05x17 - Hate is Safer Than Love

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Previously on One Tree Hill

HALEY : Look at that, you wrote your thank-you note to grandpa Dan, huh?

JAMIE : Do you think he'll like it?

HALEY : Oh, I think he's gonna love it!

DOCTOR : We'll put Angie under a general anesthesia. We'll stop her heart, and then I'll do the repairs.

LINDSEY : It's not me that has to make a decision about Lucas. It's you. Go home and read his book.

PLAYER 1 : So we're all just gonna sh**t 3s, coach?

LUCAS : Yeah, for the most part.

PLAYER 2 : Who's gonna get us the ball?

QUENTIN : Me.

DAN : I need to fix it. I need to fix all of it... You, us. I need that peace before I die. Let me help you with what little time I have left. Don't deny a dying man his last wish.

NATHAN : I can never forgive you... Not now, not ever.

ONE TREE HILL

TREE HILL GYM

During a basketball game, Lucas got angry at the referee

REFEREE : Out of bout warrior ball.

LUCAS : What?! You're kidding me. On the street, that's as*ault. You're not even gonna call that a foul in here?

(Lucas throws the basketball his was holding)

THE HOSPITAL

Brooke is sitting in the waiting room, crying. Dr Copeland, Angie’s heart surgeon, comes toward Brooke in scrubs

COPELAND : Brooke.

NATHAN AND HALEY’S HOUSE

Nathan enters his mom’s room and finds her flashing her webcam

NATHAN : Hey, mom? Oh!

OUTSIDE CLOTHES OVER BROS

Dan is walking, reading his newspaper when a water balloon falls in front of him

IN THE STREET

We see Jamie walking alone

EIGHTEEN HOURS EARLIER

BROOKE AND PEYTON’S HOUSE

Peyton is sleeping. The phone rings and the answering machine start running

WOMEN (on the phone) : Hi, I'm calling from dr. Copeland's office for Brooke Davis.

(Peyton starts waking up)

WOMEN (on the phone) : Brooke, it's urgent that you call us...

(Peyton picks up)

PEYTON : Hello? Uh-Huh. Yeah, no, sure, just...Brooke! It's Angie's surgery!

THE HOSPITAL

Brooke and Peyton arrive at the hospital with Angie

PEYTON : Okay, tell me again why Angie's surgery is so last-Minute.

BROOKE : 'Cause it's all done on a volunteer basis. Surgeons donate their services, so it depends on when they have an opening and the right medical and everything. I just didn't think it was gonna be today.

PEYTON : Well, what can I do?

BROOKE : You're doing it. Thank you. But would you mind calling Lucas for me? He's just gotten so attached to Angie, and I think he's gonna want to know.

PEYTON : Yeah. Sure. I'll be back.

BROOKE : Okay.

(Peyton leaves and Brooke goes see the clerk)

BROOKE : Hey, come on.

THE APARTMENT

Lucas enters Skills’ room, who is in front of his computer

LUCAS : Hey, coach.

SKILLS : Hey. Uh, thanks for the coffee. What's up, man?

LUCAS : Uh, you know, I was thinking maybe we could go over tonight's game plan one more time.

SKILLS : Look, it's gonna work, bro. And if it don’t, they'll just fire the head coach and hire me, right? Win-Win.

(Both laugh)

SKILLS : So, what else is bothering you?

LUCAS : Nothing. Why?

SKILLS : 'Cause you got that "something else is bothering me" look. Come on, keep it real. Talk to your boy.

LUCAS : Nothing just... I haven't heard from Lindsey in a while, you know, maybe a week, and I... I mean, it's one thing for her to give me the key back, but... I mean, she's still editing my book. I think she's ducking me.

SKILLS : Nah, she's ain't ducking you, bro. She's probably just busy.

LUCAS : Yeah. I just wish she'd call, you know?

SKILLS : It'll be okay, but until then, you know what heals a broken heart more than anything?

LUCAS : Hmm?

SKILLS : Bacon. Smell that? Thank god for Millicent. Come on, man.

(They both leave the room)

NATHAN AND HALEY’S HOUSE

Jamie is in his bed, Nathan comes in

NATHAN : Knock, knock.

JAMIE : Who's there?

