A/N: Hello, all! It's been a while! I hope those who took finals, aced them all! I also hope everyone had a blessed and wonderful Christmas! I am so extremely happy to be off of school however, I am not off of swim :( Now that it is Christmas time, we are in Christmas training. Meaning we do intense practices in the morning and afternoon. This will leave me tired and mostly wanting to sleep when I am not swimming. I am not at all looking for sympathy or anything even close to that. I just wanted to explain myself for not posting much over my break.
Thank you for being so patient with me and my writing. I continue love writing more and more because of you guys! You all give me the inspiration and motivation to keep creating new chapters. I love reading all your reviews and seeing how much people enjoy this story. So thank you, thank you, thank you for that!
If I do not get the next chapter out by the new year, then Happy New Year and I'll see you all in 2018!
Chapter 11
Silence filled the room as Nathan and Haley entered through the front door of their house. Their perfect day turned into their worst nightmare in a matter of minutes. There was still so much to talk about and figure out, but neither were sure they could bring themselves to talk about it. The words just kept repeated in their heads like a broken record. Nathan kept hearing, 'We could lose them both'. He did not know what to do with the information. He wanted to do anything and everything to keep Haley and the baby safe, but he was completely helpless. He couldn't stop this. He couldn't prevent this. 'We could lose them both' A world without Haley was a world he didn't want to be a part of.
All Haley could think about was the danger she put their child in. If only she was more cautious about getting pregnant, none of this would be happening right now. If only she waited a little longer until Nathan called her back before going to "Dan's hospice". Because of her, their innocent baby was suffering. Their child might not get a chance to see this world. Not meet Jamie and see all the good in life. Not meet Lucas and be taught to follow your heart or Brooke never lose sight of your dreams. Most of all, not meet the most loving, compassionate, caring man in the entire world, Nathan Scott. It's daddy. Who would show them how to love, how to care, how to work hard, but still leave time to have fun. To just… live.
That thought alone made Haley collapse on the living room coach, placing her face in her hands. Nathan's heart broke even more, if that was even possible, at the sight of his distraught wife. He shuffled over, sitting down next to her, and placed his hand on the small of her back.
"Hales" He whispered softy, not knowing if she even heard him.
When she didn't show him any response, Nathan started to move the hand on her back in light circles.
He tried again, a little louder this time, "Hales, baby"
Nathan heard her choke a sob as her body began to shake. He wasted no time pulling her into his chest and wrapping her in an embrace. Haley buried her head in Nathan's chest and her arms clung around his torso. She was practically on his lap, but Nathan didn't care. He needed to hold her as much as she needed to be held. His one hand was running up and down her back and the other was caressing her head. They both knew they had some serious decisions to make, but now, they just wanted to stay entangled in each other's arms.
After a while, Nathan glanced down at Haley. He could only show a small smile at the fact she had fallen asleep. He knew she didn't sleep last night because she was so excited about today and the fact that he had a late-night practice. He drove home as soon as it was over. When he arrived at 2am, Haley was waiting for him in their bedroom. She was up again at 7, to get Jamie to school.
Gently pushing some hair out of her face, he could see the visible tear tracks on her checks and the way her forehead was wrinkled with worry. Nathan pressed a soft kiss on her head before leaning over to reach his phone on the side table. He quickly dialed the number and placed the object up to his ear. He glanced down at Haley once more, keeping his right arm tightly secured around her body. The other person picked up on the second ring.
"Hello"
"Hey Brooke, it's Nathan"
"Hey, Nate. Everything alright? You don't sound too good"
"Yeah, umm listen. Haley and I have something to take care of and can't pick up Jamie from school. Would it be a lot of trouble for you to grab him?"
"No, not at all. I'll head over to the school now" Brooke said grabbing her purse and keys. "You sure everything is okay?" She questioned. Not that she didn't absolutely love spending time with her godson, because she did. It was just strange at the fact he was asking her to pick the little man up, especially since he was home.
"Yeah, everything is fine. Thank you, Brooke"
"No problem. I'll keep him as long as you need me too. No rush, even if he has to spend the night"
"Thank you"
"You're welcome. Bye, Nate"
"Bye"
Nathan hit the end button and closed his eyes. His brain started to wonder for the millionth time that day. Before the appointment, Haley was finally happy again. It was the first time in two months he saw that smile. Her real smile. The smile that meant she was happy. The smile that could make him forget about all the bad in the world and just be happy… with her.
