Author Note: Hey guys! Here is chapter 10 LOL. Thanks for the lovely reviews. It make me want to work faster and better. I'm really happy that you all love the story. I really think you're going to enjoy this chapter...it's quite surprising :-) Don't forget to review. Take care.

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Nathan walked beside Haley and they sat on Nathan's car, Haley ran her hands through her hair because she was scared. She knew that Nathan wouldn't be violent with her but she was terrified of what Nathan was going to tell her…or what he was thinking about her.

She could live with him not loving her anymore because she knew he wouldn't. She knew she did him wrong too, even more than what he did to her, and she was afraid that he would hate her... she couldn't bear that.

"So…." Said Nathan lacing his fingers behind his neck. He used all the self-control he had to contain his anger. "Let me guess…" He added looking at her. "He's just a random kid you found in the street?" He asked sarcastically.

"I was going to tell you…"she said looking straight in front of her.

"No you weren't!!" Nathan shouted punching his steering wheel. "Don't insult me Haley! You lied to me too many times already. "

"Actually no." Said Haley finally looking at Nathan. "I only lied once and it was a pretty stupid one I agree with you there." She added trying to bury her panic inside. "I knew you would find out once you'd join the Mavericks." Said Haley sincerely.

"So you don't even feel guilty do you?" Asked Nathan arching his eyebrows in disbelief. "I can't believe it!! Where's the Haley I once knew?"

Haley cleared her throat. Hide the pain Hales hide the doubts. " The Haley you knew died the day you chose your dreams before her again." Said Haley sincerely. "As for feeling guilty…No I don't." You freaking liar!!. She added to herself. "Be honest Nathan…. After the fight we had and after everything that had been said how would you have reacted to my pregnancy huh?" She asked Nathan bitterly.

Nathan looked down.

"You and sweet daddy would have accused me to every possible horror." She added sarcastically "So come on Nathan I did you a favor and you know it!!"

"You did me…. " Nathan took a deep breath. "You did me a favor? Come on!! You didn't even leave me a choice." He added his voice shaking with anger.

Haley ran her hands through her hair again. "Because you did! Don't you remember what you told me when I told you I wanted to go on tour for 3 months?"

Nathan frowned. "I know I was stupid Haley, I shouldn't have asked you to chose between me and the music and I know that." He said confused. "Where are you going with that?"

"You said those exact words Nathan « If you want to go…go but if you do we're done »" said Haley fighting back her tears.

"I…Yeah maybe I did." Said Nathan starting to get annoyed.

"You said that for a 3 month gig Nathan. You decided our whole future for us without even consulting me so well…. I gave you the same ultimatum at least in my mind. I respected you too much for that! I would never have asked you to choose between your dreams and me! But you did it... Twice!" She said looking through the windshield. "I thought, « If you want to go to Duke go! But if you do…we're done » I knew at the exact moment you closed the door behind you that we were over." Haley added with a sarcastic laugh.

"It's totally different Hales and you know that!! You hid something life altering from me!!" Nathan shook his head. "I'll never forgive you that!" He added shaking his head. "This kid is a part of me!" He said pointing at the house.

Haley's heart broke. Why does it hurt me so much? She thought. "I'm not asking you to forgive me anything Nathan," she said with a fake smile. "There is nothing to forgive! I know I did the right thing," she added keeping her eyes on his. "I did what I had to do for me and my son."

Nathan had a hard laugh. "I would check with a lawyer if I were you wifey!" Said Nathan with a menacing look. "You deprived me of my son and believe me you'll pay!"

"I'm so scared!!" Said Haley on a challenging tone even if she knew that Nathan meant it. "What are you going to do huh?"

"You'll see!" Said Nathan grinning. "If I were you I would check with a lawyer today or tomorrow at the latest. Don't forget I'm rich and famous Hales. If I'm right...and I think I am… well you're going to be more than willing to discuss this whole situation." He added sure of himself.

"I…." Haley frowned. "What are you trying to pull here Nathan?"

"Except you?" He asked checking her up and down. "Come tomorrow to the pre season party…we'll talk about it then."

"I won't come Nathan." Affirmed Haley sure of herself. "Don't wait for me."

