Peyton ran up and immediately hugged him. Brooke's eyes grew wide with excitement. Haley just kind of stood there stunned. Nathan was grinning.

Nathan: Look, who I ran into and decided to bring with me.

Peyton was still clutching onto him.

Peyton: Jake I've missed you so much.

Jake holds Peyton tighter in the hug.

Jake: I've missed you too.

Brooke: Oh my God. Jake, you do not know how horrible Peyton had been since you left.

Peyton: (Laughs) Shut up Brooke.

Jake finally lets go of Peyton. Then he looks up at Haley.

Jake: So it's true. You returned from the tour.

Haley: (Softly) Yeah, I'm back to Tree Hill for good.

Jake: Good, people need you here. People like me and you need to stop leaving behind the ones we love. (Looks at Peyton and Nathan and chuckles)

Nathan loses his grin and looks at Haley sadly. Haley tries to avert her eyes. She hates seeing Nathan upset. It makes her feel weak and sad inside. Jake, Peyton and Brooke all notice Nathan and Haley's exchanged glances.

Brooke: So I have a great Idea! Why don't I call Lucas and then all six of us will go out to eat.

Jake and Peyton: (Excitedly) Sounds Great!

Nathan and Haley both just give Brooke a slight nod. Brooke takes her cell phone and dials Lucas's number.

Brooke: Hey Boyfriend!

Peyton: (puzzled) Wait, Boyfriend? When did Brooke and Lucas become exclusive.

Haley: A few days ago.

Peyton: Damn, too much happens when I go away!

Jake: Ah, see it's an Omen, none of us should leave ever Tree Hill.

Peyton: Yeah, speaking of you leaving. How's Jenny? Is she safe?

Jake: Yeah, she's fine. I found Nikki, she's in jail now and I have custody of Jenny.

Peyton: Jake that's great!

Peyton jumps up and kisses Jake passionately on the lips. Brooke finishes her phone conversation with Lucas and hangs up. Brooke winks at Peyton as she hangs up.

Brooke: Ok, Luke will be here in 5 minutes. Nathan did you bring your car?

Nathan: Yeah...

Brooke: Great, you can drive Haley and I'll drive everyone else.

Haley glares at Brooke, but doesn't say anything. She doesn't want to ruin this Peyton and Jake's happy moment. Nathan smiles kind of nervously at Brooke.

Haley begins to gaze at Nathan. She can't help it. He looked really gorgeous tonight. He always looked gorgeous. Nathan gazes back at Haley, trying to look into her eyes. Her eyes are starting to water some. It's taking all her will power not to just run into to his arms and bury her face in his chest. Nathan wanted to just go over to Haley, put his arms around her and tell her everything will be all right.

There was a knock at the door. Brooke opened it for Lucas. Lucas leaned down and gave Brooke a short, sweet kiss. Then Lucas looked up and saw Jake. Lucas went over and hugged him.

Lucas: Jake man, it's great to have you back.

Jake: Thanks Luke, I'm glad to be back.

Lucas then looks over at Haley and sees the tears in her eyes. Lucas goes over and puts his arm around Haley. Nathan glares at Lucas unhappily.

Lucas: Hey guys, I thought we could go to the cafe for dinner. My mom would love to see you Jake.

Jake: Sounds good.

Lucas: All right. Come on Hales, you can ride with me.

Brooke: Wait, Haley's supposed to ride with Nathan.

Lucas: It's ok, I brought my car with me. (Looks meaningfully at Brooke.)

Brooke: Oh, ok... (Slightly disappointed) I'll just drive Peyton and Jake then.

Jake: Actually, if it's all right, I'd like to ride with Nathan. I need to talk to him.

Peyton: Um...ok.

Lucas: Good, so we're all set.

Lucas gives Brooke a quick kiss and Jake give Peyton one too. Then they all pile out of the apartment and get into their cars and begin to drive to the cafe.

IN LUCAS'S CAR

Lucas: So Hales, how you holding up?

Haley: Um, not so good actually. (Starts to cry a little)

Lucas: (Sweetly) Hey Hales, it'll be ok. Look, I know you're upset with Nathan, but I think you should give him another chance. I mean since when are you one to give up on people. (Smiles)

Haley: (sigh) Let's just see how tonight goes.

Lucas: All right (Grins) But you are going to have to find some where to crash tonight, cause me and Brooke are going to be "using" the apartment.

Haley: Ew, gross Luke. (Hits him playfully)

Lucas: Well, just saying. Plus you can't crash with Peyton because her and Jake...

Haley: LUCAS SCOTT! God, I get it!

Lucas: (Grins) Good.

Haley: But if I do forgive him and anything goes wrong, I'm going to blame you and Brooke.

Lucas: Hey, now. That's not fair.

Haley and Lucas begin to just laugh and chat. Haley's spirits seem to be pretty lifted.

IN NATHAN'S CAR

Nathan's looking out of the rear view mirror and watching Lucas and Haley in Lucas's car.

Nathan: Ok, how is he getting her to laugh?

Jake turns around and looks out the rear window of the car.

Jake: (Shrugs) Magic. I bet they're talking about you and she's smiling about that.

Nathan: Doubtful, she hates my guts right now.

Jake: Because of the Quinn thing you told me about?

Nathan: Yeah.

Jake: Well, don't worry. Seems like Brooke's got a few tricks up her sleeve to re-hook you guys up and, well so do I. (Grins)