It had been almost six weeks since Lucas and Brooke got engaged. During this time a lot of things have changed in Tree Hill. After Q was shot and killed by Xavier all the lives in Tree Hill were changed. Nathan and Haley found a student sleeping in the backseat of a car in the high school. After putting a lot of thought into this student they decided that the car shouldn't be her permanent address. Nathan and Haley then ask Brooke if she would like Sam to live her. Brooke agrees and Sam moves in with Brooke. Brooke recently heard from Sam's birth mother but hasn't told Sam. Lucas wanted to take a break from coaching after losing Quentin because of the connection he had made with his whole family but Nathan and Skills told him to keep pushing through. Although Lucas rushed the engagement he wants Brooke to have the wedding of her dreams and so they decided to plan out a nice wedding. Peyton and Jake are living happily in a house near the high school. The night they saw each other they picked up right where they left off. Lily's life has changed a lot too. She is learning to deal with Lucas spending more time with Brooke and less time with her.

Brooke and Sam walked into Clothes over Bros. Brooke turned the light on and watched as Sam walked behind the counter. Brooke had given Sam a weekend job at the store so that she could learn about responsibility just like Karen had taught her. Nathan and Haley had thought Sam getting a

"Do you think we will be busy today?" Sam asked as Brooke thought about the question.

"Are you wanting to go see Jack?" Brooke smirked.

"Are you wanting to go see Lucas?" Sam sassed back.

"Oh shut up." Brooke laughed.

"Brooke, you never told me how you and Lucas met." Sam said as Brooke smiled. As she thought about it a tear came to her eye. She was so in love with Lucas.

"Now, that is a story. An epic one." Brooke said as she touched her tear. "I told you about the first encounter but when Lucas really got to know me was a time Peyton and I went to a college party." She started to say as she looked at Sam. "You aren't allowed to do that." She said as Sam laughed.

"Go on." Sam said.

"Well, Lucas came to rescue us. When we went to Peyton's house to watch Peyton and Lucas told me I could go. Something in my gut told me to stay and talk to each other. That's when we really got to know each other. That's when it clicked." Brooke said as Sam nodded.

"So why did it take so long for y'all to be at this step in the relationship?" Sam asked.

"High school drama." Brooke said. "Peyton and Lucas were really close and I wasn't as confident in myself as I am now. The first break up was during the spring of my junior year. When senior year started it was different. He had changed and he wanted me back. We dated through our entire senior year, until graduation." She said.

"Oh and I know what happened from there." Sam said as Millie walked into the store.

"Victoria is coming back." Millie said as she walked into the store holding a box of donuts and a drink carrier. Brooke's eyes widen.

"When?" Brooke asked as she got a text message.

"Uh, soonish." Millie said as she set down the food. Sam reached for her coffee and opened it.

"I already put like half the sugar shaker in the cup." Millie said as Brooke looked at her. "What, it is how she likes it." She said as Brooke shook her head.

"I do like it sweet." Sam said with a smile. She then walked to the back room to take inventory.

"So have you told Victoria about Sam?" Millie asked.

"No I did that.." Brooke said as she saw Lucas' car drive by. She smiled and then turned back to Millie.

"Um Brooke." Millie said. "What have you not told Victoria?" She asked as Brooke put her thumb on her tooth and looked down. "BROOKE! You haven't told her you're engaged?" She said very loudly. Sam then walked into the main area.

"You haven't told your mom yet?" Sam asked as Lucas walked into the store with Lily.

"Haven't told your mom what?" Lucas asked as Sam laughed. Brooke got down on Lily's level ready for a hug but Lily ran right past her.

"Sam!" Lily said as Brooke shook her head.

"Come on kid. I'm gonna show you a secret." Sam said as Lily grabbed Sam's hand and they walked into the back room. Lucas watched them with a huge smile. He then turned to Brooke. He smiled and then kissed her.

"What haven't you told Victoria?" He asked.

"Uh…" Brooke said as Millie looked at them.

