Peyton studied the paper carefully "What is this?" She questioned, as she flip to the next page. She looked over a Dan.
"Well, it a emmancipates" Dan said as he looked over at a very confused Peyton and Lucas. ""Emancipation" is a legal process that gives a teenager who is 16 or older legal independence from his or her parents or guardians. Emancipation can be an important legal tool for certain teenagers, but you should give it careful thought before moving ahead."
"Your saying I should like black mail my mom, by saying I'm leaving her if she does married Bruce"
"Peyton, Sweet heart I know this is a hard decision, but you clearly are not happy, and I just wanted to let you know that you have a chose." Dan said.
"Tell us more" Lucas said, as he pulled her closer. kissed her temple.
"Either you or your parents can start the emancipation process. The person who starts the process must file (or have a lawyer file) a "Petition for Emancipation"form (# JD-JM-90) with the court. That is the paper you are holding in your hands. If you need a lawyer to start this process or to defend yourself and you cannot afford one, the juvenile court or probate court may appoint one for you at no charge.
There will be a meeting (or hearing) in front of a judge to talk about the emancipation petition. Only the judge can order the emancipation"
"When you become emancipated, you have legal rights that other teenagers do not have. You also have new responsibilities that most teenagers do not have to worry about. You should weigh these rights and responsibilities carefully as you think about emancipation.
If you are emancipated: " Dan said, as he pulled out another piece of paper. Here this is what you will be able to do.
Peyton took the paper from him in began to read it.
You may get your own place to live -- but you will be responsible for paying the rent and any other costs.
You may get medical care without your parents' permission -- but you will have to pay the bills or arrange for financial help in paying them.
You can sign contracts in your own name and are responsible for living up to the contract.
You can sue other people, and you can also be sued by others.
You are no longer under the control of your parents -- but they will also have no obligation to support you financially, or give you any food, clothing, or shelter. The State of North Carolina Department of Children and Families will no longer be responsible for helping you if you are abused or neglected. You are, however, entitled to the same protection by the police as any other person, including the right to be protected from violence by a family or household member.
You may buy and sell property.
You may get a driver's license or marriage license or join the armed services without your parents' permission.
You may enroll in a school or college of your choice without asking your parents
"Peyton I talked to my wife she said, that she can hire you down at her cafe part time, So you will have income. I will also help you find a place to live. This decison is your I just wanted to run this my you"
"Thank you Mr. Scott, I think I want to do it"
"Baby, are you sure, I mean don't you want to talk to your mom first, She might call of the wedding If she sees how serious you are." Lucas said,
"No, She will say I'm been difficult, We will get into some kinda of disagreement, Bruce will step in then all hell will break lose. Lucas, I love you for been so concern, but my mom has changed. So I will go to the wedding tomorrow smile big, I will fill this out wait on my hearing. Then when I have the judge desicde, I will them talk to by mom" Peyton said, as took the pen for Dan, She began to fill the paper out.
"Okay, I just want you to be happy" Lucas said, as he watched her fill the paper out. He was still having doubts, but he wanted to support her.
"Here" Peyton said, handing the paper back to Dan. "I just wait now right?"
"Look I will start looking for an apartment for you tomorrow, while you are at the wedding then Sunday morning come by the cafe. You can start working, That will show the judge you are serious about your situation." Dan said, as he stood up.
"Thank you Mr, Scott"
"Peyton, quit thanking me, no one she live in fear. You mean alot to my son, well both my sons, I just wanted to help, and that bruise on your neck would help to. I will Fax's these tonight, I'm good friends with Judge Goodman, I'm pretty sure, he will sign this."
"I hope" she whispered, as she and Lucas walked Dan to the door.
"I should get going,Lucas you coming or staying" Dan staid, as he open the door
Lucas looked down at Peyton, "Staying if that okay"
"fine with me" Peyton said, as she smile up at him.
"I'm coming" Nathan said, as he ran down the stairs, He walked straight out the door with out a word.
