Author's Note: Thanks for some of the great reviews. Sorry this update took longer than I'd planned. I wasn't sure where I wanted to end the chapter...and I haven't been in the right frame of mind to write lately. So, hopefully it won't be as long until the next update...I'll try hard to get it out next weekend. Anyway, keep up the great reviews, I live for them, literally!

What Happens Next

Chapter 13

Haley stood in the entry way of the beach house, directing movers. As Lucas walked through the front door she stopped him, "Please make Nathan let me help."

"I gave him my word Hales."

"But I'm not helpless."

"He's just trying to take care of you and the baby the best he knows how."

Haley crossed her arms, "Fine." She remembered the argument she'd had with Nathan earlier in the week.

She'd been packing boxes since putting Natalie down for her nap after lunch. She was almost done with the bedroom when he arrived home from school.

"Haley?"

"In the bedroom."

Nathan walked in with Natalie, "Look who I found awake in her playpen."

Haley stood and kissed both her husband and her daughter, "Hi."

He looked around, "What are you doing?"

"Well, if we're going to move on Saturday, someone's got to pack all out stuff."

"But should you be doing that?"

"Why not? I have plenty of time in the afternoon while she's napping."

"But in your condition?"

"Nathan, I'm pregnant, not dying."

"I don't want you to hurt yourself."

"I've been pregnant before Nathan. I know what I can do. Besides, I moved the last time too."

"Only because I wasn't there to do it for you."

Haley gritted her teeth, "Nathan. I'm not helpless."

Nathan sighed, "Maybe we can make a deal," he looked at Haley, "You can keep packing if you promise not to move the boxes." Seeing her ready to argue he added, "I'll stack them neatly when I get home."

"Okay. I promise I won't move the boxes. Now, I have to get ready for work."

"Haley…"

She turned, "Nathan, you can't stop me from working too. I'll go crazy."

Nathan smiled, "I wasn't going to. I just want to make sure you're not mad."

"No, not mad," she kissed him, "I know you're just trying to help."

She was keeping her promise to not move any boxes, but she wasn't very happy about it. Nathan was the next one to walk through the doors and she grasped his arm, "Nathan," she whined, "I'm bored. And I can't unpack any of these boxes without furniture. Buuuuuuuuuuut, if you were to find the ones for the kitchen…"

"We'll get on that Hales."

She kissed him, "Thanks, I love you."

"Love you too Hales."

Sunday night, Nathan lay in bed, Haley curled up against him. "This is weird," he whispered.

"What's weird?"

"Sleeping in this room."

"We can change rooms. We don't have to have the master bedroom. We can trade Natalie for your old room. I don't mind."

"No, I want us to have this bedroom. It'll get less weird. I'm just glad to have you here with me." He lightly kissed her neck, "Mmmmmm, you smell so sweet."

Haley rolled to face him, "Shut up," she kissed him, "You're sweet, but I didn't shower today. I must stink like no other."

He kissed her, "Maybe so, but not to me." Nathan pulled her closer and slowly ran his hands down her body. Haley kissed him and ran her fingers through his short hair. Pulling him close her kisses became more feverish. Nathan's hands slipped under her camisole, while hers splayed over his bare chest.

As their grasping and groping increased, Nathan whispered, "I love you Mrs. Scott."

Haley kissed him, "I love you too Mr. Scott."

Haley awoke the next morning, tangled amongst Nathan and their sheets. She smiled with thoughts of the previous night.

Suddenly the sound of their alarm pierced the morning silence. Haley struggled to reach the snooze button without waking Nathan. Silence resumed and she snuggled back against Nathan.

Nathan kissed the top of her head, "Mmmmm, morning."

Haley looked up into his eyes and kissed him softly, "Morning."

Nathan held her tightly, "Lets just lay here a few more minutes."

"How about all day?"

"Why Haley James, are you suggesting I skip school?"

"Well…" Haley was interrupted by a cry from the other room.

"Duty calls," Nathan kissed her forehead, "You stay in bed a while longer and I'll get her. I'll bring her in once she's fed so I can get ready for school."

Haley reached for him as he slipped out of bed, pulling him close for another kiss.

Haley was still lying in bed a half hour later when Nathan walked back into the room cradling Natalie. He set her down on the bed, "Go see your mommy darling."

Haley cuddled with their daughter, "What do you think kiddo? Tell your daddy he should stay home with us today."

"Haley, I missed school last week."

"You mean you want to go to school, instead of staying home with your beautiful, loving wife and this cutie?"

"Don't get me wrong Hales, I don't want to go to school, but I probably should."

"Just call and tell them Natalie's sick and I'm pregnant."

Nathan crawled into bed behind Haley, "Okay, I'll stay home today. But this has to be the last time if I actually plan to graduate."

"Fine Mr. Responsibility, this will be the last face excuse, I promise."

After breakfast Nathan, Haley, and Natalie took a trip to the hardware store where they picked out paint and borders for Natalie's room and the master bath. They were working on their bedroom when Nathan's phone rang; he looked at Haley and smiled, "Hello."

"Nathan Scott, where are you?"

"Hello to you too big brother."

"Where are you Nate? I'll tell you where you're not – school."

"I'm at Johnson's Hardware."

"You do realize that today's a school day, right?"

"Yes, I am aware. But Haley begged me to stay home. I told her this was the last time if I want to graduate."

"Lucas let out a sigh of relief. He was worried about his brother and his young family, "So what are you doing at Johnson's?"

"Picking out paint and wallpaper and stuff," he pointed to one of the samples Haley held out, "That one," he whispered.

"Paint and wallpaper?"

"Yeah, it's an effort to make the place more ours and less Dan's."

"Wise idea. But couldn't that be done on the weekend?"

"I'm quickly learning that you don't argue with a pregnant woman, especially one who happens to be your wife."

Lucas laughed, "What have you done to my best friend?"

Nathan smiled, "Shut up."

"Well, if you need any help painting – or anything else, just let me know."

"I'll do that Luke."

"Just make sure you're back at school tomorrow little brother."

"Alright already, I'll be there."

Hanging up with Lucas, Nathan gave Haley a peck on the cheek, "He offered to help paint."

"After harassing you about school," she smiled.

"I told him it was your idea," Nathan smiled, "and then he hinted at the thought that I corrupted you."

It was Haley's turn to laugh, "So what if you did."