Opening scene - The Cohen Kitchen - Seth and Ryan are at the dining room table discussing Ryan's kiss with Theresa
Seth: what-what kind of kiss was it?
Ryan: I don't know a kiss, my lips Theresa's lips a kiss
Seth: lips now that's interesting (they both get up from the table) uh was there tongue
Ryan: i'm not answering that
Seth: why
Ryan: you really wanna know
Seth: (thinks) no but jus tell me this, what sort of level of kiss are we talking about was it like a-like a Christina Madonna peck or was it like a Britney Madonna sorta smooch or was it like a full on like a-like a Al an Tipper Gore lip lock
Ryan: it was just a kiss ok
(they are now heading out of the kitchen to the backyard)
Seth: ok so you guys a couple now, what is she staying here, if so where is she gonna live how is she gonna live what's her credit like (Ryan looks at him) what sort of lease is she lookin'a sign (they are now entering the pool house) are we talkin about like a year or-or a month ta month or is she lookin ta buy
Ryan: lease? there's no lease! ok
Seth: ok so then what she's going back an if so what're ya gonna do are ya gonna commute back an forwards from Chino an if your commuting who's car are you gonna take (Ryan looks at him like he's crazy) how're you gonna pay for gas how're you gonna do that, what free way is your free way - of - choice, are you gonna take the 55 to the 5 or are you gonna take the 91 to the 71 or are you gonna take the seventy-
Ryan: (completely frustrated) whoa! (Seth looks at him as if to say 'what?') just-just whoa!
Seth: ok ill just whoa, the thing is you guys kissed an I think you should have a plan cause its kind of a big deal
Ryan: no it's not a big deal your jus makin it a big deal
Seth: really
Ryan: really I mean I don't even know when id see her again
(Theresa comes in)
Theresa: hi
Ryan: (shocked) Theresa, hey
Seth: hey we were just discussing your plan
Theresa: what plan
Seth: yeah...exactly (Ryan glares at him)
Theresa: I just had the morning off I thought you guys might need a ride ta school
Ryan: oh yeah great
Seth: yeah
Theresa: I hope its ok me stopping by
Seth: it's fine come on
Ryan: yeah sure why wouldn't it be (Theresa laughs)
(Marissa comes in)
Seth: Marissa (raises his eyebrows at Ryan) hello
Theresa: hey
Marissa: Theresa hi I didn't think you'd be-
Seth: staying? yeah well (laughs)
Ryan: what's up?
Marissa: uh nothing I just thought maybe you guys'd need a ride...ta school
Ryan: oh thanks
Seth: (nods) cool
(they all look at each other uncomfortably)
Seth: well I can go with Marissa and Ryan an Theresa can go together
Marissa: no, no Seth really it's ok
Theresa: (to Marissa) actually it makes more sense if you take them
Marissa: (pointed) why because we go'ta the same school (shrugs) because I live here
(awkward silence)
Seth: (softly) ill go with Marissa an Ryan an Theresa can go...
Marissa: yeah sorry y-you know what I should've called first anyway
Theresa: I should've called to
Marissa: um uh ill jus see you guys at school (leaves)
Theresa: yeah I shouldn't just stop by i'm gonna go
Ryan: no no wait-wait (mumbles)
Theresa: call me later (leaves)
Seth: well looks like we're hitch hiking
Theme Song - California by Phantom Planet Cohen kitchen - Sandy and Kirsten are in there together
Sandy: mornin beautiful
Kirsten: good morning
(Marissa walks through the kitchen on her way out)
Kirsten: Marissa
Marissa: Kirsten, Sandy (walks out)
(Sandy frowns and looks back towards the door)
Kirsten: well your not gonna believe who is Riviera magazines man of the year
(Theresa walks through now)
Kirsten: Theresa
Theresa: Mrs. Cohen, Mr. Cohen (leaves)
Sandy: well that's nice, I mean she really deserves the award, good kid
Kirsten: it's my dad (puts magazine in front of Sandy)
Sandy: ugh my vote stays with Theresa
(Ryan and Seth come in)
Seth: uh-hm
Kirsten: hey
Seth: hey
Sandy: is it a good morning
Ryan: mmm
Kirsten: so Ryan a couple of your friends stopped by...briefly
Seth: yeah we know it was awkward
Kirsten: (to Ryan) so is Theresa staying
Seth: yeah looks that way looks that way
Sandy: I thought she was goin home
(Ryan goes to answer)
Seth: nope change'a plans (Ryan looks at him)
Sandy: it's amazing his lips (points to Ryan) don't even move
Kirsten: well how long is she staying?
