Season 5. Chapter 4. 'Getting Back in the Game.'
SCENE 1: THH.
Greg and Michael are by their lockers.
"Ready for the big game, man?" Michael asks.
"Absolutely." Greg states confidently. "But the question is, are you?"
"Can you have confidence in me just once?" Michael asks.
"Sorry." Greg says un-sincerely. "But I've seen you play before."
"Coach Scott obviously thinks I'm good enough. And so does she." Michael says.
He looks over at a brunette girl across the wall who's smiling in his direction.
"Please." Greg rolls his eyes. "She's so looking at me, dude."
"You wish." Michael says.
SCENE 2: THH. HALEY'S CLASSROOM.
Haley's sitting at her desk. No students in the room. Lucas walks in.
"Busy?" Lucas asks.
"Oh. No. Just thinking." Haley tells him.
"Nathan?" Lucas 'guesses.'
"How'd you know?" Haley asks.
"Well, he shows up after three years. Had to be something big. Wanna share?" Lucas offers to listen.
"Um. He and Brooke broke up." Haley informs him.
"Serious? How come?" Lucas asks.
"He didn't really say. Just that both of them agreed it didn't feel right." Haley states.
"Better than found out before the 'I do's. Anything else?" Lucas asks.
"Um. Well. Yeah." Haley agrees.
"Well?" Lucas asks.
"He said he still has feelings for me, and wants to try again." Haley admits.
"So, is that good?" Lucas asks unsure.
"I don't know. Complicated, for sure." Haley says.
SCENE 3: HALEY'S APARTMENT.
Peyton is in the guest bed. She wakes up, looking at a picture of Lucas on the nearby table and smiles brightly. She sits up and stretches and then stands up.
"It's gonna be a good day." Peyton says to herself with a huge smile.
CUT TO: GEORGIA.
Brooke is in her apartment getting dressed. She exits her room and in the family room again sees that picture of Lucas and the gang. She closes in on Lucas and smiles.
Brooke looks in a mirror, puts on some lipstick, waves her hair around to look nice, and glances at the picture again.
"Lucas Scott." Brooke says to herself. "How would you like a nice visit from yours truly, Brooke Davis?"
END OF TEASER/"I Don't Wanna Be'"plays
SCENE 4: OPENS IN KAREN'S CAFE.
Andy and Lily are eating breakfast at the counter. Karen is pouring random customers coffee.
"This omlette is delicious as usual!," the customer says. "Thanks for not closing this place down like you did that nightclub."
"Thank you. Oh. You mean "TRIC"?" Karen asks.
"Yeah," the customer says. "That's it."
Karen walks back behind the counter.
"You closed TRIC? When? Why?" Karen asks.
"How? Where? Twenty questions, momma!" Lily plays around.
"I just---couldn't find the time anymore for two businesses. More coffee?" Karen asks changing the subject.
"Karen. What's the real reason? I know you. You love being busy." Andy tells her.
"It was just time. OK? Lily, honey. Are you finished with your food?" Karen asks.
"Yeah." Lily says as she pushes her plate away.
"OK. Go along. Play in the back." Karen smiles.
"Yay!" Lily says happily as she skips to the back
"Karen, if I hit a sore spot, I'm sorry. It's just, I---" Andy begins.
"It's OK, Andy. The truth is ever since my business partner---has been gone, having TRIC opened just reminded me too much of her." Karen finally admits.
"Deb? She moved?" Andy asks.
"She killed herself. Few years ago." Karen informs him.
"I'm so sorry." Andy says shocked.
"Yeah. Basically, after you left everything fell apart." Karen tells him.
SCENE 5: CLASSROOM.
Greg comes in and sits down next to the girl Michael and himself were looking at. She's a cute brunette, on the shy side, name's Susie.
"Hey. Susie, right?" Greg whispers.
She looks over at him confused.
"Yeah. You?" Susie says.
"Greg,"the teacher says to him. "You come in late and then talk while I am. Not a good start. OK?"
"Sorry, sir." Greg says politely.
Teacher goes back to talking.
"Greg, huh?" Susie whispers. "I like that name." S
She smiles at him. Greg smiles back at her, then looks up-front and smiles to himself.
