"Remind me again why you said I'd go to this?" Dan asked as Deb straightened his tie.

"Because last time we tried to have this dinner Haley ended up in the hospital," Deb explained. She yanked Dan's tie tight to his neck as a fair warning to play nice for the night. Deb did not want a repeat of two months ago.

Lydia and Jimmy had been kind enough to invite the Scott's over for dinner despite their issues with Dan. With Nathan and Haley dating and working together to parent their child, Lydia and Jimmy thought it would be a good idea to try to have a civil conversation with Dan and Deb again, but mostly Dan.

Much to Dan's displeasure, Deb made fast friends with people he didn't like or want to associate with. Deb had been very active in the James' lives ever since the pregnancy announcement. She often took Lydia out to lunch and went shopping with her a few times. Deb simply wanted to know more about the people she would be sharing a grandchild with.

"That wasn't my fault," Dan insisted. The doctors said that stress had put Haley in the hospital. Dan was on his best behavior that night. He tried not cause a scene in front of his parents. Unfortunately, the night had ended in a screaming match and the rest of his birthday being spent in the hospital.

"I know," Deb agreed. "But I'm sure trying to abort your grandchild didn't help matters." Dan may have not been the direct cause, but she was sure his actions played a part like Nathan's early negligence towards Haley.

"How many times do I have to say I'm sorry?" Dan apologized. He was on thin ice with Deb for the past two months after the revelation of trying to pay off Lydia and Jimmy. She was not too pleased with him attempting to get rid of their grandchild.

"When I start believing it," Deb said, patting Dan on the chest. Dan hadn't made an effort to talk to Haley or even Nathan for that matter. Dan only spoke basketball and never mentioned the baby. Deb thought this could be a real bonding opportunity for the two of them since Dan experienced fatherhood so young, but he blew his shot every chance he got. "Just promise me you'll be on your best behavior tonight. It's not like you'll be able to avoid them for the rest of your life."

"Don't remind me," Dan grumbled. He would have preferred Nathan to knock up some other poor girl as long as she came from a well off family. The James' didn't offer him much. Besides they thought too much with their heart than their head. That could easily get someone killed.

"There was something else I wanted to tell you," Deb began. "Haley's-"

"Mom, we're gonna be late," Nathan said, walking into his parent's room. Since he had gotten on Jimmy's good side finally, Nathan didn't want to do anything to jeopardize it. He had to be on time. These past two weeks with Jimmy's blessing and dating Haley had been a breeze.

"We'll talk about it later," Dan said to his wife, kissing her on the cheek. "Come on, let's get this over with."

"So Nate, Haley mentioned that you guys made it to the state championship. Is that right?" Jimmy asked in the middle of the dinner.

"Yes, sir," Nathan smiled proudly, remembering yesterday's game.

The Tree Hill Ravens had won against Oak Lake in a close game of 64-63. Nathan had delivered the game winning shot, scoring a three pointer to tie up the game while getting fouled in the process. All he had to do was make a free throw to win. He locked eyes with Haley in the crowd and made the shot effortlessly. The gym erupted in loud cheers as it had been almost eighteen years since the Ravens made it into the state championship.

Haley was the first person he went to after he won the game. He met her halfway in the bleachers and spun her around before meeting his lips to hers. Every time he kissed her, he had to wonder how he'd went so many weeks without it.

"You must be one proud dad then," Jimmy said, trying his best to be civil with Dan. Setting aside all his issues with the man, his wife and him wanted to make an effort on behalf of Haley.

"I sure am," Dan grinned. Basketball talk was something he could handle and he had been more than impressed with Nathan's skill these past few weeks. He had to admit that Haley was definitely a good luck charm for Nathan on the court. Since they'd been together Nathan had broken Dan's high school average scoring record. A feat that had stunned both Nathan and Dan.

Nathan couldn't help but smile at his father's words. Dan rarely ever told Nathan that he was proud of him, especially when it came to basketball. "I guess those extra free throw practices paid off," Nathan commented.

Dan used to make him practice twenty free throws in a row when he was younger. And if he failed, he would have to restart and try again from the beginning. Though Nathan didn't agree with his dad's teaching methods, Nathan sure did seem to reap the rewards.

"Your older two sons used to play basketball right?" Dan asked.

"Yeah, Matt and Tyler," Lydia said.

"And Matt's the older one?" Dan continued to press. Lydia and Jimmy nodded their heads. "I think I remember Matt. He would've been a freshman my senior year."

Comments like that reminded Nathan how young his parents were when they had him. He couldn't imagine his Dad playing basketball with either of Haley's brothers. His dad seemed so much older than Matt and Tyler though in reality he was only three and five years older than them.

