"News? What kind of news?" Brooke asked curiously.

"It's about Jake and Haley," Nathan replied.

"Do you really have to tell me than?" Brooke really didn't want to talk about Haley. It was still a sore spot with her.

"Well ya I think I do."

"Fine. What is it?"

"Jake got traded to the Nets. They're moving to Jersey."

"Please tell me you're joking."

"Sorry babe. Not joking."

"Damn it."

"You're really that pissed at Haley?"

"Yes. Damn it Nathan! My mother died and she left for her music!"

"I know that baby. But don't you think you should try and work things out with Haley. She's one of your best friends."

"Not is. Was. She was one of my best friends. I don't need anyone else now that I have you."

"Brookie, come on don't be so stubborn. You know you miss having Haley around."

"That's not the point Nathan and you know it!"

"Hey, don't yell at me. I was just trying to do right by you and give you a heads up that you'd be seeing a lot more of Haley because her husband and I are teammates again."

"Whatever. I don't care. I don't have time to worry about what this means in terms of having to see Haley right now."

Nathan rolled his eyes. He loved Brooke to death but sometimes she was a little too overdramatic and that drove him crazy. He wanted to say so but knew if he did he'd be spending the first night in their new house sleeping on the couch and that's not what he wanted to do so he kept his mouth shut.

"Wait how do you know Jake got traded and they're moving?" Brooke asked a minute later.

"Luke called me while I was finishing up with my lifting. He said Hales called him to tell him and she said something about wanting you to know but she wasn't sure how you'd take it if she told you so she thought Lucas could do it for her and then he passed it off to me. Which I had no problem doing. Seems like everyone but me is afraid of you," Nathan replied.

"Lucas doesn't need to be afraid of me. Haley on the other hand, well I'm not sure if she needs to be but it might work in her favor if she is at least for now."

"I so don't even wanna know why."

"Good cause I wasn't planning on telling you."

Nathan smiled as he kissed Brooke softly on the cheek. She turned from her computer and decided she was done writing for the night.

Nathan watched as Brooke walked down the hallway to their bedroom. He followed close behind her and kicked the door shut as soon as he was in the room and then proceeded to gently push Brooke onto the bed before kissing her neck and playing with her hair. Brooke grabbed Nathan's head and brought his face close to hers and he crashed his lips down onto hers and they exploded in a romantic kiss that intensified with every second. Brooke broke away from the kiss long enough to get Nathan's shirt over his head and toss it to the floor. Nathan sat up and took Brooke's shirt off tossing it on the floor with his own, leaving her in just a bra. He gently ran his fingers over the silky material before he reached behind her and undid the clasp and slid the straps off her shoulders and pulled the bra off of her body, then dropped it on the floor. Pausing, he allowed himself to stare at her chest taking in the beauty before dropping his head down to kiss each breast softly. Brooke smiled as she knew Nathan was enjoying himself almost as much as she was. Nathan was about take things further when Brooke felt her stomach lurch. She shook her head as he reached to undo her pants. He looked at her in confused frustration.

"I can't baby," she explained.

"Why not?" he asked.

"I'm nauseous."

"Oh ok."

Nathan reached down and picked up her bra and handed it to her. She took it from him and put it back on. Nathan watched and frowned because he had been hoping to have a little fun. Brooke saw the look on his face and felt bad but knew there wasn't anything she could about it. Most women got sick in the morning but Brooke was not most women, sometimes she got sick in the morning and other times she got sick at night.

"I'm sorry honey."

"Hey don't apologize. Do you want me to get you a drink or something?"

"No. Just lay with me."

Nathan nodded as he laid back on the bed and rested his hand on Brooke's stomach. He fell asleep in that exact position only to be woken up a few hours later to the sounds of Brooke throwing up next to him. Nathan sat up quickly and held Brooke's hair back as she continued to throw up in the trash can that was right next to her on the floor.

"You'll be all right baby," Nathan whispered as he rubbed her back with his free hand.

Brooke finally stopped after about five minutes. She stood up to go wash her face and rinse out her mouth but sat right back down because she felt dizzy. Nathan watched her and was worried when he saw her sit right back down.

"What's wrong Brooke?" he asked nervously.

"I'm just a little dizzy. Could you help me to the bathroom so I can wash my face and rinse out my mouth?" Brooke answered.

