Opening scene - We see Sandy pull up outside the Cohen house, he stops the car looks at the front door and then looks at his watch. In the kitchen we see Ryan sitting at the kitchen table, studying intensely. He looks up slightly when Seth walks in. Seth makes a screeching noise at the back door, then turns to look at Ryan
Seth: you�re up early
Ryan: i'm studying for this test
Seth: ah yeah I know it�s great, I was actually on my way out jus ta talk
Ryan: studying
Seth: (ignoring) yeah it�s fine we can talk here, I jus think the issue feels a little more pool house'y
Ryan: is this about Alex
Seth: uh no, no she�s merely kitchen table fodder at this point she�s no longer up ta pool house snuff
Ryan: so it�s Summer an Zach
Seth: yes, which I realise is...more of an evening subject best served over a game of playstation
Ryan: (thinks) ill allow it
Seth: great, thanks alot (sits at the table) so the three of us are moving forward with this comic book
Ryan: right so
Seth: so Summer an I are getting involved professionally Ryan, now you know how these things go, late nights at the office-
Ryan: you don�t have an office
Seth: sure, but with the added stress of work an deadlines you know things can-can get uh-uh sexy (raises eyebrows)
Ryan: (looks at Seth) your writing a comic book, not sexy
Seth: so you think I�m reaching
Ryan: I think your movin on with Alex, you moved on with Summer an for the first time in your life your not facing any women issues (leans on his book)
Seth: so then you�re saying I�m jus complaining that I have nothin'a complain about
Ryan: (looks at Seth) this is what I�m saying (sighs)
Seth: ok great (stands) then I will await the next great romance to wreak havoc on my heart an mind (leaves the kitchen)
Ryan: I can hardly wait
(Seth goes up the stairs and as he does Sandy sneaks in the front door, Seth stops when he hears the door open. Sandy shuts the door just as Seth walks down a few stairs. Sandy looks around trying to see if anyone is around, he sees Seth and Seth mouths "hi" with a big grin)
Sandy: (shocked) (whispers) well your up early
Seth: are you sneakin in...after curfew
Sandy: busted...am I grounded
Seth: perhaps if I let you off...you'll remember this act of kindness, an afford me the same leniency should I miss my own curfew (raises eyebrows)
Sandy: keep dreamin
Seth: it was worth a shot
CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - in the background we can hear water running, and we see Sandy sneaking in the door. he rushes into the room and puts his shoes down next to the bed, he takes his jacket off just as Kirsten walks out of the bathroom
Kirsten: your home, I was worried about you
Sandy: uh I�m ok (Kirsten puts her hands on his shoulders) you know jus beat
Kirsten: mm, how did...Professor Bloom take the news about Rebecca
Sandy: oh, how d'you think he took it
Kirsten: I can only imagine (Sandy puts his watch on the bedside table) his only daughter an now she�s gone an he didn�t even get ta see her
(Sandy unbuttons his shirt, his phone rings and he takes it out of his jacket pocket and puts up 1 finger to Kirsten before answering it)
Sandy: hello
(we see Rebecca talking to Sandy from a pay phone by the water)
Rebecca: hey Sandy, Rebecca
Sandy: yeah
Rebecca: listen I�m at the pier, d'you want me ta grab you some coffee
Sandy: no, no, nine o'clock is fine ill see you then (Kirsten holds Sandy from behind)
Rebecca: ok (hangs up)
Sandy: it�s gonna be a little hectic for a while
Kirsten: well...well you should try an get some sleep, you look exhausted (kisses Sandy�s cheek)
(Kirsten leaves the room and Sandy looks guilty)
Opening theme - California by Phantom Planet Cohen kitchen - Ryan is still studying at the table, and Kirsten comes in
Kirsten: your up an about early
Ryan: (not looking up) test, not ready
Kirsten: don�t miss those days
Ryan: uh thanks
Kirsten: how�s school, life
Ryan: yeah pretty good, usual
Kirsten: you an Lindsay
Ryan: ah we're good...y'know good
(Kirsten walks over to the table with 2 coffees)
Kirsten: there was definite hesitation
Ryan: uh, jus studying
Kirsten: Ryan (sits) whatever you did, it can be undone, candies, flowers, work miracles
Ryan: actually its not something I did although thanks for your confidence, its uh...it�s your dad
Kirsten: ah, the one man impervious ta miracles, what happened
Ryan: well Lindsay reached out to him, or I did for her um there was a meal...(frowns) or there was supposed to be a meal um...we went to a restaurant
Kirsten: poor girl, what'did he say
Ryan: he didn�t actually take out his cheque book but he might as well have
Kirsten: he thought she wanted money, well he must'a got her confused with my other sister (smirks) or his wife
Ryan: look I�m not the biggest fan'a your dad no offence, but I mean Luke Skywalker was happy ta have a dad even if he was Darth Vader
Kirsten: (thinks) (nods) your right she needs a dad, ill handle this...there�s gonna be another meal, here, an actual food will be eaten, an ill make sure that he behaves himself
(Ryan looks at Kirsten, worried)
CUT TO: Alex's apartment - we are looking in the front door from outside. Marissa is in a shirt and her underwear clearing empty beer bottles into a trash bag, Alex comes out similarly dressed except her top is a singlet/tank
Alex: oh my god did we really drink that much last night
Marissa: uh we drank that much here
Alex: (yawns, sits on the couch) who knew you Harbor chicks could throw down
Marissa: yeah well, I�m not like the other girls (looks at Alex)
Alex: well then I guess it�s about time I show you the meth lab in the basement
Marissa: I thought you'd never ask (smiles)
