Chapter 14

In the days following the shooting, everyone reexamined their lives. Haley was one of those people. In her reflections, she realized what she had to do.

Haley knocked on Nathan's bedroom door, "You up for company?"

"From you, always," Nathan said smiling, she had been distant since the shooting.

" I'm sorry for how I have been acting lately," Haley began, "I just realized that I needed to think about my life and what I want to do with it. Which is actually what brings me here,"

"Okay," Nathan said, a little unsteady.

" I talked to my parents. They have decided to stay in California with my brothers permanently. However, the house here is all paid for and they didn't really feel like selling it, so they gave it to me." Haley told him

"That's nice," Nathan said still not catching on.

"I know it's nice Nathan. But I'm going to be ALL ALONE in a big, big house." Haley said trying to keep from laughing.

" Haley I have no idea what you are getting at," Nathan replied totally confused

Haley laughed, "And I thought I was the best tutor at school. Nathan, I want you to be my husband again, and I just so happen to have a big empty house all to myself!"

Nathan smiled sheepishly, "Oh,"

"Move in with me Scott," Haley said

"Tell me when and I'll be there," Nathan said with his heart soaring

"Well, Brooke is going to want to revamp the whole place, including a room for herself, and that could take awhile knowing Brooke. We could probably ask Peyton for help with the painting, but it's still a lot of work," Haley sighed

Nathan frowned, he really wanted to be with her as soon as possible.

Haley saw this and continued, "Aw, Screw Brooke, for a little while at least. Pack as much as you can, I think we have some christening to do tonight,"

Nathan smirked, "Well then help me pack. We need to get to your house ASAP,"

"OUR house, Nate, our house," She corrected smiling

Two weeks later Nathan and Haley were in bliss. Brooke, Peyton, Lucas, and the Rivercourt guys helped them move in and redecorate the new Scott residence. Nathan was happy, but he felt there was something missing. To help him achieve his goal, Nathan once again enlisted the help of Brooke "Mastermind" Davis. The plan was all set, now he just needed his wife.

"Hales come for a walk with me," Nathan said to his wife who was busy staring at their bedroom wall

" Do I like the blue?" Haley asked him

Nathan shook his head amused. She had been questioning the paint ever since it was dry, "Haley the blue is fine. Now come with me for a second,"

Haley sighed, giving up, "Okay, where are we walking to?"

"It's a secret," Nathan said taking her hand and leading her out of the house and down the street.

"Hmph, Secrets don't make friends Nathan," Haley told her husband

Nathan chuckled at her behavior, "Calm down, we're almost there,"

Haley looked around at what was in front of her. They were at a dock by a river that she had never even seen before.

"I found this while I was on a run the other morning and I figured you would like it," Nathan said, wondering why he was getting so nervous.

She smiled at him "It's beautiful,"

"We've been through a lot this past year Haley. Chris, the tour, High Flyers, my mistakes, but I wouldn't take any of it back. It brought us here to this moment. Right now, right here," Nathan paused getting down on one knee

"Nathan what are you doing," Haley breathed

"Marry me Haley. Marry me again in front of all of our friends and our family. I want to show them all how much I love you because we didn't get to before," Nathan said never breaking his gaze with Haley.

"Yes," Haley smiled pulling Nathan up, "Yes I'll marry you. Always, Always and Forever,"

Nathan slipped the ring on her finger and kissed her senseless.

"I love you," Nathan told her.

"I love you too," Haley said leaning in to kiss him. "Brooke is going to flip,"

Nathan laughed, "She already knows,"

"So that's how you orchestrated all of this," Haley said smiling

"You didn't think I did this all on my own?" Nathan said pouting

"I love it and I love you, but, baby, remember how long it took you to realize I was asking you to move into the house?" Haley teased

" You better run," Nathan said starting to tickle her.

Haley shrieked and ran as fast as she could away from Nathan's clutches. It was no surprise when the chase led them back to their blue bedroom.