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One Tree Hill: Chase Returns! Plus, Rachel Splits... And Naley Might Be, Too

So much happened last night! In a scheme to get Haley and Nathan talking again, Lucas and Lindsey decide to combine their bachelor/bachelorette parties at the Scott household... though it’s not much of a setup. Nathan figures it out and goes anyway and Haley wants her hubby there so Jamie can spend a little time with him. It takes Skills to talk some sense into Haley and remind her about what is really important. But even that backfires. Suddenly it’s so clear to Haley. She’s done trying to change Nathan into someone he isn’t. She’s just done.

Peyton pays back Brooke the money she gave her to start her label -- and then some! In cash. So Brooke pays her BFF back again. Owen has a friend in town and the new happy couple decides to set Peyton and said friend up on a blind date for Lucas and Lindsey’s party. And small world… the guy turns out to be Chase! No longer a clean teen, but still a very cool guy.

Rachel is rehabbing at Brooke’s house, but she wants more. She wants to model again, but Brooke puts the kibosh on that immediately. Instead, she offers her friend a job at the store. Retail? It so doesn’t excite the former model. But Brooke thinks that Rachel’s not ready for that fast-paced model lifestyle again just yet.

Late that night, after the party, Haley finishes the first draft of Lucas’s new manuscript. She makes the amazing realization -- he can’t marry Lindsey. She makes the call in the middle of the night to tell him so. What do you think Haley read in Lucas’ manuscript that made her change her mind about him marrying Lindsey?

What we loved
Mouth brings a treat for Millicent every day -- and a kiss. What a guy! But as soon as Brooke mentions that Rachel is back in town, Mouth gets all flustered. Too bad Millie already knows Rachel from NYC and she does not trust her with her new beau. We love the fact that Rachel tried to sleep with Mouth, but he denied her. He really cares for Millie. That couple just keeps getting more adorable.

Then, while registering for wedding gifts at Macy’s (hello, obvious product placement!), Lucas, Lindsey and Brooke run into Bevin. She quickly gives us her back story: Graduated from high school; got a job at Macy’s; got married; had a kid. It was great to see Bevin, if only briefly.

And speaking of kids, we have a cute scene alert: Anything that involves Skills and Jamie. Skills ends up abandoning his big plans for a crazy bachelor party in order to spend the evening cheering up the little boy who is missing his dad. Aw, shucks.

What we didn’t love
Dan’s out of the clink after serving just four years. How can that be? He immediately shops for a gift for his grandson (a basketball, of course) and picks up the trashy cashier at the store.

Victoria ends up taking the important meeting with the Macy’s execs without Brooke by moving up the time and not bothering to tell her daughter. But that’s not the end of the evil. Later, the woman ends up convincing Rachel that she’s not strong enough to break her cycle of addiction. And Rachel actually listens! Rachel splits to who-knows-where, taking the cash that Peyton gave Brooke with her. Brooke finally tires of her mother’s ways and fires her -- as her employee…and her mother.

Finally, Haley decided that she knew who Nathan was when she met him and she was wrong to try to change him. Has Haley made a series of mistakes over the years or is she making a mistake now by trying to get out of the marriage? Do you think this is it for Naley?

What did you think of the episode? Which parts did you love and hate? And are you SO excited for next week's big 100th episode? We can't wait. Let us know what you think in the comments!

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I think that Carrie and Hayley should have fought.................and Hayley should have won.... i dont know what she was thinking getting in that shower man i hate her so much......................

I was so sad when the 100th ended! I can't wait for the next show...I heard we have to wait a few weeks, this is going to kill me! I hope Payton goes for it and I hope he takes her back!

the 100th episode was sooo freakin good! i am freakin happy that they didnt get married and wtf is up wit nanny carrie?! ugh psycho...thank god dan was there to save jamie!!! i love the whole cast of OTH and i am soo proud of you guyz!! you all r AMAZINGG!! xoxo

i thank nathan and haley
will work the problems out

Maybe lindsay would recognise that she would never match up to what Leyton had and she'll decide she can't marry lucas.

Or maybe lucas and lindsay will get married and Peyton will just have to live with it.

Glad brooke fired her mum. Feel sorry for jamie he's so adorable.

Haley.... remember that this is your family.... stick with them...

I can NOT wait for 100th episode TONIGHT! I can't belive I can get this excited over a TV show...but this is One Tree Hill, I would expect NOTHING less! Anyone else dressing up for the occasion? We are even getting a cake...but, secretly wishing this is the wedding that NEVER was...I Leyton How could you not after season 4???