NATHAN : A dad who's gonna leave without you don’t if drag y bone out of bed.

JAMIE : No, it's okay. I'm ready.

(Jamie stand up, all dress already)

NATHAN : I can see that.

JAMIE : Hey daddy, knock, knock.

NATHAN : Who's there?

JAMIE : Ya.

NATHAN : Ya, who?

JAMIE : Yahoo! There's a ravens game tonight

NATHAN : That’s right, so we gotta get going, come on

JAMIE : Okay, I just got to get my cape.

(Jamie grabs his cape and they leave)

THE HOSPITAL

Brooke is holding Angie. Dr Copeland arrives

COPELAND : Brooke.

BROOKE : Hi. Big day huh

COPELAND : How you holding up?

BROOKE : Nervous. Please tell me you're not... You're not nervous.

COPELAND : She's gonna do great, okay? So are you.

(A nurse joins them)

NURSE : Dr. Copeland, we're all set

COPELAND : Okay, this is gonna take a little while, but as soon as I'm done, I will come out and let you know, okay?

BROOKE : Okay.

COPELAND : Nurse lee is gonna take Angie now.

BROOKE : Okay.

BROOKE (to Angie) : Hey. Hey, sweet girl. The nice nurse is gonna take you for your surgery now, okay? But nothing is gonna happen to you.

(Brooke starts crying)

BROOKE (to Angie) : I promise, okay? They're just gonna take you and make you better. You're gonna be better, ok?

(Brooke gives Angie to the nurse and all three starts leaving)

BROOKE : Dr. Copeland. What's your name? Your first name?

COPELAND : Just try to relax, Brooke, okay? She's in good hands.

BROOKE : Okay.

THE RIVERWALK

Nathan is hauling Jamie who’s on his scooter

JAMIE : How you doing, dad?

NATHAN : Hanging in there.

JAMIE : Good 'cause it feel like we kind of slowed down.

NATHAN : Nah, we're good.

(Nathan stops in front of a hill)

JAMIE : Maybe we should turn around and go back.

NATHAN : Why? You don't think I can make it up this hill?

JAMIE : I'm not supposed to lie, right?

NATHAN : Watch your old man work.

(Nathan starts running again)

JAMIE : Come on dad! You can do it! Mush!

THE RIVERCOURT

Jamie and Nathan arrive there

JAMIE : We made it halfway up... Well, almost halfway.

NATHAN : I don't know, James. I've got a long way to go if I'm ever gonna play basketball again. I keep trying to do the things I used to do and my body's just telling me I can't.

JAMIE : I think you can.

NATHAN : Thanks, buddy.

JAMIE : You want to borrow my cape?

NATHAN : Yeah, you know what I think I might need it.

(Jamie gives his cape to Nathan who put it on)

NATHAN : All right, thank you. You know what else I'm gonna need? That scooter!

(Nathan grabs it)

JAMIE : Hey! You get back here.

THE HOSPITAL

Brooke and Peyton are in the waiting room. Brooke is nervous

BROOKE : How long's it been?

PEYTON : About an hour.

BROOKE : You said that last time I asked

PEYTON : I know, honey. You asked like 30 seconds ago.

BROOKE : Sorry.

PEYTON : It's okay. Hey, I know you're nervous. She's gonna be fine.

BROOKE : Yeah. You should get going

PEYTON : Mnh-Mnh. I'm good.

BROOKE : Peyton, I know you have a big day today.

PEYTON : Okay. Well, then, tomorrow will just be a bigger day.

BROOKE : I don't even know his first name. Dr. Copeland. I hope it's something nice... Not like a last name for a first name... You know, like "Monroe"... or "Madison."

PEYTON : Lucas.

BROOKE (laughing) : Yeah, really.

PEYTON : No, I mean Lucas is here.

BROOKE : Oh.

LUCAS : Brooke I... I’m so sorry. I left my cellphone at home. How's she doing?

BROOKE : I don't know. They... They said it was gonna take a while and that they'd let me know as soon as she was out of surgery

LUCAS : Okay, well, then, uh... I'll just wait here with you if that's okay.

BROOKE : Yeah, thanks. I'd like that... Considering Peyton has to go.

PEYTON : Brooke, I...

