A/N: So here's an updated version of chapter two as well! Please review and I'll try to update soon! I'm also working on some new stories Facing Life's New Discoveries and A Place I Called Home, if you are interested in checking them out as well!

After they finished eating, the kids were starting to get tired. Nathan offered to walk them home after saying bye to his mom. The walk to the house was short without much talking. As soon as they got there though, Haley asked, "Would you like to come in for a few minutes? I have to put the kids in bed, but I'll be right back."

"I'll wait here on the porch. It's a nice night out anyway," he said as she headed inside to take care of the kids. He leaned against the railing and looked up at the night sky. It had been awhile since he'd seen this view. After all, Los Angeles had so many lights and buildings that it was hard to see the sky much less the stars. His mind began to drift about Haley and what she must have gone through losing her husband and all.

Haley came back out on the porch and went and stood next to him. "The stars are beautiful tonight," she softly said, "I wanted to thank you again for tonight though."

"It was no problem. I actually had fun tonight, which I haven't been able to say in years. Your kids are amazing and you are such a wonderful mom to them. I admire you, especially considering everything that happened with your husband," he began, "If you ever need to talk about it, I'm here to listen. I lost my dad a few years ago and it was pretty tough for my mom. Even though my brother and I were grown up, I still miss him. It'll get easier though as time goes on, I promise."

She smiled before wondering aloud, "Why are you being so nice to me?"

He looked down at her into her brown eyes and answered, "Because for the first time in my life I feel I can make a difference in someone else's life. I've spent my whole life living the dream of becoming a professional basketball player. Since I've accomplished that, I realized that I wanted more out of life. I love basketball, but I'm thinking of retiring for good. I haven't told anyone that yet except you, but since I've been back I've thought about it a lot."

"But you just said that's been your dream, why would you give it up?" she asked.

"Because dreams change. I will always love basketball and everything that it has brought into my life, but I'm thirty years old and I'm tired of being alone," he confessed.

"I wouldn't have thought of you as the lonely type. You seem like the guy that would have girls swooning over you. I mean who doesn't like a hot basketball player," she joked.

Nathan smirked, "So you think I'm hot. Why Hales I do believe that is the best compliment you've gave me all night!"

"It seems your ego is taking over your body. I was saying that you seem like the type of guy that could get any girl he wanted. So why are you lonely?" she asked.

"Maybe because those girls only want me because I'm rich. I mean don't get me wrong I like the attention at times, but I want someone who actually likes me, not Nathan Scott point guard for the Lakers," he confided.

Haley was quiet for a moment before saying, "You'll find her one day, I promise."

The next morning Haley woke up to Mark running in the room and jumping on top of her. "Momma, wake up! I wanna go see Nathan! Please, please, please!" he begged.

"Honey, I don't know how to get in touch with him. Plus, I'm sure he has other stuff to do than hang out with us. I'll tell you what, you go get dressed and we'll go to the café for breakfast," she suggested which suited him just fine.

Haley went into Kenzie's room and picked out an outfit for her, then woke her up. After she was dressed, Haley brought her into her room, so she could get dressed herself. Once she was finished, Mark was in the living room waiting on her. She laughed as they made their way out the door.

Once at the café, they made their way to the same booth as the previous night. It didn't take long before Karen spotted them and came over. "Well hello again. I was wondering when I would get to see you again. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to talk much last night. It gets kinda busy here at night. I wanted to let you know that if you ever need anything, just let me know. I know living in a new place can be hard sometimes, but you'll get used to it. I also wanted to invite you to a barbeque tonight at my house. It could be a way for you to meet some people in town, plus meet my other son. Plus, I'm sure Nathan would like to see you. We have a pool too, if Mark likes to swim," she said kindly.

"I've never had this kind of hospitality before. Thank you. Also, I'm sure Mark would love to go swimming. Do I need to bring anything?" she asked.

"Besides yourself and the kids, no. All the food is taken care of. Nathan and his brother, Lucas, are giving me the day off and are in charge of all the cooking. Now what would my new favorite customers like to eat this morning?" she replied.

"I would like scrambled eggs and bacon. Mark will have chocolate chip pancakes, if you have them," she answered.

Karen laughed before saying, "It seems Mark and my son has something in common. That was about the only thing he would eat as a kid." She left them alone, so she could go take care of another customer.

"Mark, do you wanna go swimming at Karen's house tonight?" she asked while they were waiting on their food.

"We really can go. Oh, thanks mom! I thought you were just being nice. I didn't know you were being serious! Tonight's going to be so cool!" he exclaimed.

Meanwhile, Nathan walked into the café to find Mark very excited. "So what's up with you M man? What has got you so wound up that your mother looks like she is going to go crazy in a matter of minutes," he joked.

"Very funny Nathan! Your mom just invited us over to her house tonight for the barbeque and told Mark he could go swimming if he wanted," Haley replied.

Nathan laughed before stating, "It seems my mom beat me to it then. I actually went by your house a few minutes ago because I forgot to ask you if you wanted to go last night. I was also wondering if you wanted to go with me."

"Is Nathan Scott actually asking me on a date?" she mocked.

"Only if you say yes. I get that's its fast and all since I just met you last night, but after I left your house I couldn't get you out of my head," he confessed.

Haley paused for a second before smiling and saying, "I'll gladly go with you. Although keep in mind that we'll of course be joined by my two amazing children. One of which has become your biggest fan!"

"I wouldn't have it any other way," he responded with a grin.

Karen came out a few minutes later with two plates of chocolate chip pancakes and Haley's scrambled eggs and bacon. "Eat up and enjoy," she said before walking off.