Nathan couldn't even bare to think of life without her. She saved his life, and without her, he didn't think he could live a happy one. His mind wondered to Jamie. How were they going to explain this to him? He's just a little boy. He has suffered through things not even adults should go through. How would he deal with this? Jamie had an incredible amount of strength, something he inherited from Haley. But, how much more could this little man take? He remembered Lucas telling him that everyone had a breaking point. Would this be Jamie's?
So many thoughts and emotions started piling up on Nathan, and he couldn't take it anymore. He couldn't take all this pain. He needed something to distract himself. He wanted to get out and go to the rivercourt, but his heart wouldn't allow him to leave Haley. She was so broken, he couldn't bare having her wake up alone. He took a quick look at his beautiful wife before reaching for the remote on the coffee table. He flipped on the television and started watching sports center, hoping the game on would interest him, anything to take him away from the pain.
He thought wrong. No matter how hard he tried nothing worked. Somehow, his mind found a way to bring it back to those horrid thoughts. He looked down at his sleeping wife and kissed her on the head.
Quietly whispering, "What are we gonna do, Hales?"
The talking must have woken her up as she began to stir and slowly opened her eyes. She sat up gently, catching Nathan's eyes, before breaking down in tears again.
Her sudden outburst surprised him, although he knew it shouldn't have. He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her back into his lap.
"Hey, shhhh, baby, shhhhh" He said stoking her back.
Clutching the back of his shirt, she spoke between sobs, "I-I thought it was all a dream… but when I saw your face…I-I knew it wasn't"
Nathan kissed her head repeatedly, just holding her in his arms. He would do anything to spare her from this. Seeing her hurt was the one thing that killed him the most. She didn't deserve pain. Especially pain like this, something that would only happen to a few people, but it had to happen to them.
"It's okay, baby"
Her head shot up at those words. The anger was flowing through her veins. All the denial had passed, and the anger phase was starting. Her voice was loud and cold, "NO, Nathan! This is not okay! Nothing about this is okay!"
Nathan could see the fire in her eyes. Normally that look scared him, but not today. That look was pure anger for everything happening. And he didn't blame her one bit.
"I know" He said quietly
"It's just not fair" Her voice lowered before starting again, "Why can't anything work out perfectly for us? Huh? Why can't one happy thing just stay happy? Why do all these things keep happening?"
Her eyes were glossy and full of betrayal. She just didn't understand how life could keep throwing them a curveball. Right when they think everything is going to be fine, life takes a turn for the worst.
Nathan shook his head, "I know, baby, I don't-"
Haley cut him off looking down at her hands, speaking softly, "Is it because of me?"
Nathan's head shot up at her ridiculous notion. "What?"
She lifted her head to meet his eyes, "Is this happening because of me?"
"Of course, not! How could you even think that, Haley?"
She shrugged her shoulders, moving her gaze back down to her hands, "I was being selfish and didn't check with the doctor before getting pregnant. If I had only made sure this wouldn't be happening. On top of that, I almost took away Jamie from us by reeling him into Carrie's path that maybe that world doesn't think I should have another baby because I would-"
Nathan's eyes widened at her theory, stopping her quickly, "Oh My God, Haley, no!" She looked up with tear sprung eyes. He placed his hands on her shoulders before continuing, "This is not your fault, do you here me? No one is punishing you because of anything you did. This is not your fault." Her eyes had lost contact with his looking down at her hands again, "Hey, look at me" He said gently guiding her chin up with his hand. "It's not your fault." She nodded before falling into her husband's chest.
"What are we gonna do, Nathan?"
He kissed her head before saying, "We are going to do get through this like we always do. Together. We will take it day by day. I promise you, I will be here the entire way"
Haley sat up to catch eyes blue eyes. "But what about the team?"
"I will be here the entire way"
"Na-" She started
"I'm not leaving you, Haley." Nathan stated sternly. There was no way in hell he was going to leave her. He didn't care what Bobby said. He wasn't leaving Haley alone.
She nodded slowly, before asking, "What are we going to tell Jamie? He doesn't even know there is a baby yet."
"I know… We can't tell him"
"Nathan, he has to know" Haley tried. She hated keeping the truth from her son, even more so when it concerned him.
"I get that, but we need to figure everything out before we start jumping him with information that won't happen"
Haley closed her eyes at her husband's words. He can't avoid the truth. "Nathan, you can't-"
"Haley, don't." He said coldly, his blue eyes piercing her own.
