After The Storm
Chapter 18
Later on that day
(Alright energizer bunny. Go wash you're hands for dinner.)
(You set the table right?) Brooke asked.
(Yes momma.) Salem said. As she rushed over to the hallway bathroom.
Brooke looked over at herself. In the hallway mirror.
Her hair was in a high ponytail.
Her lips covered in dark pink lipstick. Black eye liner on her eyes.
Her dress a dark green. Her heels grey.
It was knocking at the front door that brought her gaze towards the front door.
(I've got it!) Salem said. Walking towards the door in her lavender dress and pink shoes.
(Wait for me.) Brooke said. As she rushed over.
Brooke looked through the keyhole before opening and unlocking.
(Come on daddy. I got to set the table. Come see.)
(Hi Lindsey.) Brooke said.
Lucas smiled up at her. (You look beautiful baby.) Lucas replied.
(I like you're blue shirt. Do you like dad's shirt momma?) Salem asked.
Brooke looked to her daughter. (You're dad dresses well. It's something we all have in common.) Brooke replied.
(Thank you for inviting us tonight. It smells incredible.) Lucas said.
(Let's just say take out is now an occasional luxury.)
(We should go into the kitchen. And get seated.) Brooke suggested.
Lindsey handed over a gift bag to Brooke.
(Thanks Lindsey. You didn't have to get me anything.)
(Anyone important to Lucas is important to me.) Brooke proclaimed.
Lucas scanned the name cards and saw right away. That he was seated next to Brooke instead of Lindsay.
Pasta salad. Oven baked chicken. Chicken casserole.
Were plated in separate dishes at the table.
A large pitcher of iced tea nearby.
Black and white cookies. On a separate plate besides a plate of brownies.
Everyone but Salem served themselves.
(So Brooke. As attractive and successful as you are. I imagine you're dating. Alot.) Lindsey proclaimed.
Brooke 's eyes went wide. (I don't think that's the kind of dinner conversation I want to have. Especially in front of Salem and Lucas.) Brooke replied.
(Well we can send Salem into another room during dessert.)
(Lucas has moved on. I see no reason why he wouldn't support you finding someone.) Lindsey said.
(We're going to be right back.) Lucas announced. Glaring at his girlfriend.