Chapter 18

Summery
It's been 3 weeks since Brooke woke up. But she is still in the hospital. The doctor thought it would be best. And she didn't like being cooped up in the hospital. Nathan hasn't left her side. In all that time. She has started chemo and radiation. And Brooke is feeling a lot weaker. But is thinking positively.

Setting Brooke's hospital room.
Nathan walked in with a smile on his face.
N-"Hey baby how are you feeling?"
B-"Alright but feel weaker and sicker. And I know it's because of the chemo."
N-"I'm just glad you are awake. And can't wait for you to come home. It's been lonely without you." Brooke reached for Nathan's hand. Nathan walked over to the bed and sat on it. Taking Brooke's hand into his. Brooke looked at Nathan. And with her other hand reached up. And stroked his cheek.
B-"Nathan when was the last time You had a good night sleep."
N-"Been a while."
B-"Nathan you have to take care of yourself. You look like you've been threw the ringer and back."
N-"I have been."

They both turned when the door opened. And Lucas and Haley walked in holding hands. Nathan and Brooke looked at each other. Then at Lucas and Haley.
L-"Hey we just wanted to see how Brooke was doing."
B-"I'm doing just fine. A little tired. But I'm going to get better."
N-"That you are." Brooke looked at Lucas and Haley.
B-"So what's been going on since I've been asleep?" Lucas and Haley looked at each other.
H-"Nothing too exciting."
B-"Nobody hooking up or anything."
H-"Peyton and Jake are getting close. It's so cute the looks they give to each other."
B-"I thought she and Lucas were together?"
H-"No."
B-"How do you feel about that Luke?"
L-"I can't stop her from being happy."
B-"But what about you?"
L-"I'm fine."

Brooke looked at Haley.
B-"And what's new with you Haley?"
H-"What about me?"
B-"Are you happy or seeing anyone?"
N-"Brooke why are you grilling them?"
B-"I'm not."
N-"Why are you pushing this?"
B-"Nathan come here. I want to tell you a secret."
Nathan leaned down. And Brooke spoke in his ear.
B-"Nathan take a look at their hands." Nathan quickly glanced up. To see Lucas and Haley holding hands. And standing very close to each other." Nathan smiled and winked at her.
N-"Honey there are people in the room." Brooke covered up a blush.
L-"Do you two want to be alone?"
B-"No that is ok. And what about you Lucas are you happy?"
L-"More than I ever been."
B-"Luke I know who would be perfect for you."
L-"Thanks for the offer Brooke. But I can find my own girlfriends."
B-"All I want is for my friends to be happy. And find someone to fall in love with. Just like I did." She looked over at Nathan. And took his hand.

Haley and Lucas looked at each other.
L-"Brooke there is a reason I don't want to date anyone."
B-"Why is that?"
L-"Because I already found someone.'
B-"Who?"
L-"Haley." Brooke smiled.
B-"I know it. When you both came in here. I just wanted one of you to say something."
H-"How did you know?"
B-"The whole hand holding gave it away."

Haley turned to Lucas and Nathan.
H-"Can I talk to Brooke alone."
N-"Sure but not long. Brooke needs her rest." Nathan leaned down to kiss her. Lucas leaned over to kiss Haley. And Nathan and Lucas walked out. Closing the door behind them. Haley sat down in the chair by her bed.
B-"I can tell by the look on your face. That you are happy."
H-"I am. Who would have thought it. At the begging of the year. All of this would happen."
B-"Everything changed really quickly. So how long have you and Lucas been a couple?"
H-"Well it all started after Nathan pulled you off the ledge. Well when you came out of Nathan and Lucas's room that morning. I was shocked to see you come out of there. But when you left Nathan came out. He said he thought he heard you in the hall. When he asked if I've seen you. I told him no. Then he got to talking about how scared he was. That you could die. And he was saying how long you've known you were sick. And didn't tell anyone. And there was nothing he could do to help you. I've never seen him like that. And I completely lied to him about seeing you. But never said anything. But when he didn't show up for the competition. Nathan was in a panic mode. Asking anybody if they've seen you. Then I opened my mouth. And asked him if all you were doing was lying about being sick. And Peyton also was wondering if you were sick. Nathan scolded us. On what being good friends we were. Then he called your panted. When your mom said you were really sick. Nathan's face dropped. He talked to your mom. After he got off the phone. He asked us all one more time. If we've seen you. And I couldn't look Nathan in the eyes. I finally told him I was you. He was furious with me. Told me if anything happened to you. He would never forgive me. Then your mom called Nathan back. And it wasn't good. After seeing how Nathan talked you down from the ledge. And how he was the only one you would listen to. And seeing how you two were together. I knew I lost Nathan at that point. After that he apologized about what he said. And he was sorry for hurting me. But he loved you. He told me I would find that special person. And that person could be standing in front of me. That it could be my own best friend. When Nathan left it got me thinking. Maybe he was right. Then Lucas came in and we talked. I told Nathan said to me. Then he got this look on his face. And said what if Nathan wasn't wrong. Then Lucas told me he had feelings for me. More than just friends. And that he loved me. And I told him I loved him too. And we've been taking it slowly. But he makes me happy. Plus he knows everything about me."

