Previously on The O.C.:
You've got to let him know, back off.
SETH: That is Marissa's letter that you stole from her locker.
She finds out and you're done.
I want the interior design job.
We found our girl.
Am I dating the female version of me?
People can be really unpredictable.
I can't believe you stole it. You read it.
You can't say he doesn't love you? I can't do this.
OLIVER: You and Marissa-- you aren't supposed to be together.
I'm not gonna let this happen.
Who's gonna believe you?
Stay away from her!
You're not having breakfast?
I'm not really hungry.
Dr. Kim just called
to let us know that you've been suspended indefinitely
or until the disciplinary committee
can figure out whether or not to expel you.
I know you want me to say I'm sorry, but I'm not.
Oliver admitted it right to my face.
He wanted me gone so he could get to Marissa.
Then why would he drop the assault charges against you?
He did that?
Yeah.
It seems to me that if he had it in for you
if he wanted you gone, you'd be gone you'd be in juvie.
You know that, right?
Help me out here, would you?
Tell me what's going on.
Oliver's dangerous.
This is what I know.
You attacked him, period. You're on probation.
You knew any infraction would result in you being taken
and you did it anyway.
For the life of me, I can't understand why.
Talk to me.
Come on, Ryan. Talk to me.
What's the point? You're not going to believe me.
It's not about what I believe. I wish it was.
It's about what you did.
Next time you feel like raising your fist
you had better open your mouth and talk.
I'm here for that.
What am I supposed to do?
I can't ground you.
I'm not going to chain you to the wall.
You want to go after that Oliver kid?
Go ahead.
Door's open.
If you want to stay--
if you want to be part of this family--
you're not going to go anywhere, do anything or see anyone
unless Kirsten and I say it's okay.
That's the deal. Take it or leave it.
( piano and acoustic guitar strumming gentle melody )
* California, here we come
* Right back where we started from *
* California
* California...
* Cal...
* California
* Here we come.
[Eels playing "Love of the loveless"]
* Don't got a lot of time
* Don't give a damn
* Don't tell me what to do
* I am the man
* If there's a god up there
* Something above
* God shine your Light down here *
* Shine on the love
* Love of the loveless
Ryan just, like, punched him for no reason?
Well, that's what Ryan does.
He punches people. He doesn't talk to them.
And he doesn't listen.
He had to have a reason, though.
I mean, yeah, Ryan's violent, but he's not stupid.
He just... I don't know.
He thinks Oliver's in love with me or something.
Well, isn't he?
A little? We're just friends.
Okay.
Oliver is, the only guy in my life
who isn't jealous and scary
and breathing down my neck all the time.
And he actually tells me what he's thinking,
unlike some people.
So, are you and Ryan...?
We broke up.
Whoa. Coop.
So that means that we're both single now.
Which rocks, right?
No more Ryan, no more Seth Cohen.
We're totally free. Liberated.
In fact, how about I treat us both
to a little Burke-Williams today after school?
A little facial, a little massage. I can't.
I promised Oliver I'd help him study after school.
How about this weekend? My dad's taking Kaitlin to my Grandma's,
and I have to spend the weekend at my mom's.
She's got this whole
like, mother-daughter marathon thing planned.
Well, then when are we going to hang out?
Soon.
Hey, you coming?
Even if Ryan gets expelled,
he's still gonna live with you, right?
Your parents aren't going to kick him out.
No.
I don't think so.
Well, is he okay?
Yeah, except for when he got punched in the face.
I'm talking about in the larger sense, Seth.
I guess. I don't really know.
You don't know? Haven't you talked to him?
No. What am I supposed to say? I don't know.
You okay? Is there anything I can do?
Well, that's the thing. There is nothing I can do.
I begged him to stay away from Oliver and he didn't listen.
You don't really know Ryan okay? You don't understand.
I'm trying.
Hey.
How is everybody?
Good.
Okay, this is really, uh... Weird?
Yeah. Just 'cause you and Ryan aren't together anymore...
Doesn't mean we can't all...
Exactly.
Right.
MARISSA: So, is he okay?
OLIVER: What up? What up?
So, what are we doing this weekend?
Ski trip? Mammoth?
Six to eight inches of fresh powder tomorrow.
