The One Tree Hill family as we know it is going to change by season's end. The people we start the season with [are] not the same group we end it with.

Consider yourselves warned by star Robert Buckley, One Tree Hill fans, as the actor uttered these mysterious words to TV Guide in anticipation of next week's season nine premiere, "Know This, We Noticed."

We've already posted the official CW preview for the drama's return, but now that network has released a slew of photos from the episode as well. They all feature Julian, Brooke and their kids in church. Why? We don't know. Who is that man Brooke is thrilled to see? Her father, played by Richard Burgi.

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