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LEYTON IS LOVE!!
and now they have a baby and all
you brucas fans are delusional.

I LOVE LEYTON TOO MUCH THEY ARE SO SWWET THEY BRING JOY TO MY LIFE!

LEYTON FOREVER!

Brucas <33

leytonnnnnnn

"The boy saw the comet and he felt as though his life had meaning. And when it went away, he waited his entire life for it to come back to him.
It was more than just a comet because of what it brought to his life: direction, beauty, meaning. There were many who couldn't understand, and sometimes he walked among them. But even in his darkest hours, he knew in his heart that someday it would return to him, and his world would be whole again... And his belief in God and love and art would be re-awakened in his heart."

A true Love Story - LUCAS+PEYTON

Tortured artist nearly runs over tortured athlete. So won't you kill me, so I die happy. That's me inside your head. Why did you just tell me all that? We don't even know each other. Maybe that's the point. I'll be seein ya. On such a full sea are we now afloat. Nice hands. Nice legs. I guess misery really does love company. Lonely. I want to draw something that means something to someone! I want to draw blind faith, or a fading summer, or just a moment of clarity. And if I can't be great at it, then I don't want to ruin it. It's too important to me. They are not you. Could you take a look at these? You won't be disappointed. The world you desire can be won. It exists... it is real... it is possible... it is yours. You're art matters. It's what got me here. Belief makes things true, things like you, you and I. You submitted my sketches to thud magazine. And they liked them didn't they? Maybe you are ready, but you're just scared. I guess I'm just a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a bitch. Or maybe just a tortured artist. Look, I don't need you defending me and my work. I don't need you analyzing it or interpreting me either. And in fact, I'm pretty sure I don't need you at all. Pretty sure? You know, I would gladly erase my dad if it would bring back your mom. I wish I could change it for you. I didn't come here for you tonight. Wow, you made me a mix? Does this mean we're dating? I've wanted this for so long. Me too. And now we can have it. I want to have everything with you. I want it all. I want us. Look for the girl with the broken smile, ask her if she wants to stay awhile, and she will be loved. And now we can't have it. I'm sorry. For what? All sorts of things. I owe you. Don't go with your dreams untold. Lucas, I made a mistake. When you said you wanted to be with me, I got scared and I pushed you away, but the truth is, I want all the same things that you want, I do. And I want them with you. Tracks 8 and 11? Totally you. Maybe tomorrow I'll find my way home. It didn't mean anything. It didn't? Of course it did. I feel it in my heart. Don't you? Yes. I wanna know what it's like on the inside of love. I have to be with you. I'm with you, you know that. I'll wait forever if I have to. I know it's true, no one heals me like you and you hold the key. I was so afraid you weren't going to wake up. What? And miss out on being with you? Come on, without you I'll never feel the love inside of me. Come on, you know that we belong. I love to watch you draw. I can't get you out of my head. I wish we could fast forward these next six months so we could just be together. It's better this way, right? Yeah. The first cut is the deepest. I know how you’re into this whole 80's metal thing, so I got you the first Tesla record. This is sweet. I got you a high five. Do you want it now or later? Now's good. You don't need to apologize, it's just for all the stuff that you and I have been through... where my head and my heart were at, I couldn't have gone and slept with some stranger. Look, I just want to apologize again for not being a better person lately. I'm trying. I don't know what else to say. It's not what you say, it's what you do. Please, don't take your love away from me.

When was the last time we even had a conversation about something real? I just thought you could use a friend. Yeah, I could use a friend, but you don't qualify as that anymore. Whatever you think, I really do care about you. You're a good friend. Well now, Bonnie and Clyde, I guess you're wondering why I called you here. By the way, remember when you accused me of being a crappy friend? Yeah, I'm really sorry. No, you were right. I don't ever want that to happen again, so if you need anything, I'm around. I'm filling in the empty space where you left your mark. Take two steps back from all of this and remember what you started with. You look like you need some chocolate. You gave me the best mixtape I have. Even all the bad songs ain't so bad. I just wish there was so much more than that, about me and you. Looks like it's just you and me this summer. Would have come up to greet us before, if it weren't for my heart, because I've her name in mine and it's calling all the time.

Come on, let's get you home. I can't be there alone. Will you stay with me? I knew you couldn't go a whole summer without doing something. Whatever. You don't know me. I think I do. I can't wait till you need me here on this side of heaven. It's always going to be there, isn't it? You and me. So the whole summer and I still can't get use to that hair of yours. What? You did yours last spring and mine actually looks good. Hey! Although there is now hope, embers of sadness still glow. Something hasn't quite flown, but I know you're there to catch me now. Sometimes all you need is one. There's that look again. What look? I don't have a look. You're one of the few people that's actually been honest with me through this whole thing. You should go. Yeah, we're both going. Painting while angry? That's original. Like cutting your hair. If I don't go, I never will and I need to. Will you go? Sure. A promise is a promise. Besides, you should be able to turn to me for help. I love being that guy for you. I guess I just needed help getting here. You never needed my help. The stars are crying for what we could have had. Are you drunk? Are you wearing eye shadow? Working through the pain? Kinda. Everything is going to be alright, right? Yeah, it is. Don't live your life alone. Let us in. I love you more than I could ever say or sing or even show, but I need to have you near so I can feel your heart next to mine. Just so you know, I'm never going anywhere. I'll always be there when you need me, because I care. Don't leave me, please. I'm gonna go block the entrance. We'll just hide, alright? Listen to me, I'm not leaving you. Nothing will happen to you, I promise. You're always saving me. Somebody's got to. If I say I love you right now, will you hold it against me? Come here. If I don't get her out of here, she's going to die. You love me. Okay, that is so not fair. You probably want to kiss me again. Dude, shut up! If I told you I love you, would you hold it against me? Because I do. I know how you are. I'm the same way. I love you, you know that? I love you too. Hey, you look nice. And then there were two. Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds. It is an ever fixed mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken. Love alters not with time’s brief hours and weeks, but bears it out even to the edge of doom.

She's A Runner? Billy Squier. And I am very impressed that you have Billy Squier on your iTunes. Actually I think you gave that to me. When was the last time we just hung out? Um, just the two of us? Probably the day we hid out in the library and I got shot in the leg. You think about that much? Everyday. I wish I could take that day back for your mom and Keith. Thanks for the sex. We all need a little help sometimes, someone to help us hear the music in the world. To remind us that it won't always be this way. That someone is out there, and that someone will find you. My song is love. My song is love unknown. But I'm on fire for you, clearly. Got to get that message home. Give me your hand. You know I use to watch you? When? Freshman year. Sophomore year. Both summers, actually. Stop it. What did you watch? You're legs mostly. You know, from up close they are a little chickeny. Shut up! But from where I was hiding, they were pretty awesome. I'm not sure that's a compliment. Oh it is, trust me. Look, on the contrary to what's written on your wall, people don't always leave. Last time I checked I'm still here. I would never cut you out of my life. I'm just trying to watch out for you. I know that and I thank you. You were right. I'm sorry I doubted you. Whoa! Is this your way of thanking me? It's okay, I'm here. I thought I'd try and paint the shadows away. It's who I am and you need to be who you are. Can I stay? Sure. Life comes rushing at you from out of the darkness, when it does... is there someone in your life you can count on? Someone who will watch over you when you stumble and fall? And in that moment, give you the strength to face your fears alone? I love you, Lucas. I love you too. You don't understand. I've been holding this in for a really long time. I just need you to know, I love you... I'm in love with you. I'll take my time if you want to. I'll give you what ever you need. I'll wait a lifetime to give it to you. Nice shot. Nice legs. They're a little chickeny. Well, I'll be seein ya. Hey, Peyton. It's you. What? When all my dreams come true... the one I want next to me. It's you. It's you, Peyton. Sharing different heartbeats in one night. You know my girlfriend Peyton, right? By the way, I forgot how much of a good kisser you are. Well, maybe you should come by later and I'll remind you for a few hours. I'd like that. This is good isn't it? Us. It's perfect. Throw your arms around my neck and hold me tightly. There's a lot that we will get. You're always saving me. Please, let me find a way to save you. I have to go back. I never told Peyton I love her. I want to go back. Last time we kissed was so damn good I collapsed. The last time we kissed you had a heart attack. And I didn't die. I couldn't die. Do you know why? Because I had to come back and look into those green eyes of yours and tell you I love you. No matter how long it takes I'll wait for you. I think we waited long enough. I'll wait for love, I'll wait for you. Peyton, you look amazing. I can't wait till class is over so I can look at those green eyes and kiss your perfect lips. Happy looks good on you. Peyton is the best thing I have in my life. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her. Likewise. This is the best cookie I've ever had. You own me, there is nothing you can do. You own me, lucky you. Pretty please with me on top. What do you want now? I want what you wanted. I want everything with you. I'd do anything for you. You are the best one of the best ones. You have stolen my heart. I really love you. I love you too. I promise. Poof. Poof? Poof! You're destined for greatness and we both know that. No matter what happens to either one of us, you will always be in my heart. Just let me hold you for a couple more minutes. That's what's going to fix me. Grant my last request and just let me hold you. Lay down beside me. I was just feeling sentimental about the first time we spoke. I'm going to love you forever. When I see you then I know, it will be next to me. And when I need you then I know, you will be there with me. I'll never leave you.

