A/N - This is my first fanfic ever, so any reviews are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Description - This story takes place in late November/ early December 2003 when Lucas and Sami are getting closer but their insecurities and denial are keeping them from each other.

Holiday Cards

Chapter One - Waiting With Mona

'Oh man, when I get my hands on you Lucas Roberts...' Sami fumed in her head, pacing around the photo studio while wringing her hands fiercely. 'I swear he's gonna get it. I mean I rush home from a hellish day at that god forsaken office and I find a note saying he's taken my son to his witch of a mother for a FRIENDLY visit? No, that's just not right, but that's always Lucas,' Sami glanced at the clock hanging over a perturbed receptionist who was chewing bubble gum and looking at Sami questionably.

"Excuse me, Miss? You have been here for half an hour already, is there something you wanted before the studio closes?" asked the rather irritated receptionist sharply.

Samantha Brady looked ay the frizzy haired fifty-something woman. Her nametag read "Mona" and it looked like Mona was stuck in a warped 80's music video. Sami saw Mona looking at Sami's own outfit, a black, respectively worn mini skirt and a red long sleeved sweater with white cuffs and collar. Sami knew that it was the ideal outfit to wear for her annual Christmas card picture with Will, but she didn't have the time to change, as she barely ran a comb through her hair before leaving for the studio. She wanted to be there early to see if they were moving quickly because Sami had plans to meet up with Belle later on. Lucas was supposed to pick Will up from school and make sure that he was dressed when Sami got home. Sami made an appointment to get her picture taken with Will because Sami never had the time to buy and write them herself. She didn't exactly know why Lucas wanted his picture taken with Will but he had to be the annoying prick that he was, and tell Sami that they should get both of their appointments one after the other, just so Will wouldn't have to go to the same place twice. Lucas said that it was the logical thing to do. 'Logical? Logical thing, my ass,' thought Sami bitterly. Her thoughts were interrupted but someone clearing their throat loudly.

"Well? Is there something you wanted or were you just gonna stand there all night? You do know we close soon, right?" Mona was really starting to get on Sami's nerves with the gum chewing.

"Yes, I am here for a reason; I am waiting for my son to take our picture and unfortunately his father is coming with him because he too, has an appointment here. My appointment is under the name Samantha Brady." Sami impatiently tapped her foot while Mona checked the scheduling book.

"Samantha Brady you said? Yes, you're right here, second to last booking of the night. I assume that you're son's father is Lucas Roberts because he is right after you? Well whatever seems to be the case, your son should have been here five minutes ago. If he doesn't come in the next 10 minutes, you can either take the picture alone or reschedule."

"Oh no, I am not-"

At that moment a burst of early winter wind came through the doors as the bells on the doors jingled. Instantaneously, Lucas and Will's laughter could be heard throughout the store. Sami turned and saw Lucas grinning. Lucas' grin faded as a look shot across the room that was so cold, anyone could tell that it wasn't from the temperature.

A/N - Thanks everyone! PLEASE REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!!!!!!!

-Allison