Seth: well uh uh (Ryan glares at him) you tell them
Ryan: we're-we're-we're figuring it all out
Sandy: well is she-is she gonna...what rent a place what kinda lease month to month year is- can she afford ta buy (Ryan looks at Seth) what's she gonna do
Seth: (smiles) I am this way for a reason
Ryan: yeah I just told you guys she's catering a tennis tournament that's it
Kirsten: is she gonna get a job after that
Sandy: an what about the guy she's engaged to
Kirsten: is she going back to school
Ryan: (tries to answer, but sounds just come out) school, bye (leaves)
Seth: now you know why I do all the talking we're gonna need a ride by the way thanks (leaves)
Kirsten: uh ill take em ta school it's on my way ta the office, so is my dad gonna be in a good mood
Sandy: well he should be...he's man'a the year
Kirsten: I meant the case...are you gonna take it
Sandy: i'm thinkin about it
Kirsten: its jus we're gonna host the reception here for my dads award an it would be nice...if Uncle Shaun could be here
Sandy: not if we have'ta pay for the bar tab (Kirsten looks at him) i'm thinking about it (Kirsten kisses him on the cheek)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Luke is sitting outside playing his guitar, Marissa sees him and goes over
Luke: (smiles) hey
Marissa: (sits next to him) hey...can I ask you something
Luke: yeah sure
Marissa: uh...when...you an I...broke up...an uh I started dating Ryan, was it hard for you (shrugs) ta see us together
Luke: (nods) yeah (Marissa nods) but hey we wouldnt'a broken up if I hadn't...deserved it
Marissa: I guess now I know what it feels like huh (shrugs) to deserve it
(Marissa looks up and sees Ryan and Seth walking together. Luke sees that she was watching)
Luke: the sooner you realise that it's never gonna go back ta the way it was...the sooner you can move on
CUT TO: Marissa is talking to a group of people, she sees Ryan walking by himself and goes over to him
Marissa: (to group) ok ill see you guys later (catches up to Ryan) hey Ryan i'm sorry about this morning
Ryan: no, no, no its-its ok
Marissa: I jus didn't realise she was gonna be there
Ryan: yeah there was a-a change of plans
Marissa: (nods) how long is she staying for
Ryan: I dont'know she's just uh gotta find a job, place ta live
Marissa: minor details huh
Ryan: yeah (smiles)
Marissa: well if you need any help
Ryan: ah-huh thanks (walks away)
(Marissa watches him go)
CUT TO: Seth, Summer and Anna are outside at the lunch tables. Summer has the Riviera magazine that has Caleb on the front cover
Seth: check out gramps he looks so angry
Anna: that's because he is
Summer: I don't know why he's on the cover of a magazine
Anna: (sarcastic) it's hard to believe that doesn't leave him happy an fulfilled right
Summer: totally, I know
(Anna looks at Seth, and Seth smiles)
Summer: oh I love the society page it's like suddenly all of the people we know are famous, wow Diana Kahn totally got a chin implant
Anna: (touches her chin) they have chin implants (Seth touches his chin)
Summer: oh yeah my dad does em all the time he says chins are the new nose
Anna: so did Picasso
Summer: really, what hospital does he work for (Anna looks at her, as does Seth) (smiles) kidding i'm not that dumb just shallow
Seth: is all this talk of uh Newport an plastic surgery boring you Anna
Anna: no actually, i'm savoring it, I won't be hearing it much longer, i'm leaving
Seth: you gettin desert
Anna: no (stands) i'm going back ta Pittsburgh
Seth: what
Anna: i'm gonna go live with my aunt an uncle, i've jus kind of had enough of Newport so (nods) i'm leaving
(Seth looks heart broken, Summer looks sad)
CUT TO: Harbor parking lot - Ryan and Theresa are sitting in Theresa's car. they are going through jobs in the newspaper
Ryan: park ranger cadet full time position available
Theresa: I wouldn't look good in the hat
Ryan: you'd get ta put out forest fires
Theresa: moving on...
Ryan: classifieds are uh...
Theresa: depressing
Ryan: we'll find something, we'll figure it out
Theresa: I know...i'm glad you called me ta come meet you...who knew being unemployed could be so much fun
(they look at each other, then the bell goes)
Ryan: I gotta get ta class (Theresa nods)
(Theresa puts the newspaper up in front of her head and Ryan leans over and kisses her, they both laugh/smile. Ryan gets out of the car)
Ryan: it will be ok
Theresa: (nods) ok
(Theresa starts the car and leaves, Ryan watches her go)
CUT TO: Julie's door - Luke knocks and Kaitlin answers
Luke: Kaitlin, hi
Kaitlin: (smiles) hi Luke, what's goin on
Luke: well I just uh finished school for the day you know which is always a good thing
Katilin: I so know what you mean (smiles)
(Julie comes to the door)
Julie: Luke, what're you doing here?
Kaitlin: we're talking mom (smiles at Luke)
Julie: (to Kaitlin) go get ready daddy's coming to take you ta dinner
Kaitlin: (to Luke) so ill see ya soon?
Julie: (softly) Luke you know not ta come to the house we meet at the motel
Luke: I just thought...that you needed help with your DSL
Julie: Luke as much as I want high-speed internet access it's not worth Kaitlin becoming suspicious
(sound of a car door, Jimmy walks up)
Jimmy: hey Jules, Luke
Julie: Luke jus came by ta defrag my hard drive
Jimmy: ok
Julie: hurry along Luke make it quick
(Luke goes inside, Julie and Jimmy look at each other)
Julie: ill make sure Kaitlin's ready
(Jimmy looks unsure about what just happened)
CUT TO: Cohen backyard - Sandy is grilling fish and Ryan comes out
Sandy: hey, should I put another piece'a swordfish on for Theresa...or Marissa... (smiles) or any other ladies you plan on having over
Ryan: uh I was gonna go pick up Theresa so...
Sandy: done an done...so how's that goin with you guys?
Ryan: aah good, just tryin'a figure it out
Sandy: 'it' being
Ryan: (sits up on the bench) pretty much everything
Sandy: you wanna know what I think
Ryan: your gonna tell me either way right
Sandy: like my own son, your in high school she should be...your both in way over your heads (Ryan is listening) she's got no real job, she's got no place ta live an please don't ask me if she can stay here
Ryan: nah I wouldn't
Sandy: good cause you have no idea what Kirsten did the last time I floated such a concept, Theresa's got family in Chino, she's got a life in Chino, running away is not the answer
Ryan: I know, it's kinda crazy
Sandy: oh no its sweet its-its totally misguided but its-its-its kinda charming...you gotta tell her, its time she faced the music or at least the fiancé
CUT TO: Dining room/kitchen - Caleb and Kirsten are preparing dinner
Caleb: an your gonna do that thing with the white lights in your back yard right
Kirsten: of course dad
Caleb: good, I love the white lights...an no cilantro, I hate cilantro
Kirsten: your man'a the year, I think they can make some food without cilantro
Caleb: ill have'ta make a toast...you've got that 73 Dom in your wine cellar yes
Kirsten: I think you went through that on your birthday
Caleb: hmm
(Ryan comes in)
Ryan: Kirsten...Mr. Nichol
Kirsten: why don't you call him Caleb?
