Innocent Agendas...Part 2...(S10-E8)

Picking up where we left off, Luke has taken his old friend Naomi out to lunch at Bull Tavern. They slide into Luke's favorite booth and sit across from each other. The bar is quiet. Monday's usually are, 

especially since the lunch crowd is not quite in full force yet.

*Naomi* "Okay, where the hell is Luke Cooper and what did you do to him?!..."

*Luke perplexed* "What do you mean?..."

*Naomi* "This bar? What the actual fuck? haha! A western bar, really? I thought

 you loathed country and kickers?..."

*Luke smiles* "It's good here, besides they make a fucking mean burger. 

And I know the owner he's a great guy. We ride our hogs together sometimes."

 *Naomi* "Oh, okay...I'll trust you on that one..."

*Luke* "I could same the same shit about you. I mean, damn you fucking changed, 

way more than I did...What happened?"

*Naomi shrugs* "I grew up..."

*Luke nods* "Fair enough."
*Naomi* "You changed too, you know! A lot more tattoos than the last time I saw you..."

Last time Luke saw her she dressed in tattered jeans 

and flannels, lugging around her skateboard. Luke dressed the same a few tats less than what is covered all over his body now.

Then in an instant Hannah is at their table ready to take

 their order. She immediately spies this "other 

woman" and is immediately curious as to who she may be.

 *Hannah* "Hey, Luke...having a business lunch today?..."

Luke can see she is curious about who Naomi is. 

Hannah was always a nosy little thing. She's 

nice but loves to gossip.

*Luke* "HUH? Ummm no, no this is my old friend Naomi. We grew up together

 in Seattle. She's just in town for work. So we're catching up..."

Hannah just smiles and continues on. She doesn't believe him

 at all, knowing the gossip over the years, and the 

reputation Peter and Luke had with women.

 *Hannah* "Uh huh, okay so you ready to order?..."

*Luke* "Yeah I'll take my usual...Burger and a beer."

*Hannah* "Okay..."

Then Hannah finally turns to face Naomi asking 

her what she would like.

 *Hannah* "And for you, Miss?..."

*Naomi* "Iced tea and a salad?....If you have that."

*Hannah* "Sure do, I recommend the Cobb salad it's good."

*Naomi* "Okay, I'll have that..."

*Hannah* "Sweet or unsweet tea?"

*Naomi* "Unsweet, thank you."

Hannah nods then lets them know their food 

will be out soon. And a short while later she 

comes back to serve it to them..."

 *Hannah* "Just let me know if y'all need anything."

*Luke* "Will do. Thanks, Hannah..."

Naomi, is just as curious as Hannah. He seems to be

 super friendly with the waitress. Who is obviously 

way younger than the both of them.

*Naomi* "She like a ex or something? She was eyeballing you hard..."

*Luke* "What?! Hannah?...*Naomi nods*..."Fuck no, she's Peter's ex...

That's the only reason I know her so well."

 *Naomi* "When you say Peter..you mean Morrissey?"

*Luke* "Yeah..."

*Naomi* "I didn't know he lived down here too."

 *Luke* "Yeah we worked for Rock Candy for years, until all the shit with 

Rufus hit the fan and I left. A couple years after

 I settled down here, he decided to do the same..."

Luke grabs his beer to take a sip. Talking about Peter

 leaves a bitter taste in his mouth. He is not as 

angry anymore about Peter's lies, at least he doesn't think he is,
 but it all still bothers him immensely.

*Naomi* "Well that's wonderful...Is he married with kids as well too?.."

*Luke* "Uh...no. At least I don't think so. We're not friends anymore after

 I found out he'd been fucking my mom all these years...."

Naomi nearly chokes on her salad. Her eyes bugging out of her head at the mental image of Peter and Cynthia in an intimate relationship.

 She remembers Luke's mother was a beautiful woman,

 so young still herself...

 *Naomi* "What the fuck?! Seriously?..."

*Luke* "I overheard their conversation at my son's one year birthday party
last year...A year ago to be exact..."

Luke continues on shaking his head. He cannot believe a 

whole year has passed since all that took place. 

