sentences:  Lucas returns in the ninth season to help Haley deal with Nathan's disappearance by taking care of his nephew and niece.Lucas is currently traveling with Peyton, Karen and Andy, while raising Sawyer and writing a new book.Portrayed by James Lafferty since the pilot, Nathan Royal Scott was a basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats, husband of Haley James Scott and the father of James Lucas Scott and Lydia Bob Scott.