6. Every Night is Another Story

Complete story — includes the ending

When Whitey throws Lucas and Nathan off the team bus for misconduct, the two boys wind up stranded thirty miles from home. On the long walk home, they encounter a carload of players from the team they just beat who kidnap them at gunpoint. The city kids steal their clothes and make them buy beer, alerting the police. Stranded, the boys must get the upper hand on the city kids and find a way to escape them. Injured during the game, Brooke needs Peyton to drive her home and Haley reluctantly accepts a ride with them. On the ride, Haley and Peyton become friends discussing relationships. Haley gives Peyton advice on her feelings for Lucas while Peyton tells Haley to be careful with Nathan. The girls come across the boys and they ride home together. Meanwhile, Karen and Keith attend a business function, and tempers flare when Dan and Deb are seated at their table. Dan causes Keith to drown his anger in alcohol and he gets drunk and attacks Dan for insulting Karen. Later that night, Keith tells Karen he loves her. This episode is named after a song by The Early November.