2004 Christmas Day:
Peyton, Lucas, Nathan, Haley, Brooke, and Jake were all sitting around at Nathan's beach house trying to figure out what to do. They had all opened presents with their families and then decided to do a gift exchange with each other. They had decided to do secret santas'. Once the presents were opened they did not know what else to do. Haley came up with a brilliant idea, no matter where they were or what was going on, they would all get together in 20 years to the day. They all agreed to the meet in Tree Hill on Christmas day.
Background on the characters what they have been doing since:
Peyton and Lucas: Peyton and Lucas have been together since they started college. Both of them attended USC. Peyton majoring in art, and Lucas majoring in psychology and also playing basketball there. They are currently living in Northern California together in a house. Lucas has his own practice in psychology and Peyton is a cartoonist for the San Francisco Chronicle. They have talked about marriage but it has never gone farther than that.
Haley and Nathan: Nathan went to play basketball at UNC and got a sports physical therapy degree. Haley ended up going to NYU and getting a degree in journalism, mainly sports journalism. They found that even though they were married having a long distance marriage was kinda hard. So they separated, but the two of them never date anyone else, each wore their own wedding ring. After finishing college the two reunited in NYU where Nathan was working for the New York Knicks and Haley was working for The New York Post, as a sports columnist. The two of them are still together and living together. They are married but act as if they are still dating.
Brooke: Brooke ended up going to community college in Tree Hill. She decided that she didn't really like college. She decided that what she loved doing was shopping so she moved to LA, and opened a personal shopping service there, she shops for all the different stars.
Jake: Jake and Jenny moved in Florida to go to the University of Florida. Jake was uncertain about what he wanted to do. He finally decided that he wanted to become a musician. Although he is not super famous he is getting his word out and is starting to get more jobs. After the new year he is going to go on tour with Jessica Simpson.
Christmas Eve:
Peyton and Lucas arrive home around the same time. Each are glad that finally the week is over, although it is only Tuesday and they get the rest of the week off for Christmas. They were both tired from hectic weeks. Especially Lucas, hehas seen a lot of patients recently, because of the holidays. Plus shopping has been hard on both. Lucas got a great present for Peyton, but Peyton was having a hard time trying to decide what to get Lucas. Finally the day was here though. They were packing their stuff up and heading to Tree Hill to live up to their promise and also see family. Lucas had not seen his mom in a year. Peyton was hoping that her dad would be in town, but she was not sure, last time they had talked he was not certain of his travel plans.
Peyton finally had everything packed. "Babe what is taking so long?"
Lucas was staring at what he packed and wondering why he needed so much. Peyton had packed for him, so he was not going to question it. He looked at the clock and realized that they were running late for their flight.
"Peyton we should get going. Were going to be late"
Peyton was sitting in the living room, "I've been ready to go for a long time. Your like a girl, always take the longest to get ready."
"Very funny," Lucas walks over and gives Peyton a kiss.
They get in the cab and board the airplane. When they are in the air Peyton turns towards Lucas. "Can you believe we are going to finally see everyone again, I cant even imagine what they are up to"
The truth was, after highschool Lucas and Peyton had lost touch with pretty much everyone. They had tried to keep in contact with haley and Nathan but because of time zones and how busy everyone was, they kinda lost contact.
"I imagine Nathan and Haley are probably married with tons of kids living in some suburb somewhere," Lucas sat there visualizing.
Peyton figured Brooke was off living the good life with a rich husband and Jake going something good with his and Jenny's life.
Finally the plane had landed, and both Lucas and Peyton had spent the good part of the trip sleeping trying to catch up from the busy week.
They gather their bags and go take a cab to Karen's house where they are going to be staying.
Karen greets them at the door. "Hey you guys! I am so glad to see you"
See gives them each hugs and leads them inside. " I was thinking that we go grab a bit to eat at the café"
Both Peyton and Lucas were excited with the idea, going to the café and seeing how it was, and also getting some food. They had not eaten since they had been in California.
When they get to the café they realize that nothing has changed at all, which makes especially Lucas happy. Lucas notices Keith.
Although Keith and Karen never dated they still remained best friends and he is always in the café and helping out.
"Luke, how are you doing man?"
"Im doing good, everything is going well, the practice is good"
"Luke that is not what I was talking about."
"What, are you taking about Peyton?"
