Hey guys! Sorry this took so long…my twin (aka one of my best friends) has a stupid AP exam coming up and her mother isn't allowing her to be on the computer until after she takes it. Meaning, I can't talk to her, and just…yeah, big time separation anxiety, causing my will and eagerness to write to go down the tubes for a while. But, I finally just told myself to suck it up and write the next chapter. So I did, and here it is. I, personally think it's just more of a filler. I mean, some things happen, but it was needed to get Baley and 'Naley' where I need them. Thanks for all your reviews!

hybridwolf10: Yes, this Alex guy…/, lol.

naley4ever323: thanks

OTHbabe23: Thank you, but under court law, Baley has to go with her father under joint custody.

1TreeHillRULEZ: Oh god, you! Just kidding, I love you to death! Okay, lmao, of course Haley and Nathan are going to be hot twin, it's what they do. But I'm not going to have them Brooke each other with a six year old in the room. Lol, honey, trust me, Haley and Nathan will have their fair share of Naley'ness. Whoa, you slept with a doll? I had my blanket and stuffed animals. I had dolls, but they weren't my sleeping buddies lol. And Haley's stuffed animal is called Mr. Waffles child. I cannot believe you just did that. It's okay; I still love you as much, if not more, because your innocence it's so adorable. Anyways, she has her blankie, and her bunny Nathan got her in the first chapter. I'll fill you in, I will. And no, I just randomly decided on Junior year…maybe…or maybe I didn't…hehehe. Dude, you know I'm always hyper as evvverrrr, lol, but yeah, I'll watch that. Mannnn, I miss you superrrr more times than you did the day you left me that review! May 9th, right?

ell6ange: thanks, that's really sweet.

OTHlover04: thank you.

JamesLover23: thanks, and did I ever mention your pen name is a-friggin-mazing? Just because it has both of my favorites in it, lol.

Okayyyy, read and review loves.

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"Hey Matt," Nathan called to his friend as he walked into his regular sporting goods store.

"Oh, hey Nate, Hales. What brings the two of you here?"

"Actually, we're waiting for Brooke, Luke, and Baley. We took separate cars because we went to the mall first, and all of us, plus Brooke's bags would not of fit in one of our cars. Bay decided to ride over here with the two of them. They should be here pretty soon, but we're just here to pick up a new duffel bag for Baley. She's going away with Alex for a few days, and her old one is all beat up," Haley explained while Nathan called his brother to see where they were.

"They're not answering," he said shutting the phone.

"That's because we'd be wasting minutes by picking up Luke's cell phone when we're right behind you. Wow Natey, you really are dense."

"Oh lord, who could ever guess who that is behind us," Nathan teased turning around finding a giggling Baley, a smiling and guilty looking Brooke, and Lucas, who was rolling his eyes.

"Hi Matt," Baley squealed, running to hug him.

"Hello Miss. Baley, now Mommy and Nathan told me you're getting a new bag. Why don't we go look and see what we have," Alex asked, taking the young girls hand, and leading her towards a rack with travel items. The four adults followed, arms around their significant others.

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"Brookie, grab me one of her sweatshirts please?" Haley asked Brooke later that day while they were helping Baley pack. Brooke nodded, opening the drawer she was sitting next to.

"Baleybub, do you want one of Mommy's old cheerleading shirts to sleep in, in case it gets too hot?" Haley offered.

"Yeah! Can I go pick one?"

"Sure, go ahead. You know where they are."

As soon as Baley left the room, Haley flopped down next to Brooke on the child-sized bed.

"That was cute. You know, you giving her one of your shirts for when she misses you."

Haley's eyes widened, and her eyebrows shot up.

"How did you know that's why I did that?"

"Hales, first off, I'm your best friend, I know all. Secondly, I'm a little smarter than your six year old daughter."

"Yeah, but just a little."

"Hey!"

"Just kidding Davis."

"Uh-huh, well you better be."

Haley giggled, and laid her head down in Brooke's lap. Running her hands through Haley's hair, Brooke told her she'd get Baley's things from the bathroom to pack.

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"I-pod?"

"Check"

"Phone and charger?"

"Check, check"

"Books?"

"Checks"

"Flip Flops?"

"Checks"

"Bathing Suit?"

"Check"

"Looks like we have everything done kiddo," Nate told her.

"Perfect timing too," Lucas told them after spotting Alex and Lori's car outside the window. Baley ran to Haley, burying her head in her mothers shoulder.