One day left until the 100th episode! But first, here are some thoughts on last week's show (and a prediction, too).

It was repulsive to see Dan randomly "connect" with the store clerk. We all know the real Dan, but this scene just seemed out of character (even for him).

Bevin's scene was hilarious and it was great to see an old friend. Bevin did come a long way in the previous seasons and it would have been nice to see her portrayed as more intelligent, but I think most people loved the quirky and bubbly cheerleader. Keeping her with Skills would have been great but it shows that not all relationships survive the future.

Haley stated that she is done trying with Nathan. Look closely at her face and you will see that her words didn't match her expressions. She seemed heartbroken and confused. Nathan is a great man BECAUSE of Haley. He knows that and Haley knows that. In Season 4, Deb even said that Nathan is a better man and she has Haley to thank for that. "Always and forever" will weather out the storm.

It was surprising to hear Haley tell Lucas that he cannot marry Lindsey. How strange would it be if she had feelings for him? They have a great brother-sister relationship so let's hope that doesn't happen. I don't believe Lucas' manuscript reveals any more details about his past with Peyton. Lindsey is his editor, after all, and he probably would not subject her to more stories about his past (and possibly current) love. I do think that Lucas' writings have made Haley realize that she and Nathan are meant to be and she now knows that Lucas is not being true to his own feelings.

Brooke finally gained the courage to fire her mother! And what a beautiful moment it was. The best line was when Victoria claimed that Brooke could not get rid of her because she is not an employee, she is her mother. Brooke responds, "I know. You're fired." It looks like she is terminated from BOTH positions.

Chase's return, paired with his scenes with Peyton, provided a fresh perspective. We never had the opportunity to see those two connect as friends. It was a nice twist that offered comfort and support.

Is it possible for Jamie to become more adorable as the weeks progress? He has a heart of gold and his sadness really hits viewers. Such phenomenal acting from a talented boy!

If you look closely at the previews for Tuesday's episode, there may be a hint of what's to come. In the wedding scenes, there is a brief flash in black and white of Lucas exiting the church with Peyton by his side. Dream sequence? Maybe. But, I doubt it. Karen's return to Tree Hill will help Lucas follow the path he is meant to travel.

Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of One Tree Hill for reaching a remarkable milestone. You are now among the elite in television history. Happy 100th! :-)

Are they ever gonna have the theme song back with the credits back?

and I hope when the new shows return that the previews are going to be better made. This season the previews for the next week concentrated on ONE thing everytime, when they could have combined a whole bunch of stuff to show different parts of the episode. for like EVERY preview it only shows ONE major plot in the next weeks epsiode when it could intertwine them all. this scene's previews were really good though. It looks so freakin gooddd!

luke please dont marry her go back to peyton she loves you nathan find someone new your're better than that fuck haley

hi i am from georgetown guyana south america. oth de best . i was woundering y haley choise brook as godmother they were not de best of friends . y not pheyton? leyton were dating at time? or karen? brook a great godmother better then lucus as been a part in jamie life ? jluke .anyway hope they donot hope luk n haley cause if naley spite luk gone take haley side i think gone cause problem. and sicko chaire gone be back i also think she gone kinnapp jamie . and wasup with dan ? and were the DAM THEAM SONG .were is THE SONG . I LOVE 'I JUST WANT BE ME' bring it back plez. and choach whittie 2.hey maybe keith ghost 2 . hey brcus fan donot wory there gone be back ther godparent rite. haley an nathan will have 2 thank dan cause he gone save jamjam if nanny chaire kinap jamjam

theres gonna be more episodes in April. it said when in another blog

I liked the episode but hated it at the same time. I feel like this season has had me getting used to the changes. Anyone else? I do have to wonder why Millie can explain to Mouth how it made her feel to see him rush off to Rachel (when they haven't even been dating that long) when Nathan can't even communicate to his wife of what..6 (?) years that Carrie is hitting on him. What I'm trying to say is that almost all of the other relationships on the show they can be honest with each other P&L, B&P, N&L etc, but the married couple can't? Ugh! It also just makes me mad that N&H always seem to be having trouble with their marriage. Cut them some slack writers! I really don't want them to break up because they really do work well together. Then there's the relationship between Lucas and Lindsey. Hmmm....I just don't see it. Lindsey seems very nice, but that's about it. Maybe if the writers had written more characteristics that set her apart I could see why Lucas would want her instead of Peyton but she's just kind of boring. It might even be the actress herself, it's just a blah character. Basically, I might have to stop watching the show if they break up N&L and if L-squared ends up married. One final thing, is this the last episode of the season? I'm pretty sure they anticipated it would be before they started airing it since the writers strike was still going on but now that its off does that mean that there will be some more episodes?