"Well, I am going to go…uh… join the girls…" Millie said as she walked back to the back room. She saw Sam watching from the small one-way mirror. Lily was playing with a doll that was in the back. Millie laughed and then stood next to Sam.

"Brooke…" He said as Brooke sighed.

"I haven't told my mom about Sam." She said.

"Yes you have. Last time she came into town. Sam and Victoria bonded. You said it was really good for Sam but also very surprising." He said.

"Oh, you remember that…" She said as he looked at her. She then looked down.

"Yeah, so what is it?" He asked as he looked at her. Her chin was down and he lifted it up. He then smiled at her. She smiled back and he kissed her.

"I haven't exactly told her that I am engaged." She said as he nodded.

"Oh." He said surprised. "Why?" He asked. "It's fine. I've met her and I understand." He said as he kissed her cheek. Millie then walked back into the main store area. She was holding some dresses to place out. She then walked to the mannequin in the window. She started dressing it and saw Victoria turn the corner. She was wearing black heels and a black dress.

"Well, here's your chance to tell her." Millie said as Brooke looked at the door.

"Tell her what?" Victoria said as she walked inside. She then saw Sam and Lily come around the corner. She looked around and then at Brooke.

"Uh, Sam, Lily let's go get…be…let's leave." Lucas said as he nodded for them to follow him. Brooke shook her head as the three of them left.

"Who were those people?" Victoria asked.

"Well mother…" Brooke said as she sighed. "That was Lucas." She said. "You've met Lucas. We dated throughout high school. The four year old is his daughter." She said. "Lucas is actually…" She started to say as she used her hands to talk.

"What is that?" Victoria asked as she looked at the engagement ring.

"Uh actually…" Brooke said as Victoria grabbed her hand. Victoria was looking at the ring and smiled. She thought it was a great ring. "Lucas and I are engaged." She said as Victoria looked at her. Victoria was speechless. The store was quiet for a while as Victoria thought. Victoria then opened her mouth.

"I'm happy for you." Victoria said. Brooke was completely surprised. "So, dinner tonight at your place. I would like to get to know my future son-in-law and granddaughter." She said as she looked around the store.

"Okay! Dinner tonight." Brooke said as Victoria smiled.

"Is it okay if I call her that? My granddaughter?" Victoria asked. "You are gonna adopt her right?" She asked.

"I was planning on it." Brooke said. "Well, I can ask about the granddaughter thing. I'm sure Luke will be very happy about that…" She said.

"Okay. Well let me know." Victoria said as she grabbed her bags. "I am going to go check into my hotel." She said as she left. Brooke then turned to Millie.

"What was that?" Brooke asked.

"I have no idea." Millie said. "Maybe she figure that if she told you no, she wouldn't be involved in anything after you are married." She said as Brooke nodded. She then started to go over the books. As she was marking different things Lucas and the girls walked in.

"So how did it go?" Lucas asked.

"Weirdly great…" Brooke said as she watched Sam walk to the counter. "We have dinner tonight." She said.

"Oh we do?" He asked.

"Yes. You, me, Sam, Lily and Victoria." Brooke said as Lucas nodded.

"Oh." He said. "Why?"

"She wants to get to know her son-in-law." She said.

"Oh…and her son-in-law's daughter?" He said.

"Yes, but she called Lily her future granddaughter." She said, as he was a little shocked.

"Alright." He said a little shaky.

"Are you okay?" She asked. "I know we have talked about me adopting Lily once we were married." She said as he nodded and then sat down on the purple couch in the store.

"I'm fine." He said. "Just so sudden." He said with a smile. She sat down next to him with a smile.

"Luke…" She said as he looked at her.

"Brooke, I'm just surprised everything went so well with your mom. I have just gotten to know your dad but now your mom. I'm overwhelmed." He said as he kissed her cheek. She smiled at him. She really enjoyed that Lucas knew and talked to her father. She was on the other hand very nervous for the dinner tonight.

"So what are you doing today?" She asked as he smiled at her.