BROOKE : P. Sawyer, I love you, but I know your day's insane, and... I will feel better if at least one of us getting something done besides waiting, so... Please? For me

PEYTON : All right, you call me first thing.

BROOKE : I will.

(They hug)

BROOKE : Thank you.

LUCAS : Bye, Peyton.

PEYTON : Bye, Luke.

(Peyton leaves, Lucas and Brooke sit together)

While Peyton is in the hallway, she walks by another room where Dan is with his doctor, but she doesn’t see him

DOCTOR : Over the next couple of months, you're gonna start to feel sluggish. It's important not to push it. There is some good news, though.

DAN : What? I've got seven months to live instead of six?

DOCTOR : ‘cause your physical size and blood type you're number two on the donor recipient list for a compatible heart. Wear this pager with you 24 hours a day. If a heart becomes available, we'll have about six hours to place it.

DAN : Number two, huh? What's it gonna cost for me to get to number one?

DOCTOR : Well, I'm pretty certain reverend Carter isn't willing barter with his life. He's in pretty bad shape. Good man, too.

DAN : Good man? What's that supposed to mean... "Good man"?

DOCTOR : We're not allowed to discriminate when it comes to saving lives, Dan. If the heart fits, my job is to place it into whoever needs it.

DAN : Oh, I see. It doesn't matter if they're miracle workers or murderers.

RED BEDROOM STUDIO

Haley is putting a picture of Nathan and Jamie on the piano. Peyton arrives.

PEYTON : Hey, sorry.

HALEY : It's okay. How's Brooke?

PEYTON : Um, scared to death but trying to be brave.

HALEY : I feel like I should go by and see her.

PEYTON : No, no, no, I already told you, you are under strict orders not to go anywhere until you have recorded at least one song.

HALEY : All right, fine. Even in a crisis she is bossy

(We hear a voice from a microphone)

MIA : Maybe I just don't like Peyton.

(Mia is in the booth)

MIA : Oh, damn. Was that talkback on again?

(Haley and Peyton laugh, happy to see her)

NATHAN AND HALEY’S HOUSE

Nathan and Jamie come home. Nathan is exhausted. They both finish a bottle of juice in the kitchen

NATHAN : You want to take care of that for me, baller?

(Nathan gives his bottle to Jamie)

JAMIE : Grandma... Uh, I mean, nanny Deb will do it.

NATHAN : Dude, nanny Deb is not your maid.

JAMIE : Actually, she kind of is.

NATHAN : Well, you can still pick up after yourself Recycling... Now, you little knucklehead.

(Nathan leaves; Jamie goes to the trash and sees his drawing inside)

RED BEDROOM STUDIO

Mia comes out of the booth to hug Haley

MIA : This is so great, you guys. Look at you go, Peyton.

PEYTON : Me? Look at you . You've sold nearly 100,000 copies, dude.

MIA : Well, hey, man, that's you and Haley and that creepy label guy from LA. That you have some sort of weird sexual tension with.

PEYTON : Ew. No, I don't.

MIA : You kind of do.

HALEY : What about you, rock star? You got any flings we can scold you about while secretly wanting to hear more?

MIA : No, you know how it is, Haley. It's a different city every night and press in the morning. I can't even imagine having a date, let alone an actual relationship.

(Haley seems sad and nostalgic)

PEYTON : Uh, well, you have plenty of time for boys. You are, what, like 18 years old? Oh, speaking of... Do you want to do a psa for rock the vote?

MIA : Hell, yes. That's so cool.

PEYTON : All right, cool. We'll set it up. Come here

(Peyton gives Mia a hug)

PEYTON : It’s really good to see you, buddy

MIA : You, too.

PEYTON : You coming, Haley?

HALEY : Yeah, I'll... I'll be right there.

PEYTON : Okay.

(Peyton and Mia leave. Haley sighs and looks at the picture of Nathan and Jamie)

NATHAN AND HALEY’S HOUSE

Deb is in a bedroom, in front of a computer, laughing.

DEB : Oh, you naughty man.

(She takes of her shirt and flashes the webcam. Nathan enters. It’s the same scene as the beginning of the episode)

NATHAN : Hey, mom. Oh! Damn it, mom!

