One árvore colina actor James Lafferty has admitted that he was "nervous" when co-star Chad Michael Murray decided to quit the show earlier this year.

Speaking to TV Guide, the 24-year-old, who plays Nathan Scott in the CW series, also said that he is pleased with the new direction of the drama.

"Initially, I think everybody was a little bit nervous," he said. "You never know how the audience is going to respond to something like that.

"All we can do is look progressivo, para a frente and what we gained was two very committed cast members in Robert [Buckley] and Shantel [VanSanten]. They want to create these characters...

Nathan: I need to ask you a question. If I don't go to Duke, if I don't play college basketball- I mean if today is the best it ever gets for me, will that be enough?
Haley: Of course! Nathan, as long as you are a good husband and a good father to your son.
Nathan: What?
Haley: It's a boy Nathan. You're gonna have a son! Although I have to tell you, someday he's gonna tease his father for playing like crap at the state championship. You might wanna change that.

Haley: Stay the hell away from my husband.
Rachel: I was just giving him a proper thank you.
Haley: Please, your thank you's send people...