(Ryan looks at Kirsten, Caleb looks at Kirsten)
Ryan: congrats on your award
Caleb: ah means nothing, there lucky I agreed ta pose for there front cover
Kirsten: I think you should use that in your speech (to Ryan) do you want me ta set a place for Theresa
Ryan: (unsure) uh i'm gonna have'ta get back to you on that one (leaves)
Kirsten: i'm gonna go check on the Dom you know I was thinking chardonnay...for dinner
Caleb: nah get the pinot (Kirsten looks at him) do what you like it's your house i'm jus making a salad (Kirsten smiles)
Sandy: man'a the year an still so modest i'm so glad ta see it hasn't gone to your head Cal
Caleb: the case, have you made your decision
Sandy: i've decided what it'll take ta make me decide, you tell Kirsten, everything
Caleb: she's better off not knowing
Sandy: no she's not, you are...she is already implicated without her knowledge
Caleb: then why worry her, this may all go away you know
Sandy: it - may - not an I wont spend the next year lying to her so if you want my help ya tell her everything (Caleb looks at him)
CUT TO: Mermaid Inn - Ryan is sitting in the car looking up at the motel, then we go to Theresa's door where she is just opening it
Theresa: (big smile) hi
Ryan: hey
(at the same time)
Ryan: we should talk
Theresa: I have news (they both smile/laugh)
Ryan: you go first
Theresa: I just got off the phone with Eddie an I told him (shakes her head) i'm not coming home any time soon
Ryan: (shocked) you did
Theresa: he didn't take it well but uh now that I did it which I cant believe I did...I feel so much more free or something (Ryan doesn't say anything) what'did you wanna talk about?
Ryan: (smiles) how'do you feel about swordfish
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen the next morning - Seth is sitting at the bench looking lost, Ryan comes in from outside also looking lost
Seth: so she's leaving
Ryan: no she's staying
Seth: (confused) what when did you talk ta Anna
Ryan: (confused) Anna?
Seth: yeah she told me she's goin back ta Pittsburgh
Ryan: (frowns) Anna's goin back ta Pittsburgh
Seth: well uh uh not anymore, according ta you
Ryan: i'm totally confused
Seth: she Anna - is leaving
Ryan: she Theresa is staying
Seth: right, got it (sighs) so she really is leaving
Ryan: that sucks (sits next to him)
Seth: do you think its cause'a me...I can't believe I caused a girl ta leave the state, the county, maybe sure fine
Ryan: you really think its cause'a you
Seth: well I mean we broke up she went back east she had a great time she comes back only ta see me standing on a coffee cart declaring my eternal love for Summer
Ryan: well maybe she jus doesn't feel that comfortable here, not everybody does
Seth: I know, I get that but if it is cause'a me...maybe I can talk her out of it except for the fact that I cant ask her if its cause'a me without sounding totally self absorbed but i'm not self absorbed right Ryan me, me
Ryan: (thinking) huh
Seth: me
Ryan: uh I was jus thinkin about Theresa (sighs) she's staying what am I gonna do
Seth: (sighs) she's leaving what am I gonna do
CUT TO: Toledo Grill (some type of restaurant I assume) - Kirsten is walking to the outside tables, and Caleb is waiting for her
Caleb: hey Kiki (kisses her cheek)
Kirsten: mwa
Caleb: thanks for meeting me
Kirsten: (unsure) is everything ok
Caleb: uh jus, why don't you have a seat (pulls seat out for her)
Kirsten: (frowns at Caleb) is it Uncle Shaun
Caleb: ...the hotel room that he accidentally stumbled into the other day...Joel Mcuin was staying there
Kirsten: well that's quite a coincidence since Joel Mcuin is the leading lumber supplier on the west coast...not such a coincidence
Caleb: it's not the first time that he's accidentally stumbled into a hotel room, its jus the first time he's got caught
Kirsten: I knew Uncle Shaun was a tough negotiator an yeah well he sent extra nice Christmas presents to certain teamsters but breaking an entering, theft (laughs) what else black mail racketeering (Caleb just drinks his drink) is he goin'a jail
Caleb: not if Sandy can help it
Kirsten: well if he can't, are they gonna go after you
Caleb: ...i'm afraid it's not just me
(Kirsten is stunned)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Ryan is sitting in the student lounge studying, Marissa comes in and goes over to him
Marissa: hey
(Ryan looks up and smiles)
Marissa: catching up on Western Civ
Ryan: yeah Spanish Inquisition, alotta fun
Marissa: (laughs) yeah tell me about it (Ryan smiles) could they give us anymore-
(Eddie runs in and shuts Ryan's book, it scares Marissa)
Eddie: (angry) get up
Ryan: Eddie (stands) Eddie what's goin on
Eddie: (upset) (points) you know exactly what's goin on (sad) you sleep with her? (Marissa watches, shocked)
Ryan: no, no
Eddie: no then why would she call me an tell me she's not comin back why would she stay here huh
Ryan: (softly) this isn't the right time (touches Eddies arm)
Eddie: no don't touch me man, after everything I did for you growin up the least you can do is be honest with me, now you be a man an you tell me, are you sleepin with her
Ryan: (loudly) no!
