Chapter 19
Haley spent the next three days drifting in and out of consciousness. Sometimes she would faintly feel Nathan's hand around hers or hear his soft voice muttering how much he loved her. Haley wanted to reach out – to touch Nathan – but she was far to weak. As soon as she would wake up she would drift back into a deep sleep.
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Nathan sat next to Haley's bed day and night. He hardly ever went home, only when Jake threatened to drag him home. All he did was to go from one room to another – shifting between Haley's room...and Lucas'.
Lucas.
The name alone sent chills through Nathan's spine. When he had arrived at the accident he had instantly known what had happened. His brother had saved his wife. Lucas was still in a coma and his HCM made his condition worse. The damage to Lucas was great...and his chances were slim. Everything was against them.
Nathan kissed Haley's hand and he heard her softly moan. He prayed with all his might that today would be the day that she would finally wake up. His prayers were answered as she opened her eyes and pushed her self a little more up. He smiled and she pointed to her throat.
"Sore?" he asked and she gave a small nod. Nathan picked up the glass of water next to her bed and placed it at her mouth. Tilting it a little so that she could drink. When she finished he took the glass away and turned his attention back to her.
"How is my beautiful wife feeling?" he asked as he sat down on the bed next to her. She moved up and he slid his arms around her small body and hugged her to him.
"Like I was hit by a car...oh God Nathan. What happened?" Haley started to panic and looked everywhere but at him.
"Shh...Hales. You're okay. You weren't hit by the car...you don't really have any injuries...only a concussion and a few bruises here and there..." Nathan said but his voice sounded far off, like he was trying his best not to cry.
"And Lucas?" she asked scared of his reply. But Nathan didn't answer...his eyes having a far-away look in them...his body tightened around hers and she felt her heart stop.
"Nathan, where is Lucas? Is he...is he..." she started but her sentence stopped when she couldn't keep the sobs from coming out. This shocked Nathan out of his thoughts and he hugged her tighter.
"No, no he is not dead Hales. His legs are bruised pretty badly...so the chances of him playing on for the NBA are slim. He broke a few ribs and his shoulder which was weak from his accident in high school." Nathan said and Haley looked up at him with her hazel eyes.
"Can I see him?" she asked and once again Nathan went rigid.
"Haley...Lucas...he is still in a coma...and you need to know this. Everyday that he doesn't wake up...lowers his chances of regaining consciousness." Nathan said and Haley gasped and cried into his chest. Nathan knew that maybe it was wrong to tell her...but he had promised himself he would not keep such big things from her again.
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Hours later Nathan had finally left to get some sleep (or so he said)...something which was now derived from Haley. She stood silently from her bed...and for a moment she thought she would fall to her knees, but she didn't. She sneaked past the night-nurses and into the private section of the hospital – reserved for the important people. She somehow sneaked into the hallway unnoticed and gazed into the rooms. Finally she found his room and she slipped in. Her breath caught in her throat as she made her way to his bed. This was it...this was Ryan all over again. Haley quickly sat on his bed and layed herself next to him, careful not to touch his legs or shoulder that was broken. She stared at his face as she felt the tears burn her eyes.
"Lucas...Luke...Rocket Roe? Buddy...you have to listen to me...I need you to wake up okay? Cause I need you...and so does Brooke and Nathan. Come on...open those blue eyes..." Haley said softly but she got no response. Silently she sighed as she layed back and stared at the roof.
"Do you remember when it was just you and me against the world? It seems so long ago. Do you know what I found myself thinking about earlier? I thought about us when we were younger...you told me that if I ever hung out with Nathan you would stop being my best friend. I think we were about 10 when you said it. And I promised that I would never betray you...and I didn't. Then Nathan and I started hanging out and you were so mad...and I was so mad at you for cheating on Brooke. Then you had your accident and I promised myself I wouldn't hurt you...and then Nathan and I got married and you moved and it seemed like our friendship was ripped apart. Then you came back and for a moment I thought...just maybe...maybe we could go back. Then I went on tour and I broke your and Nathan's hearts. But you know...even then I didn't stop thinking about you and him. Cause you were MY Scott brothers...my husband and brother. Then I came back and we all became the best of friends...until my accident which once again changed our lives. But Lucas...if I could go back...I wouldn't change what I did. I don't regret marrying Nathan. Think about it...if we did change it...then you would never be engaged to Brooke... We would never be with the people we love. But if there is one thing that I wish I could change is the way we grew apart. You are my best friend...and I need you now. I know that I should probably say it to Nathan first...but I want you to know it..." Haley said as she closed her eyes.
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"Mister Scott, mister Scott!" he heard the voices sounding around him. This wasn't his place, it was never what he wanted to do. But he couldn't leave it for Brooke to do it...she would never be able to.
"There will be no questions...Mister Scott is only here to make a public statement." the lawyer said and Nathan found himself grateful for the statement.
"Go on..." he heard her say and he turned to Karen standing next to him.
"My brother, Lucas Scott, player for the Lakers, has been in a serious car accident. He saved my wife, his sister-in-law, from being hit by a car. He is a true hero. Both are still in hospital. We, the family of Lucas and Haley, just want to make it clear now that he will not be able to continue with the Lakers. Please respect our situation...we really don't want to be bombarded by paparazzi at this time. Thank you." Nathan said and walked away from the crowd who were suddenly stunned into a silence. He looked at this old woman and as she smiled at him he gasped.
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"I know that I should probably say it to Nathan first...but I want you to know it...I'm pregnant Lucas." Haley finally said in the exact same time that Nathan shook his head...swearing that he had just seen his mother smiling at him through the woman.
"If you die Lucas...I will not be able to carry this child...your nephew or niece will not be able to see light because their mother and father would die with grief." Haley finished and soon she was fast asleep next to him. (A/N: Woo...just to let you understand...she's not saying she'll kill the baby or herself or anything...she's trying to tell him that she and Nathan will grieve for him so much that they will die...and then the baby as well. Just thought I'd say that before the time.)