Hey everybody.

Here is chapter 20

Sorry it took so long but with moving and everything its been tough. Now that I am settled though I should be writing a lot more.

Chapter 20: And it all falls down

"You didn't do anything wrong. Trust me." said Tammy.

"Trust you? How can I trust you if you won't even talk to me. I thought we were close but I guess I was wrong." said Alex as she got up

"Alex wait." said Tammy as she got up also.

"No Tammy. I'm done with you. If you aren't going to let me know what's going on then fine I will leave you alone okay." yelled Alex as she continued to walk.

Tammy grabbed her arm.

"What are you doing?" yelled Alex angrily.

Tammy pulled her to her and kissed her on the lips.

When they separated all Tammy could do was look at Alex and wait for a reaction. She was probably just as surprised as Alex was. She had no idea where that had come from. She had just wanted to stop Alex from leaving and boy oh boy had she wanted to kiss her. But now as Alex continued to stare at her and she bit her lip nervously she couldn't help but think that she had just made the worst mistake of her life.

"Please say something Alex." Tammy begged.

She needed to know what was going through Alex's mind because she was starting to go crazy and it was killing her. She was bracing herself for the worst. Alex was going to yell at her and tell her that she hated her and was disgusted with her. That was what she was prepared for. That was what she was waiting to hear. Those heartbreaking words.

Alex who was still shocked at what had just happened opened her mouth to speak.

"Well you got my attention." said Alex with a small smile.

Tammy let out the breath she had been holding and couldn't help but laugh at Alex's remark. She always knew how to lighten the mood in any situation. That was one of the things that Tammy loved about her. She always knew how to calm her down.

"So can we talk?" asked Tammy.

Alex nodded and they both sat back on the ground.

"So explain." urged Alex.

"Okay well I guess I will start from the beginning. Ever since I realized that I liked girls I've tried to deny it and hide it. When I used to get "those feelings" I used to drink. It was how I used to try and get rid of the feelings. I thought that it would just solve everything. It wasn't long before the drinking became a big problem. When I came here I really thought that I didn't feel that way anymore but then I met you. And I really really liked you; I still do. I just couldn't face it." explained Tammy looking away from Alex.

Tammy waited for her words to sink in. It was quiet again.

"So you drank because of me?" asked Alex.

Tammy couldn't believe that Alex had actually asked her that. Did she actually think that this was her fault?

"No Alex. This wasn't your fault." she tried to make Alex understand, "I just. I did it because I was scared. I thought that if I came out then everything was going to go wrong. I thought that I was wrong for liking you so much and if I told you then you could hate me. Our friendship is way more important to me than any stupid crush that I have."

Alex grabbed Tammy's hand in her own. Tammy felt her heart skip at the feeling of Alex's hand. She was worried about how things were going to go between her and Alex now that her secret was out. Alex was important to her and she didn't want to lose her. Especially not because of her crush but oddly enough she didn't regret telling Alex. She knew that she wouldn't judge her.

"I could never hate you Tammy. I wish you would've come to me because I was where you are at one point." confessed Alex.

"Layton said that you were hurt." said Tammy.

Alex smiled softly but then turned away. Tammy could tell that whatever had happened with Alex was still hurting her and she didn't want to know if it was too hard for Alex. She squeezed her hand a little to let her know that she was there for her no matter what.

"I was dating this guy and at first we were pretty good together. I mean he was nice and unique. He would always be there if I needed him and I could tell that he truly cared about me but after a while my feelings for him started to disappear. I realized that I was doing what you had done, running. There was this girl and believe it or not but I really really liked her. We had been friends for most of our lives and I knew that she was out. I was just too scared to do anything. I broke up with the guy a few weeks later and he didn't take it well at all." said Alex stopping.

"Alex I don't need to know. It's okay." reassured Tammy.

"No its okay. I want you to know." said Alex, "He found out that I liked her and he confronted me about it and I told him the truth. He just got so mad and he said he would make me pay. He killed her and it was my fault. She didn't do anything wrong. She didn't even know."

Alex was crying now and Tammy wrapped her arms around her. She was at a lost for words. She didn't want to risk saying the wrong thing and possibly hurting Alex more so she decided that the best thing was to just comfort her. She rubbed Alex's back in small circles as she cried into her shoulder. She would never have guess that this was what Layton had meant when he told her that Alex had been hurt.

