Opening scene - Cohen kitchen in the morning - Kirsten is in there by herself. she has a glass sitting on the counter with a little bit of tomato juice in it, she tops it up with vodka so that glass is roughly 1/4 full. she takes a drink and puts the glass down just as Sandy calls out to her
Sandy: (calls off screen) Kirsten did the paper come today I can't find it
Kirsten: (panics, calls out) uh yeah I put it on the couch in the living room (puts the vodka back in the fridge)
Sandy: ah (picks up the paper) hey d'you think I look at all like Tony Blair
Kirsten: uh, you have nicer hair
Sandy: thankyou, good hair
Kirsten: mm-hmm (drinks vodka/tomato juice)
Sandy: leader of Great Britain, I would call that a wash
Kirsten: (nods) mm-hmm
Sandy: what you drinkin
Kirsten: (puts the glass down) oh tomato juice, lots of antioxidants (puts the lid on the juice)
Sandy: so what d'you think of this...Palm Springs
Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) Palm Springs
Sandy: (looks at Kirsten) this weekend, you (points) me...an the desert (raises eyebrows)
Kirsten: (reluctant) uh Sandy, I-I know we talked about a weekend but right now-
(Ryan and Seth come in)
Ryan: (to Seth) hey ya asked for my opinion, remember (to Sandy and Kirsten) morning
Seth: yeah but (puts his arms out) I jus really wanted you to agree with me man, morning
Sandy: morning (looks at Seth) what's up
Seth: (frowns) well, today's the first day back from spring break and I was planning on telling Summer, about that little...misunderstanding in Miami (raises eyebrows)
Sandy: (while reading the paper) where you licked the whipped cream off the girls naked stomach (looks at Seth) an ate the cheery out of her mouth
Kirsten: an why are you gonna tell her again
Seth: (screws up his face) because I have a conscience
Ryan: and it'll be on national television so she'll find out sooner or later (Seth points at him as if to say 'see')
Sandy: look I know the idea of telling her is scary but th- believe me when you start hiding things (Kirsten looks as though she feels guilty, holding her 'vodka/tomato juice) that's when the trouble starts
Ryan: alright let's go, we're late (pushes Seth's shoulder) come on
(Ryan and Seth leave the kitchen)
Sandy: well, there goes the weekend
Kirsten: ...unless we drive up Sunday morning an I take Monday off (Sandy looks at her, happy at the suggestion) your right, we need this (puts her vodka/tomato juice in the sink)
Sandy: wow, ill make the plans
(Kirsten smiles and touches Sandy's arm, then leaves the kitchen. Sandy looks as though he's thinking for a second, then he turns around and reluctantly picks up Kirsten's glass. he looks at it, and then sniffs it. you can see in his face that he can smell the vodka. he looks in the direction of where Kirsten just was and frowns, worried)
Theme song - California by Phantom Planet Caleb's mansion - we see an external shot of the house, and Marissa's car. then we are in Marissa's bedroom. she comes out of her bathroom, putting lip-gloss on. she puts the lid on and then walks over to her dressing table and sits in front of the mirror. in the reflection we can see a slight redness near her collar bone, on the right side. she sighs and moves her jacket aside to reveal an awful looking bruise/mark which sits just above her singlet line. she uses one hand to hold the jacket away and the other to touch the bruise, she touches it and looks at it in the mirror and the phone rings. she looks at the phone and then fixes her jacket back up before answering
Marissa: hello
(we now see Trey in a side on view, he has a phone to his ear and he's creepily lit, it's almost like a silhouette)
Trey: Marissa, don't hang up ok
Marissa: (agitated) look I told you to stop calling me (quickly hangs up)
Trey: let me expl-
(Trey hears the beeps that signify Marissa has hung up on him. he takes the phone away from his ear and we see Jess come into the shot, in the background and out of focus. she's in a black bra and jeans that aren't done up)
Jess: I guess she didn't wanna chat (walks over to Trey) what happen, stable boy get fresh (sits next to Trey) with the princess
Trey: (lights a smoke) don't you have school
Jess: (smiles) I was hoping, we could (moves her hand down near Treys lower body)
Trey: (looks at Jess) ill pass
Jess: (stands) you know, its not many girls, that would spend the night with a guy an not only not mind him calling another girl the next morning (puts on her top) but still be up for round two, you sure your not taking me for granted (does up her jeans)
(Trey looks at Jess and then gets up and opens the door)
Trey: look we both know what this is
Jess: (looks at Trey then picks up her bag) well, we know I'm not Marissa (touches Treys cut) I leave my marks on your back
(Jess kisses Trey, he looks up, not into it. he motions for her to go and she leaves. he slams the door behind her without turning around)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Summer is in the student lounge, sitting on the couch reading. Seth walks over. he lingers around the back of the couch for a few seconds before sitting next to her
Seth: hey Summer (sits)
Summer: hey Cohen
Seth: (small wave) ok uh, the easiest way for me to do this is jus gonna be to say it (looks at Summer) but before I do...I want you to know how totally you know awful-
Summer: I know
Seth: (looks at Summer) what
Summer: Miami, whipped cream girl, we do have cable (goes back to reading)
Seth: so you...saw me
Summer: (nods) I saw you
Seth: ...ok so look I know you're angry an that's...perfectly-
Summer: not really (shuts the book and puts it on the table then walks over to the coffee)
Seth: (follows) your not
Summer: mm-mm (pours coffee) (Seth looks at her) you know, I really thought things were gonna be different this time but you haven't changed at all, you've found new an even more public ways of disappointing me (walks away, Seth shakes his head) (stops and turns around) Zach an I kissed
Seth: (looks at Summer) what
Summer: yeah, we were having dinner an (frowns) you came on TV in that stupid-
Seth: ok you know what fine, that's ok, you you know you seen me an ya kissed, sorta quick cousinly, what else happened
Summer: (shakes her head) nothing...much (raises her eyebrows then walks away)
Seth: so what'does this mean
Summer: I don't know...(sadly) but it shouldn't be this hard
(Summer leaves and Seth watches her)
CUT TO: Caleb's mansion - Julie is in the kitchen cooking breakfast, Caleb comes in. there is food absolutely everywhere and Julie is just putting the finishing touches on Caleb's breakfast, she is also wearing an apron!
