One Tree Hill s01e16 Episode Script
The First Cut is the Deepest
Brooke.
- Peyton.
- Hey.
Whats the latest? Boy dates girl, girl doesnt know what she wants, boy starts dating girls best friend, girl ruins everything.
Dark, anything I can do? No, story pretty much ends there.
- You look like hell.
- Thanks.
Only have been working on about two hours of sleep.
I dont know what it was, but Jenny, just would not stop crying last night.
You try the key thing? Yeah, yeah I tried that, but as soon as Id stop shed start up again.
Try a shot of whisky? Always works for me.
So hey, listen.
My cousins getting married downtown this weekend.
Is there any chance that you could watch Jenny for a few hours? Youd really be helping me out.
Whats the pay? An entire night away from all this drama that you got going on.
Okay.
You got yourself a sitter.
Yeah? Thank you.
So, whats your mother got planned for you two this weekend? As little as possible I hope.
Sit.
Eat.
Dad, I cant, I gotta go.
I havent made it to school on time once since I moved out here.
Well, you will now.
Five speed mustang, fully loaded, and shes all yours.
I know this divorce has been hard on you, Nate.
Just wanted to thank you for sticking by the old man.
Whats the matter? Youre not supposed to look the gift horse in the mouth, you know.
Its not a gift, Dad.
This is a bribe.
A bribe.
Wow.
Not exactly the thank you I was expecting.
Okay, thanks for the car, Dad.
Now I can get away from you whenever I want.
Hey.
Lucas told me about Brooke.
I was afraid something like this might happen.
Ten points for Haley.
Hows she doing? Who knows.
I dont think shell ever speak to me again.
I know I wouldnt.
Whatd you do? Knock over you dads dealership? Okay, none of my business.
Ill see ya.
Okay.
What is this? Dad gave it to me.
His way of showing me whos in control.
Ew, give it back.
No.
If Im going to live like this, Im going to take everything I can get.
Okay.
So whatd you do last night? I was up all night bidding on ebay for those Sheryl Crow tickets.
Oh yeah.
The shows tomorrow.
- Yeah.
- Any luck? No, but theres three more auctions tonight.
I got DSL.
Do you want to come over? Oh yeah! You sure you should be pushing yourself so hard, man? I thought you were supposed to be at physical therapy.
Look all they let me do is stretch right now.
You know I figured, I get back in here, I build up some muscle, be back in shape twice as fast.
Or risk messing yourself up for good.
Whos side are you on anyway? Huh? Im on your side, man.
Look, all Im saying is, dawg, what are you rushing back to? Look, I worked hard to be a part of this team, Skills.
Were undefeated.
And Im not giving up my spot now.
Hey gimp.
Coach wants to see you at practice, pronto.
Why? What am I a psychic? - Brooke, Im sorry.
- Yeah, sorry you got caught.
We didnt mean to hurt you.
You did not just say that to me.
Look, we didnt plan any of this.
It just happened.
Go to hell.
Tim, if you cant knock down that shot Ill find somebody who can.
Now listen up, all of you.
As long as were a man short, youre gonna have to work double time to take up the slack.
Alright, lets play.
You wanted to see me, Coach? Yeah.
Hows that shoulder healing up? Im working on it.
It should be fine.
Quit working on it.
Coach, I know what Im doing.
So do I.
Youre pushing yourself too hard.
From now on I want you court side and out of the weight room.
Im useless here.
- Whats the point? - The point is Im still your coach.
And Im going to need you at playoffs.
Lay off the weights.
Lets go! Lets get moving! Didnt expect to see you back in the gym so soon.
Ill bet.
- Here.
- No, I can get my own door.
Fine.
Youre welcome.
Im welcome? Yeah, for the whole rescue thing.
Dont sweat it.
If you think I owe you a thank you, you gotta be kidding me.
Oh whatd I do now? Save your life wrong? What you did doesnt change who you are.
Doesnt make you a good guy.
Youre right.
I pulled you from that car so I could make your life a living hell.
It was all a big plan so you could live to watch my son take his team to the state championships.
Is that it? Is that what you want to hear? Nice shot, Nate.
That a boy.
Alright, lets get back to business.
Lets go.
Nathan.
For once Im with Lucas, Dad.
Ive got nothing to say to you.
You forgot you bag this morning.
You nearly drove over it in your brand new Mustang.
I got clothes at home.
Whats a guy got to do around here to get a little gratitude.
You dont want gratitude, Dad.
That cars an investment.
Youre just looking for a return.
You dont want the car? Just say the word.
Yeah, thats what I thought.
What do I have to do to prove to you, you made the right choice when you picked me? It wasnt a choice, Dad.
It was a lack of one.
Brooke! Sooner or later youre going to have to talk to me.
Why dont I just smile at you, you know, Peyton style, pretend everythings okay and lie to your face.
If I could go back to the way things were then I would.
Back to when my best friend was cheating with my boyfriend and I was too stupid to realize it? Youre not stupid! Did you sleep with him? No! No I didnt.
Okay? We stopped before it got that far.
God, Brooke, I am sorry, okay? We were going to tell you and then the accident happened and you liked him so much and I just Thought youd spare me the heartache? Yeah.
Yeah well that worked out real well, didnt it? Brooke! Are you in love with him? You know what, I dont even care.
Hes all yours now, have a great life together.