"Taking a nap." He said. "We had a bad night."

"Why?" She asked.

"Yesterday was the first time after a game that Lily spent the night at home. I didn't stay after the game because I brought everything home, so it wasn't a late night but she was just so full on energy. The guys actually came over. Skills, Mouth and Nathan. Literally Lily's three favorite people in the world. She had her uncle, and two godfathers over. It took me forever to get her to bed." He sighed. "And then this morning was just awful." He said as he watched Lily talk to Sam.

"Why?" She asked.

"The guys just don't listen plus I shouldn't have woken Lily up that early." He sighed. "She is so tired now." He said as they both looked over at the girls.

"Why didn't you have Lily stay with me last night?" She asked. "She could have slept in and you could have picked her up here." She said with a smile.

"I know. I just…I feel weird not living together." He said as she looked at him.

"What did you just say?" She asked.

"Brooke, I want to live together. I want us to move in together." He said as she smiled.

"Where? We both own two bedroom houses and have need three bedrooms." She said.

"Possibly even more once we are married." He suggested. "I found a house while I was looking around." He said.

"Where?" She asked.

"2314 Old Tree…" He started to say but was cut off.

"My old house!" She squealed.

"Yeah, it went on the market last week. I haven't stopped thinking about what you used to say." He said.

"And what is it?" She asked.

"That the house deserved to have a happy family living in it. We are a happy family and we should fill it." He said as she smiled really big.

"Really?" She asked. "Do you think we should call?" She asked as she smiled.

"Yeah." He said as he looked around. "I'm not telling you how to run your business but where is everyone?" He asked as Brooke looked around.

"That's a good question." She said as she looked around. She then noticed the sign was said closed. She went and switched it. She smiled as she watched Lily yawn. "Luke." She said as she pointed at Lily. She was rubbing her eyes and yawning. He got up and walked over to her.

"Lily, we are gonna go home now." He said as Lily nodded. He said goodbye to Sam and walked out of the store with Lily. As he was walking with Lily he picked her up. "Are you tired?" He asked as he felt her lay her head on his shoulder.

"Uh huh." She said as he rubbed her back.

"Well, there won't be any more of this. Okay?" He said as he got to the car.

"Why?" She asked as he smiled.

"Well, Brooke and I want to move in together. Is that something you would like?" He asked.

"I like Brooke." She said as he smiled again. "Daddy?" She said.

"Yes?" He answered. There wasn't a response so he looked in his rear view mirror and saw that Lily had fallen asleep. He continued driving and then pulled into the garage. He got out and then got Lily out. He walked inside with her asleep on him. He walked into her room and tucked her into bed. He then softly closed her door. He walked back out to the garage and closed his car doors. He walked back into the very quiet house. He looked around and smiled. He had so many memories in this house, but he knew he wanted something different. He walked to his room and shut his door. He then sat down in his chair by his computer. He sighed as he looked around. He felt awful for draining Lily so quickly. He then looked at the clock and it read 11:45. He looked on his computer at more information about the house. He already knew what the house was like and it was actually a close distance to the high school. He then called the relator to ask questions. After he hung up he went to his bed and laid down. Then he quickly fell asleep.

Lucas woke up and yawned. It was now almost 3. He quickly got out of bed and went to find Lily. He went to the living room and didn't see her. He knew she wasn't outside because she wasn't able to reach the lock. He then opened her door and found her still asleep. He smiled and then walked over to her. He sat down and could hear Lily rustle in the bed. She turned over in bed and saw him.

"Hi daddy." She mumbled.

"Hi." He said as he smiled. "Sleep well?" He asked.

"Yeah!" She said with a smile.

"Well, guess what we are doing tonight." He said.

"What?" She asked.

"Dinner at Brooke's!" He said.

"With Sam?" She asked.

"Yes with Sam." He said and then laughed. "I'm gonna go make us some sandwiches. Okay." He said as she nodded. He got up and then went to the kitchen. He started making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches when he thought of something. He then called Brooke on his cellphone.

