Okay. So I personally think this chapter might be a bit boring, but I need a little filler I guess to set up the next part of the story.


"What kind of news?"

"I'm so happy about this. I think you will be too."

"Well I could be, if you told me."

"Andy asked me to marry him."

Lucas was stunned.

"Wh-what did you say?"

"Yes, of course."

"That's great…"

"You don't sound excited."

"Well, you're telling me over the phone that you're engaged." Lucas said.

"I guess it seems a little impersonal."

'Yeah, especially for your own son."

"I'm sorry Lucas. I really am."

"So…tell me all about it." Lucas said, ignoring her apology.

"Well, we went out to dinner, which was lovely, and then we sat outside and watched the stars. He told me how much he loved me, how happy I had made him, and he asked me to be his wife."

"That sounds romantic."

"It was."

"I'm glad you two got over your issues."

"What issues?"

"Well he didn't seem to believe that you were ready to be commited to him."

"Did he tell you that?" Karen said, worried.

"No, you told me that." Lucas said evenly.

"Oh." Karen laughed lightly.

"Yeah."

"Well, I guess coming here proved to him my commitment. I'm really glad I came."

"I know, I know, it's beautiful there." Lucas said sarcastically.

"What's wrong?"

"It's just that everytime we talk, you always go on and on about how wonderful it is there, and how you wished you could live there."

"What's wrong with that?"

"Do you want to move there?"

"What?"

"Did I stutter?" Lucas snapped.

"Excuse me."

"I'm sorry."

"Okay then. For your information, I just might."

"What?"

"Lucas, is that so bad?"

"You uprooting me from my school in senior year? Yeah, I would say so."

"Oh honey, I didn't mean now."

"So your dad is coming home in about a week, Deb said to Nathan as she set the table.

"What does this mean?"

"Well, we'll take it day by day."

"I just want a normal family. And so does Lucas."

"Have you been talking about this?"

"Yeah."

"I see."

"I think I'm going to go see him, and ask him if he wants to move in here until his mom gets back."

"That sounds like a nice idea. At least he cleans up after himself."

"Nice. I'll be back." Nathan said, and drove to Lucas' house.

He walked through the back door and could hear Lucas on the phone. He could tell it was important, so he stood in the doorway and waited until he was done.

"When are you planning on getting married?" he heard Lucas ask. Nathan was intrigued. He knew he shouldn't be eavesdropping, but he couldn't help it.

"I don't know."

"Well if it's after high school, I might just stay here."

"Lucas…"

"Even if it is sooner rather than later, I might just stay here." Lucas scoffed.

"Lucas!"

"I can live with Dad" Lucas said. Nathan looked up, surprised. Well that was a total turn around.

"Dad!"

"Yes. Him. I've been talking with him, and he said I could move back there if I want."

"He what?"

"Well, he is my father."

"Lucas, what has gotten into you. You're suddenly getting along with Dan?"

"We've been talking a little bit, and he'll be back from the hospital next week."

"So you'll be a happy family?" Karen asked.

"Maybe." Lucas said, knowing he was hurting her.

"Lucas."

"I'm not trying to be a brat, it's just how I feel. Please don't hang up." Lucas pleaded.

"What is the matter with you?"

"You leave, and I thought you'd be home in a few weeks at most, and now you're talking about living there and I hear over the damn phone that you're getting married."

"I didn't want to have to wait months until I told you."

"Months?"

"Yes, well, school doesn't start until September…"

"I need my mom! I know I sound eight years old, but I can't live alone yet."

"Honey…go live with Nathan for awhile." Karen said, surprising them both.

"What?"

"I think it will be good for you."

"What about me? Why can't you come home?"

"Andy needs to help his mom still."

"I need you though. Andy can take care of her."

"I know. We can talk about it tomorrow."

"Fine…"

"Lucas, I love you."

"Bye." Lucas hung up.

"…Hey." Nathan said uncertainly, coming into the room.

Lucas turned around, surprised.

"What are you doing here?"

"Just wanted to hang out."

"Oh. So…I guess you heard."

"Well, you weren't exactly whispering. I'm sorry."

"About what?"

"About your mom. And about eavesdropping."

"It's okay."

"What are you going to do?"

"I don't know. I'm just so mad at her, and I can't really even explain why. I am being selfish."

"Maybe."

"So I have a question." Lucas said

"Ask away."

"Can I come back to live with you guys?"

I'll try to be faster with the updates. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing, I'd love to hear more feedback and ideas from you all!

I also might change the title of the story, just so you all know.