AN:
This story must not be very good. I checked the traffic and while it's getting hits left and right there are hardly any reviews. This will be my 7th chapter since returning to complete this idea and I think there have about that many reviews. Please readers, I can tell you a writer puts a lot of their time into a fanfiction. And for those of us who need the reviews as motivation to keep on keeping on just a few short words isn't much to ask in return. I'm going to have to dedicate this one to pam211 for the last review she left me that literally brought tears to my eyes. She seems to have some of the same views that I do on some of OTH's storylines. And here some folks told me it was all in my head
Pam211…. I totally agree and honestly all that mess has been played out on the real show. We could have seen number of things that could have replaced that boring repetition and I would have been happy but I guess it wasn't meant to be.
I mean REALLY? Mark Schwann? I get it Nathan is FINE!
Hell fine isn't even worthy enough to describe the man's looks but I truly don't think the writers realize what makes Nathan so desireable. It's about looking like but being capable of the kind of love he gives to Haley. Did we really need to be encouraged to question his integrity and loyalty to his marriage every other season with Skank after Skank? That shit should have stopped with Taylor in Season 2. The one thing that makes me the maddest with OTH's master creator though is he undid them all EXCEPT the skankiest which was Carrie.
We never got to see Nathan put her in her place or tell her or anyone except Haley that he never wanted her or anything of the sort. He shot Taylor down to her face, told Rachel not for a second and even let Renee' publicly humiliate herself on Dan's show after he blew her butt out in a restaurant. WHAT ABOUT CARRIE? If not in Season 5, we sure as hell should have gotten it in Season 6 when she was after Haley and Jamie.
My Nathan Scott would have crucified the psycho bitch!
This, my fellow fan fiction readers THIS is EXACTLY why I write!
Ok enough of my rant…. On to the update
Chapter 36
"More Than Anyone"
You need a friend
I'll be around
Don't let this end
Before I see you again
What can I say to convince you
To change your mind of me?
I'm going to love you more than anyone
I'm going to hold you closer than before
And when I kiss your soul, your body'll be free
I'll be free for you anytime
I'm going to love you more than anyone
Look in my eyes, what do you see?
Not just the color
Look inside of me
Tell me all you need and I will try
I will try
I'm going to love you more than anyone
I'm going to hold you closer than before
And when I kiss your soul, your body'll be free
I'll be free for you anytime
I'm going to love you more than anyone
Free for you, whenever you need
We'll be free together baby
Free together baby
I'm going to love you more than anyone
I'm going to hold you closer than before
And when I kiss your soul, your body'll be free
I'll be free for you anytime
I'm going to love you more than anyone
I'm going to love you more than anyone
Gavin Degraw
Nathan sat in the car waiting for his dad. Dan was checking out the warehouse that the dealer's information had led them to. He wanted to go with his father but Dan convinced him to stay in the car.
Dan knew if Nathan saw his wife, the rage and uncertainty of the situation would probably blind his son. He'd surely lose his mind. Dan had to protect against that. Hell he wasn't even sure it wouldn't blind him. Haley had become a part of his heart too and while he might not love her like his son did, he loved her just the same.
Dan moved slowly in the shadows of the building. For a man of his size he was a quiet as a mouse. He peered into all of the windows until he finally got a glimpse of his daughter in law. When he saw Haley his anger boiled. She was tied to a chair with a dark hood over her head. Her top had been torn open and her bra covered breasts were exposed. Dan would kill these bastards for that. He knew they had better pray that he got to them before Nathan.
As he stood there watching he began counting the number of people on the opposing side. So far there were nine of them and five of the Scott team. Dan knew he'd have to lead the guys that were here to help save his family. The main person he was worried about was Nathan himself. He had never seen his son so distraught and out of sorts. He knew the sight before him would more than likely drive his son over the edge.
Dan had seen enough to know what had to be done and he quietly backed away and headed back to the car. He debated on whether or not to try to prepare Nathan for what he was going to see in an effort to keep his son from losing his head. That was probably the best option. Other than her ripped shirt Haley didn't appear to be hurt. It didn't look like anything further than that had happened. Yes he'd have to tell the men that were waiting for him. He had to get them to remember their plan. As he reached the car Dan Scott took a deep breath, opened the door and got back into the driver's seat.
"Well?" Nathan said as he searched his father's face. "Is she in there?"
Dan nodded. "Yeah, she's in there, son. Just like the guy said."
Nathan sensed there was more. He closed his eyes. He hadn't failed to notice the grave expression on his father's face as he answered him. He knew there was bad news coming and he was terrified of what it could be. "Dad? What? What is it? IS SHE ALIVE?"
