Leaving is one thing. Leaving and not telling someone they're gonna be a father? That's another. Luke learns he has a five-year-old daughter in foster care and steps up to the plate for his little girl: a shy, mute kid who's been bounced around several foster homes in her short life. (Season 1-3)

She's a loser, a runaway. When she hit her twenties she left her life behind. She's been traveling since. But she's poor. She's lost. Tired and hungry, she needs a rest. Somehow she stumbles upon a cute little town. 'Stars Hallow'. Brooklyn thought after getting some money and rest she'd be up and gone again...but something, someone makes her stay. Luke Danes. He's lived his entire life in this town. Always working hard. Always driven and focused. Always so helpful. Strong and handsome. Yet so serious. He's not one for messing around. He's pretty uptight. But when he meets a youthful, fun, crazy girl who's life is truly a mess...well he's there to pick up the pieces.