AN-The first part of this story was between 1974 to 1981, this chapter takes place in 1999. For the sake of this story America went to war with Iraq earlier.
Lucas Scott-54 Years old-Sergeant Major in the US Marines
Brooke Davis Scott-54 Years Old-Teacher at Tree Hill High-History
James Lucas Scott/Jamie-24 Years old-Private in the US Marines
Maddie Rose Scott-19 Years Old-Took a Year out of Studying
Nathan Scott-54 Years Old-First Sergeant in the US Marines
Haley James Scott-54 Years Old-Teacher at Tree Hill High-English
Miley Scott-29 Years Old-Midwife
Mia Scott Cupples-29 Years Old-
Kate Scott-24 Years Old-Jamie's Wife-Singer
Alex James Scott-4 Years Old-Jamie and Kate's Son
Allie Marie Scott-4 Years Old- Alex's Twin Sister
Fran Cupples-30 Years Old-Mia's Husband-Bartender
Josh Cupples-8 Years Old-Mia and Fran's Son
Parker Scott-2 Years Old-Miley's Son
Tommy Yates-24 Years Old-Jamie's Best Friend
Sean Malloy-19 Years Old-Maddie's Boyfriend
17 years after the last chapter.
James Lucas Scott was a normal happy 24 year old, he was married to his high school sweetheart Kate for 2 years and they had happy energetic 4 year old twins Alex James Scott and Allie Marie Scott. The only thing about him is that he signed up to join the army at the age of 18 after he graduate from high school. 24 years ago his father Lucas Scott wet to war with his Uncle Nathan and while his Uncle Nathan came home after being injured his father had went missing for 2 years. ''Hi Mom.'' Jamie called out as he entered the house his parents and sister shared.
''Hi sweetheart. How is Kate and the kids doing.'' Brooke asked him.
''They are doing well. I got my call today I leave for Iraq in 2 weeks.'' Jamie said. He knew that breaking the news to Brooke would be just as hard as it was when he got off the phone and had to break the news to Kate.
''Does the kids know that you are going.'' Brooke asked him first her husband leaves for war 24 years ago and goes missing for 2 years now her son is going.
''No Kate and I are going to tell them tonight before everyone comes for dinner.'' Jamie said. ''Where's dad and Maddie.'' He asked.
''Your dad is at work and Maddie is with Sean at the mall.'' Brooke answered him. ''Does your dad know that your being deployed to Iraq.'' Brooke asked him as Lucas was a Sergeant Major.
''I think he might know, I don't know.'' Jamie told her. ''Your all still coming over for dinner tonight.'' Jamie said. ''I think Kate said something about making chicken.'' Jamie told her.
''Of course we are, Maddie wanted to know if she could bring Sean tonight.'' Brooke asked him.
''Yeah sure. I would like to meet him before I go to Iraq.'' Jamie said.
''Don't be scaring him away, Maddie said that he is already scared of meeting us because your dad and Uncle Nathan are in the army.'' Brooke tells him.
''I won't I'll just make sure he understands that if he hurts her, then I'll hurt him.'' Jamie said as he took his ringing cell phone from his pocket. ''Hey baby.'' Jamie said when he answered.
''I just picked the kids up from school. I'm going to go to the store and get what we need for dinner and a tub of ice cream for the kids for after we tell them.'' Kate said.
''I'm leaving mom's house now so I'll meet you and the kids back at the house. Get chocolate chip ice cream.'' Jamie said.
''Okay, Love you.'' Kate said.
''Love you too baby.'' Jamie said as he hung up his phone. ''Okay mom I going to go, Kate has just picked the kids up.'' Jamie said.
''We'll see you tonight. Love you son.'' Brooke said.
''Love you too mom.'' Jamie said placing a kiss on Brooke's cheek and leaving the house to go home and tell his kids that he was leaving for Iraq.
''Jamie we're home.'' Kate called out when she opened the door.
''Daddy, where are you.'' Alex and Allie called out through the house.
''I'm behind you guys.'' Jamie said as he came downstairs. He met Kate at the door and gave her a kiss before helping her with the grocery bags. ''Maddie is bringing Sean over tonight to meet the family and for dinner.'' Jamie told her.
