No Happy Ending or Maybe So

Ch. 14 The Things We Have to Do

It had been two days since Peyton told the kids the truth. She had been spending all of her time with them answering any questions they might have. She had even slept a little the night before. Sleep wasn't something that came easy for her, but it was slowly getting better.

Brooke had actually left the house because there was a problem at the story. Peyton was surprised that she had left because she had been stuck to Peyton like glue not letting her do anything for herself.

She heard a knock at the door and started to get up from the couch when a very pregnant Haley came hobbling through the door. "Hey," she said as she entered with Jamie.

"Hey Aunt Peyton where's Julie and Brody?" Jamie asked trying not to be too loud. Haley had told him to be a very good boy because Aunt Peyton was still not feeling well.

"In their room playing, you can join them," Peyton said getting comfortable on the couch. Jamie didn't hesitate before running into the room. "So what brings your by?"

"Brooke called me and said that you were alone, and she didn't want you to be alone," Haley confirmed what Peyton already knew.

"Yeah I figured she wouldn't leave me by myself for long," Peyton said. "She doesn't let me do anything. It is killing me," Peyton told her.

Haley smiled, "She is trying to be a good friend."

"I know and I love her for it, but I have to get back into the swing of things."

Haley was trying to think of the best way to talk about the fact that Peyton lied to her about Julie, but she didn't know how to bring it up without sounding mad.

"So I'm sure Lucas told you about Julie," Haley was relieved she didn't have to bring it up.

"Yeah," Haley said.

"I'm sorry," Peyton apologized. "I should have told you guys the truth, but it was decision I had to make."

"It's ok," Peyton was relieved to hear her say that. Haley wasn't one to forget wrong doings. "I understand what it is like to be a mother. You did what you thought was best for your child. I might not agree, but I'm not gonna judge you."

"Thanks Hales," Peyton was glad Haley wasn't mad.

"I do have a question though," Haley said. "What does this mean for Luke and his daughter?"

Peyton took a deep breath, "I don't know."

"Peyt…." Peyton interrupted her.

"I want Lucas to be apart of her life, and that's all that matters."

"Good," Haley told her.

They heard another knock at the door. "I'll get it," Haley said as she walked to the door. "Luke"

"Hey Hales," he walked into the house. "Peyton"

"Hi," Peyton said. She was actually glad to see him. Haley could tell that they needed to talk.

"I think you guys should go take a walk or something. Peyton probably needs some fresh air," Haley suggested.

They both felt like they were being set up. "It's up to you Peyton," Lucas told her.

"Okay just don't tell Brooke," Peyton warned.

"Deal," Haley said.

"Make sure you tell the kids I'm coming back," Peyton told her. She hadn't been apart from them since she told them the truth.

"I will don't worry."

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Peyton and Lucas had been walking for a few minutes without saying anything. "So," he said.

"So," she said repeating his words.

"Did you tell the kids about Julian?"

"Yeah, they took it rather well considering. I don't think the idea of him never coming back has really kicked in yet."

"I'm so sorry Peyton. I wish that I could change this for you," Lucas told her sincerely. He never wanted to see her in pain.

"Thanks Lucas," she said. "I…um I think that you should take Julie out for the day soon," she wanted him to be apart of her life. "I've taken so much from the two of you already. I don't want you to waste anytime getting to know your beautiful daughter."

This made him happier than she could possibly ever know. "I'd like that a lot," he added.

"We'll set it up in a few days. She can get to know your mom and sister, and most definitely you. I think this will be good for her."

"Peyton do you mind if I bring Brody along too, I don't want him to feel left out," Lucas asked.

Peyton was actually glad to hear him say that, "Yeah I think that is a good idea."

They continued to walk. The rest of it was mostly silent. Lucas could tell that Peyton was still in a lot of pain, and he knew it was going to take her a long time to get over it.

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Haley was sitting in Brooke's living room when Julie came out of the bedroom. "Hey," she said as she jumped on the couch.

"Hey cutie," Haley smiled at the beautiful little girl. As she looked at her she could see glimpses of Lucas and Peyton. She always knew they would make a beautiful child together, and she had been right. Julie was perfect, and she was he one thing that could bring Lucas and Peyton back together.

"My daddy is dead," she said nonchalantly.

Haley was a little taken aback, "Oh" was all she could say.

"Ya, mommy said that he is never coming back. I miss him," she had a sad look on her face.

"Julie I am so sorry," Haley said.

"It is okay. Mommy says we have to think about him in a good way," Julie said. Haley could sense that she was a very smart little girl.

"Yeah," Haley said and then they both turned around to see Brooke coming in the house.

"Where's Peyton?" Brooke asked sounding a little worried.

"She went out with Lucas," Haley told her.

Brooke looked mad, "Haley I told you to watch her like a hawk, and then you let her leave."

"She needed to talk to Lucas," Haley told her trying to explain her reasons for not stopping them.

"Oh okay," Brooke said still a little upset with Haley.

"Is my mommy in trouble?"

"Oh no Minnie Peyton she's not in trouble I promise," Brooke said. She didn't want to upset Julie, but she was still worried about Peyton.

A few seconds later Lucas and Peyton walked in. She looked really tired. "Peyton are you okay?" Brooke asked.

"I'm fine," she said. Julie saw her and ran into her arms.

"Mommy!" she exclaimed. "I love you." Seeing his little girl made his heart ache to hear those words come out of her mouth for him.

Brooke noticed that as Peyton was holding Julie she looked a little faint. "Peyton"

Peyton sat Julie down on the floor but before she could sit down she fell into Lucas' arms, "Oh my God Brooke call 911."

"MOMMY!" Julie screamed and Haley picked her up as Lucas tried to wake Peyton up.

Thanks for the reviews for the last chapter. I'm so sorry I didn't have an update yesterday. I'll try to get another one up tomorrow.

Let me know what you thought. This chapter was a little slow, but I feel like I have to take things slow at first.