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I'll tell you what -- I'll leave them alone...

If you move in with me.

I'm running for President.

You realize I've been class president since seventh grade.

Well, game on, Vivica.

Erica.

Whatever.

If you'd just tell me what Dan has said or done,

we could fight him together.

No...

Mom, we can't.

[ Baby fussing ]

Go back to sleep.

I'll get her.

I'm the one who threw the brick through your car window.

I'm not sure we can be friends anymore, mouth.

If you want to go, you should go.

But if you do...

We're done.

It turns out that popular people don't vote,

and now that Felix has bailed on me

three days before the election --

who goes on a cruise in the middle of a school week anyway?

Rich people.

Nathan: Haley?

I'm sorry, Nathan. She's gone.

* I don't want to be anything

* other than what I've been trying to be lately *

* all I have to do is think of me *

* and I have peace of mind

* I don't want to be anything

* other than what I've been trying to be lately *

* all I have to do is think of me *

* and I have peace of mind

* I'm tired of looking 'round rooms *

* wondering what I gotta do

* or who I'm supposed to be

* I don't want to be anything

* other than me

[ water running ]

Lucas: it was once written --

"solitude is the profoundest fact of the human condition.

Man...is the only being who knows he is alone."

[ Sniffles ]

[ Paper rustling ]

[ Indistinct talking on radio ]

You know, if bogans keeps draining threes,

the 'cats will be tough to beat.

How'd you sleep?

Fine.

Great. grab a plate.

Actually, uh, I usually grab something on the way to school.

Come on. Sit. We're civilized here.

Dan? I'm home.

We're in the kitchen, Deb.

Oh.

Lucas.

Hey.

Uh, where -- where's Nathan?

Nathan's not here, Deb.

Lucas is gonna be staying with us for a while.

What?

You didn't tell her.

You'd better get to school.

[ Exhales sharply ]

[ Clicks tongue ]

Nice work, Deb. [ Door closes ]

That should make him feel right at home.

This isn't his home, Dan. What were you thinking?

I'm gone three days,

and you invite Lucas to stay in our son's room

without asking me?

Hey, Lucas is my son, too, Deb.

Before you start getting upset, there is some good news.

Like what, Keith's moved into the guest room?

Haley left Nathan.

When?

A few days ago.

It's happening, Deb, just like we hoped it would.

Well, how is he? He must be devastated.

Well, ask him yourself... When he moves back in.

He's moving back in? He said that?

Not yet. But trust me.

It's just a matter of time.

[ Sighs ]

[ Vehicle door closes ]

Okay, i still cannot believe

Haley left Nathan for Chris.

She didn't, okay? She left for herself.

The tour is an amazing opportunity.

Yeah, to screw up her marriage.

Just because she is married

does not mean she has to give up her dreams, okay?

She's really, really talented.

I know she is, and that's great,

but you don't think Chris has anything to do with this?

No. I don't. She is not into him.

She told me. Okay.

Let's think about what Nathan was when Haley met him --

good-looking, rude, sexy, arrogant, and talented.

Okay, right, like Chris.

Yeah, and then Haley changed Nathan, for the better,

but I'm thinking maybe she misses that challenge.

You really think she changed Nathan? Yeah.

I mean, before Haley,

Nathan was, like, the bad boy of Tree Hill.

And now he's just... Pod Nathan.

Announcer: Bryant takes the shot.

Hamilton sends it right back at him.

[ Controller clicking ]

Fox takes the jumper, nails it.

[ Doorbell rings ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Controller thuds ]

[ Sighs ]

Dude...you look like ass.

You should smell me. [ Chuckles ]

Unh-unh.

I haven't seen you around school lately.

You mind if I come in?

Actually, um...

Now is not really a -- a good -- good time.

[ Sighing ] you know, man, I --

I'm really missing Haley.

She didn't even bother to call me...

But it must be harder for you.

Yeah. it's 12 weeks.

I'll be fine.

We'll, uh, we'll work it out when she gets back.

I'm just concerned, man.

Yeah. well, don't be.

So, you left early this morning.

Yeah, well, I had to drop off Jenny at my mom's,

and then stop by the café, talk to Karen.