''That's okay, how are we going to tell the kids.'' Kate asked as they walked into the kitchen.
''I have no idea. I mean my mom and dad didn't have to tell me. Dad was gone before I was born. All I really remember is that mom told me stories about him and Uncle Nathan.'' Jamie said.
''Alex, Allie can you two go and sit on the couch for daddy. I need to tell you something.'' Jamie asked the twins.
''Okay daddy.'' Alex said as they both left the kitchen and went to sit on the couch.
Kate and Jamie followed the twins into the living room, Kate was holding Jamie's hand to reassure him. They sat on either side of the twins. ''Do you know how daddy works in the army and I told you guys that one day I would have to go and stop the bad guys when they wanted to hurt us.'' Jamie asked them. When they both nodded Jamie continued, ''well daddy has to go away in 2 weeks to stop the bad guys and I want you both to be strong and help mommy and Alex will become the man of the house while I'm gone and you will have to protect and look after mommy and Allie for daddy.''
''Daddy, you will come home again, won't you.'' Allie asked, both parents could hear the fear and sadness in her voice.
''I will try my very best to come home again. Daddy is going to miss you guys so much when he's away.'' Jamie told them.
''How about you go pick a video to watch before everyone comes for dinner.'' Kate asked them.
The twins jumped off the couch and went over to their video pile. ''Why don't we watch this one.'' Allie said to Alex.
''Okay.'' Alex said. ''Daddy we have picked a video.'' Alex called back to Jamie.
''What video have you picked.'' Jamie asked getting off the couch and joining them by the TV. Allie showed him the cover. ''Little Rascals, I'll put it on while you two go and get comfy beside mommy.'' Jamie said. The twins went to sit on the couch beside Kate while Jaime put the video on.
''If mommy gives you ice cream will you promise mommy that you will eat your dinner.'' Kate asked them.
''We promise mommy.'' Alex and Allie said together.
''Jamie pause it a minute, till I go and get some ice cream.'' Kate said before heading into the kitchen.
Jamie sat back on the couch beside Allie. Once he sat down Allie climbed onto his lap. When Kate came back with two bowls of ice cream and sat down beside them Alex climbed onto her lap. Jamie started the movie as Kate gave the twins their ice cream, Jamie put his arm around Kate as she rested her head on his shoulder. ''How long is it till everyone gets here.'' Kate asked.
''2 hours, why?'' Jamie asked looking down at her.
''I might close my eyes and go for a nap while the kids are watching the video.'' Kate said looking up at Jamie.
Jamie kissed her forehead as she closed her eyes. ''I'll wake you up when it's time to get up.'' Jamie told her.
Kate didn't answer she had already fallen asleep. ''Daddy, we're finished our ice cream.'' Alex said.
Jamie lifted Allie his knee gently so he didn't wake Kate. ''Allie put your bowl on the table.'' Jamie said, as he took Alex's bowl of him and gave it to Allie. ''Put Alex's bowl with yours.'' Jamie told her. He then lifted her back onto his lap. They sat and watched the rest of the video before Jamie had to get up. 'Why don't you pick another video to watch and I'll put it on for you while mommy sleeps and I make dinner.'' Jamie told them.
''Okay daddy, can we watch toy story.'' Allie asked.
''Yeah ok, Alex are you staying on mommy's lap.'' Jamie asked the 4 year old.
''I want to sit beside Allie.'' Alex said.
Jamie lifted Allie of his lap then he helped Alex of Kate's lap. He turned round and gently moved Kate's head of his shoulder and moved her to lie down on the couch. ''You two go sit on the floor and be quiet mommy is sleeping.'' Jamie said as he moved over to the TV and changed the video before going into the kitchen to begin making dinner.
After the dinner had been prepared and started Jamie went into wake Kate before everyone started coming. ''Kate, baby, it's time to get up everyone is going to be here in 10 minutes.'' Jamie said as he gave Kate a shake.
''Daddy why are you waking mommy up.'' Alex asked as he turned round from the TV and saw Jamie waking Kate up.