Hey.
I heard a rumor this place was for sale.
Some financial crisis? Dont tell me youre trying to make good on a certain nephews medical expenses.
I dont have time for your jabs today, Danny.
Tell you what.
Ill buy the place.
- Yeah right.
- No, Im serious.
Ill pay you market value for the property.
You could pay off your debts with the profits.
Meanwhile you could reopen the service center and run the place at a fair salary.
You want me to work for you? Nope, no, youll still be your own boss, Ill just be the guy behind the curtain.
And once this place returns to profitability, Ill even let you buy it back.
You must really think Im an idiot.
Dont be so paranoid, Keith.
You did a good thing.
Id hate to see you go down for it.
Since when? Maybe I turned over a new leaf.
Regardless, you should think about this.
Besides, I dont see anyone breaking down the door with other offers.
Hey.
Hey.
Welcome home.
I missed you.
Ive only been gone a week, Mom.
Im sorry for the way things ended last time, Nate.
Whatever.
Nice car.
Dan give it to you? Yeah.
So? I just never considered him as bribing you.
You know, its a little hard to compete on that level.
I didnt want this, Mom.
I gave you a chance to come clean with me, but you didnt want to do that.
Nathan, you have to believe me.
Im only trying to protect you.
From what? What could be worse than this, Mom? Fine, you know what? You want to keep your secrets.
I guess we all lose.
I cant remember the last time the three of us did this.
Yes, its just like old times.
Minus one spleen.
Oh come on, its a joke.
Tragedy plus time.
Haha.
Alright, too soon.
Do you ever do it at physical therapy? Physical Therapys a waste of time.
Alright, lets try something else.
How was school? Well lets see.
Brooke hates me, and Peyton wont talk to me.
See it is like old times.
Oh you know what else? I saw Dan.
He told me the reason he pulled me out of the wreckage, was just so that you know, he could watch me suffer.
Lucas, Im sure thats not true.
Mom, dont defend him.
Im not saying that Dan hasnt dont some terrible things, but he did save your life.
Whatever thats worth.
Oh snap out of it already.
Come on.
You know what? Youre right.
Its time.
Time for a change.
- Where are you going? - Out! - Luke! - Dont wait up.
Give me a beer.
Can I see your ID? - Bottle or draft? - Drafts fine.
What do I owe you? She got it.
Nice eye contact.
You got a name? - Im Lucas.
- You mean your name is Lucas.
Yeah thats what I said.
No, you said you are Lucas, like youre the only one out there.
Ive got news for you.
It aint about you and it aint about me.
Okay.
Thanks for the beer.
Do you believe in magic, Lucas? No, not really.
Thats a shame.
Sit down.
Let me show you a trick.
Ill bet you, I can get this drink back in this glass, without touching the plate.
Whats the bet? To be decided.
See? Magic.
Not bad.
Yeah Im full of tricks.
Really? Whats your name? Buy me a drink.
Maybe Ill tell you.
You okay? Oh um, actually its Karen.
Lucas mom.
Oh, hi.
Im trying to track Lucas down.
Obviously hes not answering his cell phone and I tried the number he had for Brooke but shes not answering either.
Do you think maybe theyre together? I dont really know.
I dont mean to sound like a dramatic mother but he did just get out of the hospital.
No, yeah, um, Ill talk to her.
See if she knows where he is.
Thank you, Peyton.
Bye.
Oh God, pull it together.
Better.
Hey.
What are you doing here? Youre not answering your phone.
And apparently youre not getting the message.
I dont want to talk to you.
I cant believe you actually came over here.
Lucas mom called.
She cant find him.
Not my problem.
Okay fine.
But if you can figure out where he might be, at least call his mom.
See ya.
Wait.
So.
Whats your girlfriends name? Got one, right? Not anymore.
I had two.
Wow.
You ever.
What are they like? Ones all about fun.
The other I kind of had this huge emotional connection to.
But I screwed both those up.
So you got a broken heart.
What? Youre in here pouting.
Boohoo.
You know what the Easter bunny and true love have in common? Doesnt matter.
Cause they dont exist.
Sounds like youve been there.
We all have our tangles.
So you want to get out of here? I barely even know you.
Thats kind of the point.
Come on, live a little Lucas Lucas.
Im Nikki.
Lets go.
Yeah, yeah I have a copy right here.
Okay perfect, Ill send it off to you.
Yeah, yeah, good bye.
Hey.
Sorry to drop in on you like this.
Has Lucas been by tonight? Why? Is everything okay? Im sure its fine.
He might even be home right now.
Whats with the for sale sign out front? Oh, I just, you know, ran into a small skid there for a little while but everythings okay now.
Selling was just a last resort.
Okay thats it, Im just going to take a loan against the café and write you a check.
Look, we already talked about it.
I wont cash your check.
Keith, this is your livelihood.
Im not going to let you lose your business on account of my sons expenses.
Those are expenses he never would have had if it werent for me.
And Im not closing the shop, Im just restructuring a little bit.
What does that mean? Means I needed a financial backer and I found one.
What, like a loan shark? No, its totally legit.
Closing the deal tomorrow.
Promise me youre not about to do something stupid.
I promise.
What are we doing here? Lucas and I had our first date here.
So what, you think he came here looking for you? No, I think he came here cause he knows theyll take the fake ID I got him.
