Disclaimer: I don't own one tree hill

Authors notes: Yeah I know it's sad but yes Haley must die! I actually hate killing her off but what can I do, I have to in order to make my story work. A couple things real quick Deb isn't back yet, Dan is out of prison and may make an appearance in this story a couple times. Brooke didn't get Angie and isn't wanting a baby. Lindsy and Lucas didn't married and she is no longer apart of his life but he and Peyton haven't gotten back together, at least yet. Brooke is dating Owen and Rachel is back, soberly.

Rating: T

Chapter two:

Nathan smiled gratefully as Owen slid a beer in front of him as he sat at the bar. It had been a horrible week, Haley had her doctor appointment and be diagnosed with stress and he'd giving her viccodin. Nathan felt that was a bullshit call but he hadn't been able to convince her to go get a second opinion. On top of that, she'd had headaches everyday since then, each one seemingly worse than the last one. He'd had his own doctors appointment and had been medically cleared for a more physical workout.

" How's it going little brother? " Lucas asked, taking a seat next too him.

" Like ass. " Nathan answered, taking another sip from the bottle.

" That good, huh. " Lucas commented, smiling as Owen placed a beer in front of him. " Thanks man. "

" I am so fucking sore. " Nathan whined, glaring at his smirking brother. " It's been like a year since I last really worked out. I think I over did it. "

" I tried to tell you. " Lucas shrugged, taking a long swig of his beer. " How's Haley doing? "

" Not good. " Nathan replied, frowning.

" What'cha thinking? " Lucas asked, noticing the look of deep thought.

" That theres more too it but your best friend is a stubborn girl and won't go get a second opinion. " Nathan told him, shaking his head.

" Stubborn she is. " Lucas agreed.

" I don't know what to do, she won't listen. " Nathan added in frustration.

" You could do what Haley would do. " Lucas suggested, causing his brother too look over at him with mild interest. " Research it, go to some medical website and type in her symptoms and see what comes up, maybe even contact another doctor on your own and then take her the facts. "

" That... is a really good idea. " Nathan conceded.

" I know, that's why I am the smart Scott brother. " Lucas laughed, earning a mock glare from his little brother. " Speaking of smart Scott's, where's Hales? "

" In the office with Peyton. " Nathan told him, and it was Lucas' turn to frown. " You know Peyton is always here, her work has become her life. "

" Yeah. "

" I know I haven't spoken with you much about it, usually that is Haley's job but you know this thing you got going on with Peyton... "

" There is no thing with me and Peyton. "

" You might not want to think there is but there is and you gotta quit running from it. "

" Your beginning to sound like your wife, you know that? "

" Yeah, she rubs off on me. " Nathan grinned. " Nice subject change attempt. "

Lucas growled in frustration and laid his head down on the bar.

" I. Love. Lindsy. " Lucas said, looking his brother in the eye.

" But your inlove with Peyton. You always have been, Luke. "

" I can't have this conversation again. " Lucas said, downing the rest of his beer and throwing some money on the bar. " I'll see you later. "

" Bye man. " Nathan gave a little wave and chuckle.

That was typical Lucas, run away from his feelings. He was supposed to be the sensitive one while Nathan was widely known as the jerk. Getting Owens attention, Nathan motioned for another beer.

" When is Brooke going to be back? " Haley questioned the blonde sitting across from her.

" Tomorrow, I think. " Peyton answered, leaning back in her chair.

" Just you and Rachel, sounds like fun. " Haley commented dryly.

" It's not so bad, I've never had any big issues with Rachel. She's kind of different from when she was in high school. " Peyton told her, smiling as Haley rolled her eyes.

" We'll do lunch. " Haley joked, causing Peyton to snort in disbelief.

" I'm sure you will. "

" Have you heard from Mia lately? "

" Yeah, she's touring, busy as hell and loving every minute of it. "

" I bet she is. "

" Do you miss it? "

" Sometimes but I missed Nathan more. "

" With as hard has everything been, did you ever question your decision to come back? "

" Uh, kind of. Had I not come back, Nathan would never has gotten into that mess with Daunte, gotten to go to Duke, never would have been in that bar fight and all that crap with Carrie would never have happened but on the flip side, we never would have had Jamie and I couldn't imagine my life without that little boy. I'd never want too. " Haley said, looking her friend in the eye. " Is this really about me or is it about you and Lucas? "

" If I hadn't come back, maybe Lucas and Lindsy would have gotten married and he would be happy. "

" If you hadn't come back, he never would have proposed to her, Lucas wasn't ready for that with her. "

" He doesn't seem to share your opinion. "

" He won't, he can't see it right now, doesn't want too. Peyton you broke his heart when you said no the first time, he isn't ready to deal with that yet. "

" It's been two years. "

" And he hasn't healed yet, you really did a number on him. "

" I know Haley, your right. "

" Give him time, he'll come around. "

" How is your head? "

" Right now I'm good but I also took a viccodin before I left the house. " Haley answered, truthfully. " The doctor said I should notice a decrease once the school year ends. "

" I hope so. " Peyton told her truthfully. " So, lunch? Me, you and Rachel? "

" Yeah. " Haley smiled, tightly. " We'll do it monday. "

So what, she didn't like Rachel in high school, didn't mean she couldn't get along with her now.

