Dan was sitting in his office at the dealership. He knew he couldn't let Brooke get away with telling Nathan the truth about Keith's death. Pregnant or not Dan was intending to make her pain. All he had left to do was formulate a plan and make sure to carry it out. He sat there grinning devilishly. There was one way to get to her—journalism. Dan could sabotage her career before she really has a chance to make a name for herself. And that was exactly what he planned to do.

"Damn it. How could she tell Nathan what I did to Keith? That jerk deserved what he got," Dan muttered to himself.

He was completely floored that Brooke would do such a thing. She had always seemed like a nice girl to him. But no more. Dan didn't care how nice she might have been, Brooke had crossed the wrong guy and he was gonna make sure she paid dearly.

"Jodie! Get me the number for my future daughter in law's editor. I need to have a chat with him," Dan yelled to his secretary.

"Mr. Scott I can't do that," Jodie protested.

"Why not my dear?"

"I'm not gonna help you destroy Brooke's journalism career. Sorry. You picked the wrong chick to mess with."

Dan balked at Jodie's open refusal. Nobody had ever said no to him before. He was used to being in total control. The world was his stage and all the people in it were Dan's puppets. And now, someone was openly refusing to do what he told her to do. Dan slammed his fist on the desk.

"You will do as I asked or join the other losers in line at the unemployment office," he seethed.

"Well then I guess I'll be out of here," Jodie answered without even flinching.

Dan was shocked. Who did this woman think she was? He wasn't letting her just walk out of this building. He couldn't. That would destroy his reputation.

"The only place you're going is back to your desk and picking up that phone."

"Like hell. Thanks but no. I've met Brooke and I think she's a sweet girl. I won't help you destroy her life. If your so hell bent on destroying her life you'll have to do it alone because you won't get any help from me. Oh and while you're off destroying that poor girl's life you may want to find yourself a new secretary."

"I swear if you walk out that door I'll"

"You'll what? Are you gonna shoot me too just like you shot your brother four years ago?"

"How did you?"

"That's right. I know what you did. You pick up that phone and get the number and you better kiss your life as a free man good bye."

"You wouldn't dare."

"Watch me."

Jodie turned on her heels and flipped open her cell phone. It was time for someone to bring down the giant. He had gotten away with killing his brother for way too long.

"Tree Hill PD, Lt. Ashley speaking. What can I do for you?" Jodie heard the officer ask.

"I have some new information on the death of Keith Scott," Jodie replied as she turned around to smile wickedly at Dan who was glaring at her.

"Go ahead."

"He wasn't shot by the perp in the school shooting. He was shot by someone else."

"Who was it ma'am?"

"Dan Scott."

"Are you positive?"

"Yes sir. I was his secretary at Dan Scott Motors as of five minutes ago and I overheard him on the phone saying that he was the one who shot Keith and how he got what was coming to him."

"Thank you for your help. I'll be sure this gets taken care of immediately."

"You're welcome."

Jodie closed her phone and turned back around to face Dan.

"You bitch!" he hollered.

"Enjoy life in prison Danny," she laughed before turning back around to leave Dan Scott Motors for the last time.

Dan watched in disbelief as Jodie's words rang in his ears. Could this really be happening to him? Would they take her word and lock him up? No they couldn't possibly. There's no evidence to prove what she told them as being true. That's when Dan remembered. Brooke looked up at the exact moment he pointed the gun at Keith and pulled the trigger. If the police got a hold of her, she would come to Tree Hill to testify against him in court. There was no getting around that.

"Shit!" he hollered.

"Hey Captain!" Lt. Ashley shouted as he got off the phone.

"What's up Lt?" Capt. Jordan asked.

"Keith Scott wasn't killed by the shooter at the high school four years ago."

"What are you talking about? How do you know?"

"I just got off the phone with a woman who worked as Dan Scott's secretary at the dealership. She said she heard him openly talking about the fact that Keith got what was coming to him and that he's the one who shot Keith."

