A/N: Sorry it has been a few days since I've been able to post a new chapter, but I made this one a little longer than the previous ones. I know some of you are wondering the couples that I will be pairing and at this time I can't give that away. However, Naley fans I can say that Nathan and Haley will play big parts in this story... as for them getting together, we'll just have to wait and see. I have always liked Clay's character, and so with this story I really wanted to give him more of a role. I hope that you enjoy and please don't forget to review and let me know what you think!

It had been almost a week since Nathan went back to Los Angeles, and Clay had been extremely busy, especially since he picked up a new client two days ago. He had just dropped off Logan at daycare when he realized he forgot some paperwork at home. He quickly drove to his apartment complex and rushed to his apartment. He had a meeting at nine and only had about twenty minutes to spare.

He wasn't watching where he was going and bumped into someone. "We've got to stop meeting like this," Brooke said with a grin.

Clay was confused for a second until he realized he had run into Brooke. He had not seen her since Nathan had ran into her several days ago. "I'm sorry Brooke. I didn't mean to run you over. My brain is in a million different places right now, and I'm almost late for a meeting," Clay admitted.

"I'll forgive you on one condition. My friend bailed on me tonight and now I'm stuck at home with no plans. How are you going to make it up to me?" she replied.

"Um, I'm not quite sure what you're asking?" he said with a look of confusion.

Brooke laughed, "How about pizza and a movie at your place tonight?"

"Well as long as you don't mind a three year old joining us, I don't see a problem with that. How does six sound?" he asked.

"Six sounds great. Now go before you miss your meeting," she answered, "See ya tonight."

Clay smiled and went into his apartment and grabbed what he needed before making it to work with a few minutes to spare before his meeting.

After finishing up his meeting, he headed to his office and finished finalizing some documents that needed to go out. He glanced at the clock and knew that his phone would be ringing in a matter of minutes. As if on cue, his cell started buzzing on his desk. "Hello Haley Bob, how are you this afternoon? Been on any more dates with that Chase guy?" Clay wondered.

Haley laughed, "We've been out a few times. I was thinking of inviting him to Logan's party next weekend. What about you?"

"Well I wanted to run something by you actually. Something happened this morning and I'm not sure if I made the right decision…" he started.

"Clay, calm down. What happened?" she asked.

"I ran into my neighbor this morning, and I'm pretty sure she was flirting with me. Next thing I know she is coming over tonight for pizza and a movie," Clay sighed, "What if this confuses Logan?"

Haley paused, "Clay, do you like this girl?"

"I don't know. She's beautiful and you would definitely like her because she turned down Nathan when he was in town. But I'm not sure if I'm ready to date," he admitted.

She laughed, "Any girl who puts Nathan in his place, I must meet. Maybe you should bring her to Tree Hill with you," she said before getting serious, "but Clay it's been four years. Quinn would want you to move on. I'm not saying go jump her bones or anything, but one date couldn't hurt could it?"

"Haley Bob, you are starting to sound a little like Nathan," he joked.

She grunted, "What did he say about this?"

"I didn't tell him," he confessed, "but you're right. It's just one date. But Haley, never use the terms 'jump her bones' again please."

Haley stated, "You know that's what he would do. That's what he always does."

"You get to see him next weekend. Try to not get too excited," he said as he was about to hang up, "but I'll talk to you later. Bye Haley Bob." He hung up the phone knowing that would irritate her, but he loved to tease her once in a while. Besides, he needed to go pick up Logan and try not to stress about this upcoming 'date.'

He was walking to his car and couldn't help but laugh when his cell notified him of a text from Haley. Jerk. He quickly texted back, you still love me though.

Clay had just finished picking up all of Logan's toys in the living room when there was a knock on the door. It was a couple of minutes to six, so he knew it was Brooke. He had told Logan when he picked him up this afternoon that they would have a guest for dinner. Clay opened the door and couldn't help but smirk. "Hello neighbor," he said allowing her to come in.

"Hello to you too," she grinned, "Where is the little man? I brought a movie. I hope you don't mind."

"As long as it's not The Notebook, I think I'll allow it," he replied.

Brooke laughed, "I meant I brought a movie for Logan and me," she held up Finding Nemo, "but good to know for future reference."

"NEMO," Logan yelled.

Clay sighed, "Logan, remember we need to use our inside voices. We are going to eat dinner and then we can watch the movie. You could tell Ms. Brooke thank you for bringing your favorite movie though."