Julie: ah, there you are just in time for your suprise
Caleb: I'm late for work
Julie: you'll wanna make time for this (smiles) bonappetite (holds up a plate full of food)
Caleb: (looks at Julie) an what is that
Julie: eggs benedict, my specialty, well...my new specialty uh (smiles proudly) it's my first time
Caleb: I already ate breakfast
Julie: well consider this a mid morning snack...I was going to give it to you at seven but...it took a little longer then I expected
Caleb: you spent two hours making eggs benedict for a man with a heart condition (Julie looks at him) doesn't that seem a little insane to you (walks to the sink)
Julie: (hurt) ...I'm tryin'a make an effort here Cal...if nothing else, I expect you to acknowledge that
Caleb: I do...a wasted effort (Julie looks shocked) I have to go
Julie: (fed up) why do I even try
Caleb: (leaving) I ask myself the same question
(Julie dumps the plate of food into the bin, angry)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Marissa is at her locker by herself getting some books. Ryan sneaks up to try and get a kiss, which startles her
Ryan: (touches Marissa shoulder) hey (goes to kiss her)
Marissa: (turns around, suprised) oh (closes her eyes, relieved)
Ryan: ohp, sorry (laughs) you ok
Marissa: (holds her jacket where the bruise is) uh, yeah no I guess I'm just not...use to the hall way kiss yet (raises her eyebrows and then shuts her locker and walks away, making sure to keep her hand on her jacket)
Ryan: no sure of course
Marissa: um uh-hm (looks at Ryan) so tell me how was Miami
Ryan: uh, it was alot like Orange County, how bout you
Marissa: uh
Ryan: anything crazy happen while I was gone
Marissa: no, no (pulls her jacket across) It was pretty much jus (puts her hand on her neck) business as usual
Ryan: (looks at Marissa) so we still have a date, how's your weekend (touches Marissa's back)
Marissa: (reluctant) oh...um
Ryan: what you-you forget something
Marissa: no no its jus my mom wanted ta go shopping but (smiles) this weekends great
Ryan: ok great so um...well let's do something special, something you wanted to do
Marissa: um, no nothing special (shrugs) (Ryan looks at her) I mean nothing in particular, it'll be special (raises eyebrows) so uh (frowns) lets jus talk about it later (shrugs) ok
Ryan: (confused) ok
(Marissa touches Ryan's shirt collar then gives him a quick kiss on the cheek and walks away. Ryan smiles, confused)
CUT TO: The Newport Group office - Kirsten is sitting at her desk using the computer, and we hear a knock at the door
Kirsten: (calls) come in
(Claire walks in)
Kirsten: oh hey Claire what is it
Claire: the men were cleaning out Carters office an they found this with a note saying it should be given to you
(Clair is holding a gold gift box with a red bow on it)
Kirsten: oh, thankyou (smiles) you can put it there
(Claire puts the box on Kirsten's desk then leaves the room. Kirsten stares at the box for a second before slowly reaching over to pick it up. the next thing we see is Kirsten untying the red bow. underneath the bow on the gold box in fancy red writing is "featherbrook" underneath that in black letters is GIFT SHOP. Kirsten takes the lid off of the box, and inside is gold pendant sitting on a gold chain amongst a soft white fluffy padding. Kirsten looks down at the pendant then looks up)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Summer is walking the halls by herself and Zach catches up to her
Zach: hey, Summer, wait
Summer: (looks) hey, Zach
Zach: um, I need to uh (points to the double doors) here
(Summer and Zach walk through the doors where it's a little more private)
Zach: did you talk to Seth
Summer: yeah, I told him everything
Zach: ok so (frowns) w-what'does that mean about us
Summer: (tired) look Zach I cant do this right now
Zach: I need to know if what happened the other night (raises eyebrows) was jus like a revenge thing, or if it was something more
(Seth walks by the double doors and sees Summer and Zach talking together)
Summer: honestly, in the moment, mostly revenge...but also I guess, something more (nods)
(Seth opens the door)
Seth: well, well, well, if it isn't my old friend (points) the big fat traitor
Zach: (pointed) hey Seth
Summer: Cohen
Seth: shh relax Summer (shakes his head) I wont make a scene (to Zach) how can you even look at yourself in the mirror (shakes his head)
Zach: look Seth I-I need to tell you something
Seth: you know what, save your apology
Zach: it's not an apology, I'm quitting the comic
Summer: (shocked) what
Seth: what
Zach: it's just, its caused too many problems between me an Summer, it's not worth it
Seth: yeah but the launch party is Saturday
Summer: yeah Zach you can't, it means too much to you
Zach: (looks at Summer) not as much as you do
(Seth watches in disbelief, his mouth is wide open)
Summer: (sighs and looks at Seth then Zach) I have to go (leaves)
Seth: ooh I see what your doin, let me tell you somethin, it's not gonna work, ok, she will see it for the cheap ploy that it is e...ventually (rolls his eyes)
Zach: look Seth, I've always liked you...but...if I have'ta sacrifice our friendship to be with Summer, ill do it
Seth: amazing, this whole time I thought you were a nice guy
Zach: (frowns) wake up, I'm a water polo player, we're never nice guys
Seth: well looks like I wont have'ta worry about adding you to Atomic County your already there, the demon water polo player The Ironist's nemesis
Zach: an its gonna take a little bit more than quick quips an pop culture laden bromides to win Little Miss Vixen
Seth: so its war
Zach: its war
(Seth and Zach both look at each and then open a door each. they both walk in the same direction, staring at each other)
Seth: my locker is this way
Zach: so's mine
Seth: fine, stay on that side'a the hall
CUT TO: Marissa outside heading to the parking lot - she stops all of a sudden and looks worried. we see why. Trey is pacing near a bench, obviously waiting for her. she stands by a tree watching Trey, clearly not wanting anything to do with him. Summer appears in the background
Summer: (looks at Marissa) what're you doing
Marisa: (turns around, suprised) Summer (smiles, relived) hey I was uh I was uh waiting for you...look my car is like completely outta gas so would you give me a ride (hopeful)
Summer: sure, c'mon (motions)
Marissa: um the only thing is I uh, I left a book inside (points) so could you pick me up around back
