19 | Silent Truth

                                    

                                          
2004 ― Tree Hill, North Carolina
Brianna Davis-Scott was surprised when Lucas Scott texted her saying that he was back in town and wanted to throw a party to celebrate her and Nathan getting married. He did call her when he came back, so she was happy about that. She was still getting over the shock of Lucas leaving and not being around all the time, so she was glad she no longer had to worry about it. 
Brianna was in the school parking lot and she read Lucas' text he sent. She found, who she believed to be Lucas, walking. The clothes looked like Lucas, but the buzzcut hair was throwing her off. She approached him and looped her arm through his.
"Excellent right back at you, BIL," Brianna said. Lucas laughed. 
"Okay, I've been gone for what, a few days, and you've already forgotten my name? Who's Bill?" Lucas asked and Brianna rolled her eyes while gently shoving him.
"I said, B-I-L, you idiot. It means brother-in-law because that's what you are now!" Brianna exclaimed. 
"Oh crap, I'm related to you?" Lucas teased and Brianna laughed. 
"Only by law, not by blood. But it is weird to think that when Nathan and I have kids, they will be biologically related to me and you, even though you and I aren't biologically related. Genetics are interesting," Brianna said as she laughed. Lucas smiled. 
"Look, I know... I was sketchy when I left, but... just, you know, you surprised me and I just want you to know that I'm happy for you, Bree," Lucas said and Brianna smiled. 
"I know. Nathan told me about you calling and asking about Dan and us. It's cool. Thank you," Brianna said. 
"How did Beck take it?" Lucas asked. 
"Well, he got mad... and then he got less mad... but I think he still needs to get used to it," Brianna said.
"Sounds like him... what about Brooke?" He asked. 
"Well, her first question was, "Why the hell wasn't I there?" And then her immediate follow-up before I could answer the first question was, 'Wait... Brianna, you better not be pregnant." And that was Brooke," Brianna said and Lucas laughed. 
"Sounds like her," He said. 
"I really missed you, Luke. I'm glad you're back," Brianna said.
"I missed you too, kid," Lucas said as he wrapped his arm around her and pulled her into his side. Brianna smiled as she wrapped her arms around his torso and squeezed him back. Then she felt herself being pulled away from Lucas. When she looked up, Nathan was pulling her to his side and she smiled. 
"Hey, get your own wife," Nathan teased him. Lucas and Brianna laughed while she squeezed her husband. Lucas shook his head. 
"Okay, that just sounds weird," Lucas said. 
"Oh, look! It's our very own Britney Spears and whoever she married this week," Brooke Davis said as she and Peyton approached the trio as they were walking through the parking lot. "I have a question for you guys... what do you think? Pink booties or blue?" She asked. 
"Booties? For the last time, Brooke Davis, I am not pregnant," Brianna said. 
"No? The only way this isn't totally screwed up is if you're knocked up, but don't worry... Your secret's safe with me," Brooke said. Brianna rolled her eyes, but she was still smiling. 
"What's this lame-ass joke about you guys getting married?" Tim asked when he approached everyone and slightly pushed Brooke out of the way so he could stand in front of Nathan and Brianna.