Alex looks scared. "What's happening?! Sarah?" Peyton rips their shirt and roars so loud it shakes the house. "Oh no." Alex looks at Sarah. "What?" "Majority of the full moons Peyton can handle. When it comes to the moons on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day though, they can't." "They're a lot bigger than normal." Justine nods. "It's because of the werewolf that bit them all those years ago. He was the true alpha. When Aaron killed him and took his powers, he passed that curse onto Peyton instead of Aaron since Peyton is older." "Fuck where'd they go?" Justine looks out the window. She swears under her breath. "Come on. I know where they're going." Sarah and the others follow Justine. At the cemetery. AJ comes up behind everyone and everyone jumps. "Holy fuck dude. Warn somebody." AJ smiles. "Nah. I love scaring the shit outta people. Let me go. They'll somewhat listen to me." Sarah and the others nod. AJ goes over to Peyton. Peyton turns and growls. "Hey buddy. Its AJ." Peyton huffs. They then roar. AJ puts his hands up. "Okay. Okay. I won't come any closer. Come on buddy. Come back with me. It's okay." Peyton huffs. They then start to follow AJ. "That's it. Come on buddy." The others follow close behind. Once at their destination. Peyton roars as AJ and Sarah chain Peyton up. "There's only one person that can bring them back." Justine grabs a piece of paper and writes down an address. She gives it to AJ. "Bring her back here and hurry." AJ nods and takes off. Alex sits next to Eric. "So who is this girl?" Justine looks at Alex. "Their first love." Alex looks sad. "Oh." Justine pats Alex's shoulder. "You'll see what I mean in a few." Alex nods. AJ comes back with a woman close behind. She walks into the room. "Dad?" Peyton huffs and looks up. You can hear Peyton whimpering. Alex looks confused and whispers "Dad?" Justine puts her finger to her lips. "Dad it's me. Ariana." Peyton starts fighting against the chains and whimpers. "I'm here dad. I'm alive." Peyton falls to their knees. Ariana goes over and wraps her arms around Peyton's neck. Peyton huffs happily. Peyton huffs at AJ. He nods and pulls Ariana away. Peyton balls up their fists and starts shifting. They roar. Once almost fully shifted Peyton screams. AJ comes over and unlocks the chains. They fall to the ground. Ariana practically runs into Peyton's arms. Peyton hugs Ariana tightly but not too tight. "Oh my baby girl." The two hug some more. "I was told you were alive but I did not believe it." Ariana wipes her face. "I'm here dad. I'm really here." Peyton nods. Alex gets up and goes upstairs. Peyton sighs. "One second babe. I have to go deal with my fiancé." Ariana nods. Peyton goes to Alex. "Are you okay?" Alex turns and smiles. "I'm fine. Do you have any more family I should know about?" Peyton shrugs. "No. I mean besides my two children I have a cousin that lives in Italy but that's pretty much it. Oh and I have a half sister. My dad had an affair shortly after leaving the fourth time. She's here. In LA." Alex looks shocked. "Have I met her?" Peyton smiles. "Nope. Not yet but you're going to. In a few days. She's coming over for drinks cuz she couldn't make it to dinner today." Alex looks confused. "What does she do to make her so busy?" Ariana comes upstairs. "I have to go dad. Got clients." Peyton kisses Ariana's cheek. "Bye babe." "Bye." Ariana leaves. "Is she" Peyton chuckles. "Not a chance in hell. She's a sex therapist. Or so I can read in her mind. As for my sister. She runs the company that makes your favorite drinks. Oh and also does part time work helping out hungry people all over the world." Alex whistles. "Damn. She must not really get a lot of spare time." Peyton chuckles at that. "No. Not really." Alex yawns. Peyton smiles. "Bed time?" Alex nods. Peyton nods back. "Well goodnight everyone. See you in the morning." Everyone says their goodnights and I love you's and goes to bed. In bed. "Hey babe?" Alex rolls over and lays her head on Peyton's chest and hums. Peyton wraps their arm around Alex. "Are you really okay?" Alex hums. "Yes. You have your secrets and so do I. Honestly, a lot of people do but that's okay because it's that person's choice whether they want to tell or not." Peyton kisses Alex's forehead. "I love you." Alex lifts her head and kisses Peyton softly. "Love you too." Alex starts to doze off. Peyton plugs in their phone along side Alex's and goes to sleep as well. Next morning around 5 am. Peyton goes to the bathroom. Once done and they wash their hands Peyton grabs their phone and goes upstairs. They go outside and light a joint. A few seconds later. "Can I have some of that?" Peyton