One Tree Hill s08e19 Episode Script
Where Not to Look for Freedom
Previously on One Tree Hill What the hell? I knew you guys couldn't be complete dorks.
Complete dorks and officially your agents.
You got a bathroom in this place? There's one in the back of the house past the kitchen.
Julian! I want two people who are gonna love this baby, and that's the reason why I want you guys to be the parents.
Well, since we don't know the sex, I like yellow.
Julian likes green.
She just changed her mind, Brooke.
She held her in her arms, and she just couldn't go through with it.
Quinn? It's time.
It's a girl.
Yay! This is Lydia Bob Scott.
Don't look down, don't say maybe I won't cry, cry, cry for you, baby bailing out a boat and you want for water you're so hot, and it just gets hotter we've been down for so long we've been down for so long oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh Was that the car from the bridge that night? Oh, oh, oh, oh No, stop! Stop! Stop! Julian! Bailing out a boat, and you want for water No, Brooke! You're so hot, and it just gets hotter you've been down for so long What the hell is wrong with people? How do you just drive away from an accident like that? Nate said he found an empty bottle of Phidian's in the front seat.
Bourbon? No wonder his son's a douche bag.
This guy is an educator, a teacher who talks about ethics in business every day, and he just gets drunk, nearly kills Jamie and my wife, and just drives away.
Ugh! Brooke nearly drowned that night, and he just leaves her there and gets away with it.
Not for long.
'Cause she cheats and she steals when she kills Hey, by the way, I'm sorry about the baby and the adoption.
How's Brooke doing? She's devastated.
You know, she's trying, but she's a mess.
Well, for what it's worth, she didn't die on that bridge.
You know, she's alive.
You two have each other.
And take it from me -- that's a hell of a lot to have.
Oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh Kellerman's class is about to start.
Good morning.
Take your seats.
Stop talking, and let's begin.
Well, it seems my class gets younger every day.
You must have done exceedingly well on your advanced placement exams.
What's your name, son? Jamie Scott.
Jamie Scott.
Of course.
And your father is Nathan Scott.
He's sitting right there.
Mr.
Scott.
Is it because you couldn't afford a sitter, or did you bring your son to match wits with me, like your so-called business partner, who, frankly, looked to be about the same age? Nothing like that.
He just wanted to see you again.
But I don't believe we've met.
You have, briefly.
We ran into each other the night of the big storm.
Well, actually, you ran into Jamie.
You were in your Wagoneer.
You're sure it was the night of the storm? Absolutely.
You were in your Wagoneer, and you were with your friend, Mr.
Phidian.
And you were in a hurry, so we really didn't get a chance to talk.
Well, we should do that -- perhaps after class in my office.
We know where to find you.
Come on, Jamie.
We're holding up class.
You know You won't get another today.
Go enjoy it.
Class dismissed.
Whoo! Whoo! I won't cry, cry, cry for you, baby I don't want to be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately all I have to do is think of me and I have peace of mind I don't want to be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately all I have to do is think of me and I have peace of mind I'm tired of looking 'round rooms wondering what I gotta do or who I'm supposed to be I don't want to be anything other than me It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight risin' up to the challenge of our rivals and the last-known survivor stalks his prey in the night and he's watching us all in the ey-y-e Of the tiger.
Hey.
Drugs -- more specifically, drug stores.
I do a story on drug stores? What's the angle? The angle is how drug stores are the new coffeehouses.
Remember when there was a new coffee shop on every block? Well, now it's drug stores.
They're everywhere.
It's like caffeine used to be the drug of choice, but now people are skipping the coffee and going right for the actual drugs.
They could wash it down with the coffee.
What else you got? How 'bout the airlines? We keep bailing them out with more money, and they keep sucking.
You could do an exposé on the worst airline on the planet.
They have those planes that don't ever leave the airport.
I should probably keep it more general than that.
Okay, so talk about how the airlines charge for everything now -- snacks, bags, that ratty scrap of disease they call a blanket.
Not bad.
And they lie.
They're such liars.
They know when your flight's gonna be three hours late, but instead of telling you, they say your flight's on time.
Then they change the status every 20 minutes to give you 9 times' worth of false hope, as if that somehow makes it not as bad.
Oh, how 'bout when they tell you to turn off your phone for safety reasons? If the safety of the plane could be affected by cellphones, do you really think they'd let you bring them on board? I never thought of that.
In this day and age, considering all their restrictions, we're really gonna trust first-time-flyer Carl back in 14C to turn off his cellphone so we can all land safely? I mean, considering he boarded with the wrong group, reeks of cologne, and laughs out loud at his own jokes, that's the guy we're gonna trust to do the right thing? You're kind of angry, Marvin McFadden.
About flying? Yeah, a little.
Some idiot tries to light a bomb with his stinking sweaty feet, and now I got to take my shoes off to walk through the foot rot of a million travelers every time I fly.
They should have sentenced that guy to stand near the security check at every major airport, and we should get unlimited kicks.
My baby is cranky.
Who's a fussy baby? Who's a fussy baby? No, there's no reason to fuss.
No, there's no reason to fuss, baby.
Oh.
Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
Mom, Chester's a little upset with you.
Oh, boy, a baby, and a bunny.
Well, the cute factor's high.
Why is Chester upset? Well, I kind of told him that Lydia's middle name was Bob after of grandma's cat, and he was a little hurt by it.
Oh.
Gee, I'm sorry.
Well, he does have a good point.
Lydia Chester Scott -- I don't know.
It doesn't quite have the right ring to it, does it? Does it? I guess.
But if I ever have a kid Their middle name's gonna be Chester.
I suppose that's fair.
So, what do you got going on today, kiddo? Not much.
Dad's gonna take me to the Rivercourt every day this week as a reward.
