Brooke checked out the hospital after a couple more days. Although she was still slightly bruised she was glad to get out of there. The clothing was horrible and the food disgusting. She wanted to get back to some sense of normality. She got told some very simple details to catch up and was told she would find the rest out later. She was moving in with Peyton, as she found out her parent moved to California. She was hurt that they had not come to visit her. She was sent a large bunch of flowers and a card with get well soon written on it. She was told that her dad was on a very important business trip which he couldn't get out of. At lease some things never changed she thought. Anyway she was looking forward to living with her best friend, it would be like they were kids again.

Everyone was in Karen's café. They were just going over what Peyton would tell Brooke before she went to pick her up from the hospital. Lucas wanted badly to do this, but he knew it would be best if Peyton did this. He hadn't seen Brooke in days and he missed her terribly. Only Peyton and Nathan visited her in the hospital, as she recognised them. Everyone was excited that she was finally leaving the hospital and they all said that once she had settled at Peyton's they would go and visit her.

Brooke and Peyton finally arrived at the house and went straight into the bedroom.

"Wow, it's so good to be finally out of that hospital P.Sawyer" Brooke exclaimed. "It was so depressing in there."

"Yeah it must have been Brooke. Now how are you feeling? Do you need anything?" the blonde replied

"No I'm ok, but thanks for looking out for me. I love you for that. I just want things to go back to normal you know?" she smiled

"Yeah I know what you mean. I missed you Brooke. I thought I was going to lose you" she said with tears forming in her eyes

"Hey don't cry, or you will get me started. Its ok I'm here, I'm alright and I'm not going anywhere. You can't get rid of me that easily you know" she said while hugging Peyton

"Yeah I know I was just being silly."

"So, since I have apparently lost 1.5 years of my life are you going to fill me in with what I am missing? I mean this is some weird stuff. Its like I go to sleep and wake up and my parents have moved away, I am older and a senior in high school and most bizarrely I am School Council president? I mean how the hell did that happen?" she put her arms up and fell back on the bed

Peyton started laughing at her friend. "Well a lot has changed in the last year Brooke. First of all me and Nathan are not together anymore."

"Well that doesn't surprise me much to be honest. I mean you guys were always arguing"

"Hey thanks for that. Anyway you might be shocked to know that he is married to Haley now. They got married last year"

"You what???" Brooke exclaimed "You have got be kidding right? Nathan married? And on top of that to that geek of a girl?"

"Hey…Haley is a very good friend Brooke and one of you best friends. I mean you lived together for the past few months"

"You're kidding me right? Why would I want to be friends with her for? I mean she has no style what so ever and we wouldn't have anything in common. Was it some form of bet or something? I mean what would Nathan want with her?" she couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"Nathan has changed a lot this past year. He is not the same person he used to be Brooke. Him and Haley are perfect for each other and she has brought out a really good side to him. You even helped get them back together this year. You have to give them and Haley a chance Brooke, just trust me"

"Hmm we'll see. And what about the others?"

"Well there is Mouth, you and him are also very good friends. He cares a lot about you. Actually it was his speech about you that one you votes to be School Council President"

"Peyton this is freaking me out. I mean what has happened to me? I am actually involved with school activities and am friends with geeks? This can't be right? Please at least tell me that I am still the captain of the cheerleading team?"

"Yes Brooke you are, that definitely hasn't changed. Look, the truth is you have changed a lot in the past year, and for the good. All these people really care bout you and vice versa" Peyton tried to explain.

"And who's the redhead?"

"Oh, that's Rachel. You kind of didn't get on last year but you guys are friends now."

"And finally who was that cute blonde guy who was holding my hand in the hospital?"

Peyton thought long and hard about this before she answered. How much should she tell her? "That's Lucas. He is Nathan's half-brother"

"Hang on a minute. Nathan has a brother? Where did that come from?" she asked in confusion

"It's a long story, but Dan Scott is his father. And Karen, who was in the hospital with you, is Lucas's mother. Him and Haley are best friends and he is close with Nathan as well."

"So what kind of relationship do me and Lucas have then?" Brooke questioned

"You guys are close. I mean he really cares about you Brooke and looks out for you a lot" Peyton replied with some hesitation in her voice

"So nothings going on with me and him then? I mean we don't make out or anything on a casual basis?" Brooke asked cheekily

"No you don't make out on a casual basis and you are just friends" Peyton replied. Technically she want lying, they have much more serious relationship then being casual and as she broke up with Lucas right before accident they were not technically together anymore.

"I can't believe how much has changed you know. It's strange and I don't know if I can take it all in at the moment. But I am glad of at least one thing you know?"

