Opening scene - we see a beautiful shot of the coast then we see sailing boats on the water, then we hear Seth's voice. - Seth and Ryan are outside somewhere, it turns out they are waiting for Theresa but we don't know that yet
Seth: Thor it's a strong name, no ones gonna mess with Thor
Ryan: thanks
Seth: Seth's a good name for a boy too, although at camp Tokaho I was often referred to as as girl so I guess it works either way
Ryan: can we not play the name game
Seth: right, sorry its premature (shakes his head) she's probably not even pregnant...maybe you shoot blanks
Ryan: I feel much better
Seth: sorry, if you're in no mood ta kid I woul- kid there's an unfortunate choice of a word
Ryan: we don't even know if this kid is mine
Seth: we don't even know if there is a kid, how much faith can you put in a pee swab
Ryan: s-Seth don't say swab (walks away)
Seth: Ryan Atwood jus made a joke (follows)
Ryan: yeah got a keep a sense'a humour no matter what right
Seth: hey! stuffed in the locker, shoes full of the water polo teams urine, never funnier
Ryan: (looks at him) good ta know
Seth: yeah infact having you around ta defend me, i've kinda gotten soft not having anyone picking on me there's really ben no need for the uh Seth Cohen retaliatory zinger
(Ryan half smiles then looks over to where Theresa is coming out, the door reads 'FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC'. Theresa turns around and walks over to them, Ryan raises his eyebrows)
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Kirsten is on the phone and Sandy comes in
Kirsten: my dad hates Cilantro, if you put Cilantro on anything I may be uninvited to the wedding
Sandy: somebody get me some Cilantro
Kirsten ooh (phone) coloured lights? no way white lights only because coloured lights remind my father of a carnival an he hates carnies
Sandy: note to self, hang with carnies
Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) u-yeah great (laughs) ill see ya on Saturday...thanks, bye (to Sandy) (sighs) well the wedding rehearsal is confirmed (sighs) that means this wedding is actually happening
Sandy: never have two people deserved each other more
Kirsten: I can't believe my dad is walking down the aisle (emphasised) with a black eye
Sandy: I know, its cause Jimmy punched him, if id punched him he'd be walkin down the aisle with a broken nose
Kirsten: what're the odds of you two making up before the wedding
Sandy: I would say not - good at all
Kirsten: it's important ta me a daughter wants her father to be happy on his wedding day
Sandy: an here I was thinking it was suppose'ta be the other way around
Kirsten: (smiles) well what if I...begged (holds him from behind)
Sandy: ooh
Kirsten: (her head near his neck) an...groveled maybe cajoled (playfully bites his ear)
Sandy: oooh honey come on he sabotaged my restaurant he-he committed fraud there's no - way (turns around to face her) I could possibly forgive him
Kirsten: mmm (kisses him)
Sandy: mm...well maybe I-I could pretend ta (Kirsten smiles and licks his lip) forgive him
Kirsten: mm-hmm (they kiss more)
Sandy: maybe I-I could apologise with my (kiss) my fingers crossed
Kirsten: mm-hmm (they kiss more)
(in the background Ryan, Theresa and Seth walk in)
Seth: (cringes) ooooh
Kirsten: (sees them) mm (they stop kissing) uh
Sandy: hey, you're not at school
Ryan: yeah we were at the doctor's office
Kirsten: (worried) is everything ok
Seth: hmm? yeah it's fine
Theresa: i'm pregnant
(Kirsten and Sandy look at them stunned)
Seth: well... except for that (nods)
Theme Song - California by Phantom Planet Harbor school - Ryan and Marissa are walking up the stairs outside
Marissa: so it's official
Ryan: yeah, it is
Marissa: an does she know who the father is?
Ryan: ...no and they don't like ta do paternity tests until the baby's born (Marissa nods) too dangerous I guess
Marissa: but there's a chance that it could be yours
Ryan: we...we were broken up
Marissa: oh right no totally (Ryan looks at her) (upset) we were broken up for like a week
Ryan: i'm sorry, I wish I could take it back...believe me but (Marissa looks at him) if you wanna...you know ill understand
Marissa: like there's a choice...I mean if your the father then (shrugs) wont you an Theresa
Ryan: no, no I wanna help her out but... (sincerely) I also, I wanna make this work (Marissa looks at him) between us
(Marissa smiles and they walk off together holding hands - awww)
CUT TO: Seth and Summer outside, it looks like they are at a coffee cart outside
Seth: (to woman) there decafe right, cause if there not i'm gonna be up for for days, thankyou (hands Summer hers)
Summer: thanks...i'm freaking out Cohen
Seth: you're freakin out, you hear about Ryan an Theresa
Summer: what about my best friend
Seth: princess sparkle is freaking out
Summer: Marissa dumb-ass
Seth: oooh, I was always get those two confused, they have really shiny hair
Summer: (sad) how can you even joke about this
Seth: (sighs) cause I don't know, I have to, i'm not emotionally equipped ta actually process this information
Summer: I mean it's not bad enough that she has'ta live with Lucifer an Julie Cooper?
