17. Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them

The aftermath of the school shooting and the death of Jimmy Edwards forces everyone in Tree Hill to examine their lives. Nathan reassesses his relationship with Haley, while Brooke and Rachel join forces to heal the student body. Dan must deal with the ramifications of shooting Keith, while Lucas and Peyton consider the implications of their kiss in the library.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Two weeks have passed. Peyton has recovered from her injury, Lucas and Karen are mourning Keith and everyone is still traumatized. Brooke throws a party at school to bring everyone together. Lucas thinks it's disrespectful for Keith: the two have another fight. Both Lucas and Peyton meet again in the library: they agree the kiss meant nothing so as not to hurt Brooke. Nathan and Haley agree they're lucky to have each other because life is short. Brooke tells Peyton it's obvious that Lucas loves her more than her. This episode is named after an album by Murder by Death. The title is also the tagline of the 1974 horror movie The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

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