(Nathan leaves the room)

DEB : Doesn't anyone knock around here?

Deb and Nathan are in the kitchen

NATHAN : Geez. Geez, mom, what if Jamie had walked in?

DEB : I thought the door was locked. Besides, you said you were going for a run.

NATHAN : Well, Jamie got tired.

DEB : Hmm

NATHAN : Okay, fine, I got tired, but that's not the point, mom. What were you doing?

DEB : I met someone online.

NATHAN : Ugh. Who?

DEB : I don't know exactly. We've never seen each other. Well, he's seen parts of me, but...

NATHAN : Stop, okay? Mom, you're chatting with some stranger on the internet.

DEB : He's very romantic. He's sensual. We're arranging to meet soon.

NATHAN : Come on, mom. This is just weird.

DEB : What is so weird about it?

NATHAN : You don't think it's weird that you're hiding in my spare bedroom flashing some webcam?

DEB : I wasn't hiding. Besides, all those times you locked yourself in the bathroom when you were 12?

NATHAN : Okay, stop.

DEB : I knew what you were doing.

NATHAN : Mom.

DEB : You were in there all the time.

(After a blank)

DEB : Where is Jamie, anyway?

NATHAN : I don't know. I guess I lost track of him when you blinded me. Ugh. Jamie!

(Nathan starts looking for him)

IN THE STREET

Jamie is walking alone, holding his letter to Dan, as in the beginning of the episode. Haley passes by him in her car

HALEY : Jamie. James Lucas Scott, what are you doing out on the street alone?

(Jamie doesn’t answer, just shows her the letter)

HALEY : Come on, get in

(Jamie goes in the car)

THE HOSPITAL

Brooke and Lucas are still in the waiting room

BROOKE (emotional) : I never told her I love her. I just... I never said it.

LUCAS : Look, I'm sure when Angie's in your arms, she knows it. Most of time, love doesn't really need words, you know?

BROOKE : Yeah.

LUCAS : So, um, what's going on with you and Owen?

BROOKE : Nothing, apparently. What's going on with you and Lindsey?

LUCAS : Nothing, apparently. I don't know. We... haven't spoken for over a week. She hasn't returned my calls.

BROOKE : That sucks, Luke. I'm sorry. You should get out of here. You've got that game tonight.

LUCAS : I'm okay for a little while longer.

BROOKE : Okay.

LUCAS : I'll go get us some coffees.

(Lucas starts to leave)

BROOKE : She'll be in touch. Lindsey. I wouldn't read too much into it.

LUCAS : Yeah. I'm okay for a little while longer.

OUTSIDE, IN A PLAYGROUND

Haley is with Jamie, lying down

HALEY : I'm sorry that I didn't mail your card to your grandfather. I was just trying to protect you, buddy. God. You might be mad at me for that, or you might not understand it but... Dan is a bad person. I'm sorry, buddy.

JAMIE : I just wanted him to know that he still had a friend, everyone should have a friend.

(They look at the sky)

JAMIE : That big cloud looks like a sheep dog.

HALEY : I kinda think it looks like cotton candy.

JAMIE : You shouldn’t lie to me mama.

HALEY : I know, buddy. I'm sorry. You're right. I promise I will try to explain things better from now on? Okay.

JAMIE : Ok

HALEY : Oh I love you, son.

JAMIE : I know. I love you, too.

THE HOSPITAL

Lucas hasn’t come back yet. Brooke is crying. Dr Copeland comes to see her, in scrubs. It’s the same scene at the beginning of the episode

COPELAND : Brooke...

(After a blank)

COPELAND : ...the operation went very smoothly. Angie

BROOKE : Is she gonna be okay?

COPELAND : She's in recovery now. We are assisting her breathing, but she's stable, and all indications are

she's gonna be just fine.

BROOKE : Thank you.

(Brooke is still crying, Lucas comes back)

LUCAS (scared) : Brooke?

BROOKE : She's gonna be okay.

(Lucas comes to take Brooke in his arms. Dr Copeland starts to leave)

BROOKE : Dr. Copeland... Thank you for fixing her.

COPELAND : You’re welcome. You too.