"Haley" I said, as I ran up stairs, knowing something happen. I was right Haley was laying on her bed crying.
"Hey, what happen?" Peyton said, as she sat down beside her new best friend.
"He kissed me," she whispered
"That's a good thing right?" Lucas asked, from the doorway. Peyton give him a small smile,
"Yeah, no, I don't know" Haley cried,
"Well that makes prefect sense" Lucas said, as he rolled his eyes. "Haley you still love him, you told us, you wanted him back. So what happen?"
"We were talking about school and basketball, then he sat down beside me. We kept talking, it was like old times, like nothing ever happen between us. " Haley said, as she took a deep breath. "Then I looked over at him, he looked at me, then kissed me.
"Then what" Peyton asked, as Haley sat up.
"They kiss got more heated it was prefect it was like the best kiss we have ever shared." She sighed, "Then my phone rang, we jumped apart, he was smiling that old Nathan Scott smile he use to smile at me. "
"Okay Hale's we are really confused" Lucas said, as he sat down beside his girlfriend.
"My phone was lay beside Nathan, he glaze down in notice the name."
"Chris called" Peyton said, putting the pieces together. " So he left because Chris called?"
"No, he left because I told him Chris and I are a couple. He did say anything just walked out the door." She wiped her eyes
"But Haley, you want Nathan, why didn't you just tell him that." Peyton said, as wrapped her arm around her.
"I don't want to get hurt again Peyton" Haley said,
"Neither do I" a voice said, from the doorway, all three head turn towards it.
"I thought you left" Lucas said, as he smile at his younger brother.
"Yeah, but dad refused to let me in the car. He said that it's time that Haley and I work out of problems. Are he is taking my car back" Nathan said, as he rolled his eyes.
"God, I love your dad"Peyton said, as she stood up making Lucas stand up to. "Come baby, let them talk," Peyton dragged Lucas back down stairs.
She pushed Lucas down on the couch then laid on top of him. "God I love it when your in control" he smirk. As she kissed his neck, then his jaw line.
"I'm always in control" she winked, as she kissed him sweetly. "I have something I have to tell you"
"What?" he asked, as hands hands run up in down her back. He kissed her again the flipped then over. Which cause Peyton to laugh out loud.
"Lucas, " she hissed, as he began to kiss her neck, his hand slided up her shirt. "Lucas we can't do this " she said, as she closed her eyes, his hand was rubbing her right breast.
"I'm pretty sure we can baby, Besides I'm in control now" he smirks, as both his hands raise her shirt just above her breast. "God I missed you" he said, as his mouth begins to suck on her hard nipple.
"I missed you Lucas, but we are not having sex on Haley's couch"
"What not?" He said, as he looks up at her. "Haley and Nathan had sex on my couch. It's time I repay her" he kisses her again.
"No, I want are first time to be special not on a couch or in Haley's house" Peyton said, as she ranned her fingers through his hair.
"So how about when you get your new apartment," he asked, as he pecks her lips
"Maybe, we're seen" she smiles "look about tomorrow, there is something you should know" she bit her bottom lip.
"What? What's wrong?" He knew something was up.
"Bruce and My so called mom, set me up on a date"
"A date," he asked, as he climbed off of her "Wow, thanks for letting me know" he said, bitterly
"Lucas, I didn't know about it till today, I swear, " she said, as sat up "Lucas I love you, you know that, Bruce was trying to get under my skin. But I'm not going to let that happen" she said, as she pulled him towards her.
"I have nothing to worry about?" He asked, as he reached for her hand.
"Nothing at all" she paused, as he kissed her hand " Unless he is really cute then we might ha.......
"PEYTON" he yelled.
"Just playing baby, I love you" she cupped his face in kissed him
"He better not kiss you"
"He wouldn't, my lips or make for you only" she said, as he pulled her in for another kiss.
"I love you too Peyt, but seriously he better not even touch you" He said, as she pulled him back down on top of her.
"Shut up and kiss me" she laughed, as he rejoined there lips.