She would normally stop a conversion when he got that look, but she couldn't today. He needed to understand. "You heard what the doctor said. Nathan, you can't pretend it's not happening"
"Damnit, Haley" He said before getting up from the coach, he was pacing back and forth, a sign he was angry. "I'm not pretending. I know darn well what the doctor said, I just… I just can't accept it." It was his turn to cry. His eyes welled with tears. He shuffled over to Haley, sitting across from her on the coffee table. "You are not meant to leave me. Neither is this baby. You are still meant to do great things… with me. I can't lose you"
"No, Nathan" Haley started placing her hands on his shoulders. "You will never lose me. I will always be with you no matter what happens, you hear me? You're stuck with me. Always and forever"
Nathan nodded whipping away the fallen tears. "I love you, Haley"
"I love you, too" Haley ran her hands over her face, trying to clean herself up before saying, "Okay. I don't want to talk about this anymore"
"Hales…"
"No, we can't do anything about it right now anyway, so I just want to forget about it as much as we can"
He knew the words she was saying weren't true. She was going to think about this nonstop, as was he. There was no avoiding it. However, f this is what she wanted, then he would give it to her without an argument.
"Okay"
She smiled, but he could tell it wasn't her normal smile. The joy in her soul had faded once again, and he couldn't fix it.
***Monday Morning
The sound of a cellphone ringing awoke Nathan. He glanced at the clock, 6:30. Who was calling him this early?
He answered groggily, "Hello?"
"Nate, where are you? You know I made it clear there was no skipping practices"
Nathan squeezed his eyes shut. Shit. He knew this was coming. He was trying to find a way to tell Bobby he wasn't coming back but didn't know how. He glanced at Haley before getting out of bed and walking out of the room into the hallway.
"Yes, sir. I know you did. I'm sorry"
"Then where are you? And don't tell me you overslept"
"No, sir. I'm at home. In Tree Hill"
"What's going on, Nate?" Bobby stepped out of the noisy gym. Practice had been going on for a half and hour now, and when Nathan didn't show, he knew they was something going on.
Nathan didn't feel right telling Bobby about his personal life, mostly about this. "There are some serious complications with my family. I meant to contact you and tell you I wouldn't be making it to practice, but I never did and I'm sorry for that."
"What kind of complications?"
"My wife is having pregnancy complications. I'm afraid I'm going to miss a lot of practices and games"
"Nathan, you know the rules. You can't miss more than two practices, or you're done"
"Then…" Nathan fought against the burning in his chest. He couldn't go back and leave Haley alone. As much as he loved basketball, he loved his wife and children more. He had to quit. "I guess I'm done"
"No, Nate, let's not jump to conclusions, let me help you. I know this team means a lot to you. What can I do to help?"
"I'm afraid there is nothing you can do. There is nothing I can do. This problem is time oriented. We just have to wait and pray everything works out. I appreciate the offer. But there really is nothing"
"Nate" Bobby started
"I'm sorry, Bobby. But I can't come back. I'm done. Good luck with the season"
"Nathan"
"Goodbye"
Nathan ended the call and ran his index and thumb over his eyes. He felt bad about acting so rude towards Bobby. Nathan knew if he didn't end it quickly, he wouldn't do it. And it t hurt him to end basketball, it did. However, leaving Haley would surly kill him.
There was no point in going back to bed now, he was up. So instead, he headed down the stairs to make breakfast for Haley and Jamie.
As Nathan was mixing the pancake batter in a bowl, he heard footsteps coming down the stairs. Jamie turned the corner already dressed.
Looking up from his batter, Nathan smiled, "Hey, little man. You're up early"
"Yeah, mama, got me up" Jamie said taking a seat at the kitchen table.
"Geez, why? It's so early"
"I have to go to school, daddy"
Nathan dropped the mixing spoon in the bowl, widening his eyes "School, right?! Oh my gosh, Jamie. I'm sorry I forgot! We should go"
Nathan started running around the kitchen trying to find something to fill his son's stomach for breakfast, as well as making Jamie's lunch. Nathan was still in his pajama pants, his shirt was covered in power, and his hair was all disheveled.
A couple seconds later, Haley came around the corner cracking a laugh at her husband running around the kitchen.
