One Tree Hill s01e05 Episode Script
All That You Can't Leave Behind
Hey, lets move it lady.
Come on! Haley.
- How long are we going to do this? - Do what? - Avoid each other.
- You tell me.
Youre the one upset.
And youre the one who lied to me.
I dont know what to say to you, Luke.
Just explain to me why you were with Nathan.
Huh? I mean, considering the past few weeks and what hes done I cant.
You know how I feel about him, Haley.
Lucas, fine! Yes.
I know how you feel about him.
But there is something you dont know.
I promised him Id tutor him if he left you alone.
What? Im doing it for you, Luke.
- So you and Peyton are history? - Nah.
- I wouldnt count on that.
- No? Yeah.
This is what she does.
She freaks out, we break up; a few days later, we make up.
So why put up with that? Because a few days later, we make up.
Hey, ball.
Expect plenty more of that at the father/son game because were going to crush you guys.
Oh yeah? You can expect more of that.
Bring it on.
Im an idiot.
I know.
Im sorry.
I miss hanging out with you, Hales.
Yeah.
I miss hanging out with you too.
Listen.
I appreciate everything you did for me.
I do, Haley, but- how about you let me handle the team from now on, okay? Okay.
All right.
So you can stop tutoring Nathan now.
Um, no.
I cant.
- Haley.
- Lucas.
I cant.
I promised him.
If I break that promise, Im just as bad as you think he is.
Hey, Lucas, Im looking forward to see you play in the father/son game this year.
Good article about you and your pop.
Who wouldve known that Dan Scotts basketball pedigree would be inherited by his two sons, Nathan Scott and Lucas? Youve got to be kidding me.
Thats great, Dad.
Were all one big happy family now.
Watch it.
I wonder what theyre paying this reporter to support his crack habit? - How about some breakfast? - I lost my appetite.
Dan, the boy exists.
Hes on the team.
Its not exactly headline news.
No, Deb, apparently it is.
Well, how do you think Lucas and Karen feel about it? Gosh, I dont know.
Maybe we should invite them over for breakfast and find out.
Alright, look.
If you guys are going to argue, Im out of here.
Were not arguing and your breakfast is getting cold.
Im just going to grab something at school with my brother.
You know, there is a chance that Lucas and Nathan can get along if their father encouraged it.
True.
But theres also a chance that hell can freeze over.
Youre not still mad at me, are you? Im not mad.
Were just over.
Hey cutie.
I saw your picture in the paper.
Personally, I didnt think it did you justice.
- No? - No.
Far too much clothing.
Hey, Lucas.
That father verses son games coming up.
Considered who you want to play with.
- I figured Id skip it.
- Oh, come on, son.
I know its hard, but it will be worse if you dont play.
Besides, I thought you said you were through hiding from Dan.
I am.
Well, wouldnt it be fun to dunk on him? Here we go! Ravens, lets score! Wait! Hold on, Peyton, youve got the arms wrong.
- Its not brain surgery, Brooke.
- Okay, whats with the attitude? Whats with your life? Seriously, arent you embarrassed that the most important thing in your world is some stupid cheer? Look, Im really sorry things didnt work out with you and Nathan, - but dont go all Mariah on me, okay? - You think this is about Nathan? Youre not even close! Youre not even in the neighborhood of close! - Okay, then, whats wrong? - Whats wrong is how pointless all of this is.
- Stop saying that! - No! Because its true.
What difference does it make if you sleep with a popular guy, or you go to the right party, or you know the moves to some moronic cheer to do with some lame-ass game I could care less about! - Hey.
Youre not working today.
- Yeah, I have a favor to ask.
Uh, theres this father/son charity basketball game.
Whitey says Ive got to play, so you interested? - Yeah.
- Yeah? Yeah, okay.
Of course, I might be, you know, a little out of shape, not to mention I wasnt worth a crap back in high school.
Well, its better for us, right? Well.
Why dont you start coming to the court with us? Hang with a member of the Scott basketball dynasty? So how are you doing with that? Well.
What are you going to do? - Sucks for my mom - Yeah.
What about you? Honestly I cant stand being connected to Nathan or Dan.
Hey, big brother! I was getting some cardio in, ran out of water.
You wanna help me out? Yeah.
Sure, why not? So, uh, you wanna buy some charity tickets to the big father/son game? Oh, well, I, you know, could if I wasnt playing in it.
Luke invited me.
Oh, great.
Well, try not to soil the Scott family name while youre at it.
Yeah thats every day advice for you, huh? Hey, kid.
Seems as though you have an obligation to the family name too.
Dont blow it.
That articles a lie.
Youre not my father and you never were.
Youre right.
It is a lie.
You should never have had the name in the first place.
Hey! Dan! - You okay? - Look! I have no responsibility to him or his name.
Just Dont let him get inside your head, okay? You know what.
I dont plan on it.
You know, as a matter of fact, I think its about time I get out from under this guy completely.
Whats that supposed to mean? Meaning Im not gonna be a Scott anymore.
Im gonna change my last name.
Youre late.
