A/N - Hey everyone!! Thanks everyone who reviewed so far on my fic. I appreciate it a lot!! I am not sure what to say except I have been super busy with school (December is going to be a busy month) so I have not gotten much time to write. But I have started chapter 5, thanks to my beta Vivian who has helped me a lot through editing and what not LOL. I don't know when that will be finished though (hopefully before Christmas break but with so much work I don't know). I have been waiting to post this chapter almost ever since I posted chapter 3 but I have been greedily waiting for some reviews. I decided that I wasn't being fair to my other readers so now here we go with Chapter 4 Family Moments. --sorry I couldn't think of a better title)

Disclaimer: I own nothing unfortunately. If I did, I would be meeting Bry, and Kyle Lowder, and Jason Cook everyday for lunch.

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Holiday Cards

Chapter Four - Family Moments

Sami watched Lucas turn and take a step back in defeat. She narrowed her eyes suspiciously; Lucas was giving in this easy?

'Something must be wrong,' she thought, 'Lucas never gives up without a fight.'

In all the years that Sami had known Lucas she found, especially after Will's paternity was reveled, that she was able to hide her emotions from him by fighting. She thought that he did the same. Sami knew at the back of her heart her feelings had changed, but she wasn't ready to admit that just yet.

She cautiously took a step towards him and grabbed his arm. He turned, and Sami saw a distinct glint of hurt in his eyes.

'Hurt? Why would he be hurt?she felt her guard crumble underneath her.

"What do you want Sami? What did I do now?" he asked, slight irritation shaking in his voice.

Instantly, her wall rebuilt itself. Unsure all of a sudden, she stuttered, "Um…you see…uh…nothing. I just wanted to know what was wrong with you. Well, damn it Lucas, you never give up your arguments with me, without a fight!"

"I'm tired Samantha," he said, simply staring unblinkingly at her.

She thought she knew what he meant by that comment but was confused anyway. He was obviously trying to project something, but she was failing dismally in the understanding department. Was Lucas trying to tell her that he was tired of her, or was he tired of their fighting? She honestly hoped that it was the latter of the two, for she was tired of it too. She wished that they were friends like they used to be. Other than Lucas, Sami had no friends.

Taking a deep shaky breath and staring him right back, she whispered, "So am I, Lucas; I'm tired too."

"Are you sure? Because I know that I am. I am tired of all this meaningless quarrelling that we do. I've learnt that it does nothing good for anyone. I know that I have been trying to stop picking fights with you, but you haven't. I know that I'm willing to be friends again, are you?"

"I am sure Lucas. I know that I haven't been trying, but I just realized how much I missed our friendship. It's gonna take a lot of hard work and commitment on both parts, but I am positive. This summer when I fell through those doors, I realized how short and beautiful life can really be, and I don't want Will to grow up anymore with a set of non stop bickering parents. You were there for me this past summer Lucas. You were there when nobody else was, but you were supposed to hate me." Sami was utterly surprised to find all this honesty flowing out of her. She was ignorant as to where the sudden change of attitude towards Lucas was coming from.

"I believe you Sami. As much I am glad to know that we are on the same page on this, I should be going now. I have an early meeting for the Horton Foundation tomorrow and I can't afford to be late. When you and Will are done here, just give them this card so they can charge it to me," he said while passing his shiny gold credit card to Sami.

She took the card silently, and watched him say goodbye to Will. Suddenly, she called out to him, just as he was walking out the door to the store.

"What?" he asked, his curiosity getting the best of him.

"Well, I- I just wanted to know if you, um if you wanted to take the picture with Will and me? 'Cause you know, it would be a waste of money if we did take two different pictures and you know Will would definitely be okay with it…" her face reddened as she drifted off shyly.

"Sure, I'd be honoured to be in your holiday card." Lucas walked back, smiling confidently towards Sami.

"Hey, is Dad staying?" Will looked up hopefully. He first, glanced at his mother, than at his father. He saw his mom nodding and his dad smiling. "This is bloody fantastic!" he said. (A/N- one of my favourite lines ever! LOL Vivian- guess where that's from)

"William Roberts! Where in the world did you hear that? Don't say that again!" Sami scolded Will.

"Don't worry Mom; it's just from Harry Potter!"

Will was overcome with such joy that he broke out into a huge grin. Any other kid wouldn't be anywhere near as happy as Will was because of his parents taking a picture together- but then again, any other kid didn't have Sami Brady or Lucas Roberts as their parents. This small step, Will knew, was part of a new relationship that his parents had formed. Deep down and successfully hidden inside, he thought that his parents would never become civil to one another, but now he was completely reassured. He was still grinning from ear to ear across the room from his parents. He quickly ran over to the pair and gave them both a hug. Most kids Will's age were never that affectionate, especially with their parents - but then again, Will was not the typical kid with typical parents. He beamed up at his dad who was unconsciously staring at his mom, whom in return was smiling at Will.

"Sorry to interrupt this 'family' moment, but the photographer is ready for you. He was very reluctant to take you tonight, so I suggest that you go in now," Mona called coming back into the waiting room.

"Alright thanks, we will be right in," Lucas replied politely.

"Wait! Will come back; your hair needs to be brushed again," Sami said fixing her son's hair with her hands.

"Aww come on Mom, it's supposed to be messy - everyone has their hair like that!" Will protested, trying to duck his head away from his mother.

"Well, I guess that 'everyone' includes your father. Lucas, fix your hair too. I don't take pictures with people who look like they have unkept hair," Sami said firmly, but jokingly.

"Aww but Sami," Lucas whined, "everyone has hair like this! I mean, it's what the cool people have!"

"Shut it Lucas. Just shut it or I might change my mind about you," Sami casually laughed before ushering them both inside to the photographer.

"So this is the hothead and her money bags boyfriend, huh?" Lou, the photographer said, eyeing them as they walked in.

"What did you just call me? I resent that! I am NOT a hothead! And he is definitely NOT me-"

Lucas cut Sami off by saying, "Yes, we are extremely appreciative that you were willing to stay late just to help us out. We just want to get this done as quickly as possible if that's alright with you."

"Yeah, yeah, stand over there while I get the camera ready."

They walked over by the backdrop and Will sat down on the little stool, while Sami and Lucas awkwardly stood on either sides of him, both looking very uncomfortable.

"Well come on then! Don't you people know how to pose? Seeing as you don't, I'm gonna hafta tell ya. Okay, first the missus sits on the stool then, son, what's your name?" - "Will" - "Okay, then Will you stand behind your mom on the left and put your left hand on her shoulder. Now, your dad is going to stand on the right, putting his hand on her other shoulder" Lou said coaching them.

As soon as Lucas put his hand on her delicate shoulder, Sami flinched at the sudden sparks between them. Lucas noticed the electricity too, and bent down to whisper in her ear if she was alright. Sami's face flushed when she felt Lucas' breath in her ear, but she managed to nod her head shakily. 'What was wrong with her? It was just Lucas, someone that she recently became friends with. She couldn't have feelings for him - could she? Well, it wasn't as though she was attracted to him. Sure he was very good looking, and had a nice build, but it was Lucas! Sami was battling her thoughts in her mind and it took both Will and Lucas' tapping to get her out of her trance.

"Ready folks? On the count of three, say family; one, two, three!"

"Family!"

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A/N - Okay folks; let's just have everyone click that "Review" button PLEASE!! I just want another 5 reviews at least! That's not much is it?? Alright, enough of my begging. Hope ya liked the chapter...a bit fluffy at the end wouldn't you say? LOL