Chapter 151: Tree Hill High School
Wednesday, January 11th, Morning
It was a cold day. Not as cold as other days had been, but still cold. He was sitting in his office when he got the text message. Looking at the phone, it merely said; Meet me outside now. He shrugged, then sighed, and got up from his desk. As he left his office, he grabbed his jacket and headed to the door.
He walked out of the gym and looked at the brunette woman standing in front of him. She stood by her silver-colored BMW 6 Series car, which was brand new, her taking possession of it just before Christmas. With a nod, his blue eyes locked with her hazel eyes. She had a series look in her eyes. Lucas nodded at Brooke.
"So, what's up?" Lucas asked.
"Just wanted to check in on you," Brooke said.
"So, you sent a demanding text?" Lucas asked.
"It got your attention," Brooke said.
"The grandkids are off to school?" Lucas asked.
Brooke nodded, "Of course they are. I wouldn't be here if they weren't," Brooke said.
Lucas nodded, "So, what brings you here? You hardly come out here," he said.
Brooke shrugged, "Well, between you, Chase, and Ashlyn, most of the grandkids and kids are looked after," she said, "I do come to the games."
Lucas bounced his head from shoulder to shoulder, "True, but what brings you out here?" he asked again.
"I came to check on you," Brooke said.
"Thanks, Brooke, I'm doing fine," Lucas said.
"I just want to check in and remind you that I'm heading to New York; tomorrow after the games," Brooke said.
"I remember," Lucas said.
"You're responsible for Keni and Sawyer, and possibly Nomi and Ellis," Brooke said, "I need to know you're going to be on deck, since it's a three-day weekend, and I'm not back until Tuesday."
"I'll be there for them," Lucas said.
"You better; considering one's your daughter and two are your grandkids," Brooke said.
"I know," Lucas said.
"Just be there for them, I know it's a tough time of year for you, but Luke, it's tough for me too," Brooke said.
"Brooke, I'll be there," Lucas said, "Just one thing."
"Luke, no just one thing," Brooke said, "It's a yes or no; answer, just answer will you be there."
"Brooke, I'll be there, but…" Lucas started to say.
"No, buts, Lucas," Brooke said.
"Brooke, there's one thing…" Lucas said, but Brooke cut him off.
"No one thing," Brooke said.
"God damn it! Brooke, I'll be there for them," Lucas said.
"That's all I need to know, Luke," Brooke said.
"I've been saying that for a few minutes now," Lucas said.
"No, you weren't. You kept trying to qualify the arrangement," Brooke said.
"I was…" Lucas said.
"So, you admit it," Brooke said.
"There's something I do need to know," Lucas said.
"Yeah, if you can run off and brood, leaving them alone," Brooke said.
"No," Lucas said.
"Yes," Brooke said.
"No," Lucas said.
"Yes," Brooke said.
"No, I was looking for an answer," Lucas said.
"An answer to what?" Brooke asked.
"How are Nomi and Ellis getting home from the basketball games?" Lucas asked.
"Why do you ask?" Brooke asked.
"It's an away game, and I have to ride on the bus to and from the game," Lucas said.
"Oh, is that what all the buts and one things were about?" Brooke asked.
"Yes, I needed to know this information because I figured I was watching the kids," Lucas said.
"Well, I was hoping that Izzy could take care of her kids; and bring them home," Brooke said.
"If she's home from DC," Lucas said.
"As of now, she's supposed to be," Brooke said.
"As of now?" Lucas asked.
"I'll ask Chase," Brooke said.
"How much work will Izzy have to do over the weekend?" Lucas asked.
"I don't know," Brooke said.
Lucas smiled and shook his head, "Well, thank god it's a three-day weekend," he said.
Brooke nodded, "Yeah, and Lucas," she said.
"Yes?" Lucas asked.
"Just make sure you're there for the kids," Brooke said.
"I will be. Have I ever not been? But I do have to go?" Lucas said.
Brooke smiled, "Good, go, enlighten the future leaders of the world," Brooke said.
"Thanks, I will, and Brooke, I wish I was doing that," Lucas said.
"You're welcome," Brooke said, "And what do you mean?"
Lucas shook his head, "Just don't have a good feeling about this class," he said.
"Why's that?" Brooke said.
"I just don't think they are as engaged," Lucas said.
"Why's that?" Brooke asked.
Lucas shrugged, "I have no idea, just trying to figure it out myself," he said.
"You'll do it, I have faith in you," Lucas said.
"Thanks again," Lucas said.
"You're welcome, again," Brooke said.
"Well, I'll see you at home," Lucas said and turned to walk back into the school.
"See you tonight," Brooke said and turned to her BMW.