"Son of a bitch. Ok Lt., let's go bring him in."

Lt. Ashley and Capt. Jordan walked out of the building and jumped into a squad car. They sped off toward the dealership to arrest Dan. Neither of them could believe the latest development. It never seemed to make sense to anyone that Keith had been shot by the shooter because the MO of the shot didn't match the definite victims of the shooter. Not even five minutes later, Lt. Ashley slammed the squad car into park as the captain and himself jumped out and ran into the dealership.

"Hello, officers, what can I do for you?" Jason, one of the sales associations, asked as they slowed down to a walk.

"We're looking for Mr. Scott. Is he here?" Capt. Jordan answered.

"He's in his office. I can go get him if you want."

"No, thanks for your help Jason. Have a good day," Lt. Ashley said as the two cops sped past him to find Dan.

When they reached his office the door was open and Dan was at his desk working on something. Lt. Ashley cleared his throat and Dan looked up with surprise.

"What can I do for you boys?" he asked as he plastered a grin on his face.

"Daniel Scott, you're under arrest for the murder of Keith Scott," Capt. Jordan informed him as he lifted Dan to his feet and cuffed him.

"You have the right to remain silent. If you give up that right, anything you say, can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you," Lt. Ashley said while Capt. Jordan held his grip tight on Dan's arm as they escorted him out to the squad car.

Jason was speechless as he watched the cops take Dan past him in handcuffs. He knew his boss could be a sneak and a liar but he didn't know how bad Dan truly was. The other sales associates stopped what they were doing as Dan was escorted past each of them. They all had similar reactions to Jason. Nobody believed Dan was as dirty as some people tried to tell them. He paid them well and recognized them for their dedication and hard work to the company every chance he got. They thought he was a good guy despite the rumblings they heard.

"Wow, maybe we should have listened to Nathan and Lucas," one associate, Joe, whispered.

"No. What do they know? Nathan's a spoiled brat and Lucas is the bastard kid. We were right not to listen to them. Dan will get out of this. Whatever it is," another associate, Jack, said.

"You're all idiots. Dan's not getting out of this one. He killed his brother. Maybe you shouldn't have listened to everything Luke and Nate said but you could have listened to some of it. Or maybe even Keith, when he was alive, and Karen as well. Hell even his ex-wife, Deb, warned you about him," yet another associate, Damien, spoke up.

"Well if Dan's such a bad guy and you know why are you still working here?" Jack asked.

"Because I need a steady income to provide for my two year old daughter."

"Well if you hadn't left her mother for that bitch you're with now maybe you wouldn't have that problem."

"Fuck off."

"Guys, chill!" Joe hollered.

Damien and Jack stopped and stared at Joe. It was the first time he had ever raised his voice. Had it been anyone else they wouldn't have reacted but Joe was known as the quiet one.

"What the heck is wrong with you two? Our boss was just escorted out of here in cuffs and you're fighting about why the other one works here? Get a life."

Andy James, the vice president of the dealership, walked out of his office a minute later. He had been on the phone with Dan's lawyer when the commotion started.

"What the hell is going on out here?" he asked looking around at the sales associates who all seemed to be standing around doing nothing.

"Nothing Andy," Jason said.

"I can see that. Dan's gone but I'm not. Get your asses back to work now. Or I'll have the accounting department adjust your pay rate for the day."

"You can't do that," Joe protested.

"Oh ya? Don't push it Carter," Andy challenged.

"He's like a miniature Dan," Jack muttered to himself as he walked away.

"What was that Jack?" Andy called after him.

"Nothing."

"Bull. I wanna see you in my office before you leave."

Jack didn't even bother acknowledging Andy. He didn't care what Andy wanted. This wasn't his company, he was only second in command. Dan was the only one who made personnel decisions.

"Lt., I told you already. I didn't shoot Keith," Dan said again.

