Julian picked Brooke up at 8pm as planned. He then took her to a rather posh restaurant by the sea. They are now seated at a table, with the ocean lit by the full moon as a backdrop. Good wine in their glasses, delicious food on their plates, Julian and Brooke pleasantly begin a conversation. On the surface, this date seemed perfect, but for Brooke, it is absolutely not. Because the only person she wants to share this wine, this succulent food and this conversation with is not there. The only person she wants to share all of this with is Lucas, and no date can change that. No date, no matter how idyllic, can compete with the depth of the feelings she has for him. This reality suddenly hits Brooke like a punch, and Julian immediately realizes that she is elsewhere.
Julian : Is everything okay, Brooke? You seem so far away all of a sudden.
Brooke : Excuse me, Julian. I was just thinking about something.
Julian : Something or someone? Be honest with me, Brooke.
Brooke : I was thinking about someone.
Julian : Lucas?
Brooke : Why do you think I'm thinking about him?
Julian : Don't play innocent with me. I saw the way Lucas was looking at you. And I saw the way you were looking at him too. So what's going on between you two?
Brooke : Nothing's going on, Julian. Lucas is just my boss and I'm looking after him while he's recovering. That's all.
Julian : Are you sure?
Brooke : Absolutely sure.
Julian : That's good. It's not that I'd mind stepping on her toes, but I'd rather know you're free.
Julian strokes Brooke's hand, making her extremely uncomfortable.
Brooke : What do you mean by "stepping on her toes"? You say that like it's not the first time. You're her partner, Julian.
Julian : It's true that Lucas and I are partners, but our partnership won't last much longer.
Brooke : Oh really? Why?
Julian : Because in the last few months, our relationship has deteriorated a bit. Since her accident precisely.
Brooke : His accident? Why?
Julian : A big disagreement that I don't want to talk about. But in any case, if I've been running the store since that day, Lucas has every intention of buying out my shares.
Brooke : Really? And is this disagreement the reason why you are no longer friends?
Julian : Yes.
Brooke : I see. But you and him have known each other for a very long time, right?
Julian : Yes. Lucas, Peyton and I were in the same university. We were friends and that's why Lucas and I started this company together. Everything was going very well, but you know the rest, unfortunately.
Brooke : Yes. And you say that Lucas is going to buy your shares?
Julian : Yes, it's only a matter of time. His lawyers are already working on the formalities. As soon as he goes back to work, it will be done. And I will gladly give them to him. And you? What will you do once Lucas has finished his convalescence?
Brooke : I don't know. I haven't thought about it yet to tell you the truth.
Julian : You should. That day may come sooner than you think. And once Lucas doesn't need you anymore, he'll get rid of you, just like he'll get rid of me. Well, how about we talk about something else, Brooke? I don't want to think about anything else tonight but you.
Julian caresses Brooke's hand even more, and she then feels a deep sense of unease as she thinks back to his confidences.
After having dinner together, Julian drove Brooke back to the front door. Wanting to end this evening as quickly as possible, Brooke notices that unlike her, Julian doesn't seem in a hurry to leave. He even seems to want to prolong their date, now approaching her to be able to kiss her. Turning his head slightly, Julian falls back on her ear, which he nibbles and kisses sensually.
Julian : Don't you want to invite me in?
Brooke : I'm sorry, Julian. But I'm really tired.
Julian : Are you sure? I could help you relax.
Julian's hands moving down to her butt were like an electric shock to Brooke, who immediately pushed him away.
Brooke : I really need to sleep, Julian. I'm sorry.
Julian : Okay, Brooke. I understand. Another time then?
Brooke : Another time, yes.
She waves at him, before rushing into the house with haste. Relieved to have gotten out of this awkward situation, she is about to go up to her room, but muffled noises coming from the living room make her immediately backtrack. Gently opening the living room door, curiosity quickly gives way to stupor when she discovers the origin of these noises. Amazed and thinking she is paranoid for a moment, she watches Lucas and Lily watch a movie together. They are both watching a cartoon, comfortably installed on the couch and eating popcorn. Brooke then approaches discreetly, stopping behind them before coughing slightly to signal her presence. Lucas and Lily jump and turn around suddenly while Brooke looks at them with amusement.
Brooke : Can I ask what you're doing?
Lily : We're watching Cinderella, Mom.
Brooke : I can see that, sweetie. But weren't you supposed to be in bed?
Lily : Yes, but since I couldn't sleep, I went to see Mr. Scott so he could read me a story.
Brooke : And the story turned into a movie?
Lily : Yes, but since tomorrow is Sunday, it's not a big deal, Mom.
Lucas : I told her that, Brooke. I'm sorry.
Brooke : Is that true? So I don't know which one of you I should punish.
Lucas : Why punish us? You should join us instead. We are at the moment where Cinderella meets Prince Charming.
Brooke : Is that true? That's my favorite part.
Lucas : That's great!
