Glad you guys liked the last chapter so much :) sorry its been forever since the last update, I know I'm horrible lol I've had so much going on with work and family, but I will try to be better.

After a long weekend away, Brooke was finally back in Tree Hill. She couldn't wait to sink into her bed and relax. She hadn't expected Victoria to show up and try to undermine her. The comments weren't what surprised her, that's what Victoria did; she was surprised to see her period. She had fired her. Victoria should have no say in the company anymore, let alone be involved in meetings. The stock she had in the company combined with the pull she had with the rest of the board, Victoria had gotten her the information easily.

The stress of the meeting, mixed with the aggravation of her mother, and the pull at her gut about her fight with Lucas, Brooke was surprised she had even survived the three days. Her time in New York was supposed to make her feel better, dive into work, forget all her problems, but all it did was make things worse. Right now she'd take a fight with Lucas over her mother.

But if she was being completely honest with herself she after a few days away from Lucas, she wanted nothing more than to be wrapped in his arms. As mad as she was at him, she missed him. She wouldn't admit it though, not until she knew where they stood. She hoped that things would get better with them, she wasn't sure she could handle him breaking her heart again.

Walking into her house, she frowned. Part of her had really wanted Lucas to be there waiting for her, ready to make things right. The other part of her let out a relieved sigh, thinking she wasn't ready to go there yet. As she rolled her suitcase into the house, she made her way over to the island in her kitchen taking a seat and going through the mail she had just brought in. Bill, bill, Cosmo, bill, a letter from Macy's, and an unmarked letter addressed to her. Her curiosity sparked, she went for the unmarked letter first, but as soon as she opened it she knew who it was from, Lucas.

Without reading past his greeting, Brooke folded it aback up and put it in the envelope it was sent in. She wasn't ready to go there yet, this letter could say anything. It could be an apology, but she thought that was more wishful thinking. Then her fears and insecurities started getting the best of her, what if he had changed his mind about her completely? What if he was writing her to say he had decided to go after Peyton? She didn't know if she could take reading that. So for now, she shook her head, trying to rid herself of all thoughts of the blonde Scott and placed the letter to the side as she went through the rest of the mail in front of her.

The letter from Macy's was just a pleasantry, thanking her for taking the time to come to New York. The bills? She'd deal with them later. She decided she needed a nice warm, relaxing bubble bath after the last few days, so she grabbed her magazine, Lucas's letter and her suit case and headed into her bedroom.

After letting the tub fill up and lighting a few candles, Brooke sunk herself into the water slowly, letting the water relax her muscles and ease her tension. She sat back eyes closed, perfectly content…for all of a minute. Her mind kept wondering to Lucas and the letter sitting on her bathroom floor. With a groan, she leaned forward and picked it up. Taking the letter back out, she took a deep breath, bracing herself, before she began to read.

Pretty Girl,

I know that I have given you so many reasons to doubt me, but I need you to know that I love you. I will do anything to prove that to you. I hope that by writing this is a start. I should have two more letters for you by the time you get home. I know its not as many as you wrote me, but I'll write 83, I'll write more. I will write one everyday even if it's only to tell you that I love you because that's the only reason I need. I'm gonna give you whatever space you need, the only way you'll hear from me is my letters until you're ready. I've learned that pushing you isn't the way to go, as much as I want to prove to you that you're all I need, I know you need time. So that's what im giving you. As much time as you need…and when you're ready, I'll be here.

Love,

Lucas

Brooke took another deep breath, but this time it wasn't a bracing breath, it was a calming one. One that she needed to fill her lungs back up with the air that had been taken from it while reading. One that would stop the tears that rested in her eyes from falling and that would clear the knot from her throat. Shaking her head, she didn't know whether to smile or cry. This was what she needed. A gesture, not too big that it seemed like he was trying too hard, but also not so small that it seemed like he didn't care; it was perfect. She needed to call him.

The next morning Brooke woke up ready to take on the day, starting with the man she spent the whole night dreaming about. She decided she'd stop over at the café for some coffee and breakfast.

Bags in arms, coffee in hand, Brooke walked up the porch of the Scott/Roe house and knocked. Usually she'd let herself in, but with things the way they were, she didn't feel right about it. As she waited for Lucas to come to the door, she wished she had a mirror to make sure her hair was in place and her makeup was perfect. Hearing the door click she looked up at him, smiling seeing the surprised look on his face. "Hi," she said kind of quietly, "I brought breakfast." He moved over slightly, pushing open the door open, letting her in. Going into the kitchen, they sat down and Brooke started pulling the food out of the bag, "I got your letter."

Lucas rubbed the back of his neck and smiled at her shyly, "I have a couple more for you too," he said taking her hand, "look, I meant every word in that letter. I know I messed up, I'm sorry and…"

Raising her other hand she cut him off, "stop. I already forgave you, I wouldn't be here if I didn't. I'm sorry I overreacted, it's just everything in our past and the way Peyton was acting, I guess I just panicked. I went back to that insecure place and I don't want to be that girl again."

