It has been quite a year in Tree Hill. 2009 brought us every kind of storyline there can be and then some. Some made us laugh, some made us cry, some shocked us, others made us happy, and some just made us scratch our heads in confusion. This was an intense year for those in Tree Hill and here are just some of the significant moments of 2009. No countdown, no moment more important than the other, just a list of some of the year's memorable events, good and bad, that will always stand out in the 2009 history book of One Tree Hill.
The 'finally it happened' special moments
Peyton and Lucas Wedding-Whether you supported them as a 
couple or not, you cannot debate that the wedding between Peyton and Lucas was a significant One Tree Hill moment in 2009. It made official a relationship some might say began in the show's pilot seven years ago. As spoken in the vows, these two have been through so much together and if you were one of those very early supporters of this relationship, you were more than satisfied on their wedding day, as not only did they promise to love one another for as long as they both lived, but they also became parents together that day(despite the sad way it happened), and because of these two life-changing moments in the Tree Hill world, the Peyton and Lucas wedding was a moment to remember in 2009.
Nathan finally making it to the NBA!-This was another storyline we saw kick off during One Tree Hill's first on-air heartbeats and one that season six finally fell through with. It did not come easy for him, but after more roadblocks to a dream than one can see possible, the NBA finally came calling for Nathan Scott. “It was exciting to have Nathan realize his dream of making it to the NBA”, said James Lafferty, on his character's achievement of his life-long goal. In 2009 viewers got to celebrate with Nathan as his dream came true and that moment will always stand out as a significant 2009 event in One Tree Hill history.
Haley James Scott hits the road!-Even though 2009 has not shown us Haley on tour, it has shown us Haley the singer making her come 
back on stage, something she has not done for years. The last time Haley toured the country, she was just a high school student trying to pass finals and make her marriage work while singing across the country. Now all that's changed is instead of trying to keep up with her own school work, she has to try to keep with her son's school work as she tutors him on tour. And well the marriage part; while we don't know for sure how the tour will affect it, we can say that for now the marriage of Nathan and Haley seems to be much more safe than it was during Haley's last tour. And that's another reason behind the significance of this moment; Nathan boarding the tour bus with Haley. The girl can finally sing and not to have worry if it's negatively affecting her family. So there it is; Haley gets a chance to once again do what she loves, guilt free, and with her family by her side, how can this not be a shining 2009 Tree Hill moment?
Brooke and Victoria's Reconciliation-Who knew the ice-queen actually had a heart? This year we saw Brooke Davis finally get to have the relationship she has always desired to have with her mother. 2009 brought a softer side of Victoria Davis, one that showed the love and support she has for her daughter, giving Brooke another confidant in Tree Hill and a person she can turn to when advice is needed from someone with life experience past their 20's. And the best part is Victoria's unique protective motherly ways still lead her to show us her not-so-soft side to others in a very humorous and clever way. (Who doesn't think it's funny she still can't remember who Chase is?) Brooke and Victoria's new bond this year has not only brought both heartfelt and entertaining
moments between mother and daughter, but had it not been for Victoria's revelation of her past, Brooke may still not have admitted her love to Julian, therefore, for pushing her daughter to not run away from love the way she did, and her for giving us a few laughs every now and then, Victoria Davis's transformation was a key moment in 2009.
The significant entrances and contributions to the town of Tree Hill
Julian's entrance into Brooke's life-From the time he gave her a list of her qualities to read about herself, it was obvious Julian Baker was a keeper for Brooke Davis. He continued to tell her how much he loved her even when she couldn't verbally return the feeling, helped her with her foster child, defended her with her mother, and eventually got Brooke to once again open her heart up to true love and even admit a proposal to him on her behalf. For this he deserves to be a part of the significant contributions to Tree Hill in 2009. And Austin Nichols could not agree more on the significance of his character's relationship with Brooke. “There's this it factor. When Brooke and Julian, and Sophia and I get together there's just a great chemistry that happens”, says Nichols. A great chemistry indeed; one that has showed viewers sincerity, comedy, heart, and so much more that proves the Julian and Brooke love story was a special one in 2009.
The Alex Dupre Hurricane-You may hate her for what she's done. Or 
you may find her rather entertaining for what she's done. But the one thing that is clear is that Alex Dupre has hit the town of Tree Hill like a tornado that just won't stop spinning. “She's like a Tasmanian devil”, said Austin Nichols on the newcomer's affect on the Tree Hill residents. “She spins in there and messes everything up”. Nichols is most definitely right on the messing up part, in just a short amount of time, Alex has been fired from her modeling job, negatively influenced Millicent and affected two relationships. Maybe she's not directly to blame for Mouth and Millicent's relationship coming to an end-but let's face it, would Millicent's behavior have drastically changed the way it has had Alex never played the buddy card with her? And what is ironic is her attempt to help Millicent. This is why Alex Dupre stood out this year; she's a confusing girl who is confused with herself and her life, and with that comes entertainment to Tree Hill. And the actress behind her agrees. “You don't know if she's being funny, if she's being conveying, if she's being mean. She's kind of all over the place”, said Jana Kramer on her obnoxious character. And she's right. You don't know whether to hate Alex, love her, or feel sorry for her, but one thing is for sure; after giving viewers some laughs, tears, and an unexpected suicide attempt, it cannot be denied that Alex Dupre's arrival to Tree Hill will always leave its mark in Tree Hill 2009 history.
