Curtain Call
Chapter 68
Lucas eventually made it home from the office.
He drove home parked the car and was making his way inside the home.
He smiled warmly at a familiar sight.
Eugene playing basketball in the driveway.
At the sight of his father he parked. Tucking the ball under his arm.
He had begun having growth spurts. His love of sports basketball especially remained.
He had the same group of friends he had built in elementary school.
He had become the most popular boy in his grade.
He was always getting invites to something. Sleepovers. Birthday parties. Outings.
He had evolved into having his mom's bubbly outgoing personality.
(What are you up to my boy?) Lucas asked.
(Practicing for the game on Friday.)
(Afterwards can I go to the movies?) Eugene asked.
(Sure. It's you and who else?) Lucas asked.
(Just me and Carmen.) Eugene replied.
The name was familiar and once Lucas saw a picture of them.)
(He knew exactly who his son was talking about.
(Just the two of you?) Lucas asked.
Eugene nodded his head.
(Does you're mom know about this?) Lucas questioned.
(Not yet.) Eugene replied.
(I'll talk to her.) Lucas assured his oldest son.
When Lucas got inside the home.
He saw Elizabeth practicing cheers in the living room.
He checked in on Stefan who was upstairs.
In his room playing with his toys.
He made his way through the hallway.
And into the master bedroom.
He found Brooke. Sketching on her side of the bed.
(How was you're day Luke? Mine was great. My fans and customers are buzzing with excitement over the impending reveal of the new teen line.)
(For teen boys and girls. I'm on another level with these clothes.) Brooke insisted.
(Peyton showed up at my office. Saying alot of stuff.) Lucas explained.
(What did she say? I want to know everything.) Brooke insisted.
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