Original subtitles

(male narrator) Previously on "One Tree Hill.."

- You ready for tonight? - Eh, bring it on, I got this.

(Owen) It's kind of different in the game.

(Nathan) How different?

(Haley) Do I even wanna ask?

Really, I'm fine.

I told you I wanted to be a mom, and you ran away so fast

you left an Owen-shaped hole in my front door.

You're right, and you didn't deserve that.

I'm sorry.

You're still a jerk.

Hot intern?

- Mouth! - Gigi?

There is a problem at the store, the nosy guy across the street

called and said he saw someone breaking in.

That is Peyton's wedding dress.

Someone made an offer for the movie rights to my book.

Oh, for "The Comet?" That's great.

Not for the "The Comet," but, um, "Ravens."

You've gotten even more beautiful.

What are you doing here, Julian?

Optioning your fiance's book.

Like hell you are.

Actually, it's already done.

Well, I see you two have already met, huh?

Yes, we have.

Feels like I've known her for years.

[Ra Ra Riot singing "Can You Tell"]

♪ Oh have I been too discreet ♪

♪ How long am I supposed to wait ♪♪

Oh, my God. You're totally inspired by it.

- No, I'm not. - You are too.

Admit it, your entire new line is gonna be based on--

Based on the amazing couture wedding dress

I had already spent 72 hours

hand-stitching for my best friend?

Oh, wait. That's ruined.

You're still pissed?

And you're still grounded.

Fine.

So, what's your version of grounded?

Well, I've been thinking.

One week for exposing a five-year-old to depravity.

Another week for letting some skeevy fratvestite

'ruin Peyton's wedding dress, and we're gonna tack on'

another week for throwing an underage keg party

in your foster parent's upscale boutique.

That's it?

You are not supposed to be happy about this.

No, I just thought that thing my friend, Eugene did

in the bathroom sink was gonna cost me another week.

You haven't been in the bathroom yet, have you?

What did Eugene do in the bathroom sink?

- Uh.. - Sam..

[knock on door]

This is not over, young lady.

(Sam) 'Didn't think it was, old lady.'

[sighs]

Don't kill the child. Just don't kill the child.

What?

Wow. Where's nice Brooke?

I killed her, and I ate her bleeding heart for breakfast

and I'm still hungry.

Right, well, if you see her..

...tell her I enjoyed cleaning up Sam-a-palooza with her

last night, and that I plan on bringing her a gift everyday

until she's ready to reconsider me.

- Everyday? - Whether you like it or not.

Gold, Godiva, Gucci, Gerber.

My jewelry, chocolate, purse, and flower preferences.

I guess I'll be seeing you tomorrow.

Wait, Gerber?

Daisies.

But sunflowers are very nice too.

Bye now.

Hey, you are just in time.

For what, hibernation?

[laughing]

No, I saw your slamball schedule for the next three weeks

and it looks pretty grueling, so I thought you better stock up.

(scoffs) Haley, 90,000 calories a day is not gonna keep me

from getting hit on the slamball court.

No, but it'll give you a little extra padding when you do.

I cleared a place for your trophy.

You know, I don't think they give you trophies

in slamball, buddy.

Not even for the champions?

Pretty lame, huh?

How are you supposed to know you're awesome without a trophy?

Well, I guess you're gonna have to keep telling me.

Hey.

'Go eat your breakfast in front of the TV.'

- 'Alright, little bear?' - Okay.

Good luck.

It's really good.

How are you feelin'?

I think you may have had

one too many mojitos at Tric last night.

Mmm, I know, headache.

Thanks.

So, what was your first impression

of Julian last night, huh?

♪ I've been down this road ♪

Peyton, I love you..

...and I want us to be together forever.

Luke, wait, it's just not as simple as all of that, okay?

I mean, there's a lot we have to talk about.

You're saying no?

No. I love you so much.

Just not enough.

♪ Sometimes you run and hide ♪

Hey, I need you to go on a coffee run.

Okay. In a minute.

I don't have a minute.

- Hey! - I said I need a minute.

♪ Giving you more ♪

♪ So the best thing ♪

God!

