The next morning in the Scott household was very tense. ''Daddy will you ask Peyton and Jake's mommy and daddy and Brooke's nanny if they can come here on Saturday to play with me.'' Lucas asked Dan as they sat at the table having breakfast before school.
''I will ask them when I drop you off, if they are not there, then whoever picks you up can ask them.'' Dan promised him. ''If you're finished go and put your dishes in the sink and go brush your teeth.'' Dan told him.
''Okay daddy.'' Lucas said as he jumped off his seat and brought his bowl and glass over to the sink where Deb was standing doing the dishes. ''I'm finished mommy.'' Lucas told her as he gave her his dirty dishes.
''Thank you baby. Go brush your teeth and get you shoes on then you and daddy can go to school and work.'' Deb told him as he took the dishes off him and watched him run out off to the bathroom.
''I'm sorry about how I spoke to you last night. I shouldn't have. It's just since your parents met Luke and I two years ago they haven't liked either of us and it just irritates me on how they treat Luke.'' Dan told her as he brought his own dishes to over and sat them in the sink.
''They're my parents Dan, I can't control how they act. Just because they don't love Luke shouldn't matter all that much, all that should matters is that I love him, me the person he calls mommy. And you're right you shouldn't have spoken to me like that.'' Deb told him as she took his dishes and started to wash them.
''Daddy I'm ready to go.'' Lucas said as he ran back into the kitchen with his coat and shoes on and his Buzz Lightyear backpack in his hand.
''I'm coming now, I just have to get my coat and car keys.'' Dan told him. ''I'll see you later and I promise that I will make this up to you.'' Dan told her as he placed a kiss on the side of Deb's head before walking off to get his coat and keys.
''Bye mommy and thank you for fixing my Elmo.'' Lucas told Deb as he hugged her.
''Your welcome baby.'' Deb said as she hugged him back. ''Have fun at school and I'll see you when I pick you up later with Nathan.'' Deb told him as she saw Dan come back into the kitchen ready to go.
''Let's go buddy or we'll both be late.'' Dan said ready to go. Lucas hugged and kissed Deb one more time before running over to Dan ready to go. ''I'll see you after work. Love you.'' Dan said as he and Lucas left the house.
''Daddy why did mommy not tell you that she loves you.'' Lucas asked him as Dan strapped him into his car seat.
''Maybe she was just really busy and forgot to say it.'' Dan told him as he got into the driver's seat.
''Is mommy mad or upset with me because I shouted at John.'' Lucas asked him as Dan started the car and began to drive out of the driveway.
''No, buddy, I got mad at mommy because John broke Elmo and now mommy is just a little upset with me but I promise that I will make it up to her.'' Dan told Lucas as they arrived at the school.
''But mommy fixed Elmo's arm.'' Lucas told him as Dan unstrapped him and helped him out of the car. ''Remember to ask if Brooke, Peyton and Jake can come to our house on Saturday.'' Lucas told him as they walked down the hallway to his classroom.
''I know mommy fixed Elmo, it just got daddy upset and a little mad with what John done. I will ask if we see any of their parents if not you will have to remind mommy or whoever it is that picks you up will ask them okay.'' Dan told him as they reached his classroom.
''I'll get mommy to ask them after school.'' Lucas tells him when they noticed that none of his friends parents are there.
''Okay daddy will see you when I get home from work.'' Dan told him as they hugged and kissed bye. ''Love you bud.'' He adds as he always makes sure to tell his family that he loves them encase it is his last chance to tell them.
''Love you too daddy.'' Lucas said as he walked into his classroom before he remembered something. ''Daddy.'' Lucas called out. ''Be safe at work and remember don't leave anyone behind.'' Lucas told him when Dan turned back round.
''I will buddy.'' Dan told him with a smile. He watched as Lucas smiled back and went back into his classroom. He saw a few of the other parents look at him and smile at what they heard Lucas say.
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John and Lucy were visiting Deb. ''Where's Nathan.'' Lucy asked her as Deb brought the coffee out.
''Royal and Mae took him out for a walk so that we can talk about how you treat my 6 year old son and my husband.'' Deb told them.
''Deb we treat Lucas just fine, but he is not our grandson nor is he your son.'' John told her.
''That's the problem, Lucas is my son, I may not have carried him for 9 months or have given birth to him but I love him and I was there for him when he was sick, when he started pre-school and pre-k.'' Deb told them. ''I understand and I know that he has to share his toys with Nathan, but Nathan is only a week old he isn't interested in toys and Elmo is Lucas' toy and the one thing he doesn't have to share.'' Deb told them.
''What happens if you and Dan ever end up divorcing. You lose Lucas.'' Lucas asks her.
''If Dan and I were to divorce he wouldn't stop me from seeing Lucas, no matter what happens Lucas is and will always be my son. If the attitude doesn't change Dan will stop you from coming here and I won't stop him from doing it.'' Deb told them.
