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Previously on "One Tree Hill.."

Look, I've got an opening in my lineup.

Varsity...what do you say?

- What do you want? - What do you want, man?

'I mean, other than my girlfriend'

'and my spot in the lineup.'

He's got our last name, dad.

I can't change the fact this kid exists.

You have no right to think of him, not today

or any other day of his life, how dare you!

You're a really good guy and I'm glad we're friends.

You and me...one on one.

So what if he wins? What does he get?

He gets you.

This is for my mom.

Luc for the win.

I want to draw something that means something to someone.

'But I can't.'

'It's too important to me.'

I can describe Lucas in one word.

Bastard.

Knock it off!

He wasn't swinging at me, dad. He was swinging at you.

I felt like he had a piece of me.

I never felt like that on the playground.

Well, I say he's taken enough from us.

- You're gonna be okay. - Yeah, I am.

Let's go, let's go. Let's go, let's go.

'Let's go.'

Time out!

'Under 25 seconds to go'

'the Ravens trail by 2.'

Alright, we're running black for Nathan.

'If they double you'

fight through them and take your shot

when you have five seconds left. Let's go.

Ravens on three! One, two, three.

Ravens!

'So a quick timeout'

'and the Ravens take to the court'

'their undefeated record at stake.'

'18 seconds left on the clock.'

'They need a basket to tie or a 3-pointer for the win.'

'Jagielski to inbound, finds Tim Smith out top.'

'We're under ten seconds now.'

'They dump it down to Nathan Scott.'

'He's double teamed, but he forces up a 7-footer.'

'It kicks off the back of the rim.'

'Jake Jagielski with the rebound'

'under five seconds on the clock.'

'Jagielski out to Lucas Scott.'

'He's behind the 3-point line.'

'The Ravens are going to win or lose it right here.'

'Unbelievable!'

'Lucas Scott with the 3-pointer at the buzzer'

'and the Tree Hill Ravens are still undefeated.'

'And I tell you what'

'if you're gonna play the Ravens this season'

'you better take note, there's a new Scott in town.'

'Nice game, Lucas.'

Thanks.

- You rock. - Thanks.

- Oh. - Mmm.

For a kid that was about to quit that was something to see.

Yeah, but I picked up fouls too early

and I was slow getting back on "D."

You were great.

- Thanks, guys. See you soon? - Not too late.

You did good, Luke.

You did pretty good, too.

I can breathe now.

Karen? Hi! Keith, hi.

I guess congratulations are in order.

- Thank you, Shari. - I don't wanna keep you.

I just wanted to let you know

that as the mother of a Varsity player

you're eligible to join Boosters.

So, I mean.. not that you need to.

It's not required or anything

and I know you're really busy with that little cafe of yours.

Right. When do you meet?

Um, well, it varies.

- Usually Wednesdays. - At?

Uh, 6-ish.

So, it's really good to see you, honey.

Go, Ravens!

'See you guys later, okay?'

I thought this was your team.

Hey, you.

Oh, I think you got the wrong car.

Nah, don't mind me.

I just have to get out of this uniform.

So, uh, anyway..

I'm Brooke, but you probably knew that.

Can I tell you that that last shot was awesome?

How'd it feel? Good, huh?

You know it did.

'Oh my gosh.'

That game wasn't horrible.

Thanks, coach.

Well, don't turn pro yet.

You drag your scrawny butt to the weight room twice a day

starting now.

You got it.

Oh, um..

by the way, there's a half-naked girl

in the back seat of your car.

I just thought you'd like to know.

Grouchy.

So, anyway..

You're in it now, aren't you?

When that last shot went through did you feel it change?

Feel what change?

Everything.

I mean, how many moments in life can you point to and say

"That's when it all changed."

You just had one.

But don't worry, baby.

The popularity thing's not so bad.

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Wondering what I gotta do ♪

♪ Or who I'm supposed to be ♪

♪ I don't want to be anything ♪

♪ Other than me ♪♪

Unbelievable. The guy scores 12 measly points

and they act like he's Iverson.

You know how many games I scored more than that in?

All but two.

One of them, I had mono.

Well, you don't have mono now, do you?

Care to prove it?

