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Chapter 42

Haley POV

It's been a whole month. The wedding was planned perfectly with the help of Nathan, Brooke and Lucas. Peyton, Jake, Bevin and Skills flew home yesterday. Everyone in Tree Hill was gathered for today's festivities; Nathan and my wedding.

Brooke, Bevin and Rachel were my bridesmaids. Yes, I know what you're thinking. Rachel? I couldn't just leave her out! Nathan had more Groomsmen and I needed to have more bridesmaids. Walking with Brooke would be Jake, walking with Bevin was Skills and walking with Rachel was Tim. As you all know, Peyton is my maid of honor, leaving Lucas as the best man.

"You nervous, Haley?"

I turned to my father and smiled. "No, daddy, I'm not," I replied. "I'm marrying the man of my dreams, the father of my child. There's nothing to be scared about and you shouldn't be worried about me, either. You know he'll take care of me."

He nodded, tears falling from his eyes. "I know, sweetheart. He's the only man I trust with you."

I felt the tears come to my eyes as I hugged him closely. "I love you, daddy," I whispered.

"Haley! You're ruining her makeup, Mr. Roe!" Brooke exclaimed but sent him a wink. "Come on, girlie, let me fix you up. We've only got 10 minutes!"

Peyton walked over to me, Emily in her arms. "Emily wanted to wish her mommy good luck before she married her daddy," she said and handed me the smiling baby.

I cradled her close to me. "Hello my little angel!" I exclaimed. I frowned when I felt something not so soft on her skin. I pulled it away, revealing a note.

I looked at Peyton who shrugged but grinned. "So maybe there was an alternative motive," she said, taking Emily back and winked.

I smiled and then turned back to the note. It was from my lovely boyfriend, soon to be husband. I opened it and began to read:

My dearest Hales,

I didn't sleep a wink and it was all because of the anticipation. I'm nervous about becoming your husband, but I've never been happier. You see, you're the first and only girl (with the exception of Emily) that can make me go weak in the knees. You're my one and only, my true love. I'm anxious to see you walk down that aisle on your father's arm and take mine. I'm excited to recite my vows to you. I'll be anticipating the pastor saying 'you may now kiss your bride'. That's my favorite part, of course. Kissing you as my wife, not as my girlfriend or fiancée. You'll finally be my wife, what I've been hoping for all along. I can't wait to see you. I love you.

Nathan

I smiled and folded it back up. "My Nathan is quite the romantic," I said out loud and everyone laughed.

"It's time, Haley," Bevin said and helped me to stand.

I walked over to my father who kissed my cheek. "You've never looked more beautiful, Haleybub," he whispered.

The girls were already making their way down the aisle as my father and I rounded the corner. "This is it," I muttered.

Everyone stood and turned to look at me, but I looked only into the eyes of a grinning Nathan. I heard people whisper, saying how lovely I looked. I gave him a bright smile and then winked. This was it, the moment that brought everything together.

We finally made it to Nathan and my father kissed my cheek once more before giving my hand to Nathan. "You take care of her," he said softly.

Nathan nodded. "You know I will," he replied and then we walked up to the priest. "You look beautiful," he whispered.

I smiled at him and then looked to the priest. "Friends and loved ones, we are gathered here today to witness a commitment. A commitment between Nathan and Haley to love one another, unconditionally and endlessly. Nathan and Haley, there are many things I could say to the two of you today. But, instead, I choose to listen to the words you have for each other... Haley."

I took a deep breath before speaking. "Nathan, it's been said that there's one word that will free us from the weight and the pain of life. And that word is love. And I believe that. That doesn't mean that it hasn't been hard, or that it won't be. It just means that I've found a stillness and a bravery in myself when I'm with you. You make me brave. And I will love you until the end of time. This I vow to you today," I finished and smiled.

"Nathan."

"This past year we've been through so much. I don't think there was a person that believed we would stay apart, but for a while I think we had them scared. I don't think anybody understood the love that I had for you; because, if they did they would have never doubted us. Because today, when I look into your eyes my love for you only grows. It's even stronger now and that love will never waver. This I vow to you today and always, forever," he finished and brought my hand up to kiss it.