♪ I can give to you ♪

[crying]

Probably just a jam in the three-hole-punch tray.

Total pain in the ass, but definitely not worth

'a pretty girl crying over.'

Okay, you know, the last thing

I need right now is some..

...some shallow, egocentric

hotshot music producer hitting on me.

Wow.

[laughing]

Okay.

'Okay, just for the sake of argument'

what if I was more of a failed-guitarist-turned

fledging-indie-movie-producer type?

'Yeah?'

No. Right.

♪ I can give to you ♪

You know, the best thing about a paper jam?

What?

It forces you to open up the machine

figure out what went wrong in the first place.

♪ Looks like the rain's pouring down on me ♪

♪ It's drowning me now ♪

♪ And all I want ♪

♪ Is to come back home ♪

♪ This old corduroy coat ♪

♪ Is not keeping me dry ♪

♪ But I ♪

- He was charismatic. - Huh.

What are you doing?

Well..

...if you haven't heard, I'm a big screenwriter now.

Screenwriter.

Luke, about that--

I think I really needed this, you know?

With everything that happened with "The Comet," I just..

It's nice to know that your work has merit

and relevance, you know?

Yeah, of course.

I am nervous though.

I mean, Julian already has a studio interested.

They'd like a first draft in, like..

♪ You've got growing up to do ♪♪

(Julian) 'Three weeks.'

Did you even sleep?

Oh, yeah, a little.

No, not really. No.

Well, you wouldn't tell from the script.

It's-it's good, Luke.

Yeah, but not great.

Very close to great.

In fact, I'd say one scene away from great

and I think, you know exactly which scene I'm talking about.

Keith's murder.

And I know you wanted me to show it, but..

...I just thought that maybe it'd be more effective

if we find out after the fact, you know, cinematically?

[chuckles] Okay, well, I don't wanna flaunt my experience

but cinematically, it doesn't get much better

than seeing a man kill his brother.

Well, that man who was murdered..

...was my uncle.

Which is, I think, why you didn't write the scene.

You're too close to it, but our audience needs to face

what happened, Luke.

Even if you can't.

Just give it a try.

Trust me, I'll put off the studio until tomorrow, okay?

You can do this.

And if I can't?

To be blunt..

...then I'll find a writer who can.

I'm broke.

You're five. You're supposed to be broke.

(Mouth on TV) 'Undefeated for the last three weeks'

'fans expect the Slashers to be carried through tonight's'

semi-final slamball game against the Mob

on the shoulders of former college standout, Nathan Scott.

That is, of course, unless Jerome Garret

hitman for the Mob, has anything to say about it.

We're not afraid of Nathan Scott.

Man, that chump's always been more hype than skill.

(Mouth) 'Well, and there you have it from the hitman himself.'

'Back to you, guys.'

They should just give you the trophy, daddy.

I tried to tell you.

They don't give you trophies in slamball, buddy.

I checked for you and everything.

Sorry.

Come on, Brooke, if you could fill this place up

with anything, what would it be?

What did you get me?

Hi, Peyton.

Well, don't act so disappointed.

Last time I checked, I was your only customer.

Yeah.

It's a good thing I like the emperor's new clothes.

I'm sorry.

It's just that Owen's been coming by everyday

for the last three weeks to bring me loot.

Well, I did not know you were into him again.

I'm not totally sure I am yet

but I am into loot.

Brooke, what Owen did was uncool

but it is equally uncool to lead him on

just because you like getting presents everyday.

Really?

I'm getting relationship advice from the girl

who waited three weeks to tell her fiance

that he's making a movie with her ex-boyfriend.

Three weeks and counting.

Peyton, you haven't told him yet?

Um, no..

...but, anyway, changing the subject

when do I get to see my wedding dress?

You may not need a dress, my friend.

Changing the subject back.

Lucas is gonna be really upset

when he finds out you've been keeping this from him.

I know, it's just he's really excited about writing again

and he genuinely likes Julian, and I don't want my stupid past

to get in the way of this for him.

Well, how serious were you and Julian?

♪ When she's telling you that you're no good ♪

♪ And that you'll never be much more ♪

♪ Than some fool carved out of wood ♪

♪ It's best to kill her with your kindness ♪

Oh, sorry, sorry.

