Opening scene - Cohen kitchen at night - Sandy comes in with dinner for everyone, Kirsten is sitting at the kitchen table with her back to him
Sandy: alright dinner time (puts bag down) how d'ya feel about chicken parm
Kirsten: that is simply UN acceptable
Sandy: hey don't look at me, I'm the one who wanted Thai (gets plates out)
Kirsten: uh Carter I am gonna have'ta call you back (pulls ear piece out of her ear) ok (hangs up)
Sandy: you're off the phone, I barely recognise you without a wire comin outta your ear
Kirsten: (walks over to Sandy) honey I'm sorry, its jus that we're unveiling the magazine to advertisers in exactly sixty seven hours, at which point I will have some semblance of a life back
Sandy: ah well here's hopin
(heard in the background)
Seth: kickin your ass an every time I do that you pause it, ooh yes I thought I smelled (spelt as it sounds) elfordoes
Ryan: (takes plate from Sandy) thankyou I am starving
Seth: thanks
(everyone gets their food and cutlery from the bench)
Ryan: see you later
(Seth, Kirsten and Ryan go to walk out of the kitchen and back to what they were doing)
Sandy: whoa no no sorry (stands in front of them) this is a family dinner
Seth: (makes a face) oooh ah the sneak attack family dinner (Ryan looks at him) dude we walked right into it
Kirsten: I have to work
Seth: uh yeah an Ryan an I are in the middle of a very crucial playstation game
Ryan: (nods) it's kinda like your super bowl
Sandy: I don't care, nobody here eats tonight unless we sit down an eat as a family, no excuses, tonight an together, now si'down everybody (points) c'mon
Ryan: great
(Kirsten and Ryan sit across from each other, Seth and Sandy are about to sit)
Sandy: an you too
Seth: (sits) mmm family times always best when it's forced
Sandy: your not gonna be invited on the family trip I'm plannin (Seth laughs) Ryan (Ryan looks at him) you ever seen Mt Rushmore
(phone rings. they each plead with Sandy, lol)
Kirsten: (turns around) oh that could be work
Seth: Summer gets really mad if I'm not available
Ryan: yeah Marissa's spose'ta call me back
Sandy: (gets up) I will get the phone, nobody's takin any calls, it is dinner time (answers) hello
(we see Kirsten and Seth, both frustrated)
Sandy: ...just a second (looks at Ryan) it's for you
(Ryan gets up and goes towards Sandy)
Seth: what! how come Ryan gets to talk on the phone during dinner an I can't play a little playstation
(Kirsten turns around. Sandy hands the phone to Ryan and watches him)
Ryan: hello (we see a close up of Sandy looking worried, then it goes back to Ryan) (smiles) hey (smile goes) really, when...yeah no alright... (nods) yeah...see ya then (Sandy looks at him worried) (hangs up) ...that was Trey
Kirsten: (slowly turns back around) your brother
Ryan: yeah...heeeeess gettin outta jail tomorrow (sits) wants me to pick him up in Chino
Seth: (to Sandy) well there's that... family trip you wanted
(Sandy looks at Ryan, worried. Ryan has his eyes closed. everyone eats quietly)
Theme song - California by Phantom planet The pool house the next morning - Ryan is sitting in a chair with his foot up on the footstool, looking as though he's deep in thought. Seth comes in
Seth: hey, what're you doin in here, there's bagels an cream cheese to be had in the kitchen
Ryan: yeah I'm comin
Seth: an yet your sitting (points)
Ryan: i guess I jus needed a second ta...brace myself for today
Seth: yeah uh...(thinks) pickin up your brother from prison that is not not intense (Ryan looks at him) have you talked to him at all since uh-
Ryan: last Thanksgiving when he tried to get me to steal a car, no...an I kinda thought he was outta my life for good
Seth: well do you want him outta your life
Ryan: (frowns) (looks at Seth) I don't know maybe, he's my brother but...the guys trouble
Seth: if you want my advice I mean I-I-I (looks down) who am I kidding I'm totally outta my league on this one, I will say this though...as your brother (points) your other brother (Ryan looks at him) who's less related to you, I officially have your back
Ryan: thanks man
Seth: alright (claps) lets go, put your shoes on, bagels are waiting
Ryan: yes (sits forward)
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy is in there making bagels and Kirsten is in there with him
Kirsten: I know Trey is the only family that Ryan has, an I do think we should help him
Sandy: but your scared I'm gonna want'to adopt him, honey (Kirsten looks at him) don't worry, Trey is twenty years old an an ex-con (shakes his head) I don't think he wants ta be adopted (Kirsten closes her eyes) but don't you think we gotta help him
Kirsten: (worried) yeah its jus we don't know what kind of effect this is gonna have on Ryan, he's ben doing so well this year (Sandy looks at her)
(Seth and Ryan come into the kitchen)
Seth: morning, might wanna switch to a more neutral topic
Sandy: hey I was just about to come an get you, you ready
Ryan: sure (sighs) look um I appreciate you drivin me down to Chino but I can take care'a this myself, this shouldn't have'ta be your problem
Sandy: hey if it's a Ryan problem, it's a Cohen problem (holds out a bagel) here ya go, for the road
Ryan: thanks
(Sandy and Ryan go to leave. each with half a bagel for the car {cute})
Seth: dad (Sandy and Ryan stop) (frowns) I think I should head down to prison with you guys an take the day off school, you know we all know I've had some (puts his head on the side) well behavioural issues this year an I think prison might be...jus the thing ta scare me straight
Sandy: (laughs) hm
Kirsten: nice try (throws Seth an apple and he catches it) get to school
CUT TO: Harbor school - We see kids walking around outside then we see Summer and Marissa walking together near the lockers
Summer: I don't know any details Seth jus said that Ryan went to go pick up Trey from jail
Marissa: oh my god I wish I could'a known
Summer: so you could'a gone with him (Marissa looks at her) cause last time you two went to jail it did not go so well
Marissa: well at least I could be there for him
Summer: (looks at Marissa) Coop you sound extremely girlfriend'y right now
Marissa: hey I'm jus tryin'a be his friend, which is the part we skipped over last time (Summer mouths "oh") besides Ryan an Trey have a very complicated relationship
(they are now in the student lounge. Summer frowns and looks in the direction of the door. we hear like a motorbike sound)
Summer: speaking of which
(we see a guy pull up on a red Vespa, outside)
