She quickly fell down on the curb landing on her butt. She needed to sit a moment. Her mother just sat quietly next to her waiting for her daughter to say the first words. Miss Bail looked at the ultrasound picture and turned back to Haley.
"So, what are we going to do about this?" asked her mother.
"Well, I have to tell Bradin. But I don't know how he will take it. We never really talked about having kids. We thought that we wouldn't have to be talking about it for a while yet." said Haley.
"Well, come off the ground sweety and we'll go home, and talk this over some more."
Haley got up off the ground and waited for her mother to unlock the car door. As soon as she did, Haley got in the front seat, and wipped the tears from her eyes, and opened her cell phone. No missed calls and no new messages. She wondered if Bradin would ever talk to her again for walking out. She missed him, and still loved him. She thought to herself all the way home about what Bradin had done. All he really did was kiss Erika. It wasn't like he slept with her. And he did say that he was sorry. And that it was a big mistake. Maybe she overreacted. And that's when she decided. She would take the next train out back to Playa Lynda and go home.
They were driving down her street, and that's when she noticed Bradin's car in the driveway. But no one was in it. As her mother parked behind the car, her mother said a few curse words under her breath.
"Who the hell is parked in my driveway? The nerve of this person!"
"Mom, its Bradin. He's here." said a very excited Haley.
Haley quickly searched for Bradin, and found him asleep sitting up against the railing. He looked so peaceful, and she didn't want to wake him, but she had to talk to him, so she leaned down and shook him until he finally woke up.
"Bradin, what are you doing here?"
"I had to talk to you Haley. I miss you, and I want you to come home." said Bradin now standing.
"I need to talk to you too."
Haley put her key in the door and lead Bradin into her bedroom. He looked around it for a few minutes looking at Haley's childhood stuff. Then he sat on her bed. She sat down on her bed right next to him.
"Look Haley. I really am sorry for kissing Erika. It should have never happened, and I will always have to live with that regret. But I love you, and I don't want to live without you. You are my everything. But I am glad that I kissed Erika..." said Bradin.
Haley didn't know where this was going, and didn't know why Bradin was glad that he kissed Erika. She sat there, and Bradin noticed that Haley was thinking the wrong thing about what he just said, and before she could say anything Bradin continued with what he was trying to tell her.
"I am glad that I kissed Erika because when we kissed, I realized that she didn't mean anything to me. That now I know that you are the one for me. And I will always love you."
Haley was so touched to what he said. A tear ran down her cheek, and Bradin brushed it away with his hand, and kissed her lips. Haley knew that it was her turn to speak, but she didn't want to ruin this beautiful moment. But she knew that she had to tell him. So she pushed him away from her before the kiss got too intense.
"Bradin, I love you very much too. And you mean everything to me, but before things get any farther with us I need to tell you something."
Haley closed her eyes, and took a deep breath, then she opened them again. Bradin was looking at her strangely probably wondering what it was that Haley wanted to tell him. He figured that it had to be serious, because she never acted like this before.
"Bradin I'm pregnant."
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"I can't believe that Bradin went to Saramento, and all he did was leave us a note. I can't believe that he hasn't called. What is wrong with him?" said Ava.
"Ava, he's grown up now, and you have to realize that. He had to go. He's in love." said Johnny.
"I guess your right. Its just that I want my sister to be proud that I raised her children right."
"And that's what you did Ava. They know you love them, and you taught them whats right, and wrong, and with that, they will grow up to be incredible people." said Johnny.
Johnny got up from the chair, and sat next to Ava. He slipped his arms around her waist holding her tight. And she burried her head deep into his chest. She loved the way he smelled, and she remembered how safe she felt in his arms. She missed him, and was glad that they had finally gotten together.
"You know if it were me. I would have traveled to the other side of the world for you." said Johnny.
Ava looked up and Johnny and she kissed him. This kiss was so passionate. She didn't want it to end. This momet was so perfect. But Johnny broke apart and looked into Ava's eyes. He put his hand in his pocket, and told Ava to close her eyes. She did so, and when she opened them, there sat Johnny was this beautiful ring. She smiled at him, and he smiled back at her.
"I know that in the past it was stuff, and I know that I hurt you a million and one times. But I love you very much. And I always have. Ava Gregory. Will you do me the honors of being my wife?"
She smiled at him, and hugged and kissed him, then gave him his answer.
"Oh Johnny. Its beautiful. Yes, I will marry you."
They embraced again, and walked back to Johnny room, and closed the bedroom door.
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Bradin sat there for a few minutes. He didn't know what to say. He was so shocked. He just was told that he was going to be a father. He looked over at Haley and could see the look on her face. He could tell that she thought he was mad because he hadn't said anything about it yet.
"That's great." Bradin finally said.
"No, no. That's not what you think. Bradin tell me the truth. Don't lie to me."
"Ok, ok. I am a little shocked. I didn't know that this would happen so soon in our marriage. I thought that we would enjoy being together and then in a year or two, we would start having kids. But you know what? This is a good thing." he said.
Bradin smiled at her, and she smiled back. This time she knew that he was telling the truth. She ran over to Bradin, and hugged him so hard, that he fell backwards on the bed. Bradin leaned up, and gave her kisses on her lips. Haley and Bradin both sat up on the bed.
"Bradin, I think its time that I went back home." said Haley.
"Back home to your dad's?" asked a curious Bradin.
"No, back home with you." laughed Haley.
Haley packed up her bags, and took one last look at her old bedroom. She walked downstairs to find her mother sitting alone on the couch. Miss Bail caught sight of Haley's bags, and realized that her daughter was going to be going back home.