Oliver, your lip.
Oh. I was hoping it had already made the transition
from scary to sexy.
Not yet, huh?
Walk you to Western Civ?
Sure.
See you guys. Bye.
Wow. Oliver seems almost...
Happy?
Well, why shouldn't he?
He has Marissa all to himself now.
What?
Do you think I made a mistake?
By leaving Ryan home alone?
By bringing him home in the first place.
Sandy, he's a good kid.
He's not perfect, but we'll work it out. We always do.
Everything's gonna be okay.
Whoever thought you'd be telling me that?
( knocking )
Kirsten Cohen? Uh, yes.
You're not supposed to be here. I'm sorry.
We have a work order from Julie Cooper.
Excuse me, sir.
There must be a mistake.
Kirsten, what're you doing here?
Said you were going to lunch. We ordered. Deli?
Oh, hi, Sandy. No, thank you.
What is going on?
Well, as the Newport Group's new Design Director,
I've decided to give the office a much-needed facelift.
Now wait till you see your furniture, Kiki.
It's very fresh, very Danish, very "hello."
I'm sure it is.
But you can't just initiate a redesign.
You have to get approvals.
Caleb said it's okay.
Oh, if Caleb said it was okay...
Ah! My coffee table.
Kiki, what's going on?
Some man in a jumpsuit just took my massage chair.
I want my chair, my desk and my office back.
When we get back from lunch, you'll have it, and love it.
You guys wanna join?
We're celebrating my new position.
I'm not gonna touch that one.
No, we're okay.
Okay. Come on.
I...
I have work to do.
Don't worry, honey.
You said it yourself.
Everything's going to be fine.
[Eels playing "Love of the loveless"]
* Don't got a lot of time
* Don't give a damn
* Don't tell me what to do
* I am the man
* If there's a god up there
* Something above
* God, shine your Light down here *
* Shine on the love Love of the loveless *
OLIVER: Come on. You have to go.
We could use the weekend away.
It'll be my treat. I can't. I should be treating.
You wouldn't have gotten hurt if it weren't for me.
That was Ryan, not you.
What did we learn in therapy, huh?
Say it with me.
We are responsible for our own actions.
LUKE: Hey, what's up?
You have to help convince Marissa to come to Mammoth.
Who's going to Mammoth? Not me.
Dad's outta town. I'm gonna spend the weekend at mom's.
She'll be spending it next to Ryan,
which is not good for her.
Isn't that kind of up to Marissa?
MARISSA: Look, it's not a big deal. It's fine.
Okay, let me get you and your mom a suite at the hotel.
Then, I'll be there, and you won't think about Ryan.
( phone ringing )
Look, this is probably her now, already checking up on me.
It's Ryan, isn't it?
You're not going to get it?
She's not talking to Ryan now.
Is she still talking to me, or are you doing all her talking?
Luke, don't. No, Marissa...
I should probably go.
Stay.
You two enjoy your lunch.
I am so sorry.
( sighs )
I guess I can just get a little overprotective sometimes,
but I'd never presume to...
I know.
It's okay, really.
Hey, why don't I just go get us some dessert?
RYAN: Hey, I was hoping maybe we could talk,
face-to-face, if you want.
So, I'll meet you in the library after school?
And I hope...
I'll... I'll see you there.
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So, what's the plan?
Comic books first or frozen yogurt?
You think it's cool if we do the comic store tomorrow?
I sorta thought i'd better go home and check on Ryan.
Yeah, that's a good idea. Do you want some company?
SUMMER: Hey, where are you going?
We were talking about going to the comic book store Really?
Can I come? To the comic book store?
Yeah. I like comics, sort of.
You do?
Mm-hmm. Believe it or not,
Betty and Veronica had a huge influence on me.
You know what? I... I do believe that.
I believe it, too.
Besides, Marissa has Oliver now
and I have a whole afternoon to kill.
( laughs )
So, great. You'll spend it with us.
Yeah.
Except, don't you have to go check on Ryan?
Well, I...
Excuse me.
Hey, hey, what are you doing here?
I'm supposed to meet Marissa. Okay, but-but here?
In daylight in front of God and Dr. Kim and everyone?
She's not taking my calls. I'd be able to see her here.
Marissa know about this meeting?
