Previously on The O.C.:
Why are we doing this?
It's not like we haven't before.
You can't drink.
You can't have sushi. What are you, pregnant?
SANDY: Our partner went behind our backs to a friend of his
at the city council who denied us the liquor license.
So he's profiting from our loss. He's Caleb Nichol.
You're upset with her because she's marrying Dad.
Yeah, for his money.
Last time I talked to Marissa,
she was planning on moving in with us.
Manipulate me? Hold my daughter hostage?
Theresa's pregnant, and it might not be Eddie's.
SETH: Thor.
It's a strong name.
No one's going to mess with Thor.
Nice.
Seth's a good name for a boy, too.
Although, at Camp Tokaho, I was often referred
to as a girl, so I guess it works either way.
Can we not play the name game? Sorry, it's premature.
She's probably not even pregnant.
- Maybe you shoot blanks. - I feel much better.
Sorry. If you're in no mood to kid, I won't kid.
That's an unfortunate choice of a word.
We don't even know if this kid is mine.
We don't even know if there is a kid. How much faith can you put in a pee swab?
- Seth, don't say swab. - Ryan Atwood just made a joke.
Yeah. Got to keep a sense of humor no matter what, right?
Stuffed in the locker?
Shoes full of the water polo team's urine?
- Never funnier. - Good to know.
Yeah. In fact, having you around to defend me,
I've kind of gotten soft. Not having anyone picking on me,
there's really been no need for the Seth Cohen retaliatory zinger.
My dad hates cilantro. If you put cilantro on anything,
I may be uninvited to the wedding.
Somebody get me some cilantro? Oh, colored lights-- no way.
White lights only, because colored lights remind my father
of a carnival, and he hates carnies.
Note to self-- hang with carnies.
Yeah. Yeah. Great. I'll see you on Saturday.
Thanks. Bye.
Well,
the wedding rehearsal is confirmed.
That means this wedding is actually happening.
Never have two people deserved each other more.
I can't believe my dad is marrying with a black eye.
I know. It's 'cause Jimmy punched him.
If I'd punched him, he'd have a broken nose.
What are the odds of you two making up before the wedding?
I would say not good at all.
It's important to me.
A daughter wants her father to be happy on his wedding day.
And here I was thinking it was supposed to be the other way around.
Well, what if I
begged, hmm?
Groveled?
Maybe cajoled? Oh, honey, come on.
He sabotaged my restaurant. He-He committed fraud.
There's no way I could possibly forgive him.
Mmm. Mmm.
Well, maybe I-I could pretend to...
forgive him. Mm-hmm.
Maybe I-I could apologize with my...
my fingers crossed. Mm-hmm.
Oh.
Uh...! Hey.
SANDY: You're not at school?
Yeah, we were at the doctor's office.
- Is everything okay? - Hmm? Yeah, it's fine.
I'm pregnant.
Except for that.
[Phantom Planet singing "California"]
* California, here we come
* Right back where we started from *
* California
* California...
* Cal...
* California
* Here we come.
So, it's official?
Yeah, it is.
And does she know who the father is?
No. And they don't like to do a paternity test
until the baby's born. Too dangerous, I guess.
But there's a chance that it could be yours?
(sighs)
We... We were broken up.
Oh, right.
No, totally.
We were broken up for, like, a week.
I'm sorry.
I wish I could take it back, believe me, but...
If you want to, you know, I'll understand.
Like there's a choice?
I mean, if you're the father, then...
well, you and Theresa...
No. No, I want to help her out, but I also...
I want to make this work
between us.
SETH: This is decaf, right?
Because if they're not, I'm going to be up for days. Thank you.
Thanks.
I'm freaking out, Cohen. You're freaking out?
What about Ryan and Theresa?
About my best friend.
Princess Sparkle is freaking out?
Marissa, dumbass. Oh. I always get those two confused.
They have really shiny hair. How can you even joke about this?
'Cause, I don't know. I have to.
I'm not emotionally equipped to actually process this information.
it's not bad enough that she has to live with Lucifer and Julie Cooper?
I often get those two confused, too.
What's going to happen to Ryan and Marissa? I mean, they're, like, the perfect couple.
Based on your parents' marriage, I sort of understand that perspective.
I'm holding hot coffee, Cohen.
Look, I don't know what's going to happen.
Wish I could do to help him.
I mean, we just got past all this drama,
and this summer was supposed to be all-time.
Yeah, well, now it's all up in the air.
We're not having sex, by the way. Excellent
There's not enough pain and suffering around us already.
Sorry about the wait.
Hi.
I-I just wanted to see if you wanted to talk.
We're a little understaffed.
85 cents. Great.
I'll put it towards the baby's college tuition.
