Writer's Note: Some of you may recognize this story. I had seven chapters up and it was deleted because I had it in a screen play format. Well, I am in the process of changing it to "chapters," as I've done to Ch. 7. Ch 8 will be posted shortly (the brand new one) and chapters 1 - 6 in story format will be reformatted and posted A.S.A.P. For the newcomers, this is a fanfic of season 5. There'll be 22 chapters when it's all complete.
For the newcomers, in chapters 1 - 6 Brooke and Nathan had been together and broke up in chapter 3. Brooke is starting to have feelings for Lucas again, but Lucas and Peyton are currently together. Peyton moved back to TH from L.A. to be with Lucas. When she was in L.A. she had a boyfriend named Daniel. Lucas is coaching the TH Ravens and Haley is a teacher. Nathan works construction. Greg, Susie, and Michael are students at TH High. OK, I think that's enough. Enjoy the new chapter. 1 - 6 will be back up shortly.
Season 5. Chapter 7. 'Lies All Around.'
Voice over: (Lucas Scott) "Is telling the truth really that hard for us to do? We claim to love someone so, but then we contradict ourselves and lie to that person. What is with this obsession our society has with lying to everyone and brushing off most lies as being O.K. because they're just 'little white lies'? Perhaps we all could be like Pinocchio sometimes. If our nose got bigger every time we told a lie, then nobody would tell one. Right?"
SCENE 1: PRISON CELL. Dan Scott is laying in bed. He gets up, and a guard is outside his cell. He throws something wrapped up through the bars of his cell.
"Breakfast!," the guard shouts to Dan.
"Thank you," Dan says softly.
(The guard walks away. Dan unwraps it and takes a bite. He glances over at the cell next to his and sees someone else in the guy's cell that told Dan he could get them out of jail.)
"Hey," Dan begins. "What happened to that other guy that was in your cell?"
"Crazy Chris?," the man asks.
"Sure. I guess," Dan says.
"He a friend of yours?," he asks Dan.
"Not really," Dan says. "But the last few weeks, he's been promising he could get us out of this hell."
(The man lets out a soft chuckle.)
"He's still spreading that around?"
"So, he's been lying to me?", Dan asks disappointed.
"He doesn't think so," the man says. "But, you should know, that guy has been telling prisoners he can get them out of here for ten years now. We don't call him 'Crazy Chris' for nothing."
"Damn it," Dan says under his breath. "So, what happened to him?"
"He had one of his 'episodes' last night," the man informs Dan. "He's, uh, kind of psychotic."
"Figures," Dan rolls his eyes. "So, I guess I'm stuck in here still."
(Dan walks over to his bed and sits down. He pulls his single cover back—all filthy and smelly—and pulls out a picture of Nathan and Lucas. He begins to cry into his hands.)
"Will I ever see my sons again?," Dan asks himself on the verge of tears.
SCENE 2: L.A. HOSPITAL.
(Mouth, Rachel, her dad, and the doctor are standing in the waiting room.)
"What can I say?," the doctor asks. "It's not exactly normal for a forty-five year old woman to have a stroke. But it is quite normal for a forty-five year old woman who's smoked since she was thirteen to have a stroke."
"So, what the hell are you telling us, Doctor?", Rachel asks.
"Rachel, calm down," her dad says.
"No!," Rachel yells. "This quack is telling us there's no hope for mom!"
"I'm not saying that," he says gently. "But right now, it's up to her whether she wakes up or not. That is, if she doesn't stop breathing first," he says taking a long pause. "I'm sorry. All you can do at this point is pray for her." (He walks away)
"You OK?", her dad asks Rachel.
"No. Not at all," Rachel says.
"Don't worry, Mr. Gatina," Mouth chimes in supportively. "I'm here for her."
(Rachel cracks a smile)
"Thank you, Marvin," her dad says. "You're a good man." (He walks into his wife's hospital room)
"Mouth, thank you so much—for everything," Rachel says.
"I'm here for you, Rachel" he says. "No matter what happens. I'm not leaving your side."
(Rachel starts to cry and hugs Mouth.)
"You're so good," Rachel says softly. "I–I—," she begins to try to say.
"What's that?," Mouth asks.
"How is it possible?," Rachel asks.
"I know it seems unfair, Rachel. But tragedy—", Mouth begins.
"Not that. Well, yeah. But I mean, how is it after not seeing each other for almost five years it still feels like—us? Like we're still in high school and nothing's changed. Like we weren't apart for five years," Rachel tells him.
"That's what defines good friends," Mouth says.
"I was an idiot for only being your friend back then, Mouth," Rachel says.
"What?," Mouth asks.
(Rachel then kisses him on the lips, placing her hands around his neck.)
END OF TEASER/"I Don't Wanna Be" plays
SCENE 3: GUEST ROOM; HALEY'S APARTMENT.