I expected you this morning after that article in the paper.
I understand Lucas has asked Keith to play in the basketball game.
- Do you think thats wise? - Why not? Well, Keith isnt exactly a father.
Youre not the best father, either, Danny, and youre playing.
What about Lucas? You have to know this will be embarrassing for him.
Embarrassing for him? What about embarrassing for you? Wait a minute.
This isnt about Lucas and Keith.
This is all about you, Danny and that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you see the son that you never claimed.
You were a great player.
Maybe the best I ever had.
But you can score a hundred points in this game, and that feelings not going to go away.
Itll be there until you acknowledge that Lucas is your son and that you made a mistake.
You uncle Keiths been working hard getting ready for the game.
He mentioned that youre thinking of changing your last name? I just dont want people to read these stupid articles and think I played ball just because Dan did.
I dont want you to have to read that stuff.
Well, youre in the spotlight now.
The articles come with the territory.
But I dont want you to run away from that.
Id rather you face your problems head on.
I just figured it would make you happy if I took your name.
When I found out I was pregnant, Dan already had a basketball scholarship and nothing was going to get in the way of that.
But then something strange happened.
Right before classes started, Dan changed his mind.
He said hed finish the semester and wed get married.
So when I went into labor and you appeared, the nurse asked for your name and I said it was Scott.
Keith was there, and when the nurse brought you in she let him hold you.
Ive known Keith my whole life, and thats the only time Ive seen him cry.
Your father never showed up.
So to hell with him.
I dont want his name.
Keiths a Scott too, you know.
Ive never been ashamed of you, Lucas, not for a second.
Or your name.
Then I also never had to carry that name in this town the way you have, so if you want to change it, you have my blessing.
But its just a name, Luke.
What you do with it is up to you.
Brooke! Hey.
Have you heard from Peyton? Not since you two broke up and she went psycho on me in practice.
Why? Because shes not in school.
And she wont pick up at home or on her cell.
Well maybe shes out kicking the homeless.
A lot of smokers in this place.
I dont really smoke.
I just figured since Nathan and I broke up, Ive got room for a new bad habit.
Mind if I sit down? She was quite a gal, your mother.
Yeah.
She used to lead cheers for my team, too.
And youve got her looks.
- I dont really remember her.
- Oh, I do.
She was a wily one.
Your old man didnt stand a chance.
So what are you doing here? Making a reservation? You better watch it! No.
No.
My wife, Camilla, is buried out here.
Right over behind those trees.
I couldnt get in a word edgewise while she was alive so I come out here and visit, tell her about things.
You think shes listening? Yeah.
I know shes listening.
I lost my wife just about the time your mother passed away.
That always make us weak and tough one.
Theyre all tough.
Yeah.
The good news is you did better and the bad news is better is a D.
Yeah.
I guess I didnt really give this one my best shot.
Whats going on with you? Well.
You know me and Peyton broke up.
- Peyton and I.
- Oh.
She broke up with you too? Just I didnt know she was going to take it this hard.
She went off on Brooke at practice.
Im kinda worried about her.
Well, maybe you shouldve worried more about her when you were together.
- Im sorry, but come on, its true.
- No! You dont know the first thing about Peyton and I.
- Me and Peyton.
- Whatever.
Why do you do this? If I were you, Id get back out now.
Not until you tell me whats going on.
Come on! Slow down, Peyton! Come on! Slow the car down! Peyton? Slow the car down.
She was driving to school to pick me up.
She was late, so she ran a red light.
It was one light at the wrong split second and it ended for her.
My mom ran one red light.
I run them all the time and nothing happens.
Its not fair.
No its not.
You can get out now.
Or I can stay if you want.
No.
You cant.
- Hey, Keith.
- Hey.
Twice in a week.
Its got to be some kind of record.
Yeah, well, its this father/son thing.
- Yeah.
How about a frostie? - Nope, Im in training.
- Its just a game, Dan.
- No.
Its a public event.
I mean, what are people gonna think? Especially after that article? Oh yeah.
About that what in the hell is wrong with you telling Lucas he never deserved the name Scott? - Well, he doesnt.
- The hell he doesnt.
- You fathered him, Dan.
- Thats right.
Which brings me to my original point.
What do you think youre doing playing in the basketball game? I mean, whatever you think you are to Karen and her son, youre not a husband.
Or a father.
How much does a suit like that cost? Because its gonna look like hell when I lay you out all over that greasy floor.
- Come on, big brother.
- Thats right.
Big brother.
And no matter what you did on that basketball court a lifetime ago, and no matter what you do now, Ill always be your big brother.
So guess what, Danny boy? It was my name first.
Its Lucas name now.
And theres nothing you can do about it.
Okay, Keith.
You know, you can be ashamed of me.
And you can be ashamed of Lucas.
But what makes YOU think were not just as ashamed of you? Huh? Now get out of my shop.
Hi.
You never know who youre going to see in the boys locker room these days.
Or what youll see.
I thought maybe we could talk.
Unless youre too busy.
No, sure.
We can talk.
Still in denial? About what? Missing her.