"And what's that?" Peyton questioned

"That you and me are still best friends and just as close as ever. I am so glad that that hasn't changed, I don't know what I would do if it had" as she hugged her friend.

Peyton hugged Brooke back and couldn't help but feel a sense of huge guilt. She felt like the worst friend in the world and knew that if Brooke remembered everything that she would hate her. She was stuck between a rock and a hard place and just hoped that she would forgive her one day.

After a few hours there was a knock on the door and Peyton went to answer it. Nathan, Haley, Lucas, Mouth had come to visit Brooke.

"Hey Brooke how are you feeling?" Nathan asked and went to hug her.

"I'm better thanks Nate" as she hugged back

"It's good to have you home girlie" Haley said. She went over to Brooke and gave her a small hug, but felt that Brooke wasn't hugging her back. She just put it down her feeling awkward about not knowing her.

"Err thanks Holly" the brunette responded

"It's Haley actually" Lucas corrected. "So how are you feeling?"

"Actually I feel great. Its good to be out of the hospital and to be somewhere I recognise."

"We are glad that you are ok Brooke, we missed you" Mouth said

Brooke didn't respond and just gave a small nod towards him.

Things were a bit awkward. Everyone was getting the feeling that Brooke didn't really want them there. The only people she seemed to respond to were Nathan and Peyton. It was like she just ignored the rest of them. Lucas knew something was different and that something was wrong. The others would put it down to her being nervous and probably still tired after the accident. But he knew that wasn't it. It was like she didn't even want to acknowledge the rest of them. They decided to let her rest and see her at school the next day, hoping that she would feel more comfortable. They all said their goodbyes and left. Lucas wasn't happy. Brooke hardly even looked or spoke to him. This was not going the way he thought it would.

Peyton also noticed Brooke's behaviour and thought she would ask her about it. "Brooke why were being rude to them?"

"I wasn't being rude to them Peyton, but I don't even know them. How am I supposed to act around people I don't know?" she said defensively

"They only came to see how you were doing Brooke. They are your friends and care about you. They were in the hospital the whole time you were in surgery" Peyton shot back a little annoyed

"Ok Ok I'll make more effort tomorrow at school I promise. But they need to understand that I don't remember them, and I want to be around people I know. Anyway I am feeling really tired and just want to rest for a little while is that ok?"

"Yeah that's fine. I am just pooping out for a while. Buzz me if you need anything ok?"

"Yeah thanks. See you later P.Sawyer" and with that Brooke went to rest and Peyton walked out of her house.

KAREN'S CAFÉ

Everyone was back at the café discussing Brooke's behaviour towards them. They all acknowledged the fact that she wasn't being herself and it was as though she didn't really want them there.

"It's probably because she is tired guys. I mean she has been through a lot in the last few days. As she recognises me and Peyton she automatically feels more comfortable with us that's all" Nathan spoke out aloud

"Yeah you're probably right Nate. I mean it must be hard for her to be surrounded by strangers. Nothing has changed for us, but a lot has changed for her" Mouth replied

"Yeah I get what you mean and I understand that. But there was something different. The way she looked at me and went I went to hug her I felt something-but I cant explain what" Haley sighed. Lucas just stayed silent, listening to what everyone was saying.

At that moment Peyton walked into the café and sat down.

"How is she now?" Lucas asked.

"She is resting. It's been a long day for her"

"Is she ok Peyton? I mean with us because it seemed like something was off?" Haley questioned her

Peyton knew that Haley was right. She felt the same too but didn't really know what to say and didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. "She is just nervous I think as she doesn't know you guys, but she said she will make more effort tomorrow"

Everyone was glad to hear that and felt a sense of relief. Everyone except Lucas. He knew that Peyton was hiding something. He saw how Brooke was with everyone and knew it was more than that, but didn't say anything. He would just have to wait till tomorrow at school.

"Anyway guys, we have some news to tell you" Nathan addressed everyone as they looked at him. "Haley is pregnant. We are having a baby" he said with a smile on his face.

Everyone just looked at him and Haley in shock. No one said anything for a few seconds, not believing what they just heard.

"Are you being serious?" Mouth asked still in shock. Both Haley and Nathan nodded.

"Are you guys going to be able to cope with this, still being in school? Lucas asked with concern in his voice.

"Look we know its going to be hard and it wasn't planned. But this is our baby Lucas and we have to keep it. Anyway we are not alone, we have you guys as our support system right?" Haley said with tears in her eyes

Lucas smiled and gave his best friend a hug. "Of course you have. We will be there for you every step of the way, I promise." Mouth and Peyton both congratulated Nathan.

"I just want Brooke to be able to be involved to you know" Haley spoke with sadness in her voice

"She will be babe, she will be." Nathan said as he put his hand around his wife.