Author's Note: Sorry for the lack of updates...I've been busy with other stuff. More to come soon, I promise. And thanks to Jenn who wrote a review in response and reference to the oneby someone named Ashton regarding this story. The basic lowdown is, Ashton works for a publisher and her sister gave her the link to "When It Comesz'. Ashton linked on to this site and read all my stories and reviewed each one. You can read for yourself as I don't even want to get into the drama but she did say some really scathing remarks as well as some psoitive things. I assume it was meant as constructive criticism and I tried to take it as such. But it is hard to work on something and have someone completely tear it down. And I know none of the things I've posted here are ready for the "big leagues" but I do feel it is good enough for this site and based on most of the your comments and support...you all seem to agree. But whatever. You can't please everyone and this person is entitled to her opinion like everyone. I'm cool with it although this is only fan fiction and I wished this person could have reviewed from a simple fan's point of view as opposed to giving feedback like this is something I forwarded to her desk for dissection. But oh well. I will continue so here is my lame ass, feeble attempt, lol. Hope you (most of you) enjoy, lol...

It was a home game for the Miami Heat, a hard hitting, mind blowing night where the team wowed the crowd and outscored their opponents 123 – 94. Nathan Scott had led the team in offense, having an all around great night scoring all the while showcasing that defense he was slowly becoming known for.

The excitement was in the air! Jenny had rolled her eyes and pretended to have no interest in going to the "dumb game" as she had put it but secretly she enjoyed it. It was cool to watch the dynamic duo of Shaq and Nathan and it was a undisclosed thrill knowing that her father was apart of it. Lucas and Jake had cheered on his boys from the bench and although she'd never admit it aloud, it was pretty cool that her dad was the sports trainer. In fact, it was pretty cool that Jake Jagielski was her dad. He had grown on her and the relationship was moving forward one step at a time, despite the awkwardness about the whole period thing. Jenny and her stepmother were still at a standstill but at least it was a peaceful one and even Amanda, as much as Jenny still didn't like or trust her, hadn't been so bad lately.

After the game in the VIP section of the spacious green room where friends and families of the players often congregated, Jenny sat flanked by Amanda, Peyton, Brooke and Haley. The men were in the locker room showering and doing the normal post game interviews and various duties.

"That was so awesome!" Amanda blushed. "Haley, you must be so proud of Nathan. He played such a good game."

Haley couldn't help but grin. Of course she was proud of her husband, on and off the court. No matter how many times she sat in the stands or watched him dominate the hoop on TV, the butterflies still churned in her stomach that the tall, tanned, muscular, black haired, blue eyed dreamboat belonged to her. She had been cheering him on for years and would for the rest of her life.

"He is pretty good, isn't he?" she giggled.

Peyton and Brooke laughed. It was so cute the way she played it, the giddy little giggle thing she did when her cheeks turned bright red and she put her finger in her mouth.

"Look at that, the look of love after all these years", Brooke and Peyton teased.

"So what?" Haley retorted. "You guys are just as bad as I am. You both have the looks of love on your faces all the time. Look, Peyton, you're practically glowing."

"I love my Jake but this isn't the look of love…it's the look of someone who has to pee really bad and has been holding it for like hours. Excuse me ladies, the restroom is a calling", she stood up and scurried off.

Brooke just laughed and shook her head.

"She's crazy."

"She's awesome", Amanda sighed.

"Yeah, I guess she is pretty cool."

"But she's been so stressed lately", Amanda added. "I feel bad."

"She'll be okay."

"Maybe we should throw her a party."

Brooke's eyes twinkled.

"Did someone say the P word? Party…okay, you have my attention. Keep talking."

"I think it would be nice. Like we could do something really nice like have it catered and I was thinking a really sweet romance type theme and we could have decorations and balloons and doves…what do you guys think?"

Brooke shrugged.

"Okay."

