LUCAS' HOUSE
(Lucas is sat at his desk typing and looking at pictures, when there is a knock at the door. Walking over to the door he opens it and stands there shocked as Peyton stands there.)
Lucas: Hi
FLASHBACK - THE AIRPORT
(Julian is sat waiting, as the announcer calls for boarding of the plane. Julian stands and turns to look at the crowd and smiles when Peyton appears. Peyton approaches Julian and his smile soon fades when he notices she is crying and has no bags with her.)
Julian: Your not coming.
Peyton: I can't my life is here, my work, my friends. I...
Julian: It's ok.
Peyton: It's not ok.
(Julian uses his thumb to stroke away a tear from Peyton's face.)
Julian: If this were a movie it would end differently. But it's not.
(Peyton looks up at Julian.)
Peyton: Julian I...
Julian: I love you too, but we both know your happy ending is waiting for you in Tree Hill.
(Julian kisses her forehead and picks up his bag.)
Peyton: I don't want you to go.
Julian: Bye Peyton.
(Julian turns and leaves, looking back one last time at Peyton before boarding the plane.)
END OF FLASHBACK – LUCAS' HOUSE
(Peyton is standing at Lucas' bedroom door.)
Peyton: I couldn't do it...I still love you.
(Lucas stands there shocked.)
Peyton: I just wanted you to know that.
(Peyton turns and leaves. Lucas stands still for a moment then chases after her.)
Lucas: Peyton.
(Peyton turns around to face Lucas. Lucas strides over to her and kisses her.)
Lucas: God I love you so much.
(Peyton rests her head against his.)
Peyton: Good. Because I don't want to get hurt again.
Lucas: I'm done being an idiot. I just want to spend everyday loving you.
(Peyton laughs and Lucas strokes Peyton's cheek and they both smile.)
Peyton: I love you
(Lucas kisses Peyton passionately.)
NATHAN AND HALEY'S HOUSE
(Nathan and Haley are both in bed, Nathan is sleeping peacefully and Haley is wide-awake staring at the ceiling. Haley nudges Nathan.)
Haley: Nathan are you awake?
Nathan: I am now.
Haley: I can't believe Peyton went, I really thought she would stay.
Nathan: I did to. I even took her to Tric to see her new office that Lucas built for her. I thought it might change her mind.
(Haley turns and gives Nathan a funny look.)
Nathan: Well it obviously didn't work. But at least I didn't pay the taxi driver to take a detour by the lake, that's just mean.
(Nathan laughs and Haley punches him.)
Haley: I had to try and do something.
(They both lay staring at the ceiling. Haley turns on her side to look at Nathan.)
Haley: Do you think Lucas will be ok?
Nathan: I really don't know.
(Nathan rolls on his side to face Haley.)
Nathan: But what I do know, is that he has an amazing best friend that can help him through anything.
(Haley smiles and softly kisses Nathan.)
LUCAS' HOUSE
(Lucas and Peyton lay in bed together. Peyton is fast asleep and Lucas is watching her sleep with the biggest smile on his face. Lucas leans down and gently kisses Peyton on her forehead. Peyton stirs in her sleep opening her eyes and smiling.)
Peyton: Hey.
Lucas: Hey. How'd you sleep?
Peyton: Good. What time is it?
Lucas: It's still early. You should go back to sleep.
(Lucas kisses Peyton on her forehead before getting out of bed.)
Peyton: Where are you going?
Lucas: I've got practice.
(Peyton looks disappointed. Lucas sits on the bed next to her smiling.)
Lucas: But I was thinking maybe later we could pack a picnic and take a little drive.
(Peyton smiles.)
Peyton: Sounds perfect.
(Lucas stands but Peyton quickly pulls him back down again.)
Peyton: Hey. Come here.
(Peyton kisses Lucas.)
Lucas: Wow I missed that. You know I could be a little late for practice.
Peyton: Oh really.
(Lucas kisses Peyton pushing her back down on the bed and Peyton begins to giggle.)
LUCAS' OFFICE
(Skills and Nathan are sat in the office watching tapes of the game. Lucas walks in whistling looking through his mail. Skills and Nathan share an uneasy look.)
Skills: (Whispering) You think he's on drugs.
Nathan: Luke man are you ok?
Lucas: Yeah why wouldn't I be?
Skills: Because a certain skinny blonde skipped town.
