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I know this meant a lot to you. I bought it back.

Felix: you like her?

Yeah. but guys like me don't get girls like her.

Felix... you took care of me?

Yeah.

Sometimes you got to break the rules.

Relax. it's cool.

Peyton and I did a couple lines the other night.

Isn't that right, Peyton?

You've got a good sound, and watching you tonight,

I could definitely see us doing something together.

So you won't be alone tonight. What are you going to do?

I'm just gonna... Hang out with Brooke.

* where do you go when you're lonely? *

* I'll follow you

this is the first time I've been in a church since my mom died.

[ Voice breaking ] i think about her every day.

Dan has a heart condition known as "hcm."

It's a genetic mutation.

What are the odds of us having this thing anyways?

It's 50/50.

I'm sorry.

I don't want to know.

You like my sister? You know I do.

Stay the hell away from her.

* 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

good morning!

Rise and shine!

I slaved all morning over the toaster

making my famous frozen waffles, so eat up.

[ Sighs ] somebody wants to go to that crummy formal.

Crummy? how can you say that?

We get to hang out with our friends

and get all dressed up and slow-dance.

How can you not be excited about this?

Because my parents are chaperones.

Okay, well, there's that.

Safety in numbers. I got your back.

Do we really have to go to this stupid dance?

Maybe not -- I mean, once we get you in that tux,

maybe I'll decided we should stay in.

Just, uh, don't leave me alone with them.

Okay, I won't. I promise.

Mmm.

So good.

My turn.

Think of all the taffeta that had to die to make this thing.

Ew! [ laughs ]

Ooh! look!

Ohh!

Maybe I can just buy it, keep the tags on,

and return it the next day.

I'm not going to be wearing it for that long anyway...

I hope.

What do you think?

No.

Really?

Mnh-mnh.

[ Sighs ]

Just as well. It's too much anyway.

You are so not my best friend anymore!

And what if I told you i was buying it for you?

You are so my best friend again!

So, p. Sawyer, thank you for buying me the dress,

and if you try to take it back, i might have to bite you.

What are you going to wear to this thing?

Oh, I got it covered.

I just came on this little outing for you.

Well, you are going to be the best formal date I've ever had.

And not Felix?

Against the rules.

But Felix has been kind of sweet lately.

I might have to start giving him the benefit of the doubt

instead of just the benefit.

[ Laughs ] okay.

Hey, look, I gotta go to the club and pick some stuff up,

but I'll call you later.

Okay. thanks for this, Peyton.

Hey, anything.

I don't hear any shoplifting alarms.

New dress?

My formal date Peyton bought it for me.

I don't suppose you have a date to this thing?

I was thinking about asking you.

Oh.

But that would have violated rule number two.

Well, you know what they say --

it's not who you take to formal, it's who you take home.

"Stay away from my sister" means stay away from me, too.

I want to talk to you.

We got nothing to talk about.

I'm taking Anna to the formal.

Look...

I don't have a sister, but I've got hales,

and I know how protective i am of her.

So I get why those pictures set you off.

But the one you found...

I never even saw it until you showed it to me.

You had the other half.

You could have used it to win "dare night."

Why didn't you?

Anna isn't a game to me.

I'd never do anything to hurt her.

Fine. take her to formal.

But you screw up with her, I'm cutting in,

and it's you and me who are gonna dance.

[ Door opens, closes ]

Hey.

Hey.

I picked up your tux.

I-i still think you should stay home.

And miss a chance at seeing Nathan?

Dan, your doctor said --

it's a formal, Deb, not a marathon.

Hey.

What's really bothering you?

Karen is chaperoning, too.

How many times do I have to say it?

I'm sorry I told her about you and Keith.

Honestly, I thought you would have told her yourself,

you two being friends.

That's exactly why I didn't tell her.

You lied to spare her feelings. I understand that.

But sometimes lies have a way of catching up with us.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Hello?

Lucas Scott, this is Dr. Mitchell,

your father's cardiologist.

The doctor I referred your brother to

notified me that you refused your "hcm" test.

Can you tell me why?

I guess I'd rather risk a short, full life,

than have a long, empty one.

With the right treatment, you won't have to do either one.

Look at your father.

Yeah, he practically needs a 24-hour babysitter.

That's not true.

He's had a clean bill of health for weeks now --

passed every test with flying colors.

I urge you to reconsider, Lucas. Please think about it.

Hey.

Hey.

So, I had a little brush with your friend Karen.

She found out.

Hey, it's cool. We'll work around her, that's all.

Here's some bands I think that might work for your club.

Like what you hear, just give me a shout.

