“A Hand to Take Hold of the Scene” quotes from One Tree Hill

Brooke

Hi. I'm sorry. I know that we were supposed to look at costumes today. I've just been totally turned around dealing with... fashion femme fatale thwarts killer! The press. Can't they just go back to stalking Britney or something?

Julian

Oh, come on. "Hot clothing designer tracks down attacker and exacts revenge." If you're not gonna sell me the movie rights, you should at least ame the tabloid.

Brooke

So that every time I look at it, I can be reminded of the fact that my attacker was also Quentin's killer and that maybe if I had reported it.

Julian

Brooke, you were attacked by a guy in a mask. Even if you had reported it, the chances of the police finding him were slim to none. It's not your fault.

Brooke

I know. It's just sad.

Julian

Yeah. Listen, take the day, focus on your work. I'll come back tonight and see where you're at, okay? I got you a latte, extra foam. See you

Brooke

All right, let's see what you got. Sketches of costumes for business meeting, check. Slightly moody lighting in case I have totally lost my mojo and this is actually a date, check. Okay. Beer says "Come on in, get comfortable, let's talk business." “Wine says do me." Hard liquor it is okay.

Julian

Okay, right. Yeah, well, let's just make sure we're paying the minimums, 'cause the last thing we need is the union on our ass. Uh, were you just on your way out? We were meeting tonight, right?

Brooke

Yeah.I-I had a charity thing. Earlier. I'm read to roll up my sleeves and get to work. Just let me take some of this.

Julian

Thank you.

Brooke

Can I get you anything to drink?

Julian

Actually, I brought us some wine. I hope that's okay.

Brooke

Wine is perfect.

Brooke

So, we have home- and away-game ravens jerseys, and for the popular kids, if you want to keep it realistic, cheerleading uniforms, lettermen jackets, and a lot of jeans.

Julian

Well, clearly, you have this under control.

Brooke

Well, Brooke Davis will be particularly easy to dress.

Julian

Why, because she spent most of high school naked?

Brooke

No, jerk. Because I still have all of her clothes. And I don't care what it says in your little script. You don't know me well enough to judge me.

Julian

Well, actually, I feel like I do know you.

Brooke

Why? Because I'm so transparent?

Julian

No. Because of the book. You know, truth be told, I read it because of Peyton, but I related to it because of you.

Brooke

More wine?

Brooke

So, I drop-kicked the company to my mother, and I washed my hands of everything.

Julian

I admire you, letting it all go and starting over like that.

Brooke

Well, I don't know if it was brave, or if I was just a total coward.

Julian

It's brave. I have a similar situation.

Brooke

You have an evil bitch mother?

Julian

No, perennially disappointed father. I took my mom's last name so I could make it on my own, but time and again, I go back to my dad for help. And time and again, he makes me feel like a failure. But one of these days.

Brooke

Well, here's to that day.

Brooke

So, can I get you anything else? Another drink or.

Julian

I'd love to, but I should probably get going. Um, this was nice, Brooke.

Brooke

Yes, it was. Julian, what was this?

Julian

Um. We should probably just say this was what it was, 'cause anything else gets complicated.

Brooke

Perfect.

Julian

I'll see myself out. This has to be business, right? I mean, with Peyton and.

Brooke

This should be business.

Julian

We can't just ...I mean, I kiss you, and then it gets.

Brooke

Definitely. It would be.

Julian

It would be.

Brooke

Yes.