A/N: Here is the long chapter that I promised. Now all of you said that you wanted to see an Epilogue and a Sequel so that is what I am going to give you although the sequel won't be started for awhile…at least until I can get the majority of my current stories finished…I have a lot of them.

Chapter Fifteen: Graduation Day

SIX MONTHS LATER:

"I can't be pregnant anymore," Brooke whines as she takes her spot on the Sawyer couch slowly.

Haley laughs at her friend's antics.

"Brooke, you are due any day now. Everything is going to be great for you, Lucas and your son."

Brooke smiles at the thought of her son. Lucas and she had found out about their baby a few months ago and since then Lucas kept talking about basketball and his future career in said game. All Brooke was thinking was if he'd look like Lucas and what she was going to name him. She already had her answer and she and Lucas were keeping it quiet from their friends.

"I know Hales, it's just that we graduate tomorrow and I'm a week passed my due date. I just don't want anything to happen that could get me to risk this baby."

Haley grabs Brooke's hand and squeezes it.

"You won't, you are not destined to lose this baby. You are destined to keep it. Just like Lucas and Nathan were destined to win the state championship or that I was destined to spend the rest of my life with Peyton Sawyer."

"So, how are you and Peyton anyway? I haven't seen you much."

"Of course not," Haley says with a smirk. "I was too busy getting laid." Brooke starts laughing and then Haley turns serious. "No, I've just been trying to decide what college I want to go to. I don't think Peyton wants to go to college so we have to figure out what we are going to do."

"What do you mean?"

"Has Peyton mentioned the internship to Sire Records?" when Brooke nods her head Haley continues. "I think she wants to take it, but she knows that I want to go to college that's not in California." Brooke nods her head in understanding. "It's just I never really pictured myself out there. I'd like to stay close to home, but I also don't want to lose Peyton. So, I applied to UCLA and I got in, but I also got into Duke and that's where I really want go."

"Haley, it sounds like you have to chose whether or not you and Peyton's marriage can handle long distance or not. I know Peyton and she will refuse to divorce," at Haley's frown Brooke mentally slaps her forehead. "not that you would, what I am saying is you two have to really sit down and decide what you want to do. The fact of the matter is Haley, you can get an excellent education anywhere, but there is only one Peyton and she's headed to LA."

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"Are you excited about it?" Rachel asks as she lifts her head up from Nathan's chest.

"Excited about what?" Nathan asks with a smile.

"Everything, you winning the state championship, becoming an uncle, getting a full ride to Duke."

"I am happy and I have you to thank for that. I don't know what I would have done without you especially during my money problems."

"It doesn't matter baby, I'm just glad I stopped you from shaving points off of that one game. Who knows what would have happened if you had done it?"

"I would have lost my scholarship for one. Lost my integrity and be seen as a point shaver, but now I don't have to. You saved me."

"I just love you and everything about you," Rachel replies honestly with a blush.

"It's a good thing that I love you too then," after a few moments of silence Nathan speaks up again. "There is one thing you left out though."

"What?" Rachel asks as she sits up.

Nathan sits up as well and puts his hand over Rachel's stomach.

"You never asked if I was excited about being a dad."

"Are you?" Rachel asks nervously while biting the bottom of her lip.

"Yes, but I'm also terrified. I have people who I can talk to though. Lucas is going to be a dad first so I can learn from his mistakes," both Nathan and Rachel laugh. "But I also have Karen and Keith. Keith practically raised Lucas so we'll see."

"When are we going to tell everybody?" Rachel asks as she grabs Nathan's hands.

"Soon, I mean we can't hide it forever, you are three months pregnant."

"It's a good thing that I have money because otherwise we would be screwed."

Nathan nods his head.

"Yeah and I promise that we'll get a house or an apartment close to Duke's campus and I'll go to school, find a job and provide for you and our baby."

"You aren't the only one who is going to school Nathan. I have to too. I want to."

"What are you going to do?"

"I have tons of options. I'm not exactly sure at the moment though. Right now, we just have to worry about graduation."

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"Baby, are you ready?" Peyton asks as soon as she steps into her bedroom. She was going to say something else, but instantly stops. "Wow, you look beautiful."

Haley turns around with a smile.

"Peyton, we are wearing the same thing."

Peyton grins and steps closer to her wife.

"I know that, but I love you and you truly are beautiful."

Haley brings her arms around Peyton's neck.

"Why thank you, but we have to get to the ceremony quickly otherwise we won't be graduating."

Peyton smiles and leans into kiss her wife.

"Congrats again on being valedictorian," Peyton says as she pulls away.

"Come on we have to go."

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The students gathered into Tree Hill High's gym right in the center of it all. Peyton had kept all eye contact of her wife who was sitting up on stage considering she was valedictorian. The parents were sitting or standing off to the side listening to what was going on. After the short speech made by Principal Turner everything started falling into place.