SCENE 6: ON THE ROAD. GEORGIA.
Brooke is driving in her car. She takes out her cell phone and high lights a name.
CLOSE-UP (OF NAME HIGHLIGHTED): "Lucas Cell."
She clicks his name.
"Come on, Luke. Pick up. (waits) Damn. (she hangs up)" Brooke says.
SCENE 7: KAREN'S CAFE.
Andy's drinking a soda. Karen is wiping the counters. Lily is running back and forth from the back room to the front.
"Lily, sweetie, please. Stop." Karen warns her.
"I'm an airplane! Weeee!"Lily plays.
"Honey, what did we talk about acting like that in here? People come in here to eat. OK?" Karen reminds her.
"Sorry, momma." Lily apologizes sincerely.
"You know, I'm free today. I could take the little one out." Andy suggests.
"Really?" Karen asks.
"Yeah. She's a kid. She should be able to run around and play." Andy tells her.
"I like him." Lily comments.
"You sure?" Karen asks.
"Absolutely." Andy nods. "We can go miniature golfing and get some ice cream."
"Yay!" Lily says happily.
"Too bad that golf course isn't upstairs anymore. I'd sent you up there with her." Karen says.
"There was a golf course up there?" Lily asks.
"Lucas took it down?" Andy asks.
"Yeah. When Haley was on tour." Karen informs him.
"Well, we'll go to the Tree Hill Putt 'O' Rama. Come on, squirt." Andy says to Lily.
"Don't forget your jacket!" Karen reminds her daughter.
"I know. I know." Lily rolls her eyes.
Karen and Andy look at each other laughing.
SCENE 8: LUCAS SCOTT'S OFFICE.
Lucas is sitting at his desk, reading/writing in his 'play book.' Haley walks in.
"Knock knock." Haley says.
"Hey. It's lunch time. Why don't you go eat?" Lucas asks.
"Oh. I'm really not hungry." Haley admits.
"Nathan?" Haley asks.
"Yeah. Would it be crazy if we tried again, Luke?" Haley asks.
"Well, you have a son with him, and he's a good guy, and he loves you." Lucas reminds her.
"We do have a son together, and that won't change. Apart or together. But I can't be with him just for that. It wouldn't be fair to Jamie, or me. Or Nathan." Haley says.
"Do you still love him?" Lucas asks.
"It's hard to say. Honestly, how he could go without seeing his son for the past few years, with no child support even, is beyond me. It's just disappointing. And unforgivable. I mean, Luke, even Dan offered to pay child support." Haley says.
"Yeah, but to be in control of all the power." Lucas says.
"Or to be a good guy. He did have his moments. Granted, few and very far between." Haley says.
"And the fact he cheated with Peyton five minutes after he thought we were together?" Lucas asks.
"Don't even get me started on that. See, that's two unforgivable things, Luke. Is it crazy to try to be a couple again?" Haley asks.
"Well, you guys made things work after Chris Keller. Maybe you can also make things work post- Peyton Sawyer." Lucas shrugs.
"How's that going, by the way?" Haley asks, changing the subject.
"Oh. Good. Really glad she's back." Lucas admits.
"Then why the long face in your office alone?" Haley asks.
"Oh. It's not that. It's coaching my first Tree Hill basketball game." Lucas admits.
"You've coached games before, Luke. All through college." Haley reminds him.
"I've assisted Whitey during games all through college. This is the first time where I'm the coach of an actual game." Lucas says.
"You'll do fine. You're a great basketball player, and therefore you'll make a great Coach." Haley informs him.
"Thanks." Lucas smiles.
"Go Ravens." Haley smiles back.
"You're such a dork." Lucas teases.
"Come on." Haley laughs. "Lets go eat. It's tuna melt day."
"Oh. Gross." Lucas makes a disgusted face.
"With chocolate pudding for desert." Haley tempts him.
"Coming." Lucas gets up.
SCENE 9: THH.
Greg and Susie are walking out of class together. Michael is hanging by his lockers with a group of friends, and sees his brother and Susie together.
"Hold on, guys." Michael says to his friends.
He walks over to Susie and Greg.
"Hello, Gregory." Michael says formally.
"Uh. Hey. What's up?" Greg says a little confused.
