Credits Rolled
Chapter 18
Hours Later
Tree Hill Hospital
When Peyton awoke she was relieved she wasn't alone.
Lucas was by her side. And she was grateful for that.
(I couldn't handle it. Losing you. Being alone. I don't like being on my own.)
(I'm sorry.) Peyton said.
(I'm the one who's sorry Peyton. For not seeing how in pain and lost you were.)
( I'm going to make up for that. We invested years into our relationship.)
(I feel like I let you down. The boys. I was supposed to make this work. Being a writer and I don't know if that's going to last. What if coaching basketball at the high school is all I ever get to have?) Lucas asked.
(You're heart always belonged to and with basketball. If that's what you want to do. And know you'll be happy and fulfilled then go for it.)
(I love you. I support you. I'll be in the bleachers with the boys. Whenever you're coaching.) Peyton replied.
(You're always saving me.) Peyton added in.
(You save me too. I came back for you. And you came back for me.)
(We have a second chance.) Lucas proclaimed. Taking her hand in his.
As he leaned over and kissed her gently.
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I refused to repeat my mother 's mistakes. I wanted a real family and to build a life with someone based on love and connection. And I wanted that with Lucas.
I would be back living on my own here. Clay would move back to where he was originally. And drop Nathan as a client.
I let a week go by before announcing the break up to my parents.