A/N: Like promised, I wrote another chapter, so here it is! This chapter reveals some more of Haley's past... but that's all I'll say! Please review! Hopefully, I'll have another chapter up tonight or sometime tomorrow!

It had been about a week since the game at the River Court. Haley had seen very little of Nathan because she had been busy with school, and he had been busy at the dealership. She and Mallory headed to the River Court after school because Karen was swamped at the café.

"So Miss James, do you wanna play?" Mallory asked retrieving the ball that was stored in the bushes for when the guys play.

"Sure," Haley replied with a smile.

The two girls were having a good time when a mad walked up. "So you have a kid now that I don't know about," the man said out loud.

Haley looked up and could not believe her eyes. She knew that voice from anywhere and it was of the man she had tried avoiding for years. "Mal, I think it's time to go," she replied taking the little girl's hand before walking past the man without another word.

Haley didn't know where to go because she knew that he would probably try and follow her. She didn't want him to know where she lived, and Karen was busy at the café, so the only other place was the dealership.

She quickly rushed over there since it was right down the street. Once she got inside, she went straight to Nathan's office. "We're going to visit daddy?" Mallory wondered.

"For a little while at least. I just needed to get away from that man," Haley stated.

Nathan was looking over some paperwork when he glanced up and noticed Haley and Mallory heading his way. He had been thinking about her lately, but had been so busy that he didn't have a chance to see her.

"Well what do I owe this pleasant surprise," Nathan asked.

"Daddy, sorry to bother you. Miss James just needed to get away from that mean man," Mallory whispered while giving him a hug.

"What mean man?" Nathan wondered.

"That one," Mallory said pointing towards the front door that an older man had just entered.

Nathan noticed the look of panic on Haley's face and said, "You guys stay in here. I'll be right back."

Nathan walked out of his office and towards the man. "Sir, may I help you?" Nathan asked.

"Actually you can tell me where the hell my daughter is. I saw her come through here with a little girl, now show me where she is," the man said angrily.

"What's going on out here?" Keith wondered coming out of his office with Lucas not far behind.

The old man just looked at all three men and laughed, "I see, it seems the precious Haley has her bodyguards."

"Who are you and how do you know Haley?" Nathan asked.

"He's my father," Haley said quietly from behind then. She had told Mallory to stay put and she had walked out when her father began yelling.

The three men looked between the two before Nathan replied, "I think you should leave. You can either go willingly or I'll personally escort you out."

"Isn't that sweet," he began, "but Haley I'm not leaving town anytime soon, so don't you worry, you'll be seeing me again." He then walked out without turning around.

Haley just stood there with tears falling down her cheeks. She had tried running away from him, but he had once again found her. She was in such of a shock that she didn't hear Nathan whisper, "It's ok, he's gone now."

"He'll be back, just like he said. He always finds me," Haley said as more tears began falling.

"Haley, look at me. He won't come near you because I won't let him. Come sit down in my office and let's talk," Nathan replied while leading her back to his office. "Luke, do you mind taking Mallory in your office for a few minutes while I talk with Haley," Nathan asked when he saw Mallory sitting there wondering what was going on.

"Miss James don't cry," Mallory said running over and giving her a hug.

Luke took Mallory's hand and led her to his own office to give the two adults some alone time.

"What's wrong Haley? What did he do to you? I saw the look in your eyes when you saw him. It was a look of fear," Nathan began, "Is there more to the story besides him just blaming you for your mom's death? You can tell me."

"After my mom died, he began drinking a lot. Once I got out of the hospital, he had become a different person than I knew. He would yell at me and call me a murderer. I would try to ignore it, but that only made him angrier. When I turned eleven, he got worse. He continued with the name calling, but then came the physical abuse. He would slap me and tell me that I was no longer seen as his daughter, but as merely a mistake. I took the abuse for about a year before I moved in with Brooke. She took care of me and her parents got a restraining order against him. Then when we went off to college he found me again. He showed up at my dorm when Brooke was away, and he stormed into my room and threw me up against the wall. He told me that no matter where I went, he would always come and find me. Luckily, Brooke and a few friends had walked in before he could hit me again. That's why we moved here," Haley finished.

"Well he won't ever hit you again because even if he tries I will personally kick his ass. I'm so sorry you had to go through with that. I think you should stay with me tonight because that way I'll know you'll be safe," Nathan said.

"Thank you Nathan because I don't think I can be alone," Haley answered.

Nathan just wrapped his arms around her and whispered, "It'll all be alright, I promise you."

Coming:
Haley spends the night with the Scotts
Why Mr. James is back? (let me know your ideas... I'm still trying to decide!)