- Oh, excuse me, I'm sorry. - Here you go.

Oh, hey, if it isn't the saddest girl in the world.

I'm not sad.

Okay, but I've only met you twice

and both times, you were crying.

Maybe they're tears of joy.

- True. Are they? - No.

Okay, good, 'cause I got a favor to ask.

How would you like to accompany me

to this hideous industry party full of snooty, rich people

and shallow, egocentric, hotshot producer types?

That sounds awful.

So, is that a yes?

You really want the saddest girl in the world as your date?

Oh, no, no, no, it's not a date. I just want your tears.

One look at the crying girl on my arm

and nobody's gonna wonder why I'm leaving early.

♪ She leaves you where you lie ♪

Hold on, what did I say?

Because if you start smiling like that

we're gonna be stuck at this thing.

[indistinct chattering]

Oh, I am totally underdressed.

No, no, you look great.

Besides this is Hollywood, the worse you dress

the more important people assume you are.

Oh, they must assume I'm the Pope.

Oh, wow. Thank you. Thanks for coming.

You didn't tell me it was your bar mitzvah.

It's, uh, it's a fundraiser for a script I'm trying to get made.

I know, talk about boring. It's a good thing you brought a book.

Um, yeah. I was hoping to get it signed.

I used to be close with the author.

I feel really dumb for bringing it in.

Oh, no, don't. Uh, what's it about?

Me, sort of.

Then I completely understand why you wanted it here with you.

[laughing]

Now, see, there's that smile again.

Now, we're never gonna get out of here.

Oh, I guess we'll have to make the best of it.

♪ All inside me ♪♪

Oh, you bet.

Oh, okay. Thank you.

That was a scout.

He's passing through town on his way to Virginia.

He's gonna try to stop by and see the slamball semi-final.

Well, that's cool, Nate, if anyone deserves a second look

it's you.

Hey, uh, speaking of the game

any hard feelings if I can't make it?

Julian wants to get the script to the studio tomorrow, and..

So I'm sort of in crisis mode.

No worries, man.

I'll see you at the championship after we win tonight.

Absolutely.

Can I ask you a question?

Yeah.

What was your best memory of Dan?

I don't know. The day he went to prison.

[sighs]

Okay, um..

[sighs]

Michael Jordan Basketball Camp.

Yeah, I was, uh, I was about ten years old

and Dan pulled some strings to get me in

and it was the first day

and we were in this, like, meet-and-greet line

'and Jordan was gonna pick one of us kids'

'to play one-on-one against.'

I remember I was so nervous

my knees were about to buckle

and I think Dan could feel that

'cause he put his hand on my shoulder to steady me

and then, when Jordan finally came by

he just looked at him, and said

"This is my son, Nathan.

He's got a great jump shot."

And what happened?

I played one-on-one against the greatest player in history.

It was one of the best days of my life.

Why? What's with the question?

I have this scene to write, and I'm trying to be objective.

I guess I'm just wondering if Dan ever had a soul.

Sure, he did.

He sold it a long time ago.

Write the man the way he is.

Evil.

That's what he deserves.

[Jackie Greene singing "I Don't Live In A Dream"]

So, this is how the great Nathan Scott

warms up for a semi-final game.

You, uh, looking for an exclusive?

I'm here as a friend, Jerome Garrett was talking

about putting you back in your wheelchair

during tonight's game. He sounded serious.

Oh, I'm sure he is. He's a bitter guy.

He was only a basket away from the sweet 16

two years ago and I got in the way.

I remember, and from the sound of it, so does he.

I appreciate the heads-up, Mouth.

I'll be fine though. I can take care of myself.

Plus, I got Owen watching my back.

He's one of the toughest guys in Tree Hill.

♪ I don't live on the moon ♪

♪ Drink martinis in the afternoon ♪

♪ I don't pretend to make the world feel better ♪

- 'Hello, beautiful.' - Aah!

'What the hell are you doing?'

Sneaking up on a girl is so not cool.

[laughing] What? I thought you'd like it.

What's underneath the clothes, right?

I'm a girl. It's sexy.

