Author's Note:Thanks for the lovely reviews. As promised to you I update it fast. So... here is chapter 3. I hope you're going to like it.
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6 Months later, Honey Grove, Texas.
"Hey Jess wait for me." Said a girl running.
Jessica turned around and smiled. "Don't worry Kelly! I won't run!" Jessica said laughing and pointing to her huge belly. "I'm over 8 months pregnant honey…I won't be running anywhere soon."
Kelly started to laugh "well…you got me there! I just wanted to thank you again for tutoring me in calculus." Kelly added hugging Jessica. "I wouldn't have been able to graduated if it wasn't for you." Said Kelly sincerely. "When I go to collect my diploma tomorrow you're the one I'll have to be grateful to."
"You should thank yourself," said Jessica sincerely. "You're the one who worked to get those grades!! But I'm pleased to be a part of it." Jessica looked at her watch. "I'm sorry but I really have to go now. Eugene is probably waiting for me."
"Yeah fine" said Kelly quickly hugging Jessica again. We'll…I guess I'll see you tomorrow and by the way…if your half brother is looking for a girlfriend…. Tell him I'm willing to fill out an application." Added Kelly winking.
"I'll tell him," added Jessica waving goodbye and smiling.
Jessica arrived at the small flat she was sharing with her half brother Eugene.
"Jessica is that you?" She heard shouting from the kitchen.
"Yes it's me. How was work?" She asked sitting on the sofa and removing her shoes. She was in so much pain; her feet were twice their normal size. It's sucks to be pregnant she thought.
"It wasn't bad… Like usual actually. You know I love to repair cars!" Said Eugene walking into the leaving room. He could see pain on her face; he sat on the coffee table and started to rub her feet.
She smiled. "Oh my gosh… It's so good" she said closing her eyes. "I was in so much pain."
"I told you it was a good idea to bring me along Hales!" He said laughing.
"Yeah I guess…but my name is Jessica James now. Haley James-Scott died 6 months ago. Don't forget about that Luke. Even the justice system recognizes me as Jessica James now." Said Haley trying to sound detached.
"Well… The same goes for me then!" Said Lucas winking. "My name is Eugene Roe I even have some official and genuine papers to prove it."
"Yes it is." Said Haley nodding.
Haley and Lucas decided to settle for a small town. Haley closed her eyes and pointed to a random point… it was Honey Groove Texas, where they decided to settle. They both petitioned to change their name. Haley just picked up her middle name and dropped her marital name, As for Lucas; He also picked up his middle name and his mother maiden name. In fact the person at the Court told them it would be a lot easier and faster to do it that way. So, since the last 6 months Haley James-Scott and Lucas Scott were known by everybody in Honey Grove as Jessica James and Eugene Roe.
"Did you phone your mum?" Asked Haley finally looking at Lucas.
"Yeah…" Said Lucas with a strange voice. "Everything is just fine."
"What are you hiding from me?" Asked Haley frowning. "You can't lie to me."
"I'm not lying!" said Lucas hurt. "It's just…It's just that my little sister was born yesterday but Keith told me that they are both fine. They named her Lily."
"Awww Lucas! I'm so happy for them but I'm sad at the same time! I can't believe you missed the birth of your little sister because of me!" Said Haley with a sad voice.
"Don't say that Hales!" Said Lucas sighing. "I really like the life I have here." He said looking deep into her eyes to show her that he was saying the truth. "I like being Eugene Roe the nice guy working part time at the local garage while taking care of his pregnant sister." Said Lucas smiling. "Don't you get it? I have no more of Dan's past on me. I'm finally free! And you're free too. You're the nice and way too smart Jess who likes to help others and who is the best tutor Honey Groove ever had!"
Haley looked at Lucas in disbelief. "Maybe…maybe you should go back to Tree Hill. It's not too late you only left for 6 months. You can graduate tomorrow and go back to Tree Hill." Said Haley trying to convince Lucas. She took his hand and rubbed it. "I'll be fine now! The people are really nice here and…and I'll go to college here."
"No I'm not leaving you!" Said Lucas shaking his head vigorously. "The baby is not even born yet! I want to be here for you and your son!" Said Lucas smiling. "Don't forget he is my nephew. And don't forget I'm going to college here too!!"
