When the skies are grey and all the doors are closing
And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe
When all I need's a hand to stop the tears from falling
I will find him, I'll find him next to me
"Yes, ma'am….I am truly sorry…it really is our mistake…you will get your correct items shortly free of charge…yes it will never happen again…have a nice day." I was trying to pacify one of our customers, but all the while typing a text to Lucas. I could do that speech in my sleep, it was so easy to multitask it. I quickly hit sent when I heard footsteps approaching; oh well didn't get a chance to reread it to make sure it said what I wanted it too. The door opened and the person made their way to where I was before I even had a chance to glance up. "Hey Tutor Mom, what are you doing here?"
"Oh, just thought I'd stop by and say hi to everyone."
"That's so sweet of you. You know, we haven't had a chance to talk since I got back from Lucas's last week and there's something I really want to tell you."
"We'll there's something I want to tell you too actually, I…"
"Oh Haley there you are, come on back." Quinn interrupted her before she even had a chance to speak.
"Uhh, sure…Tig do you mind watching Bells for a little bit?"
"Ya of course, not a problem at all…give her to me and go."
"We'll talk later…promise."
"Hey, there's my girl…how are you Bella? I missed you so much." The baby talk continued for awhile; mixed in with some tickling, kisses, and raspberries on her stomach. She loved every minute of it and so did I. Lucky for me it was somewhat slow at this time; no one came in and a few calls here and there. But no text from Lucas, which made me nervous at first cause maybe he was having second thoughts about everything. I immediately squashed those feelings when the thought of our last weekend together came to mind: us sitting on his couch, his face nuzzled into mine, and at that time we couldn't both be happier. And of course, any time here spent with Bella puts an instant smile to my face. I was lost in my own world for a while, and barely registered my name being called from the back.
"Brooke…" Haley gave Quinn the look, and she took over speaking.
"B, Nate and I decided that it was time for me to come back to work, but we have no one to watch Bella. So I was thinking that maybe…if you're ok with it…that you and I would work opposite schedules, around your schooling of course, and while I'm here you'd watch Bells?" I shifted Bella in my arms. Of course I initially had no issues with it, the only possible thing was that it would cut down on me and Lucas time. But I couldn't say no…that whole time Haley looked like she was going to cry.
"Sure, not a problem at all….I love spending time with my girl. It'll be perfect time for her and I to bond."
"Of course this would only be temporary and bonding would be a good idea cause..." Rachel started to say but I cut her off by making a slashing motion across my throat. I needed to be the one to tell Haley about me moving, not them. "….ok, so you'll start Monday then Haley."
"Ok, and thank you guys again. Here, B…let me take her." She motioned to the baby.
"It's fine, I'll walk you guys out. I'll be back in a bit." We made our way to the car and I put the baby in her car seat and closed the door, not before giving her a kiss and telling her that I loved her.
"I feel like I haven't seen you in such a long time…Nathan's working late tonight again, do you want to come by after class and have some food?"
"Ya, I'd like that. He's been working late a lot I guess?"
"Mhm, money is a little tight." Haley said leaning up against the car door, glancing at the now sleeping baby. "Hence why I'm coming back much earlier than expected. Thank you again for this. It seems as if you're always there when I need it."
"When are you going to get it through your thick skull that I'll always be here to help when you need it. Do you need to borrow some money?"
"No, don't be silly…we'll be fine. Do they not know that you are taking a summer course? Cause Rae said something about temporary…"
"Actually that's what I wanted to talk to you about. Last weekend at Lucas's, we talked about and decided that after I finish the summer course I'd move up there."
"Oh." Tears started forming in Haley's eyes…pretty soon, they would in mine too if she kept this up.
"I love him and just miss him too much, I need to be in the same town as him. But hey, we'll still see each other. We can call every night and I'm definitely gonna come down and see that little one, and any other little ones you may have." I nudged her with my shoulder, trying to entice a laugh…I got a giggle, not bad.
"Ha, that little one isn't even a year old yet…relax with the future kids, it'll come in due time. Go back to work before they have a hissy fit…we'll talk more about this later…I'm happy for you Tig." Haley said, wiping the remaining tears from her eyes.
"Thanks Tutor Mom." We leaned in for a quick hug, before she got in the car and left. As I was making my way back inside, I felt my phone vibrate and then music started to play.
When the money's spent and all my friends have vanished
And I cant seem to find no help or love for free
I know there's no need for me to panic
'Cause I'll find him, I'll find him next to me
"Hey you…and what do I owe this pleasure of a phone call for? You could have just texted…I know how busy you are today."
"I wanted to hear your voice…and it's ok, I'm on my lunch break."
"Awww, you're so sweet."
"I know…so to answer you're question before, I was thinking maybe about taking a couple of days off during your Spring Break and coming down by you and possibly going away for a few days." Tears were again forming in my eyes. This would be twice now that our plans have to be altered.
"Actually, we just changed the work arrangement and now whenever I don't work or have class, I'm babysitting Bella."
"Oh, Haley's coming back to work?"
"Ya, apparently money's tight. I'm sorry babe, I just wish it would be August already." I started to cry, letting the long distance get the best of me.
"I know, its ok. Hey August is going to come here soon enough and then we'll be together. Until then, we just take it one step at a time. So how's this, I'll come up for a bit during your break and we can plan day trips; if you have Bella, then she can just tag along, if not then its just you and I." He always knows the right thing to say to turn my world upside down and make me whole again.
"I like the sound of that…you and I."
"You know we don't have time for talk like that right now, we both have to get back to work."
"Way to ruin my fun there Broody…I'll call you later to finish this conversation?"
"Later can't come soon enough. I love you, Pretty Girl."
"Love you too."