You are a huge, hairy dude on my leather seats.

Ow! At least you think I'm huge.

- Go, get out! - Ow! Alright!

- 'Get out right now.' - Okay, alright. Okay, alright.

- Hey, alright. - Aah!

Wait, Brooke, hey.

'Wait, you made your point.'

'Stop!'

You have my clothes.

♪ Yes I ♪

♪ I live right here with you ♪

[siren wailing]

[indistinct police radio chatter]

So, Pookie Wookie Bear pretty much finds out

he's been a crummy friend, and has to say he's sorry.

[bell ringing] Yay!

Alright, chapter nine tonight, guys.

Good job.

So, don't tell your mom

but that was pretty much the best lecture of the year.

Ah, I heard that.

Hey, you have, uh, study hall next.

- Right? - Yeah.

Would you mind watching Jamie for a little bit?

- I gotta run to the office. - Sure.

Anything to avoid economics homework.

Let's go, muchacho.

Awesome.

Sam, no parties, okay?

[Haley laughing]

What's economics?

It's how you make money.

I thought that was called an allowance.

No, an allowance, you actually have to work for.

Economics is easier. It's just supply and demand.

Sounds complicated.

No. This is your stake.

You use it to buy your supply, which is what you just got.

All you need to do, is create a little demand.

♪ I have no faith in politicians ♪♪

- Come on, man. That's nasty. - Bummer, huh?

Good thing we got everything you want right there.

I'll take some chips.

Two bucks.

You only paid 50 cents for those.

That, grasshopper, is called a profit.

- I don't have two bucks. - It's okay.

That's called a kickback. It's free.

That is what you get when you're in cahoots.

Nice.

Hey, you okay?

Yeah.

No, no, um..

I have to write Keith's murder scene in the screenplay, and I..

...don't know if I can do it.

I just can't imagine people sitting in a theater

eating popcorn, watching Keith get shot to death.

Maybe it could be more than that, maybe..

...like in literature, a violent death can often be

a catalyst for change, or..

...a lesson in humanity.

I don't want my audience to understand Dan Scott, okay?

I don't wanna make Dan Scott a more conflicted character

for the sake of a more complex plot line.

Dan Scott isn't human.

He doesn't deserve to be forgiven.

You know what, frankly..

...Dan Scott doesn't deserve a spot in Jamie's life.

Luke.

I'm sorry, Hales. It's none of my business.

My head's just been..

I should go. I'm sorry.

[instrumental music]

Look, I get it, and I love the band

and you know I love you, but this ship is gonna sail

without you if you guys can't cut through all the red tape.

Well, if you can't cut through that red tape

then I'll find somebody who can.

But, you, this may come as a surprise to you

but you're not the only line producer in town.

[whispering] Be nice.

Look, Josh, uh, I know you're trying.

Just, uh, do me a favor and try a little harder.

It's all gonna get done.

I think it's a bad idea that I moved in with you.

Why?

Because if I get any nicer

my film's not gonna get to Sundance.

Oh, but you'll get me

and I am way sexier than Sundance.

I love you.

I love you too.

[laughing]

Thanks for picking me up, grandpa.

Are you kidding me? I'd do anything for you.

Can you stake me ten bucks?

What for?

I got some business.

I don't know. That's a lot of money.

Please, I'll totally cut you in.

[laughing]

It sounds like a solid investment.

Sweet.

I also have to make a quick stop on the way to school.

You're the boss.

[sighs]

I'm not writing this.

I thought Julian said he'd find another writer.

I'm hoping he's bluffing, I..

You wanna tell me why this is so hard?

I don't really know what happened

in Keith's final moments.

'And I'm not gonna just make it up'

so that Julian's movie can be more dramatic, you know?

I mean, I mean, think about it. Did he..

Did he beg for mercy? Did he..

Did he cry? I..

Was he shocked? Did he feel betrayed?

Or maybe Dan should be..

...conflicted, and uh..

...pitiable.

I can't write that.

Do you know what I love about you?

Is that you're always protectin' everybody

but you don't have to protect Keith.

And, I mean, regardless of what the scene becomes

I'm pretty sure he would rather, you write his last moments

than anybody else.