You'd think you of all people would believe me. I'd believe you.
Marissa is a big girl, okay? You can't tell her who she can't hang out with.
Oliver's not stable. He's dangerous and violent.
One girl already got a restraining order.
His girlfriend, Natalie either lives in Niagara Falls or doesn't exist.
I'm sure he's not making up girlfriends.
Seth, he's crazy. Okay.
Okay. Fine. He's crazy,
but this Mission Impossible act you're pulling--
it's not the way to make your case.
I have to go.
She's not coming.
And she asked me
to tell you not to call her anymore
and not to try and see her.
And if you do, she's gonna get a restraining order.
Really? What's that like?
It's not my fault she doesn't wanna see you.
You spied on her, you stole from her
you beat up one of her best friends.
I'd do it again, too, right now.
I could have pressed charges, but I didn't.
I'm trying to help you, but if you keep this up,
no one's gonna be able to save you.
Give it up, buddy.
It's over.
Hey, Oliver?
It hasn't even begun.
And if Julie Cooper asks you to do anything else
you nod your head and do nothing. Thanks.
Have you, uh, seen the coffee? Oh, very funny.
In the meantime, I have no place to work. I have no place to eat.
Her first day, and Julie displaced half the staff
and their offices and personally alienated the other half.
She's driving everyone crazy. Including me.
Would you talk to her before I starve?
You can't talk to Julie Cooper.
She's Julie Cooper.
Talk to your dad he's the reason she's there.
But then he's going to think it's personal or I'm jealous.
I can't talk to my father.
You don't mind if I work here at the house, do you?
Sorry. I thought, if there was coffee...
Oh, Ryan. Come on in. There's coffee
and cereal and...
model home.
Okay, thanks.
Seth said Ryan didn't leave the pool house yesterday.
Maybe we're being too hard. We gotta hang tough.
It's for his own good. Then why do I feel so bad?
( doorbell chimes )
Kirsten! You're not dressed. Julie.
I thought we'd carpool now.
We're right next door.
Have you read the latest EPA figures--
what we're doing to the environment?
Sandy, I see you hiding there.
I'm not hiding, Julie. Just making myself presentable.
Don't go to any trouble for me. Don't worry.
Kirsten, you're still not dressed.
Yes. Um... well, I was planning
on working from the house today
since my office is still...
Actually, honey, weren't you supposed to meet
with Caleb this afternoon to talk about the...
the thing? It can wait.
So can Julie. Grab a shower.
I can get Julie some coffee. I'll help myself.
Is it flavored? No.
( quietly ): Go ahead.
Go.
Aren't you a little bit late for school?
I got suspended.
Oh, what a surprise.
Who'd you beat up this time, Dr. Kim?
I guess you and Marissa haven't talked in a while.
No.
In fact, she'll be spending the weekend with me, so...
She will?
I guess you and Marissa haven't talked in a while.
Look,
I know you and I haven't agreed
when it comes to Marissa, but I'm asking you
please keep her away from this kid, Oliver.
He's not well.
Really?
The boy who lives in the pool house is warning me
about the boy who lives in the penthouse?
He's got this thing.
He locks on a girl, thinks she's gonna make everything okay, when she can't, he loses it.
I am not getting involved in the throes of teenage romance, thank you.
He cut his wrists last year because of a girl.
Last month, when his girlfriend Natalie broke up with him,
he got busted trying to buy cocaine.
It's true.
You can ask Marissa.
Julie, you ready?
Yeah.
( clears throat )
Stay out of trouble, Ryan.
What did your mom say about Mammoth?
I didn't ask her yet.
I'm sorry.
I just... I try not to talk to my mom as much as possible.
Look, if you don't want to hang out this weekend, that's fine.
What? It's okay if you don't.
Just tell me. After what happened with me and Natalie...
I do want to hang out with you.
Believe me, there's nothing I'd rather do
than just blow everything off--
school, therapy, my mom-- and hang out with you.
But I've got so... You mean it?
Seriously?
Then let's do it. Let's-let's blow it off.
Alright? We can drive to L.A. Have lunch at the Ivy
do the Getty, swing by the Troubadour.
It sounds perfect, except my mom would kill me.
I was supposed to have dinner with her tonight.
