"Mom, wake up! Dad! Alexis is coming today!" Madison yelled, running into Brooke and Lucas's bedroom.

"What, Maddie?" Brooke asked sleepily.

"It's 1 and her flight lands in an hour and a half"

"Oh crap come on we have to get out of bed" Brooke whined, tugging on Lucas's arm.

"What…why?" Lucas grumbled.

"Cause Alexis's flight lands in like an hour and a half" Brooke giggled, kissing Lucas's forehead.

"Alright, alright" he laughed, opening his eyes and yawning. "Good morning"

"Morning cute stuff" Brooke giggled, kissing him quickly and hopping out of bed. "Shower, Mr. Scott?"

"Of course, Mrs. Scott, I would never pass up that wonderful opportunity" Lucas laughed, getting out of bed and following Brooke into their bathroom.

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Everyone was gathered at Brooke and Lucas's, waiting for the limo to bring Alexis back to the house. The grown ups were chattering about Alexis and the kids were talking quietly amongst themselves.

"So Catherine, what went on with you and Anthony the other night?" Madison inquired nosily.

"He asked me to formal" Catherine's eyes sparkled with happiness.

"Oh my gosh! That's so exciting!" Madison squealed.

"I know…I think it may progress from there…I was being really stupid and dramatic with all that hiding from him and crying and fits and stuff…we're just friends for right now, maybe it'll grow into more, maybe it wont" Catherine said wisely. "All we both need right now is not to fight and destroy our friendship"

"That is SO exciting!" Madison giggled. "I can't find anything other to say then that is so exciting" Madison laughed. "But it is"

"Yah…how are you and Conrad doing? Does he wanna be friends again?"

"No, he doesn't, but that's his loss, isn't it?" Madison said, her heart aching at the thought of her boyfriend who'd been with her since they were basically 3.

"Definitely…but what made you break up with him, Maddie? You guys have been friends since you were toddlers"

"I just…didn't feel anything anymore" Madison sighed.

"I understand" Catherine said. "But are you looking for anyone else?"

"No, no I'm fine boyfriend less" Madison giggled.

"Hey ladies" Anthony said, sitting down next to Catherine. "What's up?"

"Oh you know…just talking about you" Catherine teased.

"Really?" Anthony asked flirtatiously, playing with the ends of Catherine's hair. "Were you saying good things, or bad things?"

"Hmm well we can't tell you that" Catherine giggled.

"Fine" Anthony pouted.

"God, Anthony, you look exactly like Nathan when you pout" Brooke giggled.

"Well he is my child" Nathan laughed.

"I'm daddy's princess" Angelina informed everyone importantly.

"That you are baby" Nathan laughed, letting Angelina climb into his arms.

"My princess doesn't know that she's my princess yet" Lucas laughed, pointing at Lena, who was sound asleep between Madison and Catherine.

"Omg the limo's here!" Madison shrieked, and everyone ran to the door. "Alexis!" Madison shouted, throwing the door open and hugging her.

"I can't believe I'm home! Hi everyone!" Alexis said, hugging everyone in turn. "Where's Lena, I haven't seen her!" Brooke ran to get Lena, who was sitting up looking around worriedly.

"Hey sweetie it's ok, mamas here" Brooke said soothingly, picking Lena up. "Here she is"

"Oh Brooke she's adorable…she's a perfect mix of you and Lucas" Alexis cooed, taking Lena from Brooke. They all followed her into the living room.

"How was your flight?" Brooke asked.

"It was good- long, but good" Alexis laughed. "What's going on here?"

"Well, the last few days have been crazy and anxious, waiting for you" Nathan laughed, hugging his little sister, and Lucas did the same.

"I should call Matt" Alexis said. "I told him I'd call when I landed"

"Here" Brooke said, handing her the phone.

"Thanks" Alexis said, stepping out of the room. "Hey babe" she said when Matthew picked up the phone.

"My wife! How was the flight?"

"Good" Alexis laughed. "I miss you already"

"I miss you too- hug everyone for me, ok? And tell the nieces and nephews I said hi"

"Ok, I love you"

"Love you too, Alexis…bye"

"Bye!"

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"Mom, I'm going out with Adrian, ok?" Madison called over her shoulder as she made her way out the door. "I have my cell on me!"

"Alright Madison…have fun…make good choices" Brooke giggled.

"Bye Dad"

"Bye princess" Lucas sighed, wrapping his arms around Brooke. "Another boyfriend?"

"Chill, daddy, she'll be over him in no time" Brooke said, kissing Lucas.

"NO, she was with Conrad for like 5 years"

"I know honey but Adrian is different, he's not Conrad, he hasn't had such a big role in Madison's life…they wont be together for long"

"I'm taking your word for it…" Lucas said, burying his head in her hair and breathing in her scent.

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"Hey Maddie…you look nice" Adrian smiled.

"Thanks, you look good too" Madison answered. "So what movie are we seeing?"

"Whichever one you want" Adrian said. After their movie, Madison and Adrian went to walk on the boardwalk.

"So how are things going for you?" Adrian asked.

"Good…I'm excited about my new skirt that I'm designing"

"I'm sure it's great" Adrian smiled.

"I hope…my internship depends on it" Madison laughed nervously. "But anyway, what's going on with you?"

"Nothing really…school, I guess"

"And football?" Madison teased.

"Yes, and football" he admitted sheepishly. "How'd you know?"

"Come on Adrian, junior varsity"

"Not a big deal!"

"Yes, it is" Madison laughed. Adrian put an arm around her and they continued walking down the boardwalk.

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"Anthony" Catherine giggled. "Stop tickling me!"

"Fine…you have cotton candy all over your face though" Anthony laughed.

"Your fault! You suggested cotton candy, and it got me all hyper"

"I'm sorry…no more cotton candy for Catherine" Anthony laughed, grabbing her hand and helping her up. "Come on…boardwalk?"

"Yah!" Catherine smiled. She loved the boardwalk.

"Omg is that Madison…with Adrian?"

"Yes…Maddie!"

"Kitty! What are you doing here…ooh" Madison said when she saw Anthony. "Cousin dearest" she said, hugging Anthony.

"And you are…" Anthony asked Adrian rudely.

"Anthony!" Madison reprimanded.

"Sorry…protectiveness kicking in…hi, I'm Anthony, Madison's older cousin…you are?"

"Adrian…her…friend" Adrian fumbled.

"Oh…nice to meet you" Anthony managed a smile through his teeth. "Ok we should go, Catherine…see you tonight, Madison"

"Later Anthony…call me kitty" Madison said. Catherine nodded.

"So that was sufficiently awkward" Catherine commented to Anthony.

"I don't like him…" Anthony muttered. "I'm gonna talk to Uncle Luke, he's a major player"

"What! No you're gonna ruin Madison's relationship she's gonna be furious with you"

"But Catherine…"

"Anthony, no, ok? Just be trusting…I know you care about Madison like an older brother, but you can't squash her, ok? You already pissed her off enough by yelling at Conrad"

"How was I supposed to know she had broken up with him?"

"By finding out first! Ask me before you go and do stupid things like that" Catherine laughed.

"Yes ma'am"

"Good boy" she cooed, patting him on the head. Anthony laughed and swatted her hand away, but ended up grabbing it and interlacing his fingers between hers.

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The bell rang in the house and Madison and Anthony ran to get it.

"Who are you?" Madison asked the man standing at the door.

"Your grandfather"