On a lonely night, you will see
You're everything to me (you got everything)
On a lonely night, oh the truth
Is every night is lonely without you
Every night is lonely without you here

Ten Years Later.

''Go Daddy!''

''Yeah, kick Uncle Julian's butt!''

''Jamie,'' Haley scolded her six-year-old son. ''don't say butt.''

Jamie sighed. ''Okay,'' he said reluctantly. ''Kick Uncle Julian's leg, Daddy! Then you'll win.'' he shouted towards the old basketball court from his place on the floor, causing his Father and Uncle Julian to laugh, who were in the middle of a friendly basketball game with their families watching.

''Why does everything have to involve kicking?'' Haley mumbled to herself.

Brooke giggled and nudged her best friend. ''Don't worry. Angie's been into punching lately, she punched Julian in his area yesterday. I was almost dying from laughter when I was giving her a timeout.''

Haley laughed. ''But Angie's five, and has an over-dramatic mother, its only natural.'' she teased.

Brooke nudged Haley again, but harder this time. ''I'm not over-dramatic.''

''You kicked Nathan because he called Julian instead of you when I went into labour with Natalie.'' Haley told her dryly, fighting the urge to giggle at the story her husband had told her over four years ago. It really has gone fast...

''I'm your best friend; he should have called me first.''

''And Julian is his best friend, him and Clay.'' Haley reminded her.

Brooke rolled her eyes. ''Whatever, that was four years ago, Hales. Let's forget about it.''

A squeal broke them away from their conversation.

''Daddy! You won! You won!'' a girls voice cheered, jumping into Nathan's arms after he made the winning shot. ''I knew you could beat him!''

''Dad always beats Uncle Julian,'' Jamie reminded his little sister. ''I don't think it's going to change.''

Haley ruffled her son's hair. ''You're right about that, Jimmy-Jam.'' she said, using one of James' many nicknames.

''At least I can make it in the net.'' Julian quipped, picking up his daughter from her place at the bench and kissing her chubby cheek sweetly.

''Ew!'' Angie exclaimed. ''Daddy you're all sweaty, it smells. Put me down.'' she demanded, pointing to the floor. Ever since she was born, Angie Haley Baker has been spoiled; nothing is ever good enough for her. Just like her Mother, well, how her Mother used to be before she met Julian.

''Yeah, you don't want her to punch you again.'' Nathan reminded his best friend with a chuckle, remembering the story Julian had told him earlier. At least Natalie doesn't do that he had thought to himself in relief.

Julian glared at his 'so-called' best friend. ''You better not give Nat any toffee, you don't want her sticking it in your hair again.'' he teased with a grin.

Nathan winced at the memory. He had to shave his hair so it looked even after he got all of the toffee out of it. He hates having short hair, which took weeks to grow back. He also knew that Haley didn't like it either, she always liked to play with his hair, and she couldn't.

''Cut it out you two.'' Brooke told them. ''You guys are worse that Jamie and Chuck.''

''No, Chuck's worse.'' Haley disagreed. She isn't a fan of James' best friend Chuck Scolnik. He's rude, ignorant, and always causes trouble, bringing her little boy into it.

Jamie rolled his eyes. ''I get it, Mom. You don't like Chuck.''

''No, she doesn't like Chuck's Mom.'' Nathan teased, sitting on the bench on the other side of his wife, placing Natalie on his lap.

''Well, who could forget the fight between Haley and Mrs. Scolnik?'' Brooke teased with a giggle, causing Haley to blush. She hadn't meant to shove Chuck's Mom that hard, but she did mean to call her a bitch, because she is.

Nathan kept one arm around Natalie, so she wouldn't fall off his lap. And wrapped one arm around his wife's shoulders, squeezing her into him. ''Hey, my girl is a badass.'' he said proudly, kissing her now dark brown hair.

Natalie gasped. ''Daddy, you said a bad word.'' she said, pointing her finger at Nathan accusingly.

''Yeah, Uncle Nathan. I got put on a timeout for saying that.'' Angie told him from her mother's arms.

Haley smirked at her husband, as her stomach did the same familiar flip. ''Yeah, Nathan. You're on a time-out when we get home.'' she joked, though trying to set a good example for her two children and god child.

Nathan put on a mock pout. ''Fine,'' he sighed, so Jamie and Natalie would know that saying badass was wrong.

''So, who's looking after Jamie and Nat tonight? We've still not got a baby sitter.'' Julian asked them, sitting down on the floor next to Jamie, leaning against the river court bench.

''Lily. Do you want to bring Angie over? She wont mind looking after another one, she loves Angie.'' Haley said, cuddling into Nathan's side.

''Wait, is he coming with her?'' Nathan asked his wife.

''You mean Andre?'' Haley asked with an amused smile.

''Andre is so cool!'' Jamie commented with a grin. ''He's awesome at basketball.''

Nathan sighed. Was he the only one who doesn't like his cousin's boyfriend? ''Jimmy-Jam, why don't you teach Nat how to make a shot? She still can't do it. Take Angie with you.''

Jamie stood up and grabbed the orange ball. ''Come on Nat, I'll teach you.''

