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Brooke, You got a second?
Sure, what’s up?
I’m the guy for you. I know we’re just part-time, that’s cool. You know, do whatever, have your fun. But one of these nights, you’re gonna realize it: I’m the guy for you, Brooke Davis. You’ll see.
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There are eighty-two letters in here… and they’re all addressed to you. I wrote them all this summer. One a day, but… I never sent them because I was afraid…
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I was afraid of getting my heart broken again. Like before. Coz you hurt me so bad and… I was afraid to be vulnerable and I was afraid of you and the way that you make me feel and I know that doesn’t matter now, after what I did… but I just thought that you should know.
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This is how I spent my summer, Luke; wanting you. I was just too scared to admit it.
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You can't. It’s too much to forgive.
Well that’s too bad, because I forgive you.
You can’t.
I just did. So you’re gonna just have to deal with it. I’m the guy for you, Brooke Davis… and I know I hurt you last time we were together but-
I love you.
I love you too, Pretty girl.
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But we’re together now, right? You and me, hm? Means everything to me. We just have to trust each other this time.
Yeah, I know, you’re right. Besides, I have things to do today. It’s pretty exciting, actually. Mouth set up a website for me so I can sell my new clothing line and it goes live in about an hour. So I figure I should make some dresses in case anyone wants to buy one.
That’s really great. I’m proud of you.
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See ya later, boyfriend… What?
Nothing,… just… feels good to hear you call me boyfriend.
Feels good to say it.
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This is my world, Brooke. Or, at least it used to be.
I have been here before, you know?
I know,… I just never told you what this place is to me.
It’s not just a court… it’s where I came from, it’s where I belong… it’s my world.
So do I get to be part of this world?
The biggest part.
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You know, I just promised myself the next time I had sex, that I’d be in love.
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Well, I guess it’s a good thing I’m in love.
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How’s the fashion institute’s basketball team?
Is there a good fashion program at, like,… basketball school?
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I wanna be with you, not Peyton.
But why? I need to know why.
Because you… kink your eyebrow when you’re trying to be cute; because you quote Camus, even though I’ve never actually seen you read! And because… you miss your parents but you’ll never ever admit that. And because… I’ve given exactly two of these embarrassing speeches in my entire life… and they’ve both been with you. I mean that’s… gotta mean something, right? And because we’re both… gonna get pneumonia… but if you need to hear why I love you,… I can go on all night.
You did pretty good
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And how is the most beautiful girl in New York City doing?
I’m great. But I miss you. So much.
I miss you too, baby girl.
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… I love you, babe.
I love you, too.
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The important thing is not to be bitter over life's disappointments. Learn to let go of the past. And recognize that every day won't be sunny, and when you find yourself lost in the darkness and despair remember it's only in the black of night you see the stars. And those stars will lead you back home. So don't be afraid to make mistakes, or stumble and fall, cause most of the time the greatest rewards come from doing the things that scare you the most. Maybe you'll get everything you wish for. Maybe you'll get more than you ever could have imagined. Who knows where life will take you. The road is long and in the end, the journey is the destination.
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I wish that it was me. I know that’s horrible, and I know it’s selfish but…. I watched you rescue Peyton and you told me you rescued Dan. Sometimes I just wish you could rescue me.
From what?
From all of it.
Okay then. I will. If you promise to rescue me back.
I promise.
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Look at you…
What?
Your smile… I’ve missed it.
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When I was 6, I went on this camping trip with my mom and Keith. It was the first time I had ever gone fishing. And I accidentally hooked myself right through the thumb…
Ouch…
Yeah… hurt like hell. Well… I started crying. So Keith takes out his pocket knife and… cuts his thumb too. He said if we rubbed them together we’d be blood brothers.
That’s sweet.
Now whenever I look at that scar… I can remember that time… And feel good. But what about my mom? You know, you said… that everybody will heal… eventually. But what if she doesn’t? I mean… she’s just so… angry… right now. Tortured.
I know. But you’ve done everything you can. Everything right. Whether she shows it or not… in her heart, your mom knows you’re there for her. Promise.
So what do I do now?
I dunno. Have faith that she’s gonna get better.
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What are you thinking about?
Brooke.
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Hey pretty girl.
Hi boyfriend. I missed you.
I missed you, too. This place looks amazing. You did good, Brooke.
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It’s good to be home.
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Look, Brooke I need you to listen to me, okay? I’m sorry you didn’t know about the kiss and I’m sorry for springing it on you but I meant what I said. It didn’t mean anything.
A kiss always means something.
Okay, you’re right but it wasn’t a romantic moment! And you would know that if-
If what, I was there? As you so sweetly pointed out at the party- the party that I threw for you- I wasn’t there, was I?
Is it possible for you to forgive me? I forgave you.
For what?
For sleeping with Chris Keller.
You know what Lucas, I loved you for that. You had such grace in that moment that I fell in love with you all over again. I can’t believe that you would use it now as a bargaining chip.
I’m not- I’m not- I’m not. I just- I need you to believe me when I tell you that my heart is with you. Part of me feels like ever since we got back together you’ve been waiting to push me away.
Oh great! You kiss Peyton AGAIN and I’m pushing you away!
I love you Brooke. I don’t know how else to say it.
How about how you show it? I am not pushing you away Lucas, I am holding on for dear life! But I need you to need me back! I mean, why didn’t you tell me about the kiss and why didn’t you call me while you were away and why won’t you ever just let me all the way in?!
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We have to go give our toasts now. About love.
Please don’t be mad, Brooke.
I’m not mad, Lucas. Not mad.
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Well, I have to say even I was surprised; because, you see they do something that's very rare to see in someone our age. Actually, it's very rare to see in anybody; they give their hearts to each other, unconditionally. And, that's what true love really is. It's not this fairytale life that never knows pain, but it's two souls facing it together and diminishing it with unconditional love.
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'Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.' When life gets hard, when things change, true love remains the same. I look at Nathan and Haley and somehow I feel safer. I don't know if I can explain that, but they give me hope. And, I'm afraid say it out loud because maybe if life finds out it'll try to beat it out of them and that will be a shame. Because, we all can use a little hope sometimes, you know. That feeling that everything’s going to be okay and that there's going to be someone there to help make sure of that. So, here's to Nathan and Haley, and here's to hope, and here's to a love that will not alter.
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So we never finished that conversation.
Dance with me.
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Didn’t you miss me while you were away?
Everyday. I was just angry and upset about Keith but that doesn’t mean I didn’t miss you Brooke. Because I did.
I needed to hear your voice. There was just so much stuff going on with me and-
What kind of stuff?