PEYTON’S OFFICE

Mia is recording a commercial

MIA (to the camera) : This year was a year of firsts for me... First tour bus, first single on the radio, and the first time that I got to vote, and that pretty much rocked. People tell that my voice is a gift. Well, so is yours so use it, let it be heard, and rock the vote.

CAMERAMAN : You were perfect. And, by the way, great album.

MIA : Thanks

PEYTON : Thanks, guys

(The cameraman and his assistant leave)

PEYTON : So, speaking of tour buses, stay with me now... The starburst thursday night concert series.

MIA : The starburst thursday night concert series, which is what?

(Peyton gives her a starburst)

PEYTON : Which is a summer tour at six flags. It's cool. They've got a lot of really good bands and I figured...

MIA : I love starburst, and I love roller coasters.

PEYTON : Exactly. It is very you.

MIA : Sounds awesome. What color you want?

PEYTON : Orange.

(Mia gives her an orange candy)

MIA : I’m going red

(Peyton’s cellphone rings)

PEYTON (on the phone) : Hey Millicent... What? Yeah, no, I'll be right there.

CLOTHES OVER BROS

Peyton arrives at the store. Then we see her on the roof, where Haley is, near the edge, with a water balloon in her hand

PEYTON : Haley, don't do it! You've got too much to live for! Dude, Millicent calls says you're depressed-looking, you're headed to the roof. I get all freaked out. What's going on, foxy?

HALEY : I found my 5-Year-Old son walking alone on the street today. You know why? 'Cause I lied to him.

(After a blank)

HALEY : I'm worried I'm wasting your time with this record, Peyton.

PEYTON : No, Haley, the record's gonna be great.

HALEY : Well, I hope so, but what about after that? Mia said that her life is so nomadic that she can't even imagine having a family, a let alone a serious relationship. I have a husband and a son who need me, and a classroom full of students.

PEYTON : Okay, Haley, it's not wrong for you to want what you want, and you’re not Mia.

HALEY : But I used to be. Do you remember how hard that was on my relationship?

PEYTON : All right, so this time it won't be. This time you'll do it differently. And this time I'll help you.

(After a blank)

PEYTON : I like your water balloon.

(They both chuckle)

HALEY : Yeah, Lucas and I used to come up here and throw some off the roof on a bad day.

PEYTON : What? On who?

HALEY : Little kids, mean people, you know. You'd be surprised at how good it makes you feel.

PEYTON : Well, speaking of mean people...

(They both look down to the street and see Dan grabbing a news paper)

HALEY : We were just kids then, right

PEYTON : Yes, you’re too mature to be doing that stuff now... But I'm not.

(Peyton grabs the water balloon and throws it. We see the same seen as the beginning of the episode)

(Peyton and Haley hide)

HALEY : Dude, the guy’s gonna have a heart transplant. He's gonna drop dead.

PEYTON : You didn't tell me that! But you were right it really really was fun.

(They both laugh)

HALEY : Oh my god.

MOUTH’S OFFICE

Mouth enters the recording studio and comes toward his boss.

MOUTH : You wanted to see me, sir?

HIS BOSS : I hear the ravens might be playing Quentin Fields tonight, broken wrist and all.

MOUTH : I think so. Should be a big game.

HIS BOSS : So grab a camera and go get me a story.

MOUTH : Really? I mean, thank you, sir.

(Mouth starts leaving)

HIS BOSS : Uh, Marvin... We've decided give you a sh*t here. Don't let us down.

MOUTH : I won't. You can count on me.

TREE HILL GYM

The Ravens game starts

OPPONENT COACH : Hey, Scott. You really gonna play a kid with one hand against the best backcourt in the conference?

(He doesn’t answer)

LUCAS (yelling) : All right, Q let's go. Push it

OPPONENT COACH : Let's go, let's go!

LUCAS (yelling) : Full-Court press!

(We see Mouth recording)

LUCAS (yelling) : Pick them up on defense!

OPPONENT COACH : Come on, now. They can't defend us full-Court. Let's go! Let's go, let's go, let's go!

(Haley arrives at the game, sees Dan on the other side, who noticed and backed off)

LUCAS (yelling) : Yes! "D" up! Full-Court! Go, go, go

OPPONENT COACH : You can’t keep this up for long.

