This is my attempt at rewriting basically the entire show changing one little fact...Nathan has a son (that no one knows about). I'm basically taking the original script and show taking out certain Nathan/Haley scenes and replacing them. Let me know what y'all think.

Kait

Ep. 5

"The good news is you did better… and the bad news is better is a D," she handed back his practice test. They'd been tutoring for almost a week now with Lucas knowing but not being anywhere near okay with it.

"Yeah, I guess I didn't really give this one my best shot," he sighed glancing down at the paper.

"What's going on with you?" She asked casually.

"Well. You know me and Peyton broke up?" he checked to make sure she had indeed known that.

"Peyton and I," she corrected out of habit.

"Oh. She broke up with you too?" he asked sarcastically, "Just… I didn't know she was going to take it this hard. She went off on Brooke at practice. I'm kinda worried about her."

"Well, maybe you should've worried more about her when you were together," she broke gently, and continued at his look, "I'm sorry, but come on, it's true."

"No! You don't know the first thing about Peyton and I," he grumbled.

"Me and Peyton," she corrected once again.

"Whatever."

A baby gurgle interrupted their silent game, "I'll be right back," Nathan jumped up dashing from the kitchen. Haley ended up nodding to herself, she glanced around marveling at the vast area the Scott's called a kitchen, she hadn't really gotten a chance to admire the place when they'd walked in earlier, but now as she gazed around she could definitely tell the Scott's had expensive tastes.

"Hey, sorry about that," he sat next to her this time with a sleepy little boy in his arms.

"That's okay," she grinned at the baby whose thumb was pushed between his lips and held tight to Nathan's shirt with the other hand, "I didn't know you had a younger brother, what's his name?"

"Oh he's no--" he thought better of his words, "Thomas Michael Scott, Tommy actually, he just turned 11 months."

"He looks just like you," she decided after taking in the baby's dark black hair and bright blue eyes, "you dress alike too," she mused noticing the jeans/polo/Jordans combination on Tommy that she normally noticed on Nathan.

"Yeah well Mom shops for both of us," he grinned, "can you hold him for a minute?" he asked handing him over. The baby seemed wary at first but when her fingers wiggled at his side causing him to grin around his thumb he settled nicely in her lap, "here you go buddy," he handed him a cup of juice over Haley's shoulder before moving to the closet to pullout the highchair hidden there. "Can you strap him in for me?"

"I think I can handle that," she settled Tommy in his seat strapping him in before sliding the tray in place.

"That should tide you over 'til dinner," Nathan poured a handful of cheerios on the tray for him.

"Nathan," Deb's voice rang through the house, "oh good you got Tommy up and a snack."

"Okay well you've got your worksheet so I'll see you tomorrow?" Haley asked.

"Same time, same place," he agreed smiling when she offered her hand to Tommy receiving a high five from the little boy.

"Alright see ya, bye Mrs. Scott," she waved before dashing out of the kitchen.

"So where is Carrie?" Deb asked of the nanny.

"I told her to take the afternoon off," he replied working on his worksheet keeping an eye on Tommy.

"We pay her for a reason," Deb sighed, "you can't always be giving her time off."

"I'm paying her out of my allowance and the money the courts said I get, and the money I make working two weekends a month for Dad," he replied, "and I'm starting to realize spending time with my son isn't so bad."

"I'm sorry Nate, you're right, so how's school going?" she asked.

"Good, Haley's really helping, I think I may even pass the next test," he replied finishing his worksheet and putting it in the folder Haley'd made for him.

Same time, same place, Haley thought as they walked through the door of the Scott house the next afternoon. "Oh Mr. Scott, Tommy said his first word today," Carrie greeted the teenagers.

"Really?" Nathan was excited at the prospect of his son speaking. Nathan started toward the stairs intent on seeing him when Carrie stopped him.

"He's asleep right now, I just got him to sleep so please don't wake him. He's also got a new tooth coming in, so he's been cranky all day."

"Thanks Carrie, you can take off now, I've got it under control," he gave her a small tip taking the monitor from her before pushing her out the door.

"Why do your parents give you the responsibility of your younger brother?" Haley asked as they settled into their same seats from the day before.

"They don't, I tend to take the lead with him, I grew up with an absent mother and an overbearing father, I'm trying to spare him what I went through," he sighed, "I'm glad I'm realizing it now instead of when he's older."

"So if you realize how important it is for Tommy to have a brother, why don't you realize that maybe Lucas needs one too?" when he didn't answer they settled into a pattern of silence only broken when he had a question or she had instructions.

"Still in denial?" She asked a little later as she was grading his practice test.

"About what?" he questioned, the question catching him a little off guard.

"Missing her." She answered shortly, "It's okay that you do."

"What… are you my tutor or my shrink?" He seemed to be amused at the prospect.

"Whatever you need," she smiled, she would hate to admit it but she was beginning to enjoy his company.

"I treated Peyton pretty bad. She had every right to walk away. Okay, yeah, it was my fault. I screwed up. I just wish I had another chance," he spoke up suddenly.

"Nice work," she smiled, capping her pen.

"That was the truth," he countered, afraid she thought he was being fake.

"No. On your practice exam. 81," Haley handed him the paper, inwardly pleased at his improving skills.

"Oh," he paused, gathering his thoughts, "You know, it's funny. I think we've actually talked more than Peyton and I ever did."

"Peyton and I," she noticed, "good job."

"Yeah, you too," he replied, and then mentally smacked himself 'good job?' "Hey… are you coming to the game?"

"Um, well, it depends on how you do on your English exam. Anything less than an 81, I'm staying home and watching The Office," she slung her bag over her head, giving him a nod as she started for the door.

