-16 Months Later

Things had been so hectic the last few months that it was crazy. Andy had proposed to Karen and she had accepted his proposal and their wedding was quickly approaching. Rachel had been calling Brooke almost every night with questions about what to do about Abby, the newest addition to the McFadden family. She had dark red hair like Rachel and deep brown eyes like Mouth. Isaiah was crawling now and into everything that he could get his hands on it was a welcome relief to his parents though, considering everything they had been through with him they were thankful that he was even alive. Lucas and Brooke were sleeping when Hannah climbed up on their bed and. slapped Lucas on the stomach.

"Daddy wake up" Hannah cheered playfully.

Lucas opened his eyes slowly and they focused on Hannah "How'd you get out of your crib?"

"I do it" Hannah said proudly.

"Hannah you know you're not supposed to do that" Lucas said sitting up.

"Shhh…mommy sleeping"

Lucas looked over at Brooke who was sound asleep "Yeah…and you should be too"

"I not tired" Hannah informed.

"I know but we've got a big day today…later on we get to go and see Jamie in his school play and then you get to spend the rest of the day with your aunt Haley and Uncle Nathan"

"Isaiah too?" Hannah asked

"No baby….Isaiah is going to stay with mommy and daddy" Lucas said yawning.

"You sleepy?" Hannah asked

"Yeah because it's 5:30 in the morning" Lucas said looking at Hannah.

"We wake mommy up now?" Hannah looked over at Brooke and pointed

"No." Lucas shook his head "Mommy was up late with Isaiah last night because he's cutting teeth and he's cranky"

"Watch Dora?" Hannah asked

"Nope…." Lucas pulled Hannah down and pulled her under the cover between him and Brooke "We're going back to sleep"

"I no sleepy" Hannah said.

"Please Hannah…" Lucas asked

"Ok daddy" Hannah said and closed her eyes.

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"Did you see me….did you see me?" Jamie asked running down to his mom and dad after his play.

"We did….Jamie you did such a great job you were the best "Charlie Brown" ever" " Haley smiled proudly as she adjusted Leah in her arms.

"Can we go to McDonalds?...Please" Jamie asked

"Yeah we can go to McDonalds" Nathan shook his head and looked down at his son. "Tell your Uncle Luke and Aunt Brooke goodbye and we'll get going"

Jamie turned and hugged both Brooke and Nathan and took a hold of Hannah's hand. "We're going to have fun Hannah"

"I got monies" Hannah said holding up a one dollar bill.

"Wow Hannah who gave you all that money?" Nathan asked.

"Maw maw" Hannah explained.

Lucas knelt down so that he was eye level with Hannah "You be a good girl for Uncle Nathan and Aunt Haley and mommy and daddy will see you tonight"

"Ok Daddy" Hannah said and took off walking to Nathan.

"I love you too Hannah" Lucas said standing up and taking Isaiah from Brooke.

"How's those gums feeling my man?" Lucas asked his son who was chewing on his tiny fist.

"Say hurting bad daddy and I need some dinner and a nap" Brooke said walking over to Hannah. 'You be a good girl ok?"
"Ok" Hannah took Nathan's hand "C'mon Nafan"

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"Ok what do you want to eat Jamie" Nathan asked pulling up to the drive thru at McDonalds.

Jamie stretched from the backseat behind the passenger side and looked at the menu "A mighty kids meal"

Nathan ordered everyone's food and turned the corner to pay for it.

"Here Nafan" Hannah said holding out her dollar bill to her uncle.

"H-Bug you keep your money….I'll pay for it"

"Tank you" Hannah said

Once they made it through line Nathan took everyone to the park so that they could enjoy their lunch.
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"I know handsome" Brooke soothed as she tried to calm a screaming Isaiah down. It broke her heart that him teething was hurting him so much. She and Lucas had done everything that Isaiah's pediatrician had said to do the problem was that none of it seemed to work. The only thing that helped was Tylenol for babies and it wasn't time for his next dose. Lucas was in the kitchen looking for anything that he could to help soothe the pain that his son was in.

