so good; it really did make all my problems go away. So, I went into our liquor cabinet at home and had some wine. It had the same calming effect as the beer. I started doing that every day for a more than a year, drinking three to six glasses a day I felt like I could stop anytime I wanted. I think that's why I never stopped. When Lily was five she caught me on my second glass. She asked me what I was having and I told her it was nothing. I asked if she loved me and she said she would always love me because I'm her mommy. They day after that I decided it was time to change my ways. Stopping wasn't exactly a piece of cake. I secretly went to AA meetings without telling Jake. I made up stories that I was going to see you or staying late after work or shopping. I was completely sober until three years ago. This time I upgraded and used vodka which was stronger, both a bad thing and a good thing. It was good because it really made me feel better, but bad because I had to hide it really well and watch how much I had at a time"
"Brooke, believe me, there was never a time throughout my whole addiction where Ididn't feel guilty. I mean, I was lying to you and to my daughter and to my husband which made me so guilty that I just drank more to cover up the guilt. Last year when Lily was fourteen she caught me in the basement with an almost empty bottle of vodka. We talked about it and we made a compromise. She wouldn't say a word about it to anybody and I would go to AA meetings regularly. That was ten months ago and I'm still going to the meetings. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 for the past ten months. I haven't touched any alcohol since and I don't plan to. Lily also went to a support group for children of alcoholics, but she hasn't gone for awhile. I know that was a lot to digest in one sitting, but please don't hate me" Peyton finished taking a deep breath.
"Oh, wow. You're right. That was a lot"
"I feel terrible and I'm really scared. What if it affects my baby? What if he or she isn't okay?"
"I'm sure the baby will be fine. The question is will you?"
"What am I going to do? My therapist says I should tell Jake but I can't. He'll hate me!"
"Peyton, Jake will feel hurt and betrayed, but he will never ever hate you! Nobody could ever hate you!"
"I know I should tell him, but he's just so happy about this baby. I'd hate to ruin that"
"If you don't tell him, someone else might" After Brooke said that, the two friends just lay in silence, not saying anything for a long time. Then Peyton looked at the clock.
"Oh gosh! It's 4:30 already! I need to get home and cook dinner because we're telling Jenny and Lily about the baby tonight"
"Oh, about that, I kind of accidentally told Lily and Lucas this morning" Brooke confessed apologetically.
"Well, then I guess we're telling Jenny tonight" Peyton said shrugging and leaving.
A/N: Hope you like that chapter! I like reviews
