Haley took one last look outside the plane window. She was leaving Tree Hill; after so many years of being stuck in the small town she was finally out. She Wiped away a small tear from her cheek and turned away quickly. How could Lucas say he wanted to marry her and then not even show up at the airport to say goodbye? Did he forget the past month and all of their memories?

Even before Haley told Lucas she loved him, she already did. He was always there for her, and the one time she needed him the most he wasn't there. She was upset; today was probably one of the saddest days of her life. Her parents had yet again forgotten to show up before her plane left. She had thought by the sound of her fathers promising voice he would at least be there. Her wondering eyes had searched the airport up until her flights last call, hoping that someone would come and stop her from making the biggest mistake of her life.

She remembered making a promise a long time ago; go to college and get out of Tree Hill. Sure there were times that Tree Hill was a wonderful town to live in, but in others it was a wonder anyone was left in the town. The thing that always made her question her promise was Lucas. Her whole life had been spent there, what was this all for she ask. To have everything you sent out to get, but lask the shelter inside to move one alone.

In Tree Hill she had a home, a place where she spent most of her childhood years in. She had so many memories that surfaced as she looked at her reflection through the glass. She was leaving everything that she held dear to her heart. She imagined herself getting up from her seat and running out the plane door, where she would be met by Lucas with open arms. There he would give her the ring and they would ride off in the sunlight back to Tree Hill making plans about their wedding. Tears seemed to spring from her eyes, cascading her face with a hundred years worth of water. Haley quickly place a hand to shield her face; A woman wearing a red hat quickly took a seat next to her. She looked to be in her late sixties. A silver heart locket hung from her neck.

The woman placed a shaky hand on Haley's knee. "I always cry before take off too."

Haley wiped away her tears and looked at the woman. Her cheeks were covered in pink blush, she watched as her lip lined lips parted and the old woman began to talk again.

"My husband Charles and I used to take trips to France all the time. He is in the hospital now, but each year I come to Paris for him. He says he will follow me in his dreams." The woman took a deep breath and wiped away some of her own tears. "That was before Charles' memory problem. The doctor said he has this disease called Aliezhimers. A/N-Not sure for spelling.) "Now he can barley remember my name."

Haley quickly recognized the disease. She had researched it in Senior Health Class. IT affected a part in the brain sorted with memory. Sometimes a victim of this disease becomes bedridden and unable to remember every day things.

"This has been our toughest year, but I decided to take the trip anyways, it would be what he would want me to do."

Haley licked her lips and slowly closed her eyes. In truth she felt a real appreciation for this woman. Any one who could go thought that had to be strong. But how could Haley tell her own story to a complete stranger. She felt more than obligated to.

"My name is Haley....Haley James."

"I'm Margrett Burton but they call me Pearl."

"I too, am leaving a loved one for this trip." Haley said tears starting up again. "He was supposed to say goodbye to me before getting on the plane. But he ended up not showing. I kind of thought that he loved me more than that."

"This guy seems really important to you." Pearl said.

"Yeah he is. That's the hardest part of it. We would be engaged right now, if it weren't for this trip. well its not exactly a trip for me...I'm starting art school in the fall. Which I was really lucky to get into. It was hard for me to leave Lucas behind. We graduated High School last night and when everyone was so happy, I was crying. High School was my comfort. I thought that nothing in this world could ever come in between or relationship. But I guess that was a fallacy.

The woman's pale blue eyes seemed to frown hearing Haley's story. She place her hand bag on the floor and turned to look Haley in the eye. "So you two are just going to give up? You're going to let this thing beat you? If you two love each other like I think you do, nothing should be able to come in between your love. "

"Why didn't he come? If he loved me so much, why didn't he hold me and tell me to come back home with him?" She asked with a small whimper.

"He'll wait for you Haley. True love always waits. If Charles and I can get past memory, then surely you and this guy will find each other. I may be old, but I know what I am talking about. "

"You're the only one who believes in us. Maybe he will wait for me. After all he did purpose to me last night, and...." Haley turned to look at Pearl but she was gone. the heart locket lay in the seat that Pearl had sat in. Haley reached for the locket and squeezed it in her palm. "Thank you for you're advice Pearl."

Sorry for the major long wait. It has been a long time since I have had a steady update. I want to in form everyone that I still have the final chapter to put up, (Hopefully soon). So yeah I hope you all are still reading. This was a very important chapter for me!

I want to dedicate this chapter to my grandma Iva Pearl Deaton. R.I.P- You always told me that I could accomplish anything that I sat my mind to. Thank you for your advice and you wisdom that has led me through out life. I know you'd be proud. :') I love you -Misty