''So you are going to take your husband's side over your own parents.'' John asked her not sounding happy with that idea.
''If it protects Lucas from being hurt and it stops him from unloved and unwanted then yes I will take my husband's side.'' Deb told them as the phone rang. ''Hello, Deb speaking.'' Deb said when she answered the phone.
''Deb it's Royal, we are just going to go for lunch and after it we can pick Lucas up for you.'' Royal told her.
''Thanks Royal.'' Deb told him as she ended the call. ''Royal and Mae are going to pick Lucas up.'' Deb told John and Lucy. ''I'm going to go and phone the school so they know that Royal is picking him up.'' Deb told them as she went off to phone the school.
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''Hi we're here to pick up Lucas Scott.'' Mae told the teacher when she opened the door to Lucas' classroom.
''Yes his mom phoned to let us know.'' Mrs White told them. ''Lucas your grandparents are here.'' Mrs White called back to the children who were sitting on the mat.
''Grandma, Grandpa.'' Lucas called out to them as he ran over to them with his bag and coat. ''Mrs White that's my baby brother Nathan.'' Lucas told his teacher before they left the classroom. ''Grandpa can you ask Brooke's nanny if Brooke can come to our house on Saturday, daddy said it was okay too.'' Lucas told him as he pointed to Brooke's nanny who was walking out of the school with Brooke.
Royal and Lucas walked out in front of Mae and Nathan. ''Hi I'm Lucas' grandpa, my son wants to know if Brooke would like to come on a play date with Lucas on Saturday at his house.'' Royal asked Brooke's nanny.
''I'm sure she would like to but I'll ask her parents and I'll let them know tomorrow morning.'' Rose Brooke's nanny told him.
''That's fine, I'll let Lucas know.'' Royal told her as they saw Brooke and Lucas playing with Peyton and Jake and Mae was talking to Larry Sawyer and Lisa Jagielski.
''Brooke come we have to go.'' Rose called out to her. Rose and Brooke left as Royal walked over to Mae and Lucas.
''Luke buddy we're going too.'' Royal called over to him.
''Bye Peyton, Bye Jake.'' Lucas said as he left with Mae and Royal.
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''Mommy we're home.'' Lucas called out as he ran into the living room to see Deb sitting with John and Lucy. ''Peyton and Jake can come to our house for a play date on Saturday and Brooke has to ask her mommy and daddy.'' Lucas told her as he sat up on the couch beside her and began taking his shoes off.
''Oaky sweetie, we'll have to tell your daddy that they can come and on Friday after school we will go and get some snacks for your play date.'' Deb told him.
''When is daddy coming home from work.'' Lucas asked her. ''And can I watch a video.'' He added in a whisper.
''He will be home in time for dinner and to put you to bed.'' Deb told him. ''Go and pick a movie and I'll put it on for you.'' Deb told him.
Lucas jumped down from the couch and went over to the video cabinet. ''Can I watch the Indian in the cupboard.'' Lucas asked her as he took the video out of the cabinet.
''Deb got up and put the movie on while shooting John and Lucy a look so they wouldn't say anything about their show being turned over. ''Go and lie up on the couch.'' Deb told Lucas. ''We will be in the kitchen having coffee.'' Deb told him as the movie begun and all the adults went into the kitchen. Deb moved a sleeping Nathan from his pram to his bassinet.
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Later that night when Nathan and Lucas were in bed sleeping Dan, Deb, Royal, Mae, John and Lucy were sitting on the couch in the living room drinking wine or beer and talking. Dan had came home with a huge bunch of flowers and a box of chocolates as part of his apology to Deb. He then made her sit down while he finished the dinner. Deb had decided to forgive to him. They were talking about what they were doing for Nathan's baptism. They had chosen Cooper, Deb's brother as his godfather and Emily Keith's wife as his godmother when they heard Nathan crying on the monitor. ''Wait leave him a second to see if he will go to sleep again.'' Deb told them as she realized that the cry wasn't for food or a diaper change.
Meanwhile upstairs Lucas heard his brother crying so he got up out of his bed and went into Nathan's nursery. ''Ssh Nathan its okay.'' Lucas told him. Nathan stopped crying when Lucas began talking to him. ''I'm your big brother and I promise that I will protect you and when you're bigger I will teach you how to play basketball with daddy and I.'' Lucas told Nathan as he held his hand through the bars of the crib. ''Goodnight Nathan, sweet dreams, I love you baby brother.'' Lucas told him when he saw that Nathan was fast asleep again. Lucas went back to his room and got Elmo and brought it back into Nathan. ''You can have Elmo Nathan, I'm too big for him now.'' Lucas added as he slipped Elmo into the crib through the bars and went back to his own bed.
''I think Lucas has just accepted his baby brother and his big brother duties.'' Dan told them with a smile.
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