Author note: Hey Guys. Thank you soooo much for the lovely reviews. I'm so happy when I turn own my computer and I see that you like this story. It means so much to me because I really care about this story. So here is the latest update I hope you like it. Don't forget to review!!

P.S Did you like the OTH Episode on Tuesday?! It was so good but I want some Naley action!!

P.S2: I'm going to finish on a sadder note but I wish to dedicated this chapter to Heath Ledger who died on Tuesday at age 28. He was one of my favorite actor and his death sadden me. May you rest in peace Heath.

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The rest of the drive was made in complete silence. Nathan and Haley were stealing glancing at each other every once in a while. Haley stopped about 5 miles before Dallas to phone Stephanie.

"Give me five minutes," Haley told Nathan. She stood out of the car to call.

"Hey Steph. I'll be in Dallas in about 15 minutes. Where do I need to drop Nathan off?" She asked trying to sound as normal as possible.

"Can you drop him at the Marriot please" Said Stephanie frowning "What's wrong Jess?" She asked nicely. Stephanie met Haley about a year and a half ago when Kelly got engaged to Greg.

"I need to see you". Said Haley trying to hold her tears.

"Of course I'm at home come over once you dropped Nathan at the hotel." Said Stephanie nicely

"Okay." Haley sighed. "You know once you told me that it doesn't matter how fast you run or where you hide the person you used to be will always come back?"

"Yeah…" Said Stephanie confused.

"Well… The past just bit me in the ass." Said Haley sarcastically. "I'll see you later" she added hanging up.

Haley dropped Nathan in front of the Hotel.

"Don't you want to have a drink with me?" Asked Nathan who didn't want to split with Haley just yet. It felt so good seeing her again.

"No" Said Haley coldly knowing that if she spent more time with him she would have to kiss him. I missed you so much. She thought.

"It was good seeing you Hales." Said Nathan sadly. If she has someone in her life, I have to let her go. She deserves to be happy. He thought completely heartbroken.

Haley nodded and left. I love you so much she thought looking at him one last time.

She needed to speak to Stephanie. She would love to talk to Kelly because she was her best friend and the person she trusted the most after Lucas but she couldn't because Stephanie was the only person who knew a lot about her secret and this was the cause of a drunken night a year ago.

Flashback, Winter Garden, last year; Pre season Mavericks party.

"I don't even know why I came with you". Asked Haley to Kelly looking around.

"What about because I'm your best friend and you love me?" Tried Kelly.

"Huh…. I'm not sure I love you that much." Said Haley pouting.

"Thanks so much," said Kelly in mock hurt. "Come on try to have fun. You haven't had fun in like…. forever! Eugene is taking care of Natey."

"Maybe…" Said Haley seeing Greg walking their way. "Well better go and kiss your fiancé," she added with a smile.

Kelly wanted Haley to come with her and Greg to meet each team player but Haley preferred spending the night at the bar.

She was not used to drinking so she was drunk pretty fast.

Stephanie, Greg's sister, came and sat beside her.

"So Jessica what's up with you?" Asked Stephanie laughing. She was a bit drunk too.

"Oh I don't know…I feel sad because my son doesn't know who his dad is and I don't feel like telling him that his dad, Who FYI was or is my husband, was just a stupid jock I met and married in high school."

"You…you're married" Asked Stephanie confused.

"Shush…it's a secret." Said Haley putting her finger on her mouth.

"Okay…you're drunk." Said Stephanie laughing.

"So are you!" Said Haley laughing.

"Not even as close as you are!! Did your husband hurt you?" Asked Stephanie worried.

"Nah…At least not physically and I feel guilty my son doesn't know his dad. Maybe he needs him." Said Haley with tears in her eyes.

"Your son has a fatherly figure he has your brother." Said Stephanie trying to help Haley.

"Who?" Said Haley frowning. "Ohhh Eugene!" She started to laugh. "Eugene is not my brother! He is my best friend AND brother in law but…. shush cause it's a secret too". Added Haley wanting to take a sip of her drink.

Stephanie took it from her hand. "I'll be back in a sec". She said standing up.

Stephanie was back about 2 minutes later. "Come on let's go to my place. I don't want you to tell your secrets to everybody." Stephanie said helping Haley up.

They took a taxi. Once they arrived, Stephanie served Haley a double espresso.

Haley continued talking. "You know I don't regret my son. He is the best gift life ever brought me but sometimes a small part of me regrets meeting him and giving him a chance when everybody told me not to." Said Haley much sober now but she knew she already revealed too much to Stephanie and somewhere she felt relieved about it. She was able to talk to someone other than Lucas.

Stephanie took Haley's hand. "You shouldn't regret the choices you made. You decided to give your jock a chance I refuse to give a chance to mine and… and now he is dead a I'm the one to blame for it." Said Stephanie with tears rolling down her cheeks. "I know it's terrible to regret something you did Jess but believe me it's even worst to regret something you didn't try. « what ifs » are the worst." She added hugging Haley.

Haley was sober now. "Please don't talk about this to anyone" She begged. "Even Kelly doesn't know about that!"

"Not a word." Said Steph sincerely. "I'll be a Grave."

Somewhere Haley knew that Stephanie would never talk and she never did.

End of flashback.

Haley sat in Stephanie's beautiful living room.

"I'm so screwed." Said Haley running her hands through her hair.

"So…" Said Stephanie sitting beside her. "What did Nathan say when he met Natey?" She asked calmly.

"Huh?" Said Haley both shock and surprised.

"Nathan Scott was your husband right?"

"How did you find out?" Asked Haley curiously.

"Well you don't need to be that smart. You called your son Nathan and he look like Scott so much!! Plus you told me the father of your kid is a jock and you just told me the past just came back to you. Just do the math." Said Stephanie smiling. "How are you doing?" She added concerned taking Haley's hand and squeezing it.