"The only freshman to make varsity that year," Jimmy added, proud of the fact. Matt and Tyler were skilled players back in high school, but decided to not pursue a career out of it. It was merely for fun.

"Good player," Dan commented. "So can the rest of your children play?"

"Vivian used to play field hockey. Quinn and Taylor played soccer," Lydia said.

"What about Haley?" Dan asked.

Nathan had to suppress his laughter. He'd seen his girlfriend try to shoot a basket at the River Court. It was adorable how bad she was. She always seemed to either come up short of the hoop or miss it altogether.

Haley playfully smacked Nathan's arm. She knew she was bad, but not everyone had a basketball growing inside them. Haley was sure that had to count for something. It was the excuse she gave Nathan to hide the fact that she couldn't play basketball, or any sport, to save her life.

"Haley inherited my family's unathletic gene," Lydia joked. Lydia couldn't play a sport and neither could any of her siblings. The Brigard's were cursed with clumsiness rather than strength. "I'm sure Julian could attest."

"Yeah..." Julian trailed. His body didn't scream all-star athlete. At any family gathering, him and Haley were often picked on by the rest of the James' clan for their inability of being sporty.

"Looks like we could have another basketball player on our hands," Dan commented. He figured the only thing to look forward with this baby was to have another potential NBA star, especially if Nathan's career fell through raising the kid. "How long again until you find out the gender?"

"Three weeks," Nathan said, holding Haley's hand. Though he wanted a boy to teach basketball to, he didn't want his dad to intervene to take the fun out of the game. Nathan would try his hardest to keep his father away from any sport his kid would do.

"As long as the baby's healthy, that's what matters most," Deb said. She was grateful Dan was on his best behavior. The dinner actually had been peaceful and Dan seemed engaged in conversation. No one had yet to leap across the table and murder each other.

"Yes," Dan agreed, holding his tongue. Deb may have sounded kind, but Dan could easily read through the lines. She told him to back off and not press the basketball issue on the baby. Deb had made it clear how it had been to source of many problems in their family.

"Oh, Haley I almost forgot, Quinn is coming in next weekend with her boyfriend Clay," Lydia interjected switching the conversation off basketball, slightly. "Clay wanted to see Nathan play. Did Nathan tell you that Clay is a sports agent? Quinn says he's very interested in signing Nathan."

Nathan grimaced at the memory of telling his father about sports agent Clay Evans. He came home from the James' family dinner with Clay's business card and told his parents the fantastic news. His mother practically jumped up and down at the prospect. Dan, however, was skeptical. Like Nathan predicted, Dan was apprehensive about Nathan signing with such an inexperienced sports agent.

That night, against Dan's wishes, Nathan called Clay like Quinn suggested. Clay was thrilled to have Nathan talk to him. He knew others in the agency world had their eye out on Nathan and if he, a novice, could secure this deal, others would take him seriously. Nathan Scott was a hot commodity and had the college scouts trailing his every move. Though Nathan was young and planned to play at Duke, Clay thought he could make Nathan's NBA dreams happen.

When Nathan relayed his conversation with Clay to Dan, Dan still did not one hundred percent approve, but he accepted that he couldn't change Nathan's mind. Nathan's defiant streak had continued far longer than Dan imagined. His son was becoming his own person rather than a carbon copy of himself.

"That's great," Haley smiled, rubbing her boyfriend's back. "Have you heard from Viv or anyone else? I know they're all busy and how hard it is to keep up with everyone."

Jimmy and Lydia looked at each other and then over to Deb. They couldn't keep the secret anymore. It was about time to drop the bomb. "Well, Haley-Bob that's what your father and I wanted to talk to you about," Lydia began. "Your father and I are selling the house."

Julian's fork fell out of his hand while Haley's mouth hung open and Nathan's eyes went wide. "What?" Haley questioned. "I know this house is a little big for us, but I thought that between the nursery and Julian staying that the house was starting to feel full again."

"And it is," Jimmy assured his daughter. "But your mother and I realized when all your siblings were in a couple weeks ago how much we miss them and our grandkids. That's why we're buying an RV in lieu of a house and traveling the country." The decision wasn't an easy one, but it was one they thought was in the best interest of their family. This way they could downsize but still spend time with their family who were dispersed all throughout the country.

"An RV? Where are we supposed to stay? Did you forget that Julian and I are still in school?" Haley argued, getting more furious by the second. She couldn't believe her parents were doing this. Her and Julian were still in school and she had a baby on the way. She needed her parents more than ever.

"No, sweetie, of course not," Lydia said, trying to comfort Haley who was visibly upset. This stress was not good for the baby. "I talked to Deb about it last week. Deb suggested that you could move in with them. We thought it would be easier on you and Nathan to be under the same roof while raising the baby together. Parenting is hard enough as it is, but it is even harder when both parents don't live in the same house. This would also eliminate the issue of buying doubles of everything. Trust me when I say this is in the best interest of you and the baby."