" Sounds good. "

Haley got up from her seat, said good night and headed out to the bar where her husband was sitting. Being on the pain medication, she wasn't able to drink so she ordered a simple bottle of water.

" How's Peyton? " Nathan asked, wrapping an arm around his wife's shoulder.

" Hurting. How's Lucas? " She questioned, he gave her a surprised looked. " We were coming out to join you and saw him, she chickened out."

" He's hurting. Do you think he'll come around? "

" I think so, you did after all. " She told him, mentioning the time she'd left.

" I'd been stupid not too. " He smirked at her and she smiled back.

She was about to lean in a kiss him when they were interrupted by a nervous looking Quentin Fields.

" Teach. Coach. " He greeted, with a small wave.

" Q. " Nathan returned, simply.

" I just wanted to say I've been thinking about it and I accept your offer. "

" Are you going to be in class tomorrow? " Haley asked, raising an eye brow in questioned.

" And in the morning for tutoring, " Quentin added, nodding.

" Ok. " Haley said.

" Ok. " Nathan repeated. " Be at practice tomorrow afternoon. "

" Way to go, teach. " Nathan grinned widely at his wife after Quentin had walked away.

" Let's not celebrate just yet. " She grumbled, wondering inwardly whether or not Quentin was going to make the most of the chance she was giving him.

" What do you say I take you home, you can take a hot shower and I will give you the rub down of all rub downs. " He whispered seductively and she couldn't help but blush at the thought.

" I say, hells yes. " and he smirked.

The next morning, Haley sat at her desk, waiting for Quentin to show up. She was pleasantly surprised when he did show up and with all his books.

" Moms said you could help with all my classes. " Quentin told her, as she looked through his stack of books.

" Yes I can. How much trouble are you in? " She asked, having a feeling they would need a lot more time than an hour in the mornings.

" I am failing every class. " He admitted, looking at his hands. " I've slacked off so much that I am so screwed. I have no clue what to do. "

" Alright heres the plan. We'll tutor here every morning before school and then every afternoon after practice, you'll come back to the house with Nathan. I'll get all your back assignments from your other teachers and find out about any extra credit you can do for them. You can't slack off anymore Quentin. "

" I won't. " He promised.

They spent the rest of the morning working on current assignments from her class, and judging by his lack of understanding, he was further behind than she had anticipated. As promised, she visited his other teachers, each one was skeptical whether or not she would be able to help him but gave her everything she needed for their classes, even dishing out a few extra things for him to bring up his grades. Looking over some of the notes some of the teachers made about him, she wondered herself if she would be able to dig him out of this hole.

She'd spoken to Nathan that afternoon as well, he had no problems bringing Q home in the afternoons with him. He'd seen a lot of himself in this kid and hoped Haley would be able to save him like she'd saved Nathan. Nathan had been so lost until Haley, had it not been for her he would surely have flunked out of school.

Haley was standing at the kitchen, washing up some potatoes when Nathan and Jamie arrived home with Q. She had stacked some of his past assignments on the bar and instructed him to sit down and begin reading over the material she had highlighted on her lunch break, while she sliced up the potatoes and started them boiling.

" What are you making? " Nathan asked, leaning over and kissing his wife on top of her forehead.

" Meatloaf and mashed potatoes. " She answered, while Jamie whooped and hollared, it was his favorite. " Are you staying for dinner Q? "

" Am I invited? " He asked, unsure of this arrangement.

" Yes. " Nathan told him, taking a seat next too him at the bar.

" Start reading " Haley instructed, standing in front of him with her hands resting on the counter.

An hour and a half later, Quentin had gained a basic understanding of biology and learned a couple study tips that made history and english a little easier but he was bombing at math. Haley wasn't expecting a miracle but he did a lot better than she initially thought he would. Quentin was bright, there was no denying that, he just had a bad attitude and it was going to be his downfall.

After they had all eating, Quentin was back at the bar reading while Haley did dishes.

" Dinner was great. " Quentin told him, looking up from his book.

He noticed her standing there, holding herself up by the counter top. He head was bowed and her forehead creased in pain. He quickly stood up and rushed over to her, calling out for Nathan as he did so. Nathan came running into the room and saw Quintin wrapping his arms around Haley, pulling her to a nearby chair. Nathan rushed up, kneeling in front of his wife.

" Are you okay, baby? " He asked, softly, brushing some of the hair away from her face.

She shook her head no, closing her eyes tightly against the light. Nathan scooped her up in his arms and carried her upstairs. Taking the water cup she kept next to her night stand, he went into the bathroom, filling it up and bringing her one of her viccodin. She instantly took the tablet, swallowing it. Nathan watched as she laid back on the bed, waiting for the pain to subside.

Nathan walked back downstairs where Quentin still stood, a little confused.

" Is Ms JS okay? " Quentin asked and Nathan shook his head.

" I think tonights tutoring is officially over, do you need a ride home? " Nathan questioned, it was Quentin's turn to shake his head.

" Nah, I'll walk. " Q told him, gathering up his things before leaving.

Nathan waited til the door was closed behind him before he picked up the phone and dialed.

" Hey Luke, it's me, I need a big favor. " Nathan began, looking behind him making sure no one was listening in on his conversation.

A.N: Please review, like it/hate it, if you have an opinion I'd like to hear it.