Opening scene - Seth's bedroom - Summer and Seth are in there together. Summer is wearing a winter parka, and pulls another one out of a box
Summer: (calls) Cohen come out I wanna see
Seth: alright
(Seth comes out wearing red longjohns, he doesn't look happy about it either,lol)
Seth: (frowns) I feel like Paul Kettle
Summer: (looks Seth up and down) not bad (smiles, holds out parka) try this on
Seth: (raises eyebrows) oh wow you got us matching parkas
Summer: mm-hmm (turns back to the box) an matching hats an matching scarves, we're gonna be the warmest most coordinated couple at Brown
Seth: yeah, you think your jumpin the gun a little bit we wont get our acceptance letters till tomorrow
Summer: oh please with your dorked out grades an my NASA level SAT's we are so getting in
Seth: its Brown (holds out hands) everyone's got good grades an SAT's its very possible that neither of us could get in or that one of us could
Summer: uh-huh, an which one of us would that be Cohen
Seth: it's just as likely you'll get in an I wont
Summer: (turns around) an you really believe that
Seth: yeah, an then where would you be (Summer looks at him) be stuck in Providence with one half of a his an hers parka set
Summer: (screws up face) yeah like id go if you didn't
Seth: what (looks at Summer)
Summer: Cohen, duh, I applied ta Brown so that we could be together I'm not going without you
Seth: ...Summer Browns one of the top universities in the world people dream about going there
Summer: no, you dream about going there (moves closer) I dream about being with the one I love
(Seth looks down, Summer lifts the hood of Seth's parka onto his head and brushes the fluffy edging. Seth sniffs)
Summer: aww even all padded up you still look so scrawny (frowns)
Seth: I'm gonna go get some water I'm sweating so much I'm getting dehydrated
(Seth heads towards the door and Summer kind of waves it off and goes back to her box)
CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan and Sadie are on Ryan's bed making out pretty intensely. Ryan is on top of Sadie and he pulls her leg to his, we're seeing this from behind and then we see a close up of their faces
Sadie: I thought you were making me dinner
Ryan: an I did
Sadie: yeah
Ryan: mm-hmm (kisses)
Sadie: (shakes head) you didn't let me eat it (smiles)
Ryan: well no ones stopping you
Sadie: (kisses) really
Ryan: mm (kisses)
Sadie: ok (sits up) well in that case
Ryan: no ooo (gently pushes Sadie back down) no (kisses)
Sadie: what
Ryan: mm
(Ryan stops kissing Sadie and lies next to her)
Ryan: so with the ninety day escrow (thinks) that means you'll be in town foooooor
Sadie: ninety more days Einstein (smiles)
Ryan: right (Sadie laughs) that makes sense
Sadie: (rubs Ryan's chest) until you get accepted to whatever college you applied to
Ryan: yeah (sits up)
(Sadie sits up slowly)
Sadie: ok, should I not have mentioned it (looks at Ryan)
Ryan: no no its fine (looks at Sadie) your right
Sadie: your letter should be arriving like tomorrow right
Ryan: yeah
Sadie: I'm sorry but I've found ignoring the future never makes it go away
Ryan: (nods) well whatever happens we'll make it work (kisses Sadie) (frowns) umm we should eat before the burgers get cold ill-ill grab some water
(Ryan leaves and Sadie watches him - the next thing we see is Ryan coming into the kitchen from outside. he sighs and we see the back of Seth standing at the fridge with the door open)
Ryan: hi
Seth: hey, you want a water
Ryan: sure
(Seth takes 2 bottled waters out of the fridge and hands one to Ryan)
Seth: I was jus (points) coolin myself off (Ryan nods, drinks) all this time I thought gettin inta college...would make everything so much easier (drinks)
Ryan: yeah (looks at Seth) not gonna happen
Seth: (looks at Ryan, swallows, frowns) there's a cold front comin through
(Seth looks away and pulls the fluffy edging down over his eyes. Ryan looks away as well)
Theme song - California by Phantom Planet Roberts' backyard - Summer is sitting at the table for breakfast and Marissa comes over and sits down, she has a bowl of dry cereal
Marissa: pass the milk
(Summer holds up a small jug of something white)
Marissa: that's cream, I said milk (looks at Summer)
(Summer puts the jug of cream down and hands Marissa a taller jug with milk in it)
Summer: eating breakfast are we (Marissa pours milk over her cereal) does this mean we're actually going to school today or d'you (frowns) just need the extra strength for all the small children you an Volchok plan to mug (raises eyebrows)
Marissa: (fake laughs) hahaha (looks down)
(Julie comes out)
Julie: big day girls, college letters arriving, are you excited (smiles)
Marissa: yeah, delirious
Julie: (sits) don't be nervous Marissa your getting inta Berkeley (looks at Marissa) I feel it in my bones
Marissa: (stands) I gotta get ta school
Julie: oh Marissa, your friend who dropped you off last night (Marissa looks at her) his motorcycle kind of woke up Neil you might want to apologise
Marissa: why, incase Dr. Roberts changes his mind (raises eyebrows) about marrying into our trailer park family (thinks) that's not really my problem (leaves)
Julie: Marissa, well she's really outdone herself again (Summer looks down) listen Summer how worried do I need to be about her
Summer: ...I don't know (looks at Julie) she's not exactly confiding in me right now
(Summer and Julie look at each other. Neil comes out)
Neil: morning everybody
Summer: hi dad
Neil: hey sweetheart, feelin lucky (kisses Summers head)
Summer: um yes (closes eyes) my aura is green
Neil: oh that has'ta be good, where's Marissa
Julie: she-
Summer: (looks at Julie) went ta school early (looks at Neil) cause she's nervous with all the college letters an stuff
Neil: oh Berkeley would be lucky ta have her (Julie smiles) an just think it's just a short motorcycle ride away
(Julie raises her eyebrows at Neil. Summer looks at Julie while eating, Julie raises her eyebrows again)
CUT TO: Henry Griffin's tennis court - we see Henry hitting tennis balls from an automatic ball server thing. he hits three over the net and then Sandy walks over
Sandy: wow that's a hell of a forehand, imagine that connecting with somebody's head
Henry: hey Sandy I didn't know you were comin by (holds out hand)
Sandy: (points) yeah the gate was unlocked, you should be more conscious'a security
Henry: well I'm assuming these are somewhat subtle references to what happened to Matt, hope he's ok
Sandy: listen lets just skip to the part where you tell me you had (shakes head) nothin to do with it
Henry: is he implying that I did
Sandy: Matt hasn't said anything, this is me talking, I want this hospital built more than anything...but if you haven't resigned within forty eight hours (Henry looks at him) I'm gonna do everything in my power to take you down (Henry looks away then down) an I was lying (looks at Henry) your forehand sucks
(Sandy leaves and Henry watches him before turning away)
CUT TO: Harbor school - in the student lounge a banner is being put up as Taylor looks on. the banner is maroon and black with a picture of a sweatshirt in the middle, the word SWEATSHIRT is in solid yellow with white edging, and then in the right corner is BONFIRE in black with yellow edging. at the top on the right is SCHOOL in a yellowy orange
Taylor: I-I- I don't know about that, that just doesn't look right to me
(Seth, Summer & Ryan walk up the stairs near where Taylor is)
Taylor: (notices) oh you guys, I'm so glad to see you (Seth waves)
Summer: oh, hey what's up
Taylor: have you spoken to Marissa lately
Summer: well if you count pass the milk an don't be so skanky
(Ryan and Seth look from Summer to Taylor)
Taylor: well I need to talk to her about the college sweatshirt bonfire, oh, you guys are coming right
Seth: (Ryan looks at him) is that the thing where all the seniors wear the sweatshirts (Taylor nods) of the colleges there going to, cause that always struck me as incredibly lame
Taylor: oh an I need your help passing out these fliers (hands fliers to Summer)
Ryan: I gotta get to class (leaves)
Seth: I gotta too (follows Ryan)
(Summer looks at Seth and Ryan, poor thing)
Summer: w- (sighs)
Taylor: I know you guys are just making an excuse (holds Summers wrist so she cant follow) to get away from me, its ok it's cute (waves it off) anyway about Marissa
Summer: yeah, I wouldn't count on her
Taylor: (scoffs) well that's great she's suppose'ta get the food for the party, this is so typical (Summer raises her eyebrows) you know people join social committee they think its all fun an games (takes out cell phone) then who ends up doing the work when someone (dials) decides to go all Last Exit To Brooklyn, hm (looks at Summer) Taylor that's who
Summer: no, I think she's just going through something right now
Taylor: Seung Ho its Taylor, hi listen how much
(while Taylor is talking on the phone Summer looks over and notices Marissa come in. Marissa looks at Summer then looks away. Summer does the same)
Taylor: Kimchi can you get me by tomorrow night (leaves and takes Summer with her) you are saving my ass Seung Ho you are really saving my ass
(Marissa's cell rings and she looks at who is calling then answers)
Marissa: hey, I'm glad you called
(we now see Volchok at what I assume is where he lives, its like a loft)
Volchok: that's the first time anyone's ever said that (smiles) what's up
Marissa: nothing, well college letters are arriving today an my moms been pressuring me about it...an Summer an I are fighting (sighs) so I guess maybe everything
Volchok: well um (sits on the couch) some'a the guys are gonna party on the beach tonight, maybe you should come y'know, take the edge off
Marissa: (smiles) can you pick me up
Volchok: yeah ill be there in a half hour (hangs up)
(Marissa hangs up, she raises her eyebrows and looks almost happy!)
CUT TO: Johnny's house - we hear a knock and then Ryan walks in. Sadie is folding bath towels on the floor
Sadie: hey you
Ryan: hey, thought id stop by
Sadie: well I'm flattered (smiles) taking time outta your busy day to come see me when you have a very important (Ryan sits) letter waiting for you at home
Ryan: (leans forward) can I say I couldn't help myself (kisses Sadie)
Sadie: ah-huh (kisses) you know I could probably tell you if you got in
Ryan: yeah (raises eyebrows, nods)
Sadie: I could, I never mentioned I could read palms
Ryan: no, must've slipped your mind (smiles)
Sadie: must have
(Sadie takes Ryan's hand and sits down next to him on the couch, we see a close up of her running her fingers gently over Ryan's palm)
Sadie: well (looks at Ryan) your gonna be rich
Ryan: well that's nice to know
Sadie: (looks) oh whoops sorry, I read it upside down so flip that
Ryan: well, easy come (smiles)
Sadie: this is important, it's warning against (looks at Ryan) dark haired beauties who walk into your life
Ryan: (raises his eyebrows, looks down) really, what'does it say
Sadie: says if your not very very careful (looks at Ryan) they'll steal your heart
(Ryan smiles a huge smile at Sadie and then they kiss. Ryan puts the folded towels on the floor and moves closer to Sadie)
Ryan: an in all that there's-there's nothin about college
Sadie: yeah yeah, you got in (nods)
(Ryan has a wide eyed expression and then he closes his eyes as they continue kissing)
CUT TO: Roberts' house - Volchok and Marissa ride up on his motorcycle. Marissa gets off and Volchok takes his helmet off, Marissa hands her helmet to Volchok
Marissa: alright I just need to grab a jacket
Volchok: um, any chance you could get some beer money, I'm a little short
Marissa: sure, ill be right back
(the next thing we see is Marissa coming down the stairs as she puts her jacket on. she un-tucks her hair from the jacket and goes over to Julies purse sitting on the side. she looks around and then unzips the purse and pulls out a wad of cash. Marissa shoves the money down the side of one of her boots and then zips Julies purse back up, as she does she notices the envelope from Berkeley. she picks it up and looks at it for a few seconds before turning it over and opening it. she pulls out the contents and starts reading, we see a close up of the letter, the parts we can see read Dear Marissa, Congratulations on your acc Of California, Berkeley. Ther Berkeley, anywhere, and you h are now challenged with makin of selecting which major cour pursue. We know that this can we then see Marissa's reaction to the news of her acceptance! she raises her eyebrows and looks pleasantly suprised and slightly relieved. she looks down at the letter for a few seconds and then looks up then back down almost as if she cant believe it, all of a sudden her happiness/confidence disappears and she throws everything in the trash, aww we then hear the door open and close as she leaves
CUT TO: Cohen house - the angle of the shot is inside their letter box looking out, we see as Seth opens the door and looks inside, he pulls out the stack of mail and then closes the door. the next thing we see is him come back into the house. he takes off the elastic band and then lifts up Ryan's Berkeley letter and puts it to the bottom of the stack, he looks down at his Brown letter which is now at the top
CUT TO: Roberts' house - Summer picks up her Brown envelope and looks at it and then turns it over and opens it. we see a shocked expression from Summer then part of what the letter says like before with Marissa. it reads Dear Summer, I hope you are as pleased to receive this admitted to the 243rd class to enter The Admission has selected from nearly 18, members of the class of 2010, will give class ever. You will be one of 1,440 fre remarkable diversity of strengths and in we believe you can contribute to our ac from the wonderful opportunities that d we then see Summers reaction, she makes a fist and sort of bounces excitedly on the spot
Summer: oh my god (laughs, smiles)
CUT TO: Cohen house - Ryan comes in the door and grabs the Berkeley envelope from the side. he rips it open and pulls the letter out, we see what it says. it's identical to Marissa's except for Dear Ryan,
Ryan: oh my god (smiles) (we then see Seth with his Brown envelope. he sits on his bed and opens the envelope, he starts reading the letter. we then see a close up of part of it, and it reads ission has completed it it is with real regret that ong our acceptances. T sible for the decision as the camera zooms in to emphasise the words real regret. we then see Seth's stunned expression)
Seth: oh my god
(Seth looks up - downstairs Summer comes in the front door)
Summer: (calls) hello
(Ryan is in the kitchen with the Berkeley letter)
Ryan: (calls) Summer
(Summer rushes in excitedly with a smile on her face)
Ryan: hey
Summer: I got in! (huge smile)
Ryan: what! yeeeaaahhh, alright
(Ryan excitedly picks Summer up in a hug and spins her around, aww)
Ryan: ah congratulations, that's amazing
Summer: thanks, did you
Ryan: yeah (nods)
Summer: really (claps)
Ryan: yes
Summer: oh congratulations!