*Luke continues* "They thought they were alone...Then as I came down from my office, I heard their voices and stopped. I mean, I get why my mom would never fucking admit some shit like that to me but Peter....Fuck!...All these fucking years! And not once, not once does he ever admit to me that my fucking mother was the one he lost his virginity to. Instead I had to hear...I to  

hear them fucking flirting with each other about it..."

Luke's voice shows how utterly and completely disgusted he is by it. The friendship meant more to him than anything, 

they were like brothers...Never any secrets 

between them or so he thought.

*Naomi* "Oh wow...I thought Peter...You know, screwed some 

other chick from his high school or something..."

*Luke* "Yeah, I know that's what I thought too. Now that I think back on it he must have just lied from the beginning. Not wanting anyone to know he was still a virgin. Then my

 mom gets her claws into him and fuckin' ruins his innocence."

Peter never went to the same high school as 

Luke and Naomi did. So now looking back on it,

 it was easy for Peter to fabricate a story.

 *Luke* "I'm sorry you had to find out like that. I know your mom

 was not the best mother in the world but she loves you. I'm sure she never

 meant to do what she did."

*Luke* "Maybe...I'm over it now I guess. Just shit got 

so much worse with her after my Gram died, but this was a true shock for me."

*Naomi* "I know, I remember."

After Luke's grandmother passed, who was the owner of the house, Luke's mother inherited it. Naomi's parents were good people and good friends with his grandmother, they often fed Luke dinner on 

nights his mom worked late. So naturally Naomi and him bonded

 at an early age, friends since grade school.

*Naomi* "Hey, you remember that kid Jeremy? What was his last name?..."

*Luke* "Oh, yeah Jeremy Langecaster, right?"

*Naomi* "Yes! Him!..."

*Luke* "That kid was a douche....Wasn't he supposed to be
like two grades ahead of us? Yeah,

 I wonder what kinda looser he turned into..."

Naomi smiles. Luke eats and continues to listen to her.

*Naomi* "Totally...I remember he used to bully me. Little, tiny me
who hadn't quite hit a growth spurt yet...He didn't know we were friends
and tried to get you to join his dumb ass gang of losers...walking home one day."
*Luke laughs* "Haha, oh yeah...I told him to fuck off or I'd beat the
shit out of him for bulling my friend...Walked home with my first fucking shiner that day."
Naomi grabs her drink to take a sip. She remembers too, Luke 
stood up to the bully not backing down and took a hit for her. 
Jeremy never bothered them again after that. Luke 
realized he could take a punch and survive, making
 his confidence grow at a young age.

*Naomi* "Yeah, you were a true friend that day. I'll never forget. 

And I'm sure Peter will come around eventually and 

realize he should have just been honest..."

*Luke* "I doubt it. He's such a fucking egomaniac. You never got to

 know him as well as I do...uh did. Whatever you know what I mean."

*Naomi* "True but I know you..."

Naomi dips her head to sip her drink again. Her tone goes

 from friendly to a little bit flirty. Luke picks up on it of 

course and tries to just ignore it.

*Luke* "Naomi, I have done plenty of shit I'm not proud

 of since we last saw each other....Trust me. I'm fucking lucky I'm still 

alive or not in prison."

*Naomi* "Oh please, I know you're not perfect....I remember we got into 

our fair share of trouble as well."

*Luke smiles* "Yeah we did..."

*Naomi* "Hey remember that time we TP'd and egged Mr. 

Koch's house. Then set the bag of dog shit on fire on his porch. 

He was such a dick."

Luke busts out laughing he totally forgot about that. They had the most annoying Principal in middle school. All the kids hated him with a passion. Luke especially since he was one of the cliche skater kids, he liked to make Luke's life a bit miserable along with a few others.

*Luke laughs hard* "Haha. Yeah!....Yeah! He was a fucking asshole. Hated grunge,
punk, whatever the fuck it was that wasn't normal to him....and long hair. I was always
getting in trouble for some stupid shit. Saying I was a distraction to the
other kids and needed to find a way to fucking fit in..."
*Naomi* "You were kinda a distraction..."
Luke was always a cute guy. The girls naturally flocked to him. And the more they grew up around each other the harder it was for Naomi to ignore that fact. Luke was a rare guy though, a good friend. He may have been a troublesome teen, did his fare share of petty crimes and such but over all he was a good kid. Now she wonders what life might have been like if they had never parted ways after high school.

