A/N: So here is the next chapter finally! Sorry it took me a few days... enjoy!

The three of them left the café as soon as they were all finished eating. Nathan stopped at a local florist and bought a bouquet of daisies which were Peyton's favorite. Then they made there way to the cemetery. They walked up to a medium sized tombstone that read 'Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer-Scott, Beloved Mother and Wife.'

Mallory held onto both Haley's and Nathan's hand. Nathan bent down and placed the daisies next to the tombstone. Mallory bent down as well and said, "Hey Mommy, happy birthday. I know you are in heaven and I wish I could have met you, but daddy and I are doing ok."

Haley stood back a little to give the two their time with her. Mallory glanced up at her and asked, "Would you like to meet her?"

This brought tears to both Nathan and Haley's eyes. "Sure sweetheart," she replied before bending down next to the grave. "I'm not sure exactly what to say. From what I hear, you were a wonderful woman and a great mom. You raised a pretty awesome little girl that I know you would be very proud of. I'm sorry I never got to meet you, but I promise you that I will take care of your family in your absence. However, I will never try to replace you and will make sure your daughter always remembers her mother. I'm going to give Nate a few minutes with you alone, but happy birthday," Haley finished before getting up.

Mallory took her hand and looked over at Nathan before saying, "Daddy, we'll meet you at the river court."

Nathan nodded before turning back towards the grave. "Wow, so I have so much to tell you Peyt. First off, I miss you like crazy and sometimes I don't know how I'm able to raise Mal. Haley has been a big help these past few weeks which brings me to something I need your help with. Peyt, I will always love you, but I think I'm beginning to fall in love with her as well and that scares me. I hope you aren't disappointed in me because I always told you that you were the only girl for me. The thing is for the first time since your death, I haven't been myself until Haley came into the picture. She opened my heart back open and let me feel again. If you could give me a sign to let me know that you are ok with all of this, please Peyt," he said.

The wind started to blow and a couple of leaves fell on top of her grave. Nathan looked up at the sky and smiled as tears began to fall from his eyes. "Thanks Peyt, I'm doing what you asked, I'm moving on, but I just needed your approval before this thing with Haley went any further. You should see her with Mal too, she's great with her, but I promise Mal will never forget you. Happy birthday Peyt," he finished by kissing his hand and placing it on top of the tombstone. He headed towards the river court leaving his past behind.

Mallory and Haley were playing basketball when Nathan walked up. "Hey daddy would you like to play?" she asked.

"Sure sweetheart," Nathan replied.

"So Scott, since you kinda lost last time, I was thinking Mal could help you out this time. Besides, you need all the help you can get," Haley joked.

"You're on James!" Nathan said with a smirk.

The three began playing, but after awhile Mallory went and sat down and let the two adults tough it out. Nathan had tied up the game and was about to make the game winning shot when Haley said, "You know I was thinking of getting some of my silk nightgowns from the apartment and wear one tonight for you. I'm sure you'll love how it fits all my curves just right."

Nathan went to throw and totally missed the net. "After all these years, not one person has been able to accomplish what you just did. I never miss! What are you doing to me James?" he stated out loud.

"I'm that little voice that's inside your head that says you just lost to a girl two times in a row," she said laughing as she made the final shot, "Nothing but net!"

Mallory began giggling and Nathan smirked before coming up behind Haley. "Well I may have lost, but the games have just begun," he whispered as he held her and began tickling her.

"Nate…stop please…ok…you win," she said out of breath.

"Only if you promise you'll wear that silk nightgown for me," he said against her ear sending shivers down her spine.

"Fine, but we'll have to stop by the apartment," she replied.

Nathan knew that going back to the apartment was going to be tough for her. So he quietly said, "This time I'm going in with you though."

They all went in direction of the apartment and Haley quickly went in with Nathan not far behind. She grabbed the few items she would need and walked out. She avoided the living room as much as she could because the broken table was still right where was with blood stains on the carpet. She shivered as she walked past it and ran out of the apartment. The rest of the ride home Haley remained silent. Nathan just gave her, her space since he knew she would need it.

A/N: So now you see why I had to put the cemetery scene in here. It helped to show that Nathan was ready to move on with his life with Haley. Please review!