What are you having ladies? Actually were trying to track somebody down.
Hes tall, blondish, kind of a loaner.
Cheats on his girlfriend with skinny blonde bitches.
Nice.
He was wearing this.
On his shoulder.
Right.
You just missed him.
But he wasnt a loaner when he left, if you know what I mean.
Hmm.
You know Im gonna have a beer.
Make it two.
You Got it.
Okay, tell me you have that key because you work here.
No, I said I used to work here.
Now I just play here.
Come on.
You said you work here.
What if we get busted.
What if the ground opens up and swallows us.
What if mars attacks.
You cant worry about all the what ifs in life.
So Relax and enjoy the ride.
What happened to your shoulder? Car accident.
Can I touch it? You know they say that youre never more alive than the moment before you die.
Was it a rush? I dont remember.
You have to pay attention to the important moments, Lucas.
Sometimes, they only come around once.
So is this your after school job, high school boy? You are in high school, right? Well Its okay.
I like them young.
Are you serious? You just had a whole banana split.
What are you, the food police? Im just saying, thats not right.
See thats your problem.
Everything for you breaks down to right and wrong.
You ever think maybe its all gray? Not really.
Theres right and theres wrong.
Theres good and bad.
Okay, give me somethings that bad and Ill tell you how it might be good.
Okay.
A busload of kids crashes.
The kids go to heaven.
Theres less pollution from the bus.
Okay.
Alright, alright.
Whats the worst thing thats ever happened to you? Forget it.
Im not the one in need of the attitude adjustment.
Ill be the judge of that.
Come on.
Tell me your darkest secret.
You have any tabasco in this place? Yeah.
Hold on.
How about red peppers? Oh never mind, got it.
Nikki? Nikki? You know, its funny.
I look around at all these great looking guys and all I want to do is smash their pretty little faces.
Dont even ask what Im thinking when I look at you.
You know, with Lucas I can understand what happened.
Especially given what hes probably up to tonight.
Hes a guy right? Guys screw you over.
But you and I were best friends and I thought that was supposed to mean something.
It does.
God, Brooke, you will never know how sorry I am for making you question that.
There was never a point to this whole thing that you werent my best friend.
Really?! Well thank you for nothing.
Okay, you know what? Hard to leave the glow of your love, but I gotta go.
Im babysitting for Jake in the morning.
Playing house with Jake Jaglieski.
Dont waste any time, do you? Its a favor.
Brooke, are we ever going to get past this? I dont know, Peyton.
And right now, I dont really care.
No.
I know.
I know Im late.
You dont deserve that.
Youre damn right I dont.
Im sorry.
You know, youve been saying that a lot lately.
What happened tonight, Lucas? Its just Ive been screwing up a lot, Mom.
I thought I could join the team and deal with it all.
You know, basketball and the rest of it.
But ever since I left the river court, Ive been a mess.
I fought with you and Keith, and Haley.
And I drove away two girls that I really cared about.
Look, Luke being a teenager is hard.
Honestly, its all hard.
But you have a lot of good things going for you.
I know I do.
And youre one of them.
I think part of being a man, is owning up to your mistakes.
So I promise you, Im going to do better.
Oh, I know you will.
Well, for a plan B that worked out pretty well.
What was plan A? I was going to kick you in the ass and ground you for life.
Well, I prefer plan B.
Good night.
Night.
Hey.
Whatd you get lost? I took a little drive, needed to clear my head.
And? Im here, arent I? I knew youd do the right thing for yourself in the end.
Well believe me, if I saw any other way out Id take it.
Why are you so quick to think the worst of me, Keith? Because Ive known you my whole life, Dan.
Feel free to prove me wrong.
Well my lawyers have looked over the contracts, everythings as we discussed.
All it needs is your signature.
Did I ever tell you what a wonderful job youve done? I think youve thanked me a million times.
Actually, its more than thanks.
Ive been thinking, we should partner up.
Business has never been better.
Oh Im flattered, Karen, but I cant.
In the past, when things got bad with Dan, I would use work as an excuse to get away from him.
Nathan was always the one to suffer for it.
I dont want that to happen again.
I just hope its not too late.
Dan is already poisoning him against me.
If Dan is telling lies about you just make sure Nathan knows the facts.
What if what Dans telling him isnt a lie? Whatever it is, Nathan doesnt know your side.
You got to talk to him, Deb.
Life is so unfair.
You didnt get the Sheryl Crow tickets? No, we got sniped.
Im sorry.
Haley, do you know where Nathan is? Um, I think hes still at your house.
Im gonna Hows Lucas? I think hes going to be fine.
- Hey yo.
- Yo.
Whats up, dawg? Hows that shoulder feeling, man? Up for a game? Its gonna be a while before Im back on the court, Skills.
Look man, I brought you a little something.
Might help you get back a little quicker.
Remember signing this? Man we promised each other those signatures would be worth millions one day.
Remember that? Yep.
Its your turn to hold on to it.
Help keep you focused on that prize.
- Thanks, man.
- Do what you got to do.
Just remember, you always got us.
Alright? Alright.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Nice Suit.
What, they got you parking cars? Youre funny.
Shh, its okay, its okay, its okay.
Come here.
Hey Jenny.
Hey, remember me? - It's Peyton.
- Hey.
How are you? I missed you.