"I…. I don't know," said Haley sincerely. "But one thing is sure I'm scared." She added sadly.

"Scared? Of what?" Asked Stephanie concerned.

"I…Well… I didn't tell you everything." Said Haley embarrassed. "I … He didn't know about Natey. I left him without telling him about the pregnancy."

Haley saw Stephanie's jaw drop.

"And that's not even the worst." Added Haley crying.

"Ohh There's worse? Did you kill his mum and bury her in the basement?" Asked Stephanie sarcastically.

"He apparently found out, God knows how, about my pregnancy and when he asked me about the child I said…. I said I had a miscarriage!" Said Haley closing her eyes expecting Stephanie to shout. She expected right.

"Are you insane?" Asked Stephanie standing up. "He signed with us for 2 years Jess!! He'll find out eventually. You won't be able to keep Natey a secret for that long. You…." Stephanie saw Haley crying even more and decided to stop yelling. She hugged her. "You need to come clean with him before he finds out about Natey by himself because believe me he will."

"But he didn't want a child I'm sure of that!!" Said Haley in a last plead.

"It doesn't matter Jess. You need to come clean; it will help you with your feelings of guilt. Believe me it's too heavy when you know you'll carry it forever." Said Stephanie with a voice full of emotion.

Haley nodded. "My name is Haley James by the way." She said drying her tears. "Haley James-Scott."

Stephanie smiled, she didn't see need to put Haley down, she was already feeling terrible. "Nice to meet you Haley James-Scott." She said nicely.

Haley smiled and hugged Stephanie. "Thank you." She said not really knowing why.

"And if you care about Kelly I'd advise you to tell her too because you know she hates lies." Said Stephanie looking at Haley. "Tell her the truth."

"I will." Said Haley sincerely. "I just need more time to prepare myself. Can you just help me to keep my secret for a little longer?"

"I'll do my best." Said Stephanie unsure. "But…. but I don't know for how long. I can't control the team and Natey is like the little mascot so…" she took a deep breath. "Just think and act fast." She added trying to smile.

"Okay I'll just phone Eugene, who by the way is Lucas…. Lucas Scott." Said Haley with a guilty smile.

Stephanie smiled "Lucas? It's so much nicer than Eugene!!" she said laughing.

"Yeah…" Said Haley taking her car key. "I'll just tell him I'm on my way back."

"Thanks for everything Steph." Said Haley sincerely

"You're welcome J…. Haley." Said Stephanie smiling.

Once Haley left Stephanie took her mobile.

"Hey Greg it's me. Can you come over please I need to ask you something. Please come alone." Said Stephanie to her brother.

"Is everything okay?…Of Course I'll come. Give me 10 minutes," He replied with a worried voice.

"No… You don't need to hurry up," said Stephanie calmly. "There's no emergency really. Take your time." She added hanging up.

I already lost someone I loved in a car accident. I don't want to lose another one!!

-------------------------------Meanwhile in Honey Grove--------------------------------------

Lucas hung up the phone. It was good that practice was almost over. He felt numb. Haley is with Nathan!! He couldn't believe it. Life can be a bitch or… or maybe they were really meant for each other he added to himself looking at Nathan jr. totally hypnotized by the game.

Lucas smiled; I see my brother everyday in him. He thought feeling his heart tighten in his chest.

Lucas blew his whistle "Okay guys it was perfect today." He said smiling. "Lets hit the showers."

Nathan ran to Lucas. "Hey Uncle Eugene, are you going to be my coach too?" He asked curiously.

"Well…. If you play in the junior league yeah." Said Lucas taking him into his arms. "But I'm already your personal trainer at home. Don't you think that's enough?"

"I can't get enough of you!!" Said Nathan putting his arms around his uncle's neck.

"What do you want from me?" Asked Lucas suspiciously but laughing.

"Do you think you can convince mama to let us eat pizza tonight?" Asked Nathan cheekily.

Lucas sat him on his car sit and laughed. "Well…. We don't need to convince her. Your mother is at Dallas tonight so…. Its only the two of us tonight."

"We've got a man night then?" Asked Nathan excited.

"I guess we do." Said Lucas bursting into laugher. "So pizza it is then." Said Lucas driving to the pizzeria.

They were sitting at a table in the pizzeria laughing when Nathan turned serious.

"Can I ask you a question?" Asked Nathan seriously.

"Of course you can sweetie. What is it?" Said Lucas nicely.

"Do you know my daddy?" Asked Nathan his voice full of hope.

"Sorry?" Asked Lucas who didn't expect such a question.

"Well… I've got a daddy somewhere and I want to know if you know him and where he is." Asked Nathan his eyes full of hope.

Lucas heart literally broke when he looked into the child eyes. Maybe hiding the kid from Nate was a terrible mistake. He thought.

"I think you should talk with mommy about that Natey." Said Lucas nicely.

"I asked her once but she was so sad afterward." Said Nathan sadly. "I heard her cry in her bed that night. So…. So I decided not to talk about him anymore. I don't want to make mommy sad anymore" He added guiltily

Lucas kissed his nephew forehead." I'll talk with mommy okay." He said knowing it was not the answer his nephew expected but he didn't have much choice.

Nathan nodded but Lucas could see in his eyes that he didn't really believe in it.

He really is too smart! Thought Lucas.

They were just back at the house when Lucas received another phone called from Haley saying see was on her way back.

"Mommy will be back soon," said Lucas smiling to Nathan. "Lets take your bath and read a story okay?" Said Lucas cheerily trying to hide his apprehension and anguish to Nathan's reappearance in their life. I can't wait for Haley to tell me what has happened!! He thought

"Okay" said Nathan cheerily running to the bathroom.