Nathan shook his head. He gently laid her back down before he left to get her a drink of water and a wash cloth for her face. If she was dizzy Nathan didn't want her walking around at all. Brooke didn't object when Nathan didn't let her get up and get the washcloth or the drink by herself, she was way too dizzy for that and she really didn't want to make herself throw up again. Nathan returned two minutes later with a glass of water, a washcloth and some saltines. He wiped Brooke's face with the rag and then gave her the water and saltines. She took them gratefully, slowly sipping the water and nibbling on one saltine.

"Are you feeling any better?" Nathan asked.

"Yes. Thank you baby," Brooke replied as she put the water down. She had given up on the saltines after the first one left her feeling slightly nauseous.

"You're welcome."

Nathan laid down next to Brooke and held her hand. He hated to see her suffer through the sickness but he knew that she would agree with him that despite all the sickness it would be worth it to be bring their child into the world. Not wanting to make her nauseous again Nathan leaned over and kissed Brooke's cheek. She tried to turn her head to look at him but as soon as she moved her head a little bit she felt nauseous. Defeated, Brooke stayed in her current position and went back to sleep. Nathan watched her sleep before he too was asleep again. It was 2:30 in the morning and he had to be at the arena for a team meeting at 9:30. Which meant he had to be up by 7:00 to give himself enough time to get ready and drive over.

"Nathan, it's 7:15. You need to get up baby," Brooke said later that morning. She had wanted to sleep later than 7:15 but woke up when she heard the alarm Nathan had set went off and was going off still. She glanced over and saw that Nathan still hadn't gotten up so she tried to wake him herself.

"Hmm," he replied.

"It's 7:15, you have to get up and get ready to go. You have that team meeting this morning."

Nathan sat bolt up right when Brooke's words registered. He had over slept. As soon as his feet touched the floor Nathan was heading for the shower. Thankfully Brooke had laid his clothes out on the bed for him so he wouldn't have to do that for himself. She also decided that she would get him some breakfast so he wouldn't be hungry during the meeting. Nathan was showered and dressed, standing in the kitchen by 7:50. Brooke was impressed. She dished out his eggs and placed them on the table along with two strips of bacon and a cup of coffee. Nathan grabbed her hand and kissed it softly as she walked by.

"Thanks for waking me up baby," he said appreciatively.

"What no thanks for laying out your clothes or making you breakfast?" Brooke teased.

"You're right, I'm sorry. Thank you for everything you've done to help me this morning. You're the best."

"You're welcome."

Nathan continued eating and as soon as he was finished he stood up to put his dishes in the sink. Brooke shook her head and pointed to the dishwasher. Nathan smiled as he took the dishes from the sink and placed them in the dishwasher. He glanced at the clock and saw that it was almost 8:45.

"Baby where are my keys? I should probably get going," Nathan asked.

"Here you go. Be careful. Call me when you're on your way home," Brooke said as she handed Nathan his keys.

"I will. I love you."

"I love you too."

Nathan gave her a quick kiss and was out the door. Brooke stood in the kitchen by herself. She was bored and Nathan had just left the house. That could only mean it was gonna get worse as the day went on. Instead of standing around doing nothing, she decided that now would be a good time to call Haley. Especially if what Lucas had told Nathan about Jake being traded to the Nets was true. She didn't want there to be tension because she was still pissed at Haley. She grabbed the phone off the charger in the living room and sat down on the couch before dialing Haley's number. She wasn't sure if she should wait til they were in New Jersey or just get it over with now. The phone stopped ringing and Brooke heard Haley's voice say hello.

"Hi, Haley, it's Brooke," she said.

"Oh hi Brooke," Haley replied.

"Listen, Nathan told me that Jake got traded to the Nets and that you guys are moving to Jersey."

"Yes he did and we are."

"Ok well I think we need to sit down and have a real talk without any shouting. You and I both know that there is years of history between us and it would be stupid to throw it all away because of one ill-timed action."

"Brooke do we really have to rehash the fact that I was a selfish bitch and left after you lost your mom because I thought that my music was more important than sticking around to be there for my friend?" Haley really didn't want to have that talk yet again. It was getting on her nerves. Every time they talked about it she felt a little worse for what she had done.

"Yes we really do. But not so I can yell at you again and tell you that I thought you were the biggest bitch in the world. You already know that's how I feel."

"Then why?"

"Because you never get to explain your side of the story. You've always been subjected to listen to me bitch you out about it. I think it's time I hear what you have to say for yourself."

