Nick is a former Detective on the police force. He left the force behind when his partner was killed by what appeared to be crooked cops and his superiors chose to cover it up instead of pursuing his partners murderers. Now, Nick works freelance security. His work now entails protecting clients from attacks on their life, hunting down objects of value, and investigation possible threats. Nick has joined forces with Amanda and it leads to situations he never dreamed were possible. One of them will change his life as he knows it.

Full Name: Daniel H. Scott
Age: Approx. 40
Spouse: Currently unmarried; divorced from Deb Scott
Children: Two sons, Lucas Scott (by Karen Roe) and Nathan (by Deb Scott); daughter-in-law Haley James Scott
Parents: Father Royal and mother May
Siblings: Brother, Keith Scott
Other Family: Former brother-in-law Cooper Lee; grandson Jamie Scott, Nathan and Haley's son; and niece Lily Scott, Karen and Keith's daughter
Occupational History: Dan ran his own car dealership, Dan Scott Motors. He was also a figure in the town of Tree Hill serving on the school board, and was later elected as mayor of Tree Hill in "How a Resurrection Really Feels".. However, after turning himself in for Keith's murder in "All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone", Dan was removed from his position as Tree Hill mayor.
Sports History: Dan was the star of the Tree Hill Ravens when he was in high school. Following high school, Dan played basketball for a semester at UNC before returning to Tree Hill after Deb discovered she was pregnant. Dan filled in for Coach Durham as the Raven's head coach for the playoffs during Nathan's junior year in "The Games That Play Us".
Medical History: Dan suffered a heart attack at the end of season one in "The Games That Play Us", which was revealed to be due to HCM, a genetic heart condition that Dan had inherited. Dan was also hospitalized after being caught in the dealership fire in "Like You Like an Arsonist". He sustained burns to his body and suffered from amnesia following the fire. Dan also attempted suicide while in prison for Keith's murder in "All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone", but failed.
Romantic History: In high school, Dan dated Karen but left her to play college basketball after he found out that she was pregnant. At UNC, Dan met Deb during his freshman orientation and she too soon became pregnant. Dan and Deb moved back to Tree Hill where they were married and raised their son, Nathan. Dan later revealed to Deb that Karen was his one true love and that he never loved Deb all the time that he knew her.
Criminal History: In season 2, Lucas discovered a scam that Dan was running at the dealership in order to make more money for himself. Dan was jailed for murdering Daunte following Daunte's car accident in "Some You Give Away", but was later cleared of the crime. He later turned himself in for Keith's murder in "All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone", and spent 4 years in prison before being released on parole in "You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side".