A/N:I'm sorry if I made it a couple that you don't like! Come on don't blame it on me. See I'll be sweet and change it since I'm a 'make-it-up-to-you-writer' but please, in the future, don't send hate letters to me for a stupid couple. I like brucas too. Don't just hate me for nothing. Whatever, it's fixed now so for the others who are not concerned by this, enjoy the new chapter!

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Tough, you think you've got the stuff

You're telling me and anyone

You're hard enough

Lucas's eyes snapped open. His breath was shaky. It took him a few minutes to realize what had happened. He was in his room.

"Hey Broody, you're awake?"

Lucas turned and saw Brooke stirring next to him. He had definitely woken her. Then it hit him. All of that was a dream. He never went to Peyton's house. Brooke never broke up with him. They were together and she was fine.

"Are you okay?" she asked, concerned about his look.

"Yeah…I just had a weird dream that's all" he said somewhat distant.

"Do you wanna talk?"

He shook his head. Brooke looked down and sighed.

"Why don't you want to open up?"

"It's nothing, really", he tried convincing her but it felt like he was the only one who needed to be convinced.

"I just want to help you" she begged.

"Don't leave me. That's the best thing you can do" he assured. She smiled as she got closer. Their lips softly met.

"So you love me?" she asked just as she wanted to hear it.

"Of course I love you, I love you so much!"

It felt so good to hear. Lucas had been somewhat different after the accident but who wouldn't be? He almost died and woke up with no memories. The only thing she wanted was to make sure everything was really fine and that he would be okay.

"So, are you sure there's nothing you want to talk about?"

Lucas frowned. He tried to think of what he could say to please her but the truth was, he was scared. He was so damn scared. Just the thought of not knowing what would happen tomorrow was enough to scare him for the day. What would happen to him? Would he ever remember his life? Would he die? Would the people he loved leave him because he had troubles opening up?

Fresh tears stung the back of his eyes. He felt the tingling sensation and did his best to keep the tears back but he could no longer hold them. His lips were shaking and a droplets finally struck from the corner of his eye.

Brooke saw it and she felt a stab of sympathy.

"Come here" she said quietly.

Lucas thought about drying his eyes and pulling away but without a reason he just didn't. Brooke's warm embrace met him and he just stayed there, in the warmth of her. She rocked him like a baby and let him cry.

"It's gonna be ok. You'll be fine"

You don't have to put up a fight

You don't have to always be right

Let me take some of the punches

For you tonight

"What if I never remember?"

"You will. I'm sure you will be alright"

He smiled through his tears. "I'm just so scared"

"I'm here for you. I'm glad you're opening up, Luke. This means a lot"

They hugged tightly for what seemed to be forever.

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It had been a week now and yet, Brooke was the only person Lucas was talking to. The others had tried getting him to talk but he was always really cold about the subject. He never talked about his dream to anyone. In fact, he was trying really hard to forget it.

As much as he avoided the subject, he decided to avoid Peyton. She wasn't the cause of any of it but at least if he kept his distance, he could be with Brooke and not be scared that some stuff would slip.

Lucas was a little pissed about the fact that Dan had to be the one to tell him about his uncle. He barely spoke to Nathan or Haley as well. Really, the only person he spoke to was Brooke. She was just so strong right now. She was like his rock. Always strong and unbreakable.

Haley decided to go against the shell that tore her and her best friend apart. She spotted him by a picnic table.

"Mind if I join you?" she asked.

"Whatever…" he mumbled.

She let out a long and desperate sigh before sitting next to him. He was pouting and his position was rather slumped.

"Lucas, are you okay?"

He shrugged but didn't give any verbal answer.

"Lucas, please talk to me!" she begged.

"Why didn't any of you tell me?"

She hadn't seen that one coming. Her shoulders just dropped.

"We just didn't want to hurt you" she said simply.

"Well you did" he snapped.

Listen to me now

I need to let you know

You don't have to go it alone

She wanted to cry out but instead, she bit back her tears and spoke directly.

"What have you done with the real Lucas?"

"He's gone" he spat. "Go get him in the river. Unless you're too scared to jump or to ruin your nice dress," he added. Where did he get that? He didn't know but the scene seemed familiar to him.

"You remember?" she asked frantically.

"Just leave me, Hales!" he shouted.

She stood and clenched her fists. Her voice was shaky but she managed to spit it all out.

"See, you're wrong there. Only my friends can call me Hales"

Lucas didn't look up though her last words hit like a hammer. What is there worse than your friend rejecting you like this? Knowing that you deserved it all.

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Haley almost ran down to the bathroom. She didn't want anyone to see her crying. She almost ran Brooke over. The brunette tried to get something out of Haley but she was too pissed off and she didn't want Brooke to see her cry as well.