Summer: that's Zach (Marissa looks) oh my god I'm having a panic spiral (fans herself with her hand)
Marissa: wait that's Zach on the Vespa
Summer: yeah, I didn't think he'd come back he was in Italy for so long I assumed he bought a villa an opened an espresso bar
(Zach comes through the door, smiling)
Marissa: well are you gonna say hello
Summer: oh no no I cant, last time I saw him is when I ditched him at the airport (whispers) in front of his family
Marissa: (smiles) oo well you better say something cause he's coming over here (pushes Summer forward and smiles)
Summer: oh I'm about to get bitch-slapped
Marissa: hi Zach
Zach: (huge smile) hey
Marissa: welcome back
Zach: guys
Summer: hey
Zach: or wait, bon journo
Marissa: oooh
Summer: ooo (laughs and looks at Marissa)
Marissa: how was Italy
Zach: ah it was, amazing, it was probably the best vacation of my life (Marissa looks at Summer) ooh I'm gonna be late, listen great ta see you guys just catch up with me at lunch ok I got some awesome pictures to show you
Summer: ok
Marissa: ok, alright, later
(Zach walks between them)
Summer: (smiles) cool, bye (smile goes and she folds her arms) ok somebody totally spiked that guys gelato
Marissa: well I guess you don't have'ta worry Sum, he seems pretty ok (raises eyebrows)
Summer: yeah, a little too ok hm I'm not buyin it, he's hiding something
CUT TO: Chino prison - We see through the glass, Ryan and Sandy waiting for Trey. we then see a kid talking on a pay phone. Ryan stares at him and Sandy notices
Sandy: flashbacks
Ryan: (laughs) a little bit
Sandy: (laughs) uh, it feels like a hundred years since I got you out of juvi doesn't it
Ryan: yeah (sighs) ...an he's ben in here the whole time
Sandy: ...what would you say if Trey stayed with us (Ryan looks at him) at least for a little while
Ryan: (reluctant)...I-I don't know
Sandy: (nods) you know if no one helps him statistics say he's back in jail within a year
Ryan: Treys old enough to take care of himself
(we see Trey come out with a guard. Sandy motions to Ryan and they both look towards him. Trey looks back at them, carrying his belongings in a single cardboard box. we hear a buzzing sound and the guard opens the door for Trey, he stops and looks at Ryan)
Trey: little brother (moves closer) good to see you man
(Ryan holds his hand out to shake hands. Trey grabs Ryan on the neck and pulls him forward into a firm hug. Ryan wraps his arms around Trey and smiles. Sandy watches them, smiling)
Sandy: (walks forward) I'm Sandy Cohen (holds his hand out)
Trey: (shakes) nice to finally meet you
(Ryan looks from Sandy to Trey)
Sandy: you hungry
Trey: I'm starvin
Sandy: alright, let's go
(Sandy and Trey walk out, followed by Ryan. the next thing we see is them walking outside and toward the car. Trey smiles as he looks around at everything. Ryan touches Trey on the arm then gets in the front seat of the car. Trey opens the back door, he looks into the car, mesmerised, then smiles and gets in)
CUT TO: Kirsten's office - Kirsten and Carter are in there together, watching a video for the magazine
Carter: (points) so I-I think we hold on this shot'a the coast (Kirsten nods) just-just a bit longer just until see into this shot of the
(Julie comes in)
Julie: what're you two doing
Kirsten: uh cutting a video for the show case an introduction to Newport Living (Julie looks at them, clueless)
Carter: your magazine the one with...you on the cover
Julie: (closes her eyes) right right I'm sorry I'm just um I'm a little distracted, Kirsten could I talk ta you for a moment in private (Kirsten nods)
Carter: I'm going to get some air (leaves)
Julie: (walks in, dazed) uh...I made a mistake Kiki (sighs) (sits) a naked mistake
Kirsten: (frowns) excuse me
Julie: a hundred years ago, a boyfriend...convinced me to let him...film...me...in the act (Kirsten listens) I was young living on rum an I needed the money, I totally freaked I told him he could never show it to anyone led alone release it which he didn't un-until now unless I give him half a million dollars
Kirsten: did you talk to a lawyer
Julie: well Sandy was able ta negotiate the rights from him but we still need to come up with the money
Kirsten: (thinks) well if Sandy can't help you...your gonna have'ta tell my dad
(Julie looks at Kirsten)
CUT TO: Chino - Sandy pulls up out the front of a very run down house. it looks almost abandoned
Trey: uh this is it
Sandy: (stops) now who are you stayin with again
Trey: it's my buddy Rick, well I think it's his brother's house but they said it's cool if I stay there
(Trey and Ryan get out of the car, and stand opposite each other)
Ryan: ...good to see ya
Trey: take care'a yourself Ry
Ryan: yeah
(they hug quickly {aww})
Trey: thanks for lunch again Mr. Cohen
Sandy: take care (shakes Treys hand)
(Trey nods and looks at Ryan)
Ryan: ill call you
(Trey hits Ryan on the arm playfully then walks towards the house. Ryan and Sandy watch him. we see Trey open the screen door and knock. Ryan and Sandy watch {I get the feeling that they are both remembering back to when Sandy brought Ryan home to an empty house} we see Trey knock again, and wait. we hear a siren in the background. Trey looks through a window trying to see if anyone is home. Ryan watches)
Sandy: what d'you say we give it a try...jus for a few days
(Ryan watches Trey for a few seconds more. Trey is still trying to peer through the window)
Ryan: (yells) hey Trey (Trey turns around) wanna come with us
(Trey looks at Ryan then at the window, he walks over and shuts the screen door then heads back towards the car, smiling)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Zach is at his locker putting books away, and Seth walks over to him
Seth: (smiles) hey man, you came back
Zach: (smiles) hey (shakes Seth's hand)
Seth: (frowns) people never leave an come back
Zach: how you doin man, long time no see (shuts locker) how ya ben
Seth: good (nods) dude things are really good (Zach smiles) (frowns) listen uh about what happened with you an me an-an Summer
Zach: oh no don't worry about it man (frowns) you an Summer belong together I should'a clued inta that a while ago (thinks) actually I did clue inta that a while ago...uh whatever man I'm fine with it
(they are now walking away from the lockers)
Seth: yeah
Zach: yeah
Seth: you seem different, seem like uh
Zach: like I'm vibrating at a very high frequency
Seth: sure (nods)
Zach: if I tell you somethin you promise not to tell Summer