"It's like I made things any easier. I shouldn't have gone to talk to Peyton, I should have just, I don't know."

"Ok, I didn't come over to do this back and forth blame thing. I just want things to be ok with us." Leaning in Lucas cupped her cheeks in his hands, placing a soft kiss on her lips, "I missed you," Brooke said as she pulled away slightly, their foreheads resting together.

"How was your trip?"

"Uggh, I do not want to talk about that," she answered pulling away, taking a sip of her coffee.

"I thought last weekend was supposed you be a huge opportunity? You couldn't wait to get that call."

"It was, things were going great until Victoria showed up."

"I thought you fired her?"

"Yeah, so did I, but apparently she still thinks she works for the company. I don't know, I don't wanna talk about it," she said shaking her head, trying to rid her mind of the thoughts of her horrible weekend. "What did you do?"

"Wrote letters to you," he said smiling, kissing the back of her hand. "I also talked to my mom, she's been thinking about coming back and running the café."

Brooke couldn't help but smile, "that would be great, I miss having your mom around."

"She misses you too," he said sipping his coffee too. "I also went up to the school and talked to them about possibly starting to coach part time again."

"I think that's a really good idea. What are you gonna do when your mom moves back?"

"I don't know, I guess I could start looking for a place, maybe a one bedroom."

"Or you could move in with me," she offered, not sure what he would say. Things were still pretty rocky with them, but this was a step forward.

"Seriously?"

"Yeah."

"Ok then, i guess we'll start moving my stuff in," he said standing up, helping her get up.

"You don't sound too enthusiastic about that," she said pouting.

"Oh really? Well I'll show you how excited I am," he said picking her up over his shoulder and taking her into his bedroom, the two of them laughing the whole way there.

Brooke's phone started to buzz as she was resting against Lucas's chest. "Uggh, I don't even wanna check who that is."

Wrapping around his arm around her tighter Lucas smiled, "so don't. We can just lay here all day, block out the world."

"Mmm, as great as that sounds, I don't think it's so, I may have to do some damage control thanks to my mom," she said sitting up, she grabbed her phone, but smiled at the name that flashed. "Hello…yup, I got back last night...no it's fine, I'm with him now…yeah, I'll tell you later…what's up?...Oh that sounds fun, we'll see you tonight."

"Who are we seeing tonight?"

"Haley, she wants us to come over for dinner, apparently our God son feels neglected," she laughed. "She said he's been asking her to invite us over for days, but I've been out of town."

"Wait you mean now that you're back I have to share you?" He joked kissing the side of her head.

"Sorry babe, Jamie will always be the first man my life, but you're a close seconds," she winked, joking back.

The couple walked in to the Scott house hand in hand, looking forward to seeing their family. "Well look at you two," Haley commented as they came into the kitchen.

"Uncle Luke! Aunt Brooke!" Jamie ran over to his two favorite people and hugged them tight. "How was New York? Mom said you had boring meetings and I couldn't call you."

Bending down to his level Brooke smiled, "you can always call me, especially if I'm in a boring meeting," she said winking at him.

"Hey Jamie, why don't we take your uncle Luke out back to shoot some hoops," Nathan said walking into kitchen.

"Aunt Brooke you should play too," Jamie added excitedly causing the older Scott boys to laugh.

"Buddy your aunt Brooke can't play basketball," Nate laughed.

"Hey! Come one Jamie, lets go show these two how it's done," Brooke replied taking the ball from her friends hand, sticking her tongue out him.

Lucas had to admit he was surprised at how well Brooke played. He had shown her a few things back when they dated in high school, but he didn't think she remembered. Haley brought out lemonade for everyone causing the end of the game. "Mom, aunt Brooke kicked butt, we almost beat dad and Uncle Luke."

"I think Luke was taking it easy on you guys, but I have to admit you impressed me Brooke," Nathan said taking a seat, pulling Haley into his lap.

Lucas wrapping his arms around Brooke's waist, he kissed her cheek. "Who knew you could play like that?"

"You did," she replied with a giggle, "you're the one who taught me how to play."

"That was a good night at the river court for both of us," he laughed as she nodded in agreement.

After Jamie went to bed, the two Scott couples spent the rest of the night talking out by the pool. Brooke smiled taking it all in. It really was good to be home. This is exactly what she needed, especially after the weekend she had. Plus the not knowing when Victoria would show up again, but that was something she was trying not to think about. Leaning in to Lucas's chest her smile widened, yup, this is exactly where she needed to be.

I know this is kind of short and I'm sorry for making you guys wait so long, I will hopefully be able to update more often for you guys. xo enjoy.