"Yes?" Brooke said as she answered the phone.

"What should I wear tonight?" He asked.

"Hmmm..." Brooke said. "Wear your black button down with the sleeves rolled up a bit and jeans." She said. "Oh and make sure your hair is fixed." She said as he nodded.

"So basically what I'm wearing now is a no go." He laughed.

"Well if you are wearing what I saw you in, then no." She said. "You shouldn't wear a hat and sweatpants to dinner tonight." She said.

"Alright." He said. "Oh what about Lily?" He asked.

"There is a dress that is white on top and pink on the bottom with gold polka dots. It kind of looks like a tank top and skirt but it's a dress. She should wear that with her gold sandals and her gold bow." She said as he laughed. "What's so funny?" She asked.

"Well soon, I won't be calling about outfit choices. You can just walk into the room and pick them out." He said.

"I know. I can't wait." She said. "She gonna be a little mini-me." She said as she her laughing on the other side of the phone. "Shut up Lucas Scott. Is that all you had to say?" She asked.

"I actually called the relator." He said. "If you are serious about buying together, we could sign papers today." He said and then sighed. "That's really soon if you don't…"

"I want to." She said. "I want to be living with you. I want to be a family. You, me, Lily and.."

"Samantha." He said. "She's a good kid. I like her." He said.

"Enough to make it official?" She asked.

"Enough to make her official." He said as Lily walked into the kitchen. He handed her the sandwich he made her and she sat down at the table.

"I'm actually about to leave the store." She said. "Sam left around two to go hang out with Jack. I'm not really doing anything. Mind if I come over?" She asked.

"Not at all. We will be here." He said as he sat down at the table.

"See you soon!" She said.

"I love you." He said.

"Love you to!" She said and then hung up. He put his phone down and looked at Lily.

"Brooke is gonna come over and hang out." He said.

"Yay!" Lily said as she continued to eat. As they continued to eat Lucas' phone rang. This time it was Peyton. He picked up the phone and answered it.

"Hey Luke, do you and Brooke want to go on a triple date?" Peyton asked.

"Triple date with who?" Lucas asked.

"Us, y'all and the other Scotts." Peyton said.

"When?" He asked.

"Next Saturday night." She replied.

"Sounds fun!" He said.

"Well, Jace is babysitting Jenny so I'm sure he can watch Lily and Jamie." She said.

"That gives Sam the chance to hang out with Jack, so perfect!" He said.

"Okay bye!" Peyton said as she hung up. Lucas then looked at Lily.

"So." He said as he looked at her.

"So." She said back. She wasn't mocking him but just coping him.

"We are gonna go somewhere with Brooke." He said as she nodded. She got down and looked at him.

"Can I go play?" She asked. "Outside."

"Yeah. I'll be in the back living room so I can see you from there. But do not leave the yard." He said as she smiled. She then ran outside the back door. He smiled and walked into the back area. He sat down and started reading a book. As he read he would look up occasionally to see Lily playing on the swings. As he watched he heard Brooke open the front door.

"Hello?" Brooke said as she walked inside.

"In here." He called out as Brooke started walking towards the back of the house. She smiled as she sat down.

"Hi." She said.

"Hi pretty girl." He said back. He then closed his book. "So I set up an appointment to go talk to the relator." He said.

"Great, so did I." She laughed.

"Great minds." He said as he got up.

"Oh let me!" She said as she got up. "I have to get used to it." She said as he nodded. She then walked to the door and looked out at Lily. "Lily, come inside! It's time to go!" She called out as Lily continued to play. Brooke looked back inside at Lucas.

"It normally takes more than one time for me." He said as she nodded.

"Lily, come inside. It's time to go." She tried again. Lily continued to play. Brooke then looked at Lucas. He could tell she was discouraged. He then came to the door and cleared his throat.

"Lily." He called out sternly. "Come inside." He said in a stern voice. Lily slid down the slide and came to the door. Lucas looked at Lily with a certain look and then got down on one knee. "Did you hear Brooke?" He asked.

