A/N: For the purpose of this story Haley's parents died a few years back from a car accident, Dan's in prision and Deb overdosed. Lucas has his own apartment.

Lucas drove like a mad man all the way to Nathan and Haley's. He walked into the house just as Nathan threw Haley into the wall. Lucas ran and punched him in the face.

"I told you years ago that you had better not ever hurt her!" Lucas screamed.

"Stay out of this! It doesn't concern you." Nathan said.

"It sure as hell does! Now we can do this two ways. Haley and Jamie can come with me or they can come with the police. Either way they're not staying here anymore." Lucas said.

"No way! They're mine!" Nathan yelled as he went to punch Lucas. Lucas was faster. He punched Nathan. Nathan fell to the ground uncontious.

"Is he dead?" Haley asked as Lucas checked him.

"No. He's just knocked out." Lucas said as he looked at her. She had a black eye forming. Lucas went into the bedroom.

"Jamie, you can come out now buddy." Lucas said. Jamie slowly came out of the closet. Lucas picked him up.

Hospital

Haley had refused to go to the hospital but Lucas made her. Haley had been checked out and had talked to the cops while they waited for the results. Jamie hadn't said anything yet.

"Except for three bruised ribs you're ok. I would like to keep you here over night for your safety, unless you would like to go home." The doctor said.

"I would like to go home." Haley said.

"Ok. I'll get your discharge papers." The doctor said as he left.

"You can drop us off at a hotel." Haley said.

'No way. You and Jamie are staying with me. Jamie will stay in Lily's room and you'll stay in my room." Lucas said as the doctor came in.

"Here is a prescription for a pain killer. They are addictive so only take it only if you need to. " The doctor said as they left.

Lucas's

"He's out like a light. What are you doing?" Lucas asked as he came into his bedroom.

"He should be after the night he had. How did you know we needed you?" Haley asked.

"Jamie called me after he saw Nathan punch and kick you." Lucas said.

"I wish he hadn't seen it. Where are you going?" Haley asked as Lucas grabbed a pillow and blanket from his closet.

"I'm sleeping on the couch." Lucas explained.

"Can you sleep in the bed with me? I don't want to sleep alone." Haley said. Lucas put the pillow and blanket back and crawled into bed with her. Haley snuggled next to him.

"What am I going to do Luke? I can't go back there. I'm scared." Haley asked.

"You and Jamie are going to stay here as long as you want. You don't need to be scared because I'm going to protect you. I'm not going to let Nathan anywhere near you or Jamie." Lucas said as he put his arms around her. Haley quickly fell asleep. Lucas stayed awake for a while. Just as he was about to fall asleep he saw Jamie standing in the doorway. Lucas carefully unwrapped himself from Haley and walked over.

"Hi buddy. What's wrong? Did you have a bad dream?" Lucas asked. Jamie nodded his head.

"It's ok. Come on. You can sleep with me and momma." Lucas said as he picked him up and carried him to the bed. They were asleep in no time.