A reward for what? For going to his class and messing with his teacher.
August Kellerman? Yeah, I think that's him.
He has the bulldog, right? Yeah, Dogust.
I wonder if his son's middle name is Dogust.
She's pretty awesome, mom.
Yeah.
I think so, too.
It's the eye of the tiger, it's the cream of the fight rising up to the challenge of our rivals Very funny.
By the way, it's "thrill," not "cream.
" Oh, I thought it was "cream.
" Why would it be "cream of the fight"? Good point.
"Thrill" is better.
What are you doing here, anyway? I was just gonna ask you the same thing.
Well, Haley asked me to help out for a couple of weeks since Lydia was born, which happens to be very good news for you.
Why -- because I get free studio time? No.
How many songs do you have? Uh, I don't know.
A bunch.
Good.
How would you like to open for Olin & The Moon? Oh, my God! Are you kidding me?! Yes, absolutely! Perfect.
It'll be this weekend.
This weekend? Yeah.
I'm opening? Mm-hmm.
For Olin & The -- who? The moon, yes.
I hope.
Wait.
No, no, no, no, no.
Why you hope so? Well, I mean, I have you.
I just have to get Olin & The Moon.
Damn it.
No.
No "damn it.
" Besides I know something you don't.
Whatever you think you know, you've made a mistake.
I saw the car in your garage.
First of all, my home and my vehicle are my own business.
Beyond that, I had an accident.
So what? So what? So you nearly killed my son and a good friend.
You're wrong.
I swerved to miss some deer, and I hit a light pole.
You hit a car, Kellerman, on the Gabel Bridge, and then you drove away and left two people drowning in the river when the levee broke.
I didn't -- You didn't what? You didn't do it, or you don't remember doing it, considering the empty bottle of bourbon I found underneath your front seat? You're making a mistake.
Okay.
Okay.
So, you had an accident the night of the big storm, you smashed the front of your late-model maroon Grand Wagoneer, and then you drove away without anybody seeing.
Meanwhile, a different late-model maroon Grand Wagoneer crashed into my son's car on the same night at around the same time, and then also drove away.
And the eyewitness is mistaken.
I have nothing else to say to you.
Well, I have something to say to you.
My son was trapped inside that car.
He was scared, and he was alone, and you left him there.
His godmother nearly died that night in front of his eyes.
And you could have helped them, but instead, you slipped into the shadows like a coward.
Well, I'm about to shine a light into those shadows because I know what you did, and you know what you did.
And this is going to be made right by you or by me.
You think about that.
Brooke, it's okay.
I know.
I don't want you to worry about this stuff.
I'm gonna paint the wall, and we're gonna send these things back, and we're gonna be just fine.
I know.
I'm all right.
I can do it.
Hey.
It's gonna be okay.
Mahna mahna, doo doo-doo doo-doo mahna mahna, doo doo-doo-doo mahna mahna, doo-doo doo-doo-doo doo-doo-doo doo-doo-doo Dee Dee-Dee-Dee Dee-Dee-Dee mahna-mah, mahna mah ma mahna mahna mahna mah mahna mah Hey! Okay.
Let's take the baby from insane Aunt Quinn.
Oh, she likes her Aunt Quinn.
Oh.
Come here.
Come here, baby.
Besides, insane Aunt Quinn just booked Olin & The Moon to play Tric this weekend.
Oh.
Get out of here.
Yeah.
No, let's get out of here.
She needs to sleep.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Underneath the clothes we're wearing that's you.
You want it? Depends.
Who is it? It's Clothes Over Bros.
Scars we all carry, some that don't fade Hello? Hello.
Hey, is that world-famous actress Alex Dupré or world-famous singer Alex Dupré? Not world-famous yet, but someday.
So, check it out.
Well, well.
How much more handsome do I look? Same, which is very.
Just thought you might want to see the baby steps.
Very badass.
How we doing on the booze and boys front? Well, I don't know how you're doing with booze and boys, considering you gave my job to mouth after he tied a cherry stem with his tongue.
But I'm doing quite well, actually.
You are.
You're doing great.
I'm proud of you for it.
Baby steps.
You know bridges get burned sometimes as we cross Hi, honey.
Hi.
Don't we all So, how are you? Clothes Over Bros offered me a job.
Well, it's about time.
Let me guess -- the line doesn't work without the talented girl who spins the straw into gold.
I suppose.
Vice President? How'd you know? It's what I would have done.
Then they get your taste and your talent, and the higher-ups don't get their egos bruised.
How's the money? It's good.
Maybe it's better than good.
I get all influence creatively, and they still own my apartment in New York.
You'd come back to New York, full time? How does Julian feel about New York? He wants to go.
We both do.
I'm sorry about the adoption.
Me too.
But if the money is better than good, you'd be crazy not to take it.
Do you think so? It's New York.
It's lucrative.
It's what you love to do.
And it's your baby.
Don't we all fall? So, dad, today, I thought we could play a game with Lydia.
Yeah.
Then, maybe after, we can work on your left hand.
Hey, where'd the baskets go? "Future home of: The River View Condominiums.
" What does that mean for the Rivercourt? There won't be a Rivercourt.
Hey, Mouth, do you know about the Rivercourt? Yeah, there's a sign up here that says they're turning it into condos -- something called the River View Condominiums.
Yeah.
Hey, uh I'm gonna have to call you back.
Okay.
See you.
Just the man I wanted to see.
I believe I owe you an apology.
It's okay.
That's gracious of you, Jamie, but it's certainly not okay.
Do you mind if I speak to your father for a minute? Well, we can't play anyway.
Jamie, why don't you go ahead and wait in the car for a minute, okay? Okay.
Thanks, buddy.