"I don't think I need to explain my side of the story. There's not much to explain. Chris showed up with an amazing opportunity for me at the same time your mom died and I didn't even think twice before jumping at the chance. I don't know why it didn't occur to me than that you needed me more than I needed the music. I'm sorry Brooke. I was such an idiot."

"No Haley, you weren't an idiot. You were a bitch. There's a difference."

"Thanks."

"Anytime."

"I should have been there for you. I'm so sorry I bailed on you like that. Once I realized what I had done it was too late, I couldn't go back and undo my actions. It wasn't until I stepped foot onto the NC State campus and saw Jake that I knew how stupid I had really been. The friendship you and I had shared was one of the most important friendships in my life and I shit on you. Gosh you must really hate me."

"No Haley. I don't hate you, I hate what you did."

"Brooke don't pretend like you didn't hate me. I know you did. It's ok. I deserve it. I don't even deserve to have Lucas talking to me either. I left without saying good-bye to him and he's been my best friend since we were kids. I must be the worst person ever."

"Haley stop it. You're not the worst person ever. Everyone makes mistakes. Yours was just a big mistake and had repercussions that clearly sting. As they should."

"Why are you being so nice to me?"

"I told you, being a bitch and screaming at you isn't gonna solve anything. I want to fix things between us. And I can't take anymore stress right now. It's not good for me or the baby."

Brooke couldn't remember if Haley knew she was pregnant or not but decided that it didn't matter. Either way it was out in the open now.

"Ok listen, I have to run because Jake and I have to do some more packing but I'll be in town next week if you want to get together and talk some more."

"Where are you guys moving to?"

"East Rutherford. There were some decent house there that were up for sale so we snagged one of them."

"Nice."

"Ya it is pretty nice. Well I gotta run."

"Sure. Bye."

"Bye."

Brooke sat still and looked around the room. Tears flooded her eyes as she realized that despite all the time that had gone by, she really missed Haley. She slid down further on the couch and let the tears fall. She hated to be by herself when she was upset but Nathan had to go to his team meeting and she couldn't disturb him, Haley and Jake were packing and she still wasn't in the mood for Peyton. Defeated, Brooke decided that the best thing for the time being was to calm down and maybe get some rest. She was getting more tired as her pregnancy got further along. Grabbing the remote she turned on some music and fell asleep on the couch. This was the exact position Nathan found her in when he came home from his team meeting after dropping his keys on the kitchen table.

"Hey baby, I'm home," Nathan whispered softly.

"Hmm," Brooke responded as she slowly opened her eyes. She smiled when she saw Nathan looking at her.

"Are you feeling ok sweetie?"

"Ya I was just tired."

"Oh?"

"I called Haley while you were gone."

"How did that go?"

"It was ok. We're gonna work things out between us. I really miss her Nate. You were right, she is my best friend."

Nathan smiled. He was so glad that Brooke had decided to give Haley a call. He knew it was only a matter of time before she would and even though the timing was coincidental with Lucas' phone call that Jake had been traded to the Nets and that Jake and Haley were moving to New Jersey.

"Brooke, I know you miss her. They'll be here soon."

"Nate please don't patronize me!"

Brooke slouched down further onto the couch and turned her face away from Nathan. She was in no mood to argue with him. She just wanted him to know that she had finally broken down and called Haley again. Nathan tried to talk to Brooke again but she ignored him. Not sure what else to do Nathan finally decided to leave the room. He felt bad that he had seemed to agitate Brooke but she wasn't letting him apologize.

"I'm not patronizing you," Nathan said as he left the room.

"Shut up Nathan. I don't wanna talk to you right now," Brooke spat back.

Nathan was hurt but he didn't want it to show. He grabbed his cell phone and called his brother. Lucas always knew what to say to him when he was fighting with Brooke.

"Luke it's me," he said.

"I know I can read," Lucas laughed.

"Listen man, Brooke's in one of her moods again. I don't know what to do."

"What did you say this time?"

"Well I told her about Jake and Haley moving up here last night. Then I had to go to a team meeting today and when I came back she told me that she called Haley and I told her I was glad."

"Ok I'm not seeing the problem yet."

"I haven't gotten to it yet. So we talk for a few more minutes and then she says that she really misses Haley and I said I know and that they'd be here soon and she flipped out and told me not to patronize her. I wasn't patronizing her Lucas. And now she doesn't want to talk to me."

