Waiting Room
It had been 3 long hours since Lucas first arrived at the hospital, and still no word from the doctors or nurses about Brooke's condition. Every time one of them tried at ask someone walking past, all they would get told was that she was still in surgery and someone would talk to them shortly. Karen, Mouth and Rachel, all arrived at the hospital shortly after Peyton, all eager to hear some news.
"I just don't understand why no one is telling us anything. I mean how long do we have to wait to hear something?" Haley spoke with annoyance in her voice as she broke the silence between the friends.
"Babe as soon as they know something I am sure they will let us know. At the moment they have to concentrate on getting her through surgery" Nathan tried to reassure his wife. The truth was that he was as worried as her, but he knew he had to be strong for everyone, especially Lucas.
"What happened anyway, does anyone know? Why did she leave the reception? I mean Brooke told me that she had to stay around longer to help sort some things out, so it doesn't make any sense?" spoke Mouth
Lucas and Peyton just looked at each other, and didn't say a word. Both could see that the other was feeling guilty and blaming themselves for this. Peyton thought if only she didn't try to talk to Brooke then she wouldn't have run out of the marquee like that hurt and upset. Why didn't she just stay away from Lucas? Lucas was thinking that why did he go and sit next to Peyton, when Brooke specifically asked him not to talk to her? Why didn't he stop her more forcefully?
"I know why she left and in such a hurry." Rachel spoke looking at both Lucas and Peyton. Everyone turned their heads towards the redhead. "Why don't you tell them Peyton, instead of pretending you don't know anything" she said with anger inside her
"Look Rachel this is not the time or the place to get into this right now." Lucas directed
"Yes Rachel, Lucas is right." Said the blonde girl
"Of course BOTH of you would say that wouldn't you. I mean it is your fault that Brooke got into that car and left, isn't it, so upset and crying?" Everyone turned their heads and now looked at the two blondes
"What is Rachel talking about guys? Tell us why Brooke left upset. What happened between you?" Mouth spoke
Haley got up and walked towards Lucas and sat next to him, putting her hand on his. "Lucas tell us what happened" she spoke softly. He sighed and looked up at all the faces staring at him. Should he just tell them all the truth? They would surely all just blame him for Brooke's condition. And why not, he blamed himself. He looked at Peyton and could see the fear in her eyes, but then she nodded slightly towards him and he knew what she was implying. Lucas then began to tell them exactly what happened. He explained the kiss in the library, how he accidentally told Brooke at the wedding. Peyton told them about the argument her and Brooke had on the morning of the wedding. They then proceeded to tell them what happened in the marquee. Again there was silence in the room.
"I can't believe this. How could you both betray her like that again? I mean what were you thinking?" Haley shouted while getting up from her seat "you knew how hard it was for Brooke to trust you again and you do this. I don't blame her for running out. Peyton how could you kiss him, again, after everything, and then tell Brooke you have feelings for him. Lucas, how could you let Peyton kiss you again, and you should have told Brooke. Why keep it from her?" Nathan got up at that moment and walked towards his wife and pulled her into a hug trying to calm her down
"Look don't you know I know all this already. I was stupid, I was in the wrong and I tried to explain all this to Brooke, but she wouldn't listen to me" Lucas pleaded. "I am only human and we all make mistakes"
"Yes we do, but you seem to always make the same ones. And Brooke always seems to be the one that gets hurt in the process." Mouth answered back
"Mouth is right" Nathan spoke while still holding Haley in his arms
"We are sorry. I know it doesn't mean anything right now, but we are. Don't you think if I could take back what happened I would? I was an idiot and messed up. I love Brooke just as much as all of you, she is my best friend. I can't loose her either" Peyton spoke with tears in her eyes
"Brooke is everything to me. I can't live without her." Lucas spoke quietly. "I know I don't always show it the right way and I do stupid things, but that doesn't mean I don't love her. She is my ying to my yang. She is my Cheery and I'm her Broody. She is my pretty girl. She is the reason I wake up in the mornings with a smile on my face. Just being around her makes me feel alive. She has changed me in ways I never thought possible. She loves and lives life to the fullest no matter what and I love that about her. I love how she is so loyal to her friends, her honesty, and her ability to put everyone first in front of her own needs. I love everything about her and the idea of not being with her or loosing her is too much for me to take. I know you guys are angry at me, and Peyton, and you have every right to be, but none of you can be as angry at me as I am with myself right now." Lucas spoke with his hand on his head looking down. Everyone could see his heart breaking in two.
"I'm sorry Lucas. I shouldn't have put the blame on you guys for all this. It's nobody's fault, it was an accident. Its just I'm so frustrated and just want to know she is ok" Haley spoke as she walked towards Lucas and gave him a hug.