(Alex laughs, Marissa laughs and they look at each other)
Alex: sooo I guess you have'ta go to school (stands) (Marissa looks uncomfortable) say Hi ta Seth for me I kinda miss his little chicken arms, what�s he ben up to he hasn�t bugged me for a while
Marissa: um I don�t know, but I was kinda thinking of skipping school today, I mean how much is there ta learn about the Aztecs anyway
Alex: nothing really (shrugs)
Marissa: that�s exactly what I was thinking, so what'do you wanna do (looks at Alex)
Alex: well you ready for that surf lesson (unsure)
Marissa: yes, awesome (Alex smiles) um let me jus jump in the shower if that�s ok (Alex nods)
(Marissa walks up the hallway towards the shower, and takes off her top as she goes. we see her from behind, you can just see her tattoo. she holds the shirt over her naked chest and turns back)
Marissa: oh wait, d'you have another shirt I can borrow (Alex stares at Marissa)
cause this one kinda smells like cigarettes
(Alex still stunned, nods. Marissa smiles and walks away. Alex looks away, shocked)
CUT TO: The pier - Rebecca and Sandy are walking together
Rebecca: so who would'a thought Sandy Cohen would be living in Newport Beach, surrounded by all these surfers
Sandy: its ben twenty two years
Rebecca: you say that like it�s a long time
Sandy: yeah
Rebecca: so you have two kids huh
Sandy: yeah
Rebecca: who'd ya end up marrying, wait let me guess...left wing radical from long island, reformed (Sandy smiles)
Sandy: yep that�s it...not even close...rich, conservative, Presbyterian and she grew up right uh, well here basically, blonde blue eyes, cute little nose...like a button
Rebecca: (smiles) your full'a suprises...how'd she take the news about my return
Sandy: I haven�t told her yet (Rebecca nods) I don�t want her ta be considered an accomplice, what with my-my harboring a fugitive
Rebecca: yeah, that I am
Sandy: so what about you
Rebecca: hm
(they stop walking and stand next to the ocean)
Sandy: are you married, you got those five kids you always wanted ta have
Rebecca: not even close, I haven�t met anybody since you (Sandy looks down) its kinda hard ta meet people when you cant let anybody know...who you really are an� cant stay in one place too long
Sandy: I can see how that might salt your game
Rebecca: salt my game...is that how they talk in Orange County
Sandy: (laughs) stick around you'll be sayin rad in no time
Rebecca: yeah except I�m not staying, I figured id um...hang out in my uh lovely accommodations at the flea bag in for...another forty eight hours, spend this time with my dad...then disappear
Sandy: you�re leavin
Rebecca: how can I stay...you said yourself I�m a fugitive...the feds are lookin for me I don�t wanna get you in any trouble
Sandy: ...does your dad know your leaving so soon
Rebecca: I was hoping you'd help me out with that
(Sandy looks at Rebecca)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Lindsay is at her locker and Ryan walks over to her
Ryan: hey there, mwaaa (kisses Lindsay�s cheek) (Lindsay smiles/laughs) so what'do you want for dinner
Lindsay: (smiles) why are you inviting me over
Ryan: uhhhhh Kirsten is
Lindsay: great (shuts her locker) so who's it gonna be with
Ryan: ah you know me, you, Kirsten (coughs) Caleb
Lindsay: huh
Ryan: (coughs again) Caleb (Lindsay pulls his hand down) (softly) Caleb
Lindsay: why, one horrible dining experience wasn�t enough
Ryan: well Kirsten jus feels bad about what happened at our dinner
Lindsay: (looks away) you told her
Ryan: she wants ta help
Lindsay: well I don�t want her help, I don�t want your help an ugh, I definitely don�t wanna dine with Caleb Nichol (walks away)
Ryan: alright, look (sighs) Luke Skywalker was happy ta find his dad right, even if he turned out ta be Darth Vader
Lindsay: Ryan (closes her eyes) Luke Skywalker an Darth Vader fought each other with light sabers until one of them died, Vader cut off Skywalker's hand
Ryan: when you put it that way
Lindsay: look jus don�t worry about my family...or our family (frustrated) whatever they are just let it be, ok (walks away)
Ryan: alright
(Ryan watches Lindsay walk away, then the door that she walked through shuts)
CUT TO: Caleb�s office - Kirsten walks in, and Caleb is sitting at his desk
Caleb: (stands) Kirsten, what a pleasure to see you in my office (kisses Kirsten�s cheek) y'know that yoga-laties or cardio bar whatever it is you ben up to is working wonders on your figure (Kirsten looks at him) an that top it-its...so fetching
Kirsten: fetching (Caleb nods) are you done
Caleb: done what, done complimenting my beautiful daughter...on how beautiful she is
Kirsten: dad, I need you to do me a favour (raises eyebrows) I need you ta have dinner with me Lindsay an Ryan an I need you to not be the worlds biggest ass
Caleb: what're you talking about
Kirsten: you accused her of wanting money, not that you've ever viewed that as a personality flaw before
Caleb: well she-she turned up with that inland street thug
Kirsten: (not impressed) dad, listen up (walks over to Caleb) Ryan the assumed street thug has ben living with us for a year an a half now, he is a brother ta Seth an a son ta me an Sandy
Caleb: I still question his motives, I-I'm just protective of my family
Kirsten: this girl...wants ta know her father she wants ta get ta know you, now tonight (fixes Caleb�s tie) you are gonna show up for dinner, an you are gonna be a real dad ta this girl or your gonna lose two daughters, got it
(Caleb nods)
CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Rebecca, Max & Sandy are in there
Rebecca: dad I can�t stay, I�m already endangering you an Sandy
