Chapter 4

Tuesday

Brooke & Chase's house

Brooke had spent all day preparing and cleaning her house to get it ready for the party. She had just finished and was admiring her work when Chase crept up behind her and put his arms around her waist.

"How did I end up with a girl like you?" He kissed her neck.

"Hmmm, I'd put it down to your cuteness… And your ass of course!" Brooke laughed and Chase spun her around to face him. "Are you looking forward to tonight?" Brooke asked.

"Yeah, it should be fun. We haven't seen some old friends for a while… Is Peyton coming?"

Brooke frowned. "I don't know… I hope so, I really miss her and I don't want her to be mad with me."

"Did you tell her why you hadn't been in contact?"

"No. I told Rachel that I've been busy with work."

"You need to tell them the truth Brooke."

"I know, and I will." Brooke looked upset and was staring at the floor.

"Come here babe." Chase pulled Brooke into a hug and he rocked her gently as she burst into tears.

Four Hours Later

Brooke and Chase's house is full of people, including all their close high school friends. Everyone is there except Rachel and Peyton.

Lucas had just arrived, when he walked in the door James ran up and hugged him. "Uncle Lukey!!"

"How you doing buddy?" Lucas laughed and picked James up.

"Great! I've been practising my ball skills and I can beat you one on one for sure now!!"

"I'm sure you can." Just then the doorbell rang.

"Luke, can you get that please!" Brooke called over to him.

"Sure." Lucas walked over to the door and opened it. Standing in the doorway were two beautiful girls. "Peyton." Lucas was speechless. Rachel laughed, patted him on the shoulder and walked past to talk to Bevin. Lucas continued to stare wide jawed at Peyton.

"Hey Luke." Peyton blushed. He pulled her into a tight hug.

Brooke was introducing Rachel to Chase's parents. While shaking Chase's father's hand Rachel gave him a suggestive look. Brooke grabbed Rachel's arm and pulled her aside.

"Rachel! That's Chase's Dad!" Brooke shouted.

"But he's hot, and only what…" Rachel looked at him and tilted her head in thought.

"Forty-seven! And married! But I guess that never stopped you before." Brooke laughed. "Look, can you just focus your sexual thoughts on someone else tonight?"

"Fine!" Rachel poured herself another glass of wine and looked around the room. She saw a man of about twenty-two, with dark hair sitting alone in the corner. She walked over to him. "Nate!" Long time no see!"

"Hey Rach… Thee Supermodel!" Nathan laughed and got up to hug her.

11/08/07