(The other team score, Lucas sits)

OPPONENT COACH : There .right there right there. I told you. I told you.

LUCAS : Subs.

(All the other Ravens player are getting ready)

OPPONENT COACH : What is this, hockey?

LUCAS : No, it's your worst nightmare.

MOUTH (to himself, taking notes) : Check the records for 3-Point field goals attempted and made in a half.

(The Ravens play well and score a lot)

NATHAN : 10 seconds. 10 seconds.

OPPONENT COACH : Defense! Defense! Come on, defense!

(The Ravens score on the buzz. It’s half game. They all start leaving the field)

NATHAN : "Q," how you doing?

QUENTIN : Man, who came up with this crazy plan anyway?

(Jamie is acting like "I don’t know")

QUENTIN (to Jamie) : 'Cause I like it.

In the locker room, Jamie is distributing towels

JAMIE : Good game, gentlemen.

SKILLS : Let's go, fellas. ‘cause we’re half way there baby.

JAMIE : Yeah, team, keep it up.

NATHAN : Yeah, what he said. "Q," great half. Strong play.

SKILLS : Let's go, baby. We can win this.

NATHAN : You guys one more half.

COACH OFFICE

During half game, Lucas is alone at his desk. The phone rings

LUCAS (on the phone) : Lindsey. Hi No, I mean, I'm at halftime of a game, but... I'm just so glad you called. I was beginning to worry... Yeah, we're... We're up by 7. Oh, I miss you so much.

(Lucas is changing his face, looking worried or angry)

LUCAS (on the phone): Oh.

TREE HILL GYM

The second half has started

LUCAS (yelling, angry) : Come on, defense, move your feet!.. Damn it "Q", cut off the baseline

(Skills seems surprised by Lucas coaching)

LUCAS (yelling, angry) : "Q", you got to get there!

(Quentin seems really exhausted)

QUENTIN : Coach, I can barely breathe right now.

LUCAS : Yeah, well, pick it up, or I'll find someone that wants to play!

SKILLS : Luke...

LUCAS : Unbelievable. Time-Out!

(All the players come around Lucas)

LUCAS (angry) : All right, look. I know you're tired, okay? But nothing in this life comes easy, you hear me? Nothing. So suck it up. Now, we got 3 minutes left, and we're up by 9 points. Finish it! You hear me? We are not gonna lose this game.

QUENTIN : "Ravens" on three.

LUCAS : No. "Bear creek sucks." 1, 2, 3...

ALL TEAM : Bear creek sucks!

(On the other side, the other team)

OPPONENT COACH : You hear that? They're taunting you. And they're right. Their point guard only has one hand.

PLAYER : Yeah, but it's a good hand, coach.

OPPONENT COACH : All right, then, here's what we're gonna do. Whenever he gets the ball, you foul him. He'll either miss his free throws... or we'll break his other hand. All right, let’s go "four-nine" on three. 1, 2, 3...

ALL TEAM : Four-Nine!

(The game starts again and one of the Bear push Quentin)

LUCAS : Ref, that's flagrant

REFEREE : No, sir. It's one and one.

SKILLS : Hey, they're playing hack-A-Shaq. They gonna send "Q" to the line and make him sh**t left-handed free throws.

LUCAS (to the opponent coach) : Real nice.

LUCAS : Come on, "Q."

(Quentin makes his first free throw)

NATHAN : Nice sh**ting, "Q."

SKILLS : Let's go, baby. One more.

(Quentin makes the second one)

OPPONENT COACH : Ronnie, come here. Take out that wrist, Ronnie.

RONNIE : I got it.

(Ronnie hits Quentin in his wrist)

REFEREE : Out of bounds. Warrior ball.

LUCAS : What?! You're kidding me. On the street, that's as*ault. You're not even gonna call that a foul in here?

(It’s the same scene as the beginning of the episode)

REFEREE : Technical foul.

LUCAS : Oh, you're gonna "t" me. You blow the call, and you're gonna "t" me up?!

REFEREE : You're gonna get tossed, son.

RONNIE : You need to throw his dumb ass out.

(Lucas grabs Ronnie and starts a fight)

LUCAS : How do you like it, punk?

NATHAN : Jamie, you stay here with Mouth.