Haley knew there was no point arguing with Lucas "Maybe you can go and visit them after graduation?" tried Haley. "I'm sure you'll regret it if you don't do it!"
Lucas frowned. "I…I don't know. I don't want to leave you alone."
"I won't be alone! And the baby is not due before another month. If you want I can ask Kelly to move in with me for a week while you're away." Said Haley smiling.
"I…Maybe." Said Lucas. Nathan won't be around anyway; He will be at Duke's summer camp. He thought. Lucas asked his mother not to talk to him about anything that was happening in Tree Hill because he wanted a clear cut with that town as much as Haley did. But when he talked to Keith today for his monthly call, Keith asked him to come and visit. He clearly mentioned that Nathan would be away this summer as well as Brooke and Peyton.
"Yeah go on Luke!! I'll phone you everyday I swear and what's a week huh? Nothing. Go and kiss them for me." Said Haley smiling and trying to hide her pain. I miss Tree Hill so much she added to herself.
"Okay..." said Lucas smiling. "I'll take the plane the day after tomorrow. Let me check the availabilities on the net." He added smiling.
Haley nodded and forced a bright smile. "Okay I think I'm going to change. It's way to warm!" She added slowly walking to her bedroom.
"Well… we had to expect it!! It's May and it's Texas sweetie" Said Lucas laughing his eyes on the computer screen.
Haley walked into her bedroom; she locked the door behind her and took a box from under her bed. It contained all the information she found on Nathan over the last 6 months. It contained the printed out version of the interview in which he announced his wish to attend Duke as well as the article saying that he was the first rookie to be invited to the Duke summer Camp.
Haley sighed looking at the more recent picture of Nathan, he was thinner then he used to be. Tears started to fall down her cheek and wet the picture she was holding. You'll never get him out of your mind. He is the love of your life. Haley thought sadly
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Haley and Kelly drove Lucas to the Airport.
"Take care of her okay?" Said Lucas hugging Kelly.
"Don't worry Eugene. If anything changes I'll give you a call straight away." Said Kelly smiling brightly.
Lucas shook is head. "Be careful okay. I'll be back home in no time," said Lucas hugging Haley. "I'll only be away for 4 days okay?" He asked not succeeding to hide his worries. "Don't be «Jess the Kamikaze »! Don't forget you're pregnant!"
"There is no risk!! How could I forget?! I get bigger by the minute!!" Said Haley laughing.
"That's good," said Lucas laughing. He kissed her cheek and waved goodbye.
Kelly looked at Haley with a big smile. "So we're going to have a girl week". She said putting her arm around Haley's neck. "We're going to have so much fun even if I'm going to miss Eugene like crazy!" Said Kelly jumping around.
"Stop it Tiger!!" Said Haley laughing. "I think that the cheerleader in you is back!!"
"I was the captain of the Cheerleaders." Said Kelly pretending to be offended. "It's just that your brother is way too hot to leave for 4 full days." She added pouting. "Well… I guess it's only going to be Jess and Kelly the B.F.F. It's already something." Said Kelly shrugging.
"Thanks Kel!" Said Haley Sarcastically. "I really like feeling so much love!!" She added laughing and shaking her head walking to Kelly's brand new hummer.
They sat in the car, Haley looked at Kelly. She never thought she could become friends with a girl like her. Kelly was a very rich girl, her father owned an International Oil company. Kelly was also really pretty with honey blond hair, blue eyes and tall. Haley thought. While Kelly was 5'8 Haley was barely 5'3. Kelly was also the captain of the cheerleaders, School president, and the most popular girl at Honey Groove High but she was also the nicest girl Haley ever met. She was the one in charge to help her and Lucas settle at school but she did a lot more. She helped them find the flat and she also help Lucas to find his job as a mechanic and Haley as a tutor. In fact, Kelly recalled Haley of Brooke.
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Three days passed and Haley was in the bathroom about to take her third shower of the day. Gosh this town is warm!! She thought to herself. She was missing Lucas like crazy. It was like part of herself was missing when he was away. I already lost Nathan I couldn't bear to be away from Lucas too!! She thought.
She was about to go in the shower when she felt a weird kind of pain and soon after she felt some liquid coming down her legs.