My dad's gonna hammer me.

Something's changed.

With your dad?

No, with your room. Something's different.

'It's my walls.'

I took my sketches down.

What sketches?

Twelve points, eight assists.

'And I made the game-winning shot.'

Good!

- That is great, right? - Yeah, it's alright.

I can't believe I had to work! Tell me about it!

Well, actually, the beginning wasn't so great.

I ran into you-know-who.

Dan? I'm sorry. Do you wanna talk about it?

Actually, I was thinking about checking out the Burning Boat.

- Ooh. - You wanna come?

Well, I suppose I could be seen with you.

Let me just call home and tell them not to wait up.

Hey, mom, it's Haley.

Haley James, your daughter.

Listen, I'm gonna go out after work

and I'll be home. Okay?

Alright, bye.

Was your mom drinking?

No. I got the machine.

"You don't have to join the Boosters."

And did you get that dig about my "little cafe?"

What do you care?

It's not like you're gonna join the Boosters, anyway.

That's not the point.

And that thing about cheerleading?

It's like they're still in high school.

I mean, really, let it go.

Well, that's good advice. Maybe you should take it.

What's that supposed to mean?

If I'm not mistaken, you still own your cheerleading sweater.

All I'm saying is, memory lane is a two-way street.

Yeah. So is "You don't know what the hell

you're talking about" boulevard.

This is not about high school for me, Keith.

Trust me.

Whatever you say.

'Hey, it's Peyton. You know what to do.'

'Hi, this message is for Peyton.'

'It's Jeff Nelson calling from "Thud" magazine.'

'Your friend dropped off your sketches.'

'He was right, they're terrific.'

'Give me a call when you get a chance.'

'Would love to talk to you about.. you know'

'maybe doing a comic strip with a magazine.'

'Nice work, Peyton. Nice work.'

'Message deleted.'

'Come one, come all'

'to the Tree Hill Annual Burning Boat Festival.'

'Burn your bad karma, bad luck'

'or bad choices and start anew.'

'We'll be collecting items all week.'

'Nothing is too big, too small, too tragic..'

Nice game, Lucas.

Hey, thanks.

You are just blowing up.

Well, yeah, man. I'm a big star now.

You better hope I keep you around.

You know, I'm gonna try not to lose sleep over that. Thanks.

So, last night I'm watching Scandinavian week

on the History channel--

Because?

Because blond Viking guys are hot.

Anyway, this Burning Boat thing is a total rip-off

of a Viking funeral. Did you know that?

You know, you're the bomb.

Thanks.

Check it out.

B plus! Brandon, alright! You did it!

Yeah, I just threw all my bad grades into the pot.

- I'm not going back to that. - I know you're not.

I've had I don't know how many tutors.

This girl is a miracle worker.

No, this is all you, man. Congratulations.

Thanks, Haley. See you.

Yes! I knew he could do it!

- Nice work, Hales. - Thank you.

So what bad mojo are you burning this year?

Not wearing that with my jersey.

- So. - So.

We're gonna watch this together, right?

Hmm, maybe. I have to, uh, check my schedule.

You know, the word around town is that I'm, um..

The bomb.

Oh.

Wow.

Great game, Lucas.

Alright, I'm going to the tutoring center

so I can feel superior.

Oh, listen. They're playing

"Attack Of The 50-foot Woman" tomorrow.

- Do you wanna go? - Yeah, count me in.

- 'Alright.' - 'Alright, call you later.'

Hey, who's that girl he's always hanging out with?

Who knows? Why? You feel like slumming?

- Who do you think you are? - Someone you're pissed at.

You submitted my sketches to "Thud" magazine.

And they liked them, didn't they?

If I wanted your help, I would ask for it.

Hey, girl.

Hey, you didn't happen to find my, um..

Thank you, gorgeous.

You're welcome.

- Whatcha got there? - What?

You know what, the Brooke Davis leopard bra.

That thing's like a welcome mat.

Anyway, I heard you were naked in his car.

No. I was partially naked.

At one point, I had mittens on 'cause it was cold.

- Oh, did you see my-- - Okay, focus.

You're a slut in mittens. You're in the car.

Then what happens?

