Curtain Call
Chapter 29
It was knocking at the door that pulled the couple away from their heated exchange.
(Until we see each other again.) Jake said. As he got off the couch and headed towards the entryway.
Brooke gave him a goodbye kiss before unlocking the front door.
(Hey buddy.) Jake said with a smile.
(Hi Jake. I missed you momma.) Eugene said.
Brooke engulfed him into a hug.
Jake quietly left the home.
(Get ready for bed Genie.) Brooke instructed.
(Bye Uncle Lucas. I love you.) Eugene said.
Lucas hugged the boy tightly. (I love you too.) He replied.
Once Eugene was out of sight and upstairs.
Lucas lingered on Brooke.
(I can't do this anymore. I want to tell Eugene the truth.) Lucas confessed.
Brooke glared at him. (No! I thought we got this talked out and explained.)Brooke proclaimed.
(This is Peyton 's encouragement isn't it?) Brooke asked.
(No. I'm not with her anymore.) Lucas admitted.
(This is about me. You. And the fact that we created Eugene from that we shared.)
(You're with Jake because he's the easy choice. Because you aren't emotionally risking anything. He will never know or lov love you the way I do.)
(And you know that.)Lucas proclaimed.
(There hasn't been an us in a long time.)
(I don't trust you with Eugene 's heart. I've made myself very clear.) Brooke proclaimed.
(I'm his father Brooke!)
(Eugene is my son too!)
(He's the best part of me!) Lucas exclaimed.
It was footsteps that were heard on the nearby staircase.
Brooke and Lucas 's gaze were soon locked on Eugene.
A hurt stunned expression went across the boy's face.
As he turned and ran back upstairs.
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