FINALLY! I KNOW. --- I was having serious problems with Writers Block. I hate that.

Anywho.

Here it is.

Enjoy.

Disclaimer: Nothing. Although I wouldn't mind owning Nathan in this chapter. OhhAhh.

--

The drive to the doctor's office was awkward to say the least. Brooke just kept her eyes fixed on the passing scenery and Lucas kept his eyes on the road in front of him; each of them deep in their own thought.

BROOKE'S POV

How could we, I, be so stupid? What if this is really what it is? Could I be pregnant? The captain of the cheer squad, the most loved girl in Tree Hill. Okay maybe not most loved but, still. I didn't ask for this. I don't deserve this.

I cautiously take the chance of looking at Lucas. I can't imagine how he is feeling. He finally got Peyton for himself and now this had to happen. Why couldn't I just keep my mouth shut? Why couldn't I just cope with it myself?

I stop asking myself stupid questions and then ask the one that I seriously need answered.

Why did I tell him to begin with?

LUCAS' POV

Holy crap. Life sucks. How did this happen? I was protected; she was protected…wasn't she? I am positive that someone like Brooke, not to be rude but she does sleep around, would take birth control.

I sneak a glance at her just as she turns back to the window.

Right?

--

Peyton strummed her fingers along the stereo with the beat of a Beatle's song blasting from the speakers. She hadn't heard from Lucas all day. Where the hell was he?

Not that Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer was actually planning her day around a simple arrival of Lucas. She loved the guy but he wasn't Jack Black.

"Hey curly."

Peyton turned around and saw Haley James, AKA the coolest gal around.

"Hey! How are you?" Peyton asked loudly over the music, she was quick to turn down so she could have a conversation with Haley.

Haley looked hesitant as she crept into the artistic walls of Peyton's room. Peyton noticed this and patted a spot next to her on the bed. "Sit. Spill."

Haley gave a nervous smile but conformed. She sat and sighed deeply.

"Haley, just say it." Peyton said.

"Okay well I have a question. And I know you hate it when I always come to you for advice but this one is important." Haley pushed out quickly Peyton had to sit for a minute just to digest it.

"It's fine Haley, really. I kind of like being the Go To Girl about relationships. Not what did Nate do now?"

Haley uttered a nervous laugh that resulted into a chocking cough. Peyton's eyebrows arched and she reached over to pat Haley's back. "Who there girl. It's called breathing."

Haley smiled. "Sorry." She closed her eyes. "Nathan, he um, he keeps saying he isn't pressuring me about sex but," She opened her eyes and saw Peyton's knowing eyes. She hated that, it made her feel dumb.

"But, you still think secretly he wants it beyond measures?" Peyton cocked her head with a look that dripped, we've been over this.

"Yeah. I don't know what to do. I mean today I was using his computer and I happened upon some good ole porn." Haley said in a sarcastic tone. "I mean, wouldn't you be upset about this wouldn't you?"

Peyton smiled a little smile. "Not really." She saw Haley's face fall. "But, I didn't have the kind of relationship like you do with him."

Haley nodded. "Do you think I am overreacting?"

"No, if it upsets you that much, then he should understand. And trust me, if you talk to him about it, you might be surprised." Peyton replied and rubbed Haley's shoulder.

--

Brooke sat stiffly on the cold waiting chair next to Lucas. She started shaking her leg nervously. She so did not want to do this. Pee in a cup? Please.

"It's okay to be nervous Brooke." Lucas whispered in her ear.

"I know, it is just it is better if I don't think about it. It helps me more." Brooke gave a sad smile.

"Ms. Brooke Davis?" A nurse called out into the waiting room.

Brooke took a deep breath and stood. "Wish me luck." She said before trotted across the icky blue hospital carpet.

--

"Mom! No! I swear to God if you take Jenny away from me I will do whatever it takes to get her back." Jake said with complete rage in his voice.

"What the hell is all this yelling about?" Jake father, Joe, came into the kitchen to see his wife by the fridge and his son in the door way.

Jake turned to his father. "You told her to do this didn't you? You always hated Nikki and you probably feel the same about me." He ignored his dad's confusing look. "You know, I am not perfect and I think you two know that, I make mistakes. But this, having Jenny, was never a mistake. I love her more than any foster family ever will. And if you take her from me, then you take me with her. You'll risk the lost of not only a grand daughter but a son." He stomped out of the kitchen and up to his room.

--

Peyton and Haley were laying on her bed listening to old rock and roll. Peyton was tapping her foot to the beat and Haley was singing along with Paul McCartney.

"I love your room." Haley stopped singing for a minute to take in Peyton's room. It was so…Peyton. You could get lost in it.

"Thanks Haley." Peyton said while she got up from the bed and turned off the music. "Ok! We are getting out of the suck infested room got that?" Peyton pointed at Haley.

Haley was shocked for a second but smiled. "Yes ma'am. What do you suggest we do to past the time until our boyfriends return to us from whatever one on one game this week?" Haley stood and grabbed her purse.

Peyton pretended to think and then her face lit up. "Let's go shopping! We can buy funky music and bad make up. I usually do that with Brooke, but she isn't here. And plus I think it is time to ease you into the BrookePeyton Tuesday morning tradition." She walked over to Haley and bumped hips with her. She then grabbed her bag and headed out the door.

