Chapter 5
After Haley finished eating at Sonic, she said goodbye to Brooke and went back to the café. After a slow few hours, she closed up early and sent Chuck home.
"Thanks for the extra work today Chuck," Haley said.
"You're welcome Mrs. Scott," Chuck said.
After Chuck left, Haley began bussing tables. While she was turned around, she heard the door open.
"Sorry, but we're closed," Haley said.
"Mommy," a familiar voice said.
Haley turned around to see Jamie standing there. She was in a sort of shock. Jamie just called her Mommy. It had been a long time since her that.
"Hey Jamie," Haley said. "Do you want me to make you something to eat? I still have some food left over."
"I just ate," Jamie said. "But thank you. Thank you for being kind to me and thank you for being my mommy."
"You're welcome," Haley said.
"I know I've been acting like a spoiled brat," Jamie said. "That is going to change. You are the best mother ever and I hurt you."
Jamie began to cry.
"Oh Jamie," Haley said softly. "Don't cry."
"You're the best mother ever," Jamie sobbed. "I've been a terrible son. The thought that I hurt you makes me sick to my stomach. I'm a horrible child and I don't blame you for wanting to send me away."
Haley walked over to Jamie.
"Jamie, look at me," Haley said softly.
Jamie looked at Haley's face.
"I never meant to scare you," Haley said. "I just thought maybe you'd have a better time with Lucas and Peyton compared to the hard time you were having here."
"Please don't send me away Mommy," Jamie sobbed. "I need you."
"I'm not going to send you away," Haley said softly. "You're going to stay here in Tree Hill where you belong."
"Oh Mommy," Jamie sobbed. "I'm so sorry."
Haley hugged her son tightly as he let out loud sobs.
"It's okay," Haley said soothingly as Jamie continued to cry in her arms.
Chris walked into the café and patted his stomach.
"Chris Keller is hungry," Chris said before realizing Haley was comforting Jamie.
"Oh," Chris said. "A mother comforting her child."
Chris began to cry as well.
"It's just so heartwarming!" Chris sobbed.
Chris joined in the hug.
"Chris," Haley said. "You're suffocating me."
"Sorry," Chris sobbed.