Hey, Professor Kellerman, can your dog actually ride a skateboard? He can.
Cool.
I've been "Professor Kellerman" for nearly 30 years.
I'm a senior academic with tenure.
Do you know what that means? It means they can't fire you.
It means they can't fire you without cause, usually stemming from severe misconduct.
You mind if we sit? I'd rather stand.
I'll sit.
Academic tenure is primarily intended to guarantee the right of academic freedom.
It protects teachers when they dissent from prevailing opinion, openly disagree with authorities, or spend time on unfashionable topics.
It does not, however, allow you to drive drunk and flee the scene of an accident, which is what I did.
I was having a dinner in Raleigh, and I-I didn't want to wait out the storm.
So you drove home drunk, with an open bottle of Phidian's in the car.
And that was wrong.
So, as of today, I'm no longer Professor Kellerman.
I've resigned my position.
And I'll pay for any damages to the vehicle, hospital bills -- all of it.
I'd appreciate that the authorities not be involved, but I'll understand if you feel it's necessary.
And one more thing.
I'm sorry.
It's a good system, tenure Except when teachers fail to use their freedom for the common good.
Condos.
It's a shame.
Parks are important to a community, for families, fathers and sons.
It's a shame.
Hey-y-y testing.
Testing.
Hales? Awesome! There you are.
See, this way, you can be here for the show and be home with Lydia, too.
That's so cool.
Thank you.
You look like you're on TV.
I've always wanted to be on TV.
Well, sing or dance or entertain me or something.
Um It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight not the cream to the challenge of our rivals and the last-known survivor stalks his prey in the night Quinny, uh And he's watching us all with the eye Um Hey.
Hey.
Hey.
Thanks for coming.
First off, congrats on the baby.
Very strong.
Tell her to come and see me in about 17 years.
Wow.
Second, uh I don't know what to say.
My dad is, um Well, as you know, we're not very close, and, um I just hope that what happened doesn't affect us -- you know, the three of us.
We represent you, Ian.
We don't represent your father.
Well, I appreciate that.
I mean, the truth of the matter is, I feel bad for the old man, but at the same time, I got a showcase coming up.
And that's what you should be focused on.
That's why we wanted to talk to you today.
That workout's a big deal.
Yeah, there's gonna be some big-time scouts there.
Now, you just need to do what you do and just close the rest of it out.
It's like you told me that night on the mound -- he cannot touch you out there.
You throw the ball, you strike them out, and that's it.
We'll do the rest.
Okay.
But before that, we need to get some drinks -- celebrate that baby.
What are you guys doing tonight? I'm going to Tric.
Olin & The Moon, Alex Dupré.
If you guys want to roll through, I can put you on the list.
I'm gonna try to make it.
It'll probably be a late night, though.
Perfect.
I'm gonna get a workout in, and, um, I want to avoid Alex Dupré.
I was kind of working that, but she totally blew me off.
Smart girl.
All right, I got to go.
Clay, I will see you tonight if you can get in.
Ian, why don't you ask Clay why Alex Dupré knows he can see the ocean from his bedroom? I've never asked him.
So? Uh I'm thinking pancakes.
I can't believe they're gonna tear down the Rivercourt.
It's gonna be so weird not to have it here.
It's sad.
Like Reminds me that we're not who we used to be anymore.
I got an offer to go to New York.
What? A job offer to move to New York and design.
For who? Clothes Over Bros.
Is that something that you'd consider? Victoria thinks I should.
Maybe it's good that the Rivercourt will be gone.
When we see it, it just reminds us of what's gone Of who we thought we'd be someday.
"Future home of: River View Condominiums"? Former home of a river view condominiums sign.
I can't believe it.
We've spent most of our lives out here.
Yeah, every night -- and I mean every night.
We called every game here -- me andJimmy.
Maybe there's something we can do -- find out if it's definitely happening and how soon.
A lot of living done right here, bro -- the end of an era.
Looking in the mirror, nobody knows no, no, no, no, nobody knows days go by, and you How you doing, devilish? I need a drink And a boy.
I need a drink and a boy.
So much for baby steps.
Mia was right.
I'm not a musician.
I'm just an actress pretending to be one.
No, you're not.
I've heard your songs.
They're great.
And so are you.
Don't drink that.
Fine.
Cheers.
Mmm.
Boy with a booze chaser.
Yum.
Okay.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the very beautiful and very talented Alex Dupré.
Ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh ooh, ooh everybody down in Houston called him "Texas" everybody way up north called him "cornbread" you should've heard the way that his mama called him "baby" daddy called him "boy" his friends call him "crazy" should've just called it like I saw it should've just called for help and ran like hell that day She's good, huh? Yeah.
And sexy and single.
I'm just saying.
I should've just called him "whiskey" ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh ooh, ooh warmed my body to the core just like a blanket tasted so sweet, then you took my breath away hit me so hard, like a rock through a window I knew I was in trouble from the moment I met you, boy should've just called it like I saw it should've just called for help and ran like hell that day What's happening? It's the levee! I got to get you out now! Julian -- I can do it.
Help him.
I can do it.
Julian, he's just a boy.
I can get you out, Brooke! Julian, save him, and then save me.
Please? He's just a boy.
Go.
Should've just called it like I saw it should've just called for help and ran like hell that day the burn and the sting and the high and the heat and that "left me wanting more" feeling when he kissed me should've just called him "whiskey" now the numb's set in he's gone like the wind and I can barely feel the pain should've just called it like I saw it should've just called for help and ran like hell that day the burn and the sting and the high and the heat and that "left me wanting more" feeling when he kissed me I should've just called him "whiskey" ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh Want a beer or something? No, thanks.
I'm good.
So, Kellerman came to see me yesterday.
He admitted that it was him.
