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Chapter 10

authors note : Thank you my readers. I have more planned. I love reading you're feedback. Look out for the Leyton in this chapter.

The boy saw the comet

And suddenly his life had meaning.

Lucas and I spent the first few days in constant contact. Eventually that lowered to a quick conversation or video chat. Ethan talked and video chatted his dad as much as possible.

I kept myself and our son distracted by building forts and buying books at the store. When he found Lucas's video recorder he became glued to it.

"Aunt Rachel." Ethan said. With a smile.

Rachel ruffled his hair. As she entered the home.

Engulfing Brooke into a hug.

Brooke hugged her back.

"Thanks for coming over. It's alot more quiet in here without Lucas."

"Haley's been over. Skills. Mouth. It's been awhile." Brooke proclaimed.

"It has been. Modeling and the travel takes up alot of time. Being away is an adventure. But i find myself coming back to Tree Hill. I guess it's home to me too at this point." Rachel replied.

"I was thinking take out food and movie marathon. I would invited Peyton. But Julian told me she had a last minute out of town business trip."

"I've been craving savory and sweet food at all hours." Brooke announced.

...

"I saw you're billboard. And realized how much i've been missing you. Call me back. I love you Mrs. Scott." Lucas said. Leaving a quick voicemail for Brooke before turning off his phone.

"You're saying this only to make me go." A voice said.

Lucas smiled as he looked up.

"Peyton. What are you doing here.?" Lucas asked.

"Work. Needing to sign artists to my label. You're working too." Peyton replied.

"Yeah i am. If i'm not writing a novel i'm promoting ones i've already written. Since we're both here. Let's get lunch." Lucas proclaimed.

"You are good company." Peyton replied. As she sat down across from him.

"Be honest with me Luke. What's going on with Brooke.?"

"She is a range of emotions whenever i bring up my pregnancy.?" Peyton asked.

Lucas stopped searched the main meal menu and looked to her.

"I don't think i should say anything. If Brooke didn't tell you herself." Lucas began to say.

Peyton reached over and put her hands on his. Locking eyes with him.

"It's me Lucas. Brooke is my best friend. You and I are whatever we are. You can be honest with me." Peyton insisted.

"Brooke can't have children."

"I have no problems on my end. I just thought at some point i would have a family of my own. It's what i always pictured. Now that isn't happening. Brooke wouldn't want to use a surrogate or use an egg donor. She wants the full experience and she is unable to have that." Lucas revealed.

The expression on Peyton's face softened.

"And to think she got pregnant in high school and didn't know if you were the father or Chris Keller. The pregnancy didn't last long though. I guess it just wasn't meant to be. I'm sorry Luke."

"I wish i could help or make you feel better." Peyton proclaimed.

When they eventually finished lunch. The two left the restaurant hand and hand. Avoiding the flashing of cameras.

"Next time we catch up Brooke needs to be there." Lucas announced.

Peyton hugged him and whispered "I wish she was yours. You deserve to know what this feels like."

Referring to her belly. Before going to her car.