"I know it sounds corny or whatever but I think it would be nice for both of them. Things have been tense lately…I, I've heard them fight a lot and stuff. It didn't use to be that way. I feel kind of bad. Maybe it's my fault. I just want to do something nice for them for all the nice stuff they've done for me. Jake and Peyton really deserve this."

"That's sweet of you", Haley smiled. "I think a party is an excellent idea."

Jenny sighed and rolled her eyes and the gesture did not go unnoticed by Haley. Ever since the day Jenny had had her period and Haley had intervened, she had felt a kinship to the sullen young girl. She saw the good kid beneath the tough exterior. And as much as she liked Amanda, she couldn't help but feel that maybe Jenny had felt a little overshadowed by the older teenage who had moved in.

"Great", Amanda grinned. "We can start planning right away. I have a lot of ideas and…"

"What do you think, Jenny?" Haley interrupted.

Brooke scoffed as Amanda looked sort of surprised. Haley didn't care though. She just wanted Jenny to feel included.

"Whatever."

Typical response.

"Jenny, you could help. Do you have any ideas…"

"No."

Haley sighed.

"Jenny…"

"Who cares anyway? You guys have a party like every week. What makes this so special?"

Amanda put on her fakest and sweetest smile.

"Because this is for them. Peyton and I were talking and did you know she and Jake didn't have a wedding or a reception or a honeymoon or any of that stuff? This could be something nice for them. I think it would be sweet, romantic. Maybe it would renew their feelings for one another."

"Sounds lame", Jenny sighed.

Haley put her arm around the younger girl anyway, causing Jenny to flinch but not pull away completely.

"What's going on here?" Nathan grinned as he appeared, gym bag slung over his shoulder. "How are the four most beautiful ladies in Miami?"

He kissed a smiling Haley as Jenny made a fake gagging motion.

"You're gross."

"You know you love me", he teased, running his fingers through her hair like an annoying big brother.

"Actually", Amanda piped up and slid closer to Nathan. "We're planning a party."

"Another one?"

"Not just any one", she playfully slapped his arm. "It's something to bring the romance back for Jake and Peyton. I've been thinking about it and Haley and Brooke are going to help me put it all together."

"And Jenny", Haley added.

"Right", Amanda said. "And Jenny…of course. You'll help, too…won't you, Nathan?"

She practically purred but he just shrugged, his arms securely wrapped around his wife.

"I guess. Count me in."

"Goody. It's going to be so fun. I was thinking, maybe we could invite some of your friends and family back in Tree Hill."

Brooke shrugged.

"I guess we could. Sounds fun. Jake and Peyton would like that."

"One more thing", Amanda said. "Let's not tell them, or at least right away."

"You mean, like a surprise?"

Amanda's eyes brightened.

"Yeah. A surprise party."

Everyone nodded and murmured in agreement, all except Jenny who wanted nothing to do with any party or anything Amanda had something to do with.

"What's up?" Lucas asked as he joined the gang. "I'm starving. You guys want to get something to eat?"

"Sure", Brooke kissed him. "We can think of ideas for the party, even if we can't talk about it out loud."

Lucas raised an eyebrow.

"Party? What party now?"

"The surprise one we're throwing Jake and Peyton to spice things up and remind the two why they fell in love in the first place."

"Okay", he shrugged. "Cool. They have been kind of stressed lately. Good idea, babe."

"Wish I could take all the credit but it was Amanda's idea."

Lucas shuddered visibly at the mention of the name. He gave an icy glare to the teen blonde who locked eyes with him in a staring contest.

"Amanda", he said uncomfortably. "I should have known."

She smirked at him, not missing a beat as the others, minus Jenny, were oblivious to the banter between the two.

"Ix nay on the conversation-ay", Brooke winked. "Here come the Jagielski's now."

Everyone quieted and changed the subject to choosing a venue for dinner. Licking her lips, Amanda brushed past Lucas as the group headed for the parking lot.

"Trust me", she whispered. "It will be a night to remember."