Episode 19 Ch.1- 1 Week later/Christmas day

Peyton and Lucas are lying in bed, "Merry Christmas," she said with a kiss.

"Merry Christmas to you too. I wonder why our little ones haven't come in here yet."

"Oh they will," she smiled. "One, two, three…"

They ran into the room, "Mommy, Santa came. Get up, get up," she pulled on her mom's arm.

"Yeah come on. We want to see our presents," Charlie pulled on his dad's arm.

"What about your brother and sister and Aunt Lily?" Lucas asked.

They all popped their heads into the room, "They already got to us," Elizabeth told her parents.

"Well then let's go see what Santa brought," Peyton suggested as she wobbled out of bed.

Downstairs the floor was filled with presents. "Oh my goodness there are so many presents," Savannah screamed. She loved opening presents. It was one of her favorite things to do.

"Cool," Charlie jumped up and down.

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Brooke, Nathan, Eligh, Jamie, Hunter, Chase, Isabella, and Deb were sitting downstairs waiting for Millie to wake up. Brooke was holding Sophie, and Nathan had the camera ready.

Millie came running downstairs in her pajamas, "Good morning sleepy head," Nathan said. "Say Merry Christmas Millie."

"Merry Christmas everyone," she smiled. She looked at all the presents under the tree, "Can we open presents now?" She said excitedly.

"Yes we can. I love presents," Brooke was beaming from happiness. This was going to be her best Christmas by far.

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Back at the other Scott house the little kids had already ripped through most of their presents. Lucas and Peyton had bought Charlie and Savannah every toy imaginable for three and four year old children.

Keith, Elizabeth, and Lily had also opened their presents. Keith had gotten clothes, a new watch, and some CD's. Elizabeth had also gotten clothes, jewelry, and a new art set. Lily had gotten the new camera that she had been dying to have. All the kids were given the new xbox and games to go along with it. Actually Lucas had bought it for himself because he loved playing video games.

This Christmas was really hard on Lily. It was the first Christmas without her mom, and it was killing her.

Lucas was also having a hard time, but he wanted to be strong for his family.

Peyton had bought Lucas a brand new lap top. She knew his other one was getting old and ragged, and he loved the new one.

Peyton had gotten a necklace that had three small lockets on it with all of her kids, and Lily's picture in them, some more maternity clothes, jewelry, and baby stuff.

After all the present were opened, "Okay guys we should probably get ready. Everyone is going to be here soon." Peyton told her family.

Lucas smiled, "Wait there is one more present."

"For who?" Savannah wondered. She hoped it was for her.

"For your mom," he was beaming from ear to ear. He knew that she was going to love what he had in store for her.

"Lucas you've already given me plenty."

"Yeah but there is one more thing. It is actually for the whole family." He pulled out a folder.

"You bought me a folder. Thanks Luke," she laughed at him.

He shook his head, "Just open it."

"Okay," she opened the folder to reveal pictures of a house. It was a huge house, and almost looked like a mansion. "Luke what is this?"

He smiled, "Well this is going to be our new home."

Peyton was surprised, "What?"

"I bought the land after I found out you were pregnant. We're going to need a bigger home once they are born."

"Lucas this is…." She had tears in her eyes. "This is too much."

"No it's not near enough."

"Where is it located?"

"Close to the beach. It is three stories, and everyone will have a room. I even made them put in a pool."

"This is our dream house," Peyton told him about the new house.

"And soon enough we will be able to move into our dream house," he kissed her.

The kids took the pictures from their mom, and they started debating on who would get which room.

Lily slipped away from all the commotion and went into her room. She never imagined having to spend Christmas without her mom. Karen had always made Christmas so special and perfect, and without her Lily didn't see any reason to celebrate.

She reached into her drawer and pulled out her favorite picture of Karen, "I miss you mom." A tear dropped from her eyes onto the picture. Nothing would ever be the same without her mom.

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At the other Scott house things had finally calmed down. Everyone had opened their presents, and were getting ready to go over to Peyton and Lucas' house.

Brooke heard a knock at the door, and when she answered she saw Breanne standing on the other side. "Breanne," she gave her a hug. "Come in sweetie."

Breanne was eight months pregnant and could barely walk. "What are you doing here? Last I heard you were on bed rest."

"Yeah I am, but I didn't really want to spend Christmas alone, and Jacey is going to spend it with Keith so…" Breanne was hoping Brooke wouldn't mind her being there.

