Having an emotional moment. Here is the last chapter.

"Tutorgirl and boy," Brooke exclaimed as she ran into the apartment. "Ready to go?"

"I think so," Haley said picking up her bags and looked around the apartment one last time. "Nate, come on!"

"I'm coming, I'm coming. Where's Lucas?"

"Out in the car already, let's go," Brooke said. "Can you believe we are going to finally see Goldilocks! And Jenny too! She must be so big now!"

"I can't wait," Haley smiled. "It's been too long." The 3 headed down to the parking lot where Lucas was finishing packing up the car. It seemed so weird that it was just the 4 of them for the last 5 years. Haley remembered when she first found out Lucas was going to UCLA.

"Brooke what's wrong?" Haley questioned as the sobbing girl stood at the door.

"It's Lucas… he- he.."

"He what? Is he okay?"

"Yeah, he's fine," she sniffled as Haley ushered her inside.

"Then what is it?"

"He's going to UCLA," she let out in one breath and started crying again.

"Oh Tigger," Haley sighed and hugged her. "It'll be okay. Everything will work out."

"How do you know that? You have Nathan, you'll be fine. I don't have anyone."

"Of course you do Brooke. You'll have me… and Nathan too. We'll all be at school together."

"I know, but you guys will be doing the whole newlywed thing and I'll be all by myself."

"We're not really newlyweds anymore…"

"Please, tutorgirl. You guys will never leave the newlywed stage," she smirked and chuckled slightly.

"That's better," Haley smiled. "And think about all the new college boys you'll meet!"

"I guess…"

"Come on," she got up. "Let's go shopping."

"Is it weird that this is total role reversal here?"

"Yes, but let's just go with it."

He ended up only spending a year in California. Both he and Brooke were miserable during that year. Haley wasn't sure how Lucas dealt with it, but she knows Brooke spent most of it at a bar. Homesickness settled in and Lucas ended up transferring to Duke, with the help of Nathan. The now famous Scott brothers led Duke to victory in both their junior and senior year.

Peyton ended up going to NYU and Jake soon followed halfway through freshmen year. He went to a community college in Boston so that he could still be around Peyton and she could watch Jenny grow up. They hadn't seen those 2 in years. After their freshmen year, the visits became minimal and eventually stopped, but they were still the phone calls and emails.

The 4 loaded into Lucas's SUV and knowing Brooke was going to be playing Britney Spears or Jessica Simpson, Haley came prepared with her iPod. She turned it on and cuddled up to Nathan in the back as she thought to the events of the last 5 years..

"Can you believe we're here?" Peyton squealed as they all met up at the school.

"I thought we would never make it," Haley said. "Is your dad here?"

"Yeah, he's trying to make an effort. We've both been working at it."

"Good, and be glad you only have him, my entire crazy family is here and every single one of them brought a camera. Be afraid," she chuckled and then screamed when someone came up behind her and lifted her up. "Nathan, put me down! You scared me!"

"I'm sorry, but I have something for you," he led her away from the group and pulled out a box.

"What's this?"

"Open it and find out." She did just that to reveal a silver necklace with a heart charm in the middle.

"Aw, Nathan. I love it, thank you."

"I'm proud of you Hales, miss Valedictorian."

"Oh stop it. I can't believe I have to make a speech."

"You'll do great," he said and kissed her.

"Haley! Nathan! Picture time!"

"My parents found us. Run!"

"Come on Hales, we have to get this over with sometime." And so the picture taking began. Several rolls of film were used before the ceremony even started. Then the principal ordered all the students to line up and the parents were to take their seats.

"Ready to do this buddy?" Lucas asked as the 3 Scott's got next to each other.

She glanced over at Nathan for a second and turned back to Lucas. "More than ever."

Graduation Day. A day that every high schooler longs for and feels like it never comes. And today, it was here. Various members of the faculty, including Whitey, gave speeches. Then diplomas were handed out. Once everyone was seated again, Haley was introduced.