He resigned his teaching position, and he offered to pay any costs associated with the accident, and he apologized.
He apologized?! I'm not defending him, Julian.
I just wanted you to know what happened.
He said that he was hoping we wouldn't go to the cops, but if we did, he would accept whatever happens.
You see, this is what I'm talking about, Nate -- so now it's on us? So I got to feel guilty if we turn in Kellerman for getting drunk and driving like an idiot? Great! That's on me now.
And me.
What do you think? I don't know.
What do you think? I think Kellerman's life was academia, and he just lost that.
But if you want to turn him in, I'm completely fine with that, too.
This has nothing to do with Ian or Fortitude.
I know that, but I want to talk to him.
Ian? August Kellerman.
I want to look him in the eye and hear his side of things.
I think that's fair.
First off, I want to say "hi" to my sister Haley.
She's home tonight but, uh, watching on her webcam.
So, let's all turn around and say, "hi, Haley!" Hi, Haley! Hi, Haley! Hi, Haley! Hi, Haley! Hi! Say "hi," Lydia.
Hi! Perfect.
Now let's give a warm Tric welcome to Olin & The Moon.
Let the sunlight in you might never get this chance again so take a deep breath and hold it in and you should take a picture 'cause you might never see me again I said take a deep breath and hold it in 'cause you're not in love but there's no way you possibly could you shouldn't even like this you just like the way it looks Hey, there you are! Hey.
If this is the end and what's done is done I had trouble getting in.
My name wasn't on the list? What? I'm joking.
Baby, you look hot.
So do you, handsome.
So let the wind take its course over everything you have no control when it's out of your hands you should take a minute for it all to settle in We drinking tonight? I'm thinking about it.
I got a better idea.
This is one of every flavor they had.
They didn't have Tequila-flavored.
There's no way you possibly could You shouldn't even like this you just like the way it looks if this is the end and what's done is done then I won't have to keep hurting anyone 'cause you're not in love there's no way you possibly could you shouldn't even like this you just like the way it looks if this is the end and what's done is done then I wont have to keep hurting anyone All those games, and now you show up? I've made a lot of mistakes with you And your mother and in general.
I'm sorry for that.
Well, "sorry" doesn't fix anything.
They've accepted my resignation.
I told them I was done, that my heart wasn't in it anymore.
But if the accident goes public, I'll deal with it.
Does any of this matter to you -- that I loved my work? Then you shouldn't have done it.
I miss your mother, more every day, but I'm thankful she's not alive to see this To see what's become of us.
The scouts are gonna be here, dad.
Good luck to you, son.
My name is Julian Baker.
My wife, Brooke, was in the car you hit.
I'm sorry for that.
And you think that's enough? I watched her lungs fill with water because of what you did.
I watched her eyes go dim.
I said I was sorry.
Well, "sorry" isn't enough.
You insensitive jerk, that's my wife -- you understand? I nearly lost my wife.
Nathan nearly lost his son.
Do you know what that feels like?! Yes, I do.
I've lost both.
Hey.
Very nice.
Amazing technique and showmanship.
So you liked it? I did.
We're talking about that kiss, right? Buy you a root beer? I'll buy you one.
So, how's that whole "hanging out with the kid" thing going? Chuck Skolnick -- he's a good kid when he's not smarting off or punching me in the stomach, which is most of the time.
Well, I'm sure he loves hanging out with you.
I know I do.
No, no, no.
You don't get to say flirty things after that badass performance up there.
Haven't you heard the whole thing about a girl and a guitar? I thought it was a guy and a guitar.
It's both.
Trust me.
That's you.
I told Mia you were amazing tonight, and she says congratulations and she told you so.
Speaking of girls with guitars, you talk to Mia much? Sometimes.
Just friends.
Well, tell her I said thanks and hi.
Yeah? Baby steps.
Now what? Chuck says you're hot.
Awesome.
Cheers.
Cheers.
So, Millie, what's your next story gonna be about? I don't know.
Marvin wants me to do an exposé on the worst airlines.
Oh, that ought to be easy, considering their airplanes don't ever leave the airport.
What if you did a piece on the Rivercourt -- you know, something about the people who grew up here and what it means to the community? I like it.
When I fall out, who will leave me? Hey.
Will my voice still carry meaning? Hey.
So, what did you think? We thought you did amazing.
So did you.
Will the world still see in color? will we learn to love each other? will you even know I'm gone? you won't even know I'm gone tell my brothers to be brothers to forgive me and each other they won't even know I'm gone tell my sister take it easy life will never be this easy Hey.
I think you should take that job in New York.
Would you be okay with that? I'd be great with that.
Are you kidding? I think it'd be good for both of us.
Getting out of Tree Hill.
What do you think? I think you're right.
I think we'd be happy in New York.
So, I guess they accepted his resignation, and he's done.
We'll drink to that.
Yeah.
So will I.
We got to step it up, though.
What's the name of that baby girl of yours? I told you -- Lydia.
Mm, Lydia.
Let's get a shot to Lydia.
What's your poison? Oh, not Tequila.
You know what? I got this.
Hey, Chase, come here.
Here we go.
She won't even know I'm gone All right, changing subjects, it is looking very strong for your showcase.
We're expecting at least a dozen teams to send scouts.
I'll drink to that, too.
Yeah.
Yes, you will.
Ohh! Gentlemen Here's to Lydia, here's to my showcase, and here's to me being rich by the time I'm as old as you guys are.
Cheers.
Uh, hold up.
What are we drinking? It's bourbon.
It's not just bourbon.
It's Phidian's.
It's all I drink.
You hit a car, Kellerman, on the Gabel Bridge.
Whatever you think you know, you've made a mistake.
If the accident goes public, I'll deal with it.