Well, then nothing.

He was really sweet.

He drove me home, said, "Goodnight"

waited till I got inside.

Maybe he's gay.

No, I think he's just nice.

Anyway, it's gonna be so great when he sleeps with me.

I was just getting used to low-waist jeans.

Let's go, ball boy.

How's things been since the game?

Different.

People I've never talked to say "hello"

like they've always known me.

And the teachers smile more.

Cheerleaders strip in your car.

Sounds like the good life.

Yeah, it sounds like it, but not really.

No?

No, the team's hazing me a little bit.

Well, believe it or not, I wouldn't take it personally.

See, we, uh, we did that when I played

and unless it gets completely out of hand

just roll with it.

Show them what you're made of.

Nathan!

I'm tinkering with the offense.

You'll be playing more Small Forward.

Forget it. I'm the shooting guard.

That's funny.

I thought I was the coach.

As a matter of fact, you can call me that

and I'll call you "Small Forward."

"Nathan Scott, Small Forward."

Has a nice ring to it.

'I hear Whitey gave your spot to Lucas.'

Do you even care that it's slipping away?

All the work we've put into it

all the plans that we've made.

All the plans you've made, dad.

All the work I've done.

Fine.

Quit the team.

Hell, quit school for that matter.

I'll tell you what, I'll give you a job at the dealership.

You can spend the rest of your life haggling

over free floor mats

with morons with bad credit. How does that sound?

Because that's where you're headed.

And that's if I give you the job.

I just want more for you, Nathan.

More than a 9 to 5

and the feeling you could have had a better life.

And I want you to be happy.

I do.

But you need to tell me if you still want to do this.

Do you?

Okay.

But happiness doesn't come cheap.

Hell, if it did, we'd all be smiling.

Didn't I tell you this was gonna happen?

Whitey's using you to get back at me.

And I apologize, Nathan, because it's not your fault.

What do you want me to do, dad? It's Whitey's team.

No, it's not.

Whitey didn't understand when I was playing for him.

He doesn't get it now.

This is your team, not his.

What position do you wanna play?

I think I'm stronger at shooting guard.

I agree. So if this new kid's taking your position

he's no longer your teammate, is he? He's your opponent.

And how do we defeat an opponent?

Identify his weaknesses and attack them.

Look, you guys are the ones I feel sorry for.

Me? I'm gonna get my minutes.

But you guys have been busting your tails

since the junior leagues.

Now you finally get your shot

and Whitey gives a starting spot to this guy?

It's not right.

If you ask me, he shouldn't even be on the team.

So then what are we gonna do?

We're gonna make him earn it.

At least make him suffer like we did.

It's only gonna get worse, man.

So the hazing begins... right on schedule.

Can you smell the desperation?

We all went through it. Hang in there.

So what happens if we haze this guy and he doesn't go away?

With what I've planned, he will.

What if he doesn't?

If he doesn't, I got a backup plan.

Hey.

Can I help you?

I hope so. You're my tutor.

Right. I don't think so.

You're Haley James, right?

I'm sorry.

I'm best friends with Lucas.

Well, then I'm sorry, too.

Forget it, I'll find someone else.

Look, look, there is nobody else. Alright?

I'd be fine with it if there was.

If there were.

See? You're helping me already.

Look, I can't help you.

And on top of that, I won't help you.

Okay?

Interesting.

Where have you studied?

Mostly in my bedroom.

- Huh. - Is that a bad thing?

No, just surprising for someone with your talent.

Well, your stuff is great.

I do have a few concerns, though.

You're younger than I expected

and we have firm deadlines to make our press run.

Give me a deadline. I'll meet it.

Alright, then how about a test strip?

Uh, use your high school characters

but give them a twist.

A twist?

The way you portray high school

the girls are so tragic.

Don't get me wrong. I like it.

But the magazine wants wish fulfillment.

You know, pretty, popular, like a..

A cheerleader?

Perfect.

Cheerleaders are always happy.

Identity. This was a common theme

in the work of E.E. Cummings.

'Well, it's true, he was most known as a poet..'

Lucas... what's your favorite color?

Black.

B-L-A-C-K.

When Cummings died in 1962, he was enormously popular

especially with young readers.

