My Saving Grace

Chapter 6 Old Friend New Trouble

It is a known fact that almost all of our lies catch up with us eventually, and it is never good.

It had been four days since Peyton and Lucas became man and wife. They had left for their honeymoon directly after the wedding reception. They both wanted to go to the Bahamas. Peyton had never been. She had barely traveled any. Lucas had only been once, but it wasn't a memorable trip, and he knew that he and Peyton would make a lot of good memories there.

Riley and Preston were staying with Karen and Andy until Lucas and Peyton got back from their honeymoon.

Riley had gotten a huge surprise when her best friend Katie came to Tree Hill to see her. She hadn't seen her since she moved away from Los Angeles. They still stayed in touch, but things between them had really changed. She was so glad that Katie had come to visit her. They spent the first night catching up, and Riley had decided that the second day Katie would meet Owen.

Riley and Owen were taking things slow, but she really liked him, and hoped that her best friend would like him too.

Riley and Katie were waiting on Owen. "So do you really like this guy?"

"Yeah, Owen is a good guy."

"But you don't usually date good guys."

"Well this is a new town, and I'm allowed to have new ways." Riley smiled. She heard a knock at the door and smiled when she saw Owen walk in the door. "Hey."

He gave her a kiss on the forehead, "Hey you." He smiled and looked at Katie. "Hey you must be Katie. It is nice to meet you."

"Yeah it is nice to meet you too," Katie put on a fake smile.

"You guys ready to rock and roll?"

"You bet," Riley took a hold of his hand, and they walked out of the house.

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In another part of Tree Hill Preston is with Sophie. She had invited him earlier in the week to join her at an art show. He wasn't sure where their relationship was headed. She was much older than him, and there was something very strange about the way she acted. He knew that he needed more time to understand her.

She handed him a glass of water. "Hey I thought you looked thirsty."

"Thanks," he smiled.

"So are you having fun?"

"Yeah this is awesome."

"I bet you'll have your own show one day."

"I doubt it."

She shook her head, "You are an amazing artist, and I know that you are going to go very far in the creative world."

He smiled. She really believed in him, and it made him very good about himself. "You sound like my mom. She's always telling me that kind of stuff."

Sophie froze. He realized how it sounded. "Oh sorry, I didn't mean to say you were like my mom."

"No, its okay I don't mind. I'm a teacher, and teachers usually sound like moms." She laughed it off.

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Owen took the girls out for pizza and then to a movie. Riley could tell that Katie wasn't having a good time so she pulled her to the side to talk. "Hey what's wrong?"

"Nothing," Katie lied.

"Okay Katie I'm not stupid, and I know when something is wrong with you. So spill it?"

"I just don't like him." Katie told her.

Riley was disappointed. "You barely know him. I'm sure once you get to know him you'll love him."

"I doubt it. I'm just not having fun. I want to go party." She smiled.

"Well I'm sure Owen wouldn't mind going to a club or something."

"I don't want him to go. I just want the two of us to go like old times."

Riley sighed. "Okay, I'll tell him to take us home, and then we can go out, but I don't have a fake ID anymore."

"Don't worry I have you covered. Like always," she smiled.

Riley asked Owen to take them home because they wanted to spend sometime hanging out before Katie had to leave. She only had about two more days before she had to go back to LA.

He was a little disappointed, but he understood.

Riley and Katie snuck out so Karen wouldn't worry about them. They were used to sneaking out together. They used to do it all the time when Riley lived in LA with her mom. They were also used to getting caught because Lindsay was always on top of her game. She was very hard to fool, but they were hoping Karen would easily be fooled.

Katie had kept their fake IDs and they made their way to one of the clubs wearing short skirts and a lot of makeup.

As soon as they got there guys started hitting on them immediately. Katie could tell that something was bothering Riley. "Hey what's your problem? We have all these fine guys wanting us."

"I shouldn't have lied to Owen." She was feeling guilty.

"Riley you have to listen to me okay. You are so much better than him, and you can do so much better than Owen. You have to break up with him, and you have to enjoy yourself tonight."

Riley didn't really know what to say. She had never dated anyone who Katie didn't like. Katie handed her a drink. "Drink up and please show me that this lame ass town hasn't made you soft, and you still know how to have a good time."

Riley thought about it for a moment and took the drink. "Let's party," she smiled.

"That's my girl." Katie clinked their glasses together. "This is definitely what I'm talking about."

Riley continued to drink.

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In the Bahamas Lucas was sitting on the bed waiting for his beautiful wife to join him. She walked in a black teddy. "Wow, you are absolutely breath taking." He smiled as she sat on the bed next to him. She started kissing him, but he could sense that something was wrong. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," she leaned into kiss him again, but he stopped her.

"Peyton Scott, what's wrong?" He touched her face. It fell so good to call her Peyton Scott. It felt right.

She sighed, "I'm having an amazing time here, and I love you so much."

"But," he knew there was going to be a but in there somewhere.

