A Secret Uncovered
Chapter 1
Haley James Scott was finished cleaning up after one of the many dinners that took place in their home during the week. Jamie and Lydia were asleep upstairs Nathan walked over to her. Taking one last look around. As he turned off the lights downstairs. Taking Haley's hand in his.
The couple walking up the stairs through the hallway. With the hallway light eliminating through the darkness. Once they reached their room. Haley went in first Nathan went in after her closing the door behind them.
Haley looked around their room with a smile on her face. Taking off her robe before she climbed into bed. Nathan got in on his side. And wrapped his arms around her. She laid her head on his chest. The fall season was in full swing which added a layer of coolness to every room.
"I can't believe how big our kids are getting Lydia's 8 has my personality and love of school and Jamie is 16 now. He's so much like you were he has a good heart, protective, and loves basketball but knows that there is more to life than that." "We have a beautiful life." Haley said. Looking into his eyes.
"And we have each other and which is everything." "I love you Hales." Nathan said. Looking back at her.
"I love you too Nate." Haley said. Leaning over kissing him.
He kissed her back. The couple breaking apart some time later. Nathan shutting off the lights leaving their room in complete darkness. As they fell asleep.
In the morning, the sun shining bright throughout the house. Haley was in the kitchen making breakfast while Lydia was at the table doing some extra credit work. Jamie and Nathan were watching tv trying to check out the latest scores from the last game they missed.
"Breakfast is ready come sit down we have school to go to and work to get to." Haley said. While she brought over the food placing it down on the table.
Nathan and Jamie walked over taking their seats. Lydia finished up the last of her work before she put it away.
The family ate and talked about their plans for the day. "I'm going to practice then dinner at Karen's with my friends." Jamie said. Looking to his parents.
"Okay so we know where you'll be and we expect you home by 10pm." Haley said. Looking to him.
"I know momma I could be home sooner if I had my own car." Jamie said. Looking to them.
"We've talked about this Jamie when we know you're able to handle the responsibility that comes with owning a car we an open up the discussion again in order for that to happen you need to keep up with your grades, stay out of trouble, and get a job to pay for what the car needs." "Driving isn't a right it's a privilege." Nathan said. Looking over at his son.
"You both are being so unfair! All of my friends have cars but me." Jamie said. Looking back at his parents.
"You're father and I are in complete agreement on this Jamie we're not their parents we're yours and it's our job to teach you these life lessons and what it means to be responsible and teach that in order to get certain things it requires work on your part." Haley said. Looking to him.
"I have my girl scout meeting after school." Lydia said. Chiming in.
"We know sweetheart I'll be there to pick you up and then me, you, and daddy will come home and have dinner together." Haley said. Smiling while she looked over at her daughter.
I'm done with my breakfast I'll wait for dad by the car." Jamie said. Getting up bringing his plate to the sink where he quickly washed it and headed towards the door.
"Jamie wait for me!" Lydia exclaimed. As she quickly grabbed her bookbag and took her older brother's hand.
Jamie looked over at her and smiled. "Relax Lyd I'm just opening the door now. Jamie said. Opening the front door slowly. A wave of surprise and uncertainty came over him.
At the sight of a basket on the front steps of their family home.
"Momma, dad someone left a basket out here!" Jamie said. Turning his head calling out to them.
"Let me see what this is all about." Haley said. Jamie and Lydia went back into the house. While Haley with Nathan by her side. Began to go through the basket. Touching it gently. Haley almost jumped back.
Nathan looked to her. His eyes wide. The couple in disbelief. This was no misplaced basket. Filled with random objects. Moving around the blanket. Revealed an unexpected sight.
A baby. Small fingers and toes. Wiggling around slightly. With nothing but a note beside it.
Take care of him. The note simple said.
Haley picked up the basket carefully. Nathan looked around trying to see if anyone was around and not seeing any evidence of that.
He wrapped his arm around Haley walking with her. While she brought the basket containing the child inside. Closing the door behind them.
"Is it a present.?" Lydia asked curious. Trying to peer into the basket.
"No nothing like that." Nathan said. Looking back at her.
Haley gently placed the basket on the table.
"Someone left a baby in this basket with a note." Haley said. Looking to both her children. Then back at Nathan.
"I knew it the stork does exist." Jamie said. With a smile.
"No, it wasn't that someone obviously purposely left their child here for some reason and we are going to try and find who this little guy belongs to." "And until we do that we're going to take care of him." Haley said.
Nathan took her hand. Looking up at her. "Your mother is right until we find this baby's parents he is going to need people to take care of him and for now he has us." Nathan said. Looking to his kids.
Lydia walked over to the table and looked down at the baby.
"I want to name him." Lydia said. Looking back at her parents.
"Robert after daddy's middle name and then Dan after grandpa Dan." Lydia said. Looking back at them.
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