Chapter 21

Haley laid in the hospital bed, they wanted to keep her and Lucas for observation. Cherise had visited constantly, she had formed a strong bond with the little girl. Nathan was also there a lot and the rest of the gang as well. Karen and Keith had also come down to see their son and Haley. Even Amy and Conrad had come to visit. Amy was a doctor so she could only stay a little while but when Haley saw her it was as if her sister had never aged. She was still gorgeous as always. Conrad had aged a little but was still handsome. He worked as an accountant for some big law firm. Taylor, who was touring Africa, sent an email saying how glad she was that Haley was okay. But Kyle had not been there...and a part of Haley was glad yet sad. She couldn't help but wonder what had led them to that point.

"Uhm...I hope I'm not disturbing you." she heard his voice and she turned to him.

"No you aren't. I was hoping you would come." she said and he took it as his cue to walk closer. He sat silently next to her bed sighed.

"You know I don't hate you Kyle. I never did. I was just confused and sad that my eldest brother had turned his back on me...I never ever whished that you weren't my brother. All those years I've spent wondering what would have been if Ryan had not died. How would we be?" Haley admitted as she took her brother's hand in hers.

"I asked myself that question many times before. Taylor would be the same, no matter what. She was always the free-spirit." he said and Haley laughed.

"Mom couldn't handle her!" she laughed and Kyle joined in.

"And the twins would be the same...but I would be different. Our friendship would be stronger." he said and they both looked at each other.

"Yeah...maybe it would have been. But Kyle, Ryan wouldn't have wanted us to fight like this. I don't want us to. I want my child to know her uncle..." she said and Kyle kissed her hand.

"And she will." he said softly and they both smiled. There it was, so simple an apology. But now it was all forgotten.

"Her? So you agreeing with Lucas? I heard about the fight between those two about the sex of the baby." Kyle said and Haley grinned.

"Yeah...but don't tell Nathan okay? But I'll be glad with anything...as long as it's mine and Nathan's." they laughed and soon it was as if the years apart had disappeared.

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Later that day Haley was back to her own home, in her own environment. Nathan carried her on his hands and Haley just grinned at him. He was excited...and she knew that he saw this as his chance to make up for their child that never saw life. She touched her stomach and Nathan smiled at her. Lucas would be out in a while and then the parties would begin. Haley picked up the newspaper and the headline caught her eye.

Haley Scott – Haley James Scott? Page 10

"What the hell?" she said as she read the small piece...there was a photo of her with Lucas and a picture of her of when she had toured with Chris Keller. Haley quickly read the article, unaware that Nathan was standing behind her, reading.

Haley Scott – saviour of Lucas Scott and singer?

Does anyone remember a few years ago of when the Wreckers toured and with them was Chris Keller and then unknown Haley James Scott? She just dropped off the map soon after the tour and Chris never gave any opinion on it. Could it be that the Haley Scott that saved her brother-in-law Lucas Scott and the once great singer are the same person? Chris Keller was once quoted as saying:

"Haley is a great girl...and I just love her for that."

They had said they were a couple when Nick Zano had interviewed them...so we just assumed they got married...but now it seems that she was married all along! More information on page 10...

"You know I just bloody hate reporters." Nathan said as he sat next to Haley.

"You okay?" she asked cautiously.

"Yeah...but if they get near you I will not control myself." he said and she smiled and kissed him.

"And please Lord don't let Chris Keller come back in our lives...I had enough of that jack-"

"Nate! You know there is unborn ears here." Haley said and Nathan bent down and whispered to her stomach.

"Sorry baby...daddy was just a little angry." Haley giggled and Nathan smirked at her.

"Don't worry...Chris won't be back. Not soon." she said and Nathan kissed her.

"Goodness if she wasn't pregnant I am sure as hell she would be after tonight." Brooke suddenly said behind them and they jumped up, finding Brooke with Lucas still in his wheel chair.

"Bro, what the hell are you doing?" Nathan asked and Lucas gave his brother the same smirk.

"I hate hospitals." was all that he said and Haley laughed.

"So...what's up?" Nathan asked as he put his arm around Haley.

"We came to ask you guys for a favour." Brooke said and smiled widely at them.

"Okay...but remember...I'm not bailing out anyone." Haley said and they all laughed.

"No silly...so Lucas is going to stay here...but I have one month left of the fashion show before I can come back...so we have Lucas' old house...which is legally ours but it's to small for him and you have your old house...and we were just wondering if maybe we could..." Brooke started.

"You can stay there I don't mind. When my mom left it to me...I just didn't want to stay in it. But I'm okay now." Nathan said and Brooke smiled.

"Thanks but that's only one part of the favour." Brooke said and she received questionable looks.

"We want you to move in with us...till we can move into the old house. Then you can live in your old house again Nate. We don't want Haley to spend her pregnancy in an apartment." Lucas said and Haley and Nathan stared at them.

"But..." Haley started but Brooke cut her off.

"No buts! You're coming and finished! We'll move in this weekend." she said and from her tone they knew it was final.

"Well okay then..." Nathan said and soon Brooke and Lucas left.

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Later that night Haley and Nathan lay in bed together. Haley rubbed his hand over her stomach as he stared up at the ceiling.

"You okay Nate?" she asked and he turned to her.

"Yeah I am...it's just...it use to be Dan's house. Going back there is like...wow. I don't know how to explain it. But Lucas is right...I'd rather have the baby growing up there than here." he said and smiled at her.

"I love you." he said as he kissed her sweetly.

"I love you to." she whispered into his mouth.

"Always and forever." he said softly and they stared at each other. That weekend they would be moving into their new house...and they could see that trouble was going to come.