Max: (upset) oh I see so I-I�m...I�m gonna lose you all over again then
Sandy: we don�t really have a choice here (sits)
Max: of course we do, the choice we've always had Sandy
Rebecca: look I�m not turning myself in, you know how long it would be before I even got ta court, we've had no time together
Max: all I want is ta-ta see you clear your name ta-ta ta ta get your life back
Sandy: it�s gonna be very hard ta do considering what happened
Max: except it didn�t happen Sandy (looks at Rebecca) tell him Rebecca (Rebecca looks at him)
Sandy: (looks at Rebecca) tell me what
Rebecca: ok um...that night I never showed, I got scared Zucowsky had to uh (looks down) go it alone (sighs) (Max sighs)
Sandy: (shocked) I knew it, why'd ya run
Rebecca: I panicked, I knew if I got caught id have'ta testify against my friends
Max: Sandy you could defend her, you-you could clear her name
Rebecca: (to Max) we can�t ask him ta put himself at risk like that, he has a family now
Max: wait-wait-wait, before you left we were his family (Sandy looks at him) Sandy please I am begging you, give my daughter her life back
(Sandy looks at Max, then Rebecca. Rebecca looks at Sandy)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Seth is sketching by himself in the student lounge. Summer walks over to the couch
Summer: hey
Seth: hey
Summer: is that Marissa
Seth: yeah, or as I like ta call her Cosmo Girl (Summer sits next to him) with a passion for fashion...an a magic flask
Summer: hm alcoholism as a super power, well that is an interesting take (smiles) you mus think Marissa is super hot, your not gonna like draw me all short an stumpy are you, ta like punish me for not liking you anymore (raises eyebrows)
Seth: this is...kinda my concern, you an me in the artistic process
Summer: what about it
Seth: well you an I have a history an I�m a little concerned...that it�s gonna compromise my vision
Summer: (frowns) are you writing me out! (Seth makes an I don�t know motion) (puts up her fist) oh I will compromise your vision do not forget about my rage blackouts
Seth: I have not, infact its part'a your super powers
Summer: (happy) really
Seth: yeah, it�s very Hulk like
Summer: (frowns) but I�m not gonna like turn green am I (Seth doesn�t say anything) oh this is your way ta make me rip off all my clothes (raises eyebrows)
Seth: that right there, our history its affecting the work
Summer: are you forgetting about our third partner, Zach super hero nickname, the boyfriend has the power ta make me forget you (cheesy grin)
Seth: I�m jus saying, high stress late nights close quarters I hope it doesn�t but I don�t know (shrugs) it could get weird
Summer: (frowns) you think
Seth: well
(Zach rushes over to them, excited)
Zach: hey guys, I got great news
Seth: hey
Zach: my dad has an intern whose uncle works (sits between Seth & Summer) at wild storm
Seth: really
Summer: (lost) what�s wild storm
Zach: unbelievable comic book company (to Seth) I pitched them the shape of the idea
Seth: well Zach we don�t really have an idea yet-
Zach: they loved the world of Orange County man, they think it could be really hot right now, they said if they like the art work, they might wanna set up a meeting
Seth: (smiles) alright
Zach: so get ready man, late nights high stress (Seth looks at him) close quarters oh an Cohen, you gotta nail Summer
Seth: what (looks away)
Summer: excuse me
Zach: pitch them her character, Little Miss Vixen with her designer hand bags full'a killer credit cards they loved her
Summer: (happy) they did
Zach: (nods) yeah
Summer: they loved me
Zach: ok but we gotta lock down her likeness (Seth looks unsure) you gotta start drawin her right away
Seth: (reluctant) ah oh ok
Zach: like tonight (Seth nods)
Summer: so...ill be posing for Cohen, tonight (Seth looks worried, Zach is oblivious) (frowns) its fine
Zach: so this is gonna be great (smiles)
Summer: (frowns) great
Seth: (unsure) so great
(Zach has a huge smile on his face, Summer looks worried and Seth forces a big smile for Zach)
CUT TO: Cohen house at night - we see the formal dining room from outside, Kirsten comes in from the left dressed up for her dinner, and Sandy comes in from the right
Sandy: hey
Kirsten: hey (puts candles on the table)
Sandy: (confused) we're not havin a party are we I mean one never knows (laughs) (kisses Kirsten�s cheek)
Kirsten: no its jus dinner, with my dad
Sandy: oh
Kirsten: don�t worry, your not invited
Sandy: oh, oh good I should probably get back ta the office anyway
Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) oh, ok, are you working with Max
Sandy: yeah (nods)
Kirsten: what�s there left ta do
Sandy: everything (walks closer to Kirsten) what if I told you he wants me ta clear Rebecca�s name (Kirsten looks at him) prove she was innocent
Kirsten: I would think that would be wonderful
Sandy: you would
Kirsten: the mans daughter died, an if you can�t bring his daughter back...at least you can clear her name
Sandy: I knew you'd understand (smiles)
CUT TO: The kitchen - Ryan is in there, not dressed for the dinner and Kirsten walks in
Kirsten: well why aren�t you dressed is Lindsay here
Ryan: Lindsay isn�t coming
Kirsten: (frowns) why
Ryan: (frowns) cause Caleb�s coming
Kirsten: well I know that was the idea, go an get her
Ryan: I've gotten in the middle enough
Kirsten: well didn�t you use that Luke Skywalker Darth Vader thing
Ryan: she poked a serious hole in that analogy
Kirsten: look my father is on his way over here an if Lindsay doesn�t show up we're gonna be having dinner with him, alone
Ryan: that�s a good point...I jus don�t think there�s anything I can say
