Credits Rolled

Chapter 4

Days Later

Authors Note My Brooke was just trying to be a friend and Peyton went low and cut deep. And honestly it's going to lead to Brooke taking a step back. Thank you my readers.

(I wouldn't tell Peyton about what almost happened us in New York. When you came to see.)

(She doesn't need to ever know about the kiss. You asking me to spend the night.)

(It's forgotten.) Brooke said. Even though every so often when she was alone the memory resurfaced.

(She asked me to take care of you and the baby if the worst happens.) Brooke proclaimed.

Lucas looked back at her. (First that video now her request.)

(It's too dangerous and risky. This is why I want her to listen to the doctors.)

(But she refuses. It's so frustrating. And I wouldn't ask this if I wasn't desperate.)

(Could you talk to her?) Lucas asked.

The expression on Brooke's face softened.

(Sure I will. I'll get an idea of where her head and heart really is.) Brooke replied.

Sometime Later

(We've been at this bridge for many talks over the years.)

(It's no surprise we're back here for this on.) Brooke said.

Peyton put her hand on her baby bump. And looked over at her best friend.

(What else is there to talk about?) Peyton asked.

(You and Lucas talked about the risks. And so have we.)

(You could die. Regardless of best attempts. The baby could be lost anyway.) Brooke proclaimed.

(I know okay. What could happen but that doesn't matter.) (Lucas will be okay.) Peyton replied.

Brooke sighed deeply. (You're being really selfish right now.) She replied.

(This isn't a situation you are going to understand. You've never been pregnant. Growing a life inside of you. Feeling the movement. You have a bond that is so strong it's unlike anything you could imagine.)

(I'm going to need you to back off of me and my family.) Peyton exclaimed.

(I've never been I thought after all we've gone through that we were family.)

(Yet you're pushing me away. And I don't get it. I'm trying to help and support both of you.) Brooke explained.

(You're trying to fill you're empty life and barren womb.)

(You had to give Angie back. Sam returned to her birth mother.)

(Nathan and Haley have their family.)

Besides that store and the house. You're alone. Lucas and I are getting married once he proposes in the near future.)

(The life you wanted is mine because I fought for it and him.)

(You let Lucas go.) Peyton replied.

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