(Lucas and Peyton are laying in bed. Lucas is rolled over on one side, facing away from Peyton, and Peyton is on her side facing Lucas. Peyton's eyes opens as she wakes up, stretches and yawns.)
"Mm. Morning, Luke," Peyton says.
"Yeah. Morning," Lucas says looking away as he sits up.
"You were facing away from me all night," Peyton says. "Anything wrong?," she asks.
"I can't help which way I face when I'm sleeping," Lucas says.
"But can't you when you're awake?,"she asks. "You're not even facing me now," Peyton says.
(He gets up and starts out the bedroom door.)
"Want some coffee?," he asks. "I'm gonna make a pot."
"OK. Thanks," Peyton says confused and softly.
CUT TO: HALEY'S KITCHEN.
(Haley is pouring herself a cup of coffee, sees Lucas coming down the hall, so grabs a cup from the cupboard.)
"You know me all too well," Lucas says laughing.
"I know, like me, you have a few dozen teenagers to handle everyday," Haley begins. "Forget the coffee, we need some tequila."
"You got any?," Lucas says holding out his cup.
"Not for you," Haley says laughing. "No."
(Peyton walks into the kitchen with her robe on.)
"Morning, sleepyhead," Haley says greeting Peyton.
"Right. I got up ten minutes after you two," Peyton says chuckling.
(Lucas turns the other way from Peyton, looking out the window.)
"Hey, sexy," Peyton says to Lucas.
(Peyton then walks over to Lucas, facing his back, and wraps her arms around him.)
"Oh. Way too early in the morning for me to see this," Haley says joking.
"Don't worry," Lucas says removing himself from Peyton's arms and walks toward the kitchen's exit. "I gotta head to work. See you at lunch, Hales."
"Kay. Bye." Haley says.
"Bye, Luke—," Peyton begins.
(He closes the front door before Peyton could even finish.)
"OK. I've had enough fights with Nathan back in the day to know something's up with you guys," Haley says. "You have a fight last night?"
"No." Peyton says. "That's why I'm confused, too."
"You don't know why he's upset?" Haley asks.
"No. He hasn't looked at me for days, although it wasn't this bad before." Peyton tells her
"I'll try to get something out of him today, if you want." Haley says offering.
"Thanks, Hales." Peyton says. "You're the best."
"I know." Haley says laughing.
"Anyway," Peyton begins. "I don't have time to worry about what's going on in Lucas's head. I have a club to open up."
"What?" Haley asks curiously.
"Yeah. I made some calls, and now I'm re-opening TRIC. I'm gonna turn it back into a hip night club—except this time, I'll be the owner." Peyton informs her.
"That's great, Peyton." Haley says congratulating Peyton. "You gave up your whole life in L.A. for Lucas. I'm glad to see you're making a name for yourself in Tree Hill now, too."
"Thanks. Oh, and you better be there dancing away on opening night. You hear?" Peyton says.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world." Haley says.
SCENE 4: THH. HALLWAY.
(Susie is at her locker with a few friends. Michael walks up and stops at Susie.)
"Hey, girl." Michael greets her. "Tutoring again today after school, right?"
"Um, actually." Susie says. "No. I'm sorry, Michael."
"So, you're saying you have the material grasped already?" he asks.
"Uh, no." Susie begins. "No, I don't. I'm gonna get another tutor."
"Am I that bad?" Michael asks.
"Oh, no." Susie says. "I'm sorry. It's not you. I promise."
"I see." Michael says trying to understand. "Is Greg your new tutor?"
"Um. No. I don't want him to be, either. No. I'm going with someone totally new." Susie explains.
"OK. Well—we're cool, though?" Michael asks.
"We're great." Susie says reassuring him.
(She shuts her locker. Greg walks by and stops.)
"Hey, Susie—" Greg says trying to start a conversation.
"Sorry. Gotta get to class." Susie says declining him, too.
(She walks away.)
" —We have a fifteen minute break." Michael says finishing his sentence. "(To Michael) What's up with her?" Greg asks.
"I don't know." Michael shrugs. "She canceled our tutoring sessions. Permanently. At first I thought it was because she wanted to spend more time with you—but I guess not."
"Anyway, you wanna go shoot for ten?" Greg suggests.
(Michael glances at the "Tutoring Center" sign.)
"Uh. No." Michael declines. "Maybe later. I gotta go do something now." Michael finishes walking away.
"Is it my breath?" Greg asks himself checking his breath.
SCENE 5: BROOKE'S APARTMENT.
(Brooke is on her lap top at Lust Factor dot com.)
"Come on, mysterious-no-picture guy. Who are you?" Brooke asks to herself.
(She logs on and sees "ONE NEW MESSAGE." She opens it and starts to read it. As she finishes her jaw drops wide open in disbelief.)
