Chapter 9! I just feel as if I'm on a roll these few days. Hopefully I can get the story wrapped up and finished before my exams in May! *fingers crossed* well without further delay, let's get to the story :)

Chapter 9

"Ah are you Mr. Scott?" the doctor asked briskly. Nathan nodded his head, still too dumbstruck to say anything. "I have a daughter... I have a daughter..." The thought swirled in his mind making him dizzy.

"That makes things a lot more convenient. Right then, I'll go fetch the papers for you both to sign and we can start the procedure," the doctor announced before exiting the room. The nurse too excused herself as she went to get more ice for Nathan's knee.

"What are you doing here Nathan?" Haley asked.

"Shouldn't I be asking you that?" Nathan shot back angrily. Haley flinched at Nathan's harsh tone. She wasn't too used to seeing this side of Nathan. It was rare for Nathan to raise his voice with her.

"Nathan please, not now..." Haley begged.

But it was too late. The shock had worn off and the anger had replaced it. How could he not be angry? He had a daughter whom he never even knew about. It was absurd!

"No Haley. Outside, now." The growl in his voice was unmistakeable and the look of fury on his face confirmed Haley's worst fear. Nathan was angry.

Without another word she walked out of the emergency room and Nathan followed, anger seething within him.

Lucas had been pacing outside Brooke's house for a while now. 2 hours to be exact. But he hadn't had the courage to walk up the door and ring the doorbell. He didn't have the courage to face Brooke. In truth, he was terrified of seeing her again. He couldn't let her know the pain he felt. He really couldn't let her know.

Just then the door opened and an attractive brunette stepped out, making Lucas' heart drop. It was Brooke. Quickly he dodged past the massive fountain and crouched behind it, hoping desperately that Brooke hadn't seen him.

Luckily she had been too busy texting to have noticed the tall lanky blonde hair boy that had been standing outside for the past two hours.

Luke's eyes were trained on Brooke as she walked towards her car parked out in the driveway. The ache in his heart worsened. How he longed to wrap her in his arms and feel her against him... At least just one more time...

Brooke sauntered to her car as carefree as ever and got in the drivers seat, slamming the door in the process. Though Brooke loved her car, she was never too great with taking care of it.

And just like that, leaving nothing more than a cloud of smoke, Lucas watched Brooke slip out of his fingers for the second time that year.

Haley fidgeted with her fingers and looked straight down at the ground whilst Nathan stood in front of her with his arms crossed. He looked pissed. Really pissed.

She took a deep breath. It was her chance to explain. She had been waiting so long for this chance and it was finally here.

"Nathan look," she started, "please don't interrupt me right now and let me get to the end of this and I promise you can say whatever you want. Yes Alivia is your daughter and I know you must be feeling so confused and angry right now but I promise, I swear, I'll explain everything. Just not now. My baby girl's life is on the line. Can you please, just this once, let it go for now? I promise I'll explain everything later when she's fine again. Please Nate, I'm begging you."

Nathan's heart softened as he heard the desperation in Haley's voice. He knew she knew she fucked up. But there really was nothing that could be done now. And besides, their daughter's life is more important.

"Alright alright. I think we better get back. We have to sign the papers," Nathan replied, giving out a loud breath when he finished. God if he had known today would've been so stressful, he wouldn't ever have gotten out of bed.

Haley beamed. God she was beautiful when she smiled. Nathan couldn't help but let his anger dissipate a little. He just loved it so much when she was happy.

The smile was immediately swallowed by a look of worry when Haley saw the doctor approaching them. In his hands were a mass of papers.

"Here you are Mr Scott and Ms James. Fill them all up and bring them to the receptionist. I'll be prepping your baby for surgery as well as running some tests on her," the doctor said in his usual business-like tone. He handed the papers to Haley and Nathan before turning and walking back into the emergency room.

Nathan took one glance at the papers and almost fainted. There was so much information that needed to be filled up and he didn't even know his daughters full name.

"Er..." Nathan mumbled awkwardly. His face burned. He didn't know anything on the paper. Just then a soft hand slipped in between his, gathered up the papers and took them away.

Surprised he looked up to find Haley giving him a small weak smile.

"I know it's a little daunting but I promise you, you'll know everything about her in no time. She's just so loveable; it makes the whole parenting thing a whole lot easier," Haley replied in a gentle tone.

Immediately he felt soothed. She knew just what to say. But then it hit him. She was the one who had been hiding the fact that he has a daughter. She was the one who left in the dark. And immediately the anger and hurt rushed back again, just like a tsunami who has come back for a second wave.

"Why didn't you tell me Hales..." he asked softly. He just didn't understand why she wouldn't tell him. Why?

Haley looked up and gave him a long sad look. "It's complicated," she whispered before turning back to the papers. A tear slipped down her cheek as she saw Nathan leave a few moments later.

She wanted to tell him. She did. But it was just too complicated.

"I'm sorry Nathan," she whispered, "I'm really really sorry."

And that's the end of chapter 9! Hope you all enjoyed. Remember to favourite and review!