Credits Rolled

Chapter 6

Days Later

Authors note :Thank you for the support.

(I have the names picked out. For a boy. Sawyer Keith Scott. For a girl. Rebecca Ellie Scott. What do you think?) Peyton asked.

(I love them both honesty.) Lucas replied.

Peyton smiled leaning over to kiss him.

(My adopted mom's middle name. My birth mom's first name. If it's a girl. I like the idea of them being honored and looking out for her you know?)

(That's why I wanted Keith as a middle name. For a boy.) Peyton explained.

(I really like the thought behind that. ) Lucas replied.

(I knew you would. So now all we have to do is get married.) Peyton announced.

(I'm not rushing towards any chapel because that's me accepting that you could be.) Lucas said. Unable to say anymore.

(Will you stop worrying and being so stubborn. I want to be you're wife.)

(For as long as possible. Because I love you. Because I want our child to see our wedding photos hung up and know how loved and wanted they were by us.) Peyton explained.

(I won't do it. I can't.) Lucas replied.

(First that video. That sad box of keepsakes. Now you want to get married.)

(You've accepted this way too well.) Lucas exclaimed.

(I haven't accepted anything. I told you why I want to get married.)

(We're in love. We live together what is the problem?) Peyton asked.

(Don't turn me into a bad guy because I'm trying hold on to hope despite how bad this looks.)

(Our child will know you. They won't need all these pictures and memories.) Lucas proclaimed.

(You don't know that. And if this is all I get with our child I want to make sure I'm not a figment of their imagination. I lost my birth mom when I was little. My dad still can barely talk about her. And it's been years.)

(I don't want you to talk about me in hushed tones behind closed doors.)

(I want this kid to know me. To know they came from love.) Peyton proclaimed.

(How am I supposed to feel about the child that took you away from me?) Lucas questioned.

(You wouldn't hold that against an innocent child who needs you. I don't worry about that.)

(You won't be on you're own. You have Nathan Haley. Skills. Mouth. Brooke.) Peyton said. Her voice breaking with emotion.

(I need to get out of here.) Lucas announced.

(Luke. Promise me. I love you too.) Peyton replied. Tears welling up in her eyes.

As she felt the baby kick from within her.

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Brooke gazed around at this stunning front area of Rachel 's home. She lived in a gated community. Amongst other celebrities and she had more rooms in here then she needed. But she had the money so it didn't matter.

(What exactly are you running from? This wasn't a planned visit. I know you better than that.) Rachel questioned.

As the two close friends ate lunch outside in the backyard. Overlooking the view.

Brooke sighed deeply. (Peyton 's pregnancy. Lucas. You know the Tree Hill drama you avoid out here.) Brooke replied.

(I don't judge. You know that. I listen then offer my perspective.) Rachel replied.

(Peyton has a serious pregnancy condition and wants to just go on with life like nothing is wrong. Lucas is out of his mind with worry and concern. Of course.)

(Then there's everything she said to me during our last encounter which was hurtful. Her fighting for Lucas and the life the life they had. Me being unable to get pregnant. My life lacking substance. She just knew what to say to hurt me.)

(I thought our friendship had moved past that.) Brooke explained.