Good luck to you, son.
To me.
Fathers and sons.
It's a shame.
Complete dorks and officially your agents.
You got a bathroom in this place? There's one in the back of the house past the kitchen.
Julian! I want two people who are gonna love this baby, and that's the reason why I want you guys to be the parents.
Well, since we don't know the sex, I like yellow.
Julian likes green.
She just changed her mind, Brooke.
She held her in her arms, and she just couldn't go through with it.
Quinn? It's time.
It's a girl.
Yay! This is Lydia Bob Scott.
Don't look down, don't say maybe I won't cry, cry, cry for you, baby bailing out a boat and you want for water you're so hot, and it just gets hotter we've been down for so long we've been down for so long oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh Was that the car from the bridge that night? Oh, oh, oh, oh No, stop! Stop! Stop! Julian! Bailing out a boat, and you want for water No, Brooke! You're so hot, and it just gets hotter you've been down for so long What the hell is wrong with people? How do you just drive away from an accident like that? Nate said he found an empty bottle of Phidian's in the front seat.
Bourbon? No wonder his son's a douche bag.
This guy is an educator, a teacher who talks about ethics in business every day, and he just gets drunk, nearly kills Jamie and my wife, and just drives away.
Ugh! Brooke nearly drowned that night, and he just leaves her there and gets away with it.
Not for long.
'Cause she cheats and she steals when she kills Hey, by the way, I'm sorry about the baby and the adoption.
How's Brooke doing? She's devastated.
You know, she's trying, but she's a mess.
Well, for what it's worth, she didn't die on that bridge.
You know, she's alive.
You two have each other.
And take it from me -- that's a hell of a lot to have.
Oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh Kellerman's class is about to start.
Good morning.
Take your seats.
Stop talking, and let's begin.
Well, it seems my class gets younger every day.
You must have done exceedingly well on your advanced placement exams.
What's your name, son? Jamie Scott.
Jamie Scott.
Of course.
And your father is Nathan Scott.
He's sitting right there.
Mr.
Scott.
Is it because you couldn't afford a sitter, or did you bring your son to match wits with me, like your so-called business partner, who, frankly, looked to be about the same age? Nothing like that.
He just wanted to see you again.
But I don't believe we've met.
You have, briefly.
We ran into each other the night of the big storm.
Well, actually, you ran into Jamie.
You were in your Wagoneer.
You're sure it was the night of the storm? Absolutely.
You were in your Wagoneer, and you were with your friend, Mr.
Phidian.
And you were in a hurry, so we really didn't get a chance to talk.
Well, we should do that -- perhaps after class in my office.
We know where to find you.
Come on, Jamie.
We're holding up class.
You know You won't get another today.
Go enjoy it.
Class dismissed.
Whoo! Whoo! I won't cry, cry, cry for you, baby I don't want to be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately all I have to do is think of me and I have peace of mind I don't want to be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately all I have to do is think of me and I have peace of mind I'm tired of looking 'round rooms wondering what I gotta do or who I'm supposed to be I don't want to be anything other than me It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight risin' up to the challenge of our rivals and the last-known survivor stalks his prey in the night and he's watching us all in the ey-y-e Of the tiger.
Hey.
Drugs -- more specifically, drug stores.
I do a story on drug stores? What's the angle? The angle is how drug stores are the new coffeehouses.
Remember when there was a new coffee shop on every block? Well, now it's drug stores.
They're everywhere.
It's like caffeine used to be the drug of choice, but now people are skipping the coffee and going right for the actual drugs.
They could wash it down with the coffee.
What else you got? How 'bout the airlines? We keep bailing them out with more money, and they keep sucking.
You could do an exposé on the worst airline on the planet.
They have those planes that don't ever leave the airport.
I should probably keep it more general than that.
Okay, so talk about how the airlines charge for everything now -- snacks, bags, that ratty scrap of disease they call a blanket.
Not bad.
And they lie.
They're such liars.
They know when your flight's gonna be three hours late, but instead of telling you, they say your flight's on time.
Then they change the status every 20 minutes to give you 9 times' worth of false hope, as if that somehow makes it not as bad.
Oh, how 'bout when they tell you to turn off your phone for safety reasons? If the safety of the plane could be affected by cellphones, do you really think they'd let you bring them on board? I never thought of that.
In this day and age, considering all their restrictions, we're really gonna trust first-time-flyer Carl back in 14C to turn off his cellphone so we can all land safely? I mean, considering he boarded with the wrong group, reeks of cologne, and laughs out loud at his own jokes, that's the guy we're gonna trust to do the right thing? You're kind of angry, Marvin McFadden.
About flying? Yeah, a little.
Some idiot tries to light a bomb with his stinking sweaty feet, and now I got to take my shoes off to walk through the foot rot of a million travelers every time I fly.
They should have sentenced that guy to stand near the security check at every major airport, and we should get unlimited kicks.
My baby is cranky.
Who's a fussy baby? Who's a fussy baby? No, there's no reason to fuss.
No, there's no reason to fuss, baby.
Oh.
Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
Mom, Chester's a little upset with you.
Oh, boy, a baby, and a bunny.
Well, the cute factor's high.
Why is Chester upset? Well, I kind of told him that Lydia's middle name was Bob after of grandma's cat, and he was a little hurt by it.
Oh.
Gee, I'm sorry.
Well, he does have a good point.
Lydia Chester Scott -- I don't know.
It doesn't quite have the right ring to it, does it? Does it? I guess.
But if I ever have a kid Their middle name's gonna be Chester.
I suppose that's fair.
So, what do you got going on today, kiddo? Not much.
Dad's gonna take me to the Rivercourt every day this week as a reward.
A reward for what? For going to his class and messing with his teacher.