Nathan and Haley will work it out. I'm excited to see them kiss in the next episode.
The whole scene with Dan hooking up with some random lady was so gross. ew.
I think Haley called Luke and told him not to marry Lindsey because in his writing it was clear that he still had feelings for Peyton. Im interested to see how he reacts to that.
The Bevin scene kind of disappointed me. I was excited to see her but the writers made her such an airhead, when she said in the Pictures Of You episode back in season 4 that she really wasn't stupid and once she left high school she would change. And marrying Tim??whhattt.
I loved seeing Brooke fire Bitch. It was great to see her finally stand up to her mother.
I also liked how in this episode Peyton and Chase helped each other make other people jealous. buttt I don't want Chase to be with Brooke, I really like her with Owen. And the Brooke Owen and Jamie scene was so cute.

And next weekkkk!! Looks so freakin good. It looks like a mid year finale which is awesome. I don't think Lucas will marry Lindsey. Something will happen, he'll say the wrong name at the altar or something. I don't think Peyton will say anything to stop the wedding, I think it will either be Lucas or Lindsey. PUMPED!

I think Haley might have reacted too quickly and let her emotions over her son almost drowning make the decission about getting a divorce. She should have given Nathan a chance to explain himself after the whole fiasco with Jaime was contained. But I hope she comes around; I really want Naley to get back together. I don't know about everyone else, but I fell in love with Chase in this episode!!! He is such a sweetheart, kissing Peyton while Lucas was looking to "help her out", that was the sweetest thing! I think I just became a big Chase fan. And of course Peyton helped him out with Brooke by following his example. It seems to me like he would be a great regular to the show, you can't go wrong there. And I do hope that Brooke and Chase get back together. And we come to the most important revelation of the episode; when Haley calls Lucas, in what seems to be the late hours of the night, to tell him that he CANNOT MARRY LINDSEY! I wonder what Lucas said in the book to make her come to that decission. It seemed like Haley was supportive and backing up that realationship, but what was in that book that made her change her mind? And by the preview of the 100th episode it seems that Lucas might be thinking if he is doing the right thing by marrying Lindsey? On that note, it makes me wonder if it's Lucas imagining him and Peyton getting married and not Peyton herself. We won't know until next Tuesday. And I hope that we get Lucas' part of the conversation with Haley. All we can do now is wait.

What I did not love, aside from the creepy seen of Dan with the random girl, is how they made Bevin marry Tim!? What's up with that? I loved Skills and Bevin together and now they have no chance?

And a bunch of fans agree on this but she was definitely not acting normal at all the way she spoke to Brooke. Too much of a ditz and strange. Tim is way below her. She should have stuck with Skills.

I want Naley back! They better not get a divorce. What about "Always & Forever"? huh? Nathan changed for the better because of Haley. He WANTED to change and needed to so that's what he did. I just hope that Haley realizes that nothing happened.

I wonder if Chase was Owen's friend that got him to rehab? The one that helped him become sober? It was interesting to see Chase come back. I love Brooke and Owen together though. they need to stay together instead of with Chase.

Can always just grab Bitchtoria by the hair and toss her in front of a car? lol I'm sorry but this episode was just too much. How dare you tell someone that they are pathetic and cannot break the habit of an addiction? then what do u expect her to do? kill herself? Rachel HAS to fight this and she just ruined the detox. She is probably in Miami partying it up with drugs and booze like the txt told her to. I just cant believe that she would steal all that money from Brooke. Messed up. I hope she will be okay but we will not see the last of her.

Loved Milly & Mouth together. But I just dont get the whole Rachel and Mouth deal. She made it seem like they slept together over in Honey Grove and then Milly says that they had a sexual history? Um... no they didn't. He never slept with her. Especially back in Honey Grove. so that was odd.

I wonder what Lucas wrote in the book to make Haley call him up in the middle of the night to tell him that he cannot marry Lindsey. Probably all about Peyton I bet.

