HALEY AND NATHAN'S HOUSE
(There is a knock at the door and Haley comes down the stairs to find Lucas on one knee at the bottom holding out an engagement ring.)
Lucas: Haley. Will you marry me?
(They both laugh.)
Haley: That is so creepy on so many levels.
(Haley is shocked when she notices the ring.)
Lucas: Do you think Peyton will like it?
(Haley reaches out to take the ring and places it on her finger.)
Haley: Luke. I can't believe it, this is Keith's engagement ring for your mum. It's gonna mean so much to Peyton. But didn't you propose with this ring to her before?
Lucas: Yea but she never got to see it last time and i just wanted to make everything perfect this time.
Haley: Well lets hope she doesn't say no again.
(Haley laughs and Lucas glares at her.)
Haley. Sorry. Too soon? So when are you gonna do it?
Lucas: Tomorrow. I've booked a flight out to see Larry today to get his permission and then tomorrow is the big day.
Haley: Very traditional.
(Lucas smiles.)
Lucas: Yea but this time is different.
Haley: Well if there is anything I can do just let me know.
Lucas: Actually there is something I need your help with, but firstly can I have the ring back?
(Haley laughs and looks down at the ring on her finger, taking it off she smiles and hands it back to Lucas.)
Haley: Sorry but I just can't marry you.
(They both laugh.)
CLOTHES OVA BROS
(Chase and Brooke are passionately kissing by the counter, oblivious to Peyton entering the shop. Peyton stands there laughing and coughs to make her whereabouts known to the others. Brooke quickly pushes Chase away from her and smoothes out her clothes. Chase stands awkwardly to the side.)
Chase: I think I'm gonna go.
(Chase walks to the door.)
Peyton: Hey Chase. You have a little...
(Peyton points to her mouth gesturing that Chase has lipstick round his mouth. Chase quickly brings his hand up to wipe it away.)
Chase: Thanks. Bye.
(Chase leaves. Peyton turns to look at Brooke.)
Peyton: So. Someone is definitely getting some.
Brooke: Peyton he is unbelievable. Last night we were lying in bed and....
(Peyton holds up her hands.)
Peyton: Whoa too much information.
(They both laugh.)
Brooke: What brings you by ?
Peyton: Oh you know just in the neighbourhood and thought I would pay my best friend a visit before I go into the studio and work on the next Haley James Scott album.
(Brooke smiles.)
Brooke: Are you serious? Haley's recording again?
Peyton: Yea we start today and I thought maybe we could all go out for lunch later and celebrate. But I know you're a little busy at the moment especially with what I just witnessed...
(Peyton smiles.)
Brooke: Oh shut up of course I will be there.
Peyton: Cool. Anyway I need to head to the studio. I'll pick you up later.
(Peyton hugs Brooke and turns to leave.)
Brooke: Hey Peyton. How's everything with Lucas?
(Peyton smiles.)
Peyton: It's perfect. Bye.
(Peyton leaves and Brooke smiles.)
THE RIVERCOURT
(Jamie is sat on the bench watching Skills and Nathan play one on one. Nathan scores and runs over to Jamie to hi5 him.)
Jamie: Hey Uncle Skills did you know Uncle Lucas is gonna propose to Aunt Peyton?
(Skills looks at Nathan and Nathan smiles.)
Skills: Is that so? Lets just hope she doesn't turn him down this time.
Nathan: Second time lucky, or is it meant to be third time lucky?
(They both laugh. Jamie coughs getting their attention and pulls out a calculator.)
Jamie: So Uncle Skills if my calculations are right you owe me 50 bucks.
(Skills turns to Nathan.)
Skills: You sure he's your kid?
Nathan: Hey I've already had to pay up.
Jamie: I do except cheques.
(Nathan and Jamie laugh as Skills gets out his wallet.)
Skills: Dude this is the last time I'm betting with you.
(Skills hands Jamie the money and Jamie begins to count it. Nathan ruffles Jamie's hair.)
Nathan: Alright Knuckle head lets go get some breakfast.
Skills: Yea Jamie's treat.
(Skills laughs and they all leave.)
TRIC STUDIO/OFFICE
(Peyton is sat on the pool table speaking on the phone to Lucas. Haley walks into the room.)
Peyton: Ok I've got to go. Have a safe trip and call me when you get there. I love you.
(Peyton jumps down of the table and walks over to Haley.)
Haley: Where's Luke off to?
