Top 10 Nathan & Haley Moments on One Tree Hill

In case you somehow forgot some of the best Nathan and Haley moments throughout the series, never fear. In some of the final scenes of the series finale, Nathan and Haley recreate some of their most memorable moments together. As if we could ever forget! It turns out Haley and Nathan never did either. They relive all those times they kissed in the rain, the meal they shared on their first date, and Nathan even delivers a sequel to that epic Cracker Jack bracelet he gave Haley when they were first starting out.

Speaking of the iconic Cracker Jack bracelet, one of Naley's most classic moments is their first tutoring session. Nathan gives Haley a bracelet out of his cracker jack box, but she assures him that she will not fall for his nonsense. At this point, Nathan is still only planning on using Haley to hurt Luke, but the bracelet turns into an important totem in their relationship. Despite Nathan’s ulterior motives, you can’t help but swoon at this adorable moment. It is the first step in the journey of how Nathan and Haley become Naley.

What is with this couple and big romantic scenes in the rain? After Haley stumbles across some adult media on Nathan’s computer, as well as some pictures of Peyton, she becomes insecure, and they have a huge fight over the state of their physical relationship, or lack thereof. But Nathan waits outside her house in the rain to make things right. He assures her that he is not expecting anything from her other than to just be herself, and that he is completely over Peyton. Thankfully, she forgives him, and they kiss in the rain. Though they are very young, this moment is symbolic of the maturity of their relationship, which is exactly how we all knew they would make it.

We were all just as devastated as Nathan was when Haley left Tree Hill to go on tour with Chris Keller. When Haley gets back, she and Nathan struggle with how to navigate their relationship after all the time and distance and drama. But after a lot of awkwardness, they spend the night together, during which Haley realizes Nathan never really took off his ring, and it is the start of them getting back to being them again. What makes this moment so special is that when Nathan and Haley first got married, there were a lot of people doubting them. But after something that could have ended them, we get to watch them rebuild their relationship, prove the naysayers wrong, and come back stronger than ever.

When Haley first tells Nathan she's pregnant, he doesn't exactly handle it very well. But after his initial freak out, he gains some perspective and comes around. And when Haley tells him that they are having a boy during the state championship, there is no doubt in Nathan’s mind this time. In fact, it makes him so happy that it inspires him to back out of his point shaving deal with a loan shark, and win the whole damn thing. Nathan and Haley’s love story is full of magical moments, but this one, where their love for each other comes together to create a baby boy, is definitely one of their finest.

The characters on this show are famous for their huge romantic gestures. But what makes this declaration of love so special is that it is not some big grandstanding speech. After some tension between Nathan and Haley about the seriousness of their relationship, they are both a bit uncertain about where they stand. Nathan is the first to take the leap and assures Haley that he wants much more with her than just physical intimacy. He tells he that he loves her for the first time, and she says it back. No big over the top speech, no grand gesture, just those three little words, simple, sweet, and understated.

One of Nathan and Haley’s most iconic moments is undoubtedly the first time they spent the night together. Nathan takes drugs to get an edge for an important basketball game with the unfortunate side effect that it makes him act like a jerk to Haley. But after collapsing on the court, he sneaks out of the hospital to see her and tells her just how much he cares about her. Nathan refers to this moment as the most vulnerable he's ever been, and it represents a major turning point in their relationship.

Nathan has been working his entire life to get in the NBA. He even came very close before an unfortunate accident ruined his shot. But after putting in the effort to make a comeback, playing in some minor leagues to work his way back up to the top of his game, and never giving up on his dream, he finally makes it. It is not just heartwarming, it is inspiring to see Nathan finally achieve his dream. When he comes home after a meeting that will decide the future of his career, he tells Haley that he is in the NBA. Haley is even happier than he is, and Jamie is the most excited of them all.

Before Haley helped to transform him into the Nathan that we all know and love, he was kind of a screw up. On their super romantic first date that Brooke set up for them, he managed to ruin the whole thing when he denied to his friends that they were together. What a jerk. But just when it seemed that Nathan had wrecked any shot he had of being with Haley, he surprises her at her house with a heartfelt apology and they kiss for the first time, sparking the romance that would make us all believe in love.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions:

Marital Test
“I Slept with Someone in Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me”

Valentine’s Day
“Valentine’s Day Is Over”

Nathan Teaching Haley Basketball
“Hanging by a Moment”

When They Reunited at the Hospital After Nathan Got Kidnapped
“Danny Boy”

Nathan Runs Back Into the School
“With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept”

Nathan and Haley’s wedding on the beach was absolutely beautiful, but the moment that got them down the aisle trumps it. After their make-up in the rain that we previously mentioned, Nathan and Haley return to Nathan's apartment, where Haley decides that she is ready to take their relationship to the next level. But Nathan elevates things even further when he asks Haley to marry him. She laughs at first, brushing it off as a joke, but they tell each other that they could love each other forever, and Nathan suggest that forever should start right now. And thus began one of the greatest marriages in TV history. Always and forever.