Author's note: This is the first chapter and it is the first part of the episode entitled "New Day". The episode was named after the song "New Day" By Tamar Kaprelian. (Go here for a listen: .com/watch?v=jzV82QRedNc&feature=related) This chapter is Naley-centric, and will open the 'season'. There is a lot of drama in store for this 'season'. This story will include all of the main characters from the last season, including the babies and even some new characters and old characters will come into play. I want to make this story as interesting as possible for my readers, so please review and let me know what you think I should change or add or anything you like. The more reviews I get, the more I'll post, so review as often as possible. So, here we go!


CHAPTER 1

Haley tiptoed into the living room, trying not to make too much noise and wake up Nathan. He had been up late the night before celebrating with Clay after signing Danny Howard to Fortitude. Haley assumed the two had been drinking a lot, so she wanted to let him sleep as long as possible. She grabbed a laundry basket and placed it on the couch to start folding some clothes. Outside, she heard laughing coming from Jamie and Lydia. She went into the backyard to see what was going on. The two were playing on the trampoline that Nathan had gotten Jamie for his ninth birthday.

"James Lucas Scott, you be careful up there! And keep an eye on your sister, she's still just a baby, you know." Haley stated, in a motherly tone.

"I know mom. I'll be careful, I promise." Jamie replied, slightly ignoring his mother. Haley proceeded to go back inside. "Is dad still sleeping?"

"Yeah... your father went to bed really late last night, so he's gonna be asleep for a while."

"Oh..."

"What's wrong, sweetie?"

"Well, dad promised he'd take me to the rivercourt today."

"Well, I'm sure you can still go. I mean, he won't sleep forever."

"Okay..." He said, still upset. Haley closed the door and walked over to Jamie.

"Alright, little man... what's the matter?" Jamie stopped jumping and sat down.

"I miss everyone."

"What do you mean?" Haley asked.

"Well, it's summer, so we don't have school and I can't see Chuck or Madison or all my friends." Jamie replied.

"Well, you can still spend time with them."

"Yeah, but not all the time... and Dad's always working." He added.

"Not always, he's just been busy these last few weeks."

"And I never see Julian or aunt Brooke anymore."

Haley sighs. "There it is..." Haley sat on the trampoline with Jamie. "Buddy, you know your aunt Brooke loves you, right?"

"Yeah..."

"Right. So... she's just been busy taking care of the babies. She wants to see you as much as she can, trust me... How 'bout I take you over there before you go to the rivercourt with your dad?"

"Would that be okay?"

"Yeah, of course... let me go call and make sure, okay?" Haley got off the trampoline and started back inside.

"Okay."

"Besides, the sooner you get off that trampoline, the sooner I can take Lydia inside for her nap."

Jamie chuckled. "Thanks mom."

Haley went back inside and was startled when she saw her husband sitting at the table eating a bowl of cereal.

"Geez, you.. scared me Nathan. When'd you get up?"

"Just now." He responded.

"Oh... do you need something for your hangover?" She asked, walking toward the cupboard.

"I didn't drink last night."

"Oh?"

"That's right."

"But... I thought you were out celebrating with Clay."

"Yeah... and Danny."

"And?"

"Hales... he's seventeen."

"Oh... right." Haley closed the cupboard. "Well, then what were you doing sleeping so late?"

"Well, just because I wasn't out drinking doesn't mean I didn't come home at five in the morning."

"Right... oh, dammit."

"What?"

"You didn't have plans today, did you?"

"Not really. Why?"

"Well, Jamie wanted to go to the rivercourt with you today-"

"Yeah, I told him we could go at around one."

"Well, I thought you'd be asleep longer, so I told him I'd take him to Brooke's for the day."

"Oh... then why don't we all go?"

"Well.. I-I don't think that'll be a problem... I-I'd have to ask Brooke but... that sounds okay."

"Yeah, it'd be nice for all of us to go out there for a day. We haven't really seen a lot of each other in a while."

"You see Clay all the time."

"Yeah, but you don't. And I never get to see Quinn, and God knows how stir-crazy Brooke and Julian must be."

"Yeah... Did you know that I've only seen the twins twice since they were born?"

"I've only seen them once."

"...You know... that is a good idea... why don't we all have a picnic out there today?"

"Sounds good to me."

"Yeah, it's a beautiful day out, Clay and Quinny don't have any plans, so if we can get Brooke and Julian along for the ride then we're good to go." Haley picked up the phone to call Brooke, while Nathan went outside with Jamie.

"Hey Julian, is Brooke there?" Haley asked as Nathan closed the door.

"Hey Jame." Nathan said, walking toward his son.

"Hi dad. You're not still sleeping?"

"Nope. I'm fully rested and ready to take you to the rivercourt."

"Oh... well, mom was gonna take me to see Brooke today."

"Yeah, I know, we're all going."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"All of us?"

"All of us. You, me, your mom, Lydia-"

"And Clay and Aunt Quinn and Julian and Brooke?"

"Everyone." Nathan laughed.

"Cool! I'll go get ready." Jamie said, jumping off the trampoline.

"Woah! Be careful Jamie, you're gonna hurt yourself next time."

"Sorry." Jamie said, running inside. Nathan turned back to Lydia who was bouncing on the trampoline, but not very high.

"Come on... you too, Lydia. We're not leaving you behind." Nathan put his arms out to grab Lydia and she bounced toward him. Nathan laughed and took Lydia inside. Nathan closed the door behind him as Haley hung up the phone. "Are they coming?"

"They said they would love to. They're gonna meet us there."

"Great. Want me to get Lydia ready?"

"No, I'll take her. You should call Clay and let him know where we're going."

"Alright." Nathan hands Lydia to Haley and the two began to walk off into the nursery. Nathan turned back around. "Haley." She turned around. "I love you."

"I love you too." She smiled and started walking again.

Nathan picked up the phone and waited for Clay to answer. "Hey man... You up for some basketball?"


Author's note: Well, there it is. Let me know what you think guys. I'll post chapter two soon!