"Yes." Lily said.

"And you didn't listen." He said.

"Yes." She said as he nodded his head.

"And what have I told you?" He asked.

"That I'm a post to listen." She said as he nodded. Brooke then covered her mouth. She was trying not to smile.

"To who?" He asked.

"You and Brooke." She said quietly.

"Well, you owe Brooke an apology." He said as she nodded. She then turned to Brooke.

"I'm sorry for not listening." Lily said to Brooke.

"I forgive you." Brooke said as she hugged Lily. Lucas watched them and then looked at his watch.

"Alright ladies, we gotta go." He said as Brooke stood up. She grabbed Lily's hand and they walked out to Lucas' car. They all got in and Lucas started to drive.

"Where are we going?" Lily asked.

"Hopefully to our new home." Lucas answered.

"It's really pretty." Brooke said as she turned to face Lily. "It has a huge back yard, a pool, and a lot of rooms." She said.

"Can I pick?" Lily asked.

"Yes." They both said. He then turned down the street and they pulled up to the house. He parked and they all got out. As they walked up to the door the relator greeted them.

"You must be the Scotts." Jackie said.

"Yes." Lucas said as he shook her hand.

"What a beautiful family." Jackie said as she looked at all three of them.

"Thanks, we are actually missing one more." He said as they walked inside. Lily was holding Brooke's hand as they walked inside.

"The house is ready to be moved in and I can get you in here tomorrow." Jackie said.

"That seems awful quick." He said.

"Is there something wrong with the house?" Brooke asked.

"Oh no. This house is actually owned by the town. Tree Hill is such a small place that moving in can happen a lot quicker." Jackie said as they both nodded. "Have a look around. I'll wait here." She said as Lucas and Brooke walked together. Lily was now holding Lucas' hand. They walked through the first floor together. The master bedroom was on this floor. They then walked up the stairs. There were four bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor. They walked into each and the last one they walked in was Brooke's. Brooke smiled as she thought about everything that had happened in the room. She turned to Lucas and smiled.

"Let's do it." Brooke said as Lucas nodded.

"Alright." He said as she hugged him. They walked downstairs and talked to Jackie. After they were done they headed back to Lucas' house.

"Luke." Brooke said as he looked over at her.

"Yes?" He said.

"Does Lily see her grandparents?" She asked.

"Uh…no." He said as he turned down Main Street. "Keith's parents see her sometimes but not really. As for my mom's parents, they disowned her when she decided to keep me so I'm not going to let them known Lily. They didn't want to know me." He said as she nodded.

"So my parents would be her only sorta grandparents?" She asked.

"Well, I hope we don't think of them as sorta grandparents. If they want to be apart of our lives after you adopt her, then they are as much as her grandparents as my mom's parents." He said as she smiled. "But she does have a grandpa." He said.

"Who?" She asked a little confused.

"Coach Durhman." He said. "After my mom died and we broke up, he kept me in line." He laughed. "Since Haley, Nathan and I all went to the same college he was coaching at, he helped us with a lot. He really helped and Lily called him grandpa whitey all the time so it just stuck." He said as she smiled.

"Were going to see Grandpa Whitey!" Lily said as Lucas sighed.

"No, sweetie. I'm sorry." He said. "But I promise that you can see him really soon." He said as Lily smiled.

"Okay." Lily said as he smiled.

Brooke pulled into the driveway of her house. Victoria's rental was already there. Brooke got out of her and walked up the steps. When she had left Lucas' he had just gotten a phone call. She walked inside and could smell chicken in the oven and Victoria was standing at the stove making vegetables. Victoria smiled as Brooked walked in. Brooke looked around the house and was a little surprised by all the toys.

"What's all this?" Brooke asked as she circled around the toys.

"A gift to my new granddaughter." Victoria said. Brooke was a little upset by all the toys. She could tell that Lucas didn't go crazy on buying toys for Lily.

"And what are you making?" Brooke asked.

