Again, I'm sorry for how long it's been taking me to get these chapters out. I'm just really busy, but Tuesday starts Christmas break, so I should have more time to wrap it up and make it good. I noticed a severe lack of reviews for the last chapter, so please just keep them coming! Also, since we are officially one week away from Christmas, I'm gonna make it that in the story as well. And I don't know when Jenny's bday is, but I'm gonna just make it up.

"I thought you were going into the studio today to end things with Chris?" Nathan says as he looks away from the basketball game holding his attention on the TV.

"He cancelled today for some reason. I think he said that he has a cold or something. I guess I'll just have to do it next time we're in the studio." She says as she falls down onto the couch next to him.

"So what's on the agenda for today?" He asks as he turns back to the TV.

"Homework. You have lots to do before the break. You have a bunch of math homework that you need to get done so I figured we could devote some time to that today." She says hopefully.

"How much time were you thinking? I mean, it's Sunday; a day for some R&R. Plus it's almost Christmas, who wants to do work?" He says without so much as looking at her.

"Just a few hours, enough to get everything done. We better get started so we'll have more time to do other stuff later." She says as she pulls herself up and makes her way over to his backpack.

"Like what kind of other stuff?" He says with a playful smirk, but not getting up.

"God Nathan, is that all you think about?" She says as she throws a paper ball at him.

"You know me, at least I hope so considering you married me." He says as he throws it back at her.

"Oh please; okay, come on, let's get to work." She says as she lies out all the stuff they'll need.

"Can't it wait until after the game? Come on, it's the Christmas tournament." He says hopefully.

"I know as well as you do that you are taping that game so you can watch it again later, so the answer is no." She says as she makes her way over to him and hauls him off the couch with some serious effort and they get to work.

At Lucas' house…

"So what did you think about that drama last night at the café?" Brooke says to Lucas as they are lounging around watching movies.

"It's Haley and Nathan, they'll get over it. Besides, if I know Haley, she'll pester him until he gives in because she wants Christmas to be good." Lucas tells her without taking his eyes away from the screen.

"I don't know, it looked pretty serious. Have you talked to either of them since then?" Brooke asked, trying to get details.

"No Brooke, I haven't. It's really none of our business. They'll work it out amongst themselves." Lucas says, letting some irritation seep into his voice.

"Jeez, I'm just trying to get the scoop here, so sue me. Brooke Davis is always the one who gets the gossip first." Brooke says with her famous smirk.

"Yes, I know this all too well. I seem to remember quite a few situations that demonstrate this." Lucas says with a smirk.

"Hey…okay, you're right, but shut up." She says as she swats him on the arm and giggles.

"Okay Cheery, can we watch the movie now that you know that I know nothing?" Lucas asks as he gives her a small kiss.

"Okay, but I was hoping we could do something a little more…fun, but since you wanna watch the movie, never mind." Brooke says with an innocent expression on her face.

"Was that me? Did I say I wanted to watch the movie? Lucas says as he grabs her and they start to kiss.

"But you wanna watch the movie…" Brooke laughs as she pushes him away.

"Oh please" Lucas says as he grabs her once again and she succumbs to him.

At Jakes house…

"So Haley told me that her and Nathan were fighting…" Jake said to Peyton as they sit on the floor playing with Jenny.

"Since when do you talk to Haley about their relationship?" Peyton asks with a questioning smile.

"Hey, we talk. Who else am I supposed to talk to about you?" Jake says with a playful smirk knowing that it will get to Peyton.

"You talk to Haley about our relationship?" She asks with a look of shock and exasperation.

"What? You talk to her about it too!" Jake says feigning innocence.

"But I'm a girl, we're supposed to talk. You are supposed to brag to your buddies about what base you get to and… and how great the sex is." Peyton says seriously as she tries to reason.

