Thanks so much for the reviews guys. OMG how cute was the B/L and baby Angie scene…it made my heart melt. It was so cute they have to end up together.
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5 months later
Things had changed so much in the last couple of months, Lucas kept his word to Brooke and he was now working from home instead of having to go into the office all of the time, it was great because it gave Brooke an extra set of hands to help her with Hannah who was learning to crawl and into everything. Brooke was just happy that May had arrived she was on vacation for the next two weeks from Clothes over Bro's. Peyton, Brooke, Jake, and Lucas had all decided that they would get together and spend a few days up at Jake and Peyton's cabin in the woods. First though they had to make a few stops which unfortunately for Jake and Lucas included the mall.
"I'm so excited for the next couple of days it's going to be a blast" Peyton remarked as she pushed Hayden's stroller through Old Navy. Hayden was the spitting image of Jake all 14 months of him, he had Jake's dark hair and eyes, he also had Peyton's temper which wasn't always a good thing. For now though he was being good just sitting in his stroller playing with his stuffed dog Bubba.
"I know what you mean…I feel like we haven't spent any time together lately…it's just been so hectic" Brooke replied as she looked through the clothes rack. She had Hannah resting in a baby sling against her. Hannah was wide awake taking in everything around her.
Hannah's POV
I tell you these 7 months have been crazy...I'm mobile now...which has its benefits but everyone shouts the word "No" at me now. Like they don't think I know what it means…mommy doesn't need to say it to me she needs to say it to daddy who by judging from the noises I heard from their room last night has no idea what it means. Tell me I don't know what something means…Everyone keeps telling mommy what a beauty they think I am and that's cool…Poor grandma Karen has been crying again….daddy and I went to see her and I was sitting in my highchair and said "Dada" and poor grandma Karen couldn't keep it together. I could really go for some cheerios right now.
"Mama" a voice called from behind Brooke and Peyton, Peyton turned to find Emily running toward her with open arms. Jake, Lucas and a pouting Jenny were in tow.
"Hey Emily" Peyton smiled and knelt down as the almost 5 year old ran into her arms.
"Jenny got in trouble" Emily said as soon as she was in her mother's arms. Jake walked up to Peyton and wrapped his arm around her.
"What happened?" Peyton asked looking down at Jenny who kept her eyes on her feet as she swayed back and forth.
Jake frowned "Jenny seems to think that she has gone from the age of 7 to 15 Luke and I took the girls into the toy store and Jenny thought it would be funny if she took off on her own…she's just embarrassed that she got a spanking in front of everyone"
Peyton looked back down at Jenny "Jenny, you know you can't go off by yourself…you scared daddy and that's why he got mad at you…don't do it again…you understand me?"
Jenny nodded "Yes Mommy…I'm sorry"
Peyton shook her head "Don't apologize to me…say you're sorry to your daddy"
Jenny looked up at Jake and walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his back "I'm sorry daddy"
Jake knelt down "its ok baby girl…"
Brooke watched as Peyton interacted with her family...It was still weird for her to see Peyton as a mother she could remember times when Peyton didn't have any of her life together. She had changed so much and Brooke was proud to know her as a person and as a friend.
"Hey Pretty Girl" Lucas called softly as he walked over to Brooke "Do you like this?" Lucas asked holding up a blue t shirt with a dinosaur on it...
Brooke laughed softly and shook her head "Luke I don't think that it will fit you" Brooke replied looking at the Childs shirt Lucas held.
"It's not for me Brooke…it's for Jamie…I feel bad that he got in trouble at school for kissing that little girl therefore making Haley and Nathan cancel plans with us for the week" Lucas frowned he liked spending time with Jamie even though they liked to argue.
"Aw... Lucas that's sweet….I think Jamie will love it" Brooke walked over to Lucas and took the shirt from him and put it in her basket.
"And how's my favorite 7 month old today?" Lucas asked looking down at Hannah.
"Dada" Hannah called loudly and held up her arms for her father to take her. Lucas picked Hannah up out of the carrier and kissed her on the cheek. "What's that Hannah…you want to get the hell out of here and get up to the cabin…yeah I know I too wish mommy and aunt Peyton would hurry up because Uncle Jake and I want to watch Sports Center….cause daddy wants to know if Carolina won the game."
"Lucas you are so funny sometimes I don't know why you're a writer when you should be on the comedy circuit" Brooke said dryly as she carried her basket to the front of the store.
"Aw, Brooke just so you know that whole thing I said to you last night about "Telling me what you Want" wasn't a request for your sarcasm" Lucas shot back smiling at his wife.
"Lucas" Brooke exclaimed blushing at his comment she covered her face with her hand but her action was only met with laugher from her husband and friends.
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Later that evening everyone was sitting around the living room of Jake and Peyton's cabin talking about old times.