[Corey Crowder singing "Leaving You"]

Come here.

I just wish I knew the truth.

- Mmm. - Gotta go.

Okay, but I can't get my bag zipped up.

It's three days in Sundance.

How full can your bag possibly be?

Oh!

- Like this full. - You gotta be kidding.

Oh, maybe my big, strong boyfriend

can use his muscles to zip it up for me.

Mm-hmm.

We are so gonna miss our plane.

Mmm, thank you.

Well, I think I found the problem.

Hmm?

I was just-just gonna read it on the plane.

For what, the thousandth time?

It's not a big deal.

No, it is a big deal.

- It's just a book. - Come on.

You buy copies of this thing every time you see it.

You carry one around in your purse half the time.

You think it's lost on me that it was written

by your ex-boyfriend?

So it's important to me.

I mean, do you think it's lost on me

that you've never bothered to read it?

- Are you curious at all? - Yeah, I'm curious.

I'm curious as to whether there will ever come a day

when I'm not sharing you with Lucas Scott.

♪ Leaving you is gonna fix all my mistakes ♪

You know what? I'm tired of this.

Where are you going?

Sundance, alone.

What?

You wanna go with the book?

Be my guest.

Get a nice suite, go skiing

cozy up by the fire, and talk about your future together.

I really hope both of you are very happy.

Julian.

I can't do this anymore, Peyton.

I don't want to.

♪ Straight to where I know ♪

Goodbye.

♪ There's no you ♪

[knock on door]

♪ So call on my old friend ♪

♪ Have a good time ♪

Nice Brooke would like to apologize

for the way that evil Brooke acted this morning.

Well, you should have stuck around.

I mean, you haven't lived until you've been naked

in the back of a squad car

that smells like bum piss.

Okay.

How about you just keep whatever gift you were bringing today

and we call this whole mess even?

[chuckles] I didn't bring a gift

and I'm done bringing them.

You know, winning you back is one thing

but being led on, it's..

...it's humiliating.

I just came by to tell you that I won't bother you anymore.

Owen.

I'll see you around, Brooke Davis.

♪ Leaving you is gonna fix all my mistakes ♪♪

[whispering] Oh, God.

[The Weepies singing "Can't Go Back Now"]

♪ Yesterday when you were young ♪

♪ Everything you needed done was done for you ♪

So, you still got some stuff?

Whatever you want.

- Two bucks. - Two bucks?

- That's a total rip. - Fine.

Guess you're gonna have to wait till snack time.

I hear we're having raisins.

♪ Walk on walk on ♪

♪ 'Cause you can't go back now ♪

That's my whole allowance.

♪ When you're so tired that you can't take another step ♪

Economics pays better.

♪ The night will have no stars ♪

♪ And you'll think you've gone as far as you'll ever get ♪

♪ But in the end the only steps that matter ♪

Excuse me.

♪ You take all by yourself ♪

♪ And you and me ♪

♪ Walk on walk on walk on ♪

♪ Yeah yeah ♪

♪ You and me ♪

♪ Walk on walk on walk on ♪

♪ 'Cause you can't go back now ♪

♪ Walk on walk on walk on ♪

♪ You can't go back now ♪♪

Why are you here?

[laughing] Is-is that a trick question?

Okay, if optioning Lucas' screenplay

is just part of some grand scheme to get me back

you can forget it, alright? I am done lying to him about us.

I'm sorry, do you really think I would blow my reputation

and a studio's multimillion dollar investment

to get you back? Peyton, I left you.

And as far as lying to Lucas, I never asked you to do that.

Frankly, I really don't care if he knows about us.

I didn't tell him out of respect for your engagement.

In fact, I think I've handled the whole situation

like a professional.

Now, if you don't mind, I think my date

should probably be here any minute.

Peyton, why did you lie to Lucas?

Because if it's a part of some grand scheme to get me back..

...I'd be curious.

♪ You're so pretty people ♪♪

It's called supply and demand.

No, it's called taking advantage

and it's not very nice. Sit down.

- What is this? - A kickback.

It's yours to keep if you're in cahoots.

I most certainly am not in cahoots.

