Brooke stood pacing back and forth in the living room, with Alex in her arms. Nathan had called a few hours ago and asked if Lucas could meet him at the hospital because something was wrong with Haley and the baby. Brooke was really nervous because Haley wasn't due for another month and no one had called her yet to let her know what was going on. She was about ready to pack Alex in the car and go down to the hospital. Lucas had told her to stay home because Alex had just gotten over the flu and he didn't want him to be around anyone else sick. As she was just about to get her coat the phone rang and she saw that it was Lucas.

"Lucas, is she okay? Is the baby okay," Brooke blurted out.

"Hey baby. Yeah she seems to be doing okay. The doctors were able to stop her from going into labor, but they are going to keep her for a few days."

"Thank God. I need to see her Luke."

"Tonight Nathan is going to stay and they said she needs to rest. You can come down first thing though. I'll be home in a little bit though. Do you need anything before I get there."

"Can you grab some baby food, ice cream, cherries, and diapers on the way home?"

Lucas laughed on the other line. "Sure Pretty Girl. I'll be home shortly."

Brooke sat on the couch with Alex in her lap. She looked at her son and he looked up at her with his big blue eyes and was pulling on her ear with his tiny fingers. He did this when he was tired and content. She loved her son so much and knowing that Haley was probably in the hospital and scared for her son's life brought tears to her eyes. She couldn't imagine a day without her baby or of anything bad happening to him. She pulled him close to her and started to sing him a lullaby. He laid his head against her shoulder and she rested her head on his. She laid on the couch and snuggled him close to her, pulling the blanket from the back of the couch around the two of them. When she felt his breathing steady she closed her eyes and fell asleep with her baby.

It was nearly one o'clock in the morning when Lucas arrived home. He had planned on leaving right after his call to Brooke, but Nathan broke down and Lucas stayed with him and they talked until Nathan had fallen asleep in the chair next to Haley. It had been one of the longest nights in a long time and Lucas was emotionally drained. He quietly closed and locked the door. He glanced to the couch and saw his beautiful fiancée and son fast asleep. He smiled and thanked everything that he had the two of them. It made him really feel for his brother earlier this evening.

Lucas rushed through the doors of the emergency room fifteen minutes after he had gotten off the phone with Nathan. He spotted his brother sitting with his head in his hands tapping his foot on the floor. He approached him and when he was in front of him, he noticed this brother shaking and sobbing. When Nate looked up he didn't say anything, just pulled him into an embrace.

"Have you heard anything," Lucas asked.

"No. They took her in and I haven't heard anything. I'm so scared Luke, I'm so scared."

"It'll be okay, it has to be," Lucas tried to reassure his brother.

"What if it's not Luke? If this was Brooke or Alex wouldn't you feel like you were helpless and not doing enough," Nathan asked and looked to Lucas.

Lucas looked down to the floor and couldn't imagine being in Nathan's shoes. He couldn't imagine what was going through his brother's head right now. If the roles were reversed and it was Alex or Brooke, he would be losing his mind right now.

Lucas ran the towel through his hair and wiped the mirror. He sighed deeply and pulled his shirt over his head. He heard Alex starting to stir and went to get him from Brooke before she woke up.

"Hey buddy. What's wrong with my baby," he asked as he picked up his son.

"Da-da," Alex said and grabbed Lucas's nose. Lucas smiled at how adorable his baby was. He nuzzled his nose against Alex's and that earned a giggle from his baby. Lucas figured he was probably hungry so he feed him and then brought him to his room. The last few weeks have been hectic between his engagement, Brooke's and his studies, their son, and what just happened with Nathan and Haley. He felt like he was taking for granted having a happy, healthy baby. He placed Alex on the floor and pulled out some of his toys. He knew he should be putting his son to sleep, but he wanted some time to have with just the two of them. They quietly played on the floor and Lucas would pay attention to every little thing that would make him smile or laugh. He noticed Alex yawn after about thirty minutes of playtime.

"You tired buddy."

"Book," Alex mumbled and Lucas laughed as he reached for a book.

"You want me to read to you baby," Lucas asked as he pulled Alex into his lap. He knew he wasn't going to get an answer, but nonetheless he read his son a book. When he was finished he kissed Alex's sleeping face and put him to bed in his crib. He walked back to the living room and picked a still very sleeping Brooke up and brought her to bed.

Brooke woke up very early the next morning. Lucas was fast asleep next to her, so she got dressed, and left him a note. She woke up Alex and brought him to her mother so she could go and visit Haley and let Lucas sleep a bit.

When Brooke arrived at the hospital, Haley was still asleep, so she sat in the chair quietly. Almost as it Haley felt her presence she turned and saw Brooke.

"Hey Tigger. What are you doing here," Haley asked groggily.

"Hey Hales. I just had to come and see that you and your precious baby were safe with my own eyes." She watched as Haley gave her a half smile and protectively rubbed her belly.

