18. To Wish Impossible Things

Lucas, Nathan, and Jake are auctioned off to the highest bidder in the annual "Boy Toy" charity auction. Haley bids on Lucas and is excited to spend time with him after spending so much time with Nathan. The two have fun like old times before their lives blew up and Haley ends up revealing she got Nathan's Jersey Number tattooed on her and that she's in love with him. Jake is bought by Nicki, who beat Peyton, and who wants back in Jenny's life, but he refuses. She promises to be a part of her life with or without him.

Haley asks Peyton to bid on Nathan and the two have fun while discussing their relationship. Nathan demonstrates growth and promises Peyton that he's trying to be a good guy, and not pressuring Haley into anything. Peyton shares that she's proud of him. Deb bids on Timmy who mistakes the bid for sex and Dan walks in on a compromising scene. Karen and Larry go on a date and after a talk with Whitey, Keith realizes he can't hide his feelings. Meanwhile, having missed out on the auction, Brooke ends up spending the night with Mouth and he has the time of his life.

Brooke acts depressed all night and grows tired of her party lifestyle and confides in Mouth, who shares that he thinks Lucas truly is a great guy. Peyton and Nathan end the night with the auction's traditional kiss, which Lucas witnesses and thinks is more. He hides the kiss from Haley and promises her she'll always have him, despite their new relationships, and that she'll be okay. Keith proposes to Karen. Brooke finds Lucas and tells him that she thinks she's pregnant. This episode is named after a song by The Cure.