"High school," she began. "Is a time of change. A time to figure out who you really are. When I first started at Tree Hill High, I was the tutor girl. That's all anyone knew me to be, it was all I knew I was. But then, something changed for me. I met Nathan Scott, big man on campus, leading scorer for the Ravens. It wasn't easy being friends with him at first. Too many times I was caught in the middle between him and Lucas, and we all know how frightening that can be," she paused as everyone laughed. "But things change and we all did. If you told me that when I first walked into Tree Hill High, my life would change forever, I wouldn't believe you. But it did. It changed all our lives. It just goes to show that our class didn't need cliques, we were better than that. I've made some great friends in the last few years, and an even better husband. Everyone talks about how much they want to get out of Tree Hill, but I'll miss this place. I'll miss the small things like walking to class with my friends, listening to Whitey yell at the basketball team, and all the people I've gotten to know who I won't see as much anymore. We've all been through so much together, wins, losses, and everything in between. And remember, no matter where you go, this place will always be with you. Tree Hill is your home. So congratulations to the class of 2006, we did it!"

Everyone applauded as she walked off the stage and now she could breathe. Haley spent so much time writing and rewriting her speech about how you can do anything you set your mind to and believing in yourself. Her final speech came out much more personal than that. It was something everyone could relate to. They all walked into the school as one person and they are leaving as someone else. When she got back to her seat, Nathan and Lucas both gave her a quick hug and the principal concluded the ceremony.

"Great speech tutor girl," Brooke hugged her after the ceremony. "Definitely had me tearing up."

"Thanks," she smiled. "Come on, let's get out of here before my mom comes with the camera." The 6 of them piled into a car and headed for Karen's Café. They had all come so far in the last 4 years, and the countdown until their last day together had begun.

Haley reached for the charm on her necklace as she did often. Everyone always told her she was going to break it eventually. She had rarely taken it off ever since Nathan first gave it to her.

"Broody, are we there yet?" Haley's thoughts were interrupted by Brooke and Lucas, once again.

"Does it look like we're there yet?"

"Maybe…"

"If I say yes will you be quiet?"

"Nope."

"Do they ever give it up?" Nathan wondered aloud.

"We've been put in this position too many times," Haley agreed. "Next time, let's drive separately." Once again she put her headphones back on to drown out the couple in the front.

"Are you sure you have to leave tomorrow?"

"Yes Haley, my first art classes start next week."

"What am I going to do without you?"

"You'll be fine. You'll have Nathan and Brooke with you."

"I'm gonna miss you Peyt," she sighed.

"I know, life is just so boring without me," she chuckled. "Now come on, we're meeting everyone at the café for lunch."

The 2 girls headed for the café where the other 4, plus Jenny were already waiting. "Finally," Brooke exclaimed when they walked in. "I'm starving, we can eat now!"

"Nice to see you too Brooke," Peyton rolled her eyes and picked up Jenny. "There's my favorite girl."

"Um, hello? Your favorite girl is over here," Brooke waved causing everyone to laugh. Then Karen came up to them.

"Can I get a quick picture before I take your orders guys?" Everyone nodded and smiled for the camera. "Okay, thanks. I can't believe you are all leaving in the next week."

"But we're here now, so how about we order?" Brooke asked hopefully.

"Right, what can I get you?" Karen took their orders and brought it out when it was done. They all ate and headed back to Peyton's house to see her off. The guys helped pack up her car while the girls got started on the goodbyes.

"Peyton, don't go, stay with us," Brooke cried.

"Please? Don't leave me alone with her," Haley added pointing to Brooke.

"I wish I could guys, but New York is calling me."

"I'm going to miss you P. Sawyer."

"I'll miss you B. Davis, you too tutor girl," she said hugging them both.

"The car is loaded and ready to go Peyton," Lucas said walking over to them.

"Okay, thanks," she tried to smile. "I'll miss you Luke. Who else am I going to talk to about music?"

"Certainly not me," Brooke spoke up. "Seriously, call him whenever you hear about a new band."

"Don't listen to her," Lucas chuckled. "I'll miss you too Peyton," he said hugging her. Then Nathan came up to her.

"Be safe Peyton," he said also hugging her. "And thanks for giving me the task of trying to calm down Haley."

"Better you than me," she laughed.

"There's a smile," he said. "Come visit."

"You better visit me too."

"Definitely."

"Jake," Peyton choked out when she got to him. "I love you."

"I love you too," he kissed her. She pulled away sobbing even harder and all he could do was hold her in his arms. "Jenny and I will be up there as much as possible."

