Episode 17 Ch.1 Sleeping Closely

It had been a week since the kidnapping, and things had kind of gone back to normal. Nathan rolled over to find the other side of the bed empty. That had been the fifth time that week that Brooke hadn't been in the bed next to him. She hadn't been able to sleep since the kidnapping, and he knew exactly where she would be.

He got up out of the bed, and walked down the hall to his baby daughter's room. When he opened the door he saw Brooke sitting in the rocking chair holding Sophie. They were both asleep.

Nathan didn't say anything. He didn't want to wake them, but he was worried about Brooke, and how protective she had become.

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Lucas was lying in bed. He turned over so he could see his beautiful wife, but she wasn't lying next to him. "Peyton," he said worried. He didn't like it when he didn't wake up to see her beautiful green eyes.

Peyton came out of the bathroom in her robe. She was getting bigger and bigger, and her robe looked kind of funny. "What's wrong?"

"I didn't know where you were. I was worried about you," he said sitting up in the bed.

She walked over to the bed and kissed his forehead, "You are too cute when you are overprotective."

"I like to wake up next to my beautiful wife. Is that such a crime?" He pulled her into a kiss.

She smiled, "No," they kissed again. "But we really have to get ready for my appointment."

"Oh right that's today. I forgot."

"You forgot?" She stood up from the bed, "You promised that you would go with me. I guess I'll just go by myself, but we agreed that we would find out the sex today."

He laughed at her.

"What?" she was getting upset over nothing. It was the pregnancy hormones. They were throwing her emotions for a loop.

He walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her, "I was just kidding blondie. I would never forget about one of your appointments."

"Then why would you make me think otherwise?"

"Because you're cute when you're pregnant."

"You are so mean," she turned around to face him. "But I love you anyways." They kiss again. "We better get ready."

"Yeah I know," he would rather lie in bed with her all day, but he was excited about finding out the sex of his children. They had put it off for a while, but they were finally going to find out.

"Derek and his family are also coming over today," she told him from the bathroom.

"That'll be fun. Did you tell the kids to make sure they are home?" he asked.

"Yeah I took care of it. They should all be here. I'm excited about getting the family together. It will be nice," she smiled.

"Yeah it will be, and we will be able to tell them whether we are having girls, boys, or both."

"You are really excited about this aren't you?"

"Yeah although I already know we're having two boys," we was pretty sure of himself.

She shook her head, "Well soon enough we will know whether your prediction is right or wrong."

"It's not a prediction. It is a fact. I can feel it."

"Oh it's that woman's intuition kicking in," she laughed.

"Ha, ha you are too funny," he took her in his arms. "We can be a few minutes late," he smiled as he pulled her back into the bedroom.

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Jamie and Becky are at the café eating breakfast. "I'm glad that my girlfriend finally had time for me."

"I'm sorry Jamie. I should get sometime off soon enough," she told him. She missed the time they got to spend together.

"I know. I'm not complaining. Anytime I get to spend with you is nice."

"I thought that we could hang out all day. Does that sound good to you?" She smiled as she took a bite of her toast.

"It sounds perfect," he got up from his side of the booth and sat on her side. "Can we be that couple that we make fun of all the time?"

"You mean the couple that sits on the same side of the booth and kisses all of the time," she smiled.

"Yeah," he kissed her lips. "I really want to be that couple today," they kissed again.

"Me too," they continued to kiss, and people were beginning to stare at them. They didn't care though. They were in love and nothing could get in their way, but then her phone rang.

"Don't answer it," he demanded in a sweet tone still kissing her.

"I have too," she pulled away and grabbed her phone. "Hello….hey Mia…but you said that I had the day off….Please not today…oh it's good news….well if it won't take long…I'll be there."

Jamie looked disappointed, "You have to leave?"

"I'm sorry. I will only be a few minutes, and then we can finish what we started," she gave him a kiss.

"Go ahead," he told her reluctantly.

She kissed him, "I'll call you."

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Isabella is sitting on the beach by herself when Chase runs up to her. "What are you doing here?" he questioned her.

"I needed to be alone, but here you are," she had tears in her eyes.

He sat down beside his little sister, "What's wrong Bell?"

"I can't be in that house anymore. I feel responsible for what happened."

"It wasn't your fault. It was Victoria's fault. She is a wicked bitch and thank God she is jail, and she's gonna stay there for a very long time," Chase told his little sister.

"Yeah I heard. We won't even have to go to trial or anything."

"That's good."

"I don't think mom could handle a trial. I hear her in Sophie's room every night crying, and I know that it is all my fault." She dropped her head.

"It is not your fault," he told her again.

"I made it to where Victoria wanted to be in our lives again. I made it to where mom had no choice but to let her back in. I screwed up so bad, and Sophie almost had to pay for it. Thank God she's okay," she started crying.

All Chase could do was take her in his arms, and let her know that he was there for her.

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Emily was in the kitchen. She was already dressed for the day. Jake had told her that he had big plans for them. She had no idea what he was planning, and she really didn't care.

The door opened and Jenny came in carrying bags. "Jenny what are you doing here? Your dad didn't tell me you were coming."

"Oh um he didn't know. I decided to come home for the weekend. Finals are coming up, and I figured I would get a lot more studying done if I was at home."

Emily smiled, "Are you gonna stay here or with Rob? Because if you stay with Rob I doubt you will get any studying done."

"I'm gonna stay here. I think that is probably for the best, but I am definitely going to see Rob while I'm here." She couldn't wait to see her boyfriend. She loved him so much.

She turned to the door to see Rob and Jake coming in from their early morning workout. Rob had promised to help Jake with his recovery. They both were surprised to see Jenny, "Jenny," they said almost simultaneously.

"Hey there's my two favorite guys," Jenny smiled as she hugged her father, and then kissed Rob.

"What are you doing here?"

"Studying, and hoping that my daddy will take me to get something to eat."

"That sounds good sweetie."

Jenny smiled. She loved being at home.

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Breanne was in her room getting ready for her doctor's appointment. Jacey walked in, "Oh I thought you would be ready by now."

"Why are you so crabby?"

"I'm sorry. I guess it's because I haven't talked to my boyfriend in a week," she said sadly.

"What's going on with the two of you?"

She sighed, "To be honest with you I have no idea. I'm scared that we're never going to get our happily ever after."

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Keith arrives at the warehouse. Trey is the only one there. "What are you doing here so early?"

"I have no where else I would rather be." He smiled and took a beer from the fridge.

Alright there is the start of episode 17. I hope you guys like it and please let me know what you thought by leaving a review!