Chapter three. Peyton Sawyer is destined for greatness. Actually she's already great, because Peyton Sawyer has a thing called integrity. And nothing and no one is ever going to change that. There are scars that I've been hiding. There are ghosts that I do not claim. There are closets I do not care to open. They open all the same. How long has it been? Two years. No, it's been longer than that. Luke, I missed you. Turn the light out say goodnight. No thinking for a little while. Lets not try to figure out everything at once. So you couldn't change the world from Los Angeles. Change it here. I know you can do it and so do you. Do you remember what you said that night when you first entered the gym? Your art matters. It's what got me here. Yeah, it's like you touched my soul and a few days ago I was ready to quit again, but you saved me with the words you wrote about me in your novel. So if your struggling writing the next one you should know that your art matters Lucas. It's what got me here. When I'm scared and tired, will you breathe in some life. If this world breaks me, would you make me whole again, please. Will you be there for me. We had a relationship. We can't pretend that we didn't. But before that we were really close friends. There's no reason we can't have that again, right? Right. Peyton, I love you and I want us to be together forever. Luke, wait okay. I know it's a bit sudden, but yesterday was a great day. And I'm sitting on the bus and I realize that none of my great days in my life matter without you. You're the one I want next to me when my dreams come true. You're the one I want next to me if they don't. As long as I have you nothing else matters. I am not saying no, I am saying not now. I want to marry you someday. You meant more to me than anyone I ever loved at all. But you taught me how to trust myself and so I say to you, this is what I have to do. I went by my old house. There's a teenage girl living there now. She showed me my closet door and you know what that said? Lucas and Peyton, True Love Always. Always Lucas, that's what we were supposed to have. Let me tell you how you get "always" Peyton... when a man asks you to marry him, you say yes. I never said no! I said that I loved you and that I did wanna marry you someday. Can't understand the things you do. Nothing turns out the way we planned. You're still my baby and I'm still you're man. I moved on. Why haven't you? Cause I should have said yes. I was young, and I was scared, and I did not realize that by saying I wasn't ready it would mean that we would never be together again. Had I known that, I would have said yes. I miss you every day. And I have told everyone here that I didn't come back for you, but I did. Of course I did. I still love you Lucas. You still love me, don't you? Here's what I intended, and here is the truth. Suddenly it was as if the roar of the crowd, and the cheers of my team mates were all sounding from a thousand miles away, and what remained in that bizarre muffled silence was only Peyton, the girl whose art and passion and beauty had changed my life. In that moment, my triumph was not a state championship, but simple clarity. The realization that we'd always been meant for each other and every instinct to the contrary had simply been a denial of the following truth; I was now and always would be in love with Peyton Sawyer. Look me in the eye and tell me that, that kiss did not feel exactly the same as it felt three years ago.

I was reminded today in a roundabout way that the most perfect act of love is sacrifice. It's what Keith did for Karen... burying his feelings for her for all those years so he could be a good friend. I love you Lucas. I think I have since the first moment we locked eyes and it is going to suck, but if what you want is for me to let go, then I'm gonna do it. Be happy Luke. I want that with all my heart. The love you professed will always be there, the spark of something undeniable, a seed of hope, the truth for better or for worse burning fiercely just below the surface. Is there a chance? A fragment of light at the end of the tunnel? A reason to fight? It was more than just a comet because of what it brought to his life; direction, beauty, meaning. There are many who couldn't understand, and sometimes he walked among them. But even in his darkest hours, he knew in his heart that someday it would return to him, and his world would be whole again... and his belief in God and love and art would be reawakened in his heart. You were a good thing in a world gone wrong. I come in here and I sit in silence and hear the echoes of who we used to be, and so I wish for patience, and grace, and the strength to just let him be happy. Mostly, I pray for the strength to not make his life worse because of what I want. That's the toughest part, letting go, you know? That's the part of grace that just really sucks. Make a wish, place it in your heart. Anything you want, everything you want. Do you have it? Good. Now believe it can come true. You never know where the next miracle will come from, the next smile, the next wish come true. But if you believe that it's right around the corner and you open your heart and mind to the possibility of it, to the certainty of it... you just may get the thing you're wishing for. Wish I were with you, but I couldn't stay. Every direction leads me away. Pray for tomorrow, but for today all I want is to be home. I don't blame you, Peyton. I hate you. Love is not a victory march, it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah. Peyton Sawyer will become Peyton Scott. However far away, however long I stay, whatever words I say, I will always love you. The day you start thinking that love is overrated is the day that you're wrong. I don't hate you. I remember the first time I ever saw you; all skinny arms and tangled mess of hair. It was hard letting you go, Peyton. It was hard losing you and it was hard seeing you again. It's still really hard. I know. While I'm asleep I have this dream where we're back in that hotel room in LA and you propose to me; and every single time I say yes. It's just a dream right? It's my dream. To all those lost souls who have forgotten to believe in the immensity of love. What if I told you your tears haven't been ignored and everything that was taken can be restored? Feel this. Can you feel this? Let go and believe.

Epic love stories weren't meant to be comprehended, but complicated. It's in between the words, lyrics and moments where the true depth of belief anchors the heart. What once was, will always be. True love that only mends, never breaks.

you guys gotta move on jeyton have never been in love that's why they broke up and she told lucas that she is in love the day after she broke up with jake.
You guys are pathetic you say that just to keep peyton away from lucas!
But you can't do that, lucas scottt is and will always be in love with peyton sawyer

lucas and peyton are the best tv couple on tv ! i love OTH thanks to leyton

I am with whoever said "Naley, Brucas, Jeyton". That was where the best chemistry was in all of the chareacters. I will never support Leyton because Lucas is a cheating bastard and Peyton... how could you do that to your BEST friend TWICE. Especially when you know how insecure she is about her relationship.

The only time I have ever like Peyton on this whole show is when she was with Jake and Jenny. There was something different and better about her when she was with them. She was a better person... I MISS JAKE AND JENNY!

So, in my head, Brucas, Jeyton, and Naley is what is meant to be. In the end, I will probably re-watch seasons 1-3 where those couples featured (I know Naley is the whole thing) and skip over the whole bullshit, Peyton talking in her sleep thing. I mean, come on, that was so out of the blue and out of character. It is like all of a sudden, she is in love with Lucas again and Jake never even mattered. IMHO, that was one of the worst plot developments in tv history. Total crap!

Lucas:Peyton I...
Peyton: Don't. It was stupid. Okay? You're with Brooke now.
Lucas: Yeah.
Peyton: We just got carried away. It didn't mean anything.
Lucas: It didn't?
Peyton: Of course it did.

Lucas: Wow. You're kind of hot.
Peyton: Yeah?
Lucas: So look, I know we're just hanging out, but I got you a gift.
Peyton: Dude, you shouldn't have.
Lucas: I know, but I did.
Peyton: Alright, well good. Give it to me, I love gifts.
Lucas: Well I know how you're into this whole 80's metal thing. So I got you the first test of the record. (he hand her a record)
Peyton: Oh! This is sweet. Um, I got you... a high five? Do you want it now or later?
Lucas: Now is good.
Peyton: Okay. (Gives him a high five)

Lucas: That's me inside your head.
Peyton: What?
Lucas: NOFX.
That's me inside your head it's the lyrics from
Peyton: I know the song.