Peyton: Oh he had to go on a last minute coaching course. He should be back tonight though. Anyway you ready to record your next great album?
(Peyton smiles and Haley looks a little nervous.)
Haley: Ready as I'll ever be.
(Peyton drags Haley into the recording studio.)
Peyton: Come on Rockstar.
THE DOCK
(Lucas is walking down the marina looking for the correct boat. Spotting Larry he walks up to him.)
Lucas: Excuse me Mr Sawyer.
(Larry drops the rope he was tying and turns around to look at Lucas. Larry smiles.)
Larry: Well if it isn't Rake boy.
(Lucas laughs.)
Larry: What brings you out here son? Is Peyton ok?
Lucas: Peyton's great. I actually came down here to ask you something.
Larry: Well come aboard.
(They both walk onto the boat and sit down, Larry reaches into a cool box and pulls out a beer, offering it to Lucas.)
Larry: Beer?
Lucas: Why not.
(Lucas takes a beer and they both take a sip.)
Larry: So what can I do for you son?
Lucas: Well Mr Sawyer I wanted to ask for your permission to marry your daughter?
(Larry smiles.)
Larry: That's funny because I don't remember you asking the last time.
(Larry laughs.)
Lucas: In all honesty I made a lot of mistakes the first time and I wanted it to be right this time.
Larry: Do you love her?
Lucas: More than anything in this world.
Larry: Even when she is a stubborn pain in the ass.
(They both laugh.)
Lucas: If it's possible I think I love her more.
(Larry smiles)
Larry: Well then I couldn't ask for a better man to marry my little girl. I knew she loved you before she even did. You have been such a great part of her life, after Anna died she was so lost and I wasn't around much, but you found her and saved her. For that I will always be grateful to you.
(Lucas smiles.)
Lucas: Thank you for bringing her into my life. If you hadn't chose to adopt Peyton I would of never met her.
(Larry looks down at his wedding ring.)
Larry: People who are destined for each other will always find one another.
TRIC STUDIO/OFFICE
(Haley and Peyton are sat at the piano in the studio.)
Haley: So what time are we picking Brooke up?
Peyton: Around 1, speaking of which guess who I walked in on making out this morning?
Haley: Who tell me?
Peyton: Lets just say two former clean teens weren't being so clean this morning.
Haley: No way. I thought nothing was happening between Brooke and Chase?
(They both laugh.)
Peyton: Me to, but something is definitely going on. I can honestly say I haven't seen Brooke this happy in a long time.
Haley: I can say the same for you. Happy looks good on you.
Peyton: Everything is great.
Haley: I'm really pleased.
Peyton: Hales you're a huge part of it, so thank you.
(They both hug. Mia appears in the sound booth.)
Mia: Wow. This place has sure changed.
(Peyton and Haley both stand and look towards the sound booth and smile when they see Mia. Mia walks out of the sound booth and into the studio.)
Mia: This is so great you guys. Look at you go Peyton.
(Mia hugs Haley.)
Peyton: Dude look at you touring all over. The feedback for you has been phenomenal.
(Peyton hugs Mia.)
Peyton: It's really good to see you Buddy.
Mia: So am I aloud to ask what's happening with you and Lucas or is that like saying Voldermort? Because last I heard he was running into this burning building to rescue your boney ass.
(Haley laughs.)
Peyton: Actually Lucas and I are together now.
(Mia looks at Haley and Haley nods.)
Mia: Well it's about time, because the sexual tension between you two before I left was off the Richter scale.
(They all laugh.)
THE DOCK
(Lucas and Larry are both sat on the boat looking out at the sea sipping on beer.)
Lucas: Do you ever wish you could go back and do things differently?
Larry: Everyday. Do you?
Lucas: Sometimes. But if I could, I might not have the life I have now.
Larry: Things happen for a reason.
Lucas: So I'm told. Anyway I hate to leave, but I need to make it on time to catch my flight.
(They both stand and Lucas extends his hand for Larry to shake.)
Lucas: Thank you Mr Sawyer.
(Larry smiles and hugs Lucas.)
Larry: Call me Larry Rake boy. And look after my little girl.
Lucas: I promise.
(Lucas smiles and starts to leave.)
Larry: Lucas!
(Lucas turns to look at Larry.)
Larry: Make sure Peyton knows how much you love her each day, because you never know when it might be your last with her.
(Lucas nods and leaves.)
