Chapter 30 (THE END)

A/N: Sniffle. So this is it. It's shorter than I wanted the end to be but I wanted to leave lots to cover in the sequel. I'm going to miss writing this. It's been a great outlet. I hope you've all enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it and I hope you''ll read the sequel Baby Steps that I'll hopefully be posting over the weekend.

And I can't end this without thanking everyone who has left feedback for this story. You have kept me going through writer's block, school stress and personal crises. Without your comments this story would have never been completed. You guys rock.

"Hey Hales..." Lucas greeted as he entered the room but trailed off when he saw Haley was breast-feeding. "Uh...I'll come back later."

"What's your problem Luke?" Nathan laughed. "It's a perfectly natural thing."

"Yea, besides, you're going to have to get used to it if you plan on seeing much of me for the next few months. This will be a regular event."

"Uh...right." Lucas sat in a vacant chair but still looked uncomfortable. "So...uh...does it hurt?"

"A little. It's good pain though."

"This is so weird. You're a mom. And you," he pointed at Nathan. "You're a dad. Can't quite wrap my head around it."

"Yea, it's pretty surreal."

"So what did you do, buy out the gift shop?" Nathan teased.

Lucas looked at the bags in his hands. "I guess I got a little carried away."

"I wouldn't talk if I were you Nathan. They're only two weeks old and they're already spoiled rotten."

"Yep and I wouldn't have it any other way."

"Hey, I haven't even gotten to hold one of them yet." Lucas whined and Nathan reluctantly handed Regan to him. "Careful of her head."

"I know how to hold a baby Nate. Relax. So when do you get to take them home?" Haley had been released from the hospital a week after giving birth but the twins had to stay longer.

"The doctor says maybe tomorrow if the latest tests check out."

"Wow. You look really great Hales. Motherhood agrees with you."

"Hey, hey, hey stop flirting with the mother of my children. I'm in the room for crying out loud." Nathan pretended to be jealous.

"Like you have anything to worry about. I've been trying to steal from her but for some unknown reason she only has eyes for you. I must admit; you have some cute kids here Nate. Luckily for them, they look nothing like you."

"Yeah I know. They're going to look just like they're mommy." Nathan was grinning and Lucas couldn't help but stare at his brother in awe. Nathan really had proven him wrong.

"Hey there sweetheart," Lucas cooed. "I'm your uncle Lucas. I'm going to help your daddy keep the boys away."

"The poor things, between the two of you they might not get to leave the house their whole teenagers."

Lucas looked at Nathan. "Seems like a good idea to me."

"Yep," agreed Nathan. "Sounds like a plan."

***

"Do we have everything?" Haley asked.

"Yep. Diaper bag, check. Suitcase, check. Babies, check."

"Funny. I can't believe we get to take them home today. Now we really are parents."

Nathan couldn't help but notice the frown on Haley's face. "What's the matter Hales. We're taking our daughters home. It's a happy day."

"I know but to what. A nursery with bare white walls and stuff in boxes. When are we going to get a chance to finish it when we have two newborns to take care of and you're going back to school soon?"

"We'll figure something out. And no matter what colour the walls are, they already have the most important thing, a mommy and daddy who love them more than life itself."

That made Haley smile. "You're right. I know you're right. I just really wanted it to be perfect you know."

"I know. Come on, if we don't get going soon they're going to think we're moving in."

Nathan carried Ailis in her car seat and Haley took Regan. They said goodbye to all the nurses as the exited the hospital. Both were a little nervous. This was where it would really begin. It was different in the hospital when there were always other people around. They were about to learn what being teenage parents was really like.

Nathan opened the door to the SUV and strapped Ailis in first, followed by Regan. He checked and double-checked to make sure everything was properly secured. He wasn't taking any chances. "This is it girlies," he said in a sing-songy voice. "We're going home."

Once the girls were settled he opened the passenger door for Haley then got into the driver's seat. "You ready to go?"

"Yep. Drive on."

***

Deb, who had been waiting by the window, ran out to meet them when they pulled up. "There you! Let me see my grand babies. Hello little ones...hello. I'm all set so spoil you rotten. Yes I am." She turned to Haley. "How are you feeling?"

"Like I gave birth to twins two weeks ago. At least I got a decent night's sleep last night. Probably the last for awhile."

"If they're anything like they're dad you won't get another full night's sleep for about five years. Well come on, let's go inside."

"What's going on Mom?" Nathan could tell his mom was excited about something.

"Nothing. I'm just glad you're all home. Here, let me take one." She took Regan out of the car seat while haley carried Ailis. Nathan was stuck with all the bags. They followed Deb up to the nursery.

"Okay. I want you both to close your eyes. Don't open them until I say so." She opened the door and led them in. "Okay, now."

"Oh my!" was all Haley could say. "It's beautiful. Did you know anything about this?"

Nathan shook his head. "I'm as surprised as you are. Who did this?"

"It was Lucas, Peyton and Brooke's idea but they had everyone help. Even Tim."

"Tim? Wow. This is awesome."

"Well we knew you were worried about not getting the babies' room done and everyone wanted to help. I'll leave you guys alone for a bit."

They laid their daughters in their cribs and then stood there staring at them, their arms wrapped around each other. Both were crying.

"You okay?" Nathan asked, wiping a tear from Haley's cheek.

"Yea, just a little overwhelmed. Are we really going to be able to do this Nate?"

"Of course we will because not only do we love them and each other but we have a lot of friends and family around to support us. We'll make it Hales. I know we will." And saying it, he truly believed it.

THE END

Preview of Baby Steps, sequel to Repeated History

-welcome to the world party -Nathan and Haley pick the god-parents -drama at the baptism