If you want to talk about it-- that...
Theresa, the register's broken.
Sorry.
Now there's a portrait of a man headed to the altar.
What the hell do you want? No. It's not what I want.
It's what Kirsten wants.
Détente. Peace.
The promise of a feud-free wedding.
You've come to the wrong groom.
You want to apologize, make it quick.
You've no idea how much cajoling it took to get me here.
I am only here because of Kirsten.
It's always 'cause of Kirsten.
When you railroaded my dinner, was that 'cause of her, too?
No. That one was for you.
What are you gonna do when I'm not around to make you feel better about yourself?
Are you going somewhere? Maybe.
Like, say, San Quentin.
What the hell are you talking about?
What did you think I was doing in Vegas?
Besides flipping my restaurant for a tidy sum?
I was trying to save The Newport Group.
Selling that property was supposed to keep this company from going bankrupt.
Kirsten never said anything.
That's because residential real estate is our only profitable division.
She doesn't know anything about the bad investments, the debts, the losses.
So, sell the property to somebody else.
Robert Campbell can't be the only buyer in town.
It doesn't mean as much to anyone else. Campbell owns the rest of the coastline.
This property was the last piece of the puzzle that he was missing.
So that's why you wanted us out of the restaurant so fast.
Why, you sneaky...
not-so-successful son of a bitch.
Enjoy it while you can.
I got the DA all over me again.
Must smell blood in the water.
Have a nice day, Sandy.
Hey, kiddo. Hey.
What are you doing? Oh, you know.
Preparing to move into the house on haunted hill.
You know, uh... you don't have to do this.
I'd sooner give back the check than have you move in with your mom.
And then you're left with nothing.
You'd have to move to Phoenix.
Well, at least this way, I can still see you.
Life just wasn't this complicated when I was growing up.
Yeah, I know. It feels like we're constantly being punished for something.
Mom just keeps on ticking.
Hey, your mom has to wake up every morning
and be Julie Cooper.
That is punishment enough.
Come on, let's take a break. What do you say?
Go down to the pier and get a Balboa bar?
I can't. I've just got so much to do.
SANDY: Does Theresa's mom know?
No. Not yet.
Theresa's not ready to tell her.
That will make the whole thing feel too real.
I got news for you. It's real. Sandy!
There's no point in sugarcoating it.
You know how many unwed mothers used to come through my office?
We all know how real this is. Can we just eat dinner?
Alright.
Hey, look.
We are where we are, and we'll help you through this. We can do it together.
SETH: Hey, man. They raised me, okay?
Proof pudding.
Speaking of pudding, mother, do we have any tapioca on tap?
You are king of the segue. I just love pudding.
It's so fun to say. Pudding. Pudding. Pudding.
I think our child-rearing skills speak for themselves.
Pudding. Pudding.
Oh, hey, sweetie.
Um, I have my secret recipe: take-out.
Oh, thanks. I-I ate at work. Pudding.
Ryan, can we talk? Yeah. Yeah, sure.
So, uh... what's going on?
I've been thinking.
We haven't really talked about it.
You're not ready for this. I'm not ready for this.
Yeah, I know, but... we can...
No, I can't do this.
I'm not going to do it.
I'm not going to have it... the baby.
You're not?
You can tell the Cohens, but I can't tell my mom.
Hey, you're off the hook.
Hey. I have to go down and, uh, renew my dock fees for my boat, man.
You want to go down there with me and take her out?
Sure, sounds good. No, no, it sounds great.
Okay? We haven't even been on that since last summer.
You remember last summer? We were just getting to know each other.
Now look at us. Best friends. Brothers, even.
And what do brothers do, Ryan? You know what brothers do?
Brothers sail.
What brothers sail?
The Wright Brothers...
before they invented airplanes.
How do you think they got everywhere, man?
The, uh, the Ringling Brothers,
with-with their chimps and their tigers. It was like Noah's Ark on that boat.
Hanson. Hanson, playing cruise lines.
Okay, we'll go sail. No, get excited, okay?
You dodged a bullet.
Not that... not that it's... you dodged a bullet.
I... I just think that it's cool.
Not so much cool, but... Okay, I just... I don't know.
I thought you would be relieved. No, no, I am. It's, uh... it's complicated.
Too complicated for banter about boats and Hanson?
Hey.
Can I get you anything? Tea, toast, Dramamine?
No thanks. I'm... I don't want to be late.
I'm only working a half day today.
I have an appointment at Planned Parenthood.
Is-is Ryan going to go with you?
No, I haven't told him. He's freaked out enough as it is.
What about your mother?
No, I can't.
Um... she's extremely religious.
