One Tree Hill- Hardcore will never die but you will

Last nights episode was by far the most intense One Tree Hill episode of this season. And although things are looking a little more hopeful for the residents of Tree Hill, to say that their lives are as carefree and joyful as they were in the previous seasons is well.. impossible. But isn't that how OTH works? They pull out all the dramatic cards in the beginning just to feed us with a happy ending. 

 It was bothering me that for the past couple of episodes no one seemed to be too worried about the fact that Nathan was missing. Aside from Dan's scheming everyone was just going about with their hectic, messed up lives. Thats why the alliance of Chris Keller, Julian and Dan Scott was beyond epic. I could even go this far and say it was the most brilliant pairing ever! I never thought I would actually say that seeing Dan Scott get shot (cause I mean thats what he deserves for shooting Keith) would tug at my heart strings but hearing Nathan scream dad and seeing Dan Scott finally reach redemption with his "I'm Sorry" as he fell to the ground, did the trick. One Tree Hill proved that in a time of need everyone, even pretty boy Keller, will step up to plate and give it their all, no matter how dangerous the mission is. If it wasn't for Julian sticking around Nathan would have probably been shot by that cop. As badass and hardcore as Dan Scott is, this mission really couldn't have been done on his own. And besides Keller being a distraction (props are due where their due) and a comic relief, he was pretty useless. 

Poor Brooke Davis. Who knew that psycho Xavier was actually after her because he secretly wanted to rape her. I assumed this was some kind of vengeance plot but I didn't expect it to go that far. I admit I was hoping that maybe Tara was smart enough to follow Brooke and Xavier out of the cafe but that doesn't mean I didn't sit through the episode with one eye closed and barely breathing. If it wasn't for Tara, I assume Brooke would have probably been raped and killed, which teaches us girls a perfect lesson: When a psycho wants to ruin your life, its probably not the best idea to go into deserted garages by yourself or better yet take an elevator and let your guard down. Brooke Davis might be brave, but she's no match for someone that has it out for her. We should all learn from Tara who carries a rather large tazer with her at all times. You can never be too safe, even in a town like Tree Hill. 


Most of the episode concentrated on Brooke and Nate while throwing in a little bit of Haley and Clay in for dramatics. While Haley was replaying old memories of Nathan in her mind she was praying that he would come home. Clay finally went to visit his little angel at the cemetery to talk things through and catch up, but he also asked for her help in bringing Nathan home. And while these two were praying for Nathan's safe return home, Dan Scott was really the person answering their prayers. Even if he doesn't make it out alive by the end of the season, we can all say Dan Scott went out with a bang. Just 3 more episodes left until we say goodbye to Tree Hill forever. Are you guys ready for that?