Seth: I often get those two confused as well
Summer: (sad) what's gonna happen'ta Ryan an Marissa I mean there like the perfect couple
Seth: (frowns) based on your parent's marriage I sort of understand that perspective
Summer: i'm holding hot coffee Cohen
Seth: look I don't know what's gonna happen, I jus wish there was something I could do ta help him
Summer: (sad) we jus got passed all this drama an...this summer was spose'ta be all time
Seth: yeah well, now it's all up in the air (drinks his coffee)
Summer: we're done having s*x by the way
Seth: excellent, there's not enough pain an suffering around us already
CUT TO: The Balboa bakery - Theresa is at work. Kirsten comes in the door
Theresa: (holding coffees) excuse me (puts them down) i'm sorry about the wait
Kirsten: (looks around) hi
Theresa: (suprised) h-hi
Kirsten: I-I just wanted to see if you wanted ta talk
Theresa: we're a little under staffed (picks up a tip) eighty five cents, great ill put it towards the baby's college tuition
Kirsten: if you wanna talk about it, that an (Theresa nods)
W: Theresa the registers broken
Theresa: sorry (walks away)
(Kirsten watches her, worried)
CUT TO: Caleb's office - Caleb is in there working, his eye looks really bad. he puts his hands on his head. Sandy walks in and goes to knock he stops when he sees Caleb
Sandy: now there's a portrait of a man headed ta the altar
Caleb: what the hell do you want?
Sandy: no it's not what I want, it's what Kirsten wants...detente peace, the promise of a feud free wedding
Caleb: you've come to the wrong groom, you want'to apologise do so but do it quick
Sandy: oh you have no idea how much cajoling it took to get me here, I am only here because'a Kirsten
Caleb: (scoffs) it's always cause'a Kirsten, when you rail roaded my dinner was that cause'a her too
Sandy: no, that one was for you (points)
Caleb: so, what're you gonna do when i'm not around to make you feel better about yourself
Sandy: oh you goin somewhere?
Caleb: maybe...like say San Quentin
Sandy: (walks closer) what the hell are you talkin about
Caleb: what did you think I was doing in Vegas
Sandy: what besides flipping my restaurant for a tidy sum
Caleb: I was trying ta save the Newport group, selling that property was spose'ta keep this company from going bankrupt
Sandy: (stunned) w-well Kirsten never said anything
Caleb: that's because residential real estate is our only profitable division, she doesn't know anything about the bad investments, the debts...the losses
Sandy: so sell the property ta somebody else, Robert Campbell can't be the only buyer in town
Caleb: it doesn't mean as much to anyone else, Campbell owns the rest of the coast line, this property was the last piece of the puzzle that he was missing
Sandy: so that's why you wanted us outta the restaurant so fast, oh you sneaky (shakes his head) not so successful son of a bitch
Caleb: enjoy it while you can (stands) I got the DA all over me again, must smell blood in the water, have a nice day Sandy
(Caleb walks out and Sandy looks worried)
CUT TO: Jimmy's house - there are a few cardboard boxes in the living room, we can tell they belong to Marissa because her 'share bear Care Bear' from 125 is in there, as is a photo of her and Jimmy. Marissa is holding a picture in her hands and Jimmy comes in the front door
Jimmy: hey kiddo
Marissa: (smiles) hey
Jimmy: what're you doin
Marissa: oh you know preparing to move into the house on haunted hill
Jimmy: you know uh you don't have'ta do this, i'd sooner give back the cheque then let you move in with your mom (picks up her care bear & sits down)
Marissa: an then you're left with nothing, you'd have'ta move to Phoenix, well at least this way I can still see you (smiles)
Jimmy: (shakes his head, sad) life jus wasn't this complicated when I was growin up
Marissa: yeah I know, it feels like we're constantly being punished for something, an mom jus keeps on ticking
Jimmy: hey your mom has'ta wake up every morning an be Julie Cooper (Marissa smiles) that is punishment enough (looks at Marissa) c'mon lets take a break, what'do you say go down the pier an-an get a Balboa bar
(Jimmy raises his eyebrows hopeful)
Marissa: I cant...i've jus got so much ta do
(Marissa looks at him, and Jimmy looks heartbroken)
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Kirsten, Sandy and Ryan are in there
Sandy: does Theresa's mom know
Ryan: noo not yet, Theresa's not ready ta tell her besides it'll make the whole thing feel too real
Sandy: I got news for ya, it's real
Kirsten: Sandy...
