<P> Haley James Scott (née Haley Bob James) is a fictional character from the CW television series One Tree Hill, portrayed by Bethany Joy Lenz . Haley is initially introduced as Lucas Scott's best friend and eventual sister - in - law, upon her marriage to Nathan Scott, in their junior year of high school . Haley and Nathan have two children together, James "Jamie" Lucas Scott and Lydia Bob Scott . </P> <P> Haley Bob James was raised by James "Jimmy" and Lydia James (née Brigard) in a very large family; the youngest of seven children, Haley's siblings are: Vivian, Taylor, Quinn, and three older brothers . Her best friend was Lucas Scott, whom she has been friends with since her childhood, all through high school and beyond . When Lucas joined the Tree Hill Ravens, his half - brother, Nathan Scott, vows to torment Lucas and targets Haley in his plans . However, Nathan and Haley fall in love with each other; which results in their marriage and Haley losing her virginity to him . Through Lucas and Nathan, she also becomes close friends with Tree Hill High cheerleaders, Peyton Sawyer and Brooke Davis . </P> <P> Nathan and Haley struggle against various hardships while trying to realize their personal dreams of basketball and music . Her dream of being a singer almost destroys their marriage, as she leaves Nathan to go on tour with Chris Keller (Tyler Hilton), a successful rock star . When Haley returns; the couple remains separated because Nathan distrusts her and Haley moves in with Brooke, becoming a Tree Hill High cheerleader in the process . Nathan Lucas and Haley soon reconcile and they have married again in a second wedding ceremony . In her senior year, Haley discovers that she is pregnant with her and Nathans' son, who is later named James Lucas Scott . To make ends meet, she continues to work in Karen's Café and help out her fellow students with tutoring . </P> <P> Haley grew up with her best friend (and later, brother - in - law) Lucas Scott in Tree Hill, a small North Carolina town . Her first job was as a waitress at Karen's Café . She later dates, then marries Lucas's slightly younger half - brother Nathan Scott . In high school, she joins the cheerleading squad due to the desperate asking of her close friend and roommate Brooke Davis and as a way to stay close to Nathan during their trial separation . Later Haley named Brooke the godmother of her son James Lucas Scott and Brooke named Haley the godmother of her twin sons Davis and Jude Baker . On the day of graduation, Haley goes into labor with James Lucas Scott, her son with Nathan . Eventually, she gives birth to their daughter Lydia Bob Scott . In later years, she is asked by Lucas to be the minister at his wedding to Peyton Sawyer . She is happily the aunt of Sawyer Brooke Scott, the daughter of Peyton and Lucas . She is known for her cautious and studious ways, as well as for her talent for music and teaching . </P>

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