"How are you doing, Susie?" Michael asks.
"Fine. Oh, we have math together, right?" Susie asks.
"Yes, we do." Michael smiles.
"Greg here was just telling me he would tutor me in Science." Susie mentions.
"Oh. He was, was he?" Michael asks, glaring at Greg.
"Well, I should be going. Promised I'd meet my best friend in the quad. See ya, Greg. Michael." Susie leaves waving 'goodbye.'
She walks away.
"What do you think you're doing? I've had my eye set on her since the beginning of the year." Michael reminds him.
"I'm just tutoring her, man." Greg tells him.
"What do you know about Science?" Michael mocks him.
"Dude, I have an A in the class." Greg brags.
"Dude, there hasn't even been a test yet. So, yeah, I guess tutoring means being able to show up to class and take notes." Michael rolls his eyes.
"Whatever. Stop tripping, man." Greg says.
"There's not another girl you like that you can tutor?" Michael asks him.
"She asked me." Greg says.
"But, man---" Michael protests.
"Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go eat my tuna melt." Greg tells him, walking away.
SCENE 10: TREE HILL. MOTEL ROOM.
Nathan is sitting on the bed. He's looking through a photo album of him and Haley years ago. He turns the page and there's a picture of his son, Jamie. He begins to smile, and then starts to cry thinking about the past.
"I'm Dan. I turned into him." Nathan admits to himself.
CUT TO: THREE YEARS EARLIER. FLASHBACK:
"He's your son, Nathan!" Haley yells.
"I don't want anything to do with you." Nathan says.
"How could you?" Haley asks him.
CUT TO: Nathan in motel room. Present time.
He looks down at the picture of Jamie.
"I'm so sorry. I need some air." Nathan says standing up.
He leaves the room.
SCENE 11: KAREN'S CAFE.
Brooke walks in. Karen, bringing a table their sodas, sees Brooke suddenly and drops the sodas out of surprise.
"Woah." Brooke smiles. "I remember the service being better in here."
"That's when Haley worked here." Karen jokes. "I have a way of spilling liquids when people I haven't seen for awhile walks through that door."
"Right. Anyway, how have you been?" Brooke asks.
Karen gives her a hug.
"Oh, kiddo, it's good to see you again. I've been fine. You want some food on the house?" Karen offers her.
She goes behind the counter.
"Sure. Oh, but I'll pay." Brooke insists.
"I wouldn't think of it." Karen tells her.
She hands Brooke a menu. Brooke opens it and reads.
"I forget what's on the menu. Oh, I'll take the BLT." Brooke says.
"Coming up. So, what brings you by Tree Hill?" Karen asks.
"Well, actually, I came to see Lucas." Brooke admits.
"Oh. What about? Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry." Karen apologizes.
"Oh, it's fine. I don't know. I just feel---Nathan and I just broke up." Brooke says.
"Oh no." Karen says sadly.
"Yeah. Didn't quite work out." Brooke says.
"I'm sorry, Brooke." Karen consoles her.
"It's OK." Brooke smiles.
"Wait. You just broke up with Nathan---and you're here to see your ex. Lucas. Am I on the right track here?" Karen asks.
"Kinda. I know, I'm pathetic. Huh?" Brooke asks.
"No. It's not that. It's just---I know Peyton just got back from L.A." Karen admits.
"Are they---?" Brooke asks.
"I don't know." Karen says. "BLT. My specialty." Karen says as she puts the plate down in front of her. "Drink?"
SCENE 12: THH.
Haley walks into her classroom and puts a paper bag on her desk. There's a knock on her door.
"Come in." Haley says out loud.
Nathan walks in the door and closes it.
"I asked the office what room you were in." Nathan admits.
"What do you want?" Haley asks.
"I told you." Nathan reminds her.
"No, Nathan. I told you I needed time to think." Haley says.
"Haley, I still love you." Nathan smiles.
"You just broke up with your fiancee, Nathan." Haley tells him.
"Because I realized I still love you!" Nathan explains.
"And your son? Forget me, Nathan. I can't forgive you for abandoning your son." Haley says.
"I made a mistake. It's not one I'm going to make again." Nathan promises.
"That mistake caused your son to live without a father for three years." Haley says.
