Story: When you're gone...

Chapter: 4

Chapter Title: Secrets

Disclaimer: I don't own notin

Hey yall well I tried to get this up to you as fast as I can. But there's finals coming up and everything. this is a really filler in chapter just with a few minor things

But I hope you like it. Ill try to get another one in afasp. (as fast as possible) well anyway enjoy!

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"Let's go check on the boys." Heather said, leading Brooke down the stairs. When they reached the bottom of the stairs, there was no one there.

"Where'd they go?" Brooke asked

"They're probably outside playing ball" Heather said as they walked out toward the basketball court.

"…And Lucas with the three!" Nathan's voice said.

"Who's still got it?" Lucas asked the air.

"Not you dad." Heather said as the boys came into view.

"I resent that." Lucas laughed.

"Who's winning?"

"Me." Brad said. "These old farts aren't half as skilled as me."

"Actually your half as bad. See, you're half Aunt Haley and we all know that she cant play." Heather said.

"Wait till I tell my mom you said that!"

"She knows she sucks." Nathan said. Everyone laughed knowing it was true.

"Did you show Brooke around?" Lucas asked.

"Yeah, we went up to the trophy room. What did you eat?"

"Oreos." Brad said

"That's so unhealthy." Brooke said.

"You sound like Hales."

"Who?" Haley said walking out of the house.

"No one." Brad said trying to cover up the Oreo lunch he just had.

"Aunt Haley!" Heather said running up and hugging Haley.

"Hey baby. How are you?"

"Good. I missed you."

"I missed you too."

"You two sound like a 7th heaven episode." Brad said, sticking his finger down his throat.

Haley and Heather walked onto the court stopping the basketball game.

"Mom," Brad said. "I'm trying to beat dad and Uncle Luke as you're kind of in my way."

"Nice to see you too. My day was great, thanks for asking."

Brad looked at Haley and gave her a cheesy smile. "Hi mom, did you have a nice day?" Heather laughed but quickly stopped with a look from Lucas.

"My hubby." Haley said wrapping her arms around Nathan's broad shoulders.

"My wifey. Did you have a nice day?"

"Well look who came to see me." Haley said pointing to Brooke, Lucas and Heather. "Of course I had a good day!"

"Aw yes, always a good day with me around." Brooke said.

"Good old Brooke." Nathan laughed

"Daddy can I go see if Maddi's home?" Heather asked, wanting to get away from seeing Brooke and her father in the same place.

"Only if Brad goes with you."

"Sure." Brad said, suddenly looking enthusiastic.

"He only wants to go because Taylor's there." Heather said.

"Who's Taylor?" Nathan asked, totally unaware of his sons love life.

"Taylor is Maddi's older sister. She's Brad's age. Nice girl." Haley said.

"I'm not going anymore." Brad told Heather.

"Come on Brad! I'm only in town for a couple hours; let me see my best friend!"

"No.".

"Bradley Lance James-Scott. You will take your cousin next door and you will stay until she does."

"But mo…"

"Go!"

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"I can't believe you almost gave up my secret." Brad said as he and Heather walked ou to the gate that lead to the street.

"What secret? Your secret crush on Taylor. Cause to tell you the truth it was kind of obvio…."

"No! Let's try my secret relationship with Taylor."

"Whoa, wait, when did this happen?"

"About 2 weeks ago. I thought I told you."

"No, you told me you were interested in Taylor. I never thought that you were dating her."

"Well you thought wrong. Now I'm stuck with some random situation at her house."

"Oh, sorry, we can go to back if you want."

"No its fine, you haven't seen Madison in a couple weeks. I'll feel bad if I keep you from that." Brad said as they walked down the private drive that lead to the O' Connell house.

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The adults had gone inside and sat in the living room. Nathan and Lucas went to go get drinks and left Haley and Brooke alone.

"So what brings you to California? Last I heard you were cheerleading and designing clothes."

"Well I stopped cheering when I was 26 and ever since I've been designing clothes."

"So why are you in California?"

"Well, my work brought me. I'm moving to San Francisco. I'm starting a Clothes Over Bros store in the city. I flew out here to Sacramento so I could come and see you and Nate for a day then I was going to drive down to the city tomorrow."

"Wow. How long are you going to be here? You know Lucas and Heather live in the city."

"Really? I'll probably be here for a couple months; it matters on how long my work wants me out here."

Lucas and Nathan walked in with the drinks. Nathan handed Haley her glass of water and sat down next to her. Lucas handed Brooke her glass of wine and sat down next to her. Both brothers had beers that were already half way gone. Brooke sipped her wine and looked around the silent room. Finally, Haley broke the silence.

"Lucas, did you know that Brooke is moving to the city tomorrow?"

"No, I didn't."

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Heather and Brad stood in front of a large oak door.

"You ready." Heather asked.

Brad silently nodded his head. Heather rang the doorbell and heard the sound of chimes travel through the gigantic mansion. The door slipped open and a tall, blond, surgically enhanced woman stood looking down on them.

"Well isn't it the Scotts."

"Hi Mrs. O'Connell is Maddi home?"

"Why yes sweetheart she is. Come in, come in."

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And there it is. In know it was kind of boring but it's a filler in. again I thank all the reviewers. Your questions will be answered soon. I special thanks to Ash and Mr. Clarke the inside story. The 5th chapter isn't written yet but I have inspiration so expect it soon. I hope you liked it. Please review and don't forget to support breast cancer!

Lovies

Cynthia