Its okay that you do.
What are you my tutor or my shrink? Whatever you need.
I treated Peyton pretty bad.
She had every right to walk away.
Okay, yeah, it was my fault.
I screwed up.
I just wish I had another chance.
Nice work.
- That was the truth.
- No.
On your practice exam.
81.
You know, its funny.
I think weve actually talked more than Peyton and I ever did.
Peyton and I good job.
Yeah, you too.
Hey are you coming to the game? Um, well, it depends on how you do on your English exam.
Anything less than an 81, Im staying home and watching The Office.
Alright.
Haley? Yeah? I know this hasnt been easy for you.
I just wanted to say thanks.
Good luck.
My wife wouldnt let me smoke in the house, so I got in the habit of coming up here to this bridge.
Id offer you one, but I know youre trying to cut down.
- How long have you been coaching? - Too long.
- Do you ever wonder about it? - What? I mean, youve spent your whole life watching boys play a game.
Well, Id prefer to think I was teaching them to play.
Yeah, sometimes I think about the conversations when Im finished between me and my wife.
The holidays I missed because I was off coaching somewhere.
Thats when I come closest to thinking it was a mistake.
- Do you miss her? - Every day.
Peyton, its hard to lose somebody.
I spent a lot of time searching for reasons or answers.
But you cant find whats not there.
It just happened.
So you gonna light that thing or what? No.
I used to love cigars but I havent smoked one since I lost Camilla.
I dont even carry matches anymore.
I dont guess Ive been much help to you.
But I do know one thing.
Your mothers proud of you.
Take care of yourself, kiddo.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I really dont want to be like this, Luke.
What is that? This.
Us skirting around each other.
I mean, were friends.
You know, when you wanted to join the team, I didnt understand it and I told you that, but I supported you.
- I know.
- So support me! When Im tutoring someone, and they get it, and that light goes on, I feel good! I feel worthy.
The same way that you feel when you play basketball.
Besides, having things gotten better for you? The teams left you alone, the hazings stopped? Yeah.
So, thats worth the risk for me.
Whats not worth the risk it us.
Were friends and that is important to me.
Youre just tutoring him? I am just tutoring him.
Thats it.
Okay.
- Oh, game.
- I think I pulled a kidney.
- You alright? - Yeah.
Yeah So you decide on the name thing yet? Well, I downloaded the forms.
But, uh Moms still got to sign off on them.
Mind if I tell you what I think? I think you just did.
Hey, I know Im not your father, and, Id never try to tell you what to do, but I just wish youd think about it.
I will and you know you dont have to play if you dont want to.
Oh.
Why do you say that? I know it puts you in a weird spot.
And Dan and Nathan are your family too, right? As far as Im concerned, you and your mom are my family.
As long as youll have me.
You know, Dan and I, we weve never seen eye to eye.
Even when we were kids.
And Nathans practically a stranger.
Besides, I was honored that you asked me to play.
Good.
I was hoping youd say that.
Listen.
Ive got to take off.
Talk to you later? Si.
Take care, all right.
- Hey, Keith? - Yeah.
- Thanks.
- Yeah.
Hows my boy? Why? Dad send you to spy on me? Wheres my drink? You know, youd think he organized this entire thing himself.
Just so he could get back on the court.
I know hes been tough on you lately, Nate.
But I want you to know things are going to change around here.
I just wish hed lay off, you know.
I wanna do good for him.
He just gets so worked up about this stuff.
Well, if you dont want to play, dont play.
Hell get over it.
You know thats a lie, Mom.
Hey.
Ive been thinking about you.
Try a cold shower.
Sorry.
You set yourself up for that one.
Yeah, I guess so.
How you doing? Lets see.
I broke up with my boyfriend.
My moms dead.
And my dads away on a job.
Whats your dad do? Captains a drudging boat.
Hes only here for those forked anniversaries but this year, he sent his sympathies in an email.
I read your article.
I think it seemed like you guys are just one great, big, happy family.
Yeah.
Its kind of ironic, huh? You know, I would gladly erase my dad if it would bring back your mom.
I wish I could change it for you.
Thank you.
I gotta go.
Hey, Peyton! Dont ruin it, okay? Excited about your game tomorrow? Truthfully? Its like Christmas Eve.
And have you been naughty or nice? Have I been naughty? Well, which would you prefer? Honey.
I know this is important to you and I know that Nathan is talented but I think you push him too hard sometimes.
I worry that he wont enjoy it anymore.
Oh, he enjoys it.
If he doesnt, hell regret it when its gone.
Do you? Every day.
Theres nothing like it, Deb.
Walking into the arena, hearing the cheers of a sellout crowd, knowing its going to be your night.
And for an hour or two, the world is yours and theres nothing they can do to stop it.
I wish I wouldve known you then.
I wish you couldve been there.
No decisions to make, cars to sell, bills to pay.
Just the game.
And I was good.
Its the best it ever was for me.
Better than your life now? Better than knowing your son? Or me? It was different.
What do you call that? Love.
What do you want, Nathan? Its what I dont want.
