One Tree Hill S5E3

Lucas' editor wonders about the timing of his recent creative inspiration. Brooke and Peyton make business plans, while Marvin tries to win points with his boss Alice. Lucas and Antwon finally make some headway with the Ravens, while Nathan tries to wrestle free from Dan's legacy.Lindsey wakes up to find an empty bed and Lucas sitting up writing who hasn’t realised he has been writing all night and instead of being tired is energized as he has not felt so inspired since his last book. Lindsey is soon to remind him that he has practice in 8 minutes, forcing Lucas to run out of the house. Meanwhile, Nathan gets out of bed and begins to take his first steps. He calls for Haley with excitement and pride, but is embarrassed as Carrie, Jamie’s new nanny, walks in due to Haley being at school. He sits back down and fades into the person he has been over the last few months. Peyton is in her new office to a stressed Brooke due to her new store being created. Secretly enjoying the prospect of being independent and is excited to see Victoria’s face. As she says this, Victoria rings her and Brooke is forced to answer and tell her that she is staying in Tree Hill. Victoria begins to yell at her as Brooke watches an old sign from Karen’s Cafe being taken out of the store. As Victoria asks what has gotten into her, Brooke says to herself home, not realising she is answering Victoria’s question. Victoria then questions whether she is on drugs as Brooke hangs up and gets the man to keep the old sign. Carrie is joined by Nathan in the kitchen and is surprised he has walked down. He asks her to take him somewhere, which Carrie agrees to.Haley goes to see Lucas in Tree Hill High and tells him that Quentin has been skipping classes all week and she thinks it is because he has been kicked off the team. Lucas tells her she can’t save them all as Haley watches the Tree Hill Ravens performing badly on the basketball court. As she leaves, Haley tells Lucas that Nathan is a working progress.

Haley goes to see Lucas in Tree Hill High and tells him that Quentin has been skipping classes all week and she thinks it is because he has been kicked off the team. Lucas tells her she can’t save them all as Haley watches the Tree Hill Ravens performing badly on the basketball court. As she leaves, Haley tells Lucas that Nathan is a working progress. Mouth goes to see his boss and tells her that he found his audition tape in the bin, which the boss believes belongs there. Mouth then says it does not, as he worked hard on it. His boss then admits that it was a mistake and she should of put it in the recycling bin. She is about to walk off as Skills walks in, to which she gives Mouth a half a strike for having a friend at work. Nathan goes to visit Dan in jail who is glad he visited, for the first time in four years. Dan asks about the accident as Nathan admits he should have walked away, but it is something he has to live with for his entire life. Dan then tells him he feels the same and that his biggest regret is not being able to see his grandson grow up and losing his family. He asks about Jamie, but Nathan refuses to talk about him but tells him that Jamie did found a picture of him once, but he told him that he was dead. Lucas goes into his office to find Haley sitting there as she doesn’t like the teacher’s office as they all act like her teachers still. They begin talking about Peyton’s new office and Haley asks if Lindsey is jealous, but Lucas assures her she isn’t but Haley says that everyone knows Peyton is not just any other ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, Skills and Mouth are having lunch at the river court as Mouth talks about how much his boss hates him, but Skills says that it is just sexual tension, which Mouth does not believe. Skills tries to get him make a move and if not he will be missing out on some ‘cougar love.’and Peyton make business plans, while Marvin tries to win points with his boss Alice. Lucas and Antwon finally make some headway with the R