*Luke* "You know you fucking loved it..."

*Naomi clearing her throat* "Ah, hem...yes, well 

we made a good team. You and I."

*Luke* "Yeah we did..."

*Naomi* "You ever wonder what things would be 

like if we never grew apart?..."

*Luke shrugs* "Sure I've thought about it...I mean shit. We're fucking 

lucky we never ended up teen parents. Things definitely 

would have been different."

Naomi nods and agrees. Luke and her dated off and 

on in middle school and high school. Not always practicing very safe sex. Responsibility and accountability often flew out 
the window when hormones were raging, but always 
in the end ending up just as friends again. 
Things just always felt better that way.

*Naomi* "Oh, well as I recall it only lasted about 10 seconds..."

*Luke* "Whoa, whoa....10 seconds? Hey, I lasted longer than that."

Naomi busts out laughing. Recalling their first time together. It was also their first time ever. Naomi remembers turning on

 the TV thinking it would help distract

 them from being so nervous but it ended 

up becoming the opposite.

*Naomi still laughing* "Oh my gawd! That was the most 

awkward moment of my life!..."

*Luke begins laughing as well* "You're the one who decided to turn on the TV. Next thing I know... fucking Mr. Rogers' is asking me if it's a beautiful day in my neighborhood."

Naomi busts out laughing again. He's right, that day was so damn awkward, with Mr. Rogers sitting there watching

 and singing. To look back on it all now is comical,

 but back then not so much.

*Luke smirks* "I last longer than 10 fucking seconds now, babe..."

*Naomi blushes* "Oh..I...I'm sure you do..."

Then Luke immediately regrets gloating about

 his abilities in the bedroom. Naomi is no doubt a beautiful

 woman now, and he's sure she has the men lining up

 too, just waiting to get to know her. 

*Luke* "Shit! I shouldn't have said that.
If you're looking for a hook up, then I'm sorry to disappoint."
*Naomi* "Oh no, no, no....I...I mean, I'm not gonna lie. I kinda was at first but then when I
realized you were married I knew then...It just wasn't gonna happen."

Luke can tell she is being honest and genuine.

*Luke smiles* "I'm sorry I...I just hope you're not thinking I was leading

 you on...I may have fucked around a lot back in the day, but I love my wife."

*Naomi* "Oh c'mon Luke! It's me! I think we both know things for us 

were just better off as friends. I don't ever regret my first time being with 

you, but I think we just naturally grew apart from there...ya know?"

*Luke* "Yeah I know..."

Naomi reaches out to touch his hand. Not in a flirting 

manner but to reassure him that she is not mad

 and that she has enjoyed seeing him, catching up, 

and just hanging out like old times.

*Naomi* "Friends first...Right?...That's what matters..."

*Luke* "Hey, as long as you're cool with it..then I'm cool with it..."

Naomi breaks her hand away then goes back to 

eating her food. Luke takes a bite of his food as 

well then speaks when he is done chewing.

*Luke* "You know I always just assumed you'd be the one to 

settle down and have a couple kids. Not me..."

*Naomi* "I know! Which is why I was really surprised to find that out. She 

must be an amazing woman to have snagged you..."

*Luke* "Shit! I don't think I fucking deserve her, she's definitely amazing. Puts up with my shit and takes care of our boys and the house. And runs a small catering business

 on the side. She's a fucking amazing cook, Naomi. You'll have to try her food one day."

*Naomi* "Wow! Yeah, Yeah of course....You better hold on

 to that one. You have any pictures of them?"

Luke quickly pulls out his phone

 out of his back pocket. He speaks as he scrolls through

 his camera roll on his iPhone.

*Luke* "Fuck yeah, I do...My youngest, Phineas, he just turned 2 last week."

*Naomi* "Awe...I really can't believe you're a Dad...."

*Luke smiles and laughs* "I know!...believe me I was scared shitless with the first one. 

My son Phoenix. We didn't plan for her to get pregnant."

Luke finally finds the pictures he was wanting to share

 then holds the phone up for Naomi to see them.

*Luke* "That's Phoenix and Laura...He's a redhead like his mom. And that is Finn. 