Ryan: thankyou
Summer: where's Cohen
Ryan: uhhh I I don't-
(Seth comes down the stairs)
Seth: hey
Ryan: hey
Seth: so you guys both got in
Ryan: yeah, you
(Seth looks from Ryan to Summer)
Summer: (worried) oh my god
(Ryan looks at Summer, Summer looks at Ryan then Seth)
Seth: ...pack your muffler (smiles) we're goin to Brown
(a relieved Summer hugs Seth)
Ryan: yeah
Summer: oooooohhh
Seth: (kisses Summers head) mwa
Ryan: oh man (touches Seth's shoulder)
Seth: yeah yeah
that's awesome dude (shakes Seth's hand)
Seth: (to Ryan) an I'm proud'a you
Summer: sooo happy
Ryan: hey hey hey
(Ryan hugs Seth and Summer so its a group hug, aww. we see a close up Seth's worried face)
CUT TO: Seth's bedroom, next morning - Seth is on the phone in his robe and PJ's, he's pacing while talking
Seth: hello, hi, I've been on hold since five in the morning so I- here's my question, is there some sort of possibility that a mistake was made cause I mean mistakes can happen (scratches head) right even at Brown (later) no no I'm not tryin'a be sarcastic at all, let me ask you this is there some sort of appeals process or um (later) next year (raises eyebrows, laughs) lady my girlfriend is is is is g- hello
(Seth rubs his neck and hangs up, then screws up his face)
Seth: (frustrated) yaaaaahhhhh (later) (frowns) oooohhh
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy is in there looking out the window, distracted and Kirsten comes in
Kirsten: Sandy
Sandy: (looks) oh hey
Kirsten: good morning (kisses Sandy) mmm (wraps arms around Sandy's neck) whatever problems your thinking about right now let them go (smiles) our kids got inta college its a big day
Sandy: (smiles) oh your right, we did it (raises eyebrows)
Kirsten: we did it (smiles)
Sandy: we did it
(Seth comes in)
Seth: I see the self congratulation has begun
Kirsten: aah (runs over to Seth) oh, we are (hugs Seth) so proud of you
Sandy: a Cohen in the Ivy Leagues, you did the work but I think our genes deserve some'a the credit (hugs Seth)
(Seth seems to be uncomfortable with all the attention he's getting)
Seth: thanks
Sandy: we knew you could do it (rubs Seth's back)
Seth: oh hey there's Ryan, he got inta college to (points) give him some hugs
Kirsten: congratulations (hugs Ryan) ooh (Ryan smiles)
Sandy: our next generation Berkeley man, congratulations (hugs Ryan)
Ryan: thankyou
(Seth drinks his water)
Kirsten: we're so proud, both of you
Sandy: an you know what we should have a celebration dinner (Seth raises his eyebrows) tonight, please invite your ladies
Ryan: yeah
Seth: (frowns) I don't know, you think we're makin too big a deal though (Ryan frowns at him)
Kirsten: your fathers right seven thirty
Ryan: sure sure (touches Seth's arm) thanks
Seth: no more hugging though physical contact freaks me out
(Ryan and Seth leave. Kirsten laughs)
Kirsten: feeling better
Sandy: (raises eyebrows, smiles) yeah
(Kirsten kisses Sandy)
CUT TO: Roberts' backyard - Julie is leaving a message for Marissa
Julie: Marissa I don't know where you were last night or what you think your doing but you call me as soon as you get this, I've had it young lady
(Julie hangs up and sighs. Neil comes out holding Marissa's Berkeley letter)
Julie: oh, Neil your up, can I get you some coffee
Neil: no (sits)
Julie: Summer just left, she's so excited about Brown, she wanted to stop by REI on the way to school something about a sub zero sleeping bag (Neil picks up Marissa's Berkeley letter) Marissa must of left super early this morning (sits) I'm worried she didn't get in an maybe is embarrassed to tell me (frowns)
Neil: (looks at the Berkeley letter) she got in
Julie: excuse me
Neil: (holds out Berkeley stuff) I found this in the trash when I got home last night
Julie: (looks at letter) oh my god
Neil: Julie we both know she didn't spend the night here (Julie looks at him) I don't know what's goin on but we have'ta stop pretending that it's not happening (looks at Julie) (Julie looks at him) you've gotta talk to her
(Julie looks down)
CUT TO: Volchok's loft - Volchok and Marissa are on a mattress together with the covers over them. Volchok has one of his arms draped on Marissa. Marissa stirs and looks over at Volchok, after a few seconds she sits up and then sits on the edge of the bed while she puts her dress on. we see this first through a red mesh curtain thing which you cant see through very clearly, then it changes to a clearer blue one as she pulls the dress down. as Marissa walks away from the bed Volchok reaches his arm over to where Marissa was and stirs when he realises she's not there. Marissa sits down on the coffee table and puts her socks on
Volchok: you late for somethin
Marissa: I figured id make an appearance at Harbor, its only fourth period (smiles)
Volchok: so what're you doing tomorrow
Marissa: my schools having this party thing I have'ta go to, all the seniors wear the sweatshirt to the college they got into, its
Volchok: the gayest thing I've ever heard (looks at Marissa) (Marissa looks at him then down) so your really thinkin about going to college
Marissa: why, you don't see it (smiles)
(Volchok raises his eyebrows and then sits on the edge of the bed)
Volchok: so uh me an some'a the guys are going to Baja for the weekend, you know surf, smoke some Mexican green (smiles, looks at Marissa) wanna come (Marissa looks at him) or can't you miss your gay sweatshirt party
(Marissa looks as though she's thinking)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Ryan is in the student lounge and Summer goes over to him
Summer: hey, Atwood, have you seen Skeletor
Ryan: uh no why
Summer: well I bought us thermal face masks for Providence an I wanted him to try his on
Ryan: oh, well why don't you just bring em to dinner tonight (Summer looks at him, clueless) Sandy an Kirsten the uh celebration thingy (raises eyebrows) I'm sure he meant ta tell you
Summer: oh (nods) well yeah, probably
Ryan: probably (smiles uncomfortably)
Summer: (looks down) um, when you see him will you give him this
(Summer yanks Ryan's head down by the front of his hair and then walks off. Ryan screws up his face and then turns around, he notices a foot that looks alot like Seth's. we see someone slouched on the couch reading, with his foot up on the table. Ryan pulls the calculus book down and we see that it is indeed Seth)
Ryan: hey man (sits next to Seth) um, Summer was lookin for you (looks at Seth) I uh invited her for tonight
Seth: (nods) cool, good
Ryan: (nods) everything ok
Seth: yeah no I'm just uh, if she sees me she'll dress me like a Timberland Barbie, did you invite Sadie
Ryan: iiim going over to her place after school
Seth: did you tell her you got inta Berkeley
Ryan: no, I don't know it's kinda difficult, you know I mean we haven't really been goin out that long (Seth looks down) but I mean what'do you do when only one'a you is goin ta college
Seth: oh (raises eyebrows) man I wish I knew
(Ryan and Seth both look as though they are thinking)
CUT TO: Johnny's house - Sadie is hanging some of her jewelry on a stand on the counter and Ryan comes in
Ryan: hey
Sadie: hey, perfect timing, I just finished working (Ryan sits opposite her at the breakfast bar) so (smiles) congratulations (Ryan looks at her) psychic remember (Ryan looks down) an when you didn't call last night
Ryan: yeah well uh...yeah (nods)
Sadie: (nods, smiles) I'm happy for you
Ryan: thankyou
(Sadie and Ryan lean towards each other and kiss then sit back down)
Sadie: so you wanna mention the elephant in the room or should I
Ryan: so I've been thinking uh I don't have'ta go up till August (raises eyebrows) we could have the summer
Sadie: mm yeah (shakes head) not so inta relationships with an egg timer on them
Ryan: (sighs, goes over to Sadie) Sadie, the last few months
Sadie: ok Ryan, pet peeve, having a guy tell me how amazing I am while dumping me, rings (squints) kinda false you know
Ryan: I was gonna say, that I've ben happier than I've ever been with anyone I've dated
(Sadie looks at Ryan, Ryan looks at her. after a few seconds Sadie stands)
Sadie: I'm still in Newport because of you (Ryan looks at her) making jewelry, a very portable business you see where I'm going with this
Ryan: ...you would move to Berkeley
Sadie: yeah I would...if you want me to
(Ryan kisses Sadie. Sadie wraps her arm around Ryan's back)
Ryan: yeah I do
(Sadie smiles and touches her forehead to Ryan's)
CUT TO: Cohen house - Summer comes into the kitchen wearing cats eye glasses and a tweed Brown blazer, she looks quite the academic achiever
Summer: hello Mr. an Mrs. Cohen
(Sandy and Kirsten look at Summer, suprised)
Sandy: well hello Summer
Kirsten: (smiles) hi Summer
Summer: my dad just dropped me off
(Seth comes in)
Seth: hey is dinner ready (notices Summer) oh my god
Summer: get use to it Cohen cause this is what your gonna be looking at for the next four years
Seth: mm-hmm
(Ryan and Sadie come in holding hands)
Ryan: hey we're not late are we
Kirsten: not at all, we're glad your here
(Ryan and Sadie look at Summer. Summer smiles oblivious)
Sandy: now everybody outside dinner is served
(Ryan, Sadie, Summer, Seth, Kirsten and then Sandy head out of the kitchen. the next thing we see they are all sitting at the table in the backyard)
Sadie: so Ryan told me that you guys actually went to Berkeley
Sandy: yes
Seth: please don't have them tell the Halloween story again (Kirsten smiles)
Sandy: let's just say we met under unusual circumstances
(for those that are curious we can now see a bit of how everyone is sitting, its Kirsten, Sandy, Ryan, Sadie, Summer and then Seth. Sadie and Ryan are holding hands on the table)
Kirsten: it's a beautiful place you should try an visit
(Sadie looks at Ryan)
Ryan: uh well actually Sadie's gonna be comin up to Berkeley with me
Sandy: when you go up to look at the school
Ryan: no to live
Seth: what (Summer looks down)
Kirsten: I don't understand, did you apply to Berkeley
Sadie: no, no it's just my business (looks at Ryan) can kinda go anywhere an (Ryan nods) Ryan's gonna be up there, so we figured why not
(Kirsten looks at Sandy)
Sandy: so uh when did you decide this
Ryan: this afternoon (smiles)
Sadie: (to Ryan) it was my suggestion
Ryan: (looks at Sadie) uh no actually I think I asked you
(Kirsten and Sandy look at each other. Ryan and Sadie look at everyone. cue the awkward silence. after a few seconds)
Summer: well I think its great (Seth looks at her) finding the right person an then deciding to be with them no matter what that's what life's about right
(Sadie looks over at Summer appreciatively, Summer smiles at her and then looks at Seth. Seth looks down, Summer looks away)
Sadie: you know I'm actually kinda tired
Ryan: Sadie
Sadie: (stands) I'm gonna go home
Kirsten: oh w nnnnn no
Sadie: thankyou both very much for dinner
Sandy: oh well
Ryan: (stands) ill walk you out
(Sadie and Ryan head inside. everyone watches, we see close ups of Sandy and Kirsten's worried/stunned faces)
CUT TO: Roberts' house - the range rover pulls up out the front and we see that Seth has driven Summer home