"Chicken, with vegetables and macaroni and cheese." Victoria said.

"I don't know if Lily will like that." Brooke said.

"Oh but Sam said Lily would like it." Victoria said as Brooke nodded.

"Okay." Brooke said as Sam walked out of her room.

"It's what Lucas always tells me to make when I babysit." Sam said as she sat down. In her hand was a brand new phone.

"What's this?" Brooke asked as she walked up to my phone.

"Just a phone that foster granny gave to me." Sam said as Brooke looked up at Victoria. The last time Victoria was in town she got very close to Sam. Just before Victoria left, Brooke received a letter from Sam's birth mom. Victoria wanted to hide it but Brooke gave it to Sam. Since then Brooke has felt that Victoria is trying to bribe her into staying. Brooke sighed and then walked to her room. She put her stuff down and then laid down on her bed. She took a deep breath and then got back up. She walked to the mirror and fixed herself. She then told herself that she could do it. She walked back out of her room and could hear Lucas' voice coming from the porch. She went to the front door and opened it. Lily was running up and down the steps while Lucas was still on the phone. He looked at Brooke and then finally got off the phone.

"Who was that?" Brooke asked.

"A publisher." He replied. "They bought my book." He said as her face lit up.

"Oh my gosh! Luke! That's great!" She said excitedly.

"Yeah, the only problem is that I have to be in New York tomorrow morning." He said as she nodded. "I would need to leave tonight…after dinner." He said.

"Oh." She said.

"Yeah, I have no idea what I'm gonna do. We are moving into the new house. I can't just take Lily with me. I could when I was…" He said as she nodded. "But now I don't have that option." He said as she lit up again. "I guess I could call Nathan or Skills. But it's going to be until Wednesday. I don't want to do that Skills. I mean he would be down…but still. That's a lot of pressure." He said.

"I can watch her." She said.

"But there is gonna be so much going on." He said. "There's packing, moving and unpacking…"

"We will manage." She said as he looked at her. "I'm gonna be her mom soon. She needs to get used to me being in charge and being around more. Since we have been engaged I have spent less time with just Lily. I spent more time with her when we were just friends." She sighed as he nodded.

"You're right." He said as she smiled.

"Besides, we can just pay someone to pack and move us. We could even pay to have then unpack." She said.

"Are you sure?" He asked.

"Positive." She said as Lily walked up to them. "Besides we are getting a great deal on the house." She finished as she grabbed Lily's hand. Brooke then opened the door and they walked in together. Victoria greeted them at the door with a smile. Lily had never talked to Victoria so she stood behind Lucas. He could feel her gripping his jeans.

"Mrs. Davis." Lucas said as he put his hand out.

"You can call me Victoria." Victoria said as Lucas nodded. "It's Lucas right?" She asked. She had only met Lucas once and that was at the opening of the store. "And who is this?" She asked. Lucas smiled as he then moved Lily in front of him.

"This is Lily." Lucas said as he made Lily put her hand out to shake Victoria's. Lucas had really been trying to push Lily out of her comfort zone. Lily shook Victoria's hand and Victoria smiled.

"I have something for you." Victoria said as she had Lily follow her to the couch. Lily looked back at Lucas and he smiled at her. Lily walked with Victoria and sat down on the couch. Victoria smiled at Lily. "I bought a couple of toys for you but there is one that I think is the most important." She said as Brooke and Lucas watched. Victoria then picked up a small bag. She handed it to Lily and Lily opened it. She then pulled out a purple monkey.

"Oh my god." Brooke said. "Purple monkey… I thought I lost it." She said as Victoria nodded.

"You did. It was in a box that was meant to be sold but got sent to our house in California instead." Victoria said as Brooke smiled.

"That's really cool." Lucas said with a smile. Victoria then got up and went into the kitchen. Lily stayed on the couch and looked at all the toys but continued to play with the monkey. Brooke sat down next to Lily and smiled.