So Im sorry you couldnt meet my parents, they took off for the wedding separately.
- My dad, he likes to get an early start.
- Yeah my dads the total opposite.
Hes totally like 3 minutes before the flight kind of guy.
Okay so look, I wrote everything down.
When she eats, when she sleeps, what toys she likes.
And I put all my numbers down.
My cell, my pager.
Ive got my moms, my dads, my cousin whos getting married, I put his number down.
If you need anything at all Im just going to be less than an hour away so just call anybody Jake, were going to be cool.
Okay.
I guess Im a little nervous.
Ive never left her alone with anybody but my parents before.
And you picked me? Well I Im just kidding.
Im kidding with you, its okay.
Go, have fun at the wedding.
Okay, okay.
Alright, Ill be back in a few hours, okay Angel? - You be good.
- Take your time.
Alright, thanks Peyton.
Bye.
Hey.
Well, if its not Mr.
Scott.
What do I owe this pleasure? I came to apologize, Coach.
Sit down.
Ive been kind of screwing up.
I shouldnt have walked out on practice the other day.
Youre right.
But, youve got a lot on your plate.
Ive been thinking about my position on the team.
That spots yours.
It will be there when youre ready.
Yeah, I know but If we lose a game or two along the way then so be it.
I appreciate that.
But we both know you need another shooter.
If that means that youve got to fill my spot, then Im asking you to give someone else a chance.
Look the guys are undefeated.
Thats important to me.
Its important to them.
Apology accepted.
Thanks, Coach.
Take care of yourself.
Nate.
Can we talk for a minute? I dont want to keep secrets from you, Nathan, so Im telling you this because I love you and because I think you deserve the truth.
A while ago, your father and I were having serious trouble.
And, I met someone else.
I left your father to be with this man.
When? A few years back.
You were at basketball camp for the summer.
When I came back, Dad told me you were gone on a business trip.
Please understand, I was confused and I was selfish.
As soon as I realized I might risk losing you forever I called it all off and came back.
But Nathan, I have never forgiven myself.
You dont know how hard its been for me to live with this guilt.
Hard for you? Dad was a nightmare that summer, Mom.
You know that.
And all those nights I called you to tell you how he was you didnt come home because you were with some guy.
Dont you see what you did? You gave me to him, Mom.
You knew exactly how he was and you made me dads property.
Oh, I never thought that Everything hes turned me into.
All of this.
This is your fault.
Thats why I came home.
For you.
No, you didnt come home for me, Mom.
You came home because your fling ended.
Just forget it.
I dont want to be a part of this family anymore.
Nathan.
So now I know.
I dont ever remember feeling like this, Haley.
I mean, yeah with my dad, but she abandoned me.
Im sorry.
I cant go back there.
And I cant live with my dad either.
Im screwed.
Maybe not.
There might be an answer.
What in the hell are you doing? Oh, you must be Keith.
Names Matt Perry.
Yeah.
I guess Im your new boss.
Like hell you are.
Hey.
You want to tell me what in the hell is going on here? Dan Scott Service Annex? What are you out of your mind? Well Dan Scott is a brand name.
We wanted to attract the right kind of customer.
Theres a guy out there telling me hes my boss.
Well, Matt runs my service department so technically you do fall under his jurisdiction.
Yeah, well technically you can kiss my ass.
Come on.
What did you expect? A hand out? This was a legitimate business deal.
Yeah? Well I want out.
Well things dont work that way, Keith.
You walk away now, this shop is mine.
Oh no, no.
Hey, hey.
Remember these? Okay.
Yeah.
Okay, no you dont want to put those in your mouth because these are gross.
Shh.
Oh no.
Whore you going to be, little girl? Shh.
Look at this.
I got copies.
How was the wedding? Oh, it was good.
I mean its a wedding, you know? My parents were having a good time so they decided to stay downtown.
Alright, then Ill clear out and you can relax while its still quiet.
Well hey, I could order pizza, pop in a movie.
Its the least I could do.
Okay.
No chick flicks.
No chick flicks.
What is this? Im petitioning for emancipation from you and dad.
What? I talked to a lawyer.
Says I have case.
Ill be living by myself.
How does it feel to be abandoned, Mom? I know you dont have any reason to listen to me.
Youre right I dont.
Brooke.
Im not asking for forgiveness.
I just want you to know how sorry I am for what I did.
How sorry you are? Do you know that the entire time that we were dating I actually felt inferior to you? What a joke.
You are just like every other guy on the planet.
Youre a liar and a cheater.
Youre right.
I lied to you.
And theres no excuse for that.
Whatever.
Why dont you tell it to the girl you hooked up with last night.
As far as excuses, you dont owe me any.
Im not your girlfriend.
And from here on out, Im not even your friend.
Sorry were I was hoping to get a cup of coffee.
Open! We are so open.
Cup of cup, uh cup cup of coffee, yeah.
We can, uh, we can do that for you.
Sheryl Crow.
Im a huge fan.
You have no idea how much it killed me to miss your concert tonight.
We waited on line and everything and then the stupid ebay snipers just Haley.
Let it go.
Right.
Thanks.
How much do I owe you? One song per cup.
You know the sad thing is, nobodys going to believe us when we tell them.
I can solve that problem.
What is it? Whats the matter? Hes leaving us, Dan.
And I dont blame him.
Hi, Jake.