(Lucas smiles and laughs.)
Nathan: (Whispering) Ok I think he's lost it.
(Nathan walks over to Lucas and puts a hand on his shoulder.)
Nathan: Luke we know it's tough right now, you don't have to be here.
(Skills walks over to Lucas aswell.)
Skills: Yea me and Nate can do practice today.
(Lucas smiles and puts a hand on each of Skills and Nathan's shoulders.)
Lucas: Peyton came home.
(Lucas leaves the office. Nathan and Skills both look at each other in confusion.)
Skills: Did he just say 'Peyton came home'?
Nathan: I need to call Hales.
CLOTHES OVA BROS
(Haley walks into the store with Jamie. Jamie runs over to Brooke and hugs her.)
Jamie: Aunt Brooke
Brooke: Hey Buddy
Haley: Sorry were late. Jamie thought it would be funny to hide the car keys.
(Jamie laughs. Brooke smiles and anxiously keeps checking her phone.)
Haley: Have you heard from Peyton yet?
Brooke: No. Her flight landed about hours ago and she hasn't called.
Haley: I'm sure she's fine Brooke.
(Peyton opens the door and quietly sneaks in the store. Jamie immediately spots her and smiles.)
Jamie: Aunt Peyton!!
(Jamie runs over to Peyton and hugs her. Haley and Brooke both turn around and look at their friend, both speechless.)
Brooke: Peyton
Peyton: Hi guys.
(Brooke and Haley rush over to Peyton and engulf her in a hug.)
Brooke: You stayed. Where's Julian?
Peyton: He left. My friend told me to follow my heart and it belongs here.
(Peyton smiles at Haley and Haley smiles back.)
Haley: I'm happy your back.
(Brooke suddenly looks confused.)
Brooke: Hang on. If you didn't go with Julian last night, where did you stay? Oh my god. No way.
(Brooke giggles and Peyton blushes.)
Peyton: We just talked.
Brooke: Come on you did more than just talk.
Haley: Brooke.
Brooke: Ok ok you can tell me later.
(Peyton smiles.)
Haley: You and Lucas?
Peyton: It's always been Lucas. I love him.
Brooke: Well it's about time. So are you two together now?
Peyton: Yea. We are.
(Brooke and Haley both squeal with excitement and they all hug again. Haley's phone rings, she walks to the side and answers, both Peyton and Brooke look at her curiously.)
Haley: (On the Phone) Nathan? You okay?
Nathan: (On the Phone) It's Lucas. He seems to think Peyton came home.
(Haley laughs)
Haley: (On the phone) She did.
Nathan: (On the phone) What? Don't tell me you've gone crazy too.
(Haley passes her phone to Peyton.)
Peyton: (On the Phone) Hey Nate. How's Lucas?
Nathan: (On the Phone – Laughing) It's really you. You sure know how to make someone's day better. Luke's doing great now your home Sawyer. So just keep it that way ok?
Peyton: (On the Phone) I promise.....Hey Nate .Thank you.
(Peyton hangs up the phone and hands it back to Haley.)
Peyton: Who's up for some ice cream?
Jamie: I am.
(They all laugh and leave together.)
THHS GYM
(Lucas and Skills are watching the team do laps of the gym. Nathan walks up to them. Lucas looks at Nathan.)
Lucas: Do you believe me now?
(They all laugh.)
Nathan: Sorry man.
Lucas: It's ok. It still doesn't feel real yet.
Skills: So what's next?
Lucas: What do you mean?
Skills: Oh come on. You just got Sawyer back you must have some grand gesture up your sleeve.
Nathan: He's right man. You know if your gonna propose again; make sure she says
Yes this time.
Lucas: Yea very funny. Actually I was thinking about taking her to Tric to see the new office.
(Nathan looks away and Lucas looks at him curiously.)
Lucas: What?
Nathan: She may have already seen it.
Lucas: Nathan what did you do?
Nathan: Ok in my defence I was trying to help you out. Before she was about to leave I took her to see it.
(Lucas turns to look away.)
Nathan: Luke I'm sorry.
Lucas: Did she like it?
Nathan: She loved it.
(Lucas turns and hugs his brother.)
Lucas: Thanks man.
Skills: Ok girls. We've got a team to get into shape. So let me know when all this brotherly love is over.
(Skills walks away. Lucas and Nathan pull apart and pat each other on the back, leaving in separate directions.)
