Hey Guys

Okay I apologize for missing yesterday I was having problems uploading the chapter as in it wouldn't let me. What did you all think of Wednesday's episode, don't hold back now. Nathan breaking every time Keller opened his mouth. I have never laughed that much at an episode. Well it seems the little community or OTH family is getting bigger today because we picked up two new readers MARIALAFFERTY and harroc83, welcome guys. Just so you know I do update every night, so I don't keep you waiting long for new stuff. And if I'm not able to you will know in advance. Tonight is a short chapter; tomorrows will be longer.

DanaJaycee: I got teary writing it, I was cheering for the show as I said last night all is right for the OTH world, although we need Jake and Keith back, soon. I'll keep your ideas in mind; let's just get them to Boston first.

PaulineJ: I like long reviews I mean as long as what you wanted to say is there then it doesn't matter to me the length I read most of the reviews at school on break anyways so they make me smile.

Team Frank: You're welcome as I said my email is there for a reason. I'm glad you liked them.

jeytonlover: Here is your long awaited chapter, a whole what 24 hours; I'm in Tree Hill every night. Just kidding you know I love the reviews.

MARIALAFFERTY: Welcome to the story I'm so happy that you feel that way I just type what is in my brain at the moment. So I hope you continue to like it and keep up with the reviewing.

harroc83: Welcome to Tree Hill, MA. I'm just curious how long did it take you to read all 29 chapters so far. Because I know how long it is judging from the binder that is on my desk currently. And I'm glad you are enjoying this so far.

Love,

Emily

(Mark Schwann and the WB own the characters depicted in this story I don't own anything… I wish I could say I owned the show but I don't)

It was the day after Christmas. Royal and Mae decided to leave early that morning so they could get back to Charlotte before the traffic got too bad. The parents went back to work that day too. The boys helped out at the garage and the girls went to the café to wait tables for Karen and Deb.

"So how are you going to get your stuff out of the dorm in New York, because we both know you and Lucas can't move your furniture yourselves." Asked Peyton.

"I know, um a couple of the girls on the floor, their boyfriends volunteered to help Lucas and then when we get to Boston he's got a couple of the other basketball players to help him." Said Brooke.

"Well at least you have a plan, when do you start classes?" Asked Haley.

"The 6th." Said Brooke.

"So what are you guys doing for New Years'?" Asked Peyton.

"I think we're just going to stay in, and celebrate without going out into the craziness." Said Brooke really just wanting to stay in for New Years' Eve. She knew Lucas wouldn't object to that.

"I think that's a good idea, you'll never get a cab in Boston on New Years' anyways." Said Haley as she wiped down a table.

"That and at least if we drink we'll already be home." Said Brooke realizing that aside from a wall separating them they would be living together.

Meanwhile at the garage the boys were all working on the cars that had been brought in that morning for repairs.

"So Keith have you and Mom started talking about when you wanted to get married yet?" Asked Lucas.

"Not sure yet, but trust me you will know." Said Keith.

"So Lucas is it going to be weird to have Brooke living next door to you?" Asked Nathan wondering how the two of them were going to do this.

"No, I'm happy she's going to be there. Brooke and I have lived together before it's nothing." Said Lucas.

"That's true." Said Nathan as he shut the hood of the car that he was working on.

"Is that done Nathan?" Asked Keith.

"Yeah, all it needed was new spark plugs and a starter." Said Nathan.

"Good they'll be here in a half hour to pick it up." Said Keith.

"Jake, so what are you guys doing for New Years'?" Asked Lucas.

"Probably staying in, I'd rather do that instead of going out into the city." Said Jake.

"I don't blame you, I think that's what we're doing too." Said Lucas. "What about you Nate?"

"Staying in." Answered Nathan.

"Well I'm glad you all are staying in on New Years', that way us parents don't have to worry about having to come up with bail money." Said Keith joking around.

"But at least we usually get arrested together." Said Lucas.

