Family Matters

Chapter 16

Hours Later

After spending more then enough time in the hospital. Jamie was discharged. Still attempting to absoarb the information she now knew about her son's fate. Haley decided not to begin treatment yet. She needed to process and clear and mind over what the next steps should be then there was telling people just the thought of anyone close to her knowing terrified her because it made it real.

Jamie was fast asleep in his bedroom upstairs. Once they got back and settled in. She remained standing in the doorway watching him sleep for longer then she would admit.

Haley was now downstairs in the living pacing awaiting Chris to come over. She had called him only a few minutes ago.

When she heard a light knocking on the door. She raced over knowing without a doubt that it was him.

Haley turned and opened the front door.

The expression on Chris's face softened at the of distress on his girlfriend's face.

"Come in we need to talk." Haley said.

Chris nodded his head in agreement entered the home and closed the door behind himself.

"What's going on Haley.?" Chris asked.

Haley took a deep breath. Finding it hard to say the words out loud.

"Jamie has Cancer. You didn't sign up for this type of relationship. Where i would end up having to need and depend on you for support. I can't ask that of you i won't. I asked you here because i want to break up. Before we get anymore serious." Haley said.

"Haley i have no clue what you're feeling and how you are already remaining so strong. I understand why you feel the need to end things but that isn't necessary. I'm going to be here for you and Jamie in anyway you need it. I love you i'm not just going to walk away." Chris admitted.

Haley's face softened. "I love you. This is too much. We're so new. I don't know what to say." She confessed.

Chris walked over to where she was and wrapped his arms around securely.

She buried her face in his chest. The tears soon escaped as her entire body shook.

Her held her tightly until she was able to pull herself together again.

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Hours Later

Haley invited over everyone close to herself and Jamie. She wanted everyone to be aware of his illness. The battle he was facing.

She was surprised at how strong and composed her little boy was. He wasn't shy or nervous speaking about the diagnosis.

Once the children were out of the room. Haley informed her friends, parents, and other family members of the seriousness of the situation. When she relayed the amount of time the doctor said Jamie had. The room went silent.

"What can we do.?" Brooke asked.

"How can we help.?" Quinn asked.

"Treat Jamie as normal as possible. As for myself i just all of you for support everyone here offers something different. We love and need every single one of you." Haley proclaimed.

Awhile Later

When everyone was gone and it was just Haley and Jamie.

Haley decided to take the doctor's advice and savor every second with her son. Especially their normal routine.

She placed a kiss on his forehead. As she was tucking him into bed for the night.

"I love you momma." Jamie said.

Haley smiled warmly at him. "I love you too son."

"Am i going to lose my hair.?" Jamie questioned.

"Yes you will it's a side affect of the chemo. But it can and does grow back. Do you have any other questions for me.?" Haley asked.

"Am i going to die.?" He asked.

"No one knows the answer to that. Doctors only know much. I have hope and faith. I'm going to be here for you every step of the way." Haley said. Hopeful she reassured him.

Seeming satisfied with that answer Jamie laid down his head and closed his eyes.

Haley quietly left the room. Closing the door behind herself.

Hours Later

In the morning

Haley hesitated with whether or not to inform Nathan of the latest developments. But in the end she decided to put the turmoil between them to the side. For Jamie's sake.

Nathan was seated in front of her in the living room.

Jamie was enjoying some quality time with his grand parents he would begin chemo treatment tommorow.

"What's going on .? We haven't seen or spoken in days." Nathan asked.

"Jamie is sick. He has brain cancer. If the chemo and radiation do what they are supposed too. He'll live 4 years if not he'll live 2. He is living on borrowed time and doesn't know it yet. Our son does not have the rest of his life to look forward too. If you want to fix things between the two of you then make a effort sooner rather then later. I'm done fighting with you. If you don't want to be involved then stay away permantly." Haley proclaimed.

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