Seth: yeah ok, I know my track record with secret keeping hasn't ben that good but (shakes his head) its gotta turn around some time
Zach: look man when I was in Italy...I met someone her names Francesca
Seth: yeah, what's she like
Zach: tall, blonde, gorgeous, doesn't speak much English but she's learning, when we met it was like we just clicked
Seth: yeah, are you guys still clicking though I mean...across the globe
Zach: dude we got web cam, we got E-mail we got instant message day
Seth: oooooh, long distance dating is so (closes his eyes) hot
Zach: (puts on his helmet) do me a favour alright don't tell Summer...it might hurt her feelings that I moved on so quickly
Seth: yeah, yeah my lips are sealed (nods)
Zach: cool
Seth: ok
Zach: great (shakes Seth's hand) bye
(Zach leaves and Seth watches)
CUT TO: Cohen house - we see Sandy pull into the drive way then we see the three of them coming through the front door
Sandy: (opens the door) well, this is the crib
(Trey slowly walks in, mouth open in amazement. he scans the room, taking it all in)
Trey: (small smile) you gotta be kidding me (stunned)
Sandy: you know if it's any consolation (raises eyebrows) I felt the same way the first time I saw it
Trey: bet you get use to it huh
(Ryan looks from Trey to Sandy)
Sandy: Trey (touches Treys back) why don't you stay in the pool house (points) Ryan (touches Ryan's back) why don't you take the guest room
Ryan: uh yeah ok
Trey: wait did he jus say...pool house
(Ryan puts his hand on Treys shoulder and walks outside with him. Sandy smiles/laughs - we now see them in the backyard. Trey laughs in disbelief when he sees it, Ryan smiles {Ryan can definitely relate to how Trey is feeling right now})
Trey: this, is where you ben livin
Ryan: uh
Trey: (laughs more) oh you got hooked - up
Ryan: (almost embarassed) yeah
(they are now walking through the pool house doors)
Ryan: uh (points) towels are in the linen closet an you can borrow whatever shower stuff you need
Trey: (nods) thanks (laughs) an-an-an sorry I'm-I'm kickin you outta your little (laughs) cabana mansion here
Ryan: (laughs) ah its only for a few days (realises)
Trey: nah don't worry, I-I won't get to comfortable
Ryan: I'm sorry I didn't mean-
Trey: no look, I know I'm crashin your party here...but you got a-you got a good thing goin on here an...(looks at Ryan) I'm not gonna screw it up (Ryan looks at him) promise
Ryan: ok uh...see you later
Trey: see you later (looks around more)
(Ryan leaves then stops and looks back at Trey. we see Trey take his jacket off and throws it on the chair. Ryan looks worried)
CUT TO: The pool house - Seth just walks in without knocking. we hear the toilet flush
Seth: hey man (rubs his hands together) I want some details, does Trey seem different to you (stands near the bench) I mean has he found Jesus does he have a Chinese tattoo did he shave his head
(Trey comes out and looks at Seth)
Trey: O for three
Seth: oh, hi, you're...not Ryan
Trey: nope, Trey
Seth: yeah, well, I was close your still an Atwood, only a slightly more edgy, darker version (points) I think (looks down) but (shakes his head) some people think Ryan's gotten a little softer since-
Trey: Ryan said you talk alot
Seth: (nervous) yeaaah its kind of a problem but hopefully one you'll...come to find endearing...so uh how's it you know feel to be uh...like out
Trey: (looks at Seth) good
Seth: yeah, cool monosyllables run in the family that's awesome
(Sandy and Ryan come in)
Seth: (relieved) heeeey
Sandy: ah good you two've already met (to Seth) Treys gonna be staying with us
Trey: just un...till I can find my own place
Sandy: (walks over to Trey) I thought you might need'a do a little shopping, this is just enough to get you started, for clothing toiletries you know (hands Trey money) all the basics
Trey: (stunned) you sure
Sandy: course
(Trey looks at Ryan, Ryan smiles)
Sandy: Ryan, you can show Trey where ta go right
Ryan: yeah
(Sandy and Trey leave, as Trey walks passed Ryan he playfully elbows him. Ryan doesn't look like he enjoyed it, but takes it)
Seth: hey you want me to come, I got a knack for pickin out the post prison wardrobe
Trey: (calls) you comin
Ryan: (calls back) uh yeah (to Seth) you know what call Marissa, have her meet us
Seth: yeah that's probably a better job for Cosmo Girl
Ryan: yeah
(Ryan leaves and Seth waves)
CUT TO: Caleb's mansion - Caleb and Julie are in the kitchen together, sitting at the bench
Caleb: not like you to drop in for lunch, to what do I owe the pleasure
Julie: well with all the hustle an bustle of the showcase I've barely seen you (puts plate down) It's craw fish your favourite (smiles) I jus thought we should check in you know have a state of the union
Caleb: well that sounds fair enough, what's on the agenda
Julie: well I think we oughta replace the shower head in the one guest bathroom upstairs oh an you really have'ta fire that new gardener those are some sorry looking hydrangea bushes out front
Caleb: fine...was there anything else
Julie: (drinks) um...well I made an adult film in the eighties (Caleb listens) with an ex boyfriend who's now threatening to release it on the internet unless I pay him half'a million dollars oh an I really would like to redo the kitchen
Caleb: are you saying you did p0rn
Julie: it was erotica, tasteful...at times
Caleb: you got yourself in quite a bind
Julie: (upset) see I knew it, I knew that you would react this way, absolutely no sympathy an this from a man who kept an illegitimate child hidden from me an-
Caleb: (calm) it's alright, ill pay the money
Julie: (suprised) you will
Caleb: well your dignities at stake id say that's worth half'a million dollars
Julie: (relieved) oh thank god, you have no idea how much damage this could've caused, the magazine m-Marissa, me
Caleb: ill call my financial advisor (pulls out his phone) you should go back to work
Julie: right, because I have a magazine to launch (smiles, stands) oh...Cal...(sincerely) thankyou
(Julie kisses Caleb's cheek and smiles. she leaves and Caleb puts the phone up to his ear, with a serious look on his face)
CUT TO: The diner - Seth and Summer are sitting in a booth together
Summer: how can Zach act so normal around me
Seth: aaaan here we are again (puts the menu down)
Summer: well I-I mean I ditched him at the airport it's not what you call letting him down easy
Seth: I'm not...certain on this but (frowns) I thought you an I were ?