I dont want this for us.
Maybe you shouldve thought of that sooner.
Yeah, I know.
Ive been thinking about how we were when we started going out.
Like that day at Rhysfield Beach.
The nights here in your room.
We havent been that way in a long time.
We could be.
Come on, Peyton.
Ive been thinking about you.
I know youve been thinking about me.
Ive actually had a lot going on lately.
Yeah, me too.
My dads been going crazy about this father/son game and my mom its like ever since she came back shes been wanting to hang out.
I really cant hear this right now.
Alright.
Well, how about you come to the game? Maybe we could hang out afterwards.
I miss you, Peyton.
Ill see you there.
Catch up to you later man.
- Got a sec? - Hey, yeah, whats up? Check that out.
An 84! Thats so great.
Yeah, hey, congratulations! Hey! Dan the man, are you going to carry us tonight or what? You know it, Bruce.
Ill carry the team and Keith can carry my jock.
- Keith, its good to see you man.
- You too, Bruce.
I didnt know you had a son that played ball too.
Well, actually Im just a stand-in.
One of the boys doesnt have a father.
Luke! Lucas! Hey, Scott! Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
And welcome to the Tree Hill Ravens father and son charity basketball game.
Tonight the fathers battle the sons and the winner gets bragging rights.
Coming soon tonight, Ravens son league MVP Nathan Scott.
And for the fathers, the all-time even scorer in the history of Tree Hill, and state championship runnerup, put your hands together for Dan Scott! Sounds like the old man got a louder applause than you did.
Are you sure your hearing aids not turned up too loud? Under a minute remaining now and the Ravens sons are putting on a show.
Theyve made a mockery out of this one.
Lucas Scott spins the ball on his finger over to Hamilton - Hamilton disgraces his father.
- Dont try that crap with me, Nate.
Nathan Scott tries scores and is left with an even 30 points at halftime.
You guys suck out there.
Its embarrassing.
For you, maybe.
Come on you play house with a girl I get pregnant in high school and Im supposed to be embarrassed? Its embarrassing because were old men, Dan, playing horribly - and thats the way its supposed to be.
- Not for me.
- Enemy approaching.
- Thats right, enemy approaching.
Are you going to bring your best game or what? - Youre down by thirty, Dad.
- No, Im talking to you.
You bring your best game, Ill bring mine, and then well see.
- Well see what? - Well see whos the best.
Or maybe youd rather not know.
- Hey.
Come on, relax, little brother.
- This isnt your place, Keith.
Well, its not your place either, Dan.
Its their game now.
We should be proud theyre so good.
Like you had anything to do with it.
You walk away, Danny.
Lets see what you got.
Any of you give me your best game and Im gonna hurt you.
Hey, youre doing fine.
- Lucas.
Luke.
Are you mad at me? Whats going on? - I dont want to talk about it right now.
Okay, can you just tell me what I did, please? - I saw you with him.
- Who Nathan? God, he got a good grade on that math quiz.
It was nothing.
I want to believe you, Haley.
I do.
- But I dont think youre telling the truth.
- Im am telling the truth Lucas.
Theres nothing going on.
Nice bracelet.
Well folks, an impressive showing for Dan Scott.
The kids are just too much.
What do you say we make this interesting? Lets make the score 0-0, and the next basket wins.
Alright.
Give me the ball.
Alright.
Lets go, fellas.
Ravens on three.
One, two, three! Ravens.
The Ravens sons have the ball, and the next basket wins.
Game over, Dad.
Nathan Scott to the tape.
He catches the ball in the wing.
He rides to the- holy crap! Lets hope the young mans okay.
You okay? I couldnt give you the winning bucket, Nathan.
- Beat them? - Yeah.
But I want to do it myself.
Well, good news, folks.
Nathan seems to be okay.
And the Ravens sons still have a crack at it Lucas Scott hands the ball to Nathan.
He drives- ooh! He drops the ball.
Its moving.
That will create a turnover.
The fathers have a crack at it.
Looks like its payback time.
That was a sloppy turnover, Nathan.
Thats not like you.
- Thats because it was on purpose.
- On purpose? Why? Because you dont deserve my best game, Dad.
Look.
I couldve beat you.
You know it and I know it.
You know, if you want to mess with that, go ahead.
Ill give it to you.
You didnt beat me, Dad.
You never will.
Good game.
What? Are you kidding me? I was by far the worst one out there.
And that includes old Mr.
Budieres and his wooden leg.
Oh, Keith, you know its never about basketball.
And just so you know what you did for Nathan, what youve done for me well, lets just say I was proud to have you as my dad for the night.
You know, Ive been thinking about what you said about the Scott name, and I think Ill keep it.
I just hope I can wear it as well as you.
Thanks.
Hey.
Im glad you came.
I knew you would.
I want you to know things are going to be different for us.
Did you know that my mom died tonight? Seven years ago? You didnt know because you never asked.
I didnt come here for you tonight.
Whyd you come? John Steinbeck once wrote It seems to me that if you or I must choose between two courses of thought or action, we should remember our dying and try so to live that our death brings no pleasure on the world.