August Kellerman? Yeah, I think that's him.
He has the bulldog, right? Yeah, Dogust.
I wonder if his son's middle name is Dogust.
She's pretty awesome, mom.
Yeah.
I think so, too.
It's the eye of the tiger, it's the cream of the fight rising up to the challenge of our rivals Very funny.
By the way, it's "thrill," not "cream.
" Oh, I thought it was "cream.
" Why would it be "cream of the fight"? Good point.
"Thrill" is better.
What are you doing here, anyway? I was just gonna ask you the same thing.
Well, Haley asked me to help out for a couple of weeks since Lydia was born, which happens to be very good news for you.
Why -- because I get free studio time? No.
How many songs do you have? Uh, I don't know.
A bunch.
Good.
How would you like to open for Olin & The Moon? Oh, my God! Are you kidding me?! Yes, absolutely! Perfect.
It'll be this weekend.
This weekend? Yeah.
I'm opening? Mm-hmm.
For Olin & The -- who? The moon, yes.
I hope.
Wait.
No, no, no, no, no.
Why you hope so? Well, I mean, I have you.
I just have to get Olin & The Moon.
Damn it.
No.
No "damn it.
" Besides I know something you don't.
Whatever you think you know, you've made a mistake.
I saw the car in your garage.
First of all, my home and my vehicle are my own business.
Beyond that, I had an accident.
So what? So what? So you nearly killed my son and a good friend.
You're wrong.
I swerved to miss some deer, and I hit a light pole.
You hit a car, Kellerman, on the Gabel Bridge, and then you drove away and left two people drowning in the river when the levee broke.
I didn't -- You didn't what? You didn't do it, or you don't remember doing it, considering the empty bottle of bourbon I found underneath your front seat? You're making a mistake.
Okay.
Okay.
So, you had an accident the night of the big storm, you smashed the front of your late-model maroon Grand Wagoneer, and then you drove away without anybody seeing.
Meanwhile, a different late-model maroon Grand Wagoneer crashed into my son's car on the same night at around the same time, and then also drove away.
And the eyewitness is mistaken.
I have nothing else to say to you.
Well, I have something to say to you.
My son was trapped inside that car.
He was scared, and he was alone, and you left him there.
His godmother nearly died that night in front of his eyes.
And you could have helped them, but instead, you slipped into the shadows like a coward.
Well, I'm about to shine a light into those shadows because I know what you did, and you know what you did.
And this is going to be made right by you or by me.
You think about that.
Brooke, it's okay.
I know.
I don't want you to worry about this stuff.
I'm gonna paint the wall, and we're gonna send these things back, and we're gonna be just fine.
I know.
I'm all right.
I can do it.
Hey.
It's gonna be okay.
Mahna mahna, doo doo-doo doo-doo mahna mahna, doo doo-doo-doo mahna mahna, doo-doo doo-doo-doo doo-doo-doo doo-doo-doo Dee Dee-Dee-Dee Dee-Dee-Dee mahna-mah, mahna mah ma mahna mahna mahna mah mahna mah Hey! Okay.
Let's take the baby from insane Aunt Quinn.
Oh, she likes her Aunt Quinn.
Oh.
Come here.
Come here, baby.
Besides, insane Aunt Quinn just booked Olin & The Moon to play Tric this weekend.
Oh.
Get out of here.
Yeah.
No, let's get out of here.
She needs to sleep.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Underneath the clothes we're wearing that's you.
You want it? Depends.
Who is it? It's Clothes Over Bros.
Scars we all carry, some that don't fade Hello? Hello.
Hey, is that world-famous actress Alex Dupré or world-famous singer Alex Dupré? Not world-famous yet, but someday.
So, check it out.
Well, well.
How much more handsome do I look? Same, which is very.
Just thought you might want to see the baby steps.
Very badass.
How we doing on the booze and boys front? Well, I don't know how you're doing with booze and boys, considering you gave my job to mouth after he tied a cherry stem with his tongue.
But I'm doing quite well, actually.
You are.
You're doing great.
I'm proud of you for it.
Baby steps.
You know bridges get burned sometimes as we cross Hi, honey.
Hi.
Don't we all So, how are you? Clothes Over Bros offered me a job.
Well, it's about time.
Let me guess -- the line doesn't work without the talented girl who spins the straw into gold.
I suppose.
Vice President? How'd you know? It's what I would have done.
Then they get your taste and your talent, and the higher-ups don't get their egos bruised.
How's the money? It's good.
Maybe it's better than good.
I get all influence creatively, and they still own my apartment in New York.
You'd come back to New York, full time? How does Julian feel about New York? He wants to go.
We both do.
I'm sorry about the adoption.
Me too.
But if the money is better than good, you'd be crazy not to take it.
Do you think so? It's New York.
It's lucrative.
It's what you love to do.
And it's your baby.
Don't we all fall? So, dad, today, I thought we could play a game with Lydia.
Yeah.
Then, maybe after, we can work on your left hand.
Hey, where'd the baskets go? "Future home of: The River View Condominiums.
" What does that mean for the Rivercourt? There won't be a Rivercourt.
Hey, Mouth, do you know about the Rivercourt? Yeah, there's a sign up here that says they're turning it into condos -- something called the River View Condominiums.
Yeah.
Hey, uh I'm gonna have to call you back.
Okay.
See you.
Just the man I wanted to see.
I believe I owe you an apology.
It's okay.
That's gracious of you, Jamie, but it's certainly not okay.
Do you mind if I speak to your father for a minute? Well, we can't play anyway.
Jamie, why don't you go ahead and wait in the car for a minute, okay? Okay.
Thanks, buddy.
Hey, Professor Kellerman, can your dog actually ride a skateboard? He can.
Cool.