I gotta go. All right?

There's a little something in there for you, too.

Andy, it's fine.

All right, I'll see you when you get back.

Andy down under?

No, New York for a seminar.

[ Bells jingle ]

Hey, there she is.

Give my trusty club promoter a snack on the house.

She's earned it.

What's up, girlie?

Actually, this "trusty club promoter" needs a favor.

All right.

How would you feel about playing tric next weekend?

And I don't mean one or two songs.

I mean, like, a whole set.

Oh, wow, I'm flattered, but I can't.

Why not? 'Cause I don't have a set.

I got plenty of songs.

Really? see, that's weird, 'cause I wouldn't know that.

I've never even heard him play one.

Let's skip to the track where you tell me you want me to play.

How do I know you're not going to screw me again?

Been there, done that.

Are you gonna have a list of crazy demands?

Just one -- Haley plays with me.

Uh...

Do you really think I'm ready for that?

Uh, no, but you will be if we rehearse tonight.

Oh, I can't tonight. Tonight's the formal.

Hmm... just as well.

I don't really want to play with someone

who's not totally committed --

not with record labels in the audience.

I have interest...

But you just run off to that prom.

[ Sighs ]

All right, fine. I'll be there.

Check it out.

I got tipped off --

Haley is gonna get crowned queen tonight.

Wow, that's great. Does she know?

No. I've totally been acting like I didn't even want to go.

I've actually got a pretty incredible night

lined up for her, though.

Haley -- queen of the formal.

That's hard to believe,

considering for last year's formal,

we spent playing miniature golf

and making fun of the whole thing.

And now I'm hanging out with you losers.

Hey.

I feel stupid going without a date.

Events like these

are loaded with emotionally vulnerable girls,

ripe for the picking.

Some other sucker buys the flowers,

and you pluck the petals.

I think petal-plucking is more your style.

What's that supposed to mean?

It means I want something more with a girl.

Yeah, well, maybe I do, too, mouth.

Or not.

Hey!

Oh, is this your dress?

Yeah.

This was my mom's. She wore it to her formal.

Oh, so your mom was wearing vintage in the '80s.

I know.

I know she would have loved to have seen you in it.

Thanks.

It's gonna be a great night.

Just the two of us.

Hey.

Or not.

It's Anna's first formal,

so I thought maybe we could all get ready together.

Cool.

Besides, Felix is at home, hogging the mirror.

Um, I could use some help with my hair.

What do you think Lucas prefers?

Straight or curly?

Half-and-half?

[ Rock music plays ]

* dancing where the stars go blue *

* dancing with --

Nathan! hales, that sounded amazing.

That is a work-in-progress, and you have a habit

of sending out things before they're finished.

Well, you see how well that turned out.

When did you find the time to record this?

When you were in Charlotte, over the weekend.

Oh, shoot. Um...

Okay, so, something's come up.

Peyton wants me to play the next tric night with...

With Chris.

Haley, come on. You don't need that guy.

He's got connections, and they're gonna see me play,

and it's just really important that I rehearse with him...

Starting tonight.

Hales!

I'm just gonna be a little bit late.

We won't miss anything -- i promise.

Okay?

Promise.

[ Sighs ]

So, what do you think? Do I like it?

You love it.

And it's gonna be in here,

you know, just in case you need a post-Lucas touch-up.

Stop it.

By the way, your room is...

Incredible.

Oh, thank you.

So, who's that?

Oh, that's, uh, that's Jake and Jenny --

or at least it was.

They had to move away.

Do you keep in touch?

No, not really.

I mean, I've written him a couple times,

but he hasn't responded, so...

Guess he has his reasons.

Okay.

If you were a guy, would this dress do it for you?

You look awesome! Spin.

[ Laughs ]

"Dreams do come true."

Well, one per ticket.

Then I'll be careful what I wish for.

Mouth, you coming?

Uh, in a sec.

Felix told me to wait five minutes before going in

so we don't look like a couple.

Come on.

[ Dance music plays ]

Okay, let's get a table and do a lap.

Oh, Anna's saving us seats at her table.

That'll be cozy. Do you forget who she's here with?

Do you want to sit with him?

We're gonna have to if we're hanging out with Anna.

Keep this up, p.S., and I might just get jealous.

"Get"? ladies.

Wow. look at you, mouth -- looking like James Bond.

Thanks, but I feel more like

I'm about to pull a rabbit out of something.

Well, the first dance of the night goes to...

007.

Thank you.

I'm really glad we did this.

Me too.

I like Anna, but I feel like i just got my friend back,

and now somebody's horning in on her.