"Kelly!! Kelly come here!" Haley shouted from the bathroom.
Kelly ran and opened the door breathless. "What's happened? What's wrong?" She asked panicking.
"I…I think I'm having my baby." Said Haley her voice full of apprehension.
Kelly's jaw just dropped.
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Lucas didn't tell Keith or Karen that he was coming to visit. They were so happy when they opened the door to find Lucas standing in front of it.
Lucas felt so good to see them, he really missed them but he realized at this moment that he made the right choice when he decided to runaway with Haley.
He knew that his mum was missing him but she had a family, Haley was all by herself and she needed him but…He needed her too.
Lucas didn't go out much the time he stayed in Tree Hill. He loved being home with his baby sister plus he feared he would spot Dan somewhere in town. He brought home some pictures of the graduation but only the ones, which didn't give away, where he was living. Nobody in Tree Hill knew where he was living or what his phone number was.
Karen and Keith were nice enough not to mention anyone from Haley and Lucas' past. They didn't even insist to know how Haley was doing. Nathan had told them about the pregnancy but they never mentioned it to Lucas because he didn't notify it to them.
"So Luke..." Said Karen sitting beside him. "When are you leaving again?" She asked trying to hide her pain.
"Tomorrow." Said Lucas simply holding his little sister. She was playing with his fingers.
Karen nodded. "Thank you for coming to visit it means a lot to us." Said Karen giving him a small smile. "I'm glad you met your sister."
"I know you are worrying for Hales and me Ma but we're fine really." Said Lucas looking into his mother's eyes. "We've got a great life and if it weren't for you, Keith, and Lily I...we wouldn't miss a thing," he said sincerely.
"I know honey...I know" said Karen picking Lily up from Lucas' arm to put her in bed.
Karen just left the room when Lucas felt his phone vibrate in his pocket.
"Hello?"
"Eugene? It's me Kelly. I'm sorry I couldn't call before but I'm at the Hospital and…"
"Why what's wrong?" Said Lucas panicking.
"Jess is in Labor. I think she'll have her son tonight." She added panicked.
"Damn!!" Shouted Lucas angry against himself. "I'll never be there on time!!" He added talking to himself. "Try to reassure her I'll take the first flight back home." Lucas sighed. "Stay with her okay? Don't let her go through this alone."
"Of course I won't!" Said Kelly offended. "I have maybe only known her 6 months but she is my best friend! Don't worry too much Eugene I've got everything she needs." Kelly added feeling guilty about worrying him when he was so far away. It's his sister!! She thought
"Tell her I'm coming home" Said Lucas hanging up.
"Something wrong?" Asked Karen behind him.
"No…everything is fine I...I just need to leave tonight." Said Lucas throwing his clothes in his bag. "I'm sorry." He added sincerely hugging her. "I'll phone you soon okay?"
"I love you son and I'm so proud of you." Said Karen with tears in her eyes. "You stood beside Haley and you're helping her." Added Karen trying to smile." I'm just asking you something don't be a stranger okay?"
"I won't ma." Said Lucas with his voice broken with emotion. "I love you three too much to cut you out of my life."
He called a taxi, which drove him to the airport.
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"Just breath Jessica." Said the Doctor.
"Yeah breath Jess." Said Kelly who was holding her hand, while imitating the Lamaze breathing.
"Now Push." Said the doctor
"I'm tired." Said Haley almost in tears. "I…I can't do it anymore. Where's Lucas?"
"Lucas?" Said Kelly frowning. It's probably the baby's father she thought. "Of Course you can do it!" Said Kelly trying to sound encouraging even if she was panicking deep inside. I need to be strong for her. "Come on Jess, just one more push!!" Added Kelly on a cheery tone while sponging the sweat beads off of Haley's forehead. "You can do it!!"
Haley gave her final push and could hear her baby cry.
"Congratulation Jessica... You've got a beautiful baby boy!" Said the doctor handing the baby to Haley.
Haley looked at her son and cried. Nathan's son! She couldn't stop thinking.
"You did it!!" Said Kelly looking at the baby with tears in her eyes. "Oh my god Jess! You've got the most beautiful baby in the world!!"
Haley finally smiled looking at her baby's beautiful face. "Welcome to the world Nathan Lucas James!" She said kissing her baby forehead.