A/N- I know there was a long wait for this….sorry, please review.

Chapter 8-

Brooke read the letter over and over again without crying a single tear. She tested herself. 'Why won't you cry?' she would ask herself. She thought she loved him, she knew it. She picked up her pink Motorola Razor and dialed his cell phone number.

"Hello?"

"Chase, why did you leave?"

"Brooke, you told me you didn't have feelings for Lucas."

"Yea and I told you the truth."

"I believe you."

"Good, I really wish you were here. There is so much drama in Tree Hill." Brooke said going to the door, she heard a knock.

"Tell me about it," Chase said standing at the door. Brooke dropped her phone and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"I so happy you came back," she said into his chest.

"I never left," he said kissing her.

"Well, I better get to sleep. If I'm going to live with another day of Haley crying about Nathan, I'll need the rest," she said slipping under the covers.

"Good night," Chase said leaning in the door frame.

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Haley was putting James to sleep when she realized how much he looked like Nathan. They had the same face.

"Mommy?" James asked as she was tucking him in.

"What?"

"Where is Daddy?"

"Out with Uncle Lucas."

"Oh, when is he coming home? He said he would play with my new basketball with me tonight."

"He's going to be home really late sweetie," she said stroking his dark hair.

"Oh, good night mommy."

"Goodnight James," she said shutting the lights off and walking out of his room.

Haley went into the living room and switched on the TV. She flipped through the channels when she heard knocking at the door. She went to open it and saw Nathan there with his hands in his pockets.

"Nathan," Haley said.

"Haley, I messed up. I hurt you but it was nothing I swear. I would never want to hurt you or hurt James. I love both of you too much."

"I love you so much Nathan."

"I love you too," Nathan said pulling Haley in for a kiss. He picked her up and she put her arms around his neck.

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Peyton was standing outside of her house thinking about what she was going to say to Jake. She already played out the 'I'm sorry' card. She forgot about it all when she thought about seeing Jenny. She picked her bags up from around her feet and walked up to the house.

"Jake? Jenny?" Peyton said walking into the house.

"Mommy's home!" Jenny said running to Peyton and wrapping her arms around Peyton's legs.

"I missed you so much Jenny," Peyton picked up her daughter and span around.

"Peyton," Jake said walking to her. She put Jenny down and he wrapped his arms around her neck. She rested her head on his shoulder.

"I love you Jake."

"I love you too."

"What about me?" Jenny asked tilting her head to the side.

"We love you too," Peyton said picking her up again.

They were a happy family again…or so they thought.

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Lucas walked up to his old room and sat outside on the steps. He put his head in his hands and let out a sigh. Why did it have to be so hard to have what he wanted? He could always have something when he didn't want it and always wanted something when he couldn't have it. It was always about Brooke in this case.

"Luke, what's up?" Karen said joining him on the steps.

"Just thinking," he said now looking at her.

"About who?"

"Why do you think it's about someone?"

"It's a Brooke face. What's going on?"

"It's too late for us this time."

"How do you know that?"

"She's with Chase now."

"That doesn't mean she's happy with him."

"I think she is. But, she never does show when she's hurt."

"Now Luke, I'm not saying that you have to make her cheat on Chase. I'm not saying to ruin her relationship either. Do what your heart tells you," Karen said patting his knee and walking into the house.

Lucas groaned loudly and picked himself up and went into the house.

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Brooke woke up to Chase walking some stupid skateboarding show on TV and she rolled her eyes and stretched.

"Good morning Sleeping Beauty."

"Morning," she said half awake. She laid back down and turned over to her side.

"Is today another all day at Haley's house?"

"I think. But if you come she won't cry so loudly," Brooke pouted.

"Sorry, I have some stuff to do."

"Like what?"

"I'm going to my parent's house to see my sister."

"Oh," Brooke said disappointedly.

"How about later I take you out?'

"I would love that," Brooke said giving him a quick kiss.

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Haley was in Nathan's arms when the sun woke her up. She rubbed her eyes and played with her wedding ring.

"Haley?" Nathan asked.

"Yes?"

"Just seeing if you were up. I was in the same position for 20 minutes waiting for you to wake up."

"What a great husband," Haley kissed him.

"I try," Nathan joked.

"I'm sorry for overreacting last night."

"You weren't though, I kissed her and it was the biggest mistake I ever made. I almost lost you."

"I love you."

"I lov-," Nathan started when he was interrupted by James climbing into bed with them.

"Where were you Daddy?"

"I took a long walk with Uncle Lucas."

"Oh, can you play with me tonight?"

"Of course I will. It was a promise."

"Ok, and mommy?"

"Yes baby?"

"I'm hungry," James said and Nathan and Haley laughed.

"Ok, I'm getting up," Haley got up and walked to her door. She turned to see Nathan playing some game with James and took a mental picture of something that was so important to her, Nathan and James.

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Brooke called Haley to see if she was had to go over for another all day sob fest. She rolled her eyes as she dialed the number.

"Hello?"

"Hey, it's me. Do you want me to come over today?"

"If you want, but Nathan's back and we're fine again."

"That is great! I think I'll just go hang out with Lucas then."

"Ok, and Brooke?"

"Yea?"

"Be careful with Lucas. I don't want you hurt again."

"We're just friends."

"We both know you're not going to leave here without being with Lucas."

"Um, do you remember this guy that I'm like in love with? His name is Chase Adams."

"I know Brooke; all I'm saying is be careful."

"I promise I will."

"Good, I'll see you later."

"Bye Hales," Brooke said hanging up.

"Hey Chase?" Brooke called into the bathroom.

"What's up?"

"Are you ok with the fact that I'm gonna hang out with Lucas today?"

"I guess," he said a little upset.

"If you don't want me to I understand."

"No, go have fun with Lucas Brooke," he said pushing past her and walking out the door.

Brooke rolled her eyes and dialed Lucas's phone number. She still had a picture fro when they were in high school as his photo ID. She smiled as she remembered that day.

"Do we have to go to this thing?" Lucas whined as Brooke fixed his tie. It was the day of Nathan and Haley's anniversary.

"It's our best friends, we have to go."

"I'm looking forward to the party."

"I know me too," Brooke said going over to her mirror.

"Have I told you how much I love you?" Lucas said putting his arms around hers, his hands finding hers.

"Yes, and I love you too," she said turning and pressing her lips against his.

"You guys ready?" Peyton asked coming into Brooke's room. "Oh, I'm sorry," Peyton said backing out.

"It's ok, P. Sawyer. We're ready," Brooke said taking his hand and getting death glares from Peyton. "Wait, before we leave, let me take a picture of us." Brooke took out her phone and took a quick picture of them two.

"I love you, Pretty Girl."

"I love you too, Broody."

Brooke thought back to present times and heard Lucas pick up the phone.

"Hey is this Brooke Davis' personal driver?"

"Yes it is. What do you need Brooke?"

"A friend for the day."

"I'll be right over," Lucas said.

"Thanks."

"No problem," Lucas hung up.

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