Authors Note: This Chapter is dedicated to one of my most favorite people in the whole wide world; Kir who's birthday it is today! Happy birthday babes, I hope you have a fabulous day & this Chapter is all for you :') Loveyaaa girly! xox
March 2029-
Haley had taken the day off from work because she had a Doctors appointment. Over the past few weeks, she had been going for lots of tests and check ups, along with Brooke and Julian to determine whether they were all prepared and able to have a surrogate child. Everything had been going great and the tests revealed that all three were able to go through with the surrogacy. So the Doctor had booked Haley in to be inseminated. It was not 100% certain that it would work first time round. For most people, it took several attempts.
To take her and Brooke's mind off it, Peyton had planned a day out for some therapy and relaxation at a Spa for beauty treatments before the Doctors appointment.
"Our whole lives could change today," Brooke said for what seemed like the hundredth time.
"I know honey, you've said it every ten minutes since we got here," Peyton smiled. She was currently sat on Brooke's right, Haley on Brooke's left, all of them getting a manicure.
"I'm sorry, I'm just really excited. And the doctor said that in some cases you end up with a multiple birth. So we could get twins. Eeeee," she squealed.
"Try not to get your hopes up Tigger, okay? We cold have to do the same thing in a few months because the insemination doesn't work today." Haley had been trying to keep Brooke focused so that she didn't get her hopes up.
"I know, I know. Lets talk about something else; I bet you're bored of listening to me."
"Well, now that you mention it," Haley joked. "Brooke!" she exclaimed after Brooke had playfully hit her arm. "I actually did want to ask you guys something. Have either of you seen Avery recently?"
"She was at our house for dinner last night," Peyton said.
"Oh so she ate dinner with all of you?"
"Actually she didn't. She said something about not being hungry."
"She did the same thing to me when her and Caleb stayed at our house last week. She said that she would get something at home," added Brooke.
"Why'd you ask Hales?"
"I just noticed that she's lost a lot of weight recently and she didn't eat anything at the slumber party we had last month." Brooke and Peyton could tell that Haley was genuinely worried.
"Are you sure? It's totally unlike Ave. She loves food."
"Haley's right Brooke. Avery's been looking a lot skinnier and I haven't seen her eat anything in a while."
"It could be nothing, I'm just worried and think we should mention it to Alex," Haley suggested.
"I'll talk to Alex."
"Are you sure Brooke?"
Brooke just nodded her head and hoped that Avery was okay.
Once the beauty treatments had finished, Brooke went back to her store to finish a few jobs before she headed to the hospital; Julian was meeting her there. Alex had gone out for a sandwich an hour ago and still had not returned. When Brooke looked up from her new designs for her baby line; 'Baby Brooke', she saw Alex and Chase saying goodbye to each other outside her store.
"And where have you been?" Brooke asked when Alex ran into the store.
"I told you, I was getting lunch."
"You said that you were getting a sandwich and you've been gone for an hour," she said showing Alex her watch.
"I know and I'm sorry. I bumped into Chase so we got lunch together." Alex quickly walked into the backroom to hang her coat knowing that Brooke would be following to ask for details.
"You and Chase had lunch together?" Brooke looked like she was about to explode with excitement. Her eyes were shining and her cheeks were red with anticipation.
"Calm down Brooke, we were just having lunch."
"So the just being friend's thing is working for you?"
"Yeah, it's going great actually. I feel so much happier Brooke and he looks it too. He's been coming round for dinner a few nights a week so that he doesn't have to spend more money on hotel food."
"He could have stayed with me and Julian longer. We liked having him around."
"I know, but he wanted his own space and he wanted you to have it too. If we had a spare room, he could have stayed with us but maybe its better this way. Well at least for now."
"But what about the sex? Don't you miss it?"
"Not really, I'm too busy with Avery and Caleb to even be thinking about sex Brooke," she quickly said, trying to avoid the subject. She still hadn't told Brooke about her night of passion with Chase a month ago.
"I know but it must be months since your lady business got any business."
