Nathan is released from the hospital and returns home to a pile of unpaid bills and an eviction notice. Lucas, Peyton and Brooke throw a fundraiser at the River Court to raise money, but Dan is the one that comes to Nathan's rescue. However, his gift comes with strings - he wants Nathan to ask Haley for an annulment.

Lucas obtains the evidence he needs to defeat Dan at last, while also struggling to tell Brooke he wants to be with her. Peyton is threatened by a webcam voyeur at the same time a journalist takes an interest in her life. Nathan and Deb conspire to desert Dan for good, leading to an explosive conclusion when he discovers their plan.