"I missed him so much. I wanted to see him, but I couldn't because I didn't wanna see you. Or Lucas. I'm sorry." Nathan tells her.
"Whatever, Nathan. Listen, I can't stop you from seeing your son now. You have every right to and I think you should. But as far as me and you go, we're Jamie's parents. And that's all." Haley tells him.
"Hales---" Nathan protests.
He's interrupted by the sound of the bell ringing. Suddenly the door is opened by all of Haley's students and they all rush in, as Nathan stands in the middle of the crowd as they take their seats.
"My class is here. Bye, Nathan." Haley says to him.
He walks out.
SCENE 13: THH. LUCAS SCOTT'S OFFICE.
Lucas is sitting at his desk. Brooke approaches his doorway.
"Hey you." Brooke greets him.
"Oh. Brooke." Lucas says startled. "Hey. Great to see you."
"What are you doing?" Brooke asks.
"Nervous about the game tonight. It's my first." Lucas explains.
"You're gonna do great, Luke." Brooke says supportingly.
"I hope so. I really want this win for the team." Lucas says.
"Don't worry. You'll get it." Brooke assures him.
"So, what brings you by?" Lucas asks.
"Well, Nathan and I broke it off." Brooke admits.
"Oh, yeah. I'm sorry. Haley told me." Lucas admits.
"Haley?" Brooke asks.
"Yeah. Nathan stopped by her place to---" Lucas begins.
"To what?" Brooke asks.
"Uh. To declare his love for her." Lucas admits.
"Wow. Ouch. For me, at least." Brooke says.
"I'm sorry." Lucas apologizes.
"We were kidding ourselves by being together. We were our "in-between" people for each other." Brooke explains.
"Meaning?" Lucas asks.
"When we got together, he had just broken up with Haley not too long before and Chase and I had broken up pretty recently before, too. Now he's going back to Haley---and I, well I'm ready for whatever life has for me next." Brooke explains.
"That's a good attitude to have, Brooke. What happened with you and Chase, though?" Lucas asks.
"We both realized what we had was just all---well, high school." Brooke says.
Lucas glances forward at a picture on his desk, of him and Peyton.
"Yeah. Kinda like you and me, I guess, huh?" Lucas asks.
Brooke looks down for a second, trying not to show her disappointment in his last statement. She looks up with a forced, trying to seem 'real', smile.
"Yeah. Exactly." Brooke says.
Lucas smiles, and searches for something to say.
"Well, hey." Lucas begins. "I hope you'll make it to my first game tonight. Watch my team play. Haley will be there. Oh, and Peyton."
"I wouldn't miss it for the world." Brooke smiles.
Lucas smiles.
"Oh. Yeah. Your mom told me Peyton was back in town." Brooke informs him.
"Yeah. She is. We're actually back together now." Lucas states.
"That's great, Luke. I'm so happy for the two of you. You both deserve it." Brooke tells him.
"Thanks." Lucas says.
"Well, I'll let you get back to your work. See you tonight." Brooke says.
"OK." Lucas states.
Brooke walks out. Lucas stares at the picture of him and Peyton and smiles.
SCENE 14: HALEY'S CLASSROOM.
Haley's lecturing to the class. Greg and Michael are sitting next to each other. Susie is NOT in here. Greg and Michael begin whispering to each other.
"Hey. You wanna copy my notes, man? You stole my girl. Might as well steal my notes, too." Michael says.
"Funny." Greg rolls his eyes. "Except I wouldn't quit your day job if I were you. Oh, but wait. She was never your girl. Not even close."
"I have had my eye on her and I was about to make my move, and then you swoop in." Michael tells him.
"I know you. The whole year would pass before you made your move. And besides, she's fair game. And like you said, I beat you to it." Greg says.
"We're brothers, man, and you knew I liked her. There's a line." Michael reminds him.
Haley hears Michael saying his last statement, and swoops in with her own words.
"Yes, Michael. There are a lot of lines in Geometry. Now why don't you face me and pay attention and quit talking to your brother---about Geometry. Because I know you wouldn't be talking about personal issues in my classroom." Haley gives him a look.
"Yes, ma'am." Michael says respectfully.
"OK. Class, lets now discuss..." Haley continues.
