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Chapter 3

Haley placed the photo back on the fireplace and turned looking at her watch. It was still relatively early she thought. She grabbed her bag from the table and stopped in front of the hall mirror. Fixed her lipstick and hair, wrote a note to Logan and got into her car. She drove around for a while not really going anywhere. Stopping at the red light she saw Dean closing a door behind him across the street. She took a deep breath and pulled into the motel parking lot. She glanced at her appearance in the mirror one last time before getting out and walking up to the door. Knocking lightly Haley felt the butterflies in her stomach, she wanted to turn and run again but the door swung open to reveal a shirtless Sam. She swallowed heavily moving past him into the room. She didn't turn to face him but looked around the room instead. When Sam didn't speak she turned to him.

"I didn't expect to see you tonight" Sam started, reaching for a shirt

"I didn't know how long you'd be in town for so I thought . . . you look different, your hair's longer, you look good Sam" she said mentioning to him

"Thanks, the physical work I guess" Sam said pulling the shirt over his head. Haley nodded but couldn't look away

"Hales . . ." Sam started but Haley interrupted him

"You probably have a lot of questions, I know I do. Maybe we should ask and answer before we don't get a chance" Haley said turning her back to him. Sam felt his heart fall to his stomach. He took a seat on the edge of the bed and leaned with his arms on his knees.

"I was planning on sticking around for a few days" he explained.

"You go first" Sam said after a short silence. Haley who had turned around was leaning against the pillar. She nodded and took a deep breath before spoke

"Why didn't you come back" she got right to the point.

"The search for our father took longer and when we did meet up with him it was too dangerous. He suggested that we break contact with everyone for our sake as well as theirs. I wanted to keep you safe." The last part almost a whisper

"And after, when it was safe again? You stayed away; you didn't even sent an indication that you were okay. We were so worried Sam"

"Clearly, so worried that you slept with Logan and had a child" Sam rushed out. "Sorry I didn't mean it like that" he apologised. Haley just nodded

"I knew you'd be hurt by our actions but I hoped that you'd understand"

"You were both alone and worried it's understandable that you drifted to one another" Sam tried feeling jealous and a bit angry but tried not to show it

"If I'd come back while you were pregnant what then?" Sam asked curiously. Haley looked to the floor and shrugged.

"I met Sarah, she's beautiful. Rambles a lot just like her mom use to" Sam said smiling

Haley smiled back at him.

"How old is she?" Sam pushed

"She'll be four in a month." Haley answered. Sam looked at Haley who didn't look him in the eyes.

"Haley . . . is Sarah . . .?" Sam asked with realisation. Haley still didn't look at him.

"I have to go, Logan's waiting" she rushed, gathering her bag and heading for the door. Sam took hold of her arm and turned her towards him before she opened the door

"Haley?" he asked again. Their eyes met and Sam could see the hurt in them. Haley swallowed and opened the door, leaving a confused Sam behind.

He rubbed over his face and let out a sigh. Was Sarah his or not. Haley's eyes didn't reveal the answer. And the timing, she could be his but she could also be Logan's.

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Logan sat on the couch with his feet resting on the coffee table. Sarah laid sprawled out next to him with her head on his lap. He stroked over her dark hair and smiled. Hearing the door behind him he turned his head to see Haley enter. She placed her bag on the table and walked closer. Kicking of her shoes, she curled up next to Logan her head on his shoulder, playing with Sarah's hair.

"Did you see Sam?" Logan asked after a short silence.

"Yeah" Haley nodded

"And?"

"Nothing, I asked why he didn't come back, he gave his reasons. He asked about Sarah" Haley answered

"What did you say?" Logan continued

"Nothing, I left" Haley answered softly

"Are you going to tell him"

"He's not planning on staying forever Logan. He's gonna leave again and maybe this time we'll never see him again. So why even try?"

"Maybe if he knew"

"No"

Flashback

Haley sat on the edge of her bed looking down at the piece of plastic in her hand. She felt the hot tears roll down her cheek and swatted it away. He bedroom door flew open and she placed the item under her pillow.

"So I was thinking Chinese for diner, what do you think?" Brooke asked from the doorway.

"Sounds nice" Haley answered with a faint smile

"You okay, you like kinda pale" Brooke asked again

"I'm fine, really" she answered when Brooke raised an eyebrow

"Ok so I'm of, usual?" Haley nodded and Brooke closed the door behind her. Haley reached for her phone on the bedside table and dialled the familiar number.

'This is Sam Winchester, I can't come to the phone right now but please leave a message after the tone' Haley sighed and dialled again

"Hi it's me, can I come over?" she asked "Thanks" she hung up and placed the phone and the plastic item in her bag and left.

Haley knocked softly against the dorm room door before entering it. She closed the door behind her and dropped her bag on the floor.

"Have you heard anything?" she asked to the person sitting on the couch

"No" he answered not looking at her. Haley walked closer

"I'm pregnant" she said barely above a whisper. His head snapped towards her

"Are you sure?" he asked carefully and Haley nodded. Fresh tears welled up in her eyes and she looked to him

"I don't know what to do Logan" He stood up and walked towards her. He lifted her face towards him and wiped her tears with his thumb.

"We'll figure something out" he promised and hugged her to him. They stood like that for a while.

"I can't do this alone" Haley mumbled into his chest

"Your not gonna have to" He said pulling away and smiled at Haley

"I'm the father" he announced. Haley frowned at him

"I can't ask that of you Logan, this is a lifetime deal. What if he comes back?" Haley said shaking her head

"It will be your decision. I want to do this. No one has to know" Logan assured her.

"Are you sure, no one's gonna believe us" Haley tried.

"Very sure and we'll make them. We stay quiet about it for now, I'll sleep over at your place for Brooke to find us and then we go from there" Logan explained his plan. Haley ran her hands through her hair and thought about it for a while.

"Okay" she said nodding. He stepped closer to her and held her to his chest.

End Flashback

"It's still your decision Hales, what ever you decide I'll be there" Logan said kissing the top of her head

"You've been her father and that's how it's gonna stay" Haley said looking up at him. He nodded and she leaned up and caught his lips with hers. Logan pulled away and smiled at her

"I'll go put her to bed" he said mentioning to Sarah. Haley moved away so Logan could stand. Haley watched as Logan disappeared up the stairs with Sarah in his arms. She leaned her head back against the couch pillows. He loves Sarah like she was his own, and she loves him. He has never asked for anything in return, he's been there the past four years. I'm not gonna take that away from him, we've build a life here. A strange life, but one that works for both of us. And I'm not ready to give that up yet, Haley thought to herself. But who knows what the future holds, maybe Sam won't even stick around and then their lives would've been turned upside down for nothing. No, Sam doesn't have to know.