"You would rather me brag to the guys about our sex life? Even Nathan, who already knows? And maybe I'm more sensitive than that and I would rather talk to her about how in love with you I am and all that other stuff that would get me harassed by guys." Jake says, enjoying watching her squirm.

"At least that would be more normal. And Nathan is a changed man; he talks about being in love with Haley and stuff and doesn't get picked on. You could also talk to him about it, just not Haley! That's so weird!" She says as she tickles Jenny.

"Please, since when am I normal? Hello, 16 year old with a kid here." He says as he gestures towards Jenny.

"Still…" Peyton starts.

"Nathan can also kick just about anyone's ass so they wouldn't dare cross him. But if you really don't want me to talk to her…too bad, I'm gonna anyway." Jake says with a laugh.

"You really are hopeless." Peyton says with a grin.

"But you love me anyway; doesn't she Jenny?" Jake says as he playfully puts his arm around Peyton's shoulders as Jenny giggles.

"Yeah yeah, sure I do, just because it's almost Christmas." Peyton says indignantly without looking at him.

He finally grabs her face and turns it towards him and kisses her as Jenny laughs and claps.

Back at Naley's apartment…

"Can we be finished now? We'll do the rest later, I promise." Nathan says hopefully as he drops his pencil on the table.

"We only have a little left. We might as well just finish it now." Haley says with a sigh.

"Come on Hales, we've been at it for like 3 hours. Can't we at least take a break?" He asks as he is already getting up from his seat.

"I guess I don't really have much of a choice in the matter." Haley comments as she starts cleaning up.

"Nope, but you can come watch some basketball with me." Nathan says as he sits back down on the couch and turns on the TV.

"That's okay, I think I'm just gonna give Peyton a call to see what she's up to." She says as she picks up the phone.

"Suit yourself, but you're missing a great game." He says as he makes himself comfortable.

"I guess you'll just have to fill me in later." She says sarcastically as Peyton picks up on the other end of the phone.

"Hey Hales, what's going on?" Peyton says as she tries to feed Jenny.

"Not too much, what are you guys up to?" She says as she looks wistfully at Nathan who is engrossed in the game.

"Not much, Jake is watching the game and I'm feeding Jenny." Peyton tells her as she puts a spoonful of mashed carrots in Jenny's mouth.

"Nate's watching the game too." Haley says in a bored tone.

"So I hear you talk to my boyfriend about our relationship." Peyton says inquisitively.

"Yeah, we talk. You won't believe what I know about you Sawyer." Haley says with a laugh.

"Oh, that's just great." Peyton says sarcastically.

"So Jenny's little birthday party is tomorrow at the café right?" Haley confirms

"Yeah, it's just gonna be you guys, Brooke and Lucas, Karen, and Keith, nothing big.

"Yeah, we'll be there around one then. I can't wait to give her her present. You guys are gonna like it too." Haley says mysteriously.

"What is it?" Peyton asked, confused as to what would be for both Jenny and she and Jake.

"I guess you'll have to wait and see tomorrow. Well, I'm gonna get going, Nathan still has some homework to do so I have to drag him away from the TV." Haley says with a chuckle.

"I heard that, Mom!" Peyton hears Nathan say sarcastically in the background.

"And you guys are still coming to the Christmas Eve and Day dinners too, right?" Haley inquires.

"Of course, where else would we be?" Peyton asks with a 'duh' tone.

"Just making sure. Alright, I'm really going this time. He's actually going without a fight, it's amazing." Haley says as Nathan makes his way over to the table and shoots her a glare.

"Alright, I guess I'll talk to you later…"

Well, that was just a little filler chapter with no drama. I've got some more of those and some dramaish ones that we'll get to. Just so you know, I'm writing all of this on the fly as I go in about an hour per chapter, so let me know if it's working. I tried to get in a little of all the couples for everyone. The next chapter is gonna be a mix of fluff and drama, and it should be out soon since I know where I wanna take it. Anyways, please review to keep me up to date on whether you like it!