What if I get you back by dinner?
Come on.
You know you want to.
Stop it.
What about therapy?
You don't need therapy.
From what you told me, your mom needs therapy, right?
Promise I'll be back before dinner?
Where are they going? I don't know but I don't trust him.
Stop it, man. You sound like Ryan.
You've met Natalie, right?
Oliver's ex, Natalie?
No. You?
No.
Ryan thinks he made her up.
Oliver said she went to Pacific, right?
I've got friends there. I can ask them.
You don't think that's crazy? Have you met Oliver?
Dad, do you have a minute?
Exactly one.
Uh, it's about Julie.
Close the door.
She's driving me crazy.
Excuse me? Don't get me wrong. I enjoy the woman.
But not every minute of the day.
She's there every time I turn around at home, in office.
I wouldn't be surprised if she wasn't here now.
You're the one who hired her.
I gave her something to do so she wouldn't be calling me.
Well, it worked. She doesn't have to. She's always here.
That's why I want you to talk to her.
I know she's your friend
but, in the interest of the business--
not to mention your father's sanity--
this has to end.
What are you talking about? The job or...?
You want me to break up with her?
I knew you'd understand.
* Don't have too many friends
* Never felt at home
* Always been my own man
Hi.
So, Summer and Anna are both here
and Summer is about to read her first comic.
I knew you wouldn't wanna miss it. Let me know how it goes.
Okay.
I can see you're busy.
Why don't you invite over Oliver?
Or Natalie... if you can find her?
Yeah, maybe, I'll do that.
Hey, guys, what are you doing?
Hey, believe it or not, Summer's shown a interest in comic book reading.
I don't believe it.
Believe it.
Hey, where's Ryan?
SETH: I invited him
but he's chosen to stay in the Fortress of Solitude.
That's a Superman reference. I knew that.
SETH: So, I'm gonna start you off with some basics.
Batman, the Dark Knight Returns. It's very important.
Uh, Watchman and the Sandman. Enjoy.
Seth? Yeah?
Why don't you start on something less grim and gritty?
Like what?
Like the Archies.
Oh, Anna, the Archies?
Hey, I'm with Anna. Life's gritty enough.
Comic books are for fun.
SETH: Life's gritty enough?
We live in Newport Beach.
Hey, Mr. Cohen?
Yes?
Did you read comic books when you were a kid?
Oh, yeah, sure.
Not like Seth. I know.
You've no idea how rare it is to find a comic book person.
Especially one who loves Deathcab and Sailing.
I thought I was the only one. I thought Seth was the only one.
Deathcabs are banned?
KIRSTEN: Guys?
Seth? Uh, come and help me with the rest of the groceries?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, in a minute.
I guess you and Mrs. Cohen have a lot in common, huh?
Oh, yeah, yeah, sure.
We-We both love... uh...
Seth...
so I guess we don't have a lot in common.
Oh.
Well, then,
what is the key to a relationship?
KIRSTEN: Ah,
sooner we get the bags, sooner we eat.
Coming.
I think, as far as Cohen men are concerned, the key is patience.
Patience.
Hey, Dad, is it, uh, cool if Summer stays for dinner?
( scoffs )
I'm gonna get the groceries.
Alright, thanks.
Come on, man.
What are you doing? What are you doing?
Crazy people.
Luke, what are you doing here?
besides relieving me of grocery duty?
I hadn't seen Ryan in a while so I thought I'd say hey.
Is that okay?
I can't stay.
I have to have dinner with dad
but there's something you should know.
What?
I saw Marissa leave school today with Oliver.
They skipped the whole day, and I tried her cell, but...
You don't know where they went?
No.
I'm sure she's fine, right?
But there's something about that kid.
I went over to Pacific after school. I know a few guys on the water polo team.
Figured I'd ask what they knew about him.
What was he like in Pacific?
Did they even know him? Did they know Natalie?
Well, it turns out...
there is no Natalie.
At least not at Pacific High.
Are you sure it's okay I'm staying for dinner?
Oh, absolutely.
We have more than enough for everybody.
I don't know where we're gonna put it all.
Eventually in my belly.
( laughing )
( indistinct conversation )
Why don't you go ahead and start without me?
I'll go get Ryan.
