AN: Sorry it took so long, but here's the first part of the next chapter, the second part will be up later today. Read and Review!!!! =)

Chapter 16 (Part 1) ~ "Even the best fall down sometimes"

The whole car ride home Lucas was silent; I knew he was upset that he had to come take us home, but I didn't think he would get that upset. He should be happy that the whole family is home. We pulled into the driveway and I could tell that he wanted to talk, it was written all over his face. He got out of the car and didn't take any of the kids inside, he only grabbed my clothing bag and the babies bag that the hospital gave us. That left me with four children and thank god they were all sleeping. So I grabbed Lily, then Landon, then finally the twins; making three trips and I was so tired after that. I wish Luke would have helped me; he did unpack the bags, I have to give him that.

I came downstairs after putting the twins down and making sure the other two were still sleeping. Lucas was brooding beyond belief in the kitchen. I knew that this would be the best time to talk since everyone is asleep. I approached him, wrapping my arms around him, trying to calm him down.

"Luke, talk to me. You've been quiet since you picked us up. I thought you'd be happy to have us home."

"I am happy beyond belief, but…" Luke started, turning around and pushing me off, "... this fight you had with Peyton really messed things up. And I guess I shouldn't be mad at you, but I am. You messed everything up."

"SO this is my fault?" I asked, getting angry and tears started forming; I tried to blink them away, but they fell anyway.

"Yes"

"Excuse me for trying to be a concerned friend. If you think that your precious Peyton is so right then go right ahead and be with her, I'm not gonna stop you. You're going to be just like Dan and I know that will bother you so much."

"Every time we fight you think I'm gonna run off to be with Peyton. I told you many times that I made a mistake then and I hate myself for doing it, but it seems like you are pushing me away."

"Pushing you away??!!!! God Lucas, I love you with all my heart; I'm not trying to push you away. I love my life with you; I love the family we have together. You have some nerve for saying that." I said, fully crying now and running up to our bedroom, slamming the door behind me.

"Brooke, open the door." Lucas pleaded, but he slowly realized that the door was unlocked after sitting there for some time. "We need to finish this conversation," he said, walking in and seeing me curled up on my side of the bed. He attempted to put his on my hip, but I stopped him.

"Don't… Don't you dare put your hands on me when I am mad at you!"

"I'm leaving in 2 weeks for a month." Lucas spat out, knowing it would catch my attention and make me face him.

"If you wanna leave, then why don't you… wait, what did you say?"