turns their head and smiles. They offer their joint to Terry. "You're early." Terry blows out the smoke and takes a few more puffs. She hands the joint back and blows out the smoke. Peyton takes a puff. "I know. I just really wanted to see you. I miss you." Peyton chuckles after finishing off their joint. "I know. It's been awhile. It's not just your busy life either. It's partially my fault." Terry pats Peyton's back. "Yeah but it's mostly me. I actually have a few weeks off now." Peyton smiles. "And you're spending those weeks with me and my family aren't you?" Terry shrugs. "Maybe. Your mother seems to be okay with me." Peyton nods. "She's gotten over it. Now I don't know if she's at the stage where she'll take you out for coffee and get to know you better but she's close. I'd think." Terry nods. The two stand up straight. "So. You gonna invite me in?" Peyton chuckles. "Come in." Terry follows Peyton into the house. Terry jumps up onto the counter. "So where's Aaron?" Terry eats a grape. "In Italy. Visiting our cousin." Terry hums. "How is Dylan?" Peyton shrugs. "He only talks to Aaron now. He wants nothing to do with me." Terry looks sad. "I'm sorry to hear that. What happened?" Peyton leans against the counter. "Just some things were said that I don't really feel like repeating." Terry nods. "Okay. Sorry." Peyton pats Terry's knee. "All good." The two hear footsteps. Justine comes into view. Peyton smiles. "Morning." Justine yawns as she says morning. Peyton and Terry chuckle. "Late night?" Justine nods. "Oh hey. Long time no see." Terry and Justine hug after Terry gets off the counter. "Yeah I know. I'm sorry I haven't been around much." Justine shrugs. "It's okay. Busy working." Terry nods. The two pull away from each other when they hear footsteps coming from the basement. Alex wipes her face. "Hey babe. What's wrong?" Alex comes over to Peyton and leans against them. Peyton wraps their arms around Alex's waist. "Alex remember I told you about my sister?" Alex nods. "Yes. Hi. Nice to meet you." Terry shakes Alex's hand. "Terry." "Hi Terry. Alex. So. What's on the agenda for today?" Peyton kisses Alex's head. "Well. We have all the food from yesterday still. So. Pretty much everything is good. We have until around 3:30 this afternoon to do whatever we want. Oh before you go off thinking. There's something your mother wants to tell you." Alex looks at her mother. "Oh?" Justine nods and holds onto her hands. "I know you said you didn't want anything for Christmas but I kind of bought you a present. Well. Terry and I did." Terry smiles and nods. Alex looks confused. "But you just met me." Peyton chuckles. Alex looks at Peyton. "What?" "She's been there since day one babe. Whenever I wasn't around she was." Alex nods. "Ah. I see. So you've been around the same amount of time as Peyton?" Terry tilts her hand back and forth. "More or less. Peyton and I have been around your family since both you and your brother were born. After Peyton left I stayed. Your mother and father fought a lot over whether you were his." Alex looks shocked. "Really?" Justine nods and pats Alex's hands. "Don't worry. You are. He just couldn't see that." "Is that when dad left?" Peyton shakes their head. "Terry and I were there when he left. We both pleaded for him to stay cuz you were crying for him. That's when he got sick. He didn't want you and Eric to see him die. That's why he left but Justine and I stayed with him in his little apartment. Right up until he died. Terry looked after you and your brother." "Why don't I remember?" Justine smiles. "You were too young to remember. You were like 11 months. So. Anyways." Alex wipes her face. Justine nods to Terry. Terry nods and goes to her car. A few seconds later she comes back. "Here." Alex takes the box. She opens it. Alex looks confused and picks up the keys. Peyton looks shocked and gasped. "You didn't." Terry smiles widely. "I totally did. We did." Terry wraps her arm around Justine. Alex looks confused. "What?" Peyton takes Alex's hand and drags her outside. Peyton falls to their knees. "It's so beautiful." Justine comes out. "Peyton can drive it but it's yours Alex. It's in your name." Alex hugs her mother and Terry when she comes out. "Thank you." The two smile. "You are very welcome. Now. It's like your mother said. Peyton can drive it but it's yours." Alex nods. "Okay." Peyton looks at Alex with their puppy dog eyes. Alex and the other two laugh. Alex hands Peyton the keys. "Yes!" Peyton quickly gets in the car. Alex too. Peyton turns on the engine. "Ohhh listen to this baby purr babe." Alex rolls her eyes while smiling. Peyton speeds off. A few minutes later.
