Caught In The Act

Chapter 23

authors note : Addiction is a disease. Relapses happen but for Lucas i honestly believe he is aware in every way what's on the line if he drinks again. Because for him once he starts he doesn't stop. Bridget is very much like Brooke. She's hurt or angry. She's ice cold.

Days Later

Lucas plated french toast. Bacon. And eggs scrambled with cheese and ham on both his plate and Bridget's.

Bridget started eating and didn't even look in his direction.

"School is officially out for the summer. Is there anything you want to do while you're here with me? We can do whatever you want.?" Lucas asked.

Bridget rolled her eyes and ignored him. Taking her plate from the kitchen to living room.

"I'm around if you want to talk." Lucas added in.

...

"Me and Lucas kissed." Brooke announced. A smile coming across her face.

Haley's face beamed. "This is so exciting. I've secretly holding out hope for a reunion between the two of you. I know alot has happened but whats there between you both has never gone away." She replied.

"We are taking this slow and figuring it where its going."

"But yeah. We're back together and it feels right." Brooke replied.

Haley pulled her into a hug. "Bridge could use a sibling or two. Maybe a sister." She teased.

"I wouldn't say no to a bigger family someday soon" Brooke confessed.

...

Sometime Later

"The beach. A beautiful day. The guy i love. What more could i want.?" Brooke proclaimed. Looking to Lucas.

"As happy as i am to meet up and have this picnic."

"I need to be honest Alex left a bottle of alcohol in my fridge that i thought about drinking but dumped it out."

"I've worked too hard to throw away my sobriety but the temptation is still there. I just wanted to be honest." Lucas explained.

Brooke leaned over and hugged him tightly.

"Thank you for telling me. I know that wasn't easy and i'm proud of you."

"Bridget will cool off with time. Don't worry about it." She reassured him.

"I hope so. I miss my girl." Lucas replied.