"Dinner is ready." Victoria said as Brooke got up and took Lily's hand. Brooke walked to the table and helped Lily into her seat. Lily sat there while the adults and Sam were serving themselves. They all walked to the table and Lucas set a plate in front of Lily. He had already cut her chicken for her. They all sat down and Brooke realized that no one had anything to drink.

"What would everyone like to drink?" Brooke asked.

"Wine." Victoria said. She looked over at Lucas and noticed he was about to answer. "Lucas will have wine as well." She said as Sam looked at Brooke and tried not to laugh.

"I'll help you." Sam said as she got up. She looked at Lily's cup and noticed it was empty. She grabbed it as she walked into the kitchen. She looked at Brooke who was pouring three glasses of wine. "What does Lily typically drink?" She asked. Brooke looked at Lucas and then at Lily. She looked back at Sam and smiled.

"Apple juice?" Brooke said as Sam nodded. The two finished making drinks and walked back to the table. They then started to eat.

"So Lucas, tell me. What do you do?" Victoria asked. Lucas finished chewing and then swallowed his food.

"Well, I am an author." Lucas said. "A published author. Both books have actually been about Brooke." He said as Victoria smirked.

"Well, she is a great muse." Victoria said as she tipped her glass to Brooke.

"I am also a high school basketball coach." He finished as she nodded.

"A successful basketball coach?" Victoria asked.

"I like to think so." He said. "We have only lost two games but under the circumstances, it was understandable. I am hoping for a winning season next year." He said as she nodded.

"Indeed." Victoria said. "And what about this cute little girl. What does she do?" She asked.

"I'm four." Lily said as she looked at Lucas.

"That you are." He laughed. "She's in preschool. She is also in basketball, dance and art classes." He finished as Victoria nodded.

"That's nice." Victoria said. "And how is school going Sam?" She asked.

"Uh…" Sam started to say. "It's alright. I got published in the school paper but…my favorite teacher lost her job because of it." She sighed.

"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that." Victoria said. She watched Lucas and Brooke exchange looks at each other. "So about this wedding. Brooke's father and I will be paying. But I can't have the two of you living in this ratty old thing. Lucas where do you live?" She asked. Lucas coughed on his wine as he listened to his future mother in law.

"Well, Brooke and I are actually looking to move." He said.

"Oh perfect!" Victoria said. "To where?" She asked.

"Just to a different house in Tree Hill." He said.

"Oh." Victoria said plainly. "I was hoping you would have come to your sense and moved back to New York." She said as she looked at Brooke.

"Mother, please." Brooke said. "I am happy here. My life is here. My friends are here." She said as Victoria put up her hand.

"Fine fine. Do as you please." Victoria said.

"Thank you." Brooke said.

"When are you planning to have the wedding?" Victoria asked as Lucas placed his hands on top of Lily's. She had been playing with her food while they were talking.

"We are planning on a spring wedding." He replied and then looked at Lily. He gave her a certain look and she stopped playing. They continued to eat and one by one they finished. Lily like always was the last to finish since she played the whole time. Lucas was helping Sam clean up the dishes as Victoria sat in the living room with Lily. He smiled as he watched her. Sam looked at him and laughed. "What?" He asked.

"Oh nothing." Sam said as she looked at him. She gave him a half smile and he put down the rag.

"What's going on?" He asked.

"You guys are a really cute and happy family." She said as she continued putting the dishes in the dishwasher. He looked at her and crossed his arms. He watched her and was very surprised by what she said. She finished and then looked at him. "What?" She asked. He moved his head towards her room and she followed him.

"You said that we looked like a happy family, but you didn't imply it like you were about the family." He said.

"Well, I mean…I'm not. Brooke is just my foster mom and Victoria is just my foster granny. Now that you and Brooke are engaged, what's yours becomes her. Meaning that Lily will become her daughter and Victoria's granddaughter. Everyone loves the puppy." She said as he sighed.

"Sam, that isn't how it's gonna be." He said. "Brooke is never gonna just throw you away."

"Really?" Sam asked.

"I promise." He said.