Okay, everyone, here's the next chapter! It jumps forward to when their daughter is 3 yrs. old. and to answer Maisy's question, yes Peyton is Jenny's biological mother.

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Chapter Nine

"Megan Emily! Where are you?" I looked around the living room with a grin. "I know you're in here!" I heard a little giggle and ran towards the curtains where I found my 3 year old angel. "I got you!"

"You found me mama!" she giggled. She pulled me down to her level. "You go hide. I find you now, kay?"

I laughed. "Okay, but no cheating this time!" I said and waited for her to cover her eyes. I went into my bedroom and hid behind the door.

"Mama? Where ah you?" she called out. I smiled, but kept my mouth shut. "Mama!" She ran into my room and went to open the closet. "Where ah you?" she turned towards the door and saw me. "I got you!"

I laughed and picked her up, kissing her soundly. "You sure did, peanut! Are you getting hungry? Mommy's gonna make some macaroni for us."

She nodded vigorously. "Yay, yay! Kin I watch Dora when you cookin'?"

I smiled and nodded. "Sure, let's go put in your tape!" I said and took her into the living room. I set her on the couch and made sure she was all settled before starting the tape. I looked back at her and she was already too focused on Dora to notice me.

I walked into the kitchen, thoughts of the past three years running through my brain. Megan was born on August 4th, 2006. She was my miracle baby. Nathan and I were really happy when she finally came. I didn't even mind that I didn't get sleep anymore. I mean, all I cared about was my baby.

For the past three years it's been all about Megan. Nathan and I are still the best of friends, but we sort of stopped 'benefiting' when she was born. It wasn't that either one just said we were done; we sort of just switched our focus to Megan.

Brooke and Lucas are pregnant with their first child. Brooke just told me a month ago. I'm super excited to be an auntie again! Speaking of, Jenny is 7 now. She loves 2nd grade and she's extremely smart. I say she totally gets it from me!

Peyton and Jake have been talking about having another child. Jenny's been apprehensive about it, though, because of all the attention Megan has taken from her already. She's worried that she will be forgotten about when she has a new brother or sister. They aren't sure if they're gonna try yet, but I'm hoping they do. They're doing such a great job with Jenny and I think they would do a great job with another child.

I smiled. Life had been really good to me. When Megan was born I decided to stay at home with her until I thought she was old enough. I missed working at the school, but Bevin took over for me and has been doing a fabulous job in my absence.

"Megan! Lunch is ready!" I called. I heard her scramble in and jump into her seat. "You hungry, Meggie?"

"Yes, mommy!" she replied. I brought her a bowl and her fork.

"What would you like to drink?" I asked.

She tapped her chin making me smile. "I would like apple juice!" she exclaimed.

I nodded and poured some in her sippy cup. "Do you need anything else?"

She shook her head and continued to stuff the macaroni in her mouth. I made myself a bowl and sat down with her. This was a daily thing for us. I'd make lunch while she watched the same tape of Dora. We'd eat together and wait for Brooke to call so we could all go to the park.

Speaking of… My phone started ringing, signally Brooke. "Hey, girlie!" I said.

"Hey! How's my niece doing?" she replied.

"She's good. Are you ready to go to the park?"

"Almost… why don't you two come to my apartment? I have something I want Megan to do."

I was confused, but didn't question it. "Okay, if that's what you want. We're eating but we'll be there in a half hour?"

"Okay, sounds good. Oh, and Haley? Do you mind bringing me up some mac'n'cheese? I can practically smell it from here!"

I laughed. "Okay, I will. Bye!"

"Bye!" she said and we hung up.

I stood up and washed my bowl. I looked back at Megan who was still eating. She bobbed her head as she ate and hummed a little tune. I smiled and walked over to her, kissing her forehead. "Mommy's gonna get changed, okay? Will you be okay by yourself for a few minutes?"

She merely nodded and I went into my bedroom. I put on jeans and a t-shirt and walked back out with shoes in my hands. "Megan, are you done eating?" She nodded and lifted her arms. I set my shoes down and picked her up. "Let's get you dressed, okay?"

She smiled. "O-tay!" she exclaimed. I set her down and she ran as quickly as she could to get to her room. I came in a few seconds after to find her throwing clothes out of her dresser.