Teacher: excuse me, this lounge is for faculty an students only
Eddie: alright, believe me (softly to Ryan) i'm not lettin her go (leaves)
(Ryan stands there and looks over to where Marissa is standing, she looks worried/shocked, Ryan picks up his things and walks out, Marissa watches him leave)
CUT TO: Anna rushing up the stairs outside, Seth goes over to her
Seth: Anna (Anna looks back but doesn't stop) hey
Anna: hi
Seth: this is nice weather we're having
Anna: yeah
Seth: yeah oh did you hear the Lakers won
Anna: oh did they
Seth: yeah
Anna: huh
Seth: yeah, yeah they did, there was somethin else I wanted'ta talk to you about actually what was it I can't remember (puts finger on his chin) oh that's it...your leaving, why the hell are you leaving
Anna: you know I cant i'm late for class
Seth: yeah you've got at least 3 minutes
Anna: no it's a little bit more complicated then that
Seth: why don't you start with like...one reason, there's gotta be you know one main overriding reason
Anna: (giving in) alright fine look I miss the seasons, I miss fall foliage I miss the snow, I miss- I miss the first signs of spring
Seth: you miss the seasons?
Anna: yeah and...
Seth: and
Anna: an my little dog swifty, we left him with my aunt an my uncle an-an the Jimmy Stewart museum an peanut butter cup pies at Dingbats the vinyl selection at record village, an Sundays the superflea fleamarket...huh I guess I did get it into three minutes huh
Seth: so that's it there's not like...one other reason
Anna: did I say peanut butter cup pies
Seth: (nods) yeah
Anna: (shakes her head) then no
Seth: good excellent um...tomorrow we're havin this thing at my house for my grandpa
Anna: cant, tomorrow i'm leaving
Seth: well ya can't leave without saying goodbye though
Anna: ill come say goodbye
Seth: ok
Anna: alright (walks off)
(Seth walks off, looking lost)
CUT TO: Ryan is at the bike rack getting his bike, Marissa walks over to him
Marissa: ...is there anything I can do'ta help, you, Theresa
Ryan: yeah sure she just needs a job an a place to live so if you've got any...
Marissa: well does she need a friend, cause I could help out there...why don't you invite her ta Caleb's party (shrugs) an we could all hang out
Ryan: why the hell would you want that?
Marissa: (looks at him) look i'm use'ta getting what I want...which I know is not the most attractive quality but I also know that I cant compete with a girl you've known your whole life (Ryan looks at her) (shrugs) not after everything that's jus come between us
Ryan: I don't think she has clothes...a dress...for it (Marissa nods) but thanks
(Marissa nods and walks away, Ryan looks back then rides off)
CUT TO: Cohen backyard - Kirsten is sitting on the sun lounge drinking, Sandy comes out
Kirsten: hey, how was the rest'a your day
Sandy: oh I jus wanted'ta get home an see how you were doing
Kirsten: (upset) after the Heights I knew that my dad wasn't above board but this is beyond anything that I could've imagined
Sandy: we're gonna figure this out an you better believe ill do everything I can ta protect you
Kirsten: no! I don't want you to i'm goin'a get outside counsel I do not want you involved (Sandy sits next to her) when I asked for your help I had no idea what I was asking you for
Sandy: oh I know that
Kirsten: but this is my mistake, not yours an I will not let you compromise yourself...not even for me (Sandy looks at her) i'm gonna call the caterers an make sure that uh there's no cilantro for the man'a the year
(Sandy watches her, worried)
CUT TO: Seth and Summer sitting on the hood of Summer's ? car making out. they have some type of fast food also
Seth: (stops kissing) (sighs) she's lying, I know it
Summer: (confused) what?...who?
Seth: Anna
Summer: you're thinking about Anna right now
Seth: I just...ugh I just wish I could convince her not ta leave cause'a me
Summer: you think she's leaving just cause of you
Seth: it makes sense doesn't it?
Summer: well yeah but even if I thought it I wouldn't say It mean its a little self absorbed Cohen
Seth: (sad) I jus never wanted'ta hurt her feelings
Summer: well maybe she jus didn't like it here, I hear there are a few people who don't, it does rain sometimes in January
(Seth half smiles, Summer kisses him then he sort of pulls away from her)
Seth: i'm kind of (picks up burger) i'm kinda hungry you wanna eat
Summer: (takes burger) (softly) thanks
CUT TO: Theresa's room - Ryan taps on the window and she opens the door to let him in
Ryan: hi
Theresa: hey (closes door) are you still good at foot massages cause I have ben on my feet all day!