''I'm waking mommy because, it's time for her to get up, dinner is going to be soon.'' Jamie told him. ''Baby come on, you need to get up.'' Jamie said to her as Kate slapped his hands away.
''How long was I sleeping for.'' Kate asked as she sat up on the couch.
''The entire movie. Why don't you go and freshen up abit before everyone gets here.'' Jamie told her.
Kate left the room and headed upstairs. ''Daddy are you going to watch toy story with us.'' Allie asked as she got up from the floor and went over to Jamie.
''Yeah but just until everyone gets here.'' Jamie said. Alex joined his daddy and sister on the couch. ''Josh and Parker are coming and so is aunt Maddie and her boyfriend Sean.'' Jamie told them.
''ugh boys have cooties.'' Allie said.
''No we don't. I don't have cooties do I daddy.'' Alex asked his eyes wide encase he had cooties.
''Brothers don't have cooties. Only other boys do.'' Kate said as she came back into the living room and sat on the couch.
''That's good cause I didn't want to have cooties.'' Alex said with a sigh of relief.
Jamie and Kate looked at each other and laughed. ''Is Tommy coming for dinner.'' Kate asked Jamie as the twins settled back into their movie.
''Yeah he should be here soon. Tommy called me when I was on my way over to see my mom, he is being deployed on the same day.'' Jamie told Kate.
''Hey people, Uncle Tommy is here.'' The twins heard a voice by the door say.
''Uncle Tommy.'' Alex and Allie said running over to him and hugging his legs.
''Hey Tommy.'' Jamie and Kate said. ''Alex, Allie let go off Tommy's legs.'' Jamie asked the two 4 years old.
''So guys what are we watching on TV.'' Tommy asked Allie and Alex.
''Toy Story Uncle Tommy.'' Alex told him as he took a seat on the floor beside Allie in front of the TV.
''Cool my favourite movie.'' Tommy said taking a seat on the couch beside Kate. ''Alright baby girl.'' He asked Kate.
''I thought your favourite movie was full metal jacket.'' Jamie asked him.
''My favourite kid movie is Toy Story.'' Tommy said in a duh tone.
''Boys stop fighting.'' Brooke said as she walked into the living room.
''Hey mom.'' ''Grandma.'' Hey Brooke.'' Jamie, Alex, Allie, Kate and Tommy said.
''Where is my hugs and kisses.'' Brooke asked kneeling down as Alex and Allie came over to her and hugged her they both placed a kiss on her cheek.
''Grandpa'' They called leaving Brooke's arms and going into Lucas' arm and hugging him and placing a kiss on his cheek.
''Maddie is coming in and has asked me make you swear you won't scare him away.'' Lucas said looking at Jamie. ''That goes for you too Tommy.'' He added looking over at Tommy.
''We won't will we Tommy.'' Jamie asked looking over at Tommy then looking back at Lucas.
''Mom, Dad, Jamie, this is Sean my boyfriend.'' Maddie said introducing the boy beside her. ''Sean, this is my mom Brooke, my dad Lucas and my brother Jamie.'' Maddie said to Sean. ''This is Kate, my sister in law, Alex and Allie my nephew and niece and that is Tommy who is Jamie's best friend and thinks he is another brother but just ignore anything he says.'' Maddie said introducing the others to him.
''Aunt Maddie, boys have cooties, but not Alex.'' Allie said to Maddie just as Nathan, Haley, Mia, Miley, Josh, Parker and Fran came into the house.
''Don't look at me she's 4.'' Jamie said after Maddie sent him a glare.
''Sean doesn't have cooties either.'' Maddie said. ''Sean this is my Uncle Nathan, Aunt Haley and my cousins Miley and Mia, and their sons Parker and Josh and Mia's husband Fran. Guys this is my boyfriend Sean.'' Maddie said.
''Mads can I talk to you quickly before dinner.'' Jamie asked.
''Sure, you'll be okay for a few minutes.'' Maddie asked Sean. Maddie followed Jamie into the guest room downstairs. ''So what's up.'' Maddie asked sitting down on the bed.
''I don't know if mom or dad told you but I leave for Iraq in two weeks.'' Jamie told her sitting beside her.
''How long are you going for.'' Maddie asked.
