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Chapter 30

Things with Rachel and Cooper have been progressing over the past week. I'm actually happy to say that I see a marriage in their future. I mean, sure, Rachel attempted stealing my man and forcing him into a life with a child that wasn't even his… but she forgot she was messing with Haley Roe! I always get my way in the end! Justice always prevails!

The closer I get to my due date, the happier I get. Nathan has been nothing but sweet to me the entire time. Always asking if I need anything, never complaining when I asked him to make a snack run at 3 in the morning; yes, I have the world's most amazing boyfriend.

"Haley! Get in here!"

I sighed. Brooke, Peyton, Bevin and I are supposed to go shopping for more baby stuff and I'm completely dreading it. I mean, don't get me wrong. I love shopping and I love spending time with them, but I'm 8 months pregnant. I really don't want to be walking around a crowded mall for hours and hours on end!

"I'm coming!" I shout back, attempting to stand from the chair I was in. "Just as soon as I get my ass out of this chair," I muttered. No matter what I tried I still fell right back down. "NATHAN!" I yelled.

He looked up from the paper he was reading, an amused look on his face. "Need some help, baby?" he asked.

I sighed, rolling my eyes. "Don't you dare tell Brooke, Peyton, Bevin, or any female we know about this!" I said as he pulled me to my feet. "Thank you."

He nodded and kissed me quickly. "Have fun shopping!" he said and turned me into the direction of the living room.

I groaned. "Do I really HAVE to go, Nate?" I whined. "Baby, why can't you come with me? It would be oh so much more fun with you there!"

He laughed. "You don't want me there," he replied, wrapping his arms around my waist. "I would only be dead weight that you'd all be dragging behind you."

I shook my head vigorously. "No, you wouldn't! We could lag behind together! Baby, I can't walk around a mall for hours! It'll kill my back!" I argued. A lightbulb when on in my head and Nathan knew I got an idea. "In fact, it's really bugging me right now! Ouch! See?"

He smiled. "Fine, stay home," he said and I smiled back. "But, you have to go tell them you're not going."

I groaned again, but reluctantly went. Hey, if it meant I didn't have to go to the mall anymore, I'd do it! I went into the kitchen and no one was there. "Brooke, where are you?" I yelled.

"We're waiting in the living room! Come on!" she yelled back.

I sighed and waddled into the living room. "You know, Brooke, I-"

"SURPRIZE!"

I was shocked, but pleased, to see Deb, my mom, Brooke, Bevin, Peyton, Rachel and all the guys, minus Nathan, standing there holding a sign that said, "Congratulations Mommy!"

My hands went to cover my mouth. I squealed. "Yay! I wanted a party!" I said and everyone laughed.

Nathan came from behind me and kissed my cheek. "Are you happy you don't have to go to the mall?" he whispered in my ear.

I turned to face him, kissing him deeply. "So happy! Were you in on this?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. He just shrugged and then smirked.

Instead of hours in the mall, we spent hours enjoying the company of family and friends. Everyone had a different gift. Some were big gifts, like a changing table and others were small, like clothes. Some were funny, like the shirts that had a picture of Peyton, Brooke and Bevin that said "world's greatest aunts".

By the end of the night I was happy to be in bed. "Nate?"

He lay beside me, staring at me. "Yeah?" he replied.

"Are you scared? I mean, about the baby?" I asked softly.

He nodded. "A little, yeah, but it's to be expected, right? We've never had to watch over anyone other than ourselves. Now all of a sudden some life is completely dependent on us. It puts a lot of pressure on me and makes me a little nervous," he admits. "Aren't you?"

I shook my head. "Not one bit. Isn't that strange? I mean, I can't see my life any differently. I mean, what if I didn't get pregnant? What if it was just you and me? I can't think like that cause it doesn't seem possible anymore, not after having this baby growing inside of me."

