Lucas was in his office at the gymnasium. Since he became the coach of the Raven he really enjoyed spending time in this office. It was the only place where he really felt safe where he has able to think. He felt bad for the all Haley Nathan situation but he knew that nothing could be done, at least on his part.

He tried to help Nathan every way he could. He forced him to go to physiotherapy but because he was not recovering fast enough Nathan gave up and started to drink. Lucas was really angry against his brother but not really for his attitude toward his recovering no, it was toward his attitude toward life. Lucas knew deep down that his brother would not live for long if he continued to act like that. Lucas was scared to loose his brother, he was scared to see Haley and James graving Nathan.

Lucas eyes stopped on a picture on his desk. It was a picture of Nathan and himself two years ago when they won the cup. Everything was so clear back then, they were so happy! Lucas was about to marry Peyton, Nathan had just signed a contract to play for the Spurs. Nothing could have been better. Lucas took the picture and threw it heavily on the floor. " You stupid moron!" Lucas shouted .

" Hey! What's up Dawg? Everything allright?" Asked Skillz walking into the office.

Skillz was Lucas' assistant coach. He did study business at University and left working for a big company in New York city but the manipulations and lies were not something that Skillz could handle. He decided to come home to Tree Hill and to work in his only true passion: the basketball.

" Oh… Sorry Skillz. Yes I'm fine, I was… I was -"

" You don't need to explain" said Skills cutting him off while he collected the frame on the floor. " It has been a rough path for all of us Luke. Give him some time, I'm sure he's going to get his act together."

" I don't know Skillz" Said Lucas shaking his head. " He seems to get worst everyday and… and for the first time in my life I'm not sure there is hope for him anymore."

" No, don't say that Luke." Said Skillz sitting down. " You know, my mama always told me that as long as there is life, there is hope! Nathan just lost his dream you know. For one little mistake, just one second and all he thought he accomplished just disappeared. It's pretty confusing for the guy! I mean he thought that he was in paradise and he woke up in hell."

" I know Skillz and I feel bad for him really but I feel bad for Haley and James too. They did not deserved to be treated the way Nathan did! Haley lost their baby in the accident! She was crushed too! She was almost eight months pregnant and they already picked up a name and everything. She changed that night…" Lucas stopped talking and cleared his throat, he was feeling so much pain. " She will never be the same."

Skillz nodded. " Everybody changed that night Lucas. However, I don't think that carrying all this pain and guilt around will do much good to your brother or to anybody for that matter! If you really want to help them, you have to forgive yourself first because let's face it, you're not to blame!"

Lucas rolled his eyes. He was annoyed by what Skillz just told him because it was the cold hard truth. " Since when you're a psychiatrist? "

" Well…I'm watching Doctor Phil!" Said Skillz in an attempt to change the atmosphere.

" I'm partially responsible Skillz and you know that. I knew that Nathan had too much to drink that night. I should have stopped him when he drove home. I should have driven them myself!"

" They were adults at the time Luke. They should have taken the risks into consideration." Said Skillz really softly.

" I don't know…I just don't know anymore." Said Lucas who took another picture from his desk. It was a family picture with Haley, James and Nathan.

Skills sighed. " Well I've got to back to the gym to see what's the guys are up to. Just go home Luke, I can handle training today. And remember, what doesn't kill you make you stronger."

Lucas just nodded keeping his eyes on the picture, which had been taken just a couple of weeks before the accident.

" What doesn't kill you make you stronger? Well I'm scared that might just kill Nathan." Said Lucas for himself once Skillz closed the door.

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Brooke was sat at her desk drawing some sketches. She heard someone knock on her door.

" Come in" Said Brooke keeping her eyes on her piece of paper.

A woman in her mid forties came in the office

" Well… I going home now Miss Davis. It's quite late and…Unless you need something else?" Asked the woman.

" No that's fine Janet. I'll see you tomorrow." Said Brooke still working on her sketches.

Brooke looked at her watch, it was already 9 but she was in no hurry to get back to her flat where nobody was waiting for her. The only place where she felt like home was her office. " How pathetic" said Brooke with a sarcastic laugh.

Her career has been a huge success the past two years. She even had her own company now which was running very well without her but she felt alone. She never felt as lonely in her entire life. She had many people around her but none of them could be called a friend. They were around her because of her name, because of what she could do for them but not for the « real » her. Nobody here knew the real Brooke Davis. She was missing Tree Hill everyday.

She stood up and looked in a huge mirror in her office. Where was the cheery-funny-positive Brooke she once was? All that she could see by looking in the mirror was a sad and solitary young lady completely disenchanted by life. The only thing that matter in her life was her company. She realised that her dream to become a stylist did not bring along all what she expected. She recalled that the only place where she was happy was Tree Hill.

" I need to go back there." She said with determination to her reflection. She needed to find the young lady she once was. She needed to be happy again.