As I promised here is another chapter. Probably not my best but as a fluffy piece I think it's okay. I just always imagined how they would be welcomed home and who would have been there. Just my take on it. Hopefully you like it.

I'm in the midst of writing the next chapter so it should probably be up by next week. Until then please enjoy! And if you could review I would really appreciate it. It may push me to work on posting the next chapter sooner. ;)

Title: Welcome Home

Season: 4

Episode: During All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone

Summary: Nathan and Haley return home from the hospital after she gives birth to Jamie.

It was an exciting yet nerve-racking day for Nathan and Haley Scott. They would be going home with their beautiful, newborn son James Lucas Scott. Haley sat on the bed mesmerized by her son as she held him when an orderly walked in the room with a wheelchair for the new mom. Nathan took hold of James while Haley got situated in the wheelchair. Once situated Haley reached out her arms towards Nathan signaling for the baby.

"So are you ready to go home?" Nathan asked his wife.

"We both are." Haley answered gently stroking her son's cheek.

"Let's go home." Nathan smiled at his family and they exited the room.

Once in the car Haley sat in the back with the baby who was strapped securely in his car seat. Nathan drove as carefully as he could. He glanced at the rear view mirror and watched as Haley just stared at their sleeping son. It amazed him that he was a father now. He had a son who was going to rely on him. There was no room for error. The last thing he would ever want is to be the type of father his dad was to him. He was determined to be the complete opposite of Dan Scott. He was a great example of what not to do as a parent. He still had his fears but knowing that Haley would be there with him every step of the way was an incredible comfort. He knew the next few years would be difficult and he couldn't ask for a better person to go through it with.

Haley sat and stared at her newborn, her son. She had a son now. It was still a little hard to believe she was a mom now. There was a time when she thought she had her life planned out somewhat. She figured she would graduate high school, go to Stanford, go on to have a successful career and then start a family. Then she met Nathan and everything changed. And to be honest she couldn't be happier with how her life turned out. Sure she wouldn't have considered getting pregnant at such a young age but looking at little James she doesn't regret anything that led to his creation. Sometimes the best plans are the unexpected ones. She glanced at her husband who was focused on the road and smiled to herself. She had no doubt Nathan would be an incredible father. She knew that just by the way he loved and cared for her. She knew that together their little family can get through anything.

It wasn't long before Nathan pulled up to the Scott house. There were various cars, which Haley quickly recognized as belonging to their friends, parked out front.

"Okay, so Brooke planned a bit of a 'Welcome Home Baby' party." Nathan told Haley as he got James' car seat out of the car.

"Hmm, I figured she had something planned when she told me I had to look my best for when I got home." Haley laughed. She grabbed her bag and the baby's as they began walking towards the front door.

"Okay, James welcome to your new home." Nathan said to his son who slept peacefully within his car seat. Nathan opened the front door with his free hand and let Haley in first before quickly following.

"Surprise!" The couple was greeted by some of their friends, Deb and Whitey as they walked into the living room. A huge banner saying "Welcome Home, James Lucas Scott!" hung behind the couch.

"Oh, wow!" Haley's exclaimed.

"Welcome home!" Brooke squealed rushing to hug her friend and then Nathan. "Okay, let me see the baby!"

"Calm down, Brooke. He's not going anywhere." Haley laughed at the overly excited brunette. "Can we sit first?" Haley made her way to the large couch with Nathan following behind. Nathan placed the carrier next to Haley, who once settled, gently lifted James out and cradled him in her arms. The baby stretched out and let out a soft grunt.

"Oh, he is just the most precious little thing." Deb breathed out.

"Mom couldn't be here obviously, but she had this for you." Lucas handed a jumbo sized gift bag to Nathan. Nathan looked inside and found numerous onesies, socks, a couple blankets, baby rags, a package of pacifiers, bottles, a box of baby wipes, and a large box of diapers.

"Wow, Karen went all out. How is she?"

"She's good. Recovery is going great. She was up today and tried feeding Lily. Doctor says she and Lily could come home within the next few days, maybe even sooner, if she keeps up at the rate she's going."

"That's good. I can't wait to see her."

"Well since Lucas started it off, we all got gifts for the baby." Brooke announced to the couple. "You don't have to go through them right now. I piled them neatly in the corner." Nathan and Haley looked towards the corner Brooke pointed at and were shocked to see the amount of gifts that were piled up. "Quite a few of them are from the James family."

"Figures." Haley laughed. "I talked to mom and she said they should be here by the end of the week. I didn't think they'd have gifts here before they got here."

"And I bet they'll show up with more." Nathan said.

"Oh, no doubt. They love spoiling their grand kids. You've seen how they are with Vivian and Spencer's kids."

"Well, I went a little overboard myself." Deb chimed in.

"Mom, you didn't have to do that. You've got us plenty of stuff. Essential, expensive stuff I might add."

"I'm a first time grandmother. I'm allowed to go overboard. Now, can I hold my grandson?"

"Of course, Deb." Haley gently passed Jamie to Deb.

Rocking the baby gently Deb placed a light kiss on the baby. Everyone was just enthralled by baby James.

"I have to admit you have yourself a handsome little fella here. It's obvious where he gets his good looks from." Whitey commented.

"Aww, thanks coach." Nathan smirked.

"What are you smirking about? I'm talking about Haley. That face is obviously all his mama." Whitey was quick to shoot him down. Everyone laughed at Nathan's expense.

"Thanks Whitey, that's very sweet." Haley thanked the older man.

"So how are you feeling tutor mom?" Brooke asked taking a seat opposite Haley.

"Exhausted but overall I feel pretty good."

"Despite seeing the evidence in front of me, I still can't believe you and Nathan are parents." Peyton said taking another good look at James.