Nikki.
So, hows my daughter?
- Peyton.
- Hey.
Whats the latest? Boy dates girl, girl doesnt know what she wants, boy starts dating girls best friend, girl ruins everything.
Dark, anything I can do? No, story pretty much ends there.
- You look like hell.
- Thanks.
Only have been working on about two hours of sleep.
I dont know what it was, but Jenny, just would not stop crying last night.
You try the key thing? Yeah, yeah I tried that, but as soon as Id stop shed start up again.
Try a shot of whisky? Always works for me.
So hey, listen.
My cousins getting married downtown this weekend.
Is there any chance that you could watch Jenny for a few hours? Youd really be helping me out.
Whats the pay? An entire night away from all this drama that you got going on.
Okay.
You got yourself a sitter.
Yeah? Thank you.
So, whats your mother got planned for you two this weekend? As little as possible I hope.
Sit.
Eat.
Dad, I cant, I gotta go.
I havent made it to school on time once since I moved out here.
Well, you will now.
Five speed mustang, fully loaded, and shes all yours.
I know this divorce has been hard on you, Nate.
Just wanted to thank you for sticking by the old man.
Whats the matter? Youre not supposed to look the gift horse in the mouth, you know.
Its not a gift, Dad.
This is a bribe.
A bribe.
Wow.
Not exactly the thank you I was expecting.
Okay, thanks for the car, Dad.
Now I can get away from you whenever I want.
Hey.
Lucas told me about Brooke.
I was afraid something like this might happen.
Ten points for Haley.
Hows she doing? Who knows.
I dont think shell ever speak to me again.
I know I wouldnt.
Whatd you do? Knock over you dads dealership? Okay, none of my business.
Ill see ya.
Okay.
What is this? Dad gave it to me.
His way of showing me whos in control.
Ew, give it back.
No.
If Im going to live like this, Im going to take everything I can get.
Okay.
So whatd you do last night? I was up all night bidding on ebay for those Sheryl Crow tickets.
Oh yeah.
The shows tomorrow.
- Yeah.
- Any luck? No, but theres three more auctions tonight.
I got DSL.
Do you want to come over? Oh yeah! You sure you should be pushing yourself so hard, man? I thought you were supposed to be at physical therapy.
Look all they let me do is stretch right now.
You know I figured, I get back in here, I build up some muscle, be back in shape twice as fast.
Or risk messing yourself up for good.
Whos side are you on anyway? Huh? Im on your side, man.
Look, all Im saying is, dawg, what are you rushing back to? Look, I worked hard to be a part of this team, Skills.
Were undefeated.
And Im not giving up my spot now.
Hey gimp.
Coach wants to see you at practice, pronto.
Why? What am I a psychic? - Brooke, Im sorry.
- Yeah, sorry you got caught.
We didnt mean to hurt you.
You did not just say that to me.
Look, we didnt plan any of this.
It just happened.
Go to hell.
Tim, if you cant knock down that shot Ill find somebody who can.
Now listen up, all of you.
As long as were a man short, youre gonna have to work double time to take up the slack.
Alright, lets play.
You wanted to see me, Coach? Yeah.
Hows that shoulder healing up? Im working on it.
It should be fine.
Quit working on it.
Coach, I know what Im doing.
So do I.
Youre pushing yourself too hard.
From now on I want you court side and out of the weight room.
Im useless here.
- Whats the point? - The point is Im still your coach.
And Im going to need you at playoffs.
Lay off the weights.
Lets go! Lets get moving! Didnt expect to see you back in the gym so soon.
Ill bet.
- Here.
- No, I can get my own door.
Fine.
Youre welcome.
Im welcome? Yeah, for the whole rescue thing.
Dont sweat it.
If you think I owe you a thank you, you gotta be kidding me.
Oh whatd I do now? Save your life wrong? What you did doesnt change who you are.
Doesnt make you a good guy.
Youre right.
I pulled you from that car so I could make your life a living hell.
It was all a big plan so you could live to watch my son take his team to the state championships.
Is that it? Is that what you want to hear? Nice shot, Nate.
That a boy.
Alright, lets get back to business.
Lets go.
Nathan.
For once Im with Lucas, Dad.
Ive got nothing to say to you.
You forgot you bag this morning.
You nearly drove over it in your brand new Mustang.
I got clothes at home.
Whats a guy got to do around here to get a little gratitude.
You dont want gratitude, Dad.
That cars an investment.
Youre just looking for a return.
You dont want the car? Just say the word.
Yeah, thats what I thought.
What do I have to do to prove to you, you made the right choice when you picked me? It wasnt a choice, Dad.
It was a lack of one.
Brooke! Sooner or later youre going to have to talk to me.
Why dont I just smile at you, you know, Peyton style, pretend everythings okay and lie to your face.
If I could go back to the way things were then I would.
Back to when my best friend was cheating with my boyfriend and I was too stupid to realize it? Youre not stupid! Did you sleep with him? No! No I didnt.
Okay? We stopped before it got that far.
God, Brooke, I am sorry, okay? We were going to tell you and then the accident happened and you liked him so much and I just Thought youd spare me the heartache? Yeah.
Yeah well that worked out real well, didnt it? Brooke! Are you in love with him? You know what, I dont even care.
Hes all yours now, have a great life together.
Hey.
I heard a rumor this place was for sale.