Natalie jumped from her father's lap, and grabbed Angie's hand as they ran back to the court.

''Be careful!'' Haley called, mainly to her daughter who had inherited her clumsiness. Smiling as her daughters soft, light brown hair bounced as she ran with her brother.

''So is he coming with her?'' Nathan repeated.

Haley shrugged. ''Probably, he is her boyfriend.''

''He's a bad guy.''

''No he isn't.'' Haley objected. ''He's sweet. And he loves Lily, so what's the problem?''

''He's on the team. I hear them talk in the locker rooms, you know, they're only after one thing.''

Haley scoffed and rolled her eyes. ''Say's the guy who was the captain of the basketball for two years.''

''I'm their coach, I hear them talk.''

''Do you hear Andre talk?''

Nathan sighed and shook his head. ''No. But that's because he knows that I could hear him, so he doesn't.''

''Be quiet. They're cute, they're like we were when we were in high school.''

Nathan snorted. ''You're making us sound old.''

''We've been married for eight years, Jamie's six, Natalie's four.''

''And we're only twenty eight.'' Nathan pointed out.

''You don't regret it do you? I mean, we've grown up so fast.'' she said with a sigh. It wasn't an unhappy sigh, it was just a sigh of amazement, and the time has travelled so fast. It feels like it was just yesterday when they were here on this court, meeting for the first time.

''Not for a second,'' Nathan said instantly. ''I love the life we have.''

''I feel the same,'' she agreed. ''even though we've missed out on some things, I don't regret Jamie and Natalie, not one bit.''

''What are you wearing tonight, Tutor-Mom?'' Brooke asked, rejoining the conversation. The day Haley told Brooke that she was pregnant, she had made up the nickname Tutor-Mom and it had stuck ever since. That was a pretty great moment.

But not as great as the moment she told Nathan.

Seven years and four months ago.

''Three years, and one week.'' Haley said with a content sigh, spinning around as she observed her surrounding. Yep, everything was still the same. It still had the same rusty nets, and same old bench, and the same spray painted words that random people had sprayed on the concrete floors.

When she stopped moving, Nathan wrapped his arms around her waist and rested his chin on top of her head.

''This time three years ago I was sat in my room, thinking about you.'' he murmured.

''You're such a softy.'' she teased, thankful that he couldn't see the blush that had just formed on her cheeks.

''With a wife like you, how can I not be?''

Haley giggled. ''It's been a year, Nathan. You're going to get bored of being so sweet.''

''Never,'' he disagreed. ''I think it's my thing.''

''No, your thing is that you're an idiot.''

''You say the sweetest things to me, Haley James.''

''Wait, I thought that was your thing?'' she teased with another giggle. ''And it's Scott. You called me Haley James. It's Haley James Scott, and it always will be.''

Nathan kissed the top of her head. ''Always and Forever.''

Haley slapped one of the arms that were around her waist lightly. ''See, you're so sweet.''

''Happy anniversary, baby.''

Haley smiled, as those words made her head spin. It's been a year, a whole year of amazing-ness. She turned around and wrapped her arms around his neck, his arms never leaving her waist. ''Happy anniversary, Nathan.''

''Best year, ever.''

''I have to tell you something...'' Haley said suddenly, realising that she couldn't keep it in any longer. She isn't a very good secret keeper; it's been hard keeping it hidden for the past two days. But she wanted to wait until today to tell him the big news.

''You don't want a divorce, do you? That one-year-itch thing isn't true, I mean, look at Karen and Keith. We're like them, even Lily said s-''

''I'm pregnant.'' she interrupted from his ramble, surprised that he would think that she would even consider divorcing him.

Nathan's mouth hung open in shock. Haley's having a baby, their baby. He's going to be a Dad. One life is going to rely on him forever. Even though the thought of that scared the shit out of him, he couldn't help but be absolutely thrilled.

His hands travelled to her flat stomach. ''We're having a baby?'' he asked in awe.

Haley nodded. ''A baby, our baby.'' she said with a smile. She had seen TV shows when men would just freak out and run away, at least her husband wasn't doing that... yet.

Nathan smiled his Christmas day smile, and hugged her tight (though not tight enough to squish their still very little bundle of joy).

Haley hugged him back, and wrapped her legs around his waist. She felt a sense of déjà vu, from when he asked her to be his girlfriend. Only this time they are married, they have been for exactly one year. And she's having a baby.

They broke away from their embrace, but Haley didn't move her legs from around his waist.

''I know it's going to be hard, I mean, we've still got two years left of college. But Duke isn't far from here, and I've been thinking about it, and my parents, and Karen can help out. We're not going to be alone. We can just change class times, so there's always one of there to look after him or h-''

Nathan cut her off by kissing her lips softly. ''You've got this all figured out, haven't you?''

Haley nodded. ''Don't be mad that I didn't tell you... I only found out two days ago and I wanted it to be a surprise.''

''Believe me, I'm surprised.''

''You're happy about this though, right?'' Haley asked him sceptically.

''I've never been happier,'' he promised, kissing her softly again. ''this is amazing. We're going to be a family.''

''The Scott's'.''

Present.

Knock. Knock.