Summer: oh I know, I jus didn't expect him to get over me so fast
Seth: yeah well Zach's resilient, I mean under all that floppy hair an goofy smile...there's like a layer'a steel
Summer: you talked to him today right
Seth: ...mm-hmm
Summer: well did he say anything, any footnotes to the whole I love Italy story
Seth: ...no, I mean uh...
Summer: spill it Cohen!
Seth: he made me promise to keep it a secret ok
Summer: have you ever kept one in your life
Seth: (closes his eyes) he has a girlfriend
Summer: already, he's only ben back like one day
Seth: (nods) yeah he met her in Italy, her names Francesca (Summer looks sad) an she's tall an beautiful an he's waaay into her, ok, great (looks at the menu) I say we get burgers an 2 vanilla milkshakes an fries
Summer: (sadly) she's tall
CUT TO: The shops - Trey and Ryan are in a fancy department store looking at clothes and things for Trey
Trey: (holds up a watch) two hundred dollars for this watch, can you believe that (puts it back)
Ryan: yeah, I know these stores are kinda pricey
Trey: (picks up a hat) yeah, bet you got a closet full'a this stuff huh, shirts with alligators, topsiders (hits Ryan with the hat) the whole deal
Ryan: ow
(a staff member is watching Trey in the background, suspiciously)
Ryan: um maybe we should go, you know i mean your not gonna find anything you need here
Trey: what're you kiddin, I got cash ta spend I'm not goin anywhere
(Marissa comes up to them)
Marissa: (smiles) hey I found you
Ryan: hey, Marissa, Trey
Marissa: hey Trey (Trey looks at her) uh we've met before, Marissa Cooper
Trey: ...oh yeah, your...Ry's girlfriend
(Ryan looks at Marissa)
Marissa: (looks at Ryan) oh...well no, well not anymore but-
Ryan: yeah we're jus friends (Trey looks from Ryan to Marissa back to Ryan)
Ryan: (looks at Marissa) n-not jus... friends but (Marissa looks at him) friends (unsure) r-right
Marissa: right, um I heard Ryan was taking you shopping (Trey looks at Ryan) so I figured you'd probably need some help, here why don't you try this (hands Trey a shirt) an ill grab you some more stuff
(Trey takes the shirt from Marissa and walks away to try it on)
Marissa: Seth said you might need some back up
Ryan: yeah thanks for comin (smiles)
Marissa: (smiles) oh wow look at this (picks up a hat) yeah this has you written all over it (puts the hat on Ryan's head) aww (cutesy voice) yeah that looks really adorable on you, yeah (touches Ryan's cheek) its jus so cute
Ryan: ah really I thought ugly hats were your thing (takes it off and puts it on Marissa) (Marissa laughs) it looks really good on you, honestly, you should look at your- oh
Marissa: (poses) really
Ryan: (laughs) yes (pulls on Marissa's arm mucking around)
CUT TO: Newport group - Kirsten and Julie are sitting on the couch drinking coffee together
Julie: so to my utter shock (sits) he agreed to pay in full, crisis averted (smiles)
Kirsten: oh, well I guess my dads softening in his old age
Julie: that or he has a p0rn tape buried in his past to...I was speaking metaphorically of course
(Julie looks at Kirsten who is looking at something, distracted)
Julie: hello, Kiki (Kirsten looks at her) I'm talking about erotica
Kirsten: oh I-I-I- I'm sorry um what were you saying
(Julie looks at Kirsten, then in the direction of where Kirsten was gazing. we see Carter at the reception desk. Julie looks from Carter back to Kirsten, Kirsten is once again looking at Carter then she looks at Julie)
Julie: you like Carter!
Kirsten: excuse me
Julie: you have a thing for Carter, Kirsten Cohen crushes Carter (smiles)
Kirsten: that's ridiculous
Julie: here I've ben so pre occupied with my own s*x scandal I hadn't noticed yours
Kirsten: that's enough!