She stops seeing Greg's hand go up.
"Gregory. Question, about Geometry?" Haley asks.
"Actually, I was wondering if I may get a drink of water." Greg asks.
"OK. But Michael stays." Haley says giving him her one condition.
"But I gotta pee, bad!" Michael says.
"Well, I guess you're just gonna have to risk getting pyelonephritis." Haley tells him.
The class laughs, except for Michael.
"Fine. Abuse your students." Michael tells her.
"That's right." Haley says sarcastically. "You can take it up with Principal Turner. (serious) You can go when your brother gets back."
Greg leaves.
"OK, class. We have only but a few minutes left, so lets copy down your homework assignment. (she writes on the board) Page 123. Problems, 1 - 23 odd, and try 32, 43, and 53. Uh. Michael, either you have a great memory or you just don't care. And judging by your last test score, I'm guessing it's the latter of the two." Haley instructs.
"I have to pee so bad I can't write." Michael tells her.
The class laughs.
"Shush." Haley tells the class. "Don't encourage him."
Greg walks back in.
"That was a long drink. Michael, you can go relieve your bladder." Haley tells him.
"I was thirsty." Greg explains.
"Thank you." Michael says.
"But come back in here after class. I need to have a word with you." Haley says to him.
He leaves. The bells rings shortly after. Greg stays. Michael comes back in.
"Yeah?" Michael asks.
"Mike, you as you know failed your last test. Which was the first test of the school year. I'm sorry, but by policy I have to inform your coach that you won't be playing in any games until you pass a test with a C or better. Starting with tonight's game." Haley breaks the news to him.
"What? No way. You can't! I've been practicing for this forever!" Michael tells her.
"School work comes first. I'm sorry. It's nonnegotiable." Haley says.
"Come on, Mrs. Scott. Isn't that a tad harsh?" Greg admits/asks.
"No. It's quite fair. Oh, and it's actually Miss James now. Class dismissed." Haley tells them.
SCENE 15: THH. IN FRONT; OUTSIDE.
Brooke walks out of the school, and coincidentally, Peyton pulls up in her car and walks up to the school. The two girls cross paths.
"Oh, my God. Peyton!" Brooke shouts.
"Brooke!" Peyton yells.
They hug.
"How the hell have you been, girl?" Brooke asks.
"I've been awesome. How about yourself?" Peyton asks.
"Me too. I've been living in Georgia pursuing fashion. It's great. Got my own apartment." Brooke explains.
"Seeing anyone?" Peyton asks.
"Um. Well, Nathan and I were engaged." Brooke tells her.
"Yeah." Peyton says. "Karen told me."
"Yeah, well, we broke up." Brooke says.
"I'm so sorry. So, what are you doing in Tree Hill?" Peyton asks curiously.
"To visit the gang. And to see the first basketball game of the season." Brooke explains.
"Nice. Me too." Peyton agrees.
"So, you live here now?" Brooke says.
"Yeah." Peyton says.
"L.A. too rich for ya? Too good-looking? Famous?" Brooke laughs.
"Oh, it was all of that. Trust me. But, well, Lucas Scott is here." Peyton smiles.
"Yeah. I just talked to him. He told me. I'm so happy you two found each other again." Brooke smiles.
"Thanks, Brooke. Means a lot." Peyton tells her.
"Peyton, can I ask you something?" Brooke asks.
"Of course." Peyton says.
"How do you do it?" Brooke asks.
"What's that?" Peyton asks her.
"Give up a life of what you love to do, of the rich and famous, for---" Brooke begins. "---Well, a guy. I mean, I don't think I could. As much as I loved Nathan, I don't think I could've gave up my dreams for him."
"I didn't give up my dreams." Peyton says. "Just L.A."
"But L.A. was your dream. You love the big city life." Brooke reminds her.
"As cheesy as it sounds," Peyton begins. "Money and fame don't compare to love. Besides, I can still do what I love right in Tree Hill."
"Just not as big." Brooke states.
"You have to give up some things to make love and relationships work." Peyton tells her.
"I'm so jealous of what your priorities." Brooke tells her, laughing.
Peyton laughs.
"So, you wanna get a smoothie or something before the game?" Peyton suggests.