I've been "Professor Kellerman" for nearly 30 years.
I'm a senior academic with tenure.
Do you know what that means? It means they can't fire you.
It means they can't fire you without cause, usually stemming from severe misconduct.
You mind if we sit? I'd rather stand.
I'll sit.
Academic tenure is primarily intended to guarantee the right of academic freedom.
It protects teachers when they dissent from prevailing opinion, openly disagree with authorities, or spend time on unfashionable topics.
It does not, however, allow you to drive drunk and flee the scene of an accident, which is what I did.
I was having a dinner in Raleigh, and I-I didn't want to wait out the storm.
So you drove home drunk, with an open bottle of Phidian's in the car.
And that was wrong.
So, as of today, I'm no longer Professor Kellerman.
I've resigned my position.
And I'll pay for any damages to the vehicle, hospital bills -- all of it.
I'd appreciate that the authorities not be involved, but I'll understand if you feel it's necessary.
And one more thing.
I'm sorry.
It's a good system, tenure Except when teachers fail to use their freedom for the common good.
Condos.
It's a shame.
Parks are important to a community, for families, fathers and sons.
It's a shame.
Hey-y-y testing.
Testing.
Hales? Awesome! There you are.
See, this way, you can be here for the show and be home with Lydia, too.
That's so cool.
Thank you.
You look like you're on TV.
I've always wanted to be on TV.
Well, sing or dance or entertain me or something.
Um It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight not the cream to the challenge of our rivals and the last-known survivor stalks his prey in the night Quinny, uh And he's watching us all with the eye Um Hey.
Hey.
Hey.
Thanks for coming.
First off, congrats on the baby.
Very strong.
Tell her to come and see me in about 17 years.
Wow.
Second, uh I don't know what to say.
My dad is, um Well, as you know, we're not very close, and, um I just hope that what happened doesn't affect us -- you know, the three of us.
We represent you, Ian.
We don't represent your father.
Well, I appreciate that.
I mean, the truth of the matter is, I feel bad for the old man, but at the same time, I got a showcase coming up.
And that's what you should be focused on.
That's why we wanted to talk to you today.
That workout's a big deal.
Yeah, there's gonna be some big-time scouts there.
Now, you just need to do what you do and just close the rest of it out.
It's like you told me that night on the mound -- he cannot touch you out there.
You throw the ball, you strike them out, and that's it.
We'll do the rest.
Okay.
But before that, we need to get some drinks -- celebrate that baby.
What are you guys doing tonight? I'm going to Tric.
Olin & The Moon, Alex Dupré.
If you guys want to roll through, I can put you on the list.
I'm gonna try to make it.
It'll probably be a late night, though.
Perfect.
I'm gonna get a workout in, and, um, I want to avoid Alex Dupré.
I was kind of working that, but she totally blew me off.
Smart girl.
All right, I got to go.
Clay, I will see you tonight if you can get in.
Ian, why don't you ask Clay why Alex Dupré knows he can see the ocean from his bedroom? I've never asked him.
So? Uh I'm thinking pancakes.
I can't believe they're gonna tear down the Rivercourt.
It's gonna be so weird not to have it here.
It's sad.
Like Reminds me that we're not who we used to be anymore.
I got an offer to go to New York.
What? A job offer to move to New York and design.
For who? Clothes Over Bros.
Is that something that you'd consider? Victoria thinks I should.
Maybe it's good that the Rivercourt will be gone.
When we see it, it just reminds us of what's gone Of who we thought we'd be someday.
"Future home of: River View Condominiums"? Former home of a river view condominiums sign.
I can't believe it.
We've spent most of our lives out here.
Yeah, every night -- and I mean every night.
We called every game here -- me andJimmy.
Maybe there's something we can do -- find out if it's definitely happening and how soon.
A lot of living done right here, bro -- the end of an era.
Looking in the mirror, nobody knows no, no, no, no, nobody knows days go by, and you How you doing, devilish? I need a drink And a boy.
I need a drink and a boy.
So much for baby steps.
Mia was right.
I'm not a musician.
I'm just an actress pretending to be one.
No, you're not.
I've heard your songs.
They're great.
And so are you.
Don't drink that.
Fine.
Cheers.
Mmm.
Boy with a booze chaser.
Yum.
Okay.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the very beautiful and very talented Alex Dupré.
Ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh ooh, ooh everybody down in Houston called him "Texas" everybody way up north called him "cornbread" you should've heard the way that his mama called him "baby" daddy called him "boy" his friends call him "crazy" should've just called it like I saw it should've just called for help and ran like hell that day She's good, huh? Yeah.
And sexy and single.
I'm just saying.
I should've just called him "whiskey" ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh ooh, ooh warmed my body to the core just like a blanket tasted so sweet, then you took my breath away hit me so hard, like a rock through a window I knew I was in trouble from the moment I met you, boy should've just called it like I saw it should've just called for help and ran like hell that day What's happening? It's the levee! I got to get you out now! Julian -- I can do it.
Help him.
I can do it.
Julian, he's just a boy.
I can get you out, Brooke! Julian, save him, and then save me.
Please? He's just a boy.
Go.
Should've just called it like I saw it should've just called for help and ran like hell that day the burn and the sting and the high and the heat and that "left me wanting more" feeling when he kissed me should've just called him "whiskey" now the numb's set in he's gone like the wind and I can barely feel the pain should've just called it like I saw it should've just called for help and ran like hell that day the burn and the sting and the high and the heat and that "left me wanting more" feeling when he kissed me I should've just called him "whiskey" ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh Want a beer or something? No, thanks.
I'm good.
So, Kellerman came to see me yesterday.
He admitted that it was him.
He resigned his teaching position, and he offered to pay any costs associated with the accident, and he apologized.