"It wasn't your fault Alex. You didn't know that he would hurt her and I am one hundred percent sure that she doesn't blame you." said Tammy.

Alex's sobs soon began to subside. She rested her head on Tammy's chest as she continued to hold her. Alex was glad that she had Tammy. She always listened to her and took care of her. She was still worried about her though. She didn't want Tammy to start drinking again or hurting herself because she was scared.

"Well, well, well." said a voice behind them.

Alex and Tammy turned around and Tammy froze. It was him.

Brooke and Julian stood in the kitchen making dinner. Julian looked up at the clock for the fifth time. Brooke spotted him and shook her head smiling. Julian could be so overprotective when it came to Sam, Tammy, and herself. He acted just like the girls were his own and Sam had even started to call him Dad which Julian had been ecstatic about. He loved her so much. Him and Tammy were still on rocky ground but Brooke knew that she would come around soon. She just needed some time. It had gone from just her and Tammy to her, Tammy, and Sam to her, Tammy, Sam, and Julian in a blink of an eye and Brooke knew that it was hard for Tammy.

"When are Sam and Tammy supposed to be home?" asked Julian.

"Well Sam gets off of her shift at eight and Tammy said that she is going to meet up with Alex for a little while so odds are she'll be home around the same time as Sam." informed Brooke.

"So Alex and Tammy?" said Julian.

Brooke had told Julian about Tammy being gay a few weeks after she had gotten out of the hospital. Tammy had told her that it was okay but she didn't want to talk to Julian about it and he had respected her wishes. It didn't bother him that Tammy was gay and he had told her that. He only wanted her to be happy.

"I don't know." said Brooke honestly, "I'm worried about her though. She's still having so much trouble with this and she won't see a therapist no matter what I say to her. She hasn't even called me Mom since the hospital and maybe I'm being a little over reactive about that but... I don't know."

"Well like you told me. She just needs time." reassured Julian.

Brooke kissed Julian.

"You're amazing Julian Baker." said Brooke with a smile.

Suddenly the front door flew open.

"MOM! DAD!" yelled Sam.

Brooke could tell immediately that something was wrong and hurried over to Sam. She was sweating from having run all the way home and Brooke could tell that Sam was absolutely terrified and her worry deepened.

"Sam what's wrong?" asked Brooke worried.

"I saw him. Her old foster dad he was at the park." said Sam on the verge of tears.

Brooke's heart stopped. This was the guy that had hurt Tammy and he was in Tree Hill. She could only think about him finding Tammy and hurting her again. She would not allow that to happen. This guy was not going to her daughter again.

"Tammy is with Alex. Where would they go Sam?" asked Brooke.

"I don't know. I don't know." cried Sam frantically as she began to freak out.

Brooke grabbed onto Sam arms.

"Sam! You gotta help me honey. C'mon. Where could they possibly go?" asked Brooke.

Sam tried to think. Her head was filled with so many things. She was so worried that Jacob was going to hurt her little sister. She was scared and sorting her thoughts seemed impossible but then she remembered something. There was only one place that Tammy would go with Alex. The one place where she felt absolutely safe.

"River Court." said Sam.

"Okay. Sam I need you to call the cops then go to Alex's house and tell Layden and his dad what is going on." ordered Brooke.

"No!" yelled Sam,"I have to help Tammy."

"Listen to me! I am going to get Tammy okay. Nothing is going to happen to her or Alex. But I need to know that you are safe so you've have to do as I say." said Brooke.

Sam wanted to argue more but she knew that her mom was right. So she just nodded and watched as Julian and Brooke hurried out of the door. Suddenly Sam remembered something.

"Mom!" yelled Sam just as Brooke was about to get in the car.

Brooke stopped and looked at her.

"He has a little girl with him." said Sam.

Brooke didn't say anything. She just got in the car. Her mind was going a mile a minute. She didn't even want to think about the possibility that he had done something to the little girl. All she could do was focus on saving her, Tammy, and Alex before something bad happened.

Tammy's heart stopped as she saw Jacob standing above her with a little girl holding his hand. She could tell that Jacob had done something to her. She was shaking and her eyes were empty. That made Tammy so angry but her fear overthrew her anger. She slowly stood up letting go of Alex who got up as well. She didn't know what was going on.

"What are you doing here?" asked Tammy cautiously.

"C'mon Tammy I thought you were smarter than that. You know why I am here. And I see you have a new friend. Aren't you going to introduce me?" asked Jacob with a smile that made Tammy sick to her stomach.

