Description: Haley is a single mother who needs love back in her life. Nathan is a lonely ex NBA player. Will they help each other find what they need? Read to find out!

This is my first story so bear with me! Thanks for reading! I hope you like it!

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

Haley groaned as she rolled over to turn the alarm clock off. She got up and wiped the sleep from her eyes, not excited about the day that lay before her. Today would be another busy day full of routines and the memory of the death of her husband.

The last two years had been hard on Haley and her son, Jamie. Two years ago today, Haley James lost her husband and best friend to a surprise bombing in Iraq. Matt Parker had enlisted in the army they day he graduated from Tree Hill High School. Haley and Matt grew up in Tree Hill, North Carolina together and dated all throughout high school. They got married soon after graduating and Haley went on to Duke University on a full ride while Matt was deployed to Iraq. Soon after Matt left, Haley found out she was pregnant.

Haley was thrilled and scared at the same time. She was afraid of having to raise their child by herself. Matt was able to come home for the birth of his son, James Lucas Parker, but he had to return to Iraq soon after. After spending two years in the war, Matt was scheduled to come home when something happened that no one expected. Matt and his crew were boarding a plane to come home when a surprise bombing took place and Haley's worst nightmare came true. She was left alone to raise her son, who never had the chance to truly know his father.

Haley went on to graduate, top of her class, from Duke with a major in education. She moved back to Tree Hill so her parents could help out with Jamie. Haley got a job teaching at Tree Hill High School, where she was constantly reminded of Matt and the memories they shared together in the halls.

Getting up every day is a struggle, but the love she has for Jamie motivates her.

Haley walked downstairs to get the paper and start her morning coffee. As she was walking down the driveway, she noticed a moving van at the house across the street. "I must have a new neighbor" she thought.

Haley went back inside to wake Jamie up. She walked in his room and smiled at his self-decorated walls. Jamie was now 4 and absolutely loved anything to do with basketball. His walls were full of NBA posters, jerseys, and pictures Jamie had drawn himself.

"Wake up sweetie." Haley gently shook Jamie. "It's time to get ready for preschool."

Today would be Jamie's first day of preschool. He was very excited, but Haley was sad to see him grow up so fast. It seems like he was just born yesterday.

Once Jamie heard this, he jumped up shouting, "I am going to preschool today, Momma!"

"Yes, you are. Are you excited?"

"Yes! I am going to make so many friends, and play and color and do all kinds of fun things!"

Haley was glad he was so excited. Jamie needed some friends to play with and he was so friendly this wouldn't be hard for him.

But Haley couldn't help but think that Matt should be here with her to see Jamie off to his first day of preschool.