I'm sorry guys. It's been forever, but i'm wrapping this story up, and i'll dedicate all my free time to ending it perfectly.
Chapter Seventeen
"Lucas?" Brooke asked. She was comfortably settled in between his legs as they sat on the grass beside the river court. Neither had hardly spoken for several minutes. They were both just too happy to be together. Lucas was relieved that Brooke had been so forgiving and understanding, and Brooke was happy that Lucas was, and would never be one of those guys again. She should have known that before.
"What's up Brooke?"
"I'm hungry." She said innocently. In fact, she was starving. She hadn't gotten a chance to eat anything since the gang had shown up before dinner, and Brooke had stormed off at their arrival. "I didn't get a chance to eat earlier. Do you think we could go back to your mom's?"
"That sounds great, Brooke. I'm hungry too."
They got up, and walked together hand-in-hand to Karen's cafe.
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"No, Dad. We're sticking with Caleb. I've already got a Dan in my life." Nathan said, annoyed.
"I just think you need to pass on a legacy. Let's just hope he has the skills that his grand -dad does." He reached over and put his hand on Haley's belly. Immediately, she stepped back. Earlier with Deb had been a special moment, but Dan had always, and always would freak her out. She felt like his hand on her belly would somehow hurt the child inside her stomach
"If we wanted to pass on a legacy, I would have chosen Keith. But I figured that's Lucas' right, since Keith was practically his father anyways."
"What legacy does Keith have?" Dan chuckled. "He was the worst player I've ever seen come to Tree Hill."
"But the best man I ever knew." Haley said quietly. It was the first thing she had said all night. Dan glared at her.
"I'm surprised you aren't naming it Chris or Christina, or something like that. I mean Nathan, you are sure this is your child right?" Dan smiled at his son.
Haley pushed her chair out, and stood up. He had definitely crossed a line.
Nathan sensed this, and grabbed Haley's arm.
"Hales, let's go. Let's see if Brooke and Lucas are back yet." He stood up, and urged her to the door.
Haley resisted at first, but relaxed and followed Nathan to the door, shooting daggers at Dan with her eyes the entire way.
"Thanks for coming to visit me, son." He said in that cocky tone of his. "Call me when the baby is born. I can't wait to meet him."
"Or her." Haley spat.
"Or her." Dan added. "Hopefully, she'll be as lovely as you."
"Bye, Dad." Nathan was pissed, but he remained calm in order to get Haley out of there. They stepped out of the house and closed the door. Immediately, he pulled her into his arms.
"Haley, I'm so sorry."
She didn't say anything for the longest time, but when he felt her chest moving in and out quickly, he knew she was crying.
After several moments, he pulled her away. "How bout some desert?"
She smiled, and nodded meekly.
"Good, I want some of Karen's famous cheesecake, and I know this little one does too." He put one hand around Haley's waist, and the other on her belly.
"Oh?" She asked playfully, finally feeling better. "And how do you know this?"
"Oh, baby Scott told me."
"Oh really?" She raised her eyebrows. "What else did 'baby Scott' tell you?"
"That they have the best mother in the entire world."
She looked up, and new tears formed in her eyes. Nathan knew these tears were different, and leaned in to kiss her.
"They have a pretty amazing father as well."
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Peyton and Jake were already at the cafe, hoping the rest of the gang would show up soon. It was getting late, and they both wanted to share the exciting news. Hearing the bell above the door ring, they turned their heads to see Haley and Nathan walking in. The couple joined them at the table.
"Any news on Brooke or Lucas?" Haley asked them.
"We were hoping you guys would know."
"I just hope they're okay." Haley added.
"Well, I don't think we have to worry about that anymore." Nathan said, his head turned towards the door."
Haley looked at her husband, and then followed his gaze to the door. At first she couldn't see what he was looking at. But then she saw it.
Right outside the front door, Lucas was holding Brooke by her waist and spinning her around. Brooke's head was cast back in laughter. They looked like a commercial from one of those jeweler's companies.
"Seriously, could they be any more perfect?" Peyton said sarcastically, causing everyone to laugh. They continued to watch the couple spinning and laughing. Finally, they saw them walking through the front door holding hands. They immediately saw the rest of the group and met them at the table, taking their seats.
"Well, it looks like the golden couple made up." Haley said.
"Oh, no." Brooke smiled. "There's much more making up to come."
"Brooke!" Haley squealed. "Too much information."
"There's my B. Davis I know and love." She winked at Brooke, and reached her hand up to pull her hand behind her ear.
"PEYTON ELIZABETH SAWYER!" Brooke yelled.
"Brooke Penelope Davis?" Peyton questioned nervously.
"When were you going to tell me?"
"Tell you what?"
"I think you know what." Her eyes flashed to Peyton's hand. Immediately, Peyton realized what she was looking at and put her hand back down.
"Brooke, you just can't find out like everyone else can you" She laughed.
The rest of the gang, excluding Jake, was very confused, looking from Brooke to Peyton back to Brooke.
"It's kind of hard with that thing blinding me!" She squealed excitedly.
Lucas had begun to pick up what was happening. "Wait, are you-"
Peyton cut him off. "Before I lose the chance to tell all of you myself, I'll just come out and say it. Me and Jake are getting married." She flashed her hand.
The entire table exclaimed.
"This is so exciting!" Haley said. "I'm having a baby, and you're getting married!"
The girls all squealed in very high pitched noises.
"Oh, god. Is this what the next two months are going to be like?" Nathan asked, putting his head to the table. Hearing this, Haley smacked his head causing everyone to laugh again.
Life was definitely good.