She popped a kiss on Jamie's head, before looking at Nathan. "Morning, babe. Whatcha doing?" She said smiling
"I was making pancakes and forgot about Jamie's school and I was trying to find something to give him for breakfast. But we have to go." Nathan gave Jamie his lunch practically pushing him out the door.
Haley tried to contain her laughter, but a giggled escaped and soon she was doubled over with laughter.
Nathan stopped walking to look at his wife. "What's so funny?" He said cracking a smile
"Honey, it's 7. Jamie doesn't even start school till 8:30"
"Oh… I knew that" Nathan said walking back to the kitchen counter.
Haley giggled again, sitting down at the table across from Jamie. "Sooo you said something about pancakes"
Nathan laughed getting back behind the counter, "Yes, I will make you pancakes, Haley James"
The woman squealed clapping her hands. Nathan chucked at her. How is it with all the information they have on their shoulders, she could still act like nothing was wrong? Like everything was fine in the world. She had such strength. And each time, he just got more and more amazed.
"What about me, daddy?" Jamie asked, pointing at himself
"Yes, I will make you pancakes too, Jamie Scott"
***Later that day
The afternoon was quiet in the Scott household. Jamie was at school, and Haley was napping. She was up the past couple nights worrying about everything. About her child, about Nathan, giving up everything to be with her, and Jamie. His innocents, still not knowing anything. It was going to break her heart when they told Jamie about the baby and other things.
Nathan was downstairs doing some cleaning, when the doorbell rang.
He opened the door to find his brother on the other side.
"Lucas, what are you doing here?"
"I could ask you the same thing." The other Scott boy asked raising and eyebrow, "Aren't you supposed to be in Charleston?"
"Yeah, um, long story… Did you need something?"
Lucas immediately shook his head saying, "No, I normally come by for lunch and check up on Haley, but if you're here than I'll just go back to school"
"No" Nathan spoke loudly, "I actually need to talk to you. Come in"
"Okay" The blonde Scott said walking through the entrance. After settling himself down on the coach across from Nathan, he asked, "What's on your mind, little bro?"
Nathan took a deep breathe realizing there is no easy way to put this. "It's Haley"
Becoming alarmed Lucas asked, "What's happened? Is everything okay?"
"No, not this time." Nathan folded his hands together before starting again, "She is having some complications with her pregnancy"
"What kind of complications?
"Because of her umm stab wound on her side, it affects the growth of the baby. As the baby grows, so will her stomach" Nathan stopped to control himself. He felt the tears coming on. He couldn't cry. He needed to be strong. It was what Haley wanted. "And um if it gets too big… she and the baby… they could… they could die"
Lucas felt like he was hit with a boulder. He didn't know what to say or do. Saying he was sorry wasn't going to cut it, he knew that. As he was trying to find words, he heard Nathan's voice again.
"I just feel like every time we finally get back on track, something else happens to make us fall again. We just can't catch a break! It's- It's just not fair."
Lucas understood where his brother was coming from. He felt that way too. They really couldn't catch a break. He wanted to find the right words to help his best friend and brother deal with this. He just didn't know if he could. "You know life is not fair, Nate. But, sometimes, I like to think that everything happens for a reason"
Nathan felt his body heat up at the words that fell from Luke's mouth. He shot up from his spot on the couch practically yelling, "Don't give me that bullshit, Luke! You're telling me that my wife and unborn child have a significant chance at dying for a reason?!" Nathan stared his brother down. "No! Haley and I have never had anything go perfectly! We are always suffering through something… and most of the time it's my fault! I put her through thing she should never have to deal with! Things she doesn't deserve to deal with! I feel as though sometimes she would be happier with someone else."
Nathan fell back down on the coach, placing his hands over his face, hiding the hot salty tears flowing over his cheeks. The tears of anger, betrayal, depression, hurt, and feeling responsible.
Lucas was shocked. Did he really just hear his brother right? He stood up walking over to Nathan, and sat on the coffee table. "Happier with someone else? Nathan, Haley is never happier than when she is with you. You helped her become the Rockstar Haley James Scott that she is. You never gave up on her. Haley is a better person because of you. And Nathan, you gave her Jamie. That little boy is the joy of her life. You are the best part of her. So, don't pull that crap and say she's better off with someone else. Because, man, Haley wouldn't be Haley without you"
The younger Scott looked up nodding his head, "I just don't understand how this happened."
