Brooke walked out of the building as Haley was getting out of her navy blue Cadillac Explorer.

"Haley!" her friend screamed when she noticed her. "Where have you been? I wake up to find the apartment empty, no note, and your car gone. I tried to call you, but you left your phone here. You had me really scared. This isn't like you. You are the responsible one. It is my job to be irresponsible, not yours."

"I'm sorry I scared you. I just had some loose ends to tie up before we leave." She was really sorry about upsetting her friend, but she really didn't plan on being gone as long as she was.

"What were you taking care of?"

"Nothing. I just had to say goodbye to Chris and tell him that the wedding was off. Oh, and I went to Starbucks. Here is your drink." Haley said as she handed her friend a Strawberries and Cream Frappacino.

"Thanks, my favorite. So are you ever gonna tell me why you canceled the wedding? I thought you loved Chris?" Brooke asked. Truthfully she was afraid that Haley might be making a mistake or that she was overacting about something, but either way she was somewhat glad. Brooke never really trusted Chris. Thought that he was a player and would wind up hurting Haley.

"So did I. Someday I will tell you why we aren't getting married, but I'm just not ready to talk about it yet." Haley stated. She didn't know when she would be able to talk or even if she ever would, but the one person that wouldn't judge her would be Brooke.

"Okay. So not to change the subject, but have you talked to Rachel lately? I wanted to say goodbye to her before we leave. I'm gonna miss her."

'Well that makes one of us. I will be happy if I never have to see her again.' Haley thought to herself.

"Haley! Brooke!" the red head yelled from up the street.

"Speak of the devil." Haley said with a dirty look on her face.

"What's with the dirty look, Hales?"

"Nothing Brooke. The sun was in my eyes." she hoped that Brooke wouldn't see through her lies.

"Okay. For a second there I thought you were mad at Rachel or something."

"Nope. Not mad." Haley said trying to convince her friend. "I just wish she was dead." she mumbled to herself.

"Did you say something?"

"No. I just said that I am glad the we get to see Rachel before we leave."

"Hey girlies! What is this I hear about you guys moving?" Rachel said when she finally approached the girls.

"Sorry. It's not a rumor. Hales and I are going back to Tree Hill to live."

"But aren't you supposed to be getting married today, Haley? Why are you leaving town on the day of your wedding?"

"The wedding is off and I think that you know why. Now if you could excuse me, I have some things I still need to pack." Haley said as she stomped off into the six story apartment building leaving 2 very confused girls on the street behind her.

"What is she talking about, Rachel? Why would you know why her wedding is off?"

"I have no idea, Brooke. You know, I forgot there is something that I need to do. Call me when you guys get settled in Tree Hill. I'll come and visit you."

Yeah. Sure. I'm gonna miss you, Elmo." Brooke said using the nickname she gave Rachel one night after Brooke drank too much.

"I'll miss you too. Tell Haley I say goodbye." the girl said as she started back down the street.

'Oh my God! I know why Haley was so cold. She must know about Chris and I. But how? I never told her and I know Chris wouldn't. She must have seen us together. No wonder she left as soon as I showed up. Haley always was one to avoid a fight. But why was Brooke still so nice to me? Haley must not have told her yet. But why? I don't know, but I should be grateful. I couldn't stand to lose my two best friends. I never should have cheated with Chris because even Brooke doesn't know; her and Haley are still leaving town. And once she does find out, I'd be surprised if she didn't come back to beat me up. Brooke always did fight Haley's battles, even in high school I guess. I wouldn't know though. I remember I met them the first day of classes. The tree of us got paired up to work on a project together and from then on we were known as 'The Three Musketeers'. I am gonna really miss them and it's all my fault. How could I be so stupid?' Rachel thought to herself as she got into her car and drove away