AN: Thanks to everyone who reviewed. I'm sorry I haven't updated in awhile summer has been hectic. But here is another instalment of The Unexpected.

Chapter 10

Karen s Café was heaving with customers,but one customer in particular caught Brooke Davis' eye. Mr tall, dark and handsome had been sitting around the café for an hour. She wondered if he was waiting for someone- a girlfriend ,maybe? Surely a man as good looking as him could not be single. He could be just the guy to help her get over Lucas.

She strolls over to his table and takes seat beside him.

"So, What number are you up to?" Brooke asked with a smile on her face.

"Excuse me?" Nathan replied confused.

"I was asking you how many tiles you counted. I mean you have been sitting here for over an hour on your own .. what else could you be doing?",She smiled showing off her dimples.

He laughed at Brooke's logic.

"Well actually,I am hoping to bump into someone here,"

"Girl troubles?"

"Not really,it's my fault she doesn't want to see me."He sighed, "You most likely don't want to hear a complete strangers problems, do you?"

"I would think it would be easier talking to a stranger.", She winked " For example: I can tell you I am in love with my best friend but he only sees me as a friend and it doesn't matter because your a stranger."

"Wow, and here I thought you just came over here to flirt with me."

"That too",she smiled flirtatiously. Harmless flirting never hurt anyone.

"So you going to order anything or are you just going to sit here?", Brooke asked.

"What do you recommend?"

"Everything. How about I order us something: I'm in with the owner."

Brooke suddenly shouted over her shoulder, "Hey Steph,can we have two burger specials over here?"

Nathan laughed and Brooke couldn't help but smile. He really was gorgeous. I really got to stop calling him Mr tall,dark and handsome..

"So do you have a name. Or do I still have to refer to as Mr TDH?"

"It's Nathan. Wait a second what did you call me? Mr TDH? Huh."

"Nice name much better than calling you Mr tall,dark and handsome. I'm Brooke."

Nathan smiled. He was actually having a good time even though the young waitress was sending him funny looks. This Brooke girl was charming not to mention she was pretty hot. Not so much as Haley though as she was perfect. After a while of chatting their meal finally came.

"Here you go Brooke. Two burger specials for you and... your friend." Stephenie said placing their food on the tables and looking suspiciously at Nathan.

"You know what. I have actually had a really good time hanging out with you." Nathan said genuinely.

"Of Course you did."She smiled, finishing her of her coke.

The bell of the café jingled.

Brooke looked over to the door and smiled at who she saw.

"Hey girly. Come over here. There's someone I want to you to meet."

"Haley this is Nathan aka Mr TDH, Nathan -Haley" Brooke said gesturing between the two.

Why are they looking at each other like that?Is there something I am missing here?

"What are you doing here Nathan, I thought I told you I don't want anything to do with you ."

"I know what you said Hales, but I meant what I said. I'm not going anywhere."

"Wait. You two know each other?" Brook looked between the two.

"Unfortunately, He's Abby's biological father."

Brooke was stunned and silent for once in her life as she watched the former couple argue.

"That's right. I am her father and all want to do is to get know my daughter. "

"You left us. You don't deserve to..."

"I screwed up,I know that but can't you just give me a second chance? One of things I loved about you was your ability to forgive people. It's just one of things I still love about you."

"I can't deal with this now. I'm leaving" Haley said moving towards the door,"Brooke are you coming?"

I can't believe it. How can he be the guy Haley makes him out to be? He seems like such a great guy. But clearly a decent guy would never leave his pregnant girlfriend behind?

"Brooke" Haley said, snapping Brooke out of her inner thoughts.

"Yeah. Give me a second", Brooke said grabbing her things and throwing money on her and Nathan's table.

Great, just great. Nathan thought as both girls exited the café.

Later...

"Haley I'm sorry. I had no idea who he was."

"It's okay Brooke. You were just welcoming a new person into Tree Hill. How were you to know he was the bastard who broke my heart."

"I just can't believe he's not leaving. Why can't he just leave me alone. I was doing fine without him. I-We don't need him. It's funny you know, I spent months hoping he'd come back or tell me that he loved me and now that he's back I just want him gone. My heart breaks every time I see him" Haley said choking on her own tears.

Brooke suddenly remembered the look in Nathan's eyes when they landed on Haley. His dark blue orbs were filled with emotion that she had trouble deciphering. It was clear to Brooke now what that look was: pure unadulterated love.

His Heart was breaking too.