"Without further ado I give you Tree Hill High's graduating class…Austin Abrams…"

On stage Haley waved at her wife which caused Peyton to smile brighter. Lucas kept glancing at Brooke even though his last name was Scott and hers was Davis. Brooke kept moving around and Lucas was worried that she might be in labor. Rachel kept looking back at Nathan with a bright smile on her face. She had finally gotten the guy and everything was great.

"Brooke Davis…"

Brooke walked her way to the stage with a smile on her face. She still had the pain, but it wasn't close and she knew it was contractions. She just hoped the ceremony would start soon.

"…Rachel Gatina…"

Rachel received her diploma with a smile on her face. Nathan blew her a kiss and she blushed. It didn't take long for Principal Turner to read off a handful of the names.

"…Peyton Sawyer…Lucas Scott…Nathan Scott…"

Peyton through a wink at her wife as Haley clapped her hands for her and their friends.

"And finally, this year's class valedictorian, Haley James-Sawyer."

Haley stepped up to the podium with a smile on her face. She said her speech, talking about a quote from William Shakespeare and everything else was a blur. After the ceremony Haley ran up to her wife and through her legs and arms around her giving her a multitude of kisses.

"You were amazing up there, baby."

Behind them, Rachel and Nathan were holding hands as well as Brooke and Lucas. Brooke looked down on the floor and gripped Lucas's hand tighter.

"Um…Brooke, is that?" Lucas asks not being able to finish his train of thought.

"We need to go to the hospital."

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The waiting room was filled with Brooke and Lucas's loved ones. Rachel was leaning against Nathan and Haley was sitting in Peyton's lap. It had been a few hours since their graduation ceremony and there was still no news about Brooke or the baby. Keith and Karen had arrived awhile ago, but were currently walking around the hospital.

"How long does this take? I'm sick of waiting," Rachel complains.

Nathan just laughs because he knows in six months Rachel would rather be waiting then being in Brooke's shoes.

"It's not funny Nathan Scott."

Haley moves her head from her wife's shoulders and looks at Nathan and Rachel.

"What are you lovebirds fighting about?"

Nathan looks at Rachel and in understanding Rachel grabs Nathan's hand.

"We were fighting about what's going to happen 6 months from now," Rachel says hesitantly. "I'm pregnant."

Both Haley and Peyton's eyes widen in surprise, but Haley was the first one up to bring Nathan and Rachel into a hug. Peyton soon followed.

"What's going on here? What's with all the cheering?" Karen asks.

But before anyone can answer Lucas walks out into the waiting room with sweat dripping down his face.

"He's perfectly healthy and Brooke is extremely tired at the moment. 5 lbs 6 oz, David Keith Scott entered the world exactly five minutes ago."

Karen wipes the tears from her eyes.

"It's okay to see him if you all just follow me."

Haley grabs Peyton's hand and in understanding Peyton lets everyone go and she and Haley sit back down in the chairs.

"I think we should see him last because there is something that I have to tell you."

In concern Peyton turns to Haley because Haley was using her serious tone.

"What's the matter? You aren't sick are you?"

Haley smiles and shakes her head.

"No, but I want you to take the internship at Sire Records."

Peyton shakes her head.

"Haley, I'm not leaving you again, forget it."

"I want to go to LA with you. Peyton this is a great opportunity for you and I was talking with Brooke the other day and she put things in perspective. I can get an excellent education anywhere, but there is only one Peyton and she's going to LA. I'm going with you."

Peyton smiles brightly and kisses her wife.

"You know we have to leave kind of right away, right?"

Haley nods her head.

"Yes, I know and I have also figured out what we can do. Obviously we are keeping the house, but I figure we could rent it out or something. If we do come back to Tree Hill…"

"When," Peyton interrupts.

"When we do come back to Tree Hill we won't have to start all over."

"Brilliant plan baby, now let's go see David."

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Peyton and Haley were in Brooke's room. Everyone had left once they got their fill on baby David. Lucas had gone home to get some desired sleep.

"How do you feel now Brooke?" Haley asks only taking her eyes off Peyton holding David for a little while.

"Exhausted, but so happy he is finally here with me. My son, little David Keith Scott."

Peyton hands David to Haley who takes him happily.

"I'm proud of my best friend. She's a mom now and by the ring on your finger I would say an engaged one as well."

Brooke nods her head with a smile.

"I am engaged and I am a mom. I never really thought my life would turn out like this, but I'm glad that it has turned out like this. I couldn't be happier."

"That's great Brooke."

"Also, Lucas and I talked and we wanted you to be godmother of David, if that's okay with you?"

Peyton smiles and nods her head.

"I'd be honored."

Brooke claps her hands together.

"Okay, then when are you two going to have kids?" Brooke asks with a bright smile.

Haley looks down at David and she smiles.

A/N: The next chapter is the Epilogue which will be a few years later from this chapter and then the Sequel to this story will be set a few years after the Epilogue…so stay tuned.

Would you like to see the Epilogue early as in tomorrow or do you want to wait another week to see the ending to this story? It's up to you.