''Nat! Don't answer the door, it could be a stranger!'' Haley shouted, scooping the daughter into her arms as she tried to bolt for the door. Haley balanced her daughter on her hip (something that was getting harder to do because her baby girl is growing so fast), and walked to the front door.

''Hey Lily, and... Andre.'' Haley greeted once she opened the door, glancing at Natalie. Normally when Lily arrived, Natalie would start screaming in excitement. But Nat-Nat often got shy around new people, so she remained quiet; she's only met Andre twice.

''Hey Mrs. Scott.'' Andre greeted his English teacher politely.

Haley rolled her eyes. ''Out of school, it's Haley.'' she told him for the tenth time.

Andre chuckled. ''Sorry.''

''Hey Hales,'' Lily said, walking into the house, dragging her boyfriend along by the hand.

''Lily Roe Scott!'' Haley exclaimed, walking over to her and inspecting her hair. ''You dyed your hair!''

Lily shrugged. ''I fancied a change.'' she said, fingering her now red locks.

''I like it, it's cute.''

Lily rolled her eyes. ''Cute wasn't exactly what I was going for.''

Haley sighed. Lily had sure gotten an attitude over the years. She would flip whenever Haley called her Lily-Bear or if Nathan would call her Princess. She was still sweet old' Lily Roe Scott, but if someone pissed her off, they would know about it.

''Do you mind watching Angie tonight? Brooke can't find a sitter.''

Lily grinned. ''That depends, do I get paid more?''

''Brooke is a famous fashion designer, and Julian makes movies. What do you think?'' Haley asked sarcastically.

''Sweet.'' Lily commented, she then turn her attention to the shy girl in Haley's arms. ''Hey Nat-Nat, how's it going?''

Natalie just snuggled her face into the crook of her Mothers neck, not saying anything.

''Hey Nats, why don't you go and tell Daddy to hurry up? Aunt Brooke will be here soon.'' Haley said enthusiastically, trying to get her daughter to return to her usual lively self.

Natalie nodded silently, running up the stairs as soon as her little feet reached the floor.

''Where are you two going again?'' Andre asked Haley.

Haley sighed. ''High school reunion.''

Four years and Seven months ago.

Haley walked around the cafe, collecting the used dishes of the customers who have just left, while balancing Jamie on her hip. It was quiet now, because the after school rush had just ended, so she was just waiting for Nathan to collect her and Jamie. Nathan hasn't had his coaching job for long, but she's been working at the cafe for years. She knows that's not what she wants to do, but she's four months pregnant, so she can't look around for new jobs now. She has heard that one of the English teachers at Tree Hill High is leaving soon; maybe she could take her position?

She walked to the till, placing the money inside when she heard the door jingle.

''Lucas,'' she gasped when she saw who walked inside. ''what are you doing here?''

Lucas smiled. ''I came for a visit. Is my Aunt Karen here?''

''Um, no. She's taken Lily shopping, she won't be back for a while.'' she said calmly, fighting the urge not to throw a plate at his head. That wasn't because of the pregnancy hormones, it was because she read the book that she wrote and published last year.

''I heard you and Nathan had a baby, congratulations.'' he said, nodding towards the little boy who she was carrying.

Haley nodded. ''Thanks. Um, I sent you a photograph.'' she said, reminding him that she is the one who has put in the effort with him.

''I know, but life in LA is just so fast. I didn't have time to visit.''

''I bet it is.'' Haley muttered, bouncing Jamie on her hip. ''We read your book.''

Lucas looked at her in surprise. ''Really?'' Oh no. ''I didn't think you would.''

Haley nodded. ''You're Nathan's brother; he wanted to read something that made you a big shot author. He's coming soon, so if I were you, I would just leave. Because he didn't like it.''

''Haley... I never meant to say those things about you guys. I'm sorry.''

''Yes you did, just go Lucas.''

Lucas nodded, smiling at Jamie once more and walking out of the cafe.

That didn't go as well as I planned...

Present.

''Hey Jimmy-Jam. Aunt Lily's here.'' Nathan told his son, walking into James' room. Even though Lily is Jamie and Natalie's second cousin, they always call her their Aunt because they're so close to her.

Jamie shrugged. ''I'll be down in a minute.''

Nathan sat on the edge on Jamie's bed. ''You okay, buddy?''

''I guess.'' he said gloomily, with another shrug.

''What's the matter?'' he asked, moving his legs and sitting on the bed Indian style across from his son. ''Did Chuck call you short again? Don't worry, you'll grow soon, it's just slower for other kids.''

''It's not that.'' Jamie denied with the third shrug.

''Then what is it?''

''There's a new girl at school, and I think she likes Chuck.'' Jamie admitted, with a sigh.

''Do you like her?'' Nathan prodded, smiling at his son.

Jamie nodded. ''She's talked to me, but I don't think she likes me that way. How did you get Mom to notice you?''

Nathan chuckled. ''Well, your mom and I weren't six. We just met at the river court, I fell in love with her... then it got complicated. It'll work out, Champ. You'll see.''

Jamie sighed. ''Well how about Uncle Julian? How did he get Aunt Brooke to notice him?'' he asked, his voice was full of desperation. He really, really likes this girl; he just wants to make her like him back.

