A"I think you gave me the wrong gift. These are yellow…baby socks." He ran his fingers through his hair. "Wait a minute, whose having a baby?"

Haley loved how dense he could be sometimes. She took a step closer.

"We are."

Nathan froze and looked at Haley.

"We're what?!"

Spring Forward

"We're going-" Haley couldn't finish her reply. Nathan had supernaturally lunged at Haley, engulfing her in a fierce hug.

Kissing the top of her head and slowly pulling back, he looked into her eyes and gave her the smirk. "So, we're pregnant."

Haley chuckled. "No, I'm pregnant, we're having a baby."

Nathan continued to leave the big grin plastered on his face as he wiped a few strands out of her face. "We're having a baby."

Seven hours later it was time to open presents. Haley nodded to Karen in assurance that she told Nathan. It was Tyler's third Christmas and needless to say, he was excited. After he opened up most of his presents, the adults dug in. A series of oos and ahs broke out as each revealed their gifts. The small chatter was interrupted by a scream. More like a shriek.

"LUCAS!" Brooke gasped. "OH MY GOSH!"

After startling everyone Brooke began to jump around and hurled herself towards Lucas, kissing him all over his face. "Thank. You. So. Much!" Brooke yelled out between kisses.

Nathan looked over at Lucas and laughed. "Guess she likes it."

While Brooke was still excited and Nathan and Lucas laughed, Peyton chimed in. "Care to enlighten us why she is hysterical?"

"I would like to know," contributed Haley.

Nathan filled them in. "It's a trip to California for Spring Break."

The group shook their heads in laughter and continued to open gifts. When everyone was done Karen stood up.

"There's one more gift to open."

Keith dragged something in and placed it in front of Nathan and Haley. Nathan knowingly signaled for Haley to open it.

"What's going on?" Brooke asked, finally somewhat calm after her outburst.

"Honey, why don't we let them open it?" Lucas replied. He too was intrigued but wanted to see what was inside without further delay.

Haley unwrapped the abnormally big gift. She turned to Nathan who gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. She then gave Keith and Karen a nod as a tear of gratitude escaped her eye.

"That's my old crib!" Tyler squealed. It wasn't out of jealousy but of pride.

The rest of the group didn't know how to respond. They weren't sure how to approach the baby topic.

Lucas was the first to speak up. "Haley?"

"Yes Uncle Luke?"

The tension in the air dissipated as Lucas got up and hugged Haley tight. "Congratulations Hales." He then turned to Nathan and gave him a manly hug. "You too little brother."

The group followed suit as the girls fussed over Haley and the boys hung out with Nate.

An hour later the group said their good-byes and parted ways. Lucas and Brooke were the last to leave.

Brooke hugged Nathan and Haley. "Bye Hot Shot, Tutor Girl." She then stooped down and patted Haley's stomach. "Baby Scott."

New Year's Eve followed quickly. After the new year the group would have three days before they would have to head back to school. Nathan and Lucas were sent to the store to get some last minute items.

"How come you haven't told Haley yet?" asked Nathan.

Lucas continued to examine the paper plate he was holding. "Why haven't you?"

Nathan looked at Lucas. "It's your secret to tell. She's your best friend though Luke. You gotta tell her."

"I'm talking about your secret Nate. She's your wife."

Both brothers shopped in pensive silence for a few moments. Nathan broke it first.

"I asked you first."

Lucas sighed in amusement. "I was going to, but then she got news that she was pregnant. I don't want to take that away from her."

Nathan nodded in understanding. "My reason is more of the same. I don't want her to think I'm leaving and choosing basketball over her. I'd be a hypocrite if I did."

The Scott boys pulled up to the cashier. "Haley would understand. You just have a decision to make. But, you should make it together."

Nathan knew what he had to do, he just wanted to prolong it.

"Let's make a deal," Nathan suggested.

"What do you have in mind?" Lucas inquired.

"I'll tell Haley when we get back to school. You tell her when you want, but before you go on your trip with Brooke. Deal?"

Lucas pondered the proposal for a moment. "Deal."

Four days later the group said their goodbyes and went their separate ways: Brooke, Lucas, Rachel, Peyton, Jake to NYC; Nathan, Haley, Skills, Mouth, Bevin to Duke.

It was late so no one dared to unpack. Lucas decided to stay the night at Brooke's since Peyton was at his place with Jake. They just turned out the lights when Brooke spoke into the dark.

"Did you tell Haley?" Brooke asked softly.

"No." Lucas responded. "I think I'm going to tell her after my next appointment. I'm already ahead so I don't have to do any make-up work when I miss a quarter. I'm going to Tree Hill for treatment after our trip. I'll see her then. They'll be there for spring break."

Brooke grabbed his hand while they remained on their backs. "Is it okay for you to go on the trip?"

Lucas gave her hand a light squeeze. "Yup. I already cleared it with the doc. I should be good to go. The transplant is set for the summer. The drugs will work until then."

A tear escaped Brooke and was soon followed by a stream. She was doing what he wanted, living like he had all the time in the world. She scooted next to him and brought his arm around her.

"I love you Lucas."

"You too Cheery."

The next day presented rain and woke Haley a little earlier than usual. I guess the baby's changing my body already. She got up, careful not to wake Nathan like he always did her. She wandered through the living room into the kitchen and fixed herself some toast. It was nine in the morning and Haley nearly dropped the knife she was holding when the phone rang. Who the heck is calling this early?

She grabbed it on the second ring to preserve her husband's sleep. She grumpily answered the phone.

"Hello?"

"May I please speak with Nathan Scott?"

"He's not available right now. This is wife, can I help you?"

"Oh, hi Mrs. Scott. Could you tell your husband that practice starts at noon next Wednesday? He also needs to bring his license and social security card."

Haley was baffled. What was he talking about? She regained her thoughts and focused back on the conversation.

"Sure. And who should I tell him is calling?" Haley inquired sugary sweetly.

"Kyle from the New York Knicks."

Haley paused. "Okay, I'll let him know."

She hung up the phone and put down the knife. Suddenly she wasn't hungry any more.

Suddenly she didn't mind waking her husband.

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