Summer: yeah, whatever (walks off)
(Marissa watches Trey who is still waiting, he sits down on the bench and puts his head on his hands. Marissa looks over whelmed)
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy is in there and Kirsten walks in
Kirsten: (suprised) oh, uh Sandy I-I thought you'd-you'd gone
Sandy: no no my first meetings not till ten, I I hope you don't mind I uh (holds up the empty glass) I finished the tomato juice (Kirsten looks at the glass, then him) but there's coffee
(we can now see that Kirsten is wearing Carters present around her neck)
Kirsten: you know I-I'm jus gonna go I'm a little late (smiles then goes to walk away)
Sandy: hey (Kirsten looks) I made a reservation at karakie? in Palm Springs, its suppose'ta be y'know really romantic
Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) oh, yeah um I checked my schedule, I don't think I can take Monday
Sandy: come on, its jus one day
Kirsten: I know I'm-I'm I'm sorry, maybe in a couple'a weeks (Sandy closes his eyes and nods) but we'll talk about it tonight ok
Sandy: alright (Kirsten again goes to leave) hey (Kirsten looks) what, I don't get a kiss
Kirsten: of course (smiles and kisses Sandy on the cheek) mwa (smiles)
Sandy: (notices the necklace) oh (touches the pendant) oh is that new
Kirsten: uh yeah I-I got it at Featherbrook I-I picked it up at the gift shop (smiles)
(Sandy looks at Kirsten then back at the pendant. Kirsten looks at him)
Sandy: well (lets go of the pendant) it suits you (Kirsten smiles) have a good day (kisses Kirsten on the cheek)
(Kirsten nods and leaves the kitchen. Sandy watches her)
CUT TO: The diner - Zach walks in the door and over to a booth where Reed and Seth are waiting
Seth: hey (waves)
Reed: hey Zach thanks for coming on such short notice (Zach nods, Seth sucks on his drink) well uh lets jus go over the details of the launch (looks at Seth)
Zach: (looks down) yeah listen Reed I uh I only came here today to...let you know that I have'ta pull outta the comic (looks at Reed)
(Reed looks at Zach, and then Seth who has is mouth wide open, in fake shock lol)
Reed: excuse me
Zach: personal reasons, um which I'm sure Seth can fill you in on (Seth is still sucking on his drink) at a later date but uh I wanted to tell you face to face (nods) I'm...sorry
Reed: ok well I know that your young an its a comic book an its fun fun fun, but to us this is a business...an you signed a contract (Zach listens) so unless you wanna deal with a lawsuit for the next fourr years I suggest you stay where you are, you order a sandwich an lets go over the details of the launch
(Zach looks down then over at Seth who is 'playing' his straw like a musical instrument)
Zach: you did this
Seth: (stops playing) hm?
Zach: did you threaten to pull out too (Reed looks at Seth) if she didn't force me back in (Reed looks at him) is that what you did
Seth: (frowns and puts his hands up defensively) whoa buddy Zach I have no idea what your talkin about (shakes his head) I'm glad your back in if that's what's goin on, but that's it
Reed: (to Zach) so what's it gonna be gorgeous, am I callin my lawyers or are you gonna order a crab sandwich
(Zach looks at Seth, in disbelief)
Seth: (nods at Zach, softly) crab sandwich (winks)
CUT TO: The Newport Group office - Julie walks into Caleb's office, he's sitting at his desk
Caleb: so what's today's heart attack special Julie, deep fried ribs, steak tar tar, that supersize guy oughta spend some time with you
Julie: (holds out an envelope) this came for you at the house (drops it on the desk) listen, Cal, we need ta talk to a councilor
Caleb: (picks up the envelope) excuse me
Julie: a councilor, a professional, someone who can penetrate that fortress of solitude you've erected
Caleb: (opens the envelope) of all your ideas, that has got to be the worst
Julie: (matter of factly) well, then, I'm out, I mean you're not interested in my cooking (Caleb is looking at what was in the envelope) your certainly not interested in my body, you said you wanted to try an make this marriage work
Caleb: ...(looks at Julie) you may, have a point (stands) I have ben... letting you do all the work, I'm jus not a councilor sorta guy (raises eyebrows) sitting on a couch (Julie looks at him) talking about my needs...how bout a date, tomorrow night, The Arches (Julie smiles) I will try
Julie: mm (kisses Caleb on the cheek) we can make this work
(Caleb smiles and Julie leaves. Caleb's smile goes, he sits on the edge of his desk and turns the paper over that came out of the envelope. we see that it is the black and white photos of Julie and Lance from out the front of the motel. in the first one they are just walking out of the door. in the second one Julie is facing away from Lance and Lance is looking at her. the last photo we see is upside down, and it is of the kiss. Julie has her hands on Lances face and they both look very into it)
CUT TO: Cohen house - Kirsten has just come home from work, to an empty house
Kirsten: (calls) Sandy (looks around and then heads towards the kitchen) helloooo
(Kirsten sighs and puts her keys and bag down on the counter. she turns around so her back is leaning against the counter and then she touches the pendant with her hand, after a few seconds she slowly walks over to the phone and picks it up. she turns around and leans against the counter before slowly dialing a number, she brings the phone up to her ear and listens)
Message: your call has ben forwarded to a voice messaging center, please leave a message at the tone (beep)
Kirsten: hi Carter its-its me (smiles then closes her eyes) I uh wanted to thankyou for the necklace its beautiful and...I'm sorry, I shouldnt'a called, please don't call back
(Kirsten hangs up abruptly then opens the fridge, she takes out the bottle of vodka and puts it on the counter where her bag and car keys are)
CUT TO: Harbor school - student lounge, Jess is there talking to another girl, and she looks at somebody out of the corner of her eye. we then see Ryan walk in, he does a small cute wave to Marissa who is down near the coffee/food bit. Marissa smiles and waves back. Ryan smiles then continues walking
Jess: (moves in front of Ryan) hey (smiles)
Ryan: hey (looks at Jess)
Jess: Jess (raises eyebrows) Marissa's pool...floater girl
Ryan: ahh yeah yeah yeah
(Marissa doesn't look happy)
Jess: you're Ryan, Trey an I 've ben hangin out