Ryan: we-we gotta talk
Theresa: (starts to take off his jacket) so no foot massage
Ryan: uh no listen-listen (lost) I-I don't know what'ta do...about us I (sighs) I can't get you a job an a place to live, I live in a pool house-
Theresa: shh shhh, shut up (holds him from behind) shut the hell up, I don't need you ta take care of me, I can take care of myself
Ryan: (turns to face her) I know, I know
Theresa: I am not one'a these Newport (pushes him on the bed) chicks that needs a trust fund to survive (gets on the bed with him) but the fact that you thought I needed you is...really great, sweet (kisses him) sexy (kisses him again)
Ryan: what about Eddie
Theresa: I told Eddie that I can't marry him right now
Ryan: (closes his eyes) jus cause your ok with it doesn't mean that he is
Theresa: i'm not ok with it I just know it's for the best...i'm here ta be with you (kisses him)
Ryan: (breathless) are we doin this
Theresa: it's not like we haven't before
(Ryan gets on top of her and they continue kissing. the camera pans across the room and stops at the window, we see a black car parked outside. the view changes and its now from inside the car looking up at the room where the light is on, view changes again and we see Eddie looking up towards Theresa's room. the light in the window goes out. Eddie closes his eyes, heart broken. he speeds off)
CUT TO: Mermaid Inn the next morning - we see Theresa and Ryan asleep next to each other. Ryan opens his eyes, kisses her on the shoulder twice then gets up and starts getting dressed
Theresa: (sees & sits up) whats'a matter
Ryan: uh it's not like home, I got people that notice if I don't get back
Theresa: (nods) I had the day off, I thought if you wanna go ta the beach or go ta the pier tonight
Ryan: uh actually I have a thing
Theresa: a thing
Ryan: yeah Kirsten's dads being honoured by some magazine there havin a cocktail party at the Cohen house (Theresa nods)
Ryan: you uh...you wanna come?
Theresa: do you want me ta come cause i'm kinda getting the vibe that...
Ryan: no, yeah no um (shrugs) its just you know what these things are like, these people
Theresa: an it might be kinda weird, the girl who serves food at the party is now a guest at the party
Ryan: I w-I wasn't saying that
Theresa: i'm jus feeling like your not really tryin'a invite me
Ryan: no I do I-I am, I didn't think you'd wanna go I know what these things are like for me
Theresa: I don't wanna go...I just wanna make sure you're not embarrassed to bring me ta your things
Ryan: i'm not
Theresa: good, I have nothing to wear anyway...but come over after an we can both wear nothing
(Ryan smiles, leans down and kisses her then leaves)
CUT TO: Golf course - Sandy is walking with his clubs, he stops next to a guy that turns out to be DA
Sandy: well if you keep lookin up like that all your gonna see is a bad shot, hey Hodes how're things at the DA's office (shakes his hand)
Hodes: better since you left the PD's office, my people seem ta win a few more
Sandy: well that's why I left, I started feelin bad for ya
Hodes: so, why don't I think it's a wild coincidence to see you here?
Sandy: well you have trust issues, that's why you've never ben married
Hodes: well saves me a phone call, we have a deal ta offer your client
Sandy: client?
Hodes: Shaughnessy
Sandy: ugh, he's not my client
Hodes: that's not what he said
Sandy: ah he's drunk most'a the time, ya can't take anything he says very seriously
Hodes: we're taking what we think he has'ta say very seriously
Sandy: just outta curiosity, what kinda deal were you gonna offer him
Hodes: curiosity?
Sandy: yeah, mild
Hodes: (laughs) ok if he were to cooperate, let us know who signs his marching orders...we'd considering pleading him down to a lesser charge
Sandy: unless...the plaintiff decides ta drop the charges in which case Shaughnessy would have no reason ta talk
Hodes: except the plaintiff has no reason'a do that, right (Sandy swings his club) let me tell you something Sandy, the Newport group is Orange County's Enron, you make this just a little bit difficult for me an I will come down on you as hard as I can
Sandy: oh wow, this must be a reelection year
Hodes: oh spare me, you an I 've ben friends for years, that's probably why Caleb Nichol hired ya but it use'ta be Sandy Cohen's moral compass wouldn't point him anywhere except the direction of truth, no matter who he took down
Sandy: oooh spoken like a man who's never ben married, I jus can't hit it any better then that, good to see ya again (leaves)
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CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Ryan is in there and Seth comes in. there is also a bunch of people in there preparing for the party
Seth: hey man where ya ben?
Ryan: (eating cereal straight from the box) at Theresa's, your parents say anything
Seth: no I covered for you, but dude you shouldn't be doin this you're sleepin there now? that's serious
Ryan: I jus fell asleep
Seth: yeah well I heard about some scary guy that showed up at school, his name wouldn't be Eddie would it?
Ryan: yeah he came down ta talk
Seth: yeah about how it's gettin serious between you an Theresa
Ryan: (sighs) you-you an Anna you have the talk
Seth: damnit do not change the subject to me i'm (screws up his face) powerless not ta talk about it, I tried an uh she gave me a list'a reasons why she's leaving
Ryan: you didn't make the cut did ya?
Seth: but she's lying (Ryan raises his eyebrows) I want her to know that you know i'm sorry that I hurt her feelings but she doesn't-she doesn't have'ta do this she shouldn't be doing this
Ryan: then jus tell her
Seth: jus tell her huh (Ryan nods) simple honest direct, no wonder I never considered it, ok fine I will ill tell her tonight, might have'ta have a little bubbly first though, a little veritas in vino you know what I mean
Ryan: hardly ever (eats more cereal)
CUT TO: Theresa's room, there is a knock at the door
Theresa: coming (opens door) (suprised) hey, come in
(Marissa comes in)
Marissa: how're you
Theresa: (smiles) good, what's going on?
Marissa: well there's this party tonight an-
Theresa: (nods) I heard
Marissa: yeah well I thought maybe you'd wanna go
Theresa: I can't, um I didn't really bring any'a my nice clothes with me
Marissa: (smiles) well I have some options (holds up dresses)
(they both smile at each other)
CUT TO: Caleb's party - there are people everywhere. Kirsten and Caleb are having photos taken together. Seth and Sandy are standing off to the side together
Sandy: (phone rings) hello, hello hey Joel thanks for getting back ta me...huh no actually now's a perfect time
(Sandy walks passed where Caleb and Kirsten are)
Caleb: come on smile for your father Kiki
Kirsten: i'm smiling on the inside
(Seth walks in front of them and takes some wine)
Seth: veritas in vino (nods his head to the caterer)
Sandy: (still on the phone) yeah then we have a deal, why spend alotta money when you can make alotta money yep Caleb will be pleased...yes Mr. Mcuin i'm aware, we do what we must ok (hangs up)
(Sandy walks past Ryan who is standing by himself. Summer comes and stands next to him)
Summer: is Theresa coming
Ryan: nope, Marissa?
