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Chapter 13

Brooke was in the living room putting Noah shoes on when she heard Lucas raise his voice. She put the TV on for Noah and told him to stay there. She made her way to the front door to see what was going on.

Lucas's whole body tensed as he stared at Dan. He had not seen Dan since he woke up from his coma and couldn't believe that Dan had the nerve to show up at his door step. He felt her before he saw her as tension in his body faded a little.

Brooke place a hand on his back and felt him relax. She looked up at his face but Lucas's eyes never left the person is anger was directed at. Brooke tore her eyes away from Lucas and into the eyes of Dan Scott.

"Dan," Brooke said trying to be polite.

"Miss Davis nice to see you again, "Dan replied.

"I'm going to ask you again, what are you doing?" Lucas asked with his voice laced with anger.

Dan swallowed the lump in his throat and said, "I just wanted to see how you were doing since you have been out of the hospital."

Lucas clenched his fist and said, "So, I'm supposed to believe after all these years you finally give a damn about me?"

"Lucas I always cared," Dan said as Lucas let out a dry laugh but Dan continued, "I have may not always have shown it like I should but I care Lucas. I want to get to know you and make up for the time I lost being an idiot."

Lucas shook his head at Dan. He couldn't believe that the man who despised his was now on his door step saying that he cared and wanted to make up for lost time. Before Lucas could reply to Dan their conversation was interrupted by a little voice.

"Daddy, come watch Mickey with me," Noah said as he pulled on Lucas's pant leg.

Dan saw the little boy and his heart began to swell. He bent down to the little boys level and said,

"Hi, I'm Dan."

"Hi, I Noah," he replied as he shook the hand that Dan held out.

Inside Lucas was fuming. He could believe the nerve of Dan introducing himself to his son. As much as he wanted to but Dan in his place he didn't want to do it in front of Noah.

Brooke noticing the inward battle going on inside of Lucas decided to intervene. "Hey handsome how about you and I go watch Mickey while daddy finishes up his conversation with Dan."

"Otay, Bye Dan," he replied.

"Bye Noah," Dan said.

As Brooke lead Noah back inside, Lucas waited until they were out of sight. Lucas turned to Dan and said, "You need to go! My family and I are not interested in whatever games you are trying to play."

"Lucas I'm not playing any games, but I understand that you don't believe me. I am willing to earn my trust with you," he said as he turned and headed back to his car.

Lucas closed the door behind him as soon as he saw Dan drive off. He made his way into the living room and saw Brooke and Noah on the couch. Brooke looked up and saw the look on Lucas's face and she could tell he needed to talk.

"Noah," she said. The little boy looked up at his mom, "Daddy and I are going to the kitchen and talk you stay in here and watch Mickey okay." The little boy nodded his head and turned his attention back to the TV.

Once Brooke and Lucas made it into the kitchen Lucas started in on his rant about Dan.

"Can you believe the nerve of him," he said as he turned toward Brooke, "I mean he never acknowledges me before but now all of a sudden he wants something to do with me."

Brooke sighed and said, "He was a nervous wreck when he saw you come out of the school in a stretcher."

"So because he had a heart when he thought I was going to die I should let him into our lives," he yelled.

"Keep your voice down and do not yell at me Lucas Scott," Brooke said in a low voice.

Lucas made his way to Brooke and placed a hand on her shoulder and said, "I'm sorry."

She nodded her head and said, "I understand that you don't trust him but I really think he is trying."

Lucas just shook his head at Brooke she always tried to find the good in everyone.

Brooke could tell that Lucas didn't believe her so she decided to tell him something she never told anyone. "While you were in the hospital Dan tried to see you but Keith and your mom wouldn't let him."

"Good," Lucas replied.

"Will you just listen," Brooke said frustrated. Lucas nodded his head as Brooke continued, "One night I bribed the night nurse to come and see you. As I got to your door I heard a voice inside. I opened the door and saw Dan sitting by your bed reading to you."

Brooke saw the tears welling up on Lucas eyes but didn't comment, "I found out that he had been coming to see every night for the last two years. I know what it's like to have a parent not care about you but at least you have one that is willing to try. I would give anything for that."

Lucas looked at Brooke and said, "I love you for trying to make this alright but I need some time."

"I love you too, but will you at least promise me you will think about it," she said as she looked into his eyes.

He nodded his head and pulled Brooke into his arms as he let the words that she spoke seep in. He would think about talking to Dan but first he needed to talk to Nathan and get his view on this situation.

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