So this chapter was a little difficult to write so it took longer than I expected. Reason being having to deal with Quinn's attitude in ep 7x10. The attitude she copped with Haley annoyed the crap out of me because I felt like she didn't see how she was overstepping. On top of that I hated the way Mark handled the Clay/Quinn relationship. I was on board in the beginning but then I felt like it moved way too fast within a couple of episodes. I was hoping for a solid and slow buildup. Not to mention the way she treated David was uncalled for. He really didn't do anything to deserve that kind of treatment from her. Her reasons didn't justify it. Overall, I was more Team David than Team Quinn in that storyline. I like Quinn just not during that period.

Anyway, I could go on and on about that whole situation and would continue it on a different forum. The following is my take of how I think Haley could have said more to Quinn about how selfish she has been and called her out for how she needed to deal with her issues. Hopefully it's comes across well. I had many emotions while writing this, lol. And yes, I borrowed some dialogue from the episode. Hope you enjoy! And please don't forget to review! Thanks!

Title: Selfish

Season: 7

Episode: During You Are a Runner and I am My Father's Son

Summary: Haley breaks her silence on how selfish Quinn has been.

The night was cool and clear as Haley sat out on the back patio with her lyric book. The day had been emotionally draining and she hoped maybe she could translate a bit of it through her songwriting. She couldn't help but think about the situation Nathan was currently in. After all of his hard work and finally living out his dream, it was suddenly gone. Granted there was still a chance he could find a place with another team, but it wouldn't be anywhere near Tree Hill. Would they have to start thinking about relocating somewhere else? And what if Nathan doesn't get on another team? What would that do to him? Would she and Jamie suffer through another incident like a few years ago?

With that thought Haley couldn't help but feel a bit angry. What was Clay doing? How could he let this happen? He promised them it was under control and that it would work out in their favor. How could he have been so careless and not stay on top of things? Surely he should have known what they were planning on doing somehow. When Nathan got home and told her everything that occurred when he confronted Clay, she tried her best to keep her husband calm.

To say she was shocked when he said he fired Clay would be an understatement. She knew the situation was bad and Nathan was upset but she never would have thought he would fire Clay. Not only was Clay his agent, he was his friend too. Then he mentioned Quinn and her being there. He told about the night of the fashion show and how Quinn stayed over at Clay's, how David believed she slept with Clay after watching her leave with him, how he warned Clay to stay away. Then he told her how Quinn entered the house calling Clay 'baby'.

It was just one mess after another. She became angry herself at both Clay and Quinn. What were they thinking? What was Quinn thinking? She was still married for crying out loud! How could she do that to David? And Clay? Didn't he understand the vulnerable and messy situation he was getting himself in? It was enough to give her a headache. She managed to calm Nathan enough to get him to shower and attempt to go to bed. Unfortunately for her she was too wired and decided to make some tea.

Thinking about her first conversation with Quinn she was amazed how quickly she got defensive about Clay. She hadn't meant to be so harsh with her sister but with everything so fresh in her mind she couldn't help it, especially with Quinn's attitude. She couldn't believe Quinn's audacity. Didn't she understand? She was so much more concerned about Clay than the fact that Nathan just lost his livelihood. One that he had worked his ass off for and overcame some strenuous obstacles in order to achieve it. One that affected his family, who also happened to be her family. How did that not factor with Quinn?

It frustrated Haley to no end. Despite the points Quinn presented Haley was not backing down from what she believed. Clay got careless and despite his good intentions it failed. Quinn using that Clay was going through some things was no excuse. As she told Nathan, they were all going through things and as harsh as it may sound, that was still no reason for not getting your job done. And if it's really that bad, then why didn't he talk to Nathan about it? They were friends. Really close friends. Haley was just tired of this whole situation. She could only pray that everything would work out in Nathan's favor. Hopefully that could include the fragile friendship between them and Clay.

She also hoped that Quinn figured out whatever was going on with her because it was getting out of hand. It was like Quinn was losing all sense of direction and couldn't figure out what she wanted. Whatever was going on with her sister needed to be dealt with and soon. It was like she was avoiding things and just letting it get worse. Whether it was on purpose or not, Quinn couldn't go on like this. This was not the older sister Haley had always admired. With all her heart she was hoping Quinn would be back to her normal, happy self. However that had to come about she hoped her sister would find it.

"Hey, just wanted to say goodbye to Jamie." Quinn spoke as she walked out onto the patio.

"You staying with Clay?"

"No, a hotel." Quinn responded. Well, that's a smart move, Haley thought. "Okay, I'll see ya."

"Quinn, all my life I've looked up to you. My beautiful, artist sister. But I don't anymore. You seem lost to me. You seem… selfish." Haley sadly spoke.

"I hope everything works out for Nathan." Quinn said before turning to leave purposely ignoring Haley's words. What could she even say to that?

"Unbelievable." Haley mumbled to herself.

"Excuse me?" Quinn turned back towards Haley.

"It's nothing."

"No, Haley. If you have something you need to say, say it."

"Okay, fine. You are being extremely ridiculous."

"Oh, I'm being ridiculous!?"

"Yeah, you are! You don't think packing up to leave because of a decision you disagreed with is taking things a bit too far?"

"Look Haley, I already told you my feelings on that. It wasn't right. On top of that Nathan has no right to dictate who can and cannot be my friend."

