One Tree Hill: What's in Lily's Head?

by patrickmgaddis

Lily drives Beth with her by-the-book approach on managing pregnancy. Jonathan gets drunk and feels guilty about hiding it from Chase. Chuck takes Jacob to New York to meet Gretchen. Brooke tries to convince her family that their cat is evil. Disclaimer: I do not own "One Tree Hill".

4. Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Beth, Chuck, and Jacob were at the Tree Hill airport.

"Daddy," Jacob said. "I'm scared."

"Why are you scared?" Chuck asked.

"What if Grandma Gretchen doesn't like me?" Jacob asked.

"She's going to love you," Chuck said.

"Why wasn't she at the wedding when you and Mommy got married?" Jacob asked.

"She was sick," Chuck said.

"Jacob," Beth said. "Can you give Mommy a big hug?"

Jacob gave Beth a hug.

"Please be safe," Beth said. "Listen to Daddy and don't talk to strangers."

"I promise Mommy," Jacob said.

Beth kissed her son on the forehead. Chuck walked over to his wife and they shared a kiss.

"Be careful," Beth said.

"I will," Chuck said.

Beth watched as Chuck and Jacob went through the checkpoint.

"Don't cry," Beth said before she broke down.

Later, Lily and Beth were sitting at a table at the outdoor café.

"I cannot believe Chuck and Jacob are in New York," Beth said. "Jacob has never gone on a trip with anyone but me. I'm trying my hardest not to freak out."

"It's going to be okay," Lily said. "I mean he'll be back in a week."

"Yeah," Beth agreed.

A waiter walked over to them and set two bowls of chicken salad on the table.

"Here you go ladies," the waiter said. "Two chicken salads with croutons."

"I ordered a hamburger and fries," Beth said.

"Oh," Lily said. "I cancelled those unhealthy items while you were in the restroom and ordered you a healthy salad."

"I had a salad this morning," Beth said. "I want a hamburger and fries. No onions please. I'm allergic to onions."

"Right away ma'am," the waiter said before walking off.

"Lily," Beth said. "Listen to me. If you want to follow a stupid book that some phony expert wrote, then go ahead. But back off my decisions!"

"No need to be a bitch about it," Lily said.

"I'm not being a bitch!" Beth shouted. "You are!"

"I am not!" Lily shouted. "I'm just concerned about your eating habits."

"Well it's not of your business!" Beth shouted. "I do eat healthy! But if I want to eat a hamburger and fries, I will! I am pregnant and hormonal! Don't test me!"

"Well I'm pregnant and hormonal too!" Lily shouted.

"Well go be pregnant and hormonal somewhere else!" Beth shouted.

"Fine!" Lily shouted. "I will!"

"Fine!" Beth shouted.

"Fine!" Lily shouted. "Waiter! I need a to-go box!"