"Alright," he paused to think "Haley?"

"Yeah?" Haley turned back with the question on her lips, they both heard the monitor come to life with Tommy's displeasure.

"I know this hasn't been easy for you. I just wanted to say thanks," he gave a nod, turning to go check on the almost-toddler.

"Nathan," she got his attention and he turned back, "Good luck."

"Thanks," he paused the silence was anxious for both of them, "I better…ah," he motioned to the monitor that's noise was increasing.

"Right." She smiled, turning to leave.

Haley'd made the decision to go to the basketball game the next evening, even without knowing his test score. She had confidence that he'd surpassed the goal she set for him anyway, but she had to show her support for Lucas anyway.

"Catch up to you later man," she heard Nathan say to a friend, even thought she pretended not to notice him, "Got a sec?"

"Hey, yeah, what's up?" she asked stopping to talk to the tall brunette.

"Check that out," he announced holding up his test paper, where the digits 84 were clearly visible.

"An 84! That's so great," she grinned up at Lucas's younger brother. Nathan's arms opened wide for a hug. "Yeah, hey, congratulations!"

Nathan grinned at Lucas over Haley's shoulder, even at this point he was beginning to regret his entire plan altogether. He knew he was going to have to try to stop himself from now on.

"So where's Tommy tonight?" she asked as he released her and offered her his arm to walk into the field house.

"Carrie is watching him tonight," Nathan answered, "well this is where we part," he grinned releasing her to head into the locker room.

"Hey Nathan," she called and he turned back to her, "good luck tonight."

"Don't need it," he smirked pushing through the door.

"Don't play games with her," Lucas snapped stepping up to his locker next to Nathan, "she doesn't deserve it."

"Luke! Lucas! Hey, Scott!" Haley was shouting to her best friend. Lucas continued to ignore her until her final call which received the attention of both Lucas and Nathan. She sent a questioning look at Lucas as the whistle blew and the team made their way to the bench.

Haley watched the game in rapt attention, but she found herself watching Nathan more than Lucas. She knew she shouldn't have been watching Nathan but the interaction between father and son was fascinating to her. She felt for probably the first time glad that Lucas didn't grow up with Dan, but it was also giving her a whole new view on Nathan.

"Luke. Are you mad at me? What's going on?" Haley question Lucas as she caught up to him just before the second half.

"I don't want to talk about it right now," he snapped, stopping to face her.

"Okay, can you just tell me what I did, please?" If there was one thing Haley absolutely hated it was thinking anyone was mad at her.

"I saw you with him," Lucas sighed, Haley froze.

"Who…Nathan? God, he got a good grade on a math quiz. It was nothing," she swore, but she wasn't sure if she was lying or not.

"I want to believe you, Haley. I do. But I don't think you're telling the truth."

"I'm am telling the truth Lucas. There's nothing going on," she swore again crossing her arms over her chest.

"Nice bracelet," he smiled turning back to join the rest of the team, and Haley was disappointed realizing she had never taken the thing off.

Haley was shocked as she watched the end of the game; Dan Scott pushed his son to the ground in order to win the game. She also saw Lucas be the bigger man, as he reached down to help his younger brother up off the floor. She was just as shocked with the ending of the game.

Nathan sighed as he dropped onto his bed that night completely drained, he'd started the week using his brother's best friend as a pawn and ready to beat his dad during this game. Instead he'd let his wall crumble just a little around her and had given the game to Dan. He heard his parent's slamming doors at the other end of the hall and sighed waiting for the next sound…and their it was. Tommy was awake, "Hey buddy," he pushed open the door of the nursery.

He picked the baby up from his crib, cradling him against his chest, "Grandma and Grandpa just don't get along do they?" he questioned the toddler going back to his room. "Something we have to get used to," he sat on the bed grabbing a small stuffed basketball and gave to Tommy, who took it.

"Dada," he chattered handing the ball back to Nathan.

"Yeah," Nathan smiled, if the boys on the team could see him now. He'd be the joke of the school. "I love you buddy," he sighed when he heard shouting from his parents. He made a snap decision then, grabbing his jacket and going back to the nursery to find Tommy's.

The two strolled through the peaceful town with no real direction in mind. "Nathan?" he froze at the female voice, afraid a cheerleader had spotted him.

"Haley," he breath almost a sigh of relief when she bound up to them, clutching her jacket around herself.

"What are you doing out here? With a baby?" she questioned reaching for Tommy, and Nathan easily let her take the boy from his arms.

"My parents were arguing, we just had to get out of there. What are you doing walking around this time of night?" he seemed almost worried.

"It's Tree Hill, not New York City, and I needed a way home," she shrugged.

"You could've asked," he replied.

"Yeah, I don't really see that working out for either of us," she giggled keeping her attention on the little boy in her arms.

"Good point," he agreed, "so can we walk you home?"

"Uh…" she looked around a little uncomfortable, "sure."

They walked in silence down the streets of Tree Hill. Haley carrying the son no one knew of and Nathan realized it was probably the most content he'd been in his entire life. "Well as you know this is me," Haley directed him up the walk.

"I'm glad you came tonight Haley," Nathan grinned, glancing down at her, "even though we lost."

"Yeah," she sighed, "I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but…I'm sorry about your Dad."

"Yeah," he shrugged it off, "looks like you put him to sleep," he quickly changed the subject.

"He probably should have been asleep a long time ago," she replied, as they gently passed him, "thanks for the walk."

"Goodnight Haley," he grinned, as she stepped through the front door of her parents' house. Leaning back against her front door she took a deep breath, she'd lied to Lucas that night and she just realized it as she closed the door on what she believed to be his younger brothers standing on her front stoop.