Find Our Way Back
Chapter 29
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these OTH characters, as much as I'd like to. And none of these songs are mine.
Author's Note: Okay, so I realized as I was writing this that I had the timeline TOTALLY off. In relation to when Brooke and Haley are due and when the Jagelski family will move. So, I'm fixing that in these next few chapters. Please bear with me! And enjoy the update!
Nathan stood in the doorway, "What are you doing?" he asked, crossing his arms across his chest.
Haley looked at him, "Running water for a bath."
"You should've called me. I could've done that for you."
"Nathan, I am fully capable of running bath water. I'm not getting my cast wet."
"But the doctor said you should rest."
Haley rolled her eyes as she tested the water and slipped off her robe, "A bath is relaxing. Besides, I was going to call you when I was ready to have my hair washed."
Nathan raised an eyebrow as he watched her undress, "Oh yeah? Can I help you wash up too?"
She chuckled, "Down boy. You go watch Jimmy and I'll call you in a little while."
"Promise?"
"Promise."
Nathan walked out of the room, thankful that Haley sustained nothing more thank a broken wrist and a few bruises in her accident a week before. And their baby was fine. After an overnight stay at the hospital, the doctor sent them home with directions of bed rest for two weeks. Haley had accepted help in the beginning, but now she was just getting restless. Now he just prayed he can find things for her to do.
Haley was sitting in bed, mindlessly flipping through some dumb 'entertainment' magazine. She didn't want to read anymore about the custody battle between Brad and Angelina. Though, she'd always known it wouldn't last. She huffed and threw the magazine aside just as Nathan entered the room.
"Thank God you're here. Please let me do something, I'll be careful, I promise."
Nathan smiled, "You're in luck. I come bearing gifts."
"Please, no more magazines," Haley groaned.
He chuckled, "Nope, no magazines."
Haley's eyes lit up, "What is it?" she eyed the bag in his hands.
Nathan pulled a stack of magazines out of the bag he was carrying.
"Naaaaathan," Haley whined, "You said no magazines."
"Okay, so I lied. But I think you'll like these," and places them on her lap.
"Are these what I think they are?"
"If you think they're house plans, then yes. I even bought you," he dug in the bag, "these." He pulled out page tabs. "So that you can flag the ones you like."
Eyeing her questioning glance he continued, "Any one you like. Then, if you want to, I've got software for the laptop and you can combine features you like to design something totally ours."
"Thank you Nathan."
"Anything for you."
Haley began to flip through the first one, "I'm never going to be able to choose."
"You just flag your heart out, and then we'll narrow it down together. There's no hurry. Jake and Peyton's house is first, then ours, then Brooke and Lucas'."
"Has anyone told you what a wonderful person you are?"
"Not today."
"You, Nathan Scott, are the most wonderful man in the world, and I'm glad you're all mine." Haley smiled, "Now go do something, I have work to do."
Nathan planted a kiss on her forehead and left the room smiling. Mission accomplished.
Peyton smiled at Jake as he walked in the backdoor with groceries. She stood and greeted him with a kiss, "Nathan called."
"How's Haley?"
"Good. Going crazy. He gave her house plans to look at."
"And our house plan?"
"Everything was approved and we're guaranteed to be in for Christmas."
"I'm going to miss you."
"And me you. But we decided this was best. Jenny and Jacob will be better off if they start off fresh at the beginning of the school year, instead of struggling after the holidays."
"I know, I know, but I wish we weren't leaving tomorrow."
"I wish we were all going together, but not all wishes come true. Besides, since all three kids will be at school, you and Haley will be able to get a jump start on the album."
"And Nathan's sure it's fine we use his apartment.?"
"You know he is. It's just sitting empty otherwise."
"God, I can't believe we're moving."
"Neither can I, neither can I."
Author's Note: Now, I know this wasn't my greatest update, but it was all necessary stuff. The next chapter will have the kids starting school.