"Mom, is this true?" Nathan asked turning to Deb. He wondered why his mom never mentioned it to him. This agreement was made over a week ago and it's not like he would have a problem with it. Him and Haley living together definitely had its perks.

Dan was just as eager to hear Deb's response. This must have been what she was trying to tell him before they left for dinner.

"Yes," Deb admitted. "Having you and Haley living together will be easier on the both of you, especially when the baby comes. Plus we have more than enough room." There house was far to big for the three of them, it would be nice for it to be used more properly.

"That's very kind of you, Mrs. Scott," Haley said. The gesture was nice, but there is no way she would let her parents off so easily or go so willingly. "But what about Julian? This doesn't just affect me. Where is he going to stay"

"Yeah, what about Julian?" Julian implored. He thought he deserved a say in this. His mother sent him down to Tree Hill to stay with his aunt and uncle. If they were leaving and Haley was moving into the Scott's, where did that leave him? He wasn't so sure that Brooke's family would take him in.

"Aunt Sylvia called. She and Uncle Paul finalized their divorce and custody battle. Julian's going back home at the end of next week to stay with his mother," Lydia explained. It was part of the reason she had went forward with this idea. If Julian was staying, then there was no way Lydia and Jimmy would leave Tree Hill, but when Sylvia called, it was the sign they needed to make the decision.

"This cannot be happening," Julian muttered, letting his head fall into his hands. He knew his time in Tree Hill would come to an end eventually but did not think it would end so soon. Julian loved living in Los Angeles, but he set up roots in Tree Hill. He was really starting to fit in. He had friends and family and a girlfriend. "Oh my god, how am I going to tell Brooke?" Julian stood up from the table and wiped his mouth. He had to talk to his girlfriend immediately. "I have to go make a call."

Haley followed Julian out of the room soon after. She slammed her fists down on the table and stormed out of the dining room. She couldn't even look at her parents. Were they not considering how she felt in all this? It didn't help that she was hormonal because of the pregnancy. This was bad timing on their part.

"I'll go upstairs and talk to her," Nathan volunteered, leaving the dinner table to head towards Haley's room.

He knew Haley was furious with the situation and he wanted to be the supportive boyfriend to be there for her, but selfishly Nathan was excited to have Haley live with him. It would sure make his home life more bearable. Dan couldn't possibly get on his case as much with Haley and the baby there.

Nathan knocked on Haley's bedroom door. "Can I come in?" Nathan asked, listening to Haley cry on the other side.

Haley opened the door, not bothering to hide the fact she'd been crying. Her eyes were puffy and she sniffled. Once the door was open for Nathan, he followed behind and sat on her bed with Haley. Instinctively, Nathan wrapped his arms around her and held her close to his chest while she cried.

"Why are they doing this?" Haley asked, once she calmed down. Her free arms rested atop her belly which was starting to protrude. "Don't they realize that I'm pregnant?"

"I think the bump might have given it away," Nathan joked, trying to cheer her up.

Haley glared at Nathan. "Not helping," she said. "Couldn't they have at least waited one more year until I graduated?" It wasn't like they had to wait much longer; Haley was a junior in high school. This wouldn't have been as much of a problem if she was college bound already.

"Do you want to know what I think?" Nathan asked. Haley nodded. "Your parents love you, Hales. They would not be this supportive about the pregnancy if they didn't. But they also have five other kids and six other grandkids. I'm sure it's not easy on them to be so far away from the rest of their family."

"Don't you think I know that?" Haley snapped and instantly regretted it. Nathan jumped a little at Haley's outburst. He hadn't expected it, but he knew his girl was feisty. "Sorry, hormones. This situation just sucks."

"Does it now?" Nathan cocked his head and looked at his girlfriend. "Because I see it as a wonderful opportunity."

"How so?"

"Well for starters, you'll be the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see at night. And we would be able to save money like your parents said, not having to buy two cribs, two changing tables, etc. The baby will have both of us in one house which will make it easier whenever the baby cries in the middle of the night." The more Nathan talked, the more Haley started to see the upside of living with him. Nathan leaned in close to Haley's ear and started to plant kisses along her jaw and down to her neck. "Plus, we would be sharing a room. Meaning I could have you all to myself whenever I want."

It had been two weeks since Nathan and Haley had last slept together and he was getting antsy. With her parents or Julian being home, Haley's house had not been suitable to satiate their needs. And Nathan had been so busy with basketball that he and Haley barely had any time to have sex, much to his displeasure. If Haley and him shared a room and a bed, every night he could go to sleep after an intense session of love making.