Lucas: Can I ask you a question?
Peyton: It's a free country.
Lucas: Why are you a cheerleader? No offense or anything, but you're about the least cheery person I know. Come on. Let me give you a ride. I'll let you insult me.
Peyton: First of all, you don't know me. Second of all, you don't know me. God, why are guys such jerks?!
Lucas: Guys or Nathan?
Peyton: Him. You.
Lucas: I don't know. We share the same father.
Peyton: Yeah, I heard that. He's kind of an ass. So that must suck, having to see him around.
Lucas: For my mom. I never knew him.
Peyton: But she told you he was your dad?
Lucas: Yeah, eventually. We used to play in junior leagues together -- me and Nathan.
Peyton: Basketball?
Lucas: Yeah, and I loved it, and I was good at it. You ever have something that you knew that you were better at than almost anybody else?
Peyton: Sex. --- Joke.
Lucas: Anyway...Guys kept teasing me about it, about how Nathans dad was my dad, too. So I asked my mom, and she said he wasn't. But I get home, and I hear her crying in her room. I knew it was true. So I never went back. I told my mom it was because I didn't want to have to see his face. But... It was mostly because... I didn't want her to have to.
[ Sighs ]
Peyton: So, why'd you just tell me all that? I mean, we don't even know each other.
Lucas: Maybe that's the point.

Peyton: So, what did you bet?
Lucas: I win, Nathan stays on the team
Peyton: why?
Lucas: Because it's the last thing he wants. And anyway, it's not about him.
(Nathan comes back)
Nathan: Peyton.
Lucas: I'll be seeing you.

[Lucas goes to catch the ball and narrowly misses hitting PEYTON with it]
Peyton: Nice hands.
Lucas: Nice legs
[Lucas runs back to the game, leaving PEYTON looking surprised]

[Lucas is at the river court trying to shoot hoops, but failing to do so]
Peyton: I guess misery really does love company.
[Lucas turns around to see PEYTON]
Lucas: What are you doing here?
Peyton: Actually I'm not here. I was never here.
[Peyton starts to walk away]
Lucas: You know, I shoot the ball and it goes in. I dont ask questions, I don't think about it. Its just the way it is.
Peyton: Or they way it was.
Lucas: yeah
Peyton: Lucas, its just a game. Who cares if the entire school, most of your friends and half the town saw you suck.
Lucas: So you've clearly come to cheer me up.
[Peyton smiles]
Lucas: Want a ride?

[Outside of Peyton's house the truck pulls to a stop]
Peyton: Look, you mind if I ask you a question?
Lucas: Shoot.
Peyton: Why'd you decide to do it? Join the team? Cause you don't exactly fit in here, do you?
Lucas: The game, I guess. I love the game.
Peyton: Right. The same reason I cheer. Its all a big game. Why not just stay on the playground? Why join the varsity?
Lucas: Because I want to know if Im good.
Peyton: Well, if you ask my opinion, we all just wasted a perfectly good evening. You, me, and everybody else in there.
Lucas: Then why do you do it? I mean, do you really like it or not?
Peyton: If I say that I liked it, then Im just another cheerleader. But if I say that I hate it, then Im either a liar or a fraud. Either way I lose.
[Peyton goes to get out]
Peyton: Do you want to come in?
Lucas: What about Nathan?
Peyton: What about him?
[Peyton gets out and LUCAS thinks about it, then gets out and follows her to the door]
Peyton: What are you doing?
Lucas: Um, you just said-
Peyton: I didn't invite you to come in. I asked if you wanted to. [Pause] Thanks for the ride.
[Peyton walks inside and shuts the door in LUCAS face]

Teacher: Early in his career, Hemingway was frustrated. He was a good writer who wanted to be great. And eventually, he discovered that less is more. [Pause] Peyton. Describe Lucas using just one word.
[Everyone looks at Peyton]
Peyton: Choke.
[Everyone laughs]
Teacher: Okay, be quiet please. Thank you. Lucas, care to respond and describe Peyton?
[Lucas looks at Peyton]
Lucas: Lonely.
[The class Oohs]

Peyton: Those are my sketches!
[Peyton walks up behind LUCAS and grabs the sketchbook]
Lucas: Um I wasn't looking.
Peyton: This is personal. Alright, I don't read your diary!
Lucas: I don't have a diary.
Peyton: No? Dear Diary, my daddy doesn't love me. P.S. Stay out of my stuff!
[Peyton storms off]

[The Body Shop, Peyton is picking up her car and Lucas is behind the counter as Peyton fills out the forms]
Peyton: No practice today?
[Lucas doesnt answer. Instead, he throws her sketchbook on the counter]
Peyton: What, are you stalking me?
Lucas: I thought someone should see them.
Peyton: Well, its none of your business.
Lucas: You know what? You're right. Its none of my business. I wouldn't know anything about it.
Peyton: I know you don't.
[Peyton starts to leave]
Lucas: Look, just tell me why you didn't submit them. Your stuff is good.
Peyton: Its not good enough.
[Lucas follows her outside]
Lucas: Look, Peyton, why not?
[Peyton turns around]
Peyton: I want to draw something that means something to someone. You know, I want to draw blind faith or a fading summer or just a moment of clarity. Its like when you go and you see a really great band live for the first time, you know, and nobody's saying it but everybody's thinking it-- "We have something to believe in again." I want to draw that feeling. But, I cant. And if I cant be great at it then I don't want to ruin it. Its too important to me.
[She starts to leave]
Lucas: Yep. Me too.
[Peyton turns around and looks at him before getting in her car and starting it]
Lucas: Hey, about your sketchbook?
Peyton: What about them? They don't mean anything to anybody, do they?
[Peyton pulls out and Lucas looks after her]

[The gym as the team runs out. Peyton's cheering nearby]
LUCAS: Peyton!
[PEYTON looks at him]
LUCAS: Your art matters. Its what got me here.
[PEYTON smiles]

[PEYTON slams LUCAS' locker shut]
PEYTON: Who do you think you are?
LUCAS: Someone you're pissed at?
PEYTON: You submitted my sketches to THUD magazine.
LUCAS: And they liked them, didn't they?
PEYTON: If I wanted your help, I would ask for it.

EXT. Basketball Court/Playground - Day
[Lucas is up on a ladder trying to scrub the words off of the backboard when Peyton drives up and gets out of her car.]
PEYTON: Hey. I heard about this. I hoped it wasn't true.
LUCAS: What do you want, Peyton?
PEYTON: I just want to tell you I'm not doing the comic strip.
LUCAS: Thats a mistake
PEYTON: Yeah, well maybe some people aren't ready to expose themselves to the world like you and your basketball.
LUCAS: Maybe you are ready, but you're just scared. (climb down ladder) Well, did you at least meet with them?
PEYTON: Yeah. Yeah, I mean, the editor loved my stuff. He just wanted me to change it into something totally different. Its really not that big of a deal. Guess I just I just want to say thanks.
LUCAS: Wow. Did Peyton Sawyer just say "thank you"?
PEYTON: Look, if Nathan did this, I'm sorry.
LUCAS: Why do you stay with him, anyway?
PEYTON: Cause sometimes its good. Sometimes theres no one else. (walk to car)
LUCAS: Hey, Peyton, that editor is wrong.
[Peyton smiles and walks over to her car.]

"Crash Into You"

[THE PORCH OF THE BEACH HOUSE. LUCAS walks outside and PEYTON'S sitting on a swinging chair]
PEYTON: He really slammed you.
LUCAS: I don't care what he thinks.
PEYTON: Neither do I.
LUCAS: Oh yeah? Then why are you drinking?
[PEYTON takes another sip]

[THE PORCH. LUCAS is kneeling across from PEYTON, talking to her]
LUCAS: So I'm confused. You want to be anonymous... and you let the world watch you on a web cam.
PEYTON: The world isn't watching me... but I guess you are.
LUCAS: Okay, the point is... you want to express yourself but you don't want people to know its you.
PEYTON: I guess I'm just a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a bitch.
LUCAS: Or maybe just a tortured artist.
PEYTON: Look, I don't need you defending me and my work. I dont need you analyzing it or interpreting me either. And in fact, Im pretty sure I don't need you at all.
LUCAS: Pretty sure?

