Chapter 76: Scott Family Lunch

Tuesday, January 3rd, Afternoon

After the gym class cleared out, he walked through the girl's locker room to check if the stuff was ready for tonight's game. Once he was satisfied, he entered his office and took a seat behind the desk. Looking around the walls he saw several plaques and team photos.

Lucas Scott got up from behind his desk and walked over to one of the pictures. He picked it up the frame and looked at the picture, it was a picture of his third championship team, and ironically, the only one of his three championship teams that didn't have a family member on it. Smiling, he put the picture down and picked up the picture of his second championship. It was Kay's junior year, he nodded and looked at the twelve faces on the team that year, some of the girls were holding up a V sign, stating it was their second title. Which included Kay.

There was a knock on his open door. Lucas put the picture down and looked at the door. His brother, Nathan, smiled at him.

"Taking a trip down memory lane?" Nathan asked.

Lucas nodded, "A sentimental journey, I was looking at how things change they really stay the same," he said.

Nathan nodded, "So, what're your thoughts on this squad?" he asked.

Lucas laughed, "Come in," he said and returned to sit behind his desk, "Is this my brother, or a granddad asking?"

"Yes, no, maybe all three," Nathan said and took a seat.

"I have a good feeling about this squad," Lucas said and shrugged, "But any given game."

"True," Nathan said, "You were looking at your second championship, I wonder why?"

"I started by looking at my third," Lucas said.

"The one you wear the ring for," Nathan said.

Lucas nodded, "It has a sentimental connection for me," he said.

Nathan nodded, "Well I figured you'd be looking at your first championship team since Ashlyn was on that team," he said.

Lucas shrugged, "Brett doesn't play Ashlyn's game," he said, "So where's my lunch?"

"Haley's bringing it," Nathan said, "Nice subject change."

"I do my best," Lucas said.

"I agree, Brett's game is a bit closer to her Dad's," Nathan said, "She's a beast, especially when she's out there with Avril."

"You should see when I have my two-three line up in," Lucas said.

"Two out, three in?" Nathan asked.

Lucas nodded, "Yeah, haven't had to use it, that's when Eva is in for Jade," he said.

Nathan nodded, "For your game, you have good bigs," he said.

Lucas nodded, "I've watched the guys, they're good, that sophomore guard they have, what's his name?" Lucas said, "Shit, the name escapes me, but he's got potential."

"Jackin Rothenburg?" Nathan asked.

"Yeah, him," Lucas said.

Nathan nodded, "Yeah, he does if I can keep him focused," he said.

"How so?" Lucas asked.

"I think young Mister Rothenburg has fully developed his interest in the opposite sex," Nathan said.

Lucas chuckled, "Were we any different?" he asked.

"Yeah, but for me, it's the first time around with a daughter in high school," Nathan said.

"Don't envy you, I still wake up in a cold sweat and this is my third go-around," Lucas said, "LK's a good kid, it would be in eight or so years, Lacy would worry me."

Nathan nodded, "Jackin is distracted by the group of friends that LK is a part of," he said.

Lucas' smile faded, "Really?" he asked.

"Yes, he's been caught watching them," Nathan said.

"Sawyer and Keni are in that group," Lucas said.

Nathan nodded, "Exactly," he said.

"Oh well, I feel sorry for him," Lucas said.

Nathan looked at Lucas, "Why's that?" he asked.

"You've been around them, haven't you?" Lucas asked.

Nathan laughed, "I get your point," he said.

Just then Haley walked into Lucas' office carrying a bag of Take Out Food. She looked at Nathan and Lucas. "What are you two old women gossiping about?" Haley asked.

"Basketball, and how my season is going," Lucas said.

Haley nodded and started unpacking the three lunches. "Normal talk," Haley said.

"That's not all," Nathan said.

"Oh, what else is there?" Haley said, sitting down in the other office chair and opened her lunch.

Lucas picked up his and opened it. He took hold of his sandwich and took a bite.

"Well one of the players on the boy's team has taken an interest in someone in LK's group of friends," Nathan said.

Haley nodded as Nathan started poking at his lunch. "He's a brave boy," Haley said.

"Why do people say that, when it comes to my daughter, niece and their friends?" Nathan asked.

"Nate, honey, you've been around Sawyer, Keni, and LK, right?" Haley asked.

"Yes, I have," Nathan said, "I was home for LK."

Haley nodded, "You know how they all have, how should I say this, big personalities," Haley said.

"So?" Nathan asked.

Nathan nodded and turned to Lucas, "Any advice?" he asked.

Lucas shrugged, "I don't know if I'm not on virgin territory here. Ellie was sick most of High School. Kay's a lesbian, and well Candi didn't date, well we don't need to state why," he said.

Haley looked over to Nathan, "We'll handle it as we need to, and LK is a good girl," she said.

Nathan nodded, "Thanks," he said.

Haley turned to Lucas, "So, is my granddaughter going to dominate tonight?" she asked.

Lucas sighed, "That's not Brett's game," Lucas said, "She doesn't play Ashlyn or Angela's game, everybody asks me if she's going to dominate."

"Why do they say that?" Haley asked.

"They know who taught her the game, and they all were dominant players in their own way," Lucas said, "Also, it's just the way she plays."

Haley nodded, "Except for her build she's more her dad than her mom," she said.

"That's very true," Nathan said, "She has his will but doesn't have his eccentricities."

"She's rather well-read though," Lucas pointed out.

Haley nodded, "I know," she said, "Luke, I've been too busy to visit, how are Nomi and Ellis?" she asked.

Lucas nodded, and smiled at the thoughts of his grandchildren, "They're good, I can't believe how big they're getting, and how much Brooke is spoiling them," he said and shrugged, "Well, Izzy should be home this weekend and they'll be happy," he said.

Haley nodded, "I can't wait for Keith to come home," she said.

"Me either, they really miss him," Lucas said, "I really miss him."

Nathan smiled and wanted to change the subject before Lucas got too down, "So, any future basketball players?" he asked.

"Nathan!" Haley said.

"I've had both Nomi and Ellis out shooting," Lucas said, "Looking for more apprentices?"

"And?" Nathan asked.

"They're ten and six, we'll see," Lucas said, "Anyways it's up to them and their parents."

"Good point," Haley said, "So, are we going to win tonight?"

Lucas shrugged, "All signs point to yes," he said.

"But any given game," Nathan said.

Haley nodded, "True," she said and smiled, "Eat 'cause Luke and I have to eventually get back to work."

Nathan smiled, "Hey, I work," he said.

"Staying home with the grandkids?" Haley asked, teasing.

"I can't help it I was smart and got a job that paid well and allowed me to retire early. Anyways, watching those three are a full-time job and then some," Nathan said.

Haley laughed, "I know, but eat," she said.

The two brothers nodded and started eating their take-out food.