Hey guys, wow, I am almost ashamed to even show my face back here. I have just had so much going on and I haven't had a chance to update. My doctor found something wrong with my heart so it's just been a rough few months. I hope that everyone had a wonderful summer and I don't know about you guys but I'm sure excited for the new season of One Tree Hill. I'm excited that Naley is pregnant but, I hope that Brooke is able to get her miracle baby sometime before the show ends. Have you guys seen Hilarie on White Collar? I have to say I personally like her better as Sara than as Peyton. She should have just been there all along. I hope this chapter is good for you guys and don't be afraid to let me know what you think.

One Week Later

It had been a crazy 7 days for everyone in the Scott family. The summer long vacation had turned short with the news of Dan's suicide. Against their better judgment Nathan and Lucas had agreed to put their feelings aside and return to Tree Hill for the memorial service. Haley and Brooke both wanted to be there for Nathan and Lucas, but for some reason neither of them knew how to. They both knew how their husbands felt about Dan and didn't know if they should press the subject or not. So, while the girls stayed at the house with Deb and Karen to greet the many guests who stopped to leave their condolences, Nathan and Lucas took that time to hit the River Court for a quick game of basketball.

"Game point" Nathan said as he bounced the ball in front of his older brother.

"You could always miss, ya know" Lucas said as he wiped a few drops of sweat from his brow with the back of his hand.

"Lucas, you should know by now…." Nathan started to say as he shot the basketball and watched it go into the net. "I never miss"

"Well, pin a rose on your nose" Lucas said as the ball bounced and then rolled to a stop at the edge of the court.

"How about a quick water break?" Nathan said as the hot summer sun shown down on him.

"Sounds good to me, I want you to rest up before I whoop your ass the nest game" Lucas said as he grabbed his water bottle and took a seat on the bench.

"You're dreaming" Nathan said as he grabbed his Gatorade and took a long drink.

"What time is it?" Lucas asked as he squinted from the glare of the bright sun.

"It's 4" Nathan said as he glanced down at his phone.

"Do you think we should head back to the house?" Lucas asked

"Nope, the calling hours aren't for another few hours" Nathan said as he stood up.

"Yeah, but we promised Haley and Brooke that we wouldn't be gone all day" Lucas said

"LOOK" Nathan said a little louder than what he meant to "Lucas, one more game isn't going to hurt, okay?"

"Yeah, you're right…are you okay, Nate?" Lucas asked as he stood up from the bench and looked at his brother.

"I'm fine" Nathan said as he walked over to the edge of the court to grab the ball. "You're ball" he said as he threw the ball to Lucas.

"Hey mama?" Jamie said as he walked into the living room where Haley was sitting with Brooke and Leah.

"Yes Jamie?" Haley asked

"Do you think Grandpa Dan went to Heaven?" Jamie asked as he climbed up onto the couch with Haley.

"What?" Haley asked

"Do you think Grandpa Dan went to Heaven?" Jamie asked again.

"Jamie, I don't know sweetie" Haley answered

"He was always nice to me. I'm sure he is in Heaven with Papaw Jimmy and Uncle Keith. Maybe they are watching basketball and having a nice talk" Jamie said looking up at Haley.

"I hope so, honey" Haley forced a smile as she looked at her young son.

"Do you think that Grandpa Dan will be my guardian angel now?" Jamie asked.

"Jamie?" Brooke said in an effort to change the subject "How about you and I go and get some pizza for everyone?"

"With extra cheese?" Jamie asked forgetting all about what he was just talking about.

"Anything you want, buddy" Brooke said.

"YAY" Jamie said climbing off the couch and running down the hallway to his bedroom to grab his shoes.

"Thanks Brooke" Haley said as she bounced a sleeping Leah on her knees "I don't know what to tell Jamie about Dan. I don't know how someone like Dan Scott can be in Heaven with My dad and Keith"

"I don't know, Haley" Brooke said before taking a deep breath "Maybe Dan made peace with God and asked for the forgiveness that he needs"

"I just want Jamie to hate me for lying to him" Haley said sadly.

"Haley, that little boy would never hate you. I think you did the best that you could considering the situation that the family is in" Brooke said as she stood up from the couch.

"Thanks Brooke" Haley said as Jamie came running back into the living room.