Didn't you learn anything from your Pookie Wookie book?

Treating your friends well is more important

than extorting them.

What's extorting?

I think you've learned enough economics for one day.

I just wanna buy daddy a slamball trophy.

[sighs] Alright, you're a sweet kid

even if you are too smart for your own good sometimes.

- So we're in cahoots? - No, no, we're not in cahoots.

I'm gonna spank your little cahoot if you don't go out there

and give all your friends their money back right now.

- Ooh! - Aah!

- 'One, two, three.' - 'Slashers!'

(male #1) 'Let's go, let's go, guys.'

(male announcer) 'Back in time for the semi-finals'

'between the Slashers and the Mob.'

'We'll be watching the key matchup..'

Let's go.

(male announcer) '...and the Mob's, Jerome Garrett'

'as either one wouldn't want to give up an inch.'

'And here we go.'

♪ It's ugly ♪

♪ It's ugly ♪

[indistinct]

♪ But that's how it goes ♪

[cheering and applauding]

[whistle blows]

[cheering and applauding]

♪ It's ugly ♪

♪ It's ugly ♪

♪ It's ugly ♪

Whoo! Yay!

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Whoo ♪

[whistle blows]

♪ It's ugly ♪

♪ It's ugly ♪

(male announcer) 'That's a foul.'

♪ It's ugly ♪♪

- Yeah! - Come on.

[cheering and applauding]

[whistle blows]

(male announcer) 'And that's a time out.'

'Charge to the Mob.'

- Who are you looking for? - Nobody.

This scout, he was supposed to show up.

I guess he couldn't make it.

This whole time, I thought you were showing off for me.

That's funny. I thought you were showing off for Brooke.

Looks like we were both showing off for people who don't care.

What do you say, we play these last five minutes

for the people who do?

You're on.

[whistle blows]

The cemetery called.

Apparently, somebody gave my tombstone a makeover.

Any idea who'd do something like that?

What happened in the hallway?

- I assume you mean-- - Keith.

Yeah.

I've been asked to adapt my novel for a movie.

They want me to write what happened.

I can't do it.

I can't see it.

And I can't understand it.

[sighs]

Keith was holding Jimmy Edwards in the hallway.

He turned, and I shot him dead before he could say a word.

Keith was a hero.

You wanna write the truth, you write it that way.

Why did you do it?

Every good story needs a villain, Lucas.

I'm sorry, but I'm yours.

♪ They took our trust and ate it up ♪

♪ Sucked our blood like a vampire does ♪

- I'm worried about daddy. - Yeah, me too, buddy

But the game's almost over, okay?

Do you know what I haven't had

in my lap lately?

It's not really a secret.

Uh, Jamie Scott.

Sorry about teaching Jamie how to make money off

of his friends, I just wanted him to think I was cool, I..

...didn't mean to get him in trouble.

You know, Jamie really looks up to you.

You've got a great opportunity to be a role model to him.

You just have to choose it and that takes a commitment

'to making good choices for both of you.'

Just think about that next time.

Sorry.

[crowd gasping]

[whistle blows] Time out! Time out!

- Get out of here, man. - Owen, Owen, you're out.

- 'Owen, get up, man.' - I'm fine.

Owen, come on, man. Listen, take a seat. Take a seat.

I appreciate you being my guardian angel

but I can take it from here, alright?

I got this.

Me, you, 15 seconds

and one basket, Scott.

That sound familiar?

Yeah, only one tiny difference.

Unlike you, I won't choke.

♪ Wear your blindfold all the time ♪

♪ Do what we say not as we do ♪

♪ Or next we're coming after you ♪

♪ You've got to step in line ♪

♪ Wear your blindfold all the time ♪

♪ Do what we say not as we do ♪

♪ Or next we're coming after you ♪

(all) One, two, three, four.

♪ A single moment of clarity ♪

Come on, let's go. Let's go.

♪ Got the best of me ♪

♪ With regularity ♪

♪ And their charity ♪

♪ Just won't guarantee ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Our fathers brothers sisters came ♪

[crowd cheering and applauding]

Whoo!

♪ You've got to step in line ♪

♪ Wear your blindfold all the time ♪

♪ Do what we say not ♪

Yay! Whoo!

