<P>--James Lafferty on a possible Murray and Burton return . </P> <P> Before season eight began, Mark Schwahn said there would be fewer crazy storylines and the show would return to its roots focusing on the core group of regulars and some guest stars, rather than the 30 or so from season 7 . He was also hopeful for a Lucas and Peyton return for Brooke's wedding and the birth of Haley's baby . He has also mentioned the new love triangle he was developing, "Alex (Jana Kramer) has moved on to a new guy and a new triangle . She took a liking to Chase (Stephen Colletti) after he and Mia (Kate Voegele) broke up, but in the final episode, Mia made it clear via text that she regretted the decision to end it with him . This season, viewers will see who Chase really wants to be with . The Chase - Alex - Mia situation is front and center at the beginning of the season ." </P> <P> Brooke Davis is happier than ever; preparing to marry Julian Baker . Nathan prepares for his second season in the NBA; The Scott family are expecting their second child and Haley feels the baby will be a girl . Also, Quinn and Clay's lives hang in the balance . Robert Buckley has said Clay will be suffering from a chest wound . Both Clay and Quinn were later released and struggle with life back at the beach house . Entertainment Weekly reported that Victoria and Millicent will jeopardize the future of Brooke's company . They began lying to investors about Clothes Over Bro's finances to fund the men's line, causing Brooke to be arrested . She later made the decision to give up the company and her personal fortune in order to pay back investors in full, causing a new rift between her and Victoria as Victoria only went to prison so Brooke could keep her company . </P> <P> Nathan abandoned basketball after finding out his back was getting worse . Quinn goes after Katie Ryan when she returns to Tree Hill from a photography trip to Africa, where she had detoured to track Katie down . </P>

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