THE BAY
(Jamie is rolling along on his scooter while Peyton, Haley and Brooke are strolling behind sipping on coffee. Chase is walking towards them.)
Peyton: Is that Clean Teen Chase Adams?
Brooke: No no no,
(Brooke tries to hide behind Peyton. Haley and Peyton just laugh.)
Haley: Brooke what's going on? I thought you and Chase ended on good terms.
Peyton: Very good terms if I remember.
(Chase spots the girls and approaches them.)
Chase: Well if it isn't Peyton Sawyer and Haley James Scott.
(Peyton and Haley hug Chase and smile at each other.)
Peyton: Brooke look who it is.
(Brooke walks out from behind Peyton and smiles at Chase.)
Chase: Hey Brooke. Are we still on for dinner tonight?
Brooke: Yea.
Chase: Cool. I'll pick you up at 8. It was great seeing you guys.
(Chase leans forward and kisses Brooke on the cheek. Haley and Peyton stand their gob smacked. Chase leaves.)
Peyton: Hold up. You and Chase?
Haley: When did this happen?
Brooke: He came around last week and we got to talking and now were going out. It's nothing really.
Haley: If it's nothing then how come you're blushing?
(Both Haley and Peyton look at Brooke.)
Brooke: Guys stop it.
(Peyton turns to Haley.)
Peyton: He was looking pretty fine though.
Haley: Really fine.
(Brooke playfully punches Peyton and Haley.)
Brooke: Ok enough.
(They all laugh.)
THHS GYM
(Lucas is standing alone and Peyton walks in.)
Peyton: Hey. Think maybe Whitey will let you out of practice early so we can catch a movie?
Lucas: Hey You.
(They both walk towards each other. Lucas places his hands on her hips.)
Lucas: I missed you.
(Lucas leans forward and kisses her.)
Peyton: I missed you more.
Lucas: How was your day?
Peyton: Good. Did you know Brooke is going out with Chase?
Lucas: Clean Teen Chase?
Peyton: Yea. It's like the good old days again.
Lucas: Speaking of good old days. How would you like to take a ride with me?
(Peyton smiles. Lucas takes Peyton's hand and leads her out of the gym.)
HALEY AND NATHAN'S HOUSE
(Haley and Jamie are sat at the breakfast table eating lunch. Nathan walks in.)
Nathan: Mmm something smells good.
Haley: Jamie wanted French toast.
Jamie: It's totally good Daddy.
Haley: It's totally good.
Nathan: That's not what I meant, but that smells good too.
(Nathan leans down and kisses Haley.)
Haley: Hey
Nathan: What's your day been like?
Jamie: Mostly playing.
(Nathan and Haley laugh.)
Haley: My day has been good. Just gonna finish grading these papers then go and see Lucas. Then you and me have to interview N.A.N.N.I.E.S.
Nathan: That's right.
Jamie: I hate it when you spell.
Haley: Don't say hate.
Jamie: Sorry. I just think it's D.U.M
(Haley looks at Jamie.)
Nathan: Wow. Add a B to the end of that and you will be too. Jamie what do you think about helping me practice today?
Jamie: Can I?
Nathan: I don't know it's a big step. What do you think Mum?
(Haley turns to Jamie and hugs him.)
Haley: Please be careful.
Jamie: Sweet I'll go get my jersey.
(Jamie jumps down from the table and leaves, but runs back seconds later.)
Jamie: Thanks Mama I L.O.V.E you.
Haley: I L.O.V.E you too Smarty Pants.
(Jamie leaves.)
Nathan: So how was Peyton?
Haley: You know what I don't think I've see her more happy.
Nathan: Looks like our interfering paid off.
Haley: We sure do make one great team.
(Haley leans across and kisses Nathan.)
THE LAKE
Peyton: Luke it's our spot.
Lucas: Do you remember the last time we were here together?
Peyton: How could I forget? That was one of the best days of my life.
FLASHBACK
(Lucas and Peyton are lying on the bonnet of Peyton's car by the lake at night.)
Lucas: I'm sorry about the concert.
Peyton: Who goes to a sold out show anyway? And besides I only have one last night with you. Unless you show up tomorrow with another surprise.
Lucas: If that's what it takes to keep you from leaving.... I'm gonna miss you.