What are you doing at my house? You have to leave.
I mean it. I have to tell you something.
You went to my mom. She called the school.
She called the hotel looking for Oliver's parents.
Just let me talk to you, please.
Why do you hate him? What'd he do to you?
There is no Natalie.
You're becoming pathetic.
Ask him. Ask him to show you his yearbook.
She's not there. She's not real. He made her up.
Marissa, inside.
You're in big trouble.
Ryan, go home.
No. You know what, Ryan? You stay.
I'm going.
Marissa.
Marissa, get back here!
( car starts )
Get back here!
Hey. Hi.
Do you mind if I stay here tonight? Yeah.
( knocking )
( door opens )
Uh, I thought you might want some breakfast.
Thanks.
I shouldn't have gone over there last night.
Do you want to talk about it?
Not really.
Ryan...
I promise I will do everything I can to help you,
but I-I-I-I can't help you if you don't talk to me.
You don't tell me what's going on.
( knocking ) Ryan, I thought you might like some...
...um, coffee.
Great minds.
Luke's here to see you.
( sighs ) Thanks, you guys.
Hey, man.
How'd it go last night? What'd she say?
She didn't believe me...
and then her mom started in, and she ran away.
To Oliver's? I don't know.
Well, so let's go find out.
And then what? If she wants, she's going to be with him.
So you're just going to give up? What else can I do?
She's not going to listen to a word I have to say.
Well... she's going to listen to me.
See you.
So, if we leave for L.A. after our massages, we can check
into my parent's suite around 2:00.
Wait, your parents have their own private suite in L.A., too?
Yeah, yeah, they have private suites in all their hotels:
London, Paris... Oh, wish we could go to Paris.
We can. It's only 15 hours away.
Yeah, as long as we're back by Monday, right?
Look, if, uh, if you don't want to go, just say so.
We don't have to. No, I do, I just can't.
Why not?
You've been saying you want to get away
from your mom and from Ryan,
and this way it'll just be you and me in Paris.
( phone rings )
Hey, don't answer that. It's probably your mom.
It's Luke.
Oh... Hey. Marissa...
Where are you? Are you okay? I'm fine. I'm at the hotel.
Why is he calling you? You've got to listen to me.
There is no Natalie Bishop.
Ryan was right. Luke, don't you start, too.
I'm trying to help you Marissa. You really want to help?
Go to my mom's, pick up my clothes, and tell her I'm fine.
No, Marissa... Luke, please.
( sighs ) I'll-I'll be there soon.
He's just dropping off some clothes.
Well, if you don't want to stay...
No, I do. I do, I just can't fly to Paris right now.
I'm sorry.
Well, it's cold right now anyway. We'll go in the spring.
Unbelievable.
Oh, don't look. It's not finished.
I wanted you to be surprised when you walked in on Monday.
I am.
Julie, it's gorgeous.
Did you do all this today?
Well, I was supposed to have Marissa this weekend,
and that didn't happen,
and-and I haven't heard from your father all day,
so then I thought why not work, right,
take my mind off things?
So, have you heard from your father? Have you talked to him today?
Uh, no, no, not today, but...
But what? Is-is-is he alright? Did something happen?
No, he's fine.
It's just... What?
He doesn't like confrontation.
Julie, you want to sit down?
Why? What's going on?
( sighs )
No.
( laughs ) Is-is...
Is he breaking up with me?
Or are you doing it for him?
Kiki, I saw your car...
Hello, darling.
I tried to call you earlier...
Don't bother, Cal.
Kirsten's already done your dirty work for you...
because obviously, you're not man enough to do it yourself.
I'm sorry. You should be.
God, I deserved so much better from you.
From both of you.
Enjoy your office. I quit.
( Batman theme music playing )
Hello, ladies.
Seth. Dad, don't call me lady.
Hey, Mr. Cohen. Hey, Sandy.
So, the, uh, comic book education continues?
Mm-hmm. Batman, the animated series.
Yes, "Girls' Night Out",
in which Batgirl and Supergirl team up
to combat the forces of evil and delight Seth Cohen.
SUMMER: Is Supergirl wearing Doc Martens?
SETH: Yes, yes, she is, Summer...
and a midriff-bearing T-shirt and a miniskirt. It's excellent.
