A/N:

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Jenna

"So Happy Together"

Walking down the hallway to his small apartment, the raven-haired man fished around for his keys. Finding them, he stopped at his door and fiddled with the lock. It had been one of those things he'd had to learn to live with, the lock stuck constantly and no matter how many times he asked, the owner of the building never had it fixed.

Imagine me and you, I do
I think about you day and night
It's only right

Opening the door and setting his bag down he looked around the apartment. "Hales" Nathan called, "You home yet?" No answer. Where could she be? Haley had said she be home shortly after classes had ended for the day, that would have been an hour ago he thought to himself. That's when he heard a little laugh that made him smile.

To think about the girl you love
And hold her tight
So happy together

"Hush James..." Haley whispered, hoping Nathan wouldn't hear her, "You said you wanted to play hide and seek with Daddy".

Haley sounded exhausted he thought to himself, hopefully it would work out that'd she'd still be up for some big news and maybe some celebrating after James was in bed. Crossing his fingers that everything would go as planned tonight, he went in search of his beautiful wife and son. Guessing that James had picked the hiding spot, he started walking around their quaint apartment, looking behind the sofa, in the closet and pretending not to see the too people hiding around the corner. "James, where are you buddy?" Nathan called out, pretending to be oblivious while Haley stifled a laugh.

If I should call you up
Invest a dime
And you say you belong to me
And ease my mind

Another small laugh was heard before little James Lucas Scott ran out from around the corner. "Daddy!" He squealed happily. Although their son didn't have a dictionary of words in his vocabulary yet, the ones he had were always pronounced perfectly and that always amazed Nathan and Haley. He was only two and a half years old. "Found you!" He laughed again. Haley and Nathan started laughing too as Nathan picked James up and gave him a hug.

"Hey little guy, have you been taking good care of mommy well Daddy's been gone?" James just nodded and grinned.

Nathan and Haley could hardly believe how blessed they'd been. They were so lucky to have survived everything they'd been through together; especially when Haley didn't end up losing their precious baby boy after she'd been hit by Dante's car following the state championships. They couldn't even begin to imagine their lives without him. James had been born a month premature due to some complications and had to spend some time in the NICU. That two weeks had been hell for both Haley and Nathan, spending each and every minute wondering if their sweet boy was going to pull through, but he'd survived and in the end their love only grew stronger for each other. Haley forgave Nathan for his mistakes with Dante, although it took a while for her to start trusting him completely again, but he was the man she loved, the only man she could ever love.

Imagine how the world could be
So very fine
So happy together

"How was your day Hales?" Nathan asked as he gave her a chaste kiss.

"It was good, Professor Porter gave another long lecture today on prescription medications and children. It was interesting, but man he can be long winded sometimes!" Haley smiled. Haley had decided that after everything they went through with James that she was going to become a doctor, a pediatrician to be precise. All she wanted was to help children and try and make their lives easier. "Tutoring went a little better today, that girl Janie I've been helping out… I think she's really starting to catch on to the chemistry work she's being assigned."

"That's awesome Hales! Have I ever told you how amazing you are?" Nathan said with that goofy grin he occasionally got, usually when his pride in Haley would show through.

I can't see me loving nobody but you
For all my life
When your with me
Baby the skies will be blue
For all my life

"Well, not today" Haley chuckled.

"Well you are. I love you Hales."

"Oh!" Haley realized "Brooke's fashion show is on TV in a couple minutes, we should watch it." Brooke had really pulled through for them and Lucas when they really needed her. Not that they were surprised, even when Brooke was so lost in her own issues, when someone really needed her, she was always there.

"Alright, alright, but as soon as the Lakers game comes on, we've gotta flip the channel" Nathan said with a smirk, knowing it would never fly.

"I don't think so dear" Haley said in a half mocking way, "We never get to see Brooke's fashion show's on TV, they always happen on your game nights."

"Can't blame a guy for trying" Nathan laughed again, "By the way, after we put James down there's something I need to talk to you about..." unable to hide a very pleased smile.

Me and you
And you and me
No matter how they tossed the dice
It had to be
The only one for me is you
And you for me
So happy together

As they sat down to watch the fashion show, Haley sat in awe as she watched her friend's designs appear one after another on gorgeous models walking down the runway. Shot's spanned on celebrity guests at the show, likely there to purchase a Brooke Davis original.