Ryan: ah you an Trey, jus what he needs more trouble
Jess: (flattered) mm you think I'm trouble (smiles) you might be even cuter than your brother
(Ryan looks at Jess then Marissa. Marissa looks down, sadly)
Ryan: listen I gotta (motions to Marissa)
Jess: (looks over) oh right Marissa's waiting, can't keep Marissa waiting (Ryan looks at her) think I could borrow a pen
(before Ryan can answer Jess tries to stick her hand into his pocket, he pulls her hand away with his and looks at her. we then see Marissa being served, she smiles at the guy and takes her coffee then looks up at Jess and Ryan before walking away. Ryan holds a pen out for Jess and we see Marissa leaving. Jess takes the pen from Ryan and looks over in the direction of where Marissa was)
Jess: thanks Ryan, you're a sport (raises eyebrows)
(Jess leaves and Ryan just stands there - the next thing we see is Marissa walking towards her car. Trey walks in front of her)
Trey: Marissa
Marissa: (stops) what're you doing here
Trey: look jus let me explain, ok
Marissa: (looks away then back at Trey, she keeps walking) god, there's nothing you can say to me that I wanna hear
(Trey grabs Marissa's arm trying to stop her from walking away)
Trey: wi-
Marissa: (yells, softly) let go of me
(Trey lets go and Marissa glares at him. Ryan runs over)
Ryan: (calls) Marissa, hey
Marissa: (looks over) hey (smiles)
Ryan: (sees Trey) hey man
Trey: hey Ry (smiles) how you doin
(they do a hand/hug thing)
Ryan: what're you doin here
Trey: nothin, jus came to uh thank Marissa for the Bait Shop gig, it's really great (Marissa forces a small smile)
Ryan: yeah (looks at Trey) what'did you do to your head (touches Treys cut)
Trey: (flinches) nothin man, it jus (shakes his head) banged on a cabinet (Marissa looks at him then Ryan)
Ryan: so what's up, you guys wanna grab a bite
Marissa: no, I have'ta get home (Ryan looks at her) you know uh my mom needs help
Trey: yeah yeah I should probably get back to work, but uh I wanna hear about Miami
Ryan: definitely
(Trey leaves and Marissa walks over to her car. Ryan follows)
Ryan: hey (Marissa smiles and unlocks her car) everything alright
Marissa: yeah, yeah you know jus my mom's usual insanity (opens the car door)
Ryan: gotcha (moves in front of Marissa) so um, tomorrow night is Seth's comic book thing, I figured we'd hit that then maybe grab dinner
Marissa: yeah, yeah
Ryan: yeah, I mean if-if you want
Marissa: no yeah (smiles) sure and (looks down then at Ryan) I promise ill be in a better mood by then (kisses Ryan on the cheek)
(Marissa gets in her car and backs out. Ryan looks over his shoulder and frowns, worried)
CUT TO: Cohen lounge room - we can hear music coming from somewhere, the camera pans up to show that the TV is on. we can also see that Kirsten is sprawled out on the couch
Sandy: (off screen, calls) hooonnneeyy I'm home, hey I thought we'd go out tonight, I made a reservation at that fancy new steak joint, you know the one with the-the really heavy silverware
(the camera has now turned and we can see Sandy standing just near the entrance of the living room holding a big bunch of flowers. we can also see that Kirsten is sound asleep. one hand is draped over the back of the couch and the other is near the floor)
Sandy: what d'you say...honey
(Sandy puts his briefcase down and kneels beside Kirsten)
Sandy: honey
(Sandy puts the flowers down the other end of the couch and then looks down at the floor, we see an empty glass. he picks it up and smells it then puts the glass on the coffee table)
Sandy: lets get you to bed (drapes Kirsten's arm around his neck) come on
Kirsten: mm
Sandy: one two
(Sandy picks Kirsten up in his arms and stands, then carries her towards the bedroom)
CUT TO: Cohen bedroom the next morning - we see Kirsten with her hair draped over her face, lying on the bed sound asleep. Sandy slowly comes in carrying a tray with breakfast and the paper, and a single pink rose
Sandy: rise an shine, riiiissseee an shine (puts the tray down) (Kirsten puts her hand up slightly) it's a beautiful morning (sits on the bed) come on, look what I brought ya
Kirsten: (turns to face Sandy, suprised) ohhh, Sandy
Sandy: (points) black coffee, bacon, those little waffles you like so much, whipped butter two fried eggs fruit an OJ, I call it the whaler
Kirsten: how can I resist (sits up) thankyou
Sandy: (hands Kirsten coffee) boy you were out cold when I got home last night
Kirsten: yeah, well, I was exhausted long week (smiles and drinks the coffee)
Sandy: seemed like it was more then exhaustion
Kirsten: (looks at Sandy, frowns) well what'do you mean
Sandy: ...I'm worried about how much you're drinking
Kirsten: (mouth open in shock) I I'm-I'm-I'm-I'm fine, I mean I was exhausted, you know I had a couple'a drinks so what
Sandy: well I'm not jus talkin about last night
Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) have you ben watching me
Sandy: we do live together, should I be concerned
Kirsten: (shrugs) I- I'm fine (shakes her head) look m-maybe I've ben drinking more then usual but ill-ill ill cut down ok
Sandy: so it's not somethin at work, takin on too much (Kirsten looks down, not saying anything) is it that Carter left
Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) what (frowns)
Sandy: he left very suddenly...so I figured...maybe you had to do some'a his work too
Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) I'm fine (Sandy nods) an id appreciate it if you'd trust me, I have to shower (gets up)
Sandy: ill put this in the microwave
Kirsten: (sighs) don't bother I'm not hungry
(Kirsten goes into the bathroom and shuts the door. Sandy looks worried)
CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan and Seth are sitting on the floor in front of the bed playing playstation together
Seth: yeah you like that...here's a little somethin your master Yoda never taught ya
(on the TV screen we see the game, I assume you see what they talk about next, but I don't get it lol)
Ryan: ohp (looks at the TV, suprised) oh
Seth: (shocked) you jus threw a light saber at me an killed me
Ryan: mm (scratches his neck)
Seth: I didn't know you could throw that light saber
Ryan: yeah new game, who knew
Seth: well it's to bad Marissa's not here, the ladies can't resist a young Jedi
Ryan: yeah I don't know about that (stands)
Seth: why you guys in a fight
Ryan: eh I don't know, ever since I got back from Miami she's ben actin kinda nervous around me
