Two weeks have passed since Brooke and Lucas' fantastic trip to Mexico, and Lucas' marriage proposal. As soon as they got back, they had of course announced the good news to Lily and she was more than delighted. Of course, Brooke also told Karen, Keith and Chase and Debie and everyone was really happy for them. On the other hand, Lucas' family still doesn't know, but he plans to tell them very soon. Lucas and Brooke were indeed invited this Saturday evening to his parents' house to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Very apprehensive about this meeting, Brooke can't help but share her worries with Debie.
Brooke : I'm really nervous about meeting Lucas' parents, Debie.
Debie : Why?
Brooke : Because I'm sure they won't accept me. I come from a completely different background than they do.
Debie : So? Lucas loves you and that's the main thing, right?
Brooke : Yes, but I wouldn't want their conflict to get worse because of me.
Debie : From what you've told me, things between them couldn't get any worse, Brooke.
Brooke : I really hope so, Debie.
Wanting to reassure her, Debie then cheerfully pats her hand before they get back to work.
The following night, Brooke's fears were still not gone even though she and Lucas had just made love. Lucas immediately felt something was wrong as he hugged her.
Lucas : What's going on, love? You look worried.
Brooke : It's about your parents.
Lucas : My parents? Why?
Brooke : Because I'm terribly uncomfortable meeting them.
Lucas : Why? I already told you I don't care about their opinions.
Brooke : I know, but I don't want to relive what I lived in the past.
Lucas : In the past? What do you mean?
Having a confession to make to Lucas, Brooke sits up on the bed, before biting her lip and hesitating. Wanting to encourage her, Lucas does the same to gently take her face in his hands.
Lucas : What's wrong, love? You can tell me anything, you know.
Brooke : I know. It's just that it's a little hard for me to talk about him.
Lucas : Who?
Brooke : My father's.
Lucas : Your father? Why?
Brooke : Because he went to prison and I'm ashamed of it.
Lucas : I see. That's why you always talked about your mother, but never about him. Why did he go to prison?
Brooke : For fraud. Since my parents didn't have a lot of money, my father developed different schemes to get some. He did it in secret and my mother didn't suspect a thing. My father had told her that he was working several small jobs and since she loved him, she believed him. It was only when the police came to arrest him that she realized that the money he was bringing home was stolen.
Lucas : I understand, my love. But you don't have to be ashamed of it. He's the one who did these things, not you.
Brooke : Yeah, but when you're eight, when you're in school and your dad's a criminal, kids can be really cruel. And adults can be too.
Lucas : Adults? Why?
Brooke : Because my ex-husband and his parents knew, and they treated me like shit. That's why I don't want to go through that again, you understand?
Lucas : Of course I understand, but I can assure you that it won't happen. This will all stay between us, I promise. I love you more than anything, never forget that.
Brooke : I love you too.
Kissing Brooke tenderly, Lucas then lies back down, dragging her with him, before hugging her again.
Lucas : You never told me how your parents died.
Brooke : My father had a heart attack in prison. He died before I could see him one last time. My mother had cancer two years later. She struggled, but she died when I was twenty.
Lucas : I'm sorry, my love. You must have suffered a lot.
Brooke : Yes, but now I have you and Lily, and that's all that matters.
Lucas : Yes, and maybe the baby we're having soon.
Brooke : Yes, and I'm really looking forward to it.
Lucas : That true? In that case, I can only see one way to get it going quickly.
Brooke : Really? Which one?
Lucas : Make love again and again!
Bursting out of laughter, Lucas rolls Brooke onto her back to tower over her and pepper her neck with little kisses. Brooke's laughter turns into sighs as Lucas makes her his again, in the middle of the night.
Saturday night has arrived and Brooke is in her room, choosing a dress for dinner. Lucas and she have to leave soon to go to her parents' house and see her family. Showered, made up and done, she is in front of her wardrobe, hesitating about what she's going to wear. Once her outfit is chosen and put on, she looks at herself one last time in the mirror, before leaving the room.
In the living room, she finds Lucas who is waiting for her and who now looks at her admiringly.
Lucas : You are beautiful, my love.
Brooke : Thank you.
Having to leave, Lucas nevertheless takes the time to kiss Brooke lovingly, before taking her hand to go out.
Lucas behind the wheel, they arrive in front of his parents' large home, half an hour later. Brooke can't help but feel intimidated when she discovers the immense building that stands before them. Lucas immediately notices it, he then intertwines his fingers with Brooke's to reassure her.
Lucas : Don't worry, my love. Everything will be fine.
