Chapter 10

Jamie was on his computer typing an essay for his English class. Once he finished, he did a spelling and grammar check and turned in his paper online. Nathan walked into the room and walked over to his son.

"Hey son," Nathan said. "It's after midnight."

"Sorry Daddy," Jamie said. "I was putting the finishing touches on my essay and turning it in."

"Wasn't that essay just assigned today?" Nathan asked.

"Yes," Jamie said. "Lydia's not the only one who likes to work ahead. I'm just not obsessive about it."

"I'm so proud of you," Nathan said. "I don't know if I say that enough. You're very smart."

"Thanks Daddy," Jamie said.

"So you really did have fun with your Uncle Lucas?" Nathan asked.

"Of course I did," Jamie said. "I love seeing Uncle Lucas."

"I'm sorry about that therapy thing last week," Nathan said. "Lucas suggested it and your mother gave it the okay and forced me to agree with her."

"It's okay," Jamie said.

"No," Nathan said. "She literally forced me. She figured out that I have this pressure point on my right foot and if she presses it, I go into this state of relaxation and agree to anything."

"Everyone has a pressure point like that somewhere," Jamie said. "Mine's behind my left ear."

"Anyway," Nathan said. "I'm so sorry."

"Actually, it was really good for me," Jamie said. "It helped release these emotions I'd been holding in for a long time. Do you think I can continue going to sessions here in Tree Hill? Dr. Lindley has a cousin who runs a practice over by the docks."

"The docks?" Nathan asked.

"That's what Chuck and I call the marina," Jamie replied.

"I guess you could if you really want to," Nathan said. "You don't have to."

"I want to," Jamie said. "And I want you to attend sessions with me. You know, father/son therapy sessions."

"Okay," Nathan said. "I don't really want to, but if you think we should, then I will."

"Thank you," Jamie said as he gave his father a hug.

Meanwhile, Haley was in the kitchen eating a banana. Lydia came downstairs and Haley smiled at her daughter.

"Mommy," Lydia said. "I was wondering if I could come with you to your ultrasound tomorrow after school."

"Of course," Haley said. "I'd love for you to come.

"Thank you," Lydia said.

"As a matter of fact," Haley said, "I think maybe just you and I should go. And then afterward we can go to the…. Oh wait. You don't watch movies. We could go to the spa."

"I've never been to a spa," Lydia said.

"Well," Haley said. "There's a first time for everything."

"Thank you Mommy," Lydia said

Lydia and Haley shared a hug.

"I'm so glad you're my mommy," Lydia said.

"And I'm so glad you're my daughter," Haley said.

"And I'm so glad you have 2 percent milk," Lily said.

Haley and Lydia turned around to see Lily standing by the refrigerator.

"What?" Lily asked. "I can't be glad about something?"

Haley and Lydia began to laugh.

"Ha, ha," Lily said. "Very funny."

That's the end of this one. The next story will concern Logan returning from London and Quinn finding out some life-changing news. Jamie and Sophia will officially go on their first date.