"Let's go Aunt Brooke" Jamie said excitedly as he grabbed Brooke's hand.

"Would you mind keeping an eye on Hannah and Isaiah for me?" Brooke asked as she picked up her purse and looked at her sister in law.

"Sure" Haley said as she stood up with Leah in her arms "I'm going to put this one to bed and try to take a nap before everything tonight"

"Ok, well we shouldn't be too long" Brooke said "Hannah and Isaiah should sleep for about an hour and a half"

"Ok, that's fine" Haley said as she looked down at Jamie.

"Seatbelt, James Lucas Scott" Haley said pointing down at her son.

"Yes, mama" Jamie said.

"I love Pizza Hut" Jamie said as he and Brooke walked into the restaurant hand in hand.

"Me to Jimmy Jam" Brooke said as she held the door open for her nephew.

"Can I have a dollar for the juke box?" Jamie asked as he and Brooke stood at the counter waiting to place their order.

"You sure can buddy" Brooke said as she looked through her purse and handed Jamie down a dollar bill.

"Thanks" Jamie said as he took the dollar and took off running to the juke box against the wall.

Brooke placed the orders for the pizzas and took a seat on the bench and looked over at Jamie who was looking over the songs trying to find one to play. She didn't notice the person who sat down beside her.

"Brooke Davis" the voice said.

Brooke turned her head and looked "Julian Baker"

"So can I buy you that dinner yet?" Julian asked as he raised an eyebrow at Brooke.

"Now isn't a good time Julian" Brooke said as she looked back over at Jamie who had finally decided on a song to play.

"It's never a good time for you Brooke" Julian said with a soft laugh.

"My father in law died" Brooke said looking at Julian. "So, no it isn't a good time"

"From what I understand your husband wasn't that close with his father" Julian said

"That doesn't matter" Brooke said

"It's the same thing with you and your mom right?" Julian asked.

"How do you know about my mom?" Brooke asked getting defensive.

"Brooke, calm down, I didn't mean anything. I've read Lucas's books. I know that you and your mom don't have the best relationship" Julian explained.

"Oh, well it's not for the lack of me trying. I tried to be a good daughter, but imagine having a parent who only wants you for what you can do for them" Brooke said softly.

"I'm sorry Brooke. You don't deserve that. I've only known you for a short amount of time. But, I feel like I've known you my whole life. Strikingly beautiful and equally unaware of it, funny, kind and an amazing mother. I only wish that I had met you a few years ago" Julian said.

"Why?" Brooke asked.

"Cause maybe then you could've been mine" Julian said never taking his eyes off of Brooke.

"Umm…..I have to go" Brooke said softly.

"You don't have to go. We could meet somewhere and talk tonight now that you're back in town. Lucas would never have to know" Julian said as he watched Brooke stand up.

"I don't think so" Brooke said as she turned around and motioned for Jaime to come on.

"I'm going to change your mind Brooke Davis" Julian said "You just wait"

"Scott" Brooke replied.

"What?" Julian asked.

"It's Brooke Scott not Brooke Davis" Brooke said as Jamie came up to her side.

"Well, Brooke SCOTT" Julian corrected "I'll be in Tree Hill for awhile, I'm sure we'll run into each other again"

"I don't think so" Brooke said as she paid for the pizza that she was handed and walked to the door.

Julian watched as Brooke and Jamie walked out the door to her car.

"We'll see" Julian said

TREE HILL FUNERAL HOME

Lucas sat in the corner of the funeral home holding Isaiah on his lap. He looked at all of the people that had shown up to pay their respects to Dan Scott. The Dan Scott that nobody even really knew. These people didn't have a place there. Dan had spent his entire life pulling the wool over everyone's eyes. Not Lucas though, call him a coward or call him a jerk, but he refused to cry over Dan. The day that the shed one tear over the man laying in that gold plated casket was the day hell would freeze over.

"Dada" Isaiah said softly.

"What is it, buddy?" Lucas asked as he bounced Isaiah on his knee.

"Tea" Isaiah said pointing to his sip cup that was in the side of his diaper bag.

"Here you go, man" Lucas said as he grabbed the Toy Story sip cut and handed it to his son.

"Anks" Isaiah said before slipping the cup into his mouth.

"You're welcome" Lucas said before placing a soft kiss on Isaiah's head.

