Thanksgiving Dinner went well for most people. Although Jake had that interesting call he never mentioned any more of it. Brooke wanted to know who it was but decided not to bring up the subject yet. Dan was on his best behavior, besides those little remarks he made earlier he was nice to everyone. He left right after dinner was over. The kids had one more day left in Tree Hill before they had to return back to the West Coast. In the morning the couples did their own things.
Nathan and Haley slept in. They decided to enjoy being together and in Tree Hill. Once they got up they decided to get dressed and walk around downtown. They ended up at Karen's Café. It had only been a short while ago when Haley was working here. Nathan and her decided to have lunch there and then walk around some more. After eating lunch Nathan and Haley walked around downtown. Stopping at the clothing store which took part in their first date. Haley stopped walking when she saw it. "Remember?" Nathan started to laugh. "Of course I remember, this was on stop of Brooke's infamous first date for us. We had some good times. I found out a lot about you that night" Haley was glad that he remembered all the details like she did. They continued to walk a little farther. They ended up at the beach house. Just sitting on the beach. Nathan knew that Dan was out of town for a few weeks so they did not have to worry about running into him. They sat on the beach for awhile quietly, each thinking of something else. Haley was staring off into the ocean remembering some goods times they had had. Haley never knew how she had gotten so lucky. Dating one of the sweetest, and not to mention hottest men in Tree Hill and now also at Stanford. Although Haley knew that Nathan loved her sahe was still always worried that someone else would come along that was better than her and he would leave her. Especially now that they were in college and tons of girls had a crush on nathan. There is a lot of doubt in her mind. She tried to ignore it and sometimes when she expressed her fear the Nathan he would assure her that no matter what he always loved her and that would never stop. She was the one. That always made her feel good. Nathan was also staring out into the ocean, well more at the sky and how it faded into the ocean. He was also wondering how he got so lucky. He was glad that everything in his life was working out and also that he had someone who loved him as much as he loved her. He knew this was it. There were no more. Nathan figured this was the best time. Nathan turned toward Haley. "Hales" Haley was getting a little worried, something crept into her mind that made her feel selfconscious and doubtful. Nathan continued, "you mean the world to me. No matter what has gone on in my life you were always there, the good and the bad. You brought me closer to my best friend, my brother and allowed me to understand life better. You allowed me to reach my goals and better my life. You add joy and excitement to my life and I could not imagine life without you. Will you do me the honor of being my wife?" Nathan then showed Haley an engagement ring he had purchased a few weeks ago just waiting for the right time. Haley was shocked, she did not imagine this coming. "Of course I will marry you" Haley and Nathan kissed to seal the deal and then he put the 3 caret diamond engagement ring on. This was the best way to end the day. Both of them snuggled close to each other as the weather began to get cold.
While Nathan and Haley were getting engaged and taking a trip down memory lane Peyton and Lucas were spending the day together. Although Peyton had spent time with her father and had those lasting memories he had to get back to work, which meant that Peyton and Lucas had the house to themselves for the last day. Peyton and Lucas got together super early in the mornign to drop Larry off at the docks. After that they were both tired and headed about to Peyton's house where they crashed onto the bed. This bedroom brought up good memories and bad memories for Peyton. She remembered the night she was drugged and Brooke called Lucas. Lucas spent the entire night watching Peyton sleep and making sure she was ok. Peyton never formally thanked Lucas but that was one reason why she loved him. No matter what happened he was always there for her. After remembering those memories Peyton slowly difted off to sleep. She woke up snuggled into Lucas. She opened her eyes and saw him just staring at her. She started to laugh. "I have never understood why you do that?" "I do it because I love you." Lucas leaned down and started to kiss her. After a few minutes their kissing turned into a steamy make out session. "Ok, we have to stop this now or else we are never going to leave this room today" Lucas was laughing. "Fine, why don't you go make breakfast and I will quickly jump in the shower." Peyton got in the shower and Lucas went off to make breakfast. He decided to cook his famous pancakes with strawberries and other fruit. Peyton could smell them as she was coming down the stairs. She was always spoiled when she was with him. They sat down to eat breakfast. "I never thanked you for surprising me with my dad." "It was not a problem. I would do anything to make you smile" Peyton never imagined she would get this lucky. As she was cleaning up Lucas went up to take a shower. After he was dressed the two headed out to the river court. Lucas wanted to spend some time there before they were leaving and Peyton knew it was a great place to draw and also work on Lucas's surprise birthday present. His birthday was coming up in a few weeks and she had finally decided what she wanted to do for it and started to plan it. At the rivercourt Lucas felt like he was at home again. He walked around for a little while taking everything in. After that he began shooting baskets. After awhile he noticed Peyton sitting on the grass under the tree. He loved watching her draw, she had this great expression on her face. "You know you look beautiful when your drawing." This put a smile on her face. "Thanks, you look great when you play basketball, you get this weird expression on your face when you are shooting a basketball." Lucas goes over to Peyton to try and see what she is drawing, but Peyton is hiding it from Lucas. "Nope not yet, you will see it when it is finally done, remember patience. So basketball season is starting soon after we get back, how are you feeling about that?" Lucas was surprised that Peyton brought this up, she usually tries to ignore the subject of basketball. "I am feeling ok about it, a little scared though. I mean I have never played in anything like college basketball. I am also afraid of what is going to happen. I hope that I am ok, with my shoulder and also the heart." Peyton was worried as well. "Well if it makes you feel better. I am worried and scared as well. I mean what happens when all the girls want you after you play your first basketball game. They probably already want you." "Babe, I love you, I don't want anyone else and nothing is going to change how I feel. No one is going to make me fall out of love with you. The only thing that is going to separate us is if someone kills one of us"