"Hey, I pushed him out of me and I still can't believe it." Haley chuckled, "It's sorta crazy to think about."

"How about you Nate?" Lucas gave Nathan's shoulder a soft pat, "How do you feel now that you're a dad?"

"Like Haley said, it's crazy to think about, but I couldn't be happier."

In that moment James decided to let out a loud wail. Deb tried her best to calm the baby rocking him gently.

"Here mom, I'll take him. I think the little guy is hungry." Nathan softly took the baby from Deb's arms.

"Hey, buddy. You hungry again already?" Nathan lightly rocked James who let out loud whimpers and brought him towards Haley.

"Deb, are you okay?" Lucas asked noticing a choked up Deb.

"Oh, yeah I'm fine." Deb answered as all eyes turned to her. "Just seeing my son hold his son is somewhat emotionally overwhelming. Don't worry about me. You may want to hurry up Haley; someone doesn't like to be kept waiting."

"Well, I think that is my cue to head out." Whitey said as Haley situated herself and reached for a blanket in the diaper bag.

"Oh, Whitey you don't have to go." Haley protested.

"Yeah, we have cake. You can't miss that." Brooke interjected.

"Coach, why don't we just go into the kitchen and get a drink. God knows I also don't need to see this." Lucas steered Whitey towards the kitchen.

"Geez, it's not like I was about to flash you guys. They gave me this nursing cover to use that will cover me as the baby is feeding." Haley said as she placed said contraption over her head.

"Men! Even just the thought of it makes them squirm." Brooke rolled her eyes.

"Oh." Haley expressed as she felt the baby latch on. "I am never going to get used to this feeling."

"Huh, really? I thought you already were. You can't tell me Nate didn't put in some practice." Brooke smiled cheekily towards Nathan.

"Brooke!" Haley warned embarrassed glancing towards her mother-in-law. Deb for her part chuckled in embarrassment.

"I'm going to check on Lucas and Whitey. Maybe get something to drink as well." Deb then stepped out of the room.

"You really don't have a filter, do you?" Peyton laughed.

"What?" Brooke asked innocently.

"Dude, you just hinted at Nathan and Haley's sex life in front of Deb, who just happens to be Nathan's mom." Peyton broke it down for her.

"Oh come on! She knows you have sex. The proof is right there on Haley's lap."

"Brooke, it's one thing to know and it's another to hear details. Even if the details are just hinted at." Haley explained. "It's awkward."

"Well, I'm sorry."

"So, how does it feel being a mom so far?" Peyton asked.

Haley glanced at her son and smiled, "It's the most incredible feeling in the world. I have this overwhelming feeling of love for him that I never imagined was possible."

"What about you?" Brooke nudged Nathan who watched his wife and son. "Still scared out of your mind?"

"Definitely, but not in the way I thought. I just want to do right by him. Be there for him the way my dad never was."

"Nathan, can you hand me the burping cloth?" Haley asked as she adjusted herself.

"Yeah." Nathan looked through the diaper bag and handed Haley the cloth. Haley took off the nursing cover and placed the burping cloth over her shoulder. She then placed James over her shoulder and began to gently pat his back.

"Well, looks like the two of you have got a good handle on this parenting thing so far." Brooke smile at the couple. "I'm going to let the others know it's safe to come back in."

"Oh, that was loud one." Haley laughed as the baby released a loud burp. "I'm so gonna be that mom who thinks everything their kid does is adorable. I even find his burps adorable."

"I think you're allowed." Peyton commented.

"Okay, who wants some cake?" Brooke announced as she walked in with a small, blue frosted cake with 'Welcome Baby Scott' written across it. Lucas followed behind with eating utensils.

For the next couple of hours the group just hung out and shared laughs. Nathan and Haley opened some of the gifts while the others each got a chance to hold Jamie. After a while the others noted Haley's exhausted looking state and opted to let the couple get some rest as the baby slept.

"Thanks for everything you guys." Nathan said as everyone left the house. He gave them one last wave and closed the door behind him.

"I'm going to take him upstairs and get him settled." Haley told Nathan as she made her way to the stairs.

"I'll be up in a bit." Nathan walked back into the living to sort the gifts and carry them up to their rooms. He noticed his mom already a step ahead of him picking up everything.

"Mom, you don't have to do that. I got it."

"I have no problem doing it. I just want to help." Deb grabbed some of the clothes that were gifted and began to fold them and place them in a bag.

"Thanks for everything, mom. We really appreciate it."

"You don't have to thank me. I'm happy to do it. I know I haven't been the best mom to you but I want try and do better for you. And I want to be better for my grandson as well and prove to myself that I won't always be a screw up."

"That really means a lot to me." Nathan hugged his mother tightly.

"Now, you let me take care of this here. You go be with your wife and son." Deb tenderly cupped his cheek and smiled.

Nathan rushed up the stairs and entered his room. Taking in the sight before him he couldn't stop the grin on his face. His son was sleeping peacefully in his small crib. Nathan walked over to him and leaned over to place a soft kiss on his head. He adjusted the blankets and gave him one last glance. Next to the crib he saw his wife fast asleep in their bed. Per their doctor and books that they read it was advised that Haley take advantage of the baby sleeping to sleep herself. He couldn't even imagine how exhausted Haley was. Since the moment she gave birth, every time she tried to get some rest it seemed like an endless amount of interruptions came up. Between doctors checking up on her, visitors and of course bonding with the baby she just hadn't had much time for rest. He planned on helping her as much as he could. They discussed how they would deal with feedings and diaper changes during the night and so on. It would be quite the adjustment and he knew the first few months would be difficult but he couldn't be more excited. Climbing in beside Haley he decided to get some rest as well. They had a long and tiring road ahead of them with their new son.