EPISODE

8. The Worst Day Since Yesterday

As the town readies for the Ravens' first basketball game, Lucas worries that his head and heart aren't in it. Nathan accuses Lucas of being the Ravens' weak link. Peyton and Haley mend fences to support Brooke in a time of need. When the mayoral race tightens, Dan resorts to a smear campaign.

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Lucas, mad at Brooke for sleeping with Keller, refuses to answer her calls. Karen does a radio interview for the election, but Dan ambushes it by calling her and asking unflattering questions. Peyton supports a hurt Lucas. Dan threatens to tell Whitey about Lucas's HCM if he does not pass the ball to Nathan. In the locker room, Lucas and Nathan begin arguing again. Peyton gives Haley a ride to the game and tells her she is sick of everyone leaving and that is the reason she has been mad at her: the two finally make amends. The Ravens lose the game. Dan comes in and berates the team. He pins Nathan to the wall just as Whitey walks. Mouth has filmed this and later gives it to Karen. After the game, Lucas ignores Brooke, while Haley waits for Nathan. Lucas stops at the river and angrily throws away his medication. This episode is named after a song by Flogging Molly.

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