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"Another Baby…..Brooke are you serious?" Peyton asked looking at her friend.
Brooke bit her lip and nodded "Yeah…I think Luke and I are ready for another"
"I think that's really great….I'm happy for you….You're not letting Lucas pressure you into this are you?….I mean I know that he's wanted another baby for a long time and I just don't want you to get into something that you may or may not be ready for" Peyton replied.
"He's not….you don't sound to happy about this" Brooke narrowed her eyes and looked at Peyton.
"No It's not that….I'm happy for you Brooke…I am….I just worry about you…I mean it hasn't been the easiest year for you and Lucas" Peyton touched Brooke's shoulder and half smiled.
"Peyton…I think it's sweet that you worry about me but you don't need to…it's fine" Brooke got up from the couch and walked into the kitchen.
Peyton sighed and ran her hands down her jeans "I hope so" she said to herself.
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About half an hour later Lucas and Haley came back with the cake. Haley opened the door for Lucas and held it as he moved into the house with the huge sheet cake that had bunnies and teddy bears on it.
"It was a nightmare trying to get through town" Lucas exclaimed to Brooke as he sat the cake down on the kitchen island.
"I'm sorry….but at least you'll get cake later" Brooke tilted her head and smiled coyly.
"Well…as long as I get cake" Lucas walked over to Brooke and wrapped his arms around her, he kissed her on the forehead before leaning down and kissing her on the lips.
"Um hum" Haley cleared her throat and folded her arms and interrupted the couple.
"Can we help you?" Brooke pulled back and looked over Lucas' shoulder at Haley.
"I just wanted to let you guys know that Mouth sat the camera up for us to do our video messages to Hannah" Haley smiled and shook her head at the couple before walking out of the kitchen.
Brooke smiled and clapped her hands "Yea…I'm so excited to do this for Hannah"
"Speaking of Hannah…where is she?" Lucas whispered before leaning back in for a kiss. He sighed deeply when she pulled away before he could kiss her.
"She's taking a nap…one of us should go and get her" Brooke moved out of Lucas' grasp and walked to the living room.
"I'll get her" Lucas called following Brooke into the living room.
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Lucas opened the door to the nursery and quietly walked over to Hannah's crib. She was still asleep, her pacifier had fallen out of her mouth and her dark hair framed her little face as she slept. Lucas watched her sleep for a few minutes and reached into the crib and ran a finger over the bottom of Hannah's bare foot. Hannah pulled her foot away and moved her eyes fluttered open and focused up on Lucas.
"Hey baby girl…how's my favorite daughter?" Lucas reached down into the crib and picked Hannah up. Hannah rubbed her eyes and rested her head on Lucas' shoulder.
"Are you still sleepy birthday girl?" Lucas asked running his hand up and down Hannah's back. "Let's change your clothes and we'll go out and see mommy"
Lucas laid Hannah down on her changing table and proceeded to change her into a red top with matching red shorts. He pulled her dark hair up into two ponytails on top of her head and put her white sandals on her feet before picking her up and walking out the door.
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"There's my girl" Brooke squealed and waved as Lucas carried Hannah into the backyard. Hannah smiled at her mother and did her best attempt at waving hello.
Lucas sat Hannah down on the ground next to Hayden and she took off walking over to her cousin Jamie.
"Hannah just totally ignored her future husband" Peyton pouted and folded her arms.
"It's ok…she just does what Brooke does to me" Lucas joked
Lucas smiled and took a seat next to Brooke on the patio furniture. Considering it was a party for a one year old there was quite the turnout Brooke and Lucas of course were there but rounding out the guest list were: Nathan, Haley, Jamie, Peyton, Jake, Jenny, Emily, Hayden, Karen, Andy, Lilly, Mouth, Rachel, Whitey, Deb, Skills, Junk, Fergie, and Millie.
"So should we do the video messages now?" Mouth asked looking at Brooke and Lucas.
"Sure" Brooke nodded
"Who wants to go first?" Mouth asked looking around the table.
"I will" Nathan said standing up and following Mouth into the house.
Nathan and Mouth walked into the guest bedroom and Mouth gave Nathan instructions on how to stop and start the video. Nathan turned the camera on and sat down on the edge of the bed.
"Hey Hannah, It's Uncle Nathan….If you're watching this it means that you've just turned 18. Happy Birthday…..I don't really know what to say to you…I just hope that you haven't given your parents too hard of a time. I'm sure that you haven't and I'm sure that no matter what you do in life you'll be great at it….you can support me when you're playing for the WNBA…I'm just kidding….just no matter what take care of yourself…Love Ya"
Haley was next with her message.
"Hi Hannah….It's me Aunt Haley I'm here with your new cousin Leah…she's not born yet but I'm sure you two will be great friends. I want you to know that your mommy and daddy love you very much. Also, some advice…don't go on tour with a smart mouthed rock star when you're in high school…especially when your whole life is back in your hometown….I love you sweetie"
After Haley finished Rachel, Mouth, Andy, Fergie, Skills, Junk, Millie, Deb, Whitey and Jake all took their turns wishing Hannah everything from happiness to the ability to hold her own in a water gun fight.
