103 - ARE YOU TRUE ?

Burning boat celebration. Frustrated by Lucas' growing popularity at school, Nathan searches for his weak spot, and finds it in Haley. He also has the team begin to initiate hazing incidents against Lucas. Meanwhile, Peyton is furious with Lucas for submitting her drawings to the local newspaper without her knowledge, and Brooke strips in Lucas' car.



ANNOUNCER: And I tell you what, if you’re going to play the Ravens this season, you better take note, there is a new Scott in town!

WHITEY: By the way, there’s a half naked girl in the back seat of your car. I just thought you’d like to know.
BROOKE: Grouchy.

WHITEY (to Lucas): By the way, there’s a half naked girl in the back seat of your car. I just thought you’d like to know.

BROOKE: So, anyway... You’re in it now, aren’t you? When that last shot when through, did you feel it change?
LUCAS: Feel what change?
BROOKE: Everything. I mean, how many moments in life can you point to and say: "That’s when it all changed"? You just had one. But don’t worry, baby, the popularity thing’s not so bad.

NATHAN: Unbelievable. The guy scores 12 measly points and they act like he’s Iverson. You know how many games I’ve scored more than that in? All but two. One of them, I had mono.

KAREN: And that thing about cheerleading? It’s like they’re still in high school. I mean, really, let it go.
KEITH: Well, that’s good advice. Maybe you should take it.

KEITH: All I’m saying is memory lane is a two-way street.
KAREN: Yeah? So is "You don’t know what the hell you’re talking about" boulevard. This is not about high school for me, Keith. Trust me.

LUCAS (to Haley): I’m a big star now. You better hope I keep you around.
HALEY: You know, I’m gonna try not to lose sleep over that, thanks.

HALEY: So, last night, I’m watching Scandinavian week on the history channel, and I...
LUCAS: Why?
HALEY: Because blonde Viking guys are hot.

LUCAS: So, we’re going to watch this together, right?
HALEY: Maybe. I have to, uh, check my schedule. You know, the word around town is that I’m... the bomb!

PEYTON: Who do you think you are?
LUCAS: Someone you’re pissed at.

PEYTON: Anyway, I heard you were naked in his car.
BROOKE: No. I was partially naked. At one point I had mittens on ‘cause it was cold. Oh, did you see my...
PEYTON: Okay, focus. You’re a slut in mittens, you’re in his car. Then what happens?
BROOKE: Well, then nothing. He was really sweet. He drove me home, said "Good night," waited ‘till I got inside.
PEYTON: Maybe he’s gay.
BROOKE: No, I think he’s just nice. Anyway, it’s gonna be so great when he sleeps with me!

WHITEY (to Lucas): I was just getting used to low-waist jeans. Let's go, ball boy!

KEITH: How’s things been since the game?
LUCAS: Different. People I’ve never talked to say "Hello" to me like they’ve always known me and the teachers smile more. Cheerleaders strip in your car.
KEITH: Sounds like the good life.

WHITEY: You’ll be playing more small forward.
NATHAN: Forget it. I’m the shooting guard.
WHITEY: That’s funny. I thought I was the coach. As a matter of fact, you can call me that, and I’ll call you "small forward". Nathan Scott, small forward. Has a nice ring to it!

DAN (to Nathan): Fine, quit the team. Hell, quit school for that matter. I’ll tell you what; I’ll give you a job working at the dealership. You can spend the rest of your life haggling over free floor mats with morons with bad credit. How does that sound? Because that’s where you’re headed, and that’s IF I give you the job!

DAN: Happiness doesn’t come cheap. Hell if it did, we’d all be smiling.

DAN: So, if this new kid’s taken your position, he’s no longer your teammate, is he? He’s your opponent. And how do we defeat an opponent? Identify his weaknesses and attack them.

JAKE (to Lucas): So, the hazing begins... right on schedule. Can you smell the desperation?

HALEY: Can I help you?
NATHAN: I hope so. You’re my tutor.
HALEY: Right, I don’t think so.

HALEY: I’m sorry. I’m best friends with Lucas.
NATHAN: Well, then I’m sorry, too.

NATHAN: There is nobody else. All right? I’d be fine with it if there was.
HALEY: If there were.
NATHAN: See? You’re helping me already.
HALEY: Look, I can’t help you and on top of that, I won’t help you. Okay?

NATHAN: Hey. I just wanted to let you know that I’m gonna be fine.
HALEY: Good.
NATHAN: I mean, F is for fine, right?

BROOKE (to Peyton): Well, maybe I want a boyfriend too, someone reliable for once, steady. Without all the drama, anger, and pettiness you and Nathan have.

KAREN: Haley comes from a big family. When Lucas met her, I think they were eight or nine. But she saw it was just me and Lucas, and she said "Yeah, I come from a big family. I think you guys need me more."

KAREN: You know, Shari, I came down here wanting to give you the benefit of the doubt, but clearly you’re still the same petty little bitch you were in high school.

PEYTON: Guess I just... I just want to say thanks.
LUCAS: Wow. Did Peyton Sawyer just say "thank you"?

LUCAS: Why do you stay with him, anyway?
PEYTON: ‘Cause sometimes it’s good. Sometimes there’s no one else.

HALEY: Karen’s Café.
NATHAN: I’m calling for Haley James.
HALEY: Yeah, this is her.
NATHAN: Hey, it’s Nathan Scott. I really need your help.
HALEY: Sorry, this isn’t her.

KAREN: Well, Haley, I think you have pretty good instincts so I’m not trying to tell you what to do, but just to play devil’s advocate, if this boy came for tutoring, maybe he’s trying to change.

NATHAN: Please, let this be a cheat sheet.

NATHAN (to Haley): Don’t say I never gave you anything.

HALEY: It’s supposed to mean that you can work your whole "I’m Nathan Scott, Mr. Big shot, scoring my touchdowns" on somebody else, because I don’t...
NATHAN: I don’t even play football.
HALEY: Whatever. Look, the point is at the end of the day, all your bluster and BS don’t mean anything to math because math don’t care, and neither do I.
NATHAN: Well, does English care? ‘Cause I really suck at that, too.

WHITEY: Good evening. Usually the master of ceremonies at this deal is Red Legner. But, uh, well, Red died, so what are you gonna do?

BROOKE (to Lucas): You do your thing and try to resist. It’s actually kind of cute.

LUCAS: E.E. Cummings once wrote: "To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, day and night, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting."

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NOTE:
- Quote from Edward Estlin Cummings's Poems 1923-1954 (1954)