Author's Note: This is a really short chapter, but a lot happens. I hope I didn't rush through things too much with my writing, but I felt like things had to be at fast pace. I love the events that take place in this short chapter, so I will enjoy reading everyone's opinion on what happens in a review if you choose to leave one. Enjoy the Update, and don't forget to Review!

Dan walked into his office and turned on all of the lights. He walked over to his desk and switched on his Police Scanner, as he did every morning. Dan sat down and began to gaze over his newspaper, until something caught his ear's attention. "I need lots of back-up officers to report to city hall immediately! Mayor Scott has been proven guilty of a murder. Repeat: back up requested, City Hall." Dan glanced around. Was he really hearing this? Or was it another of his frequent hallucinations? Dan stood up and grabbed his brief case and headed out of his office.

Meanwhile, Lucas sat at the table in the kitchen of his mother's house, accompanied by Peyton. They wanted to be there for Karen when she learned the truth about Dan. Lucas knew his mother would feel horrible for never believing him the first place, but he wanted to prove to his mother, that he only wanted what was best for her. Lucas looked down and picked up a piece of bacon, nibbling on it lightly. It was then when Dan barged through the door. Lucas stood up and glared at him. What is he doing here? Lucas asked himself. He should already be in jail by now. Lucas shook his head and glanced at Peyton as she placed an arm around his waist, trying to keep him calmed down.

"Dan, what are you doing home?" Karen questioned as she walked toward him.

"You!" Dan shouted pointing at Lucas. "You are ruining my life! You have ruining everything I have worked so hard to build! I would have done anything for you, Lucas. I love you and your mother so much. But you would have done anything to see me destroyed. I hope your happy Lucas! Here it is; you ruined me."

Lucas smirked and let out a quietly laugh. "No, you're doing that yourself Dan."

Dan stormed up stairs and Karen followed after him. "What is going on?" Karen demanded. Dan turned around and placed his hands on her shoulders and kissed her on the cheek.

"I'm sorry, Karen." He said as tears bulged up in his eyes. "I never meant to hurt you."

Karen stood still, not sure what was going on.

"I'm leaving town." Dan stated as he rampaged through their bedroom, throwing clothes into a bag. "I am leaving, going far away, to create a new life for myself."

It was then that the truth came to Karen, and she realized that Lucas had been right all along. "You son of a bitch!" Karen said as she ran towards Dan and slapped him across the face.

Dan turned back to what he had been doing, tossing all kinds things into a large bag. "I'm sorry Karen, but here, take this." Dan handed her a sheet of paper with all of his bank information on it. "I built a new trust fund for Lucas, and I started one for Keith. You are in control of it now, and the rest of the money, you can have, but I am leaving."

"No!" Karen said throwing the paper across the room. "I am not allowing you to just disappear! You have screwed up Dan! And you will never get away from it."

Dan pushed Karen aside, making her fall to the ground, as he ran down the stairs and out of the front door.

"Peyton! Go make sure my mom is okay, and call the police!" Lucas yelled as he began running after Dan.

"Lucas!" Peyton shouted as he began to dash out of the door. "Where are you going?" she asked as he turned around.

"I have to chase after him, he will never escape this. He will be punished!" Lucas said as he ran back towards Peyton. He pulled her close to him and brushed her hair out of her eyes, and behind her ears. "I love you Peyton Scott" He spoke as he kissed her on the lips. The kiss grew with more passion, and Lucas felt like he could have kissed her forever, but he knew he had to leave. Lucas pulled his lips away from hers and rested his forehead on the top of her head. "I will always love you." He spoke, kissing her on the head one last time before running towards the door again.

"I love you too, Lucas." The words had escaped her mouth, but they were too late, he was already gone.