Summer: ? so quiet tonight is anything wrong
Seth: no I'm fine
Summer: I still can't believe that Ryan an Sadie are moving to Berkeley together I think that is so romantic
Seth: (shakes head) I don't know what Ryan's thinking
Summer: (looks at Seth) what're you talking about
Seth: well he's eighteen I just think college should come first
Summer: well not if you're with the one you think you should be with, like forever be with
Seth: yeah well who really knows that at eighteen
Summer: I do (Seth doesn't say anything, just keeps looking down) oh my god...you don't
Seth: (looks at Summer) Summer, that's not what I m
Summer: no you know what, I have'ta go
(Summer takes off her seatbelt and quickly gets out of the car, on the verge of tears. Seth looks down sadly)
CUT TO: Marissa's bedroom, next morning - Marissa is packing clothes into a bag and we hear a knock. Marissa looks over and Julie opens the door
Marissa: if your here about the sweatshirt party I'm not going so if you wanna yell, yell
Julie: (walks in) actually I was hoping that we could just talk (Marissa looks at her) Marissa I don't know what's going on with you or what I did wrong...although I'm sure we could come up with a few things but...I just cant bear to see you doing this to yourself
Marissa: mom, this isn't about you (looks down, shakes head) I just keep tryin'a picture myself at Berkeley an- I can't
Julie: that-that just means your scared honey an that's fine (Marissa looks at her then away) look Marissa I've ben in that place before, where you lose faith in yourself (Marissa looks at her) but honey I believe in you an you deserve this
Marissa: (looks at Julie, unsure) I don't know mom
Julie: Marissa please don't give up on yourself, you have no idea how much I want this for you
Marissa: (closes eyes) I-...ill think about it
Julie: that's all I want
(Julie leaves, on the verge of tears and Marissa looks down)
CUT TO: Seth's bedroom - Seth is buried under the covers an we hear a knock. Seth pulls the covers down off his face and Ryan comes in with 2 coffees
Seth: hey
(Ryan puts a coffee down on Seth's bedside table)
Seth: thanks man
Ryan: sure (sits)
Seth: (sits up) did you talk ta the parents yet
Ryan: you know what in hindsight, breakin the uh Sadie news to em that way probably not a very good plan
Seth: well at least my dad didn't have an actual heart attack at the table, so that's a plus
Ryan: that's true, anything happen after I left
Seth: Summer an I got into a soul crushing fight about Brown
Ryan: (screws up face) mm (swallows) I'm sorry have you talked to her
Seth: no, but even if I did man an she forgave me its like then what, you know (Ryan frowns, nods) just I don't know it's complicated
Ryan: Seth um (sits forward) I gotta ask...did you really get inta Brown
Seth: (raises eyebrows) did I get in, Ryan now who's smoking pot, listen'a me (Ryan looks at him) the only class that I've ever gotten less than an A in (Ryan raises his eyebrows) was gym, my essay on the loneliness of being Superman made Mrs. Rushfield cry so you know of course (looks down, shakes head) oooh god how did I not get in
(Ryan looks at Seth worriedly, Seth keeps looking away)
Ryan: why're you lying about it
Seth: (sighs) for Summer
Ryan: well don't you think she's gonna notice when your not there first semester
Seth: well she said if I didn't get in an she did she wouldn't go to Brown (holds hand out) I'm not gonna let her do that, it's the opportunity of a lifetime
Ryan: well I think that's up to her (Seth looks at him) sorry man I think you gotta tell her the truth
(Ryan leaves and then we see a close up of Seth's lost face)
[SCENE_BREAK]
CUT TO: The diner - Sadie is sitting in a booth by herself and Ryan comes in
Ryan: hey, sorry I'm late (sits opposite)
Sadie: no it's fine, I just got here myself
Ryan: (while reading menu) so uhhh Harbors havin this party tonight everyone (looks at Sadie) wears there college sweatshirt (smiles) d'you wanna go
Sadie: sure, yeah that'll be fun
Ryan: (looks at Sadie) yeah
Sadie: (nods) yeah
Ryan: an I'm sorry about last night uh, that was not the way it should've happened
Sadie: or maybe it was
Ryan: what'do you mean
Sadie: come on Ryan heat of the moment we decide to go to Berkeley together (Ryan looks at her) maybe we need to think about it
Ryan: are you sayin you don't want to anymore
Sadie: we should just make sure that we're doing this for the right reasons
Ryan: we are (motions with hands) because we wanna stay together (looks at Sadie) (Sadie looks down) right (smiles)
Sadie: I guess I just feel like alotta people go to college to find themselves an maybe your one'a those people, you know I wouldn't wanna get in the way'a that
Ryan: (looks away then leans closer) I feel more myself with you...than anyone
Sadie: ...(raises eyebrows) those are some pretty big words mister (smiles)
Ryan: well I am going to Berkeley
(Ryan reaches his hand out to Sadie and looks into her eyes, we see a close up of their hands as Sadie puts her on top of his)
CUT TO: Korean food place - Taylor and Summer are standing with Seung Ho, there is alot of Korean so I'm not even going to attempt to spell or guess at what they are saying. Seung Ho says something and Taylor replies to him, I can make out the words sweatshirt party in amongst the Korean. Seung Ho says more Korean and I can make out the word Taylor after which is more Korean
Taylor: (smiles shyly) Seung Ho you dog (laughs) (Summer frowns and looks from Taylor to Seung Ho) oh let me give you my credit card
(Seung Ho smiles and goes into the back. Taylor giggles and notices Summer looking distracted)
Taylor: Summer
Summer: (looks) hm
Taylor: come on, cheer up (rubs Summer shoulder) its gonna be fine, you an Seth will work it out
Summer: I know I just don't get it, we had a dream an the dream comes true an then suddenly he's like (frowns) god what a crappy dream (looks at Taylor) I mean who does that
Taylor: Summer getting a man is like capturing a wily silver back gorilla (raises eyebrows) in the Ugandan highlands (Summer looks at her then away, frowns then raises her eyebrows) you see nature is telling that gorilla to stay in the wild (looks at Taylor) (points) but both you an I know that that gorilla would be much happier back in the zoo (nods) on a normal feeding schedule (Summer raises her eyebrows) but sometimes he's just gotta roar an beat his chest before he'll let you shoot him with a tranq dart
Summer: so what your saying is he's trying to (frowns) exert his gorilla independence(unsure)
Taylor: yes (points) that is exactly what I'm saying Summer, now come help me set up the bonfire (to Seung Ho) uh Seung Ho
(Taylor speaks more Korean to him, I think I hear party in there. Seung Ho smiles and waves, Taylor waves back as she leaves)
Summer: yeah what she said
Taylor: oh bye guys
(the guys in the back call out to Taylor in Korean)
CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is in there getting ready for the bonfire and Sandy comes in carrying 2 sweatshirts, he's smiling almost deliriously
Sandy: hey (knocks)
Ryan: hey
Sandy: (walks in) got a sec
Ryan: uh yeah, I was just about ta head over to the bonfire (stands)
Sandy: I found this in the closet (holds up navy blue sweatshirt) it's a little worn but
Ryan: (smiles, takes the sweatshirt) wow, wow that's great thanks
Sandy: an Kirsten was wondering if maybe Sadie could use this (holds up yellow sweatshirt)
Ryan: (nods, softly) yeah
Sandy: (puts sweatshirt down, sighs) sorry about last night (Ryan listens) you know we both think she's a great girl
Ryan: she is, she is and uh (screws up face) yeah an I know it seems kinda fast (looks down) but uh (looks at Sandy) I really care about her (sits)
Sandy: I'm sure you do (sits) you know its funny just before you sprung your news I was about to tell ya that id spoken to my friend Paul Glass (raises eyebrows) up at Berkeley an he told me that he could probably get you into my old dorm, of course if your living with Sadie you know your gonna have'ta find some off campus housing (Ryan is looking a little overwhelmed) an she's not gonna be part of the meal plan so between food an rent (Ryan looks at him) I think your both gonna have'ta have jobs, y'know Kirsten an I were gonna cover your costs...but now with Sadie in the mix
Ryan: (frowns) no no I would never ask that uh (Sandy looks at him) I guess we just haven't had time ta really figure everything out
Sandy: no course not, course not (shrugs) how could you (Ryan looks at him then down) it all happened so fast
(Ryan looks down again, it seems like the reality of the situation is starting to hit him)
Sandy: did I ever tell you how I almost didn't make it to Berkeley (Ryan listens) I was drivin across the country that first summer, I spent the night in this little town a thousand miles from home (shakes head) (Ryan looks at him) an I was terrified (stands)
Ryan: (closes eyes) Sandy I'm not doin this with Sadie because I'm scared
Sandy: ok (nods)
(Sandy leaves and Ryan looks down at Kirsten's old sweatshirt sitting on the bed next to him, he puts his hand on it and then looks away)
CUT TO: Volchok's loft - we see Volchok zip up his luggage and then hear Marissa's voice, she's on the phone
Marissa: hey
Volchok: where are you, I'm ready ta go
(we see Marissa sitting in her new room at the Roberts' house)
Marissa: I can't go to Baja tonight
Volchok: (sits, closes his eyes) alright
Marissa: but call me when you get back
Volchok: yeah sure whatever
(Volchok hangs up and puts the phone down, disappointed. Marissa hangs up and has a "typical" expression, then looks down. Volchok taps his fist on his mouth)
CUT TO: Johnny's house - Ryan comes in wearing Sandy's old Berkeley sweatshirt, he sighs and closes the door behind him then slowly walks in
Ryan: (calls) Sadie
(Sadie comes out)
Sadie: Ryan I'm so glad your here I have something huge to tell you
Ryan: yeah, so do I (looks down)
Sadie: oh ok you wanna go first
Ryan: (raises eyebrows) nononono no that's fine, go ahead
Sadie: ok so I called the guy who sells my jewelry in the Bay area (Ryan listens) an it turns out he runs an artist co-op in Berkeley (Ryan is clueless as to what that means) so I could live there (Ryan raises his eyebrows) or we could live there (smiles) together, isn't that awesome
Ryan: yeah yeah that's amazing
Sadie: see I told you I was psychic
Ryan: hm
Sadie: ok what was your news
(Ryan looks down then at Sadie, Sadie looks at him waiting)
Ryan: iiii talked to Sandy um (looks at Sadie) he an Kirsten are fine about us
Sadie: that's awesome (smiles)
Ryan: (nods) mm-hmm
(Sadie leans forward and kisses Ryan)
Sadie: ok, we're gonna leave? for your party right
Ryan: yeah (raises eyebrows)
Sadie: hey d'you think it's gonna be weird that I'm not wearing a sweatshirt
Ryan: ...no no, y-y you'll be fine
Sadie: ok, I'm gonna go grab my purse
Ryan: alright
(Ryan looks worried. make of it what you will that Ryan didn't offer Sadie Kirsten's sweatshirt when he could of, personally I think it speaks volumes!)