Summer: I doubt it...look I get why you're doing what you're doing but she does really love you
Ryan: I know, it's just...
Summer: yeah the Oliver thing I know, it was messed up...but hey she dated Luke for years, ya cant always trust her judgment (they both smile) but she has a good heart
(Ryan looks over and sees Marissa come in, followed closely by Theresa)
Theresa: (to Marissa) not your typical back yard barbeque
Marissa: yeah well they never are
(they walk over to Summer and Ryan. Summer smiles)
Ryan: (blown away) you uh wow
Theresa: (nods) I had some help (smiles at Marissa)
(Marissa smiles and looks at Ryan)
Summer: Coop (grabs Marissa's arm and they walk off)
(Ryan and Theresa look at each other, camera pans to Caleb who is getting photos taken by himself.
Caleb: (walks over to Seth) c'mon Seth get in the picture, you are the future of the company
Seth: oh there's somethin'a look forward to (smiles awkwardly)
Caleb: you will grow out of comic books at some stage, an grow into wanting ta be rich
Seth: no I wont (smiles awkwardly again)
(Anna is at the front door, she walks in and sees Summer)
Anna: (smiles) hey
Summer: (smiles) hi
Anna: I jus came ta say bye, my planes leaving soon
Summer: (sad) you're really leaving
Anna: yeah
Summer: well you might not believe this but...i'm gonna miss you
Anna: ooh what's even more unbelievable is that i'm gonna miss you
Summer: (laughs) its pretty unbelievable
Anna: (laughs) bye Blanch
Summer: see ya Rose
(they laugh and hug. we are now back outside 2 women are gossiping)
w1: have you seen Molly Mulers boob job, there huge
w2: (laughs) Lois Robins face lift, wow
w1: Diane Kahn totally had chin implants
(Ryan and Theresa over hear)
Theresa: (frowns) they have chin implants
(Anna comes up to them)
Anna: oh yeah chins are the nose haven't you heard
Ryan: hey Anna, Theresa
Anna: (shakes her hand) nice to meet you (bites her lip and watches Seth with Caleb)
Ryan: came ta say goodbye ta Seth
Anna: yeah...(holding pink envelope) could you give him this (hands it to Ryan) its suppose'ta say everything that I couldn't say but now that i'm here I just...can't say anything at all
Ryan: (puts it in his pocket) yeah, yeah of course
Anna: see ya Ryan (hugs him)
Ryan: thanks for teachin me how'ta waltz
Anna: (smiles) you have the best life, you deserve it (Ryan smiles) (to Theresa) bye
Theresa: (waves) bye
(Anna watches Seth a little longer, with a sad look on her face then leaves. pan to Julie standing by herself, Luke goes over to her)
Luke: you look so hot
Julie: (smiles) not here Luke behave
Luke: I know it's just...your ass (Julie smiles)
(we see them from behind, Luke touches Julie as he walks away, Julie turns around and sees that Jimmy is standing a little away from her. he looks at her and she turns away. Caleb is standing over at the grill with a group of men, Sandy walks over)
Caleb: (to guys) excuse me guys, thanks
Sandy: I saw the DA today, it didn't go what I would call well
Caleb: I thought he was a friend of yours, you use'ta make deals all the time
Sandy: well it's an election year, it seems your not to popular with the people
Caleb: (scoffs) that's the best you could do, I need to go an make my toast
Sandy: ill make this go away but your gonna have'ta give something up, Joel Mcuin is gonna need ta be the chief lumber supplier for the next big Newport group contract (Caleb smiles) you wont be buyin wholesale...but it'll work
Caleb: I knew I could rely on you (holds his hand out for Sandy to shake)
Sandy: not if you were man'a the century
Caleb: whats'a matter Sandy, you cut deals for your clients all the time
Sandy: yeah well usually there the ones that'a broken the law...not me (Caleb laughs)
(Kirsten looks around and sees them together, a woman comes up to Caleb)
w: (in the background) Mr. Nichol its time for your speech (Caleb walks off)
(Sandy watches not happy, Kirsten watches Sandy. everyone gathers around for Caleb's speech)
W: (in the background) ladies an gentleman it is my sincere pleasure
(Jimmy stands next to Julie)
Jimmy: hey Jules
Julie: James
Jimmy: you know forgive me, this - cant - possibly be happening right I mean i'm-i'm crazy...to even think it right (Julie looks at him)
Julie: think what
Jimmy: ok that's what I thought because it would - destroy - Marissa...an I think we both know she's ben through enough
Julie: honestly Jimmy I don't know what you're talking about (Jimmy looks at her)
(everyone claps, Caleb is up on the podium)
Caleb: thankyou, thankyou it really is a tremendous honour, few publications better represent this great county of ours then Riviera magazine (clapping)
(we pan to Jimmy and Julie standing together, then Eddie coming through the front door - back outside with Ryan and Theresa)
Ryan: i'll be right back i'm gonna give Seth his letter (walks off)
Theresa: o-ok ill be here tryin'a spot the chin implants
(we see Eddie coming towards the back door)
Caleb: (in the background) where as my story has its own cast of characters (Marissa looks over & sees him, she looks worried) one doesn't become Riviera man of the year without some help (Eddie is now outside amongst the crowd, Marissa looks over to him, frowning) where would I be without my wonderful family (points) my beautiful daughter Kirsten, an my favourite- well my only grandson Seth, come join me
(Seth makes a 'do I have to' face but gets up reluctantly. Eddie walks over to Theresa)
Theresa: what're you doing here?