Well, no wonder you like comics, Superperv.
That's right.
Dad, we were all going to have lunch.
Um, do you know if there's...? Can I see you?
Now. Okay.
What? What'd I do?
You hurt that poor girl's feelings out there.
Who, Dad, Summer?
No, no, Anna.
I didn't say a word to Anna. Exactly.
How do you think that makes her feel
to watch you flirting with another girl
right in front of her? Okay, Dad,
I was not flirting. Seth.
Dad, Summer and I are friends.
That's not what it looked like.
Great. I'm not talking about this anymore.
Of course you're not. No one's talking to me about anything.
If you want to go ahead and flirt with Summer, go ahead...
Why are we still talking about this?
Because I'm your father, and I'm responsible for you.
And if I see something's going on with you,
we are going to talk about it.
Do you think that this is about me...
or could this be about Ryan?
No... it's about you.
Okay...
but just in case it's a little bit about Ryan,
I think he'll come to you when he's ready.
Hey, Mrs. Cooper. Hey.
You alright?
( sniffles ) Hard day. Come on in.
I'll get Marissa's things for you.
Well, I have to say I'm very impressed
that you and Marissa are still friends.
Yeah, I'm impressed she forgave me.
Maybe one day she'll forgive me, too.
For what?
Well, I haven't exactly been the best mom, have I?
Or the best wife, or the best girlfriend, for that matter.
You and Mr. Nichol?
Yeah, it's over...
which means that... in the past six months,
I've lost my husband,
my daughter, my boyfriend, and my job.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't be telling you all this.
No, no, it's okay.
The past few months have been rough on everybody.
Yeah. Yeah, they have.
Thank you for listening.
I haven't had anyone to talk to in so long.
Well... you can talk to me.
I don't know what good it'll do, but...
You should go.
Marissa's waiting.
Hi, I'm Marissa Cooper.
I'm staying in the penthouse with Oliver Trask.
I was just wondering if someone dropped off a bag for me.
Sorry, one moment.
Thank you for calling. This is Natalie.
Can you hold, please?
Let me check for you, Ms. Cooper.
Natalie, do you know Oliver Trask?
Yeah, since he was just a little guy.
I used to baby-sit him.
You don't want to know how old I am.
Your last name isn't Bishop, is it?
Yes, why do you ask?
Hey. Hey.
I was just calling your cell.
Where'd you go?
I got out of the shower, and you were gone.
Oh, I just went downstairs
to see if they had my bag, but they didn't.
You didn't have to do that. They'll bring it up.
You okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
It's just...
It's just the weirdest thing happened.
So, you know the concierge at the front desk?
Her name's Natalie.
Natalie Bishop--
the same as your ex-girlfriend, right?
It's just how weird is that?
Hey, I know what you're thinking, but...
There is no ex-girlfriend, is there?
Marissa, I can explain...
I have to go. No, no, no, please.
Okay, I'm sorry. I always do this.
Why do I always do this?
Oliver, stop it.
Damn it!
Oliver, stop!
Okay. Alright?
It's okay. I'm not going anywhere,
so why don't you just go get changed, and then, uh...
then we can go. I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
Okay. Okay?
Yeah.
( panting )
( whispering ) Come on. Pick up.
( phone ringing )
Hello?
Ryan, it's me.
What's going on? Where are you?
I'm at the hotel. I can't really talk right now,
but it's Oliver. You were right,
and now he won't let me leave.
Hang up.
Hang up the phone, please?
Give me the phone.
MARISSA: What are you doing?
What's going on? Marissa?
Please, give me the phone.
Bye, Ryan.
It's too bad that Summer couldn't have stayed.
We have so much food.
Never fear, Mom, Anna's here.
You noticed.
Hey, Seth, why don't you go get Ryan?
Okay. Hey, will you come with me?
Yeah, sure. Maybe then we can be alone
for, like, ten seconds.
Hey, I'm sorry about the Summer thing, okay.
You know how excited I get turning people onto comics.
I know how excited you get turning Summer on, yeah.
Okay, that's not fair.
I thought we were all friends.
No, she's your friend. I am your girlfriend.
There's a difference, or there should be.
SANDY: Hey, food's here. Where are you going?
I think Marissa's in trouble.