Lucas looked over at Nathan and Haley who were talking to Whitey. Lucas didn't understand how Nathan wasn't taking this harder than what he was. Sure Lucas never knew Dan as a true father but Nathan did. He knew his small outburst at the River Court earlier was because of Dan. Lucas knew that Nathan should just tell everyone how he felt, but typical Nathan just bottles it up.

"Hey handsome, is this seat taken?" Brooke asked as she walked over to Lucas.

"It is now" Lucas asked as he moved Isaiah's diaper bag off of the chair and allowed Brooke to sit beside him.

"You planning on picking up any chicks tonight?" Brooke asked as she ran a hand over Lucas's shoulder.

"I would but, I have a wife" Lucas said.

"Is she pretty?" Brooke asked.

"Yeah, but see she's going behind my back and claiming to be married to this guy named Jake Jaglieski" Lucas explained.

"You are just too funny, Lucas Scott" Brooke said rolling her eyes.

"I know, I think my next book is going to be a joke book" Lucas said with a nod.

"Good, you can use the profits to pay alimony" Brooke said as she moved her hand from Lucas's shoulder.

"Please, that money is going to pay for all the hookers I'm going to hire when my divorce is finalized" Lucas said.

"You're such a jerk" Brooke sighed as she bumped shoulders with Lucas.

"Yeah, but you love me" Lucas said as he wrapped an arm around her and placed a kiss on the side of her head.

"You bug me" Brooke said.

"Where is Hannah?" Lucas asked

"She's with Andy. They're outside looking for caterpillars" Brooke said with a yawn.

"She and Andy are always doing stuff like that" Lucas said

"I know it, I think that Andy may want a son to do that stuff with" Brooke said.

"He can dream another dream" Lucas said "My mom is celibate"

Brooke laughed softly and looked at Lucas "Baby, you make me laugh"

Haley walked outside of the funeral home and spotted Nathan talking to Jake and Peyton. She smiled when she heard the group laugh and she made her way over to where they all were standing.

"You okay?" Haley asked as she walked up behind Nathan.

"Yeah" Nathan said as he raised an arm for Haley to walk under.

"What are you doing?" Haley asked as she walked under Nathan's arm and smiled when he wrapped it around her and pulled her against him.

"Just talking to Jake and Peyton about Disney World" Nathan said

"Yeah, Nathan was telling us about how you got just a little bit drunk" Peyton said.

"Um, I don't know what you guys are talking about" Haley said quickly

"Haley James Scott, I am so surprised at you. I mean this is from the girl who is supposed to be an example to the rest of us heathens" Jake joked as he pulled Peyton against him.

"Jake Jaglieski you can talk to me about responsibility when you and Peyton stay out of labor and delivery for longer than a year" Haley shot back.

"Hey, don't get my name it" Peyton said.

"Well Sawyer, you can say no every once in awhile" Nathan joked.

"Oh please, Peyton can't resist this" Jake said running his free hand up and down his body. "I'm telling you I'd take this shirt off and she'd come running"

"Jake, baby I think you need to go lay down cause you must have a fever" Peyton said pushing her brown hair out of her face to look up at her husband.

"No, I feel fine" Jake said.

"Really? Cause you're delusional" Peyton said.

"Oh Peyton stop you're splitting my sides" Jake said dryly.

"Wow, I've missed you guys" Haley said as she looked over at Peyton and Jake.

The sun was setting on Tree Hill as another day came to a close. Brooke looked down at Isaiah who was sound asleep in his crib. She covered him up with his blue baby blanket and yawned. Today had been such a long day and she couldn't wait to climb into bed and go to sleep. Lucas and Hannah were in the living room watching a movie with Naley, Jamie and Leah. She silently hoped that Hannah would go to bed soon but, she knew that she was wishing for nothing because Hannah was a strong willed 3 year old. Brooke just hoped it would be before midnight. She walked over to the window and looked out at the setting sun. Tomorrow called for rain, what joy, of course it would rain on the day of Dan's funeral. Brooke shook her head as she thought of corralling 2 toddlers around a cemetery in the pouring rain. She could just see them all covered in mud tomorrow, while it wasn't something to laugh about she couldn't help but smile. What she didn't see were two eyes that were watching her from the car that was parked right across the street