Here's Chapter 3, Enjoy!

Haley tossed and turned that night, Brooke's words running through her mind, "It's been two years Haley; I think it's time you move on. It's what Matt would want." Haley would be lying if she said these same exact thoughts hadn't crossed her mind before, but she always ignored them. How could she possibly love anyone other than Matt?

Haley felt the bed shift as Jamie got under the covers with her. "I couldn't sleep Momma. I had a dream about Daddy again."

Jamie hardly knew his father other than what Haley said about him. That's what hurt Haley so much; that Jamie never truly knew Matt. Jamie often had dreams about his father and would get in bed with Haley after.

"It's all right Jamie. I'm sure he was watching you today at preschool and that he is so proud of you." After Jamie's silence, Haley had an idea. "I have a surprise for you Jamie; I will show it to you after school tomorrow if you are a good boy."

"Really? I promise I will be good!" Haley chuckled and soon fell asleep.

Haley had just dropped Jamie off and was on the way home when she decided to stop by Nathan's. She wanted to make sure it was ok if she brought Jamie by later to meet him.

Haley knocked on Nathan's front door, and after a while with no response she realized it was only 8:30. She was about to walk away when she heard the front door open. There was Nathan in only his boxers. Haley couldn't help but stare. She saw him yesterday without a shirt on , but his muscles looked even bigger up close.

Nathan spoke, breaking Haley from her stupor, "Back so soon? I knew it wouldn't be long." That stupid smirk was spread across his face again.

"Well hello to you to Nathan… I just wanted to ask you a quick question."

"Go right ahead, Haley."

"My 4 year old son is a huge basketball fan and he has your poster in his bedroom. I was wondering if it would be ok with you if I brought him over later today to meet you."

"Of course you can bring him over, but are you sure that isn't just another excuse to see me again?"

"You sure are full of yourself aren't you?" Haley said as she rolled her eyes.

Nathan chuckled and said, "I'll see you later then."

Once he shut the door, Haley huffed and stormed off. What an arrogant jerk! She had to keep reminding herself that this was for Jamie.

Haley was in the carpool line waiting to pick up Jamie, when he came running around the corner, excitement spread across his face.

"I'm ready for my surprise Momma!"

Haley laughed and said, "Slow down buddy, How was your day at school?"

"It was pretty good. I got to color some pictures and I played basketball at recess. It was awesome!"

"Well I'm glad you are enjoying school. You're taking after your mom."

As they were turning onto the street Haley asked, "Ok so are you ready for your surprise?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes!"

Haley parked the car and helped Jamie out of his car seat. She took his hand and made her way towards Nathan's house.

"The surprise is going to the neighbor's house?" Jamie asked disappointment in his voice.

"Just hold your horses. I think you will really like this."

Haley rang the doorbell, waiting for Nathan to appear. The door began to open and Haley immediately looked at Jamie, awaiting his reaction.

When Jamie saw who opened the door, his jaw dropped immediately. He was speechless for a few seconds, and Haley couldn't help but smile.

"You must be Jamie?" Nathan asked.

After getting over the shock, Jamie answered, "Yep, I'm James Lucas Parker and you're Nathan Scott, best basketball player ever!"

Nathan laughed, "Well thanks buddy, why don't you and your mom come in?"

Haley was hesitant at first, but when she saw Jamie's excitement she couldn't resist.

Nathan's house was beautiful. The furniture and decorations were stunning; he definitely didn't do the decorating himself.

As Haley and Jamie walked back home, Haley couldn't help but see Nathan in a new light. He had been so great with Jamie, giving him basketball pointers and playing video games with him. Of course Nathan still hit on Haley, but she ignored him as usual.

There was definitely something more to Nathan Scott. Maybe he wasn't such a bad guy after all.