Sandy: there's no point in sugar coating it, you know how many un wed mothers use'ta come through my office
Kirsten: we all know how real this is, can we just eat dinner
Sandy: alright (to Ryan) hey look (puts his hand on Ryan's back) we are we're we are, an we'll help you through this, we can do it together (Ryan nods)
(Seth comes in during Sandy talking)
Seth: hey man, they raised me ok proof pudding (Ryan looks at him) speaking of pudding mother do we have any tapioca on tap
Kirsten: you are king'a the segway
Seth: I just love pudding an its so fun ta say pudding, puuding, puuuding
Sandy: (to Ryan) I think our child rearing skills speak for themselves
(Theresa walks in)
Seth: pudding, puuuding
Kirsten: oh hey sweetie um I have my secret recipe, take out
Theresa: oh thanks, I-I ate at work
Seth: pudding
Theresa: (to Ryan) Ryan can we talk
Ryan: yeah, yeah sure
(they walk out to the backyard)
Ryan: so uh what's goin on
Theresa: i've ben thinking...we haven't really talked about it (Ryan nods) you're not ready for this, i'm not ready for this
Ryan: yeah I know but we can-
Theresa: I can't do this i'm not gonnda do it...i'm not gonna have it...the baby
Ryan: ...your not?
Theresa: you can tell the Cohen's...but I can't tell my mom (Ryan looks at her) hey you're off the hook (walks away)
(Ryan stands there stunned)
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen the next morning - Seth is in there, Ryan is sitting at the table eating breakfast
Seth: (picks up envelope) yay, I have'ta go down an uh renew my dock fees for my boat man, you wanna go down there with me, maybe take her out for a spin
Ryan: ok sure, sounds good
Seth: no, no it sounds great! ok come one we haven't even ben on that since last summer, you remember last summer, we were jus gettin'a know each other now look at us, best friends (Ryan raises his eyebrows) brothers even an what'da brothers do Ryan (Ryan frowns) you know what brothers do...brothers sail
Ryan: what brothers sail
Seth: the Wright brothers, before they invented airplanes how do you think they got everywhere man the uh the Ringling brothers (Ryan raises his eyebrows) with-with their chimps an their tigers, it was like Noah's ark on that boat, Hanson Hanson playing cruise lines
Ryan: ok we'll go sailing
Seth: no get excited ok you dodged a bullet- not that-not that its you bullet-(Ryan looks at him) I-I jus think that its cool- not so much cool but ok I just I don't know, I thought you would be relieved
Ryan: no, no I am its jus uh it's complicated
Seth: too complicated for banter about boats an Hanson
(Ryan looks at him)
CUT TO: The pool house - Theresa is getting ready for work, Kirsten walks in
Kirsten: hey
Theresa: (smiles) hey
Kirsten: can I get ya anything...tea, toast dramamine
Theresa: no thanks um I don't wanna be late I'm only workin a half day today, I have an appointment at planned parent hood
Kirsten: is-is Ryan gonna go with you
Theresa: (sighs) no I haven't told him he's freaked out enough as it is
Kirsten: what about your mother
Theresa: no I can't um...she's extremely religious
Kirsten: well uh y-you'll need someone there ta listen to the doctors because your gonna have a million things going through your mind and you wont wanna drive an i'm an excellent driver and amazing parker (smiles)
Theresa: (smiles) thanks, I hate parallel parking
CUT TO: Harbor school - Marissa and Ryan are sitting at a table for lunch
Marissa: so how're you doing with it, are you relieved, sad disappointed
Ryan: all of the above, yes
Marissa: well did she say when she was gon-
Ryan: soon...uh I guess (sighs)
Marissa: well then at least maybe everything can go back ta normal, not that anything around here ever is normal
Ryan: more normal than this
(they look at each other)
Marissa: (smiles) I think we should spend this whole summer just being normal
Ryan: we're not gonna hold Seth ta that are we?
Marissa: (thinks) no, no that would be impossible (moves closer to him) I was talking more about us
(Marissa kisses him, then they stop kissing and touch foreheads - aww)
CUT TO: Caleb leading a blind folded Julie
Julie: you are just full of suprises (Caleb laughs) oh...I hear water an by the way Caleb we should hold onto this blind fold, oh god
Caleb: good to know (takes off her blind fold)
(Julie laughs then stands there mouth wide open and gasps)
Julie: (screams) oh my god!