"It's so weird to think about how different things were like 2 years ago" Jake said as he looked over at Peyton "I mean Peyton and I just had Jenny and Emily. You and Brooke weren't even married and Haley and Nathan were…..exactly the same" Everyone laughed at Jake's comment. "I didn't mean it bad…I just meant that they haven't changed"
Peyton smiled and shook her head and rested it on Jake's shoulder "Jake you kill me sometimes"
Jake shook his head and wrapped his arm around Peyton "I know that's why I married you"
Peyton smiled "Really I thought it was because you loved me"
Jake thought for a moment and kissed Peyton's forehead 'Yeah that too"
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The next morning Brooke and Peyton were getting ready to go out and shop Peyton was sitting on the couch waiting on Brooke who was trying to calm a crying Hannah.
"I don't know what's wrong with her she's been so clingy lately she doesn't like for Luke or me to leave plus she's teething and has been a crabby patty for the last few days" Brooke swayed back and forth with Hannah who was clinging to her mother's shirt and sobbing.
"Why don't you just bring her with us…we're not going to be gone that long and I'm sure that Jake and Lucas are going to have their hands full with the other three anyway..plus trying to paint the upstairs bedroom isn't going to help matters any"
Brooke sighed "I don't know I mean it's supposed to rain and I don't want to take the chance of her getting sick"
Peyton shook her head "She'll be fine…just put her in the car and let's get the flip out of dodge"
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After a few minutes of debate Brooke finally gave in and she and Peyton and Hannah took off down the road to shop. Their evening was cut short though because the storm that was coming was worse than what either of them had thought. The rain beating against the windshield was making it impossible for Peyton to see to drive. Hannah wasn't helping matters any she was sitting in her car seat in the back crying Brooke knew she was tired and prayed that they'd get home soon.
"I can't see a damn thing it's impossible to drive where did all this rain come from?" Peyton asked annoyance and fear in her voice.
"Just pull off the road then…it's no big deal" Brooke assured Peyton.
Peyton took her eyes off the road and looked over at Brooke "We have to get home I can't…"
"LOOK OUT" Brooke screamed Peyton turned her eyes back on the road just in time to see the semi truck coming straight at them. She tried to slam on her breaks but the action sent the m hydroplaning and they fishtailed just as the semi slammed into the passenger side of the car and forced them off the road and over an embankment.
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Peyton opened her eyes and instantly felt the pain that radiated over her entire body; it felt like a thousand knives were stabbing her all over. She couldn't breathe or think about anything but the pain. The whole car was silent except for the sound of rain pelting against the roof. Peyton could hear muffled voices and sirens as she struggled to stay awake, she silently prayed to God that she'd hear Hannah cry or Brooke's voice but she heard nothing but the sounds of people working to get the car open. Peyton looked over to the passenger side and she let out a sob when she was met with Brooke's lifeless body. Peyton turned her head back over as the feeling of fatigue radiated over her and she closed her eyes as she fell asleep.
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Lucas and Jake ran into the emergency room, they had left Jake and Peyton's kids with a neighbor. Jake ran up to the desk to ask about Peyton but Lucas took off down the hallway and that's when he heard a familiar cry. He turned his attention to the room it was coming from and he saw at least half a dozen doctors working on a hysterical Hannah. Lucas ran into the room "Hannah baby daddy's here"
Lucas tried to make his way to his little girl but was met with resistance as he got pushed out of the exam room.
"What are you doing…that's my daughter" Lucas screamed
"Sir, you're going to have to calm down…now I need your permission to sedate your daughter so that we can take her down for a CT scan" the nurse explained as she held up a clipboard for Lucas to sign.
Lucas signed the paper and looked around the room "My wife…how's my wife?"
The nurse didn't look at Lucas "The doctor will be out to talk to you in a minute"
Lucas stood in the middle of the hallway of the hospital he didn't know what to do. He was soon met by a distraught Jake "Peyton's in surgery…they won't tell me anything else"
"Mr. Scott?" a deep voice called from down the hall Lucas and Jake walked down the hallway and met the man dressed in scrubs. The doctor shook Lucas's hand and placed his hand on Lucas's shoulder. "I'm Dr. Morgan….Mr. Scott, your wife came in with severe internal bleeding and we're in there right now trying to do everything that we can for her but I need you to prepare yourself…because I don't know what's going to happen"
Lucas nodded his whole heart was racing prepare for life without his whole world. His mind raced back and forth from Brooke, to Hannah, to Peyton. Then everything around him started to go fuzzy and he grabbed at his chest before collapsing onto the floor.
"Luke" Jake yelled catching Lucas before he hit the floor; Dr. Morgan knelt down and checked Lucas pulse before yelling over his shoulder.
"I need a gurney"