Chapter 25

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"Becky? Did she ever hit you?"

"Urm well…"

"Becky?" Both of the girls jumped when they heard the voice behind them. They didn't realise that Nathan was there, how much had he heard exactly? Haley was instantly worried about Rebecca, who was obviously not ready or comfortable enough to tell her Dad what really happened. And now she had to do just that! This was going to be an interesting night and it has hardly begun!

"Dad how long have you been there?"

"Long enough, now come on Becky answer the question!"

"Lets not do this now Dad, can we please just go eat dinner its nearly ready and we can talk about this later okay?"

"No Rebecca, I want you to answer the question now" Nathan was getting annoyed he wanted to understand what happened whether Peyton ever did hit Rebecca or do anything to her. Haley knew that this would wind Nathan up but she could see the desperation in Rebecca's face, she wasn't ready to tell him and he needed to respect that! She stood between the two and looked Nathan right in the eyes.

"Nathan, leave it she doesn't want to talk about it! Why don't you go back with the others and we will start dishing up dinner okay?"

Nathan knew that Haley was sticking up for Rebecca because she doesn't want to talk about it, but he really wanted to know what happened to his daughter. He was worried about his daughter, he couldn't believe what she had been through and he had been stupid enough. He decided that he would leave it for the moment however he did want to know about it soon so that he would at least talk to Peyton.

"Fine, but please can we talk about this later?"

She didn't want to talk to her dad about things not yet. She wanted to talk to Haley first maybe get her advice about how she could make things better or how she could tell her dad. "Yeah we can. I'm going to help Haley dish up, why don't you go back to the others Dad?"

"Yeah I will" Nathan walked out to go and get some more drink. After hearing their conversation he was felt very stressed. And when he was stressed he tended to drink, especially since he had split up with Peyton. Rebecca made sure that he had gone before turning round to Haley.

"Please come with me?" Haley was very surprised at what Rebecca just said, because she didn't think that she actually trusted her.

"If you want me to be there then of course I will"

"Thank you, I just don't want to tell him on his own. I might wait until tomorrow because he will probably be drunk in a few hours. If I tell him then he will end up going to find her or something"

At that point Haley knew that something bad must have happened to Rebecca, because otherwise she wouldn't have asked her to come with her. She couldn't help but wonder what though? Did Peyton hurt her really bad, or was it just an accident?

"We'll tell him tomorrow till then let's just forget about it and have a good time yeah? We'll deal with all the big stuff tomorrow!"

"Yeah okay, thank you Haley!"

Karen soon came in to help both of them dish up. Brooke came in for more alcohol! After everything was dished up it was all put on the table and everyone started eating. They had all fallen into light conversation, Haley was sat opposite to Lily she wanted to talk to her, but she was scared that Lily may have the same opinions as Rebecca did when they first met. Rebecca was sat next to Haley because she needed the support in case her Dad said anything. She wanted to help Haley out by trying to get Lily to talk to her, but she just couldn't think of anything!

"Haley I swear you make the best Chicken Casserole! It's like eating in heaven!"

Haley laughed, she was hoping for that kind of reaction off Nathan. "Why do you think I made it!"

"I'm so glad you did! Thank you!"

"Yeah thank you Haley, its good isn't Lily?" Rebecca made sure that she emphasised the Lily part to try and get the point across to her.

"Yeah, thanks" Lily looked up at Haley smiled and looked back down again. This upset Haley because she wanted to get to know her or at least talk to her. Rebecca saw Haley's face and decided to take action, she got out her phone and decided to text her…

Talk to Haley! She wants to talk to you but is too scared! Xxxxxxxx

Lily felt her phone vibrate in her pocket at read the text, she smiled because it made her feel happy that Rebecca was actually worried about Haley and looking out for her.

Okay just waiting for the right time! : - ) I will talk to her don't worry, Brooke and your dad have drunk a lot!

Lily had made a good point; Nathan had drunk a lot today. He had drunk a lot since he overheard the conversation that she and Haley had in the kitchen. Which was worrying because he never drank not anymore.

"I think I need some more alcoholic beverages! Anybody else want some?" Brooke could hardly say those words because she had a little too much to drink!

"I'll have some! Get me one of everything dearest sister in law!" Like Brooke, Nathan was struggling to talk because he too had drunk a lot.

"Dad I think maybe you have had enough for tonight, your already drunk!"

"Nah I'm fine, I just need some more it makes me forget all the shit I'm going through at the moment! Yano everyone is messing me around, I can't deal with it so I drink instead! Otherwise I think I will do something stupid, from being so down. Yano things could have been different but like Peyton used to say people always leave!" He got up and stumbled into the kitchen with Brooke to get some more drink.

As soon as he had said that everyone knew that it was aimed at Haley, they just didn't want to say anything. Everyone was thinking the same thing, no one spoke. Haley knew it was aimed at her too, she knew that Nathan always hides his feelings but she didn't realise how bad he actually was. She decided that she needed some air, what Nathan had just said to her really got to her. She knew that one of the spare bedrooms has a balcony so she went upstairs and stood on the balcony.

"I can't believe that he just said that!" Rebecca was so annoyed about what her dad had said about Haley, she wanted to go and see if she was okay but she also wanted to go and have a go at her dad.

