EPISODE

1. The Desperate Kingdom of Love

After Lucas and Keith learn that Dan had a heart attack and is still in the hospital, they decide it is best for them to return to Tree Hill. When Deb learns about Haley and Nathan's marriage, she grows hostile. Meanwhile, angry that Lucas left Tree Hill without saying goodbye, Peyton and Brooke try to mend their friendship.

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Deb hesitated to call an ambulance for Dan after he threatened her, but does so nonetheless and wonders if she caused any damage with the slight delay. In flashback Nathan and Haley get Haley's parents permission to get married and wed on the beach. Deb is furious at them for their marriage and Karen is worried it won't last. Brooke and Peyton spend the day together and become friends again, while promising to take a break from guys. They burn Lucas’ goodbye letter without reading it. Lucas and Keith debate whether to go home or not. There are more reasons to stay put but Lucas opts to for Nathan and Keith pushes through his fear of Dan to be there for his brother. Whitey is told he has a tumor behind his eye and has to have surgery. Haley moves in with Nathan but is terrified that they have little in common. He promises it will work. Lucas comes back home. Dan wakes up in hospital to see Keith and Deb hugging. This episode is named after a song by PJ Harvey.

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