Some financial crisis? Dont tell me youre trying to make good on a certain nephews medical expenses.
I dont have time for your jabs today, Danny.
Tell you what.
Ill buy the place.
- Yeah right.
- No, Im serious.
Ill pay you market value for the property.
You could pay off your debts with the profits.
Meanwhile you could reopen the service center and run the place at a fair salary.
You want me to work for you? Nope, no, youll still be your own boss, Ill just be the guy behind the curtain.
And once this place returns to profitability, Ill even let you buy it back.
You must really think Im an idiot.
Dont be so paranoid, Keith.
You did a good thing.
Id hate to see you go down for it.
Since when? Maybe I turned over a new leaf.
Regardless, you should think about this.
Besides, I dont see anyone breaking down the door with other offers.
Hey.
Hey.
Welcome home.
I missed you.
Ive only been gone a week, Mom.
Im sorry for the way things ended last time, Nate.
Whatever.
Nice car.
Dan give it to you? Yeah.
So? I just never considered him as bribing you.
You know, its a little hard to compete on that level.
I didnt want this, Mom.
I gave you a chance to come clean with me, but you didnt want to do that.
Nathan, you have to believe me.
Im only trying to protect you.
From what? What could be worse than this, Mom? Fine, you know what? You want to keep your secrets.
I guess we all lose.
I cant remember the last time the three of us did this.
Yes, its just like old times.
Minus one spleen.
Oh come on, its a joke.
Tragedy plus time.
Haha.
Alright, too soon.
Do you ever do it at physical therapy? Physical Therapys a waste of time.
Alright, lets try something else.
How was school? Well lets see.
Brooke hates me, and Peyton wont talk to me.
See it is like old times.
Oh you know what else? I saw Dan.
He told me the reason he pulled me out of the wreckage, was just so that you know, he could watch me suffer.
Lucas, Im sure thats not true.
Mom, dont defend him.
Im not saying that Dan hasnt dont some terrible things, but he did save your life.
Whatever thats worth.
Oh snap out of it already.
Come on.
You know what? Youre right.
Its time.
Time for a change.
- Where are you going? - Out! - Luke! - Dont wait up.
Give me a beer.
Can I see your ID? - Bottle or draft? - Drafts fine.
What do I owe you? She got it.
Nice eye contact.
You got a name? - Im Lucas.
- You mean your name is Lucas.
Yeah thats what I said.
No, you said you are Lucas, like youre the only one out there.
Ive got news for you.
It aint about you and it aint about me.
Okay.
Thanks for the beer.
Do you believe in magic, Lucas? No, not really.
Thats a shame.
Sit down.
Let me show you a trick.
Ill bet you, I can get this drink back in this glass, without touching the plate.
Whats the bet? To be decided.
See? Magic.
Not bad.
Yeah Im full of tricks.
Really? Whats your name? Buy me a drink.
Maybe Ill tell you.
You okay? Oh um, actually its Karen.
Lucas mom.
Oh, hi.
Im trying to track Lucas down.
Obviously hes not answering his cell phone and I tried the number he had for Brooke but shes not answering either.
Do you think maybe theyre together? I dont really know.
I dont mean to sound like a dramatic mother but he did just get out of the hospital.
No, yeah, um, Ill talk to her.
See if she knows where he is.
Thank you, Peyton.
Bye.
Oh God, pull it together.
Better.
Hey.
What are you doing here? Youre not answering your phone.
And apparently youre not getting the message.
I dont want to talk to you.
I cant believe you actually came over here.
Lucas mom called.
She cant find him.
Not my problem.
Okay fine.
But if you can figure out where he might be, at least call his mom.
See ya.
Wait.
So.
Whats your girlfriends name? Got one, right? Not anymore.
I had two.
Wow.
You ever.
What are they like? Ones all about fun.
The other I kind of had this huge emotional connection to.
But I screwed both those up.
So you got a broken heart.
What? Youre in here pouting.
Boohoo.
You know what the Easter bunny and true love have in common? Doesnt matter.
Cause they dont exist.
Sounds like youve been there.
We all have our tangles.
So you want to get out of here? I barely even know you.
Thats kind of the point.
Come on, live a little Lucas Lucas.
Im Nikki.
Lets go.
Yeah, yeah I have a copy right here.
Okay perfect, Ill send it off to you.
Yeah, yeah, good bye.
Hey.
Sorry to drop in on you like this.
Has Lucas been by tonight? Why? Is everything okay? Im sure its fine.
He might even be home right now.
Whats with the for sale sign out front? Oh, I just, you know, ran into a small skid there for a little while but everythings okay now.
Selling was just a last resort.
Okay thats it, Im just going to take a loan against the café and write you a check.
Look, we already talked about it.
I wont cash your check.
Keith, this is your livelihood.
Im not going to let you lose your business on account of my sons expenses.
Those are expenses he never would have had if it werent for me.
And Im not closing the shop, Im just restructuring a little bit.
What does that mean? Means I needed a financial backer and I found one.
What, like a loan shark? No, its totally legit.
Closing the deal tomorrow.
Promise me youre not about to do something stupid.
I promise.
What are we doing here? Lucas and I had our first date here.
So what, you think he came here looking for you? No, I think he came here cause he knows theyll take the fake ID I got him.
What are you having ladies? Actually were trying to track somebody down.