''2 years but I am glad I got to meet Sean before I go. Tommy is going too.'' Jamie told her.
''Promise me you'll be safe. I don't want to lose my big brother. Mom nearly lost dad, don't let her lose you.'' Maddie said hugging Jamie.
''I'm not going to make promises I don't know if I can keep.'' Jamie told her. ''Let's go see what's happening with dinner.'' Jamie said as they both got off the bed and headed out to the living room.
''Everything alright Maddie.'' Nathan asked seeing Maddie's red eyes.
''No not really.'' Maddie said sitting down on the couch beside Lucas and resting her head on his shoulder.
''What happened.'' Nathan asked her again.
''I'm being deployed to Iraq in two weeks along with Tommy.'' Jamie said lifting Allie into his arms.
''Is dinner ready yet, I'm hungry.'' Allie asked.
''You're hungry, you just had a bowl of ice cream and 1 hour ago.'' Jamie said tickling her sides.
''Stop it daddy, Alex help me.'' Allie called out for her brother.
''Did you know about it Luke, about Jamie being deployed.'' Nathan asked Lucas.
''Not until I got home and Brooke told me.'' Lucas said.
''Daddy, stop it, please stop it.'' Allie cried out.
''Say daddy I love you and your the best daddy in the whole world.'' Jamie said easing off a bit on his tickles.
''I love you daddy and you're the best daddy in the whole world.'' Allie said.
Jamie put Allie back down on the floor who ran off to play with Alex, Parker and Josh in their bedroom. The adults sat down and talked until Kate announced dinner was ready. Everyone sat at the table. ''Who's saying grace.'' Jamie asked.
''Me daddy.'' Allie said. ''Thank you god for our lovely food. Please let my daddy and Uncle Tommy be safe when they go away.'' Allie said.
''Amen.'' Everyone said before helping themselves to the food that was on the table.
2 WEEKS LATER
''Please be safe.'' Brooke said holding Jamie close to her they were all at the planes to see their loved ones off. ''I love you.'' She said as she let him go.
''Love you too mom.'' Jamie said.
''Look out for each other.'' Lucas said to Tommy and Jamie. ''Love you son.'' Lucas said to Jamie.
''Love you too dad.'' Jamie said to Lucas.
The others all said their goodbyes to Jamie before leaving Kate and the twins to say theirs. ''We love you daddy.'' Alex and Allie said as Jamie knelt down to their height. ''Be safe daddy.'' They said as Jamie hugged them.
''I love you guys so much. I'll try to phone and write letters whenever I can okay.'' Jamie said coming out of their hug.
''Okay daddy. We did this picture for you.'' They both said as they handed Jamie a picture they drew while they were in school.
''I love it.'' Jamie said when he opened it and saw the drawing inside of himself, Kate and the kids. ''I'm going to keep this in my pocket along with the photograph of you guys with mommy.'' Jamie told them before standing up. ''Stay strong for the kids.'' Jamie said to Kate once the twins were by Lucas and Brooke.
''I'll try. Promise me you will come home to us again.'' Kate asked him.
''I'm not going to make a promise that I don't know I can keep. But if I don't come home, promise me that you will meet someone else who will love you and the kids even if it's Tommy.'' Jamie said.
''I'm not going to make a promise that I don't know I can keep.'' Kate said repeating Jamie's words. ''I love you.'' Kate said.
''I love you too.'' Jamie said taking Kate into his arms and kissing her. ''Take good care of the kids for me.'' He asked her.
''Private Scott, it's time to go.'' One of the other privates said.
''Love you guys.'' Jamie called back as he walked away.
''Love you too Jamie/daddy.'' Everyone called back to him.
''Jamie, don't look back no matter how much you want to.'' Lucas told him when he reached him.
Kate lifted both of her kids as they began to cry for Jamie. ''Let's go home.'' Brooke said once Jamie's plane took off.
23 months later (Iraq)
Jamie is chasing some men with a gun through a grave yard with Tommy and another man behind him they kept running and hiding behind the tombstones. Jamie stands up to shoot one of the men when the one behind Jamie shoots his gun and the bullet hits Jamie in the back of the neck. Tommy shoots the shooter behind Jamie before running over and lifting his childhood best friend's head onto his lap. ''Jamie man come on stay awake help is on the way.'' Tommy says to him after he radios through for help.
