Authors note: Thank you again to everyone who keeps giving me feedback. It has been really sweet. Also, thank you to those of you who have been asking me to update. I apologize that I haven't been very diligent, and your message remind me that I need to update, because people are actually reading. Please keep reading and responding, and I'll keep writing. Thanks again.

Also, I have started the next Chapter, and have decided to post the first part to give to move the story along. I apologize for the shortness.

Chapter 10- Part 1

Karen and Keith's house

"Mom, Keith?" Lucas called out into the house. "We're here!"

"Hey Luke, Nathan!" Keith exclaimed. "Karen is just finishing getting ready, but she should be out in a minute. So how have my nephew and son been?"

Lucas was the first to reply with, "I've been doing great. I have had a bunch of featured stories in the Globe this month, plus I got a publisher to finally look at the draft of the novel I've been working on, so that should be coming together."

"That sounds great Luke. And what about you Mr. Hot Shot small forward?"

Nathan replied, "Things have been good. I made the all-star team, so I think the Celtics are going to keep me. My agent says that they want to sign me to a five-year contract, but that the Knicks or the Lakers may make a trade offer. We won't know until after the post season and the draft."

Just then Karen walked in and said, "Wow, it sounds like things have been going well for both you boys." With that she planted kisses on both boys' cheeks. "Are you boys ready for lunch?"

"Yeah, but we may have to cut our visit short this time." Lucas replied.

Hiding the disappointment, Karen just smiled. Keith seeing his wife's face spoke up with, "So who's the girl?"

"Ouch busted!"Lucas said smiling. "It's not just a girl though, we both have dates tonight that were just planned this morning. I promise we'll make it up to you."

Karen and Keith were satisfied with Lucas' explanation knowing that their son was not one to blow off family time for just any girl. However, Nathan was confused at the mention of we, and he was not afraid to say so. Noticing Nathan's confused look Karen said, "We'll just meet you boys at the car."

When they left Nathan asked, "Umm, Luke man, what is this we you speak of?"

Smirking Lucas began, "Oh wait, did I forget to mention that we have dates tonight? I guess I did. You, Nate are taking Haley out. And I am taking Brooke to the Italian place on Bleeker."

"Let me get this straight. You planned dates with those chicks from the bar last night? The ones we met? And I'm supposed to take this chick out? When were you going to tell me about this?"

"Now Nate, those chicks have names, and you'd do yourself good to remember them. Now repeat after me, Brooke and Haley." Lucas said still smiling.

Nathan answered, "Very funny punk. All I'm saying is how do you know that I didn't already have plans tonight."

"Call it a lucky guess."

"So Luke man, where am I supposed to take her?"

"I don't know, but I promised Brooke that you would sweep Haley off her feet. So you better do it, or else a very pissed off brunette will probably kick my ass." Lucas answered.

"But I thought you were into that sort of thing?" Nathan said trying to contain his laughter.

"Very funny wise ass. Lets go!" Lucas said trying to contain his laughter as well.