"I hate to say it but it's classical moody Brooke. You can't say anything to her until she comes to you and wants to talk. If you so much as try to talk to her before then, she'll bite your head off. Nate you've been with her for how long and you still run to me when you fight with her?"

"Look, I know it seems pathetic but you and I know that if there's anyone who knows Brooke's moods better than me, it's gotta be you."

"The little brother makes a valid point."

"So I should just let her be until she's ready to talk to me?"

"Only if you value your life man."

"All right. Thanks Luke. Keep me posted with your life in Colorado."

"Sure no problem. Later bro."

"Later."

Nathan hung up and opened the fridge. Fighting with Brooke always made Nathan want to do two things: call Lucas and eat. He grabbed a slice of pizza from the fridge and didn't bother heating it up before he tore into it. No sooner than he had it in his hand was the slice of pizza completely gone.

Brooke continued to lay on the couch. The tears that she thought were done had come rushing back. Lately it seemed like all she did was fight with Nathan and cry. If this is what it was gonna be like for the entire pregnancy Brooke wasn't sure she wanted to get pregnant again. Instead of wiping the tears away like she had been doing earlier Brooke just let them fall. Once again her tears lulled her to sleep. That was another thing she had been doing a lot and for the moment she was glad to be asleep because it meant Nathan couldn't force her to talk to him. That suited Brooke just fine. She was in no mood to talk to Nathan anyway.

Nathan walked back into the living room and found Brooke asleep, again. Instead of waking her like he had done when he got home he went up to the bedroom and decided to take a nap himself. Fighting with Brooke seemed to drain everything out of him. He laid on the bed trying to fall asleep but had absolutely no luck. Groaning he grabbed his cell phone and dialed Haley's number.

"Hello," she answered.

"Hey Haley it's Nathan," he said.

"What's up?"

"Not too much. How's the moving going?"

"Jake better not get traded for a long time or at least not so far away from New Jersey that we'll have to move again. I'm not doing this again."

"That well huh?"

"Oh ya. How are you?"

"Not so hot."

"What's wrong?"

"Brooke and I got into a fight."

"Please tell me it wasn't about me."

"Not really."

"What do you mean not really?"

"I know she called and I'm glad she called. She told me that she misses you and I said you'd be here soon and she took it as me patronizing her and because of that she screamed at me. And now she's asleep on the living room couch and I'm upstairs laying on the bed."

"Nathan you can't patronize a pregnant girl. It doesn't go well. Ever."

"Ya, I know that know but I really wasn't patronizing her."

"You might not think so but if that's how she felt you better be careful how you say certain things to her."

"Ya, thanks Hales. I figured that one out."

"You're welcome."

"Hey you know I've been meaning to ask you. What does Lucas think about you naming your one son after him?"

Haley paused. This was gonna be tough. She didn't want to get Lucas in trouble but she couldn't stand keeping it from Nathan and Brooke anymore.

"Haley?"

"Sorry. He was excited when I told him that I was pregnant and then I told him that I had always wanted to name a son of mine Lucas after him because he's been my best friend for so long."

"Wait a second? Lucas knew about the babies before they were born?"

"Ya. He said he wanted to keep it between him and I but I can't do that anymore. Not if Brooke and I are gonna try and work everything out. It all needs to be laid out on the table."

"I'm so gonna kick his ass. I asked him all the time if he ever heard from you and he always said that he hadn't."

"Nate don't."

"Why not? He lied to me and to Brooke! Damn it Hales. She cried for days because she felt like her whole world abandoned her."

"I know that Nathan. I feel like shit for it everyday."

"Good. I hope you do."

"Nathan!"

"What? You're telling me my brother has been in contact with you for at least two years and lying about it and you expect me not to be pissed? That's hilarious."

"I know you didn't call to fight with me about my life. So before this gets any worse I'm gonna go finish helping Jake."

"Ya sure. Lucky me I get to add more to the story for Brooke. Thanks so much Haley."

"Damn it Nathan! Not everything is about you or Brooke!"

Nathan didn't bother responding to that. He slammed his phone closed and tossed it on the bed. If he didn't need the phone he would have thrown it at the wall. Just when things were starting to look up for his fiancé and Haley there was more drama that was about to explode. Nathan was dreading having to tell Brooke the new news about Haley and knew it would get ugly because this time it involved Lucas. Groaning he dropped his head down on the pillow and fell asleep. Fighting with people really could make a person tired. A point well proven by the fact that both Nathan and Brooke were asleep, in separate rooms.