"Where I End And You Begin"

[PEYTONS in her car, waiting for the light to turn red. LUCAS runs over]
LUCAS: Why do you do this?
[LUCAS gets in]
PEYTON: If I were you, Id get back out now
LUCAS: Not until you tell me whats going on.
[The light turns red and PEYTON drives through it]
LUCAS: Come on! Slow down, Peyton! Come on! Slow the car down! Peyton? Slow the car down.
PEYTON: She was driving to school to pick me up. She was late, so she ran a red light. It was one light at the wrong split second and it ended for her.
[PEYTON stops]
PEYTON: My mom ran one red light. I run them all the time and nothing happens. Its not fair.
LUCAS: No its not.
PEYTON: You can get out now.
LUCAS: Or I can stay if you want.
PEYTON: No. You cant.
[LUCAS gets out and watches as PEYTON drives away]

[THE BRIDGE. LUCAS walks up to PEYTON, dribbling a basketball]
LUCAS: Hey. Ive been thinking about you.
PEYTON: Try a cold shower. [Pause] Sorry. You set yourself up for that one.
LUCAS: Yeah, I guess so. How you doing?
PEYTON: Lets see. Um, I broke up with my boyfriend. My moms dead. And my dads away on a job.
LUCAS: Whats your dad do?
PEYTON: Captains a drudging boat. Hes only here for those forked anniversaries but this year, he sent his sympathies in an email. [Pause] I read your article. I think it seemed like you guys are just one great, big, happy family.
LUCAS: Yeah. Its kind of ironic, huh? You know, I would gladly erase my dad if it would bring back your mom. [Pause] I wish I could change it for you.
PEYTON: Thank you. [Pause] I gotta go.
LUCAS: Hey, Peyton!
PEYTON: Dont ruin it, okay?
[She walks off and LUCAS looks after her]

"Every Night Is Another Story"

[PEYTON starts walking toward LUCAS]
PEYTON: Hey, you got a second?
HALEY: Speaking of
[HALEY leaves and PEYTON winces]
PEYTON: So last week sucked. I just wanted to say thanks.
LUCAS: Oh, you made me a mix?
PEYTON: Just trying to square my karma.
LUCAS: Uh-huh. Does this mean were dating?
PEYTON: Listen, youve got a long bus ride tonight and I had some free time. Dont read too much into it.
[PEYTON walks away and LUCAS watches]

"Life In A Glass House"

PEYTON: So, whats the deal? Are we gonna hang out at this annual Scott money burn or what?
LUCAS: Yeah, right. Like Im gonna spend the night with Nathan and Dan on my Friday off? I dont think so. Id rather stay home with "The Great Gatsby."
PEYTON: You know, I read a book last night.
LUCAS: Really?
PEYTON: Yeah, its about this girl and this guy, and theyve got this really weird vibe thing going on, but theres all this drama, cause the girls got this ex-boyfriend who turns out to be none other than the guys brother. So the whole thing comes to this great, big climax and this big party at their evil dads house.
LUCAS: Lucas: Really? Hmm. What happens in the end?
PEYTON: Youre just gonna have to show up to find out.
[Peyton walks away and Lucas sighs]

[A bunch of team members shoot some hoops as Lucas stands by and watches with a lipstick smudge on his cheek. Peyton walks up to him.]
PEYTON: Havent seen you much today.
LUCAS: Yeah, I know. Every time I get within about five feet of you-
PEYTON: Brooke happens.
LUCAS: Or Nathan.
PEYTON: Loose ends. Those are all tied up now. (notices smudge) Looks like she got you (trying to get off the smudge) [Laughing] right here.

[Peyton walks past the tree swing, and paces uncomfortably as Lucas walks up.]
LUCAS: So that was
PEYTON: (facing him) Yeah.
LUCAS: What was that exactly? A game?
PEYTON: Kind of. (crosses arms) Not really. Want to play again? [laughs]
[The two smile, walk towards each other and prepare for a kiss]

[Peyton and Lucas sit on the two-person swing, smiling at each other. Dan looks on from behind, confused.]
PEYTON: [Laughs]
LUCAS: You know, I cant believe Im gonna say this, but, um, Im glad I came.
PEYTON: So, what do we do now?
LUCAS: [Sighs] I dont know. What happens next in the story you were telling me about?
PEYTON: (thinks for a moment) Come on.
[Peyton gets up and walks away, Lucas follows. Dan looks on.]

[Lucas and Peyton come inside, kissing each other passionately. Peyton kisses his stomach as she takes off his shirt and tie.]
PEYTON: Dont need this (jacket)mm, or this. (tie)
LUCAS: Ive wanted this for so long.
PEYTON: Me too. And now we can have it.
LUCAS: No, no, no. I dont mean just that. I want this.
[Lucas puts his hand over her heart.]
LUCAS: You know? I want to be here. I want to have everything with you. I want it all. I want us, Peyton.
[Peyton backs away, leaving a confused Lucas.]
LUCAS: Hey, whats wrong?
PEYTON: This isnt supposed to be that.
LUCAS: Peyton-
PEYTON: Why couldnt you just leave it alone? (walks out)

"The Search For Something More"

[THE BEDROOM. PEYTONS AWAKE]
LUCAS: Hey. How are you feeling?
PEYTON: Like hell. What are you doing here?
LUCAS: You dont remember last night, huh?
PEYTON: I remember Brooke took me to a party.
LUCAS: A guy slipped you something in your drink. Brooke called me to help out.
[PEYTON starts to sit up, shocked]
LUCAS: No, nothing happened! Brooke stopped him.
PEYTON: God
LUCAS: Alright, Im gonna go wake her up, okay?
PEYTON: Wait! Thanks. Again.
LUCAS: I just wanted to make sure you were okay, alright?
PEYTON: Lucas
[LUCAS turns around]
PEYTON: Im sorry.
LUCAS: For what?
PEYTON: All sorts of things.
[LUCAS nods]

[THE SCHOOL. LUCAS is walking and he runs into PEYTON]
PEYTON: Hi.
[PEYTON hugs him]
PEYTON: I owe you.
[PEYTON smiles, walking away. LUCAS catches BROOKES gaze. She smiles at him, then walks away with PEYTON. LUCAS watches them]

"With Arms Outstretched"

[THE SCHOOL. The hallways are crowded and students are mulling about at their lockers, as if classes havent started yet]
PEYTON: Hows your punching hand?
LUCAS: A lot better now that I nailed a guys face. How bout you? How are you feeling?
PEYTON: Like an idiot. Look, Luke, youre cool with us being just friends, right? I mean, we are- were friends, right?
LUCAS: We are.
PEYTON: Okay.
LUCAS: And Im cool with it. And besides, I was- I wasnt ready for all that Peyton Sawyer/Girlfriend drama anyway, you know. [Pause] Hey, say hi to Brooke for me?
[PEYTON nods]
LUCAS: Alright. Talk to you later.
[LUCAS leaves PEYTON standing by his locker, looking upset]

[LUCASS HOUSE. Someone knocks on the door and LUCAS answers it]
LUCAS: Peyton?
PEYTON: I heard about Nathan.
LUCAS: Yeah, hes gonna be okay. [Pause] So whats up?
PEYTON: Lucas, I made a mistake. When you said you wanted to be with me, I got, I got scared, but-
PEYTON: Lucas, I made a mistake. When you said you wanted to be with me, I got, I got scared, but-
LUCAS: Peyton
[PEYTON holds up a hand]
PEYTON: But, the truth is, I want all the same things that you want, I do. And I want them with you.

You Have To Go There To Come Back

[School parking lot]
(Peyton getting into her car. Lucas runs up behind her)
Lucas: Peyton
Peyton: What?
Lucas: Look, about last night, I feel really bad about what happened
Peyton: Can we not relive it, please? IId had this really weird, long day, and I justI probably wasnt making any sense.
Lucas: No, you were. But I had no idea you were coming over last night. You know and Brooke and I
Peyton: Make a really good couple. Im happy for you. Youre a good guy Luke. And shes my best friend.

The Living Years

[Peytons house]
(Door is cracked open and Lucas hears noise inside)
Lucas: Peyton? (Grabs a rake and goes inside) Peyton! (A man is standing in the kitchen; Lucas knocks on the table with the rake) Wheres Peyton?
Mr. Sawyer: Dressing for school is my guess.
Lucas: Who are you?
Mr. Sawyer: Im the guy whos about to take that rake from you and beat your scrawny ass. Im her dad. Who are you?
Lucas: Oh. Sorry. The front door was open and I thoughtIm Lucas.
(They shake hands)
Mr. Sawyer: Larry Sawyer.
(Peyton walks in)
Peyton: Hey dad do you know where my(sees Lucas) What are you doing here?
Mr. Sawyer: Oh hes trying to rake me to death.
Peyton: What?!
Lucas: I thought you werenothing crucial. Im gonna go put this back.