He smiled and wrapped both arms around me. "That's why you're going to be an amazing mother! You already seem like you're so ready for this baby. You're going to have to help me along the way. I don't know if I'm ready to be a dad. What if I screw up?"

I pulled him as close as possible and kissed him lightly. "Trust me, Nathan, you can't screw up with this. You won't let yourself," I soothed his worst fears. "We'll be there to help each other. You are already so great with Hannah! I know you're going to be fantastic with our baby!"

He grinned. "I'm pretty excited for this. I mean, after all you've said, maybe we are ready. Maybe we can do this."

"Whether we can do it or not we're going to. Only one more month and we're going to be parents."

"Yeah, you're right," he agreed. "But we're going to have the world's most attractive child!"

I laughed. "So true!" I replied and rested my head on his shoulder. I stifled a yawn.

"Tired?" he asked. I shook my head and he laughed. "Go to bed, babe. It's been a long day."

"I'm not tired," I mumbled into his chest, snuggling into his arms.

"Good night, Hales," he whisper as I drifted off.

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"You guys!" whined Brooke. "I'm bored! You're not entertaining me, Broody!"

I just laughed at her. We were sitting at the rivercourt, watching our boys play one on one. I was in one of those lawn chairs while Brooke sat on a blanket. "Brooke, stop complaining," I said, rubbing my belly. "You'll influence my child in a negative way!"

She sighed. "Tutormom, work with me! Do you want to be here right now?" she whispered harshly.

I just gave her a smile. "Do you see my sweaty boyfriend over there?" I asked, glancing over myself. "He looks yummy and I don't mind staring at him for hours!"

She scoffed and stood. "That's it!" She walked over to the court, making the game stop. "Broody! I wanna go!"

I could almost see Lucas roll his eyes… well, he wanted to anyways. "Cheery, we'll go after this game, okay? Just let me finish beating his sorry ass and then you and I will go be alone, okay?" he said, attempting to pull her closer.

She backed off. "After you shower we can be alone," she replied. A huge grin appeared on her face. "Scratch that. We'll take a shower at my place."

I groaned. "I so could've lived without knowing that!" I shouted.

Nathan laughed. "You doing okay over there, Hales? You don't want to leave too, do you?"

I gave him a what-the-hell-are-you-talking-about look. "Nate, you are shirtless, sweaty, and smirking. Why would I want to go anywhere where you aren't looking all hot like that?" I reasoned.

His smirk grew and he blew me a kiss. "You and I will get some alone time too," he said and looked back to Lucas.

"Technically you two won't be alone," Lucas pointed out. "You'll have baby Lucas, too."

I laughed. "Luke, I'm having a girl," I said. "And even if it was a boy, it wouldn't be named Lucas. It would be Nathan, just like his daddy," I finished with a Nathan smirk.

Nathan looked taken back, but pleased none the less. "You'd want to name our son Nathan?" he asked.

I nodded. "Is that okay?" I returned.

He gave me a smile. "I love you, you know that?" he replied, starting to walk over.

Lucas grabbed his arm. "Come on, man, let's finish this game. You can make out with my sister when I'm not around!"

Brooke came back over, sitting down beside me. "Okay, Tutormom, you'd better entertain me while they play. I mean, it's so different when I'm cheering! Mostly because there are more guys, but come on! Can't this get any more interesting?"

I looked over at her. She was lying down now, not paying any attention to the boys. I laughed. "Brooke, what can make this more exciting?" I asked.

"Oh, shit! Luke!"

I turned my head as Nathan said that. I saw Lucas on the ground, not moving. "Oh my god!" I screamed. "Brooke, call an ambulance!" I said and managed to get up, waddling over to my brother. "What happened, Nathan?"

"I don't know! One second he's just fine the next he's falling to the ground clutching his chest!" he said, hoisting Lucas up. "We don't have time for an ambulance. Get into the car. Come on Brooke!" he yelled and we all got into his SUV, rushing to the hospital without knowing what exactly happened… or if he would make it in time…

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