What's your favorite number?

Okay, what's your favorite sexual position?

I'll use mine.

So you like me?

'Mostly because he dealt with sex..'

...and war.

'Okay, folks, listen up.'

'I want everyone to bring in something by Cummings.'

'Poem, essay, whatever, to the next class.'

'Okay. Thank you for your work.'

Hey, I wanted to let you know I'm gonna be fine.

Good.

I mean, "F" is for fine, right?

You know she'll never go for it.

So how is your Lucas quest going?

Fine.

Ow! Hand.

Let me ask you something.

Why are you being so persistent with this one?

'I mean, normally you would have moved on by now.'

Why? Are you jealous?

No.

Do you like him?

No. See, there's this guy named Nathan

who's also called my boyfriend.

Yeah. Ow!

Well, maybe I want a boyfriend, too.

Someone reliable for once, steady.

Without all the drama, anger, and pettiness

you and Nathan have.

Ow!

'Isn't Haley working today?'

'She's making a delivery.'

Doesn't that girl ever go home?

Haley comes from a big family.

When Lucas met her, I think they were eight or nine.

But she saw it was just me and Lucas

and she said, "Yeah, I come from a big family.

I think you guys need me more."

Did he tell you about his troubles with the team?

Yeah, I, uh, told him not to take it so personally.

Speaking of taking things personally

I was thinking about my brush with Shari and the Boosters.

I think I may have overreacted.

I think I know how you can find out.

Okay, the last item on the agenda is fundraising.

So, we will have our booth at Burning Boat, and..

Karen.

Hi.

You start at 6, right?

No, sweetie, we start at 5 sharp.

You must have misunderstood me.

Sure.

Everybody, this is Karen, Lucas Scott's mother.

Oh, so you're Dan's ex?

Actually, we were never married.

Oh.

I just thought I'd come down

and introduce myself to all of you and say hello.

Is Lucas on the team for good?

What do you mean?

I mean, it just seems strange that a new boy on the squad

becomes a starter ahead of boys who've been Ravens for years.

Now then, as I was saying, I think that Burning Boat..

It's 'cause he's good.

Coach Durham thinks he deserves to

and maybe you want to tell your sons that

so next time when they steal his wallet or ruin his clothes

or whatever else they have planned for him.

Excuse me?

He's a kid who's doing his best.

Whoa, whoa. You walk in here..

...late, I might add..

...and start making accusations about our boys?

Our boys are the good ones.

Exactly what does that mean?

You know exactly what I mean.

You know, Shari, I came down here

wanting to give you the benefit of the doubt

but clearly you're still the same petty little bitch

you were in high school.

Well, um..

Hey.

I heard about this.

I hoped it wasn't true.

What do you want, Peyton?

I just want to tell you I'm not doing the comic strip.

That's a mistake.

Yeah, well, maybe some people aren't ready

to expose themselves to the world

like you and your basketball.

Maybe you are ready, but you're just scared.

Well, did you at least meet with them?

Yeah. Yeah, I mean, the editor loved my stuff.

He just wanted me to change it

into something totally different.

It's really not that big of a deal.

I guess I just wanted to say thanks.

Wow.

Did Peyton Sawyer just say, "Thank you?"

Look, if Nathan did this, I'm sorry.

Why do you stay with him, anyway?

Sometimes it's good.

Sometimes there's no one else.

Hey, Peyton?

That editor is wrong.

- Karen's Cafe. - 'I'm calling for Haley James.'

- Yeah, this is her. - Hey, it's Nathan Scott.

Um, I really need your help.

Sorry, this isn't her.

- What was that? - Uh, wrong number.

You just said this was her. Did you forget your name?

What's up?

This guy wants me to tutor him

and I said "no" 'cause he's kind of a bad guy.

You know him?

Not really. I just know of him.

Dangerous?

No.

What? You've got that look.

What look?

The look that my mom always gets

when she wants to throw her two cents in. What?

Well, Haley, I think you have pretty good instincts.

So I'm not trying to tell you what to do.

But just to play devil's advocate

if this boy came for tutoring, maybe he's trying to change.

Might be something in there worth saving.