[Classroom]
(Peyton drawing in school; Lucas puts the cd in front of her)
LUCAS: Thought you might want that back.
PEYTON: I already have it.
LUCAS: So do I. Tracks 8 and 11? Totally you. So what are you doing? Some sort of serrano thing for Brooke?
PEYTON: Why would I do that?
LUCAS: Well I asked you first
PEYTON: Look, dont underestimate Brooke. Shes full of surprises. Its just part of her charm.
LUCAS: She told me to listen to track 13. There are only 12 songs.
PEYTON: Honest mistake.
LUCAS: Yeah, I guess. Anyway, sorry about this morning with your dad. (both laugh) I had no idea he was there.
PEYTON: Its cause he usually isnt.
LUCAS: I thought you were happy with your setup.
PEYTON: Thats what I tell him. I make up stuff in the emails I send him about how happy I am being on my own, and how responsible Im being even when Im not. He loves his job, you know? And after my mom died, its just not fair to ask him to give that up. But I miss him when hes away.
LUCAS: You tell him that?
PEYTON: He worries. Its just better not to.
LUCAS: So listen, I dont have a lot of quiet time these days. You mind if I just sit and read while you draw?
PEYTON: As long as you dont act out the parts.
LUCAS: (laughs) Alright.
(Peyton watches him read then looks down. Luke looks up at her and smiles)

[Karens Café]
(Peyton eating with her dad)
MR. SAWYER: Theres some kind of interesting news that I need to talk to you about.
PEYTON: Why does interesting scare me?
MR. SAWYER: No, no. Listen, the companys been hired to do some flood control. They want me to supervise.
PEYTON: How long is it going to be this time?
MR. SAWYER: Well, seeing that it is in New Zealand, um, 3 maybe 4 months.
PEYTON: So, whats the upside?
MR. SAWYER: Its a lot of money, sweetie. Way more than I make now. We could be good to go for a while. Maybe even afford that art school you talk about.
PEYTON: Is this something that you want?
MR. SAWYER: I only want to do this if its right for us.
PEYTON: (Nods, trying to hide her disappointment) You should do it dad.
(Lucas enters the cafe and comes to the counter and sees Haley who looks hung over)
LUCAS: What happened to you?
HALEY: Nice to see you too
LUCAS: Yeah I missed you in sixth period.
HALEY: Yeah, I kind of skipped. You can get your jaw off the floor now.
LUCAS: Hes got you skipping school?
HALEY: Lucas, talk to me when you get your tattoo removed.
(She walks to the back)
LUCAS: alright
MR. SAWYER: Lucas!
PEYTON: What are you doing?
MR. SAWYER: Im taking care of my little girl.
PEYTON: You are such a trouble maker. Daddy stop it, come on. Dont. Stop.
MR. SAWYER: Hey, sit down, Rake Boy.
LUCAS: Hey. Im never gonna live that one down.
MR. SAWYER: Probably not.
PEYTON: Its okay, he can be way worse.
MR. SAWYER: What have you got there? (taking his books) Youre reading Faulkner in school now?
LUCAS: No, I just love his stuff.
(Brooke walking towards the café. Looks at herself in a car mirror. She notices Peyton, Mr. Sawyer and Lucas in the café laughing and looks hurt)

(Peyton comes to his locker)
PEYTON: What was that about?
LUCAS: She's mad. She saw us together last night
PEYTON: Ill talk to her. Explain to her how bored out of my skull I was listening to you and my dad talk about dead writers all night.
LUCAS: Hey! You okay? You just seemed kind of weird when your dad called me over.
PEYTON: He had just told me about this horrid job hes taken in New Zealand, so hes gonna be gone for like ever now.
LUCAS: Well did you tell him not to?
PEYTON: Its important to him.
LUCAS: Yeah but he doesnt know its important to you. Youve got to stop pretending everythings okayhe might surprise you

[Peytons house]
(Lucas is sitting at the table when Peyton walks in)
PEYTON: You waiting for me?
LUCAS: Actually Im just hanging out with your dad
PEYTON: Oh God, help me. Listen you should probably talk to Brooke, shes convinced shes not being a good enough girlfriend.
(Mr. Sawyer comes down)
MR. SAWYER: Ops, am I interrupting?
LUCAS: Actually, I was just gonna(leaves)
PEYTON: (Looking at the bag on her dads shoulder) Please tell me thats laundry.
MR. SAWYER: My rides on the way. Im headed out tonight.
PEYTON: You said you were going to be here till Wednesday.
MR. SAWYER: That was before I turned down the job.
PEYTON: What?
MR. SAWYER: They managed to find me a 3 week gig instead. Then after that, Im only taking locals, so we can be a family again.
PEYTON: Daddy dont joke with me
MR. SAWYER: Its no joke, hunny. Peyton, I love what I do, but not nearly as much as I love you. Youve been alone enough, no more.
PEYTON: I love you, Daddy. (hugs him)
MR. SAWYER: You better. (horn) Just promise to keep talking to me okay? I want to know whats going on inside that pretty head.
PEYTON: Okay
(Lucas walks back in)
LUCAS: Mr. Sawyer, your rides here.
MR. SAWYER: Oh, I gotta go.
PEYTON: Okay
MR. SAWYER: Lucas, you keep an eye on this one for me alright?
LUCAS: I will.
(Peyton hugs her dad again)
PEYTON: Ill leave the light on for you.
MR. SAWYER: Oh and by the way. I like your comic strip. (He walks out the door)
(Peyton gives Lucas a look, he pretends not to know anything)

Crash Course In Polite Conversation

[Peytons Driveway]
(Peyton pulls a cover off an old red car)
LUCAS: (whistles) Damn thats nice. Is this your dads?
PEYTON: Yeah, he hasnt driven it in like a year though. Do you think you can get it to run?
BROOKE: Of course he can. And hes going to look good doing it too in a tight little wife beater, maybe some grease smudges.
(Lucas pops the hood)
PEYTON: And I was thinking maybe you could help me wash and wax it.
BROOKE: Glad to help
PEYTON: I just want to do something nice for him. Since hes coming home.
LUCAS: Alright, Ill go get my tools.

[Peytons bedroom]
PEYTON: Okay I just checked online and now theyre saying its a category 3 hurricane
LUCAS: Alright and you already checked on the web cam right?
PEYTON: Yeah its out.
BROOKE: Well maybe he turned it off.
PEYTON: Or the storm did it for him.
LUCAS: Yeah but storms knock that kind of thing out all the time right? Anyway, arent dredging boats huge?
PEYTON: He wouldnt be on the dredging boat. Right now, if theres a storm headed his way, hed be on this little tiny transport heading back to shore and thats what worries me.
LUCAS: Okay, Peyton, just stop. Dont do this to yourself, alright? Just because he hasnt checked in doesnt mean somethings happened.
PEYTON: Doesnt mean it hasnt either.

[Inside Peytons house]
LUCAS: Alright you sure you shouldnt call your Grandma?
PEYTON: No shed freak out. Id rather not upset her. Besides its not going to be my dad.
BROOKE: Of course its not
PEYTON: Lets go ahead and get this over with. We have a 4 hour drive ahead of us.
BROOKE: A 4 hour drive into a storm?
PEYTON: Well the storms passing through. By the time we get there it should be gone.
LUCAS: Okay wait a second. Shouldnt somebody stay here by the phone? I mean incase your dad calls.
BROOKE: I will. You go with Peyton.
LUCAS: You sure?
BROOKE: Yeah. Lucas youre good in crisis, not that theres going to be one. But I would probably end up falling apart and youd end up taking care of me which is not the point, so (To Peyton) I love you. (Hugs her) Its going to be okay. (To Lucas) Youre the best. (kisses him; Peyton and Lucas walk out the front door) Ill call you guys if I hear anything.