"And I thought the Notebook was sad," Brooke commented and they all sadly laughed. "Come on guys, group hug." They all came together one last time. "Remember what I said last summer? 5 years from today we all come back here. So don't forget." And they didn't

It took Haley and Brooke a long time to calm down after she left. But they had to get ready to move down to Duke themselves and Lucas out to California. The day he left was harder than anything. Brooke cried for hours after he left and eventually cried herself to sleep at Nathan and Haley's apartment. Then came the day that the 3 of them left Tree Hill. Jake and Jenny were there to see them off and the girls cried all over again. Eventually Nathan got them in the car and on the road.

The 3 soon turned 4 of them led normal college lives. Well of course Nathan and Lucas were the most popular guys on campus. Girls threw themselves at them, but it soon became known how committed the brothers were. The 4 years passed quickly. Brooke got a degree in interior design and Haley got a degree in journalism. Both of them were with Lucas and Nathan at the ceremony when they were drafted to the Charlotte Bobcats.

"We're here," Brooke squealed when they passed a sign saying "Welcome to Tree Hill."

"I wouldn't have guessed."

"So what time are we supposed to be at the café?" Lucas asked.

"Umm in about an hour I think," Haley said.

"Could you drop us off at my parents house Luke?" Nathan asked receiving a questioning look from Haley.

"Why there?"

"Because I haven't seen them in awhile," he tried hoping it would work.

"Sure, because visiting your parents is the first thing you want to do? Nate, you tried your hardest to avoid them for the last 5 years!"

"Just trust me," he said as Lucas pulled into the driveway. "Come on Hales. See you two at the café."

"Hey Nate," Deb ran out to greet him. "How are you?"

"Great, mom."

"Why don't you guys just go? I'll get your bags."

"Go where?" Haley wondered aloud.

"It's a surprise."

"Take my car," Deb said handing Nathan the keys. "Have fun!" They got into the car and Nathan drove off to the mystery location, Haley pestering him the whole way.

"Tell me where we're going!"

"It'll ruin the surprise."

"I don't care, tell me please," she whined.

"We're almost there, just be patient."

"Fine!" 10 more minutes of silence passed until finally Nathan spoke again.

"Okay, we're here," he said pulling up to a large house. "Let's go inside."

"What's this?" Haley asked as they approached the front door. Nathan opened it and said, "Welcome home."

"What!"

"It's our house."

"Oh my God," she squealed looking around the house. "You bought this? When?"

"A couple of months ago. I know you always talked about moving back down here, so we can live here during the off season or you could come down when I'm on the road, or whatever you want to do!"

"Oh Nathan, thank you," she wrapped her arms around him. "I love you."

"I love you too. Now let's go. We don't want to be late meeting anyone." The couple left the house and drove to the café. Lucas and Brooke weren't there yet, but Jake and Peyton were.

"Peyton," Haley screamed and ran over to her.

"Haley!"

"Hey man," Nathan said to Jake. "How have you been?"

"Good, It's great to see you guys again."

"Aunt Haley?" A small girl asked coming out from behind Peyton.

"Jenny?" Haley asked with tears in her eyes as the little girl nodded. "Oh my God, you've gotten so big! Come here, give me a hug."

"She looks just like you Jake," Nathan remarked.

"I should probably be thankful for that," he chuckled.

"Jenny come meet your uncle Nathan," Haley pulled the little girl over.

"Hi," she said shyly.

"Hi Jenny. Wow, last time I saw you, you were just a baby. How old are you now?"

She held up 6 fingers. "Six."

"You're very smart, just like your mom," he winked and turned to Peyton. "And I don't mean that in the biological sense."

"I know," she smiled when suddenly the door swung open and the bells rang above it.

"P. Sawyer!"

"B. Davis!"

"Oh my God, I can't believe this, hi," she said with tears in her eyes. "Hug!"

When the girls finally broke apart, Lucas stepped in. "Hey Peyton."

"Hey Luke," she said hugging him. "I missed you guys so much."

"Oh my God," Brooke screeched again as she noticed the little girl next to Jake.

"That's my aunt?" Jenny asked Jake in amusement.

"Afraid so," he nodded.

"Take that back Jagielski. Hi Jenny. You've gotten so big."

"Hi Aunt Brooke."

"How did you know my name?"

"Mommy and daddy have lots of pictures of you guys around the house."

"Aw, give me a hug."

"Well look who it is," the petite woman came out from the kitchen.

