Rachel, Brooke and Lucas were in the doctor's office at the E.R. with a doctor questioning Rachel.
"What happened?" the doctor asked as he scribbled a few notes.
"I was having a fewww drinks... And these two guys started flirting with me, and being myself, I flirted back. Next thing I know, everythings spinning two hundred miles an hour. They took me to their house and I think I had sex with them, but that's not really the problem because I probably consented." Rachel smirked. "I'm pretty sure they both had condoms on, but whatever. They took me back to the ally after and that's where they started hurting me. Sooo I called Lucas, and next thing I know him and Brooke are putting me in the backseat of the car. The end."
"Well I think you just have a few bruises and cuts Ms. Gatina. The men may have put something in one of your drinks, but whatever it is will wear off little by little," the doctor stated shocked at her story and humor while telling it.
"Can I get some painkiller, doc? My leg hurts really bad." Rachel put on her sexiest pleading smile.
"No, I'm sorry Ms. Gatina." the doctor gave her a kind smile. "Just rest for the day tomorrow and you'll be good as new."
"Ugh, doctors these days... You guys would be so much better if you handed out painkillers as easily as candy." She hopped off the examining table and stumbled a bit. Lucas caught her before she could fall.
"Thank you both," Rachel said sincerely. "And Brooke, stop crying already you baby. You know I'd never be hurt enough to leave you in that apartment alone," she smiled playfully hitting Brooke's shoulder.
"Shutup Rachel! I was worried about your skank ass!" Brooke laughed through her tears.
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Haley got home from working at the cafe and picking up groceries and walked into the apartment. She walked into the guest room where the closet she kept her clothing was. She was astonished at what she saw.
"Nathan!" Haley yelled smiling with tears forming.
"Do you like it!?" Nathan ran in.
He had decorated the spare room into a baby's room painted light blue with basketball memorabilia everywhere. Posters, a basketball hoop and other items adorned the room. Haley began crying.
"Nathan Scott, you never cease to amaze me." she said with tears on her face as she kissed him.
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Lucas pulled his car up to Brooke and Rachel's apartment to drop them off. Rachel managed to walk out of the car. Lucas had noticed Brooke's sad distant face as she looked out the window on the ride home. She didn't say a word to him.
"Brooke..." he said as she began to get out of the car.
"Lucas, I think it's better if we don't see each other for awhile." Brooke turned around and stated, remaining calm.
"Why not?" Lucas said, although he had an idea.
"Because this just isn't working. I can't keep feeling like this over whatever you and Peyton have. I'll see you later," she slammed the door.
She left Lucas speechless. Just then, rain started pouring and Lucas began to drive home.
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Dear Pretty Girl,
I love you. Peyton and I are just friends. I'm going to be honest with you. We went to see a movie tonight and everything was fine until she kissed me. And at first, I didn't stop her. But a few seconds into it I realized that feeling wasn't there, the feeling that I only get with you. You're my Pretty Girl, my Cheery, my Brooke, forever, and even if you don't think it's gonna work right now, we both know that in the end we'll end up together. So take your time. I'll be here writing to you everyday.
Yours always, Lucas
Brooke found the letter in her mailbox the next day. The envelope even smelled like Lucas, but she wasn't giving in so easy. Let Lucas and Peyton have their little thing, if they were really meant to be, a break wouldn't hurt. She folded the letter back up, placed it back in it's envelope and placed it in the back of a box of Lucas's previous letters under her bed.
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Peyton was sitting in Lucas's room while he was doing work. They had talked about what happened the other night and realized it was a mistake, and that nothing would ever happen again, so Lucas decided to let Peyton stay with him. She didn't have anywhere else to go anyway.
"Okay you boring thing, let's play our favorite game." Peyton suggested closing his books.
"And what game is that?"
"Name that song... How don't you remember?!"
Lucas laughed. They would play that game forever and both of them would never get a song title wrong. They had almost identical playlists besides the songs Brooke had forced Lucas to listen to.
"Fine..." Lucas pretended to not want to play, but him and Peyton always had fun together.
"Okay," she said opening her laptop. The lyrics have you ever been alone in a crowded room? But I'm here with you... came from the speakers.
"Dark Blue! Jack's Mannequin!" Lucas said.
"Binggggooo." Peyton said acting like a game show host.
Lucas smiled. He stopped thinking about Brooke for five minutes and enjoyed his time with Peyton. They both went back and forth playing clips of songs and correctly guessing the name and artist. He could never do this with Brooke... Unless he started playing Britney Spears or Spice Girls.
An hour went by in a flash. Lucas was looking for another song to play when he saw his "I Love You... Love, Brooke" playlist. Brooke had made it when she had waited for hours in his room for him while he was out thinking about Keith after he died. She was so patient and did so much for him...
"Peyton, I'm sorry to end this because it's been so fun but there's something I have to do."
"No prob Scott, but re-match later!" Peyton laughed.
As Peyton closed her laptop, Lucas put on his iPod, scrolled to Brooke's playlist for him, took out a pen and paper and began to write.
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Pretty Girl -
I was sitting in my room today looking through my music library and I saw the playlist you made me when you stayed up all night in my room waiting for me, after Keith died. Do you remember what songs you put on? I can name them all, but it'd take forever to write. But every single one makes me think of you and reminds me of us. I am so sorry for pushing you away during that time. All you wanted to do was be there for me. Do you remember what I said to you when I came in that night? I promised that I'd rescue you, and when the time comes, I'm going to follow up on that promise. So tell me when you need to be rescued Pretty Girl, and I'll be there.
Always, Lucas
Brooke sighed and folded up the letter and placed it in the cardboard box with Lucas's other letters. Brooke took out paper and pen and wrote her final letter to Lucas.