The Other James ~~ One Tree Hill FanFiction

Part 16

A/N:

So, not sure how long this will turn out to be but... oh well!!

S5E16

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"How are Tree Hill's newest parents?" Lucas smiled, entering the house.

"Good, I think! Just wish she would smile." I involved.

"Ah, I know you guys are doing great." He said, giving me the typical bro hug.

"Oh my gosh, that was the best sleep ever..." Peyton said, coming to a halt when she saw Lucas.

I could see how embarrassed Peyton was, so I motioned for him to follow me into the other room.

"I need to talk to you about some things." I sighed, not even knowing where to begin.

"Sure, what's up?" Lucas asked, showing concern.

"For starters, it's my dad... we have been hanging out and bonding really well, but not a lot of people know. But you understand the dad issues so I needed to ask if me worrying about him lying is over the top or not..." I said, taking a seat in the chair.

"Well, I don't think worrying is ever over the top... especially if they have lied before or if you feel like they are..."

I sighed and nodded, "Now, for the harder part... this whole Dan issue and his heart has Haley freaking out, so she's making me get checked out too... you should too."

"My heart is fine, Toby. All clear." he scoffed.

I took a deep breath and shut the door behind him as he left.

"I wish I was helping more... the label is just so busy with Haley's new album." Peyton sighed.

"No worries, P. Sawyer... I kinda like the time alone with her. You're relieved!" Brooke smiled.

"In that case, am I okay to go? I have a doctor appointment and you could get some mommy time with her." I said, making a quick face at Angie.

"Doctor? For what... is everything okay?" Brooke questioned, immediately going into panic mode.

"Everything is fine, Brooke! Haley is just freaking out and wants me to get checked out... I'll meet up with you at Angie's appointment after, okay?"

"Better be... I freak out to! Tell me the results right away, okay?"

"Promise!" I smiled, giving her a kiss, "I love you!"

***

"Well, Tobin, we have all the tests done... just waiting on the results now. How have you been feeling when you do exercise?"

"Just the usual... if I feel anything I slow down my pace or just stop all together."

He gave me a look, "Tobin, this only works if you are completely honest with us... by the first round of tests I can already tell that you just lied to me. So, I will ask again."

"Okay..." I sighed, "There's been a little more pain than usual... I just figured I worked too hard or something."

The nurse brought in more papers, which I assumed to be the rest of my testing. The doctors face immediately fell, "There's no easy way to say this so we're just going to flat out say this, okay?"

I nodded, taking a deep breath before he finished.

"You'll need a donor." he said.

***

"Are the two of you familiar with her condition?" the surgeon asked.

"Just that she has a hole in her heart..." Brooke sighed.

"She has a number of holes, actually. During the surgery we will have to stop her heart for about 2 hours, depending on her condition."

"Stop her heart? How does that work?" Brooke asked.

"There's a machine that will continue to circulate blood and oxygen through her body... then when we are finished we'll start the heart up again with an electric shock."

"A shock? I know I don't have much say in this but... isn't there any other way?" Brooke sighed, obviously getting upset.

"I'm afraid not... not for this type of condition."

"What happens to her without the surgery?" I asked.

"She'll have a year, maybe 2."

"And then...?"

"She'll die..."

At that I gripped Brooke's hand as the doctor made his way out of the room. I saw tears forming in her eyes, I had to talk fast.

"Brooke, I know this is tough and really scary... I'm scared too. But, if we didn't watch over her or give her this opportunity... then she wouldn't even have a chance. We are giving her that chance, to live a full and healthy life."

She just nodded, wiping away her tears, "Together, right?"

"Always." I smiled, kissing her hand.

***

I entered Haley's house very slowly, almost as if I were a zombie or something.

"Hey, Toby, how was the doctor?"

"Angie has surgery next week... she should be okay." I said, taking a seat.

"And yours?" she questioned.

I couldn't even look at her, and when I finally did my heart broke and tears started to swell my eyes.

"It's my heart, Hales... They found a hole, just like with Angie. How can I do this, Haley? Brooke is already so worked up over Angie... How can I tell her, Haley? How..." I cried, leaning into my sister's arms.

"You and Brooke are so strong... Brooke is strong, you know that. Don't doubt her... she can help you through this, just like you'll be helping her." Haley said, rubbing my back, "You gotta tell her, Tobin. You have to."

***

I entered the house quietly, not wanting to wake anyone. I made my way to Angie's room and saw that Brooke was putting her to bed.

"Just give me some sign, that me and daddy are doing good... just smile one time." She pleaded.

At that moment, a single tear fell down my face as I entered the room.

"Brooke..." I breathed.

She turned to face me with a smile, which then faded when she saw me. "Tobin... what is it?"

"I have to tell you something..." I cried.

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A/N:

:'(

Rather sad, and longer than I thought! Seriously though, I am still waiting for some feedback guys and gals!

till next time!

*kelsey*