"Karen," everyone said in unison. "It's so good to see you."

"You too," she hugged everyone. "It's so good to have all of you back here. I've been rather lonely the last few years without you guys around," she wiped a few tears from her eyes. "Now everyone sit down, I've prepared lunch for all of you guys and I'll bring it out in a second."

"So what's new with everyone?" Peyton asked.

"Well Luke and I both just bought houses down here," Nathan said.

"You knew about it," Haley asked Lucas.

"Maybe," he shrugged.

"Stop it," Brooke hit his arm. "Yes he did, we just went to see it!"

"So did we!"

"Well I don't know if you guys knew this, but Peyton and I have been living here for a few months now with Jenny."

"No way!"

"Yeah, we're actually back in my old house," Peyton said. "My dad ended up giving it to us, so it's in our name."

"Where's your dad now?"

"He's in London right now, taking some time off I guess."

"Have you guys heard from Tim or Mouth lately?" After high school, Tim had gone to UNLV and Mouth and Erica both went to Yale.

"I haven't seen them since the summer after graduation."

"I miss Mouth," Brooke sighed.

"Yeah, believe it or not, it's been weird not having Tim around," Nathan added.

"Whatever happened to Felix?" Lucas wondered and everyone shrugged.

"Are you guys hungry?" Karen asked bringing out trays of food.

"Starved!" And they all dug in.

-OTH-

"We've come a long way since we first walked in here," Haley said. All 6 of them had gone over to Tree Hill High and were sitting in the school gym.

"Who would have thought we would have ended up back here," Peyton said.

"So many memories in this gym," Jake said looking around.

"All those basketball games," Lucas said and then noticed Brooke glaring at him. "And those wonderful, gorgeous, sexy cheerleaders who always practiced in here."

"Guys, we have something to tell you," Peyton said. "I'm pregnant."

"And you waited so long to tell us!" Brooke yelled. "Yay, I'm going to be an aunt again!" Everyone said their congratulations and hugged the happy couple.

"Thanks guys. I think we better get going though so we can get Jenny to bed," she motioned to the practically sleeping girl in her arms.

"Bye!"

"Yeah, I guess we're going to go to," Lucas said.

"Going to christen the new house," Nathan smirked.

"Of course," Brooke said. "Let's go Broody, hurry up!"

"They are a unique pair," Haley chuckled.

"So do you want to go back to our house?" Nathan asked putting an arm around her.

"I like the sound of that.. our house.. yes let's go." The entire car ride back, Nathan noticed Haley seemed awfully quiet.

"You okay Hales?" He asked when they walked into the house.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Listen, I have to tell you something."

"Is it bad?"

"No, it's good. Really good… I think!"

"Okay… What is it?"

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. "I'm pregnant too." She opened her eyes for a brief second to see a look of shock come over Nathan's face.

"You mean.. we're going to be parents?"

"Yes."

"I'm going to be a father."

"Yes."

"I'm going to be a father," he cheered picking Haley up and swinging her around.

"You're okay with it? Not mad?"

"Mad! Of course not! I'm thrilled! Then again, I hope I don't end up like my father, but I'll have you around! I can't believe this… We're going to be parents!"

A huge smile came across Haley's face. "I love you."

"I love you too. Come on, let's go to bed," he said and picked her up and carried her up the stairs. Nathan stripped down to his boxers and got in the bed while Haley stepped into the bathroom. Finally, she came back out and got in the bed also.

"What were you doing?"

"Just seeing how much I weigh before I blow up like a balloon. Will you still love me when I'm fat and have swollen ankles?"

"I'll always love you Hales," he said as he wrapped his arms around her and she snuggled into his chest.

"Good, because you're stuck with me."

"Wouldn't have it any other way."

They were finally happy. What started out as a tutoring session turned into so much more. There were many speed bumps to overcome and it seemed that at one point, they almost wouldn't make it. But all it took was one word on a doorstep that changed everything.

"Hi."

Wow, I'm so sad. I can't believe it's over. Please, please, pleaseee review! Even if you have never left any comments before, I really want to know what you thought of my story so please leave something. Thank you to all of my loyal readers who stuck with me throughout the story. You guys are the greatest! I started another story a couple weeks ago, "All She Ever Wanted" so make sure you check that one out too! Thanks again for taking the time to read my story! I love you all!