Brooke saw it in her friend's eyes that she needed help and followed her. When Haley got to the bathroom, she instantly looked at herself in the mirror and leaned onto the sink. Brooke got inside the room and saw her friend breaking down.

"Haley, what's wrong?"

Her friend sniffed. "It's Lucas. I just wanted to talk to him and he blew me off"

Brooke was in awe. "I'm sorry, Hales"

"Me too" the girl admitted. "You know, I wish he would just talk to me!"

And it's you when I look in the mirror

And it's you when I don't pick up the phone

Sometimes you can't make it on your own

Haley splashed some cold water onto her face and looked at herself. Her features were stretched as if she hadn't slept for the past days. Brooke placed a hand on her friend's shoulder.

"I'll talk to him" she proposed.

"Thanks", Haley sniffled and tried to smile.

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The day went on slowly. Lucas just wanted to go back home quickly. This way, he would not have to face everything and everyone staring at him. Recently, he had become like a zoo attraction for the students in Tree Hill High. They stared at him all the time and he could hear them whisper and gossip around. He figured he was the only one of them who didn't know who he really was and that pissed him more than anything.

The bell finally chimed as excitation started to burn inside Lucas. This bullshit was finally over. All he'd have to do was go back into his bed and pout like he had gotten used to.

Little did he know that he'd have a little surprise when the time came. He hopped into his car and shoved his backpack on the passenger seat. Out of nowhere came two arms that circled him, followed by an all well-known brunette.

"Brooke, what are you doing naked in the back of my car?" he said surprised.

She smiled and massaged his shoulder.

"I'm stimulating your memory buddy boy", she grinned.

He couldn't bring himself to look behind. Not after everything that happened and not after the dream he had the week before where it wasn't exactly Brooke who was taking him to seventh heaven. God all of that was confusing.

Seconds later, he felt like a mental shock into his body as the images came back. He won his first game with the ravens. He hopped in his car. That brunette girl came out of nowhere. She was naked. The coach caught them. He drove her back home.

"Do you remember now?" she asked after seeing him zone out for a second or two.

"I guess" he simply replied.

The shock hit again as a similar scene started. He hopped in his car, this time to find a redheaded girl in the backseat. He recognized her as the hot girl he spotted the other day. Then Brooke was there. She stood outside of the car. He instantly got up and ran after her. They fought over something he didn't really understand.

"I wanted you to fight for me!"

"How was I supposed to know that?"

"You just are!"

He snapped back into reality again. Brooke looked like she had been waiting for him to come back to earth before she asked about what was wrong.

"Did you just have a flashback?" she asked.

"I don't know. I don't understand how this thing works but I see scenes. I think they're from my past but since I can't remember anything, I'm never sure"

"Just tell me. I'll help you"

He shrugged. "See how that turned out the last time I trusted you and Peyton"

Her fists curled in balls and she was ready to hit something.

"Oh no, you are not bringing this up again. We already apologized for that! You know that we only kept the secret to avoid hurting you!" she yelled.

"That still doesn't change the fact that Dan was the one who had to tell me about it!"

She shook her head. "I'm not arguing this anymore. We'll talk when you know exactly what happened"

We fight all the time

You and I...that's alright

We're the same soul

I don't need...

I don't need to hear you say

That if we weren't so alike

You'd like me a whole lot more

"Then tell me! Tell me what happened, Brooke. This way we can fix things and go back to the way it was"

"You don't even remember how it was!", a small tear rolled down her cheek. She was now totally dressed. Lucas looked at her tearful eyes and her saddened look. A shock went through him.

They were dancing. Brooke kept staring at Peyton and Cooper. Lucas knew something was up with her.

"So you're gonna tell me what this is about?"

"Maybe you should tell me about it" she snapped.

"Come on, Brooke"

"Peyton told me some things about the two of you"

"Look I know that you're worried about my past with Peyton but you gotta understand the circumstances this time I mean—god—she was bleeding and she thought she was gonna die. The kiss meant nothing"

"What kiss? Did you kiss her again?"

She ran off the dancefloor and into the room next to it. He ran after her and started fighting again.

"I'm not pushing you away, Lucas but I need you to need me back!"

"Earth to Lucas. Damn it, Luke! You're so hard to follow sometimes!"

He looked at her differently now. He knew they had been fighting just before the accident. Why was she so sweet to him now? She pretty much hated him after the party. Why did she take him back after—from what he understood—kissing Peyton again?

"It didn't mean anything" he said out of nowhere.

"What are you talking about?" she inquired.

"The kiss in the library. It didn't mean anything. I realized the other night that I didn't love Peyton. The feeling I kept sensing when I was with her was shame and guilt. I love you, Brooke. No one else" he confessed.