"I miss the kids."

"We'll get to see them soon enough. We're only going to be here four more days."

"I know, but I really miss them. I'm ready to go home and spend sometime with them." Peyton admitted hoping not to hurt his feelings.

He smiled and gave her a simple kiss on the lips. "I love you so much Mrs. Scott, and we're going to be together forever. Every single day can be our honeymoon. I'll go pack our bags and see if there is a flight we can catch tonight."

She smiled, "You would really do that for me?"

"It doesn't matter where we are as long as we are together." He kissed her again. "And to tell you the truth I miss the kids too. They'll be very surprised to see us."

Peyton was so happy. She couldn't wait to get back to Tree Hill and see her kids.

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Sophie drove Preston to home. They sat and talked for a few minutes. "I had an awesome time tonight. I'm really glad that you invited me."

"I wouldn't have wanted to go with anyone else." She smiled as she looked into his beautiful eyes. He was an amazing kid.

He smiled, "I can't believe what kind of connection that we have. You feel it too don't you. There is something about you that I can't put my finger on."

"I'm your art teacher Preston." She was feeling a little nervous.

"There's something else. You have feelings for me don't you?" He leaned into kiss her, but she pulled away.

"You need to go." She told him.

Preston was confused. He was sure that she had feelings for him. She always wanted to be around him and followed him around.

Although he didn't understand, he did what she asked and left the car. He was positive that there was something more to Sophie.

After he left Sophie began to cry. She didn't know how to tell him the truth. She wasn't sure she could. It was all too much for her, but she made a decision and she would have to follow through with it.

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Riley had driven to the bar. She knew that she was way too drunk to drive home, but she didn't want to call her Grandma Karen and get into any trouble.

"Come on Riley just drive," Katie pressured her.

"I could call my grandma."

"No," Katie yelled. "You're not that drunk. Just drive the damn car."

Riley finally put the key in the ignition and started to drive. She was doing good or so she thought until she was pulled over by a cop.

She was going to try to outrun him, but she knew that eventually he would catch her so she pulled over.

The cop could immediately tell that she had been drinking. He asked her to step out of the car and gave her a breathalyzer. She was over the legal limit, and he arrested her and took Katie in too.

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The next morning Katie and Riley were still in jail. Riley had called Karen about the arrest, but she decided to teach her a lesson and leave her in overnight. Karen was sure that one night in jail would make Riley realize what a big deal drinking is.

Lucas and Peyton were able to get the first plane out of the Bahamas and arrived home first thing that morning. They were both very excited to see the kids and to be home.

Karen was on her way to get Riley when Lucas walked through her door. "Lucas," she was shocked.

"Hey mom," he could tell something was wrong. "I thought you'd be happy to see me."

"Um what are you doing home so early?"

"We missed the kids," Peyton told her. "Where are they?"

Preston came down the stairs right on cue. "Mom," he ran and gave her a hug.

"Preston," she hugged him tightly.

"Where's Riley?"

Preston looked at Karen and Karen looked back at him. "Is she still asleep?"

Lucas wanted to know where his daughter was. "Mom, where is my daughter?"

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Riley was sitting in the jail. Katie poked her. "Hey don't worry everything is going to be okay."

"I got charged with a DUI. I doubt everything is going to be okay."

"What's the big deal? I've gotten a DUI before. They'll give you community service and everything will be okay."

Riley was disgusted with her. "This is not okay. My dad is going to kill me."

"He doesn't have to know. He's not even here."

"He'll find out."

"What does it matter? It isn't like he cares about you. He never did when you were growing up."

Riley sighed. Katie was right. He had never cared before.

"Scott," the policeman opened the jail cell. Riley sighed of relief. Katie followed behind her.

"Thank God your grandma finally came to get us."

Riley turned the corner and saw her father. She had never seen him look that mad before. He shook his head in disappointment not even speaking a word, but his silence spoke volumes to Riley.

She knew she was going to get it when she got home.

Okay so there is chapter 6 finally. Oh my goodness guys I have missed writing so much. I haven't written in almost a week and a half, and it about killed me. For me writing is an escape from reality, and I get a chance to create new ideas and different aspects of different situations, and I love it. I have really missed writing for you guys.

I was kind of disappointed in this chapter. I rewrote it twice. It took me most of the night to get it done, and when I write it usually doesn't take me but about one to two hours so. I guess it was because I've been out of practice. I'm hoping the next chapter will be better.

Things are about to get interesting.

The truth will come out about Sophie soon. Any idea what her deal is? Riley and Lucas will be at odds again. (I have to bring the drama).

Again I'm sorry for the long wait, and I hope to have another chapter written tomorrow. I got my project finished so all I have left is a test at the end of the week, but I should be able to write a lot for now on. At least I hope.

I'm gonna stop rambling, and I hope you guys enjoyed although it wasn't my favorite I would love to hear what you have to say (Good or bad). I don't mind criticism.

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