"Ok let's go over this one more time. Where were you the exact time of the shooting?" Lt. Ashley asked.

"I was in a meeting at the dealership."

"And you have people to back you up in this statement?"

"My sons. Lucas and Nathan. As well as my co-workers."

"Here, write down their names and numbers."

"What for? Don't you believe me?"

"Dan just do it," his lawyer said, clearly annoyed.

Dan shrugged his shoulders and wrote down the names and numbers. With one notable exception. Lucas.

"Dan why didn't you write a number down for Lucas?" Capt. Jordan asked suspiciously.

"I don't have his number anymore," Dan replied.

"He got a new phone?"

"Probably. He moved out to Colorado since he was drafted by the Nuggets."

"Oh right. Well perhaps we can get the number from Karen."

Dan nodded.

"Ashley, take Dan up to booking. I'm gonna go pay Karen a visit," Capt. Jordan instructed.

"You can't keep him here! There's no proof he's done anything wrong," Dan's lawyer protested.

"You're wrong Cassel. We can keep him while we're investigating his alibi," Lt. Ashley said as he brought Dan to his feet to take him out of the interrogation room and upstairs for booking.

Brian Cassel watched as his client was escorted out of the room and up the stairs. He had a defeated look in his eyes, something wasn't right. It was his job to defend Dan against the murder charge but his gut feeling told him that Dan was guilty. He couldn't defend Dan with that feeling. Walking out of the building Brian decided to take himself off the case. It was far too personal. Keith was a friend of Brian's and everyone in town would look at him strange if he defended Dan for the death of Keith.

Capt. Jordan pulled the cruiser up to the curb in front of Karen's Café. It wasn't too busy and he could see Karen standing behind the counter resting her chin in her hands watching Jason. He seemed to be telling Karen a story of some kind because his arms were flailing uncontrollably and Karen seemed to have a look of interest on her. Capt. Jordan walked in and the bells on the door jingled. Karen and Jason both turned to see who had come in. The little boy smiled and ran over to give the captain a hug.

"Capt, what can I do for you today?" Karen asked politely.

"Actually, Karen. I was wondering if I could get Lucas' new cell phone number from you," Capt. Jordan replied.

"Yes of course. Can I ask what for?"

"Hey Jace, can you stay out here for a minute? I need to talk to your mommy about something important."

"Okay Capt," Jason replied as he ran to the booth where he had been sitting.

Karen lead Capt. Jordan to the back of the café. She was getting nervous. It had to be something serious if he couldn't say it in front of Jason.

"What's going on?" she asked.

"We got a call today from Dan's former secretary at the dealership. She told Lt. Ashley that he was on the phone today and openly admitted to shooting Keith. So after the phone call Lt and I went down to the dealership to arrest him. He says he didn't do it and was in a meeting at the time of the shooting at the high school. When we asked about people that could vouch for him and he said Nathan and Lucas knew about the meeting," Capt. Jordan replied.

"Oh my god. You're kidding right? Dan actually said he killed his brother? That monster killed my husband and left my little boy without a father?" Karen was livid.

"Well we can't say for sure yet. I do need Lucas' number though so we can check out this alibi."

"Right of course."

Karen jotted down the number on a napkin and handed it to the captain. He thanked her and they went back into the café. Jason was talking to Skills who had just come in after practicing with the Bobcats.

"Mommy, look! Skills buyed me a hat!" Jason said excitedly.

"It looks good on you. I bet you'll be the only kid in Tree Hill to have a bunch of hats from all over the NBA," Capt. Jordan laughed.

"Skills, how are you?" Karen greeted her son's friend warmly.

"I'm doing great. How are you?" Skills replied.

"I can't complain. Although I do miss having my two best waitresses."

Skills laughed. He knew how much Karen loved having Brooke and Haley around. They did some amazing work in the café. It was never quite the same since they had both left. Sometimes Skills felt like he was the only one who was gonna stay true to his roots and never leave Tree Hill. Not that he blamed Nathan and Lucas. Dan was an intense guy and if Skills had been in their shoes he'd probably leave too.

