It turns out that Lucas made up his mind: he wants to be with Peyton. That's the real reason he breaks up with Brooke, claiming he needs space. Brooke looks distraught. When Lucas lets Peyton know the news, she seems happy but then, it's clear she can't stop thinking about her BFF. After all, we all know Peyton is a T.A. - tortured artist.
Meanwhile, the Scott's legal battle is getting worse. Deb wants Nathan to stay with her, but Dan's point of view is slightly different. Nathan feels uneasy, because he doesn't know how to choose - no matter what he does, someone he loves will get hurt. Deb assures him their life will be different without Dan. As soon as Nathan decides he's going to stay with Deb, Dan lets him know something: he should move into their beach house if he doesn't want everyone to learn some torrid secrets from his mother's past. When Deb confesses that there might be some truth behind Dan's threat, Nathan gives in and drives away with his father.

Lucas' hospital bill was astronomical and Keith can't pay the mortgage on his shop. Unfortunately, the bank can't help him out, so he's going to have to sell the garage. On the other hand, Karen assures him she will pay him back but she clearly has not forgiven him yet.

Jake starts working for Karen's Café but he is concerned about his little daughter Jenny. Karen helps him out since "I wasn't much older than you when I had Lucas. I know how hard it is to ask for help. But sometimes it's o.k. to have someone give you a hand."

Peyton tells Lucas she can't betray Brooke this way. Unfortunately, Brooke lets her know that thanks to Peyton's web cam, she saw her and Lucas together. "I don't know what hurts worse, you and Lucas sneaking around behind my back or you lying about it to my face." Brooke walks away, leaving behind a very upset Peyton.