"Yeah we are sorry Peyton. I know you feel bad enough as it is right now." Rachel hugged Peyton
"Brooke doesn't need us arguing with each other right now. She needs our support, TOGETHER, and to show her that we are there for her all the time" Nathan spoke and everyone agreed
Karen looked at her son and could see the pain in his eyes. She walked towards him and sat down. "She is going to pull through this you know? Brooke is the strongest person I know, and if anyone can do it then she can" she spoke with sadness in her voice. Brooke was like a daughter to her and she loved her. Yes she had her moments where she would drive her insane, but that was Brooke and she loved the challenge. It was just like having a daughter.
"I hope you are right mum. I just can't loose her. What would I do without her? I just love her so much. But what if she doesn't want anything to do with me when she is out of surgery?"
"She loves you Lucas. I know she is angry with you at the moment, and she has every right to be, but Brooke is going to need you to be strong for her. She needs to know that you are going to be there for her, every step of the way. You need to put your feelings aside for the moment and concentrate on her"
"I know you are right mum. I just wish I could make her better and hold her. I want her back in my arms again"
"And you will I promise you"
"Err does anyone want anything from the cafeteria? I think some food and drink will do everybody some good? Said Nathan
"Yeah thanks mate, good idea. Just bring back some supplies for everyone. We need a bit of energy for when Brooke comes out of surgery" Mouth said with confidence
"Ok, Haley and I will be back in a while then" and they walked off
Cafeteria
"Are you ok babe?" asked Nathan to his wife
"Well as ok as I can be in this situation. I am just so worried about her Nathan and I keep on having these thoughts in my head."
"Like what kind of thoughts?" he questioned
"It's silly really, but I can't help it. I mean I know that Brooke was upset and hurt and angry when she left, and we all know although she is strong, the one thing she can't handle is being betrayed and hurt. Especially from those two" she responded "I mean you don't think that, that she was thinking of doing something stupid do you? Gosh it sounds even more stupid when I say it out loud"
"You are not being silly, and I am sure it has crossed everybody's mind out there. But listen to me, Brooke wouldn't do anything silly Hales. Yes she was hurt and angry, but deep down she loves both of them, Lucas especially. She just needed some time to come to terms with everything, that's what Brooke does. We should both know. "
"You're right Nathan. I am just being stupid. It's just so hard to make any sense of all this and what happened, and I am just worried. Part of me is still so angry at Lucas and Peyton, but I know they are hurting more than anyone else. And we do all need to stick together and support each other through his"
"I know what you mean. I feel the same to. I just don't understand why they didn't tell her when it first happened. I mean the kiss was an obvious mistake, Peyton was in a fragile state at that point in time, and Lucas didn't even respond to it. They should have told her and not kept it a secret." He spoke
"But I suppose I do understand why they didn't tell her Nate. I mean it didn't mean anything and Lucas and Brooke just got back together, I suppose they didn't want to hurt her and get her upset over nothing. They were only trying to protect her, in a weird kind of way"
"I understand that hales, but it was a big thing and you shouldn't keep secrets from the people you love. You need to be honest with them. You need to trust them and know that they will be by your side no matter what. That's how I am with you. I would never keep anything from you, and even though I know it will hurt you or get you upset, I know that eventually you will be happy that I told you. It's all about trust."
Haley looked at him and listened to his words and looked down. Of course he was right, secrets shouldn't be kept between the ones that you love. Her insides were turning and her palms started sweating and at that moment she knew what she had to do.
"Nathan you're right, about everything. I need to tell you something, but please don't get angry"
He looked at her with confusion on his face. What was going on he thought?
"Ok I'll try not to. What is it hales?"
"Look this wasn't planned ok and I didn't mean for it to happen, it just has. I wanted to tell you before the wedding but I didn't get the chance and was just so scared of what you would say. Nathan……I'm pregnant" she spurted out. For a few seconds they stood there, looking at each other. She could tell he was in utter shock, the same shock that she felt herself only a few days when she found out the news. "Say something, anything please"
"You're pregnant? As in you are going to have a baby pregnant?" he was saying in shock and confusion
"Well there is only one type of being pregnant as far as I know and that does usually end up in having a baby Nathan" she said with a hint of a smirk on her face
"Why didn't you say anything before?"
"Like I said I was scared and frightened. I was going to tell you, its just I was trying to find the right time and it never seemed to come. And then I remembered the big fight we had a while ago about this, and I didn't know what to do. I just didn't want you to think I planned this" she said scared and concerned
"I would never think that Hales."
"What are we going to do?" she asked
"Babe I know this isn't wasn't planned, and I know it will be hard but we will get through this somehow. I mean I know we haven't got the ideal situation, but since when do we do things the conventional way? I mean we got married at 16 for crying out loud. It will be ok in the end I just know it. Wow we are going to have a baby."
"I love you. I love you so much Nathan" she said crying and running into his arms
"And I love you too babe" he said as he kissed the top of her head. "Now we better get back to everyone and take some supplies back, they must be wondering where we have gone. It feels like its going to be a long night"