Eddie: (softly) I just wanna talk to you, cant you listen
(Ryan sees and rushes in their direction. camera goes back to Caleb who now has Seth and Kirsten by his sides)
Eddie: lets go somewhere an figure this out (grabs her arm)
Theresa: (pulls away) i'm not going anywhere-
(Ryan tries to pull Eddie away from Theresa)
Eddie: you stay the hell away from me ok you're lucky I don't kick your ass right here (to Theresa) look can we please just go (grabs her again)
Theresa: let go!
(Ryan tries to get Eddie away again, Eddie turns around and punches Ryan, Ryan falls into a table of food which crashes to the floor - everyone screams - Seth and Kirsten look worried, Caleb closes his eyes as if he's mortified by it - Jimmy turns around to see what happened - Luke Summer and Marissa are standing together, they all look worried - Ryan gets up off the floor and runs at Eddie knocking him onto a table that was holding drinks, glass smashes and everyone gaps)
Caleb: what the hell is going on (Kirsten & Seth lean forward worried)
(Ryan and Eddie are standing again, they both knock into a servant, and he ends up on the floor. Ryan and Eddie are on the ground kinda of wrestling each other - Luke goes over to them - Eddie stands Ryan up and punches him which sends him flying into the pool - Luke comes up behind Eddie and grabs him, Jimmy and Sandy are also standing there)
Sandy: why don't you leave right now before the cops get here alright?
Eddie: (yells to Ryan) your dead!
(Ryan is in the pool)
Sandy: right now!
Eddie: (still yelling) don't ever come home, your dead you hear me, get offa me man (Luke lets him go)
(Sandy goes to the edge of the pool, Ryan is still in the pool just floating there - Theresa looks upset - Ryan still in the pool)
CUT TO: Cohen living room - Ryan has an ice bag on his eye and he's sitting in a chair, Kirsten and Theresa are sitting on the couch near by and Sandy is sitting on the end of the coffee table
Sandy: oh that's gonna be quite a shiner, but hey (taps Ryan's leg) they look good on ya
Ryan: yeah? thanks
Theresa: (upset) i'm so sorry, about everything
Kirsten: oh its ok sweetie, it's not your fault
Sandy: hey I heard there was a rumble in the bedroom, i'm gonna go (stands) break it up (he and Kirsten leave)
(Ryan and Theresa look at each other, Seth and Summer come in)
Seth: you ok?
Ryan: (sighs) eh
(Seth and Summer are both sitting where Sandy was
Seth: (sighs) I cant believe Anna didn't show
Ryan: eh actually um (takes the now soggy envelope out & hands it to Seth)
Seth: your jus giving me this now
Ryan: I was a little distracted
Seth: (looking at it) (panics) the inks all smudged, I can't even read it (walks to the kitchen, Summer follows) is that a V or a Q? (to Summer) here, here look right there, first that says 'I love you' but then what is that word right there 'Azerbaijan' Aztecs'?
Summer: asprin
Seth: you think it says asprin
Summer: no, you're giving me a headache
Seth: ok coincidence, confucius, what is this C word
Summer: confusing?
Seth: you think it says confusing
Summer: (frustrated) no you're confusing me, what'do you care what it says
Seth: Summer Anna couldn't even say goodbye ta me alright an I think she's leaving because'a me, I don't want it ta happen
Summer: what is going on, last week your standing on a coffee cart declaring your eternal love for me, now your all like 'Anna's letter, I cant read it'
Seth: Summer, this isn't like that ok, she's jus my friend an I don't want her ta leave
Summer: then go...stop her
(Seth kisses her on the forehead and leaves the room. Ryan and Theresa are talking in the living room)
Ryan: so what're you gonna do?
Theresa: I need ta call Eddie...try an straighten everything out
Ryan: its gonna be ok
(Seth rushes in)
Seth: hey man uh i'm sorry ta interrupt I need you to drive me to the airport, I gotta stop Anna from leaving
Ryan: what you can't drive yourself
Seth: dude i've had like 3 glasses of champagne ok, you know how it goes straight ta my head, please
Theresa: you should go, he needs you
Seth: thankyou very much (rushes off)
(Ryan and Theresa stand)
Ryan: you're uh you're gonna be at the motel when I get back
Theresa: (nods) I don't want you to be late
(Ryan leaves, Theresa watches with a sad look on her face. Back outside, Julie is standing by herself and Caleb walks over)
Caleb: hey Juju (kisses her on the cheek) I was wondering if you were gonna ignore me all night
Julie: you seemed busy...congratulations
Caleb: thanks for coming, can I drive you home
Julie: I can walk down the driveway
Caleb: can I call you...take you out on a real date, things have gotten a bit crazy an I know I didn't appreciate you, I want to. I wanna make you feel appreciated
Julie: plan the perfect date...run it by me...we'll see
(Caleb smiles, Julie smiles and walks off, Caleb watches her go)
CUT TO: Ryan and Seth in the car driving to the airport, Seth is panicking
Seth: come on man, her flight leaves soon
Ryan: i'm doin 75 in a 65 alright
Seth: (girly voice) i'm doin 75 in a 60- (normal) everyone knows 80's the new 75
Ryan: what? who talks like that!
Seth: what is up with this a.c, my jewfro's frizzin out I look like Screech
Ryan: the a.c's fine
Seth: what is this music?