Julie: Sandy's off in strange motels with that fugitive ex girlfriend of his (Kirsten looks at her) so you decide to turn up the heat at the office (grins)
Kirsten: Julie, stop it, I do not have feelings for...Sandy
(Sandy walks in)
Sandy: suprise
(Kirsten and Julie both stand up)
Kirsten: uh...Julie an I were jus going over some magazine stuff (Sandy nods)
Julie: launch fever, well ill let you two talk (looks at Kirsten then leaves)
Kirsten: so, what's up
Sandy: oh (sighs) I invited Trey to stay with us for a few days
Kirsten: ok, sounds good
Sandy: (suprised) sounds good...I-I thought you were gonna have a five alarm freak out
Kirsten: well I-I I trust you...I mean you were right about Ryan after all (Sandy is stunned) ill-ill see ya tonight (kisses Sandy on the cheek)
Sandy: he- now where's this famous Carter Buckley, id love to meet him
(we see Carter wave to Kirsten through the window)
Kirsten: oh uh toni- uh its-its not a good time, he's up uh up to his ears in the launch (smiles)
Sandy: alright well some other time then
Kirsten: (nods) hm
Sandy: ill see ya tonight
CUT TO: The shops - Ryan, Marissa and Trey are at the check out
Trey: (sighs) man am I tired
Marissa: mm that's shoppers fatigue (Trey takes the bag from the person behind the checkout) shop enough an you'll become immune (touches Treys shoulder) trust me
Ryan: if anyone should know
Marissa: huh that's funny
Worker: excuse me (Trey turns around) can I check your bag (points)
(Ryan and Marissa watch, worried)
Trey: why, I didn't do anything wrong
Worker: look I saw you handling that watch before
Trey: I didn't take your damn watch
Worker: we have the right to look through your bag, jus hand it over
Trey: I see other people with bags here, I don't s-see you givin them a hard time
Marissa: look he didn't take anything
Ryan: hey jus let him check through your bag
Trey: hey man (puts his hand up) ill handle this (Ryan looks worried) (moves closer to the guy) why don't you get outta my face
Worker: (into the walky talky) send someone to the front entrance
Trey: yeah, yeah you know what...don't bother! (empties the bag out in front of him) cause I paid for all'a this
(Ryan touches Treys arm and Trey rips it away from him. Ryan holds Trey around the waist trying to get him out of the store, Trey breaks free from Ryan's hold and kicks over a display stand he walks back over to the worker and looks at him then leaves. Ryan watches him, not impressed about what just happened)
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CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - through the kitchen window we see Kirsten, Sandy and Trey outside sitting together at the table. in the kitchen Ryan and Seth are talking, Seth is sitting at the bench
Ryan: if we hadn't gotten Trey outta the store, I swear he would'a taken the guy out
Seth: so he's got rage issues like uh like Summer or
Ryan: (sits) yeah he's just got alotta pride you know (sighs) an a short fuse, once somethin sets him off its like, he cant control himself
Seth: well um its comforting to have him stayin here? (frowns) have you told my parents
Ryan: no I cant, I know I should but
(Kirsten comes in)
Kirsten: oh hey Ryan (Seth and Ryan look) oh I finally met your brother, he seems to be adjusting well (Ryan and Seth look at her)
Seth: yeah smooth sailing
Kirsten: hm (nods)
(Sandy and Trey come in)
Sandy: oh here's one, a barista at a local coffee joint
Trey: barista
Kirsten: oh that's a fancy word for a guy who makes coffee
Trey: oh that I can do
Sandy: (nods) we were jus checkin out the classifieds
Trey: job hunt begins today (to Ryan) feel like comin with me
Ryan: (looks at Trey) (pointed) ill pass thanks
(Sandy looks at Ryan, noticing the tension)
Kirsten: Seth why don't you...come out an...clear the patio furniture with me for the party (Seth screws up his face)
Sandy: I believe son that's code for lets get outta here (hands Trey the paper)
Seth: (stands) if I help set up for the party will you let me skip it
Sandy: ah that would be a no (touches Seth's back)
(Seth, Sandy and Kirsten walk outside. Trey looks at Ryan, Ryan looks at Trey out of the corner of his eye)
Trey: again, I'm sorry about yesterday, I jus didn't like the way that guy was lookin at me
Ryan: (softly) so you trashed the store
Trey: (nods) look my old ways aren't gonna work here, I need to change
Ryan: (looks at Trey, nods) ...do it soon
(Ryan leaves the kitchen and Trey puts the paper down on the bench)
CUT TO: Summers bedroom - we hear a knock on the door and Summer opens it. Zach is standing there
Summer: (suprised) Zach
Zach: hey um (walks in) I brought over some'a your stuff (puts box on the bed)
Summer: oh
Zach: things you left at my house
Summer: post break-up stuff exchange, ooo (referring to something in the box) I won this for you at the kick off carnival, it was a gift
Zach: (nods) an ill always remember how you owned that whack-a-mole (Summer looks at him) I don't feel like it's a good idea to have reminders of you lying around
Summer: look I get that you moved on but d'you have'ta like totally erase me
Zach: (frowns) what'do you mean moved on (Summer looks down) Cohen
Summer: he let it slip ok
Zach: I-I just I didn't want you ta know incase it hurt your feelings
Summer: why would it hurt my feelings (laughs) what jus because twenty minutes after we broke up you were scootering around Italy with some six foot two euro chick
Zach: (frowns) hey y-you left me
Summer: I know, I know that but (closes her eyes) ...the entire cast of the Valley are guest VJ's on music video nation (Zach is lost) an I kinda have'ta see that (pushes Zach towards the door) so ill drop off your stuff soon ok
Zach: Summer wait
Summer: (loud) arivaderci (shuts the door)
CUT TO: Lance's hotel - Caleb gets out of the limo and shuts the door. the next thing we see is Lance opening the door and Caleb being on the other side
Lance: well, how do ya like this (Caleb walks in) Caleb Nichol showing up in my lowly hotel room
Caleb: let's get this over with
(Caleb puts the briefcase down on the table knocking rubbish and crap to the floor)
Lance: thankyou (picks up the video) videos right here, its all yours if the moneys in that case
Caleb: (looks at Lance then opens the case) five hundred thousand, as requested (Lance smiles) (holds his hand out for the tape) I'm assured this is the only copy
Lance: this is it (hands the tape over) (smug) so how's it feel, get a little glimpse into your wife's past
Caleb: I didn't get where I am today by being a fool, I knew what I was getting into when I married Julie Cooper
Lance: so you expect me to believe that she told you about this (Caleb looks at him) cause Julie keeps her past pretty tight to the vest
Caleb: I have some very thorough ? PI's in my staff...id venture to say there's nothing Julies ever done that I don't know about
