Noah strolled through the busy streets of Olde Town, Oakdale. Watching the masses run riot through the streets. In their mad hurry for last minute gifts and supplies for what was to be a truly magical Christmas.

Noah thought back to Luke's blog and what Christmas had meant to him and how he could truly go about setting things right and making Luke feel those feelings again. He looked around at all the people just rushing about. Stressing and not really caring looking at the magic that was around.

He had started to see what Luke was talking about as he continued to walk towards Al's. He saw the lights in the trees, how they flickered against the pure white snow. How all the little decorations and lights made Olde Town something more than just shops and people.

As he continued to walk he tried to work out this plan of action. He wasn't entirely sure what he would do, but he knew he had to do something so spectacular, so magical it would blow Luke away.

Noah entered Al's and looked around until he found Holden, sitting at one of the booths at the end of the café against the window in the corner. He walked over and sat down as he spoke "Hi Holden, thanks for meeting me here on such short notice"

"Not a worry Noah. Now what is so urgent you needed my help for. Your not in financial trouble are you? Cause if so I, I mean, Lilly and I are able to loan you money if you need" Holden asked trying to get straight to the point

"No, no its nothing like that it's actually about Luke that I need help with" Noah said trying to give an understand look to Holden.

"Ok then if your sure. Now what is it that you need help for with Luke. It is bad enough at the moment he I getting suspicious and all. He tried to interrogate me before I even came here. I lied as bad as it was saying you had a paper due or something but I think it well, made him even more suspicious" Holden said trying to make Noah aware of the situation that was now playing out with Luke.

"Yes I know, he rang me and well, let's just say he took things the wrong way. So more now than ever this plan, well idea that I have is needed to get Luke out of the rut he is currently in. I really hate seeing him like this. So distant from everyone. Its not good or healthy. Sorry I am rambling but it is" Noah said as he just rambled out his feelings right in front of Holden.

"If I may say Noah, ramble away. Its good to get these things out into the open really. I do have to say though Luke really hasn't been himself. I know he has started drinking again and as for why I have no idea. He has been acting very, um what's the word, distant between his Grandmother Lucinda and Brian. It is really starting to take a toll on us all really and the sooner Luke gets out of it the better I say" Holden said unaware the Noah was looking at Holden with eyes of wonder.

Noah was mesmerised by the sudden rambling on of Holden. He wanted to tell him that he was part of the reason Luke had gone onto drinking again. That and being expelled from School and Brian coming onto him. But he knew it might cause further problems he did not want or need to happen - not right now at this point in time. It was time to focus solely on Luke and Luke alone.

"Well if I can be frank and straight to the point here. I uh, I know I am part of the reason as to why Luke is drinking again. I feel bad about it and really want to make it up to him starting with this idea. I have given him the third degree ever since I found out about him cheating in the election. I should have just let it be but I couldn't. I look up to Luke and I trusted him. But he broke that trust. I want his trust back and if that means I have to work at it then so be it" Noah said smiling

Holden Knew Noah was beating himself up about the way he treated Luke. But he also knew there was something there, so much bigger that both Noah and Luke were not letting on. Holden wanted to push further but decided against it as he knew that they where hiding this for a reason. Holden did make a mental note after this little plan to try to find out what has happened.

"Don't beat yourself up about it ok Noah. It was Luke's mistake and he knew better than what he did. He made his bed and is laying on it. All be it to well but he knew what he did was wrong and he well paid the price. So don't hold your self accountable at any cost ok Noah. Now back to this idea you have, what is it all about?" Holden asked Noah, trying to get the conversation back on track.

"Yeah I know Holden, but I can't help the way I feel. But um the basis of my idea and what I need your help with is based on Luke's um Myspace blog. He seemed very depressed and it…..ah here I have a print out of the blog in my bag" Noah said as he dug into his bag getting out the print out, his note pad and pen.

Noah handed the print out to Holden who began reading. Instantly the look on Holden's face went from unreadable to frustrated and upset. Reading it had the same effect on Holden as it did on Noah.

"Well um…I…I don't know what to say honestly. Reading it has well…..you know giving me some insight into his depressed state but I just…..I….I guess I don't know what to do. But I think you have some sort of idea that might help Luke get out of this mood right?" Holden said stuttering his words almost at a loss for words exactly.

"Yes, well I hope it will. But I guess we will never know if we don't give it a try right?" Noah said smiling, trying to sound upbeat that his idea will work.

"Ok then brains, go ahead and explain, but no getting scientific on me ok. I might have gone to Oakdale U but I wasn't top of the class if you get my drift" Holden said chuckling as Noah started to divulge to Holden his plan.

"Ok well as you read in this little blog" Noah said holding up the folded piece of paper in the air "explains to us how he felt during Christmas when he was a kid and I want to remake this to as much of a degree as possible" Noah said starting his explanation to Holden.

"Ok so how do you plan to exactly do that if you don't mind me asking. I am thinking this is something on what a large scale right?" Holden said listening with such excitement.

"Well yes it is quite large in fact. What it would involve is turning the farmhouse Barn into like a north pole workshop, with Christmas tree's surrounding with fairy lights sparkling around them, decorations hanging on off them making them magical" Noah said just picturing this site in his head.

Holden was amazed. Noah really had begun to think this through with all seriousness. He was amazed at how romantic the whole idea began to pan out. Just talking about it made Holden mind start to work with ideas.

"Now that so far sounds very romantic and well so thought through. I am well stunned and lost for words Noah. But can I ask what you plan to do to the barn on the inside but also get all the Christmas trees you require? How many do you actually require?" Holden asked as Noah replied back "Well number's I am not sure on, maybe about ten to fifteen perhaps and the Barn well, that's were the magic will begin. I though maybe have the barn lit with candles around showing the elves working away. With Luke being led up to Santa's office where I will be waiting to give him his Christmas present in person" Noah said as he smiled at the thought of Luke walking through the barn towards him waiting in the office.

Holden smiled as he could see Noah's face light up at just the way he was describing what he had planned. Although one thing was bugging him - elves? Who would play those?

"Ah Noah, sorry to disturb your train of thought here but I uh have just one question. Who would play the elves?" Holden asked to Noah.

Noah thought about Holden's question. He really hadn't have given it much thought actually but it soon did and he smiled "well Snyder's of course" Noah smiled.

Holden looked at Noah who was grinning ear to ear. He instantly started to look nervous as he knew now they where in for it…..