Almost Reality

Chapter 37

People say hell is endless. They say it's our worst nightmare, the face of our darkness. But whatever it is, however it is, I say hell is empty, and all the devils are here.

Chris and I connected over our mutual hatred for Scott family and the people connected to them. We ended up realizing we had more in common than we ever thought we would. And ended up getting married in Vegas. The fact that he's sexy as hell adds to it to. But I'm sure no one wants to hear the details on everything that happened after that.

Anyway, at this point I have nothing to lose. So why not help him at least one of us should get what we want.

To be honest I would do the exact same thing. Those Scotts think they're untouchable. The truth was they were more messed up then either of us. Yet everyone put them on a pedestal. I was sick of it. Our plan is to take her and she'll be my second chance to the mother I didn't get to be and he'll avenge his sister it's a win/win. Nikki thought to herself as she continued to drive. Into the night with Chris by her side.

Nathan couldn't wipe the smile off his face. Emmy was playing in her room. The sight of her being happy and innocent. Having a nice and normal childhood. Caused his heart to fill with joy. It was all he ever wanted for her. Now at last their life seemed to be settling down. Walking inside her room. Her face lighting up at the sight of him.

"Daddy." She said softly. The toys falling from her hands. As she reached her arms up for her dad to pick her up.

"Emmy." "Daddy's little girl." "Time for bed." Nathan said. Taking her in his arms and placing her in the crib.

Leaning down kissing her forehead. Pulling the blanket over her.

"I love you." He said looking into her eyes.

As he began to leave the room.

"Love." Emmy said. Waving to her father. Nathan closed the door slowly. Walking back into the hallway into Him and Haley's bedroom.

Climbing back into bed. Wrapping his arms around Haley. As she relaxed into him.

The next morning

"I'll drop Emmy off at daycare and then I'm going to be meeting with Karen, Peyton, and Brooke. For breakfast.

"See you later Nate." "I'll be waiting for your call." "During your lunchtime." "I love hearing your voice even if it's just for a few minutes." Haley said.

"Say hi to everyone for me." "And I look forward to hearing your voice during that time it reminds me to stay focused and remember what is most important." Nathan said. Leaning over kissing Haley.

Watching while she got into the car. Having already said goodbye to Emmy. He got into his car and drove to work.

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Smiling watching Emmy join the other kids. Before Haley went out the daycare doors. Heading back into her car. Going to the restaurant.

Reaching in thirty minutes. Walking through the door. Getting wrapped into a hug from Karen. Not that long after. Brooke and Peyton arrived.

Sitting down after hugs from Karen.

"So how is everyone doing.?" "With everything going on in our lives we haven't had the chance to gather together." "So, update me my girls what's going on.?" Karen asked. Looking around the table.

"I'm pregnant." Peyton said happily.

"I'm engaged." Brooke said excitedly showing off her ring.

"Waiter tea and the breakfast menu." Karen said. As she got up and hugged Brooke and Peyton again.

"I'm going to be a grandmother." "I'm ecstatic." She said. Looking over at Peyton.

Then turning to Brooke. "Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. You deserve this Brooke try to enjoy every second it goes by very quickly." Karen said. Looking to her.

"As for you Haley our little Emmy will be turning a year old soon." "Time has flown by and we cannot wait to celebrate this milestone with her and you and Nathan." Karen said. Looking up at her.

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"You boy scoping or checking out the art.?" A voice said. Turning Sam around.

"Checking out the art what about you.?" Sam said.

"Trying to figure out if I can get an Uber out here or not."

The person said. Looking back at her.

"This is Tree Hill NC small town." Sam said smiling.

"Thanks for the heads up." "Thank god for this place, the music store, and that café I passed on the way into town." "Otherwise I would have to buy a ticket and move back to LA." "Which would really piss off my parents." "And ruin my chances of getting that new car." "So, it's probably for the best." The person said. Looking back at her.

"Probably I'm Sam Davis." She said extending her hand.

"Nice to meet you Sam I'm Spencer." She said. Shaking Sam's hand.

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