(we see what Julie is seeing, it's a huge house with swimming pool etc, it looks like a mansion)
Julie: (shocked) it's a palace
Caleb: fit for a queen
Julie: (almost crying) oh Cal it's amazing
Caleb: (puts his arm around her) I built it just for you
Julie: it's more then I ever could've imagined ooh (kisses him) mwa (smiles) I wanna live her forever (laughs & jumps up & down)
CUT TO: The dock - Ryan and Seth are at Seth's sailing boat
Seth: (pulls off cover) ooooh i've missed you (rubs a pole) its ben too long
Ryan: you're talkin to a boat Seth
Seth: yeah I talk to a plastic horse too but that never worries anyone
Ryan: it worried me
Seth: (finds his compass) heeey, I forgot about this (Ryan steps onto the boat) this compass is gonna lead me all the way ta Tahiti
Ryan: yeah whatever happened ta that (sits) big plan ta sail ta Tahiti
Seth: well you showed up man, suddenly I had much less reason ta flee...I don't know Newport became kind of uh (nods) kind of alright
Ryan: yeah
Seth: could've done it in forty two days though
Ryan: guess we'll never know
Seth: yeah but now that we got the uh the Summer Breeze back in action we can sail ta Catalina we can take our ladies
Ryan: (smiles) catch fresh fish right off the side'a the boat, cook em right there sounds good man (Seth nods) sounds great
CUT TO: Kirsten and Theresa after Theresa's appointment, they are sitting at a table together outside and Theresa is reading a pamphlet called 'THE FACTS ABOUT ABORTION'
Kirsten: so ill take you to your appointment tomorrow, your not taking any anesthetics so you don't have'ta worry about what to eat, we'll get there about a half an hour before an fill out some forms. everyone there seems really nice
Theresa: (nods) I cant believe i'm actually doing this
Kirsten: you don't have to
Theresa: (nods) yeah I do I mean i'm in high school or I should be, I make eleven dollars a day in tips...not having this baby...makes the most sense
Kirsten: you don't have to make the decision that makes the most sense
Theresa: (laughs) right coming from you I mean (Kirsten looks at her) your life is so together you know you have a an amazing family (Kirsten smiles & looks down) great job, its perfect
Kirsten: nothings perfect...sometimes...things...just...happen
Theresa: yeah but never ta someone like you right (Kirsten looks at her, then looks down) i'm sorry I-I
Kirsten: its ok I don't regret the decision I made (Theresa nods) I just wish that when I was...trying to choose...there was someone there for me (Theresa is listening) whatever you decide...we're here for you (Theresa nods & half smiles)
CUT TO: The pool house, its now night - Theresa is in there and Ryan comes in
Ryan: hey (sits next to her) how're ya feelin
Theresa: pretty lousy...remember that part last night about me not having the baby...as hard as it is to imagine having a baby I cant really imagine not having it
Ryan: (stunned) (softly) so your gonna have it
Theresa: I have to (nods) (hugs Ryan)
(Theresa looks scared, Ryan hugs her back but looks unsure about everything)
CUT TO: Cohen house the next morning - Sandy and Kirsten are walking in the hallway
Sandy: well what'did you say to her
Kirsten: I didn't say anything
Sandy: so all of a sudden she just decided'ta change her mind
Kirsten: not it's all of a sudden that she made all of her decisions
Sandy: what? you talked her into having this child
(they are now in the kitchen)
Kirsten: so I should just let her make a totally uninformed decision
Sandy: there two kids with nothing how can they start a family
Kirsten: that's not our choice
Sandy: you know what Ryan's goin through right now
Kirsten: not as well as I know what she's going through
Sandy: (frowns) what'does that mean
Kirsten: nothing, its jus she's alone, she can't talk to her mother, she's scared and she's confused, all I did was listen
(Ryan walks in)
Kirsten: oh hey you want some breakfast
Ryan: ah no thanks ill get somethin later I jus wanna see if Theresa wants anything
Kirsten: I should call my dad, I have'ta make sure he knows to be here by eight, have you talked ta him recently he doesn't seem himself
Sandy: I can't blame him I wouldn't wanna be him either he's about to be bound by law ta Julie Cooper
Kirsten: don't remind me, denials a very effective coping mechanism
Sandy: well it should be some weekend
CUT TO: Ryan coming up to the pool house, Theresa is sitting on the bed packing
Ryan: hey, want some breakfast pancakes waffles (Theresa turns around) (sighs) your leaving
Theresa: i'm going home, I talked ta my mom...I told her everything, I should'a left last night when I saw the look on your face
Ryan: (sits next to her) you don't have'ta leave...we can figure this out together
Theresa: (looks at him) then come with me (Ryan doesn't say anything) never mind breakfast ill grab something on the road
CUT TO: The mansion - Marissa, Jimmy and Hailey carry Marissa's things inside
Marissa: wow, this place is huge
Hailey: it's a castle