I'm just going to make sure she's okay.
Give me the keys.
I have to go, okay?
Give me the keys.
You said if I needed help
I could come to you.
Give me the keys.
( keys jingle )
I'll drive.
OLIVER: I'm sorry, okay?
I'm so sorry.
I just heard you on the phone with him,
and I didn't know what to do.
That's okay. So why don't you just put the gun down
and we can talk about it.
No, no, I can't. You'll leave.
Oliver, I have to go sometime.
What, to him?
To him, right?
What about me, huh?
You and I are friends. We will always be friends.
Friends?!
Friends, Marissa?! I'm in love with you!
How could you not know that? I've always been.
You're the one who gets me.
The only one who gets me.
You're the only thing in my life that I love.
Then why would you want to hurt me?
I don't.
I never would.
This isn't for you. This is for me.
Because if you leave,
I will have nothing else to live for.
So, you have to promise me,
you will not leave.
( phone ringing )
There's no answer.
They're not picking up.
Excuse me.
My name's Sandy Cohen.
We got an emergency call from the penthouse
about 20 minutes ago and now no one's answering.
Is there any chance at all you could let us in up there?
I'm sorry, sir, but without the guest's permission
we're really not able to.
Please, we have a friend up there in trouble.
If you could...? Wait.
Wait, you're Natalie?
Natalie Bishop?
Are you a friend of Oliver's?
NATALIE: Oliver, are you there?
It's Natalie.
Uh...
Oliver, I'm coming in.
Uh, no, no, that's okay.
Um, I'm fine.
I just got out of the shower.
Oliver, please.
Shh!
I guess he's fine. Well, thanks for checking.
Um, we'll go.
No, no. Marissa!
Marissa!
Alright, let's go.
Ryan, he's got a gun!
MAN: Let's go.
Oh, why did you do that?!
Why?!
I'm sorry.
Please just put the gun away and let them in.
Sir, put the gun down.
Ryan!
Or what?
You're gonna shoot me?
Let me save you the trouble.
Oh, Oliver. You don't want to do that.
Put the gun down now.
I'm sorry.
Oliver, put the gun down, man.
Why, man?
I'm doing you a favor.
Why would you want to do that? You hate me.
That's right you do this, you won't hurt me,
you'll hurt Marissa,
the one person that cares about you.
And I know you don't want to do that.
Oliver, put the gun down, man.
You don't know anything about me, man.
I know what it's like to be abandoned by your parents,
your friends.
Have no one in your life who believes in you.
But you put the gun down, you get a second chance.
( sobbing ) I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry. It's okay.
( sobbing )
Marissa's okay. Her mom's got her.
And the police are taking Oliver to the hospital.
I'm going to clean up the poolhouse
before they get here.
I should give Summer a call.
What? Why?
To let her know Marissa's okay.
She doesn't know Marissa's not okay.
Yeah, but don't you think she'd want to know?
They're best friends.
You know what?
Call her, I'm leaving.
Anna, wait. Will you just wait one second?
This huge thing just happened.
Yeah, and the first thing you do is decide to call Summer?
Come on, Seth.
Look...
I think you're a great guy, but I'm not going to stand here
and pretend like I'm your girlfriend when I'm not.
At least not anymore.
I'll see you in school.
SETH: Hey.
I was wondering where my copy of Kavalier & Cla went.
You gave it to me.
Said I couldn't be your friend until I read it.
Mm-hmm. And have you?
I've been a little distracted.
Well, it's a good story, Ryan.
It's the tale of two young men
who couldn't be more different,
but they learn to overcome their differences.
They team up and essentially
become brothers, not unlike you and me.
Except that I blew it.
( sighs ): It's okay.
No, it's not.
Ever since the day you got here, you have totally had my back.
And I just, I promise you,
from now on, I will never fail you again.
I am so sorry.
So, do you want to tell me about your night?
Or-- shh-- since I already heard about it,
could we just skip to my breakup with Anna?
Really? Anna broke up with you?
Now why would you just assume Anna broke up with me?
Seth, come on.
Hmm? What does that mean?
What, she didn't break up with you?
No, she did, but you're supposed to have my back here.
* The end, the end, the end, the end, the end *
* My friend
* The end...