What's going on?

Well, um...

Ted Leo is doing an in-store in Raleigh tonight.

Do you want to go? I can't.

Come on. It's gonna be fun.

Yeah, well, fun's not really an option these days.

I mean, other than Jenny, school, finding a job --

there's not really room for anything else.

Yeah. sure.

I understand. It's cool.

You coming?

Campaign cd?

No. I'm more of an mp3 girl.

Coach durham, i was wondering

if the election-week events schedules were out yet.

Yeah, hot off the press.

Thanks.

Oh, if you want, I can give Brooke Davis hers next period.

We have health together.

Well, that's nice of you, Erica.

I was afraid you girls

would be pulling each other's pigtails by this time.

[ Both chuckle ]

Hey.

Oh.

I know I've been a little busy with the election,

but how could you hold out on me like this? What?

Don't play dumb with me, blondie.

You've been playing house with Jake jagielski,

and you weren't gonna tell me?

That -- that's nothing.

I would say living in a house together with a baby

is something.

Next thing I know, you're gonna tell me

you two have been sharing a bed.

P. Sawyer -- [ gasps ]

Hey, freshman... Hang these up for me. Thanks.

Okay, give me details. [ Chuckles ]

Sadly, there aren't any.

Jake's made it very clear

that he doesn't have time for anything detaily.

Okay, no. Forget what he says,

because I have seen the way that that boy looks at you.

Okay, don't you have health class?

I think I'm healthy enough.

I've watched you mope over this guy for weeks.

Now you have him in your bed.

So?

So take a chance.

[ Sighs ]

Okay.

So, we're gonna pick up where we left off,

discussing the process of mitosis.

The --

well, Mr. Scott... Long time, no see.

Okay, so, as we discussed last time,

mitosis is the process by which a single cell...

It's about time you pulled yourself together.

Whatever.

I'm only here 'cause my PlayStation broke.

Hey, are you nuts?

...prophase...

Prometaphase...

Anaphase, and...

Okay, please tell me

you are not drinking beer in my class.

Technically it's malt liquor.

Nathan. it's okay.

I brought enough to share.

Come with me, please.

[ Exhales sharply ]

That's a nice skirt, Ms. hand.

You know, I bet if more teachers dressed like sluts,

attendance in this place would skyrocket.

[ Zipper zips ] funny.

Principal Turner's gonna love that one.

[ Sighs ]

[ Beeps ]

Haley, it's me.

I don't know if you're even getting any of these messages,

but, please, call me.

It's Nathan. I'm worried about him.

[ Sighs ]

Chris: hey, Peyton, you ready? Let's go.

Yeah, just one second.

I just saw you. You look great.

[ Chuckling ] come on.

[ Baby whines ]

She felt a little warm earlier.

Do you think she caught something?

I don't know. Hey, come here.

How you doing, girly-girl?

How you feeling? [ Coughs ]

Okay, not good, I guess.

Here, here, here.

[ Whining continues ]

It's okay, it's okay. Here.

Uh, you...

[ Chuckles ] ...Take that.

Ohh.

You go ahead. She can't go out like this.

Stop it. I will go with you.

We'll take her to the doctor.

With what? I don't have health insurance.

[ Baby coos ]

You know what? Um...

Here.

It's the emergency money my dad left me.

Peyton, I can't.

Jake...come on.

What's a bigger emergency than a sick baby?

[ Baby panting ]

You're pretty great, you know that?

Yeah, I have my moments.

Hey, Andy.

Uh...you seen my mom?

[ Sighs ]

Lucas.

I think I'll grade these somewhere else.

You need help with those?

I've got them.

I didn't expect to see you today.

Sit down. Have a drink.

I just wanted to see how you're doing.

What does Dan have over you?

[ Exhales sharply ] mom --

it's got to be something

because I've gone over this a million times,

and there's no other explanation...

As to why you would choose to live with that snake.

So unless you want to tell me...

It's 2 bucks for the soda.

[ Exhales sharply ]

[ Doorbell ringing ]

You want to explain this?

It looks like a wedding gown.

No one asked you to pay for my dress.