Justine: How's it going?
Alex: Good. Peyton is just dealing with someone in this strip club
Justine: The one off the street to the mall?
Alex: Yeah. Why?
Justine: The owner there is best friends with them and owes them some money
Alex: Peyton owes or the guy?
Justine: Girl. She owes them like $150,000,000
Alex: For what? Business?
Justine: They never told me. They do have some secrets they don't tell me or Terry
Alex: What about Aaron? They share a bond
Justine: It doesn't work like that. They can only feel each other's pain
Alex: I've been meaning to ask. How long have you known Terry and Peyton?
Justine: Since I was fifteen maybe sixteen. Terry and I actually dated before I met your father
Alex: Really?
Justine: Yes. Peyton and I had a thing for a little bit too but that was after you and your brother were born and after your dad died
Alex: So, there was a slip up when you and dad were still together
Justine: Yes. That's why they left for a bit. My turn to ask a question
Alex: Okay
Justine: Would it bother you if I dated Terry?
Alex: No why?
Justine: Cuz of her being Peyton's sister
Alex: So? If you're worried about Eric too don't be
Justine: Why?
Alex: I just have a feeling
Justine: and I've come to trust those feelings. Okay love. Thank you
Alex: Yep. Gotta go
Justine: See you soon
Peyton drives off after putting the big bag in their hand on Alex's lap. "So why the money?" Peyton makes a turn. "It's what I gave my friend to start her strip club. Thirteen years ago." "Can we go in someday?" Peyton makes a turn. "No." Alex looks confused. "Why not?" "Because I said so." Peyton pulls into the driveway. Peyton gives Alex the keys back after taking the bag from her and then goes into the house and into the basement. Alex sighs. Justine looks confused. "What's wrong with Peyton?" Alex shrugs. "I asked them why I couldn't go in the strip club and that's when their mood changed." Justine tsks. Alex looks up from her phone. "What? Did I do something wrong?" Justine sighs and wraps her arm around Alex's shoulder. The two walk around outside and talk. Peyton comes upstairs two hours later. "Where's Alex and Eric?" Justine smiles. "All good?" Peyton nods. Justine points to outside in the backyard. Peyton smiles and goes over to the back door. They open it. "Hey you two. Wanna go have some fun before your family arrive?" "Sure. What do you have in mind?" Peyton smirks. "You'll see." The two follow Peyton to their car. They all get in and Peyton starts up the engine. They then drive off once everyone is buckled. Eric and Alex look shocked when Peyton stops the car. "Our mother is going to kill us." Peyton smiles and shakes their head. Peyton plays a recording on their phone.
"I want my kids to do what they want but with your supervision of course. Once they're both 18." "Of course, love. When they're both 18."