"Yeah Nathan. Haley is still alive but….."
"BUT….? WHAT?" Nathan yelled. "What is it Dad? What aren't you telling me?"
"Nathan you have got to keep your cool son. Do you hear me? You have got to keep focused. Haley is there. She's tied to a chair with a hood over her head but I'm sure it's her. Her top has been ripped open but she doesn't look as if she's been harmed otherwise."
"WHAT? I'll kill the son of a bitch that did that!"
Lucas spoke up from the back seat. "Nathan we have to remember the most important thing man and that's to get Haley out of there unharmed"
As Nathan sat there seething he knew his brother was right but he couldn't keep his mind from wondering just what they had actually done to Haley? Her top ripped open? Had they raped her? Had they tried to? Dear God, had she not been through enough?
Nathan again closed his eyes and tried to get a handle on his emotions that were quickly turning into rage. His brother and father were right. He had to keep his cool until they got Haley out of there. He would find a way to save her.
Clay reached from the back seat to place a hand on his brother in law's shoulder. He gave it a firm squeeze. "It's going to be ok Nate. It's going to be over soon. We're here, we know Haley's alive and we have a plan to get her out of there. This ordeal is almost over for her and you can take her home. Don't lose sight of that."
Nathan nodded his head. He knew they were right.
As Julian sat there listening he could only imagine what his friend was going through. If that were Brooke in there he would be sitting here losing his mind too. He wasn't naïve. When this was over and Haley was home, there would be a back lash to deal with all of this. That he was certain of. Julian shook his head lightly but wouldn't make eye contact with any of the other men. He looked out of the driver side window in the back seat. There was no telling how everyone would be affected by all of this.
"Nathan, son you need to keep in mind. She's probably been tied in that chair for a while now, if not the entire time. She's not going to be able to walk. You'll probably have to carry her."
" I can do that Dad." Nathan nodded with his head turned to the side, he was still looking out of the window. He was quickly beginning to realize, he couldn't have done this without his father. He hadn't even thought of that.
"What about your back Nathan?" Dan asked.
"It doesn't matter about my back dad. I can carry Haley. I've done it several times. It won't bother my back."
Lucas spoke up from the middle of the back seat. "Nathan if you need my help just holler ok? I can carry her if it gets to the point that you can't. You're not in this alone little brother. Remember that"
"I can carry her Luke. I'll be fine. I just want her out of there! Damnit! She's pregnant, Dad. How can someone do that to her?" Nathan said through gritted teeth.
Lucas and Dan both nodded their heads and spoke in unison. "I know"
Dan shook his head as he stared out of his window. He had to save them was all that continued to run through his mind. Nathan, Haley, Jamie, Cammie; he had to save them. Finally he spoke. "Ok fella's there's a shift change between the guys guarding the place. Is every one ready? Julian you know what to do right? When we get out you get in the driver's seat and get ready. Do whatever you have to do to create a diversion. "
"Nathan, Lucas, Clay, you guys stay close to me. Don't get too aggressive. We have to do this the way we planned."
Everyone expressed their agreement and Nathan placed his hand on Dan's arm to stop him as he opened the car door. "Thank you Dad. I love you" Nathan said.
"I love you too son" Dan said before looking into the rearview mirror at his oldest son too. "I love both of you and I am so proud of the men you both have become"
Everyone got into place and Dan and Nathan were standing by the door way at the back entrance. This was the door closest to where Dan had seen Haley.
Clay and Lucas were at the side door entrance, also waiting for the signal from Julian. The plan was to ambush them from two sides while taking one guard out of the equation.
After a few minutes Julian cranked the car and took a deep breath. He slowly back the car up to line it up with the warehouse door that was remaining. The guard stood up and stretched his arms above his head before looking at his watch.
Julian watched as the door opened and the man stepped out. He had long hair and a beard. The white muscle shirt he was wearing looked dingy and dirty. Julian only hoped that before the night was over, they would leave triumphantly successful in this rescue. When he saw the other man shake the new replacements hand and open the door Julian let out a deep breath "Ok this is it. Here we go"
Nathan and Dan heard the car horn and looked at each other. Dan nodded to his son and opened the door. Nathan followed his father into the warehouse.
As they moved through the long hall way Nathan heard the man's voice that had called him on the phone. He was furiously yelling at someone to go see what in the hell was going on.
Dan crouched his shoulders down and moved up against the wall in an effort to keep himself protected and Nathan followed his lead. They made it to the end of the hall and Dan pumped the shotgun with one hand as he opened the door and moved through it.