Lucas shrugged his shoulders before saying, "I can't answer that, Nathan. I wish I could. But I know one thing for sure, you and Haley have been through way too much not to beat this. And you have me, and Peyton, and Brooke when you need us. I hope you know that"
"I know. Thanks, Luke"
"Of course. Now, is that why you are here instead of in Charleston?"
Nathan nodded, "Yeah, I talked to my coach this morning. I'm done."
"Sorry, man. I know how much you love the game" Luke said, placing his hand on his brother's shoulder.
Nathan shrugged, "Yeah, I do. Just not as much as my family. My girl up there has done more for me than I could ever ask for. Being with her during this time is the least I can do"
"Like I said, you guys are going to find a way to beat this, I just know it"
"Thanks, man. It means a lot." Nathan stood up and started walking Lucas towards the door.
"Yeah, well, it's my job as a brother and a friend"
Nathan nodded pulling his older brother into a hug. Just being able to talk and hearing that everything was going to be okay, lifted a huge weight off his shoulder's. He was still scared beyond belief about what could happen. After talking Lucas, though, he felt oddly relived.
"Alright, man, I'll see ya later" Lucas said releasing his grip on the other man.
"For sure" Lucas waved opening the door and started walking down the driveway. "Hey, Luke!"
He turned around "Yeah?"
"Thanks for taking such good care of my girl while I was gone"
Lucas shook his head "No need to thank me, but you're welcome"
Nathan smiled and shut the door. He really did have one hell of a brother.
"Nathan?" Haley called from the top of the stairs causing the man to whip around and smile at her. Her hair was in a low pony and she was engulfed in one of Nathan's sweatshirts and black sweats.
"Hey, you're up"
"Yeah, who was at the door?"
"Lucas"
Haley just then remembered about their usual lunch date. She clenched her fits together, "Oh shoot! I forgot to tell him that you are home"
"No, it's okay. It gave us a chance to talk. I umm told him about... you know" Nathan said hoping to not upset her.
"Oh" By this point, Haley had made it down the stairs and was standing in front of Nathan.
"I'm sorry did you not want him to know" Nathan apologized trying to figure out if that really upset her.
"No, It's not that. I just don't want anyone to treat me differently because of this"
"Treat you differently?' Nathan questioned.
"I don't want someone to look at me with sadness every time they see me because of what is going on. I just want everything to keep going normally." And she did. Haley did not want anything to change because of this, at least not yet. Right now, she was still perfectly healthy. And until she wasn't, she wanted everything back to normal. Which is why she wanted Nathan playing basketball.
"I understand. I'm sorry, Hales. I just wanted to talk to someone."
"No, it's okay. I umm want to talk to you about something, two things actually"
"Okay, come sit down" He said motioning towards the couches
Once they were both settled, sitting next to each other, Haley started with, "Number one, are you sure you're okay about basketball?"
Placing his hand on her thy, he said, "I'm fine, Haley. I promise."
"You just seem so okay with it that it is scaring me. And I can't help but feel that you made this decision in the spur of the moment and I am scared you are going to regret this and I feel guilty and this is my fault because you are giving it up for me and I-"
Nathan cut her off with light kiss on the lips. "I am okay, I promise. And I would never ever regret any, any decision I make for you. Never. About playing, I talked to Bobby this morning about resigning. He wasn't happy with my choice, but this is about us. Not him."
"I know, but this is your dream" Haley said with tear sprung eyes
"It was my dream. But you are far more important to me than a game" Nathan whispered, taking her face in his hands
She opened her mouth the speak, but Nathan beat her to it.
"I love you, Haley"
"I love you, too"
They shared a kiss, and after Nathan dropped his hands from her face, placing them on her thy again.
"I'm going to be fine. I promise. No regrets"
Haley nodded taking his hand in hers. Just feeling the warmth radiating from them, made her entire body heat up.
"What was the other thing you wanted to talk to me about?" Nathan asked
"What?" Haley stated trying to figure out what he said. "Oh, right. How are we going to tell Jamie about this? He needs to know something"
"I know" Nathan thought a minute before saying, "I think we should only tell him about the baby"
"You think? I hate keeping the truth from him"
"I know you do, baby. But he's just a kid. Most of it he won't understand, and it will be a few months before the danger anyway. We should protect him as long as we can"
"You're right. I want that more than anything" Haley said closing her eyes. Remembering the not so distant past of their attack. The feeling of being completely helpless in keep her son safe. She never wanted to feel that way again.
"I know. We will tell him, tonight" Nathan whispered caressing her cheek.
