Author's Note: Here it is, the last and final chapter. I want to thank all of you for reading and reviewing, because I really appreciate it. Hope this makes your weekend more enjoyable :) Or not...

Chapter 8

"Nathan," Lucas said softly, putting his hand on his shoulder as he stared at the door marked 'Morgue' in the hospital.

"Just leave me alone Luke." He whispered, tears falling from his eyes.

"You can't beat yourself up Nathan. You had to leave for basketball. No one's blaming you."

"I'll kill Alex for this." He promised.

"Alex is locked up in a cell facing 10-20. If you hold a grudge against him, it's going to destroy you." Lucas said.

Nathan leaned up against the wall.

"Come on. We should go." Lucas said after awhile. "Everyone's waiting."

"I just want to be alone."

"I'm not leaving you alone." He said sternly, pushing him towards the door and into the lobby.

He practically drug Nathan into the elevator and once on the right floor, all the way to the waiting room.

"Nathan!" Brooke exclaimed, seeing him first. "I'm so sorry!"

Nathan didn't want to have to deal with everyone crying right now.

Luckily, a doctor interrupted the crying fest.

"Mr. Scott?"

Every head turned towards the doctor. "Yes?"

"Haley's awake now. You can see her."

Brooke let go of Nathan as he jogged down the hall and into the recovery room.

"Hey." She croaked, attempting a smile.

Nathan rushed to her bedside and grabbed her hand and kissed it. "I missed you."

"I missed you too. How was your trip?" she whispered.

He laughed and kissed her forehead. "I was so close to losing you. I don't know what I would have done-"

"Stop it. You didn't." she said. "I'll be here as long as you want me."

"I'll want you forever."

"And Always." She finished with a smile.