Where we left off: At the close of season two, Ryan was still unaware his ex-girlfriend Theresa was carrying his child. Caleb's funeral sent Kirsten into her worst alcoholic binge, leaving Sandy considering treatment centers. To top it off, Marissa shot Trey to protect Ryan.
The Premiere:
1. Marissa confessed she shot Trey, but the DA wanted to prosecute Ryan because he didn't believe her story of self-defense.
2. Trey awoke from his coma.
3. Kirsten was released from rehab, but decided to stay there and keep her release from Sandy.
4. Julie Cooper paid Trey $20,000 to tell the DA that Ryan shot him instead of Marissa.
5. The DA told Sandy they were after Ryan. Ryan, Marissa, Summer and Seth decided to escape on Jimmy Cooper's boat, but were arrested.
6. Trey confessed to Marissa he lied and she convinced him to tell the DA, which set Ryan free.
7. Trey has fled. Ryan found him at the Greyhound station and the two waved as Trey's bus left.