You know, most women would have just sent a thank-you note.

But if you're gonna yell at me, at least come inside.

I want you to stay away from our wedding.

Yeah, speaking of your wedding [Exhales sharply]

What exactly were you planning to do about guests?

I mean, considering this whole thing

is just an elaborate ruse

designed to bring down my brother,

I'm guessing that having your parents there

might be a bit of a downer.

I could lend you mine, but...Nah.

I love your brother, Dan.

Why won't you just leave us alone?

Because Keith slept with Deb.

Besides, I didn't pay you to fall in love with him.

You know what? Screw it.

I'll just tell him the truth.

Yeah, you could do that -- risky, though.

Uh, Keith's no catch,

but I'm guessing even he'd have trouble dealing with this one.

Hmm.

You like chess, Jules?

Keith and I used to play all the time...

Until he got tired of losing.

There's a maneuver. It's called the fork...

Where you take one of your pieces

and attack two of your opponent's pieces...

Basically forcing him to choose which way he wants to lose.

It makes it fun

'cause you get to watch him squirm.

Sort of like the situation you're in now.

I mean, you could tell Keith about our arrangement...

Break his heart...

Which, of course, was my plan all along.

What is wrong with you?

Or you could go through with the wedding...

Put on the pretty dress...

And spend the rest of your married life knowing

that I have the luxury of telling him anytime I want.

Either way, in the end...I win.

Checkmate.

[ Sighs deeply ]

Lucas?

We got a call from the principal.

Yeah, I was just checking on him.

Uh...but since you guys are here --

stay. you're his brother. You should be here for this.

[ Knocking on door ]

Look who it is -- the Scott family.

Sorry. i thought my son lived here.

He kind of looks like you... Only less pathetic.

We heard about Haley, honey. What happened?

Like you care.

[ Door closes ]

We do care, Nathan. All of us.

Right, mom.

You just showered Haley with hugs, didn't you?

Well, I hate to disappoint you guys,

but she'll be back in a few weeks.

Look, Nate --

you can shut up, by the way.

How can you live like this, Nathan?

This place is a pigsty.

You're skipping school, you're drinking in class.

Dan: it's not worth it, son --

pissing your life away over some girl.

"Some girl"? She's my wife, dad.

Really?

Well, someone may want to tell her that.

[ Gasps ]

Hey, come on!

Nice punch, son.

It's good to see

there's still a man in there somewhere.

[ Sighs ]

[ Door slams ]

Oh, Nathan. [ Sighs ]

Come here.

First of all -- no, you didn't.

And second of all, where did you get it?

It's a joke!

Spill!

Ah!

Erica!

Very clever.

Thanks. cleverness does come in handy in politics...

Unlike, say, cheerleading,

which is about, what, short skirts

and who can make the bitchingest pyramid?

[ Exhales sharply ] oh, that is it.

Tomorrow you're going down.

Are you sure?

'Cause from what I've heard,

going down is really more... Your style.

Oh, sorry. This is the athletic department.

Mommy-and-me classes are around the corner at the "y."

Good to see you, too, coach.

Jagielski.

For someone who's eager to get back into school,

you've got a funny way of showing it.

I'm sorry. Jenny's been sick. I had to stay home with her.

Sick, huh? Here, do you mind?

You know anything about babies, coach?

Oh, I know more than they know about me.

Right. look...

I know that you've done a lot to get me back in here,

but any mistake I make with Jenny

could just make it easier

for a judge to give joint custody to Nicki.

Mistake, huh?

You mean, like dropping out of school?

I know. You're right.

Hell, yes, I'm right.

Now get your...A-s-s back to class.

I'll take care of little miss jagielski here.

Shh, shh, shh.

Okay.

Come on, get out of here.

Thanks, coach.

Well, I hope you didn't inherit

your daddy's free-throw percentage.

[ Smooches ]

Nathan.

[ Sighs ]

Hey.

[ Sighs ] you heard from her?

* across the room

no.

* catch a glimpse

look, Nate, I was meaning to talk to you about that.

I would have never booked that show

if I'd known that Chris was gonna be there.