"That's true you guys make it easier on us to leave you there over night." Said Keith.

"Funny, Keith." Said Nathan.

"So how are you getting Brooke's stuff from New York to Boston?" Asked Jake.

"We're renting a U-Haul when we get into New York and then me and a couple of Brooke's neighbors' boyfriends are moving her stuff out, and then when I get to Boston Mike and a couple of the other players are going to help me move her in." Said Lucas.

"Well is she at least packed up so it will be easier to move her out." Asked Keith.

"Yeah, she's been packed since the week before she came to Boston." Said Lucas.

After everyone was done working they all went and spent the last night with their families, and then they would have one last movie night at Karen and Keith's and just as they had at Thanksgiving they would borrow Deb's SUV and Nathan and Haley would drive them all to the airport.

All the parents cooked dinner at their houses to say good-bye to the kids. Larry, Lorna and Bruce had dinner with the kids at Larry's. Karen and Keith made dinner for them, Lucas and Brooke. While Deb made dinner for Nathan and Haley.

"So how long do you think it will take you guys to drive from New York to Boston?" Asked Karen.

"About 3-4 hours depending on traffic out of the city." Said Lucas.

"Not bad, I just want you guys to be safe getting there that's all." Said Karen.

"We will don't worry." Said Brooke.

"So what time are you guys leaving?" Asked Deb to Nathan and Haley.

"Um, Jake and Peyton's flight is at 9 I think and then Brooke and Luke's is at 10:30." Said Haley.

"Well at least everyone will get home in daylight especially Brooke and Lucas. Are they moving her that day?" Asked Deb.

"I think so either that or the next, all I know is I don't have to do it." Said Nathan jokingly.

At Larry's the kids and the adults enjoyed watching Jenny trying to play with all her toys equally. They had dinner that consisted of take-out since no one really felt like cooking. They just liked being in each other's company before the kids left to go back to Seattle.

"So when do classes start up for you guys again?" Asked Bruce.

"On the 9th and for some reason Brooke and Lucas start on a Friday." Said Peyton.

"What about Nathan and Haley?" Asked Lorna.

"I think Hales mentioned some thing about the tenth or some thing like that." Answered Peyton.

Every one went to bed that night dreading the next couple days because they knew that soon it would be time to say good bye to the family and it would be a long time until Easter when they would see each other again. Every one hated when they had to say good bye because no matter how much any one of them said 'it'll get easier with time' it always seem to get harder to part with each other. Sure they had phones and email but to them it wasn't the same as waking up and knowing that they were all there just down the street. When they were home it would be a matter of minutes to get to someone if they needed you instead of how it was now where it took hours.

The 'Battle of the Hoody' continued with Lucas getting it out of the laundry basket after he and Brooke did laundry. A couple hours later when Brooke was folding the clothes she noticed it was missing and went in search of it and found it in one of the bags with their presents in it. The hoody was under a few items. Brooke took it out and put it in her carryon, wondering if they would continue this living next door to each other. She figured they would just to see if they could one up each other. He on the other hand couldn't figure out how she always ended up with it in the end.

It was now the last night and they all gathered in the basement for the last Christmas movie night and they all had their seats this time they all made sure that they were on the bed that way they didn't have to sleep on the floor again.

"Brooke can you pass the popcorn?" Asked Peyton as they watched '50 First Dates'.

"Here, does any one need any more soda?" Said Brooke from her seat leaning with her back towards Lucas.

"No I'm good, why you need a refill?" Asked Lucas.

"No I was just wondering." Said Brooke as everyone else responded that they were all set.

The movies that they watched alternating the girls and boys movies were, '50 First Dates', 'Catch Me if You Can', 'Armageddon', and 'The Stepford Wives'. They only watch a few because they all had to be up the early the next morning to catch the flights back to school.

No one was prepared to say good-bye but he or she all knew they had to sometime, they all just wished they didn't.