Hes tall, blondish, kind of a loaner.
Cheats on his girlfriend with skinny blonde bitches.
Nice.
He was wearing this.
On his shoulder.
Right.
You just missed him.
But he wasnt a loaner when he left, if you know what I mean.
Hmm.
You know Im gonna have a beer.
Make it two.
You Got it.
Okay, tell me you have that key because you work here.
No, I said I used to work here.
Now I just play here.
Come on.
You said you work here.
What if we get busted.
What if the ground opens up and swallows us.
What if mars attacks.
You cant worry about all the what ifs in life.
So Relax and enjoy the ride.
What happened to your shoulder? Car accident.
Can I touch it? You know they say that youre never more alive than the moment before you die.
Was it a rush? I dont remember.
You have to pay attention to the important moments, Lucas.
Sometimes, they only come around once.
So is this your after school job, high school boy? You are in high school, right? Well Its okay.
I like them young.
Are you serious? You just had a whole banana split.
What are you, the food police? Im just saying, thats not right.
See thats your problem.
Everything for you breaks down to right and wrong.
You ever think maybe its all gray? Not really.
Theres right and theres wrong.
Theres good and bad.
Okay, give me somethings that bad and Ill tell you how it might be good.
Okay.
A busload of kids crashes.
The kids go to heaven.
Theres less pollution from the bus.
Okay.
Alright, alright.
Whats the worst thing thats ever happened to you? Forget it.
Im not the one in need of the attitude adjustment.
Ill be the judge of that.
Come on.
Tell me your darkest secret.
You have any tabasco in this place? Yeah.
Hold on.
How about red peppers? Oh never mind, got it.
Nikki? Nikki? You know, its funny.
I look around at all these great looking guys and all I want to do is smash their pretty little faces.
Dont even ask what Im thinking when I look at you.
You know, with Lucas I can understand what happened.
Especially given what hes probably up to tonight.
Hes a guy right? Guys screw you over.
But you and I were best friends and I thought that was supposed to mean something.
It does.
God, Brooke, you will never know how sorry I am for making you question that.
There was never a point to this whole thing that you werent my best friend.
Really?! Well thank you for nothing.
Okay, you know what? Hard to leave the glow of your love, but I gotta go.
Im babysitting for Jake in the morning.
Playing house with Jake Jaglieski.
Dont waste any time, do you? Its a favor.
Brooke, are we ever going to get past this? I dont know, Peyton.
And right now, I dont really care.
No.
I know.
I know Im late.
You dont deserve that.
Youre damn right I dont.
Im sorry.
You know, youve been saying that a lot lately.
What happened tonight, Lucas? Its just Ive been screwing up a lot, Mom.
I thought I could join the team and deal with it all.
You know, basketball and the rest of it.
But ever since I left the river court, Ive been a mess.
I fought with you and Keith, and Haley.
And I drove away two girls that I really cared about.
Look, Luke being a teenager is hard.
Honestly, its all hard.
But you have a lot of good things going for you.
I know I do.
And youre one of them.
I think part of being a man, is owning up to your mistakes.
So I promise you, Im going to do better.
Oh, I know you will.
Well, for a plan B that worked out pretty well.
What was plan A? I was going to kick you in the ass and ground you for life.
Well, I prefer plan B.
Good night.
Night.
Hey.
Whatd you get lost? I took a little drive, needed to clear my head.
And? Im here, arent I? I knew youd do the right thing for yourself in the end.
Well believe me, if I saw any other way out Id take it.
Why are you so quick to think the worst of me, Keith? Because Ive known you my whole life, Dan.
Feel free to prove me wrong.
Well my lawyers have looked over the contracts, everythings as we discussed.
All it needs is your signature.
Did I ever tell you what a wonderful job youve done? I think youve thanked me a million times.
Actually, its more than thanks.
Ive been thinking, we should partner up.
Business has never been better.
Oh Im flattered, Karen, but I cant.
In the past, when things got bad with Dan, I would use work as an excuse to get away from him.
Nathan was always the one to suffer for it.
I dont want that to happen again.
I just hope its not too late.
Dan is already poisoning him against me.
If Dan is telling lies about you just make sure Nathan knows the facts.
What if what Dans telling him isnt a lie? Whatever it is, Nathan doesnt know your side.
You got to talk to him, Deb.
Life is so unfair.
You didnt get the Sheryl Crow tickets? No, we got sniped.
Im sorry.
Haley, do you know where Nathan is? Um, I think hes still at your house.
Im gonna Hows Lucas? I think hes going to be fine.
- Hey yo.
- Yo.
Whats up, dawg? Hows that shoulder feeling, man? Up for a game? Its gonna be a while before Im back on the court, Skills.
Look man, I brought you a little something.
Might help you get back a little quicker.
Remember signing this? Man we promised each other those signatures would be worth millions one day.
Remember that? Yep.
Its your turn to hold on to it.
Help keep you focused on that prize.
- Thanks, man.
- Do what you got to do.
Just remember, you always got us.
Alright? Alright.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Nice Suit.
What, they got you parking cars? Youre funny.
Shh, its okay, its okay, its okay.
Come here.
Hey Jenny.
Hey, remember me? - It's Peyton.
- Hey.
How are you? I missed you.
So Im sorry you couldnt meet my parents, they took off for the wedding separately.