I wiped the tears from my eyes. "Can we have the rings please? Haley, repeat after me. With this ring."

"With this ring," I said and started to slip it over his finger."

"I thee wed."

"I thee wed," I said and pushed it all the way down.

Nathan gave my hand a squeeze as he pulled out a box with, what I assume, is my ring. He opened it and I gasped. "Nathan," I started.

He shook his head. "You're worth it," was all he said before looking at the preist.

"Nathan, repeat after me. With this ring."

"With this ring."

"I thee wed."

"I thee wed," he said and slipped it on my finger.

"Now, by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife. Nathan, you may kiss your bride."

Nathan smiled. "You bet I will," he said and leaned down to kiss me. Everyone stood and clapped as we walked back down the aisle, this time as husband and wife.

We ran inside the limo and I was thankful that we had gotten one for ourselves and one for the rest of the party. All I wanted to do was be alone with him. "Can you believe it?" he asked with a huge smile. "You're really my wife now!"

I smiled back and kissed him. "You're really my husband now," I replied and wrapped my arms around him. "But you're not getting out of this that easily! How much did this ring cost? This is just-"

"Don't worry about it!" he exclaimed. "It's none of your business and I won't tell you. What, you don't like it?"

I shook my head vigorously. "No, I love it!" I replied.

He grinned. "Then don't worry about it, Hales. It's all yours, just like me," he said and kissed me.

We arrived at the reception hall shortly thereafter. They announced us and everyone stood to clap. We walked straight onto the dance floor for our first dance as man and wife. "What song did you pick, Nate?" I asked.

Always and forever
Each moment with you
Is just like a dream to me
That somehow came true, yeah

I grinned. "I was hoping you would pick this one!" I exclaimed and rested my head on his shoulder.

And I know tomorrow
Will still be the same
Cuz we got a life of love
That won't ever change and

Everyday love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me you really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
Ooh baby, I'll always love you forever

Ever, ever, ever
There'll always be sunshine
When I look at you
It's something I can't explain
Just the things that you do
If you get lonely
Call me and take
A second to give to me
That magic you make and

Everyday love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me you really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
Ooh baby, I'll always love you forever

We stepped back and walked over to sit at our table. The entire evening was spent dancing and laughing. Everyone was back together again and we all had reason to be happy. Nathan and I danced with our parents and then together we danced with Emily.

I was finally completely happy. We had managed to find a house perfect for our little family and a few more children, should they come. Nathan loved playing for the Lakers and decided to up his contract to 10 years. With all the extra money we've opened up savings bonds for Emily and her future brothers and sisters.

True to his word, Lucas asked Brooke to marry him on the day of graduation. Brooke cried and screamed yes. By this time there was a new addition to our family, Calvin Michael Scott. Emily loved being a big sister and the fact that she would be the flower girl she loved more! Brooke and Lucas married 5 months later when Brooke was 2 months pregnant with their first child, Lucas Eugene Roe Jr.

Peyton and Jake were next in line behind Lucas and Brooke, marrying 2 years later. Brooke had Savannah Marie. Peyton was anxious to start their family and became pregnant with James Alexander on the night of their wedding.

Bevin and Skills were last to enter the wonderful world of marriage. In fact, they waited until Emily and Calvin had 2 baby brothers, Noah and Daniel, and one sister, Elena Marie. Brooke had one last child, Keith, before she and Lucas called it quits. Peyton had Jenny Elizabeth 2 years before Bevin and Skills were married.

Our families were close to complete. It was only a few years before Bevin gave birth to twins, Antwon Jr. and Bethany. The story doesn't end here because it's still being written. All you need to know is we are all at peace. Nathan and I are still going strong with 5 kids that keep us busy. Brooke and Lucas had their 3 wonderful kids. Peyton and Jake, Skills and Bevin each had their 2 beautiful children. We were all content with our lives and thankful for what we had. Thankful for each other.

THE END

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