"Oh I can bet my life you're going to come!" said Nathan starting the engine. "You'll do it if you love our son."

Haley understood that it meant that the conversation was over. She got out of the car and bent down to talk to him at the passenger door.

"He is my son Nathan, "She said coldly.

"We'll see about that and please wear something nice tomorrow." He said with a laugh. "You look terrible." He added leaving her frozen on the pavement.

She looked at the car leave.

What the hell is he talking about? Thought Haley suddenly scared.

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Haley was stressed, her palms were sweaty and she was having trouble breathing.

"Breath Jess." Said Kelly putting her arm on Haley's back. Kelly had still trouble calling her Haley even if that was her name.

Haley looked at her and saw a warm smile on Kelly's face. Haley tried to smile back. What a good friend! She thought to herself.

"Everything will be fine…I've got your back dawg!" Said Kelly trying to sound like a bad girl.

Haley laughed.

"Gosh! It took you long enough." Said Kelly pleased to hear Haley's laugh.

They discussed quite a bit yesterday and Kelly had to face the truth, no matter what she would always love Haley, Natey and Lucas. To some extent they were her family.

"Thank you" said Haley sincerely.

"You're literally stunning tonight do you know that?" Said Kelly sincerely impressed. "All the players have their eyes stuck to you sweetie."

Haley blushed straight away. She was wearing a low cut, backless, black dress that fit her like a second skin. The dress was perfectly fitting for her form. She bought the dress today after seeing the lawyer.

She knew she'd have to see Nathan and she wanted to be beautiful for him. Pathetic thought Haley grimacing.

Haley phoned Stephanie straight after Nathan left to ask her about his rights on Natey. Stephanie couldn't really help her but she was friends with the best family lawyer of Texas. She succeeded on getting an appointment for Haley, but Stephanie told her that it didn't look good for her.

The lawyer confirmed Haley and Stephanie's doubts. Running away and changing her name was the worst mistake she ever made and Nathan could win Natey's custody.

The lawyer advised her to reach an agreement outside the courthouse. Her exact words were « You acted like a kid. This is almost a lost cause Ms. James but I'll take the case if you want me to because Stephanie's my friend, but I'm almost sure to lose. If you want my advice go and talk to him. He's got all the cards in his hands. »

Haley explained everything to Kelly who really felt bad for her, she knew how much Natey meant to her.

Nathan was talking to a player when he saw Haley come in with Greg's fiancée. She laughed, Damn she's hot! Thought Nathan possessively with jealousy. He could see all the eyes turning to look at her. He wanted to hit every single one of those guys and scream that she was his.

He walked to her smirking. "So Haley…. I guess you saw your lawyer," he said with cockiness and victory in his eyes.

Kelly stood closer to her and sent a killer glare to Nathan.

"Hello sunshine!!" Said Nathan sarcastically looking at Kelly.

Haley squeezed Kelly's hand. "Just go…I'll be fine." Said Haley in a reassuring tone keeping her eyes on Nathan and showing a confidence she was far to feel.

Kelly walked to Greg and Stephanie. The three of them just stood there looking at them.

"Well…you've got some great bodyguards there." Said Nathan looking at the little group.

Haley couldn't help but smile. "Yeah they're great". She looked at Nathan with worry in her eyes. "So Nathan…What do you want from me?"

Nathan laughed. "If only you knew," he said looking her up and down with lust in his eyes.

Haley blushed and Nathan's heart melts. She is so cute when she blushes. He thought with nostalgia.

"Be serious!" Said Haley trying to hide all she was feeling inside. She just had some flashbacks of Nathan and her and she had to admit they where pretty gifted with sex.

"Oh I am." Said Nathan huskily. "I don't think it's the right place to chat about that Hales. Give me two hours and we'll go and discuss it somewhere else."

"I don't want to go anywhere else with you Nathan." Said Haley shaking her head.

"Awww…. that's so cute." Said Nathan sarcastically. "You actually think you have the choice huh? You'd do as you're told if you want to keep Natey. You remember I'm not the kind to leave you a choice." He added laughing.

"I hate you!" Said Haley giving him a killer look.