The most shocking and unexpected turn of events in Tree Hill
Millicent Does a 180-This is part of the ugly of 2009 in Tree Hill as Millicent's transformation was not only completely unexpected(remember Milly from season five?) but also what is worse is that the girl seems to be completely oblivious to her actions and the damage she is causing to herself and to her friends. 2009 definitely showed us Millicent evolving as a young adult, but not in a good way. 
The Millicent we saw this year seems to be heading down a disastrous path, one that can only make us wonder, what will it take to happen for her to realize her dangerous behavior? We've seen her be arrested for drunk driving, become a natural at cocaine buying, steal from her best friend, take a little too many diet pills, turn her back on the boy who loved her most, and run away from getting help. What's left you ask? Nothing can no longer be a surprise with Millicent now and we shall see what 2010 has in store for her, but for now, Millicent's downward spiral will always be remembered in 2009.
Dan, Rachel, and Redemption-If you had a 'what the...?' moment when you saw that Rachel was revealed as Dan Scott's new wife, you are definitely not alone. The two being married was unexpected and unusual in so many ways including the fact that Rachel is the same 
age as Dan's sons, but it's Dan and Rachel and well, has anything ever been normal with these two? What we did see as normal and memorable in 2009 was Dan Scott making a clear attempt at redemption by choosing to ignore his wife's selfish wishes and ending his show by admitting his mistakes and asking for forgiveness. When we look back at the Dan Scott from the earlier seasons, not only was this a complete 180 for him, but also a storyline for Dan that will always be remembered long after 'One Tree Hill' is over(remember the arrogant Dan in seasons one to four?), and for that it's a stand out moment from 2009.
Brooke's inability to carry children-While this storyline was not a happy one, it certainly was an unexpected one for Brooke Davis as she is the character whose strong desire to become a mother has been highly evident ever since the Tree Hill residents entered the adult world. She's been a mother to those who needed her care to heal in more than way and 2009 told us we don't know if Brooke Davis will ever get to care for her very own some day. While we don't know what the future holds for her as a mother, we do know that the moment she found out she can't have babies opened up a whole new window of possible story lines that can affect both herself and her relationship with Julian. We shall see what 2010 will deliver with this unfortunate situation.
The most honorable and art of sacrifice moments
Tutor girl is noble girl-Haley James Scott's unwillingness to compromise her beliefs for her job was a moment worth mentioning this year simply because she did not just act like a teacher you only have in the classroom, but one you can have for life with the lessons she wished to pass on to her students. This year we saw Haley go against her superior's rules and orders in order to allow a student to take pride in their voice and not have that voice taken away from them. She may have lost her job because of it, but she only further gained the respect and admiration of her students and viewers.
Mouth's takeover of the evening news-If there was one thing One Tree Hill never fails to show its viewers is its testament to true friendships; and 2009 emphasized on just that with Mouth McFadden's decision to choose helping his friend over saving his job. When Mouth threw out the script from his boss and spoke what he believed was right in order to save his friend Nathan Scott and his family from unnecessary public humiliation, it showed fans that despite how long Mouth had waited for and how much he had wanted that coveted on-air job, in the end he believed that protecting his close friend(and the integrity of real journalism) was more important than anything else and that makes his sabotage of the 6 pm newscast a 2009 headline in its own right.
Peyton and her pregnancy risk-In order to give her unborn child a life, Peyton Sawyer put her life at risk and spent the last few months of her pregnancy with unease about her future as a mother. At times it led to pain only one in her shoes could explain for as she anticipated the life of her first child with joy, at the same time she also feared the worst for herself and for possibly not being there for her child. Yet, she pulled through it and ultimately everything worked out for both Peyton and baby but it cannot be denied that this 2009 storyline is one never to be forgotten in Tree Hill.
Brooke as a foster mother-She rescued her from a crazy murderer and kidnapper, and put her own life at risk when doing it. Then she once again put herself at risk from forever losing the man who loved her by putting her foster child's need for a stable life before her needs. Brooke Davis's selflessness has never been a mystery in Tree Hill and has always been echoed by her friends, but her care for Sam was an exceptional act of hers' and a truly notable 2009 Tree Hill storyline.
What stood out to you this year? What will you remember most when you look back on your favorite's in Tree Hill in 2009? Share your thoughts!
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