"No way. It couldn't be." she says in disbelief.
(Brooke clicks "REPLY" and begins typing.)
"(reading out loud what she types) OK buddy. I'm gonna need proof. Picture? Like I said, I don't trust the internet much anymore. ---Brooke."
(She clicks "SEND.")
(Her iPhone rings)
"Hey, P Sawyer." Brooke says after she checked the Caller I.D.
"Hey. You busy today?" Peyton asks.
"Just doing---business, on my laptop. Why?" Brooke asks.
"Oh. Well, if you have some free time, maybe you'd like to stop by TRIC." Peyton suggests.
"Hmm." Brooke thinks. "I think it may be a little early for dancing and alcohol---even for me."
"You don't know? Karen closed down TRIC years ago. And now I'm re-opening it. And I could use your help." Peyton informs her.
"Wow. No. I didn't know that. Uh, sure. I'll be there ASAP." Brooke says.
"Cool beans." Peyton says.
SCENE 6: L.A. HOSPITAL.
(Rachel, Mouth, and her dad are sitting in the waiting room. Still no changes to Rachel's mother.)
"So how long have you two known each other?", her dad asks them.
"Um. Senior year of high school." Rachel says.
"Oh, what a year it was. Right?" Mouth asks.
"It was eventful." Rachel states.
"How so?" Rachel's father asks.
(Mouth and Rachel glance at each other awkwardly.)
"Oh. Should I tell him everything?" Mouth asks Rachel.
"Why not?" She asks.
"Well," Mouth begins. "She slept with my best friend's thirty year old Uncle, saying she was 26. She made a limosine go off a bridge. She unleashed the school's time capsule. She fell for a girl's husband—" Mouth continues.
"—OK." Rachel says interrupting him. "I think that's enough."
"And this was senior year alone?" Her father asks in disbelief and amazement.
(They nod)
"Well, since you are 22 now, I guess there's not much I can do." Her father says.
"The scary part, is there's more." Mouth says.
"How many times do you think I slapped someone or got slapped?" Rachel asks Mouth.
"Well, there was Midnight Madness which was about ten slaps, three kicks, and two punches. Brooke punched you when you were hitting on Lucas. Haley btched-slapped and poured water on you when she was pregnnt. Now my memory is getting a little foggy." Mouth says.
"What happened to my sweet little Rachel?" Her father asks.
"They removed her during my surgeries." Rachel jokes.
SCENE 7: L.A. AIRPORT.
(Daniel has a suitcase in hand and is in line to get his boarding pass.)
"(to himself) You left something behind, Peyton." Daniel says to himself.
(He looks down and he's holding a tiny black book. He opens it up and sees Lucas's name with a phone number and address inside.)
"Time to fight for your woman, Lucas Scott." Daniel says, pretending to talk to Lucas.
"What's that, sir?," a nearby older lady in front of him asks.
"Oh. Just talking to myself." Daniel says.
"About another guy and girl?"
"Well, see, it's like this." Daniel begins. "I dated this girl for six months, and I recently proposed right after she got back from North Carolina. Well, after I propose she tells me she hooked up with her ex-boyfriend and is now back with him."
"That skank."
"So, now she's back in North Carolina with Lucas---that's his name." Daniel says.
"You go pay him a visit! Let him know he can't steal your woman!"
" I plan to." Daniel says.
"I'm rooting for ya!"
SCENE 8: TUTORING CENTER.
(Michael walks in and goes to the front desk the lady at the desk greets him.)
"Sir," she says. "Need a tutor?"
"Actually, I need a tutee. I'd like to volunteer to be a tutor." Michael corrects her.
"What subject?"
"Math." Michael states.
"OK. I just need you to take this test and then we can decide if you'd be a good fit."
"No problem. I love taking tests." Michael smiles as he grabs a pen.
CUT TO: THH HALLWAY.
(Michael runs out of the tutoring center and to Greg.)
"I'm a tutor, man!" Michael tells Greg happily.
(Greg is not amused.)
"What?" Michael asks.
"Did you do this to get closer to Susie?" Greg asks suspiciously.
"No, man. I did it because I love tutoring people. Besides, Coach Scott told me to find another hobby. I thought you'd be happy for me, man." Michael says.
"Susie just broke up with me." Greg delivers the news.
"I didn't know you guys were officially dating." Michael says confused.
"We weren't. But that's where it was heading. But not anymore, thanks to you." Greg says.
"Thanks to me?" Michael says again confused.
"She said she liked both of us. And she didn't wanna choose. You had to go on and be all charming with her, didn't you?"Greg asks.
"Hey, man. I was just tutoring her. If she fell for me in the process, well, that's because of my good looks." Michael says.
"I oughta kick you're as right now. I did once before, anyway." Greg threatens.
"But that won't get Susie to choose any faster." Michael tells him.
