Noah came back to Oakdale for a visit. His first film had already hit theatres and he was looking forward to a much-needed break. However, Noah had other reasons for returning to Oakdale and that was Luke. Noah knew Luke loved him and even though Luke said he wasn't in love with him, Noah intended to persuade him otherwise.

The plane touched down around 8 PM and Noah had retrieved his luggage by 9. He hailed a cab and gave him the address to the Snyder residence. Upon arrival, Noah paid the cabbie, grabbed his stuff and made his way up to the front porch. He rang the doorbell and waited in anticipation as the sound of footsteps echoed from within the house. The door was opened by Lily, who screamed "Noah!" and pulled him into a hug.

"Hey Lily," Noah chuckled, hugging her back.

"I didn't know you were in Oakdale!" she exclaimed.

"Well, I just got in actually," he replied.

"Oh, okay. Well it's wonderful to see you! Come in please!" Noah nodded with a smile and followed Lily inside. "Faith, Natalie, Ethan? You will never guess who is here!" Lily called. Seconds later the sound of running was heard down the hall and the younger Snyder children appeared.

"Noah!" Faith cried, running into his arms.

"Hey Faith," Noah replied. He nodded to the younger children. "Hey there Natalie and Ethan! Aren't you going to give me a hug?" Natalie smiled and came over to hug Noah; Ethan hung back.

"Ethan, do you remember Noah?" Lily asked. Ethan shook his head.

"I'm a friend of Luke's," Noah stated.

"Oh," Ethan said, giving Noah a small smile. Noah chuckled.

"You've gotten so big Ethan!" Noah said. This made Ethan grin even wider.

"Well Noah, do you have a place to stay yet?" Lily asked.

"Actually, I was going to see if I could get a room at the Lakeview," Noah replied.

"Why can't you stay here?" Natalie asked.

"Well, I am only here for about a week, Natalie. I don't want to impose."

"Noah, you are always welcome here, you know that!" Lily said.

"I know, but it's okay Lily. I don't mind," Noah replied.

"Well why don't you let me give you a room at the Lakeview on the house then?" Lily said.

"Oh, I couldn't," Noah began.

"Nonsense. It's the least I can do. So a week huh? That's great Noah!"

Noah smiled at Lily. "Yup, one week. So, is Luke due home anytime soon?"

Lily frowned. "I'm afraid Luke doesn't live here any longer, Noah," she replied.

"Oh…well where does he live then?"

"He lives in an apartment with…" Lily trailed off. "Faith, why don't you and Natalie go watch a movie with Ethan?"

"Yes mom," Faith replied, taking her younger brother by the hand. The three of them then walked to the living room. When they were out of sight, Lily turned back to Noah.

"He lives in an apartment with him, doesn't he?" Noah said coolly.

"Yeah, Noah. I thought he would have told you…" Lily said.

"No…he didn't mention that," Noah said through gritted teeth. Lily looked at him sadly.

"I'm sorry, Noah. I could give you his address if you want…" Lily said.

"Yeah, okay," Noah replied.

After an hour of visiting, Noah said goodbye to Lily and headed for the Lakeview. He wanted to get showered before going over to Luke's. Noah couldn't believe that Luke had been serious when he said he was in love with…him. But he wasn't going to give in, not yet. There was still a chance Noah could win him back. After all, Dr. Reid Oliver had stolen Luke from him. Fair was fair, right?

Noah finished up in the shower and got dressed. Then he pulled out his cell and prepared to dial Luke's number. Noah stopped himself. No, I think I'm just going to surprise him. Noah said. Then Noah grabbed his wallet and left his hotel room.