Setting: Nathan and Haley's house
*Haley's eyes flutter open to the sound of her alarm clock. She rolls over and squints to see the time – 6:01 AM. She remembers how Nathan used to get up before her, so that she wouldn't have to wake up to the awful alarm. Instead, he would kiss her until she woke up and say, "Good morning, Hales…". Returning to reality, she sighs, slams off her alarm clock and slowly wobbles her way out of bed. She shuffles into her slippers and walks down the hall to Jamie's room. When she arrives at his room she rests her eyes on him for a little while. He reminds her so much of Nathan. Everyday, she could see Nathan's courage and bravery in their son. Seeing Jamie was almost like her security blanket. He reminds her of how much they had been through. All she has to do when she was missing Nathan is look at their beautiful son. She flicks the lights on and walks over to Jamie. She rubs his back in an attempt to wake him up gently. *
Haley: *she whispers into his ear.* Hey, Jimmy-Jam… it's time to get up…
*Jamie doesn't move… Haley smiles... Jamie has never been an early riser… *
Haley: *Softly* Jamie… come on buddy… you have to go to school…
*Jamie rolls over with his eyes still closed…*
Jamie: Mama, I don't feel so well…
* Haley rolls her eyes as if to show that she doesn't buy his excuse to stay home from school. She leans in to kiss him on the forehead, then quickly draws back*
Haley: Jamie, you are burning up!
Jamie: I told you I didn't feel well….
Haley: Ok. Hang on a second, buddy. You stay here. I'm going to go get the thermometer and some Tylenol. I'll be right back.
*She pulls the covers back over him, kisses him on the head, turns out the lights and leaves the room. *
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Setting: Julian's LA apartment
*Julian enters the apartment after his morning run to find Brooke rummaging through her stuff and hastily throwing it into a very large suitcase. *
Julian: *confused * Brooke, what are you doing?
Brooke: *matter of fact* Going back to Tree Hill. I have a tone of work to do.
Julian: Brooke…
Brooke: The new line premiers in two weeks. I have a preview show at TRIC at the end of the week. Millicent is going on vacation with Mouth in two days and I need someone to run the store.
Julian: But, you have only been here a week…
Brooke: I know, I just have so much to do… please just let me go…
Julian: Just tell me, where did this come from? Yesterday you were totally fine with not doing any work…
Brooke: Julian, I promise… I'll only be gone for a few weeks…
Julian: *baffled * Well, can I go with you then?
* Brooke shakes her head *
Brooke: No… I need to get some stuff done… and you need to work on your movie… I am not going to let myself stop you from getting your work done…
Julian: *sighs * fine…go…
*Brooke smiles at him, and he pulls her in for a kiss. *
Julian: You know… I love you, Brooke Davis.
Brooke: *rolls her eyes * Don't get all "I love you" on me… then I'll never leave…. *kisses him*
Julian: *zips her suitcase * C'mon… I'll take you to the airport…
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Setting: Peyton and Lucas' house
* Peyton is sitting on the couch in the living room drawing. Lucas is playing with Sawyer next to her. Peyton looks over at Sawyer and makes baby faces at her. Sawyer giggles and Peyton returns to her drawings. *
Lucas: *casually * So, Peyton… I got you a little surprise…
Peyton: *intrigued * really?
Lucas: Yep… *continues playing with Sawyer*
Peyton: Luke… you can't do that! * Mockingly * You can't just tell a girl you got her something and then not tell her what it is…
*Lucas reaches into his pocket and pulls out two concert tickets *
Peyton: Really? The Cure? Thank you, Luke! What's this for?
Lucas: It's for taking such good care of my daughter…. And for being an amazing wife…
*Peyton looks over at Sawyer*
Peyton: But, Luke, what are we going to do with Sawyer?
Lucas: Don't worry… I've got it all taken care of… I called Brooke last night and she agreed to come home just to see her Goddaughter. She is going to take her all day… and you and I? We are going on a little date.
*Peyton leans in and kisses both of them on the cheek*
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Setting: Nathan and Haley's house
* Haley walks back into Jamie's room with two purple child Tylenols (Jamie will only eat the grape ones) and the thermometer. She slips the thermometer under his tongue and rubs his back while she waits for it to beep. She pulls the thermometer out when it beeps and reads it. *
Haley: Whoa?! Is this for real?! 103… man… I bet you really don't feel well, buddy… here… take these *hands him the Tylenol. He pops it in his mouth and chews it slowly, barely able to keep his eyes open* Does anything hurt, baby?
Jamie: Yeah… my stomach really hurts…
Haley: Ok, baby… I'll call the doctor and see if we can get an appointment to see him. I have to meet Mia in the studio, but I know Luke said that Aunt Brooke is in town so I'll see if she can come stay with you for a few hours.
*Haley rubs Jamie's back and sings softly to him until he falls back asleep. Once he falls asleep, she leaves the room and texts Nathan:
Hey baby. I know ur practice, but call me when u get this.
I need 2 talk 2 u. xo – Haley
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Setting: Tree Hill Airport
*Brooke is waiting at baggage claim when she gets a call from Haley*
Brooke: Hey, TutorNBAWife! How are you doing? Oh… I'm sorry to hear that… is he ok? Hales, I'd love to… but, I don't know… I already told Luke that I'd watch Sawyer… I don't know if I can handle both of them at the same time… You know, never mind… I can do it… yeah… I'll be there in about half an hour… ok, Haley… see you soon!
Brooke: *under her breath* well…this day just got interesting…