(Lucas comes walking down the hall, just as Greg pushes Michael to the ground.)
"Woa, woa, woa. Hey!" Lucas says breaking them up. "What's going on?"
"This punk stole my girl!" Greg shouts.
"I was just tutoring her!" Michael shouts back.
"(to Greg) Isn't this your second warning about fighting?" Lucas asks. "If you wanna get kicked off the team, you're doing a hell of a job at accomplishing that."
"Like you'd do that." Greg says.
"Keep this up, Greg, and you'll be re-joining the Ravens in your sophomore year like your brother over here." Lucas tells him.
(Greg throws his hands up in the air in frustration and anger and walks away. Lucas helps Michael up.)
"You OK?" Lucas asks Michael. "Your brother has this hobby of beating you up."
"Yeah. Thanks. Oh, by the way, you're wrong. I won't be re-joining the Ravens next year." Michael informs Lucas.
"Why not?" Lucas asks shocked.
"I've found my calling elsewhere." Michael states. "At the Tutoring Center."
"Here's your first tutoring job: Teach your brother how to use his words." Lucas says.
SCENE 9:KAREN'S CAFE.
(Karen is working. Andy and Lily are sitting and eating their food.)
"(Giggles)After you eat, get back there and do some dishes." Karen tells Andy. "You're not working right now. You need to do something."
"Yes, ma'am." Andy says. "I want to pull my own weight. Right, Lily?"
"Yeah. Get washing, mister!" Lily orders.
"What about you? You're not working, either." Andy asks Lily.
" I'm a kid, silly!" Lily reminds him.
"Oh.Gotcha. Well, look, I agree with you. You shouldn't have to work. But your mother's a real stickler for that kind of stuff. Tell you what, how about when you're done you bring your plate to the sink to help everyone out?" Andy asks her.
(Karen listens from nearby and smiles.)
"What's a sticker?" Lily asks curiously.
"No no. A Stickler." Andy corrects her/ "It means—they play by the rules no matter what."
"Oh!" Lily says.
"Are you done, sweetheart?" Karen asks Lily.
"Yes, mommy." Lily answers.
(Lily looks at Andy and smiles. She gets up with her plate and brings it behind the counter and puts it in the sink in the back, and then comes back out front.)
"I did it!" Lily says proudly.
(Karen and Andy clap)
" Thank you, Lily. What a helpful little girl." Karen says.
"And no body even had to tell her to do that." Andy says.
"Wow!" Karen says.
(Haley walks in with Jamie.)
"Desert here!" Haley walks in.
"Aw, Jamie." Karen says smiling. "Haley. How are you?"
"We're fine." Haley says. "I just picked this guy up from school. I promised him some desert. What's good?"
"Hi, Haley." Andy greets.
"Oh. Hey, Andy." Haley says back.
"Well," Karen begins. "For little Jamie here I recommend the chocolate cake. And for you, let me give you a slice of my special viennese apple pie."
"Sounds good. Thanks." Haley says.
(Haley and Jamie sit down next to Andy and Lily)
"So, how's Lucas doing?" Andy asks. "We were thinking of inviting him and Peyton over for dinner tonight."
"He's OK," Haley begins. "I think. But I would hold off on the invite. Him and Peyton seem to be in some sort of fight."
"Oh, no." Karen says. "That's too bad. I hope they work it out."
"Don't worry." Haley says. "It hardly seems like a break-up worthy fight. They've seemed really happy lately."
"Yeah. I'm happy for them." Karen says putting down Jamie's cake. "Well, here you go, Jamie. Double Fudge Chocolate Cake."
"Mmm!" Jamie exclaims licking his lips.
"And for you, Haley dear." Karen says putting down the apple pie.
"Thanks, Karen." Haley says. "Oh,this looks really good."
"Wait til you taste it." Andy tells her.
SCENE 10: THH. GYM/OFFICE.
(Lucas is putting his jacket on, about to exit the door, when Nathan comes walking up.)
"I thought we were meeting outside?" Lucas asked confused.
"Well," Nathan says. "We were. But then I wanted to see you in this office."
"Nathan," Lucas begins. "You've been in this office a million times."
"Yeah." Nathan begins. "When Whitey was Coach. But I haven't been in here yet since you've been the Coach. I wanted to see it, officially."
(Lucas stands in front of his desk and poses and smiles.)
"How does it look?" Lucas asks.
"Good." Nathan says. "And kind of weird."
(They both laugh)
"I'm proud of you, Luke, man." Nathan says.
"Thanks, Nate." Lucas says.
"Remember back in high school you wanted everything I had so bad?" Nathan asks.
"As much as I denied it back then, that was true." Lucas says.
"Of course it was." Nathan says laughing. "Your current girlfriend is my ex. Go figure, huh?"
