Chapter 43: Three (Part Two)
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"Hales…" Luke started.
"It's not up to you Luke. We don't need your approval." Haley interrupted, her eyes fixed on Nathan.
"I don't like it Hales. I don't trust him."
"That's not the point, is it? The question is," Haley turned to look at Luke. "Can he be trusted?"
"Fine, be reckless. You don't care. Why should I?" Luke laughed, and threw his hands up in frustration.
"I know you're afraid of change."
That caught Luke off guard.
"I'm not replacing you."
Luke crossed his arms and groaned.
"You're not a mistake to me."
She hugged him hard. Nathan sat down. He could tell that half the battle was over. All he could do now was wait.
"I love you too Hales."
"He's not so bad."
"His reputation is dubious in and out of costume."
"Clark, stop giving Bruce a hard time."
"Oh, you caught that, eh?"
"World's Finest is a classic, Lucas Scott."
"Promise me you'll be careful."
"Sorry Luke, for not telling you."
"I'm sorry you picked him."
"Hey!"
"It's your divorce."
"We're not even married!"
"I'm sorry for questioning your taste."
"You should be."
"It's pretty bad. I guess you could do worse."
"Tim?" they joked, and laughed at the same time.
"Love you Hales."
"I love you too Luke. Are you going to…?"
"I'll leave you two alone." he said, as they separated, the hug coming to an end.
"Thanks Luke." Haley smiled, as her hair tossed in the wind.
"You better treat her right, if you don't, remember," Luke pointed at Nate. "I know where you live."