"Okay"
***That night
"Hey Jamie! Daddy and I have a talk to you. Can you come here please?" Haley called from the living room couch.
James Scott came bouncing into the living room, sitting with his mom on his left and dad on his right.
"Hey buddy, we have something exciting to tell you" Haley said
"What is it?" The little boy stated getting antsy.
"Mommy is going to have another baby. You're going to be a big brother" Nathan said smiling
Jamie's eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. "I'm gonna be a big brother like uncle Lucas!"
"That's right" Haley grinned
"Sweet! This is so cool!"
"Yeah it is! Now, upstairs for teeth brush and pjs" Haley said
"Do I have to? Jamie whined
"Yes, you have to. Come on, daddy and I will be up to tuck you in soon"
"Okay" The youngest Scott shuffled up the stairs, clearly disappointed he had to go to bed.
Nathan and Haley stood up, getting ready to follow their son, when Haley said, "Now, when are you going to tell him you're done with basketball"
The taller Scott closed his eyes sighing, "I don't know"
"He needs to know, baby. You being at home is going to make him suspicious pretty soon"
"I know, you're right. I will tomorrow"
"Okay" Haley kissed his lips lightly and started heading up the stairs when the doorbell rang. She turned around to get it, when Nathan motioned he would get it, she continued to walk up the stairs.
He opened the door to find Bobby on the other side.
Nathan was confused to see his coach standing on the other side of his front door. "ummm, hey, coach? Come on in"
Nathan stepped out of the way, letting the other man enter his house.
"I'm sorry to barge you like this but we need to talk."
"Um okay, do you want to sit down?" Nathan pointed towards the couches in the living room.
"No, thank you, this will only take a minute"
"Okay" Nathan stated stuffing his hands in his pockets.
"I'm not ready to lose you as a player yet. You're too good and the NBA is in your future, Nate. I can see it."
"I appreciate that sir, but I can't-"
Bobby held his hand up in defense, "You can't leave home. I understand. I have a proposition for you"
"Okay?"
"What if I bring the team up to Tree Hill?"
Nathan wasn't sure he heard him right. Did he honestly just say that? "What? I can't let you to make that sacrifice for me"
Bobby shook his head, "No, Nate. It is something I want to do. I already talked to the coach at The University of North Carolina at Wilmington who said we could use their gym"
"Are you sure you can even do that?" The dark hair man asked. He didn't want Bobby getting in trouble because of him.
"Our gym needs to be redone anyway. I'll just say it needed to be done now"
"Bobby, this means so much to me, it does, but I can't let you do this. I can't let you move the entire team up here. It wouldn't be fair"
Bobby shook his head. "This is why the guys love you so. I already talked to the rest of the team, they insisted I do something. They want to do this for you"
Nathan was blown away at everything. Was this really happening? "I-I don't know what to say. Thank you so much!"
"Hey, baby, Jamie n-" Haley stopped when she saw her husband in the middle of a conversation with his coach. "Oh, I'm sorry. I'll come back"
"No, you should hear this." He said motioning Haley over. "Coach, you remember my wife, Haley" He continued placing his arm around her shoulders.
"Of course, I do. Haley nice to see you again" The coach said shaking her hand.
"It's nice to see you, too" Haley smiled "So, what's up?"
"I was just talking to Nathan about playing"
"Playing?" Haley questioned looking up at Nathan, "I thought you told him this morning about your decision"
"Oh, he did, but I came up here to see if he still wanted to play, mostly because I'm moving the team up here to Tree Hill so he can still play"
Haley placed her hands over her mouth gasping. "Are you serious?"
The man standing across from her nodded.
"That's wonderful! Oh my gosh, I cannot thank you enough for this?"
"It was my pleasure. I should get going."
"Thank you!" Haley smiled through tears
Bobby nodded at Haley, then moved his gaze up to Nathan. "I'll see you at 6am practice sharp, Scott"
"Yes, sir. Thank you, again"
"You're welcome"
Nathan closed the door looking at Haley. She looked like a little school girl who just learned she was going to Disney World. She seemed more excited than he did
"Did that really just happen?" Nathan asked
"I think so"
"Mama! Daddy! Where are you?" They heard their son call from upstairs.
"Coming, baby" Haley yelled placing her arms around Nathan. "Come on, I have to get both of my boys to bed"
Nathan laughed kissed her forehead. Maybe Lucas was right? Maybe everything really was going to be okay.