"Yeah." Lucas says laughing. "And my best friend is your—(He stops, realizing what he's said)—Nate, I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking—"
"It's cool, man." Nathan says.
"Alright." Lucas says. "You ready to get an apartment, man?"
"I'm here, aren't I?" Nathan asks.
SCENE 11: TRIC. OUTSIDE.
(Peyton and Brooke pull up in their cars. They get out and hug each other.)
"Wow." Brooke says amazed. "For a place that's been closed for—what—three years, it sure still looks great."
"Wait til you see the inside." Peyton says.
"That bad?" Brooke asks.
"Actually, no." Peyton begins. "Actually, the counters and the basics are still intact. It just obviously needs a floor-cleaning, tables and chairs, some new lights—stuff like that."
"Well, what are we waiting for P Sawyer?" Brooke asks.
"Nothing on my end, B Davis." Peyton says.
CUT TO: INSIDE TRIC.
"OK." Peyton says. "This is doable. When do we need it done by?"
"Opening night is this weekend." Peyton says.
"Alright." Brooke says. "Well, why don't I go buy all the tables, chairs, glasses, and other necessities. And you can start cleaning this place."
"OK." Peyton says. "I have a Floor Wax Cleaner in the back. Wanna help me with it?"
"Sure." Brooke says.
"You know what." Peyton begins. "Let me call Lucas real fast. See if he's still mad at me."
"He's mad at you?" Brooke asks.
"Yeah." Peyton says. "Well, he's been giving me the silent treatment lately."
CUT TO: APARTMENT COMPLEX. LEASING OFFICE.
(Lucas and Nathan enter. They look around. It looks nice and spacious. Homey, too.)
"This place seems nice, huh?" Nathan asks.
"Yeah." Lucas says. "Definitely. Wonder how much rent is."
"Well," Nathan begins. "Split two ways sounds pretty sweet."
"Got that right." Lucas says.
(Lucas's cell phone rings. He looks down and it says, "Peyton's cell.")
"Eh." Lucas says. "Hold on. It's Peyton. Why don't you tell them we're here, and we can start looking around."
"Alright." Nathan states.
(Nathan exits the lobby and into the main office. Lucas answers his cell.)
"Hey, look." Lucas begins. "I'm kind of busy with Nathan. Call you back?"
"Wait, Luke—" Peyton protests.
"Yeah?" Lucas asks.
"I know you're mad at me about something." Peyton explains. "Please tell me. OK? I love you. If I did something wrong, just tell me so I know."
"Why don't you ask Brooke?" Lucas asked.
"Well," Peyton begins. "I will—she's standing right here."
"You told me before you went to go visit Brooke because she called you with some personal problem." Lucas says. "And that's apparently why you missed my book-signing. Well when I talked to Brooke, she informed me that you never went to visit her and she never called you about a problem. (He pauses) Nice lie, Sawyer. Nice Lie."
(Lucas hangs up. Peyton Sighs. Back on Lucas's end, Nathan walks out.)
"Everything OK?" Nathan asks.
"Yeah." Lucas says. "She was just wondering if I was eating with her and Haley tonight."
"Oh." Nathan says. "Well, the leasing agent will be out in a few minutes. Check these brochures out, man. These apartments look sweet."
CUTTO: TRIC. INSIDE.
"What about me?" Brooke asks.
"It's nothing." Peyton states. "It's my fault. Anyway, lets get that waxing machine."
SCENE 12: NEIGHBORHOOD.
(Susie and Michael are walking home from school.)
"So," Michael begins. "I'm surprised you let me walk with you."
"Why's that?" Susie asks.
"Uh." Michael says. "You were kind of short with me this morning."
"Oh. Yeah. Sorry." Susie says. "I didn't get any sleep last night and I had a killer exam today."
"You sure it's not because you like both me and Greg, and you broke up with him today?" Michael asks.
(Susie looks down, embarassed.)
"Sorry." Michael apologizes.
"No." Susie says. "It's OK. I should be the one who's sorry. I am. And yes, it is because I was confused and like both of you guys."
"Well, hey." Michael begins. "Look, no pressure. OK? I like you. But lets just have some fun. Maybe go dancing or something this weekend?"
"That sounds awesome." Susie says. "But we're fifteen. What club would let us in?"
CUT TO: TRIC. INSIDE.
BANNER ON WALL: "ALL AGES NIGHT—EVERY NIGHT!"
"Sign looks great, P Sawyer." Brooke compliments her.
"Thanks." Peyton says. "I gotta be doing something to keep myself busy while Luke's mad at me."
"What happened, Peyton?" Brooke asks.
"I lied to him about going back to L.A. to see Daniel." Peyton says. "To break-up with Daniel."
"Why didn't you just tell him that?" Brooke asks. "'Break-up with Daniel.' " Brooke says repeating Peyton's words. "That sounds like something Lucas would like."