He's...shit, probably about a year old there..."

*Naomi* "Awe they are so precious! I can see now why you fell in love. 

She's a beautiful woman. What was her name again?"

Naomi can hear and see in his face how happy he is. It

 makes her happy to know at least one of them

 settled down and had a family. 

*Luke* "Laura...Maybe if you have time you can meet them, 

come by for dinner or something..."

*Naomi* "Um, my schedule will be pretty busy starting tomorrow. I dunno."

*Luke* "Well whatever, you're welcome to if you have time."

Naomi smiles and nods. They continue talking for a while longer.

 Naomi tells him about her job and her life in 

New York. Fills him in on gossip she's heard from

 her parents about the old neighborhood where they grew up together. Then before they both realize it time has flew by and Luke gets a text from Laura reminding him to not forget about Phoenix.

*Luke* "Shit!..."

*Naomi a little panicked* "What is it?"

*Luke* "It's my wife. Reminding me I need to pick up Phoenix...."

*Naomi* "Oh..."

Luke responds to Laura's message then looks 

back over across the table at Naomi.

*Luke* "I'm sorry but I need to head out..."

*Naomi* "It's fine but I left my rental at your business."

*Luke* "Oh!...Well the school is kinda on the way back to the shop. I'm taking

 Phoenix back there with me sooooo...I can give 

you a ride if you don't mind the detour."

Sometime later Luke finally makes it over to the school.

 Between running 

late and being caught in afternoon traffic...The teacher

 looks up and smiles, as well as Phoenix.

*Miss Watson* "Phoenix look who's here...."

*Phoenix* "DADDY!!!!...."

He gets up out of his chair immediately so happy

 to have Dad pick him up from school today,

 even if he is late. 

*Luke* "Ssshhhi...I...I'm sorry I'm late...I hope I didn't keep you long."

*Miss Watson* "No, it's quite alright. We've only

 been waiting for a few minutes..."

Phoenix jumps up into Luke's outstretched arms. 

So ecstatic that Dad finally made it.  

*Luke* "Hey little man, have a good day today?..."

*Phoenix nods and smiles* "Uh huh!!..."

*Luke* "Okay, lets get going...so Misses?..."

*Miss Watson* "Watson! Miss Watson..."

*Luke* "Misses Watson, I'm sorry I should know that...."

She smiles brightly and blushes a little.

 Something all women tend to 

do when they are in Luke's presence.  

He kinda just has that affect...

*Miss Watson* "Oh, no it's quite alright....Have a good afternoon!..."

*Luke smiles* "Thanks, you too, Miss Watson..."

Then he gathers Phoenix's belongings and 

 begins to walk out of the classroom with Phoenix hanging 

off of his side. The two walking and talking.

And Miss Watson tries her best to not stare

 too hard at Luke's backside as he walks away. 

Sweet Bejeebus!!! haha!

*Luke* "So what do you want to do?...You hungry?"

As they step outside Luke's other passenger waits while

 he went inside. Phoenix immediately points her out. 

Noticing the cigarette in her hand.

*Phoenix* "Daddy! That wady smwoking!!!..."

*Luke* "Yeah I see that...Old habit's die hard, eh?"

Naomi shrugs, she has definitely kicked a lot of old

 bad habits to the curb, but smoking was

 one she always had a hard time giving up.

*Naomi* "Yeeeaah...you know how it goes..."

*Luke* "You know you're not supposed to smoke on
 school grounds anymore?...They write tickets now."
She quickly tosses it down on the ground 
then grinds it out with the bottom of her shoe.

*Naomi* "Oh, shit! Really?"

*Luke* "YES. Besides if you want a ride

 no lighting up around my boy."

*Naomi* "Oh, right...yes of course...."

Luke turns to look at Phoenix

 and introduces the two.

*Luke* "This is my oldest, Phoenix...Say hi, little man."

*Phoenix* "HI!!!!..."

*Naomi* "Hi, Phoenix, I'm Naomi...You know, your Dad

 and I used to be friends we were kids..."

Phoenix just nods and tries to understand what she is saying, 

but it is hard for a four year old to fully comprehend

 and understand that dad was once a kid at one time.