Seth: well you could talk to Summer except, you cannot because she's off limits until phase two of Zach attack is complete...but uh I think Trey was around last week right, maybe he knows somethin
Ryan: did you say phase two
Seth: yeah ya see Zach bein in the comic book does me no good unless Summer knows about it an it aint like he's (raises eyebrows) gonna tell her
(Seth's phone rings, he puts a finger up to Ryan as if to say 'one second' then pulls his phone out and answers it)
Seth: yello...heeey excellent...is guy smiley still with her...ok stay p- no no Leon you cant leave I don't care if you got swim lessons ill be there in a minute (hangs up and stands)
Ryan: Seth please tell me you're not usin the comic book club to spy on Summer an Zach
CUT TO: Outside the diner - Leon is behind a trash can looking through binoculars, we see Summer and Zach inside the diner in a booth together. Seth goes over to Leon
Seth: hey, Leon, they still in there (takes the binoculars)
Leon: they just paid
(inside we see Zach and Summer getting ready to leave)
Leon: is Zach really tryin to destroy the comic book club
Seth: what (takes the binoculars away) oh yeah, yeah yeah totally (gives the binoculars to Leon)
Leon: Seth I need to get something ta eat my blood sugars all low
Seth: (stands) ok shh shh shh ill be back, stay there
(we see Summer and Zach standing now. Seth heads over to the diner entrance)
Seth: Summer, Zach hey, what a suprise (smiles)
Summer: Cohen (holds Zach's arm) what're you doing here
Seth: uh jus fillin up the tank you know got a big day (Summer nods, Zach looks suspicious) I got the launch party tonight (to Zach) hey Reed wanted me to tell you, we should get there a half hour early tonight ok, somethin about a wizard magazine interview
Summer: hey, dementia boy (looks at Zach) Zach quit your stupid comic book remember (puts her arm around Zach)
Seth: oh did you not tell her yet (points then puts his hand up to his mouth in pretend shock) oh ugh did I put my foot in it again (Zach doesn't look impressed)
Summer: (looks at Zach) what's he talking about
Zach: I was gonna tell ya
Seth: (interrupts) I'm jus gonna go (softly) I'm sorry
(Seth goes inside the diner and sits down at a booth, he puts his hands to his mouth excited. outside we see what Seth is seeing which is Summer and Zach arguing, Summer hits Zach in the head and Seth flinches and mouths 'oooooh' he looks like he's thoroughly enjoying it,lol. Summer walks away leaving Zach by himself. Seth silently laughs. Zach looks through the window at him and Seth quickly puts the menu in front of his face, lol)
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CUT TO: The Bait Shop - Trey is out the front unloading a van full of cartons. he bends down to put a carton on the trolley and through the windscreen we can see Ryan walking up
Ryan: (calls) yo
Trey: yo
(Ryan walks around to the back of the van where Trey is still unloading)
Ryan: hey man got you workin huh
Trey: oh yeah, real slave drivers, what's up
Ryan: nothin, listen (sighs) I gotta ask you somethin, Marissa's ben actin a little weird since I got back (frowns) she didn't...happen to say anything when you guys were hangin out did she
Trey: (raises eyebrow) nope, I don't think so
Ryan: you sure, you didn't notice anything-
Trey: uh look man I got alot of work ta do so (looks at Ryan) no offense but I don't want em to think I'm slackin off (points)
Ryan: oh yeah yeah yeah
Trey: but uh hey man, we'll talk later right
Ryan: yeah
(Trey wheels the cartons towards the Bait Shop and Jess walks up behind Ryan)
Jess: well well (Ryan turns around) if it isn't baby brother
Ryan: (keeps walking) I jus came by to see Trey
(Jess walks into the front of Ryan, stopping him from walking away)
Jess: me too, but I could be talked out of it
Ryan: look, whatever's goin on between you two he needs time to get his life back together
Jess: come on, it's not like we're serious, I mean how could we be he's completely obsessed with (stops) (Ryan looks at her) well with someone else
Ryan: you know what fine (raises eyebrows) I'm not gettin involved (tries to walk away)
(Jess stops him again)
Jess: well, the fact is Ryan (moves closer to Ryan) I've always had this fantasy about two brothers
Ryan: I think that's gonna stay a fantasy
Jess: I get it, I use'ta think it was strange too...but apparently (smiles) I'm not the only one inta the brother thing
(Jess walks away and Ryan looks as though he's thinking)
CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Summer is busy throwing some things into a cardboard box, Marissa comes in holding a few bags
Marissa: I have a problem
Summer: well come on in an join the party
Marissa: ok I have ben shopping all afternoon and (sits on the bed) what are you doing
Summer: I'm just erasing every vestige of Seth (grabs a photo) an Zach (grabs another photo) from my life, you know as far as I'm concerned Reed can have them (grins)
(Marissa looks at Summer then empties one of her bags)
Summer: (looks at Marissa) what's up
Marissa: (sighs) ok so I have this really important date with Ryan later an I need it to be perfect (frustrated) I can't figure out what to wear
Summer: please, you could dress as grimace an stop traffic (looks at a photo of her and Seth) man I look good in this picture (rips it in half and puts herself back on the mirror)
Marissa: ok what'do you think (holds a greenish top up against herself)
Summer: well, hm, let me see (takes the top, Marissa sighs) what is that (frowns)
Marissa: what (Summer pulls her jacket aside to see the bruising, she pushes it back) what
Summer: that! (pulls the jacket across again and touches it) ouch
Marissa: ow (smiles and holds her chest)
Summer: Coop what were- you ben playing rugby
Marissa: yeah well um I jus slipped
Summer: (unconvinced) an fell on your collar bone
Marissa: (holds up another top, changes the subject) wait so who is Reed
Summer: oh she's that busty comic book tart that turned Seth into an egomaniac by agreeing to publish his graphic novel (raises eyebrows) an then threatened to sue Zach if he pulled outta the comic (frowns) oh my god this is so her fault
Marissa: what're you talking about
Summer: wait don't you see, before she came there was no scheming, no fighting, the comic book was deader than dead, oh (makes a motion with her finger then goes over to her bag and jacket)
Marissa: w-w-wait where're you going