Jimmy: the torture chamber must be in the basement
(Julie comes in from a different room)
Julie: Jimmy! ugh what, you should not be here Caleb's due back any minute an thanks to you he has'ta take his wedding photos with a black eye
(Marissa rolls her eyes and goes outside to the car)
Jimmy: oh it'll match the black lump of coal where his heart should be
Julie: (smiles) why can't you be happy for me hm I am
Hailey: Julie, you can't be happy, an that makes me happy
Julie: oh classy choice Jimmy although it's pretty obvious that your with her because you can't be with Kirsten, you know I think in psychology that's called transference
Jimmy: oh an you marrying Caleb I think in psychology that's called shameless gold digging
Julie: no, that's what he has his youngest daughter for
Hailey: do not - make me
Julie: (yells) make you what, go back ta life as a stripper or a coke whore
Jimmy: ooh, someone forgotten about the eighties
Julie: at least i'm not a criminal
Jimmy: yeah you're just marrying one
(Marissa is at the door)
Marissa: (drops a box) (yells) ok stop it, just stop it! (walks towards them) no more fighting ok (to Julie) look your getting what you wanted i'm moving in with you
Julie: well that's what you wanted to, right sweetie
(Marissa looks at Julie, Jimmy looks at Julie then at Marissa)
Marissa: (sighs) I-i've got some more stuff in the car (to Julie) ill get the rest of my stuff out of your house tomorrow (walks out)
(Jimmy looks at Julie)
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CUT TO: The dock - Seth is in his boat and Summer is standing on the dock
Summer: I can't believe your boats name is Summer what a coincidence, my names Summer your boats names Summer, its kinda crazy
Seth: (nervously laughs) yeah it's just crazy
Summer: well it's the only Summer you'll be ridin for a while
Seth: right yeah no s*x I got it thankyou
Guy: hey Seth
Seth: hey
Guy: you got the paperwork
Seth: yeah (hands it to him) it's all uh still in really good condition
Guy: yeah I got a guy who I think'll offer six thousand he's ben bugging me for a while
Seth: ok great uh will you try an remember ta get cash for me though
Guy: I told him
Seth: ok
Guy: come by tomorrow (shakes Seth's hand)
Seth: I will
Summer: six thousand dollars in cash,. what're you fleeing the country Cohen
Seth: no it's for Ryan
Summer: what for vintage wife beaters
Seth: ...its actually for Theresa or...Ryan ta give ta Theresa (Summer raises her eyebrows) listen don't say anything ok cause I don't-I don't even think Ryan's told Marissa yet but um...I think Theresa's gonna have the baby
Summer: (shocked) what (worried) oh my god
Seth: I know, an she's gonna need money an you know I spent all mine on Vegas hookers so (Summer looks at him) this is the only thing I have that's worth anything...I jus don't know how else ta help
Summer: Cohen (makes an aww expression)
CUT TO: Cohen house - The backyard is set up for the rehearsal dinner. Kirsten and Caleb are out there and Jimmy comes over
Caleb: what the hell is he doing here?
Kirsten: he's family too
Jimmy: hey
Kirsten: hey
Jimmy: how ya doin Caleb
Caleb: get away from me
Kirsten: dad!
Jimmy: well, congrats she's a...hell of a woman
(Jimmy walks off shaking his head, laughing - Summer and Julie are hugging)
Summer: congratulations Mrs. Cooper
Julie: oh thankyou, Seth (kisses him on the cheek) are you excited about being a groomsmen
Seth: its th...it's the fulfillment of a life long dream (nods) yeah (Summer laughs)
(Marissa walks up to them)
Marissa: (smiles) hey guys
Julie: (gasps) Marissa, you look beautiful
Marissa: (cold) thanks
(everyone is uncomfortable, Julie ends up walking away)
Marissa: hey have you guys seen Ryan he didn't call me back earlier, do you think he's ok
(at the same time)
Seth: oh yeah no he takes a long time with his hair, getting that angry, that's like four hours you should see him its weird
Summer: yeah he's probably doing his like...hair yeah, bangs I don't know moose, products I don't know
(Sandy walks over to Caleb who is standing by himself)
Sandy: so Cal...I talked to the DA
Caleb: Otis?
Sandy: yeah
Caleb: what did that pant load have ta say for himself
Sandy: it's over (Caleb looks at him)
Caleb: what the hell am I spose'ta do
Sandy: well have you told the future Mrs. Nichol about your financial situation
Caleb: what're you saying Sandy, that Julies only marrying me for my money
Sandy: (laughs) noo, never, course not...but you might think about postponing this thing
Caleb: impossible, the wedding is tomorrow I have never let anyone push me around an this is no exception but...thanks for trying, I appreciate it
Sandy: (nods) it's ironic, Julie leaves Jimmy marries you, now he's worth millions an your gonna be broke
Caleb: I don't believe in irony
Sandy: oh well that's too bad cause , well it might be just the thing to get ya through this
(Sandy walks away, Caleb watches him - Marissa opens the door to the pool house, Ryan is in there)
Marissa: hey, what're you doing?