Brooke smiled.
B-"That is what I feel about Nathan. "
H-"Well at least we got the most attractive guys at our school."
B-"I agree with you on that."
B-"When did you know Nathan was the one for you?"
B-"I think deep down I knew he was the one. Like I said Nathan was my first for everything. Even at the age of 4. I always found Nathan attractive. If you could have seen the way we both were. Back when we were young. He made me feel safe. Made me laugh when I was lonely. Or feeling sat. But everything changed for us. When we were in 8th grade. He was more interested in basketball and girls. But we both knew when the other is hurt or in trouble."
H-"I know I saw it the night we found you in the pool. He just stood in place for the longest time. It took a while for anyone to get threw to him. When Nathan found you. I've never seen anyone act so quickly. Then I saw with Nathan. When the rest thought you were dead. Nathan wouldn't give up. I don't think anyone knew just how well you knew each other."
B-"The person I didn't want to know I was sick. It was Nathan. He can be stubborn when he wants to be. Like that nigh he pulled me out of the pool. No one knew what my middle name was. Besides Nathan not even Peyton knew. And I don't like my middle name. And he knows that. He was ticking me off."
H-"Yeah we could tell. And when he threw you over his shoulder. Everyone thought is was funny."
B-"Well I didn't find that funny. And with people watching. I was so pissed at him."

Brooke yawned. Haley could tell she was tired.
H-"Well I'm going to take off you look tired."
B-"No you don't have to leave."
H-"No you should rest. I think I'm going to find Lucas."
B-"Ok it was nice talking to you like this."
H-"Yeah it was." Haley got up and walked out the door. Brooke smiled and closed her eyes.

Haley walked into the waiting room. To see Lucas, Nathan, Keith, Karen, Deb, Dan and Brooke's parents talking to each other. Haley walked up behind Lucas. And wrapped her arms around him. Lucas smiled and turned around.
L-"Hey everything ok?"
H-"Yeah we had a good talk.
N-"I want to say I'm happy for you both. I hope you both are happy."
H-"Thanks to you. I finally saw what Lucas and I as a couple."
N-"You are just like me. You fell in love with your best friend."
H-"Yes I did." She smiled at Lucas.

Lucas turned to everyone else in the room.
L-"Everyone I would like to tell you all that. Haley and I are officially dating now. And I couldn't be happier," Haley blushed at that statement. Karen walked up to them.
K-"I'm happy for you both."
L-"Thanks mom."
H-"Yeah thanks Karen."

Nathan turned to everyone.
N-"I'm going to check on my wife."
H-"She was getting tired. That is why I left."
N-"I'll talk to you guys later."
L-"yeah take care of yourself man."
N-"I will. I would like to go home with my wife."
H-"Hope that is soon."
N-"Me too."

Nathan walked back to Brooke's room and quietly opened the door. To see that Brooke was sleeping. Nathan slowly walked over to the bed. And sat down. And took his hand brushing a strand of hair out of her eyes.
N-"Hey honey. I want you to get better. So you can come home with me. It's not the same without you. You have changed my life Brooke. Hopefully soon you can come home. But until then get better soon. We have a lot to be grateful for. You want to know what I'm thankful for most in my life. And That is you Brooke Annabelle Davis."

Brooke slowly opened her eyes.
B-"Scott."
N-"What?"
B-"My name isn't Brooke Davis anymore. It's Mrs. Nathan Scott."
N-"Sorry I forgot."
B-"It's ok. Nathan I want to go home. I miss being in our bed. Waking up with your arms around me."
N-"Soon honey. And it's lonely without you there."
B-"Nathan can you just hold me for a little bit."
N-"Sure slide over a bit." Nathan laid down next to her on the bed. Brooke laid her head on his chest. Nathan wrapped his arms around her. And leaned in for a small kiss.
B-"I love you Nathan."
N-"I love you too Brooke. Get some sleep." He kissed the top of her head. And was soothed by the sound of Brooke's breathing. It gave him peace and comfort. And soon he fell asleep too. Wrapped up in each other's arms.
End of chapter 9

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