"The Leavers Dance" is the twenty-third episode, and the season finale, of the second season of One Tree Hill and the 45th produced episode of the series. It was broadcasted on May 24, 2005. In the second part of the two hour season finale, things heat up between Lucas and Brooke when he finally tells her the way he feels, Peyton has a surprising visitor and Karen decides to spend the summer holiday in New Zealand. At the climax of Dan's numerous deceptions, someone sets the dealership on fire while he is still inside.