Ryan: just...y'know hiding
Marissa: (smiles) yeah I can't blame you (sits next to him) so where's Theresa
Ryan: she went back home, ta have the baby
Marissa: (shocked) well di-did she an Eddie make up (Ryan shakes his head & sighs) so she's having the baby alone
(Ryan looks at her not saying anything, Marissa looks worried)
CUT TO: them all gathered around the table. Caleb is at one end and Sandy at the other. on the left side there is Hailey, Ryan, Summer and Seth. opposite them are Julie, Marissa, Jimmy and Kirsten. Caleb taps his fork on a glass and stands up
Caleb: ill keep it brief I promise, first I would like ta thank Kirsten for hosting a wonderful dinner and to say tomorrow is a truly important event (the left side of the table look at him) as a father its a great joy (Kirsten looks at him) to have a family and to watch that family grow (Ryan is thinking, he looks over at Marissa who look down, then up at him) we've all ben through a great deal together, for better an for worse (Ryan looks at her again, she looks at him then looks away) but tomorrow the Nichol's the Cohen's and the Coopers become one family and I feel very lucky to be at the head of that family (Sandy looks at him) cheers an many thanks
(everyone raises their glasses and says cheers, Ryan gets up from the table and walks away, Marissa watches him worried ~ Ryan is inside the kitchen now, he's breathing heavily and just looks completely lost. Marissa comes in)
Marissa: (worried) hey, are you ok
Ryan: I jus...need some air (Marissa nods)
(Seth and Summer come in)
Seth: hey
Marissa: hey
Seth: (worried) everything ok?
Ryan: c-can we jus get outta here
Seth: please!
CUT TO: The beach - the four of them are walking along the sand. Summer is wearing Seth's jacket and Marissa is wearing Ryan's - aww
Seth: you know Ryan I uh think it was on this very stretch of beach where we first got our asses kicked by the water polo team
Ryan: yeah, could be
(Seth bends down and picks up some sand, puts in his mouth then spits it out)
Seth: yes it definitely tastes the same
(they are now walking up what I think is like a life guard tower. they are walking up a ramp thing)
Marissa: wait, when was that?
Ryan: when I first got here
Seth: yeah it was after that fashion show at uh Holly's beach house
Summer: (frowns) you guys were at that party
Seth: (looks at her & laughs) those were the days
(Seth puts his arms around Summer)
Marissa: (to Ryan) hey, you feeling better
Ryan: (nods) ...i've ben thinkin...I think...I need'a go back
(Seth, Summer and especially Marissa are stunned)
Ryan: I can't let Theresa do this by herself
(Summer and Seth look down, Marissa has tears in her eyes)
Ryan: (tears in his eyes) ...i'm leavin
(they all look at him, sad)
CUT TO: The dock - Seth is down there to talk to the guy
Seth: hey, so we all good proof of purchase bill'a sale
Guy: yeah sooo the guy called me this morning said he couldn't come up with the money
Seth: (upset) what, what the hell man you told me it was a done deal
Guy: he said give him a couple'a months
Seth: (shakes his head) I can't do that, I need it right now...just forget it, it jus figures
Guy: i'm sorry man
Seth: yeah well, it's the way its ben goin for me lately
CUT TO: Seth walking into some food place, he sits down with Summer and Marissa
Seth: hey ok I have a plan, listen. Ryan doesn't wanna leave, right we don't want him ta leave so lets not let him, you know we can all get jobs we can pool our salaries an we can cover his apartment, we can cover rent for an apartment up in the numbered streets
Marissa: except Theresa wants ta be with her family an Ryan has ta be with her
Seth: so what then you jus wanna give up, do you wanna let him go
Summer: look there's nothing else we can do, other then kidnap him
Marissa: believe me if there was something I could do I would
Seth: (upset) well I think you've done enough so...
Marissa: (looks at him) what'does that mean
Seth: I jus don't even think Ryan would be back with Theresa if it wasn't for you an Oliver in the first place
Summer: Cohen! (Marissa is taken back)
Seth: really all you ever did was drag that kid inta your messed up life, an I just
Marissa: right an all you ever did was use him to meet girls an get out of fights!