*Naomi smiles* "Awe....I don't think he

 gets what I mean...

*Luke laughs* "Probably not....It's fine. So you ready?"

*Naomi* "Yes definitely!

Phoenix gets excited, wiggling and calling out "Daddy" 

getting Luke's attention. He sets him down 

on the hood of the jeep. Phoenix is getting

 bigger and a bit heavier these days.

*Phoenix* "Daddy, daddy! I want ish crweam..."

*Luke* "Ice cream? right now?..I dunno little man."

*Phoenix* "Pwease, pwease....buy me ish crweam!"

*Luke* "I don't think we have time for that today. I need to get Naomi 

back to her car and I need to get back to work."

Phoenix begins to pout. Laura is very strict when it 

comes to the boys having sweets to eat. She doesn't like it 

ruining their appetite for real food.

*Naomi* "You know what Phoenix?! I'll buy...I'd love 

to have some ice cream..."

*Luke* "Naomi....really you don't have to...."

*Naomi* "Nonsense! I want to and who can 

resist such a cutie asking for ice cream?..."

Luke doesn't argue. So they head out and pickup some ice 

cream on the way....Phoenix couldn't be happier. As he hangs on 

to Dad and licks at the ice cream cone he is holding.

*Naomi* "Well this is it. I'm gonna have to say adios to you two handsome

 fellas and get ready for work tomorrow...."

Luke nods, he has to get back to work too. The hours he spent

 catching up with Naomi will definitely be spent working

 over time tonight after the shop closes.

*Luke* "Same here....It was good seeing you though. Maybe next time
you can meet Laura and Finn..."
*Naomi* "Yeah, yeah of course..."
Naomi looks over to see Phoenix has
 a huge glob of ice cream 
just hanging on his chin. He is 
thoroughly enjoying the sweet treat.

*Naomi* "Oh my goodness, look at you. You have the biggest
 ice cream goatee I've ever seen...Now you look like Daddy."
Luke smiles and laughs as Naomi reaches in and 
swipes the vanilla ice cream off of Phoenix's chin.

*Naomi* "There we go. Much better. Don't want to ruin
that awesome sweater you're wearing."

Naomi smiles. She didn't think she would be so 

enthralled with Phoenix but he is adorable and sweet 

and his personality is so much like dad's. 

*Naomi* "Well, Phoenix....It's been swell little one. 

You take care of your dad and behave okay?"

Phoenix nods as he continues to lick at the ice cream. Naomi reaches in and hugs Luke. Even though things didn't pan out like she thought

 they might. She was really happy to see him and happy that he 

is happy. Now if only she could find a man as awesome as

 Luke then maybe she'd settle down one day.

*Naomi* "You know I hate goodbyes..."

*Luke* "Yeah, I know..."

*Naomi* "Bye, Phoenix..."

*Phoenix* "Byyeee!"

*Luke* "You got my number now, stay in touch..."

*Naomi* "I'll try...Bye now!"

Naomi walks away and Luke turns

 to talk to Phoenix.

*Luke* "I'm gonna sit you down next to Jacob, okay?
*Phoenix* "Okay..."
*Luke* "I need you to stay put till I come back for you. And
listen to Jacob, okay?..."

*Phoenix* "Okay...I eat my ice crweam?"

*Luke* "You can have a little bit more then that's it..."

Luke begins to turn around shuffling Phoenix in his arms and the ice cream while he tries to get the door open. Before he has time to react Laura is right up on him and not looking one bit happy...

Luke and Phoenix both jump at her sudden outburst.

*Laura* "Luke?! What the hell?..."

*Luke* "Laura! Where the fuuu...Shit! Where the hell did you come from?!"

*Laura* "I just parked and got out. Did you not see me?..."

*Luke* "No...I missed that. So you just got here?"

*Laura* "Yes, that's what I said..."

Laura still looking upset. Luke is thinking that she must have saw Naomi and that is why she is so upset. He's not sure

 if she saw her or not, but he's also not sure now is 

a good time to tell her about Naomi...

*Laura* "Luke, why are you letting him have sweets?! It will spoil his dinner."

