EPISODE

4. An Attempt to Tip the Scales

It's party time in Tree Hill. A masquerade ball at Tric provides the perfect opportunity for Haley to win back Nathan's heart, and for Brooke to seduce Lucas. Punk-pop sensation "Fall Out Boy" performs amidst the costume madness, while Peyton tries to come to terms with the new mother in her life. Meanwhile, Dan gives Deb an ultimatum, but soon finds she's a much more worthy opponent than he thought.

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Peyton and Brooke throw a costume party at Tric. Lucas wants to wear something to make him irresistible to Brooke. Haley dresses as Sandy from Grease in sexy black and a wig to try and get Nathan back. Nathan goes as Batman and they talk. Later, 'batman' kisses Haley and disappears. Later this is revealed to be Chris. Peyton struggles with whether to get to know Ellie given she may die ('everyone leaves'). Dan announces to Deb that he's running for Mayor, telling her he will give her the divorce if she stands by him throughout the campaign.

Lucas dresses as Tommy Lee and meets a girl dressed as Pamela Anderson who flirts with him, making Brooke jealous. Later, Nathan asks Chris Keller to help Haley with her music and offers to pay him. Larry advises Peyton to talk to Ellie. This episode is named after a song by Bright Eyes.

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