EPISODE

14. I Shall Believe

While holding a vigil at Lucas' bedside as he lays in a coma, Karen meets her son's new girlfriend and learns from Deb that she is divorcing Dan. Most shocking of all, Karen is horrified to discover that Keith was drinking while driving at the time of the accident. Meanwhile, Nathan tries to win Haley back after she dumps him.

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Lucas is revived but is left in a coma with his shoulder also injured. Karen meets Brooke and learns that Deb and Dan are divorcing. Most shocking of all, Karen is horrified to discover that Keith was drinking while driving at the time of the accident and demands Keith leave, having betrayed her. Nathan tries to win Haley back, but she is too upset about Lucas. Haley struggles to bring herself to see Lucas, upset that their last interaction was a fight and worried he may not wake up. Peyton also struggles to visit him after seeing how much Brooke loves him. Keith pays Lucas' extremely high medical bills. Despite pleas from his friends and family over several days, Lucas wakes up when Nathan goes to see him. Haley finally visits Lucas and cries in his arms as they hug. Peyton dedicates a vigil to Lucas and her love for him. Keith is revealed to have had plans to propose to Karen. Karen thanks Dan for saving Lucas' life and ultimately breaks down crying after the last few days' events. This episode is named after a song by Sheryl Crow.

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