Brooke nods with a smile, and they both get out of the car to head hand in hand towards the entrance. Arriving from the front door, a gouverness then comes to open it for them without delay, after they have rung the bell. All eyes then turn to Lucas and Brooke as they enter a few moments later into a large living room. Suddenly uncomfortable, a couple, whom Brooke assumes to be Lucas' parents, approaches with an icy look.
Victoria : Good evening, Lucas. It's nice of you to finally grace us with your presence.
Brooke : I'm so glad to meet you too.
Victoria : Really? Lucas probably didn't speak very kindly of us.
Brooke : He did tell me about your problems, but he never did it meanly, Mrs. Scott.
Victoria immediately takes on a pinched air, before continuing.
Victoria : Lucas told us about you, but he didn't say much. How long have you been together?
Lucas : Are you planning on starting an interrogation, Mom?
Victoria : No, but it seems normal to me to want to know your guest better, Lucas.
Brooke : Lucas and I have been together for a few months, Mrs. Scott.
Victoria : Really? And how did you meet?
Brooke : We met at his house. I was helping your son during his convalescence.
Haley : I hired Brooke, Mom.
Suddenly cutting their conversation short, Haley hugs Brooke warmly to greet her. A handsome man approaches shortly after to shake her hand and introduce himself as well.
Clay : Good evening, Brooke. I'm Clay Scott, Haley's husband. My wife has told me a lot about you.
Brooke : It's nice to meet you too, Clay. Haley has been a great help and support to me.
Lucas : When you were plotting against me, right?
Haley : We weren't plotting against you, Lucas! We just wanted to get you out of your "unruly bear" mode!
Lucas : Really? Because for you, plotting a strike isn't plotting?
Brooke : What do you want us to tell you, my love? You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs!
Lucas : It's funny that you say that, when you let me starve to death!
Brooke : Starving? You were sneaking to eat in the kitchen!
Lucas : That's right, even the pancakes you were hiding! Weren't you ashamed to do that to a cripple?
Brooke : Given how you treated me, absolutely not!
Lucas, Haley, Clay and Brooke start laughing together, while the Scott couple look at Brooke more closely.
Victoria : Well, it seems that this was all pretty unprofessional, Brooke. Especially since, if I understand correctly, you and Lucas started your relationship at that time.
Brooke : That's true, Mrs. Scott. But...
Lucas : Why do you say that, Mom? Brooke took perfect care of me!
Victoria : Yes. We understood that very well!
Lucas : What are you implying, exactly?
Victoria : Nothing, Lucas. How about we sit down at the table now?
Lucas : Answer me, Mom! What are you implying?
Victoria : Do you want me to answer you?
Lucas : Yes!
Victoria : Fine! I'm implying that an employee who grants sexual favors to her disabled boss is a slut!
When Victotia says this, everyone, including the other guests, is shocked. Except her husband, who is now looking at Brooke with the utmost contempt.
Haley : Mom!
Lucas : How dare you? Apologize to Brooke immediately, Mom!
Victoria : Why? I'm just telling the truth, Lucas!
Lucas : You're just talking bullshit! Brooke and I love each other, and we're even getting married!
Dan : What? What are you saying?
Lucas : I'm saying I asked the woman I love to marry me, Dad!
Dan : There's no way you're marrying a bitch, who's also a single mother, to replace Peyton and Sawyer!
Lucas : How do you know Brooke's a single mother? I didn't even tell you!
Victoria : Because we investigated her, Lucas!
Brooke : What? But why?
Victoria : Because we had to make sure we weren't going to sully our family name, Brooke. We did it as soon as Lucas told us about you and we were right!
Brooke : Why?
Victoria : Because we found out that unlike Peyton, you come from a poor family! Worse! Your father even did time in prison!
With Brooke's worst fears coming true, she immediately feels like she's been punched and starts to stagger. Lucas then catches up to her in the nick of time and holds her in his arms as he addresses his parents one last time.
Lucas : How could you do such a thing? I knew you were selfish, but I didn't know you were trash! As far as I'm concerned, you're now dead!
Under the horrified gaze of everyone present, Lucas lifts Brooke in his arms to quickly leave the room. Then leaving the house, he gently installs her in the passenger seat, before sitting behind the wheel. Realizing that she is shaking, Lucas gently rubs her shoulders to warm her up.
Lucas : Are you okay, my love?
Brooke : Yes, don't worry. I just want you to take me home.
Lucas nods sadly, then kisses her tenderly on the lips, before starting and leaving the Scott property.