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Chapter two:

Present time Durham North Carolina

" What did you say? " Dan Scott asked, turning and facing his son.

" I said no. " Nathan repeated, his voice confident.

" Nathan, you're making the biggest mistake of your life. " Dan told him and Nathan shook his head.

" I made the biggest mistake of my life six years ago by walking out on my wife. " Nathan retorted.

" You are so close to having your dream. " Deb piped in, hoping to talk sense into her son.

" It doesn't matter. " Nathan replied.

" Like hell it doesn't! " Dans voiced boomed, causing every head in the room to snap up. " This has been what we've been working towards all your life and now you're going to throw it all away on some girl and a bastard child that might not even be yours? "

" That girl is my wife and do not ever call my son a bastard. " Nathan warned through gritted teeth. " And this is everything I've worked for and I will throw it all away if I damn well please. "

A loud knocking at the front door halted anymore of the argument. Nathan stalked over to it and pulled it open, revealing another courier.

" Nathan R Scott? " The younger guy asked, holding out a clip board for Nathan to sign.

Nathan pulled it out of the guys hand, scribbling his mess signature before thrusting it back at the guy. Taking the large manila envelope out of his hand, Nathan turned and closed the door without even giving a simple ' thank you '.

Ripping open the seal, he pulled out his official NBA contract. If he signed it, he would be going to Seattle for five years, if he didn't, he was going back to Tree Hill.

" Sign the contract. " Dan urged, as if reading his sons thought. " Sign those divorce papers. "

Handing the contract over to the lawyer, Nathan told him. " Look these over and let me know if it's a solid deal. " And with that, he walked out of the apartment needing some fresh air.

He walked about a block before he heard someone jogging up behind him. He wasn't surprised when he heard Tony Battles amused laughter.

" That was intense. " Tony commented, earning a grunt from Nathan. " I didn't know you were married."

" Yeah, I got married a few months before I joined Oak Lake. " Nathan responded, a bitter taste being left in his mouth.

" You got married in high school? " Tony questioned in disbelief. " How is that even possible? "

" I was emancipated, which Haley helped me with by the way, and I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. " Nathan explained. " But I let Dan fuck that up for me too. "

" Did you know about the kid? " Tony asked, watching his friends face carefully as they walked.

" No. " Nathan whispered sadly.

" Maybe Dan's right, maybe the kid isn't yours. " Tony suggested, only to cause Nathan to stop abruptly.

" Haley's not that girl, alright. James Scott is my son! "

" I was just saying... " Tony began but was cut off by Nathan.

" Well don't. I just can't believe I didn't know. "

" Didn't we play Tree Hill once? " Tony questioned. " I figure that brother of yours would have told you if she was pregnant. "

Nathan thought about it.

Flashback

" Is she here? " Nathan asked, walking up to his brother in the familiar blue jersey.

" No. " Lucas answered simply, pushing past his brother.

" Luke, wait up man. " Nathan pleaded, trying to keep up with his brother.

" Why? So you can give me some crap story about how leaving her was the best for both of you? " Nathan opened his mouth to say something but Lucas interrupted. " Save it, cause I don't care. "

" You mean to tell me if you were giving this opportunity you would have passed it up? " Nathan questioned, needing Lucas to understand his side of things.

" You're right I wouldn't but then again I don't have a wife and a... " Lucas stopped, knowing he was on the brink of giving something away.

" A what? " Nathan prodded, seeing Lucas freeze up.

" And an apartment. " Lucas filled in, inwardly kicking himself at his lame response.

" I'm doing this for both Haley and my futures, can't she see that? " He needed his brother to understand, too make her understand. " I'm doing this for us. "

" She gave up her dreams for you, after you pushed her into chasing those dreams in the first place and she didn't ask you not to follow your dreams but she did ask you to stay in Tree Hill. You didn't do this for her Nate, you did it for you and now this conversation is over. " Lucas told him, walking away from Nathan once more.