♪ Next we're coming after you ♪♪

[glass shattering]

[intense music]

[no audio]

- Ugh, daddy. - Aah.

- 'Oh, my God.' - Hey. I'm fine, see?

I'm alright.

Don't play slamball anymore, daddy.

[Malika Ayane singing "Soul Waver"]

♪ Gatekeeper make no sound ♪

♪ Oh oh oh ♪

♪ Soul waver look around ♪

♪ Oh oh oh ♪

♪ Talk louder all around ♪

♪ Oh oh oh ♪

♪ Heart mover touch the ground ♪

Hi.

♪ And I feel strong and light ♪

I liked it better when you were naked.

I liked it better when you were a guy

I thought I could count on.

'I'm sorry.'

I should have never let you bring me presents if..

...I wasn't totally sure I saw a future with us.

What do you see now?

I see my foster child acting like a total idiot.

I have my work cut out for me with that one.

Brooke..

...I'm crazy about you.

And I think you are a truly great guy

who has the potential to be a great boyfriend.

♪ Soul waver ♪♪

Just not your boyfriend.

I didn't say that.

It's just that right now, I have the opportunity

to be a great role model for Sam.

And that means I have to put her first.

I can respect that.

What about down the road?

For a guy like you..

...I might just come crawling back.

I'll see ya.

Hey.

PlayStation, pizza, pinball, pie.

My video game, fast food, arcade and dessert preferences.

I'll keep those in mind.

[knocking]

I wrote it.

Oh, you're not gonna regret it.

I'm right about this, Luke. You gotta trust me.

[cellphone ringing]

Hey, come in. Come in. I got to take this.

'Bobby, yeah, yeah, the script is on its way'

and you are going to love it.

Yeah, he wrote the scene.

'Of course, it's great. He's a great writer.'

Yeah, no, you've got nothing to worry about.

[sighs]

[Stereophonics singing "It Means Nothing"]

I think I'm cashing in.

Oh, come on, we've got everything

we need to pull an all-nighter.

Food, coffee.

We have beer.

Hmm, had beer.

Yeah, it sounds like fun but I should get home.

♪ Did we take the time to be ♪

Don't.

Gigi, I have a girlfriend.

And she doesn't have to know.

♪ And my future's in my hand ♪

I'm not trying to be your girlfriend, Mouth.

I'm just trying to be the girl you pull a crazy all-nighter

that nobody ever has to find out about with.

♪ But you leave in which one you want ♪

Come on, I'm proud of you for this.

You know, it's one thing to admit your mistakes

but it's another to make them right.

'What is your grand plan?'

♪ Are you proud or just ashamed? ♪

♪ It means nothing ♪

- Let's jet. - You can't do that.

That's stealing, and..

[whispers] ...there is a security camera in here.

- It's broken. - How do you know?

Because I broke it.

Sam.

♪ It means nothing ♪

Damn it. You're a good mom. You're a good mom.

♪ If I haven't got you ♪

Hi, buddy. I'm in one piece.

I was scared that you were gonna be like..

...before.

Alright, come here.

Listen to me.

I'm never gonna be like that again, okay?

None of this is worth losing my ability

to hold my son when he's afraid

and my wife when she needs me.

It's okay. I'm done with slamball.

But the championship.

I don't care about the championship.

If these are the last two trophies I ever get

I will consider myself a lucky man.

Good, 'cause I gave all my profit back.

What?

Your son started a business today.

Oh, yeah? How did it go?

Well, I broke even

and Grandpa Dan lost his shirt.

[laughing] What?

Grandpa Dan lost his shirt?

♪ If I haven't got you ♪

♪ If I haven't got you ♪

Well?

Luke, it's great.

Julian was right. It needed that scene.

What made you change your mind about writing it?

Just realized it wasn't about a murder.

It's about how your heart breaks..

...when your hero dies.

I'm okay with the world seeing that.

Okay, I need to tell you something, and, uh..

Does it involve this?

So you dated?

In LA?

We were in love.

♪ It means nothing ♪

♪ It means nothing ♪

♪ It means nothing ♪♪

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