"Becky ignore him he is drunk"

"I don't care if he is drunk Grandma, he can't say something like that about Haley! Lily can you go see if she is okay, I'm going to talk to my dick of a Dad!"

"Rebecca Scott I know your annoyed but mind your language!" Karen hated swearing, she used to get really annoyed when Lucas and Nathan swore, epically in front of lily. She threatened to wash their mouth out with soap but never did it.

"Sorry grandma!"

Rebecca walked out ready to shout and her Dad, Lily was still at the table plucking up the courage to go and see Haley.

"Lily are you going to go, or do you want me to go?"

"No I'll go Luke, just scared I haven't really spoken to her, what if she hates me?"

"Lils don't worry Haley is Rebecca but older, and without the basketball talent, she's going to love you! Believe me" Lucas had no doubt that Lily and Haley will get on really well.

Lily felt happier after what her big brother had said to her, so she decided to go for it. She didn't know where Haley had gone, so she had to go and look. When she finally found her she could tell that Haley had been crying because she had red puffy eyes.

"Hey"

"Hey" Haley couldn't quite believe that Lily had come up to see her, she had a suspicion that Becky would have sent her up but she didn't mind.

"Just ignore my arse of a Brother, he doesn't know what he is talking about. He tends to talk about crap when he is drunk! He knows why you left everyone does, I don't even know why he said it he's a dick!"

"Thank you, it just kinda upset me what he said, I thought we were okay now"

"From what I have heard you are okay now, he just doesn't know what he is talking about. Becky has gone to sort him out, good luck to him to be honest. You should see her when she is angry she generally turns into an evil witch"

"Hahaa, I can imagine that. I do the same though I have slapped a few people in my time"

"Really? Why?"

"Various reasons, most of the times it was Chris. Just being the twat that he was"

"Oh fair enough"

"Speaking of him, I'm sorry"

"Sorry for what?"

"Not being around when you were growing up, seeing you grow up into the beautiful young lady that you are!"

"It's okay, I understand everything you don't have to apologise Haley!"

"I feel like I do, but if you ever need me I am always here for you. I'm not going anywhere now promise! Anyway how's your life been?"…

Haley was happy that she had spoken to Lily, she felt happier about the situation. She was so grateful to Rebecca for sending Lily up to her. She couldn't help but worry exactly what Rebecca was saying to Nathan though.

The rest of the night was slightly awkward. Rebecca wasn't talking to her Dad, and stayed near Lily all the time. Haley felt upset all night after what Nathan had said and didn't really talk that much. Lucas could see this so tried to make sure that she was okay by sticking with her. Brooke and Nathan kept on drinking the rest of the night, they both got to the point where they passed out at nine o clock! Keith and Karen decided that they were going back home just before Nathan and Brooke had passed out, Lily had also gone with them. Lucas, Haley and Rebecca ended up watching some films. At twelve Haley decided that it was best that she would go home, because she was feeling tired. She hadn't been drinking therefore was going to be able to drive herself home.

"I think I am gunna head home, getting tired"

"Okay Hales, you going to be okay?" Lucas was generally worried about his best friend. He couldn't believe what his brother had said; he hoped that she was okay.

"Yeah I'll be fine, I haven't been drinking I'm fine Luke don't worry about me!" she loved Lucas for caring about her but she just wanted to go home and sleep the whole of tomorrow. She would face things Monday morning!

"As long as you're sure?"

"Lucas Scott, I love you for caring but I am completely fine! Are you gunna be okay with those two drunk idiots?"

"Yeah I will be fine for now, it will be in the morning when I get it in the neck for letting them drink! What they both look and feel like is going to be an interesting experience!"

"I'd love to see that, send me a picture will you?"

"Yeah will do, night Haley"

Haley turned and was just about to go out the door before Rebecca spoke up…

"Haley, do you have room for another one?" Haley and Rebecca both couldn't believe that she had just said that…

"Really?" Haley said surprised.

"If you have room for me yes please!"

"Of course I do! Lets go!"

Lucas didn't click on to what had just happened until both girls had gone out the door.

The girls were quite in the car, Haley was mainly thinking about where Rebecca can sleep, she had a spare bedroom but she hadn't made it up. Rebecca was thinking how positive this could be she can finally get to know her mom more. Once in Haley's apartment, Haley decided that she would talk first.

"So, this is my place. I'll go make the spare bedroom up, do you wanna borrow some clothes they might be a bit too big for you but will have to do"

"Yeah please, Haley?"

"Yeah?"

"Thank you for this, I just don't wanna be around my Dad when he is that drunk. It reminds me of bad times. Seriously this means a lot to me!"

"You're welcome, anytime. Just make yourself at home!"

Haley went to make the bed in the spare room whilst Rebecca turned on the TV and watched it. Haley took about 10 minutes to sort everything out. She got changed herself and then got some clothes for Rebecca. Then took them to her…

"Here's some Pyjamas for you, do you want to borrow something tomorrow or I can wash your clothes?"

"Can I just borrow something please?"

"Of course you can, well I'm off to bed you don't have to go just treat this place like your home okay?"

"Yeah will do thank you so much for this Haley I just can't yano right now"

"I know! We will face everything tomorrow. Together I promise!" Haley then went to bed, leaving Rebecca watching basketball and thinking about her past.

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