" You're my brother Luke. " Nathan called, causing Lucas to stop once more and turn around.

" But I was Haley's best friend before that. Too be honest Nathan, I'd rather be Haley's best friend than your brother any day. Besides, I like being an only child. " And with those words, Lucas walked away from him, not stopping as Nathan continued to call after him.

He watched as Lucas walked up to Brooke and Peyton, pointing over towards Nathan. Both girls gave him a look that could killed and he looked away, ashamed at the hurt he so obviously caused. He turned towards his former coach, Whitey Durham but he too looked like he wanted to spit on Nathan. In the crowd he could see Lucas' mom, Karen Roe, her usually soft gaze had hardened in his direction.

Oak lake lost that game that night, knocking them out of the playoffs. It was Nathans fault. He couldn't help but watch the stands hoping she would arrive, just too see him but she never showed up. People talked for months about how Nathan Scott through that game so the Ravens could get into the state championship, which the won but the truth was, his heart stopped being in the game that night.

Present time:

" I think he almost did tell me. " Nathan whispered, his voice hoarse. " When I asked him if he would pass up the opportunity he said no but that he didn't have a wife and a... apartment. He wasn't going to say apartment though. "

" But he didn't tell you and maybe there is a reason for that. All I am saying is that you have a chance to do something you've dreamed about since you were old enough to hold a ball, don't throw it away over some chick. " Tony reasoned, hoping he was getting through to his friend.

" Wow, now you're starting to sound like Dan. " Nathan commented bitterly. " I need some time alone, I'll meet you back at the apartment. "

Present time, Tree Hill North Carolina

" Knock, Knock. " Lucas said, as he opened the unlocked front door of his best friends new house.

" Hey buddy. " Haley called out from the direction of the kitchen.

Lucas could hear Jamie running around the back of the house, picking out which of the two non master suites he liked the best. This was a big deal for Jamie and for Haley too. She'd come so far as a single mother and never felt sorry for herself with the situation she was in.

Haley took the high road, opting to tell Jamie about his father, just leaving out the negatives. She'd said it wasn't fair to totally trash Nathan when the truth was he didn't know about the baby. He'd almost told Nathan once, had wanted to so bad but he'd promised her he wouldn't and he'd kept his word.

He almost felt sorry for Nathan, especially the day Jamie was born. Haley was two weeks over due and was on edge. It was the middle of summer and hot as hell, which made Haley James Scott bitchy as hell. He, Brooke and Peyton were trying too keep her appeased with ice cream and an apartment so cold you could build a snow fort in, unfortunately nothing could keep Haley from snapping at anyone.

Flashback

" So, what do you want to watch? " Brooke asked Haley, holding a stack of dvds in her hand.

" I don't care, just pick something. " Haley grumbled, sweat dripping down her forehead despite the cold temperature inside the apartment.

" The notebook? " Lucas suggested, knowing it was one of Haley's favorites.

" Yeah, that's a good idea. Let's watch the incredibly sad movie with the girl with hormones from hell. Why don't you just kick me in the knee if you want me to cry Lucas? " Haley bit out sarcastically, instantly regretting it but too moody to apologize for it.

" Alright what about... " Peyton trailed off, looking through the stack for the stupidest, funny movie she could find. " Not another teen movie. "

" Because I really need to be reminded about the stupid things I could be out doing but no because I was stupid and got married and now I am stuck with a baby on the way and no fucking husband... Did I happen to mention how much I hate Nathan Scott? "

" Ten things I hate about you? " Brooke questioned, knowing no matter what she suggested Haley would find fault with.

" Yeah okay, Heath Ledger is hott. " Haley conceded, fanning herself with her hand.

Rolling his eyes, he accepted the disc Brooke was handing him and put it into the player and returning to the bed they were all laying in. Nathan and Haley's bed. Out of the corner of his eyes he watched as she would wince and run a hand over her large baby bump.

