Lucas' editor wonders about the timing of his recent creative inspiration. Brooke and Peyton make business plans, while Mouth tries to win points with his boss Alice. Lucas and Skills finally make some headway with the Ravens, while Nathan tries to wrestle free from Dan's legacy.

In an episode set three years in the past, Lucas visits Peyton in Los Angeles with an offer that will change their relationship forever. Under pressure from Victoria, Brooke must make a difficult decision about the future of her clothing line. Whitey is concerned when Nathan's temper flares on the night of the college basketball championship. Haley struggles to balance the pressures of school and being a new mom.