CUT TO: Roberts' house - Seth is standing outside of Summers room, he closes his eyes and then after a few seconds knocks, when there's no response he opens the door
Seth: Summer
(Seth looks around and then goes inside, he notices a huge collage of the two of them on top of her dresser. it has a whole heap of photos of the two of them together as well as the words college life and the Brown insignia, its really awesome. the camera zooms in on a few different sections of it, the last one is a photo of them together in their winter hats. Seth looks at it sadly, aww)
CUT TO: Marissa's bedroom - Marissa is sitting on the bed looking lost, we hear a door open and Marissa suddenly snaps out of her daze. through Marissa's open door we see Summer come in and sit on the edge of her bed, she sighs and takes her shoes off. Marissa leans over to look at Summer and Summer notices her
Summer: hey
Marissa: hey, where have you ben
Summer: oh I had to help Taylor set up for the bonfire, that girl can handle a chainsaw (looks down then at Marissa) hey Seth hasn't called has he
Marissa: no I don't think so
(Summer nods sadly)
Marissa: is everything ok with you guys
(Marissa gets off her bed and heads towards Summers room)
Summer: don't worry about it
Marissa: look Summer, I'm sorry about the way I've been acting (Summer looks at her) just give me a chance
(Summer looks at Marissa and then closes her eyes and looks down. Marissa looks at her)
Summer: ...remember when the boys made us watch that movie about the gay guys on the mountain
Marissa: Lord Of The Rings
Summer: yeah, an you remember that Gollum guy (squints) how he got evil an more evil (raises eyebrows) (Marissa listens) the closer he got to that firery thing, that's kinda how Seth is about Brown (nods)
Marissa: oooh, (reassuringly) hey you guys'll work it out you love each other
(Summer turns so that she's sitting more on the bed and facing Marissa, Marissa sits across from her, awww)
Summer: thanks
(Summer looks down, Marissa settles across from her on the bed and we see them both side on)
Summer: so no offence but what has been going on with you
Marissa: (closes eyes, looks down) I don't know, I keep trying to get back to the life I remember but I jus, I cant (shrugs) never seems to work
Summer: (closes eyes) an you couldn't talk to me about this (Marissa looks down) I've been your best friend since the first grade
Marissa: I know (closes her eyes then looks at Summer) I'm sorry
Summer: (half smiles, touches Marissa's knee) I forgive you
(Marissa smiles, Summer smiles and Marissa touches Summers knee)
Summer: but, you have'ta come with me to the sweatshirt party as penance (smiles happily)
Marissa: oh, I would (nods) but (shakes head) I don't have a sweatshirt
Summer: ooh yeah, what're we gonna do about that (frowns)
(Marissa watches as Summer gets off the bed and goes over to a drawer, she opens it and pulls out a gorgeous pink Berkeley sweatshirt with a pink bow thing wrapped around it, aww. Summer holds it up. it's a very girly pink and it has Berkeley in navy blue letters with white edging. Summer sits back down on the bed with it and Marissa looks suprised)
Summer: I bought this a few months ago, looks like somebody believed in you
(Summer hands Marissa the sweatshirt and Marissa has a huge smile, she makes an aww sound, clearly touched - in the backyard Julie is sitting at the bar with a drink and looking very out of it, Neil goes over)
Neil: hey (Julie looks then looks away) (sits) you ok
Julie: (holds up hand) please I just- I can't do this right now
Neil: do what
Julie: (upset) sit here an be tested as wife mother material while I'm worried about my daughters future, I get it ok its not what you expected I failed, fine, but right now I need'a think about Marissa
Neil: Julie I'm sorry if I (looks at Julie) if I made you feel like you were being tested I (Julie looks at him) I was wrong (raises eyebrows, shakes head) an you've hardly failed I think Marissa's very lucky to have you for a mom
(Julie looks at Neil. Summer and Marissa come out wearing their sweatshirts for the bonfire)
Summer: hey (Julie and Neil look) guys we're going to the party (waves)
Marissa: (waves) bye mom, bye Dr. Roberts
(Julie watches a much happier Marissa leave with Summer, she looks relieved)
Neil: what did I tell you
(Julie looks at Neil)
CUT TO: The sweatshirt party - we see some coloured light lantern things on string and there are some torches stuck in the sand. there are kids everywhere and of course the bonfire, we see flashes of a few different college sweatshirts, it goes CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, TEXAS A&M, USC and BOSTON COLLEGE. then we see Seung Ho and Taylor standing together, Taylor has SORB ONNE on hers and Seung Ho has STANFORD on his. we then see Ryan and Sadie walk up to Summer and Marissa
Ryan: hey
Marissa: hey
Summer: hey guys
Ryan: (to Marissa, nods) congratulations
Marissa: yeah you too, hi Sadie
Sadie: hey (smiles)
Summer: um has anyone seen Cohen (frowns)
Ryan: uhh
(Seth walks up, he's wearing a jacket and not a Brown sweatshirt, for reasons known to no one but Ryan)
Seth: did someone say my name
Summer: hey (Seth looks at her) (frowns) your not wearing your sweatshirt
Seth: uhhh
(Taylor comes over)
Taylor: (excitedly) you guys are all here, the core four (smiles, touches Ryans back) I need a picture (Ryan looks at Seth) go, go
Summer: do you wanna (points)
Taylor: (to Sadie) sorry, do you mind
Sadie: no, no it's fine
(Marissa puts her arm around Summers shoulder. the order goes Summer, Marissa, Seth and Ryan. I think what Summer was getting at before was if Seth wanted to be next to her for the photo, and he obviously didn't, aww)
Taylor: everybody say higher earning potential
Seth: ah-huh
(we see the flash of the camera and then we see the photo still on the screen. its such a nice photo! interestingly they all have their hands in their pockets, even more interestingly Seth and Summer have theirs in their jacket pockets while both Marissa and Ryan have theirs in their pants pockets)
Taylor: (giggles) it's so cute
Seth: alright
(Sadie looks around uncomfortably)
Seth: (to Summer) can I talk to you for a minute
Summer: yeah
(Summer looks at Marissa as she walks away, Marissa looks at her)
Sadie: (to Ryan) I'm actually kinda hungry d'you want anything
Ryan: no no I'm
Taylor: (grabs Sadie's arm) I will show you where the food is
(Sadie looks at Ryan helplessly as Taylor drags her away)
Taylor: hi I'm Taylor (Sadie looks back) I use'ta be like total enemies with those guys (proudly) but I'm pretty much second circle core now
(Ryan and Marissa are standing together, Marissa looks at Ryan, Ryan looks at her)
Ryan: I like your sweatshirt
Marissa: thanks yours isn't so bad either
(Ryan looks at Marissa then looks down, Marissa does the same and then she looks off to the side)
Ryan: ...you uh you doin ok
(Marissa looks at Ryan, a little suprised. Ryan looks at her)
Marissa: (scoffs, pulls on her sweatshirt) well besides this thing choking me (Ryan looks at her) no you know honestly I'm beginning to think all of this is a bad idea (looks at Ryan)
Ryan: what's that
Marissa: the sweatshirt (shrugs) party
Ryan: (nods) you know even though we're not together I'm (Marissa looks at him) I'm here if you ever wanna talk
Marissa: thanks (Ryan looks at her, she looks at him) it means alot
(Ryan nods and then walks away. Marissa looks cold. we see some more of the other kids, there are 2 guys wearing YALE sweatshirts standing together. Marissa looks around and shrugs, she's by herself still. then we see Taylor, Sadie and Seung Ho standing together)
Taylor: so this is my friend Seung Ho (Seung Ho smiles) an this is Sadie uh
(Taylor speaks Korean to Seung Ho, I can make out the word Ryan, I assume she's saying Sadie is Ryan's girlfriend. Seung Ho nods and Sadie looks over at Ryan who is talking with 2 guys. Sadie looks as though she's starting to realise what it's going to be like at Berkeley)
CUT TO: NB Yacht club - Henry is sitting at the bar by himself and Sandy walks over
Sandy: coulda told me your answer on the phone
Henry: (looks) well I wanted us to talk
Sandy: so your not pulling out, fine, my friends at the DA's office are gonna find whoever attacked Matt an I can promise you there not gonna keep it quiet
Henry: look I had nothing to do with what happened to Matt, unfortunately I can't offer you anything but my word
Sandy: (shakes head) which doesn't carry alotta weight with me
Henry: how bout seven hundred million dollars
Sandy: excuse me
Henry: with the hospital going up, the cities interested in revitalising the entire area (Sandy listens) parks, affordable housing, restaurants, head of the appropriations committee is a friend of mine, he's asked about your firm
Sandy: wow (moves closer) so now your tryin'a bribe me
Henry: the face'a this cities changing Sandy, you can be apart of that
(Sandy looks as though he's thinking)
CUT TO: Cohen house - we hear a doorbell and see Matt standing at the front door, Kirsten opens it
Kirsten: (shocked) oh my god, what- come inside
Matt: no it's alright, Sandy here
Kirsten: no no he's out, w- what happened to you
Matt: some guys broke inta my apartment, listen tell him I stopped by with a proposal
Kirsten: no no Matt wait wait wait (Matt stops) did you call the police (Matt looks at her) they have'ta find out who did this
Matt: I know who did it (starts to leave)
Kirsten: what're you talking about
Matt: (looks at Kirsten) look, I really like Sandy but you just gotta, you gotta get him to quit this (Kirsten looks at him shocked) cause pretty soon it's gonna be too late
(Matt leaves and Kirsten looks stunned)
CUT TO: The sweatshirt party - Seth is sitting on a chair looking down at the sand and Summer is crouched down next to him
Summer: so are you gonna talk or what
Seth: yeah...it's just (Summer looks at him) not easy
Summer: ...then ill go (Seth looks at her) look I get that your a guy ok an I know you have that whole simian brain thing but (frowns) if we're gonna go to college together next year you cant (Seth looks down) keep freaking out on me all the time
Seth: yeah (looks up but not at Summer) Summer that's just it
Summer: what is
Seth: ...I'm not sure that I wanna (looks at Summer) go to Brown next year
Summer: (looks at Seth) what
Seth: I've just been thinkin alot about it an I'm not-I'm not exactly sure that Brown is the right choice for me (looks at Summer) for you (raises eyebrows) I still I think it's great
Summer: (confused) but we applied to Brown so that we could be together
Seth: yeah I know (looks down) I just I guess I changed my mind
Summer: so what we just suddenly apply somewhere else
Seth: no I think you should still go to Brown (looks at Summer) (Summer looks at him) you should (shrugs) ill just go somewhere else
Summer: ...do you really mean this
(Seth looks down, Summer looks at him)
Seth: ...I'm sorry (shrugs, looks at Summer) I think it's for the best
(Summer looks away, hurt. Seth looks at her sadly)
Summer: ...(nods) ok, well I guess um if this is how you feel (raises eyebrows) fine (Seth looks at her) (matter of factly) we're over
(Summer quickly walks away upset, Seth puts his head down. we now see Sadie sitting on the bottom of the ramp of the lifeguard tower, Ryan walks over)
Ryan: hey, been lookin for ya
Sadie: yeah Taylor went off with that food guy, I'm pretty sure they were talkin dirty to each other in Korean
Ryan: you wanna leave, I know it's kinda hard on you, not knowin anyone
Sadie: (sighs) you're a nice guy Ryan...but I'm not coming to Berkeley with you
(Ryan sits down next to Sadie and looks at her, then away)
Sadie: don't you see this is what it'll be like next year (sighs, looks at Ryan) you'll have this other world an ill constantly be pulling you away from it, you wont get (Ryan looks at her) to experience college the way you should, I'm not gonna do that to you
Ryan: come on (looks at Sadie)
Sadie: you know I'm right
(Ryan looks at her, Sadie looks down, Ryan looks away)
Sadie: ...I'm gonna go home (stands) (Ryan stands) I have'ta start packing in the morning
Ryan: ill drive you
Sadie: I wanna walk (Ryan looks at her) an id rather say goodbye here
(Ryan looks at Sadie helplessly, Sadie leans forward and kisses Ryan)
Sadie: keep in touch Ryan (smiles) I'm gonna miss you
(Ryan and Sadie look at each other and then Sadie walks away. Ryan watches the back of her as she walks down the beach, gradually getting further away)
CUT TO: Cohen house - Sandy comes in the front door and Kirsten is waiting for him in the living room with the light off
Kirsten: Sandy
(Sandy looks over at Kirsten, Kirsten closes her eyes)
Sandy: what're you doin sittin in the dark
Kirsten: Matt came by
Sandy: well what'did he say because you know-
Kirsten: just promise me that your gonna quit this thing
Sandy: oh honey (shakes head) it's complicated
Kirsten: no its not
Sandy: well it's about more than just the hospital
Kirsten: (goes over to Sandy) do you forget that I worked at that company for fifteen years an I saw what happened to my father
Sandy: (shakes head) I'm not gonna become your father, but I can't just quit
(Kirsten looks at Sandy helplessly, Sandy looks at her. Kirsten walks passed Sandy and over to the door, Sandy watches as she grabs the car keys and leaves)
CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Summer pulls down her collage of her and Seth and looks at it through tears, she rips it in half and then tears it into smaller pieces. she drops the pieces to the floor as she becomes more upset, aww. we see the pieces lying on the floor and then we see Summer put her hands on the back of her neck and look down sadly, we then see Marissa putting her Berkeley sweater away in her room. she puts it in her top drawer and closes it. she turns around and leans against the drawer and then looks over at Summer's half open door, she heads into Summers room and sees that Summer is curled up on her bed in tears. Summer looks over at Marissa and then away again. Marissa lies down next to Summer and after a few seconds she puts her hand on Summers shoulder. Summer becomes more upset, aww
CUT TO: Cohen's backyard - we see Seth walking up to the pool house, he walks in and we see Ryan sitting on the edge of his bed looking upset, he has bare feet. Ryan looks over at Seth. Seth stands there next to the bed and then he sits down on the floor, they both lay down at the same time. Ryan onto the bed and Seth onto the floor next to the bed. Ryan spreads his arms out a little and Seth spreads his legs and arms. they both look lost, poor guys - Fade out


[PREVIOUSLY_ON]
IAN: What the hell? I knew you guys couldn't be complete dorks.