"I'd love to. Lets go, B.F.F." Brooke says putting her arm around Peyton.
SCENE 16: LUCAS SCOTT''S OFFICE.
Andy walks in with Lily.
"Hey. You got my little sis for the day?" Lucas asks.
"Yeah. Decided to give your mom a break. Let her work without a little terror running around." Andy says.
"Hey!" Lily protests.
"That's a good nickname, honey." Andy tells her.
Lucas laughs.
"You're good with kids. Did you ever---?" Lucas asks.
"No. Unfortunately." Andy says.
"I'm sorry. Well, if you're gonna stay, have a seat." Lucas suggests.
Andy sits down.
"Actually, I came by to talk about your mother and me." Andy admits.
"Oh. Well, I think it's great. I always liked you, man---even when you thought I was six." Lucas laughs.
They laugh together.
"Well, that's great to hear, Lucas. Really is. But I know your mom and uncle were engaged. And I'm so sorry to hear what happened. I just wanted to let you know, I'm not trying to replace anyone by being with your mother. Keith was like a father to you for your whole life really. And likewise he was like a husband to your mother. That's something that could never be replaced. But I love your mother, and me and you, we were always like friends---ever since we tried to take down Dan together. I mean, I'm not that much older than you. I just hope we can carry on that tradition. Uh. The friends part. Not the taking down Dan part. And I also hope you'll accept me with your mom." Andy says to him thoroughly.
"I think you're a great guy for my mother. And as my good friend." Lucas tells him.
"That means a lot. Thanks." Andy smiles.
"So, you coming to the game tonight, right?" Lucas asks.
"Wouldn't miss it." Andy says. "Your first game."
"Lil, you wanna see you big brother coach his team's win, too. Right?" Lucas asks.
"Yeah! Fun fun fun!" Lily says happily.
They all laugh.
"Well, look at the time. It's time to head to the gym." Lucas says.
SCENE 17: NIGHT. THH GYMNASIUM.
THE STANDS ARE FILLED WITH PEOPLE WAITING FOR THE GAME TO START. RANDOMLY SHOWN HALEY WITH JAMIE IN THE AUDIENCE, SITTING NEXT TO PEYTON AND BROOKE. NATHAN IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THEM. THERE'S THE STUDENT ANNOUNCERS OF THE MEDIA CLUB.
Lucas stands in front of the bleachers. Michael is the only one sitting on the front row.
"Coach, I've practiced so hard so far this year. Please. Can I play in the game?" Michael begs.
"Listen," Lucas tells him. "If you promise to study really hard for the next test and get tutored, I'll go talk to Haley."
"Sweet! I promise! I so promise!" Michael says.
Lucas waves to Haley to come down. Haley comes down.
"What's up?" Haley asks.
"OK, Hales. I talked to Michael and he promises to get tutored for the next test and pass it. And I told him if he again fails or gets a D on the second test he has to drop the basketball team. But for now, if he promises to get tutored, can he play in this game? It's totally up to you." Lucas asks.
"I don't know, Luke. Policy is policy." Haley reminds him.
"OK. I respect that. Sorry Mic--" Lucas begins.
Haley glances at Michael's face.
"OK. Fine." Haley gives in. "You can play. But D or F on the next text, and you're off the team. No exceptions."
"Thank you both! Thank you so much!" Michael thanks them.
"OK. Go with the rest of the team now." Lucas says.
Michael runs out to the locker room wear the rest of the team are waiting.
"Thanks, Hales. You're a super cool teacher." Lucas compliments her.
"Don't ya forget it, either." Haley laughs.
Haley goes back to her seat.
CUT TO: The locker room.
The team are all in a line, ready to bust out onto the basketball court on cue. Michael comes back and goes to the front with Greg.
"I thought you weren't allowed to play?" Greg asks.
"Think again. I used my charm to talk Miss James into letting me play. Yup. The same charm I'm gonna use to win Susie over and steal her back from you." Michael threatens him.
"Ha. Don't make me laugh before the game, man." Greg says.
"Why the hell is it so hard to believe that Susie could choose me over you?" Michael asks seriously.
"Come on, dude." Greg says. "You have a lot of strengths, but winning the ladies over isn't one of them."