Not your fault. Haley's a big girl.

Nobody made her get on that bus...

[ Sighs ]

...except for maybe me.

So, uh...

You and jagielski -- what's the deal?

You two, uh -- you guys together?

No.

W-we're just...

I don't really know what we are.

It looks, uh, pretty serious to me.

Not really.

I don't think there's a possibility

for me and Jake for...

[ Sighing ] a lot of reasons.

Yeah. trust me. You're better off anyway.

Love sucks.

Nathan.

No. think about it.

Dan and Karen... You and Lucas...

Me and Haley.

[ Sighs ]

[ Scoffs ]

You got it right, Peyton.

People always leave.

* ...Can't see someone that far away *

[ sighs ]

* that they recognize...

[ Horn honking ]

Hey.

I just had to see it for myself.

See what?

This. you here.

Look...nathan, it's complicated.

You're a fraud, Lucas.

There's nothing complicated about that.

Look, why don't you just come inside, man?

Oh, so now you're gonna invite me into my own house?

It's not like that.

No, it is like that, Lucas. It's exactly like that.

Do you realize I wouldn't be in this situation

if it wasn't for you?

If you would have stayed in your place at the river court,

I would have never met Haley.

You ruined my life, man.

Nathan.

You better watch your back.

[ Vehicle door slams ]

[ Engine turns over ]

[ Tires squeal ]

What did he want?

Haley.

Vote for Brooke. Get a makeover.

Let's put a whole new face on Tree Hill high, people.

Here you go.

Damn it, bevin.

What was that?

Did Erica just convince you to vote for her?

No, but she made some good points.

Bevin!

She said that if you were elected president

that you wouldn't have time for the cheerleading squad,

and you are, like, the best captain ever.

So?

Brooke, the cheerleading squad needs you...

So much more than America does.

Bevin, you realize I'm not running

for president of the United States, right?

[ Sighs ]

Wow.

Makeover booth looks very popular.

Yeah, but it doesn't matter

because Erica is so much better

at the dirty politicking than I am.

Oh, come on. You can get dirty.

[ Gasps ] Lucas! [ Chuckles ]

Don't worry. You'll be great.

How do you know?

It's just a feeling.

Time to wrap up the beauty bar, miss Davis.

The peer-endorsement assembly starts in 10 minutes.

Will do, coach. Wait.

The what?

Peer endorsement --

you know, where you introduce somebody

who, uh, speaks in your behalf?

Oh, you didn't forget, did you?

It was in the schedule that Erica gave you!

Oh, it was, was it?

It's Andy, isn't it?

That's right.

What can I do for you?

Well, it's a little awkward, actually.

[ Sighs ]

Kind of a favor... I guess you'd call it.

Okay.

Let Lucas go.

It's the right thing to do.

And it needs to happen... Now.

You got some balls, kid.

But this is none of your concern.

Was none of my concern...

Until you hurt the woman I love.

Oh. it's love, is it?

That's right.

Well, congratulations.

Now get out of my dealership.

Well, just so you know, mate...

I do tend to get what I want.

Is that so? Yeah.

It's the strangest thing.

Just seems to happen that way.

Hmm.

It was a thrill to be asked by Erica

to be her peer advocate

because, in addition to being her principal,

I also consider myself her friend.

Of course, there's a considerable age difference

between us...

That little bitch double-crosses me

and gets the principal to be her peer advocate.

Great!

My friend Erica is also a great friend to Tree Hill high.

From organizing food drives to raising money

so our folk-dancing team could travel

to the regional finals...

Hi. I'm gonna need you to do me a little favor.

That's why I encourage you to vote for this marvelous young lady

who wasn't afraid to say, "hey, world,

get a load of me."

I'm proud to endorse your president, Erica marsh.

[ Cheers and applause ]

[ Applause, scattered boos ]

Thank you, principal Turner.

Now...to introduce her peer advocate,

here is candidate Brooke Davis.

[ Cheers and applause ]

[ Whistles ]

Hi.

Due to an unforseen circumstance...

I arrived today without anyone to speak for me.

But luckily, i had a volunteer backstage.

And that person is Erica, the backstabbing sock puppet.