Haley's head craned back at his touch and, just like Nathan, had been craving the physical contact. Nathan had proposed doing it in the tutoring center the other day, but Haley was too scared of getting caught. If she withheld any longer, she might just give into his fantasies of taking her in the janitor's closet.

Not wasting anytime, Haley pulled herself onto Nathan's lap and forcefully pushed him down on the bed so he was on his back. "We have to make this quick," Haley insisted, working on his belt.

"Quick?" Nathan questioned propping himself up on his elbows. Quick shouldn't be too hard. He saw an opening and flipped their positions so he was on top. He bent down and placed a searing kiss on Haley's lips. "Just remember to keep your voice down this time. I know how much of a screamer my girl can be."

"Somebody should go check on them," Deb suggested. Nathan and Haley had been up there for quite sometime. Lydia already started to clean up from dinner.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you," Julian warned, having a slight inkling as to what was going on upstairs. He had gotten off the phone with Brooke and heard the muffled moans and gasps coming from Haley's room. No way he was going to interrupt that.

Dan pulled Deb to the side to speak with her one on one. "So when were you going to tell me about this?" Dan demanded.

"I was trying to, but we had left before I got the chance," Deb explained. She knew she should have gone to Dan when the opportunity first arose, but she had made the decision behind his back; it was payback.

"So I have no say on who lives in my own house?" Dan argued.

"No you don't," Deb spat. She had tried her hardest over the past weeks to be involved in Haley and the pregnancy while Dan has avoided Haley at all costs.

Deb was aware Dan did not like Haley because of baby. He thought this would cost Nathan a chance at Duke and the NBA, but if anything, Nathan had worked harder these past weeks to make up for it.

"I don't want her living with us," Dan put his foot down. "She's too much of a distraction to Nathan."

"Distraction?" Deb questioned. "If anything she pushes him to be better. Nathan's grades are up and so is his scoring average. He's going to the state championship. Haley's Nathan's good luck charm. The sooner you accept it the better."

Dan couldn't deny facts, he'd thought the same thing. Since Haley began tutoring Nathan four months ago, his grades had steadily increased. Even after tutoring had ended, Haley still helped Nathan on assignments as a sort of thank you for being there with her and the baby. Dan could ignore the academic stuff, but on the court Nathan had been playing better.

The first half of the season, Nathan's game had been pretty consistent. He knew he was the best on the team, but with the new addition of Lucas, Nathan had something to prove. Once Nathan gave up on his mission to outshine Lucas and played the game with the mindset of winning, he broke his and his father's average scoring record.

When Dan first calculated the stats, he'd been shocked at this newfound energy in his son. After the game which broke his record, he went to see his son to congratulate him on the impressive feat. Instead of being the first person Nathan went to after his win, Nathan made a b-line for Haley. This was before they were an official couple, but Dan could tell his son had fallen for the girl. Nathan immediately hugged Haley as she congratulated him. Dan had never seen him so happy after game, at least that was until the Oak Lake win.

"There's nothing I can say to change this? Is there?" Dan asked.

"Nothing," Deb reinforced.

Nathan followed down the stairs behind Haley, adjusting his button up and trying the fix his hair. He'd seen his parents after a quickie multiple times and had never tried to hide the fact. With Haley everything was different. He didn't want anyone present, like her parents, to look down at him or her because their hormones got the best of them.

Haley straightened her top before meeting her parents in the living room. She was already caught by her mother once and didn't need them to know all the activities she did with her boyfriend. The good news was that her teary and puffy eyes were gone by the time she faced her parents. She was much more calm and rational.

"Okay," Haley agreed. She wasn't going to fight it anymore; it was no use. "I know it's hard on you guys being away from the rest of the family and I'm not going to stop you on two conditions. You're back for the baby shower and when I deliver." If her parents were going to leave her to spend more time with the rest of their kids and grandkids, she wanted to make sure she and her baby were penciled in on their busy schedule.

"Of course," Lydia promised. Her and Jimmy would never miss something as important as the birth of their grandchild. They would visit for a week or two just to make sure Haley was all situated with motherhood.

"I guess that leaves one more thing. How long do I have before you guys leave?" Haley asked.

"We're leaving the day after the state championship game," Jimmy answered. It wasn't perfect timing with the game, but they wanted to be in long enough for Julian and to see Quinn and Clay.

"A week to get this entire place packed up? Great," Haley said slouching onto the couch. Nathan sat beside her knowing that her mind began to spiral.

She needed to start packing up her room and help her parents pack. Their house was full to the brim with furniture and clutter. They were so behind. And how would she have time to pack between tutoring and working at the café as well as finding time to hang out with Nathan in between basketball practice.

"Everything's going to be alright," Nathan whispered in her ear, bringing her assurance. "You've got me after all, always and forever."