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Chapter Ten

It had been a quiet month. We hadn't seen any of Deb because the details of the wedding were all taken care of. The only bad thing is we had to see her now. In fact, that's where we were all headed. Well, Nathan, Lucas, Brooke and I were headed to the Scott home. Why did we have to spend thanksgiving with them again? Oh, right, because Deb has me trapped for the rest of my life. Now I remember.

We took 2 separate cars, just incase Brooke and I needed to escape, I mean in case one of us suddenly felt ill. Nathan reached over and grasped my hand, lacing his fingers with mine. "What are you thinking about, Hales?" he asked, raising my hand to kiss it.

I smiled at his actions and shook my head. "Nothing, really," I replied. "It was such a good month. You know, without your psycho mother."

He laughed. "Yeah, it was, wasn't it? Well, I'm sorry that you didn't get to have thanksgiving with Larry and Peyton. I know you really wanted to."

I shrugged. "There's always next year. If Deb wants us next year too then she can stand to have more company because they are my family just as much as she is going to be."

He looked over at me and winked. "Whatever you want, baby," he replied and then we became silent.

It was only a 15 minute drive. We arrived after Lucas and Brooke and parked behind them. I took a deep breath before getting out of the car. Deb and Dan were out on the lawn walking over to us. Deb skipped over Nathan, Lucas and Brooke and went straight to me, pulling me into a huge hug.

I was stunned and didn't know what to do. Nathan was snickering and imitated what I should do. I rolled my eyes and wrapped my arms loosely around her, patting her back. "Hey, Deb," I said awkwardly. "How are you?"

She pulled back and smiled. "I'm just wonderful now that you're here, Haley! It's been such a horrid month without seeing you!" she replied.

I was confused, but I didn't see any signs of sarcasm. I decided to let it go and be civil to her. "It has been quite the month," I agreed.

She giggled. "Only one more month until the big day! Are you excited?"

I smiled. "I can't wait!" I exclaimed in all seriousness.

She nodded and walked over to the others, greeting them similarly to me. I walked over to Dan and gave him a hug. "How are you, Dan?" I asked.

He smiled. "I'm very well, Haley, how about yourself?"

I shrugged. "I have nothing to complain about!" I replied and he laughed, leading us all inside.

They had Christmas decorations up already, including tons of mistletoe. I felt Nathan wrap his arms around me from behind. "She seems to have turned a new leaf," he whispered in my ear and then kissed it.

I smiled and turned around in his arms, wrapping my arms around his neck in a hug. "It seems to me like your mother is bipolar! She's nice to me for a little while and then she decides to go crazy. I don't buy it for a second," I whispered back. I pulled away from his ear and kissed him lightly on the lips.

"Oh, how adorable!" Deb exclaimed. We pulled back, me blushing. "Haley, there's no need to be embarrassed!"

I gave a short laugh. "I'm not embarrassed!" I exclaimed then tried desperately to think of something to change the subject. I looked at Brooke who was laughing hysterically.

"I think you are!" Brooke said and then giggled more. I glared at her, no longer embarrassed but angry. She stopped and the smile flew from her face. "Or maybe not!"

I rolled my eyes. "Brooke, can we talk for a second? Alone?" I asked and pulled her into another room. "Okay, no siding with Deb! Do we not remember the dinner we all had where you became her little buddy?"

Brooke sighed and nodded. "I'm sorry, you're right. I won't do that again, I promise!"

I smiled. "Good. Now, do you think she's acting really strange? I think she's got something up her sleeve for tonight."

She nodded. "You might be right. We'll just have to keep our eyes on her at all times," she said and I nodded. Suddenly, realizing she was out there with the boys we ran out to them.

They gave us curious looks, but said nothing. "Everything alright, girls?" she asked.

We nodded. "Yes, everything's fine," I replied and went to sit beside Nathan.

He smiled and wrapped his arm around my shoulder and kissed my forehead.

"You two are so adorable," Brooke commented.

Dan nodded. "Yes, it's sickening, isn't it?" he joked.

Deb hit his chest lightly. "Oh, Dan, don't be mean!" she exclaimed. "You two are going to make great parents!"

Nathan choked on his drink while I just looked like a deer caught in headlights. "Excuse me?" I asked.

"Well, once you're married you will have children, right? Didn't you tell me you wanted them as soon as you were married, Haley?"

I never said that! Okay, so I said I wanted kids later in marriage! Like a few years after being married! That lying, conniving bitch! "You must have misunderstood me, Deb," I said. "I want kids but not until a few years of marriage."

She shook her head. "No, that's not what you said to me, Haley!" she said.

I sighed. "Well, that's what I meant to say, Deb," I replied through gritted teeth.

She gave me a smile. "Oh, well, my mistake then!"

I took a deep breath and then let it out. I looked at Nathan who was looking away from us all. "What is it, Nate?" I whispered.

He shrugged. "I didn't know you wanted to wait a few years," he replied, still not looking at me.

I smiled at everyone before turning to face him. "What are you talking about, Nate? What's wrong?" I asked.

He finally turned to look at me. "Well, I want to start a family with you as soon as we get married," he replied. "I thought you did, too."

Stupid, stupid, stupid Deb! I stood up and grasped his hand. "Excuse us for a moment, will you?" I said as I drug him into the kitchen. "Nathan, we never really sat down to talk about this! Surely we can come to an agreement."

He sighed and leaned against the counter. "Hales, its fine. We don't have to have kids right away," he said and started to walk back out.

I grabbed his arm and pull him back to where he was standing. "Nathan, no! Why won't you just negotiate? We didn't even talk about this!"

He pulled me into his arms. "We don't need to discuss this now, Haley," he said and kissed my forehead. "Especially because I don't want to fight right now. That would only make my mother so very happy."

I threw my arms up. "That's the entire reason why we're having this conversation! She said it because she knew both our views on when we would have kids! That evil, evil woman!" I exclaimed softly.

He sighed. "Listen, why don't we just put on some smiles, pretend everything's fine and go have dinner with my family?" he said and walked out.

I closed my eyes, wishing I wasn't there anymore. I opened them and decided I didn't have to be anymore. I went over to the sink and put a little water on my hands and forehead. I walked into the living room looking as sick and miserable as I could.

Deb stood. "Haley, are you alright? You look terrible!" she exclaimed and rushed to my side.

I gave her a small smile. "I'm actually not feeling very well," I said. "I think I'm going to go home and lie down."

Nathan stood with a sigh. He knew I was faking. "I'll take you," he said.

I shook my head. "Brookie? If you don't mind, would you-"

She held up her hand. "Say no more, Haley, I'll take you," she said and kissed Lucas before walking over to me.

"Feel better, Haley," Dan said and Deb nodded.

I smiled at him, weakly. "I'll try," I replied softly.

Nathan walked us to the door. "You didn't have to do this, Haley," he whispered harshly.

I scoffed. "You just enjoy your dinner with your precious mother," I replied. "I know I'm going to enjoy my Thanksgiving dinner with my family." After that I closed the door and followed Brooke to her car.

"So," she said as we were on the road. "Care to tell me what happened?"

I shook my head and looked over at her. "It doesn't matter. Nathan pissed me off and we're going to have dinner with the Sawyers, the people we should've had dinner with," I explained and then laughed shortly. "I hope you're happy, Deb, you got your way once again."

Brooke reached over and grasped my hand. "Don't worry, tutorgirlie, it's gonna be okay."

I sighed and nodded, hoping it really would be.

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