TEXT: Opening scene - The Diner - Seth and Ryan are sitting in a booth together opposite each other. on the table they have college brochures forms etc. Seth has a finger against his eyebrow, seemingly deep in thought Seth: ok, picture me in college (frowns) uhhh big fish in a small pond or small fish in a big pond Ryan: I don't know I never really pictured you (squints) living in a (softly) pond Seth: (holds hands out, shakes head) me neither, you know finding the right college ought'a be more soulful than this Ryan: well you gotta fill it out there (raises eyebrows) due today (Summer and Marissa come in and walk over to their guys) Summers: what's due today (Seth scoots over so Summer can sit. Ryan does the same for Marissa) Ryan: hey, good timing Marissa: hey (smiles) (picks up paper, reads) picking the perfect college Summer: oh crap I totally spaced out, does anyone have an extra one Ryan: (hands one to Summer) there you go (points) remember, meeting with the college councilor today (Marissa looks at Ryan and then Summer. she looks a little left out) Summer: that's gonna be so stressful, I can't even pick out my shoes in the morning led alone plan the rest'a my life (Marissa looks down, almost sadly) Seth: oh It's ok it's only four years an (frowns) according to this brochure its supposed'ta be the high point of an otherwise miserable existence (looks at Summer, strokes her hair and smiles) Summer: well these kids look pretty happy, look Coop two girls looking at a microscope (holds up brochure) an smiling that could be us Marissa: mm yeah (shakes head) I don't think so Summer: (frowns) Coop are you ok Seth: course she's ok she gets to leave Newport (Marissa looks at him) we all do, think about this pretty soon we're gonna be
SUMMARY:
Ryan, Seth and Summer think about their future and start applying to colleges, while Marissa has other plans. Julie is forced to move into a trailer park and Kirsten is determined to help. Meanwhile, Sandy invites an old friend from UC Berkeley to dinner to inspire Ryan and Seth.