"Hold My Hand As I'm Lowered" is the third episode of the seventh season of One Tree Hill and the 133rd produced episode of the series. It was broadcast on September 28, 2009. Clay and Nathan disagree on how to handle an ever-worsening scandal, and Haley begins to wonder if Renee's accusations have merit. Quinn and Brooke organize a photo shoot, and Mouth ups the stakes in his battle with Skills. Meanwhile, Alex makes Julian an interesting proposition.