S7 ← | One Tree Hill Season 8 | S9 → | |||||||
#01 | "Asleep at Heaven's Gate" | #09 | "Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace" | #17 | "The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get" | ||||
#02 | "I Can't See You, But I Know You're There" | #10 | "Lists, Plans" | #18 | "Quiet Little Voices" | ||||
#03 | "The Space in Between" | #11 | "Darkness on The Edge of Town" | #19 | "Where Not to Look for Freedom" | ||||
#04 | "We All Fall Down" | #12 | "The Drinks We Drank Last Night" | #20 | "The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul" | ||||
#05 | "Nobody Taught Us to Quit" | #13 | "The Other Half of Me" | #21 | "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" | ||||
#06 | "Not Afraid" | #14 | "Holding Out For a Hero" | #22 | "This Is My House, This Is My Home" | ||||
#07 | "Luck Be a Lady" | #15 | "Valentine's Day Is Over" | ||||||
#08 | "Mouthful of Diamonds" | #16 | "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here" |
"I Can't See You, But I Know You're There" is the second episode of the eighth season of One Tree Hill and the 154th produced episode of the series. It was broadcast on September 21, 2010. Clay and Quinn discover they’ve been shot, and as they fight to live, Nathan and Haley struggle with the situation. Meanwhile, Julian tries to preoccupy Jamie, and Brooke’s legal troubles mount.
Synopsis[]
Plot[]

Haley finds Quinn and Clay.
Haley continues to write her letter to Lucas and remember those who are gone (Lydia, Keith, the Sawyers, etc.) while attempting to get in contact with Quinn to tell her the big news. Meanwhile Brooke, Victoria and Millie discuss with their lawyers the future of the company and Brooke discover that Victoria and Millie reveal that they faked her signature on important documents which means she could go to jail. At the same time Alex and Chase are about to open the TRIC with crowds of men waiting out side to see the famous Alex.
Haley later goes to Clay's house and finds Quinn and Clay bleeding out on the floor and calls for help. Meanwhile Clay helps Quinn to remember what happen to them and she finally remembers Katie shooting them. Clay then sees himself and Quinn as they were moved into the hospital. Later Haley calls both Brooke who doesn't answer while Mia does and she goes to fetch Jamie along with Chase but since Jamie doesn't remember them properly he instead leaves with Julian not wanting to be kidnapped again.

Quinn and Clay discuss their future.
Brooke goes to visit Haley as Quinn and Clay see them arriving and realize they can't be seen or heard. While Quinn is out of surgery, Clay watches while his operation. Julian and Jamie play baseball as Julian attempted to avoid questions about whats happened. Brooke and Haley then discuss what happened and Haley tells Brooke how much she values her and how she should tell her she loves her more often as well as blaming herself for not finding them eariler. Chase and Alex then discuss their relationship and his and Alex's. Meanwhile Mouth is at TRIC and discovers Alex had been hired over him.
Quinn and Clay then discuss whats happening to them, while Haley talks to the unconscious Quinn about their her when Nathan arrives to comfort his wife. He then visits Clay and too tells him how much he loves him while an alive Clay listens on. Haley then talks about their childhood together and admits her pregnancy while an alive Quinn and Clay look on. They then go to a forest were Clay had wanted to take her and he tells Quinn that while she is getting weaker (getting ready to go back) he is feeling stronger and she'll need to leave him soon.