"I was so scared Brooke. Not for me, but for my baby," Haley said as a fresh round of tears made their way to her eyes.

Brooke moved from the chair to the bed with Haley. She took her hand and comforted her. "Listen to me. You are going to be fine and so is this baby. Your little boy is a fighter just like his parents. And if all of that doesn't matter, then just remember that baby is a Scott. Those Scott boys are stubborn sons of bitches," Brooke said as she laughed. She felt a bit relieved when she saw Haley laugh at this.

"Thank you Brooke. I really needed that."

"Anything for you. And besides when I have a little girl she is going to need her cousin to protect her," Brooke said to lighten the mood.

Haley was taken aback by the comment for a moment. "Brooke…are…are you pregnant?"

Brooke's eyes grew wide at Haley's question. "No…no I'm not. I was just saying when Luke and I have another baby in the future." She watched as her friend relaxed a bit and that made her wonder why Haley had looked so concerned. "Hey Hales, if I was would that be something so bad?"

"No, I'm sorry I didn't mean it like that. I think whenever you and Lucas are ready that will be great. But, I'm sure you want to wait until after you graduate college and get married to get into that situation again."

"Yeah," was all Brooke could manage to say. Haley was right. Her and Lucas were too young and had too much going on at the moment to even consider trying for another baby. She was glad when Nathan came in and interrupted their conversation because it wasn't something she wanted to talk about right now.

When Brooke had gotten home she seemed to be in a weird mood. Lucas could sense this so he let her be. When she was ready to talk she would, so he wasn't going to push her. She had said that she was taking Alex to the park and that she'd be back shortly. She knew that Lucas wondered why she didn't ask him to go, but she just wanted to have some time with her baby. He was walking and starting to talk more and more and Brooke felt as if her baby was growing up so fast. With her and Lucas's busy schedules the quality time seemed to be far and in-between lately. She was snapped from her thoughts when she saw her baby calling for her.

"Momma," Alex squealed excitedly in the dirt. His hands were up in the air and his little legs were trying to run to fast to her.

"Hey buddy," Brooke said as she picked him up and spun him around. "Does my little guy want to go on the slide?" He bopped his head letting Brooke know he liked the idea. She let himself make his way up the stairs as best he could, with her right behind him helping him. When she sat on the slide with Alex in her lap he let out laughs and squeals the whole way down.

They sat in the sandbox and built castles with the stuff Brooke brought. She was so happy seeing her son enjoy the little things in life. Just as soon as he would build them, he would knock them down. She was really enjoying their quality time with him. She took him on the swings and watched as he interacted with the other little children. Before she knew it, she looked at her watch and realized they'd been gone for hours. She could tell Alex was starting to get tired because he got that broody, cranky act down to a tee from his father. She laughed at the thought as she buckled him into his stroller and headed home.

When she walked through the door she found Lucas pacing back and forth in the living room. He looked deep in thought and hadn't noticed them yet. Brooke cleared her throat and Lucas finally realized she was there. He stopped and almost glared at her.

"Where have you been Brooke? You said you'd be home shortly and it has been four hours. I went to the park and you guys weren't there. I was so worried about you." He said as he pulled her into a hug.

Brooke laughed at his over protectiveness. He was really a great guy, but sometimes his jealous, overprotective side got on her nerves. She just wanted to spend time with her baby. She pulled away from him and cupped his cheek with her hand. "I love you Broody, but I just needed some space." She noticed his eyes glaze over with a panicked look. She knew he thought she was rethinking his proposal and being with him and the thought made her laugh. "I just had some stuff on my mind and I needed to clear my head. I had to stop at the store real quick so I took a detour on the walk."

"Talk to me Brooke," he said with pleading eyes. "I can tell something is on your mind. Did something happen with Haley today? I know you're worried but her and the baby will be fine."

Brooke wanted to talk to him, but she wanted to get her mind in order first. "I know they will be. I'm fine now, really" she said with her fake smile.

Lucas knew that smile. It was actually pissing him off that she was trying to use that smile on him. He knew that she knew that it was fake. He could always read her and this time wasn't an exception. He pulled away from her and kissed his sleeping son on the cheek before heading to the door. "I'm going to head to the court for a bit. I should be back shortly."

Brooke knew that tone. He was pissed at her so he was going to go to the court to blow off steam. Instead of pleading with him to stay she just smiled and nodded at him. While he was gone she'd cook him dinner and they could talk after that.

Okay I know this is short and I apologize. I've written and deleted this chapter about 5 times. I really wanted to post something for you guys though, since you have been so good to me with reviews. I've already started the next chapter and hopefully I'll have it up before the end of the weekend. With writers block and my last 5 weeks of college I've been all sorts of busy, but I'm not neglecting this I promise. Review and let me know what you think. And thank you for each and every review last chapter. It means a lot and you guys are great. If there is anything you want or don't like, feel free to let me know!