"Here try this" Lucas said walking into the living room from this kitchen, carrying a frozen wet washcloth.

"Thanks" Brooke took the washcloth from him and placed it in Isaiah's mouth. Isaiah simply screamed and threw his body backwards his bright blue eyes clouded with tears and his face dark red as he cried in pain.

Brooke's face saddened "I don't know what to do Lucas…he's in so much pain…he won't eat… he won't sleep…it's like all he does is cry"

Lucas took Isaiah from Brooke and ran a hand down his back before looking at Brooke. "Go rest for a little while"

"No….I'll stay with him" Brooke said as Isaiah continued to cry.

Lucas turned away from her "Brooke go rest….you haven't slept a full night in two weeks just go lie down for a little while"

Brooke was too tired to fight with Lucas and she finally gave up and went into the bedroom.

Lucas shook his head and looked at Isaiah "I think we just need some guy time"

Lucas took the wet cold washcloth and placed it in Isaiah's mouth again this time Isaiah took it and his tears subsided.

"Well that's what you look like when you're not crying"

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The next afternoon Lucas took Isaiah next door to help Nathan with a few things leaving Brooke and Hannah home for some mother and daughter time. Brooke took the opportunity to teach Hannah how to make cupcakes.

"Now we have to pour them into the tins," Brooke directed Hannah as she mixed the cupcake batter with her mixer. "Then put them into the oven and let them bake."

Hannah stuck her hands in the bowl and grabbed a handful of batter. "Make a big cupcake for Daddy okay?"

"Okay sweetie, but we can't make it too big or there won't be enough batter for more cupcakes." Hannah nodded her head and licked the batter off her hand.

"Daddy get home?"

"Just a little while baby," Brooke sighed, placing the batter in the cupcake tray. "He helped Uncle Nathan today …you know you and Leah get to go to story hour next week…just like Jamie did ."

"Why you sad Mommy?" Hannah asked liking her batter covered fingers.

"I'm not sad Hannah Banana" Brooke smiled sadly

"You look sad," Hannah shrugged matter of factly.

Brooke put down the last cupcake and picked up a hand towel as she turned to face her daughter. "You're just growing up so fast baby girl…you'll be three years old soon it makes your mommy sad that you're growing up so fast"

"Why Mommy?"

"Because you're my baby, Hannah. I don't like to watch you grow up. It means you're not gonna need me forever." Hannah dropped her handful of cupcake batter on the counter and looked up at Brooke curiously.

" I stop?"

Brooke smiled sadly and took Hannah's hand. "You can't stop growing up sweetheart. But you're turning into a smart and beautiful little girl and that makes me proud"

"You're a good mommy" Hannah proclaimed running a semi chocolate covered hand across Brooke's face.

Brooke held back the tears that threatened to fall. "I love you so much Hannah." Hannah grinned and leaned forward into her mother's arms.

"I love you Mommy."

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I hope you guys liked this chapter and like always reviews and ideas on what you think would make it better are welcome. I am so bummed about OTH and friggin half a friend Peyton…..I swear if Brooke tells Peyton what happened after all this time I'm going to be so mad. Peyton didn't give crap about Brooke before so why would she care now…the only reason that she's even probably at Brooke's house it to see if Brooke has finished the designs on her wedding dress. Also, WTF at Lucas I don't know what his deal is lately but I HATE the person that he is when he is with Peyton. He was a total butt hole to Lindsey and I don't know why that he can't find the time to go and see Brooke. Leyton is boring as I don't know what let them have their frigging wedding it's ridiculous I mean Leyton has just been forced upon everyone that I don't even remember a time before someone wasn't on "Team Leyton" in Tree Hill. It's like I said before I don't think Haley and Nathan are on team Leyton I think they just deal with it because they don't want to cause drama with Lucas. Jamie isn't on team Leyton I don't even think Jamie likes Peyton…..I feel better now….