Here's an actual story instead of a one shot that I have been working on for months. Let me know what you guys think and if I should continue.

Disclaimer-I own nothing pertaining to OTH, except the box sets.

Chapter 1

Last boarding call from Los Angeles to Tree Hill...

This was it. It was now or never and a big part of her still preferred never. It had been two years since she'd been back and she still had so many unanswered questions. Was she really ready to face everything there? It had all been a giant mess when she left and nothing had been solved, but instead dealt with over time. It took her a long time to let go of her life in Tree Hill and find who she really was. She was happy in LA, but she yearned for her old small town life again. It's funny how life works because the moment that thought popped into her head, one of her dear friends, Peyton Sawyer, called with a job offer for her to help produce at her new record label. There was only one problem; she had to move back to Tree Hill. Haley had no doubts that she could do it and help Peyton produce and write music because that is what she majored in at Stanford, but she was more worried about those she left behind.

She had definitely matured in the two years. She caught a glimpse of herself in the glass and giggled at her appearance. She would be surprised if anybody really recognized her. No longer was she the shy tutor, but a confident young woman instead. Sure Los Angeles had changed her, but deep down she was the same Haley James. She had left the scared and naïve girl in Tree Hill and she didn't want her coming back. It was time to be an adult. The moment had come for her to start fresh with her old life and mend broken relationships, especially one in particular.

Haley reached the ticket counter and handed the attendant her ticket. "Enjoy your stay ma'am." Haley bit back a smirk. She didn't think her stay would be enjoyable at all; in fact, it would probably be tense, awkward, and complicated. She couldn't wait.

Finally, Haley convinced herself to get on the plane; she picked up her carry on and headed towards the gate. It was time to face the music.

5 hours later...

"Lucas I finally landed in Tree Hill, so call me back and please tell me you're on your way." Haley sighed in frustration. Lucas was supposed to be picking her up, but she hadn't heard from him since yesterday night when he confirmed her flight information. Hopefully he was just running late.

Scanning her surroundings, Haley couldn't believe she was actually back. Now that she was home she felt a peace within her that she hadn't felt in awhile. And looking around the airport brought back so many memories.

Two years earlier

"Are you sure you want to do this Tutor-girl?" Brooke brushed some of Haley's hair out of her face and forced her to meet her eyes. She could tell that Haley really didn't want to do this by the tears in her eyes, but knew that she was stubborn when it came to what was best for her.

"I'm sure Tigger. I've been in Tree Hill all my life. Its time for me to chase my own dreams." Haley looked down at her feet; she just couldn't stand to see anymore pity in people's eyes.

"Are you sure you don't want me to call the boys to send you off?" Haley immediately shook her head. "No you can't. It will be too hard that way."

Brooke watched as Haley choked back sobs. It hurt her so much to see her best friend in pain like this. "I better head for the plane." Brooke nodded her head in understanding and began gathering Haley's things. Haley scanned the crowd a final time. "I don't think he's coming B." Brooke hadn't even realized who Haley was talking about until she saw the pain that reflected in her eyes. She grabbed Haley's shoulders and made sure she could tell that she was serious. "Sweetie, you're going to be okay. I have so much faith in you. I love you."

To anyone else that may have not seemed like a lot, but coming from Brooke, that meant the world to Haley. Brooke pulled Haley into a hug and struggled to keep her own emotions in check. "I love you too Brookie Cookie." Brooke laughed at her childhood nickname. Haley pulled away and worked up a small smile. "Brooke…Thank you." Brooke knew that those two words held more meaning then just dropping her off at the airport. "Anything for my Haley Baley." Haley laughed at her best friend and grabbed her luggage.

Haley started walking towards her gate entrance and laughed when she heard Brooke yelling after her. "Do some major damage at those fancy LA stores for me and do not forget us."

Haley looked back and whispered. "I won't Brooke…I can't."

Haley shook herself out of her thoughts. That memory was not one she was particularly fond of. She looked at her watch and still could not believe that it was thirty minutes later and Lucas still had not shown up. Haley had left at least a hundred messages on his phone and even called Brooke, but no one was answering. She was about to call Peyton, when she thought she heard someone calling her name. She turned around and saw the most beautiful blue eyes she had ever seen and they were staring happily up at her. "Haley! Haley!"

Haley felt tears sting her eyes as it had been two years since she had seen her little man, but no longer was he "little". She dropped her things and opened her arms wide for him to jump into. She had barely had them outstretched far enough when he launched himself in her arms, nearly causing her to fall backwards.

"Haley I'm so glad you came back home! We are going to have so much fun and I have so much to show you!"

She pulled back to look into his excited face and at that moment she knew she had made the right choice. She laughed at the four year old's expression and finally interrupted his rant.

"Hey Jim-Jam, how about an "I missed you" or "I love you"?" She saw his face turn from one to pure joy to concentration and stifled a laugh. She really missed this.

"Of course I love you and missed you. I didn't tell you because you should already know that. Shame on you."
Haley laughed at Jaime's answer and knew he was joking around. "Absolutely Jaime, me too." Haley hugged him one last time and began to gather her things so they could leave.

She then remembered that she hadn't seen any sign of Lucas.

"Jaime where is your Uncle Lucas?" He began to try and help her get her things and Haley felt such pride and sadness that he was growing up into a strong young man, although she still had time before the young man part.

All of the sudden Haley felt hands over her eyes and laughed at the gesture. She would know those hands anywhere, although that sounded kind of weird.

"Guess who?" Haley turned around and launched herself into Lucas' waiting arms. "Whoa, did you miss me buddy?" Haley knew he was teasing, but the truth was she missed him so much and felt herself laughing and crying all at the same time.

Lucas heard her sniffle and pulled back to look into her eyes. "Hey Haley you know I was just kidding. I didn't mean to upset you." He began to wipe away her tears and Haley giggled at the concern in his voice. "Lucas I'm not upset. I am just really happy and I really did miss you." Lucas laughed at the slight pout that Haley's face had taken on and hugged her again.

"I really am pathetic aren't I Luke?" He began to soothingly rub her back. "No you aren't. Although…" Lucas pulled Haley to stand in front of him. He studied her long, blonde wavy hair and LA's latest fashions that adorned her body. "You are not the Haley James I remember. You see this girl had dark, straight hair that had probably never been in a salon and would have died if she didn't have on her jeans and some lame T-shirt." Haley laughed at his teasing manner. "You look really great Haley. You're all grown up." Lucas wiped an invisible tear from his eye and Haley smacked him in the arm. "Ow! I see some things don't change."

Haley smiled and let out a breath that she had no idea she was even holding. "Let's get out of here Luke. I can't wait to see Peyton and Brooke." Just then a little voice popped into their conversation. "Hay-hay what about Daddy? Don't you want to see him?" Haley laughed at her nickname he used. She remembered when Jaime was first learning how to speak and he couldn't pronounce her name. He immediately started to call her that and demanded that no one use it but him. She, in return, called him Jay-jay.

Jamie's question suddenly hit her and she was met with all sorts of feelings at the thought of seeing him. Lucas saw the different emotions flash across her face and decided to save her. He bent down to Jaime's level and tried to figure out how to explain something, that even he wasn't so sue about, to a soon to be five year old.

"Jaime we're going to go to my house first and Haley's going to stay there, but maybe later on Haley could see your Daddy?"

That answer seemed to appease him and he began to try and pick up Haley's suitcase again. Lucas stood up and met Haley's eyes. She silently thanked him and they were soon on their way out of the airport. Let the madness begin…