CLAY: Complete dorks and officially your agents.
NATHAN: You got a bathroom in this place?
IAN: There's one in the back of the house passed the kitchen.
BROOKE: Julian!
CHLOE: I want two people who are gonna love this baby, and that's the reason why I want you guys to be the parents.
BROOKE: Well, since we don't know the s*x, I like yellow. Julian likes green.
JULIAN: She just changed her mind, Brooke. She held her in her arms, and she just couldn't go through with it.
HALEY: Quinn? It's time.
NATHAN: It's a girl.
QUINN: Yay!
HALEY: This is Lydia Bob Scott.
NALEY'S HOUSE
Haley puts Lydia in her crib.
BRULIAN'S HOUSE
Brooke arranges the businesses of the baby.
KELLERMAN'S HOUSE
Nathan, Julian and Clay looks at car which is the garage.
NATHAN: Was that the car from the bridge that night?
FLASHBACK, GABEL BRIDGE
JULIAN: No, stop! Stop! Stop!
BROOKE: Julian!
JULIAN: No, Brooke!
CLAY'S CAR
Julian is with Clay.
JULIAN: What the hell is wrong with people? How do you just drive away from an accident like that?
CLAY: Nate said he found an empty bottle of Phidian's in the front seat.
JULIAN: Bourbon? No wonder his son's a douche bag. This guy is an educator, a teacher who talks about ethics in business every day, and he just gets drunk, nearly kills Jamie and my wife, and just drives away. Ugh! Brooke nearly drowned that night, and he just leaves her there and gets away with it.
CLAY: Not for long. Hey, by the way, I'm sorry about the baby and the adoption. How's Brooke doing?
JULIAN: She's devastated. You know, she's trying, but she's a mess.
CLAY: Well, for what it's worth, she didn't die on that bridge. You know, she's alive. You two have each other. And take it from me that's a hell of a lot to have. Kellerman's class is about to start.
KELLERMAN'S CLASS
The class is starting. August sees Jamie in a seat.
AUGUST: Good morning. Take your seats. Stop talking, and let's begin. Well, it seems my class gets younger every day. You must have done exceedingly well on your advanced placement exams. What's your name, son?
JAMIE: Jamie Scott.
AUGUST: Jamie Scott. Of course. And your father is...
JAMIE: Nathan Scott. He's sitting right there.
AUGUST: Mr. Scott. Is it because you couldn't afford a sitter, or did you bring your son to match wits with me, like your so-called business partner, who, frankly, looked to be about the same age?
NATHAN: Nothing like that. He just wanted to see you again. AUGUST; But I don't believe we've met.
NATHAN: You have, briefly. We ran into each other the night of the big storm. Well, actually, you ran into Jamie. You were in your Wagoneer.
AUGUST: You're sure it was the night of the storm?
NATHAN: Absolutely. You were in your Wagoneer, and you were with your friend, Mr. Phidian. And you were in a hurry, so we really didn't get a chance to talk.
AUGUST: Well, we should do that perhaps after class in my office.
NATHAN: We know where to find you. Come on, Jamie. We're holding up class.
(Nathan and Jamie leave)
AUGUST: You know... You won't get another today. Go enjoy it. Class dismissed.
STUDENTS: Whoo!
ONE TREE HILL - OPEN CREDITS
RED BEDRROM RECORDS
Quinn sees a microphone and starts to sing "Eye of the tiger".
QUINN: "It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight risin' up to the challenge of our rivals and the last-known survivor stalks his prey in the night and he's watching us all in the ey-y-e"
(She sees Alex)
QUINN: Of the tiger. Hey.
CLUB TRIC
Millie asks to Mouth to find a new topic for the new show.
MOUTH: Drugs -- more specifically, drug stores.
MILLICENT: I do a story on drug stores? What's the angle?
MOUTH: The angle is how drug stores are the new coffeehouses. Remember when there was a new coffee shop on every block? Well, now it's drug stores. They're everywhere. It's like caffeine used to be the drug of choice, but now people are skipping the coffee and going right for the actual drugs.
MILLICENT: They could wash it down with the coffee. What else you got?
MOUTH: How 'bout the airlines? We keep bailing them out with more money, and they keep sucking. You could do an expose on the worst airline on the planet. They have those planes that don't ever leave the airport.
MILLICENT: I should probably keep it more general than that.
MOUTH: Okay, so talk about how the airlines charge for everything now snacks, bags, that ratty scrap of disease they call a blanket.
MILLICENT: Not bad.
MOUTH: And they lie. They're such liars. They know when your flight's gonna be three hours late, but instead of telling you, they say your flight's on time. Then they change the status every 20 minutes to give you 9 times' worth of false hope, as if that somehow makes it not as bad. Oh, how 'bout when they tell you to turn off your phone for safety reasons? If the safety of the plane could be affected by cellphones, do you really think they'd let you bring them on board?
MILLICENT: I never thought of that.
MOUTH: In this day and age, considering all their restrictions, we're really gonna trust first-time-flyer Carl back in 14C to turn off his cellphone so we can all land safely? I mean, considering he boarded with the wrong group, reeks of cologne, and laughs out loud at his own jokes, that's the guy we're gonna trust to do the right thing?
MILLICENT: You're kind of angry, Marvin McFadden.
MOUTH: About flying? Yeah, a little. Some idiot tries to light a bomb with his stinking sweaty feet, and now I got to take my shoes off to walk through the foot rot of a million travelers every time I fly. They should have sentenced that guy to stand near the security check at every major airport, and we should get unlimited kicks.
MILLICENT: My baby is cranky.
NALEY'S HOUSE
Haley tries to deaden Lydia. Jamie comes in.
HALEY: Who's a fussy baby? Who's a fussy baby? No, there's no reason to fuss. No, there's no reason to fuss, baby. Oh. Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
JAMIE: Mom, Chester's a little upset with you.
HALEY: Oh, boy, a baby, and a bunny. Well, the cute factor's high. Why is Chester upset?
JAMIE: Well, I kind of told him that Lydia's middle name was Bob after of grandma's cat, and he was a little hurt by it.
HALEY: Oh. Gee, I'm sorry. Well, he does have a good point. Lydia Chester Scott -- I don't know. It doesn't quite have the right ring to it, does it? Does it?
JAMIE: I guess. But if I ever have a kid...Their middle name's gonna be Chester.
HALEY: I suppose that's fair. So, what do you got going on today, kiddo?
JAMIE: Not much. Dad's gonna take me to the Rivercourt every day this week as a reward.
HALEY: A reward for what?
JAMIE: For going to his class and messing with his teacher.
HALEY: August Kellerman?
JAMIE: Yeah, I think that's him. He has the bulldog, right?
HALEY: Yeah, Dogust.
JAMIE: I wonder if his son's middle name is Dogust. She's pretty awesome, mom.
HALEY: Yeah. I think so, too.
RED BEDROOM RECORDS
Alex imitates Quinn.
ALEX: "It's the eye of the tiger, it's the cream of the fight rising up to the challenge of our rivals"
QUINN: Very funny. By the way, it's "thrill," not "cream."
ALEX: Oh, I thought it was "cream."
QUINN: Why would it be "cream of the fight"?
ALEX: Good point. "Thrill" is better.
QUINN: What are you doing here, anyway?
ALEX: I was just gonna ask you the same thing.
QUINN: Well, Haley asked me to help out for a couple of weeks since Lydia was born, which happens to be very good news for you.
ALEX: Why? Because I get free studio time?
QUINN: No. How many songs do you have?
ALEX: Uh, I don't know. A bunch.
QUINN: Good. How would you like to open for Olin & The Moon?
ALEX: Oh, my God! Are you kidding me?! Yes, absolutely!
QUINN: Perfect. It'll be this weekend.
ALEX: This weekend?
QUINN: Yeah.
ALEX: I'm opening?
QUINN: Mm-hmm.
ALEX: For Olin & The... who?
QUINN: The moon, yes. I hope.
ALEX: Wait. No, no, no, no, no. Why you hope so?
QUINN: Well, I mean, I have you. I just have to get Olin & The Moon.
ALEX: Damn it.
QUINN: No. No "damn it." Besides... I know something you don't.
KELLERMAN'S OFFICE
Nathan has a conversation with August.
AUGUST: Whatever you think you know, you've made a mistake.
NATHAN: I saw the car in your garage.
AUGUST: First of all, my home and my vehicle are my own business. Beyond that, I had an accident. So what? So what?
NATHAN: So you nearly killed my son and a good friend.
AUGUST: You're wrong. I swerved to miss some deer, and I hit a light pole.
NATHAN: You hit a car, Kellerman, on the Gabel Bridge, and then you drove away and left two people drowning in the river when the levee broke.
AUGUST: I didn't...
NATHAN: You didn't what? You didn't do it, or you don't remember doing it, considering the empty bottle of bourbon I found underneath your front seat?
AUGUST: You're making a mistake.
NATHAN: Okay. Okay. So, you had an accident the night of the big storm, you smashed the front of your late-model maroon Grand Wagoneer, and then you drove away without anybody seeing. Meanwhile, a different late-model maroon Grand Wagoneer crashed into my son's car on the same night at around the same time, and then also drove away. And the eyewitness is mistaken.
AUGUST: I have nothing else to say to you.
NATHAN: Well, I have something to say to you. My son was trapped inside that car. He was scared, and he was alone, and you left him there. His godmother nearly died that night in front of his eyes. And you could have helped them, but instead, you slipped into the shadows like a coward. Well, I'm about to shine a light into those shadows because I know what you did, and you know what you did. And this is going to be made right by you or by me. You think about that.
BRULIAN'S HOUSE
Brooke is sad for she couldn't have the baby.
JULIAN: Brooke, it's okay.
BROOKE: I know.
JULIAN: I don't want you to worry about this stuff. I'm gonna paint the wall, and we're gonna send these things back, and we're gonna be just fine.
BROOKE: I know. I'm all right. I can do it.
JULIAN: Hey. It's gonna be okay.
NALEY'S HOUSE
Quinn sings a song for Lydia.
QUINN: "Mahna mahna, doo doo-doo doo-doo mahna mahna, doo doo-doo-doo mahna mahna, doo-doo doo-doo-doo doo-doo-doo doo-doo-doo Dee Dee-Dee-Dee Dee-Dee-Dee mahna-mah, mahna mah ma mahna mahna mahna mah mahna mah. »
(Haley comes in)
QUINN: Hey!