"Mommy," she whimpered.

"I know baby, I don't want you to go either. But, you'll be fine. You're my kid, and we're fighters, " Haley soothed.

Baley's arms just wrapped tighter around Haley's small waist.

"I'll go let him in," Brooke told them all. Baley got up from her mothers lap, and snuggled into Nathan. Lucas and Haley eyed each other with an 'Uh-oh' look. Alex was going to start drama as soon as he saw his daughter on Nathan's lap.

Nathan absentmindedly stroked the little girls hair, not caring what would get said to him. Everyone's attention was turned towards the entranceway to the living room as Alex, Lori, and the kids walked in after Brooke. Haley got up and walked over, sitting next to Nathan, grabbing his free hand.

"Alex," she bluntly stated.

"Haley," he responded back in the same tone, his eyes on the three.

"Hi Daddy," Baley greeted.

"Let's go Baley, come on, get up and get in the car."

"But Daddy, I wanna say goodbye," she complained, looking to Haley for help.

"Let her say bye. She won't see us for days. And drop the attitude while you're at it."

"Thanks Mommy," Baley said, getting up to hug Lucas and Brooke.

"Bye munchkin, have fun," Luke told her.

"Buhbye Uncle Lukie, Auntie Brookie. Love yous."

Baley sighed, slowly dragging herself over to Nathan.

"Bye Natey…I'll miss you! Love you," she whispered, wrapping her tiny arms around Nathan.

"I love you too, and trust me, it won't be the same here without you."

Baley nodded before looking to Nathan's left, where Haley sat. The tears started to fill her eyes right before she flung herself into her mothers open arms. "Mommy, can't you come," pleaded Baley.

"God baby, no, Mommy can't come. But I'm going to miss you more than you can ever imagine, and I'll call you three thousand times a day."

Haley's attempts at making the little girl feel better seemed to work a bit, and she kissed her on the top of the head.

"I love you so much Mama," Baley told her pulling out of the hug.

"I love you just as much and more baby. Now, come on, let's get your stuff out to the car."

"No, I'll do it, you just get Bay," Nathan stated, already picking up the Cinderella duffel bag that the six year old had decided on earlier that day.

"Come on little crybaby, I want to get there before next year," Jonathan told Baley shoving her ahead after all the adults head left the room.

Baley sighed, "Shut up, I hate you!"

"Awe, little Baleybub hates us."

"Don't call me that!"

"We can call you whatever we want. It's three against one, so hah hah ah hah ha."

"Really? Well, I suggest all three of you leave her alone. Got it?" Brooke scolded, walking back into the room.

"Come on sweetheart, let's get you out in the car." Baley grabbed Brooke's hand and smiled up at her.

"Thanks Auntie Brookie"

"No problem, anytime."

Once all the kids and Lori were in the car, and situated, Alex came up to Nathan and Haley. "Alright Haley, I don't want to hear that cell phone go off every five minutes, so how about you just let her call you," he said, pushing her buttons, like usual.

"She'll call her when she wants to call her, and vice versa, so back off Alex," Nathan told him, stepping in front of Haley in the process.

"Whatever Nate, why don't you just stop trying to take over my life and go get your own."

"How about you just get a life and stop trying to ruin others?"

Alex rolled his eyes, and walked around the car, getting into the drivers seat. Starting the van, he drove off, Baley waving through the back window until she was out of sight.

Lucas, Nathan, and Brooke were brought out of their daze by a hiccupped sob.

"Damnit," Haley screamed.

"Hey, hey, hey, she'll be fine. The time will pass quicker than you think," Brooke soothed, pulling her best friend into a side hug.

"I know, it's just…I hate this!"

"We all hate this," Nathan told her, pulling her into him. Her arms slung around his neck, and he gave her a bear hug.

"Why don't we go inside, order Mexican, and watch movies for the rest of the night? How's that sound," he offered. She shook her head yes, and started walking inside with the other three following suit behind her.

"One thing though…can I call Baley every five minutes just to piss Alex off?" Brooke asked, completely serious. Haley turned around and nodded.

"Be my guest," Nathan told her as he tossed her his cell phone, "You can use mine, and I don't care about the minutes."

"And Brookie?" Haley called out, getting the brunette's attention.

"Yeah?"

"Start now."

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Okay, that's all I've got for now. I don't have time to proofread this, so try to ignore the mistakes. Thanks again.

Maura