I don't feel like i should have to share her,

you know what I mean?

I know exactly what you mean.

That's why I love you, mouth. You totally get me.

Not like the rest of the guys here.

Thanks.

But sometimes I wish i was like all the other guys --

they have dates.

Are you kidding?

Girls totally fall for the sensitive guy.

Look at Felix.

None of his lame lines did anything for me,

but what did was when I got wasted at tric,

and he took me home and took care of me.

[ Sighs ]

You don't approve of me with Brooke, do you?

"Friends with benefits" is crap, and you know it.

Wow. hard to believe you don't have a date.

I'm here with Brooke.

Yeah.

But at the end of the night, I'll be with Brooke.

Who will you be with?

* where do you go when you're lonely? *

* where do you go when the stars go blue? *

[ door opens ]

What?

Nothing. it's fine.

Okay. are you sure?

Yeah.

The only problem is,

labels don't spend millions of dollars promoting "fine."

Radio stations don't put "fine" into their rotation.

So record execs aren't gonna come see "fine," Haley.

I thought you said you had interest.

I do.

And if I have a great demo, i can get them to come to tric,

but right now, the demo's not great, Haley.

It's just...

Fine.

Well, I don't know. Maybe we can just pick it up tomorrow.

I've gotta go.

Oh, sure.

Well, that's fine.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Hey, sweetie, I'm sorry.

This is taking a lot longer than expected.

Well, how much longer?

Why don't you go ahead, and I will meet you there,

and not a second later than 8:30.

Haley! I'm sorry.

So we miss a few minutes. You didn't want to go anyway.

Okay. all right, I'll see you there.

Okay. I love you.

Sorry, uh...

You can go ahead and take off.

I'm not gonna need you after all.

About time you showed up. Where's the whip and chain?

Ball and chain, Tim.

She'll be here.

So, how long we got to hang here

until "operation reach the beach"?

Until you finish

"operation what the hell are you talking about?"

The party, man -- your parents' beach house.

We got to get the key first.

Remember the plan? You know it.

Uh-oh. "Phoenix" and "psycho" on your 20.

Tim, just say my parents are here.

Nathan. hi, Tim.

You two look very handsome.

Thanks, mom.

Dad.

Nice corsage.

Where's the girl to go with it?

Haley's recording some music right now.

She'll be here soon.

Well, I'm sure she's making an effort.

Which means that my first dance is with you.

I'd be delighted.

Don't ask me to dance, Tim.

Mouth? what the hell?

You told Brooke you were the one who got her home

the night of the tric opening.

So?

You took first shift. I was the closer.

What difference does it make?

Why would you do that?

For the same reason I gave you the money for the Dollhouse.

So what, you're saying you're really into her?

It's like you said, mouth -- i want more, too...

With Brooke.

[ Slow-tempo music plays ]

You know, i always thought

I'd have the first dance at your wedding.

Sorry.

I'm not here to give you grief. I just...

I want to make sure you're happy.

When was the last time you were happy, mom?

When we were a family.

And taking shots at me won't make Haley get here any faster.

I don't get it, Nathan.

I try to show some concern, and all I get is attitude,

and Haley abandons you at your formal, and she gets a pass?

Yes!

What? whatever. uh...

Thanks for the dance, mom.

The song is not over, Nathan.

Yeah, but the dance is.

* when the stars go blue

that was good.

That sounded better.

Better than good?

Better than crap.

That's what I think I'll name my first album --

"better than crap."

No, it sounded good.

Is that clock right?

Uh, no. I unplugged it.

You what?!

You were that close to nailing it.

What time is it?

9:00 and change.

Oh, my god! I cannot believe you did that!

Nathan is gonna kill me!

No, just play him the track. He'll understand.

No, trust me, he won't.

Having fun yet?

Depends.

Will I see you later?

Depends.

Maybe I'll have a couple drinks and let you rescue me again.

Hey. have you see Peyton?

Yeah. she's looking pretty fine.

[ Laughs ] no, I need to borrow her lipstick.

Which one's her purse?

It's the fake fendi baguette.

I mean...I guess.

[ Zipper closes ]

Hey, Nate, you mind standing watch?

Watch what? You being a lightweight?

Give me that flask.

I just thought, like, with Haley...

You see her here?

Yeah! yeah!

Yeah, I'll have what he's having.

It's a, uh, "death wish," isn't it?

I can pretend to know what you're talking about,

or you can just tell me.

My cardiologist told me you backed out of your "hcm" test.

Better than lying about the results.

And what does that mean?

Your doc told me you aced the test.