"I don't care." Said Nathan sincerely. As long as you're by my side I don't care if you hate me. "I'll catch with you later." He added giving her a quick peck on the lips.

I really need a drink! Thought Haley sitting at the bar.

Haley was at the bar with her second Dry Martini when Stephanie sat by her side.

"Do you want to do the same thing as last year?" She asked laughing. She could see sadness and worry in Haley's eyes. She wanted to cheer her up.

"I'm hoping for a coma this time!!" Said Haley on a fake cheery tone crossing her fingers. "I won't have to deal with Nathan than."

"The faster the better Haley." Said Stephanie ordering a drink.

Haley looked at her surprised. "We're more alike then I thought we were." She added with a smile. "He's going to give me his conditions to keep this mess out of the court room." Said Haley looking at Stephanie with tears in her eyes.

"I…. I'm sorry Haley." Said Stephanie sincerely." I'll try to help you the best I can. If you need anything…. and I mean anything come to me. I'll do my best." Said Stephanie rubbing Haley's back.

She saw Nathan walking their way.

"Scott is coming." Said Stephanie seriously. "Dry your tears and hide your pain Haley. "

"Oh my god!! That is my motto." Said Haley even more surprised.

"Well…. I think it's the motto of the broken hearted Haley." Said Stephanie looking away.

"It's time to go Haley." Said Nathan putting his hand on her back.

"Okay" said Haley shivering when he touched her. Wow chill out girl!! She thought to herself.

"May I ask you where you are taking her?" Asked Stephanie nicely. "You know…. Just for security." She added with a fake smile.

"We'll be in my room…It's 216 if you don't know." Said Nathan walking away with Haley.

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They arrived in his room.

"I won't sleep with you!!" Said Haley sitting on a chair.

"Don't worry I don't want you to!" Said Nathan laughing.

This comment hurt Haley somehow. She even felt ashamed about that.

How many girls did he sleep with? She couldn't help but ask herself.

"What are your conditions then?" Asked Haley frowning.

"Honestly I'm not going to ask you much after everything you've done and taking Natey away from me." Said Nathan calmly sitting on his bed in order to face her. "Because well…. I did you wrong to. I just want you to move in with me for 4 months Haley. "

Haley was about to cut him off but he gave her a look meaning « don't you dare »

"I won't say anything to Natey... he isn't my son yet, I don't deserve him. I'll give him the time to get used to me before. If after four months you still want the divorce I'll give it to you and I'll visit Nathan as any other divorce couple and you'll keep custody." Said Nathan sincerely

Haley looked at him suspiciously. "Okay…. But I won't have to do anything with you right?" She asked worried.

"Like sleeping with me?" Haley nodded. "No you won't have to…unless you want to of course." Added Nathan with a grin.

"Well…I don't have much choice anyway." She said sadly. 4 months by his side? I'm going to go insane!! She thought.

"No you don't." Said Nathan like he was negotiating his contract. "There is another thing though…" He saw her frowning again. "You won't contact Lucas during these 4 months." He added seriously.

"I…. I can't do that! Natey loves his uncle." Said Haley desperate.

"I know he does…and his mum does too." Said Nathan out of jealousy. "The kid needs to love his dad and he can't do it if Luke is around."

Haley started to cry.

"Don't do that!" Said Nathan trying to sound annoyed but in fact he was heartbroken to make her sad. It's for our sake Hales you'll see it in due time. He thought. "Okay...I give you a phone call a week with me in the room." Added Nathan standing up.

"I...I need time." Said Haley with a sad voice.

"You don't have time Haley" said Nathan looking deep into her eyes. "I need a answer by tomorrow." He added walking to his room door.

Haley nodded and walked to the door. She was about to open it when Nathan took her lips and kissed her with passion as she answered to his kiss.

Nathan was the one breaking it off when they were both breathless.

"We're going to have so much fun!" Said Nathan pretending not to be moved by the kiss.

"You're a bastard!" Said Haley running outside the room.

Nathan closed the door and ran his hands in his hair.

"I may be a bastard but I'm a bastard who still loves you and probably always will." Said Nathan sadly sitting on his bed.