"Karen, thanks again. I'll be in touch," Capt. Jordan said as he waved his hand and left the café.

"You're welcome," Karen said then turned her attention back to Skills, "so what can I get you?"

"The usual," Skills answered as he slid into the booth opposite from Jason.

"Skills can we go to Daddy's garage today?" Jason asked him.

"I dunno bud. You'll have to your mom."

"Ok." Jason went back to his coloring. He wanted to go to the garage and say hi to some of the guys. Nobody had taken him since Lucas had left town. Karen was always working or tired and when she wasn't she didn't feel like she was strong enough to go to the garage. It hurt too much to know that Keith was gone. But like she had told Brooke, she wanted to keep the garage running so Jason could take over when he was older.

"Here you go," Karen said as she placed a dish in front of Skills.

"Thanks Karen," Skills said.

"Mommy, can Skills take me to the garage later?" Jason asked before she could walk away.

"I don't know Jason," Karen sighed.

"Pwease Mommy? I be good."

"Skills is that all right with you?"

"Sure, it's no problem. I'd be happy to get him out of here for a little while," Skills said.

"Ok, you let me know if Jason gets out of line."

"I will."

"YAY!" Jason squealed. Finally someone was gonna take him to the garage. His garage. Well, that's what Karen and Lucas called it. Jason knew the truth though. It was his daddy's garage but he loved to go there anyway.

"Babe who was on the phone?" Brooke asked as Nathan walked into the kitchen.

"Lt. Ashley in Tree Hill. They arrested Dan for shooting Keith. He was checking Dan's alibi about some meeting that according to Lt. Ashley, Dan says I knew about," Nathan replied.

"They arrested Dan? How did they find out?"

"I dunno. But I hope he gets what's coming to him. Especially since you say you saw him do it."

"I did. It was awful."

"Can I ask you a question?"

"Sure anything."

"If you saw Dan shoot Keith why didn't you say anything til now?"

"I dunno. I guess I was afraid of what Dan would do to me if I went to the cops. Then I left for school and time kept passing. You're not mad at me are you?"

"A little bit. But it's ok. I understand being afraid of Dan. Nobody knows what he's capable of when he's angry."

"I'm sorry I kept it from you for so long."

"It's ok. Don't worry about it. The truth will come out and the people of Tree Hill, if they know what's good for them, will find Dan guilty and see to it that he gets locked up for good."

"Or maybe they'll go for the death penalty?"

"I doubt it. They'd rather watch the bastard suffer and have to spend the rest of his life in prison. I know I would."

Brooke smiled. As horrible as it sounded, she knew Nathan was serious. He would love to watch Dan squirm knowing that someone had finally brought the monster to his knees. Just then Lucas walked into the room. He looked puzzled.

"Did you just talk to Lt. Ashley a few minutes?" he asked Nathan.

"Yup. Did he call you too?" Nathan replied.

"Ya. They arrested Dan for the death of Keith."

"I know." Nathan couldn't help the smile he felt spreading across his face.

"Finally someone stood up to him. It's about damn time."

"Don't I know it man. Too bad Keith didn't get to witness this moment. He'd love it."

Lucas and Brooke nodded in agreement. They all knew Keith hated all the crap Dan pulled with people. And even more than that, Keith hated the way Dan treated his family. Especially Nathan and Lucas.

Nathan decided they should celebrate. He grabbed his keys and went to the store. Twenty minutes later he came back with a bottle of wine. Brooke raised her eyebrow at him and he just shrugged.

"Babe I thought we were gonna be totally sober til the twins are born?" she asked with a grin.

"That was before," Nathan answered as he popped the bottle open and poured wine into three glasses. He handed one to Brooke and one to Lucas.

"To justice," Nathan said as he raised his glasses.

"To justice," Brooke and Lucas echoed as they raised their glasses.