Summer: ok you guys come on
Seth: well I don't really care, I gotta get ready so as long as your cool with him leaving
(Seth leaves and Marissa sits there upset)
CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is getting ready for the wedding. Sandy walks in
Sandy: hey
Ryan: hey
Sandy: we'll probably leave for the chapel in an hour if Kirsten can get ready in time, it is a mystery ta me what goes on in that bathroom
Ryan: think you'll be done by six
Sandy: god I hope so
Ryan: uh that's what time I told Theresa ta pick me up (sits on a step)
Sandy: (nods) (sits next to him) you know as your guardian I can stop you
Ryan: (softly) yeah I know...but if you taught me anything, you gotta do whatever it takes to protect your family (looks at Sandy) she's my family now
Sandy: we are too...you can stay here, so can she we can make this work, as a family
Ryan: (looks at him) I can't (Sandy looks at him) I can't ask that of you...you've done more then enough, more then I ever could'a asked of anyone
Sandy: I told you...you could'a done worse
Ryan: (smiles) no when you took me in I had nothing (sniffs) no family, no hope (teary) I don't want this kid ta grow up like I did (Sandy nods) (Ryan looks down)
Sandy: well...jus cause your leavin (Ryan looks up) doesn't mean i'm lettin ya go (Ryan half smiles) now come on get dressed...we gotta witness the most unholy of all unions
CUT TO: The wedding/church - we see Kaitlin walking down the aisle, she stands at the front with Marissa, Hailey and Kirsten. on the other side is Caleb, Sandy, Seth and Ryan. Julie begins to walk down the aisle, she's got a huge smile on her face. Sandy looks over at Kirsten, Kirsten closes her eyes then looks over at Sandy - aww) we see Julie walking again then we see Summer and Julie sitting with the rest of the guests. Julie makes it to the front and Ryan looks over at Marissa, Marissa looks over at him sadly, Ryan looks down. Julie is now standing opposite Caleb in front of the priest. Julie looks at Caleb, Caleb looks at Julie then we see a camera flash
CUT TO: Outside - Julie and Caleb are having their first dance together, the song 'maybe i'm amazed' is heard. Jem is singing it live. after a little while Sandy takes Kirsten's hand and leads her to the dance floor, they begin to dance. Jimmy and Hailey follow shortly after and begin to dance. we see Sandy and Kirsten again, then Julie and Caleb both smiling. then we see Jem singing - Ryan is sitting by himself at a table looking very lost/down. Marissa walks over to him, she looks as lost as he does. Ryan stands up and looks at the dance floor then at Marissa
Ryan: wanna dance? (smiles)
(Marissa smiles and they walk to the dance floor. Marissa puts her arm around his neck and they look at each other. Sandy and Kirsten look at them worried, then look back at each other. Ryan and Marissa are now dancing very slowly {I think it reflects both their emotions perfectly} )
Marissa: (upset) (sighs) I just want you to know (softly) I understand why you have to do this
Ryan: (smiles) (softly) thanks
Marissa: (teary) but I wish you didn't have to
Ryan: (softly) me too (nods)
(Marissa looks into his eyes then brings her head closer to his so her nose is touching his cheek)
Marissa: (whispers near his ear) I love you
(Marissa closes her eyes, she lifts her head up and puts it's over the other side on his shoulder, she holds onto him tightly still upset. Ryan holds her hand to his chest and closes his eyes. they continue dancing slowly {aww, so beautiful}. the camera zooms out so we can see the whole dance floor)
CUT TO: Seth is sitting by himself on a grass hill. he looks over and we see Summer walking up to him
Summer: hey (kneels next to him)
Seth: (barely heard) hey
Summer: (sits) they sent me out ta find you... found you (Seth almost laughs) (smiles) I figured you'd be stuffing your pockets with cocktail weenies (Seth forces a smile) your still gonna see him, Chino's not that far away
Seth: (upset) I jus can't believe he's leaving...he's the first real friend i've ever had...he's the only real friend i've ever had
Summer: (sad) (softly) I know...you have me
Seth: yeah but that's not the same thing, you don't get it before he got here, I was the biggest loser this place was hell for me ok (Summer looks at him) an I can't help an I jus I cant even imagine what it's gonna be like here without him
Summer: (touches his arm) (softly) we'll make it through it, I promise
Seth: (swallows) could you tell em that ill be back in a few minutes please
Summer: (nods) sure (begins to walk away)
Seth: you know for the record, the boat was named after you (Summer smiles, Seth half smiles)
(Summer walks away)
CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan zips up his bag and takes one last look around the pool house, he sighs and picks up his bags, he walks to the doorway and looks back, then continues walking {its interesting to note that he is wearing the same 'hoody' (hooded sweatshirt) that he wore when he first got there}
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Kirsten is in there packing some food into a brown paper bag. Sandy is in there with her and Ryan walks in
Sandy: hey
Ryan: hey (puts his bags down)
Kirsten: is Theresa here
Ryan: uh should be soon
Kirsten: (picks up the bag) uh a little something for the road (hands it to him) don't worry I-I didn't make it (smiles) but if I did learn ta cook, could we convince you to stay
(Ryan looks down, Sandy looks down)
Ryan: ...thankyou for uh inviting me into your home (Kirsten nods, teary) (Sandy listens) you guys (smiles) this year...was uh
Kirsten: (teary) (nods) for us too! (hugs him tight)
(Ryan holds her and closes his eyes, smiling. Sandy watches them. he walks over and puts one arm around Kirsten and one around Ryan)
Sandy: an Kirsten's not even a hugger
Kirsten: (laughs) (Ryan laughs) oh (sniffs) you always know how ta ruin a moment (laughs again)
Sandy: (smiles) that's what I do
(they both look at Ryan lovingly)
Ryan: i'm gonna, say goodbye ta Seth
CUT TO: Seth's bedroom - Seth is on his bed listening to music, he has a very 'whatever' attitude all through this scene, but it's only because he's upset at Ryan for leaving. Ryan knocks and walks in and Seth looks over
Ryan: hey man
Seth: hey
Ryan: uh gotta jet
Seth: cool (looks at Ryan) really gotta go?