"I don't know." Peyton says. "We had just gotten back together. I didn't wanna rock the boat too much too soon."
"I understand." Brooke. "But it seems like the boat got rocked early on anyway."
"Yeah." Peyton says.
"Look," Brooke begins. "Coming from one of Lucas's ex's—just apologize. He loves you, Peyton. He just wants you to be honest."
"I know." Peyton says. "Thanks, Brooke. You've helped."
"What are friends for?" Brooke asks.
"For helping me move all these tables in the right positions!" Peyton laughs.
SCENE 13: TH AIRPORT.
(Daniel is getting off of the plane. The older lady from before is walking next to him.)
"Are you ready for a fight to keep your girl?", she asks.
"She's not my girl, anymore." Daniel says sadly. "But she will be again soon enough."
"That's the spirit!," she says. "Whoever could dump you is a fool, I tell ya!"
(They approach baggage claim.)
"Do you know where this guy lives?"
"Yeah." Daniel says. "I have his address in my ex's address book."
"Oh, there's my husband over there waiting for me," she says. "Good luck getting back—uh—" she stutters.
"Peyton." Daniel states. "Her name's Peyton."
"Aww how cute," she says sweetly. "Such a beautiful name."
(They hug and then wave goodbye. Daniel sees his luggage, picks it up, and heads out to get a taxi to "Lucas's house", a.k.a., Karen Roe's house.)
SCENE 14: TRIC. INSIDE.
(Brooke and Peyton look around at their work so far.)
"We make quite a team, huh?" Brooke asks proudly.
"Yeah." Peyton says. "We just need to fine finish the paint job tomorrow."
"OK." Brooke says. "Lets relax now."
(They both plop down in chairs to relax)
"So," Brooke begins. "I have something to tell you."
"What?" Peyton asks.
"I made a profile on Lust Factor dot com." Brooke states.
"That site you put me on?" Peyton remembers. "Why?"
"I don't know." Brooke says. "Ever since my break-up with Nathan, it's been hard. I miss him so much. I mean, I'm not in love with him anymore—because our relationship so wasn't meant-to-be. But we did have some good times for over two years. It was nice having a dependable boyfriend. "
"Isn't it funny?" Peyton asks. "You and Nathan were together longer than he and his wife with a young son were together."
"Really?" Brooke asks. (She thinks about it) "Hmm. I guess you're right."
"And also," Peyton begins. "Nathan has had sex with all three of us girls." (She laughs)
"Well," Brooke says. "Lucas has had sex with three girls, too. You. Me. And Nikki. Unless he's had another girlfriend since—"
"Hmm." Peyton says. "I'm not sure."
"Have you?" Brooke asks? "Had another boyfriend, that is?"
"Yes." Peyton says. "Just this guy Daniel in L.A. We dated for like six months. (She pauses) Um. Brooke. Remember I said Nathan has had sex with all three of us? Actually, I'm pretty positive it's four."
"What?" Brooke asks.
"Yeah." Peyton asks. "It's just as your friend I think I should tell you this."
"Peyton, what is it?" Brooke asks.
"Soon after you guys broke up," Peyton begins. "Nathan got a motel here in Tree Hill. Well, I went to go visit him one day—and Rachel was there. And I heard her calling him 'sexy.'"
"Wha—what?" Brooke tries to comprehend what she just heard. "Rachel—high school Rachel?"
"Yeah." Peyton says.
"Well," Brooke begins. "She did have a crush on him senior year."
"Are you OK?" Peyton asks.
"Yeah." Brooke says.." Of course. We were broken up. Are they still—?"
"No." Peyton says. "He only did it because he's still in love with Haley and she turned him down."
"Haley turned Nathan down?" Brooke asks surprised. "They have a son together. And so much history. And could she?"
"I guess she doesn't feel it anymore." Peyton shrugs.
SCENE 15: HALEY'S APARTMENT.
(Haley just changed into something more comfortable. She makes some buttered popcorn and sits down to watch some TV. She calls Jamie out.)
"Jamie!" Haley yells for her son. "I have popcorn and watching TV!"
(Jamie comes running out with some pictures in his hand and plop beside his mother on the couch.)
Jamie: Yay! I want some yellow popcorn!
(Haley laughs. Jamie digs his hands into the bowl and grabs out some popcorn.)
"Hey." Haley says sternly. "No crumbs on the floor, or I'm gonna make you vacuum."
"I'm a clean boy, mommy." Jamie tells her.
"Thank you." Haley says politely.
(Haley looks down at Jamie and see some photos in his hand.)
"What do you have in your hand?" Haley asks.
"I found them!" Jamie shouts.
(He hands them to her. Haley looks at each one.)
"Where?" Haley asks wondering.
"In the album you keep in my room." Jamie tells her.