[Lucas and Peyton in the car]
LUCAS: You warm enough?
PEYTON: Im okay. I should probably get the heater fixed in here huh?
LUCAS: You know I could have Keith take a look at it for you. I mean hes really good at that stuff. You want me to stop and get some coffee?
PEYTON: Im fine. Thanks. Thanks for doing this for me, Luke.
LUCAS: Its what friends are for right?
PEYTON: Yeah
(They get to a draw bridge that is up with police and reflection barriers on it)
PEYTON: Now what?
(They stop and get out)
LUCAS: (to a worker) Whats going on?
WORKER: Bridge is up cause of the storm. Itll be open in the morning.
PEYTON: Alright we have an emergency, we have to get across the bridge.
WORKER: Im sorry Miss but its not safe.
LUCAS: Okay, um, is there another way through?
WORKER: Only the ferries, but the channels too rough so theyre not running.
PEYTON: Well what are we supposed to do?
WORKER: Hopefully theyll be able to open the bridge in the morning. 6 a.m. Theres a motel right down the road. Might want to grab yourselves a room before theyre all gone.

[Motel room]
(Peyton and Lucas come in out of the rain)
PEYTON: Alright lets just try to get some sleep, then well be at the bridge as soon as it opens up. What did he say? 6 a.m.?
LUCAS: Well be there at 5. (Peyton does a small laugh) What?
PEYTON: Were in a hurry to find out if my dads dead. Its just kind of surreal.
LUCAS: Yeah, its pretty messed up.
PEYTON: You know how in dreams, youre always trying to get to some place you need to be but you never really get there?
LUCAS: yeah
PEYTON: I wish I could wake up.
LUCAS: Maybe we should try to get some sleep. You think you can? (Peyton nods) Okay. (notices only one bed) Ill just sleep on the floor, alright?
PEYTON: Dont be stupid
(Lucas turns off the light and they lie down)
LUCAS: Look, Peyton. I just wish there was something I could do, or say to help you through this.
PEYTON: You already have. Thanks Lucas.
LUCAS: Goodnight.
(They both just stare at the ceiling)

[Motel Room]
(Peytons playing with a bracelet)
LUCAS: Hey.
PEYTON: Hey
LUCAS: What you got?
PEYTON: (Reading the engraving) To my heart, love Dad He gave it to me on my last birthday. What if its him Lucas?
LUCAS: Its not gonna be
PEYTON: Cause I dont know what Id do.
LUCAS: Its going to be okay
PEYTON: I just keep trying to picture walking into that room and seeing him lying there. But I hit a wall. Why does it seem like every time things are finally going to be okay, something terrible happens?
LUCAS: You dont know that it has. Keep him close to your heart, Peyton. Get some sleep, okay?
(Peyton turns to face the other way. Lucas keeps looking at her)

[Motel room]
(Lucas walks in with food)
PEYTON: Whats all this?
LUCAS: Oh, sorry I didnt mean to wake you.
PEYTON: I wasnt asleep
LUCAS: I hit the vending machines. Hungry? (throws her a soda) You should probably eat something.
PEYTON: After my mom died, my dad couldnt cook. So, we lived on frozen pizzas for the longest time. I could live on pizza. Hed buy these cheese pizzas, and then put his own toppings on. Pickles, bologna, pineapple, whatever.
LUCAS: Thats nasty.
PEYTON: No actually they were really good. I think he did it mostly just to make me laugh. You know it would help me forget for a little bit.
(Alarm clock goes off; 4:45)
LUCAS: You ready?
PEYTON: No. Lets go.
(they both leave.. don't take any of the food)

[Coroners Office]
(Peyton, Lucas and a doctor stand next to the body under a sheet; Peyton nods for him to lift off the sheet)
PEYTON: (looking away) Its not him. (turns into Lucas chest)

PEYTON: Oh my God, thatswait.
LUCAS: What?
PEYTON: (Feeling her wrist) My bracelet, I must have left it in the motel.
LUCAS: Alright lets go.

[Motel]
PEYTON: It has to be in here. (Pulls down the bed and finds it)
LUCAS: Got it? (Peyton starts crying) Hey, its okay. Everythings okay now, okay?
(They hug then look at each other. Peyton kisses him and he quickly kisses back. Lucas takes off her jacket, then his. Peyton sits on the bed and Lucas takes off her top shirt. He lays her down and kisses her stomach then takes off his shirt. He starts kissing her neck but her hair gets caught in his necklace)
PEYTON: Ow. Ow. My hair.
LUCAS: Sorry.
(Peyton unclasps his necklace)
PEYTON: There. (starts to untangle her hair)
LUCAS: Brooke
PEYTON: What?
LUCAS: Brooke gave me that necklace. You know we, umwe probably should get going.
PEYTON: Yeah
LUCAS: Okay

[Peyton and Lucas driving]
LUCAS: Peyton I
PEYTON: Dont. It was stupid. Okay? Youre with Brooke now.
LUCAS: Yeah.
PEYTON: We just got carried away. It didnt mean anything.
LUCAS: It didnt?
PEYTON: Of course it did.
(They look at each other then look out)

Hanging By A Moment
[School Hall]
(Peyton is walking downstairs and Lucas catches up)
LUCAS: Peyton. So, hows everything with your dad?
PEYTON: Its fine, thanks.
LUCAS: Yeah. And how about with us?
PEYTON: Moment of weakness, right? Ive been feeling guilty about it all weekend
LUCAS: Me too
PEYTON: Listen, lets just bury it and pretend it didnt happen, okay?
LUCAS: Sure

[Hall]
(Peyton walks by with a friend. Lucas comes out of the locker room and stops her)
LUCAS: Hey, Peyton.
PEYTON: Oh, hey Brooke had to take off early so she said for you to call her.
LUCAS: Okay. You got a sec?
PEYTON: Uh, yeah. Whats up?
LUCAS: I lied. Okay I cant bury what happened between us.
PEYTON: Lucas, Brooke is my best friend. And shes your girlfriend.
LUCAS: I know. But
PEYTON: But nothing. Okay? Thats where were at right now. Its not fair to her to make a big deal out of what happened. It didnt mean anything. Im sorry. (turns to leave)
LUCAS: Peyton. (Pulls her back and kisses her. Then she kisses him back) See? It does mean something.
PEYTON: It cant
LUCAS: But it does.
PEYTON: Lucas, youre dating Brooke.
LUCAS: I know. And shes great. Okay? But, shes not you. Look ever since you came to my room and you told me how you felt about me Ive been hiding with Brooke. Okay? Ive been trying not to get hurt again. I dont want to hide anymore.
PEYTON: Even if we could be together, what makes you think it would work?
LUCAS: Cause I feel it in my heart. Dont you?
PEYTON: Yes. So what are we going to do?

[Peytons house]
(Peyton answers the door)
BROOKE: Hey girly, lets do some damage. (She walks inside leaving Peyton and Lucas alone)
PEYTON: Were going to hell.
LUCAS: Peyton
PEYTON: No honestly we are horrible, rotten people.
BROOKE: (Off Screen) Come on you two, lets go!
PEYTON: Lucas, I dont want to hurt her.
LUCAS: Neither do I. Okay? But weve got to tell her. Tonight.
BROOKE: (Off Screen) Lets go!
(They look at each other then go inside)

[Another part of the library]
(Lucas and Peyton are between the bookshelves talking privately)
PEYTON: This is so wrong. Sneaking around behind Brooke.
LUCAS: Do you think thats part of it?
PEYTON: Part of what?
LUCAS: Us. You know, that this is wrong. Somehow it makes it feel deeper.
PEYTON: Lucas, Brooke and I have been best friends since elementary school. Weve always put our friendship before guys. Do you really think Id risk losing my best friend over a fling? Cause I wouldnt do that.
LUCAS: Okay. Look I dont want to hurt Brooke. And I dont want to come between the two of you. But, I have to be with you. (They start kissing and Haley is watching from behind them)

I Shall Believe

[Lucas Hospital Room]
(Peyton comes in alone)
PEYTON: Hey, its me. Can you hear me? (Holds his hand) Squeeze my hand if you can hear me, okay? Never mind. Um, I just came by to tell you that Im probably not going to be around very much. With Brooke here its just kind of weird. But Im with you Lucas, you know that. And Ill wait forever if I have to. (Karen comes in) Oh Im sorry. Nobody was here.