Haley scrutinized Peyton for a moment, wondering why she was being so nice. She shrugged it off and decided to take whatever she got.

--

Nathan sat in his room and was lost in memories. Too bad they were the bad memories. His mom and dad were always fighting. Usually a kid would hate it, but not Nathan. He loved it. He was happy because it gave him an excuse to leave the house and get out of Dan's towering presence and opinions/orders about basketball. Nathan loved being alone in his room because that's where he heard the fighting the most, his parents bedroom was next to his.

But then again he hated them fighting just the same. It gave his dad an excuse to ride Nathan's back over and over about basketball. He was always taunting him, saying he would never beat him in the charts, yet he wanted Nathan to do better. It was all old if you asked Nathan. That's why he had to make this decision.

He picked up his keys and walked out of his room for the last time and shut the light off.

--

Brooke walked out of the doctor's room speechless.

"Hey, how did it go?" Lucas asked as he pulled her into a hug.

Brooke managed to get out a couple of words. "It went…"

FLASHBACK

"Miss Davis, right?"

Inside her head, Brooke rolled her eyes. "Yes."

The doctor took a moment to pull out what seemed like thousands of papers. "I am going to take a shot and say it is a good thing that you aren't pregnant." He paused and stared down at the small brunette.

Brooke thanked the heavens above for that one. She looked up and the doctor and it looked like he something else to say. So she sat quietly and let him continue.

"But when we ran test on you, the normal pregnancy determination one and the check up you were much in need of, something caught our eye." He sighed deeply and pulled what looked like another piece of paper and read it once over. "There seems to be an off balance in your bloodstream."

Brooke's air got caught in her throat. What exactly did that mean? "Can you explain that in laymen terms?"

The doctor frowned. "We aren't sure but we think you might have leukemia."

Brooke's whole world came crashing down for the second time today.

"…better. I am not pregnant to say the least." She smiled. And Lucas hugged her tighter.

"Is there something else that happened? Do you want to talk about it?" Lucas sensed something else was wrong.

Brooke plastered a big smile and shook her head. "Nope. Everything is A OK. I am just still in after shock, that's all. Thanks Lucas."

Lucas patted her on the back and smiled. "Well, let's go on home then."

Brooke nodded, but she didn't want to go home, she wanted to go back to her life before this hospital visit.

--

As Haley and Peyton were driving to the mall, Haley was looking out the window. She almost gasped out loud when she thought she saw Lucas and Brooke walk out of the hospital. She disregarded it, thinking she didn't see it too clear, given Peyton's driving didn't exactly get Best Driving Award.

--

Jake was in his room when he heard someone walk in. He looked up with hate in his eyes thinking it was one of his parents. That hate quickly was erased and was replaced with compassion when he saw who walked in.

Brooke Davis. Crying.

"Brooke what's wrong?" He asked, walking over to her and bringing her to his bed.

"I, um I, I can't…" She shook her head while more tears came rushing out.

Jake frowned and took her hand. "Yes you can, what is bothering you?"

Brooke looked into Jake's eyes and saw compassion and love. But she still didn't know if she wanted to tell anyone.

"I went to the doctor's office today, and um I am not pregnant…" She blurted out.

Jake was confused. She was pregnant? He thought.

Brooke saw his face and immediately felt stupid. "I am sorry, I didn't mean to barge in on you. I will show myself out."

"Brooke, wait."

But she was gone already.

--

About Two Hours Later…

Nathan was waiting on Haley's doorstep when Peyton dropped her off after the mall. It decided to rain hard while he was sitting there.

"Whoa, now that is a surprise." Peyton said, looking at the soaked Nathan.

Haley nodded, not able to search for words. "Thanks." Whoa, got that one out Hales, she said to herself and got out.

She ran up to him. Part of her wanted to jump on him and kiss him till his lips were numb but the other part of her wanted an explanation.

"Nathan? What are you doing here, you must be cold!"

"I am sorry Hales. I don't know why I do the things I do. I am trying here Haley. I have come a long way from Nathan – I – am – an – ass – Scott. I should have deleted them, but I didn't. I am sorry. I love you so much; I don't want that to come in between us Haley." He said.

Haley couldn't get any words out. She just stood there like an idiot as he wrapped her in his arms. Even though he was soaking wet he still warmed her up in the cold November rain.

"You wanna know something?" He whispered.

"Sure." Haley replied.

"You're looking pretty damn hott in the rain. I think I need to kiss you."

Haley smiled and inched her chin up. "Oh really?"

He nodded his head and had the biggest smile on his face.

"Well, if you must." She smiled.

And he kissed her. They stood there and kissed for a couple more minutes until thunder and lightening shook them. The climbed into her house and drank hot chocolate while cuddling on the couch.

--

Reviews are nice things that put a smile on my face. Don't you want a smile on my face? Yes you do. So Leave some.

OKAY.

I need some help with the next part. I am have to ways I am can go about this story.
ONE. Brooke is fine and there is no leukemia. It was all a scare.

OR TWO. She does but doesn't tell anyone.

It is up to you. And neither one will change LEYTON. No worries.

Also. No worries, Jake goes after Brooke. DUH! Bakeeeeee.

Mmmkthnkxbyee.