After they had cleaned Haley up, Brooke and Haley just sat around talking. That's when Haley noticed Brooke wasn't herself.

"Brooke, are you okay?"

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?"

"You just seem sort of distracted, that's all."

"I'm fine."

"No you're not/. I know you better than anyone. I know there's something bothering you. Come on…talk to me."

Brooke figured she might as well tell her because it didn't seem like Haley was letting up anytime soon.

"Well since you seem so intent on knowing…my dad moved out this morning. My mom called me earlier." She managed to get it out as the tears started welling in her eyes.

"Baby! Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because you're having a hard enough time as it is. I'm supposed to be making it better for you , not worse. This is the last thing you need." She finished as the tears fell freely down her face. She didn't even bother to wipe them away because she knew more would follow. Haley took Brooke's hand in her own.

"No Brooke, you need someone. Someone to talk to and a shoulder to cry on. That's why I'm here. Yeah, it's no party at my house, but Brooke, I'm here for you whenever you need me to be. I love you. When you cry I want to cry and when you smile I can't help but smile. Just remember that. I Love You."

"Thanks Hales, I love you too."

"Now, you only told me a week or two ago that your parents were getting divorced. So why did he move out so soon?"

Brooke shook her head.

"He hit my mom, Hales, and she made him leave. They hadn't stopped fighting. And now that he's gone I just feel so empty. I was always closer to him and even though what he did to my mom is unforgivable, I can't imagine living without him. She broke down as sobs racked her body. I- I –just d-d-don't know wh-what to do."

Haley took the shaking girl in her arms and stroked her hair. She held her tightly as she spoke:

"Brooke, baby, I know there isn't anything I can say to help. We're both going through some pretty tough crap right now but we'll make it with each other's help, okay?"

Brooke nodded as she wrapped her arms around Haley. She looked up and gave her a passionate kiss.

"I love you, Brooke. More than you could ever imagine."

Brooke was about to say something when they heard a voice at the door.

"Well, well, well…it look like I;ve been replaced, huh?"

They both looked up and Haley gasped.

"Dad…?"