Find Our Way Back
Chapter 30
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: I know it's been a LONG time since I updated, and I apologize. I had major writer's block as far as many of my stories go. And I decided to take a new spin on this chapter. And, this is the last chapter. I decided how I wanted to end it. And decided that the end of the last chapter was actually a good transition point, so I hope you like it, and I've enjoyed writing it. There will be one final post, which will be a list of the songs used and their performers. Thanks for reading, and as always, please leave your feedback!
Haley and Nathan, Brooke and Lucas, and Peyton and Jake sat around the picnic table celebrating the success of "Let's Talk About Time," the first album of the new duet group, Jagelski Scott. No one could believe how well received the album had been. With its first two singles hitting number one on the charts, it was more than either artist had ever hoped for. Haley and Jake had decided not to tour with this album, wanting to spend time at home.
"Can you believe how much has changed in the last two years?" Brooke asked as she watched Jenny play with her daughter Lucy.
Lucy, who'd turned one along side her cousin Ben the week before was everything her parents had hoped for and more. Brooke and Lucas decided to name her after the man who'd unknowingly helped bring their family back together.
"I know," Haley chuckled watching Lucy topple over in an attempt to catch a butterfly. "I was still hiding and hadn't even released my first single yet. And now I'm no longer a solo act, at home or at work. I am surrounded everyday by my beautiful family, amazing husband, and the best friends a girl can ask for. And I am constantly reminded just how lucky I am, and how grateful I am for second chances," she looped her arm through Nathan's as she smiled and leaned against him.
Just then Jimmy came walking up to the group, carefully pulling his brother in his favorite red wagon. He scrunched up his nose, "Ben's stinky."
Nathan laughed and looked at Haley who shook her head, "Nope. It's your turn."
He groaned as he swept up his son in one swift movement. Ben giggled and slobbered on his daddy.
"He's pretty great with Ben, isn't he," Peyton observed.
"Yeah, but we all knew he would be. It makes me feel guilty sometimes, knowing what I kept from him."
"Don't do that to yourself Haley," Lucas stood and hugged her, "He's past that. You need to get past it too."
"I am most days."
Brooke clapped her hands together and stood up, "Okay, this is getting FAR to serious. We're supposed to be celebrating." Grabbing the champagne, she began pouring.
"None for me, thanks."
"P. Sawyer, turning down a drink? Since when?"
Peyton shrugged, "I just don't feel like it, that's all."
"She's right babe," Jake kissed her, "Are you feeling okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine."
"You're sure?"
"Yes," Peyton smiled.
"Okay, I'll take your word for it," he kissed her again. "But the last time…" he stopped and looked at her, "Are you…are we…"
Peyton laughed, you'd think after four kids he'd be able to spit it out better than this."
"Congratulations you two!" Haley hugged the couple.
"What's going on?" Nathan asked as he rejoined the group.
Haley jumped at Nathan and kissed him, "Peyton and Jake are going to have another baby!" she exclaimed.
"That's great you two," Nathan smiled. He kept Haley close and shifted his gaze towards the yard and watched their children playing. "Things have turned out good for us, haven't they?"
"That they have," Lucas responded, not knowing if he was talking to anyone in particular.
"You know," Haley began, "this may not be North Carolina, but I'm glad we all found our way back together, here, in Tree Hill."
Author's Note: Okay, so I hope everyone enjoyed the story, and nobody hates how I ended it, or that I ended it. But again, thanks for sticking with the story!