Later on that day they went to Brooke's house and they were lying on Brooke's bed watching a movie. Brooke was leaning against Haley's shoulder and Haley had her arm around Brooke. It felt so right to be in each other's arms. Haley seemed engrossed in the movie, but Brooke wasn't. She was trying to figure out what Haley was keeping from her. I need to know. But I don't want to come right out and ask. Or maybe I should or else I'll never figure it out. Maybe she just fell. I'm probably jumping to conclusions. Yea, that's all it is…I hope. Well, I might as well ask.

"Hey Hales?"

"Yeah?"

"You know I'm always here for you and you can tell me anything, right?"

"Of course. Brooke what's up?"

"Nothing. I just wanted to make sure you knew."

"Okay. I'm here for you too."

They sat in silence for a little while longer until Brooke couldn't take it any more.

"Haley, where is that bruise on your stomach from?"

Shit! Did she see something. I'm in so much trouble. She's gonna figure it out.

"Oh- I fell again…you know me….clumsy clumsy clumsy."

"You sure that's all it is?"

"Yeah," Haley said in a cold tone.

"Okay. But if there's something going on-----

"BROOKE, THERE'S NOTHING GOING ON! LEAVE ME ALONE!" She stormed out of Brooke's room with tears streaming down her face. Brooke sat there with a look of shock on her face. As soon as the shock wore off, she ran after Haley.

I knew something was going on. She didn't just fall or else she wouldn't have been so defensive about it. I gotta find her and help her.

Meanwhile, Haley was making her way up her driveway. Her heart stopped when she saw her dad's car. HE was home from his business trip. Oh crap. I'm screwed. I was supposed to be home when he got home. I'm in for it now. She walked into her house and was greeted by her father, beer bottle in hand.

"Hey dad."

"Don't "hey dad" me you little bitch! I told you to be home when I came home and you weren't. You're gonna pay. He threw the bottle on the floor and pulled Haley over to him. He punched her in the face, and she stumbled back and fell to the floor. She didn't dare try to get up. He kicked her over and over in the ribs before he picked her up.

"You're worthless. I don't love you. No one could ever love you."

He let her go and threw her on the floor again before he got in his car and drove off She just laid there and cried. She was in to much pain to try and get up. What neither Haley nor her father knew was that Brooke had come to Haley's house to apologize and she saw the whole thing through the window.

Oh my God! Poor Hales. I can't believe she hasn't been telling me this. She looks so broken lying there. How could anyone hurt Haley…my Hales. She's the most caring person ever. I gotta help her. Brooke knocked on the door, and when no one answered, she went in.

"Hales?'

She saw Haley right in front of her on the floor. As soon as she saw her broken girlfriend closeup, she couldn't help but cry.

"Haley?"

Haley looked up and as soon as she saw Brooke a look of fear came over her. Now Brooke knows. Damnit! HE's gonna kill me.

Brooke kneeled down next to Haley.

"Are you okay?"

Haley nodded yes, but Brooke knew she was lying and just trying to be strong.

"Brooke- I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but I was embarrassed and I-I..she couldn't get the rest out before she broke down shaking and sobbing.

"Haley it's okay. Come here." She took Haley into her arms and let her cry into her chest. Brooke was crying pretty hard now to. She had to help Haley though this.