EPISODE

1. The Same Deep Water as You

In a shocking season opener, the aftermath of the post-wedding car accident unfolds. While Haley is deeply affected by Nathan's attempt to rescue Cooper and Rachel, Brooke confronts Lucas with her true feelings, and Peyton makes a startling discovery. Pressured by the fact that someone might know he killed his brother, Dan assaults Deb.

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All three people in the drowned car are taken to hospital, but Cooper is in a coma. Haley tells the police she saw Rachel grab the steering wheel. Rachel worries what Cooper will say if/when he wakes up. Dan offers his help to Karen now that she is pregnant. She is wary he has not changed. Because Brooke severed her friendship with Peyton, she has nowhere to live. Rachel invites her to share her mansion. Cooper wakes up and tells the police the accident was his fault. Skills decides to try out for the Ravens and Whitey watches him at the river court. Brooke breaks up with Lucas, feeling they have grown too far apart. Dan threatens Deb, who turns to pills again. Nathan reveals it wasn't him who saved Rachel, but Keith. Peyton's stalker "watchmewatchu" returns and sends her a threatening message. Brooke calls Haley and the two go to the doctors office, where the doctor is seen telling one of them they are pregnant. This episode is named after a song by The Cure.

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