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“One Tree Hill” executive producer Mark Schwahn has never shied away from cliffhangers, as evidenced by his Season 7 finale, which ended with two characters shot and bleeding despite a still uncertain Season 8 pickup.

This season, Schwahn may be a little more cautious. “I’m not a fan of ending our series on a cliffhanger,” he assures Zap2it. “I don’t intend to do that. Do I think that this is our final season? Right now, my instinct says yes, but anything can happen. We still love making this show, and if the network wants us back, we’ll keep going.”

In the meantime, the “One Tree Hill” team awaits word from The CW on whether or not they’ll receive a full 22-episode order. Reports have been conflicting. “Right now, we’re already talking about Episode 11 in the writers’ room,” Schwahn says. “We’re trying not to let the ‘will-we-get-picked-up’ question impact the way that we tell our stories, but it’s coming down to the wire.”

After so many years, we’ve gotten pretty invested in the Tree Hill gang, so when we got Mark Schwahn on the phone, we had a whole lot of ground to cover. Here’s what we got out of him!

Haley does not have an easy road ahead. After her mother’s death, Haley became so depressed that she was almost unrecognizable, in a memorable performance by Bethany Joy Galeotti. Just as things are looking up — especially with a baby on the way — Haley’s world is about to be rocked again when she learns that her sister has been shot.

“Our intentions were for the character to move on from the darkness,” Schwahn says, “But then Clay and Quinn had some trouble.” No kidding. “Our decision to go there with Clay and Quinn had a lot to do with Haley. She was just coming up for air, and now, with something so threatening, there’s the possibility that it’ll affect her emotionally and affect her pregnancy. She could grow stronger, but this could also be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.”

Hopefully, we will meet the newest Scott baby. With only 13 episodes to work with so far, there are some challenges in telling the pregnancy story, but Schwahn would ultimately like Haley to have her baby. “I like Nathan and Haley’s family growing,” he says. “We’ve got the drama and the struggle that comes with the pregnancy, so we’d like to see the payoff. It does depend on the episode count.

We’d love to see a sibling for Jamie (Jackson Brundage) — after all, when “One Tree Hill” began, it was at its core a show about brothers.

Nathan still loves to play ball. In early seasons, “One Tree Hill” centered on the actual sport and the team camaraderie, but in recent years Nathan’s (James Lafferty) focus has shifted to the politics and pressures of being a professional athlete.

“Nathan has always been oriented for the game,” Schwahn says. “We were compelled by both sides of it this year. What does the game mean to Nathan? It’s important to his identity. It’s in his blood, and that’s what’s really compelling to me and to fans of sports. He’s become a public role model of sorts, and now we get to see how that affects his family life.”

Red Bedroom Records will welcome a new musical protege. “One Tree Hill” has always nurtured musical artists — most recently Kate Voegele and Wakey! Wakey!, but let’s not forget Tyler Hilton, The Wreckers, and even Galeotti’s band Everly. This season, a new face will step behind the microphone. “We love the opportunity to shine a light on acts that are underserved and underappreciated,” Schwahn says. “We’re doing something similar this year, but I won’t say who it is, because that story line is built around the surprise. Music is always front and center for us. We’ve still got bands on stage at Tric.”

We’re disappointed to hear that there are no immediate plans for Michael Grubbs to return to the bar or to the piano, but Schwahn says the door is always open. “He’s a great guy and a very, very good friend of mine,” Schwahn says. “We’d love to have him back.”

Brooke is no longer flying solo. Wedding plans are underway for B. Davis (Sophia Bush) and Julian (Austin Nichols). “There are definite hurdles on the horizon for Brooke,” Schwahn says. “But in the past, where she’s stood on her own and had to be her own advocate, now she’ll be facing the challenges with Julian. They’re it for each other. Brooke has found the love of her life, absolutely.”

Julian’s mom may rival Victoria in the difficult parent department. Oh, in-laws. Brooke is going to go to every length she can to make Julian’s mom (played by the incomparable Sharon Lawrence) like her. “This is her potential relative, so Brooke wants to get along with her,” Schwahn says. “But as the wedding approaches, it’s okay for Brooke to be a little bit selfish about those things, too. You know what? She’s earned it.”

He pauses. “Nobody comes into town to not stir up trouble. Julian’s mom isn’t the exception to the rule.”

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After a practically spoiler-free summer, news about “One Tree Hill“‘s eighth season is finally starting to trickle out. We couldn’t be happier! Today’s “OTH” news update includes three (three!!!) big scoops about the series.

First up: more deets on the “Life Unexpected“/”OTH” crossover episode. Joining Haley and Mia at Cate and Ryan’s radio station concert will be musicians Sarah MacLachlan and Ben Lee. Perfect, we think—they’re exactly the right kind of folky pop that Bethany Joy Galeotti does so well, so Haley will fit right in to that lineup. Plus, as our friends at Zap2It reminded us, Haley chose a MacLachlan song the first time she performed for her now-hubby.

Also on the “OTH” news blotter: Julian’s mom is coming to town. Entertainment Weekly reports that she’s being played by none other than “NYPD Blue” vet Sharon Lawrence. Mama Baker will come to town for several episodes starting in late October to help (read: wreak havoc) as Brooke plans her wedding to Julian.

And a bonus piece of “OTH” fodder: EW.com’s Michael Ausiello had a teensy morsel of info about the new season in this week’s Ask Ausiello column. “A major-ish character is going to do some time in the slammer this season,” he wrote. “That’s literally all I’ve got.”

Major-ish?! What does that even mean? It can’t be any of the series regulars, so we’re thinking it’s gotta be someone involved in Clothes Over Bros or one of the bartenders at Tric. Maybe they’ll bring back Joe Manganiello for an episode? Swoon. Then again, Ausiello italicized the world “literally,” so maybe he was trying to give us a hint that Chad Michael Murray is coming back and Mr. Big Shot Author Lucas Scott is the one heading to jail. Yeah, we don’t think so either. But a girl’s gotta hope.

What do you think about all the “OTH” news? Who do you think is going to be spending time in jail?

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Everly have also released an awesome iPhone application!!! It features some GORGEOUS new pictures as well so go download it HERE!

A new clip has also been released from OTH 801! Beware of spoilers!

Sarah McLachlan will make a guest appearance in the crossover episode of the CW shows Life Unexpected and One Tree Hill to perform her new single “Forgiveness.”

The 42-year-old singer will star alongside other guest performers in the episode, One Tree Hill’s Bethany Joy Galeotti and Kate Voegele, as well as the singer-songwriters of the Life Unexpected theme song, Ben Lee and Rain Perry.

In the crossover event, One Tree Hill characters Haley (Bethany) and Mia (Kate) go to a music festival sponsored by a Portland radio station where they meet Cate (Shiri Appleby), whom Haley makes a connection with.

The Life Unexpected/One Tree Hill episode airs Tuesday, October 12 at 9/8c on The CW!

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A lot of people have been asking about the date of Everly’s album and here’s their reply to that:

To our fans: You’re amazing! We love your enthusiasm and support. We have the best fans in the world. Many of you are asking when our album will be out. We don’t have an exact time for you yet, but when we do, we will make sure you know! XO EV

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