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Come on! Haley.
- How long are we going to do this? - Do what? - Avoid each other.
- You tell me.
Youre the one upset.
And youre the one who lied to me.
I dont know what to say to you, Luke.
Just explain to me why you were with Nathan.
Huh? I mean, considering the past few weeks and what hes done I cant.
You know how I feel about him, Haley.
Lucas, fine! Yes.
I know how you feel about him.
But there is something you dont know.
I promised him Id tutor him if he left you alone.
What? Im doing it for you, Luke.
- So you and Peyton are history? - Nah.
- I wouldnt count on that.
- No? Yeah.
This is what she does.
She freaks out, we break up; a few days later, we make up.
So why put up with that? Because a few days later, we make up.
Hey, ball.
Expect plenty more of that at the father/son game because were going to crush you guys.
Oh yeah? You can expect more of that.
Bring it on.
Im an idiot.
I know.
Im sorry.
I miss hanging out with you, Hales.
Yeah.
I miss hanging out with you too.
Listen.
I appreciate everything you did for me.
I do, Haley, but- how about you let me handle the team from now on, okay? Okay.
All right.
So you can stop tutoring Nathan now.
Um, no.
I cant.
- Haley.
- Lucas.
I cant.
I promised him.
If I break that promise, Im just as bad as you think he is.
Hey, Lucas, Im looking forward to see you play in the father/son game this year.
Good article about you and your pop.
Who wouldve known that Dan Scotts basketball pedigree would be inherited by his two sons, Nathan Scott and Lucas? Youve got to be kidding me.
Thats great, Dad.
Were all one big happy family now.
Watch it.
I wonder what theyre paying this reporter to support his crack habit? - How about some breakfast? - I lost my appetite.
Dan, the boy exists.
Hes on the team.
Its not exactly headline news.
No, Deb, apparently it is.
Well, how do you think Lucas and Karen feel about it? Gosh, I dont know.
Maybe we should invite them over for breakfast and find out.
Alright, look.
If you guys are going to argue, Im out of here.
Were not arguing and your breakfast is getting cold.
Im just going to grab something at school with my brother.
You know, there is a chance that Lucas and Nathan can get along if their father encouraged it.
True.
But theres also a chance that hell can freeze over.
Youre not still mad at me, are you? Im not mad.
Were just over.
Hey cutie.
I saw your picture in the paper.
Personally, I didnt think it did you justice.
- No? - No.
Far too much clothing.
Hey, Lucas.
That father verses son games coming up.
Considered who you want to play with.
- I figured Id skip it.
- Oh, come on, son.
I know its hard, but it will be worse if you dont play.
Besides, I thought you said you were through hiding from Dan.
I am.
Well, wouldnt it be fun to dunk on him? Here we go! Ravens, lets score! Wait! Hold on, Peyton, youve got the arms wrong.
- Its not brain surgery, Brooke.
- Okay, whats with the attitude? Whats with your life? Seriously, arent you embarrassed that the most important thing in your world is some stupid cheer? Look, Im really sorry things didnt work out with you and Nathan, - but dont go all Mariah on me, okay? - You think this is about Nathan? Youre not even close! Youre not even in the neighborhood of close! - Okay, then, whats wrong? - Whats wrong is how pointless all of this is.
- Stop saying that! - No! Because its true.
What difference does it make if you sleep with a popular guy, or you go to the right party, or you know the moves to some moronic cheer to do with some lame-ass game I could care less about! - Hey.
Youre not working today.
- Yeah, I have a favor to ask.
Uh, theres this father/son charity basketball game.
Whitey says Ive got to play, so you interested? - Yeah.
- Yeah? Yeah, okay.
Of course, I might be, you know, a little out of shape, not to mention I wasnt worth a crap back in high school.
Well, its better for us, right? Well.
Why dont you start coming to the court with us? Hang with a member of the Scott basketball dynasty? So how are you doing with that? Well.
What are you going to do? - Sucks for my mom - Yeah.
What about you? Honestly I cant stand being connected to Nathan or Dan.
Hey, big brother! I was getting some cardio in, ran out of water.
You wanna help me out? Yeah.
Sure, why not? So, uh, you wanna buy some charity tickets to the big father/son game? Oh, well, I, you know, could if I wasnt playing in it.
Luke invited me.
Oh, great.
Well, try not to soil the Scott family name while youre at it.
Yeah thats every day advice for you, huh? Hey, kid.
Seems as though you have an obligation to the family name too.
Dont blow it.
That articles a lie.
Youre not my father and you never were.
Youre right.
It is a lie.
You should never have had the name in the first place.
Hey! Dan! - You okay? - Look! I have no responsibility to him or his name.
Just Dont let him get inside your head, okay? You know what.
I dont plan on it.
You know, as a matter of fact, I think its about time I get out from under this guy completely.
Whats that supposed to mean? Meaning Im not gonna be a Scott anymore.
Im gonna change my last name.
Youre late.
I expected you this morning after that article in the paper.
