AN: Sorry it so short, but I promise another update by the end of next week. Hope you all like it. =)

Chapter 21 ~ "Can you feel this, salvation, under my breath"

Lucas was coming home today for a long weekend. I guess you could consider the book tour halfway done then. Peyton took Lily for the day so I can straighten up the house in some what peace. I was all done with my house work and Landon just woke up from his nap; so he and I ate a late lunch and decided to go out back and play on the swings. He loves being pushed on the swing; it's an instant smile to his little face. I put him down and he ran over to them, while I put the twin's monitor down.

"Push Ma."

"I know buddy, I'm coming, I'm just not as fast as you."

"Faster, faster."

"Hahaha, you are so funny. You really get your sense of humor from your father." I said, picking him up and twirling him around, giving him a ton of kisses. After sometime, I placed him on the swing and pushed him pretty high, despite my fears and his pleads to go even higher. He was so high that I decided to step back and just let him swing on his own. He was so cute every time he went up. All of a sudden, I was engulfed in a giant bear hug. And I started flipping out, but I recognized those hands. Those were Luke's hands. Once I realized who it was, I relaxed a little bit, and started feeling kisses going up neck.

"Well excuse me sir, I do have a husband."

"Oh really, I don't see him around; he must be a bad husband."

"Actually, he's…"

"DA-DA!" Landon shrieked, finally noticing who it was.

"Hey buddy, I missed you..." Lucas said, taking him out of the swing.

"No, NO, No." I guess he didn't want to be taken off the swing.

"Here you push him, I'm going to get Ella." I said heading into the house. Ella was wide awake in her crib by the time I got there; Elijah was still out cold. Picking Ella up, I started to head for the kitchen to start getting her bottle and everyone's dinner ready. After that, I brought her outside and was surprised that the boys weren't on the swings anymore; they were running around with the ball. I decided that I wanted to swing with Ella and just watch my boys play. It was very relaxing and Ella really seemed to love it. Pretty soon, my phone vibrated and I saw that it was a text from Peyton. Just pulling up know, he home? In turn, I replied back Yea we r all out back; on ur way out grab Elijah pls, ask Lily to help you. After, Lily came outside and ran up to Luke; he picked her up and twirled her around in a giant hug. Peyton followed with a cranky Elijah in her arms.

"Thanks Peyt." I said after she sat down on the swing next to me, with Elijah on her lap.

"It was fine, we had a nice time."

"She behaved okay?"

"Of course she did, you don't have to worry."

"Ok then."

"Hey Brooke?" Peyton asked after some silence between us, since we were watching the kids play with Lucas.

"Yea…"

"Your really really happy right now since he's home, I can tell; so why don't you and Luke go out tonight? I'll watch the kids. You deserve a night out and you know it."

"I don't know Peyt."

"When was the last time the two of you went out alone? When Landon was conceived, the last time I was down here…?"

"I guess."

"Good, you're going. Hey, Luke..." Peyton said, taking his attention away from the kids and causing me to stick my tongue out at her. "You and Brooke are going out tonight, end of story. And I don't need anymore god – children, thank you very much." She said, whispering the last part to me.

"Sounds fun, I can't wait." Luke said, winking at me; causing both Peyton and I to laugh. I guess you can say that I was honestly excited for this.