RESTAURANT
(Brooke, Peyton and Haley are all sat round a table looking at their menus.)
Waitress: What can I get you to drink?
Haley: I'll have water thanks.
Brooke: Actually we will have a bottle of your finest champagne.
Peyton: Brooke?
Brooke: What? Were celebrating.
(They all laugh and the waitress disappears.)
Haley: So Brooke. What's going on with you and Chase?
Brooke: Oh Hales you know I'm not one to kiss and tell. But I'm also not one to kiss and shut up about it, we totally did it.
(Brooke smiles and the others laugh.)
Peyton: Steady there Brooke were in a classy establishment, we don't want people thinking we have a sex crazed monster with us.
Brooke: Ha Ha.
(The waitress brings a bottle of champagne over and pours three glasses.)
Haley: Thank you.
(The waitress leaves.)
Peyton: Ok I would like to make a toast, here is to the start of making beautiful music with none other than Haley James Scott.
(Peyton raises her glass.)
Haley: To great friends.
(Haley raises her glass.)
Brooke: And happiness.
(Brooke raises her glass and they all take a sip together.)
Brooke: How's Nathan getting on with playing again?
Peyton: Yea he looked great on the court the other day.
Haley: He's making real progress, although it does worry me because I know his back is giving him trouble and considering he has just come out of a wheelchair it is a little scary.
(Peyton reaches across the table to hold Haley's hand.)
Peyton: Hales. Nathan isn't stupid he knows not to push himself too hard, but maybe you should consider going to the doctor with him just to make sure everything is ok, at least it would put your mind to rest.
Haley: Yea that sounds like a good idea.
(Brooke gets a message on her phone and quickly reads it and begins to smile.)
Haley: Wow someone sure has a big smile on her face. Who was that?
Brooke: That was Chase, he's taking me out for the day tomorrow.
(Haley leans across the table slyly towards Brooke.)
Haley: (Whispering) Don't forget we have to help someone set up tomorrow.
Brooke: (Whispering) Yea I haven't forgotten.
(Brooke giggles with excitement.)
Peyton: Chase sure has a great effect on you . So what exactly is happening between you two?
(Brooke goes embarrassed.)
Haley: You like him don't you?
Brooke: Yea I really do. It's different than before, were not kids anymore and I really feel this could be the start of something great.
(Peyton and Haley go teary eyed.)
Haley and Peyton: Aww
Brooke: Ok. Guys that's enough.
(They all laugh.)
THE AIRPORT
(Nathan and Jamie are waiting for Lucas. Lucas walks through the crowd towards them. Jamie runs forward and Lucas lifts him up.)
Jamie: Uncle Luke.
Lucas: Hey Buddy
Jamie: What did he say Uncle Lucas?
(Nathan walks over to his brother and takes his bag.)
Lucas: He said yes.
Jamie: Awesome. See Daddy Aunt Peyton has to say yes now.
(They all laugh. Jamie jumps down and runs to the car.)
Nathan: How did it go?
Lucas: It went really well. I finally feel everything is going to be perfect this time.
(Nathan pats his brother on the back and they walk over to the car.)
Lucas: Hey Nate. Could you drop me off at the cemetery?
Nathan: Sure.
THE CEMETERY
(Lucas is walking through the cemetery carrying flowers and stops at Keith's grave. He crouches down and rests him hand on the stone.)
Lucas: Hey Keith.
(Lucas closes his eyes.)
Lucas: I'm sorry I haven't been around much, but I carry you everywhere with me...I hope you don't mind but Mum gave me her engagement ring from you. You see I'm gonna ask Peyton to marry me again, so I was hoping you could put a good word in for me up there. Maybe she will say yes this time (Lucas laughs.) I really wish you were here; I could do with some of your great advice and sarcastic comments right now.
(Lucas looks across the cemetery and watches as a heart shaped leaf falls next to Anna Sawyer's grave. Lucas laughs.)
Lucas: Thanks Keith.
(Lucas stands and places a single red rose on the stone, he then walks over to the Sawyer grave. Lucas looks up towards the sky.)
Lucas: Hi Mrs Sawyer. I just wanted you to know I love your daughter and I promise to take good care of her for you. She misses you, we all do.
(Lucas lays the roses next to the grave.)
Lucas: Larry wanted me to give you these and he says happy anniversary....If I'm half as lucky to have a loving marriage like you and Larry once had, I will count myself the luckiest man alive.