Kirsten: ...maybe your right (hands Ryan cutlery) forks on the left soup spoons on the right (leaves)
(Ryan taps the to piles together)
CUT TO: The Bait Shop - Marissa is looking at pictures on the wall of Alex's office and Alex is working, it�s very quiet
Marissa: what�s this
Alex: (looks up) oh its something Seth drew, its a demon water polo player I guess...he left it here (sighs) maybe in ten years ill sell it on eBay or something (walks out)
Marissa: (follows) so what�s the deal with you guys
Alex: we never really left the ground you know we taxied down the runway but never achieved lift off
Marissa: (relates) yeah I jus got outta one'a those
Alex: yeah well there good for getting over someone I guess
Marissa: or getting you ready for someone
(Alex reacts to what Marissa said but doesn�t turn around to face her)
Marissa: hey can I crash at your place again...anything to avoid hanging out with my step-dad
Alex: (turns around) works for me, but (serious) can I ask you a question
Marissa: (looks at Alex) sure (shrugs)
Alex: what're you doing with me
Marissa: (unsure) picking up a pint of cherry garcia an renting some DVDs
Alex: (not looking at Marissa) I mean...sleeping over (looks) hanging out all the time borrowing my clothes...things that never happened with Seth an I was dating him
Marissa: well Seth�s not really your size
Alex: no but he was however briefly (softer) my boyfriend
Marissa: (uncomfortable) maybe your right, I should probably sleep at home anyway (Alex is thrown) I�m out of fresh clothes as it is
Alex: (nods) ok
(Marissa is at the bottom of the stairs)
Marissa: oh an ill wash this shirt, get it back to you
Alex: no, don�t worry about it (looks down)
(Marissa looks down and quickly goes up the stairs, Alex watches then walks away. Marissa stops at the top and looks back at Alex, you can tell she is confused and completely torn)
CUT TO: Lindsay�s room - Lindsay is practicing her obo. there is a knock at the door
Lindsay: I�m almost done practicing mom
Kirsten: (opens the door) not your mom (smiles) your sister
Lindsay: (smiles) hi
Kirsten: I didn�t know you played the obo
Lindsay: oh not well I jus...started practicing again
Kirsten: well it sounds great, what was that
Lindsay: uh it was Brahms, ? castral piece
Kirsten: you know who likes Brahms
Lindsay: yeeeaaah iii'mm not going...ta dinner even if Caleb is a huge fan of the obo (laughs)
Kirsten: look no one has ben more thoroughly crushed by our dad then me
Lindsay: hey now, there�s a club I wanna join
Kirsten: he�s got allotta issues, he�s not the easiest guy in the world ta get along with...but once you figure him out he's-he's really a good guy
Lindsay: (looks at Kirsten) really
Kirsten: (laughs) I don�t know, I�ve never ben able ta figure him out (shakes her head) (Lindsay smiles) but maybe we can try...together
(Lindsay looks at Kirsten, still unsure)
CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Rebecca and Sandy are looking at a room for a place for Rebecca to stay
Sandy: well its not much (turns on the light) but the couch is pretty comfy
Rebecca: mm-hmm
Sandy: an we got air-condition- well we don�t have air-conditioning but we-we have windows (points)
Rebecca: carpeting, very lush
Sandy: it�s private an the price you cant beat it
Rebecca: its great Sandy its perfect I mean it'll be fine for the next forty eight hours
Sandy: oh it might take me a little longer then that ta figure out how'ta take on your case (laughs)
Rebecca: ...you are (smiles) you will (Sandy doesn�t say anything) oh (hugs Sandy) thankyou
(their hug lasts a while and is more then just a friendly hug)
Rebecca: (pulls away) I mean um...thanks, I know I said I didn�t want your help but (sighs) I kinda did
Sandy: I kinda knew that
Rebecca: hm so um...have you told your wife yet
Sandy: no (shakes his head)
Rebecca: Sandy
Sandy: she can�t know anything yet, not until we get this sorted out (Rebecca nods) uh I don�t like it but...it�s the best thing for her
Rebecca: (nods) ok that�s your decision (Sandy nods) my dads gonna be thrilled (smiles) we should celebrate
Sandy: yeah ill go rent out Chuckee-cheese
Rebecca: (laughs) I know we can�t go out but we could order in Mexican, grab a bottle of tequila...still like pachung?
Sandy: yeah
Rebecca: (smiles) yeah, smoke a little weed
Sandy: (laughs) cool, yeah while I�m harboring a fugitive ill go score some pot off the street
Rebecca: ah (holds out some) (Sandy laughs) never leave home without it (Sandy shakes his head) happen ta have a bong handy
Sandy: not these days (raises eyebrows) no, no my son Seth is...he�s quite the detective
Rebecca: hm, if my memory serves Sandy Cohen could turn just about anything into a pipe, soda can, apple
Sandy: do we get ta listen to the Altman brothers to
Rebecca: depends if you've got an apple
Sandy: ...lets just stick ta the tequila
(Rebecca nods)
[SCENE_BREAK]
CUT TO: Summer's bedroom - Summer opens the door in a pink robe and Seth is standing there with his sketch book
Seth: helllooo
Summer: hm come in (motions to the bed)
Seth: alright (shuts the door) hey nice ta see you dressed up for the occasion
Summer: (stands in front of Seth) ah yes uh-hm (Seth sits on the bed) ready
Seth: (opens the pad) hang on just a second...alright
(Summer opens her robe and lets it fall to the floor. we see this from her feet up, and the camera gradually moves up to show the rest of her. she has black sexy knee high boots, red fishnet stockings, short tight black skirt, the upper part is black with a middle bit of pinky sequin things, and a chocker made out of the same stuff with silver spikes. and she has small bands around each wrist. she looks awesome!)
