Chapter 35- Back At It

I'm back! Lol. It's been a little over a month since I took a break from this, but I'm more than ready. Over the time off, I had a chance to think about all the things I wanted to cover before I end this Fic. And so as I had told you in the Author's Note, it's dramatic. The first two chapters are nice and fluffy, but that third on is gonna be something. So thank you for the patience and understanding. Oh, I deleted When It Matters. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be, but I appreciate all the reviews I received.

As of that.....hope you enjoy this.

It had been a little of a 2 weeks since Lucas and Haley, Nathan and Peyton had their respective heart to heart conversations. You could tell it had done good, since they had all became closer than before. Spending more time together. Forgetting the past, and embracing the future together as a family. All the happiness had spread all through out Tree Hill. In the lives of each family.

As Nathan had promised, he stepped up the role of being uncle/godfather, and best friend/ brother/ brother-in-law ten folds. Being more active with the twins and helping Lucas prepare for the newest Scott. Taking turns with Lucas to get Peyton her weird food cravings. Hanging with Peyton as she recorded Haley's newest song. Most importantly he and Haley had gone off the tracks again. But not in a bad way, moving off the tracks from one road to a newer and better one.

Peyton wish was granted of everything being OK. Even though it had only been two weeks, being in Tree Hill meant two weeks were a life time. The ways things had changed, had made her so happy. the twins were growing so fast, almost at 9 months now they were trying to walk and talk. Nathan and her had grown closer, as did her and Haley. Spending all that time with the other Scott household, never kept her from her best friend.

Brooke, Chase and Izzie started to become a regular at the Scott household, more regular than before. Making Chase decide to move into the same neighborhood as them. With the Scott's, and Adam's family so close now dinner's would be at each others house every night. Much to Brooke's dislike Izzie had grown significantly, and had just reached 7 months in age.

Forgiving and being forgiven did Haley much justice. Never in her life did she feel like her self. Things were like they used to be, before the fall outs. Returning to work, and recording her new song life was good. Deciding to quit teaching she focused on her music. Which was a great thing, seeing as her song reached number one on all radio stations. Making all of them happy and proud of her.

Being a man, of simplicity and one to enjoy happiness of others Lucas has been more than pleased. Peyton and him, are strong, stronger than ever. His kids were happy and healthy all three of them. Juggling two families seemed easy on T.V. but in real life it wasn't. Though the task is difficult, it was only making Lucas stronger and wiser. Renewing his friendship with Haley was a great thing. He had missed his best friend, brother, nephew and niece.

Tree Hill thrived for things like this. Joy, happiness, and contentment. No drama, pain, loss, nothing bad. All good.

Hoping his lucky would run good for a little longer, Lucas stood at the bottom of the stairs waiting. "Peyt! Your appointment is in like thirty minute." He heard a muffled 'I'm coming', and smiled. His wife took long to get ready but took even longer when pregnant. He knelled down in front of the carriers where Keith and Ellie sat. Looking at his son, "One thing you need to know about women son, they take ages to get dress."

Keith laughed, nodding his head in agreement. Ellie wasn't all to pleased with it. Lucas laughed at his kids antics. Peyton stood back and admire her husband and her children together. Walking up she wrapped her arms around Lucas' neck and placed a kiss on his cheek. He carried both Keith and Ellie to the car, as Peyton buckled them in. Getting on the passenger seat, Lucas revved the car and drove off.

By the time the family of four arrived at the doctor's office it Peyton's turn to see the doctor. Dr. Matthews held the door open for Peyton, and Lucas as he carried the twins. She got up on the table, and Lucas sat across from her in the chairs with the twins

"Well, it wasn't that long ago you were in here for the twins." Peyton and Lucas laughed a little

Smiling, "Yeah, seems we were ready for another."

"I'm sure you are. OK, I'm going to put the gel on, as you know it's cold." She slightly winced. Reaching out she grabbed Lucas' hand and he kissed it. Searching for the baby's heartbeat, stared at the screen.

"I'm nervous." Lucas said whispering.

With a furrowed expression, "You? Why?" she said whispering

"What if it's twins again?"

Dr. Matthews laughed, "I can assure you there aren't any twins this time. But if you'll look at the screen you can see the baby." Immediately Peyton became teary eyed, Lucas squeezed her hand. Interested in what the adults were looking at Keith and Ellie craned their necks to see. Looking down at the twins he placed both of them in his lap.