[ Laughter ]

Hi. I'm Erica.

I sure do stink.

And did you know that I have to cheat

to win my elections, too?

[ Gasps ] really?

[ Laughter ]

I appreciate the attempt, hon,

but you've got to have an actual person.

I know that, but I don't because of Erica.

I'll speak for her.

[ Sighs ]

We just heard principal Turner

read a list of Erica's accomplishments.

I could try to do that for Brooke,

but it would be kind of a short speech.

[ Laughter ]

As you know,

Brooke's probably one of the most popular people in school --

something I'm definitely not --

and yet she's my friend.

She never cared what clique i was part of,

the kinds of clothes I wore,

or the fact that I have to ride the bus.

She looked past that stuff.

And when you think about it,

isn't that what we want in our president --

someone who can see past the superficial differences

and bring us together?

This year, Brooke's had her share of ups and downs...

Just like all of us.

But most of you never saw it

because even when life got hard, Brooke never let it in.

She was just [sighs, chuckles] Brooke --

tough, smart, one of a kind.

And I don't know about you,

but those are things that I look for in a leader.

Brooke Davis is my friend.

But that's not why I'm voting for her.

I'm voting for her because of her heart and her spirit

and because she's the best person for the job.

[ Cheers ]

[ Cheers and applause continue ]

You look pretty in that one.

The votes are in, Erica.

You can stop bagging on me now.

I mean it. You look pretty.

You always do.

Thanks.

What are you still doing here?

Just doing some work in the council office.

Sometimes the job keeps you here late.

[ Chuckles ]

Do you know why, every year,

I have a faculty member speak on my behalf?

Oh, I don't know.

Maybe because you're a hideous suck-up?

Because I don't have any friends that would speak up for me

like mouth did for you today.

I mean, after all the great things he said,

I almost voted for you.

[ Scoffs ] I didn't.

[ Scoffs ] please, Erica.

You know a ton of people. I'm sure there's someone.

Council president is who I am.

It's all I am.

Anyway...

Good luck tomorrow.

Thanks.

Looks like someone's finally getting sleepy, huh?

I guess we should try to grab some sleep while we can, huh?

That's probably a good idea.

You know what?

I'm gonna spend the night in my dad's room tonight.

Why tonight?

Actually, from now on.

What, is Jenny keeping you up?

Yeah, it's not that. I'm just...Really tired.

You know what? This isn't fair to you.

We'll go to my parents' house, okay?

No, don't go. Really, it's fine.

Please stay.

I...

I'll see you in the morning.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Hey.

What, you don't call for three days,

and then when you do, it's, what, 1:00 in the morning?

Oh, Luke, I'm sorry. I just finished my set.

It's crazy here. There's so much to tell you.

Yeah, want to start

with why you left without saying goodbye?

Uh...yeah, i feel awful about that.

Um, everything just happened so fast.

How's Nathan?

[ Scoffs ]

He misses his wife.

[ Sighing ] Lucas, don't do this.

Do what? He needs you.

He said that we were done.

He didn't want you to leave.

He's -- he's so in love with you, hales.

You got to come back.

[ Sighs ]

Haley, Michelle wants to see you in her dressing room.

Okay.

I got to go.

Um...

I'll call you later, okay?

[ Sniffles ]

[ Scoffing ]

Whitey: good morning, ravens.

The ballots have been counted,

and the results of yesterday's student-council election

are in.

In the race for council treasurer...

The winner is Fawn Liebowitz.

Council secretary... Bettina stone.

Council vice-president -- salmoon sakajahari.

And, finally, your new council president...

Brooke Davis.

Ah! [ chuckles ]

Oh! thank you!

[ Cheers and applause ]

Whoo!

Whoo! whoo!

It's awesome. Whoo!

Brooke!

[ Squeals ]

All: [ chanting ] Brooke! Brooke! Brooke! Brooke!

Brooke! Brooke! Brooke! Brooke!

[ Cheering continues ]

Whoo!

Yeah!

Whoo! whoo!

Whoo!

[ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ]

Erica [sighs] Hey.

I was just packing up.

