A/N-So, I know I missed last week put I was busy kind of putting together a timeline for Part 2 and I have figured it out. Each Chapter is going to be month after the previous chapter. I have a huge gap that I needed to fill to time out the ending of part two correctly so I hope that's okay with everyone. Also, the chapters will either be the same length or longer and if they are longer than it's going to take me two weeks to get it together. Hope you don't mind.

Part 2 Ch. 12: Surprise Party and Surprise Guest

January

Brianna makes her way to the lunch table and was happy to see that Skye hadn't shown up yet. She was also glad that she hadn't spotted Mark at all either. After his run in with Chase, Mark hasn't shown up in her vicinity which she was actually glad about.

Brianna takes a seat and instantly gets Chase and Chelsea's attention.

"Today is Skye's birthday; did you all do what I told you to last week?"

Chase and Chelsea smile at Brianna's eagerness.

"Yes, we did. The presents are bought. And the set-up is complete thanks to your mom."

Brianna nods her head.

"Yeah, I'm glad that she let us use her store at least for tonight. I promised her that I would return the store back to the way it was after the party."

"Brianna, are you sure she isn't going to be busy tonight?"

Brianna nods her head quickly.

"Yeah, she only works at the community center a few times a week."

Last month, Skye started to work at the local community center helping younger kids with homework and playing games with them. Basically it was a day care for older type children. The ages ranged from 5-13.

Chase looks up from his food and spots Skye approaching the table.

"Skye's approaching so be quiet."

Skye approaches the table with a smile on her face.

"What's up guys?"

"Nothing," they all replied.

Skye sits down next to Brianna and opens her bag lunch.

"So, is there anything you guys are doing tonight?"

Chelsea looks up and smiles.

"Yeah, I'm meeting a friend of mine and we are going to the arcade."

Skye's smile falters a little bit, but she looks at Chase.

"What about you?"

"Um…I'm hanging with my dad tonight."

Skye then turns to Brianna and Brianna can see the pleading in her eyes, but Brianna can't break character.

"Brooke's dad is coming into town so I have to be at home with the parental, sorry."

Skye takes a calming breath.

"Do you three know the date today?"

"The twelfth," the all respond.

"Correct and what does that mean?"

Chase, Chelsea and Brianna look at Skye with raised eyebrow. Skye scoffs and stands up.

"I didn't think you two would remember," Skye says as she looks at Chelsea and Chase. Skye turns her attention to Brianna and hits her in the shoulder. "But I would think my best friend and ex lover would remember what the hell today was." Skye storms off leaving her friends feeling like crap.

"I hated that," Brianna whispers as she rubs her shoulder.

"Hopefully the party will make up for it," Chelsea says with hopefulness.

Brianna looks towards the tree that Skye and she had shared. Skye was sitting there with her lunch eating silently.

"If she'll talk to me."

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Brooke, Peyton and Brianna with Evan in her arms were sitting on the couch waiting for Brooke's dad to show up. He had called last week to tell her that it was time he come visit his children and grandchildren.

"I'm freaking out," Brooke states.

Brianna's eyes widen.

"You're freaking out, I'm freaking out. I've never met him before."

Peyton grabs Evan from Brianna's arms and holds him against her chest.

"You both are crazy," Peyton states as she stands up from the couch.

Brooke and Brianna look at each other and then at Peyton.

"Are not!" they both say.

The doorbell rings and Brooke gets up from the couch and invites her father in.

"It's good to see you dad," Brooke says after she pulls away from the hug.

"You too Brooke," Richard turns his gaze to Peyton and the baby. "It's good to see you as well Peyton."

Peyton smiles in return.

"Daddy, this is our daughter Brianna," Brooke says as she grabs Brianna's hand and pulls her off of the couch.

Richard smiles at Brianna as she holds out her hand. He surprises her by hugger her.

"It's nice to finally meet you Brianna."

"You too sir," Brianna responds shyly.

Richard chuckles.

"It's Richard or grandpa if you prefer."

Brooke smiles at her father. Brianna nods her head.

"And this right here is our son Evan," Peyton says as she hands Evan to Richard.

He carefully takes him from and smiles when Evan opens his eyes and grabs one of Richard's fingers.

"He's got a grip on him."

"We know," the girls in the room respond.

"How awesome is this? I get a granddaughter and a grandson. It's like every grandparents dream," Richard says with a smile as he looks at everyone in the room.

"I'm sorry I have to leave so early…grandpa…but I have plans that I can't break or my friendship is over."

Richard looks at Brianna and nods his head.

"Of course, I hope we spent some more time together in the upcoming weeks."

"I'm sure we will," Brianna turns her attention to Brooke and Peyton. "I maybe late considering I have to rearrange the store back after so don't wait up for me."

"If it's too late I want a phone call alright?" Brooke questions.

Brianna grins and nods her head. "I've got it."

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Brianna knocks on Skye's door and smiles slightly when Skye opens it.

"Come on, we are going somewhere."

Skye raises an eyebrow.

"I thought you said you were busy."

Brianna nods her head.

"I'm busy, but with you," Brianna pauses for a moment. "That sounded kind of dirty, sorry, but come on we have somewhere to be."

Skye groans and takes a hold of Brianna's offered hand and they make their way down the street.

"What are we doing Bri?"

"We are going to hang out like I said," Brianna says with a smile as she walks up to Brooke's store.

"Why?"

Brianna opens the door and let's Skye in and she smiles when she hears a gasp.

"Because of what today is silly. Happy birthday."

Skye turns around from the decorated store filled with Happy 17th Birthday banners and balloons.

"I thought you forgot."

Brianna steps forward and hugs Skye a little longer than she should have.

"I never forget," she whispers in Skye's ear.

Brianna pulls away when Chase and Chelsea come over to them.

"Sorry we lied to you, but Brianna planned this so we had to lie apparently," Chase says trying not to act guilty.

"It's okay," Skye says with a smile.

"Let's play some games."

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A week later things were great. Brianna and Richard spent a lot of time together which pleased Brooke to no end. Richard learned of Brianna's past and Richard told Brianna a lot about his. Richard also spent more time with his daughter, daughter-in-law and grandson. They were currently sitting at the kitchen table talking before Richard had to leave. He had already said his goodbyes to Brianna before she left to hang with Skye.

"I'm really proud of you two. You've come along way despite everything we said to you."

Brooke grabs Peyton's free hand.

"Thanks again for coming dad. It really means a lot."

"Your mother would never understand Brooke and its okay. I just figured you could use somebody in your corner and to be honest I missed you."

Richard stands up from his chair as does Brooke. Richard hugs Brooke and kisses her on the forehead.

"This last week has been amazing and despite not really doing anything I had a great time. You have an amazing wife and two beautiful children. You should be proud Brooke."

"I am," Brooke takes a look at her wife and son. "I really am."