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Chapter 2: Coming Home

Karen smiled and spoke, "Well if it isn't our national music star coming home."

Deb added, "Don't forget international also."

Karen and Deb walked over to her and hugged her. "Boy have I missed you two." Haley said.

Karen spoke, "Sit down and tell us about it."

Haley responded, "The tour was amazing I went with Ashlee Simpson, Ryan Cabrera, and Tyler Hilton. Plus I got to bring my sister Taylor. I have plenty of pictures and tons of video footage."

Deb stated, "Well than I have a plan my house at seven we'll order Chinese and get to see your experience."

Haley hopped the stool and replied, "Great see you then and don't tell the boys I am back." Haley left the café and headed back to her house.

Karen said, "I am glad she's back."

Deb questioned, "But?"

Karen responded, "But a storm is about to happen between four friends." Debbie nodded in agreement

Back at riverside court Nathan spoke, "Good game."

Jake asked, "So what's going on tonight?"

Lucas answered, "Nate and I have movie night with our moms tonight."

Peyton stated, "Guess it is just you and I Jake. Alright later guys" Peyton and Jake exited to Jake's car.

Jake pulled the car away and Jake questioned, "When are you going to tell Nathan about Faith?"

Peyton responded, "Soon"

Jake stated, "Really because that is what you said last week, and I honestly think that Nathan deserves to know that those ten months you spent with your aunt was having our child. I thought you said you love me?"

Peyton looked at Jake and answered, "I do and I want a family with Jenny, Faith, and you. It is just not that easy okay. You have to let me do it my way." Peyton paused and then a small grin across her face. "You have to have faith in me." Jake looked at Peyton and got her pun.

Finally, Jake smiled and spoke, "Alright you have two days because I want to spend my New Year's Eve with you." Peyton nodded yes Jake leaned over and kissed her.

Lucas and Nathan went to the café Lucas asked, "So what movie are we seeing tonight?"

Karen and Deb smiled and Debbie responded, "It's an independent film."

Nathan saw the smirk that came upon the two of them. Nathan questioned, "By whom?"

Karen replied, "It's a surprise and we invited a friend tonight and Keith is coming."

Nathan asked, "So I can invite Peyton then?"

Debbie spoke, "If you want too." Nathan tried Peyton's cell and Jake's cell. Debbie prayed that he couldn't reach Peyton. It was wrong for her to think that way, but she knew it was for the better this way. Nathan finally gave up. Nathan thought oh well they don't have to spend every waking moment together.

Haley walked into her house in the living room she found Ashlee, Ryan, Tyler, and Taylor playing cards. Haley stated, "Tonight we're all going to Deb Scott's house to show the video and pictures."

Taylor asked, "Are you ready to see them Haley?"

Haley flopped down onto the couch and spoke, "Ya know I'm really not that sure. I mean Nathan and I there was always something between us and right before we left we were finally getting our life back on track until I told him I was leaving and he got mad. Then I went to Lucas and I was pouring my heart out to him and he kissed me. Than Nathan walked in and decked Lucas and I left, and I haven't spoke to either of them since a year ago."

Ryan questioned, "So there might be problems tonight?"

Haley answered, "Maybe" but I hope not.

Meanwhile Karen and Debbie got dinner and were setting up. Karen asked, "How do you think this is going to go?"

Debbie answered, "I don't know but I'm proud of Haley it takes guts to come back after how she left and all."

Karen questioned, "Hoe come you are so calm about this?"

Debbie responded, "Because I have faith in the boys they have come a long way since then."

Just then the boys walked in and both said, "Hey Mom."

Lucas asked, "So when does our mystery guest arrive?"

The doorbell rang and Nathan remarked, "I would guess right now." Lucas smirked.

Karen spoke, "Go ahead boys you get it."

Nathan opened the door and there she stood. Lucas gasped, "Haley!"

Author's Note: Leave ya hanging for now as you can tell Nathan and Haley never got married. Karen and Keith is still together the Keith and Deb thing never happened. This will soon be a Naley, Jeyton, and Lucas with …Please R/R