"Mom, I think it's time for me to go back home with my husband. I'm sorry. I'm really glad that we got to spend some time together, and from now on I promise to visit you more." said Haley.
"It was nice to see you sweety. It was nice to meet you Bradin. Take care of my daughter." said Miss Bail.
"I will." said Bradin as he hugged his mother-in-law.
"Oh, and Haley. Tell your father and brother that I say hi. And tell your brother that I love him." said Miss Bail.
"I will mom."
With that Haley walked out of the house, and put her things into Bradin's car. She got into the car in the front seat, and waved to her mother one more time before they pulled off. Her mother waved back at them, and watched the car, until it was completely out of sight. The whole way home they only stopped for food, gas, and to use the bathroom, which Haley had to use a lot. They wanted to get home as soon as they could. Haley fell asleep after a few hours of driving, and finally woke up, when they made it home. The house looked as it did when she left. She loved the smell of the ocean. It was late, and Haley and Bradin tried not to make too much noise as they were making their way to their bedroom. Johnny and Ava heard someone in the house. Ava shook Johnny until he finally awoke.
"Johnny I think someone has broken into the house." said a scared Ava.
Johnny got out of bed, and picked up a baseball bat that he used to help with Derrick when he was in the little league. It was dark, and he couldn't really see a thing. He made it to the kitchen and flick on the lights, and was ready to swing, when he saw Bradin and Haley standing in the livingroom. Johnny put the bat down, and took a breath.
"Jesus Bradin. I thought you were a burglar." yelled Johnny.
"Sorry. We tried to be quiet."
"Johnny are you ok? What happened?" asked Ava running from Johnny's bedroom.
They all looked at each other puzzled.
"Oh, its you. Sorry, I thought someone broke into the house.
Haley and Bradin smiled at each other.
"So, what are you doing in Johnny's room?"asked Bradin.
Johnny walked over to Ava, and pulled up her hand where the engagement ring sat. Haley walked over and admired it. It was so beautiful.
"Were gettting married." said Johnny.
"Congratulations. We're so happy for the two of you." said Haley.
"We have some news too, but we want to tell everyone at the same time. So we will wait until breakfast tomorrow. Good-night." said Bradin.
Everyone said their good-nights, and headed off to bed. Haley unpacked a little, and realized that she was just so tired. She slept on the way home from Sacramento, but she was still tired, so she gave up unpacking, and headed to bed. Bradin was already in bed, when Haley got into bed. He turned over, and put his arms around Haley.
"Do you think everyone will be excited with the news?" Haley said in a worried tone.
"Don 't worry Haley. Everyone will be so happy." said Bradin.
Haley and Bradin fell asleep with his arms around her. He was so happy that he had her back. And that he forgave him. Everything was going perfect. They woke up the next morning to the smell of bacon and eggs, and when they finally reached the kitchen, everyone was sitting around the table. Even Kyle and Cameron were there. Ava could tell that Haley was surprised to see her father and Cameron there.
"I called them. I wanted them to hear your news too." said Ava.
This made Haley more nervous, because her father was now there. And suddenly she felt sick to her stomach, and with that she ran to the bathroom, where everyone heard her throw up. Everybody looked confused.
"Um, she's pregnant." said Bradin finally.
Everyone dropped their forks, and starred at Bradin. When Haley finally came back, she noticed that everyone was starring at her. She realized that Bradin must have told them.
Kyle didn't look mad, he just looked down at his plate, and didn't say anything while the others congratulated them. Even Cameron was happy for his sister. She told him what their mother had said, and he had a smile across his face.
"I'm glad that you are home." said Cameron.
Kyle, didn't say a word. He silently walked away from the table, and walked out of the house, closing the door behind him. The sound of the door closing turned everyone's attention to it, and that's when everyone noticed that Kyle had left.
Haley looked at Bradin disappointed.
"Don't worry about him Haley. He'll came around sooner or later." said Bradin as he kissed Haley.
Everyone walked up to the couple and hugged them, and then there was more good news. That's when Ava and Johnny also decided to give them all the news about their engagement. Everyone was also excited. Too much good news all at once, and they all decided to celebrate with a picnic on the beach. It was perfect.
THE END
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AFTERWARDS
Bradin and Haley had a baby girl about 8 months later which they named Karen Nicole Westerly. They named the baby after Bradin's mother, and sister. They moved out, and bought a little apartment of their own not too far away from his aunt's house on the beach. They visit often, and Bradin was still working for Wave Crashers, but he didn't go on long tours like he did before the baby. He wanted to spend as much time as being a dad as possible.
Kyle finally got use to the marriage and the baby. He spent a lot of time with his granddaughter and loved her very much. He forgave Haley for telling Cameron about the adoption, and his whole attitude changed. He was now nicer, and lived every moment to the fullest, and he finally remarried. He was never happier.
Cameron and Nikki got back together. And are happy.
Ava and Johnny got married about a year later. They got married on a nice sunny day right on the beach, and are now expecting their first child together a baby boy which they plan to name Johnny David Durant.
Haley kept in touch with her mother more often. Bradin and Haley went to visit her every other weekend. I was nice to have her mother in her life again, and Cameron sometimes went with them.
A/N: Sorry that the ending seemed a little rushed. I wanted to end it, but I really wasn't sure how to do it. I hope you like, and please Read and Review. I haven't gotten many reviews, and I reeally would appreciate them. Thanks, and I hoped that you enjoyed the story.