Chapter 15: Thinking of telling the Truth

Nathan sat in his office just thinking of Haley. Thinking of what he discussed with his son earlier. He knew he still had feelings for Haley. And he wanted to tell her. More than anything. But what if after everything that happened….she didn't feel the same way. Then everything would be ruined. With their kind of friendship they had going on. And the relationship with his children. At least son since his daughter still won't let him in. So he wasn't risking it.

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Haley was sitting in the kitchen thinking about what she had just revealed to her son. Should she have told him since him and Nathan were getting so close. Maybe not. But I mean Nate wouldn't say anything to him. Would he? No he wouldn't. And why would Nathan care. It's not like he still had feelings for her. Even though she did for him. Or does he? Is that why Nathan asked her if she still had feelings for him? She was very confused and wasn't quite sure how to feel.

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Nathan was standing in Holly's room. Trying to decide exactly how he was going to go about his little plan.

"Okay. Look Hol, I know that you don't trust dad. But he really is a good guy." Nathan told his sister.

"No he's not. He left mom when she was pregnant with us." She replied a bit angrily

"No he didn't. Mom left him. It's not his fault. Anyway, mom still has feelings for him."

"What? After everything she's been through. I doubt that."

"No Holly. She told me."

"What? No way. Why would she….?"

"Holly listen. Dad still has feelings for him too. So I want your help in trying to get them together."

"Nathan. Are you insane? No way. Not in a million years. I never want mom to go through the pain she already went through."

"But Holly if we make sure that mom doesn't leave him again for some stupid tour. Then we can make this work. So you in?"

"No. I don't like him. I'm not helping you."

"Fine. Then I'll do it on my own. Later loser."

"Nathan. Don't. your just gonna complicate things. And mom will end up hurt."

"I don't think so. I'll make sure of that. Bye Holly" Nathan said and exited his sisters room.

Nathan was not sure how he was going to start this. But he would figure it out. He sat on his bed and began to think of a very powerful plan.

Nathan was waiting for all of his players to come on to the court for practice. They all slowly made their way out of the locker room.

"Pick up the pace ladies. Your making me look bad at those games every time you come out like that."

The last player comes out of the locker room. It was his son.

"God son. You need to move faster. You need to light up this place on Friday."

"Okay dad. Sorry."

They started to practice some plays and do a few picks then decided to take a quick break.

Nathan sat beside his son on the bench. He looked at his son and saw what looked like a worried look on his face.

"Hey, Nate. You okay?" Nathan asked his son

"Yeah. I'm fine dad."

"No your not. I used to do the same the thing with your mom and Whitey and Lucas. But it was always a lie. So tell me the truth. I promise I won't tell anyone."

"That's the thing. I want you to tell my mom."

"Okay. Then I'll tell your mom. Whatever's bothering you? Whatever you did. Whatever you want. Okay?"

"It's not me. It's you. I want you to tell my mom how you feel."

"Nathan, look, it's more complicated than that. She….."

"Come on. She still has feelings for you too. Damn it."

"She what?"

"Nothing."

"She still has feelings for me. Really? She told you that?"

"Yeah. But you can't tell her I told you. Just go for it dad. Please. Make her happy again."

"Nathan, this is really hard. But I promise I'll think about it. What you say we get back to practice and then I'll figure it out. Okay, son?"

"Okay."

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Haley was sitting in her living room reading a magazine. Just thinking about telling Nathan how she felt. But was way too scared. It was 3:00 pm and she knew her son was with him right now. Probably talking to him. She just prayed he wouldn't say anything. Suddenly the doorbell rang. Interrupting her thoughts. She got up wondering who it could.

When she opened the door she was surprised who was standing there.

"Oh my god……"