Chapter 1: Backstory and Consequences
Summary: Nathan Scott is married to Brooke Davis and Lucas Scott is Married to Haley James. Nathan Scott tells the story of how their world is. And how even people that have seemingly the perfect lives...can do one thing and change the lives of many. What happens when Nathan Scott and Haley James' paths collide?
My name is Nathan Scott. Yes, that Nathan Scott. The old star of the Tree Hill Ravens. The NBA star, Nathan Scott. I'm twenty two years old and I'm married to Brooke Davis. Were not the happiest couple in the world. We go without saying one word to each other. And don't see each other for days on end. And that's okay with us. Were only really together because of the fame. Brooke is a fashion designer married to the basketball player. Of course that's screwed up. Well, enough about the two of us. Who cares. On the other side, I have a half-brother. You've heard of him, right? Lucas Scott? Well most have. We've been known as the Scott brothers for years. Lucas used to play right beside me out on that court. Until two years ago that is. He collapsed on the court due to his heart condition, HCM. He was never allowed to play again. A little sad? Yeah sure it is. But now he's happy to just write literature for a living. Now, him, he's married to the beautiful rock star, Haley James. Them, a lot like me and Brooke. They aren't too happy but stay together for the fame on Haley's part. Since Luke hasn't gotten famous yet with his books. Now, Haley, she's a great sister-in-law, though. Little did any of us know that, that whole story would change in just two months. After a basketball game and performance aftermath. Everything any of us ever knew would never be the same.
So, it was tuesday night and I had a game in new york against the Knicks. My wife had a fashion show in L.A., not that, that should make a difference she rarely came to a game. And if she did it was just cause she knew the press would be there and would want to see Nathan Scott and his wife together for a story. My brother also had a T.V. spot to do that night for his brand new book. But Haley was there. She was singing the national anthem at my game. I at least knew that night I would have a little support. Which I always got from her. Every game night. So, Haley and I left Los Angeles and headed to New York. We always get along and support each other's career's. We arrived at the arena at 5:30pm. The game was at 6:30. We went our separate ways and got ready for each of our performances. At 6:30pm, Haley walked into the middle of the basketball court as soft patriotic music began to play. She sang a beautiful version of the national anthem. Then the game began. Two hours later, the game was finally over. We won. Yes, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Knicks. It was a great night. Quite the victory. Since Haley was there we decided to spend the night together, We went to New York City, had dinner and wondered around and saw all the beautiful things New York had to offer. We later went to our hotel and decided to share a hotel room,since Haley didn't want to stay alone and to be honest, neither did I. When we got to the room we ordered room service. Champagne. Wine. And some beer of course. We were gonna have a fun night. When the room service arrived I poured the Champagne into two glasses and handed one to Haley. We began to talk. For real. And the truth came out. The whole truth. This is exactly how it happened. Sorry Luke.
Flashback
Haley and I were sitting on the King sized bed and were talking about our marriages. Haley said we should be friends. And be able to talk about Brooke and Lucas. I agreed. Also, that anything said there was to never leave that room.
" Well, Haley, you tell me about my brother first, I guess."
" You sure?"
"Yeah. Go ahead. I'm all ears."
Haley talks about her broken marriage. She sounds so miserable. And it sounds, oh so familar. So much like my own marriage. How she doesn't feel at home with Lucas. And how she feels so out of place. The fact she hasn't slept with him in over a year and only stays with him because of her fame and it looks right. I was surprised to hear her tell me these things. Because everything she had said...was so true. A lot like my own marriage. Exactly, actually. I mean, I haven't felt at home with Brooke since...ever. I feel so uncomfortable around her. I haven't slept with her in well over a year and the same as Haley only stay with Brooke because of the fame.
" What about you, Nathan? You happy?" Haley asked breaking me from my thoughts.
" Me? To be honest? No. I'm not happy. I'm the same as you. I never feel comfortable around Brooke. I never feel at home with her. And I too, haven't ' been' with her in over a year and only stay with her because of my fame. And have never said as much to her in my whole marriage as I have to you tonight."
" I know me neither."
" And Haley, I sometimes feel like...I don't know. Nevermind."
" Like what, Nate? It's okay. You can tell me. It's not likei'm gonna go and tell Brooke ot anything."
" I sometimes feel like...there's just..."
" Something else out there for you?"
" Yeah. Exactly. Like there's someone else out there for me. But I'm stuck here. I just...know that Brooke's not the one for me. But...I have to hide that cause then it would all...fall apart. The fame...and everything else."
" I know how you feel."
" You do?"
" Yeah. I mean, I feel the same way with Lucas but...I'm just...scared. To see what else is out there."
I looked at Haley realizing something I never did before. I realized maybe everthing I was looking for all along was in front of me the whole time. I looked my sister-in-law straight in the eye and she was realizing what I was. I sat there debating.
" Haley..." I said quietly.
" Nathan..."
I leaned in and kissed her lightly on the lips. She didn't reject. She kissed me back. I pulled away slowly.
" Haley..."
" No. It's okay, Nathan. It's okay."
She told me while kissing me more passionately.We pushed everthing that was on the bed to the floor. We layed down. She quickly lifted my shirt while I lifted hers. Soon we were so caught up and were making love. Something I never thought I did before. I mean I had Sex with Brooke and other girls before but Haley was different. She was what I was talking about. That something else out there. It was her. I just never realized it before. The sun began to rise as I layed in bed just admiring her. I knew that in a few hours we would be heading back to L.A. Back to our miserable marriages. But we did at least get one night to be happy. With each other. It was nearing 7:00am when Haley began to stir. She opened her eyes and looked at me. She smiled at me and then spoke softly.
