Find Our Way Back
Chapter 16
Lean On Me
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these OTH characters, as much as I'd like to. And none of these songs are mine.
Author's Note: Thank you SOOOOOOO much for the great reviews! Sorry for the delays. My internet has been down, and I ahven't had much time for typing. I have 3 more chapters typed, but I'm stumped on the songs. So that's the other thing that's taking a while. I'm working on it though! Enjoy!
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
"Daddy?"
"Yeah buddy."
"Why didn't you tell me that YOU play basketball?"
"I didn't want you to like me just because I was famous."
"Oh."
"Are you mad that I didn't tell you?"
He shook his head and scrunched up his face, "Nah. But the kids at school will think it's cool. Can I take you for show and tell?"
Nathan looked at Haley for help, "Why don't we wait until daddy comes home, and then we can talk about it."
"Can I meet the team now daddy?"
Nathan laughed, "Of course you can," he led them into the locker room. "Guys, I'd like you to meet Haley and James, treat them nice." He set down Jimmy and kissed Haley, "I need to go shower before we leave. Will you be okay out here?"
She smiled, "We'll be fine."
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Nathan emerged from his shower to fins his son sitting amongst a circle of basketball players, and Haley standing back watching in amusement. Wrapping his arm around her he asked, "What's going on?"
"He got autographs from everyone, and now he's telling them a story."
"About what?" he asked slightly nervous.
"Us, of course. And about the things you two did together."
"He is like Brooke, isn't he."
"Yep, loves to talk. And like his daddy, loves being the center of attention."
Nathan glared at her, but knew she spoke the truth. He interrupted his son's storytelling. "Ready to go buddy?"
"Aw, do we have to?"
"Yeah, we have some people waiting for us."
"Okay. Bye guys."
"See ya Jimmy."
Nathan laughed, "Lets go."
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you don't let show
"Guess what daddy!"
"What?"
"They all said they would come for show and tell. I told them that they could stay at your house."
Nathan's eyes got big and he looked at Haley, "Oh they are huh?"
"Yep."
Haley smiled and whispered, "Did I forget to mention that?"
"Just maybe."
"Don't worry, we'll work it out if they actually come," she gave him a sideways look, "Who are we meeting?"
"You'll see," Nathan led them to the limo.
"This one's bigger than the other one," Jimmy said in amazement.
"That's because there are more people in it Jimmy."
Jimmy got in first, "Grandma!" he squealed.
Haley looked at Nathan and he just smiled. "Mom?" she asked as she got inside.
Lydia hugged her daughter as she sat down, "Congratulations baby."
"Thanks mom," Haley thought about how different this time was. Her dad was gone, but this time they were surrounded by family. She looked around and the only ones she wasn't surprised to see were Brooke and Lucas. Jimmy was sitting with Keith and Andy telling them about his daddy teaching him basketball while Karen listened. Haley eyed her in-laws sitting quietly in the corner, obviously out of place. It dawned on her that they had never met Jimmy. And that it was very likely that they'd only found our about his existence tonight.
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Nathan sat next to his mother, ready for the worst.
She smiled, "Why didn't you tell us?"
"Because I wasn't sure how things were going to play out."
"How long have you known that we have a grandson?"
"A little more than three months now."
She eyed Karen, "How long has everyone else known?"
"Five years, but Haley made them promise not to say anything." Nathan quickly realized that maybe he'd made a mistake telling them this way that they have a grandson. He probably should've called them before hand. He looked across the car, "Jimmy."
He turned his head, "What daddy?"
"He's already calling you daddy?" Deb whispered.
"Yeah, isn't it great," he whispered back. "I want you to meet some people kiddo."
Jimmy stood next to his dad, these people were kinda mean looking. He wished he could keep talking to Grandma Karen, she was nice.
"James Scott, I'd like you to meet Deb and Dan Scott. They're my mom and dad."
Jimmy looked at the new people closer, everyone could tell he was processing this new information, they still looked mean, "Does that make
"James Scott, I'd like you to meet Deb and Dan Scott. They're my mom and dad."
Jimmy looked at the new people closer, everyone could tell he was processing this new information; they still looked mean, "Does that you my grandma and grandpa too?"
Deb smiled, "Yes it does."
He crossed his arms, still trying to decide if they were nice or not. Her smile made her not look mean. "Will you buy me presents?"
"James Nathaniel!" Haley exclaimed at her son, shocked.
Everyone else in the car laughed, including Dan. "You know James," Dan started.
"Jimmy," he hissed, correcting the still scary new guy.
"Sorry, Jimmy, your dad used to hound his grandparents for gifts as soon as they walked in the door." Dan looked at Nathan, "Are you sure you've only known him for three months? He's just like you."
"It's creepy, I know," wait, Nathan stared at his father. Was that actually something good, about him, coming from the mouth of his father?
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Jimmy looked at Nathan, then Haley, walking over he sat on his mom's lap, "Mommy."
"Yeah baby?"
"This is cool."
"What's cool?"
He spread his arms wide, "This."
Haley looked questioningly at the other adults, "The limo is cool?"
"Noooooo. All these people. They love me right?"
"Of course they do."
"Does that mean they'll all buy me presents when the babies get here?"
"What are you talking about kiddo?" Nathan asked this time.
Brooke and Lucas exchanged glances, and with the other adults listened closely to the five-year-old.
"Well, when Bryan's mommy had a baby, he got presents too, because people still love him."
"Of course they do. But what babies are you talking about?"
"Aunt Brooke is going to have a baby."
Everyone looked at Brooke, then Karen whispered, "Lucas?"
"We were going to wait to tell everyone until tomorrow. We didn't want to horn in on Nathan and Haley's special night."
Karen started to cry, "My baby is going to be a daddy."
"He's NOT a baby grandma Karen. Uncle Luke is WAY older than me, and I'm not a baby."
There was a chorus of laughter. Then, holding her stomach, Brooke looked at Jimmy, "Why did you say babies? I'm only going to have one baby." Jimmy whispered something in her ear and Brooke's eyes got huge. "Really?" she whispered back, and he shook his head. They both looked at his mom, "Haley?" Brooke asked.
"What?" Haley paused briefly, "No! James Nathaniel Scott. You know better than to lie."
"I'm not lying mommy."
All eyes were on Haley, "You stop it right now. It's not funny. What have I told you about telling stories?"
There were tears in the little boy's eyes, "I'm not making it up, I promise."
She gently grabbed his arms, and looking her son in the face asked, "Okay then. Why do you think mommy's going to have a baby?"
"Because I wished for it."
Nathan slid next to Haley now, "But wishes don't always come true buddy."
"But these were special star wishes."
"You made more than one wish?"
"Yes, and they came true. I wished for Uncle Luke and Aunt Brooke to have a baby. And for you and daddy to get married and have a baby."
"So, because two of your wishes came true, you think that they third one must've too, so that would mean you mom's going to have a baby." Nathan laid out his son's logic. Squeezing Haley's hand, he continued, "You're mom and I want to have another baby. But we're going to wait until after we get married. Okay?"
"Okay," Jimmy mumbled, clearly disappointed.
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me (call me)If you need a
friend (call me)call me(call me) if you ever need a friend