Suddenly Everything Has Changed

[Lucas Room]
LUCAS: I Love you too. (Peyton comes into his room) Peyton?
HALEY: Hey Im going to go elsewhere. (She leaves. Peyton rushes over and starts kissing Lucas)
PEYTON: I was so afraid you werent going to wake up.
LUCAS: What? And miss out on being with you? When you never came to the hospital, I started to worry that maybe you changed your mind.
PEYTON: No it was just all too weird with Brooke there. I started to tell her about us, the night of your accident, but then Haley called and everything changed.
LUCAS: I figured. Thats why I ended things with Brooke today.
PEYTON: You did? Did you tell her why?
LUCAS: I told her I needed to focus on getting well.
PEYTON: Maybe I should tell her the rest.
LUCAS: Sure could you just give me a few days to straighten up? Okay? Then well tell her together. Like we said. Besides, were not exactly going to be dating in the mean time, you know? (They kiss but Peytons phone rings. The I.D. says Brookes Cell She pushes end to stop it from ringing)

[Peytons room]
(Shes sitting at the computer drawing. Lucas sends her an instant message)
LUCAS: Whereve you been? Im going nuts!
PEYTON: Sorry. Got a strip due. (She goes back to drawing Brooke crying with the words He said he just wants to be friends over here. Lucas writes back)
LUCAS: You could work on it here. I love to watch you draw. (We see Lucas watching Peyton on her web cam while she types back)
PEYTON: All my stuff is here.
LUCAS: Cmon. I miss you!
PEYTON: I cant. Sorry. Gotta go. (She signs off line; Lucas is disappointed)

[Peytons room]
(Shes drawing, Lucas knocks on the door)
PEYTON: Lucas what are you
LUCAS: I wanted to see you
PEYTON: The doctor said you shouldnt be out. What are you crazy?
LUCAS: Probably. I just had to get out of there, you know? I cant get you out of my head. I wish we could just fast forward these next 6 months. This messed up thing with Brooke. So we could just be together. Whats going on Peyton? You sign off fast. YouAh
PEYTON: What? Are you okay?
LUCAS: Can I just lay down?
PEYTON: Lucas. Oh my God youre burning up. (She picks up her phone)
LUCAS: What are you doing?
PEYTON: Im calling your mom
LUCAS: Shes with Brooke.

[Hospital room]
(Peyton is pacing around Lucas bed. He starts to wake up)
PEYTON: Hey. Youre back.
LUCAS: How long was I out?
PEYTON: Just a couple of minutes. Luke what are we going to do? (Karen and Brooke come in)
KAREN: My God Lucas are you alright?
LUCAS: Yeah I think so.
PEYTON: The doctor said his fevers going down.
KAREN: Where were you?
BROOKE: Peyton.
LUCAS: I was down at the river court. I know I shouldnt have but I had to get out. I guess I over did it. I started feeling pretty bad and Peyton drove by.
PEYTON: So now that you guys are here I should probably go.
KAREN: Thank you, Peyton.
PEYTON: Sure. Ill see you guys later.

[Lucas house-Outside]
(Peyton knocks on his back door)
PEYTON: How you feeling?
LUCAS: Okay I guess. And not so okay.
PEYTON: Me too. (they both walk outside and sit on the porch) Lucas
LUCAS: Peyton
PEYTON: When I saw you lying there in the hospital right after the accident all I could think about was how my mom wasnt was luck as you. And then I remembered, after she died, it was Brooke who was there for me. We were just little kids and she would come over, every single day, to make sure I was okay. Shes been my best friend ever since.
LUCAS: Well lifes short, Peyton.
PEYTON: Too short to live it as a bad person. I cant betray her, Lucas.
LUCAS: You mean even more than we already have. (She gets up to leave) Peyton. Im sorry.
PEYTON: Me too. But its better this way, right?
LUCAS: Yeah. (she walks away, starting to cry)

i love leyton too much!

PLEASE BRUCAS !!!!!!!!!
get back together !!
they are so cute!!!!!!

please MArke BRUCAS together again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It would be super wonderful if they killed Peyton and had Brooke help Lucas raise the bay--even as friends. Hilarie and CHad are two terrible actors. Luckily Sophia can balance CHad out a bit. Plus, we all know P Sawyer would be a terrible mother--she is selfish to the core. Brooke is the one who deserves happiness and a family after all the betrayal and heartbreak she's endured. I know I"m not the only one sick to death of seeing Peyton whine, mope and cry. She does nothing--absolutely nothing--for the show. Even my mother, who has no biases or ships, can't stand Peyton!

Brooke and Lucas.. they were the best thing about this show.

and Jake too :D

Brucas FOREVER !!!!!

I adore Brucas. Brucas got me hooked to One Tree Hill. Without BL, I'd probably wouldn't even have gotten into the show. I've never shipped a couple so dearly as I do Brucas. Yes, I'm one of those die-hard Brucasers. Although, I accept the fact that Mark can't stand not having his precious LP as endgame, I was wishing he could put in some more friendship scenes between Brooke & Luke like in Season 5. They had amazing chemistry with each other, without even being together romantically. I loved the whole Brooke/Luke/Angie storyline because it showed how much they truly cared for each other and supported each other. I can go on and list a million reasons why I think Brucas is the epic couple, and not Leyton. The passion and romance was real for them. Sure, they had their bumps on the road, but which couple in real life doesn't. Their relationship was built on forgiveness and willing to accept each other even though they were different. They had problems like Brooke's insecurities and Luke sometimes taking Brooke for granted, but most of the times they would work it out and comfort each other until Brooke realized that Peyton still had feelings for him and she didn't want to rehash the triangle so she set Lucas free. But seriously, I love BL and as crazy as it would be I'd love to see a Brucas reunion. Talk about drama, huh, lol. But even though it won't happen, I'm happy for LPers to get their Leyton. But god, I will always love my Brucas and keep faith in it.
Brulian/Brase/Browen got nothing on Brucas.

BRUCAS <3

LEYTONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

Brucas was a bump on the LP path.

Have you people that call Brooke skanky even watched the past few seasons? She's only slept with Julian since season 4! And in my opinion her voice is pretty awesome, and killing her off would be just like killing off any of the other core five, except that she actually has a decent storyline every once in a while.

I prefer Leyton, (mostly because I don't like the way Lucas treated Brooke) but I would definitely rather Jake come back, Brooke stay with Julian, and Lucas just go be single forever, that's what he deserves.

i think that one tree hill is like amazing,
and i know brooke can be a total cow, but her and lucas are the best together, and im not saying it because they were married im saying it because its true and if anyone has seen episode 1 of season 6 then u will see and hear that brooke is the only one in the first part with the card thing that he says i love you to ;) lol x x x

Brucas FOREVER :D xxx

YAY!! leyton are catching up!!

"Brucas broke up four seasons ago"...

SOMEONE can't count.*rolls eyes*

I would LOVE a Brucas reunion, but its not going to happen...

Would be incredible if it did, but unlikely.

However, for all thopse people who lcaim Leyton to be EPIC (pffft.) and OBVIOUSLY ENDGAME (pffffft.) I cannot WAIT to find out when OTH gets renewed :P CMM, anyone??

Cos you got a bit of a SHOCKER coming to you, and I'm hoping upon ALL HOPES that there is a S7.

Serves all the crappy LP fans that ruin it for the actual nice LP fans, right.

And when it happens, I'll be crying my eyes out, but also laughing my head off for two COMPLETELY DIFFFREENT REASONS.

Mark Schwahn, if you carry thid you, you are a a Genius with a stroke of PURE BRILLIANCE.

OMG,the only people who want brucas back are horny bastards. all brucas do is have sex!! no love, if he loved her then why would he cheat on her twice?
she should never trust him again just like in real life. Lucas and Peyton are ture love. so get over it. It's final!!

EWWW, ARE YOU GUYS BLINDDDDD? Brucas broke up 4 seasons ago, get the freaking hell over it. Leyton are ENDGAME, deal with it.

And if you don't, that's your problem itll just be harder to get over it when the show ends and you're still waiting for Brucas to happen!! HAHAH

NALEY - JEYTON - BRUCAS. I want Jake & Jeny back, I want the back so badly....

Please bring Brucas back! Honestly!