Anyway great episode and I cannot wait till the big 100th episode! Its going to be HUGE! So much is going to be happening that it will blow us all over on our seats. And KAREN COMES BACK!! YAY! I cant wait. Maybe now she will give some explanation as to why she was gone. I think it's because she went to go back to see Andy. I miss him. I loved those two together.

haley is acting great. it's nathan's fault for not communicating with her the first time carrie screwed up.

i think she told lucas not to marry linsey cause the book sucked, and he wrote a lot better when he was with peyton.

as far as lucas and linsey, i dont like it, i want lucas with peyton, BUT... if linsey and lucas end up together, then jake has to come back and marry peyton. he was better for her than lucas anyways.

i hated the bevin scene. it was a waste of time and lost my interest.

the rachel scenerio got old quick, so i'm glad that's overwith.

i think chase doesnt bring enough life to the timeline. it was great to see him this episode. but he shouldn't come back.

where is deb?

I loved when Bevin said I always thought you'd marry Peyton - HA, Take that Lindsey!
Chase and Peyton were very sweet together though...hmmmm
Brooke and Owen are really growing on me - finally a male character in this show that acts like a MAN, not a little boy!! Brooke needs a man like that!
Haley is a little severe this season - I really enjoyed when she said "YOU CAN'T MARRY LINDSEY" Go Haley!!
I was glad to see Rachel - the PBR scene in the bedroom about Chase was really funny! Love those girls!
It was nice to see Peyton smiling again!
and once again - I am so enjoying BP this year. Their friendship is awesome!!
Hilarie and Sophia are the best thing about the show this year!
Please end this Lindsey mess, UGH!

I just hope they dont hook up Lucas and Haley somehow ,it would be the Stupidest Thing Ever.

am can some body remember me who tim is i did c that part . an i can rem him much

o my god i love this espoised . every one was there so far it was so kool i was on the edge of my seat de whole show . dan story a li ttle weird. chase n peyton make a cute couple may be they hook up and then luc gone get piss .naley anything naley loven dem but sorry for jamie .skill was perfect he more like an uncle then lucus . cant wait fa nex wk . karen is back yes yes thank u . and it gone be one rocking eprsoide . rachel chater is is kind sad. i couldnot belive it wen haley call lucus and siad u cant marry liz i was like fanily there friendship is back on track , and it was kool of him 2 give her 2 read it ,hope we c more of chase . brook and owen r cute kind off . but i think chase n peyton kind cute together. so cant wait to c next wk .oth the best show no tv. love ya . hate dan p.s i am so proud of brook for firing her mom (bitch) she did well i guess she change de most .naley alway .were is deb,coach lily . P.S vote haley on cw hostest women. come she rock this seson expect her charter an de same .

Does anyone else want Nanny Carrie to just leave forever, or see Haley beat the crap out of her?! Because I do. I also really miss Whitey! Can't wait for next weeks episode.

Lucas u gotta marry peyton... It would not be OTH if u are not together!

what with with chase and payton don't you think it a little too fastonsidering their past

This week's episode was okay. Not steller. It had good points and bad points, but most episodes do for that matter.

I don't think this will be the end of Nathan and Haley's marriage. That almost happened in Season 2 and the fans were L-I-V-I-D. I think they'll probably go to counselling or something, but not total separation.

I really enjoyed Brooke and Owen's friendship. So when did they officially start dating? I didn't get that in the previous episode. Anyway, their friendship is kind of a reminder of hers and Lucas's friendship from Season 2. (miss that friendship the most)

What did Haley read in the book? I have a strong speculation that it probably has something to do with Peyton. Most definately. Lucas got his "inspiration" to write again when he knew Peyton was back in town. Lindsey even said that to him. There's gotta be some strong indications in that book for Haley to tell Lucas not to marry Lindsey.

i am so happy that brooke fired her mom and that haley told lucas not to marry lindsey. i am so mad that nanny carrie is going to come back. i think that she is gonna kidnap jamie because she said that he was like a kid to her...i hate nanny carrie by the way.

I hate it when we get left hanging at the end of an episode.....i want to know what haley read and i think that Nathan and Haley will get back together. Lucas and Peyton forever.

i think that haley is being really mean to both nathan and jamie. naley cannot break-up!!!!!!! they have been through soo much, them breaking up would just ruin the show. nathan is being so super cute too. Haley needs to let him move back in.
and i wish they were the same as in season 3! i miss the old naley!!!

