Disclaimer: don't own a dang ol thing

Rating: pg-13 for now

Summary: Pregnancy can change a lot about a relationship...it can also build another with someone you didn't even realise you wanted from the start. One little girl brought about a whole lot of drama...Haley/lucas pairing with a bit...haley/Jake..&..haley/nathan...lol its a little bit of everything


Chapter one: Together we make a family

Haley found herself a bit off today. That very morning she woke up feeling differ than ever before. Removing the covers from her petite form she stepped onto the cold woodened floor of her bedroom and sauntered into the bathroom. Looking to her reflection her nose scrunched up in disgust as she tried fixing her knotted locks. The bags under her eyes were quite visable and she cursed herself for staying up so late the previous night. Running the warm tap water over her paled face She once again looked to her reflection and frowned. This girl wasn't the same girl she had been known to. The once familiar Haley Anne James had deminished over night and the girl looking back at her was the new. Sighing she reached for the purple cotton hand towel and padded off her face. Then tightening her messy pony tail she walked back into her bedroom and reached for her cellular phone. Pressing the speed dial she exhaled as she silently listened for his voice to come over the line. Just as she heard his first words spoken the tears started residing in her eyes and her gaze focused to her metal trash basket that rested on the side of her bed. She bit the bottom of her lip as she made out the box that once held the frightning object. Sealing her eyes tightly she found her voice quickly before it broke and screeched out the words of distress.

"I'm pregnant."

She watched as laughter filled her young childhood eyes and she felt peace inside. She watched intently as she ran around the yard and reached for each yellow flower blooming from the grass land. A butterfly flew by and she whirled around in her red polyester sun dress. She was beaming and having quite the joyous time when Haley looked to her gold watch that hung loosley on her wrist. Cursing she darted toward the young girl and reached for her hand. Caustiously dragging her along quickly she opened the back of her silver Honda Civic and lifted the young girl into the safety of her car seat. Snapping the buckle around her tiny body Haley ran a hand gently across the young childs forhead and kissed her cheek tenderly. Then hurrying she made way to the drivers seat and set out on her day of activity.

"Haley?" The young childs voice chirped out as they rode along the busy roads. It was morning and all life around was in quick pace. Everyone in a rush to get themselves to work, school, or any other such events. Tapping her fingers lightly on the steering wheel she focused her eyes to the rearveiw mirror and caught gaze with the youngin.

"Yeah baby?"

"Whats it gonna be like, this place? Will i like it?"

"Of course you will sweetie. You're going to have tons of fun. I promise."

She watched as the young little girl tilted her head from side to side pondering this all over. Thinking rather in depth if she was to enjoy a place of this sort.

"Will they have toys?"

"Yes lots and lots of toys. Savannah I wouldn't send you to this place if I wasn't sure you would have a good time. You'll love it. And You'll be able to tell me all about your day when I see you later tonight at Karens."

At hearing this revelation the young child let her eyes go wide and she bounced up in down inside her car seat. She always loved hearing she would be spending time with her Karen during the day while Haley was off at her day courses. Giving a shriek of excitment she boasted.

"Is Luke picking me up? Will he be at Karens too Haley? Oh yay what are we waiting for. Lets get me to this preschool then. Step on it. Put the petal to the metal. Crank it up speed. We off to preshool."

Shaking her head in laughter she turned onto the street of the small brick building. Placing the car in park she read the sign allowed.

"Tree Hills Preschool for Tots. We're here Savannah."

"Its so teeny bitsy little. This isn't like your school. How come its so pee wee Haley?"

Unclipping the belt to her safety chair Savannah exited her car seat and leaned over looking to Haley curiously. Twirling her hair that fell loosly from her bun she batted her eyeslashes and spoke as if she was much more mature than your normal four year old.

"I think you're right Haley. I can definetly see myself having fun in a place like this."

He sighed exhausted from the day he had found himself to be in. The Auto shop was quite busy and this was the fourth car today he had been positioned under. Rummaging around with the many parts of this broken down vehicle he found himself humming away to something he was not quite sure. Getting lost in his job and the humming of this tune he let his mind drift to many years back. Years when he thought his life was to be at a change. A change that would haunt him and curse his youth life. But instead it did quite the opposite.

The room had seemed to swallow him and the air was seemingly being sucked from his lungs. He felt lightheaded and unsure. This wasn't something he was expecting. When she had called him crying he had thought maybe she had broken it off with Nathan. Maybe they had yet another fight. He never could have imagined she was carrying a liittle person in the belly of her youthed self. A baby that would change everything in her own life. That would change his life as well. Running his hands over his face he looked to her figure that was slumped silently onto her bed. She was shivering he noted and immediatly he reached out. Joining her on the side of the bed he placed an arm around her body and pulled her a bit closer to his own. He couldn't find the words. He didn't know what to say. Everything was like a dream. A very slow confusing and quite frightning dream.