Bl all the way I don't think it's crazy insane loook at the pool we are at the first place like always like it or not we are still the HUGE fanbase and we are treating like we are nothing that's so unrespectful mark doesn't care what fans what he only wants lp no matter what he at least couldn't had treated us with some more respect but he didn't I'm so diappointed and that's why I don't watch this show anymore,it's not even the fact that he won't give us an endgame it's the way he had choosen to cut us out and he's taking all brooke ever wanted and give it to peyton,and meantime he's giving her some random guy like always to keep her busy...I don't even know what to say anymore I'm really too disappointed!!

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yess BLers we got this!

LUCAS AND PEYTON FOR EVER!

bRUCAS IS DONE GET OVER IT!

oh how i wish for the triple dream team: BRUCAS JEYTON AND NALEY! that would be beautiful! i would also love for rachel to come back, love her and come on chris keller what a guy you love to hate plus he spok about himself in 3rd person and i dont think there was anything cooler than that!

oh and MARK if you are listening PLEEEEEEEASE BRING BRUCAS BACK! I MEAN FULL ON HOT MAKEOUT SESSIONS PLEEEEEASE!

Bring back Jake & Brucas!

PLEASE BRING BACK BRUCAS. PLEASEEEEEE MARK!

OH please please please please please please pleaseeeeeeeeeee put BL back together!!!
PLEASEEEEE Mark!

The show really needs them!
Its not the same without them. Please Mark bring BL back!!

Brucas fan since 03!

Brucas en tête! Génial. Mark sait ce qui lui reste à faire pour faire plaisir à ses fans :)

CHRIS KELLER AND RACHEL TO COME BACK!

I've always wanted Chris and Brooke!

I hate Brooke though. Like someone said killing her off would be awesome and I don't have to hear her annoying voice anymore.

Leyton to have their happy ending plz.

KTHX.

LP an epic couple. HA thats funny.

I flove Brooke so much but I can't bring myself to vote for Brucas reunion cos I already fall hard for my HOT BRULIAN. So I guess I go with Haley dump teaching for music.

Victoria or Rachel on the other hand is hard to choose cos they both related to my Brooke but I think I pick Rach cos I miss my Brachel.

Brucas are love. True SELFLESS Love. But Mark prefers cheaters and cheesy, boring, lame couple so I'm done with this show and I don't care anymore.

I'd like to see Jake and Rachel back.

I mean, we still don't know if Jake has his daughter with him or not...

Also I'd like Rachel to come back cause she's just the craziest and funniest character ever. I loved when she came back in S5 and I've been missing her ever since.

I'd also like to see CariDee's character back, maybe as one of Brooke's models or maybe as part of Rachel's storyline (since she too was a COB model), just because I love CariDee.

No Brucas please.

I'd love a Brulian ending, more Brooke/Haley scenes, and to have Jake come back so he can be with Peyton -Jake is the only character who made Peyton bearable

hahahahaha wow you brucas fans are hilarious. oh wait, i mean delirious. face it. they're not going to get back together... ever. and i even liked BL, but it's definitely clear they are over for good, and they've been that way for a while. plus, LP is the epic love, no question. even if you don't like them, you can't deny what was there since the pilot.

i'd love to see chris keller come back!! and i'd LOVE to see jake but i think that'd be too random. i could see rachel coming back and karen for sure.

and i'm really hoping for and Leyton wedding AND baby. i really hope her pregnancy goes well.

and i'd like to see naley just be naley again!!! and i'd love to see them get pregnant again too!

I want LP to get their happy ending!Lucas & Peyton belong together

Can someone kill Brooke off?? The's what the show really needs, she's the most annoying, useless, no good, skanky character on the show.

Bring BrucAss back?? Why? so they can kill show, no thanks!

Lucas and Peyton need their happily ever after considering all the things they had to go through to get to this point.

I'd love to see Chris Keller come back! I miss him and his funny self talking third person. LOL

"Yeah, we know -- bringing Lindsey or Jake back or having Lucas and Brooke hook up would be crazy-insane..."

Change insane to IMPOSSIBLE and you'd be right.

There is no way that BL would ever get back together. Lucas is crazy in love with Peyton and engaged to her and having a child with her. And Brooke hasn't thought abouth Lucas romantically for a while and is happy with Julian and even more happy for Peyton and Lucas.

Plus, this show is winding down (and hopefully won't be renewed) so how would Mark credibly get them back together with 5 more episodes? Even if it came back for a season 7 and, after everything LP have been through, it would be insulting to both Lucas and Brooke for them to reunite. Lucas' character would become a joke and Brooke would become a joke for taking him back. Please.

BL reunion shouldn't even be an option on the poll. You might as well have put Nathan and Peyton up there because there's not way that would happen either.

I really hope that lucas and peyton still together and get marry and pleas do not broke them up couse they deserve to be together and have their baby and get marry they deserve to be happy

I want my brucas back, i know it's pretty much impossible now with all the L//P engaged baby stuff but i want my beloved couple back, they are meant to be, i will always have faith in them.

I gotta a question for CW sources girls. Do you guys genuine like BL or any past ship or you just include them or talk about them so your BL listeners don't feel unwanted?

I'm just wonder? because it seems most of the times you guys go out of your way to talk about them or just for a simple reason have them in a discussion or just bring them up as randomly. Is it because of your love and adoring for Brooke or is it something you guys feel. I always wanted to ask, but thought it would be mean to do it. Sometimes it comes off fake to me or you just want too not be too bias and just are trying to hard.

So it would be great to answer it or maybe in the next podcast whenever that is.

Ps. I'm a BLer so don't think am not. I just always wondered about, because NH or LP or any other character that isn't Brooke don't get talked about as much as BL or Brooke, and as a BLer I always wonder if it was truthfully or you guys trying to stay equal.

well i'm probly not the right person to ask about this because i would LOVE to see jake, jenny, chris, rachel, karen, and whitey all back. i miss the old charactors and the way things used to be!!

I would love to see Jake and Jenny come back.It would be nice to see how big Jenny has gotten (Probably 6 or 7 yrs old). I wouldn't mind seeing Karen or Whitey either because I miss them too.

Since it's probably the end of the show i'd really like to see LP 'find happily ever after' after all they've been through (especially Peyton)...
However, i'd love to see Jake back to the show, but not for the JP relationship, i've always imagined Brooke with him, and now she's with Julian, i think that would make a great love triangle ^^ (but i gess that's too late for that, there's probably not enough episodes left)
But, would be nice to see Rachel or Chris too, it's been a while...
Anyway, i think most of the fans are glad with how things are, just keep the tone and get Brooke a family with Julian (i think as many LPers and BLers love that couple... for once they agree so don't mess up !)

I love brucas and I still haven't lost my faith. The are THE epic couple of the show, and even if they are just friends, you still can see how amazing they are. Season 6 pisses me off because we can't seem to even get Brooke and Lucas in the same room together any more! What happened to S5 BL??? They were so close! Lucas helped Brooke with Angie, they actually talked to each other (unlike LP), she supported Lucas and Lindsey, he supported her wanting a family, they had the AMAZING flashback scene in 5.5 "But it doesn't matter, as long as we are together", and I could go on and on.

Keepin the faith in Brucas!

Jake and Jenny <333
and i miss rachel too

I really want LP to get their happy ending.

Rachel and Victoria are the only two on that list who's characters never really got closure. Everyone else would be pointless. My vote would be for Karen though, but she's not on there! She has to come back for the birth of LP baby or the wedding.

Please, bring BL back!!! That's what the show needs...

I really like to see Jake coming back... and having his "someday" with Peyton...

It's nice to have past characters return to shows - so long as there is a good reason for them to back. It needs to serve both the storyline of the current characters AND do justice to the returning character as well.

With 5 Episodes left to film. There isn't much OTH can do now that wouldn't be WTF so bringing back old loves isn't going to help OTH it will just degrade it more. Leave things as they are and keep moving with what they've been planning. NH have been trough enough and get their happy ending with their dreams. Lord knows Peyton been through everything and even though I don't care for LP. I would like to see them get their happily ever after. Brooke also gets her family she's been dreaming about and with Julian I can see her getting a happy ending. That's how the show should end. Don't mess up things that are turning out great. Some of us like it that way.

I miss Jake so much on the show! It felt like the writers weren't done with his storyline.. I'd be SO happy to see him come back on the show!

I'd take Lindsey back if Jake and Jenny came back, too.

And I think Rachel is definitely missed.

But I voted for Chris Keller. He hasn't been back since the jump and he is such a huge part of the show.