Deb has kept Nathan and Haley busy all morning. Haley has been in the kitchen cooking while Nathan set up the dinning room. The only problem was, Nathan had never set a table before. After some explaining from Deb he felt he could complete this task. Nathan was a little worried because he knew his father was going to be joining them for dinner. He just didn't know when his father was going to arrive. Throughout the entire trip he had been able to avoid his father and wished he would be able to do the same today. Just as Nathan was putting the final touches on the table he heard the doorbell ring. He figured since he was the closest and the least busy person he would answer the door. Right before turning the handle he wished and hoped for it not to be Dan. His luck proved him right. Standing in the doorframe was Lucas, Peyton, Karen, and Larry. Nathan was glad to see it was them. HE invited them to come inside, hoping that since Peyton and Karen were here now they would take over his duties. As Nathan was shutting the door he felt some resistance. "You are not going to shut the door on me are you son?" With that Nathan had his first encounter with his father in over three months. "Sorry Dad, I didn't see you there, why don't you come in." Dan entered the house and Nathan tried as fast as he could to get away from his father, unfortunately this was not happening. Dan insisted right away on asking Nathan about how basketball was going. "Do you have a good team? Are you getting enough coaching? Enough playing time? How is everything going?" Nathan knew this was coming and had all his answered prepared, because of course Dan never wanted to know how his education was. Nathan didn't even think Dan cared that his only two sons were attending one of the best colleges in the country, let alone the world. "Everything is going great dad. Lucas and I are playing well together and the coach is great. He is really into team unity which is nice since we didn't always have that in highschool. Yes I am getting enough playing time. We are in the middle of double practices right now and the coach has assured both Lucas and I that we are starting." Dan was almost dumbfounded, "Well of course you are starting. You are one of the best players out there right now. The coach should be lucky enough that you decided to sign with them instead of going to another school." Nathan was trying to hold his tongue. He had promised his mom no fights today. Dan just stood there not knowing what to say to his son, all he had ever talked about with him was basketball. Lucas came in and saved the day. "Nate, your mom needs you and then I need you help with something, I cant get this math problem and I have to email it to the teacher tomorrow." Dan started laughing." Nathan, help you with a math problem?" Lucas started to get mad. "In case you didn't realize your son is very talented and has excelled in everything he has done in college. Infact if you paid attention you would realize that he is a straight A student. Looks like getting away from you has agreed with him." With that Lucas pulled Nathan with him as he walked away. Nathan was glad that Lucas had come to his rescue, now he just had to figure out a way to survive the rest of the night while being in the same room as his father.

After Lucas and Nathan left Dan standing in the middle of the room Dan went off to find his estranged wife. He found her in the kitchen having a glass of wine with Karen while they chatted and put the finishing touches on the desserts. Haley was working on the mashed potatoes and Peyton had just finished making the stuffing. Dan stood there for a few minutes before anyone even noticed he was there. Maybe it was because people were trying to avoid him, or they were just busy. Deb turned around and saw Dan standing there holding a bottle of wine. She was going to try her hardest to be nice to him and not start any fights, she only hoped he would do the same. "Dan can I get you anything to drink. We already opened a bottle of wine, but I figure we can drink yours while we eat dinner."
Dan excepted the glass of wine that Deb handed him. He was not sure what to do with himself next. Peyton and Haley tried to keep themselves busy because they did not want to deal with Dan either. Dan decided to go outside and look around in the backyard, see if anything had changed. Also remember the good times. As much as he knew that Deb loved Karen, he still could never get over the fact that there are friends, he doesn't like being in the same room as the two of them when they are together. Once Dan left Peyton and Haley excused themselves for a second, they wanted to go make sure the boys were fine. After looking around the house Haley found Nathan and Lucas in Nathan's old room playing video games. "Well welll well, it looks as if someone has finished their tasks for the day" Haley was trying her hardest not to laugh."Very funny, you have had be slaving all morning long, I even had to wake up early, now that Lucas is here I am playing. Its bonding time" Nathan threw that in because he knew that Haley loved it when Lucas and Nathan "bonded". Lucas knew why Peyton had come. "I am guessing you didn't come in here to get me to help, because we all know I am no help and also you cant hide it well." Peyton didn't know how to respond for a second. "Fine Mr. Know it all, your right I didn't come in here to get you to help, I just wanted to make sure that you were ok, I know Dan is here." Lucas and Nathan looked at each other. "yeah we know he is here as well, and we are fine, just a little problem but it is all solved, I Mr. Know it all took care of it." With that Lucas pulled Peyton down onto his lap. "I figure you have been working since you got here, maybe it is time for a little break" Lucas said this inbetween kisses. "Well Luke if you want to eat tonight at all, maybe it is not time for a little break, that is of course unless we get a break and you want to help get dinner ready." Lucas knew that this would never happen. "No that is fine, you havent been working too hard, go back and work some more, brings out the character." Haley and Peyton left the room shaking their heads trying not to laugh too hard.