I understand Lucas has asked Keith to play in the basketball game.
- Do you think thats wise? - Why not? Well, Keith isnt exactly a father.
Youre not the best father, either, Danny, and youre playing.
What about Lucas? You have to know this will be embarrassing for him.
Embarrassing for him? What about embarrassing for you? Wait a minute.
This isnt about Lucas and Keith.
This is all about you, Danny and that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you see the son that you never claimed.
You were a great player.
Maybe the best I ever had.
But you can score a hundred points in this game, and that feelings not going to go away.
Itll be there until you acknowledge that Lucas is your son and that you made a mistake.
You uncle Keiths been working hard getting ready for the game.
He mentioned that youre thinking of changing your last name? I just dont want people to read these stupid articles and think I played ball just because Dan did.
I dont want you to have to read that stuff.
Well, youre in the spotlight now.
The articles come with the territory.
But I dont want you to run away from that.
Id rather you face your problems head on.
I just figured it would make you happy if I took your name.
When I found out I was pregnant, Dan already had a basketball scholarship and nothing was going to get in the way of that.
But then something strange happened.
Right before classes started, Dan changed his mind.
He said hed finish the semester and wed get married.
So when I went into labor and you appeared, the nurse asked for your name and I said it was Scott.
Keith was there, and when the nurse brought you in she let him hold you.
Ive known Keith my whole life, and thats the only time Ive seen him cry.
Your father never showed up.
So to hell with him.
I dont want his name.
Keiths a Scott too, you know.
Ive never been ashamed of you, Lucas, not for a second.
Or your name.
Then I also never had to carry that name in this town the way you have, so if you want to change it, you have my blessing.
But its just a name, Luke.
What you do with it is up to you.
Brooke! Hey.
Have you heard from Peyton? Not since you two broke up and she went psycho on me in practice.
Why? Because shes not in school.
And she wont pick up at home or on her cell.
Well maybe shes out kicking the homeless.
A lot of smokers in this place.
I dont really smoke.
I just figured since Nathan and I broke up, Ive got room for a new bad habit.
Mind if I sit down? She was quite a gal, your mother.
Yeah.
She used to lead cheers for my team, too.
And youve got her looks.
- I dont really remember her.
- Oh, I do.
She was a wily one.
Your old man didnt stand a chance.
So what are you doing here? Making a reservation? You better watch it! No.
No.
My wife, Camilla, is buried out here.
Right over behind those trees.
I couldnt get in a word edgewise while she was alive so I come out here and visit, tell her about things.
You think shes listening? Yeah.
I know shes listening.
I lost my wife just about the time your mother passed away.
That always make us weak and tough one.
Theyre all tough.
Yeah.
The good news is you did better and the bad news is better is a D.
Yeah.
I guess I didnt really give this one my best shot.
Whats going on with you? Well.
You know me and Peyton broke up.
- Peyton and I.
- Oh.
She broke up with you too? Just I didnt know she was going to take it this hard.
She went off on Brooke at practice.
Im kinda worried about her.
Well, maybe you shouldve worried more about her when you were together.
- Im sorry, but come on, its true.
- No! You dont know the first thing about Peyton and I.
- Me and Peyton.
- Whatever.
Why do you do this? If I were you, Id get back out now.
Not until you tell me whats going on.
Come on! Slow down, Peyton! Come on! Slow the car down! Peyton? Slow the car down.
She was driving to school to pick me up.
She was late, so she ran a red light.
It was one light at the wrong split second and it ended for her.
My mom ran one red light.
I run them all the time and nothing happens.
Its not fair.
No its not.
You can get out now.
Or I can stay if you want.
No.
You cant.
- Hey, Keith.
- Hey.
Twice in a week.
Its got to be some kind of record.
Yeah, well, its this father/son thing.
- Yeah.
How about a frostie? - Nope, Im in training.
- Its just a game, Dan.
- No.
Its a public event.
I mean, what are people gonna think? Especially after that article? Oh yeah.
About that what in the hell is wrong with you telling Lucas he never deserved the name Scott? - Well, he doesnt.
- The hell he doesnt.
- You fathered him, Dan.
- Thats right.
Which brings me to my original point.
What do you think youre doing playing in the basketball game? I mean, whatever you think you are to Karen and her son, youre not a husband.
Or a father.
How much does a suit like that cost? Because its gonna look like hell when I lay you out all over that greasy floor.
- Come on, big brother.
- Thats right.
Big brother.
And no matter what you did on that basketball court a lifetime ago, and no matter what you do now, Ill always be your big brother.
So guess what, Danny boy? It was my name first.
Its Lucas name now.
And theres nothing you can do about it.
Okay, Keith.
You know, you can be ashamed of me.
And you can be ashamed of Lucas.
But what makes YOU think were not just as ashamed of you? Huh? Now get out of my shop.
Hi.
You never know who youre going to see in the boys locker room these days.
Or what youll see.
I thought maybe we could talk.
Unless youre too busy.
No, sure.
We can talk.
Still in denial? About what? Missing her.
Its okay that you do.