Guess you were planning on keeping that to yourself.

All right, i deserve that.

But I lied 'cause I'm trying to get my wife back,

and I can't do that if I'm not in her life.

Well, sounds like a good way to rationalize.

But even though you can blur the lines,

it's still a lie, and you don't lie to the people you love.

Is that right? Well, then, tell me something.

Does your mom know you backed out of your heart test,

or is that part kind of blurry?

Can I talk to you?

Yeah, what's up?

Hey, no secrets...

Unless they're juicy.

I guess I'm not used to seeing my little sis

in anything other than a catholic-school uniform.

I think she looks gorgeous.

Wow. I didn't know this was a lesbian mixer.

[ Laughter ]

Yeah. don't be so gay, Peyton.

Care to dance?

[ "Return to me" by Matthew Ryan plays ]

* slowly walking down the street *

* where the homeless and the lovers meet *

* the bars glow blue

* your skin does, too

Peyton?

Oh, no. Bad night?

Oh, uh, I'm okay, it's just...

Not exactly "a dream come true"?

Yeah.

Well, it could be worse.

My formal, i went with Dan.

[ Chuckles ]

There's a smile.

Now, come on. Get out there and have some fun.

You can't let a stunning dress like that go to waste.

Thanks. it was my mom's.

Oh, Peyton.

You know...

I don't know what it's like to have a daughter.

But I do know what it's like to be a mother,

and yours would be so proud of the woman you've become.

[ Sniffles ]

Oh, I didn't mean to go make you sad.

No, no. I'm -- I'm gonna be fine.

I know you are.

I know you are.

Excuse me.

Brooke, I need to talk to you.

Can it wait just a second? I'm running to the ladies'.

I didn't buy your Dollhouse.

So, what -- you stole it?

Why, Mr. bond, you're a scoundrel.

Felix bought it -- he just wanted me to say I did

so he wouldn't break your stupid rules.

And after the club opening, I'm the one who took you home.

I took care of you, not Felix -- me.

And I did it because --

so you both lied to me?

Brooke --

mouth, I cannot believe you. I thought we friends.

Guess I was wrong.

Oh, and by the way, congratulations.

You got your wish, 'cause you are just like every other guy.

* but I can't change this

* I can't return to you, you must return to me *

I guess you're gonna tell my mom

about me not taking the test, right?

Don't worry, Lucas. Your secret's safe with me.

For now.

I'm not going to tell your mother -- you are.

I know you, Lucas. You'll do the right thing.

All right, if I could have your attention, please.

Call me back as soon as you get this, hales.

I'm starting to freak out a little bit.

The votes are in for Tree Hill high's king and queen.

Nathan, I'm so sorry I'm late. I just...

Come on, come on. We got to hurry.

Ow!

Have you been drinking?

Just a little bit. Don't worry about it.

Nathan and Haley Scott.

[ Haley's song plays ]

Nathan... surprise!

But this is -- come on, come on.

I told you that song wasn't ready yet.

I know, but you're too critical.

Everyone's gonna love it.

I told the deejay to play it if you won.

This is your night, hales. I want it to be perfect.

[ Sighs ]

[ Chris singing ]

Wait, is that...

Is that Chris?

You told me I was in Charlotte when you recorded this.

You were with Chris and you didn't tell me?

Nathan, I was going to tell you, I swear.

Yeah? you're a little late --

for the second time tonight.

You know, I'm having a hard time getting my head around

how you can be pissed at me.

Because you deliberately did something I asked you not to.

Whatever!

I spent the whole night waiting for you --

planning everything, dodging my parents --

all while you were with Chris.

Can we leave him out of this, please?

Why? are you into him?

You know what -- it really hurts me

that you even have to ask me that.

Not as much as it hurts me.

Still drinking?

Not anymore. [ Giggles ]

Whoa! 80 proof.

[ Both laugh ]

Make sure the door's locked, okay?

We don't have to rush this.

I don't understand.

Aren't you into me?

Oh, of course I am.

I just promised myself that I'd be in love next time.

And...really get to know the person first.

And we're still doing that.

And I love where it's going.

But I'm...

...just not ready, Anna.

Not yet.

I'm such an idiot.

Don't say that.

Look, Anna...

My parents rushed into things.

Look how badly i turned out.

Look, I just...

I want to make sure that this is right.

You know?

I'm sorry.

I'm so embarrassed.

Hey...

Don't be.

No. I know I've been sending you mixed signals.

First I'm telling you to go slow,

and then I'm taking my dress off.

I don't know what I'm doing.

I do.

We're going for a walk on the beach. Come on.

