Duncan's POV
We were all sitting there, as Tristen started making plans for a dinner together. I looked over at everyone who here, everyone....expect Gwen. I leaned back and then looked over at Valentine who was staring at the computer. I looked over at my older brother who were talking.

    "So...is anyone hungry?" Tristen asked and we all looked at each other and nodded.

   "Yes" I said sitting up.

   "Okay where should we go?" Courtney said and we all looked at each other.

   "There's a nice restaurant twenty minutes from here." Tristen said and Jimmy looked a him.

   "Fancy or nice?" Heather asked and Tristen looked at his phone.

"It's....forty per person...it's a buffet." Tristen said and we all looked at each other.

         I looked at my wallet and then at him and shrugged. Everyone else started agreeing and then Tristen nodded. He took his phone out and got reservations for the the restaurant.

Bridgette's POV
As Tristen started making reservations, I put my head on Geoff's shoulder and he kissed my cheek. I looked at Tiffany, who was talking with Michelle and Lexi. I saw Jimmy texting someone and his friends gave him a look.

"I remember when I was that eager to text you." Geoff said and I looked at him.

"You should still be that eager." I said and he looked around and nodded.

"Of course I am babe." He said and kissed my cheek.

I shook my head and Courtney laughed. Both Zoey and Heather joined on the laughing and I looked at Geoff and he smiled at me. Tristen then walked over and I looked at him.

"You guys ready?" He asked and I got up quickly.

"Yes" I said and walked towards the door.

         I walked to the car, as Geoff ran after me. He opened the door for me and I kissed his cheek as I got in and then slammed the door before he could say anything. He got in the seat next me and I looked at him.

Courtney's POV
          Scott and I walked to the car, as everyone else did we all drove out of the resort parking lot and towards the buffet. I knew it was going to be a longest drive, so I turned the radio on and Scott looked at me. He smiled and I smiled back. I sent the girls a text telling them it was 45 minute drive.

    "I wonder what's there." Scott said and I shrugged.

    "It's forty per person....it should be at least good." I said and he nodded.

           I just sat back as Scott drove. I listened to the Christmas music and smiled. This was going to be a great vacation.

Heather's POV
          We arrived at the buffet and I walked in with Alejandro and sat down next to Courtney. Alejandro put his arm around me and I smiled as we waited for our reservation to be ready. I looked over at Duncan who was on his phone and talking to his brothers.

"So do you guys want to go skiing on Thursday and Friday morning?" Courtney asked and I looked at Alejandro, and he nodded.

    "Sure" I said and she nodded.

        Courtney asked Bridgette and Geoff, they both said yes. She then asked about Mike and Zoey and they agreed to it. I watched her look at Duncan and roll her eyes, so Scott asked. He nodded and I looked at Alejandro.

   "I guess we're going skiing on Thursday and Friday." I said and he nodded.

   "This should be fun." Alejandro said and I laughed.

   "Fun watching you fall on your ass." I said and Alejandro shook his head.

       
Zoey's POV
I was talking with Mike about skiing and things were still pretty awkward with us. I really hoped that would get better, but I don't know if it will. What happened in high school...well it hurt me, and Mike knows that. I'm not fully over it either so if we ever to try again, I feel like there would be major trust issues for me.

    "So I told you about my love life, how are you with yours....if you wanna tell me." Mike said I looked at him.

    "I haven't....really gone into any real relationships, a few fun ones...but nothing too major. I'm just looking for the right person....y'know." I said and he nodded.

       He was about to say something when the dope opened and Valentine walked in. He looked around and saw the only open seat was between Tiffany and Lexi.

   "I'll wait in the car...." he said and turned around.

       Ashley laughed as he walked out and he flipped her off. Then Valentine said something in French and Tristen started dying of laughter. I looked at Mike and he looked at me.

   "Wow...I can't imagine being in Valentine shoes." He said and I gave him a look. "Or maybe I can...."

       Before I couldn't say anything a waiter came out trying to pronounce Tristen's last name. He stood up and started walking with them. His kids followed and I started walking. We walked by all the food and I was shocked, it looked amazing, and so good. We were lead to a private room and I sat down and Mike sat down next to me.

       The second we all put our stuff down, we all walked over to the food and I grabbed a plate and looked around at all the food.

/// An Hour Later \\\

Gwen's POV
        I finally made it to the buffet after a whole hour of driving. I got out of my car and walked inside the buffet, after sending Jimmy a text that I was here. The person standing there saw me and I looked at her.

   "I'm very late, but reservation Rousseau." I said and she just stared at me.

"R-right this way." She said and I smiled at her.

        She started walking somewhere, I followed while looking around. I saw one of my paintings, and then sawValentine talking to a girl by the bathrooms. I rolled my eyes and the waiter looked at me.

   "Right in there...and I have to say, I love your work." She said and I smiled.

   "Thanks....twice." I said and walked towards the room.

        I looked inside and then looked over at Valentine, who was laughing, with the girl. I smirked, and walked over to him. He gave the girl his number.

"I'll call you sometime." She said and he nodded.