(knock at the door)
Caleb: allow me
(Caleb goes to open the door and Lance closes the briefcase full of money and picks it up. Caleb opens the door and 2 big rough looking guys walk in)
Lance: oh what the hell is this
Caleb: (smug) these are some friends of mine looking forward to getting to know you
Lance: you son of a bitch
Caleb: that's your cue to hand me the briefcase (waits) Lance (Lance hands the briefcase over, reluctantly) pleasure doing business with you, thanks for the tape
(Caleb leaves and one of the big guys shuts the door and then pulls the curtains closed)
CUT TO: Kirsten's office - Kirsten is at her desk on the phone and Julie walks in holding 2 dresses
Kirsten: id like those flowers delivered by five...thankyou (hangs up)
Julie: hey, what'do you think (holds out 2 different dresses) for tonight I want Donatella Versace meets Martha Stewart before the scandal hm, oo don't look now boyfriend two o'clock
(Carter walks in)
Carter: hey
(Kirsten looks in Carters direction)
Carter: brought you somethin (Julie looks at Kirsten, smiling) pinotnoir Russian river valley (to Julie) hi
Julie: hey
Carter: one you said you loved
(Julie looks at Kirsten. Kirsten looks at Carter)
Kirsten: ...thankyou Carter how thoughtful
Carter: I thought we'd uh pop the top have a few glasses before the madness begins
Kirsten: (pointed) we have alot riding on this presentation, I think it would be unprofessional to drink wine before hand
Carter: (laughs and looks at Julie then Kirsten) are you kidding, we average a bottle a night around here
Julie: hm
Kirsten: you can celebrate...at the party tonight
Carter: ok, yeah ok uh I will uh ill see you later completely focused an totally sober (leaves)
Julie: (teasing) (walking out backwards) Kirsten an Carter sittin in a tree (Kirsten looks at her) I'm jus kidding unless I'm not (laughs) (off screen) k-i-s-s-i-n-g
(Kirsten looks dazed)
CUT TO: Zach's house - Summer rings the doorbell and Zach's mom opens the door
Z's mom: oh...Summer...I thought we'd seen the last'a you
Summer: is Zach home
Z's mom: he's at water polo practice he'll be home in a few minutes
Summer: (holds up a bag) could I leave this stuff with you um he left it at my house (frowns) when we were dating
Z's mom: (takes the bag) so it's really over between the two of you
Summer: (nods) Mrs. Stevens I am so sorry about what happened at the airport
Z's mom: you should be
Summer: but at least something good came out of it, right I mean Zach met Francesca
Z's mom: (confused) who
Summer: you know six foot two Italian super model...Zach's new girlfriend
Z's mom: an when would this of happened...while he was sulking over you...he never left the hotel room Summer
(Summer looks at Z's mom, stunned)
CUT TO: The pool house at night - Trey is sitting on the bed with his head down, and the paper in his hand. Ryan knocks
Ryan: hey (Trey looks over) (walks in) how'd the...job hunt go today (sits)
Trey: (breathes out) not so good...tried five or six places...all turned me down on the spot
Ryan: (looks down) that sucks...you hungry, grab a bite...catch up
Trey: (nods) yeah, that'd be great
Ryan: (smiles) cool (stands) we should head by the pier you'll like it, we got you know...boats an stuff (smiles) after you clean this place up (starts throwing Treys new clothes at him from the bed) gees man you do have closets you know
Trey: yeah, you think your funny
(Ryan keeps throwing clothes at Trey, laughing. he throws the last piece and underneath it sitting on the bed is the watch from earlier. Ryan's smile goes when he sees it. Trey looks out from behind the clothes and then he looks at Ryan. Ryan picks up the watch and looks at it before looking at Trey, he looks back down at the watch)
Ryan: ...this is the watch from that store
Trey: yeah I went back today an bought it
Ryan: (looks down) don't lie ta me (looks at Trey)
Trey: I'm not
Ryan: (softly) you're never gonna change (looks away) this family is takin a chance on you Trey
Trey: (scoffs) you know what (stands) it makes no difference what I tell you cause your only gonna believe the worst about me no matter what I do
Ryan: (yells) hey ya blame me
Trey: guess I don't, so why don't I do us both a favour an jus take off
Ryan: (yells) fine
(Trey heads towards the door and stops)
Trey: (yells) oh an I bought it as a gift for you...ta thank you for helpin me out (Ryan looks at him) an uh before you go callin the cops on me (pulls out the receipt) here's the receipt (screws it up and throws it at Ryan)
(Ryan watches Trey leave, helplessly)
CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is sitting on the bed staring off into the distance and Sandy walks in. Ryan stands up
Sandy: well the party's startin soon, are you hidin out in here
Ryan: yeah, good guess
Sandy: (nods) where's Trey (Ryan looks at him) oh I see well...we knew it was gonna be bumpy
Ryan: yeah...this is harder then I thought it'd be
Sandy: is there anything I can do
Ryan: (thinks) hey could I borrow the car
Sandy: (takes the keys out and hands them to Ryan) be careful
CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Zach walks in the door, and we see Summer sitting at her dressing table. Summer sees Zach in the mirror and jumps up
Summer: Zach, hey ugh I realised I forgot to give you your sweatshirt back you know an I was going to
Zach: (looking down) I know you talked to my mom today
Summer: brief conversation...brief
Zach: an I know she told you about Francesca...or lack there of
Summer: ...you don't need'ta explain
Zach: no I do, when I came home I knew that I was going to see you an Cohen (looks at Summer) an I-I didn't want things to be tense between us (Summer listens) an I figured the only way to do that was...if I was with someone to
Summer: (feels bad) Zach I'm sorry...an you told Cohen because...(frowns) you knew that it would get back to me
Zach: (nods) within minutes
Summer: god that is so typical'a Cohen (shakes her head) I mean he knew that it would make me jealous
Zach: Summer...remember she's a fake (smiles)
Summer: yeah but still Cohen could not wait to tell me about your smokin new girlfriend he-
Zach: this is uh between you an Cohen (realises) which has nothing to do with me (smiles) finally
Summer: look (moves closer) Zach...I am so sorry that I made a mess of everything...as for Francesca...unlike some loud mouth geeks...I can keep a secret
(Summer and Zach look at each other)
CUT TO: The Cohen's backyard - its now decorated for the party. Ryan comes out of the pool house and walks passed Marissa who is leaning on a chair reading Newport Living near by. beside the pool is a mock up of the cover sitting on an easel
Marissa: hey (stands) Ryan where're you going
Ryan: uh get Trey, he took off
Marissa: well ill go with you
Ryan: (looks at Marissa) remember what happened last time you came'ta Chino