(The pictures consists of Nathan and Haley holding Jamie the day he was born.)
"You know," Haley begins. "This is when you were a tiny baby just born. Your daddy and me had just graduated high school. "
(She looks at another photo and it's one of Nathan in their backyard playing catch with a one-year-old Jamie.)
"Aw." Haley says sweetly. "Here you are as a professional baseball player."
(She looks down at another one, and Jamie is holding a basketball about to shoot it into his basket.)
"Here's you taking after your daddy." Haley shows him.
"I remember that!" Jamie announce.
(Once more Haley looks at the last photo. It's of Nathan and Haley at their anniversary party—kissing. Haley begins to feel saddened and starts to cry a little.)
"(tries to hold back) Jamie, you wanna go put these back and get ready for bed? Brush your teeth, wash your hands, get those PJ's on." Haley tells him.
"Sure!" Jamie exclaims.
(He runs back to his bedroom. Haley stands up and goes out to the back balcony.)
"Balconies." Haley states to herself. "Nathan and I—" She says as she remembers.
(She starts to remember one time when Nathan and her were standing on a balcony...)
CUT TO: FLASHBACK. SENIOR YEAR.
(Nathan and Haley are standing on their balcony of their old apartment.)
"Any meteors up there?" Nathan says walking onto the balcony toward Haley.
"Ah, that was a great night." She says. "Remember that? Watching the meteor shower together."
"You look nice tonight, Haley." Nathan compliments her.
"Thanks." Haley says.
"I just wish we could have spent some more time together without all this." Nathan says.
"Chris and Brooke?" Haley asks.
"I mean, the beach, this balcony." Nathan begins to explain. "I haven't forgotten about our past, Haley; I know where we got married, I know this is where we made love in the rain. I still feel our past, just like you do. I just thought it might be nice to hang out in the present for a night."
END OF FLASHBACK. PRESENT TIME.
(Haley standing on her balcony alone and crying. Suddenly she sees something in he sky and looks up—and it's a meteor.)
SCENE 16: KAREN'S HOUSE.
(Karen and Andy are having hot chocolate in the kitchen)
"So, I've been thinking about this engagement." Andy states.
"Oh, no." Karen worries. "Second thoughts?"
"Yes. About telling people so soon." Andy says.
"Why?" Karen asks.
"Lucas is apparently mad at Peyton." Andy tells her. "I don't want to give him something else to be mad about. Plus his whole life he's wanted you and Keith together."
"Andy, Lucas loves you." Karen reassures him. "You guys are great friends. He'll be fine. And as for Keith, we all accepted Keith is gone a long time ago. Lucas knows I need to move on with my life with someone else sometime."
(Andy smiles. The doorbell rings.)
"I got it." Andy announces.
"I'm behind you." Karen tells him.
(Andy answers the door and it's Daniel.)
"Can I help you, young man?" Andy asks.
"Yeah. Is Lucas Scott here?" Daniel asks.
"Oh." Karen says. "Are you a friend of his? I'm his mother."
"Yeah." Andy says. "Actually he doesn't live here anymore. But he visits office. Should I give him a message?"
"Can I have his new address?" Daniel asks hopeful.
"If you guys are friends, shouldn't you know that?" Andy asks suspiciously.
"We work together." Daniel lies. "How about his cell number?"
"Sure." Karen says.
(Daniel hands her a paper and pen and she writes it down for him.)
"Thanks." Daniel says. "Goodnight."
(He walks away. Andy closes the door.)
"That was odd." Andy states.
"So, about not telling people—?" Karen begins.
SCENE 17: LUCAS'S CAR.
(Lucas is driving as he is talking on the phone with Nathan.)
"Damn, man." Lucas says. "Can't believe that took so long."
"Yeah," Nathan begins. "But we ended up finding a great apartment. Right?"
"That is a sweet one." Lucas says.
"Now they just gotta check our credit history and we're good to go." Nathan says.
"And you need to find a job in Tree Hill, or you're gonna have a heck of a commute." Lucas says.
"I think they have construction jobs in Tree Hill." Nathan says laughing.
CUT TO: FLASHBACK.
(Rachel and Nathan are in the motel room.)
"Exactly my point." Rachel says. "Lucas's dream of playing pro ball became a fantasy too, but he found his second dream. And third, actually. Do the same, Nate. You deserve it."
...LATER...
"Anyway, about this basketball thing—" Rachel begins. "—Go for your dreams, Nathan."
CUT TO: END OF FLASHBACK.
(Nathan in his car talking to Lucas.)
"Or maybe I'll start looking for my second dream career." Nathan says.
"Nathan, that would be great." Lucas tells him. "You deserve to do what you want, buddy."
"Thanks, Luke " Nathan says.
(On Lucas's cell phone, he starts to get an incoming call.)
"Oh, hey." Lucas begins. "Nate. Let me call you back. I have another call."