Jake and Brooke were able to escape most of the commotion. Although Jenny was dressed Brooke had bought her a cute new outfit and wanted to get Jenny all ready for a big thanksgiving dinner. After finally getting everything they needed they were out the door. They arrived at the Scott house in plenty of time, everyone knows that people come at random times for dinner, no one is ever on time for thanksgiving dinner. Jake rang the door bell. Brooke was holding Jenny and paying attention to her, not to who answered the door. When she looked up she was surprised. She was one of the few that had no idea Dan would be invited to the dinner. As much as she didn't want to get caught up in anyone's drama she did not want to deal with Dan today. "Well well well, Jake did you have another baby? Just a baby making machine." Brooke just walked into the house she was not going to take this. "Actually Mr. Scott this is Jenny, you know the one baby Jake raised after her mom abandoned her. You know what that is like, right" Right at that time Lucas walked downstairs, silently Brooke thanked Lucas for his timing. "Lucas" with Brooke shouting this it made Dan turn his head.

After a long preperation everyone was seated at the dinner table ready to eat. "First I would just like everyone to notice how nice the table looks." Haley tries to hide the smirk that appeared on her face. "Ok, so you proved to everyone you know how to set a table and actually did something for this dinner tonight." Deb decided this was a perfect time for a toast. "Everyone raise you glasses…. This year has all been a turning point for us, the kids started college and experienced life on their own across the country and Karen and I expanded our business. We have all had a great year and I for one is very thankful for everything that has come my way." Everyone clinked glasses. Karen was the next to raise her glass. "I just want to say thanks to Deb for hosting this wonderful event and bringing us all together. We started off divided but over the past year we have all come together and I feel as if we are all one big family. I wanted to thank the kids for being good and bringing joy into our lives." Finally the toasts were done and people started to eat. The subject turned to many different subjects.

Half way through dinner a cell phone went off. Everyone checked their phones to see whose was ringing. As it turns out it was Jake's. Jake had no idea who could be calling him since he had Jenny with him and Brooke was next to him. He knew his parents were at his mom's sister's house and figure they had no reason to call him. HE decided to take the phone call outside. Once he got outside he looked at the caller id and imediately wished he had never picked up his phone. "What do you want?" Jake thought he wouldn't have to deal with this… especially during a holiday weekend. "You know what I want" the mystery caller said. "I thought we talked about this. I am enjoying a great nice dinner right now with my family, we are not going to talk about this now" Jake was about to hang up when the caller had one more thing to ask. "Is brooke with you?" "As a matter of fact yes, we were just sitting next to each other. I am hanging up now". Jake hung up the phone and reentered the house looking forward to eating some more delicious food. As he sat down Brooke quietly asked who was on the phone. "No one it was a wrong number." Brooke was not sure what to believe but decided to drop the conversation.

OK SO DECIDED TO ADD A LITTLE TWIST AND A CLIFF HANGER, WHO IS THIS MYSTERY CALLER? IF I GET 10 REVIEWS ALL WILL BE TOLD. (LOL) OK, SO YEAH DON'T WORRY MY NEXT UPDATE WILL EXPLAIN EVERYTHING