It's Newport's biggest event. SCENE 2
The Cohen house. Marissa: Ryan is living here now. Ryan: Look. Luke walks up with a guy and Holly. Stay. (moves in front of the mirror, holding the dress in front of her) But I think we both know that I'm no longer a size zero. (to Kaitlin) Tell Greg, daddy will see him at the Cotillion. Look who decided to show up. Greg: (to everyone) He's a thief! Marissa: (crouching over Jimmy) Dad.
Plan: A: the Cotillion Ball; Q: What event does Ryan have to attend now that he is staying with the Cohens? A: society; Q: What do Newport's finest young ladies enter at the Cotillion Ball? A: Luke's jealousy results; Q: Why does Ryan escort Marissa to the Cotillion Ball? A: Luke; Q: Who is jealous of Ryan escorting Marissa? A: Jimmy; Q: Who becomes a suspect of a fraud investigation? A: the Ball; Q: Where does Holly's dad confront Jimmy? Summary: Now that Ryan is staying with the Cohens, he must attend the Cotillion Ball , where Newport's finest young ladies enter society. Luke's jealousy results in Ryan escorting Marissa. Jimmy becomes a suspect of a fraud investigation and Holly's dad decides to confront him at the Ball in front of everyone.