"Lucas, please just say something."

He heard the way her voice was losing hope. He could sense her worry and fright. He didn't want to make the situation worse for her. He didn't need her to be consumed with the idea that he was mad about the situation. He was just scared as well. This would surely bring about a change. And in his mind he wasn't sure it was going to have a posotive outcome.

"Have you umm... Have you thought about your options Hales?"

For the first time since he arrived she had looked to him. He swallowed forcefully and cocked his head to the side as he listened to her answer.

"What options Lucas? There are no options. Not for me. I can't...If you even think I could ever possibly go about killing an innocent baby.."

"No.." His voice cut through before she could react in vile annoyance. Taking her hand in his he rubbed soft gentle circles making her calm just a bt as he proceded in voicing his opinion.

"No Haley I didn't mean abort the baby. But there are other things you could do. Maybe...maybe look into adoption?" He felt her body stiffen at the thought and he knew that she was to argue this opinion as well. Smiling at the generous and glorious heart his best friend behold deep inside he turned his body and this time held both of her hands in his much larger ones. Nodding his head thoughtfully he began.

"You're my best friend Haley. I have known you for a lifetime. You are intelligant, beautiful, funny, courageous, loyal, corkey and quite the ditz at times."

He heard her soft laughter and his heart clattered against his chest. Moving his frame closer he placed his forehead onto that of her own. Looking directly into her eyes he finished softly. "But above all that you have the most amazing heart. You can do this Haley. I believe in you. And we will get over this hurdle. We'll survive this. Together you and I can get through anything."

"To...together?"

Nodding his head he wiped a tear that was slowly making way down her face. Kissing her lips softly in a friendly gesture he whispered out.

"Get ready Hales cuz from now on you and I have our worked cut out for us. But hey it might have its perks, you know you and I playing house together."

"So Savannah has got you singing Barney songs now huh?"

Hearing a voice cutting through his thoughts Lucas looked to his Uncle in suprise before throwing his head upward forgetting his wear about and crashing his scalp into the metal. Cursing loudly he pressed a hand to his wounded skull.

"Shit Keith! You can't just sneak up on me like that." Removing the hand from his head he noted the bit of blood that was now covering the ends of his finger tips. Shaking his head in disbelief he slid himself out from underneath the car and boomed with anger.

"It's bleeding. You got any band aids in here?" Stepping closer Keith looked to the wound and grimaced.

"That doesnt look to pretty Luke. Maybe we should get it checked at the hospital. You might need a stitch or two."

Catching the sight of the clock lucas reached for a rag and pressed it to the opened cut. Pressing down with force he shook his head disagreeing.

"Keith man you worry to much. I have to get over to the Cafe. Mom said she needs some help there and shes gonna be picking up Vannah from Preschool. Catch you later?"

"Yeah...and Luke?"

"Yes?"

"Take care of that cut of yours."

Smiling at his uncle he nodded his head before dashing out of the Auto Shop. Taking off at a running speed he cursed himself for not driving his truck this morning. It would hav come in handy after his little accident. It was a good thing Keiths garage wasn't all that far from his mothers line of buisness. Finally reaching his desitination he entered all smiles on his face when seeing the young darling little girl already present. Making way over to two of the three woman currently residing in his life he placed a soft kiss to his mothers cheek and then bent himself downward to her eye level.

"Hey how's my favorite girl?"

"Good... good. I'm so glad you are hear. Me and Karen have been waiting for ever you know. Where were you Luke?"

Lifting her up he placed her onto the counter before him and leaned in closer as he spoke to her.

"I was with Uncle Keith at the Garage."

"Oh did you fix any nice cars Lukey? Did you bring home some moneys?"

Throwing his head back he let out a chuckle. It amazed him how smart she was for her age. Afterall she had just turned four this past month. Nodding his head at her question he pulled a dollar from his pocket and handed it to the beaming child.

"Here you go baby girl. But what did I tell you about calling me Luke?"

Pouting she crossed her arms over her chest and exclaimed.

"It's your name. Mommy lets me call her Haley. Why can't I call you Luke?"

"Cuz Vannah it hurts my feelings. You don't want me to be sad do you?"

Frowning she bit her lip before shaking her head and then with a shocked expression she lightly removed his hand from his head and gasped.

"What happend did you get an owie at work?"

"It's okay Vannah I just bumped my head. I was being silly."

Placing a hand gently to each side of his face she brought him closer to her and lightly kissed the corner of his forehead. Being sure not to disturb the wound from the cut but trying to make him feel better all the while. Loving her even more for her thoughtful tacts Lucas pulled her tightly into his arms holding her securely. He loved her more than he thought he could ever love another. She was what brought him light each day and having her in his life made the world a wonderful place. Placing a finger to his cheek she immediatly placed a kiss there as well.

"Thanks baby girl you made me all better."

"Just doing my job Daddy."