*Phineas* "I want ish cweam!!!"
*Luke* "It was just a little snack, he hasn't had much, Babe..."
Luke puts Phoenix down who is getting heavier by the second and turns back to Laura. Phineas wiggles and cries, continuing to beg 

for some of the ice cream Dad is holding.

*Laura* "It doesn't take much sugar to ruin a kids appetite..."

*Luke* "Yeah but I didn't know how long you were gonna 

be so I just decided to let him have some."

Phineas begins to fuss louder. He is not happy brother had 

some and he didn't. Laura isn't happy either, 

because she will be the one who has to deal with

 a cranky four year old later on.

*Laura* "It's nearly five o'clock Luke...It's way too late

 for him to have sweets!"

*Luke* "Shit! It's that late already?..."

Luke totally wasted his day and now he's paying for it. He 

walks around the corner to toss the ice cream cone in the 

trash bin. Then comes back to two fussy kids upset

 that dad threw away the treat. 

*Luke* "Lemme carry him...I'll walk you to the car."

*Laura* "He's a bit fussy since he got some shots today..."

Luke follows Laura across the street to the parking 

lot where her car is parked. The storefront that Luke's business is in has limited parking out front. So customers have to either park in

 back or over in the side parking lot across the street.

Phineas fusses in Luke's arms while Laura 

gets Phoenix into his car seat.

*Laura* "I'm sorry I snapped at you. It's just been a crazy day."

*Luke* "You don't need to apologize, Babe. I'm the one who gave you a hard 

time this morning. You know work is stressing me lately..."

*Laura* "I know it is...I'll help with the shop in any way I can...
Jacob leaves in a month, right?"

*Luke* "No, less than that like two weeks."
*Laura* "Oh...I thought you had more time..."
Laura takes Phineas and then buckles him into
 his car seat. Then slides the door closed. Luke holds his 
arms out and gestures for her to come closer.

*Luke* "C'mere, Babe..."

When she does just that, Luke pulls her in 

closer then softly kisses her lips.

*Luke* "I'm sorry I've been a fucking dick

 lately...but I'm working on it."

*Laura* "I know, just consider talking to someone at least."

Luke pulls away a little and looks down at her. 

Her green eyes show she is sincere and

 truly worried about how stressed he is lately.

*Luke* "I'll think about, but I'm not making any promises...I won't have

 much free time except to maybe sleep once Jacob is gone."

*Laura* "Just think about it. The boys are getting restless I better get them home."

*Luke* "Okay, don't wait up for me. I'll be home late tonight."

*Laura* "Okay..."

Luke kisses her goodbye and then Laura gets into

 the Van with the boys as Luke watches them leave.

*Luke* "Love you, babe..."
*Laura* "Love you, too."
A short while later after they are on the road and 
about half way home. Laura looks back 
into the rearview mirror and talks to Phoenix.

*Laura* "Did you have a good time with Daddy?..."
*Phoenix* "Uh huh! Daddy brwing his friend too..."
*Laura* "What's that pumpkin?..."
*Phoenix* "Da wady that buy my ish crweam..."
Laura begins to get confused by what
 Phoenix is trying to tell her. 

*Laura* "I don't understand, Pumpkin...what Lady?"

*Phoenix* "Daddy's frwiend! No-mi!..."
*Laura* "Daddy doesn't have a friend named that, are you
 sure you heard it right?"
Now Phoenix begins to get frustrated because 
mom keeps asking him to repeat himself. The light up
 ahead turns red so Laura turns her 
head back some to look at Phoenix.

*Laura* "Are you sure it wasn't someone else?..."
*Phoenix huffs* "Nooo! She said her name is No-mi and Daddy was
her frwiend. She bought me ish crweam...."

*Phineas* "I wan ish crweam!..."
Laura tries to recall anyone Luke may know by that name, but she can't think of who it could be. She decides to ask Phoenix one more question before getting more answers from Luke about who this mystery woman(who he failed to mention only moments ago)is...

 *Laura* "Where did you meet her? At the ice cream parlor?"
*Phoenix* "No, in Daddy's car...At school."
The light turns green again and Laura turns her 
attention back to the road, but her anger begins to burn red at who this mystery woman is. As far as she knows her and Luke do not know anyone by that name...Again Luke fails to be honest with her immediately so she will wait to see if he will bring it up later tonight.

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