''Um, your Mom kind of brought them together. Sorry, Jame.'' Nathan apologised, ruffling Jamie's dirty blonde hair. ''Um, Jake got Peyton by being nice to her when she was sad. Maybe you could do that?''

Peyton had eventually gotten over Lucas, with the help of Jake. And eventually she started to fall more and more in love with Jake each day. Now they're married, and Peyton recently had a baby girl, called Sawyer Jenny Jagielski. Haley and Nathan had eventually forgiven Peyton for everything, and so had Brooke and Julian. So everything was okay, just like they wanted.

''I am nice to her.''

Nathan sighed. That was true; Jamie is one of the nicest kids alive. ''Be nicer?'' he suggested lamely.

''You suck at this, Dad.''

''I know. Maybe you could talk to your Mom about it?''

Little steps ran into the room. ''Daddy!'' Natalie shouted, jumping onto the bed and on her fathers lap. ''Mama said hurry up because going to be Angie's here soon, and you and Mama need to go to your fancy place.''

Jamie laughed. ''They're only going to school, Nats.''

Natalie looked at her Father in confusion. ''Then why are you wearing a suit, Daddy? You only wear suits for weddings, or game days. Is it a game day? Why can't I come? Daddy, I wanted to see you coach Andre!'' she ranted, waving her arms around in the air dramatically. Ranting, that was definitely one of the things that she's picked up from her Mom.

In the summer before their third year of college, when Haley was pregnant with Jamie, Nathan got into an accident. He and Julian were in the car driving the cafe, when a car smashed into theirs at a red light. Julian had left with a broken arm and a few cuts and bruises. While Nathan's knee got crushed, tearing one of the ligaments. Normally athletes can repair the damage, but it was too serious. And wouldn't heal properly, causing him to get kicked off the team. He can still play basketball, but not professionally. So when Whitey retired, Nathan took his spot as the coach of the Ravens after college when Jamie was two, and Haley was pregnant with Natalie.

Nathan laughed and wrapped his arms around Natalie, squeezing her tight. ''It's not a game day; I would tell you if it was. You know that I can't coach the team properly without you shouting Go Daddy every two minutes.''

''Then why are you going to school then? I don't want you to leave.'' Natalie said weakly, making Nathan's heart break.

''Trust me, I don't want to go either. It's called a high school reunion. Your Mama and I left Tree Hill High ten years ago. This is like a party to see how everyone is, and how everything's changed.''

''Then why do you not want to go?'' Jamie asked.

''Because there were some mean people in our High School, and I'm not really happy about seeing them again. We'll try and get out of there as soon as we can, I promise.''

Natalie nodded. ''I'll miss you, Daddy.'' she said, turning to face him, not moving from his lap.

Nathan felt his heart break once again. Natalie Brooke Scott looked so much like her mother, it was unbelievable. She was just... perfect. ''I'll miss you too, Sweetie. I'll miss both of you.''

Haley walked into the room, and smiled at the sight of her family all sat on Jamie's bed. ''Kids, Angie is here.'' she told them, hating to break up the cute scene, but they were going to be late.

Nathan's breath caught his throat at the sight of his wife, after ten years she still had this effect on him. Her dark brown wavy hair fell slightly past her shoulders. She's wearing a dress, which stops a couple of inches above her knees. It's black, with a white flower design at hem, and around the neck. She's wearing a black belt too, with a white flower in the centre. Accompanied with some black heels, and some accessories. (6.23 FOREVER AND ALMOST ALWAYS)

''You look pretty, Mom.'' Jamie complimented, standing up and taking his sisters hand, helping her off the bed.

Haley ruffled her son's hair as he walked past her. ''Thanks, baby.''

Nathan stood up and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling him closer to her. He put his face into the crook of her neck, inhaling her scent. ''My beautiful girl.'' he murmured, causing chills to run down her spine.

Haley laughed and pushed him away. ''We're going. Stop trying to get out of it.''

''I'm not,'' Nathan lied. ''I want us to stay here, with the kids.'' he said, and that part was true.

''Me too, but we have to go.'' she told him softly.

Nathan took her hand in his, and intertwined their fingers. ''Okay, let's go.''

Eight years, Three months and three weeks ago.

''I can't believe it's been two years!'' Haley said suddenly. Her and Nathan are lay on the river court floor, just like two years ago, only this time it's daytime, so there are no stars out. ''Two years ago, I was hitting you over the head with a basketball.''

''And two years ago, I came up with my nickname.'' Nathan added softly, taking her hand and kissing it softly.

Haley blushed. ''Which you still won't stop calling me.''

''I'm never going to stop stating the truth.''

Those words caused her blush to darken. ''You're quite charming, you know that?''

''You haven't even seen my A game.''

Haley giggled and slapped him lightly on the chest. ''Oh, Lord help me if that's true.''

Marry me. Those to words have been spinning around in Nathan's mind, dying to fall from his lips. And the more they span, the more Nathan wanted to say them. The more he heard them, the more he could picture their wedding. The more he thought of them, the more he wanted to go and by a ring.