Summer: uh-uh, nobody messes with my men (points to herself) but me (snaps her finger) (Marissa looks at her) oh it is ass kicking time (Marissa raises her eyebrows) Coop (goes over to Marissa) wear the black, he wont know what hit him
CUT TO: Cohen front door - we hear the door bell then we see Kirsten opening it, Julie is standing there
Kirsten: Julie (Julie waves and smiles) what're you doin here
Julie: I...need to talk
Kirsten: well come to the kitchen
(the next thing we see is Kirsten and Julie walking into the kitchen)
Kirsten: you want a drink
Julie: isn't it a little bit early
Kirsten: (opens the cupboard) what'do you wanna talk about
Julie: uh well your father
Kirsten: thennn it's not too early (puts ice in the glass she just got out)
Julie: good point, ok, here's the thing, has he said anything to you uh about us (points to herself)
(Kirsten has just poured vodka into Julie's glass, it appears that Kirsten already has a glass of vodka/juice sitting on the counter for herself)
Kirsten: my dad doesn't exactly tell me about his romantic life (pours juice in)
Julie: yeah, I figured, its jus that I really really want this marriage to work Kiki, I mean...he says he does but (scoffs) I don't know if he means it I mean he's (drinks, puts her hand up) oh my gosh (swallows)
Kirsten: what
Julie: how much vodka did you put in this
Kirsten: a normal amount (shrugs) a little less
Julie: (looks at Kirsten) ok um...is everything alright, where's Sandy
Kirsten: (swallows) out
Julie: mm-hmm did something happen, did you two have a fight (raises eyebrows)
Kirsten: (frowns, shakes her head) no...(closes her eyes) yes, oh god I don't know...seems like we've ben fighting since September (sits at the end of the counter)
Julie: Kirsten...now I know that I'm probably the last person in the world you wanna bare your soul to but...it's gotta be better then getting smashed in the middle of the day, what happened
Kirsten: what happened (looks at Julie then at her drink) the boys left for the summer (Julie listens) Sandy an I stopped communicating, Rebecca Bloom came along an made things worse...an then Carter (brings the glass closer to her mouth)
Julie: well he was cute (nods)
Kirsten: ...something happened between me an Sandy...this wall came between us...an Carter just...made me feel less alone (Julie looks at her) like Sandy use to (closes her eyes) an now he's gone (drinks)
CUT TO: The setting for Atomic County's opening - Reed is there over looking the preparations. we see a guy carrying a life size cut out of Kid Chino, then another guy with a life size of Cosmo Girl
Reed: make sure Kid Chinos not blocking Cosmo Girl
(we then see Summer appear in the door way)
Summer: I have a question (Reed looks up) hmm (frowns) where's your cut out, or have they not made super bitch yet (puts her hand on her hip)
Reed: is this about Seth an Zach
Summer: you an your comic have turned those two idiots inta complete (sees The Ironists cut out) idiots (looks at Reed)
Reed: (corrects) graphic novel, an I'm trying to run a business
Summer: (walks over to Reed) you have played one against the other, manipulating Seth an then threatening Zach so you could end up with all of the power
Reed: I'm sorry that you feel that way
Summer: well your gonna be because I am going to tell them both if either of them has anything to do with you, I'm never speaking to them again (goes to walk away)
Reed: (follows) Summer, Seth an Zach have talent they could have careers in comics but you are the Niko of the group
Summer: I'm sorry I-I don't get references before nineteen ninety
Reed: its your picture people are gonna ask for (Summer listens) its your face on the magazine covers, what'do you want, a career in fashion, movies this is the perfect launching pad (Summer looks at her) an do you really think ill be able ta control them once you have the limelight, it'll be your show (smiles)
Summer: (squints) you're manipulating me...but I think I like what you're saying
Reed: (nods, smiles) I have some outfits I wanna show you but first tell me about this super bitch, do you think she could support her own comic
Summer: mm no, not so much
(Reed and Summer walk away and the camera pans up to show an Atomic County banner. it has the 4 characters in their costumes on a blueish background with ATOMIC COUNTY in white bubble writing)
CUT TO: The pool house at night - Ryan is sitting on the step getting ready, he looks over and sees Marissa come to the door, looking very hot in black
Marissa: hey
Ryan: (suprised) hey I was gonna pick you up
Marissa: uh its ok I wanted ta suprise you (touches her stomach) is this ok for a comic book launch
Ryan: (walks over to Marissa) it'll do (smiles)
(Marissa kisses Ryan, she has one hand on his shoulder and the other on the side of his head. she wraps her arm around his neck getting into the kiss more)
Ryan: mm (pulls away) so listen um (Marissa looks at him) you've ben um uh-uh is everything ok
Marissa: (smiles and kisses Ryan) why don't you tell me
(Marissa kisses Ryan again and pushes him onto the bed. she gets on top of him and starts kissing him again, it gets more heated. this continues for a few seconds and then Ryan turns her so that she is underneath him. except when they turn what we see is Trey on top of Marissa, kissing her. we then see the shot from a different angle where Marissa opens her eyes and sees Ryan as Trey. she looks scared and begins breathing heavily. we then see Ryan looking at her confused. Marissa closes her eyes and opens them again, she sees the real Ryan this time and she smiles, relieved. he bends down and starts kissing her again. after a few seconds the view changes and we again see Trey on top of Marissa. he's kissing her roughly and Marissa is making noises like she's scared. Marissa opens her eyes and we see Ryan, but she sees Trey and pulls herself back as pushes him away. Ryan looks at Marissa and frowns. Marissa looks at him and blinks and swallows. Ryan looks at her, then Marissa looks away and puts her hand on her head, she looks back at Ryan, a little calmer. Ryan smiles and bends down to start kissing her again. Marissa moves her hands to near Ryan's neck, and Ryan starts kissing Marissa's neck {similar to what Trey was doing when he attacked her} he kisses her on the lips again. at this point we see Ryan as Trey and we hear voice overs, sort of like what is going through Marissa's head)