Seth: (sees) oh my god (puts the book to his mouth)
Summer: (annoyed) what! (folds her arms) it�s my costume I told you I had wardrobe approval...look if it was up to you id be wearing shredded purple jeans an pasties
Seth: no this is better, this is much better (smiles)
Summer: ok come on lets be professional, less drooling more drawing (Seth looks back at his book) (frowns) an don�t give me any junk in the trunk either
Seth: its jus the gifts god gave you
(Summer stands there fidgeting. Seth looks at her, then draws a little. Summer doesn�t know where to look. Seth looks up and then draws some more)
Seth: you think you could maybe turn like forty degrees (Summer shifts a little) but keep your face tilted towards the light (Summer tries to do it) an then hold your arms akimbo
Summer: (confused) a what'bo
(Seth puts one finger up then goes over to her. he places her hands on her hips)
Seth: ok jus like this...ok now chest out a little bit
(Summer half smiles then Seth crouches down near her legs, he points one knee out a little. Summer looks down at Seth, Seth looks up at Summer)
Seth: an kinda this way (moves her a little)
Summer: mm-hmm
Seth: an kinda (moves her chin) (softly) turn your face up this way a liitle bit (looks) wait (puts a finger up) shh shh
Summer: what
(Seth gently pushes one side of her hair behind her ear. it�s an intense moment)
Summer: ok, are your greasy paws done manhandling me (raises eyebrows)
Seth: yeah, you look good
(Summer sees the sketch Seth had been doing sitting on the bed)
Summer: did you jus draw that! like now (goes over to look at it)
Seth: yeah but...(frustrated) you jus stepped outta the light!
(Summer is kneeling next to the bed looking at the starting of her sketch. it�s just her head. she turns the page over so it�s a blank sheet)
Summer: ok, you know I wish I could draw (scribbles with the pencil) (frowns) but every time I try ta draw a person its jus one big head with legs coming out of its chin
Seth: yeah (kneels next to Summer) look how you�re holding the pencil your choking it
Summer: no I am not this pencil can breathe on its own
Seth: no it won�t a guy with no neck cant? loosen up a little bit (helps Summer loosen her grip)
Summer: alright, alright
Seth: (holds Summer's wrist to guide her) jus...take it nice an easy
Summer: (softly) yeah
(their heads gradually get closer together while Seth helps Summer draw. right now their foreheads are almost touching)
Seth: yeah...Picasso said, first you have to be able to draw a straight line (smiles)
Summer: right
(Summer and Seth turn toward each other. they are almost kissing distance now. Seth quickly lets go of Summer's wrist. Summer puts the pencil down. they are both staring intensely into each others eyes. Summer smiles and closes her eyes)
Seth: I think I�ve got all the angles I need (nods) I can do the rest from memory
Summer: (whispers) yeah good cause uh...my costumes starting ta ride me
Seth: excellent...ill come back for Princess Sparkle later
Summer: (nods) (softly) ok
Seth: (nods) ok
(Seth picks up his things and leaves the room. Summer looks almost disappointed. Seth walks out the door and closes it behind him, he leans against it and sighs before walking away)
CUT TO: Cohen dining room - Caleb is sitting at the head of the table, Kirsten at the other. Ryan and Lindsay are sitting opposite each other
Caleb: this is the best meal you ever cooked Kiki
Kirsten: oh, its fondue dad, cheese pot not so difficult
(Ryan eats and then looks over at Lindsay, Lindsay eats and looks down. Caleb eats and Kirsten looks worried about how the evening is going)
Kirsten: (to Caleb) did you know that Lindsay plays the obo
(Caleb looks at Lindsay)
Lindsay: not well (nervous smile)
Caleb: (smiles) do you now, do you play any Brahms
Lindsay: I try (smiles)
(Caleb nods, Kirsten smiles at Lindsay)
Kirsten: (to Lindsay) did you know that dad has box seats at the Hollywood bowl, have you ever ben
Lindsay: uh no I heard its amazing
Caleb: tickets are yours
Lindsay: great, Ryan what'do you think (Caleb looks at Ryan, not impressed) a little essapeca? a little yoyo ma (Ryan smiles)
Caleb: I don�t think Ryan 'd be interested
(Ryan looks at Caleb. Kirsten looks at Caleb)
Kirsten: dad
Caleb: what I�m jus saying, a boy like Ryan would probably get bored with a show like that
Lindsay: (looks at Caleb) right cause they don�t have music in Chino
Ryan: its fine, jus let him insult me
Caleb: (to Ryan) I didn�t mean to insult you I jus had no idea that you were a classical music fan
(Ryan has his eyes closed, Lindsay looks uncomfortable)
Caleb: what�s your favourite Brahms concertio (eats)
Kirsten: (closes her eyes) Ryan I�m so sorry
Ryan: no its fine you know what, I�m jus gonna go, this was spose'ta be about Lindsay an Caleb makin up for lost time (stands up)
Caleb: what're you insinuating
Ryan: jus you guys have alot ta catch up on, id hate to see you waste all your time insulting me
Lindsay: Ryan...stay
Caleb: yes Ryan stay, as long as you like (Ryan looks at Caleb) living in this house, eating our food, dating our children, butting into our affairs
Kirsten: (to Caleb) (glares) you are so outta line
Caleb: what, I�ve forgiven him for burning down my model home, for teaching my grandson how ta steal cars (Ryan just stands there) an for starting a brawl at my man of the year party an everyone seems to have forgotten that he impregnated a girl (Lindsay looks down)
Ryan: (can�t stay quiet) something you might know a thing or two about except I didn�t pay her off ta stay quiet
Caleb: what did you say ta me
Ryan: (hands on his hips) I�m jus tellin you the truth (walks closer) an you can try an hide from Lindsay, make this all about me
Caleb: I�ve had just about enough outta you
Ryan: (walks closer) that�s too bad cause I�m jus gettin started (Caleb stands up)
Kirsten: Ryan
(Ryan and Caleb are now standing opposite each other like they are going to physically fight)
Caleb: let me tell you something if you've come here for a fight
Kirsten: dad
Lindsay: Ryan, don�t
(Caleb makes some groaning noises and grabs his chest. Lindsay and Ryan watch helplessly)
Kirsten: (yells) dad! (goes to Caleb)
(Caleb falls forward on the table and takes the table cloth with him to the floor, causing all the food and plates to land on him. we see Caleb�s head hit the floor hard, and he is clenching his teeth in pain)
Kirsten: (leaning over Caleb) dad! dad! oh my god, call 9 1 1, dad!