Well, Luke, I owe you an apology.

For what?

I told you not to take things personally

but they're making it personal.

Alright, let's give her a try.

Sorry, we're closed.

Hi, I'm Jake.

Oh, hi, Jake. I'm Keith.

How are you doing?

I got some paperwork to do. See ya.

I heard about the court.

You heard about it, or you were there?

Hey, I don't buy into that mob-rule nonsense, alright?

I play defense. I live my life. That's it.

Yeah, and what about the rest of the team?

Luke, the guys on the team, they're in a tough spot.

Because of the suspension, most of these guys are younger

and they're not gonna stand up to Nathan.

It's not right, but that's the way it is.

Yeah, well, the way it is doesn't work for me

and it doesn't work for my friends.

Yeah, I know, but that's kind of why I came here.

This thing could get really messy

if someone doesn't take the high road

and I know this is not my place to ask

but I was just hoping that you could rise above it.

I don't think I can do that.

Okay.

Just know that if you do, the team's gonna come around.

They're gonna see that you're a good guy

'and a hell of a player.'

And if I can't?

Then I got your back.

They trashed the court?

Yep.

What else?

Broke in my locker, soaked my stuff.

I don't know how much longer I can put up with this.

Do you think they're gonna, like, let up, anytime soon?

No chance.

- And do you wanna know why? - Why?

Because Nathan controls the team.

And there's no way in hell he's gonna back off.

What are you thinking?

This weird thing happened at the tutoring center.

It's not important. Never mind.

- You sure? - Yeah. Mm-hmm.

Are we still gonna go to the movie tomorrow night?

- Yeah. That sounds like fun. - Okay, cool.

Luke, how far do you think he's really gonna go?

- Nathan? - I don't know.

As far as he wants to go until somebody stops him.

♪ Everybody says that they're looking for a shelter ♪

♪ Got a lot to give but I don't know how to help her ♪

♪ I should just let it go ♪

♪ Till they learn how to grow ♪

♪ And how to liberate ♪

♪ Everybody says that she's looking for a shelter ♪

♪ Got a lot to give but I don't know how I felt her ♪

♪ They should just let it go ♪

♪ Till the cities learn to grow ♪

♪ And how to liberate ♪

♪ Silence is easy ♪

♪ It just becomes me ♪

♪ You don't even know me ♪

♪ You all lie about me ♪♪

Hey, Luke!

Hey, what the..

- Let's go, let's go! - Get off me!

Hurry up, man. Hurry up.

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

Go, go, go, go!

Let's go, boys. Get him out.

Get him out of the car.

Go on. Don't be scared.

We're not gonna hurt you.

You ain't on our team, bro.

Well, well, the gang's all here.

I told you it was gonna get worse.

Now, see, normally

this is when you become part of the team.

We'd have a keg, tell some war stories.

But you had to know that wasn't gonna happen, right?

Look..

...these guys made a choice to back me.

But we're gonna be nice

and we're gonna let you walk away.

Just quit the team, man.

Otherwise, it's gonna get ugly.

Let's get out of here.

Hey, where have you been?

Nowhere.

Lucas, what happened to you?

I had a little run-in with the team.

I am sorry that this is so hard for you.

I wish there was a way that I could help

'but I don't think there is.'

There's not.

Well, if it makes you feel any better

I called some woman a bitch the other day.

'I'm proud of you. You know that?'

Sometimes I wonder where you get all your strength.

- I get that from you. - I don't know about that.

I haven't been on my best behavior lately.

Well, they don't make it easy, do they?

No, they don't.

That doesn't mean we have to sink to their level.

Take the high road, huh?

Sounds familiar.

Well, mom..

...I tried that.

And I wanna make you proud. I do.

But there comes a certain point when you have to fight back.

And I'm at that point.

Yo, yo, yo.

Ball, ball! Right!

Right!

What the hell was that?

'Here! Second team!'

But he stole the ball from his own team.

He but nothing!

That guy has hit seven in a row

and you won't pass him the ball!

And you!

This is a team game.

If you guys don't get your heads out of your asses

I might be forced to suspend my second team this season.

Go home!

So much for the high road, huh?

Hey!

Hey.

I tried to call you about last night.