Peyton: You better. Because I have a lot of dreams wrapped up in you and it's kind of hard to have a happily ever after all by yourself. Were gonna have that Lucas. Were gonna get married and make a lot of babies in the backseat of this car. I promise and I always keep my promises.
Lucas: Good. Because I'm gonna hold you to it.
(They kiss.)
END OF FLASHBACK
(Lucas and Peyton are standing by the lake. Lucas is holding Peyton's hand.)
Lucas: I know this is all happening so quickly but I want you to know. You make me happier than I have ever been. Just waking up next to you this morning was a feeling I thought I would never experience again and that's why I want you to move in with me. I know it's soon but I don't want to waste any more time without you.
Peyton: Yes
Lucas: You sure?
(Peyton kisses Lucas.)
Peyton: There's nothing I want more than to finally have our happily ever after.
(They laugh and Lucas wraps his arms around her.)
Lucas: How do you feel about doing some reminiscing in the backseat of this car?
(Peyton playfully hits him on the chest. Then walks over the car and opens the door.)
Peyton: Are you gonna keep me waiting?
(Lucas laughs and walks over to Peyton and kisses her.)
BROOKE'S BEDROOM
(Peyton is sat on Brooke's bed while Brooke is looking through her wardrobe frantically.)
Peyton: Brooke the red dress looked good.
Brooke: I don't want to look good, I have to look really really good.
(Peyton laughs.)
Brooke: How is this funny?
(Peyton walks over to Brooke and puts her hands on Brooke's shoulders.)
Peyton: Honey. Do you think Chase really cares about whether you wear the red or black dress? No. Because he knows your going to look beautiful in whatever you wear. So go put the red dress back on, because we both know you look sexy as hell in red.
(They both laugh. Brooke leaves the room and Peyton playfully smacks her bum.)
Brooke: (Calls out from Bathroom) So how's things with Lucas?
Peyton: Good...He kinda asked me to move in with him?
(Brooke sticks her head round the door smiling.)
Brooke: What?
Peyton: I know it's sudden but it feels right. You know?
Brooke: Oh come on the world has been waiting on you two to get your act together since 8th grade.
(Brooke walks in the room wearing the red dress.)
Peyton: Wow.
Brooke: You think Chase will like it?
Peyton: I think he's going to love the girl wearing it.
(Brooke smiles at Peyton. Brooke pulls Peyton over to the bed and they both sit down.)
Brooke: Are you happy?
Peyton: Yea I am.
Brooke: As long as your happy, then I'll support you whatever you decide. But just so you know it is gonna suck not living with you anymore.
(They smile and hug.)
Peyton: (Whispering) Thank you.
(The doorbell rings. Brooke stands and smoothes out her dress.)
Peyton: You ready?
Brooke: Yea.
(Brooke walks to the front door and Peyton follows behind. Brooke answers the door and Chase is stood there.)
Chase: Hey. Wow you look...wow.
Brooke: Let me just grab my coat.
(Peyton passes Brooke her coat and Brooke winks at Peyton. Brooke turns to leave with Chase.)
Peyton: You guys have fun.
(Peyton closes the door and smiles.)
LUCAS' HOUSE
(Lucas is tidying the house. There's a knock at the door.)
Lucas: Come in.
(The door opens and Lindsey appears. Lucas stands there shocked.)
Lucas: Lindsey.
Lindsey: Hi Luke.
Lucas: What are you doing here Linds?
Lindsey: I miss you.
(Lindsey leans forward and kisses Lucas. Peyton appears at the door and witnesses the kiss, turning around she runs back to her car. Lucas pushes Lindsey away.)
Lucas: I can't I have someone. I'm with someone.
Lindsey: We could try again.
(Lindsey approaches Lucas, but Lucas backs away.)
Lucas: I love Peyton and that is never going to change.
Lindsey: Lucas and Peyton true love always.
(Lucas nods.)
Lucas: Lind's I'm sorry.
Lindsey: No it's ok. I guess I thought you still loved me. Bye Lucas.
(Lindsey turns to leave.)
Lindsey: When we first met I told you I was always rooting for Lucas and Peyton. Congratulations Lucas.
(Lindsey leaves. Lucas checks his watch. Picking up his phone he calls Peyton.)
Peyton Voicemail: Hi. You've reached Peyton Sawyer. You know what to do...
Lucas: Hey. It's me I just wanted to hear your voice. Can't wait to see you. Love you.
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