(Ryan stares helplessly)
CUT TO: The hospital - Lindsay, Kirsten, Ryan and Seth are sitting on chairs in the corridor waiting for news, they all look like hell. Ryan is sitting forward with his head resting on his hand. Lindsay is sitting forward with her hands around her stomach
Kirsten: that�s the last time I try cooking
Seth: I�m starving uh-hm (stands up) there�s gotta be a vending machine ta raid around here
Kirsten: id love some coffee
Ryan: yeah let me get that (stands)
Seth: hey Lindsay you wanna come
(Kirsten looks at Lindsay)
Lindsay: (shakes her head) ill stay here
(Ryan looks at Lindsay, Kirsten looks from Lindsay to Ryan. Ryan follows Seth. Sandy walks in)
Sandy: I�m here (Kirsten stands) I�m sorry (Kirsten kisses his cheek) not that I haven�t wished it on the man but how�s he doing
Kirsten: haven�t heard yet, I was worried about you
Sandy: oh I...I was workin late
Kirsten: (frowns) have you ben drinking
Dr: uh Kirsten Cohen
Kirsten: (turns around) uh yes
Dr: I�m Dr. Steven Lasser, I was with your father all night let me say, he�s going to be ok (smiles)
Kirsten: (relieved) ooooh, thank god (turns to face Sandy)
Dr: he did however suffer a mild heart attack an where gonna have ta run some tests an keep him here a day or two, but nothing to worry about (Kirsten smiles)
Lindsay: (stands) um can we see him
Dr: well visits are restricted ta family
Lindsay: ...I�m his daugther (Kirsten smiles)
Dr: then right this way
(Lindsay follows the Dr then stops)
Lindsay: are you coming
Kirsten: uh in a second
(Lindsay and the Dr walk off)
Kirsten: I was thinking...you around my dad right now
Sandy: oh probably not the best thing for his blood pressure huh
Kirsten: (nods) probably not (smiles)
Sandy: I understand, I got plenty'a work ta do at the office but ill stay if you want me to
Kirsten: well no I have Lindsay Ryan an Seth (shrugs)
Sandy: right
(Kirsten kisses Sandy�s cheek then walks away, Sandy just stands there)
CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Marissa is lying on her stomach on the bed holding Princess Sparkle and Summer is sitting up, next to her working on Princess Sparkle�s cape
Marissa: (suprised) oh my god you almost kissed him!
Summer: shouldn�t you be at the hospital
Marissa: eh whatever, its jus Caleb, Ryan said he'll be fine besides he�s like a (thinks) a (frowns) cockroach you know, he'll out live us all (Summer looks at Marissa) again you almost kissed Cohen!
Summer: it was not an almost kiss, it was a nose graze, totally different
Marissa: not totally (thinks) sometimes you can jus have like a moment (raises eyebrows) with someone...you know when your doing something totally random an...its jus like charged or something
Summer: (frowns) who you ben nose grazin with
Marissa: (looks at Summer) what, no one I jus mean (sighs) do you know what I mean
Summer: yeah, like even if you�re dating a totally hot guy that really likes you, you can still get flustered by a bobble headed geek in size twenty seven jeans
Marissa: yeah, what is that
Summer: I don' know
Marissa: an what're you suppose'ta do about it
Summer: I think it depends on who the person is, if its Cohen well I think you need ta use all your weapons in your designer handbag ta defend yourself, if it�s a normal person you go for it
Marissa: (thinks) well what if it�s someone whose nose you never thought you'd graze... (holds Princess Sparkle out)
Summer: (puts cape on Princess Sparkle) do you mean like Princess Sparkle hm (rubs Princess Sparkle�s nose on hers, then on Marissa�s)
Marissa: nice (laughs)
Summer: you are young, you are single an you have a cute nose so why not put it out there
(Summers gets off the bed and puts Princess Sparkle on the table. Marissa looks as though she is thinking)
CUT TO: The hospital - Kirsten and Lindsay are in Caleb�s room. Caleb is lying down with his eyes closed and tubes coming out of him
Kirsten: are you comfortable...do you need anything from home, slippers robe
Caleb: (sits up) no, no, no I�m fine...thanks...actually I�ve never ben better
Kirsten: (looks at Caleb) are you on morphine
Caleb: (laughs) (serious) I owe you both a huge apology (Lindsay looks sad) it�s just a shame it took a coronary for me ta realise how terrible I�ve ben, an I�ve ben terrible
Kirsten: dad it�s ok
Caleb: it�s not ok, but now that I�ve got a second chance well...id like a second chance (takes Kirsten�s hand then holds his other hand out to Lindsay. Lindsay slowly walks forward and takes it) (sincerely) can we start over
Lindsay: (teary) well if it makes you feel any better I didn�t even think I liked you (sniffs) till I thought I lost you
Caleb: does that...mean you forgive me
(Kirsten looks at Lindsay)
Lindsay: (nods) ok (wipes tears away) yeah (Caleb smiles)
(Ryan comes to the door with coffees and sees Lindsay holding Caleb�s hand, and Kirsten with her arm around Lindsay�s arm holding her close. Ryan keeps walking)
CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Sandy, Rebecca and Max are there together
Rebecca: am I going ta jail
Sandy: not necessarily...but clearing your name is probably impossible, i-i-its not gonna be easy, with your permission id like to explore some kind of amnesty, a plea bargain ta keep you outta jail so you can be with your dad
Rebecca: (puts her hand on Max�s shoulder) yeah, that�s what�s important here
Max: w-what can we do
Sandy: I�m gonna need a statement of fact of your story an then we can track down any witnesses who can corroborate the truth...but first, I gotta call my wife, excuse me (walks outside and sits on the step) hey baby its me, oh I was hopin you'd be there, I guess we'll catch up back at the ranch for dinner, call me if you need anything, I love you (hangs up)
(Rebecca walks out and sits next to Sandy)
Rebecca: maybe you should um be with your family, your wife given everything
Sandy: oh it�s ok I-I don�t think she really wants me there...her father an I don�t exactly get along so well
Rebecca: you sure
Sandy: yeah yeah th-the sooner we get started
Rebecca: the sooner I�m out of your life an you can have yours back
Sandy: oh it�s not like that
Rebecca: ...yeah it is (sighs) go home to your wife, we'll work on this in the morning
(Sandy doesn�t say anything)
CUT TO: The hospital - Ryan is sitting in the corridor and Kirsten walks over
Ryan: hey, uh these are probably pretty cold by now (hands Kirsten coffee)
Kirsten: oh thanks (sits)
Ryan: yeah I was gonna go an give em to you guys but I didn�t wanna interrupt
Kirsten: where�s Seth
Ryan: he-he went home, you know ta shower do some work
Kirsten: well why didn�t you go with him
Ryan: I...jus figured id stay here, least I could do
Kirsten: Ryan nobody blames you for this, really
(Ryan doesn�t look convinced)
CUT TO: Cohen front door - there is a door bell sound and then we see Seth answering the door, Alex is standing there
Seth: (suprised) hey, what�s goin on
Alex: (smiles) hey uh-hm I jus...came by ta give you this (holds out the demon water polo player drawing) might be worth alotta money some day
(Seth and Alex look at each other. - they are now in the kitchen. Seth gets a drink for Alex from the fridge)
Alex: nice house (takes drink)
Seth: thanks...its good for weekends an...you know vacations (Alex laughs) so you seeing anyone, multiple people perhaps, female, life partner
Alex: (smiles) Seth
Seth: it�s a legitimate question
Alex: (walks closer) don�t make me hurt you in your nice house
Seth: well you know what you hurt me enough already so
Alex: c'mon I didn�t hurt you (looks at Seth�s sketch pad) it was never that kind of thing
Seth: well I remember you scratching my cornea really bad (Alex laughs) and uh bending my arm in ways it�s not suppose'ta bend
Alex: you know what I mean, we were each others in between people you know, you helped me get over Jody and I helped you get over (looks at the Summer sketches) Summer
Seth: mm-hmm
Alex: (shuts the book) it�s kinda cool actually (Seth makes an 'it is? expression) we helped...get each other ready for what�s next
Seth: well good luck with that (smiles)
Alex: (smiles) good luck with Summer
(Seth watches Alex leave)
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy is busy preparing dinner and Kirsten walks in
Kirsten: (suprised) look at this!
Sandy: (smiles) well I figured you could use a home cooked meal, its grilled salmon in a raspberry cooly reduction
Kirsten: my favourite
Sandy: I know
Kirsten: my hero (kisses Sandy�s cheek) mmm, you shaved
Sandy: well I clean up nice
Kirsten: (laughs) so you ben working hard, it�s a good thing you got the new office how do you like it
Sandy: well, it�s a little rough around the edges its jus my style
Kirsten: well if your gonna be spending alotta time there your gonna need ta spruce it up
Sandy: I like it un spruced
Kirsten: well while you are whipping up a culinary miracle I�m gonna go ta the store and pick up some things for my dad (kisses Sandy�s cheek) I love you
Sandy: I love you
(Kirsten leaves the kitchen and Sandy looks like he feels guilty)
CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Seth goes to knock on her bedroom door and then stops himself, he walks out of the frame then walks back in and quickly knocks. Summer opens the door
Summer: hey
Seth: hey
Summer: Cohen
Seth: Summer (nods)
Summer: you (motions for Seth to go in)
at the same time:
Seth: (walks passed) so I-I've ben Summer:� yeah I-I�ve ben thinking
Seth: (laughs) sorry go, go
Summer: no, no y-you go first (points)
Seth: yes ok...ill go, um...I�m not happy with the uh (Summer looks at him) shadings, my sketches
Summer: I�m glad ta hear that because I�ve uh made some modifications to my costume
Seth: oh
Summer: an-an an (holds up Princess Sparkle) Princess Sparkle now has a cape
Seth: nice touch, fantastic
Summer: yeah
Seth: (avoiding eye contact) I always say every four legged side kick they need a cape
Summer: yes!