"Oh, yeah? Well, at least I'm not a freaking dumb as who can't pass any of his classes." Michael says.
"Ha! Dude, I believe you're the one who failed that last test. The first test. Everyone knows that's the easiest." Greg says.
"Don't push me, btch." Michael says.
"Like you'd do anything about it." Greg rolls his eyes.
CUT TO: THH GYMNASIUM. THE CROWD IS SHOUTING AND CHEERING ON. LUCAS IS STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COURT.
"And now, with no formal introduction needed..." Lucas begins to the crowd speaking into his microphone.
CUT TO: LOCKER ROOM.
"You're even worse with fighting and standing up for yourself than you are with girls." Greg tells him.
"Oh, yeah?" Michael asks.
Michael pushes his brother, Greg.
"That was a mistake." Greg warns him. "Big mistake."
Greg punches his brother, Michael, in the face.
CUT TO: GYMNASIUM.
"---Your Tree Hill Ravens!" Lucas announces excitedly.
Michael and Greg come out ripping the Tree Hill Ravens banner in half with the rest of the team, fighting, and falling to the ground. The rest of the team trips over them, and this produces a huge commotion on the court and in the stands.
"Oh, God. Talk about a bad case of deja vu." Lucas says to himself.
"Oh, man!" The sports announcer says. "What a bang of a start to the first game of the year! Priceless!"
"These Tree Hill Ravens really know how to fight!" Another announcer chimes in.
Nathan is in the stands laughing.
"Man. Deja vu, much?" Nathan asks himself.
CUT TO: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STANDS.
"Anyone else getting nostalgic much?" Haley asks.
"Very much." Brooke laughs.
"Did we look that ridiculous, too?" Peyton asks.
ON THE COURT:
"I have new respect for Whitey." Lucas says after breaking up the fights.
SCENE 18: THH. OUTSIDE. AFTER THE GAME.
There's loads of people crowded around. Nathan walks outside to leave and hears his name being called. He turns to look who it is.
"Nathan!", a girl's voice shouts.
Nathan looks but sees no one he recognizes. So he shouts in the crowd randomly.
"Yeah?!" Nathan shouts confused.
"Over here!," she says.
Suddenly, Rachel Gatina rushes over to Nathan Scott and they embrace in a hug, and then lets go.
"Rachel." Nathan says speechless. "What the hell. What are you doing here?"
"Well, I remembered we all promised to meet around this time five years ago, and, well, I was in the area, so I figured what better place?" Rachel asks.
"It's really good to see you." Nathan says.
"You too. Wanna catch up?" Rachel asks him.
"Of course!" Nathan exclaims.
Voice over (Lucas Scott)---
"What do you say when a girl comes back into your life after five years who made a move on you while you were married?"
"There's so many good memories with us from high school." Nathan tells her.
"So, how's Haley?" Rachel smiles.
"Can we not go there? We haven't been together in years." Nathan informs her.
"Wow." Rachel says surprised. "Wasn't expecting that. You wanna grab some coffee and then maybe---?"
"Absolutely." Nathan smiles.
Voice over (Lucas Scott)---
"How weird it feels to be lecturing to a bunch of kids about their behavior, when it wasn't too long ago that you yourself was one of those kids fighting with your team mates---and brother."
"Congratulations---" Lucas says to the team. "--On your pathetic loss tonight, ladies! (to Michael) You could get an A+ on your next test, you're off the team starting now!"
Voice over (Lucas Scott)---
"It wasn't long ago you got mad at your parents for lying, but someday you'll be the one lying because it hurts too much to tell them the truth."
"Mommy," Jamie says. "Why didn't daddy sit with us tonight?"
"He's really sick, honey." Haley says. "I don't want you to catch it."
Voice over (Lucas Scott)---
"Because sometimes we lie to ourselves, too, for the happiness of the ones we love."
Brooke is sitting in her car at THH's parking lot, watching Lucas and Peyton walk out of the school holding hands and laughing.
Voice over (Lucas Scott)---
"And sometimes we lie to ourselves about who we have become, and revert back to our old ways of living."
CUT TO: A motel. Outside.
From a distance, Nathan & Rachel is shown walking into a motel room and closing the door. The light turns on, and then shuts off a few minutes later.
END OF EPISODE