No, it's okay. Your mom told me what happened.

Are you alright? I was really worried about you.

Yeah, I know, and I'm sorry.

Luke, I just want things to get better for you.

Trust me. So do I.

They're not going to, are they?

Well, not without a fight.

Hey. Hey, hey, I'll find a way to get past this.

Don't worry about it.

You know what?

Um, I need to do something.

I will see you tomorrow night for Burning Boat, okay?

- Okay. - Okay.

Uh...sorry. I'm sorry, too.

For what?

I'll see you tomorrow.

♪ You knock it You say you know ♪

♪ You drag your soul ♪

♪ It's all dirt and coal ♪♪

- Hey. - Hey.

I looked over your English exam

and if you really wanna learn, I can help you.

That's great. Alright.

I just.. I have two conditions.

One, Lucas does not find out, okay? Ever.

Alright, fine.

And number two, you leave him alone.

I don't really have much of a choice, do I?

Okay, um.. tomorrow morning.

7 a.m. at the market street dock.

Well, what about the tutoring center?

No way. The dock. Take it or leave it.

Okay.

7 o'clock then.

Okay.

♪ Make no mistake ♪

♪ We're all gonna break ♪♪

Breakfast of champions.

Want some?

You're late.

Ugh, please let this be a cheat sheet.

It's for you.

- Stop it. - Come on.

Don't say I never gave you anything.

Do you see this book? Because this book is me.

- I am Math. - What's that supposed to mean?

It's suppose to mean you can work your whole

"I'm Nathan Scott, Mr. Big Shot

scoring my touchdowns" on somebody else, because--

I don't even play football.

Whatever.

The point is at the end of the day

all your bluster and BS don't mean anything to Math.

Because Math don't care, and neither do I.

Does English care?

'Cause I really suck at that, too.

Please don't waste my time.

I'm already taking a huge chance on you because my instincts

are screaming that you're full of..

Let's just get started, okay?

Page 81.

Hey.

This is who I am. This is how I am.

And 95 percent of the time

there isn't a moral or a victory or a silver lining.

Take it or leave it.

And if we leave it?

If you leave it, then you'll miss that other 5 percent.

Your mistake.

Good evening!

Usually the master of ceremonies

at this deal is Red Legner

but, uh, well, Red died.

So what are you gonna do?

Now, every year we have a Burning Boat

and every year people find things to toss into it.

I guess if everything was perfect

we wouldn't be human.

Time to let the past go.

Shari!

Karen.

I just wanted to introduce you

to my son, Lucas.

Lucas, this is Shari, Tim's mother.

Stepmother.

Nice to meet you.

I'm gonna take off, okay?

Okay.

- You be careful. - I will.

Look, I'm sorry about what I said before.

Because, let's face it..

...it's been a long time.

We really don't know each other anymore.

But I want to give you the benefit of the doubt

so that next time we meet

at least I'll be dealing with the person you've become.

And I hope you'll do the same.

I guess, uh, it's not every day

that we get a shot at starting over

and putting our feet on the right path.

That said, I guess we better get to the rat killing.

Say goodbye to cheerleading, mom.

So, you my date tonight, Luke?

You know, Brooke, you don't have to act like this.

I know that.

But you're the first guy to ever say it.

You do your thing, and, um, try to resist.

It's actually kind of cute.

♪ In my head ♪

♪ In my heart ♪

You left that at the court.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Then call it a gift.

Besides you're gonna need it to paint over your scoring title

'cause I'm taking it.

Yeah, in your dreams.

I don't care what you do to me.

Whatever you got, you better bring it

'cause I'm not going anywhere.

Burn these for me, would you?

E.E. Cummings once wrote

"To be nobody but yourself

"in a world which is doing its best, night and day

to make you everybody else.."

- Hey. - Hey.

"...means to fight the hardest battle..

"...which any human being can fight..

Nice bracelet.

...and never stop fighting."

♪ In my head ♪

♪ In my heart ♪

'Hey, it's Jeff Nelson.'

'I just wanted to let you know'

'we're running your strip in the next issue.'

Where were you this morning?

Uh, just tutoring.

Oh, yeah? Anyone I know?

No.