This is my new story hope you like it.

Don't own any OTH characters Hope you like it.

Nathan Scott 23 year old college graduate worked with his cousin and Uncle at Scott's Landscaping and Nursery. Nathan had a rocky childhood. His parents Dan and Karen Scott were high school sweethearts. His mom got pregnant at 16 so they got married. The marriage lasted till Nathan was 6 they Dan left them.

When his mom was 24 she met Andy Johnson. She was hesitant at first about dating I mean who would want to date someone with a 6 year old. Andy was a good man. He always treated Nathan and his mom really well. Nathan remember the day that Andy asked his mother to marry him. He took him out to lunch and asked if it was alright if he became part of the family.

Nathan always thought of Andy as a father. When he was 18 his mom had a baby boy. Nathan was so excited about having a little brother even though there was a big age difference. He would always be around for his brother.

Another man who Nathan considered a father was his Uncle Keith. Keith Scott was the oldest of the Scott boys. He never forgave his brother for leaving his family. He took it upon himself to take care of them. Deb Keith's wife also did a lot for them. She even introduced Karen and Andy. She had been taking some night classes and was always looking for a good man for Karen. She knew instantly that they would be perfect together.

Keith and Deb were also high school sweethearts and they had a boy Lucas. He was two years older than Nathan. They were so close more like brothers than cousins.

Haley James 23 was coming home from graduating from college. She had gotten her degree in Secondary Education and got a job teaching 1st grade in Duluth, MN. Haley's parents Charles and Lydia James where owners of the largest jewelry stores in the U.S.

Haley had two older brothers. Allen the oldest ran the business with her dad. Mike the middle James had his degree in Hotel management. Her parents had wanted her to go into the family business but she always loved working with kids and her mother had been a teacher for some years before.

Haley couldn't wait to start her job. She was also excited that she would be moving to were her college roommate was going to live.

Brooke Davis 23 was Haley's college roommate. When they first met they knew they would be great friends. When they were sophomores in college Haley's brother Mike and Brooke's older sister Sara got married. It was like fate that they were friends. Haley's brothers were always very protective of her.

Brooke's parents Benjamin and Carol Davis owned Davis Clothing. It was a big clothing store in the U.S. they had the latest fashions. The families started vacationing together and spending holidays together.

The James and Davis invested in Mike and Sara's new hotel resort they bought in Duluth. Haley was so excited to be living so close to her brother. It was going to be fun having her family close.

Nathan and Lucas had taken Sam to the park. They were having fun shooting baskets. Nathan and Lucas both played basketball in school and Sam wanting to be just like his brother wanted to know how to play.

"What time are the interviews today?" Lucas asked as he got the rebound.

"We need to be there at 1pm." Nathan said.

Nathan and Lucas decided to apply for second jobs at the new resort as bartenders. It was a good chance to make a little extra money. Nathan was fixing up a cabin on the lake and could use the extra money.

"We have to meet dad at 3pm at the new house on Rt.10."

"No problem we should be done by 2pm."

Nathan and Sam challenged Lucas to a game. Lucas also thought of Sam as more of a brother than a cousin.

"Nathan can we go and get some ice cream?" Sam asked as he grabbed his brother's hand.

"Sure thing buddy let's go."

They dropped Sam of at the house and went to meet his Uncle Keith. This was no small house they drove to the place was a mansion.

"This house is huge." Nathan said as he got out of the truck.

"I know I wonder who lives here."

They walked over to Keith's truck when they saw Jake. Jake Jagelski was Lucas's friend from high school. He had worked with them for 3 years now. Jake was engaged to Peyton Sawyer. She was also a high school friend of Lucas's. She was an art teacher at the local elementary school and also worked at the kid's camp.

"Hey Luke how did it go?" Jake asked

"We start training next week then start the week after that."

"Tending bar at a resort sounds pretty fancy."

"Where's my dad?" Lucas said looking around for his dad.

"He's talking with the owner."

"Some guy who's family is some big jewelers or something."

It had been two weeks since Haley and Brooke moved into their townhouse. Brooke was going to be working at the resort part time and also helping her mom at the clothing store they just opened.

Tonight was the grand opening of the resort. Haley and Brooke were at the store looking at the new dresses that just arrived from New York. After they got their dresses they went to the store to get some things.

"Tonight is going to so much fun." Brooke said as they walked down the isle.

"It should be."

"Don't sound so excited." Brooke said.

"I am excited I just don't want to deal with Blake."

Blake was Haley's former boyfriend. He went to UNC with her and Brooke. His family and the James family had been friends for years. They dated while in high school. Haley finally called it off for good when they were seniors. She got sick of all his sleeping with other girls. He went into business with his dad who often did business with her dad.

"Can't the guy get it I mean you haven dated him for 4 years."

"He seems to think that since our families are friends and that I haven't dated in a while that I want him back." Haley said grabbing some Mac-n-Cheese from the shelf.

"Mac-n-Cheese really Haley." Brooke said laughing.

"Hey don't' laugh its food of the gods.