HALEY: Okay. Let's take the baby from insane Aunt Quinn.
QUINN: Oh, she likes her Aunt Quinn.
HALEY: Oh. Come here. Come here, baby.
QUINN: Besides, insane Aunt Quinn just booked Olin & The Moon to play Tric this weekend.
HALEY: Oh. Get out of here.
QUINN: Yeah.
HALEY: No, let's get out of here. She needs to sleep.
QUINN: Yeah. Yeah.
BRULIAN'S HOUSE
Brooke and Julian are ready to paint the room. Phone rings.
JULIAN: You want it?
BROOKE: Depends. Who is it?
JULIAN: It's... Clothes Over Bros.
BROOKE: Hello?
CLUB TRIC
Alex joins Chase in the Tric.
ALEX: Hello.
CHASE: Hey, is that world-famous actress Alex Dupré or world-famous singer Alex Dupré?
ALEX: Not world-famous yet, but someday. So, check it out.
CHASE: Well, well. How much more handsome do I look?
ALEX: Same, which is very. Just thought you might want to see the baby steps.
CHASE: Very badass. How we doing on the booze and boys front?
ALEX: Well, I don't know how you're doing with booze and boys, considering you gave my job to mouth after he tied a cherry stem with his tongue. But I'm doing quite well, actually.
CHASE: You are. You're doing great. I'm proud of you for it.
ALEX: Baby steps.
NALEY'S HOUSE
Haley plays with Lydia.
COFFEE BAR
Victoria joins Brooke in the coffee.
VICTORIA: Hi, honey.
BROOKE: Hi.
VICTORIA: So, how are you?
BROOKE: Clothes Over Bros offered me a job.
VICTORIA: Well, it's about time. Let me guess -- the line doesn't work without the talented girl who spins the straw into gold.
BROOKE: I suppose.
VICTORIA: Vice President?
BROOKE: How'd you know?
VICTORIA: It's what I would have done. Then they get your taste and your talent, and the higher-ups don't get their egos bruised. How's the money?
BROOKE: It's good. Maybe it's better than good. I get all influence creatively, and they still own my apartment in New York.
VICTORIA: You'd come back to New York, full time? How does Julian feel about New York?
BROOKE: He wants to go. We both do.
VICTORIA: I'm sorry about the adoption.
BROOKE: Me too.
VICTORIA: But if the money is better than good, you'd be crazy not to take it.
BROOKE: Do you think so?
VICTORIA: It's New York. It's lucrative. It's what you love to do. And it's your baby.
RIVERCOURT
Nathan and Jamie come to play basketball.
JAMIE: So, dad, today, I thought we could play a game with Lydia.
NATHAN: Yeah. Then, maybe after, we can work on your left hand.
JAMIE: Hey, where'd the baskets go?
NATHAN: "Future home of: The River View Condominiums."
JAMIE: What does that mean for the Rivercourt?
NATHAN: There won't be a Rivercourt.
(Nathan calls Mouth)
NATHAN(at phone): Hey, Mouth, do you know about the Rivercourt? Yeah, there's a sign up here that says they're turning it into condos something called the River View Condominiums. Yeah. Hey, uh...I'm gonna have to call you back. Okay. See you.
August comes in and wants to talks with Nathan.
AUGUST: Just the man I wanted to see.
JAMIE: I believe I owe you an apology.
AUGUST: It's okay. That's gracious of you, Jamie, but it's certainly not okay. Do you mind if I speak to your father for a minute?
JAMIE: Well, we can't play anyway.
NATHAN: Jamie, why don't you go ahead and wait in the car for a minute, okay?
JAMIE: Okay.
NATHAN: Thanks, buddy.
JAMIE: Hey, Professor Kellerman, can your dog actually ride a skateboard?
AUGUST: He can.
JAMIE: Cool.
AUGUST: I've been "Professor Kellerman" for nearly 30 years. I'm a senior academic with tenure. Do you know what that means?
NATHAN: It means they can't fire you.
AUGUST: It means they can't fire you without cause, usually stemming from severe misconduct. You mind if we sit?
NATHAN: I'd rather stand.
AUGUST: I'll sit. Academic tenure is primarily intended to guarantee the right of academic freedom. It protects teachers when they dissent from prevailing opinion, openly disagree with authorities, or spend time on unfashionable topics. It does not, however, allow you to drive drunk and flee the scene of an accident, which is what I did. I was having a dinner in Raleigh, and I-I didn't want to wait out the storm.
NATHAN: So you drove home drunk, with an open bottle of Phidian's in the car.
AUGUST: And that was wrong. So, as of today, I'm no longer Professor Kellerman. I've resigned my position. And I'll pay for any damages to the vehicle, hospital bills -- all of it. I'd appreciate that the authorities not be involved, but I'll understand if you feel it's necessary. And one more thing. I'm sorry. It's a good system, tenure... Except when teachers fail to use their freedom for the common good. Condos. It's a shame. Parks are important to a community, for families, fathers and sons. It's a shame.
CLUB TRIC/NALEY'S HOUSE
Haley can see the Tric by the TV.
QUINN: Hey-y-y...testing. Testing. Hales?
HALEY: Awesome! There you are.
QUINN: See, this way, you can be here for the show and be home with Lydia, too.
HALEY: That's so cool. Thank you. You look like you're on TV.
QUINN: I've always wanted to be on TV.
HALEY: Well, sing or dance or entertain me or something.
QUINN: Um... "It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight not the cream to the challenge of our rivals and the last-known survivor stalks his prey in the night"
(The band come in)
HALEY: Quinny, uh...
QUINN: "And he's watching us all with the eye". Um... Hey.
BAR COFFEE
Ian joins Nathan and Clay.
IAN: Hey.
NATHAN: Hey.
CLAY: Thanks for coming.
IAN: First off, congrats on the baby. Very strong. Tell her to come and see me in about 17 years.
NATHAN: Wow.
IAN: Second, uh...I don't know what to say. My dad is, um... Well, as you know, we're not very close, and, um...I just hope that what happened doesn't affect us you know, the three of us.
CLAY: We represent you, Ian. We don't represent your father.
IAN: Well, I appreciate that. I mean, the truth of the matter is, I feel bad for the old man, but at the same time, I got a showcase coming up.
NATHAN: And that's what you should be focused on. That's why we wanted to talk to you today. That workout's a big deal.
CLAY: Yeah, there's gonna be some big-time scouts there. Now, you just need to do what you do and just close the rest of it out.
NATHAN: It's like you told me that night on the mound he cannot touch you out there. You throw the ball, you strike them out, and that's it. We'll do the rest.
IAN: Okay. But before that, we need to get some drinks celebrate that baby.
CLAY: What are you guys doing tonight? I'm going to Tric. Olin & The Moon, Alex Dupré. If you guys want to roll through, I can put you on the list.
NATHAN: I'm gonna try to make it. It'll probably be a late night, though.
IAN: Perfect. I'm gonna get a workout in, and, um, I want to avoid Alex Dupré. I was kind of working that, but she totally blew me off.
CLAY: Smart girl.
NATHAN: All right, I got to go. Clay, I will see you tonight if you can get in. Ian, why don't you ask Clay why Alex Dupré knows he can see the ocean from his bedroom? I've never asked him.
IAN: So?
CLAY: Uh... I'm thinking pancakes.
NALEY'S HOUSE
Brooke has come to see Lydia and talks about her new offer.
HALEY: I can't believe they're gonna tear down the Rivercourt. It's gonna be so weird not to have it here.bIt's sad. Like...Reminds me that we're not who we used to be anymore.
BROOKE: I got an offer to go to New York.
HALEY: What?
BROOKE: A job offer to move to New York and design.
HALEY: For who?
BROOKE: Clothes Over Bros.
HALEY: Is that something that you'd consider?
BROOKE: Victoria thinks I should. Maybe it's good that the Rivercourt will be gone. When we see it, it just reminds us of what's gone of who we thought we'd be someday.
RIVERCOURT
Skills, Mouth and Millie discover the new project.
SKILLS: "Future home of: River View Condominiums"? Former home of a river view condominiums sign.
MOUTH: I can't believe it. We've spent most of our lives out here.
SKILLS: Yeah, every night and I mean every night.
MOUTH: We called every game here me and...Jimmy.
MILLICENT: Maybe there's something we can do find out if it's definitely happening and how soon.
SKILLS: A lot of living done right here, bro the end of an era.
CLUB TRIC
Chase joins Alex in her loge.
CHASE: How you doing, devilish?
ALEX: I need a drink... And a boy. I need a drink and a boy.
CHASE: So much for baby steps.
ALEX: Mia was right. I'm not a musician. I'm just an actress pretending to be one.
CHASE: No, you're not. I've heard your songs. They're great. And so are you. Don't drink that.
ALEX: Fine. Cheers. Mmm. Boy with a booze chaser. Yum. Okay. Quinn introduces Alex.
QUINN: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the very beautiful and very talented Alex Dupré. Alex starts to sing. Quinn joins Chase in the bar.
QUINN: She's good, huh?
CHASE: Yeah.
QUINN: And sexy and single. I'm just saying.
NALEY'S HOUSE
Jamie and Nathan plays with Lydia.
BRULIAN'S HOUSE
Brooke drinks alcohol to forget her pains.
GABEL BRIDGE
Julian goes back in the accident place.
FLASHBACK, GABEL BRIDGE
Jamie and Brooke wedged in the car.
JAMIE: What's happening?
JULIAN: It's the levee! I got to get you out now!
BROOKE: Julian...
JULIAN: I can do it.
BROOKE: Help him.
JULIAN: I can do it.
BROOKE: Julian, he's just a boy.
JULIAN: I can get you out, Brooke!
BROOKE: Julian, save him, and then save me. Please? He's just a boy. Go.
CLINN'S HOUSE
Clay has fun to play the cow-boys.
RIVERCOURT
Mouth ans Millie dance and Skills plays basketball around them.
CLUB TRIC
Alex finishes her song.
NALEY'S HOUSE
Julian looks at picture of the family. Nathan sees him.
NATHAN: Want a beer or something?
JULIAN: No, thanks. I'm good.
NATHAN: So, Kellerman came to see me yesterday. He admitted that it was him. He resigned his teaching position, and he offered to pay any costs associated with the accident, and he apologized.
JULIAN: He apologized?!
NATHAN: I'm not defending him, Julian. I just wanted you to know what happened. He said that he was hoping we wouldn't go to the cops, but if we did, he would accept whatever happens.
JULIAN: You see, this is what I'm talking about, Nate so now it's on us? So I got to feel guilty if we turn in Kellerman for getting drunk and driving like an idiot? Great! That's on me now.
NATHAN: And me. What do you think?
JULIAN: I don't know. What do you think?
NATHAN: I think Kellerman's life was academia, and he just lost that.But if you want to turn him in, I'm completely fine with that, too. This has nothing to do with Ian or Fortitude.
JULIAN: I know that, but I want to talk to him.
NATHAN: Ian?
JULIAN: August Kellerman. I want to look him in the eye and hear his side of things.
NATHAN: I think that's fair.
CLUB TRIC
Quinn introduces the next group.
QUINN: First off, I want to say "hi" to my sister Haley. She's home tonight but, uh, watching on her webcam. So, let's all turn around and say, "hi, Haley!"
PUBLIC: Hi, Haley! Hi, Haley! Hi, Haley! Hi, Haley!
HALEY(at webcam): Hi! Say "hi," Lydia. Hi!
QUINN: Perfect. Now let's give a warm Tric welcome to Olin & The Moon. The group starts to perform and Clay enters in the Tric.
QUINN: Hey, there you are!
CLAY: Hey. I had trouble getting in. My name wasn't on the list?
QUINN: What?
CLAY: I'm joking. Baby, you look hot.
QUINN: So do you, handsome.
BRULIAN'S HOUSE
Julian goes home.
JULIAN: We drinking tonight?
BROOKE: I'm thinking about it.
JULIAN: I got a better idea. This is one of every flavor they had. They didn't have Tequila-flavored.
BASEBALL FIELD
Ian practices and sees his father.
CLUB TRIC
The group finishes their song.
BASEBALL FIELD
Ian talks with his father.