Marissa: yeah I saved your ass (Ryan looks at her) come on (pulls Ryan by the arm)
(we now see Kirsten and Julie walking together)
Kirsten: do you realise that in a couple'a days your face will be on (thinks) every coffee table in this town
Julie: oh frankly I'm suprised we even got it off the ground
(Caleb walks over)
Caleb: well I'm not suprised at all
Kirsten: hi dad (kisses Caleb's cheek) mwa
Caleb: I know this magazine is going to be an enormous success
Kirsten: absolutely
Julie: I...take it everything went smoothly (Kirsten and Julie look at Caleb)
Caleb: everything's taken care of Juju
(we now see Summer walk over to Seth who is at the bar. they are both dressed up)
Summer: uh-hh hm (touches Seth's arm)
Seth: hey you made it (puts his arm around Summer and kisses her cheek, Summer appears to pull away) mmm I was starting to get worried (to the bartender) thankyou
Summer: well I came for Newport Living, I do live in Newport
Seth: ah, is that what this party's for I didn't uh
Summer: hm (isn't happy)
Seth: (nods) ok what's the deal is it somethin I said
Summer: (glares) something you weren't (raises her eyebrows) suppose'ta say
Seth: (looks at Summer) right (looks down) I guess I did somethin wrong so I should probably jus apologise
Summer: well yeah, if you mean it
Seth: its kinda hard ta mean it if I (shakes his head) don't know what it is
Summer: (mocking) well its kinda hard ta forgive you if you don't mean it cause you don't know what your spose'ta be apologising for (Seth looks at her, lost) I'm gonna wait in your room for twenty minutes if ya cant figure it out by then I'm gone (walks away)
(Seth looks completely clueless, poor guy! - we now see Carter walk over to Caleb, Kirsten and Julie)
Caleb: hello everybody, Julie congratulations
Julie: thankyou
Carter: (to Kirsten) may I speak with you for a moment
Kirsten: sure
(Kirsten and Carter walk away from Caleb and Julie)
Kirsten: what is it
Carter: (softly) have I said something to you, have I done something wrong cause all day you have seemed angry at me (Kirsten goes to speak, but cant) look, whatever it is I hope you can talk to me about it because we are liable to be working together for a long time so I don't wanna-
(Kirsten looks over at Julie and Julie gives her a thumbs up. Carter notices and looks over at Julie)
Carter: on second thought, uh lets just focus on the presentation (Kirsten looks at him) ...I-I I hope it goes without a hitch
(Kirsten closes her eyes and sighs. she opens them and sees a waiter walking towards her {I debated putting this information in because when I watched it the first time I didn't catch it, but the waiter is Lance, he cleans up nice and its very easy to miss})
Kirsten: uh scuse me is that chardonnay
Lance/waiter: yes ma'm it is (smiles)
Kirsten: (takes a glass) thankyou
CUT TO: Chino - Ryan and Marissa are out of the front of like a bar, it looks very rough
Ryan: use'ta hang out at this place all the time
(Marissa goes in and Ryan follows her. the next thing we see is Marissa and Ryan inside the bar)
Marissa: (points) there he is
Ryan: back in a sec
(Marissa nods and crosses her arms. Ryan goes over to Trey who is playing pool, with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth
Trey: what the hell you doin here man
Ryan: come to find you
Trey: I'm not lookin to be found
Ryan: Trey
Trey: beat it - little brother
Ryan: (looks at Marissa then back at Trey) I jus wanna talk to you alright
Trey: why man your in your pool house an-an I'm here
Ryan: (softly) I'm sorry alright
Trey: why're we kiddin ourselves here Ry...you knew it couldn't work...we are who we are
Ryan: I'm not goin back to Newport without you
Trey: fine...stay here (walks away) see how well you fit in after bein away two years, I'm gonna go out an get some air
(Ryan looks over at Marissa. some drunk guy sits down next to her and smiles, she smiles at him then looks away, uneasy - we then see Trey walk outside, he kicks a trash can and it makes a bang)
CUT TO: Seth's bedroom - Summer is sitting on the bed waiting and Seth walks in
Seth: ok uh...I've thought about it, I've thought about why you're angry
Summer: (nods) and
Seth: I have nothing I do - not know what I did wrong Summer but listen I am totally willing to apologise, extremely sincerely
Summer: why did you tell me about Francesca
Seth: um...because you begged me to
Summer: that is not why Cohen, I have begged you to do plenty of stuff like give up comic books stop mumbling an you don't do any of that
Seth: are you actually angry with me for being jealous of you being jealous of Zach
Summer: no...you were jealous
Seth: gee why would that be Summer, hearing you go on an on about Zach's new woman
Summer: because ya told me about her
Seth: yeah I did, I saw the high road there an I jus did not take it on that one, d'you wanna know why (Summer motions yes) I was a little bit worried...here we had this big great kiss in the rain upside down an I don't know, I thought maybe what if after that everything was a let down for you...ya had buyers remorse or somethin
Summer: (softening) Cohen (sighs, stands and moves closer) you...are so...neurotic (holds Seth around the waist)
Seth: exactly...unlike Zach who's anxiety free with his big smile...natural athleticism
Summer: hm
Seth: that guy makes me feel very Jewish (closes his eyes)
Summer: look I know Zach looks great on paper, son of a congressman (Seth rubs her arm) sweet selfless, hey an even well boring
Seth: yeah he's a touch bland
Summer: yeah, an you (smiles) with all your little flaws (touches Seth's cheeks) an your little quirks (Seth frowns) somehow ya keep draw'in me back in
Seth: (nods) yeah
Summer: mm-hmm
Seth: so what you're saying to me is then...that the more neurotic an insecure I am...the more you're attracted to me
Summer: hmm
Seth: well then (Summer laughs and puts her hands around his neck) do I look fat in these pants
(they fall out of the shot and onto Seth's bed together. Summer laughs)
CUT TO: Cohen backyard - in front a big screen we see Julie, Kirsten and Carter standing together, as well as the mock up of the magazine. the crowd is standing in front of them watching
Carter: (into mic) hello everyone, I'm Carter Buckley uh managing editor (Kirsten smiles) and on behalf of everyone at Newport Living (Kirsten and Julie smile) id like to thank you all for coming tonight (clapping from the crowd, Sandy and Caleb are standing together up the back) now I would like to introduce the woman who has made all of this possible...Julie Cooper-Nichol
(Carter hands the mic to Julie. Kirsten claps)
Julie: (into mic) thankyou Carter I cant believe this night is finally here, well, what is Newport Living (off screen) a style guide for sure a society page, local politics, the art scene, news pages, all the different colours that ?
