Haley James Scott was originally a girl-next-door. She was childhood best friends with Lucas Scott (Nathan's brother). She is bright and intelligent with a caring heart. She eventually went out with Nathan Scott, a well-known bad boy and changed him from said image to something nicer and kinder. When 16, she and Nathan eloped and got married. She remained on top of her schoolwork eventually becoming valedictorian. Also, she became pregnant. During her valedictory speech, she went into labour producing a beautiful boy named James Lucas Scott. 4 years on, she is a teacher who is constantly caring for her son, Jamie and handicapped husband - Nathan.