Okay, a few things: I don't own the song Haley and Roger sing in this chapter. "When Stars Go Blue" by Ryan Adams. and I want to add that I don't own One Tree Hill either...I kind of used some idea's from that show... for instance the song... lol...

Lastly: Thanks to all who have been R&Ring. :)

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Chapter 5

Haley took one last look at Roger who smiled encouragingly at her, which gave her the confidence she needed. Even if she wanted to back down it was too late anyway, because they were playing the music and it was now time for her to start singing.

"Dancing where the stars go blue

Dancing where the evening fell
Dancing in my wooden shoes. In a wedding gown"

Roger leaned forward to the microphone, giving Haley a brief nod of approval before it was his turn to sing his part of the song.

"Dancing out on 7th street
Dancing through the underground
Dancing little marionette
Are you happy now?"

Haley smiled at Roger, and then turned back to the crowd, smiling brighter when they all seemed to be enjoying her performance. She finally fully relaxed, which you could tell as her and Roger sang and played through more of the song.

Maureen smiled leaning into Joanne, "Oh my God, Pookie…she's so good…" she whispered, her eyes lit up as she watched Haley play.

Joanne smiled, looking down at Maureen for a moment, kissing the top of her head, "She is, Honeybear, she really is."

After her performance, the whole café was full of applauses. After everything calmed down everyone scattered around The Life Café complimenting Haley, or grabbing a drink, settling into a nice get together.

"Awesome job, Haley." Brooke smiled clasping a hand on her shoulder, "Let's say I buy you a drink?"

Haley lightly laughed, "Sure, but make sure Mama doesn't see it, I'm only 19…"

Brooke winked, "Leave it to me babe." And she headed up to the bar.

Haley smiled turning to Leah, "You know…I really like your girlfriend."

Leah smirked nudging her gently in the side, "Me too."

As Brooke made her way up to the bar, someone quietly called out her name, grabbing her attention. Brooke's head snapped toward the bathrooms where the room was most vacant her eyes widen at the sight.

"How in the hell…?" She asked, and curiosity made her go over and see the person.

Back over at the table's an irritable Tessa sat on Maureen's lap, her head slumped against Maureen's chest.

Angel came over sitting next to Maureen, putting her hand to Tessa's forehead, "What's wrong sweetie?"

Tessa shrugged, "I'm tired…"

Angel briefly looked up at Maureen who shrugged. "Even too tired to play with Ryan?" She asked, nodding to the little boy who was hanging around with Collins.

"Yes." Tessa said, "Mom, I want to go home." She whined, hiding her face in Maureen's shoulder.

Maureen sighed but nodded, obviously she would do anything for Tessa. She looked around for Joanne, getting her attention and calling her over. "Time to go."

Joanne furrowed her brows, looking at Tessa, "You tired?" she asked and Tessa simply nodded. "Alright…" She said, "Go tell Haley we're leaving." She said and Tessa nodded and went over to Haley.

Maureen stood up, wrapping an arm around Joanne's waist, "So…"

"Doctors appointment." Joanne cut in immediately. "No way should a child her age be tired so often."

Maureen sighed, running her fingers through her hair, "Okay." She said her attention going to Tessa who seemed a little more sluggish these days, "I agree."

A few minutes later Haley came bounding over, Kylie in her arms, "Mama, I am not ready to go home yet, please can I stay?" She asked, "If it's okay with you, Roger and Mimi said I could stay at the loft tonight. Please?"

Joanne sighed, her eyes meeting with Mimi's just as she was about to answer.

Mimi smiled, looping an arm through Haley's, "We'll take care of her, promise."

"Okay." Joanne said with a nod, "But you stay with them." She said pointing a finger in Haley's face. "Is Tyler staying with you?"

"No, he has to work in the morning…" Haley shrugged, "He was a little bitter I was staying out, but he'll get over it." She said nodding over to Tyler who was talking with Benny, she then handed Kylie over to Joanne, "Can you take her home please?" She asked.

Joanne nodded, holding Kylie close.

"Haley, come over here!" Roger called out.

Haley looked over to Roger who was talking with someone she had never seen before. She quickly looked back at Joanne, "See you at home tomorrow, Mama." She said kissing her quickly on the cheek, and then she disappeared over to where Roger was.

"Who's that?" Maureen asked, Mimi.

Mimi looked over her shoulder to where Roger and Haley were. "Um...I'm not sure…"

"Moooom…let's go, let's go…" Tessa whined, tugging on Maureen's arm.

"Well anyways." Maureen said hoisting Tessa up. "We better get going." She said, "Joanne I'll be in the car…" She said nodding to Tessa who was getting even fussier by the minute.

Joanne nodded, and then went in search of Leah, who was searching for Brooke.

"Leah, we're leaving." Joanne announced, "You coming or staying?"

"I'm coming." Brooke said appearing out of nowhere.

Leah turned to face her, studying her face, "Something wrong?"

"No, no…" Brooke said quickly putting a smile on her face, "I'm just tired."

"Alright." Leah said, kissing her cheek, "We're coming." She replied turning to Joanne.

"Okay, let's go." Joanne said and they all left the café and headed back home.

Back home in the master bedroom, Maureen laid on the bed, dazed out in thought.

"Honeybear…" Joanne said for probably the fifth time, but Maureen didn't seem to hear. Joanne smirked climbing on the bed, kissing up Maureen's neck and to her ear, "Maureen." She softly said, and finally Maureen came around turning to look at Joanne.

"What?"

Joanne smiled, "You're daydreaming."

Maureen smirked, but shook her head, "I'm just thinking."

"That's new…" Joanne teased.

"Shut up, Pookie." Maureen said, poking her lightly.

"What about?" Joanne asked.

"Tessa…" Maureen frowned, "I'm worried…"

Joanne's face lightly fell, but she quickly cleared it, and leaned in pecking Maureen on the lips, "I'm sure it's nothing. I mean she's just tired all the time, how serious can that be?"

Maureen nodded, "Yeah, but…"

"I know, she's our daughter it's hard not to worry." Joanne softly said, lying on her back, "Come here." She said pulling Maureen into a cuddle, gently running her fingers through her hair, "I'll make her a doctor's appointment tomorrow and we'll figure everything out, okay?"

Maureen laid her head on Joanne's chest and nodded, "Yeah, okay." She whispered, laying an arm across Joanne's stomach, letting her eyes flutter shut, and falling into a fitful slumber.

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PS: Go to my profile if you want to listen to the song Haley and Roger sing... ;)