He glanced at Haley, and saw that her eyes were closed as she soaked up all the Vitamin D. Her hair was brighter in the light, and had barely changed over two years, except now it was straight, and not curled (she was still slightly mad at him for accidentally breaking her hair curlers). And just looking at her, made him fall a little bit more in love with her.

So he said it.

Haley opened her eyes and sat up, looking at him in confusion. ''What?''

''Marry me.'' he repeated nervously. Please don't say no...

''Nathan-'' she wanted to say yes, but she was scared. What if they didn't work out? What if something happens which will break them? What if he stops loving her? She wanted to say yes, because she loves him, and wants to be his officially. But she was scared.

''Wait,'' he interrupted, standing up and grabbing her hand, pulling her up too. ''just here me out, 'kay?''

Haley nodded silently, waiting for him to continue.

''I know this isn't romantic, I don't even have a ring. But my head and my heart are telling me to do this. Because I love you, more than anything else in the world. You're my family now Haley, the only true thing I have. I know it's going to be hard, but nothing is going to break us, I'm not going to let it. I'm never going to stop fighting for us, I'm never going to stop protecting you. And I'm never going to stop loving you.'' he promised passionately, as his hands shook in fear.

''N-''

''Haley James,'' he interrupted her again, getting down onto one knee. ''will you marry me?''

Haley grabbed the collar of his shirt, standing him up. She stood on her tip-toes so her face was only centimetres away from his. ''Always and Forever.'' and then she kissed him with all the love she had.

''Is that a yes?'' he asked with a grin when they broke apart.

''Of course.''

Present.

Boring. That was the word to describe the reunion, but they've only been here for twenty minutes, so anything could happen.

''So, what's been going on with you Dim?'' Nathan asked the guy he's not spoken, or seen in years. Haley had gone off with Brooke and Peyton somewhere, and Julian and Jake were getting some drinks, so Nathan was left alone with Tim Smith.

''You know Bevin Mirskey?''

Nathan nodded. ''Skills' girlfriend?'' he asked, taking a sip of his drink.

''Yeah... we got married.''

Nathan spat out his drink. ''Are you serious?'' he asked in disbelief. In a strange way, Bevin and Tim were made for each other. They looked good together sort of, and were both incredibly dumb.

Tim nodded. ''We have a son, he's nine.''

''Nine? Wouldn't that mean she had him in high school?''

''Yeah, just after graduation. He's called Nathan.'' Tim told him with a dopey grin.

Nathan didn't know whether to be honoured, or creeped out. Right now he was a little of both. ''Wow... that's a nice name.''

''You had a kid too, right? Jam?''

''Jamie,'' Nathan corrected with an eye-roll, he wasn't one of those celebrities that called their kids weird names, he wasn't even a celebrity. ''I have a little girl too. She's called Natalie.''

''With Haley?''

''Man, of course with Haley. Who else?'' Nathan asked in irritation, looking around for one of his friends. Save me...

Tim shrugged. ''I just think it's weird that you guys have been together for so long. I mean, I've cheated on Bevin twice. In high school everybody wanted you, you were never with the same person for long.''

''You're an idiot, Tim.'' Nathan stated, and walked away. He wondered why he had ever been friends with Tim in the first place, he was a complete asshole, and still is.

Tree Hill High sucks.

Principal Turner stood on the stage at the building which was hosting the reunion, as the high school gym wouldn't fit everyone and all the tables, chairs, stage and bar in. He had a microphone in his hand, ready to start talking to everyone who was seated on the tables.

''I want to thank everyone for coming tonight, I know some of you has travelled a long way. We're here tonight to celebrate how far you come since you graduated ten years ago. I also want a represent an award to someone who has done great, and we are proud to have had him here. He graduated with straight A's, was the star of the basketball team in his senior year, and a great guy. Since he left he has became a famous author, with his book An Unkindness of Ravens, later with The Comet and he is currently working on his third. So I am happy to present Lucas Scott with this Tree Hill High honour award!''

Eight years and Four months ago.

The beach of Tree Hill was usually a quiet place, making it a perfect place for Haley James and Nathan Scott's wedding. They had no idea how Karen and Lydia managed to plan it all in a week, but they did. And it looks perfect.

It's in the same spot where Haley and Nathan had found the purple wild flowers. But chairs were set up, for the few guests that have been invited. Pebbles have been set to make a little aisle for Haley to walk down. That was all they needed, they didn't want to make a fuss. It was what they wanted, and it's their day.

They would have rather eloped straight away, but Haley had wanted Brooke to be at her wedding day, who wasn't arriving with Julian until the week after. So they had told her parents, who insisted that they at least have a wedding reception too.

Nathan stood next to the minister, and next to his best man, Julian. There weren't many guests. Haley's parents, Clay and Quinn, Chase and Mia, Haley's sister Taylor, and her brothers Nick and Matt (her other siblings couldn't make it). Karen and Keith were here too, with Deb. Dan had refused to attend because he didn't agree with it. The most surprising guest of all was Lucas. Haley had invited him because even though she hasn't forgiven him, she doesn't want Nathan and Lucas to hate each other forever, so she had asked him to come.