(Lucas stands and places a hand on the stone, leaning down to pick up a single rose he begins to walk away.)
NATHAN AND HALEY'S HOUSE
(Haley is standing in the bathroom cleaning her teeth, reaching up she looks in the cupboard, immediately she notices Nathan's pill bottle, reaching for it she notices it is almost empty, taking it off the shelf she walks into the bedroom holding the bottle.)
Haley: Nathan what's this?
(Nathan looks confused.)
Nathan: There my pain meds.
Haley: I know that but why is the bottle almost empty, this was only full last week?
Nathan: My back has been painful so I've been taking them.
Haley: Oh
(Nathan walks over to Haley and places his hands on her shoulders.)
Nathan: I could try and not take them but they seem to really help.
(Haley lowers her head and Nathan lifts it with his hand.)
Nathan: Haley what's wrong?
Haley: Can we go see the doctor now that your playing again and just make sure everything is ok?
Nathan: Sure. Hales if me playing again is bothering you, I can stop.
Haley: No No it's your dream and I just want you to be careful.
(Nathan wraps his arms around Haley.)
Nathan: The only dream I need is stood right in front of me.
(Haley smiles and they kiss.)
TRIC OFFICE
(Peyton is sat at her desk going through paperwork. There is a knock at the door.)
Peyton: Come in.
(Jake enters.)
Jake: Wow. Who would of thought Peyton Sawyer would become a big hot record producer.
(Peyton instantly looks up and smiles, running over to Jake she engulfs him in a hug.)
Peyton: Jake. It's you. What are you doing here? Where's Jenny?
(Jake laughs.)
Jake: I was in the area, thought I would pay an old friend a visit and Jenny is with Nikki.
Peyton: Wow. How long has it been?
Jake: 5 years. You know you really haven't changed.
(Peyton smiles.)
Peyton: So what's Jake Gagelski been up to?
Jake: Oh you know being a dad, doing a boring full time job while still finding time to focus on my music.
Peyton: I may be able to help you there. You see I have this free studio and It has your name written all over it.
(Jake laughs.)
Jake: I couldn't.
Peyton: Please.
Jake: Ok but you let me take you out for a drink to repay you.
Peyton: Deal.
(They both laugh and Peyton takes Jake into the studio.)
Jake: So how have you been?
Peyton: Good, really good. I can't wait to tell the guys your back in town everyone would love to see you, especially Lucas.
Jake: So you finally told Lucas how you felt.
Peyton: Yea. Were living together now.
Jake: That's great. I guess it was a good thing that I turned your proposal down.
(Peyton is embarrassed.)
Peyton: About that I'm so sorry. I should of never of...
Jake: Hey it's water under the bridge. You can't help who you fall in love with.
(Peyton nods and checks her watch.)
Peyton: Shoot. I need to head home, but your more than welcome to stay here and lay down a few tracks.
Jake: Thanks.
(Peyton leaves and stops at the door.)
Peyton: It's good to see you Jake.
(Jake smiles and Peyton leaves.)
NATHAN AND HALEY'S HOUSE
(Haley is sat at the piano playing while Nathan is lying on the sofa throwing a ball in the air; they look at each other and smile.)
BROOKE'S HOUSE
(Chase and Brooke are sat on the sofa kissing. Chase pulls away and strokes Brooke's cheek.)
Chase: I think I'm falling in love with you Brooke Davis.
(Brooke smiles and kisses Chase.)
LUCAS AND PEYTON'S HOUSE
(Peyton is lying in bed asleep. Lucas quietly enters the room and takes a moment to watch her sleep, smiling to himself he walks over to her and delicately brushes the hair from her face and gently kisses her forehead. Peyton stirs in her sleep and opens her eyes. They smile at each other.)
Peyton: Your home.
(Lucas strokes her face.)
Lucas: I missed you.
(Peyton smiles. Lucas hands Peyton the rose.)
Peyton: It's beautiful. Thank you.
(Peyton smells the rose.)
Peyton: My Dad always brought my Mum red roses on their anniversary.
Lucas: I know.
(Lucas leans forward and kisses Peyton.)
Lucas: I love you.
Peyton: I love you more.
Lucas: It's not possible.
(Peyton smiles. Lucas climbs into the bed next to her and wraps his arms around her.)
TRIC STUDIO
(Jake is pacing the room calling someone on his phone.)
Jake: It's done. She knows I'm back.
Mystery Caller: Good. Just stick to the plan and no one will get hurt.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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