I have to say, that I absolutely loved this episode. Not just because I am a die hard Naley fan, but because I really think it was superbly done. I loved how they connected each of the main fives stories together by just one word- and the voiceovers at the end made me get really emotional/sentimental, firstly because there hasn't been voiceovers in so long and I LOVE THEM, and also because what they were saying was just touching, as always.
I really hate how people are saying that this episode was boring- I loved it because we finally got to see how each character felt and what they were thinking. Sure, there weren't any car crashes, shootings or fires, but there was beautiful dialogue, and if a whole episode dedicated to talking is what we need to get this show on the road, then so be it. I loved it.
Naley- Well there is really no doubt that I loved every scene with them. The therapist session was a great chance for us to hear everything that hadn't been said in episodes past- how Nathan liked screwing up so Haley could forgive him, or how he only liked the attention Carrie was giving him simply because Haley hadn't looked at him in that way in so long. The pre-hook-up dialogue made me cry, being the huge Naley sap that I am, and the hook-up itself was just great! hahah the sexy talk was reallllly cute and when nathan took off his shirt, well that just did me in. I love them and I couldn't be happier that they are back together.
Peyton- I was a little dissappointed that most of what she was saying this episode was about how she missed Lucas and wanted Lucas. I wanted her to be that strong Peyton, the one who was ready to get over Lucas "i'm a huge douche bag" Scott.
Brooke- I am glad she didn't get a child, the adoptive agent was right in that she is too young. But I was of course really sad for her, especially since Victoria is such a b*tch, and also because she gave that brilliant speech at the end. She deserves to be a mother; but I think she will just as much deserve it in a couple of years as she does now.
Lucas- Come on now, honeslty, I can not believe he still thinks he loves Lindsey, after she specifically told him that he loves Peyton. He is evidently more of an idiot than I initially thought.
Dan- He and Jamie were really cute. I actually like their relationship.
One thing I didn't get : What was with the whole "let's beat the sh*t out of dan for no apparent reason " scene? I really didn't see how that fit in.
Anyway, I loved it. I think it was a good relaxing, takin it easy kind of episode after the cliffhanger that was 512.
Side note: I can't believe Jaimie got banned! That is too bad.