"We would love to have you for Christmas. We're actually going to Peyton and Lucas'. Would you like to join us?" Brooke asked with a smile.

"I don't want to ruin your plans. I'll just go home," Breanne headed to the door.

"You will do no such thing. You have to come with us, but you have to promise that you will sit the entire time." Brooke told her.

"Deal," Breanne smiled. Although Jacey was staying with her, she was still lonely, and she missed having a family.

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Jake, Emily, Jenny, and Rob are sitting around the Christmas tree. They have already opened gifts.

Jake clears his throat, "So guys we actually have some news."

Jenny looked up at her father, "What kind of news?"

Jake looked at Emily and then took her hand, "We're getting married," he was extremely excited.

Emily didn't smile as much as Jake. She had always hoped she would marry Nathan.

Jenny was shocked, "When did this happen?"

"A week ago, but we wanted to wait until Christmas to tell you guys."

"This is awesome," she wasn't that excited about it. "Congratulations you guys," she hugged her dad and Emily.

"Congratulations," Rob told them both. He looked at Jenny and could tell that she wasn't too pleased with the situation.

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Summer and Jeremy are walking up to Andy's front door. "Can we please not tell him that we are fighting?" Summer asked.

"We're not fighting," he snapped at her.

"Oh really because you've barely talked to me in a week."

"We're not fighting," he said as he walked into the house.

Andy saw them and hugged his little girl, "Hey baby it is so good to see you."

"It is good to see you too daddy."

They walked into the living room. "Dad I thought that Michelle would be here?"

"No," he shook his head.

"Why not?"

"I don't even know if we are dating anymore." He admitted.

Summer was confused, "I thought you guys were getting really close."

"We were….listen why don't we talk about something else. How have the two of you been?" He looked at Jeremy.

"I'm gonna go get something to drink. I'm thirsty." Jeremy got up from the couch and walked to the kitchen.

Andy gave Summer a look. He knew that something was going on between them, "What's up with that?"

"Nothing….I think Christmas is just hard for him this year. We should probably open presents. We've got to head over to Lucas' soon," she told her dad as she headed to the presents.

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Michelle and the kids are celebrating kids. She gets up and heads to the kitchen. Spencer follows her. She notices him, "Hey kiddo, how's it going?"

"Good I actually have you a present.," he paused. "Mom."

Tears began to form in her eyes, "Was that it because it was absolutely the best present I could have gotten." She hugged him.

He smiled, "No that wasn't it, but I can always take this one back." He joked.

She hugged him. Spencer had given her everything she could possibly want.

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Jacey arrives at Keith's house. "I'm glad that your family has room for me."

"We would always have room for you," he kissed her. "I'm glad you could make it."

"I wouldn't want to be anywhere else Keith Scott."

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Lucas and Lily were standing in front of Karen and Keith's grave. She sighed, "I never thought that mom wouldn't be here on Christmas Day." Lily told Lucas.

"I know me either. She was always there for me, and it is hard to believe that she isn't here anymore."

"She's still here for us Lucas just like my dad is here for us too." She hugged her brother.

"I have something for you," he handed her a book.

"You bought me a book," she gave him a look. She looked at the book and realized that it was something that he had written. "Lucas…."

"It's about mom, and the amazing woman that she was."

"Are you going to publish this?"

"I don't know yet, but I do know that I wanted you to have it first."

"Thank you Lucas. I love you it." She smiled.

Andy walked up behind them, "Hey guys." He got closer to them, "I wanted to wish her a Merry Christmas."

"Us too," Lily told him. "Lucas do you mind if I walk home?"

"No go ahead."

Lily walked off. She really just wanted to be alone.

"She's having a hard time," Lucas confided in Andy.

"Yeah me too," Andy admitted.

"What's going on?"

"Michelle wanted me to move in with her, and I said no because I was afraid that I was cheating on your mother."

Lucas looked at him with concern in his eyes, "Do you love Michelle?"

"Yes, but I will always love your mom. She was the best thing that ever happened to me," Andy told him.

"I think my mom would want you to be happy Andy, and if Michelle makes you happy then you should take a chance on love because it doesn't come around all that often."

Okay so there is the first chapter of episode 19. I can't believe I'm almost done with this part of the story. I hope you guys liked this chapter. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.