Thank you, Lucas, but I think i just want to go home.

Okay.

I'll take you.

No.

It's not you. It's just...

[ Sighs ] i am all over the place,

and I just need to clear my head.

I'm sorry.

[ Door closes ]

Hey.

Oh, hey, mouth. Have you seen Brooke?

Yeah, she's, um...

Benefiting with Felix.

Oh, my god!

I'm -- I'm sorry.

I was wondering when you were gonna share the love.

There is no love.

We don't do love. Do you know why?

It's against the rules. But I want to talk about that.

You paid for my Dollhouse?

Oh, and then you lied to me

about taking me home that night after tric.

Brooke --

don't!

I almost believed you were a decent guy,

somebody that could care about me, but you know what?

I have been lied to before, Felix, and it almost killed me.

Brooke...

I'm not like Lucas.

No. you're not. You know why?

Because I am not gonna let you in.

You don't get to have me --

not my body and sure as hell not my heart.

We're done.

[ Water running ]

[ Sobbing ]

Please.

God!

[ Sobbing ]

Listen, I want you to know something.

I don't have feelings for Chris, okay.

The only reason I didn't tell you about that song

is because I know you don't like him.

I don't get you, Nathan. You know?

You encourage me to do this music thing,

and then, now that Chris is involved --

you don't need that guy, Haley.

He helps me.

You don't need to feel threatened by that.

You think I'm threatened?

I know it must be hard for you

seeing me have something like this

when you didn't get into basketball camp.

But it's just not fair for you to take it out on me.

I tell you what, Haley.

Go home and look in my top drawer.

You'll see a letter from high flyers.

Read that and then talk to me about fair.

Rough night?

Yeah, you could say that.

Peyton, I'm sorry for what i said to you earlier.

Everybody was laughing and...

I don't know what came over me. Don't worry about it.

I do worry about it.

We've just started to be friends, and I blow it.

It's okay, Anna. We all do stupid things.

I've done my fair share.

Peyton, at Haley's slumber party,

you said you wanted to be able to talk about anything.

Well, I went into your purse earlier

to borrow your lipstick and...

It's okay, Anna.

I already flushed it down the toilet.

I've only done it that one time.

I've just...

[ Sighs ]

...been fighting it.

This have anything to do with this?

Yeah, that and everything else.

I know what you mean.

I made a fool of myself with Lucas tonight.

Why do relationships have to be so hard?

'Cause the only thing harder is being alone.

Look, you can crash here tonight if you want to.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

It's nice to have some company.

Is this beach taken?

There's plenty to go around.

Don't worry. I'm not gonna ask you if you're okay.

Good.

[ Sighs ]

Know any good jokes?

[ Scoffs ]

You're looking at one.

Why does everybody lie?

You know, the bad guys lie to get in your bed,

and the good guys lie to get in your heart.

And I'm the idiot that falls for it every time.

Hey...

Brooke, you are not an idiot.

You're not even close.

You know who you are.

Most people don't, you know.

I mean, that's why they lie.

They're afraid people might find out who they are

before they figure it out themselves.

Let me take you home.

I can get home without a guy, thanks.

Okay.

[ Sighs ]

Wait.

I really don't want to walk.

Dan?

I'm going back to the beach house.

I lied to you, Deb, about the stress test.

The truth is, I passed.

But I lied so that i could keep you near me.

After the meteor shower,

I saw that you were slipping away from me --

that my family was slipping away.

And I know now that nothing's worth having

that's based on a lie.

You deserve your freedom, Deb.

And in spite of all that's happened,

I still do love you.

Wait.

You say you want our family to be together again.

So do I, Dan.

But, damn you, if you're lying...

Because my heart can't take much more.

Neither can mine.

[ Patty Griffin's "rowing song" plays ]

* as I row, row, row

* going so slow, slow, slow

* just down below me is the old sea *

* just down below me is the old sea *

* nobody knows, knows, knows

* so many things, things, so

* so out of range

* sometimes so strange

* sometimes so sweet

* sometimes so lonely

[ cellphone rings ] * the further I go

* more letters from home never arrive *

* and I'm alone

* all of the way

* all of the way

* alone and alive

so, do you miss being in your old town?

No.

The thing about moving so many times,

it's not the new places that are so bad.

It's that no matter where you end up,

it's hard to be yourself when you get there.

* the further I go

so, thanks for breakfast.

We should do this more often.

Do what?

Be friends.

We are friends.

But we should be friends.

I'd like that.

But no benefits.

* as I row, row, row

* going so slow, slow, slow

* just down below me is the old sea *

* just down below me