Peyton went next.
"Hey, Hannah….If I had to wish one thing for you it would be friendship…I hope that you have so any friends that you don't know what to do with all of them. But, I hope that you have at least a few good ones. They're the ones who will get you through all the yucky stuff and things that you can't handle…You're mommy has been my best friend since forever…I hope that you can have a friend like that…remember I'm always here if you need someone"
After Peyton finished Karen went.
"Hannah…my sweet grandbaby girl….I love you so much….I don't think that a day has gone by that I haven't thought of you….I want you to know how much you are loved….so many people are crazy about you…I remember your mommy and daddy being teenagers and when I first met your mommy…I was a little intimidated by her…you see your mommy was a little bit wild when she was young…and Grandma was scared at first because I only wanted the best for your daddy…but your mommy is it. I don't even think it took a day for me to see it. She made your daddy the man that he is, and I hope that one day you find that. The kind of love that makes everything in your life wonderful…and if there's anything that you can't tell your mommy and daddy you can come to me…and we'll fix your problem together"
Finally it was Brooke and Lucas' turn. Brooke went first.
"Hannah, wow I can't believe that you're one…I mean if you're watching this you're 18 but today you're one…I remember the first time that I held you in my arms…I looked down at you in my arms…all that matted hair, and scrunched up face…you looked at me with those big blue eyes and I knew my life would never be the same…No matter what happens know that I love you…I know that I'll do things that you don't like but it's only because I love you…Keep close with the friends that you make here…They are the ones who truly know you and they're the ones who will love you in a way no one else can…You and your daddy have made my life so happy….and I love you both so much….Happy Birthday Hannah Banana"
Lucas was the last one to leave his message to Hannah.
"It's weird to be sitting here and talking to the future you….I know that I'm a writer but I'm at a loss for words…So I'm just going to give you some advice for life….Don't be afraid to be a kid…no matter how old you get keep that innocence you have, You're not always going to be the best at everything so be a gracious loser and not a boastful winner. Make sure you love…I want you to love someone so much that the thought of losing that person scares you to death….but know that if you do get your heart broken…there's someone better for you…Always use your manners…"Please" and "Thank You" may seem silly to you but they speak volumes of how you were raised and where you come from….Remember that no matter what situation your in or where you go in life…you can ALWAYS come home…but if you can only remember one know that you are loved more than you will ever know"
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After everyone did their video messages the guys stated to barbeque or attempted to start it. Everyone had their own opinion on how to do it and everyone was talking at once trying to give their tip on how to start the grill. The girls meanwhile sat at the table laughed as they guys argued.
"Luke man that's too much charcoal" Jake shook his head as he talked.
"Jake…since when are you a pioneer?" Lucas asked "It's fine"
"It's not going to light" Nathan argued "You need some fire starter"
"You know there are too many chiefs and not enough Indians" Mouth exclaimed
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Meanwhile, Jamie had a hold of Hannah's hand and was walking with her inside the house. Karen and Haley had came inside to get a few things together for dinner, Jamie had insisted on coming in the house while Haley was in there and little Hannah was his partner in crime. Wherever Jamie was Hanna was and vice versa. Jamie and Hannah were walking around the living room when there was a knock on the door.
"Let's go see who it is Hannah" Jamie said walking to the door still holding on to Hannah's hand. He let go with a few steps left towards the door leaving Hannah standing in the doorway and Jamie swung the door open.
"Hi Jamie"
"Grandpa Dan" Jamie exclaimed throwing his arms around Dan's legs. "I haven't talked to you since school got out"
Dan smiled "I know…I came to see you and wish Hannah a happy birthday"
"Oh…ok…." Jamie turned his head "Come here Hannah…come see Grandpa Dan"
Hannah stayed in her spot and she looked at Jamie who stepped back a little and walked the few steps over to her. Dan took the opportunity to push the door open even more and saw Jamie and Hannah standing in the doorway. It was his first time ever seeing Lucas and Brooke's baby. The last time he even came around them was when Brooke was pregnant. Dan smiled as he looked at Hannah. She was the spitting image of Brooke, she had some of Lucas' features though like his nose and his eyes but the rest was all Brooke.
"Hi…Hannah Happy Birthday" Dan smiled and knelt down on his knee.
"She's just being shy Grandpa" Jamie explained "I don't know why though she loves people"
"Well maybe if I took the two of you for some ice cream she'd feel better" Dan explained.
"Well I'll have to ask mommy" Jamie turned to go to the kitchen.
"NO !! " Dan exclaimed Jamie turned and looked at him "I already asked your mommy and daddy and they said it's fine for me to take you and Hannah out"
"Ok" Jamie said following Dan out the door, once they got outside Dan knelt down and picked up Hannah who started to cry.
"It's ok Hannah….Grandpa Dan isn't going to let anything happen to us" Jamie explained as he hopped into Dan's jeep.