Seth: I always say that
Summer: yeah (nods) good...so d'you need ta draw me again
Seth: noooo (shakes his head) that�s not necessary, that is not necessary I�ve got your image...its jus seared in my memory
Summer: (frowns) good...I-I think, yeah I look forward ta seeing what you come up with
Seth: (closes his eyes) here�s the thing, I jus think that the best way for us (Summer listens) ta maintain a professional relationship-
Summer: is ta spend as little time together as possible (raises eyebrows)
Seth: yes exactly (points)
Summer: good
Seth: it�s perfect (Summer smiles)
(Zach comes in)
Zach: who�s ready for a road trip
Summer: (turns around) what
Zach: I jus talked ta the guy at wild storm he loved your drawings, I set up a meeting, we're goin ta San Diego (excited) just the three of us
(Seth and Summer look at each other then at Zach)
at the same time:
Seth: that�s great (forces a smile)
Summer: greeeattt (forces a smile)
CUT TO: The Bait Shop - Rachel Yarmagata is performing a song, she�s playing the piano and singing. we see some of that and then we see Alex sadly watching a couple kiss. Alex walks out from behind the bar and passed the stairs. the camera shows Marissa standing at the top of the stairs looking out into the crowd. we see more of Rachel singing. Alex stands at the edge of the crowd then slowly makes her way to the middle and listens/watches. we see Alex on the side, and we can also see in the background Marissa coming down the stairs. Marissa stops at the bottom and looks around, she sees Alex and slowly and almost reluctantly walks towards her. {she looks shy, and unsure of herself here. Mischa did a great job!} Marissa stands next to Alex and gently takes her hand in hers. Alex slowly turns to face Marissa and smiles, suprised. Marissa faces Alex and they look intensely at each other. Marissa looks at Alex with an "I feel the same way" expression. Marissa looks away and smiles, Alex looks back at the music as well much happier now. we see a close up of their hands and they let go so their fingers are touching each other, (like hand on hand) then hold hands again like before
CUT TO: The hospital - Ryan is asleep in the corridor leaning on his hand and Lindsay walks up and sits next to him, she takes her hand in his which wakes him up. Ryan rubs his eye and smiles at Lindsay. Lindsay smiles at him - we then see them pulling up outside the Cohen�s, in Lindsay�s car, Lindsay turns the car off and they both sit there quietly
Ryan: (looks at Lindsay) this is my fault
Lindsay: no I-its no ones fault...but I-I think Caleb has changed...he really wants a relationship with me
Ryan: (looks at Lindsay) well that�s great
Lindsay: yeah it is
Ryan: yeah
Lindsay: its jus...I think that that�s gonna be pretty hard
Ryan: (realises) if I�m around yeah I know
Lindsay: look I know...that he�s gonna like you...I mean...how could he not (laughs) (Ryan smiles) I jus think that it�s gonna take some time...an he needs me now
Ryan: yeah we'll take some time off, it�s not like we haven�t done it before
Lindsay: I don�t know its first Kirsten an now my dad
Ryan: hey you don�t want a relationship with Julie Cooper do you cause I don�t think we'd see each other (smiles)
Lindsay: yeah (shakes her head) that�s...not gonna happen (laughs)
Ryan: look...I know what it�s like...not havin a dad I...I get it (looks at Lindsay)
(Ryan leans over and kisses Lindsay)
Ryan: (softly) bye (smiles)
(Ryan gets out of the car and Lindsay watches, teary. she smiles. Ryan turns around and watches her reverse out)
CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Rebecca is sitting on the couch and her phone rings, she looks at who is ringing and smiles
Rebecca: (answers) hello
(Sandy is in the Cohen kitchen, talking on the phone)
Sandy: hey, it�s me I�m jus checkin up on ya makin sure your ok
Rebecca: yeah, I was just getting ready ta...sack out on the couch
Sandy: alright, ill see ya in the morning...an we'll figure this out
Rebecca: with you leading the charge, I have no doubt (smiles)
Sandy: goodnight
Rebecca: goodnight...thankyou
(Sandy hangs up - Rebecca gets off the couch and turns the light off)
CUT TO: Seth�s bedroom - Seth is sitting on his bed working on a sketch of himself? and the phone rings. he sighs and stops drawing. the phone is all the way over on his desk so he tries to use his super 'powers' to bring it to him {so cute!} the phone continues to ring so he gives up and walks over to answer it
Seth: (sits back on the bed) hello
(Kirsten is driving in the car, talking on her phone)
Kirsten: oh hey sweetie its mom
Seth: hey how�s Grampa
Kirsten: uh he�s-he�s ok I just saw him, is your dad around
Seth: uhhh hang on let me check (stands up and walks to the door) (calls softly with no effort) dad (into the phone) pff I have no idea where he is right now (sits back on the bed)
Kirsten: ok well I-I�m gonna make a pitt stop, i'm gonna drop a few things off at his office, needs some sprucing up
Seth: (frowns) did you jus say sprucing
Kirsten: (smiles) yes I did indeed
Seth: alright, listen um if he an I should cross paths is there anything you want me ta tell him
Kirsten: nah I-I want it ta be a suprise jus-jus let him know that ill be home in a few minutes
Seth: alright I can do that, bye bye (hangs up and goes back to drawing) (knock at the door) yeah
(Sandy walks in)
Sandy: hey
Seth: hey
Sandy: Ryan an I could use a little help settin the table
Seth: alright (gets off the bed)
Sandy: (frowns) who called
Seth: oh it was mom
Sandy: oh yeah what'did she say
Seth: she�s gonna be home in a few
(Sandy and Seth walk out of the room)
CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Kirsten lets herself in and shuts the door. she walks over to Sandy�s desk and puts the bag of things down then turns the desk lamp on so there is a little light in the room. Kirsten smiles and picks up a book that Sandy left on his chair
Rebecca: (from the other room) Sandy
(Kirsten turns around)
Rebecca: is that you
(Rebecca comes out of the room and sees a very shocked/stunned Kirsten standing there)
Kirsten: Rebecca
(Rebecca doesn�t say anything, Kirsten looks at Rebecca, stunned) - Fade out
Plan: A: an active role; Q: What role does Summer decide to take in the making of the comic book? A: Seth; Q: Who is concerned about spending so much time with Summer? A: Rebecca; Q: Who does Sandy reminisce with about days gone by? A: Kirsten; Q: Who tries to convince Caleb that he could have a relationship with Lindsay? A: Caleb; Q: Who decides what kind of future he wants to have with his daughters? A: Alex; Q: Who asks Marissa about their friendship? A: their friendship; Q: What is Marissa trying to convince Alex to keep going? Summary: Summer decides to take an active role in the making of the comic book, but Seth doesn't know if he can handle spending that much time alone with her. Sandy and Rebecca reminisce about days gone by as Kirsten tries to convince Caleb that he could have a relationship with Lindsay. As Caleb decides what kind of future he wants to have with his daughters, Alex asks Marissa where their friendship is going.