Alex felt herself go red in the face. She hated lying to Brooke. She swiftly moved to the counter at the front of the store and made herself busy with a few files.
"Oh my god, you have totally had sex?" Brooke said chasing her out front.
"Maybe," she muttered.
"Was it Chase?"
"Of course it was Chase Brooke. What do you take me for...in fact don't answer that."
"But wait, when have you and Chase suddenly become friends with benefits?"
"We're just friends, no benefits attached."
"Was it not that good? I can't remember that much of me and Chase but I didn't-"
"Brooke! Please I'd prefer not to hear yours and Chase's sex stories. I just meant that I don't want to tell you about it."
"Why not?" Brooke complained, pouting. It always worked on Julian.
"Because it was between me and Chase."
"Fine I'll get it out off you eventually," Brooke gave in.
They spent the next thirty minutes in silence; Brooke working on her designs and Alex trying to organise the files. It didn't help that her and Brooke were both unorganised. Brooke decided that now would be as good a chance as any to talk to Alex about her daughter.
"I bet Avery and Caleb are happy that you and Chase are getting along," she said, not looking up from her design.
"They love having him round for dinner all the time."
"Awwww that's sweet, do you all sit round the table and eat dinner together?" Brooke persisted trying to find out more.
"Sometimes but usually Avery eats in her room or eats before Chase gets there so she just sits with us." Alex noticed Brooke's smile fade from her voice which sparked worry within her. "Brooke, what's wrong?"
"When was the last time you last saw Avery eat Al?"
"I don't understand? What has-"
"I'm just concerned for her. She's lost a lot of weight recently."
"She's had a lot going on with me and Chase. And she's been practising for cheerleading."
"I know and I'm not saying that this is serious but it's just me, Haley and Peyton haven't seen her eat in front of us in a while and it's just not like Ava. I'm worried Alex. Can you remember when she ate in front of you?"
Alex shook her head. "I'm been so focused on trying to keep things stable that I just let her eat when she wanted to. I didn't think that she would stop. I give her sandwiches for her lunch and I make her a plate of dinner but maybe she isn't eating it. I haven't been checking."
"It's not your fault Alex. You had no reason to check up on her. None of us could have expected this. Just talk to her tonight. There might be a reasonable explanation."
"Hales, I'm home. Are you ready to go?" Nathan called out as he walked through his house to find Haley sat at the piano. "New song?" He leant over her and kissed her softly on the lips.
"No, I'm just trying to relax a little." She closed the lid of her piano.
"Why, are you scared?" He turned Haley round on her piano stool so that he could look at her. He looked worried at the thought of Haley being afraid.
"I'm not scared, just anxious. You know, for Julian and Brooke. I want this to go right for them today."
"Baby, you're doing everything you can by just agreeing to this. If it doesn't work out, then they are not going to blame you okay? Have I ever told you that you have an amazing heart Haley James Scott?"
"Not recently," she smiled at him, with her natural blush lighting up her cheeks.
"Well, you have an amazing heart Haley James Scott and I love you so much for it," he repeated, leaning towards Haley's face so that he could capture her lips in his again.
"Mmmm," she sighed with pleasure.
"You know I could kiss you all day but we really have to get going to the hospital."
"Unfortunately, you're right." She stood up on her tip toes and kissed him quickly.
"But we're definitely continuing this when we get back," he said huskily.
"Come on," she said, playfully pulling his hand to lead him out the door.
The drive to the hospital was silent; Nathan could tell that Haley wanted to be left with her thoughts, so instead he just held her hand the whole car ride. When they got to the hospital, Brooke met them outside in the parking lot and they walked to Dr. Copeland's office together.
"Are you sure you don't mind me and Julian being here Haley because I know that it's going to be embarrassing and uncomfortable enough as it is, without me stressing out and Julian fainting?" Brooke asked as the three of them waited in the Doctor's office. Dr. Copeland had left to prepare herself for the procedure, saying that she would be back shortly.
"Julian's going to faint?" Nathan asked smirking a little.
"Well you never know, it is Julian we're talking about," she joked.