"Yeah, you two have been together for over 10 years and still have not gotten married, what is keeping you from taking the next stop"
"We have talked about it, and both of us want to get married at some point, but we are working on our careers right now and we are also perfect with the way things are now. We are almost married."
Peyton and Karen were having almost the same conversation.
"Peyton, you are like a daughter to me, when are you going to marry my son"
"Karen, I will marry him whenever he asks. We have talked about it and both agree that we want to get married, but right now things are going so well. I do have to say though that if he asked I certainly would not say now, and I hope he asks soon. I am excited to get married and start a family"
In New York, Haley is packing up both her and Nathan's stuff. He always has to work late on days there are games at night, and tonight was no exception. He had to make sure all the athletes were fine, and not injuries were substained during the game. Haley has everything packed up she believes, and in the car waiting to go. She has her gift to Nathan in the car as well, he is going to be so happy when he sees it. She would pack up his gift to her, but cant find it. All the other gifts were packed as well, for her family and also for Nathan's. Although Nathan and Haley didn't stay in touch with anyone of their friends really, they did keep in touch with their families since they live so close to home.
Nathan finally arrives home and gives his wife a kiss hello.
"Babe, I just need to take a shower and then I will be ready to leave"
"Perfect the car is already packed, except for the Christmas gift for me, I was not sure where you hid it"
"Oh you wont find it, it is with me, you are not getting a peak at it before tomorrow morning" Nathan says as he walks into the shower.
20 minutes later Nathan was ready to go and they were both sitting in the car about to leave for the drive back to their home town.
"I cant believe that we get to see all of our friends again tomorrow, I am excited" Haley continued to talk the entire car ride to Tree Hill. Nathan it use to this though because it happens every time and now can just tune her out.
Three hours later they arrived in Tree Hill. They were going to stay at the beach house so they could have a lot of room and that is where everyone was meeting. They decided to stop by Nathan's house and see Deb. Since Deb and Dan got divorced he had moved out of state and no one had contact with him, which is for the best.
They knock on the door and Deb opens it!!!
"Hey guys" Deb says shocked, I was not expecting you till later tonight!"
"We figured we would stop by and say hi and also see what time we should come over tonight mom"
"I would say around 6, Keith and Karen are going to be joining us as well"
"Are Lucas and Peyton not here yet?"
"No they are, Karen just thought they would want to spend it alone, and since they are staying at Karen's it would be easier, plus since you guys have been gone we have always had dinner together many times a week."
Nathan and Haley leave knowing now when they are going to arrive for dinner, and decide to make another stop at Haley's parents house.
Haley's mom opens the door. "haley, Nathan, what are you doing here? I thought we would see you at dinner tonight at Deb's"
"You will mom, we just thought we would stop by and let you know that we are here."
Nathan and Haley then head over to the beach house where they are alone. They notice a tree already set up with a note attached. "I figured you would want a tree for the beach house while you are staying to put presents under. See you at dinner, Love Deb"
They were excited. Haley decided to go upstairs and take a shower before dinner, while she was doing that Nathan put his present for her under the tree, he was super excited what he got her, he knew it was exactly what she had been wanting.
Nathan looked at the clock and realized what time it was, it was getting close to six, he decided to go see what was taking his wife so long. He went up to the master suite where they were staying and say she was looking at a picture album. It was the album for their wedding those many years ago.
He snuck up behind her….
"It has been forever since I have seen those pictures"
"I know but it seems like just yesterday I remember all the details.
Haley looks as if she is remember the time.
"I hate to interrupt your trip down memory lane but unfortunately we have to be heading towards my mom's house"
A couple minutes later Haley and Nathan were heading towards the car.
At the same time Brooke was trying to decide what type of clothes Jennifer Aniston was going to wear to the next premiere. She decided to take the red eye out. Giving her more time to concentrate on her work. She was excited about seeing everyone but also nervous. Although she lost contact right after graduation she was curious to see what happened to Peyton and Lucas. She had decided to forgive them but always still has a small piece of her that is mad at them.
She finally decides what Jennifer is going to wear and heads home. She packs all her designer clothes, she knows she will impress them, which is their goal, and heads on her airplane.
Jake had finally gotten Jenny out of bed. He realized that teenagers love to sleep. Finally him and Jenny were safely seated on an airplane heading back to his hometown. Completely nervous.
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