Music then started to play (provided by a small band Karen had hired), and Brooke walked down the aisle first, as she was chosen as Haley's maid of honour.

Then it was Haley's turn. Her hair was curly, but she had put it in a twist at the back of her head, with a flower place there, though some of the curls fell down her face. She was wearing a simple white knee length dress, with white flip-flops. And a simple necklace.

And Nathan thought she had never looked more beautiful, his fiancé.

Present.

''Lucas is here?'' Haley whispered to her husband, already knowing the answer at she watched her ex-boyfriend/brother-in-law walk across the stage and collected his Tree Hill High honours award. ''I thought he lived in New York now.''

''He probably came back here to show us how rich he is,'' Jake grumbled, he really hoped that his high school rival wasn't going to show up tonight. Unfortunately for Jake, he did.

Peyton rubbed her husbands back comfortingly. ''We don't have to talk to him.''

''Peyton's right. There's lots of people here, we don't have to even acknowledge him.'' Julian said, taking a sip of his drink.

Nathan sighed. ''C'mon guys, he's Lucas. Jake's right, he's come here to show off.''

Brooke crossed her arms over her chest with a pout. ''I can't believe he got an award. I own a successful fashion line, where's mine?''

Julian wrapped his arm around her shoulders. ''You don't need an award to show how amazing you are, you're Brooke Davis.''

''I still would have liked an award.'' Brooke grumbled.

''No, you're not over-dramatic at all, Tigger.'' Haley teased, rolling her eyes playfully, reminding Brooke of the conversation they had earlier today at the river court as they watched their husbands play basketball.

Brooke just stuck her tongue of playfully at her best friend, and then turned her attention to Lucas who was now walking off stage. She continued to watch him as he sat back down, and kissed a girls cheek.

''Oh my god, Lucas has a girlfriend!'' she exclaimed, pointing towards the couple.

They all turned to the blonde haired Scott, who wasn't called Jamie. Lucas didn't look very different, his hair has darkened slightly, but that's all really. The girl he was sat next to had a bored look on her face, and was a little orange, with goldy-brown hair.

''She's young.'' Julian commented.

Haley snorted. ''She looks like she just graduated.''

Brooke laughed. ''Luke's found himself a gold-digger.''

''I'm so glad we didn't turn out like that.'' Nathan stated, taking hold of Haley's hand and squeezing her hand softly. His way of showing that he loves her, and no matter what happens tonight they'll go through it together.

Eight years and Four months ago.

''After everything we've been through together, some people think that we won't work. But I don't think anybody understands the love that I have for you. Because if they did, they would have never doubted us. When I look into your eyes, my love for you only grows. It's even stronger now. So someday this beach might wash away, the oceans may dry, the sun could dim but on that day, I'll still be loving you. And this I vow to you today. Always and forever. I promise you Haley.'' Nathan said his vows carefully, trying not to get anything wrong.

A tear ran down Haley's cheek, this truly was the best day of her life.

''And Haley,'' the priest said, it was her turn to say her vows.

''Nathan, it's been said that there's one word that will free us from the weight and the pain of life, and that word is love. And I believe that. That doesn't mean that it hasn't been hard or that it won't be. It just means that I found a stillness and a bravery in myself with you. You make me brave, and I will love you until the end of time. This I vow today.''

The priest said a few more words, and after the rings had been exchanged, he said the words they had been waiting for.

''I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride.''

''Finally,'' Nathan mumbled, as Haley stood on her tip toes and kissed him hungrily as applause surrounded them.

It was official, she was now his.

Present.

They were all laughing at one of Julian's lame jokes when they heard his voice.

''Hey guys,'' Lucas' cheery voice greeted them. ''it's been years.''

The group of six turned and glared at the voice, leaving Lucas and his girlfriend feeling very uncomfortable.

''Julian, I watched your movie. Seven Dreams Til Tuesday, it was good.'' Lucas complimented the guy he's barely said two words to ever since he's met him.

''What do you want Lucas?'' Jake asked him in frustration, he just really wanted him to leave, it was clear no one wanted him there.

Lucas fought the urge to glare at him; this is the guy who stole Peyton away from him. ''Jake Jagielski, great to see you.''

Brooke sighed. ''Is anyone going to say it, or shall I?'' she asked her friends, sighing again when none of them answered her. ''Fine, Lucas. We don't want you here, we all read your stupid book.''

''And what was wrong with his book?'' Lucas' girlfriend asked. They knew that she was his girlfriend because there wasn't a ring on her left hand.

Peyton snorted. ''Like you even read it.'' she muttered.

''What was wrong with his book was the fact that we were all in it,'' Haley snapped. ''you wrote a book about all the pain you caused us. I didn't even think you could stoop so low.''

''Your pain? How about mine? You guys just cut me out of your life.'' Lucas argued.

''We invited you to our wedding.'' Nathan exclaimed. Why did I not pretend I was sick? I could be at home right now.

''No, Haley invited me.'' Lucas corrected. ''I've met your James once, and he doesn't know who I am. I've never even met Natalie, she's my niece.''

Haley glared at him. ''Because of the book you wrote, we didn't want them to see you.''

''I didn't even write anything bad.'' Lucas lied with a scoff.

