A/N: So I'm sorry to all my fans out there that it has taken me so long to update! I had some extra time and decided to give you guys another chapter... hope you like it and remember to review! I love hearing from my fans!

Nathan had agreed to pick them up around four o'clock, so she went home after breakfast and started doing some unpacking while she waited. Mark and Kenzie played on the floor with some of their toys until the phone rang and Mark ran to get it. "Hello," he said out of breath.

"Well hello to my favorite nephew. How are you liking Tree Hill so far?" a female voice replied over the phone.

"It's awesome Aunt Peyton! I get to go swimming at Nathan's house tonight when he comes to pick us up. He also plays basketball and said that he would teach me how to play…" Mark began excitedly.

Haley came up beside him and took the phone from him. "Hey Peyt, sorry about that. He's a little excited about the barbeque tonight. How's Los Angeles?" she wondered. Peyton had been her best friend since they met on the playground in the first grade. They had been inseparable ever since even after Peyton moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue her career as a music producer. She had been the maid of honor in Haley's wedding and visited quite often for all the major events.

"So who is Nathan?" Peyton stated ignoring Haley's question and going for more juicy information.

"He's just a guy we met yesterday. His mom is having a barbeque tonight and they invited us over. Don't read too much into it, even though I already know where your mind is going," Haley sighed.

Peyton laughed before asking, "Well, is he hot?"

"I'm going to ignore your question since you ignored mine," Haley joked.

"Fine, but at least promise me that you'll actually go enjoy yourself. You know that I worry about you. Besides, Mark seems to like the guy, so he must be a good guy. I'll make a better assessment when I come visit you next week. Oh, by the way, I'm coming to visit next week, so don't say I didn't remind you," Peyton replied.

Haley chuckled a little before adding, "Well, I'll be sure to mark it on my calendar when I find it in one of these boxes that I have yet to unpack. However, I need to get busy, so I can get the kids stuff ready for tonight."

"Alright, I'll let you go. See you next week," Peyton said, "Oh, and wear that blue bikini I bought you. Love ya," she added before Haley could object.

Haley rolled her eyes as she hung up and continued unpacking. A couple of hours later, she had unpacked most of the boxes. She now had to get herself and the kids ready. She decided on letting Mark wear his favorite 'Cars' swim shorts with a t-shirt. She dressed Kenzie in a cute dress and packed her a Little Swimmer and her one piece swimsuit. Now she had to figure out what she was going to wear. She knew that Mark would want her to go swimming too, so she looked at her choice of swimsuits. She had a black one piece that she had had for a couple of years or the new blue bikini that Peyton had sent her a few months ago for her birthday. After a couple of seconds, she pulled out the bikini and quickly changed into it before putting over thinking her decision. Then she threw on a blue cover up until they went swimming.

She was organizing the kitchen when her doorbell rang. Before she could get to the door, Mark was already opening it with a big smile on his face. "Mom, Nathan's here," he yelled not noticing her behind him.

"I can see that. Let me grab Kenzie and then we can go," she said as quickly picked up Kenzie and her bag. She smiled at Nathan as she got back to the doorway and followed the boys out.

The drive to Karen's was mostly filled with silence. They arrived in a matter of minutes because after all Tree Hill was a small town. After they pulled into the driveway, Nathan hopped out of his SUV and helped Haley get the kids out. He guided them to the backyard where Luke, his wife Brooke, and Karen were already sitting by the pool. Luke and Brooke were in town on vacation for a few weeks. Karen smiled as the group walked up. "Hey Haley, I'm glad you guys could make it. This is my other son, Lucas and his wife, Brooke. Lucas and Brooke, this is Haley and her two precious children. They just moved to town," Karen explained.

Brooke grinned as she glanced at Nathan before turning to Haley and saying, "Hello Haley. I have a feeling we're going to be the best of friends before the night's over. I was just about to go change into my bikini. Would you and that precious little girl like to come inside so we can get to know each other? Nate, you don't mind if I steal her away for a few minutes do you?"

"I think Haley is able to make her own decisions Brooke. Besides, I know it wouldn't matter what I say because you're going to do whatever you want," Nathan commented.

"True, but I thought I would be nice anyway," Brooke joked, "Come on Haley. We have to go freshen up, and you have got to tell me all about yourself. See ya later boys."

Before Haley could object, Brooke linked her arm with hers and dragged her inside. She laughed at Brooke's persistence and followed her inside since she had to change Kenzie anyway. "So do you and Lucas live here too?" she asked making conversation once they were upstairs in one of the many bedrooms.

"Currently, we live in New York, but we are thinking about moving here in another year or two. After all, New York is great for my career but not really a place to raise kids in my opinion," Brooke remarked.

"Yea, I'm sure it can get pretty hectic. What do you do?" Haley wondered.

Brooke smiled as she grabbed her bikini out of one of the drawers and answered, "I'm a fashion designer, but I want to open up a boutique soon and I think Tree Hill will be the perfect place. Plus, Luke has wanted to move back for a while now. Even though we may not have kids right now, we are open to the idea. But enough about me…what about you?" Brooke walked into the bathroom to quickly change into her bikini before coming to sit on the bed while she waited for Haley to finish.

Haley laid Kenzie on the floor as she changed her into her new diaper and swimsuit. She looked over at Brooke and said, "Well I just moved here from Charleston and am about to start teaching at the high school in a couple of weeks. As you can see, I'm a mother of two and since you're probably wondering about their father, he passed away about six months ago."

"Wow that must be tough. If it makes you feel any better, you seem to be holding up quite well from where I'm sitting. I hope we can become friends because like you I don't know many people here," Brooke stated, "Now hurry up and go change. I'll watch this cutie."

Haley laughed at Brooke's change in demeanor as she handed Kenzie off to her. She went into the bathroom and took off her cover up before joining Brooke as they made their way back downstairs. Brooke winked as she opened the door to the back yard and mumbled something about how Nathan's jaw was going to drop when he saw her. Haley simply rolled her eyes as they walked outside.

Nathan and Luke were playing a friendly game of basketball, while Mark was watching them in amazement. Haley couldn't help but stare at a shirtless Nathan before quickly turning away. "Boys, would you like to join us?" Brooke yelled.

The boys turned in the girls' direction and Nathan dropped the ball. He had to admit that Haley looked amazing in that bikini. "You probably should wipe the drool off your face before you join us," Luke said quietly as he passed Nathan with a grin.

"Shut up bro. I was not drooling. You're just mad that I still beat you in one on one," Nathan replied with a smirk.

"Whatever you have to tell yourself, I'm just stating it how I see it," Luke added before turning to Mark ad saying, "Let's go swimming!" Mark simply smiled and walked over to the pool where Haley was just getting in.

Nathan knew that his brother was just trying to rile him up, but he had to admit that Luke had a point. There was something about Haley that just drew him in when he was in her presence. He knew that he shouldn't have feelings for her, especially since she recently lost her husband, but he couldn't help it. Whether he wanted to admit it or not, he had a crush on Haley, and it surprised the heck out of him. After all, he was Nathan Scott and he didn't do crushes, so what made her so special?