It had been two days since Cassie had confronted Lucas and Peyton with the truth. There has been no discussion between the siblings since and the tension was starting to take its toll on everyone. Karen, who was a usually happy, optimistic person, found herself getting more and more agitated at her kids for their mood swings. She had no idea what had happened but knew it must have been bad. Cassie and Lucas had gotten into little fights before, but not ever to this extent. Karen spent the entire day at the cafe thinking about what could have possibly happened between the two.

Deb noticed her friend still in the trance she had been in all morning. "Karen...Karen?" Deb said trying to get the woman's attention.

Karen blinked a few times after hearing her name and looked at Deb. "Yeah Deb, what is it?"

Deb shrugged. "You tell me. You've seemed distracted all morning, want to talk about it?"

"I don't know...I don't even know if I should be worried about it." Karen said.

"Worried about what?" Deb asked.

"Cassie and Lucas, they're fighting about something and its been going on for two days." Karen said. "I know it has to be bad because they've never gone this long without talking. But everytime I try to get any answers out of them, they shrug it off like its nothing."

Deb nodded understandingly. "You know Nathan's been a little distant these last couple of days too. At first I thought he'd just gotten into a fight with Haley, now hearing you talk I think its more then that."

"What do you mean? You think they're all in it together?" Karen asked.

"I don't know but I think whatevers going on needs to be dealt with and fast before relationships are destroyed. I'm not just talking about Lucas and Cassie but Nathan and Cassie as well." Deb sighed. "I don't think I've told you this but since Nathan and Cassie started getting to know one another, I've seen a change in my son. He's happier, its like a weight has been lifted for him, and I like seeing him that way. It can all be attributed to your daughter and Haley."

Karen smiled glad that Cassie seemed to be having some sort of effect on Nathan. "I'm glad they've started getting to know eachother too. I always deep down, kind of wanted Lucas and Cassie to know Nathan...its just you know the Dan factor." Karen said as Deb nodded. Dan had always been determined to keep the kids separated at all costs for one reason or other. "You know, tonight when I go home I think I will be having a talk with my kids. Whatevers going on needs to end."

Deb nodded. "I'll talk to Nathan and get to the bottom of this."

Meanwhile at the Roe/Scott household.

Cassie had been cooped up for the past two days and was completely bored. She had flipped through every single tv channel and found nothing on, she had read an entire 500 page book and did her homework and still had nothing to do.

She sighed in frustration as she threw down the remote. She heard the door to her room open and looked to find Brooke standing in the doorway with tears in her eyes.

"Brooke, oh my god are you ok?" Cassie asked.

"Did you know?" Brooke asked anger very evident in her voice.

"Know what?" Cassie asked, having an idea that she already knew what Brooke meant.

"Peyton and your brother. Did you know about it?" Brooke asked again.

"Brooke I just found out...I swear. They just told me two days ago. I would have come over to see you, but well as you can see thats not exactly an option for me. I didn't want to say anything because I knew Peyton and Lucas would tell you themselves which I can see they have." Cassie said. "I'm so sorry. I swear I would have said something if I'd known sooner. I hate lying to people."

Brooke nodded. "It's ok Cass, I don't blame you."

Cassie smiled slightly. "If it helps, I pretty much told Peyton off...so much so that she cried."

Brooke laughed a little. "Thanks." She said. "God I can't believe that little skank. She was supposed to be my best friend, yet she snuck around with the guy I'm crazy about. How could she do this?"

Cassie shrugged. "I don't know Brooke, I honestly don't. Just know whatever happens, I'm on your side. As much as I love my brother, I know he was in the wrong."

"Thanks Cassie, I appreciate it." Brooke said as she sat down on the bed.

Cassie sat up. "So how'd you find out?" She asked. "Did they tell you?"

Brooke shook her head. "I caught them on Peyton's web cam."

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I thought they would have told you." Cassie said feeling the familiar feeling of anger rise in her.

"It was pretty obvious that they had no intention of telling me." Brooke scoffed.

"What did you tell Peyton?" Cassie asked.

"I told her I wished we were never friends and then I stormed out." Brooke said.

"Well I don't blame you. I would have done that too." Cassie said and yawned.

"I think I'm going to take off, I've got some shopping therapy to get to with tutorgirl." Brooke said.

"Your going shopping with Haley? When did that happen?" Cassie laughed.

Brooke shrugged. "I don't know, it just did. She's pretty cool."

Cassie nodded. "Yeah she is. I'm glad you two are getting to be friends. Um so I guess I'll catch ya later?"

Brooke nodded and bent down to give her friend a hug. Cassie winced a little but returned the hug. Brooke then exited the house.

Cassie heard another knock. "Come in." She said expecting it to be her mom.

She smiled when she saw her uncle enter the room. She hadn't seen him in a few days.

"Uncle Keith." She smiled as he walked over and kissed her forehead.

"Hey beautiful." He said as he sat down on the edge of the bed. "How you doing? He asked.

"I've been better. I swear I can't wait to get out of this bed." She said with a laugh.

"Awe come on it can't be that bad. I'm sure your moms making you all your favorite foods and letting you do whatever you want." Keith said knowing fully well how Karen was.

"Yeah thats true. My still I'm getting bored. I want this cast off, I want to be able to walk. I want to cheerlead." Cassie said.

"I know honey, it'll only be a matter of time. Before you know it you'll be waving those pom poms around again and I'll be right there to cheer you on." Keith assured her.

"So speaking of my mom, what's up with you two?" Cassie asked.

"I don't know what to tell you, Cass. She's still pissed at me for the accident." Keith said.

Cassie rolled her eyes. "I know, don't worry I'm working on her. I keep telling her its not your fault and she admitted she knows its not really."

"Well thanks, but I don't want you putting all of your energy on that. I want you to concentrate on getting better." Keith said. "I mean it Cass."

Just then Karen appeared at the door and stopped when she saw Keith. They eyed eachother for a few moments and Keith suddenly got up.

"Kare, I was just leaving." He said and gave Cassie another kiss on the head. "Be good and feel better. I'll see you soon."

Cassie looked at her mom still standing in the doorway. "Mom, I really wish you would forgive Keith. It's not his fault."

Karen nodded. "I know, just give me some time." She said as she took a breath before continuing into her daughters room. "We need to talk."