In the cafe Nathan goes and sits across from Haley as she fills the salt and pepper shakers.

N: Working hard?

H: Try hardly working. We've been pretty dead and anything that there is to do, Karen makes Lucas do it.

N: (Pointing to his sleeping brother on the couch.) He looks like sh!+.

H: Lack of sleep and lots of alcohol will do that to you. I'm surprised that you are so bright eyed this morning.

N: I didn't have THAT much to drink and plus most of it got out of my system during our private workout session at the hotel last night. (He reaches over and grabs her hand and smiles.)

H: So did you sleep OK last night?

N: Would have been much better if I would have you in my arms.

H: Damn cops.

N: I know, they are such fun haters.

H: So what did your mom say about having to come pick you up?

N: Actually my dad somehow got called because they could not get a hold of mom.

H: OH! So how did that go?

N: I was scared sh!+less thinking he was going to kill me for telling him off the last time that we were together, but he never mentioned it.

H: Good. Maybe he is learning...

N: (Interupting)...don't give him too much credit. He probably forgot about it b/c he was too busy lecturing me about not drinking during the season and telling me how I'm going to get back on track once I'm living w/ him.

H: You're going to live w/ him?

N: He!! NO! But he thinks that once the judge finds out that I skipped school and now got busted drinking and then on top of that, finds out about mom's secret, he will make me move in w/ my dad.

H: What's your mom's secret?

N: That's just it Haley, I have no idea, but it must be big b/c Dad thinks that it is going to get him cutody.

H: It's your mom Nathan, it can't be that big of a deal can it?

N: I was gonna ask her last night, but her and dad were o/s argueing for a long time after he brought me home, I didn't think it would have been the best time. I'm sure I'll find out soon enough though, we go to court in 2 weeks.

H: You OK w/ all this?

N: (Shrugging) I guess. I just wish they would stop fighting, especially over me. There is no way I'm staying w/ Dad no matter what the judge says.

H: What are you going to do if it turns out that way?

N: No clue. Maybe a certain girlfriend I know would have room for me.

H: I would love it Nathan, but w/ all my brothers and sisters, there is no extra room in the house.

N: I won't take up much space. I just need a spot next to you in bed. I could keep you warm at night.

H: Yeah, I'm sure my parents would go for that.

N: Well, w/ such a big family, maybe they would not notice one extra kid.

H: Some how I think that they would notice a 6'5" guy coming out of my room in the morning.

N: A guy can dream can't he? What do you want for your birthday?

H: How did you know my birthday was coming up?

N: I asked Lucas.

H: You 2 have been talking a lot lately.

N: Small talk. Don't make more out of it then what it is.

H: I'm just glad that you are not killing each other.

N: He threatened it last night.

H: When? Why?

N: When we were waiting for out parents to come and get us. He said that if I hurt you, he would hurt me.

H: (Looking at the still sleeping Lucas) My hero!

N: Isn't it suppose to be the boyfriend's job to defend his girlfriend?

H: It is until the boyfriend messses up and then the girlfriend's best guy friend kicks said boyfriend's :).

N: Glad to hear that you have all your bases covered. Back to what you want for you birthday.

H: I don't know. I'm sure I will love what ever you get me.

N: So anything from Victoria's Secret?

H: Uh, I think that would be more of a present for you.

N: You said whatever I got you...

H: Oh, I know what I want.

N: Cool, what?

H: You know that pink diamond ring that Ben gave Jen?

N: Ben and Jen who?

H: Affleck and Lopez. Have you been under a rock for the last year?

N: (Laughing) You do realize that I have no job and therefore not a lot of money.

H: You asked me what I wanted. I told you.

N: I guess you did. At least tell me what you want to do on your birthday.

H: Nothing w/ you.

N: THANKS! I love you too.

H: (Laughing) I didn't mean it that way. I already have plans w/ Luke. Every year we see a movie together on our birthdays. It a tradition. Our families even have to celebrate w/ us a different time.

N: Any other special nights you 2 have that I need to know about?

H: I'm sorry Nathan, it's just always been that way. Don't be upset.

N: So it's you birthday and Sunday nights...

H: ... Please Nathan.

N: OK. I don't wnat to fight a losing battle, how about from now on I get Tuesday nights and the day before your birthday.

H: (half smiling) You can have Tuesdays, but the day before my birthday I spend w/ my family.

N: I feel like I should be calling your secretary to schedule an appointment.

H: (Laughing) She's off on Sundays.

N: Funny. (A little irritated)

H: Come on Nathan, you can have the night after.

N: Thanks. (Sarcasstic)

H: Are you mad?

N: No, just feel a little jealous.

H: Why?

N: Because you have all these people in you life and I have to share you.

H: And I know, you are not good at sharing. I remember the train story when you were in preschool.

N: I'm trying.

H: And I appreciate it sweetie. (Giving his hand a squeeze.) You know I love you and you shared something w/ me that no one else has. (Nathan looks at her and smiles) Last night. And there will be more nights like that in the future.

N: In the NEAR future? (Asking like a little kid that can't wait to open his presents on his birthday.)

H: Is that all you are going to think about from now on?

N: I am a guy. They say that males think about sex once every 20 seconds.

H: That's amazing Nathan! If I asked you some random fact about history class right now, you probably would not be able to answer, but someone tells you something about sex and you never forget it.

N: What can I say?

H: Not a thing. (She leans across the table and kisses him.)

N: What was that for?

H: For just being so darn cute.

N: Well in that case you have one of those coming too. (He kisses her.)

Deb: (Coming up behind them) You ready lover boy?

N: (pulling back from the kiss) I'm going to stay here and wait for Haley. She gets off in an hour and we were going to do something. She has my truck.

Deb: Your brother has been here all day cleaning b/c he got busted at the same party that you were at, but you somehow think that you have plans? How does that work?

N: I have a nicer mom then Lucas does?

Deb: Keep dreaming dear. You and I are going home to have a long talk about drinking and lying.

N: Why do I feel like I am going to get grounded?

Deb: You know, they say you should trust those gut feelings, they are usually right.

N: Seriously? What about my truck?

Deb: Haley can come get you for school in the morning and then you can take her home afterwards and then come straight home and park it. Let's go. Bye Haley.

N: (Giving her a quick kiss) I'll call you later. Bye.

H: Bye guys. (Deb and Nathan leave.)

Karen: Haley, you want to wake sleeping beauty up over there?

H: Sure. (walks over to Lucas and shakes him.) Lucas, time to get up.

L: Don't Haley. Leave me alone.

Karen: Here's a glass of water Haley...

L: (Standing quickly) I'm up, don't pour water on me again.

K: (Laughing) I wasn't going to, I was giving her a glass of water and tylenol to give to you. But now that I know how to get you up really quickly, I will have to use that technique more often.

L: Very funny.

K: (Handing him the windex and paper towels.) Windows. Inside and out.

L: Aren't you actually paying Haley to work today.

K: I'm PAYING her, but enjoy WATCHING you much more.

L: You going to ever let me go home today?

K: When I'm sure that you have thouroughly learned your lesson about drinking and sneaking out.

L: I have.

K: Windows.

L: Fine.