- My dad, he likes to get an early start.
- Yeah my dads the total opposite.
Hes totally like 3 minutes before the flight kind of guy.
Okay so look, I wrote everything down.
When she eats, when she sleeps, what toys she likes.
And I put all my numbers down.
My cell, my pager.
Ive got my moms, my dads, my cousin whos getting married, I put his number down.
If you need anything at all Im just going to be less than an hour away so just call anybody Jake, were going to be cool.
Okay.
I guess Im a little nervous.
Ive never left her alone with anybody but my parents before.
And you picked me? Well I Im just kidding.
Im kidding with you, its okay.
Go, have fun at the wedding.
Okay, okay.
Alright, Ill be back in a few hours, okay Angel? - You be good.
- Take your time.
Alright, thanks Peyton.
Bye.
Hey.
Well, if its not Mr.
Scott.
What do I owe this pleasure? I came to apologize, Coach.
Sit down.
Ive been kind of screwing up.
I shouldnt have walked out on practice the other day.
Youre right.
But, youve got a lot on your plate.
Ive been thinking about my position on the team.
That spots yours.
It will be there when youre ready.
Yeah, I know but If we lose a game or two along the way then so be it.
I appreciate that.
But we both know you need another shooter.
If that means that youve got to fill my spot, then Im asking you to give someone else a chance.
Look the guys are undefeated.
Thats important to me.
Its important to them.
Apology accepted.
Thanks, Coach.
Take care of yourself.
Nate.
Can we talk for a minute? I dont want to keep secrets from you, Nathan, so Im telling you this because I love you and because I think you deserve the truth.
A while ago, your father and I were having serious trouble.
And, I met someone else.
I left your father to be with this man.
When? A few years back.
You were at basketball camp for the summer.
When I came back, Dad told me you were gone on a business trip.
Please understand, I was confused and I was selfish.
As soon as I realized I might risk losing you forever I called it all off and came back.
But Nathan, I have never forgiven myself.
You dont know how hard its been for me to live with this guilt.
Hard for you? Dad was a nightmare that summer, Mom.
You know that.
And all those nights I called you to tell you how he was you didnt come home because you were with some guy.
Dont you see what you did? You gave me to him, Mom.
You knew exactly how he was and you made me dads property.
Oh, I never thought that Everything hes turned me into.
All of this.
This is your fault.
Thats why I came home.
For you.
No, you didnt come home for me, Mom.
You came home because your fling ended.
Just forget it.
I dont want to be a part of this family anymore.
Nathan.
So now I know.
I dont ever remember feeling like this, Haley.
I mean, yeah with my dad, but she abandoned me.
Im sorry.
I cant go back there.
And I cant live with my dad either.
Im screwed.
Maybe not.
There might be an answer.
What in the hell are you doing? Oh, you must be Keith.
Names Matt Perry.
Yeah.
I guess Im your new boss.
Like hell you are.
Hey.
You want to tell me what in the hell is going on here? Dan Scott Service Annex? What are you out of your mind? Well Dan Scott is a brand name.
We wanted to attract the right kind of customer.
Theres a guy out there telling me hes my boss.
Well, Matt runs my service department so technically you do fall under his jurisdiction.
Yeah, well technically you can kiss my ass.
Come on.
What did you expect? A hand out? This was a legitimate business deal.
Yeah? Well I want out.
Well things dont work that way, Keith.
You walk away now, this shop is mine.
Oh no, no.
Hey, hey.
Remember these? Okay.
Yeah.
Okay, no you dont want to put those in your mouth because these are gross.
Shh.
Oh no.
Whore you going to be, little girl? Shh.
Look at this.
I got copies.
How was the wedding? Oh, it was good.
I mean its a wedding, you know? My parents were having a good time so they decided to stay downtown.
Alright, then Ill clear out and you can relax while its still quiet.
Well hey, I could order pizza, pop in a movie.
Its the least I could do.
Okay.
No chick flicks.
No chick flicks.
What is this? Im petitioning for emancipation from you and dad.
What? I talked to a lawyer.
Says I have case.
Ill be living by myself.
How does it feel to be abandoned, Mom? I know you dont have any reason to listen to me.
Youre right I dont.
Brooke.
Im not asking for forgiveness.
I just want you to know how sorry I am for what I did.
How sorry you are? Do you know that the entire time that we were dating I actually felt inferior to you? What a joke.
You are just like every other guy on the planet.
Youre a liar and a cheater.
Youre right.
I lied to you.
And theres no excuse for that.
Whatever.
Why dont you tell it to the girl you hooked up with last night.
As far as excuses, you dont owe me any.
Im not your girlfriend.
And from here on out, Im not even your friend.
Sorry were I was hoping to get a cup of coffee.
Open! We are so open.
Cup of cup, uh cup cup of coffee, yeah.
We can, uh, we can do that for you.
Sheryl Crow.
Im a huge fan.
You have no idea how much it killed me to miss your concert tonight.
We waited on line and everything and then the stupid ebay snipers just Haley.
Let it go.
Right.
Thanks.
How much do I owe you? One song per cup.
You know the sad thing is, nobodys going to believe us when we tell them.
I can solve that problem.
What is it? Whats the matter? Hes leaving us, Dan.
And I dont blame him.
Hi, Jake.
Nikki.
So, hows my daughter?