Ryan: (had enough) do - not insult Journey, alright
{side note, its interesting to see that Seth is on the giving end of what Summer did to him way back in 107:The Escape, the 2 scenes are almost identical except Ryan was nice enough not to kick Seth out of the car,lol}
CUT TO: Jimmy's house - Marissa answers the door and it's Theresa
Marissa: hey...how are you
Theresa: just embarrassed, I can't believe it this huge fight at a fancy party
Marissa: actually not the first time that's happened
Theresa: hm here (hands her the dress) um i'm not gonna have time ta get it dry cleaned before I go
Marissa: (shocked) before you go?
Theresa: i've ben fooling myself thinking this was gonna be easy...I made a huge mess of everything and (shrugs) I have this whole life ta figure out an so so does Ryan so...take care of him, ill see you (leaves)
(Marissa is speechless)
CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - Sandy is in there getting ready for bed and Kirsten comes in
Kirsten: I talked ta my dad, he told me what you did
Sandy: (nods) obstructed justice...tampered with a witness
Kirsten: so what happens now?
Sandy: my guess is not much, since it's an election year the DA can't afford ta lose an without their start witness they don't really have a case, if your gonna go after the king, Caleb...then you had better know that you can kill the king
Kirsten: I told you that I didn't want you ta get involved
Sandy: I will always do what's before for my family
Kirsten: i'd rather go ta jail than be responsible for you being mixed up in this, getting inta bed with my father
Sandy: I promise ya, i'd rather send you ta jail than get inta bed with your father
(Kirsten smiles and sits next to him)
Kirsten: you do something like this, there's no going back
Sandy: yeah, its kinda like prom night...believe me, if anybody's gonna be puttin you in handcuffs...it's gonna be me (smiles)
(Kirsten laughs and puts her head on his shoulder, Sandy puts his arm around her)
CUT TO: Ryan pulling up outside the airport. Seth jumps out and runs for the door, he grabs a pamphlet from a monk guy and throws it on the ground inside. he stops just inside the door and looks around urgently. he runs towards the security bit
Seth: (yells) Anna!
(Anna looks over and sees him)
Seth: Anna wait!
Anna: (smiles) Seth? (to the security guy) hold on (runs over to him) Seth what're you doing here
Seth: (breathless) ok maybe...its jus the champagne talking but i'm jus gonna say it ok. please do not leave because'a me
Anna: (confused) what, what are you-
Seth: (pulls out the letter) look you love me, I read it an I get it ok an i'm so sorry if I did anything ta hurt your feelings or cause this but I don't want ya ta leave ok none of us do
Anna: Seth! I love you...as a friend
Seth: (swallows) what?
Anna: god I love you as a friend
Seth: it doesn't say 'Azerbaijan' (Anna shakes her head)
Anna: (teary) look I think your an amazing guy, a little self absorbed maybe (smiles) ...but great, but I mean if there's one thing that our relationship taught me it's that...we don't have alotta chemistry
Seth: so you're not leaving because'a me
Anna: i'm leaving cause I need ta leave (Seth nods) but who knows, maybe one day we'll be perfect for each other (shakes her head) I don't know (Seth looks at her, sad) I do know I have to go'ta Pittsburgh...i'm lonely Seth, I thought I could make this my home but I cant...thanks for coming... (touches his chin) an saying goodbye
(Seth nods, Anna hugs him, they both close their eyes and hold each other tightly. they stop hugging and look at each other, Anna lets go of his hand and begins to walk back to the security bit)
Seth: (teary) Anna wait a second (walking to the glass) what am I gonna do without you huh who am I gonna play Jenga with. your so wise in all your sage wisdom, what am I gonna do without that (shakes his head)
Anna: (crying) confidence, Cohen
(Anna begins to walk away, she looks back at him then continues walking. Seth stands at the glass crying)
Seth: (bangs) Anna!
(Anna turns back and smiles, Seth looks at her, Anna smiles again still teary and walks towards the boarding bit. Seth puts his nose on the glass and shuts his eyes {he looks so lost here, poor guy} Anna continues walking and she disappears in the crowd. Seth watches her go, he is devastated)
CUT TO: Mermaid Inn - Ryan and Seth pull up in the car
Ryan: ill be right back (gets out)
(Seth is sitting in the car, still sad. Ryan looks through the window of Theresa's room and a woman is in there vacuuming, all of Theresa's stuff is gone. Ryan walks away - Ryan and Seth are now sitting on a bench somewhere eating pizza)
Seth: what if the girl i'm spose'ta be with jus went back ta Pittsburgh
Ryan: what if she went back ta Chino
Seth: (playing) why would Anna go ta Chino (Ryan looks at him) i'm kidding come on
Ryan: nice one...well, at least we have each other
Seth: actually I have Summer now...but uh ill put a little Seth-Ryan time on the books, that's quality time
Ryan: thanks buddy, I could always hang out with Luke, what'do you think he's doin right now?
Seth: um discovering fire? hunting an gathering? shaving his chest with a buck knife, you guys could do that together
Ryan: I do do that
(fade out)
Plan: A: Anna; Q: Who is leaving? A: Seth; Q: Who thinks he's the reason for Anna's planned return to Pittsburgh? A: Ryan; Q: Who knows he's the reason Theresa is staying? A: Riviera; Q: What is the name of the show that Caleb is the Man of the Year for? Summary: Anna is leaving. Theresa is staying. Seth thinks he's the reason for Anna's planned return to Pittsburgh. And Ryan knows he's why Theresa is staying. But what is either guy going to do about it? Caleb is Riviera 's Man of the Year (uh-oh).