"Megan! Don't do that! Here, let mommy pick something out, okay?" I asked and she went to sit on her bed. I grabbed her favorite overalls and a t-shirt from Brooke; the same one she gave Jenny years ago. "Your aunt Brooke will be happy if you wear this one!" I said.

She giggled as I put it on her. Finally she was dressed and shoes on. I put my own shoes on and packed up some macaroni for Brooke. "Okay, peanut, let's get going!" I said. I picked her up and made sure I had everything before leaving.

I walked into Brooke's apartment. She quickly hid something behind her back. "Hey, girls! How are you, Meggie May?" she asked, using her special nickname for her.

Megan ran and hugged Brooke, who still managed to hide something behind her back. "Auntie Book!" she exclaimed.

I laughed. "So, what are you hiding, Brooke? Don't think I didn't see you hide something behind your back!"

Brooke set Megan back down. "By the way, Meggie, I totally love your shirt! I'm glad you decided to wear it!" she said and made Megan giggle. "Well, as you know it's close to Halloween and Megan doesn't have a costume yet," she started.

I nodded. "She hasn't decided on anything yet," I explained. "Now what does this have to do with-"

"I'm getting there!" she butted in. She looked down at Megan. "How would you like to be a fairy for Halloween?" she asked.

Megan's eyes grew huge and she nodded vigorously. "Yeah, yeah!" she exclaimed, jumping up and down.

"Baby, don't jump! You just ate and you'll make yourself sick," I said and she immediately stopped. "Okay, I'll get her a fairy outfit tomorrow, now can we go to the park?"

Brooke shook her head. She pulled out a light purple, yellow and blue fairy dress with a wand, hairpiece and wings. "It's too late to buy her one cause I already made her one," she explained. http/ MEGAN'S COSTUME.

Megan looked so happy. She turned to me. "Kin I wear it now, mama?" she asked.

I shook my head. "You can't wear it to the park, baby girl. I'll tell you what, when we get home and daddy's home I'll let you wear it for him, okay?" I suggested.

She looked disappointed but nodded anyways. She perked up again. "Kin we go pay at da pawk now?"

I smiled and nodded. "Brooke, you ready?" I asked. She nodded. "Okay then, let's go, girls!"

We spent a few hours there, watching Megan play with all the other kids her age. She was always so friendly and willing to share her toys with others. It was really cute watching her.

"Haley, you and Nate have done such a good job with her," Brooke said. "I mean, she's so sweet to other kids and she's always sweet to all of us."

I nodded. "She is a good kid, isn't she?" I replied, staring at my precious little girl.

Brooke laughed. "Yes, she takes after her mother," she said.

Megan ran over to us. "What's up baby girl?" I asked.

"I need a kiss, mama," she said simply.

My heart melted. I leaned down and kissed her. "There you go!" I said and she giggled, running off.

"Aww, Haley! That was so cute!" Brooke squealed.

I smiled at her. "Whenever she's playing she'll suddenly stop and run over to me and Nate and say she needs a hug or a kiss. We'll give her one and then she's off to playing again. It's absolutely adorable," I explained.

Brooke rubbed her tummy. She wasn't showing much yet; just a tiny little bump for now. "I can't wait until I have mine! She's going to be perfect!"

I laughed. "She?"

She nodded. "Just a feeling! Plus, I really want a girl. It's only fair that I get one! I mean, you and P. Sawyer both have a girl so I deserve a girl, too," she reasoned.

I just shook my head. "You're amazing, Brookie," I replied and looked back to Megan. "We should be going soon. Nate's gonna be home soon," I said and stood up.

"How are things with you and Nate?" she asked. "I mean, I'm not trying to pressure you and him or anything, but you said you guys have been different since Megan was born."

I sighed. "Brooke, we are just best friends. When I had Megan we stopped sleeping together and that's the only thing that's changed. I mean, with Megan around we don't really have time to, not that we want to or anything. You know what I mean!" I exclaimed.

She just nodded. "Yeah, I do, Tutormom," she said.

I smiled at her and then called Megan over. "Come on, sweetie, we're gonna go see daddy now!" I exclaimed.

"Yay!" she yelled and practically drug us to the car.

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