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So it is finally Thanksgiving Day. Everyone had been spending time with their family and now all the families were joining together. Thanksgiving was at Deb's house and Deb had Nathan and Haley up at the crack of dawn. Not that Haley minded she loved doing this kind of stuff but Nathan hated waking up early, especially to cook or clean the house. Haley and Nathan were peacefully sleeping curled up together when there was a knock on the door. Nathan heard it first and chose to ignore it; however Haley could not. Haley got up and opened the door. She found Deb standing on the other side. "Hey I know it is early but do you mind---" Haley knew what Deb was going to ask. "I would love to help with anything you need. Just tell me what you need me to do". Haley was extremely energetic she loved Thanksgiving with the entire family and friends coming together. Although they were friends it seemed as if they were more like family. At the same time Haley and Deb looked over at the sleeping Nathan who was trying his bed to ignore what was happening right outside the door. "The whole thing is getting Nathan up, we all know how he hates to wake up early and actually do work." Haley knew that for sure. "At school Nathan is impossible to wake up, it is a good thing he doesn't have early morning classes." Haley told Deb she would meet him downstairs she knew how to wake him up. Deb walked downstairs and started cooking leaving Nathan and Haley alone. Once the door was shut Haley got back in bed. Nathan figure he was home safe, but NOPE. All of a sudden he felt Haley's hands on his body soon he was laughing so hard because Haley was tickling him. This always got him out of bed. "Ok so now I am up… what are you two going to make me do. I hope not cooking". Haley started laughing. "Babe as much I love you I would never let you near food for Thanksgiving you are not ruining this meal for me." Nathan put on his puppy dog eyes. "What you know you are a bad cook. Don't deny it. When was the last time you tried cooking at school?" Nathan knew Haley was right. After two quick showers they headed downstairs to eat some food and find out what Deb had instore for the two of them.
Peyton had woken up early every day during the break. She wanted to spend as much time as she could with her father before she went back to school across the country and he went off on his boat. Each day they had done something different. IT was thanksgiving and the two decided to head out to visit her mother's grave site. Although Peyton had been there many times before it was the first time she had gone with her dad since the funeral. She was always afraid to go with him because she knew that he loved her mother dearly and it made him sad. Larry Sawyer knew that it was time for the two of them to go together. Before they visited her grave they stopped off at the local flower shop and picked up a dozen red roses her mother's favorite flower. At the grave site Larry and Peyton spent sometime together just sitting there are remembering some good memories such as the fact that they always had good family dinners. One of Peyton's favorite memories dealt with Thanksgiving two years before her mother died. Her mother had spent the entire morning cooking while Peyton sat there helping her. The little girl was really excited her entire family was coming to celebrate dinner with them. As much as she loved being an only child she also loved having cousins around to play with. When family finally arrived the whole Sawyer family spent many hours sitting together at the dinner table just talking and laughing. It was hard for Peyton to think about now especially since it was Thanksgiving. Larry Sawyer gave Peyton a few minutes alone to talk to her mom and say goodbye. When she was there alone she began talking. "Hi mom it has been a little while since I have been back here. I came right before college. College is going great I am loving the west coast and enjoying school and my classes. I am dating Lucas. I am sure you knew it was coming. We are getting along great and I really love him. I hope this is it." Peyton laid one red rose down on her grave marker and then left to rejoin her dad.
Lucas and his mom were working at the Café. Although they were closed for the day Karen was trying to get some stuff done and get heavy lifting done while Lucas was home. "Mom I feel as if you are taking advantage of me. Since I have been home I am have been doing a ton of heavy lifting." Karen starts laughing. "Of course I am using you. I need a strong man and since you have been gone I have slowly been building a list of what needs to be done." Lucas just wanted to finish everything so he could go over to Deb's house and start celebrating. Although they have all been in the same town everyone has been busy with their families. Lucas wanted to give Peyton as much time as she needed with her father so he has been staying away but it is hard. It is the longest time they have been apart so far and he was missing her imensely. Things around time were reminding him of her. He went to the Riverside Court, the place where she drew a big heart in the center when he was in the hospital. He walked around the river. They had spent nights there as well. He went out to the beach for a run and ended up standing infront of the Scott beach house. Although he wanted to go inside he didn't want to take the chance of running into Dan. He still hated Dan. The beach house was special for the two of them as well. Although no one knew exactly why. Peyton and Lucas had kept it a secret for a long time. The two of them had briefly dated in highschool. Although it was short lived they still spent a ton of time together and the beach was one of their special places when they were friends or dating. They would spend every Sunday afternoon at the beach together just relaxing and getting ready for the stressful school week. They never told anyone of their routine. Sometimes they would sit there in silence just staring at the water or their surroundings. Sometimes when they were dating they would make out and do couply things like walk down the beach together. Usually they would spend a lot of time talking about their fears, especially college but also relationship trouble and school trouble. This helped them. They decided to keep it secret from everyone so it wouldn't be ruined.
Brooke never had a real Thanksgiving when she was younger. Her parents were always traveling so either she went with them which meant a fancy dinner at a four star restaurant or she would be shipped off to some relatives house where she never had fun. She was looking forward to this. Home cooked meal, friends and those she considered family all surrounding her enjoying a great feast and good conversation. Plus this time she would have Jake and Jenny with her as part of her family. Although her mom always knew who she was dating this time she didn't let her in or tell her anything. She was not sure how her parents would feel about her dating someone from Tree Hill while she was at Stanford and also the fact that her boyfriend had a child. Neitherof these bothered Brooke. She knew in her heart she loved Jake and Jenny as if they were a family. She was hoping that one day they would make it official. Brooke decided to get dressed and head over to Jake's house early to spend some time with Jenny.
Jake heard the doorbell ring and decided to answer it since her parents were busy entertaining Jenny. When he opened the door he found the love of his life, Brooke, waiting there all dressed up looking gorgeous. He leaned in a gave her a kiss. "Babe, what are you doing here, I thought we were going to be at the Scott's house for dinner at 2." Looking at his watch he notices it is only 12. "I figured I would get ready early and then head over and visit you. We could go together plus I would love to spend some time with Jenny." Brooke and Jake walk into the kitchen where Jenny is playing with her grandparents. "Brooke, it is great to see you." Jake's mom says. Although Brooke never told her parents. Jake's parents had known for a long time and were thrilled. They knew Brooke because they had gone to highschool together. They were looking forward to learning more and getting to know her better. Jenny sees Brooke and tries to go over to her with a big smile on her face. Brooke walks over and picks her up. Giving her a kiss on her forehead. Jake observing this gets a big smile on his face. Jake's mom noticed this and was happy that her son had found someone that actually cared about him and also Jenny. Brooke and Jenny spend some time together with Jake's parents. All getting to know each other. Jake spends the right of the time relaxing and getting ready. As 2 was approaching Jake, Jenny, and Brooke all head out to the Scott house for some thanksgiving dinner, looking forward to seeing everyone.