[ Exhales sharply ]

I'm sorry...

About not giving you the campaign papers.

I guess it worked out for you anyway, huh?

I guess.

Listen, I've been thinking about what you said yesterday --

how being the president is all that you have.

Yeah?

Well, it turns out

that I have some experience in that arena,

trying to define yourself as just one thing.

What do you mean?

I was always the rich girl, you know,

with the nice car and the expensive shoes

and the fancy house with the pool.

So, when my parents lost their money,

I figured my identity would disappear with it.

You mean, you're not rich?

[ Clicks lips ] 18 bucks at bargain mart.

My heels are practically bleeding.

[ Both chuckle ]

I'm just saying high school's not over.

You know, there's other things to look forward to.

There's friends and guys... And the guys.

[ Sighs ]

There's a proposal in the top drawer --

wireless Internet for the cafeteria.

I think it'd be great.

Thanks.

To tell you the truth...

I'm totally intimidated by this job.

It's funny.

You're scared of what's in here.

I'm scared of what's out there.

[ Exhales sharply ]

[ Sighs ]

You thinking about Lucas?

What else?

I've been thinking about what I can do to help you.

That's sweet, Andy.

But I've looked at every angle.

I'm gonna have to go through the courts.

There's no other way.

[ Sighs ]

Actually...

There is another way.

[ Baby crying ]

Don't cry.

Hey.

Hey.

Sorry. the crying keeping you up?

No.

It's okay.

[ Crying continues ]

[ Exhales sharply ]

You know, um...

I wasn't entirely honest with you before.

About what?

The reason I came back.

You said you were tired of running.

Yeah, but...

That's not the only reason.

See, the whole time that I was gone,

I kept thinking about all this stuff

that I should have done...

When I had the chance but didn't.

[ Crying stops ]

Well, like, what kind of stuff?

I don't know.

Mostly being with you.

Mmm.

[ Exhales sharply ]

Wow. [ chuckles ]

Yeah. no.

No. yeah, I mean, that, too.

Um...jenny --

she stopped crying.

[ Chuckling ] oh.

[ Giggles ]

[ Both chuckle ]

Nathan.

Ms. roe, what are you doing here?

I'm looking for Lucas.

[ Sniffles ]

Why would Lucas be here?

He's got his own court in Dan Scott's driveway.

[ Sighs ]

Ms. roe...

I'm sorry my dad was such a dick to you.

I hadn't really thought about it much until lately.

[ Sighs deeply ]

I know that must have really hurt you.

I got over it.

When Haley told me about the tour...

I got mad at her.

I told her that if she left with Chris...

It was over.

[ Sniffles ]

[ Voice breaking ] i didn't really mean it.

But she left anyway.

Oh, Nathan.

She's not coming back.

What am I gonna do?

Nathan.

I-i know what it's like

to have the person you love walk away, trust me.

But I -- I know Haley, and she's a good person.

She'll do the right thing.

You just have to have a little faith.

[ Clicks tongue, sighs ]

Bob? it's Andy.

I've got a job for you.

[ Instrumental music plays in background ]

"The call of the wild" --

you know I've had that since high school?

I hope it's okay that I borrowed it.

Please.

It's nice to have someone around who cares about literature.

Hmm.

London's great -- a man's author.

Kill or be killed.

It's the way of the world.

You know...

If you ever need any help down at the dealership,

I could come by after school sometime.

Thanks, son.

I'd like that.

* lately I've been feeling different *

* like I've come from...

Hey, mouth.

Miss president.

I know, it does have a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

[ Chuckles ]

But you know what? My friends just call me Brooke.

* ...When it's you i can't replace *

[ baby coos ]

* and I've been drownin' out the silence *

* from the words that we once said *

* and I know I could make a difference *

[ chuckles ]

* if I could get inside your head *

* and as I walk into the sun

* and as I stare across this ocean *

* and as I start a brand-new day *

* and as I walk into the sun

* and as I stare across this ocean *

* and as I start a brand-new day *

* but I fail...

[ Sighs ]

Hi, this is Haley.

I can't get to the phone right now.

Leave a message. I'll call you back.

[ Beeps ]