IAN: All those games, and now you show up?
AUGUST: I've made a lot of mistakes with you...And your mother and in general. I'm sorry for that.
IAN: Well, "sorry" doesn't fix anything.
AUGUST: They've accepted my resignation. I told them I was done, that my heart wasn't in it anymore. But if the accident goes public, I'll deal with it. Does any of this matter to you that I loved my work?
IAN: Then you shouldn't have done it. I miss your mother, more every day, but I'm thankful she's not alive to see this...To see what's become of us.
IAN: The scouts are gonna be here, dad.
AUGUST: Good luck to you, son.
KELLERMAN'S OFFICE
Julian is coming to have a conversation face-to-face.
JULIAN: My name is Julian Baker. My wife, Brooke, was in the car you hit.
AUGUST: I'm sorry for that.
JULIAN: And you think that's enough? I watched her lungs fill with water because of what you did. I watched her eyes go dim.
AUGUST: I said I was sorry.
JULIAN: Well, "sorry" isn't enough. You insensitive jerk, that's my wife you understand? I nearly lost my wife. Nathan nearly lost his son. Do you know what that feels like?!
AUGUST: Yes, I do. I've lost both.
CLUB TRIC
Alex joins Chase at the bar.
ALEX: Hey.
CHASE: Very nice. Amazing technique and showmanship.
ALEX: So you liked it?
CHASE: I did. We're talking about that kiss, right? Buy you a root beer?
ALEX: I'll buy you one. So, how's that whole "hanging out with the kid" thing going?
CHASE: Chuck Skolnick he's a good kid when he's not smarting off or punching me in the stomach, which is most of the time.
ALEX: Well, I'm sure he loves hanging out with you. I know I do.
CHASE: No, no, no. You don't get to say flirty things after that badass performance up there. Haven't you heard the whole thing about a girl and a guitar?
ALEX: I thought it was a guy and a guitar.
CHASE: It's both. Trust me.
(Cellphone beeps)
ALEX: That's you.
CHASE: I told Mia you were amazing tonight, and she says congratulations and she told you so.
ALEX: Speaking of girls with guitars, you talk to Mia much?
CHASE: Sometimes. Just friends.
ALEX: Well, tell her I said thanks and hi.
CHASE: Yeah?
ALEX: Baby steps. Now what?
CHASE: Chuck says you're hot.
ALEX: Awesome. Cheers.
CHASE: Cheers.
RIVERCOURT
Skills, Mouth and Millie are here.
SKILLS: So, Millie, what's your next story gonna be about?
MILLICENT: I don't know. Marvin wants me to do an expose on the worst airlines.
SKILLS: Oh, that ought to be easy, considering their airplanes don't ever leave the airport.
MOUTH: What if you did a piece on the Rivercourt you know, something about the people who grew up here and what it means to the community?
MILLICENT: I like it.
NALEY'S HOUSE
Haley is with Lydia, Quinn joins them.
HALEY: Hey.
QUINN: So, what did you think?
HALEY: We thought you did amazing.
QUINN: So did you.
KELLERMAN'S HOUSE
August takes his staff.
BRULIAN'S HOUSE
Brooke enters in the baby's room. Julian joins her.
JULIAN: Hey. I think you should take that job in New York.
BROOKE: Would you be okay with that?
JULIAN: I'd be great with that. Are you kidding? I think it'd be good for both of us. Getting out of Tree Hill. What do you think?
BROOKE: I think you're right. I think we'd be happy in New York.
CLUB TRIC
Nathan, Clay and Ian take drink to celebrate Lydia's birth.
IAN: So, I guess they accepted his resignation, and he's done.
NATHAN: We'll drink to that.
IAN: Yeah. So will I. We got to step it up, though. What's the name of that baby girl of yours?
NATHAN: I told you -- Lydia.
IAN: Mm, Lydia. Let's get a shot to Lydia. What's your poison?
CLAY: Oh, not Tequila.
IAN: You know what? I got this. Hey, Chase, come here.
NATHAN: Here we go.
CLAY: All right, changing subjects, it is looking very strong for your showcase. We're expecting at least a dozen teams to send scouts.
NATHAN: I'll drink to that, too.
CLAY: Yeah.
IAN: Yes, you will. Ohh! Gentlemen... Here's to Lydia, here's to my showcase, and here's to me being rich by the time I'm as old as you guys are.
NATHAN: Cheers. Uh, hold up. What are we drinking?
CHASE: It's bourbon.
IAN: It's not just bourbon. It's Phidian's. It's all I drink.
FLASHBACK
Nathan understand Ian was the person who hit Brooke and Jamie.
NATHAN(voice-over): You hit a car, Kellerman, on the Gabel Bridge.
AUGUST(voice-over): Whatever you think you know, you've made a mistake. If the accident goes public, I'll deal with it. Good luck to you, son.
CLUB TRIC
IAN: To me.
AUGUST(voice-over): Fathers and sons. It's a shame.
End of the episode.


Becca: Vernon and I just want to thank you all for coming. Ever since I was a small girl, I've dreamt of this day.
Vernon: Me, too.
(laughter)
Becca: Sure, in my fantasy, it took place at Fraggle Rock. (laughter) I was marrying Johnny Depp.
Vernon: Me, too.
(laughter)
(Becca clears her throat)
Becca: But in all seriousness, it is so amazing to be surrounded by so many people who care about us. We really feel... so much love from you guys. And as the Beatles said, "All you need is love."
And a Vera Wang dress.
(Becca chuckles)
(laughter)
Vernon and I are looking forward to seeing you at our 50th wedding anniversary.
(Becca laughs)
(crying): Promised myself I wasn't gonna do this.
Uh, Jimmy, are you having a-a good time?
Jimmy: Absolutely. Just so glad you invited me.
Becca: Really?
Jimmy: Of course. Sometimes, well, you just want to witness the beginning of a disaster, so later, when the house is engulfed in flames, you can say, "Yup, I was there when they installed the faulty wiring."
Becca: Unbelievable.
Jimmy: Just admit it. You only invited me here so you could passive-aggressively rub my nose in your happiness. At least I would have had the decency to rub your nose in it directly.
Becca: Oh, yes, your commitment to honesty is so refreshing. It must be so hard being the only one who sees people for what they actually are.
Jimmy: It is. It's incredibly hard.
Becca: Well, it's also gonna be what keeps you alone, because you are ugly and unpleasant and honestly, Jimmy, you're not the original you think you are.
Jimmy: I'm not original? Wow! That is hilarious, coming from such a... No, you're right. This day isn't about me, is it?
Becca: What were you gonna say?
Jimmy: Forget it.
Becca: No, I'm serious. I really want to know what does (in British accent): the brilliant Jimmy Shive-Overly think about me?
(Jimmy grunts)
Vernon: You talk to her again, and me and my boys will mess you up.
Jimmy: Who talks like that?
Vernon: I'm serious, Jimmy.
Jimmy: Fine, not a problem.
Enjoy your sham of a marriage!
Vernon: I will!
Gretchen: You got another one of those?
Jimmy: Pretty expensive.
Gretchen: Good job in there.
Jimmy: Getting married doesn't remove you from the burden of having to act like a human being.
Gretchen: Totally. Those two are doomed.
Jimmy: Right? Has any couple ever had a more dishonest start to a marriage? I mean, the balls to have a traditional Catholic ceremony.
Gretchen: When she's already had two abortions.
Jimmy: And can only orgasm through a**l.
(people gasp and mutter)
Jimmy: Mr. and Mrs. Cottumaccio.
Man: Let's go inside.
Jimmy: Old Cottumaccios.
(man mutters)
You're pretty.
Gretchen: Thanks?
Jimmy: How do you know her?
Gretchen: I'm friends with the sister.
Jimmy: Friends with Fat Lindsay?
Gretchen: Yeah, me and Fat Lindsay are hella close.
Jimmy: So, uh, what you heard about me?
Gretchen: Nothing, just that you're the worst.
Jimmy: Says the girl who just stole a blender from a wedding.
Gretchen: No. Really? Oh, man! I thought it was a food processor.
Jimmy: Who's the worst now?
Gretchen: Yeah, well...
Gretchen: I don't know what I'm doing here. I'm not even attracted to you.
Jimmy: What does that have to do with anything?
Gretchen: Yeah. ♪ Don't look ahead There's stormy weather... ♪
Jimmy: What? It's L.A. Who doesn't drive?
Gretchen: DUI. I occasionally see this movie director guy.
Jimmy: Gross.
Gretchen: One time, he booty-texted me from some awards show. I was already at the bar, so I drove over to his house, and then he texted me he was going to be late, so I idly drove around his neighborhood...
(chuckles): until I kind of sideswiped an off-duty cop.
Jimmy: Do you know, I'm glad this is a one-night thing, so we can reveal all this awful sh1t about ourselves.
Gretchen (chuckles): Totally. High five. I'll get that. Okay, I like that.
Jimmy: All girls do.
Gretchen: Don't call me "all girls." Damn it. That's good, too. ♪ Don't look ahead There's stormy weather... ♪
Jimmy: You know, right before Becca broke up with me, I started reading her e-mail.
Gretchen: Oh, I've done that.
Jimmy: So even though I had warning, when she broke up with me, it kind of... just kind of knocked me out. Even though she's clearly a ridiculous human being, you know?
Gretchen: Yeah. Break-ups hurt. I've heard. I don't really do relationships.
Jimmy: Me, neither. Anymore.
Gretchen: So, what, are you one of those creepy foot guys?
Jimmy: No. I have nervous hands, and they have to stay busy.
(moaning)
Gretchen: Yeah, that's good.
Oh, don't stop, you son of a bitch. Oh, yeah...
(Jimmy spits)
You just spit on it?
Jimmy: Yeah.
Gretchen: You just spit on my v*g1n*.
Jimmy: So?
Gretchen: Don't!
Jimmy: Why?
Gretchen: Why don't spit on my v*g1n*?
Jimmy: It's saliva. It's gonna get there anyway.
Gretchen: Hmm. And that's how I got crabs from my guidance counselor.
(Gretchen chuckles)
Jimmy (softly): Hey.
Gretchen: Hey.
Jimmy: Right.
Uh, I should get some sleep, so...
Gretchen: Right. Good night.
Jimmy: Wait. What?
Gretchen: Oh, relax. I'm just lazy. I'll sneak out in the morning.
Jimmy: No, there are no sleepovers.
Gretchen: Oh, too bad.
Jimmy: I have sleep apnea. I have to wear a CPAP machine.
Gretchen: Don't care. I'm a log.
(CPAP machine beeps, whirrs)
(Gretchen laughs)
You look like Top Gun.
Jimmy: Shut up.
Gretchen: I'm so glad I'm not gonna remember any of this in the morning.
(machine whirrs rhythmically)
"Never leave your wingman."
(both laugh)
Jimmy: So stupid.
(Jimmy sighs)
Edgar: Good morning.
So, I've been thinking about ghosts.
Jimmy: Oh, the things that don't exist because there is no soul?
Edgar: Mm...
Jimmy: What a great use of your time.
Edgar: You know my great-grandfather Baldemar on my father's side, right?
Jimmy: What? No. How could I possibly know your great...?
Edgar: Oh, he was this crazy adventurer guy who owned a ranch in Zihuatanejo, and he sold arms and was a matador. Jimmy: What was his name? Voldemort? Never mind.
Edgar: The coolest guy. Because I was thinking, he sounds like he had it all worked out, and maybe if I could learn his secrets, then I could fix my problems.
Jimmy: How would meeting your dead relative help you move out of my house?
Edgar: No, I'm talking about my real problems. Like, the nightmares and the crying, and how I want to do heroin all the time. So, anyway, what do you think?
Jimmy: What do I think about what?
Edgar: If I should hold a seance to contact great-grandfather Baldemar.
Jimmy: No.
Edgar: I think I'm gonna do it. Thanks.
Gretchen: Why did you let me sleep so late? I'm famished. Nice place.
Edgar: Hi. I'm Edgar.
Gretchen: Mmm. Gretchen. This is dynamite.
Edgar: Oh, thanks.
Gretchen: So, how do you guys know each other?
Edgar: Uh, we met in college.
Jimmy: No, we didn't.
