Hey Guys

When I saw Keith and Lucas interacting in the past two episodes I thought of this song. The only thing I'm going to change a little is the fact that while Keith is still Lucas' uncle he doesn't come around right away. And I don't know what Skills and Junk's real names so I've made them up.

Love,

Emily

(I don't own this song or OTH. The song is called 'He Didn't Have to Be' By Brad Paisley)

I met the man I call my dad when I was five years old
He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go
A few months later I remember lying there in bed
I overheard him pop the question and prayed that she'd say yes

Karen and her friend celebrated Lucas' 5th birthday and to her surprise someone showed up at the house that she hadn't seen since before Lucas was born. Keith Scott had left Tree Hill to enjoy life with out the drama that Tree Hill offered, but in the process of doing that he left someone or rather two some ones behind only he didn't know of the second on until he called to say hello to his mother a few years ago and she told him about Karen and Lucas.

"Excuse me Karen?" Said Keith as he walked up to her carrying a gift for Lucas.

"Oh my god Keith what are you doing here?"

"Well, I was visiting my mom and she mentioned to me that she received an invite to Lucas' birthday party and since I was in town I thought it might be a good time to meet my nephew and if it's alright with you give him a couple presents from me and my mother." Said Keith.

"Sure, you know I send your mom an invite every year but she never comes." Said Karen.

"I know Dad is taking Dan's side on it, she wanted to come but you know how he is." Said Keith.

"I totally understand, I have some pictures that I've put away for her that I can give you later. Now if only I could track down my child it would be good." Said Karen.

"You don't know where your child is?" Asked Keith.

"Well he can't go very far he's not allowed past the yard." Said Karen with a laugh.

"Not most five year olds are." Said Keith.

"Okay, the child you want is the one in the tan shorts with the blond hair." Said Karen as she pointed to Lucas.

"Thanks Karen, who should I tell him I am?"

"Just tell him you're his uncle. He's a pretty smart kid so he'll ask you a ton of questions just be honest." Said Karen.

"Okay." Said Keith as he walked over to where Lucas was talking with some of his friends. "Happy Birthday Lucas."

"Thank you." Said Lucas.

"I'm your Uncle Keith."

"Really?" Asked Lucas.

"Yeah, and I brought you a couple presents that I put on the table for you."

"Thank you."

"So how old are you today?"

"I'm 5." Said Lucas as he held up his hand to show Keith.

"Wow, so what are you playing?"

"I don't know. This is my friend Fergie." Said Lucas.

"Well hi Fergie I'm Lucas' uncle Keith." Said Keith as he shook Fergie's hand.

"Hi."

"Well I'm going to go talk to your mom for a little bit so I'll see you later okay buddy." Said Keith.

"Okay, are you staying here today?" Asked Lucas.

"Yeah, I am." Said Keith.

"Good." Said Lucas as he and Fergie ran off.

"He's a good kid Karen and he introduced me to his friend Fergie." Said Keith as he stood next to Karen.

"Yeah, those two are inseparable, they have a little crew that they hang around with, it's Lucas, Tony (Skills), Fergie, and Michael (Junk)."

"Well, at least he hangs around with kids his age." Said Keith.

"And the funny thing is I'm the youngest of the moms." Said Karen.

"So are you seeing any body right now?"

"No, I haven't had much luck in that department as soon as I utter the magic words 'I have a child' they split."

"Well how about if we change that you want go out one of these nights me, you, and Lucas?"

"You mean it?"

"Yeah, Karen I've liked you since before you and Dan were together I just never had the guts and that's why I stayed away, I told myself I would only come back when I had the guts to ask you out." Said Keith.

"I'd love to." Said Karen.

A couple months later Keith and Karen were sitting in the living room after they had put Lucas to bed and Keith decided that it would be now or never for him to propose.

"Karen I have something important to ask you."

"Okay what is it Keith?" Asked Karen expecting the worst.

"I was wondering if you and Lucas would be my family, will you marry me?"

"Yes, I will." Said Karen.