Chapter 4
By 2012 Lucas and my contracts with the Lakers came to an end and both our families decided to move back to Tree Hill. It was our home...where we grew up. There wasn't even a hint of regret when we moved. Then Haley told us she was...pregnant and let me tell you...we never partied and celebrated like we did that night. Without alcohol of course... Lucas almost fainted when he heard the news. Thank goodness he didn't cause i sure as hell wouldn't be able to catch him! It was great...everything was working out because Lucas and Haley had both accepted jobs at Tree Hill High. Lucas teaching Science and Haley teaching English. Or was it the other way around? No matter. But the happiness was short lived as it always is in our lives. Lucas was busy with a class when a student ran in yelling that Haley had fell. I was with her then, because I had just taken the job of basketball coach...Whitey would be proud. Lucas ran in and soon the three of us were off to the hospital where the doctor confirmed my thoughts and worst nightmare. Haley had a miscarriage. She had lost their child. And somehow things only got worse from there...
A month after the accident I sat in my brother's living room. I sneaked a quick glance at him and he looked bad...worse then when...no matter I can't remember what I was saying. Haley has stopped talking to everyone and stayed in bed all day. Lucas had to sleep in the guestroom because she freaked out whenever he got near her. We sat in silence for what felt like hours till Lucas broke it.
"I think Haley and I are going to get a divorce." he said sadly and I fell off my chair at the news. Suddenly I liked the silence more.
"Why?" I asked as I rubbed my head but stayed sitting on the floor.
"This...thing...affected our marriage, hell Nate, we don't even sleep in the same room anymore! It's just not the same..." he said and tears streamed down his face. I stood up and walked to him.
"Give her time big brother." I said before leaving him, hearing him starting to cry. I don't want you to think bad of your father...it hurt him big time. I made my way to their bedroom and found Haley just lying under the covers. I slowly closed the door and sat beside her on a chair. She turned her face away from me...but I was stubborn and she would listen.
"You don't have to talk Hales and I kinda know you won't but listen. Haley, I love you and so does Lucas...and you can be damn sure he loved that child just as much as you and what you're doing isn't right Haley! He's also mourning the loss of a child and you pushing him away is making it worse. This might come out harshly to you but just hear me out. I know that it hurts and I know it won't go away just like that but I need to say my say. If you keep going on like this you will not only have lost a child but lost a husband, your soul mate, too! Do you want to lose him? Because I can remember how you reacted when he had that car accident all those years ago and don't even try and tell me it's not the same cause it is! If you keep doing this he will be as good as dead to you. You're his world and if you're gone, he'll die. Just think about that before you push him away." I said and left, having voiced my opinions. I didn't like saying that to her but I had to. I motioned to Lucas to go to her. And, because I'm me and because I'm curious if my little talk helped, I followed and looked through the door. They sat in silence for an eternity and I soon got bored. Just as I was about to leave I heard a soft voice I was starting to forget.
"I'm sorry..." Haley said and Lucas smiled.
"Me too...more than you'll ever know." he said and kissed her gently. Haley took Lucas hand and placed it on her stomach and Lucas started to pull away but Haley only smiled sweetly. That's when I left the house...feeling that I was invading their space. I went straight home seeing as I had a sudden urge to kiss my wife.
