And a long day it was. Between Deb coming in, and all his friends, Nathan was tired. The two people he had wanted to see, had not shown up. Brooke had reassured him that they would be coming. But somehow, Nathan could not believe it. He wanted to stay up until they came, but his body was too weak. He fell into a dreamless slumber. It was at that time that Haley showed up, also looking exhausted. She hadn't slept in over 40 hours.

"Tutorgirl!" squealed Brooke, when she saw Haley walk into the hospital room.

"Shhh, Brooke, can't you see he's sleeping?" She warned her as she went to her best friend, and hugged her. Oh, how she had missed Tree Hill. Then she focused on him. His beautiful face looked tired and worn out. Her Nathan was lying down on a hospital bed. It hurt her so much to see it. He had always been the strong one in the relationship, and seeing him lying there, caused Haley so much pain. Brooke, on the other hand, looked ecstatic.

"He knows." She said, unable to contain her excitement. It had been too long, Brooke thought, and it was time for Naley to get back together. It was only fair. They were meant for each other. All the love cliches applied to them.

"How? Did you tell him?" Haley asked, shocked.

"Nope, you did." the brunette replied.

"Oh no. I thought he was in a coma." Now Haley was nervous. She had told him that he was a father through a television.

"I wouldn't worry about that, girly." Brooke replied, as if reading her mind, then smirking she added, "He was waiting for you all day. He couldn't wait to meet Nat. He wanted to know everything about her, and if I wasn't so busy with Lucas, he would've known."

"Lucas? He's here. Where? Are you two together? What happened?" When it came to her close friends, Haley forgot all about her problems and focused completely on them.

"Okay, a) slow down, tutorgirl. Nothing happened." Brooke replied, then quickly added, "Yet."

"Oh my gosh, you're terrible." Haley had missed her best friend so much, "So what now?"

"Well, a little bit of alcohol, a lot of me and Lucas, equals a ---"

"NOT YOU!" Haley said, laughing, " I meant me and Nathan. We all know that you won't have any problems in that department."

"Here's what going to happen. And listen to me very carefully," said Brooke, while Haley nodded her head, wondering what the brunette had in mind. "First, you're going to go home."

"What? Why?" Haley asked. Now she was confused. Wasn't she supposed to be spending time with Nathan? That was the reason why she was in Tree Hill, after all.

"Because a) someone looks like crap. It must be due to the fact that they haven't gotten any sleep lately. Oh and b) someone needs a shower. And that someone is not me." Brooke said, smirking.

It took Haley five second to figure out who Brooke was talking about. And she was completely right. Haley did look like crap. It was mainly due to the fact that she was worried about Nathan. But other thoughts occupied her mind as well. Like, how well would Natalie and Nathan get along. If they would get a long at all. If she came back to Tree Hill, would she get the same treatment that she got the first time back. She was worried, and she didn't know what would happen. But she still had the spark in her eye. And she loved teasing Brooke.

"Brooke. You do realize that Nathan can't take a shower right? He's in a hospital bed!" Haley said, laughing inside.

"No!" She said, after a little while, she realized that Haley was trying to make her feel guilty. Of course, Brooke hadn't been talking about Nathan! " Not that he looks better than you, but at least I know that the reason why he looks like that is because he's being held against his will. What's your excuse?" She added, while sticking out her tongue at Haley.

"I'm glad I came back Tigger. Thanks" Haley said, with tears in her eyes. It was just like old times.

Brooke who understood how Haley felt, replied, "I'm glad you're back, we missed you around here. Some of us, more than others." She said referring to Peyton.

"Oh, I know." said Haley. She was expecting that type of treatment from Haley. It was like Haley had abandoned Peyton, and only Peyton. She didn't understand what her problem was, but she hoped that Peyton had changed, because Haley refused to deal with it anymore. They were adults now, and after all, adults have no drama, right?

I'm a little disappointed with this chapter. If you are too, let me know. This story just isn't doing it for me anymore. I'll try and update as soon as possible for those of you who still want to read it. I won't stop writing it, and hopefully inspiration will kick in. I hope you guys liked this chapter. Lol, And, I apologize for taking so long. Hopefully, next one's better. :)