Alex and Eric look confused. "When was this recorded?" Peyton smiles. "A little after our last time together so Eric you were a little over two years and Alex you were just over a year." The three exit the car. Peyton locks it. "I don't even know what to get." Eric smiles. "I know what I'm getting." Alex rolls her eyes and Peyton just chuckles. "I know." The three walk into the tattoo lounge and have a seat in the chairs. Well Alex sits on Peyton's lap. "I'm scared." Eric puts his hand on Alex's knee. "It's okay sis. I'm here. We're both here." Peyton nods. A man comes out of this little office. "Hello there. New potential clients?" The man looks over to Peyton. "Peyton?" Peyton looks up from their phone. "Jeremy? What the hell you doing here? I thought you were in Spain." The two hug after Alex gets up. Once they pull apart. "I was. For about six years. I got bored and got a job here." Peyton nods. "Cool. Cool. So." Peyton rubs their hands together. "Alright. Your clients. Alex, you know what you want yet?" Alex nods. "I want this cool flower with a skull in the middle." Jeremy nods. "You sir?" Eric shows Jeremy his phone background. Jeremy looks and nods. "Okay and now for you, my friend." "Just my children's names and birthdays. Oh, and their zodiacs." Peyton shows Jeremy how they want their tattoo to go. Jeremy smiles and nods. "Alright. Who's first?" "Youngest goes first." Alex sighs. "Why?" Eric puts his hands on Alex's shoulders. "Come on sis. You got this." Alex nods and sits in the chair. "Where do you want it?" Alex pulls down her shirt and moves her bra strap. Jeremy nods puts the outline against Alex's skin after cleaning the area and putting cream. "Now just so you know, this will hurt. A lot cuz of it being close to bone. If for whatever reason you feel like you need a break you let me, or Jeremy know." Alex nods. Peyton nods to Jeremy. He starts tracing. Alex just stares at the ceiling. "Do you need a break?" Alex shakes her head. "I'm good." Jeremy nods and keeps going. A little over thirty minutes later. Alex smiles. "I did it." Peyton and Eric high five her. "Alright Eric. Your turn." "Well, I already know I don't have to tell you." Eric nods and shows off his right shoulder. "Not my first time." "Where do you want it? Back or chest?" "Chest please." Jeremy nods and adjusts the chair. Eric takes off his shirt and drapes it over Alex's lap. Jeremy cleans the area of the tattoo and puts cream. He then presses the outline to Eric's skin. Jeremy starts tracing. Eric grabs hold of Peyton's hand. They chuckle. "I thought you were gonna be a big man. Take it and work through it." "I can't. I'm trying my hardest not to tense up so squeezing your hand seemed to be the best option." "In that case, squeeze as hard as you need." Eric nods. He squeezes Peyton's hand every few minutes. "You got this bro. You can do it." "Ahhh." "Almost done dude. Almost done." Jeremy finishes tracing the last lines. Eric sighs with relief. Once all cleaned and bandaged. Jeremy pats the chair. "Come my friend. It's your turn. Which arm?" Peyton thinks. "This one." Peyton faces the other direction. Jeremy nods. He starts tracing after doing all the preparation. Alex hums. "Looks great so far babe." Peyton nods. Once done and cleaned up and bandaged. "That'll be $565.76." Peyton takes out their wallet and takes out $600. "Keep the change." Jeremy nods. "Hey before you go." Peyton walks into the little office with Jeremy. "What's up?" Jeremy closes the door. "Any chance I can get you to come by tomorrow? Or tonight?" "Tonight no. I have a dinner with my fiancé's family. Tomorrow for sure. Why?" Jeremy sits on the corner of his desk. "I have this guy that comes in two days in a row. To collect. If you catch my drift." Peyton nods. "Go on." "Anyways. Last couple times he's caused some shall we say, issues." "So you need me to what? Knock him out?" Jeremy scratches his neck. "Maybe just rough him up a bit. Get him to chill out some." Peyton nods. "Yeah okay. I'll be there. If he causes any problems tonight you call me and I'll come straight here. You hear?" Jeremy nods. "For sure dude." "Alright." Peyton and Jeremy do their secret handshake and Peyton leaves with Alex and Eric. In the car. "What time is it?" Alex checks her phone. "Going on 2. Why?" Peyton makes a turn and then another. Once at their destination Peyton stops the car and gets out. Alex and Eric follow. Peyton