8. Nothing Left to Say But Goodbye

Complete story — includes the ending

Daunte wants Nathan to lose the state championship, but he refuses. Daunte later visits Haley at the cafe and Nathan is worried. He follows them out and says it's over, but they threaten to break his knee if he won't throw the game. Nathan, who is getting MVP at the annual banquet that night, goes to see Whitey, who is receiving the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award.’ Whitey confesses he wants to win badly. Rachel asks Haley to tutor her when she fails a class, but she refuses. Dan asks Karen to go with him to the awards ceremony, not as a date. Brooke asks Lucas and he says yes. Peyton asks Derek, who says yes and reveals he's leaving town that night. At the banquet, Brooke tries to make Peyton jealous as she flirts with Lucas. Whitey gives his speech about how important is to find the right person to spend your life with. Nathan tells Dan about Daunte. Dan confronts Daunte, asking how much he wants, but he threatens Lucas, Karen, Deb, and Hailey. Lucas walks Brooke home as they both conclude not to get back together, stating that Whitey’s speech made them understand they don’t belong together. Haley agrees to tutor Rachel but says she will never like her. Dan tells Nathan he will lose the state championship. Lucas goes to see Peyton, who finally tells him she’s in love with him. This episode is named after a song by Audioslave.