REFEREE : You’re ejected, coach

(Nathan grabs Lucas and they leave the field)

Lucas and Nathan enters the locker room. Lucas is really angry

NATHAN : Luke, what the hell happened?

LUCAS : That kid intentionally tried to hurt "Q," and you saw it.

NATHAN : I know, but, Luke, you grabbed him, man.

LUCAS : I should have knocked him out! God!

(Lucas sits, trying to calm down)

NATHAN : This is really bad, Luke.

(After a blank)

LUCAS : She's seeing someone else. Lindsey. She called at halftime... I can't believe it. She's supposed to come back to me.

NATHAN : Luke, I know you don't want hear this, but... What if she doesn't? What if she's not going to? You can't wait around forever. Maybe it's... Maybe it's time to move on.

(Lucas stands up)

LUCAS : She's supposed to come back.

(He leaves the room. Mouth enters, holding his camera off and looks at Nathan)

THE HOSPITAL

Brooke is at Angie’s side. Lucas walks in

BROOKE : Hi. Did you win?

LUCAS : I don't know.

BROOKE : What?

LUCAS : How's Angie?

BROOKE : She's stronger than I am. She's breathing on her own. They said she's doing great.

LUCAS : That's good. That's really good, Brooke.

BROOKE : Listen, I appreciate that you came by, but... They said I’m the only one who’s allowed to be in here after hours.

LUCAS : That's okay. I, um... Lindsey called.

BROOKE : See? That's great, Luke. You thought she was avoiding you.

LUCAS : Yeah. Well... I'll see you.

(Lucas starts leaving)

BROOKE : Hey, what do you mean you don't know if you won or not tonight?

LUCAS : I meant I don't know if the team won. But I lost. I know that for sure.

PEYTON’S OFFICE

Peyton is with Mia

MIA : So, am I allowed to ask what's going on with you and Lucas or is that kind of saying "voldemort"

PEYTON : There's really not much to say, you know? It's not the easiest thing in the world for him to talk about.

MIA : Well, you know what works? Get him drunk.

PEYTON : Oh, says the 18-Year-Old.

MIA : I'm just saying. You know how it is... Guys always tell the truth when they're wasted.

PEYTON : Says the 18-Year-Old.

INSIDE CLUB TRIC

Lucas is at the bar, getting drunk. His phone rings. He looks at it but doesn’t answer.

INSIDE TREE HILL HIGH

Haley is with Jamie in the hallway

JAMIE : How come uncle Lucas was so mad, mama? The ravens won the game.

HALEY : I don't know, jim-Bob. Uncle Lucas won't call me back.

JAMIE : Hey, look, there's grandpa.

(Dan arrives in the hallway. After a blank)

HALEY : I have an idea.

(Haley takes Jamie’s card in her bag)

HALEY : Why don't you go give your card to your grandpa?

(Jamie takes it and runs toward Dan)

JAMIE : Grandpa Dan...

(Jamie gives him the card and hugs him)

DAN : You're my best friend. Thank you.

(Jamie goes back to Haley)

HALEY : Go see your pop, okay?

(Jamie leaves)

DAN : Thank you, Haley.

HALEY : That wasn't for you. That was for him.

MOUTH’S OFFICE

In the recording studio, Mouth’s boss is talking with an employee

EMPLOYEE : It's a big story, bill. We could lead with this.

(Mouth arrives)

HIS BOSS : Yeah. Marvin. Tell me you got some great footage of Lucas Scott grabbing that kid.

MOUTH : I, uh... I didn't get it. I'm sorry.

HIS BOSS : I'm sorry, too.

EMPLOYEE : I told you he wasn't ready.

RED BEDROOM STUDIO

Mia is playing

PEYTON : Hey. Are you sure you don't want me to stay?

MIA : I want to surprise you. Besides, this way, in the morning, It'll be like the cover-Song elves were here.

PEYTON : Okay, but just call if you need anything, okay?

MIA : Yeah.

PEYTON : Mia? You had day today with, you know, the starburst tour and rock the vote. And I really want you to know that I'm so proud of you.

(Peyton starts leaving)

MIA : Peyton... Thank you.

PEYTON : For what?

MIA : For my life. I love it.