"Brooke, if I didn't want you here, I wouldn't have asked. This is your baby; you and Julian should be here. Where is he anyway?"
"He's on his way, he's had casting today."
"Sorry to interrupt but we're ready for you now, if you want to follow me and we'll get you a hospital gown Haley," Dr. Copeland said as she entered her office dressed in a doctors hospital gown. The three friends stood up and followed Dr. Copeland down the corridor and in to a private room. "If you just go through that door there," she said, pointing to a blue door on the left hand side of the room. "Your hospital gown is in there for you Haley. Nathan if you want to help her. Have you got a CD for us to play, to make you feel more comfortable?"
"Oh God Nathan we forgot the CD. It's on my piano," Haley said disappointed. She had bought a CD which compiled calming and relaxing sounds and music.
"I'll get Julian to bring one, he's on his way and he should have a CD in his car," Brooke suggested.
"Thanks Brooke that'll be great," Haley thanked her friend as Brooke left the room to call Julian and Haley followed Nathan into the changing room.
"Super Julian saves the day again," Julian grinned entering the private room, waving a CD around.
"You're a life saver," Nathan said, taking the CD off Julian as he sat down beside Brooke, and handing it to the nurse. They were sat on Haley's right whilst Nathan was stood on her left. Haley was lying back on the chair with her legs in the medical stirrups. She had never felt more violated or uncomfortable.
"Sorry I'm late guys, casting ran over."
"Are you sure you can be here Julian, because I'll understand if you have to be at work," Brooke offered.
"Don't be stupid babe, I want to be here. I want to be able to say that I was there at the conception of my child. I think every guy deserves that," he chuckled. "Plus, we're not casting an important character today, its only Brooke Davis."
"Excuse me? Not important?" Brooke exclaimed which made Julian smile even more at his wife's outburst.
"I'm joking. Of course you're important Brooke Baker, the most important person in my life at the moment. Soon to be as equally important as our baby." He looked over at Haley who was smiling back at him. She no longer felt uncomfortable because she knew that she was going to give two of her best friend's the greatest gift in the whole world. Just hearing Julian talk about how important Brooke and the baby were to him, was enough to make anyone give them a baby.
"So who are you casting today?" Nathan asked.
"Only Nathan."
"Yeah thanks man," he rolled his eyes, as everyone else laughed.
"Okay, are you ready Haley," asked Dr. Copeland, to which Haley nodded.
The nurse put the CD into the player and pressed play. The sound of 'Greased Lightning' echoed through the room, causing everyone to look at Julian questioningly.
"Wh...what? I like Grease okay?"
"Like?" Nathan asked.
"Fine, I love Grease. It's my flaw, you know that. Just like Haley's fear of clowns," Julian tried to defend himself.
"Hey, they're crazy haired, painted faced freaks. What's to like about them?" Haley cried out.
"I think we all need to calm down. Haley needs to be relaxed for this," Dr. Copeland intervened. Brooke squeezed Julian's arm comfortingly. "Shall we try the other CD?"
"The other CD?" Julian looked confused.
"Yes, there were two CDs in the case," the nurse chipped in.
Julian turned to look at Brooke knowingly.
"I'm sorry, I need to work on my organisation skills," she confessed. "But you need to work on your infatuation with Grease."
"Point taken," he laughed.
"Can we just put the CD in and get this over with please?" Haley was trying to stay calm but it was hard when everyone else around her was in distress.
"Haley, this is my child's conception. We can't just get it over with!"
"I know I'm sorry girly, it's just do I look like I'm having a good time lay here in a gown with my legs wide open strapped in stirrups?"
"You're right. Nurse Richards, put the other CD on, Nathan and Julian calm down and Dr. Copeland; do your thing," Brooke said in control of the situation. Haley was grateful for Brooke's authority.
Dr. Copeland started the procedure as Nurse Richards put the new CD in.
"I love this song," cried Brooke, which Haley couldn't help but roll her eyes at.
"Lay where you're laying. Don't make a sound. I know they're watching, they're watching."