Unable to help but laugh, Brooke goes around the couch to sit on it. Lily then takes care to move so that her mother has no choice but to sit next to Lucas. Brooke then takes a seat next to Lucas, looking at him shyly as he shrugs his shoulders at her while laughing. He then quickly takes on a much more serious look. He moves closer to Brooke and puts his arm over her head as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Overwhelmed by his gentle warmth, Brooke then rests her head on his shoulder to watch the movie, but ends up falling asleep. When she wakes up later, she can't tell how long she slept. All she knows is that Lily is no longer there and that Lucas hasn't moved an inch while he looks at her tenderly.
Brooke : What time is it?
Lucas : I don't know.
Brooke : What about Lily?
Lucas : She went to bed, don't worry.
Brooke : Oh, okay. I think I should do the same.
Lucas : What if I asked you to stay?
Brooke : Is that what you want?
Lucas : Yes.
Brooke : Why?
Lucas : Because I spent all night holding myself back from picking you up at that damn restaurant.
Brooke : Is that right? Because I spent all night wanting you to.
Lucas : So I'm guessing there won't be a second date?
Brooke : No, even if Julian would have liked to.
Lucas : That, I suspect.
Brooke : And me, Lucas? What should I conclude from that?
Lucas : I don't know, Brooke. But I spent the evening dying of jealousy at the idea of knowing you with him. I also die of jealousy seeing you with Nathan or imagining you with any other man on this planet. What do you think that could mean?
Brooke : That I'm going to have to give up my career as a stripper?
Bursting out of laughter, both of them, Lucas becomes serious again and gently takes Brooke's face in his hands. He then looks at her with infinite tenderness, before leaning down as if in slow motion to capture her lips. The kiss, initially timid, gradually takes a more urgent turn, their tongues meeting and bonding again. Lucas then let go of Brooke's mouth to sensually nibble on her ear and whisper:
Lucas : I want you so bad.
Stepping back slightly, Brooke hesitates to ask him what's been on his mind since they met.
Brooke : I want you too, but uh...
Lucas : But what? Does it still work, right?
Brooke : Yes.
Lucas : There's no problem on that side, don't worry. Check for yourself.
Looking down, Brooke hesitates for a moment, before slowly sliding her hand over his chest. Going lower and lower, she can then feel under her palm and under his pants, his sex ready for her. Gently passing her hand under his clothes, she takes his member in her delicate fingers, caressing it with slow back and forth movements. Lucas then begins to breathe more and more heavily.
Brooke : Can you feel me?
Lucas : Yes.
Giving him a little mischievous smile, Brooke then gets up and stands in front of him, before taking off her dress very slowly.
Brooke : A striptease just for you.
Lucas : I knew you would be good at it.
The dress finally falling to her feet, Brooke then begins to slowly slide her thong down her thighs. It thus joining the dress, she can see that Lucas's gaze is now hungry.
Lucas : Come closer.
Docile, Brooke obeys Lucas and climbs onto his lap, straddling him and facing him. Lucas does not touch her, however, contenting himself with observing her for a long time, as if he were contemplating a work of art.
Lucas : You are so beautiful.
Brooke : Touch me, Lucas. I want to feel your hands on me.
Obeying in turn, Lucas then begins to caress her delicately, thus discovering each curve of her body. Wanting to do the same, Brooke then quickly removes her t-shirt, this one joining her dress and her thong on the floor. Lucas' muscles finally in sight, Brooke then runs her hands on his chest to also discover each curve. Lucas breathes more and more difficultly under Brooke's touch, before straightening up to capture one of her nipples. He sucks and tickles it with his mouth and tongue while his fingers tease the other. Brooke's sighs quickly rise in the room, Lucas then letting go of her nipple to do the same with the other. The desire being now too strong and feeling Lucas' erection against her intimacy, Brooke gets up slightly. She lowers his pants and his boxers to free his sex, and she comes to impale herself on it and welcomes him in her. Lucas and Brooke can't help but scream, having waited so long to be one. Both wanting so much more, Brooke starts to move her hips while Lucas takes her buttocks in his hands to ease her into accelerating the pace, until they are carried away by a powerful orgasm. Screaming in unison, Brooke then collapses against Lucas, who holds her tightly against him. They stay in each other's arms for a long time, enjoying this intoxicating moment. Satisfied, Brooke can't help but whisper in Lucas' ear:
Brooke : I love you.
Unfortunately, her heart breaks again when she realizes that her declaration has gone unanswered. Lucas was still holding her tightly against him, before she stood up to face him.
Lucas : I'm sorry, Brooke.
Brooke : It's okay, Lucas. I understand. You don't have to say anything. I think I'm going to go back to my room now.
Lucas : Why? You could stay with me.
Brooke : No, I don't want Lily to get the wrong idea. If there's no future for us and we have to leave, I don't want her to think that we're a family.
Lucas : Okay. Whatever you want.
Brooke stands up regretfully, gathers her things and quickly gets dressed before looking at Lucas sadly.
Brooke : Good night, Lucas. See you tomorrow.
Lucas : Good night, Brooke.
Hoping in vain for Lucas to say something, Brooke can't take it anymore and quickly leaves the room.