''Promise me you will look after Kate and the kids for me.'' Jamie asked as he began to close his eyes.
''I promise but please stay awake then you can go home and look after them and watch them grow and get married and have kids.'' Tommy said as Jamie's eyes closed and he stopped breathing. Tommy put his head on top of Jamie's and cried.
(Back Home in Tree Hill)
Kate was sitting in the living room with her family and the kids were watching TV. ''Mommy is daddy coming home soon.'' 6 year old Alex asked.
''He will be home in 4 weeks.'' Kate said as she held her niece who was just over 2 weeks old.
All the adults sat talking when there was a knock on the door. ''Hi madam is a Mrs Scott here.'' One of the men in a uniform asked.
''Which one there is two, my mom and my sister in law.'' Maddie said. ''Mom, Kate there is two officers at the door.'' Maddie called through.
Kate and Brooke stood up and felt their hearts stop beating as they moved towards the front door. Lucas followed behind. ''Sergeant Major Scott.'' One of the officers said. ''Mrs Scott we are sorry to inform you that your husband Private James Scott has died while serving in Iraq.'' They said.
''No please don't say that how am I meant to tell to kids who are so exicted about him coming home that he won't be coming home alive.'' Kate asked. ''So don't you dare say that you are sorry.'' Kate said.
''Are you sure it's my son solider.'' Lucas asked.
''Yes sir, Private Tommy Yates was with him when he died. When the helicopter got to him Private Tommy Yates had him in his lap sir.'' The officer said.
Lucas nodded and moved away from the door guiding Kate and Brooke back into the living room. ''Josh can you do me a favour buddy and take the younger ones into Alex and Allie's bedroom.'' Lucas asked.
''Daddy, what happened what did they want.'' Maddie asked once the kids had left.
''Jamie died in Iraq, Tommy was with him when it happened. That's all we know, I'll find out more when I go in tomorrow.'' Lucas told them.
''I have to go tell the kids that he isn't coming home.'' Kate said leaving the room and heading into the twins bedroom. ''Alex, Allie can you come with mommy.'' Kate asked taking the twins into her room.
''Mommy why are you crying.'' Allie asked as they sat on the bed beside Kate.
''Remember I said daddy would be home in 4 weeks.'' Kate asked, both the kids nodded their heads. ''Daddy won't be coming home, daddy is going to go and live with the angels.'' Kate said trying to explain as best she could to two 6 year olds.
''But the angels live in heaven.'' Alex said. ''Will we not get to see daddy again.'' He asked as he began to cry.
''No I guess Heaven was needing a hero and daddy was the hero that they wanted.'' Kate told him as she took both of them onto her arms and lay back onto the bed.
''I want daddy to come home to us.'' Allie cried.
Kate rubbed both of their backs until they fell asleep. Kate climbed out of bed and went into the living room.
A few days later and the Scott family attended Jamie's funeral to say their final goodbyes.
20 Years Later
''Hi baby, you became a grandfather three times today. Allie had a baby boy called Dylan James Jackson and Alex's wife had twins a boy called Ethan Tomas Scott and a baby girl called Lily Rose Scott.'' Kate told Jamie as she sat at his grave. She stuck the photos she had taken of the kids to the headstone. ''Dylan weighed in at 5lbs 8oz and Ethan was 4lbs 90z and Lily was 4lbs 6oz. Alex and Allie both said that they will bring them by when they get out of the hospital. Everyone sends their love. Kayla is getting married in two weeks and it is really killing Sean that his baby girl is getting married. He had Tommy threaten her boyfriend so he wouldn't hurt him as he done a good job at threaten Steven when he began dating Allie.'' Kate said. ''I have to go now baby but I'll be back soon. I love you Jamie.'' Kate said kissing her finger and placing them on the top of his headstone.
AN-I finally got around to doing an epilogue for sad to see you go. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter photos are available at http:/ picasaweb. google. Com /liverpoolss2/ SadToSee YouGo# remember to remove the spaces.