''You called me a self centred slut.'' Brooke told him, crossing her hands across her chest to stop herself from punching him.

''You called me a loser.'' Julian said.

Jake coughed. ''You called me a second choice, who wasn't going to accomplish anything in life.''

''You called me a whore.'' Peyton added.

''You said I was stupid, that I've ruined my life for nothing. And that you had wished that it was me who had inherited HCM.''

Haley felt a lump rising in her throat as she remembered the things he said about her. ''You called me a weak little girl, who was a stupid prude. I invited you to my wedding, I let you see my children, I was the one who wanted you and Nathan to work things out.''

Brooke stood up. ''You want to know the worst part? You used our real names. I have a daughter, what if she ever saw that? Or Jamie or Natalie saw what you wrote about their parents, they would never want to meet you. Call me whatever you want to, Lucas. But don't publish it to the world, because I don't want my daughter to know the girl I used to be. But now she probably will, so thanks a lot.''

Nathan ran his hands tiredly over his face. ''Just go home, Lucas. Call me when you become a good guy, like you used to be eleven years ago.''

Four years ago.

Ring. Ring.

''Hello?'' Haley answered her house phone, holding a one month old Natalie in her arms. She had definitely been a surprise; Jamie had only just turned two when she discovered that she was pregnant again. She had been scared, because they were struggling. But her and Nathan were delighted, and everything is going okay so far.

Jamie is playing in his room, at their two bedroom apartment. Nathan was at work, he had been working at Tree Hill High as a coach for a couple of months now. While Haley was working at Karen's cafe, still trying to find a decent job with her teaching degree.

''Haley Scott?'' a slightly familiar voice asked.

''Yes?''

''This is Principal Turner, I'm calling about your interview for the teaching position.'' he told her.

Haley's hand started to race frantically, this was it, and this was going to decide if she was going to get her dream job. ''Oh?''

''Congratulations, Haley. I'm offering you the job, if you still want it?''

''Oh my god!'' she whisper-yelled, so she wouldn't wake the sleeping baby in her arms. ''Thank you so much.''

Principal Turner chuckled. ''You're welcome, you're more than qualified, and you were an amazing tutor. I understand that you just had a baby, which is okay because we don't need you to start for a couple of months. But could you come by tomorrow and we can sort everything out? You can bring your children.''

''Yeah, okay. Wow.'' she breathed, everything was happening so fast, and she was getting more excited by the second.

''See you tomorrow, Haley.'' Principal Turner said, and hung up the phone.

Haley quickly put Natalie in her crib, which was in her and Nathan's room. They couldn't afford a bigger house with more rooms yet, but hopefully now with her new job they can. She walked out of her bedroom and walked into the living room. Finally letting herself do a victory happy dance.

Nathan walked into his apartment, only to be greeted by his wife doing a crazy dance in their living room.

''Wow, Ms. CSPA. I thought you could dance better than that.'' he teased, walking further into the living room.

Haley turned around with a jump. She normally would have hit him for his joke, and for scaring her, but she was too happy to be mad. ''I got the job!'' she squealed, trying to keep quiet so she wouldn't wake her sleeping children.

''The one at Tree Hill High?'' he asked her in amazement, he didn't doubt that she wasn't good enough to get the job; he just thought that because her interview was so long ago they had forgotten about her. He got his the next day after his interview, but Haley's has taken two weeks.

Haley nodded eagerly. ''Turner just called. I'm going to be a teacher!''

Nathan pulled her into his arms and span her around, not giving her chance to wrap her legs around his waist like he usually does. ''I'm so proud of you, baby.'' he whispered, kissing her head.

''We won't have to struggle with money anymore; we're going to be okay.''

Present.

''...So I wish in ten years, this is all sorted out, and everything's okay. That's all that I hope for, because it's not like he's ever going to feel the same way, right?''

People chuckled around her as Haley's time capsule had finished showing. They have been showing all of the time capsules, like they promised they would ten years ago, except Lucas'. The school felt like it was to mean to show, which it was.

''Did you get your wish?'' Julian asked her.

Haley glanced at Nathan, her wonderful husband. She thought of her son, Jamie, and how brave he is. She thought of her beautiful daughter, Natalie, who was just like her. She thought of the job she still loves after almost four years. And of Nathan's job, which he was happy with. The amazing house that they own popped into her mind, and the gorgeous small town they live in.

''No, it's better than okay.''

Four years and Three months ago.

Knock. Knock.

A seven month pregnant Haley walked, well waddled to the front door. Nathan was at the store, and had taken Jamie with him. So Haley finally had the chance to have some alone time for at least an hour, considering how long Nathan and Jamie took at the store. But of course, someone always manages to disturb her alone time.

''Brooke, why didn't you just walk in? You usually do.'' Haley told her best friend, as she let her walk inside.

''I was going to, but I didn't want to catch you and Nathan again.'' she teased, without her usual dimpled smile, which Haley noticed.

Haley blushed at the memory. ''We apologised.'' she reminded her.

Brooke shrugged and sat down on the couch. ''I have to tell you something...''

Haley sat down next to her best friend, and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. ''Brooke, what is it? Are you okay? Is it Julian?''

