Goodnight, Tree Hill
I suppose it’s time I said my goodbyes. I’ve sat here for the past few days reading what you guys have written about the ‘little show that could’ and I’ve cried alongside many of you. I’ve seen the beautiful graphics, GIFs you guys have made and all along I’ve known this was coming. I guess it’s my turn now.
I just wanted to say thank you to all of the OTH family for not making me feel insane for being this upset over the end of this show. It means a lot that we’re all experiencing the same emotions. One Tree Hill started a long time ago but I only caught a few episodes here and there. However, one day I sat down and decided to give One Tree Hill a proper go, years later and I still haven’t stopped. Every single one of the characters on the show has impacted me and influenced me in some way or another.
Firstly I want to say thank you to Mark for the beautiful Peyton Sawyer, her art and her passion for music struck a chord with me from the very start. I grew with her, I cried with her and I laughed with her. Whenever I’m struggling I tend to put on one of her podcasts, even now. I admire her strength and her ability to love so fiercely. Next, I want to say thank you to Mark for Brooke Davis, she went from the girl who hid behind her body and her image into the girl that ‘will change the world some day’. She taught so many of us that we are enough, and that despite our backgrounds we can be happy and we can reach our dreams. Then of course there’s the incredible Haley James Scott, I think I will always relate to her in some way. She’s shown such incredible strength through the years, she showed that sometimes you’ve got to fight to get to the place you want to be within yourself. Life isn’t easy but with the support of friends and family and the strength within yourself, you can push through all the mess and move on to better things.
Nathan Scott, went from bad boy to an amazing father, son, husband and brother, and to someone that Haley could be proud of. Despite everything he learned to forgive, to fight for his dreams and he learnt when it was time to let go. I will never forget Lucas Scott’s voice overs, they always taught me so much about life and they inspired me in so many ways. He showed me that you can’t fight what is in your heart, you can try run away from it but you can’t escape what’s right for you in the end.
There were so many other characters that deserve a mention but I really will be here all day. Just know that it’s been an incredible journey and I wouldn’t change a single second of any of it. From then to now, One Tree Hill was, is and always will be my home. Mark Schwahn deserves every bit of praise for bringing Tree Hill into our lives, same goes for the cast and the crew throughout the years. Thank you.
Tonight may be the end but I’m sure this is, in a strange way, a new beginning. Here’s to the future, and here’s to Tree Hill.
‘Anyone Who Had a Heart’ thoughts with spoilers!
I have a lot of emotions running through me right now for all sorts of reasons. Firstly how precious and perfect were Clay, Quinn and Logan? I’m glad we got to see them bond as a family and that proposal couldn’t have been any more perfect. It was right for them, not over the top, personal and most of it was real. On the flip side, it feels too.. false for Victoria and Ted to be THAT happy now but that being said, I am beyond happy to see Brooke finally get her wish. That flashback of her listening to them argue when she was younger nearly broke me. I loved the burning boat and I love what it signifies, but it made me miss some of the old cast members desperately. I guess that’s why this is hard for me to write. The Tric poster that Peyton drew threw me completely. I genuinely started to cry as soon as I saw it. It was just too much. I miss her and I miss Lucas, but I also miss Karen, Whitey and so many others. It makes me sad that an Unkindness of Ravens is being made without Lucas being at the centre of it. The promo for next week though. ‘Last chance to say goodbye.’ Wow. This really is it. It’s nearly time to say goodbye to Tree Hill for good. I literally am in tears writing this. I don’t even know. It’s really here.
Peyton: I was there Luke. At your book signing in LA. I was there Lucas. I was so proud of you, but we hadn’t talked in a long time, and I saw you with Lindsey and I figured you guys were together. Which clearly you are. I like her. I do, but do you remember when you first joined the Ravens and you took all my sketches to Thud without even asking? And do you remember what you said that night when you entered the gym for the first time?
Lucas: Your art matters. It’s what got me here.
Peyton: Yeah, it’s like you touched my soul. And a few days ago I was ready to quit again but you saved me with the words you wrote about me in your novel. So if you’re struggling writing the next one you should know that your art matters Lucas. It’s what got me here.
(Source: georgiedavey)
There is only one Tree Hill
Last Known Surroundings. *spoilers*
I have died. There is nothing left of me. Mark Schwahn has killed me. That episode. That episode. There is nothing that can be said. I can’t get my head around everything that happened because EVERYTHING happened. Things have just gotten serious and I don’t know how I feel. Having Lucas Scott back was even better than I could have possibly imagined. Haley, please hold on because if you lose it, I’m never going to make it through the next episode. Xavier is back, and that scares the living daylights out of me. Nathan, just Nathan. That cop, I hate him with a vengeance. Dan Scott, please find your son because I don’t know if I can deal with any more of this. Chuck, if your dad is beating you up, please tell Chase. I can’t deal.
Okay that’s it for now. I’m just going to go weep. Again.
I’m a huge Leyton shipper but this scene will always slay my heart. I swoon so hard when he tells her why he loves her.
One Tree Hill, also known as my life.
“Great memories, great friends..”
Karen broke my heart here, especially when she asks Dan where he was.. Urghh Keith Scott, I miss you.
Yes it is.