" Hey, Nate."
" Hey, Hales. How are you?"
" Okay. Last night was great, Nathan."
" Yeah it was, wasn't it?"
" Yeah. It was."
" So, Haley, you don't think last night was a mistake,do you?"
" No. Not at all. Why do you?"
" No. Of course not."
" So, where does this leave us, Nate? I mean, now I feel something for you even more."
" Even more? You've felt something for me before?"
" Yeah. Ever since I married Lucas and I met you."
" Me too. The day I met you. But...you were marrying my brother. So, what do you wanna do now, Hales? Sneak around? Or tell them the truth?"
" For now? Sneak around. If this goes where I hope it does then we can tell them the truth. And maybe..."
" Get divorces?"
" Yeah. That's what we need to decide on later. But for now we keep it like this."
" This would be..excellent."
" Perfect. So, what do you say we do this one more time before we head home."
" Yeah."
We stayed and did that until about 10:00am when we realized we needed to get up and get ready to leave. At 11:30am we headed downstairs and I bought Haley breakfast. Then we got a cab and headed for Newark International Airport. Our flight left at 1:10pm and we headed back to Los Angeles. We sat in first class and were the only two there. Of course we were recogized by everyone. We stayed behind the curtain, though. We discussed how we would avoid getting caught. And convince Brooke and Luke to let us go to these games and concerts alone. Even though they rarely came. So that wouldn't be hard. We landed in Los Angeles 4 hours later. You would think our spouses would be there waiting for us, right? No. Not us. Not in the marriages we were in. We'd be lucky if they were even home when we got there. I headed to my house after dropping Haley off. I prayed Brooke wasn't home. I was happy. And I didn't need her to ruin that. Lucky for me, she wasn't.
End of Flashback
For the next few months, Haley and I successfully got to be happy, together and hide it from Lucas and Brooke. I started to feel something I never did before. And I realized what that was; I was falling in love with Haley. I was falling in love with my brother's wife, was that horrible? I was kinda betraying my brother, but it just didn't make sense for him to be married to a woman like Haley. And I had no business being married to a person like Brooke. Everything was working out perfectly. Till fate stepped in. Yet little did me or Haley know, there was something also going on between Brooke and Lucas. Just not as serious as Haley and I. Everthing was falling into place perfectly. Until, one day that I will remember forever. And that changed everything. That would make all four of us confront the truth. And feel some hurt. Or not. But it still happened. Haley came to my house at about 3:00pm on a friday afternoon. Brooke and Lucas were both out of town till the next day and we knew this weekend would be perfect. But when Haley appeared she seemed to be alot more serious then just fooling around. Here's exactly what happened. And beware it's gonna do some damage. So, if you can't take much drama, stop reading what I'm saying NOW! Well, here's what happened.
I answered the door and was thrilled to see Haley standing there. She walked though my front door. I kissed her immediately. We continued for a few minutes until she broke away.
" Nathan. This is great and all. But...we need to talk."
" Okay. Let's go in the living room."
" Okay, so these last few months have been great. Really great."
" Yeah they have been. Are you okay? You seem kinda all over the place."
" Well, I kinda am. Look, Nate, I don't know exactly how to say this. Since I never thought if I was saying this I'd be saying it to my husband's brother. But I am."
" Haley, whatever it is, it's okay."
" I don't know about that."
" Okay, now your scaring me. What's up?"
" Look, when we've been 'together' these last few months. Something happened. I don't know when exactly. But it did."
" What happened? What are you talking about? Just tell me, Hales. It can't be that bad."
" It's bad enough that were gonna have to tell Lucas and Brooke about the two of us."
" Why would we have to do that? What happened?"
" Nathan...I'm...I'm...I'm pregnant."
" What!?"
" I'm pregnant."
" Oh my god. Wow! Now my brother is gonna kill me."
" Yeah. You got his wife pregnant. He may be kinda pissed. Even though he has no reason to be. I'm not happy with him. And he knows that. But, anyway, what are we gonna do, Nate?"
" Hales, I'm here for you, okay? I started this. I'm gonna be here. We'll tell them. It will be okay. I promise."
" How can you be so sure?"
" Cause...I love you, Haley. Everything's gonna be okay."
" I love you too, Nathan. Thank you. So, when do you suppose we tell them?"
" I guess...as soon as they get home. The sooner the better,right? And how long can you hide a pregnancy before your husband realizes your pregnant and he hasn't slept with you?"
" Your right. If I waited any longer to tell you I would've been showing."
" How long have you known, anyway?"
" Um...about...two weeks."
" Two weeks!? And you never told me? Why not? Why didn't you tell me the minute you found out?"
" Cause I was too scared. I'm sorry, Nathan. I should've told you sooner."
" It's okay. I know now."
" Yeah. So, I gotta go. I'll see you tomorrow? When Brooke and Lucas get back? We'll tell them at dinner at my place?"
" Yeah. Sounds good. Call me later. So, we can see exactly how we're gonna do this."
" Okay. I will. See you later."
" Yeah. Bye."
" Bye."
I kissed her and after she left I walked into my kitchen and sat down at the table. I was gonna be father. A father to Haley's child. This was a good day. Yet Scary, at the same time. And everything was just about to change a whole lot in all our lives.