What are you my tutor or my shrink? Whatever you need.
I treated Peyton pretty bad.
She had every right to walk away.
Okay, yeah, it was my fault.
I screwed up.
I just wish I had another chance.
Nice work.
- That was the truth.
- No.
On your practice exam.
81.
You know, its funny.
I think weve actually talked more than Peyton and I ever did.
Peyton and I good job.
Yeah, you too.
Hey are you coming to the game? Um, well, it depends on how you do on your English exam.
Anything less than an 81, Im staying home and watching The Office.
Alright.
Haley? Yeah? I know this hasnt been easy for you.
I just wanted to say thanks.
Good luck.
My wife wouldnt let me smoke in the house, so I got in the habit of coming up here to this bridge.
Id offer you one, but I know youre trying to cut down.
- How long have you been coaching? - Too long.
- Do you ever wonder about it? - What? I mean, youve spent your whole life watching boys play a game.
Well, Id prefer to think I was teaching them to play.
Yeah, sometimes I think about the conversations when Im finished between me and my wife.
The holidays I missed because I was off coaching somewhere.
Thats when I come closest to thinking it was a mistake.
- Do you miss her? - Every day.
Peyton, its hard to lose somebody.
I spent a lot of time searching for reasons or answers.
But you cant find whats not there.
It just happened.
So you gonna light that thing or what? No.
I used to love cigars but I havent smoked one since I lost Camilla.
I dont even carry matches anymore.
I dont guess Ive been much help to you.
But I do know one thing.
Your mothers proud of you.
Take care of yourself, kiddo.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I really dont want to be like this, Luke.
What is that? This.
Us skirting around each other.
I mean, were friends.
You know, when you wanted to join the team, I didnt understand it and I told you that, but I supported you.
- I know.
- So support me! When Im tutoring someone, and they get it, and that light goes on, I feel good! I feel worthy.
The same way that you feel when you play basketball.
Besides, having things gotten better for you? The teams left you alone, the hazings stopped? Yeah.
So, thats worth the risk for me.
Whats not worth the risk it us.
Were friends and that is important to me.
Youre just tutoring him? I am just tutoring him.
Thats it.
Okay.
- Oh, game.
- I think I pulled a kidney.
- You alright? - Yeah.
Yeah So you decide on the name thing yet? Well, I downloaded the forms.
But, uh Moms still got to sign off on them.
Mind if I tell you what I think? I think you just did.
Hey, I know Im not your father, and, Id never try to tell you what to do, but I just wish youd think about it.
I will and you know you dont have to play if you dont want to.
Oh.
Why do you say that? I know it puts you in a weird spot.
And Dan and Nathan are your family too, right? As far as Im concerned, you and your mom are my family.
As long as youll have me.
You know, Dan and I, we weve never seen eye to eye.
Even when we were kids.
And Nathans practically a stranger.
Besides, I was honored that you asked me to play.
Good.
I was hoping youd say that.
Listen.
Ive got to take off.
Talk to you later? Si.
Take care, all right.
- Hey, Keith? - Yeah.
- Thanks.
- Yeah.
Hows my boy? Why? Dad send you to spy on me? Wheres my drink? You know, youd think he organized this entire thing himself.
Just so he could get back on the court.
I know hes been tough on you lately, Nate.
But I want you to know things are going to change around here.
I just wish hed lay off, you know.
I wanna do good for him.
He just gets so worked up about this stuff.
Well, if you dont want to play, dont play.
Hell get over it.
You know thats a lie, Mom.
Hey.
Ive been thinking about you.
Try a cold shower.
Sorry.
You set yourself up for that one.
Yeah, I guess so.
How you doing? Lets see.
I broke up with my boyfriend.
My moms dead.
And my dads away on a job.
Whats your dad do? Captains a drudging boat.
Hes only here for those forked anniversaries but this year, he sent his sympathies in an email.
I read your article.
I think it seemed like you guys are just one great, big, happy family.
Yeah.
Its kind of ironic, huh? You know, I would gladly erase my dad if it would bring back your mom.
I wish I could change it for you.
Thank you.
I gotta go.
Hey, Peyton! Dont ruin it, okay? Excited about your game tomorrow? Truthfully? Its like Christmas Eve.
And have you been naughty or nice? Have I been naughty? Well, which would you prefer? Honey.
I know this is important to you and I know that Nathan is talented but I think you push him too hard sometimes.
I worry that he wont enjoy it anymore.
Oh, he enjoys it.
If he doesnt, hell regret it when its gone.
Do you? Every day.
Theres nothing like it, Deb.
Walking into the arena, hearing the cheers of a sellout crowd, knowing its going to be your night.
And for an hour or two, the world is yours and theres nothing they can do to stop it.
I wish I wouldve known you then.
I wish you couldve been there.
No decisions to make, cars to sell, bills to pay.
Just the game.
And I was good.
Its the best it ever was for me.
Better than your life now? Better than knowing your son? Or me? It was different.
What do you call that? Love.
What do you want, Nathan? Its what I dont want.
I dont want this for us.
Maybe you shouldve thought of that sooner.
