Chapter 6
The next morning Lucas awoke in his next to Peyton. She had asked to spend the night after what had happened at the hospital.
"Peyton, I have some more bad news." Lucas said once Haley gave her the message that she was needed.
"What now?" she asked cautiously
"Seth was in a car accident."
"What, is he okay?" she asked as she put her hands on her mouth
"No, he's not. Peyton I'm sorry. He didn't make it."
"Oh God" she screamed as she fell to the ground. Even though she didnt
know him that well, her family seemed to be disappearing like they were endangered species.
Lucas didnt know what to think. He loved Brooke, but he had feelings for Peyton. BUT he could see his life without Peyton, that was not the same with Brooke. He immediately got out of bed and headed for the hospital, leaving Peyton alone sleeping in his bed.
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That morning Brooke had awoken to a surprise by her bed. It was Nathan.
"Hey there Nathan, I'm a little confused by this one."
"Yeah I know. I just couldnt get enough of ya. Na, I'm just kidding, Haley's in the bathroom."
"Gotcha" she responded and then sat up and got a drink of water.
"So are you feeling better?"
"Much, I think I'm allowed to go home today."
"That's great. Well if Haley and I are still here then we can give you a lift since Rachel went to school with Mouth."
"Okay, that would be great."
Haley came out of the bathroom and her and Brooke shared the glances of morning sickness, when the nurse came in to speak with Brooke.
"So it looks like your free to go. Your back to normal. Let's just make sure we keep the alcohol in the bottle next time okay?"
"Got it" Brooke responded eagerly, ready to get out of the hospital. Nathan and Haley helped her home. While Nathan went to get something out of the car, Haley and Brooke talked a little more about how she needed to tell him about the pregnancy and how Brooke needed to tell Lucas about her condition as well.
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Peyton woke to find an empty bed and was rather confused. She looked at the pillow next to her and found a note.
Dear Peyt, I had something I needed to do before school. I'll meet you after first period to check on ya.
She put the note back down and left to get ready for school.
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Back at the apartment, Haley and Nathan were getting ready for school. Haley was standing in the bathroom, staring at herself in a mirror. Now was the time she thought. It was now or never. He would find out eventually. She walked out of the bathroom and into the living room where the love of her life was watching tv, waiting for her to be ready.
"It's bout time your ready." he said sarcastically
"Nathan, I have something I need to tell you."
"What is it?"
"I'm pregnant."
"What?"
"I'm pregnant. Nathan, we're gonna have a baby."
"How long have you known?"
"A few weeks."
"And you didnt tell me?"
"I didnt know how you would react and I didnt feel it was the right time and..."
"It's never the right time to tell me this, Haley, I can't have a baby right now."
"I know Nathan, basketball and everything, but it's true."
"I gotta go." he stood up to leave
"Nathan, don't walk out."
"I have no choice" and he slammed the door behind him leaving Haley alone with her tears
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Lucas arrived at the hospital to find Brooke's room empty. The nurse told him that a guy and a girl left with her that morning and that he had just missed them. He immediately called Haley. She told him that she would meet him at lunch and they could talk then.
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There was a knock at the door, and Brooke stammered to answer it. It was Nathan.
"Can I come in." he asked
"Sure, what's the matter."
"Haley and I had a fight, and I can't go to school, and I knew you'd be home so I figured..."
"Yeah that's fine, may I ask what the fight was about?" as they sat on the couch
"Haley was keeping a secret from me that was involving both our futures and I just couldnt take it anymore."
"Oh, I see."
"Yeah, so these few days kind of sucked ass for both us I see."
"Yeah it kind of has" she said chuckling
"Do you mind if I get a drink?"
"No, help yourself." Nathan headed to fridge and immediately noticed the beer. He grabbed it and pointed toward Brooke.
"If you want." she responded
"Do you want one?" he asked
"The nurse said I shouldnt, but who cares what the nurse said. She just said dont over do it, one wouldnt kill me." she said as Nathan threw her one.
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Back at school Lucas, Peyton, and Haley met at lunch.
"Has anyone seen Nathan?" Haley asked
"No, he wasnt in PE today" Peyton said
"What happened?" Lucas asked as they all sat down at one of the tables
"Oh, we just had a little fight earlier, but I thought he would at least come to school. Maybe he just went to the river court or something."
"Probably" Peyton said as she stuffed some french fries in her mouth. Since her latest tragic news, she had learned to cope with food.
"So, how was Brooke this morning? The nurse said you and Nathan helped her home." he asked Haley
"She was feeling much better, she just wanted another day before coming back to school."
"Yeah, I understand." they spent the rest of their lunch period eating, thinking of the ones they loved and where they were.
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Nathan grabbed one beer after another to drown his sorrows of the news of a child in alcohol.
"You better not drink too much." Brooke said "You might end up in the hospital like some drunken idiot." She began to laugh "Oh wait, I already did that."
They both laughed, both a little tipsy already. They both started going back and forth, spilling all their problems, leaning in closer and closer as they kept going. Finally, the tension in the room got to them, and their lips came together. They both pulled back, confused at what had just happened. They stared at each other and then went for it. They began making out and taking each other's clothes off. While their loved ones were wondering where they were, they were making love on Rachel's couch.
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