locks the car. The three walk into the building and walk up to the front desk. The receptionist looks up and smiles. "Hello there how may I help you?" "Hi. Is there a Dr. Ariana Luthor here?" "Yes. She's with a client right now but you're more than welcome to wait. Should be done in about 15 minutes." Peyton smiles. "Thanks so much." "You are very welcome." Peyton and Eric have a seat. Alex sits on Peyton's lap. The receptionist stops staring at Peyton. They chuckle. "Thanks." Alex kisses Peyton's cheek. "No problem." "Surprised she didn't see that big ring on your finger." Alex smiles. "Probably just thought I was with some other person." Eric nods. "Actually yeah. Probably." About 15 minutes later. "I'll see you next week Miss West." Ariana walks over to her receptionist and looks over her schedule for the next day. "You have visitors ma'am." Ariana looks up and smiles. "Dad. Hey." Alex gets up. Peyton and Ariana hug. "Hey love. Are you coming to dinner tonight?" Ariana smiles. "I'll try my best to make it. Lots of clients." Peyton nods. "Of course of course. If I don't see you tonight you'll come by whenever you have the time." Ariana nods. "Of course dad. Hey while you're here. I'd like to make lunch plans with you for sometime next week. Ariel my calendar please?" Ariel hands over Ariana's calendar. "How's the 30th sound?" Peyton nods. "Alright. What time?" "Lets say 12:30?" Peyton nods. "Alrighty." "Great. Mark that down in my planner Ariel. Lunch with Peyton at 12:30 pm at the Italian restaurant on the 30th of December." Ariel does as told. Ariana goes to go back to her office but then turns around. "Oh and Alex?" "Yeah?" "We need to go shopping sometime. Feel free to bring your brother." Eric smiles. Alex nods. "Of course. Sometime after the holidays." Ariana nods. "Ciao everyone. Oh dad." Peyton hums. Ariana comes over. "Love your new tattoo by the way. I'm sure Imre will love it too." Peyton and Ariana hug. "Thank you babe." Ariana nods. Peyton, Alex and Eric leave after saying their goodbyes. Back at the house. Peyton looks confused at the car in the driveway as they pull in. "Hey mom we have any family arrive?" Imre comes around the corner. "Surprise!" Peyton lets some tears fall. "My baby boy." Imre and Peyton hug tightly. "Hey dad." They pull apart. "When did you come home?" "Two nights ago. I wanted to surprise you so. You must be Alex." Alex nods. Imre picks her up by hugging her but gently. "Alright Imre." He nods and puts Alex down. "I'm sorry. I'm a big hugger." Alex pats Imre's shoulder. "You're okay. I'm a bit of a hugger myself." Imre smiles. The doorbell rings. Justine goes and answers the door. Alex, Eric and Peyton go downstairs and take turns in the shower. Peyton runs their hand over their face. "Hey, should I trim my beard?" Eric pats Peyton's shoulders. "Go for it dude." "Here. Let me." Peyton hands Alex the scissors and trimmer. Eric and Alex help Peyton with their beard. Alex cleans up the hair and then wraps her arms around Peyton's neck. Alex then kisses Peyton's cheek. "Handsome." Peyton washes their face and then throws on the shirt Alex hands them. Alex fixes the collar and then Peyton gels up their hair. "Good?" Eric and Alex nod. "Perfection." Alex helps Peyton into their dress pants. Once all ready, the three go upstairs and greet everyone. Peyton laughs at the jokes being said. "Babe. I think it's time." Justine and Eric stand by Peyton and Alex's sides. Eric taps on a glass gently. "Can I have everyone's attention please." Everyone looks over towards Peyton. Everyone picks up their champagne glass. "A toast. To all family and friends here tonight but a very special toast to my very beautiful and very lovely, bride to be. Cheers!" "Cheers!" Everyone clicks glasses and drinks. "Merry Christmas." "Merry Christmas." Everyone clicks glasses and drinks again. "Lets eat." As everyone is eating, Peyton's phone rings. "So sorry. I must tend to that." Everyone nods and Peyton excuses themselves.
"Hello?" "Hey dude. I need that favor." "Is he there right now?" "Yeah. I'm in the bathroom hiding." "Alright just stay there. I'm on my way."
Peyton hangs up. "I am so sorry everyone. I must leave to deal with another friend emergency." "Go on dear." Alex grabs Peyton's wrist. She whispers, "Everything alright?" Peyton smiles. "All good babes. I'll be back for dessert." Peyton kisses Alex softly and leaves. They speed off.