Yeah, I know.
Ive been thinking about how we were when we started going out.
Like that day at Rhysfield Beach.
The nights here in your room.
We havent been that way in a long time.
We could be.
Come on, Peyton.
Ive been thinking about you.
I know youve been thinking about me.
Ive actually had a lot going on lately.
Yeah, me too.
My dads been going crazy about this father/son game and my mom its like ever since she came back shes been wanting to hang out.
I really cant hear this right now.
Alright.
Well, how about you come to the game? Maybe we could hang out afterwards.
I miss you, Peyton.
Ill see you there.
Catch up to you later man.
- Got a sec? - Hey, yeah, whats up? Check that out.
An 84! Thats so great.
Yeah, hey, congratulations! Hey! Dan the man, are you going to carry us tonight or what? You know it, Bruce.
Ill carry the team and Keith can carry my jock.
- Keith, its good to see you man.
- You too, Bruce.
I didnt know you had a son that played ball too.
Well, actually Im just a stand-in.
One of the boys doesnt have a father.
Luke! Lucas! Hey, Scott! Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
And welcome to the Tree Hill Ravens father and son charity basketball game.
Tonight the fathers battle the sons and the winner gets bragging rights.
Coming soon tonight, Ravens son league MVP Nathan Scott.
And for the fathers, the all-time even scorer in the history of Tree Hill, and state championship runnerup, put your hands together for Dan Scott! Sounds like the old man got a louder applause than you did.
Are you sure your hearing aids not turned up too loud? Under a minute remaining now and the Ravens sons are putting on a show.
Theyve made a mockery out of this one.
Lucas Scott spins the ball on his finger over to Hamilton - Hamilton disgraces his father.
- Dont try that crap with me, Nate.
Nathan Scott tries scores and is left with an even 30 points at halftime.
You guys suck out there.
Its embarrassing.
For you, maybe.
Come on you play house with a girl I get pregnant in high school and Im supposed to be embarrassed? Its embarrassing because were old men, Dan, playing horribly - and thats the way its supposed to be.
- Not for me.
- Enemy approaching.
- Thats right, enemy approaching.
Are you going to bring your best game or what? - Youre down by thirty, Dad.
- No, Im talking to you.
You bring your best game, Ill bring mine, and then well see.
- Well see what? - Well see whos the best.
Or maybe youd rather not know.
- Hey.
Come on, relax, little brother.
- This isnt your place, Keith.
Well, its not your place either, Dan.
Its their game now.
We should be proud theyre so good.
Like you had anything to do with it.
You walk away, Danny.
Lets see what you got.
Any of you give me your best game and Im gonna hurt you.
Hey, youre doing fine.
- Lucas.
Luke.
Are you mad at me? Whats going on? - I dont want to talk about it right now.
Okay, can you just tell me what I did, please? - I saw you with him.
- Who Nathan? God, he got a good grade on that math quiz.
It was nothing.
I want to believe you, Haley.
I do.
- But I dont think youre telling the truth.
- Im am telling the truth Lucas.
Theres nothing going on.
Nice bracelet.
Well folks, an impressive showing for Dan Scott.
The kids are just too much.
What do you say we make this interesting? Lets make the score 0-0, and the next basket wins.
Alright.
Give me the ball.
Alright.
Lets go, fellas.
Ravens on three.
One, two, three! Ravens.
The Ravens sons have the ball, and the next basket wins.
Game over, Dad.
Nathan Scott to the tape.
He catches the ball in the wing.
He rides to the- holy crap! Lets hope the young mans okay.
You okay? I couldnt give you the winning bucket, Nathan.
- Beat them? - Yeah.
But I want to do it myself.
Well, good news, folks.
Nathan seems to be okay.
And the Ravens sons still have a crack at it Lucas Scott hands the ball to Nathan.
He drives- ooh! He drops the ball.
Its moving.
That will create a turnover.
The fathers have a crack at it.
Looks like its payback time.
That was a sloppy turnover, Nathan.
Thats not like you.
- Thats because it was on purpose.
- On purpose? Why? Because you dont deserve my best game, Dad.
Look.
I couldve beat you.
You know it and I know it.
You know, if you want to mess with that, go ahead.
Ill give it to you.
You didnt beat me, Dad.
You never will.
Good game.
What? Are you kidding me? I was by far the worst one out there.
And that includes old Mr.
Budieres and his wooden leg.
Oh, Keith, you know its never about basketball.
And just so you know what you did for Nathan, what youve done for me well, lets just say I was proud to have you as my dad for the night.
You know, Ive been thinking about what you said about the Scott name, and I think Ill keep it.
I just hope I can wear it as well as you.
Thanks.
Hey.
Im glad you came.
I knew you would.
I want you to know things are going to be different for us.
Did you know that my mom died tonight? Seven years ago? You didnt know because you never asked.
I didnt come here for you tonight.
Whyd you come? John Steinbeck once wrote It seems to me that if you or I must choose between two courses of thought or action, we should remember our dying and try so to live that our death brings no pleasure on the world.
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