Ryan: yeah
Seth: well if you need a nanny ill take the graveyard shift
Ryan: I think we'll manage
Seth: (laughs) I was afraid you'd say that
Ryan: you can come down an visit me (Seth doesn't say anything) hey so I uh I got you somethin (hands it to him) it's yours y'know, always good for ideas
Seth: map'a Tahiti (puts it down) cool man
(door bell. Seth looks at Ryan helplessly, almost pleadingly)
Ryan: ...so ill see you then
Seth: (puts ear phones back in) see you (puts his hands in his lap)
(Ryan walks out and we see Seth in a side on view, he looks so sad - ok from here on is a montage of different scenes to the song Halleluiah by Jeff Buckley {I mention this because it pretty much carries the scenes, it sets the mood beautifully} Ok the first shot is of Ryan and Theresa in Theresa's car, Theresa's reverses out of the drive way and Ryan looks towards the house ~ Marissa is waiting outside of Julies house with her things pan across to Theresa's car coming out of the Cohen's drive way ~ Marissa looks over and sees, she looks sad ~ Theresa and Ryan in a front on view as the car goes around Ryan looks out the window at Marissa, Marissa looks in at him, Ryan sort of gives her a nod as they drive passed ~ Marissa watches ~ Ryan turns his head around and looks back at her. we see what he sees which is Marissa standing there and the limo pulling up to take her to Caleb's house ~ Ryan turns back around ~ we see Theresa's car driving out of the culdesac and passed the ocean ~ we are now in Seth's bedroom we see Captain oats sitting on his desk and he drops 2 white envelopes down, the camera pans to show Seth zipping up a bag, he puts it on his shoulder and picks up his skateboard. he looks around his room then walks out the door. we see a close up of the envelopes which read Mom & Dad the other reads Summer ~ we are now at Marissa's new 'house' she opens a door and walks in with a box that has her 'share bear' in it, she clearly doesn't want to be there. she walks in and puts the box down then opens up double doors which lead out to a balcony with water views. she stands near the edge of the balcony and looks out ~ we are now down at the dock with Seth, he's un tying his boat, he throws the rope on board then climbs on himself, he pulls out the compass from earlier. he pushes off from the side and we see him start to sail away ~ we are now in the pool house. Kirsten is taking the sheets off of Ryan's bed, she gathers them together then holds them close to her ~ we are now back with Ryan in the car, he looks out at the water. Theresa looks at him then he looks at her ~ we are now back with Seth on the water ~ we are now back in the pool house with Kirsten, she is crying and sits down on the bed, she's still holding the sheets in her arms. we see a close up of her face, she closes her eyes and just loses it, she puts her hand over her mouth. in the background we see Sandy come in the door ~ back with Marissa on the balcony, she has a bottle of alcohol in her hand, she takes the lid off and takes a big gulp from it, she puts her hand over her mouth and swallows, she closes her eyes then looks out to the ocean. the camera zooms out so that we can see how little she looks compared to the great big house, she looks trapped there ~ we see a distant shot of Seth sailing, which fades to Kirsten in the pool house still upset, she takes a deep breath in then puts her head down, crying. she just looks so devastated. she puts her head on Sandy's shoulder, Sandy strokes her head. Sandy isn't crying but you can tell he is just as devastated, we fade to Ryan still in the car, we see him through the window, and reflected in the window is the sun setting we fade from that to Seth sailing, we can see nothing but water so we know he is no where near home. Seth gets further and further away until finally the screen goes black)
Plan: A: Summer; Q: What season is near? A: a critical crossroad; Q: What do Ryan, Seth and Marissa face? A: Newport society; Q: Who rises to the occasion when Caleb and Julie do the "I do"? Summary: Summer is near and that means sun, surf and rejuvenation. Or to Ryan, Seth and Marissa, it may mean none of the above as each faces a critical crossroad. Just the same, Newport society rises to the occasion when Caleb and Julie do the "I do."