Owen Morello was a former alcoholic and drug addict who moved to Tree Hill and became a bartender at Tric. After meeting Brooke Davis they two shared flirtation until becoming a couple. However, after Brooke decided she wanted motherhood, Owen got scared and fled the town. After uniting with Nathan who started playing Slamball he tried to apologize to Brooke who refused to take him back. He eventually left town after sleeping with Millicent and ruining his chances with Brooke.