Author note: Hey guys, I'm sorry it took me a bit longer to update (about a week) but I'm preparing to move somewhere really far so…I'm busy sorry. Anyways I'll work hard this week end to write a bit ahead . Thanks you sooo much for the lovely reviews again. They are my sunshine in those pretty stressing days.
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Haley was driving to the hospital with Natey sitting impatiently in the backseat. He was excited to go and see his father, and this was helping to take over the sadness he had with Karen, Keith and Lily leaving town.
Haley promised to visit them soon or at least after the baby was born. They were all captivated to find out about the pregnancy and it made it easier to accept the fact that Nathan wouldn't play basketball again.
Nathan was healing really fast. Haley knew he always had a fantastic will power, but she was still impressed. He'd been able to walk down the corridor yesterday with the physiotherapist.
"I'm going to see Dad then…" Said Natey with a bright smile.
"Yeah you are sweetie." Said Haley smiling at him. "Daddy's going to be so happy." She added parking the car. It had been two days since Nathan woke up and Haley thought it was finally time to bring Natey to see his dad. Natey didn't stop harassing Haley and Kelly on seeing Nathan again and since this morning it was like he was on a battery because he knew he would see Nathan in the afternoon.
As soon as they arrived into the room Natey jumped on his father's bed.
"Daddy!" said Natey kissing his cheek loudly. "I missed you! Mommy said you were okay but I wanted to see."
Nathan laughed. "I missed you too son." Said Nathan kissing his son's forehead. "It feels so good to be able to hold you in my arms." Added Nathan hugging his son.
"Hey…" He finally said looking at Haley.
"Hey…" She said with a smile kissing his lips quickly. "How are you today?" She asked sitting beside him.
"I'm doing great Hales." Said Nathan with a smile. "I saw the doctor earlier and he told me I should be able to get out in 2 days." He added proudly. "He was really impressed by my progress."
"He should be... You're doing so well!" Said Haley visibly impressed. "You're so strong."
"It's all because of you two…or should I say three." Said Nathan winking to Haley still keeping his son tight in his arms. "I fight and live for my family Haley and you know that."
"I do…" she said her voice full of emotion. "I really do." She added with a smile. "And…." She wanted to add that she would always feel guilty for abandoning him for 5 years, but she knew he would comfort her and she didn't deserve it. "And I love you for that." She simply said.
"So…you're coming home." Said Natey jumping off Nathan's bed. "Yay!" He added jumping with excitement.
"Calm down sweetie," said Haley nicely. "There's sick people around here you know," she added smiling.
"But I'm happy!" said Natey pouting.
Both Nathan and Haley started to laugh.
"I'm happy too bunny," said Haley "but you don't see me jumping around."
"Yeah you did last night at Uncle Greg's house." Said Natey naively.
Haley felt the red blush come to her cheeks as Nathan was staring at her. It was the cocky look she knew all too well.
"Oh you did?" Said Nathan trying not to laugh. "You were jumping around?"
"I…you know…" She shrugged uncomfortably. "I…jeez…" She laughed trying to hide her discomfort. "I love you that's all!" She added finally looking at him, but there was no laugher in his eyes anymore, what she saw was different…it was lust and it made her shiver.
"Lucas is coming soon." Said Haley in a hurry trying to change subject, since their son was there.
"That 's good…." Said Nathan still looking at her. "Brooke came to say bye too." He finally said looking away. "She said she needed to get back to New York, but a part of me thinks she just saw that Lucas wasn't the one for her." He added shrugging.
"Yeah…we're not all meant to be." Said Haley with Natey sitting on her knees.
"I know… We were lucky," said Nathan looking at his pregnant wife with their son on her knees. "You know now that basketball isn't an option anymore I think we need to discuss the different options for our future." Added Nathan seriously.
"Yeah we do." Said Haley hoping this moment wouldn't come yet. "But not now," she added eyeing Natey "not here. You need to concentrate on getting better first. We've got time." She added nicely. "As long as we're together."
"As long as we're together," Nathan repeated with a smile.
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Haley was lying in Nathan's arms. Natey stayed with Lucas and Stephanie last night and it was the first time since they were a real couple again that they were alone.
"We're all alone." Said Nathan cheekily, tightening his embrace. He loved the feeling of her body against his.
"You're such a perv!" Said Haley laughing. "I…I just don't think it's a good idea for you to have some action now. The doctor said to do some gentle exercise and well…" She buried her face in his chest. "Our love making has never been that gentle!" She added uncomfortably.
"Yeah..." Said Nathan pouting. "I guess you're right." He added with clear disappointment. "So I guess it's the right time to talk about our future then." He said caressing her hair.
"Ok we can have sex now!" Said Haley kissing him and trying to get his mind off their future.
Nathan laughed kissing her back. "Nice try Mrs. Scott, but we need to be serious. We can't push it back forever. We need to face the big unknown eventually and the sooner the better."
"Since when did you get so wise?" Asked Haley pouting before leaving Nathan's arms with regrets.
"What do you want me to say?" Asked Nathan with humor. "You had such a good influence on me!"
"Damn me!" Said Haley joking while putting Nathan's shirt on. "Why on Earth am I so perfect!" She added shaking her head. "Well I'll cook breakfast and we can talk then okay?" She asked standing in the doorway, the sun was surrounding her like a halo.
"You're so beautiful." Said Nathan sincerely. "A real angel." He added emotionally.
Haley smiled." I'll take that as a yes." She simply said leaving the room. She needed to control her urge to jump on the bed and make passionate love with him.
Nathan sat in front of Haley and started to slowly sip his coffee. Stephanie officially announced yesterday that he wouldn't take back his spot on the team and even faced the harsh reality that he was doing okay.
"So Nathan…" Said Haley looking deep into his eyes. "What do you want to do?" She asked nicely.
"I didn't know for sure 'til recently." Said Nathan nicely. "I was a bit confused but all I knew and still know is that I want to be with you and our kids and as long as you're all happy I don't mind being in Dallas, Chicago or even Seattle." He added with a small smile.
"But?" Asked Haley smiling back, she knew him too well. She knew he had a point.
"I got a call from Whitey last night." Said Nathan trying to sound nonchalant. "He heard about the fact that I wouldn't be able to play anymore and the Tree Hill High are a real disaster in Basketball since we left high school." Nathan cleared his throat. "They want me to coach the Ravens next year," he said looking down.
"Do you want to coach the Ravens?" Asked Haley trying to find his glance.
Nathan looked at her surprise. He didn't expect to hear so much concern in her voice.
"I don't know!" He said shrugging. "I mean yeah… I guess… plus the idea of going home with you where we have all these memories. I like Tree Hill…It's home."
Haley looked at him and she didn't know how to answer. Part of her wanted to please him and go back to Tree Hill, but she didn't want to leave Lucas and break his heart as well as Natey's. She instinctively started to play with her ring.
Nathan looked at her and saw she was playing with her ring. He could see she didn't know what to think and he hated himself for forcing her to choose.
"You don't need to decide now Haley. You've got time. It won't be before August anyways." He said trying to ease her mind.
She nodded and forced a smile. "It's going to be okay," she said trying to sound calm. I just need to talk to Lucas. She added to herself knowing that at the end she would go along with Nathan's desire to go back home. She wanted him to be happy and she knew that basketball was a part of his happiness and if she could help him get it back in anyway she would do every sacrifice needed. That's what love is all about. She thought looking at her husband…her soul mate…her first and only love.