Full Name: Deborah Helen Lee Scott
Age: Approx. 40
Spouse: Currently unmarried; divorced from
Dan Scott
Children: Son,
Nathan Scott; daughter-in-law
Haley James Scott
Siblings: Brother,
Cooper Lee
Other Family: Former brother-in-law
Keith Scott (deceased); former parents-in-law Royal and May Scott; and grandson
Jamie Scott, Nathan and Haley's son.
Occupational History: Current co-owner and investor for Karen's TRIC nightclub. Deb also is a partner with Karen and works with her in her cafe. Deb has also worked for various charities helping to raise money for AIDS research.
Medical History: Deb battled an addiction to prescription pain medication following Nathan's race car accident in "
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning". She underwent rehab treatments, nearly overdosed on pills, but is currently sober.
Romantic History: Deb met Dan during their freshman orientation at UNC. After months of dating, Deb found out she was pregnant and Dan and Deb moved back to Tree Hill to get married and raise their son, Nathan. Deb revealed to Nathan that when Nathan was younger she left Dan for another man, but ended up coming back to him when she realized she might lose Nathan. During her and Dan's divorce in season 1, Deb slept with Keith in "
The Games That Play Us". In season 3, Dan finally gave Deb a divorce.