The famous introduction to 'Sex on Fire' sounded through the room, much to Nathan and Haley's dislike. Usually they loved the song, but didn't favour Julian's choice of car music today.
"Damn it Julian," Nathan shouted but not aggressively, he just wanted this to go perfectly for Haley. But that was wishful thinking.
"Would you like us to turn the music off?" asked Dr. Copeland behind her surgical mask.
"No, its fine," Haley sighed. "Let's just start."
This cannot be a good sign, Haley thought to herself.
Brooke and Julian said goodbye to Nathan and Haley once they had all finished talking to the doctor after the procedure. Dr. Copeland explained how it could take up to two months for Haley to get symptoms or feel pregnant but she could take a pregnancy test any time between then. If by two months, she didn't feel any different then she would have to have tests and repeat the IVF treatment again, if that's what they all wanted.
"I'm such an idiot," Julian whined, flopping down onto the couch.
"Babe, you are not an idiot," Brooke sat down on his lap and stroked his hair comfortingly.
"I ruined today for everyone by listening to stupid music in my car."
"Sure, Grease 2 is a little...odd but we sure do love Kings of Leon." She smiled at the thought of their wedding night. Their first dance was 'Use Somebody' and all she could think of when she heard it, was Julian holding her in his arms tightly pressed to his chest as they swayed to the music fifteen years ago. She could still hear him singing it to her. The thought of it sent shivers down her spine.
"Oh yeah?" he said huskily.
"Uh-huh," she began unbuttoning his shirt, stroking his chest with her fingers as she did so. "What do you say we put it on? I'm feeling a little 'Sex on Fire'?"
"That's what she said," they mimicked in unison. He quickly pressed his lips against hers and caressed her cheeks with his thumb. They broke away so that Brooke could put their Kings of Leon CD into their CD player.
Nathan and Haley arrived home, hand in hand. Nathan was in awe of his wife and had the uttermost admiration for what she was doing.
"I'm proud of what you did today," he said, closing the front door behind him and following Haley up the stairs. Once they were in their bedroom, he pulled her into him softly, wrapping his arms around her waist. She was doing the same. She looked tired but to Nathan, she had never looked more beautiful. "I know that today couldn't have been easy for you and it takes a strong person to do what you did. I just want you to know how much I admire you right now my beautiful wife." He kissed her forehead as she closed her eyes and smiled. "You're doing an amazing thing Hales."
"No...We're doing an amazing thing together remember. I couldn't do this without your support Nathan. Thankyou for...for just being here with me." She leant her head on his chest, to be as close to him as possible. He tightened his hold on her, breathing in her vanilla scent that he had grown so accustomed to over the years.
"Always and forever," he mumbled into her hair. She stood on her tip toes and kissed his cheek.
"I believe we have some kissing to continue," she kinked her eyebrow.
"Oh really?"
"Really. But first I need a shower. I hate feeling like I've brought the hospital home with me," she said pulling her flower print shirt over head and walking into the ensuite bathroom.
"That's so unfair Hales, turn me on and then press the off switch. You owe me," he smirked sitting on the bed and taking his shoes and socks off.
"And what do you have in mind 23?" Haley had reappeared in the doorway wearing nothing but her underwear. Her dark brunette curls had fell loose upon her shoulders.
"You know you're punishment Haley James Scott," he said standing up with a devilish smirk.
"You're going to have to catch me first," she giggled as she tried to run past him but he quickly reached out and pulled her on top of him on the bed. He tickled her as she squealed. She hated being tickled but she couldn't help but laugh as Nathan's finger traced her skin.
"How about we carry on with that kissing in the shower?" Nathan suggested to which Haley nodded. He flung his t-shirt to one side and followed Haley into the bathroom, locking the door behind them.
Authors Note: So I was asked for more Brulian & Naley so I changed my idea for this chapter and added more BJu & Naley. I hope you all enjoyed it, leave me a review if you liked it :') Thankyou!
Next Chapter- Julian/Alex, Julian/Nathan, Alex/Avery/Chase and a few more ;)