Edgar: Well, he was in college, and I sold weed to college kids. Then he started giving me books to read, 'cause he saw untapped potential in me.
Jimmy: I gave you books that I stole from Borders because I didn't have money for weed.
Edgar: Semantics. Have you read his book yet?
Gretchen: No.
Edgar: Sales were flatter than expected, plus he blew all his money on this house. That's why he has to do more magazine work, but you should read it. It's real good.
Gretchen: Okay.
Jimmy: At least buy your own copy.
Gretchen (laughs): Right. So, which one of you is giving me a ride to work?
Edgar: I can't drive because I have PTSD and mild to medium battlefield-induced psychosis.
Gretchen: Bummer. Jimmy, you're up.
Jimmy: My car's at the reception. We took a cab.
Gretchen: We did? Damn.
Lindsay: I can't believe it.
Gretchen: Drive faster. I'm late.
Lindsay: You slept with Jimmy.
Gretchen: Apparently.
Lindsay: Who used to date my sister.
Gretchen: Yeah, I know.
Lindsay: And on the night of her wedding?
Gretchen: Why are you crawling up my ass about this, Lindsay?
Lindsay: You know what a jerk he is. I told you all the time how he swallowed her up. She disappeared her life into his and was never the Same.
Gretchen: Oh, that's 'cause Becca doesn't have a personality to begin with.
Lindsay: Well, that's true. Ugh! Oh, Jimmy's the worst. Did he say anything about me?
Gretchen: Nope.
Lindsay: You're not gonna see him again, are you?
Gretchen: No way. We did have fun, though.
(Lindsay groans)
Oh, God, I hope he doesn't think it was, like, an actual thing.
Lindsay: No kidding. Um, get... Can you be careful where you're putting your makeup, and can you take your feet off the dashboard? This is a lease.
Gretchen: Okay.
(phone buzzing)
Stop the car.
Lindsay: What?
Gretchen: Stop the car! I'd rather walk than drive in this sterile, suburban, piece of sh1t car with my best friend being shitty and judgmental to me 'cause I had s*x with a guy at a wedding. How many guys did you blow at our five-year reunion?
Lindsay: Four.
Gretchen: Four? You told me three.
Lindsay: I might have left out Tor Borgfeldt.
Gretchen: Ew! I'm seriously nauseated right now.
Lindsay: Oh, God. We used to have so much fun.
Gretchen: Yeah, we did. Why'd you have to get married?
Lindsay: I know. I'm sorry. Do you like my new haircut?
Gretchen: No, you look like Ellen Barkin. If you get your real estate license, I will stab you in the tits.
Jimmy: Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
[SCENE_BREAK]
Killian: Hi.
Jimmy: What?
Killian: I just moved in... over there.
Jimmy: Of course you did.
Killian: Why do you say that?
Jimmy: Because the death of any interesting neighborhood is the influx of white procreators.
Killian: Oh, that's cool. My nutritionist is gay, too.
Jimmy: I'm not gay. I'm English.
(Jimmy sighs)
Killian: What's that?
Jimmy: A royalty check for my book for... $17.43.
Do you know, if there was any doubt that the book industry was dead, it is here in my hand. R.I.P., literature. 2000 BC to this moment.
Killian: You want to hang out sometime?
Jimmy: What? What are you even talking about? I'm an adult. Do you know what that means? It means that I am beset upon at all times by a tsunami of complex thoughts and struggles, unceasingly aware of my own mortality and able to contemplate the futility of everything and yet still rage against the dying of the light. So do you see how monumentally stupid you, a child, asking me "do I want to hang out sometime" is?
Killian: My dad designs video games. We get all the new ones early.
Jimmy: Come over around 8:00.
♪ As rumor has it still ♪ ♪ I followed the rules ♪ ♪ Of Frank Abagnale ♪ ♪ So catch me if you can ♪ ♪ There ain't people... ♪
Gretchen: What the crap?!
Sam: You know I get nervous at these sh1ts.
Gretchen: You are paying a guy to take your photograph, and you trash his studio?
Sam: You weren't here! Unprofessional as sh1t! A publicist who can't show up at publicity events? Don't even know what I'm paying you for, Gretchen!
Gretchen: The label pays me.
Sam: You know it all gets charged against my end, bitch! Label is villains. From now on, I'm just gonna drop free mix tapes and Vines of my guinea pigs!
Gretchen: You need to apologize to Nestor so he doesn't sue you.
Sam: Let him. I'll lawyer the hell up!
Gretchen: Nestor is a great photographer. We need him.
Sam: Anyone's a good photographer now. Shitstain take amazing Instagrams.
Shitstain: No filter.
Honey Nutz: Yeah! @Shitstain!
Sam: Anyway, bitch, this is your fault. You need to apologize to him for being such a no-showing-up bitch!
♪ Get down, get down ♪ ♪ Get down, get down ♪ ♪ Get down, get down ♪ ♪ Get down, get... ♪
Sam: We're sorry we broke your sh1t.
Gretchen: Okay, good. Nestor, we'll talk about restitution? Hey. You okay?
Sam: Yeah. Hell were you doing anyway?
Gretchen: Nothing worth talking about.
Sam: You still need to make it up to us. I'll fire your ass, and it won't mean sh1t to me.
Gretchen: Yes, it will.
Sam: I'm serious. You owe me, Gretch.
Gretchen: Okay, Sam. What do you need?
Sam: You need to kiss my quarter-Chickasaw ass! Then you need to get me some cocaine. I'm too famous to get it myself. I'm not playing. You on probation now. Yo! Ooh! Wait now. Hold on! High five. Put her there. She's hot.
(door unlocks)
Edgar: I got your car towed back here.
And look who I found getting out of a cab.
Gretchen: Don't worry. I forgot my purse. Not on purpose or anything.
Edgar: I'm gonna leave you two alone.
Gretchen: He's sweet. It's nice that you let him live here.
Jimmy: You know your purse had food in it. It was covered in ants. Who keeps food in their purse?
Gretchen: Whoa. What's your problem?
Jimmy: Well, I've had a really shitty day. And then I come home to find that my bedroom is a goddamn '50s sci-fi movie. And why would you stay over, huh? That's amateur hour.
Gretchen: Here I was worried you were gonna get the wrong idea about last night. So thank you for saving me the speech.
Jimmy: You were gonna make a speech?
Gretchen: Okay, forget it.
Jimmy: Yeah, no kidding. Save your breath.
Gretchen: I don't know what planet that you're from, but on my planet, someone like you does not just get... this! Congratulations, you bagged a weakened gazelle. That's right. I'm still stupid-hooked on someone else who is eons further than you in the evolutionary scale in all categories except maybe unearned ego and back fat. What? You so value honesty, you had to chew a bride out on her wedding day in the name of it? Well, why don't you face this giant hunk of truth, Jimmy? There is a fat asterisk next to my name on your skank-ridden little bone list and it reads, "She probably would've gone home with anyone that night!" So thank you! Thank you for my wake-up call, Jimmy Stupid-Three-Names. You are officially my bottom. Hey, you.
Ty: Kiddo. What a surprise.
Gretchen: I was just in the neighborhood.
Ty: Uh, I have an early call time. But... Yeah, come in. Last time you said you were coming over, you never showed. I thought you'd grown sick of me.
Gretchen: Nah, you're all right.
Ty: You're so beautiful, Gretchen.
(hip-hop music playing)
Edgar: Hi.
Killian: Hi.
Edgar: You busy, Jimmy?
Jimmy: Yep.
Edgar: Well, could you, like, pause it for a second?
Jimmy: No.
What's wrong with you? Give me the controller.
Edgar: No. I've watched you for two years now get girls to come home with you, and they're always gone in the morning.
Jimmy: Sorry, I can help it if she refused to leave? Give me my controller.
Edgar: No.
Jimmy: Fine.
(video game character screams)
Edgar: I'm sorry I have to do this.
Now, I don't mind you being jerky with me because I know you care.
Jimmy: What the... No, I don't.
Edgar: Yes, you do.
Jimmy: You're just an animal living in my house.
Edgar: But Gretchen stayed, okay? You say she forced you, but we both know there's not a person on this planet that's ever had a good outcome trying to force you to do anything. She stayed, man. And that means something, whether you want to admit it or not. I'm gonna let you go now.
Jimmy: Why would I even listen to you, eh? You're a mental case. You're on, like, a billion medications that all say "Take for batshit craziness."
Edgar: I was defending our country.
Jimmy: Oh, please. You weren't defending anything except for the business interests of evil men.
Edgar: Jimmy, our country is the business interests of evil men.
Jimmy: That may be the most intelligent thing you've ever said.
Edgar: Thanks.
Jimmy: You're still a goddamn lunatic.
Edgar: Hey, wait. Come on, man. W-Wait. Where are you doing?
Jimmy: To a bar, where I can drink in peace. Come on, Killian. All right, call the police.
Edgar: On me?
Jimmy: Someone's stolen my car.
Edgar: No, Gretchen took it, remember?
Jimmy: Gretchen took my... Sorry, Gretchen took my car?
Edgar: Yeah. I saw her driving it away earlier. I figured you loaned it to her. Come to think of it, I did think that was kind of weird.
Jimmy: She doesn't have a license!
Edgar: Huh. She must've stolen your keys from the counter. You got to admit, that's kind of a baller move.
(chuckles)
Killian: You guys are fun.
(grunting)
Gretchen: Um, hey.
Ty: Yes, Gretchen?
Gretchen: Can we just take a little break?
Ty (chuckles): Sure.
(sighing)
Gretchen: So... what's the worst thing you've ever done?
Ty: Gretchen, you know ever since lndia I don't dwell on negativity.
Gretchen: I set my high school on fire to get out of a math test.
(chuckles)
Ty: What?
Why are you telling me that? That's horrible.
Gretchen: Never mind. Kidding.
(moans)
Ty: Oh, you're a marvel.
(pants)
Ooh, that's terrific. Yeah.
(Gretchen spits)
Did you just spit on me?
Gretchen: No. Yes. Sorry.
Ty (chuckles): Oh, Gretch. Mmm. That's delicious.
Gretchen: Do you still have cocaine?
(sighs)
(snorts)
(phone rings)
(exhales)
(sniffs)
Gretchen: Hello?
Jimmy: What are you doing?
Gretchen: Nothing. Just...
(sniffs) reading.
Jimmy: Hey, you won't believe this. Someone stole my car.
Gretchen: Oh. God, that's... awful.
Jimmy: Yeah, I have to file a police report in the morning.
Gretchen: I may have borrowed it.
Jimmy: I know.
Gretchen: Oh. Well, sorry. I told you I'm the worst.
Jimmy: Actually, no, you said that I was the worst and that I was lucky to get you.
Gretchen: Yeah. About that...
Jimmy: No, don't apologize. It was a great speech. It was funny and true and mean. My favorite kind.
Gretchen: I set my school on fire to get out of a math test.
(Jimmy laughs)
Jimmy: That's genius.
Oh, and... I... lied to you before. I do have a foot thing.
Gretchen: Seriously?
Jimmy: Yeah. In fact, I was just trying to find the right clip online to, you know... s-so that I could fall asleep. But... nothing's quite right.
Gretchen: Oh. Do you want me to try?
Jimmy: What?
Gretchen: Shh. Let me think.
Jimmy: Come on, this is stupid.
Gretchen: Shut up. I have been walking around all day in these new shoes, and they are just so... hot and tight.
Jimmy: Oh, yeah?
Gretchen: And my socks are so... sweaty.
Jimmy: That happens.
Gretchen: I think I might just have to take them off.
Jimmy: You do that. Hey, you're, uh... very nice for doing this.
Gretchen: I am very nice. Jimmy... I'm scared of this sh1t, you know? I don't like it.
Jimmy: I don't believe in it anymore, so...
Gretchen: So if we both know that it can't work, then there's no harm. Right?
Jimmy: Right. What kind of socks?
Gretchen: Mmm... knee-high basketball socks. Orange and green stripes.
Jimmy: You're amazing. You're 19 types of trouble but... amazing.
Gretchen: Yeah, so are you. 19 types. Well, it's late. Did you finish?
Jimmy: I think the moment's gone, isn't it?
Gretchen: All right. Have a good night. Call me.
Jimmy: I will.