One of Dimitry's men saw Dan and took a shot at him. Dan fired the shotgun and the man fell to the floor. He pumped the gun again as another man stepped out. Dan aimed and dropped another enemy. 'Two down' he thought. As they moved further into the room the men were navigating towards them and Dan dropped them one by one. Dimitry had walked to the front of the warehouse to see what all of the commotion was. He found one of his men, trapped between a car and the building and immediately yelled out load again. "You'll never leave here alive" as Julian watched him from afar.
Nathan followed Dan as he led him to Haley. When they reached her, her head was hanging down and her breathing was ragged. Nathan took the hood off of her head while trying to ignore that her shirt was torn. "Haley?"
She wouldn't look at him. She seemed to be in a complete trance. 'What in the hell had they done to her' Nathan thought. He placed his fingers around her chin and tilted her head back so her eyes met his. "Baby?"
Haley's eyes drifted up and as she looked at Nathan and at first she really didn't see him. In a few seconds it finally registered in her brain. Nathan had come for her.
"I'm going to get you out of here baby" Nathan said as he untied her. "Are you ok?"
Haley opened her mouth to answer him but the words wouldn't come out. She continued to look at him.
"HALEY?" Nathan said as he finished untying the last rope. She still didn't answer him. He reached under her knees and lifted while his other hand went behind her back. He had her in his arms and then turned to see where Dan was. "Dad, we've got to get her to a hospital" Nathan said breathlessly.
"Ok son, calm down. We will. By my counts though, there are still two more men somewhere. We've got to be careful."
Nathan nodded as he carried Haley behind Dan. Clay and Lucas made their way over and told Dan they had taken one of the men out. He had come towards them over at the side entrance. 'One more'
The men moved to get back to the hallway. Each of them keeping their eyes peeled for Dimitry. They knew that he was the one left. As soon as Dan turned the corner to the right he heard the man laughing. Dimitry stepped out and Nathan was faced with the man that had kidnapped his wife.
Dimitry lifted his gun, pulled back the hammer and aimed it at Nathan and Haley. Just after he laughed an evil laugh a shot rang out. Everyone watched as the victim fell to the floor.
Dan saw the picture unfolding before him. He quickly jumped in front of Nathan and Haley as the gun was fired. He felt the sting as the bullet hit his back. Fire shot through his entire body.
Nathan watched as his father fell to the floor. As if in a movie he quickly heard another shot and turned to look behind him to find Lucas standing there with a gun held up, aimed and determination written over his face. Nathan next looked down at his wife in his arms. He quickly did a scan of her to make sure she hadn't been hit and to check that she was still conscious. He moved a few steps over to the wall and leaned against it for support as Lucas moved towards Dan.
"Dan? Dad?" Lucas said in a loud voice. He reached over and shook the man that was his biological father. Dan looked up at him and quietly said. "Get her some help Lucas. You don't have any time to waste. You and Nathan get her to a hospital." Before he was finished Dan was nearly breathless.
Lucas looked back over his shoulder to Clay. "Hey man can you help me get him in the car?" Lucas quietly asked.
"Ah yeah sure Luke… you get his shoulders and I'll get his feet." Clay looked over at Nathan who was still holding Haley and leaned against the wall. "You ok man?"
"Yeah" Nathan said barely audible. So many things were going through his mind in that moment.
Suddenly the men heard someone approaching and Clay lifted his gun. "Don't shoot" Julian yelled. "It's just me". Clay lowered the gun and he and Lucas picked Dan up and Nathan followed them out with Haley. Clay and Lucas loaded Dan into the back seat of the car and with Julian driving, the car took off in the direction of the hospital. Clay then placed his hand on Nathan's elbow and told him to come on. They found the car that Julian had been driving when they all met up here. He opened the door to the backseat and Nathan quickly got in with Haley still in his arms. "Clay" Nathan quietly said.
"Yeah?"
"Clay her eyes are open but she isn't responding to me at all. What in the hell is happening to her?" Nathan was nearly yelling by the end of his question.
"Nate I think she's in shock man. Hold on I'll get us to the hospital. You just keep talking to her" Clay said as he closed the door and ran around the car and got in the driver's seat. He reached for the keys and cranked the car. "Nate, try wrapping her up in your coat man"
Nathan quickly started taking his jacket off one arm at the time while holding his wife with the other. When he finally had it off he wrapped it around Haley. "Come on baby. I'm here. I have you now Haley. Please let me know you can hear me" He waited for a response. She slightly moved her eyes towards him and even though it took longer than Nathan would have liked, she finally met his eyes. She seemed to snap out of it just a little. "I know" she whispered.