Chapter 14

Lucas sat on the couch for what seemed like hours after Brooke and Noah left. He didn't have to be at work till later so he decided to think about the things Dan had told him. After brooding for a couple more minutes he decided to give Nathan a call.

"Hello," Nathan answered.

"Hey, Nate it's me," Lucas replied.

"What's up Luke?" he questioned.

Lucas sighed and ran his free hand through his hair, "Dan dropped by the house today and told me some things that happened while I was in the coma and I really don't know how to take. He seems sincere but how much can you really trust Dan Scott?"

"Listen Luke, I am the first to admit that Dan always has ulterior motive. But seeing how he reacted to the news of you being in a coma first hand, I think he is trying to make amends." Nathan replied.

"Brooke thinks I should give him a chance. I don't what to do." Lucas replied with frustration in his voice.

"Look man, you have to do what's right for you. If you want to give him a chance, then good for you but if you don't then be done with him and focus on your family."Nathan said.

"Has Dan approached you about making amend s for the past?"Lucas questioned

Nathan sighed and said, "I haven't let him around my family, but we have been talking to each other on occasion. Right now I am keeping him at arm's length until I start to trust him."

"I think that's smart of you. But I think I'm going to have to think about it more," Lucas replied.

"Just remember no one can make this decision but you." Nathan said.

"Thanks little brother." Lucas replied and with that he hung up the phone.

Brooke walked into Karen's Café with Noah on her hip and the biggest smile on her face. She spotted Karen at the counter and ran over to her to tell her the good news.

Karen spotted Brooke coming towards her and gave her a sideways hug and said, "How are you guys doing today?"

"Hi Nana," Noah greeted with a smile as Brooke sat him down in a nearby chair and handed him a juice.

"We're good Karen and I have great news," Brooke cheered.

Karen laughed and said, "So what's the news?"

"Well I found a place to open Cloths Over Bros and it's not far from the café," she replied.

"That's great Brooke. I'm so proud of you," Karen said.

"That means a lot Karen. I can't wait to tell Luke when he gets off of work," Brooke replied.

"Well I know my son is going to be very happy for you," Karen replied.

Brooke gave Karen a smile and said, "I have more good news the material for your wedding dress came in. So now the wedding plans are back on."

Karen gave Brooke a big smile and shook her head as the young girl began to ramble about the wedding.