Blood And Bridges

Chapter 73

perhaps we all give the best of our hearts uncritically…to those who hardly think about us in return."

Jake looked to Brooke. "You had no right to get involved."

"You should of refused and told me about it right after." He said.

"She didn't want you to know and this situation is personal and delicate she needed a mother figure. I've known that girl for years."

"Her and Simon grew up together."

"So close as friends this shouldnt be a surprise to any of us."

"Their young are and were very much in love."

"He ended things because you're taking Jenny and moving away."

"He's hurt Jake. He's been nothing but loving respectful and supportive." Brooke explained.

"The sooner we leave this town behind the better." Jake replied.

"Jake you've done the best you can on you're own raising her."

"But if she doesn't feel like she can be honest with you. About her life and her choices. You have a problem." Brooke advised.

"The last thing i need is for her to ever end up like you." Jake proclaimed. As he turned to walk away from them.

A hurt expression went across Brooke's face.

Lucas grabbed Jake and punched him.

The two men started to fight right there in the front yard.

To Brooke's relief Nathan. Mouth. And Skills came around to break them apart.

Brooke was speechless. Jake's words. Lucas's actions.

She made her way inside the home.

"I didn't need you to defend me. But thank you."

"I didn't expect Jake to react that way. I was just trying to help her."

"I had Karen and Keith. I wanted to be that for her." Brooke proclaimed.

"You did what you thought was right. You're the greatest mother. You have the biggest heart." Lucas replied.

"I'm going to go check on Simon and the younger kids." Brooke said.

"I'll bring home dinner. Of course i would defend you. You're my wife." Lucas replied.

...

Peyton's face lit up as she opened her front door to see Lucas there.

"When i told you to keep you're distance i meant from me and my family." Lucas proclaimed.

"You know i love when you tell me what to do." Peyton replied.

"We're dark. Passion filled. She doesn't satisfy you." Peyton added in.

"I want you and you want me. You have an open invitation."

"Does Brooke you have a key to my house?" Peyton questioned.

"I came here to make it clear you mean nothing to me." Lucas proclaimed.

"Do you know what you do to me?" Peyton questioned.

"I don't care." Lucas replied.

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