(we now see Sandy and Caleb, with Julie's speech heard in the background)
Sandy: wow, so that's Carter Buckley
(we see Carter and Kirsten standing together off to the side)
Caleb: you haven't met him yet
Sandy: no he's ben more of a-a phantom presence, I thought he'd look more like Jerry Garcia
Caleb: (looks at Sandy) who
Julie: but if you really wanna know what Newport Living is all about (smiles proudly) take a look at this
(Julie holds a remote up to the big screen and presses a button then steps back to watch. on the screen we see a very 'eighties' Julie with a sweat band on her head, and awful clothes. we quickly realise its the wrong tape)
Young Julie: if I've never had s*x before (Julie is stunned, Kirsten turns around and looks at Carter) why do I feel so horny (takes off her top) (the crowd starts whispering/talking)
Kirsten: Julie, Julie
Young Julie: you're turning me on
Caleb: dear god (Sandy is watching, stunned)
Julie: (stunned) oh my god
Kirsten: Julie give me the remote (tries to take it from Julie)
Young Julie: come on cute pizza boy
(Kirsten stands in front of the screen trying to shut it off. Caleb and Sandy watch helplessly. on the screen the pizza boy is now holding Young Julie on his lap. Carter goes over to try and help Kirsten. we see Young Julie throw the pizza boy down onto the bed. Julie looks away with tears in her eyes {this is probably the first time I've felt for her!} we now see quick scans of the shocked crowd and the sound of the moaning on the tape, but it's amplified. Caleb looks over at Julie, Julie looks at Caleb upset. Carter is still desperately trying to get the remote to work. we see a close up of Sandy and he closes his eyes)
Carter: ready (pushes a button and the picture freezes)
(Julie looks around, mortified. we see a close up of Caleb then he blurs and we see Lance come into focus standing behind Caleb and Sandy. he has a huge smile on his face. we see Julie again then we see Lance take his tie off and walk away)
Julie: son of a...bitch
Kirsten: (goes over to Julie) Julie lets get you outta here (puts her hand on Julies back and they walk away)
Carter: (off screen) sorry about that everyone its a er (on screen) technical difficulties, please everyone uh (Sandy looks down) help themselves to a-a-a (Caleb doesn't look impressed) drink...or two...uh lord knows I ...I'm going to
(Carter walks away and we see a close up of the screen one last time. we can see Julie side on in a pink bra, it looks as though she was about to take it off. in the background everyone is talking)
CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - Julie is sitting on the seat at the end of the bed, and leaning her arm on the bed upset, Caleb walks in
Caleb: don't worry Juju (sits) it'll all blow over (rubs Julies shoulders)
Julie: I don't understand I mean you gave him his damn money
Caleb: jus goes to show it doesn't pay to give inta these people (Julie sighs) you meet there every demand...an they ruin you anyway...well ruins the wrong word
Julie: well you can go on with your life Cal but I am never leaving this room, my Howard Hughes phase starts now
Caleb: (smiles) we could go ta Europe...Paris, Vienna anywhere you like...by the time we get back something else will have exploded to make this whole thing look silly
Julie: (considers) I guess you can always count on this town for new scandal (sniffs) Paris
(Caleb kisses Julies cheek)
CUT TO: The party - Carter and Kirsten are standing together and Sandy walks over to them
Sandy: Carter, Sandy Cohen (shakes Carters hand) you throw a hell of a party
Carter: Sandy it's great to finally meet you (Kirsten looks from Sandy to Carter)
Sandy: nice to meet you
Kirsten: I-I'm so sorry I haven't introduced you two
Carter: oh uh no problem (to Sandy) you sound like you have a wonderful family
Sandy: (nods) I do, thankyou, including my mother in-law the p0rn star (Carter laughs) hey if it makes you feel any better I-I think it kinda livened things up
Carter: yeah well here's hoping everyone was drunk enough they black out an don't remember anything tomorrow (Kirsten smiles)
Sandy: here's hoping, can I get you two anything
at the same time:
Kirsten: no thanks I'm good
Carter: oh no thanks I'm-I'm fine
Sandy: (nods) alright (smiles and leaves)
(Kirsten looks uncomfortable)
Carter: listen (Kirsten looks at him) about before...I have to apologise
Kirsten: (frowns) you do
Carter: yeah you know we have ben working together for a few weeks now an I jus want you to know that if...there has ben a...tension between us (Kirsten listens)
Kirsten: Carter I don't know what you're talking about
Carter: if there's ben a...a vibe...between us (Kirsten looks at him) its me...ok an I am sorry
Kirsten: (shakes her head) Carter
Carter: lets jus leave it at that alright
(Carter smiles and walks away leaving Kirsten by herself)
CUT TO: Chino - Ryan and Marissa are still in the bar. they are sitting at a table together waiting for Trey to come back in. they both look like they've had enough
Marissa: Ryan I don't think he's coming back
Ryan: ...alright let's go (sighs) we should go find him
(they both stand up and head towards the exit. Marissa is in front)
Guy from before: hey you feel like playin some pool (puts his arm out)
Marissa: no thanks <
Plan: A: Ryan's past; Q: Who is worried that nothing good can come of a visit? A: the Cohen family; Q: Who has welcomed Ryan's past with open arms? A: Cohen; Q: Whose family welcomes Ryan's past visitor? A: Chino; Q: Where is the Cohen family from? A: their newfound friendship; Q: What do Marissa and Ryan continue to explore? A: Seth; Q: Who is the father of Summer? A: Julie; Q: Who admits her mistake to Kirsten? A: Caleb; Q: Who does Julie turn to for help? Summary: When Ryan's past comes for a visit, he is worried that nothing good can come of it. Meanwhile, the Cohen family has welcomed the visitor from Chino with open arms. Marissa and Ryan continue to explore their newfound friendship, while Seth and Summer face some unforeseen news. Meanwhile, Julie admits her mistake to Kirsten and looks to Caleb for help.