VO Trey: no ones ever ben this nice ta me
VO Marissa: yeah cause your Ryan's brother
(Marissa opens her eyes and sees Trey above her. the camera pulls back a bit more and its Ryan again. Marissa lets him kiss her again. more voice overs)
VO Trey: more then that
VO Trey: one night, no one needs ta know
(we see Ryan change into Trey as he kisses Marissa. it changes back to Ryan again)
VO Marissa: (scared) get off of me me
(Ryan kisses Marissa's neck again, and Marissa frowns, looking scared. Marissa starts struggling like she did that night, almost crying. we see her pushing away Trey at the shoulders. then it changes to Ryan with his head touching hers, and her hand is on his chest. then it changes to Trey with his head near her ear. then it changes to Ryan with his head buried in her neck, and Marissa turning her face away from his, and pulling herself away from his body. then we see a close up of Ryan kissing Marissa on the lips, it changes to Trey trying to kiss Marissa, and then Marissa moves her head away and Trey pushes it back. we see Trey with his mouth near Marissas ear, and he is saying/we hear the echo of "nobody needs ta know". Marissa pushes Ryan off of her, freaked out. Ryan looks confused. Marissa sits up and gets off the bed abruptly)
Ryan: hey hey (gets off the bed) what's wrong
Marissa: (freaked out) I'm sorry I can't do this (backing towards the door) I uh thought I could but I-its ben too long too much has happened (puts up her hand)
Ryan: ok alright
Marissa: (sad) I'm sorry (leaves)
Ryan: jus talk-
(Marissa hurries down the stairs and into the house to leave. Ryan watches her go, completely confused about what just happened)
CUT TO: Cohen living room - Kirsten is sitting on the couch looking very drained. she's holding a glass in her hand. Sandy comes in the front door
Kirsten: where've you ben
Sandy: I was droppin your car off, you know at the shop it was uh makin a weird noise, I got you a rental (hands Kirsten the keys)
Kirsten: thanks
Sandy: (looks at Kirsten) we need to talk
Kirsten: oh, why, does the car need alotta work
Sandy: about us
Kirsten: (nods) well (sighs and stands) in that case I'm gonna get some more water (Sandy looks at her)
(the next thing we see is Kirsten filling her glass with tap water in the kitchen. Sandy comes in)
Sandy: did somethin happen between you an Carter
Kirsten: (with her back to Sandy) ugh don't do it like this
Sandy: just tell me
Kirsten: (turns around) is that what you really think
Sandy: is it so crazy, you have a close relationship with this man when we're goin through a hard time an when he leaves you go on a bender
Kirsten: well nothing happened, the same way nothing happened between you an Rebecca
Sandy: why are you bringin that up again
Kirsten: again (moves closer) Sandy what'do you think this is, what'do you think Carter was about
Sandy: I want you to tell me
Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) you left me
Sandy: (looks at Kirsten) did you have an affair with him
Kirsten: you don't get it do you
(Sandy looks at her, Kirsten looks at him and then walks out of the kitchen)
Sandy: no...
(we hear the sound of a door slamming)
CUT TO: Atomic County's launch - we see Reed and Zach sitting behind a table together, and Seth is standing up with a microphone holding a copy of Atomic County. there is people sitting in front of them, listening
Seth: an then the demonic water polo player throws his plasma ball at Kid Chino an The Ironist, shouting, welcome - to - Atomic - County - Bitch (Zach looks bored) then in the next panel here (Reed looks at Seth) Kid Chino catches it, he catches it an he-
Reed: (claps and stands) thankyou Seth that was wonderful
Seth: I wasn't finished
Reed: (covers the mic) you know you read for an hour an you described every panel (touches Seth's back) you're finished
Seth: ok
Reed: right (claps, the audience claps with her) that's right Seth, poet
(Seth sits next to Zach and picks up a bottle of water)
Zach: (grabs the bottle) that's my water
Seth: whatever, I'm thirsty
Zach: (frowns) yeah because you went on about forty five minutes to long
(the audience watches them argue over the bottle of water)
Seth: you know why don't you just get a hair cut (pulls the bottle) ok I think everyone's a little sick of the Shaun Cassidy thing
Zach: (pulls on the bottle) why don't you-
Reed: guys, as I was saying (Seth lets go of the water) on behalf of bad science we'd like to thankyou all for coming to the launch of Atomic County (Seth looks at Zach, who is drinking the water) we have one final suprise, after getting your copy signed you will get a photo with a real life member of Atomic County, I give you Little - Miss - Vixen (points sexily)
(the audience looks eagerly toward the platform. Seth looks over as well. we hear the sound of a whip being cracked and we see a pair of black boots walk up onto the platform, we hear photos being taken and clapping from the audience. the camera pans up to show the whole outfit. Summer is in pink fishnet stockings, black shorts and a black singlet with pink sections. she is also wearing a black mask over her eyes and holding a whip in her hand. we see Zach and Seth staring at Summer. we see more of the audience clapping excitedly, and flash's from cameras. Summer is loving it, she smiles at the audience. a guy winks at her. Leon from earlier is also there. we see more of Summer holding the whip)
Seth: (staring at Summer) nice whip
Zach: (also staring) yeah
CUT TO: The Arches - Julie walks in ready to have dinner with Caleb
M: ah Mrs. Nichol (takes Julies hand) you look beautiful tonight
Julie: (flattered) thankyou (smiles)
M: is Mr. Nichol with you
Julie: uh no, he got held up at the office so he asked me to meet him here, typical
(the guy and Julie laugh. a woman walks up behind Julie, holding an envelope)
W: Julie Cooper-Nichol
Julie: yes (turns around)
W: (holds up a pen and the envelope) this is for you
Julie: oh
W: please sign to show that you received them
Julie: (signs) what is it (smiles)
W: I wouldn't know ma'm
(the woman hands the envelope to Julie and Julie smiles and takes it. she looks at the envelope and then opens it, smiling)
Julie: uh-hm (reads)
(Julies smile goes an she has her mouth open in shock)
CUT TO: The Newport Group office - Julie walks into Caleb's office, holding the blue piece of paper she just received. Caleb is sitting at his desk
Julie: you're divorcing me!