She saw me and then looked at Valentine. He turned around and jumped when he saw me. I smiled and he turned and looked at the girl. I then grabbed a glass of champagne, as I saw a bunch of people in the room.

   "Do drink to much, we don't ne-."

   "Leave me alone." I said cutting Valentine off as I walked away.

Heather's POV
It was 8:30 and I was finished eating, like everyone else. We were all just talking and having a great time. I put my head on Alejandro's shoulder, when Lexi scoffed and I looked her.

"Look at him of course." She said and I turned to see what she was looking at.

I shook my head and looked at Alejandro.

"You know Alejandro was like that....until he met me, Valentine just needs to meet the right girl." I said and they all looked at me.

"How many girls again?" Geoff asked and Alejandro looked at him.

"Well...there was Bridgette, Leshawna, Izzy, Lindsay, Courtney....then all the girls would follow me around like Beth, Katie...her friend, and then that strong girl....Eva. I tried Zoey but she was in love with Mike. The only girl I didn't go for has to be Gwen...and I honestly don't know why." Alejandro said and everyone was staring at him.

     "It was because you thought I was too depressed." Someone said and everyone looked.

           I was shocked to see, Gwen standing there with a glass of champagne. She tilted her head at us and Courtney shot up. She then ran over to her and hugged her. Gwen hugged her back. I then looked at Alejandro as everyone hugged Gwen.

    "Really you thought she was already depressed?" I asked and he shrugged.

    "Maybe...." Alejandro said and I looked at him as he drank his wine and I rolled my eyes.

           I looked over as I saw Gwen hugged Zoey and Bridgette. She then hugged Geoff and he hugged her back. Once they were done I looked at her.

    "Hey weird goth girl." I said and gave me a fake smile.

    "Heartless troll" Gwen replied and I smiled and she smiled back at me.

Gwen then looked at Alejandro and they shared a look. She then looked at Duncan, who was staring at her. She glared at him and I took a sip of my wine.

"This should be good." I said and Alejandro laughed.

Gwen sat down across from Bridgette next to Courtney, walking past the seat that was free next to Duncan.

Courtney's POV
          No one was expecting Gwen, not even her brothers. I looked over at her and she looked at me and Scott, after sending a glare at Duncan. I have no idea what's going on with that, as Duncan said the last time they talked was four and a half years ago.

   "So, tell me how have you two been?" Gwen asked and I smiled.

"We've been great." I said and Scott held my hand and she put a fake smile on her face.

"One thing I hate more than Christmas and children.....love." She mumbled and then Geoff laughed next to her.

"Seven years and you're still all...mean like." He said and Gwen shrugged.

Gwen leaned back and was about to drink her champagne and then Valentine walked up behind her and took it. I watched as Gwen stopped and turned around.

"It's Christmas let me drink." Gwen said and I was confused.

"Brandon will kill you." Valentine said and walking away. "And I thought you hated Christmas..." he added while drinking it.

Gwen rolled her eyes and looked at me.

"What?" I asked and she sighed.

"Brandon, your brother, is a close.....friend.....of mine. He thinks I'm an alcoholic...and says that I'm two drinks away from liver failure." Gwen said and I was shocked.

Duncan mumbled something and Gwen looked at him.

"What was that ex-con?" She asked and he looked up.

"I went to prison once...three years ago, get over it." Duncan said and laughed.

"You still went, hence the ex....in ex-con." Gwen said and he rolled his eyes.

I was so confused on why these two...the inseparable ones...couldn't stand each other. I looked at Bridgette and Geoff and they looked at me. We had to to bottom of these two, and whatever happened in the past.

"So you stayed close with Brandon, and not me?" I asked and Gwen sighed.

"No actually, about a year or two ago I walked into his hospital to see one of my interns that was getting surgery. He was his surgeon, and then my intern told him about my quote drinking problem, and he hasn't been off my ass since." Gwen said and I nodded.

    "You just admitted that you have a drinking problem." Tristen said and Gwen ignored him.

    "So...now have you guys been?" She asked changing the subject.

/// Later That Night \\\

Duncan's POV
I was in the back of Geoff's car as he drove back to the cabin. I just sitting there thinking about how Gwen was ignoring me. I had no idea what I did...I wasn't the one who got famous and decided to drop me. I stared out out the window.

"You good back there Duncan?" Geoff asked and I looked at him.

"No...." I said and him and Bridgette shared a look. "When I saw Gwen walk through that door, I got so exited that my old best friend was here and standing right in front of me...and she ignored me the whole damn time." I added.

        Before either of them could answer, I saw Geoff park the car and I quickly got up and walked out. I saw everyone walking towards the joint room and I rolled my eyes and walked to mine and walked inside.

    "Great..." someone said and I looked over and saw Gwen standing there.

    "What did I do?" I asked and she looked at me.

     "It's 9:40...in three minutes you should be getting a call. Expect for the first time in four and a half years you won't...as the person who's been calling you...is right here the every night...is right here...standing in front of you." Gwen said and then glared and I stood there shocked.