" Shit! " Haley exclaimed, midway through the movie causing everyone to look at her.

" What? " Lucas questioned alarmed, getting to his knees on the bed.

" My water just broke. " Haley answered, as both Brooke and Peyton got to their feet.

" Are you sure? " Lucas questioned, mentally kicking himself for asking such a stupid question.

Haley only responded with a look, one that said that if he ever asked another stupid question she would rip out his tongue and shove it somewhere it was never meant to be.

" I got her a bag packed and in the closet. " Brooke informed the group. " Peyton if you grab that, me and Luke will get her into the car. "

" I can walk. " Haley snapped, struggling to get out of the bed.

A contraction took over her body and she cried out in pain. Brooke and Lucas got on either side of her, each taking a hand and waiting for the pain to subside before trying to move her again.

" I'm sorry I'm being such a bitch. " Haley whispered out, her face scrunched up on pain.

" You can owe us later. " Lucas tried to joke, but the grip Haley had on his hand tightened and he knew it wasn't the best time. " Sorry. "

" Brooke, give me your car keys and I will go start the car. " Peyton said.

Brooke tossed her the keys and continued helping Lucas pull Haley out of bed. They had to stop in the living room as another contraction ripped through her body, it felt as though they were getting worse and worse as each one hit. Lucas and Brooke even debated just calling an ambulance but quickly decided against it and loaded her up in Brookes car.

15 hours later, James Lucas Scott was brought screaming into this world and Lucas considered himself very lucky to be apart of it.

Present time, Tree Hill, North Carolina

" Uncle Lucas, come look at my new room. " Jamie ran too him, grabbing his hand and pulling him towards the back of the house.

" Hey Hales, I'll be in there in a minute. " Lucas called out, letting the excited five year old drag him away.

Jamie pulled him into a room at the far back of the house.

" This is my room. " Jamie told him excitedly. " Momma said I could paint it Raven blue and that momma would see if Aunt Peyton would paint a mural. "

" I'm sure at Peyton would love to paint a mural for you. " Lucas said smiling down at his nephew. " In fact, we'll ask her tonight when we get back to the apartment. Right now I'm gonna go see your momma. "

" Okay Uncle Lucas. " Jamie replied, turning in circles, looking at every wall of his very own bedroom.

Lucas made his way into the kitchen area, joining Haley as she leaned against the counter smiling widely.

" This is yours. " Lucas commented, leaning down to hug her briefly.

" This is mine. " She nodded, the smile never leaving her face.

" This is awesome, Haley. I knew you'd make it. " Lucas told her honestly, smiling also. " I heard you have a date tomorrow night. "

She nodded, the smile dropping from her face.

" Yeah, I know Nathan and I aren't together but I still feel weird about it, I mean we are still married for now. " She didn't know how to stop the ache in her heart. " My lawyer said he would be served today. "

" You have nothing to feel sorry for. It's time for you to start living your life. "

" I know but I have Jamie and everything. "

" And Jamie is five. You can't hide behind these excuses forever, Hales. You deserve to be happy and you can be if you move on. "

" And I am, that's why I am going out with Dave. "

" Tell me about Dave. Do I need to have ' the ' talk with Dave? " Lucas questioned with a chuckle, as Haley began to blush.

" No, in fact you stay far away from Dave. "

Present time, Durham North Carolina

Nathan walked the streets for hours, feeling a wide variety of emotions. The ranged from sadness, anger, shame and finally blinding rage. How dare she keep his son from him. How dare Lucas not tell him that night at the game. James Scott was his son, damn it and he deserved to be apart of his childs life.

Finally he returned to his apartment. Grabbing the divorce papers, as well as his NBA contract. Quickly signing the divorce papers, he sealed the envelope and handed it too his lawyer.

" Make sure these get sent out immediately. " He ordered as Dan smiled smugly.

The he scribbled his signature on his NBA contract, Becoming a member of the Seattle Super Sonics.