She remained quiet. All she could think of was how to get the little girl away from him and keep her and Alex safe. She couldn't let him hurt them.

"You're her old foster dad." guessed Alex.

"Smart girl." said Jacob.

Alex's hands clenched into fists. She knew what he had done to Tammy. He had hurt her in a way that no one ever deserved to be hurt. Tammy was an amazing person and he had broken her.

"My brother knows where I am and he's coming to pick me up in a few minutes you actually think you can get away with this? My dad is a cop. You're going to be going away for a long long time and I'm actually hoping that they fry your ass!" said Alex hatefully.

Jacob chuckled to himself and then pulled out a gun from his belt letting go of the little girl. He pointed it towards Alex. Tammy pulled the little girl to her and got in front of her and Alex so that the gun was pointed at her and not Alex.

"Don't. I know your here for me. I'll go okay. If you don't hurt them I will go with you." begged Tammy.

"I'm not letting you go with him." said Alex.

"Alex please. Just get to safety and get her home. I love you but I have to do this. I'm not going to let you get hurt."

Alex tried to argue but she didn't know what to say to make Tammy not leave. The little girl next to her grabbed onto her hand.

Jacob pulled Tammy to him and started back away slowly.

"Let her go!" yelled a voice.

Jacob turned quickly. Julian and Brooke were standing there and Brooke had her gun out pointing to Jacob. He held onto Tammy tightly and put the gun to her head. Tammy began to breathe heavy. She was scared.

"Put the gun down or she's going to die." ordered Jacob.

Brooke kept the gun pointed to Jacob until he pushed the gun against Tammy's head hard causing her to whimper.

"Okay." said Brooke.

Brooke put her gun on the ground and kicked it towards Jacob. He smiled and kissed the side of Tammy's head. Brooke stepped forward angrily but Julian grabbed her. Tammy kept her eyes on Brooke. She was just as scared as she was. Brooke wanted to help her but she couldn't risk him shooting her.

"What do you want?" asked Julian.

"If you want money I can get it. Just tell me what you want." begged Brooke.

"I don't want your damn money Brooke Davis." said Jacob.

Brooke looked shocked. She didn't know how Jacob could possibly know who she was.

"What you didn't think I knew who you were? Well I'm not really one to come in blind sided. You see. Sam's not here right now so I'm guessing you got her to call the cops. Too bad that they won't be coming to save you and your precious daughter."

Brooke swallowed hard. He must have had somebody on the inside and if he did then it was up to her to find a way and save Tammy. Brooke looked at Alex and saw the little girl holding her hand. She was no more than six or seven years old. Then Brooke looked at the gun. It was just beside Jacob who was facing away from Alex and the little girl.

"Mom!" yelled Sam as she ran over with Layden.

Brooke pulled Sam to her. Sam turned and saw that Jacob was still pointing the gun at Tammy's head.

"Let go of my sister you piece of crap!" yelled Sam angrily.

"Sam. So nice to see you again." said Jacob, "I think I owe you something."

Jacob pointed the gun at Sam and pulled the trigger. Brooke quickly grabbed Sam and turned. The shot was loud. Brooke fell to the ground. She began to bleed.

"Mom!" yelled Tammy.

Sam bent down near Brooke. Julian was already at her side.

"See what you made me do?" asked Jacob still smiling.

Sam was crying now. She could see that Brooke was hurt bad and it was her fault. She wished that Brooke hadn't protected her because she didn't deserve to be hurt.

Alex looked down at the gun that was beside Jacobs foot. She knew that she could get it but she didn't know if she could get it fast enough. She didn't want to risk Jacob shooting Sam but she had to try something. Just standing there was driving her crazy.

Jacob pressed the gun to Tammy's head again.

"We're going to leave now." said Jacob.

He started to walk with Tammy in his arms tightly. Alex jumped for the gun but was too slow. Jacob turned and fired. Alex fell to the ground beside Jacob and Tammy.

"Alex!" yelled Layden in the distance.

Tammy began to fight against Jacobs hold. She tried to get out but he was too strong.

Suddenly a loud popping noise rang through Tammy's ears. Before she knew it she was on the ground. The first thought was that she had been shot but she felt no pain at all. She looked to her side and saw Alex with the gun in her hand. She had shot Jacob. Alex's hand dropped as she slowly lost consciousness and everything went black.

There you go.

Hope you all liked it.