She smiled and dried her tears. "I love you too, broody"

They kissed and Brooke could feel the warm tears on her cheeks. They weren't hers though. "I need you so much" he cried. Brooke saw Haley walking outside the car. She mouthed something. Haley nodded and joined Nathan.

"I'm here for you." She whispered.

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After a good reflection, Lucas decided to let Brooke drive him back home. It didn't take long though none of them said any word during all the way. They got to the door leading to Lucas' room and waited there a few seconds.

"I'm glad you're letting me in, Luke. You still have some work to do with Haley and Nathan but you'll pull through"

Lucas sent her a quick smile before turning the handle and entering the room. There were Nathan, Haley and Karen waiting for him. There were no banners, no cakes or no fake laughs. There was just energy. Good energy. They all smiled genuinely.

"Hey guys" Luke said shyly.

"Hey man, how ya doin'?" Nathan asked.

Luke smiled. "Better I guess. Brooke helped me. Listen, I just want everyone to know how sorry I am for the way I've been acting lately. It was weird and I was confused but thanks for everything you did. I really appreciate it."

"Oh it was nothing. It's what friends are for, right?" Haley chimed. They pulled into a hug.

Listen to me now

I need to let you know

You don't have to go it alone

And it's you when I look in the mirror

And it's you when I don't pick up the phone

Sometimes you can't make it on your own

They all spent the night in the living room, sharing laughs, stories and memories. Lucas was finally opening up to his friends. Karen was so happy to see the progress in what seemed to be a so desperate cause. Lucas was really starting to be better. With Brooke's help, they had changed a train wreck into a shinny way to recovery.

I know that we don't talk

I'm sick of it all

Can - you - hear - me - when - I -Sing,

you're the reason I singYou're the reason why the opera is in me...

Where are we now?

I've got to let you know

A house still doesn't make a home

Don't leave me here alone...

Haley was starting to get a little tired. Nathan, who was a little overprotective towards Haley since they knew they could lose each other at any moments, decided to bring her back home as soon as she let a too wide yawn escape.

"We'll see you around soon, Luke" Haley said.

"Yeah man, take care of yourself"

"And you take care of Haley!" he replied.

The lovebirds smiled.

"Just know that we'll always be there, Lucas. Whenever you need anything, just ask"

"Thanks"

The happily married couple went back home. Karen attacked the mess in the leaving room, leaving Brooke and Lucas alone to talk. They went into his room.

"So did you have many flashbacks in the car?"

"A few"

Brooke nodded. "Like what?"

He cleared his throat and started to talk in a really bad impression of her voice "I wanted you to fight for me!"

She punched him on the arm. "Hey, you can't use it against me, it's not fair!"

He laughed and faked being hurt.

"You're not even serious! At least old Lucas is back" she joked. He rolled his eyes and went forward to kiss her neck.

"Stop it, Luke. Your mom is in the house"

"So?"

"What if she catches us?"

"Maybe she's gonna ground you for making me sickly in love with you"

She chuckled when he started tickling her.

"Stop it crazy. You're going to get us in trouble!"

He put on a sad puppy dog look and crossed his arms, faking being hurt. She thought that looked funny.

"So this is so sweet that your mom is pregnant!" Brooke exclaimed. Lucas frowned.

A shock went through is body. He could see another scene so perfectly. It was at the wedding again, in the room where he fought with Brooke. Instead, he was with his mom. She was dressing up while he was digging a purse to find her things. What he found was odd though. He got a little box out of the bag and stared at it and then at his mom.

"Hey mom, are you pregnant?" he said showing the test he found in what he thought was his mom's purse.

She smiled. "Yes I am"

As she got closer, she saw something was up.

"But that's not my purse. You know maybe Brooke took the wrong. Brooke?"

And it's you when I look in the mirror

And it's you that makes it hard to let go

Sometimes you can't make it on your own

Sometimes you can't make it

The best you can do is to fake it

Sometimes you can't make it on your own

"Yeah, that's cool. I'm happy for her" he said after dozing off.

"Me too." Brooke smiled.

There was a silence where Lucas thought really hard. What could he say?

"Hey Brooke?"

"What?"

"Remember you told me we had to be honest with each other?"

"Sure"

"Answer this for me now. At the reception, we found a pregnancy test…" he paused for a second. He couldn't quite say it though his eyes were asking so many unspoken questions. Brooke sighed.

"Yes Lucas…I'm pregnant"

Sometimes you can't make it on your own

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I hope this fixes my past mistakes. Its my fault though. I said it was a brucas so I can't change it. I'm sorry I pissed you guys. Anyways, I'm back on track so leave a nice review please.

Song is 'sometimes you can't make it on your own' by U2