"Alright." Nathan says. "Later, man."
(Lucas switches over to the other call.)
"Hello?" Lucas greets.
"Is this Lucas Scott?" Daniel asks.
"Yeah." Lucas says. "Who's this?"
"My name's Daniel." Daniel says. "I knew your girlfriend Peyton back in L.A. I'm in Tree Hill now. You mind, uh, meeting up with me right now?"
"Why?" Lucas asks.
"Just to talk." Daniel tells him. "I'll be in front of this high school in ten. It's, uh, called Tree Hill High. I remember Peyton showing me her yearbook for it."
"OK." Lucas says weirdly. "But this is a tad strange."
"See you there." Daniel says.
CUT TO: THH.
(Daniel is in front of the school's sign. Lucas walks up.)
"OK. I'm here." Lucas says curiously. "What's up?"
"Lucas Scott?" Daniel asks.
"Yeah." Lucas states.
"I'm Daniel." He introduces himself. "Peyton's ex." He says being more specific.
"I didn't know Peyton was seeing anyone out there." Lucas states.
"Yeah." Daniel begins. "Up until over a month ago she was my girlfriend. Until she came out here for some guy, Whitey's, funeral. And got back with you."
"I'm sorry that happened to you, man." Lucas says.
"You caused it." Daniel tells Lucas. "You know Peyton came back to L.A. last week?"
"So, that's where she was." Lucas mutters to himself.
"Yeah. And I proposed to her." Daniel informs Lucas.
"What?!" Lucas asked surprised.
"That's how serious we were, bro." Daniel says. "And you ruined it—"
"I'm sorry." Lucas apologizes. "But she chose to dump you."
"And now I'm gonna ruin your face." Daniel threatens him.
(Daniel immediately punches Lucas in the face. Lucas moves his hand up to his face and bends over. He backs up and stand straight up.)
"The hell, man!" Lucas shouts at Daniel. "I had no idea about you, OK? She lied to me. I'm sorry, man. Trust me, I know how you feel. We both should be mad at Peyton right now."
SCENE 18: MOTEL ROOM.
(Nathan walks in and kicks off his shoes. He shuts the door. He looks at the table and mirror and starts remembering his past...)
CUT TO: FLASHBACK. SENIOR YEAR. AFTER SHOOTING.
(Nathan and Haley are standing in front of a mirror together in their bedroom. Nathan has his arms wrapped around Haley from behind.)
"I feel so uncertain." Nathan tells Haley. "God, I love you. I never want to come that close to loosing you again."
CUT TO: END OF FLASHBACK. MOTEL ROOM. PRESENT TIME.
(Nathan sits on the bed, crying into his hands...)
CUT TO: L.A. HOSPITAL.
(Mouth and Rachel are in the waiting room. The doctor comes out.)
"I'm sorry", he says with a grim look. "She didn't make it. The good news is, she didn't feel anything." (He walks away)
(Rachel bursts out into tears. She turns to Mouth and gives him a big hug. Mouth hugs her back, consoling her sweetly.)
"It's going to be OK." Mouth comforts her. "I'm not gonna leave your side."
"Thank you." Rachel says.
(She looks into his eyes and they begin to kiss passionately all the while Rachel has tears rolling down her face.)
CUT TO: HALEY'S APARTMENT. PEYTON'S ROOM.
(Peyton is laying in her bed. Lucas walks on and turns on the light.)
"Lucas." Peyton says smiling brightly."Hi. How are y—(she gets a look at his face)—Oh, my god. What happened?" (She stands up to make sure he's OK)
"Had a little run-in with your ex-boyfriend, Daniel." Lucas tells her. "You know, from L.A. Actually, ex-fiancee."
"Luke, I can explain." Peyton says.
"Explain what? How you lied to me about going back to L.A. and said you were seeing Brooke for a mysterious "problem"? Or how you lied about going to see your ex? No, wait. At that time he was still your boyfriend. And you didn't feel a need to tell me we were having an affair—again."Lucas says.
"Lucas, we had just gotten back together. OK? I didn't wanna rock the boat. I'm sorry. OK? I should've told you." Peyton says.
"Yeah. You should've. Considering our history, Peyton, with Brooke—I mean, can we ever just date and be together without having a third wheel get heartbroken because of it? Because as I remember, that's yet to happen." Lucas says.
"How can I fix this? Because I really want to." Peyton asks.
(There's a long silence, Lucas doesn't say anything.)
"I'm sorry. I think we should take a break, Peyton." Lucas says.
"Luke—" Peyton protests.
"Goodnight." Lucas says calmly.
(Lucas walks out, closing her door. Peyton is left standing there saddened.)
"—I love you." Peyton says finishing your sentence once Lucas left.
(She curls up in her bed, starting to cry.)
End of Episode