''I'm pregnant.'' Brooke admitted, tears spilling over her eyes and onto her cheeks.

''Tigger, that's amazing!'' Haley exclaimed, pulling him friend into an awkward hug. ''Why are you crying? You've wanted a baby for so long.''

''But me and Julian have only been married for two months, we aren't ready for this. What if he freaks out? I mean, he's just been offered that movie, things were going so well.'' Brooke continued to sob, she was just so scared.

Haley rubbed Brooke's back. ''Listen to me, being a mother is the best feeling ever. This baby is a miracle. I don't know how Julian will react, but he'll come around. This is your baby, something you've wanted all of your life. Everything will work out, I promise. Nathan and I are here for you guys.''

Brooke calmed down after a minute as she considered her best friends words. ''What if Julian leaves?''

''Brooke, Julian loves you, he would move mountains for you. He's not that kind of guy, he's one of the good ones, just like Nate.'' Haley told her. ''You're going to be an amazing Mom. You've took care of me, and now it's time for you to take care of someone else.''

Brooke finally smiled. She had only found out about the baby an hour ago, and then went to Haley's. She's going to have the baby she's always wanted; she's going to be a Mom. ''Our babies are going to be the bestest friends.''

''Just like us.''

Present.

Nathan and Haley walked inside their house, Brooke and Julian following behind. The rest of the reunion consisted of talking to their other friends, who hadn't moved to the city, watching some old time capsule videos, and listening to Principal Turner talk about them, even though he cannot remember most.

Lily and Andre were sat on the sofa, Angie was lay asleep across Lily.

''Hey guys,'' Lily whispered as they walked into the living room. ''Angie fell asleep and I didn't know where to take her.''

Julian smiled. ''Thanks, Lily. I'll take her.'' he whispered back, taking his little girl from the teenagers' arms and cradling her to his chest like she was still a baby.

Brooke handed Lily some money. ''Thanks again, Lil. Bye Andre.'' she said, walking out of the room. ''Bye Nate. I'll call you tomorrow, Hales.''

''Bye Brookie,'' Haley said softly, as her best friends walked out of the door. ''Were the kids okay?''

Andre nodded. ''They're fast asleep, they were fine.''

Nathan smiled slightly. ''Good. Um, it's been a long night. So, I'll see you later.'' he said quickly, and headed out of the room. He just had to get out of there, he was still mad about the fact that his brother showed up. He just wanted to be on his own for a while. Wow, he really has turned into a brooder.

Lily gave her cousin-in-law a questioning look. ''What's up with him?''

Haley shook her head. ''Lucas showed up tonight, and Nathan wasn't happy to see him, none of us were.''

Lily sighed. ''Call me tomorrow, okay?''

''Sure,'' she agreed, taking some money out of her purse and handing it to Lily. ''drive safe.''

After saying their goodbyes, Lily and Andre finally left. Haley walked upstairs and saw that Jamie's bedroom door was open, which was strange because Jamie normally always told her to shut the door after she tucked him in. She walked over and saw Nathan leaning against the doorway, watching his son with a smile on his face.

Haley wrapped her arms around his waist, and looked at Jamie. ''You're a great father,'' she said softly. ''your dad was a d-i-c-k, and you turned it around for your own son.''

Nathan shrugged and wrapped his arm around her shoulder, holding her closer to him. ''I've had my moments.''

''Jamie loves you and so does Natalie.'' she told him. ''Just don't think about Lucas, okay?''

''But what if Brooke was right? What if they see the book? I don't want them knowing that their Uncle wished that their Dad had gotten a life threatening illness. And the stuff he wrote about you was awful, if Jamie saw that when he was older, then he would want to kill Lucas.''

''Then we'll do our best to keep it away from them, okay?''

Nathan nodded. ''I love you, Hales.''

''I love you too. I love the life we've built, and our children. I was being honest when I said that everything is better than okay, because you've given me more than I ever wanted.'' she said softly.

When I look into your eyes, my love for you only grows. Nathan had said those very words on their wedding day. How was it possible that he still loved her more and more each day? They've been in love for over ten years, and it's not going away. It's never going to go away.

''I cannot wait to have the rest of forever with you.''

''Does that mean more babies?'' Haley asked with a hopeful smile.

''Of course.''

''Good... because I'm pregnant.''

Yep, everything was definitely better than okay.

And every guy would be lonely without you there.

AN: That's it! The story is over. I'm sorry if I got any of the timing wrong, I just got confused. Just too clear things up. Naley got engaged exactly two years after they met (summer after first year of college), and got married a week later. Then Haley told Nathan she was pregnant on their anniversary. Not long after they got out of college, Haley discovered she was pregnant with Natalie. When Nathan got a job at coaching.

The song at the beginning and end was 'On A Lonely Night' by 'A Rocket To The Moon', which is what the story is named after. The chorus fits in well with when Nathan was at High Flyers.

Thank you to everyone who favorited, reviewed or added this to their alerts! You guys are amazing; you made this story, because without your inspiration, I wouldn't have been able to continue.

So for the last time... Please Review! Merry Christmas and look out for my new story in early-January!:-).