Thank You all so much for the amazing reviews; I'm sure all the writers on here understand how much it motivates us. This chapter is pretty short but there will be an update tomorrow sometime late morning, mid-afternoon (: enjoy!

"Haley James?"

Haley looked up from her seat in the surgical waiting room to find two officers standing in front of her. One was an older gentleman with salt and pepper hair while the other was a petit female with blonde hair. She stood shaking each hand as they introduced themselves.

"We won't keep you we just wanted to inform you that we know Nathan took your statement the night of the attack, Damian West has a gunshot wound to his upper shoulder and a possibly concussion but when he is medically cleared to go we'll be taking him into custody."

"Okay, thank you so much."

"Of course, how's Nate?"

"I'm not sure; I know he's in surgery. But that's all anybody will tell me right now."

"Well, he's a fighter, He'll be alright."

"Yea, listen I know you're both working so if you got to get out of here I can keep you updated on anything I find out."

"That'd be appreciated, thank you."

After exchanging the phone numbers and saying goodbye Haley was left alone again. It was only a matter of minutes before Lucas came back up holding two cups of fruit, a tea and a black coffee. He walked over taking a seat next to her and handing her the tea and fruit.

"Thanks Luke."

"No problem, I spoke to Brooke. She sends her love. She's going to spend the night at Nate's house and keep Carter. She says not to worry about anything and she'll keep Nathan in her prayers."

"Okay, listen Luke-I was thinking that maybe I should go."

"What? Haley why would you leave, Nathan's going to ask for you when he wakes up."

"I just- I don't think he will Luke, this is my fault. All of this would have never happened if it weren't for me."

"How could think that Hales I-"

"Damian West-He's was my attacker…it's who shot Nathan."

"Hal-"

"Whose here for Nathan Scott?"

Lucas and Haley both stood when they'd heard the doctor quickly walking over to him.

"I'm sure you both know that Nathan's condition when he came in was very critical. He had a shot to his thigh that we were able to patch up real quickly. Our biggest concern was the shot to his abdomen. Due to the angle that the bullet went in it hit his ribcage, so he has a few shattered ribs. Now the bullet did knick Mr. Scott's spleen so we were forced to remove it. He's still unconscious, he's on a breathing machine and he has got a long recovery ahead of him but we are hopeful and optimistic that he will make a full recovery."

"Thank God, when can we see him?"

"You two are more than welcome to go in and see him now, he's in room 409."

"Thank you again."

Haley wiped the tears from her eyes and turned to leave Lucas standing alone, he ran down the hall catching up with her.

"Haley don't do this. Haley!"

"How could you possibly think he would want to ever see me after I got him shot."

"You know after Carter's mom left-I thought for sure that Nathan would never give dating a shot again. He was hurt and broken. But one day he came up to me and said "Luke I met this girl who is beautiful and kind." And for a moment I thought maybe he would be okay. Than you two started hanging out more and I don't know if I have ever seen Carter or Nathan as happy as they are when you're around. He loves you, and I can guarantee he doesn't blame you. I don't know if he can get passed you walking away. He's going to want to see you when he wakes up."

Haley reached into her pocket, gripping the tiny piece of crumples paper that Nathan had handed to her hours earlier. She took a deep breath, wiped away her tears and hugged Lucas.

"Let's go see him."

Like I said I know this update is incredible short but there is a longer one tomorrow! Maybe late tonight it all depends. (: R&R