"Thank you," Logan said quietly.

Brooke leaned down and whispered, "It's my favorite too."

Clay laughed, "Wow, you and Haley are alike. Let's go eat."

"Who's Haley?" she asked on the way to the kitchen.

"She's my aunt. She lives in Tree Hill," Logan replied as he took her hand and led her to the table, "You can sit by me."

"I hope you like homemade pepperoni pizza. I tend to make it myself because Logan likes to help put the cheese and pepperonis on," Clay commented.

Brooke smiled, "A man who can cook. I'm impressed, not that I wasn't already from my first impression."

Clay coughed but remarked, "I'm a man of many talents. Let's eat because I'm starving." She chose to keep quiet after that comment because Logan was in the room, so she sat down beside Logan while Clay brought the pizza to the table.

Logan was pretty much the social butterfly at dinner and was the main one talking. Clay had to tell him twice to not talk with his mouth full, but he kept Brooke entertained. After dinner, Clay cleared the table while Logan and Brooke headed to the living room. Brooke offered to help, but Clay simply said that she was their guest and it wasn't necessary.

A few minutes later, Clay walked into the living room to find Brooke and Logan curled up on the couch watching previews. He smiled before sitting down in the open spot beside Logan. "Can we start now?" Logan asked.

"Yeah buddy. Your Aunt Haley is going to be so jealous that we watched it without her though," he joked.

"She'll forgive me because I'm her favorite," Logan said proudly.

Clay laughed, "That you are." He grabbed the remote and started the movie. He had seen this movie a thousand times with Haley and Logan because they watched it every time they came down to Tree Hill to visit. He could tell that Brooke was really trying to make Logan feel included in tonight though, so he would watch it a million times more if it made his son smile.

As the credits were scrolling, Clay announced, "Alright buddy, time for bed. Tell Ms. Brooke thank you for hanging out with us tonight."

Logan jumped into her lap and gave her a hug. "Thank you for coming. Good night," he said before giving her a small kiss on the cheek. Clay was a little surprised at how well Logan liked Brooke, but he smiled nonetheless. He looked at Brooke, and she nodded letting him know that she would wait.

He escorted his son to his room and tucked him in. "Good night buddy. Sweet dreams," he whispered before kissing his forehead. Logan smiled before drifting off to sleep.

As Clay made it back into the living room, Brooke stated, "You have a pretty cool kid."

"Thanks. He seems to be quite fond of you as well. He doesn't normally warm up to people that easily, outside of Nathan, Haley, and our family," he admitted.

Brooke was quiet for a moment before asking, "Where is his mom, if you don't mind me asking?"

He sighed before sitting down on the couch with her, "Quinn passed away while giving birth to him. Haley is her younger sister and helped me out a lot. Nathan and his brother Lucas helped too when they could."

"I'm sorry to hear that, but it sounds like you have a good group of friends," she commented, "I lost my mom about a month before I turned sixteen, so I know what's it's like not to have a mom around. You've raised a great kid though Clay. He's lucky to have you for a dad."

"I'm sorry this night didn't turn out like you wanted it to," Clay said regretfully, "I haven't been on a date since Quinn passed, and I'm not sure exactly what I'm doing."

Brooke smiled before placing her hand on his knee, "I had a great time tonight, and I would never try to push you into something you aren't ready for. I know I tend to flirt but that's just my nature. I'm ok with just being your friend, neighbor, or anything you need me to be."

"Come to Tree Hill with me next weekend," he blurted out before he could think about it.

She paused, "Ok, why not."

"Sorry, it's just that it's Logan's birthday, and I'm sure he would like you to come. You will get to meet Haley whom you will get along with great, but you will also see Nathan too," he ranted, "I'll understand if you change your mind."

She smirked, "What about you? Would you like me to come too?"

"Of course, I mean…" he started.

Brooke stood up and kissed his cheek. "Clay, I'll be glad to join you. Now would you mind walking me to the door?" she winked before adding, "For the record, I would love to push Nathan's buttons again."

Clay walked her to the door and replied, "Then you should definitely meet Haley. He is the only girl who can get under his skin."

"I think I'm really going to like this girl then," she joked before telling him good night and heading to her apartment. Clay waited until she was in before closing the door and heading to bed himself. Tonight wasn't so bad after all. Next weekend was bound to be full of surprises.

A/N: Up next... Brooke gets to meet everyone in Tree Hill.