I'm so thrilled that Brooke fired her sociopath mom! In her face!

what did haley read????? i really hope this show goes the right way make the fans happy don't marry linsey to lucus. Peyton and Lucas forever and always right

I CAN'T BELIEVE THE SCENES FOR NEXT WEEK!!!! WOW
hALEY AND NATHAN WILL GET BACK TOGETHER THEY NEED TIME TO SORT OUT THEIR OWN ISSUES.
LUCAS AND LINDSAY, THEY NEED TO GET MARRIED AND MOVE ON AS A HAPPY COUPLE. PEYTON SHOULD NOT INTERVEN LET IT GO!!!!

Last night's episode was filled with great moments.

I believe that Nathan and Haley will survive this ordeal. Time heals all.

It was great to see Bevin and Chase! How entertaining was it to catch a glimpse of her son's picture and immediately realize that she married Tim? That scene was hilarious. Is it just me, or does Chase look better this season? Stephen's appearance was not a surprise because his name appeared in the opening credits.

I'm looking forward to the 100th episode! Get ready to see more of Tree Hill's original residents. :-)

I loved last night's episode, but it broke my heart at the same time.

Nathan and Haley CAN'T get divorced. They've both made mistakes, and MARRIAGE is working through it.. not breaking up or giving up. He loves her, it's that simple. And they have a kid now! It only makes things WAY more complicated!

I'm so glad Haley finally came to her senses. But I wonder what she read in the manuscript. Lucas CAN'T marry Lindsey.. LP forever.

I can't wait for next week's episode. Whoo.

"luke don't marry her"

i really loved the episode last night. it was just so sad for jamie who wanted to play rockband with his mama and daddy but haley wouldn't do it. jamie was so sad in the episode. i hope naley works everything out and haley did change nathan into the person he is today. she just doesn't see it. But i know they will get everything right. also can't wait til the 100th episode. karen comes back, nathan and haley kiss and dan is planning something horrible. this episode will defenitely(i hope i spelled that right) will be a cliffhanger til april the 14th!

I think haley needs to remember that nathan never cheated on her, even we he had the chance. AND that she is the one that kissed Chris Keller, and left him. Nathan has changed, she hasnt.

I think Haley is way out of line. Nathan really did nothing wrong, sure he should have told her about the flirting and the kiss but he was trying to see the best in the Psycho Nanny which OBVIOUSLY backfired

I think that she's COMPLETELY overreacting and Nathan has changed COMPLETELY from the man that she married or for that matter dated.

She needs to stop telling Nathan otherwise because it's really starting to piss me off.

Since when is Haley a saint...Chris Keller anyone? Leaving her marriage to go on tour?

I loved that Lucas was jealous of Peyton/Chase and it shows that he still cares. I loved the Brooke/Owen scenes, I am completely falling in LOVE with them.

omg wow last night episode was something else i wason the edge of the couch the whole time and when bevin showed the pic of nathan i started laughing soo hard. but nathan and haley really need to work things out you can tell that its killing jamie with them not being together but i really thought that haley wanted nathan to be there but then she changes her mind and yeah but at the end when she called lucas and said that i was so shocked like i really want to know what was written that got her to say that and anothe thing dan better stay away from everyone because if he doesn't things aren'tgoing to turn out pretty

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS EPISODE!!ONE I REALLY LOVED THE PART WHERE BROOKE FIRED VICTORIA.. IT WAS SO FUNNY CAUSE RIGHT WHEN SHE SAID YOUR FIRED I SAID IT TOO...LOL.. AND I LOVE HOW CHASE AND PEYTON WAS HELPING EACH OTHER...ALSO I LOVE HOW CRAZY BEVIN WAS AND I CANNOT BELIEVE SHE'S MARRIED TO TIM...I LOVE THIS EPISODE!!!!!!!!MOST LIKELY I KNOW IM GONNA LOVE THE 100th EPISODE TOO>>

we just wanted to strangle dapne zuniga LOL..she played her role of victoria too convincing while hurting both rachel (danneel broke our teeny weeny lil corazons!) and brooke (we were in awe!)

very strong episode..eventhough we could've gone without chase coming back...

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I was just about to mention that note about Bevin and Tim. I still think its creepy they named him Nathan. Obsessed much? Good episode. I couldn't wait for Brooke to fire her mom but you know she not going out without a fight. I can't wait until the 100th episode. Bring on the drama!!!

The picture of Bevin's kid was also the same picture of a kid that Tim had - I can't believe Tim and Bevin are married!

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