"Auntie Brooke! Auntie Brooke!" James got excited upon seeing his godmother walk out on stage after all the designs had been shown. Even though he didn't get to see her often as Brooke was constantly globe trotting with her career, the two had a special bond that couldn't be broken. The pretty brunette would visit as often as she could, even basing herself out of LA to be closer to Nathan and Haley and her godson.

"Brooke's outdone herself this time!" Haley squealed in delight after Brooke's fashion show ended. "I think I'll give her a call after we put James down. His eyes are getting heavy and it's way past his bedtime…" she said to Nathan while looking down at their son as his head started to nod once the buzz from seeing his Aunt on TV began to wear off.

"Yeah, it was alright, she's definitely found her niche in life that's for sure." Nathan said smiling at how excited his wife was for her best friend. Haley had such a beautiful heart and only wanted everyone to be as happy as she was. "But before you call Brooke, don't forget we need to talk." He was going to make things better for them tonight, at least that's what he hoped. It all depended on Haley's reaction.

I can't see me loving nobody but you
For all my life
When your with me
Baby the skies will be blue
For all my life

Nathan picked up his little boy and carried him to the nursery with Haley in tow. James' eyes were heavy but not quite closed yet. As Nathan lay him down in his crib he gave him a kiss on the forehead. "Good night son" Nathan whispered softly, "someday you're going to grow up and be a big strong basketball player like your daddy, but if you decide you want to do something else, that's okay too." This was Nathan's nightly ritual with his son. He never wanted to be his father, so if that meant being okay with it if his son decided he never wanted to play basketball, that was just how it was going to be.

Me and you
And you and me
No matter how they tossed the dice
It had to be
The only one for me is you
And you for me
So happy together

"Haley gave the sweet boy a soft kiss and gently sang to him as she had done every night since he was born.

"Lullaby, and good night,
With pink roses bedight,
With lilies o'erspread,
Is my baby's sweet head.
Lay you down now, and rest,
May your slumber be blessed!
Lay you down now, and rest,
May thy slumber be blessed!

Lullaby, and good night,
You're your mother's delight,
Shining angels beside
My darling abide.
Soft and warm is your bed,
Close your eyes and rest your head.
Soft and warm is your bed,
Close your eyes and rest your head.

Sleepyhead, close your eyes.
Mother's right here beside you.
I'll protect you from harm,
You will wake in my arms.
Guardian angels are near,
So sleep on, with no fear.
Guardian angels are near,
So sleep on, with no fear.

Lullaby, and sleep tight.
Hush! My darling is sleeping,
On his sheets white as cream,
With his head full of dreams.
When the sky's bright with dawn,
He will wake in the morning.
When noontide warms the world,
He will frolic in the sun."

Even in the hospital, when Haley used to sing to James in the nursery, every baby would stop crying and gently drift off to sleep. Most of the nurses had never seen anything like it. The soothing, calming and healing effects Haley's voice had on her son and the other premature babies in the nursery was remarkable and many of those who saw her connection with her son in those moments were certain that that was what pulled him through the life threatening problems that he had faced so young.

Nathan just smiled, Hales certainly wasn't perfect, no one was, but in those moments each night he felt his love for her grow just a little more. When Haley was done singing, and James was sound asleep, they crept out of the room quietly. Nathan turned to his wife "I love you Hales, I don't think I tell you that enough."

"I love you to Nathan. So what did you want to talk about anyways?" Her curiosity was getting the better of her.

"Well, today's practice went really well. I was completely on top of my game. After practice, coach called me into his office." Nathan couldn't help but grin, he was so excited about his news. It could change everything for them; make their lives so much easier.

Me and you
And you and me
No matter how they tossed the dice
It had to be
The only one for me is you
And you for me
So happy together
So happy together
How is the weather
So happy together
We're happy together
So happy together…

So that was chapter 3... yes kind of mushy.. but sweet and I figured needed with the current drama that's going on in the world of Leyton...

So the song for this chapter is 'So Happy Together' by the Turtles... yes, cheesy song but I thought it fits the Naleyness in this chapter and aside from being one of my favorite couples (that does not mean they'll have it easy btw) they are kinda cheesy sometimes... :)

R & R