"Oh, so do you call all your friends 'Baby" now?" Haley challenged. "And no, Nathan doesn't have that right to but in this case I don't think his request was out of line. He had a good reason."

"According to him. I don't care what reason he thinks was good enough he had no business getting into mine."

"Riiight. And you haven't done that? Like you telling him he can't fire Clay. Telling him he's wrong as far as who works with him."

"That's not the same thing. Clay deserved a chance to make it right. You'd think his so-called friend would let him have that. No instead you guys just write him off all because of a mistake. He did what he thought was best for Nathan. He only had his best interest in mind. He needs someone on his side."

"Wow. You know Quinn, you so easily seem to forget who your family is." Haley stood up and placed her notebook down. Quinn was so frustrating. "Clay is a friend sure, but he was also paid to do a job and he didn't come through. The fact that he didn't even know that the team sought after someone else is proof of that as far as I can see. Since you're so concerned about Clay, what about Nathan? He lost his job, Quinn. That's not a little mistake. He worked his ass off to achieve his dream and now we don't even know if he will play this season. Do you have any idea how disappointing that is? And while you're so busy spouting off about how he had Nathan's best interest and did nothing wrong, maybe you need to start looking at yourself."

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"It means you're throwing us under the bus about how we need to give Clay another chance and not write him off but yet you can't even do that for your own husband. Or did you just completely forget about him?"

"What does David have to do with this?"

"Everything, Quinn. I've sat by and let you do what you had to do to figure things out, but it's been one bad decision after another. Especially when it comes to David." Haley shot back. It was time she dropped a few truths on Quinn. She was tired of holding her tongue.

"You don't know what you're talking about, Haley. You have no idea about what's been going on."

"Of course I don't. You never tell me or anyone else the real issue beyond 'It's complicated'. How complicated can it really be, Quinn? You either want to be married to David or you don't. Making him think you spent the night with someone else is a really crappy thing to do. Is your goal to have him leave you because you're too much of a coward to do it yourself? How is that fair to him? How is that fair to someone you claim to love?"

"Don't. I love David. Things just didn't work out."

"Then maybe you need to actually say that to him and quit making him miserable. I mean really, what has he done for you to act this way? You said you stopped doing the little things that eventually led to not doing the big things fine. I get that. Then you work on your marriage, Quinn. You don't run away. That's what you've been doing. I don't know what you hoped to accomplish by running and avoiding it but it was unfair. It was unfair to you, to David and to Clay. He didn't need to be dragged into your marriage issues."

Haley paused before going on and took a deep breath, "That's why Nathan told Clay to stay away. He asked only to protect his friend and to protect you. Maybe it came off the wrong way but he wasn't wrong."

"So I should thank him?" Quinn scoffed, "That still doesn't make it okay to fire Clay."

"You still don't get it. Sure that may have a very minor part but Nathan's main motivation is business related. We're in a hell of a situation so don't flatter yourself in thinking that this is all about you."

"I don't think it's all about me. I just know it's unfair. You don't know what he's been through."

"Then maybe he should have talked to Nathan. Maybe as his friend he could have confided in him. Unfortunately, Quinn that is still no excuse for not getting the job done. I'm sorry but that's the way it is. We all have things we're all going through but we still have responsibilities we have to take care of. Like it or not it's just the way it is. From Nathan's perspective this is how it needs to be and I'm going to stand by him."

"He needs a second chance, Haley. After everything he deserves that."

"The same could apply to David."

"I don't want to talk about David."

"At some point you're going to have to. You can't just avoid it. I'm not going to help you do that anymore. Instead of trying to fight Clay's battles how about trying to deal with your issues. You're better than this, Quinn. David deserves more."

"David changed. He's just isn't the same man I fell in love with. You wouldn't understand. And this quite honestly this is none of your business."

"Same could be said about your prying into Nathan's business."

Quinn glared at Haley. "I'm done talking. All I wanted to do was say goodbye to Jamie and I've done that so I'm gonna go."

"Fine." Haley shook her head and sat back down, "I really hope you figure things out, Quinn."

Without another word Quinn left the Scott home. Haley laid back and resumed writing in her notebook. It seemed like no matter how many valid points she presented, Quinn just ignored it. The James family stubborn trait was definitely present. The last thing Haley would want was for Clay to be fired, but in the end Nathan had to do what was best for him. She wasn't about to go against him.

Haley closed her eyes and took a deep breath. This situation needed to be resolved and soon. And not just for Clay but for Quinn too. She hoped her sister would work things out with her marriage to David. Whether or not she wanted her marriage to work she needed to decide. She deserves it and so does David. Avoiding it would only make things worse.

She didn't really understand what exactly was going on with her sister and Clay. Was it really just friendship or was it something more? She just hoped that if it was more than friendship that they deal with their issues first, specifically Quinn's marriage, before attempting to pursue anything seriously. She doesn't want to keep her sister from her happiness. She just wants her to handle it the right way and with as little hurt as possible. Was that so wrong?

Haley was just tired of thinking about all this. Closing her notebook once more she opted to go inside and indulge herself in a glass of wine and maybe a bath. She needed to try and put her mind at ease at least for tonight. She'd work out how she and her sister could mend things in the morning. Hopefully Nathan would be home soon and they could both try to relax. After all they've been going through they deserved it. She knew with Nathan's uncertain future in the NBA they had a tough road ahead and she could only hope it would all work out for the best for all of them.