Quinn finds the treasure chest.
Brooke, Haley and Nathan then discuss the Scotts pregnancy and Brooke's problems with Clothes Over Bros. And Jamie discovers sometime has happened to Quinn. Brooke then goes back to her store to discuss the situation with her mother and her faith in Brooke. Jamie then goes to visit Quinn in the hospital while Quinn starts to dig in the sand on the beach and as she uncovers the treasure chest they buried Jamie places the gold star in her hand telling her to get better.
Nathan and Haley go to the chapel and Haley remembers how she was there only a few months ago with her mother. Brooke and Julian then lie in bed promising nothing will happen to them and talk about the company. And at the beach Quinn refuses to leave Clay wanting to stay with him but she wakes up in her body while Clay stays on the beach.
Memorable Quotes[]
- "So what are Mia and Chase doing here?"
- "Trying to kidnap me."
- "You did everything you could, Hales. Now what can I do for you?"
- " Nothing. It's just really nice to have you here. I love you, Brooke Davis."
- "I know. I love you too."
- "I just don't think we say it enough, and I'm really sorry for that."
- "If you really like the new baby, can I have Jamie?"
- "Yeah, you can have him, but you have to have the sex talk with him first."
- "I gamble on your talent, Brooke. I gamble on your instinct and your ability to make miracles happen and I'm usually right. Gambling is what you pay me to do. The other stuff like I'm proud of you stuff I do that for free. That's always been the easy part."
- "I'm trying not to be angry.. I'm trying to be sympathetic to the sickness or disease that would cause someone to do such a thing but I think I'm losing that battle."
- "I'm way ahead of you."
- "Come with me please can't you just come back with me."
- "Hey listen to me I can't explain it buy this is what we have to do you just have to trust me."
- "Then promise me I'll do whatever you say just promise you'll come back to me and you'll live a long healthy amazing life."
- "I'm going to live a long healthy amazing life with you till kingdom come I promise now open your eyes."
- "till kingdom come I love you."
- "Now open your eyes."
- "till kingdom come."
- "Hey, Jamie! How you doing, buddy?"
- "Do I know you?"
- "Dude! Who are you, Victoria Davis? It's me, Chase. Bartender from Tric. Well, bar manager. I built you that snow fort in Utah."
- "Oh, right. Hey!"
- "So, listen your mom had something come up, so we're supposed to pick you up today. Are you ready?"
- "Yeah, I don't think so.... Well, I'm kinda hungry. Do you have any snacks?"
- "Um, I got some gum in the car."
- "Ok. so you expect me to get in your car and take candy from a stranger? Yeah, I'm going to have to pass."
- "Hey, Jamie. Remember me? I'm Mia. I work at Red Bedroom Records."
- "Oh, yea! Hey. You're really good friends with my mom, huh?"
- 'Yeah, that's right! I am really good friends with your mom."
- "So, if you're really good friends with my mom, how come you weren't in Utah?"
- "You make a good point."
- "No offense, but considering my history, I'm going to have to pass up on you two."
Voice-over[]
Music[]
Featured Music:
- All Things New by Grayson Kessenich
- Belong by Cary Brothers
- Body Shots (At The Bar) by Kaci Battaglia
- Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You by Cary Brothers
- Home by Ry Cuming ft. Jesse Carmichael
- Hope A Little Harder by Amy Kuney
- I'm The Man by Name Brand
- Just Breathe by Pearl Jam
- To Drive And Cry To by Endochine
- Semi-Automatic by The Boxer Rebellion
- This Is Something by Kevin and The Octaves
- This Time Tomorrow by Trent Dabbs
- Tightrope by Joy William
This episode's title originated from the track I Can't See You, But I Know You're There, originally sung by Tom Gabel. Opening theme song performed by Kate Voegele.
Trivia[]
Episode References[]
- There is a subtle meta reference to the show when Jamie refuses to go with Mia or Chase because he doesn't see them that often (they are recurring characters) but goes with Julian who he always sees (he is a main character).
- Chase, Julian and Jamie dicuss Utah. ("Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...")
- Nathan tells Clay to come back so they can shoot a body spray advert like they previously did. ("4:30 A.M (Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad)")
- Quinn unburies the treasure chest she and Jamie buried, similar Jamie gives Quinn the gold star he gave both to his mother and Julian. ("What's In The Ground Belongs To You")
Asleep at Heaven's Gate • I Can't See You, But I Know You're There • The Space in Between • We All Fall Down • Nobody Taught Us to Quit • Not Afraid • Luck Be a Lady • Mouthful of Diamonds • Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace • Lists, Plans • Darkness on The Edge of Town • The Drinks We Drank Last Night • The Other Half of Me • Holding Out For a Hero • Valentine's Day Is Over • I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here • The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get • Quiet Little Voices • Where Not to Look for Freedom • The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul • Flightless Bird, American Mouth • This Is My House, This Is My Home