Jake's Girls

Jake arrived at Payton's house around 7:00. Their date wasn't until 8:00 but He wanted to tell her something before they left. He rang the door bell and Payton answered wearing a green low cut spaghetti strap tank with black jeans. HE told her to wear something casual.

"Jake? What are you doing here?"

"I was hoping we could talk. I have something to tell you."

"Ok. Sure come in."

"Ummmm…. Shall we sit somewhere or are we just going to stand out here in the hall all day?"

"Oh yeah how about we sit in the kitchen? I'll get you a drink."

"Ok. Sounds good."

They went in and Payton poured two glassed of ice water and sat down across from Jake. "So what's up Jake? Is everything ok?"

"Oh yeah everything great. I just….you know how I told you I had a daughter?"

"Yeah. Is she ok? Do you need to cancel? Cause if you do its fine."

"No no Payton. I was hoping I could introduce you two tonight. You mean a lot to me and I want her to know you. I think you'll love her."

"Oh Jake of corse I would love to meet her."

"Really?"

"Yes. I was wondering when I would actually get to. I look forward to it."

"Wow. This was easier then I thought. You're the best Payton."

"I know you tell me all the time." She said as they leaned across the table and kissed.

"So should we go ahead and go?"

"Sure just let me get my shoes."

Jake took Payton out to their favorite place to eat for dinner. Karen's café. They talked about school and her art while they ate. After the waiter took their plates away Jake knew his surprise was coming soon. He was going to play the song he wrote for her. Soon Karen got up on the little stage in the corner of her café and cleared her throat to get everyone attention.

"Hello everyone. As you know every once in a while we like to give our local singers a chance to come here and show off their talent on open mic night. Well tonight I had a special request. Please give a round of applause for Jake Jagleski. Jake stood up and walked to the stage.

"Uh…. Good evening. This is a song I wrote about my beautiful girlfriend Ms. Payton Sawyer. HE started to play his guitar and soon you could hear his voice join in.

Hello, Good morning, how you do?

What makes your rising sun so new?

I could use a fresh beginning too.

All of my regrets are nothing new.

So this is a way that I say I need you.

This is the way,

This is the way

That I'm learning to breath.

I'm learning to crawl.

I'm finding that you and you alone can break my fall.

I'm living again, awake and alive.

I'm dieing to breath in these abundant skies.

Hello, good morning, how you been?

Yesterday left my head kicked in.

I never, never thought that I would fall like that.

Never knew that I could hurt this bad.

So this is the way that I say I need you.

This is the way that I say I love you.

This is the way that I say I'm yours.

This is the way. This is the way.

That I'm learning to breath.

I'm learning to crawl.

I'm finding that you and you alone can break my fall.

I'm living again awake and alive.

I'm dieing to breath in these abundant skies.

Jake finished the song and everyone in the café gave him a standing ovation. He gave a small bow and walked back over to the table and took his seat across from Payton.

"Jake that was so good. I didn't know you could write let alone sing."

"It's just a hobby. I wrote that song for you Pay. I mean. I love you. I've never felt like this before."

"Jake. I really don't know what to say. I love you too."

Once again they leaned across the table a kissed. This was a perfect night for both of them. Payton thought tonight could top this night as long as she lived. After they left the café Jake drove them to his apartment so that Payton and Jenny could finally meet.

"Are you ready for this?"

"Yeah I am. I can't wait." She leaned over and gave him a kiss on the cheek. They entered the house and Jake took Payton into the living room.

"Jenny? Honey where are you."

"Oh hi sweetie we're right here."

"HI mom. How was she?"

"Oh she was a little Angel as always."

"Thanks again for watching her. Uh.. Mom this is Payton, my girlfriend."

"Oh hello dear. It's very nice to meet you. Jake's told me so much about you."

"Hi Mrs.….."

"Oh no don't you dare. Call me Nancy."

"It's nice to meet you Nancy."

"It's a pleasure. Well I hate to cut it short but I need to get home. Your dads going to think I ran off with someone. See you later dear." Jakes mom left and Jake turned to the little girl hiding behind his leg.

"Jenny honey. This is Payton. She's a good friend of daddy's. Can you say hi?"

"Hi Jenny it's nice to meet you." Payton said as she kneeled down to Jenny's level.

"Hi." Was all the girl would say because she was very shy.

"I like you pajamas. Who is this Snow White?"

"Yeah. She my favit. I weally like Dopey. He make me giggle."

"Yeah he's a funny little guy huh?"

"Uh huh."

"Jenny sweetheart. How would you like to go out with me and Payton this weekend? We'll go to your favorite park. What do you say?"

"Yes. I wuv dat daddy. I wike her. She pwetty."

"I like her too sweet pea. Now will you go to bed like a big girl?"

"Ok daddy. Night nights."

"Goodnight baby."

"Goodnight Jenny. I look forward to this weekend."

"Night wady."

"Jake she is adorable. I can't wait to get to know her. Thank you for letting me meet her."

"Payton you guys are my life. My girls. I wanted you to meet. Thank you for being an in creditable woman. I love you."

"I love you too."

Their date ended with the most gentlest of kisses they ever shared. IT was one you would see fireworks over but one that you would see little hearts floating up from behind them. A kiss of true love.

A/N I decided I would put in all their Friday nights so that we could understand the bonds of everyone and get it out of the way so I could pay more attention to Brooke and Lucas. Next is Nathan and Haley's Friday night. Let me know what you think and if I should write more about everyone else or not. Thank you.