PEYTON : Mia, your songs were always great. You were always great. I just pointed people towards the greatness. Sing good, rock star.

(Peyton leaves)

INSIDE CLUB TRIC

Lucas is sleeping on the counter. We see Peyton coming out of her office. She comes to see Lucas

PEYTON : Luke! Hey.

(He barely wakes up)

PEYTON : Luke. Come on.

(She grabs him and takes him home)

PEYTON : Come on. Come on.

RED BEDROOM STUDIO

Haley arrives at the studio. She sits at the piano. Mia arrives too

MIA : Hey, what are you doing here so late?

HALEY : Hey. I'm not exactly sure, actually. I'm really happy for you, Mia... All your success. It's just... I think maybe I'm also a little jealous.

MIA : Really?

HALEY : Yeah.

MIA : That's so weird. I'm jealous of you. Yeah. It's like I look at you and think, "If, four years from now, I have this great guy and a beautiful son and I'm about to make what’s gonna be an amazing record, I'm gonna consider myself really damn lucky."

HALEY : Thank you. Now I know why I came here.

INSIDE CLUB TRIC

Deb arrives at the club

DEB (to herself) : Okay, look for the rose.

(We see someone who’s holding a red rose. Deb comes to see him.

DEB : Nobookert?

(The guy turns around. It(s Skills)

SKILLS : Debutanteball?

DEB : Antwon. Oh, no.

SKILLS : Oh, yeah.

DEB : You said you were older.

SKILLS : Hey, you said you was younger.

DEB : Well, I...I showed you... things.

SKILLS : Yes, you did. Mm-Mm-Mmm.

DEB : Okay, this is really awkward. I mean, obviously, nothing can happen here, I mean, because it can't.

SKILLS : You right. Nothing can happen.

DEB : Nothing.

SKILLS : Absolutely nothing.

THE APARTMENT

In Skills' bedroom. Skills and Deb are making out

DEB : Oh, what's one night between two consenting adults, right?

(Skills unbuttons her shirt)

DEB : Oh.

SKILLS : Maybe one night and the next morning.

DEB : Oh, my! Oh!

TREE HILL GYM

After the game, Nathan, Quentin and Jamie are about to leave

QUENTIN : It's gonna be bad for coach, isn't it?

NATHAN : Yeah. It's already bad.

MOUTH’S OFFICE

Mouth is watching the tape he made, with Lucas’ fight. He takes the tape and destroys it

NATHAN AND HALEY’S HOUSE

Haley is coming home

JAMIE : Hi, mama. Everything okay?

HALEY : Hey, buddy.

(She takes Jamie in her arms)

HALEY : Everything is perfect baby. You look so handsome.

NATHAN : Hey, you.

HALEY : Hi, baby.

NATHAN : Ah.

THE HOSPITAL

Brooke is still at Angie’s side. Dr Copeland comes to check on her

COPELAND : Hey.

BROOKE : Hi.

COPELAND : You should get some sleep.

BROOKE : Nah, I want to be here when she opens her eyes.

COPELAND : It's a pretty great feeling, isn't it? It's why I became a surgeon.

BROOKE : Why is that?

COPELAND : To give people their lives back. She'll recover and you'll send her back to her parents, but... The day she gets accepted to college, she'll have you to thank. The day she gets married, becomes something great, has children of her own, she'll think, "Brooke Davis got me here. She gave me this."

BROOKE : And Dr. Copeland, too.

COPELAND : It's Ethan, by the way... My first name.

BROOKE : Thank you, Ethan.

COPELAND : You're welcome, Brooke.

(Dr Copeland leaves)

In another room, Dan is at reverend Carter bedside

DAN : That’s right. You are in bad shape.

(A nurse enters)

NURSE : Excuse it's after hours. Are you a relative of reverend carter?

DAN : Not a relative, no. But he's number one on my list.

LUCAS’ HOUSE

Lucas is in bed, sleeping, undressed. Peyton put a blanket over him and sits beside him

PEYTON : Oh, Luke. I'm so sorry. I didn't want this for you.

(She kisses him on the forehead and starts leaving)

LUCAS : Peyton... I hate you.

PEYTON : What?

LUCAS : I wish you never came back. You ruined my life.

(Peyton starts crying and leaves)