Caleb: (looks up) Julie
Julie: (throws the piece of paper on the desk) you son of a bitch! did you have fun watching me scramble around trying to save this marriage while you met with lawyers, did you enjoy it
Caleb: don't be ridiculous
Julie: ok, fine you want out you got it, but let me tell you something (points) I am going to make you pay, pre nup or no pre nup Ill bleed you dry you won't have a po-
(Caleb puts the pictures from earlier down in front of her. Julie stares at them, stunned)
Caleb: you'll have'ta explain these first (stands)
(Julie looks through the photos)
Julie: ...you had me followed
Caleb: (pours himself a drink) you have ben monitored to one degree or another since before we were married...the affair ya had with your former husband...the tryst last year with that high schooler Luke (frowns)
Julie: (looks at Caleb) oh my god
Caleb: I mean, your daughter's boyfriend, what will people think (drinks)
Julie: (dazed) ex boyfriend
Caleb: despite all of this I was willing to give us a chance (points to the photos) until that
Julie: (upset) but nothing happened this was jus-
Caleb: (cold) oh stop it Julie (Julie looks at him) I don't have the stomach for it anymore, I've gotten a hotel room, you have a week to find somewhere else to live...then I want you and your daughter gone (hands Julie the divorce papers) now get outta my office
(Julie takes the paper and starts to walk away. Caleb sits back down at his desk)
Caleb: oh by the way (Julie stops) ...your fired!
CUT TO: Atomic County's launch - we see Summer/Little Miss Vixen posing on the platform for a photo with Leon, then we see Zach signing a copy of Atomic County for someone. and then somebody else getting their photo taken with Summer. Seth's hands poke through the curtain from backstage and grab Summer around the waist, he pulls her to him
Summer: wait, ow (takes off her mask) Cohen, what are you doing
Seth: please Summer I need to talk to you, ok
Summer: can't you see I'm working
Seth: listen, I'm sorry about what happened in Miami ok I jus I promise you it'll never happen again
Summer: (nods) ok, that you'll never go on TV an eat whipped cream off a naked girl again (raises eyebrows) that's reassuring
Seth: (gets down on his knees) look, Summer, I'm an ass ok I know that an I know I don't deserve another shot (takes Summers hand) (sincerely) but I love you (Summer looks at him, her expression softens) an I think you love me too, please
(before Summer can say anything Zach walks through the curtain and sees them)
Zach: I knew it
Seth: (stands) Zach not now (to Summer) ok Summer you were about to say something
Zach: Summer don't listen to him
(Summer looks from Seth to Zach, over whelmed)
Seth: hey (touches Zach) I'm not gonna tell ya again buddy
Zach: (frowns) or what (pushes Seth)
Seth: or...I, you'll...see (pushes Zach)
Summer: come on you guys don't
Reed: I'm sorry I jus-
(Reed comes in and accidentally knocks Zach onto Seth. Summer gasps)
Reed: oh, guys, guys (yells) guys, stop
(Seth and Zach get tangled up in the curtain and end up ripping it down, and then falling onto the display stands and things. the audience backs away as Zach and Seth roll around on the floor, still inside the curtain. Reed has her hands over her face, and Summer looks worried)
Zach: ow
Seth: Zach stop punching me
Zach: biting me
Seth: that's my eye
(the audience is still watching)
Zach: stop it
Seth: no
Zach: (yells) stop pulling my hair
(Summer runs over to try and break them up)
Summer: you guys (bends down and yells) stop it
(Seth gets up and head butts Summer with the back of his head, in her face accidentally)
Summer: ahhh (holds her face) god
Seth: (concerned) Summer ? I'm sorry, hey hey hey you alright, is it bleeding, can I see
(Zach comes up behind Seth and hits him across the back of the head with The Ironists cardboard cut out. Summer screams again)
Reed: everybody the reading is over, thankyou for coming
Summer: (still holding her face) what the
Zach: (to Summer) let me explain
Summer: explain oh
(Seth jumps on Zach's back and grabs him around the head)
Seth: explain this
Zach: (tries to get Seth off of himself) ahhhh
Seth: explain this (still holding Zach's head)
Zach: come here
(Summer is still standing there watching in disbelief, holding her face. the next thing with see is Zach near to the floor and Seth with his legs either side of him)
Seth: huh, huh
(the audience is still watching them)
Seth: that's right, go down (still holding onto Zach's head) come here (clenches his teeth)
(Zach, with Seth still on his back spins around and ends up crashing into another display)
Seth: whooooa (lands on his feet)
(Reed watches them in disbelief. Seth and Zach end up on the floor and Seth jumps on top of Zach. Summer is now pinching her nose to stop it from bleeding. we see Seth still on top of Zach. Summer cracks her whip at them)
Summer: stop it!
(Summer holds the whip and Zach and Seth lift their heads to look at her, and then sit up)
Summer: god what is wrong with you two, seriously what is wrong with you
Seth: Summer look (out of breath) you jus have'ta choose ok, once an for all
Zach: (looks at Summer) he's right, you have'ta choose
Summer: fine, you know what I choose neither!
(Summer leaves and Seth and Zach are sitting on the floor, Reed walks over)
Zach: oh hey-
Reed: I don't wanna hear it (puts up a finger) jus clean it up, now
(Reed leaves)
CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is on the phone
Ryan: (eyes closed) Marissa hey its me again listen uh (sighs) call me back, please (opens his eyes) jus tell me what's goin on
(Ryan sighs and hangs up. Sandy comes to the door
Plan: A: Carter; Q: Who has been gone? A: just tomato juice; Q: What has Kirsten been drinking for breakfast? A: Sandy; Q: Who questions Kirsten about her drinking? A: the bedroom; Q: Where does Sandy go when Kirsten is drinking? A: Ryan; Q: Who wonders if something has happened between Marissa and Trey? A: Summer; Q: Who confronts Reed about the graphic novel? A: the "Atomic County" launch party; Q: What event does Summer find herself at? A: Caleb; Q: Who shows Julie that a picture is worth a thousand words? Summary: Since Carter's been gone, Kirsten has been drinking more than just tomato juice for breakfast and when Sandy questions her, he's left alone in the bedroom. When Marissa acts nervous around Ryan, Ryan wonders if something has happened between Marissa and Trey. Summer, tired of Seth and Zach acting foolish, confronts Reed about the graphic novel and finds herself center stage at the "Atomic County" launch party. Meanwhile, Caleb shows Julie that a picture is worth a thousand words.