He apologized?! I'm not defending him, Julian.
I just wanted you to know what happened.
He said that he was hoping we wouldn't go to the cops, but if we did, he would accept whatever happens.
You see, this is what I'm talking about, Nate -- so now it's on us? So I got to feel guilty if we turn in Kellerman for getting drunk and driving like an idiot? Great! That's on me now.
And me.
What do you think? I don't know.
What do you think? I think Kellerman's life was academia, and he just lost that.
But if you want to turn him in, I'm completely fine with that, too.
This has nothing to do with Ian or Fortitude.
I know that, but I want to talk to him.
Ian? August Kellerman.
I want to look him in the eye and hear his side of things.
I think that's fair.
First off, I want to say "hi" to my sister Haley.
She's home tonight but, uh, watching on her webcam.
So, let's all turn around and say, "hi, Haley!" Hi, Haley! Hi, Haley! Hi, Haley! Hi, Haley! Hi! Say "hi," Lydia.
Hi! Perfect.
Now let's give a warm Tric welcome to Olin & The Moon.
Let the sunlight in you might never get this chance again so take a deep breath and hold it in and you should take a picture 'cause you might never see me again I said take a deep breath and hold it in 'cause you're not in love but there's no way you possibly could you shouldn't even like this you just like the way it looks Hey, there you are! Hey.
If this is the end and what's done is done I had trouble getting in.
My name wasn't on the list? What? I'm joking.
Baby, you look hot.
So do you, handsome.
So let the wind take its course over everything you have no control when it's out of your hands you should take a minute for it all to settle in We drinking tonight? I'm thinking about it.
I got a better idea.
This is one of every flavor they had.
They didn't have Tequila-flavored.
There's no way you possibly could You shouldn't even like this you just like the way it looks if this is the end and what's done is done then I won't have to keep hurting anyone 'cause you're not in love there's no way you possibly could you shouldn't even like this you just like the way it looks if this is the end and what's done is done then I wont have to keep hurting anyone All those games, and now you show up? I've made a lot of mistakes with you And your mother and in general.
I'm sorry for that.
Well, "sorry" doesn't fix anything.
They've accepted my resignation.
I told them I was done, that my heart wasn't in it anymore.
But if the accident goes public, I'll deal with it.
Does any of this matter to you -- that I loved my work? Then you shouldn't have done it.
I miss your mother, more every day, but I'm thankful she's not alive to see this To see what's become of us.
The scouts are gonna be here, dad.
Good luck to you, son.
My name is Julian Baker.
My wife, Brooke, was in the car you hit.
I'm sorry for that.
And you think that's enough? I watched her lungs fill with water because of what you did.
I watched her eyes go dim.
I said I was sorry.
Well, "sorry" isn't enough.
You insensitive jerk, that's my wife -- you understand? I nearly lost my wife.
Nathan nearly lost his son.
Do you know what that feels like?! Yes, I do.
I've lost both.
Hey.
Very nice.
Amazing technique and showmanship.
So you liked it? I did.
We're talking about that kiss, right? Buy you a root beer? I'll buy you one.
So, how's that whole "hanging out with the kid" thing going? Chuck Skolnick -- he's a good kid when he's not smarting off or punching me in the stomach, which is most of the time.
Well, I'm sure he loves hanging out with you.
I know I do.
No, no, no.
You don't get to say flirty things after that badass performance up there.
Haven't you heard the whole thing about a girl and a guitar? I thought it was a guy and a guitar.
It's both.
Trust me.
That's you.
I told Mia you were amazing tonight, and she says congratulations and she told you so.
Speaking of girls with guitars, you talk to Mia much? Sometimes.
Just friends.
Well, tell her I said thanks and hi.
Yeah? Baby steps.
Now what? Chuck says you're hot.
Awesome.
Cheers.
Cheers.
So, Millie, what's your next story gonna be about? I don't know.
Marvin wants me to do an exposé on the worst airlines.
Oh, that ought to be easy, considering their airplanes don't ever leave the airport.
What if you did a piece on the Rivercourt -- you know, something about the people who grew up here and what it means to the community? I like it.
When I fall out, who will leave me? Hey.
Will my voice still carry meaning? Hey.
So, what did you think? We thought you did amazing.
So did you.
Will the world still see in color? will we learn to love each other? will you even know I'm gone? you won't even know I'm gone tell my brothers to be brothers to forgive me and each other they won't even know I'm gone tell my sister take it easy life will never be this easy Hey.
I think you should take that job in New York.
Would you be okay with that? I'd be great with that.
Are you kidding? I think it'd be good for both of us.
Getting out of Tree Hill.
What do you think? I think you're right.
I think we'd be happy in New York.
So, I guess they accepted his resignation, and he's done.
We'll drink to that.
Yeah.
So will I.
We got to step it up, though.
What's the name of that baby girl of yours? I told you -- Lydia.
Mm, Lydia.
Let's get a shot to Lydia.
What's your poison? Oh, not Tequila.
You know what? I got this.
Hey, Chase, come here.
Here we go.
She won't even know I'm gone All right, changing subjects, it is looking very strong for your showcase.
We're expecting at least a dozen teams to send scouts.
I'll drink to that, too.
Yeah.
Yes, you will.
Ohh! Gentlemen Here's to Lydia, here's to my showcase, and here's to me being rich by the time I'm as old as you guys are.
Cheers.
Uh, hold up.
What are we drinking? It's bourbon.
It's not just bourbon.
It's Phidian's.
It's all I drink.
You hit a car, Kellerman, on the Gabel Bridge.
Whatever you think you know, you've made a mistake.
If the accident goes public, I'll deal with it.
Good luck to you, son.
To me.
Fathers and sons.
It's a shame.