Pointing to the screen, "That's your baby brother or sister." The twins clapped their hands and smiled. The doctor whipped the gel off her stomach, turning off the machine, and left to make Peyton's next appointment.

Sitting up, "Wow. We ought to make this a yearly thing." Lucas shook his head and walked out with the twins, she followed after him laughing all the way to the car.

Now that the kids were almost 9 months old, they wanted to teach them to talk and walk. When they got home, the family resided in the family room. Sitting at a distance from each other, Lucas held Keith in front of him. Urging him to walk, "Hey buddy walk to mama."

Peyton held out her arms for Keith. Lucas took his arms from his side, Keith attempted a step but fell, laughing he clapped his hands. Lucas picked him back up and tried again. Leaving him standing on his own, Lucas made his way over by Peyton, as they encouraged him to walk. "Come on buddy. You got it!" They said. Concentrating he took step after step, until he fell in Peyton's arms. Lucas cheered, and Peyton cuddled him close.

It was Ellie's turn, but every time they stood her up she would sit back down. Lucas laughed at her, "Geez she's lazy like her mama."

Peyton mock-fully glared at him, "What ever." Placing her in-between her legs, she turned her to face her. "OK, princess say mama. Ma ma."

Ellie babbled something incoherently. Lucas stood behind Peyton with Keith in his arms, making funny faces. Mouthing, 'Dada. Da Da.' Ellie laughed at him. He sat beside his two girls, and turned to Ellie, "Say Dada."

"Da Da." She said. Peyton screamed happily and picked Ellie up. Lucas clapped for her, and kissed her cheek. He laid back, as Peyton laid her head on his chest with Keith and Ellie in their arms.

Stroking her hair, "Our kids are smart."

"Of course they get it from me." She said jokingly. "I guess Keith's our athlete, and Ellie's our talker."

Placing a hand on her stomach, "What about this one?"

"I don't know. He or she will be special though." They laid back and relaxed as a family. Easing their minds and focusing on the future. Their future was quickly approaching, with the new baby on the way. When they had bought the house it was enough for four people, and now with a baby on the way they were short one room. "Luke! The baby's gonna need a room." She said sitting up.

Sitting up also, "I know, we could add another room. Or if it's a boy share a room with Keith, and if it's a girl have it share a room with Ellie."

"No. I want our kids to have their own room."

"OK, fine. Then we'll renovate." He said getting up with Keith in his arms, using his free hand he helped Peyton and Ellie up. They sat on the couch, "We could add a third floor."

"Why don't we just buy a new house? The renovating is gonna cost as much as a new house." She said

Shaking his head, "Yeah, but we wouldn't have to move away from anyone."

"I didn't mean move away. I meant a new bigger house in the neighborhood."

Smirking, "Peyt, you're over thinking this."

"And you're under thinking this." She shot back. "If we were to get a new house, we wouldn't have to deal with a contractor, painters, carpenters, and all the other 'ers."

Sighing, "But if we were to move, that means getting a truck to move everything, we would still have to paint the walls, and get furniture there."

Getting mad, "OK. I'm pretty sure Nathan, Chase, Skills, and Mouth wouldn't mind helping out with furniture and painting. Moving would be easier, and much cheaper."

"Peyt. Renovating so much easier. The guys and I could do it."

Laughing loudly, "Ha. Luke you can fix cars, but baby can you fix a house?" She said tilting her head.

Shrugging, "Yeah."

Sighing, "We still have 4 1/2 months till baby Scott number three, so we don't have to decide now." Checking the time, "It's time for the twins nap." She said getting up and taking Ellie to her room. Lucas followed suit with Keith. Checking both were fine in their crib, he walked in his room. Peyton was on her side hugging his pillow tightly.

Sighing he climbed into bed beside her, stretching out an arm, she scooted closer to him. Kissing her hair, "What's wrong?"

Sniffling, "We're having a baby, we have twins who aren't even a year old and we're arguing over a house. How can we handle a new baby if we can't decide on a house?"

Tilting her chin towards him, he kissed her softly on the lips, "We can handle this. Like you said we don't have to decide now. We don't even know the sex of the baby, so there's no way for us to make his or hers room right now. Kay?"

She nodded her head, against his chest. "I love you."

"I love you too." He said resting his head on top of hers.

"Promise me every-thing's going to be OK, that we'll be in this together."

Smiling, "I promise." He said as they drifted asleep.

A/N Hoped you enjoy!