Brooke and Julian prioritize their family’s safety. Meanwhile, Mouth reaches a crossroads thanks to Skills; Chase pays a price for sticking up for Chuck; and Clay and Logan manage to work things out.

Dan revisits his ugly past in the course of his search for Nathan. Meanwhile, Clay finds success while undergoing treatment; Brooke and Julian face Xavier; and Chase’s concern for Chuck mounts.

Lucas returns to Tree Hill to help Haley. Meanwhile, Nathan tries to escape; Julian finds evidence to aid Dan’s search for Nathan; and Brooke meets Xavier

Dan asks Julian to help him look for Nathan, while Clay and Jamie learn about Nathan’s disappearance. Elsewhere, Brooke works on getting customers for the café; and Chris talks to Chase about Tara

Haley tries to locate Nathan while Quinn preoccupies Jamie. Elsewhere, Clay’s concerns about his sleepwalking problem are addressed; and Brooke decides to be open-minded about Tara.

A new café in town gives Haley unexpected competition. Meanwhile, guilt weighs heavily on Julian; Chase’s new girlfriend has a puzzling secret; and Quinn goes to great lengths to help Clay face his problem

Nathan heads to Europe for his latest assignment, leaving Dan behind with his family. Elsewhere, Brooke and her dad talk about a business opportunity; Millie has trouble being truthful with Mouth; and Alex gets a tempting invitation from Chris.

The ninth-season opener finds Brooke adapting to family life with Julian and their new brood; Clay and Quinn facing a puzzling complication; and people emerging from the past.

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