Episode 10 Chapter 3 The Last Day of Freedom

Lucas was sitting on Riley's bed. He couldn't believe that he still hadn't come home. Riley might not be his son in blood, but he was his son in every way that mattered.

"Hey," Lily said as she walked into the bedroom. "Natalie told me that I could find you up here. She actually said that you've been up here for hours. What's up with that?"

"I miss him," Lucas sighed and then looked at her. "He hasn't been answering my phone calls. He's pretty upset with me."

"From what I can tell what happened that night was not your fault. Riley is a smart guy. He should have told you the truth."

"I shouldn't have been such a hardass."

"Luke," Lily touched his shoulder. "You are a great father. You were the best father I could have ever asked for. Riley is just upset because his girlfriend screwed up, and now she has to pay for it."

"It's not fair."

"Weren't you the one that told me that life isn't always fair, but if we just believe then we can get through it?"

Lucas nodded. "Yeah I guess I told you that."

"Yeah you did…and I always believed it. Life is tough and sometimes it just sucks, but we can't blame other people for our mistakes."

"I just want my son to come home." Lucas said sadly.

"He'll come around when he gets hungry." She laughs.

"You are such a comedian."

"I try."

"So where are your children?"

"Michelle has them for the weekend."

"You should bring them by to see me. I am the grandpa after all."

Lily smiled, "You are the best grandpa in the world."

Lucas sighed. "I'm glad you came by. I always need words of wisdom from my amazing little sister."

"Well I do try…and besides I learned from the best." She hugged him. "Everything is going to be okay."

"I hope you're right."

"I am." She smiled and hugged him again. "I know I am."

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Riley is sitting on Jason's couch.

Jason walks in. "I can't believe you are still here."

"Would you like me to leave?"

"No man I like having you around, but I'm just surprised you haven't gone home yet. I was sure that you wouldn't make it this long without seeing your parents."

"I don't have parents anymore."

"That's a load of bullshit my friend."

"Jason," Riley sighed.

"Lucas made a mistake, but so did you and so did Ellie."

"She shouldn't be in jail."

"No, she shouldn't, but she is, and you living here isn't going to change that."

"You think I should go home?"

"I think you should do whatever you want to do."

"Well right now I'm going to see your sister…Because she is the most important thing in my life….and I know she needs me now more than ever."

"Give her a kiss for me." Jason smiled. He couldn't believe that his sister was in jail. Life just wasn't fair.

…..

Peyton walked into Spencer's office. "I'm so freaking happy right now."

"Why?" Spencer laughed.

"I just got a call from LA. There is this celebrity fashion show next week and the photographer that was supposed to do it cancelled."

"Okay…why are you telling me this?"

"They want you to be the photographer."

"Wait, what?" Spencer stood up. He couldn't believe what he was hearing.

Peyton smiled. "They would like you to photograph the shoot, and evidently it's like all week. And if you do a good job they want you for another shoot."

"Really?"

"Yeah you'd be there for like two weeks, but I think it would be totally worth it."

"I can't believe this. This is a big deal. This could be the start of my career."

"It's just the beginning. This is huge Spencer." Peyton hugged him. "I'm so proud of you."

"I've got to go tell Lily." Spencer couldn't believe it. His dreams were finally coming true.

Peyton was so proud of him. She knew this was just the beginning of Spencer's amazing life.

…

McKenzie opens her door dressed in sweatpants and a t-shirt.

"Say hey to mommy." Hunter was holding Ally.

"Mommy…Mommy…." She wanted to go to her mommy.

McKenzie picked her up. "What are you doing here?"

"Ally misses you McKenzie."

McKenzie smiles at Ally. "I miss you too precious girl." She kissed her forehead.

"I thought maybe we could take her to the park together."

"I don't know Hunter. I'm kind of tired."

"You've been sleeping none stop the past couple of days. I'm not taking no for an answer."

"Hunter," she started to complain.

"No…McKenzie…your daughter needs you…and she wants you to go to the park with us."

McKenzie looked over at her beautiful daughter. "Okay…Let me go get dressed." She handed Ally back to Hunter. "I'll be right back."

"Good," Hunter smiled. Maybe this was the start of her getting better.

His phone started ringing. "Hey," he smiled.

"I miss you," Jessica said on the other end. "Like so much."

"I know. I feel the same way. I can't wait for you to come back home."

"I'll be there soon…at least I hope." Jessica smiled. "How's McKenzie?"

"Not much better. We're going to try and spend the day with her today…maybe she'll get better."

"I wish I was there to help you."

"I wish you were too…Al misses you."

"Well I miss that pretty girl too. I bought her like several gifts already."

"You are totally spoiling her."

"I bought you a few things too."

"Well that's okay…you are allowed to spoil me." He laughed.

"I love you Hunter Scott."

"I love you too…hurry up and come home to me."

"I will. I promise."

Hunter hung up. He really missed her, but he was proud of her for following her dreams.

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Jake and Mia are sitting in the hotel room. "Where are Max and Rosi?"

"Max took Rosi to the arcade to play for a little while."

"That was nice of him. That means we are alone for the first time in weeks."

"I know," she smiled and wrapped her arms around him. "Make love to me you fabulous man."

"You bet." He kissed her.

Before they could lie on the bed they heard a knock at the door. "I thought you said the kids were at the arcade."

"They were," Mia stands up. "I'll get it….Max…Jenny." Jenny, Nicholas, and Wesley were standing on the other side of the door.

"Jenny," Jake hugs her. "I can't believe you're here. Oh I've missed you guys so much."

…..

Jason was sitting in a hotel room.

Rebecca walked in. "Sorry I'm late. I just wanted to make you wait."

"It's no big deal. I don't mind waiting."

"I'm sure you were busy thinking about Rita."

"No I was thinking about you."

"You need to choose one of us Jason…I think this could get tricky if you don't."

"Just kiss me," Jason leaned in and kissed her. He didn't want to hear her talk. He just wanted to sleep with her.

….

Summer walked into Jeremy's apartment. "So where's my little man?"

"He's getting the rest of his things." Jeremy smiled. "When do you guys leave?"

"Tonight…Are you sure you are okay with it?"

"It's not like you are taking him when it's my weekend…I really have no control over what you do."

"Jeremy…"

"I'm sorry…That came off as mean, and I didn't mean for it to sound that way. I'm happy that you are happy Summer. That's all I have ever wanted for you. And I think Drew is really going to enjoy himself wherever you guys are going. Where are you going?"

"I have no idea." She smiled. "It is a surprise."

"Well have fun…"

"Bye daddy," Drew runs out of his room. He gives Jeremy a kiss. "I love you daddy."

"I love you too big man. Have fun." He looks over at Summer. "You have fun too."

"Thanks Jeremy…That means a lot." Summer takes Drew's hand. "Let's go have some fun big man." They walk out.

Jeremy sighed, "I remember when it used to mean everything." He said to himself.

….

Breanne is giving Carter kisses. "You have fun with your daddy okay. I'm going to miss you so much."

"I'm going to bring you a big prize."

"Oh sweetheart you are the sweetest kid I know."

"And you're the best mommy that I know." He gives her another kiss. "I love you."

Jamie smiled. "Alright big man, why don't you go to the car I'm coming?"

"Okay daddy….bye mommy." He runs out the door.

"Thanks for letting me take him."

"He'll have a blast. So where are you going?"

"It's kind of a surprise."

"For Summer?"

"Yeah," he halfway smiled.

"I'm happy for you."

"Thanks Breanne….I'm happy for you too."

"Why?"

"Aren't you and Jeremy a couple….officially."

"Yeah we are…it seems to be going good."

"I'm glad…we all deserve happiness."

"Yeah…we do."

Jamie nodded and walked out. He was glad things were better between them. He hated always fighting with her.

….

Mick was walking out of the café when he bumped into Larry.

Larry just stood there.

"Larry, I am…"

"Save it…I don't want to hear any kind of apology from you. What happened wasn't your fault…but looking at you makes me think about what happened…so just try to keep your distance from me, and everything will be okay." With that said Larry walked away.

Mick sighed…It was going to be hard keeping his distance from him when they shared the same daughter.

….

"Hi baby," Brooke smiled as she answered the phone. "I miss you like crazy."

"Have you found his twin yet?"

Brooke looks at the door in front of her. "I'm about too. I just wanted to call you and make sure that I was making the right decision by doing this."

"You are absolutely doing the right thing. He needs to know that he had a brother and that brother left him with a family."

Brooke sighed, "I'm just scared."

"Don't be scared Brooke Scott…You are incredible."

"I knew there was a reason why I married you…"

"Call me after you meet him. I want to know everything."

"I will. I promise." She smiled, "I love you Nathan Scott."

"I love you too."

Brooke hung up and stared at the door in front of her. All she had to do was knock.

…..

"Summer," Jamie calls out. "Are you ready?"

"Yes," she smiled as she hugged him. "Are you going to tell me where you are taking me?"

"It's a surprise."

"I don't really like surprises Jamie. You can just tell me, and when we get there I will pretend to be surprised. It doesn't work that way…sorry."

Summer pouted.

"Sorry but that doesn't work…I promise you that you are going to love this surprise…At least I hope you do." He took her hand. "Let's go have some fun."

….

Noah was in the living room playing with Emma. "Emma, you are the smartest little girl in the world."

"Yes," she laughed and continued to play with her toys.

"Noah," Elizabeth walked out of the bedroom.

"What's wrong honey?"

"Um…nothing…I don't think."

Noah stood up and walked towards her. "Are you sure you are okay?"

"I think I might be pregnant."

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