Well, uh, you'll need someone there to listen to the doctors,
because you're going to have a million things going through your mind,
and you won't want to drive.
I'm an excellent driver and amazing parker.
Thanks. I hate parallel parking.
So, how are you dealing with it?
Are you relieved, sad, disappointed?
All of the above, I guess.
Well, did she say when she was going to...? Soon.
Uh, I guess.
Well, then at least maybe everything can go back to normal...
not that anything around here ever is normal.
More normal than this, right?
I think we should spend this whole summer just being normal.
We're not going to hold Seth to that, are we?
No, no. That would be impossible.
Hey, I was talking more about us.
Well, you are just full of surprises.
Oh.
I hear water.
And by the way, Caleb, we should hold onto this blindfold.
Oh, good to know. Oh, gosh.
(gasps): Oh, my God!
It's a palace.
Fit for a queen?
Oh, Cal, it's amazing.
I built it just for you.
It's more than I ever could've imagined.
Oh!
I want to live here forever.
Oh... I've missed you.
It's been too long. You're talking to a boat, Seth.
Yeah, I talk to a plastic horse, too, but that never worries anyone.
Worried me.
Hey...
I forgot about this.
This compass is going to lead me all the way to Tahiti.
Yeah? Whatever happened to that big plan to sail to Tahiti?
Well, you showed up, man.
Suddenly, I had much less reason to flee.
I don't know. Newport became kind of, uh... kind of alright.
Yeah?
I could've done it in 42 days, though. Guess we'll never know.
Yeah, but now we've got the, uh...
the Summer Breeze back in action, we can sail to Catalina.
We can take our ladies.
Catch fresh fish right off the side of the boat, cook 'em right there?
Sounds good, man.
Sounds great.
So, I'll take you to your appointment tomorrow.
You're not taking any anesthetics, so you don't have to worry about what to eat.
We'll get there about a half an hour before.
You can fill out some forms.
Everyone there seems really nice.
I can't believe I'm actually doing this.
You don't have to.
Yeah, I do.
I mean, I'm in high school, or I should be.
I make $11 a day in tips.
Not having this baby... makes the most sense.
You don't have to make the decision that makes the most sense.
Right... coming from you. I mean...
Your life is so together.
You know, you have the... an amazing family,
great job.
It's perfect.
Nothing's perfect.
Sometimes...
things just... happen.
Yeah, but never to someone like you, right?
I'm sorry. I...
It's okay. I don't regret the decision I made.
I just wish that when I was trying to choose,
there was someone there for me.
Whatever you decide...
we're here for you.
Hi.
How you feeling?
Pretty lousy.
Remember that part last night about me not having the baby?
As hard as it is to imagine having a baby,
I can't really imagine not having it.
So you're going to have it?
I have to.
Well, what did you say to her? I didn't say anything.
So, all of a sudden, she just decided to change her mind?
No, it's all of a sudden that she made all of her decisions.
What? You talked her into having this child.
So, I should just let her make a totally uninformed decision?
They're two kids with nothing. How can they start a family?
That's not our choice!
You know what Ryan's going through right now?
Not as well as I know what she's going through.
What does that mean?
Nothing. It's just she's alone, she can't talk to her mother,
she's scared and she's confused. All I did was listen.
Oh, hey! You want some breakfast?
Uh, no thanks. I'll get something later. I just want to see if Theresa wants anything.
Should make sure my dad's here by 8:00.
Have you talked to him recently? He doesn't seem himself.
I can't blame him.
I mean, he's about to be bound by law to Julie Cooper.
Don't remind me. Denial is a very effective coping mechanism.
Well, it should be some weekend.
Hey.
Want some breakfast? Pancakes, waffles?
You're leaving. I'm going home.
I talked to my mom. I told her everything.
I should've left last night when I saw the look on your face.
You don't have to leave.
We can figure this out together.
Then come with me.
Never mind breakfast. I'll grab something on the road.
Wow. This place is huge.
It's a castle.
The torture chamber must be in the basement.
Jimmy, what...? You should not be here. Caleb's due back any minute.
Thanks to you, he has to take his wedding photos with a black eye.
It will match the black lump of coal where his heart should be.
Why can't you be happy for me, hmm? I am.
Julie, you can't be happy.
And that makes me happy.
Classy choice, Jimmy. Although it's pretty obvious that you're with her
because you can't be with Kirsten.
You know, I think, in psychology, that's called transference.
Oh, and you marrying Caleb? I think, in psychology,
that's called shameless gold-digging.
No, that's what he has his youngest daughter for.
Do not make me... Make you what?
Go back to life as a stripper or a coke whore?
Oh, someone forgotten about the '80s?
At least I'm not a criminal. Yeah, you're just marrying one.
Okay, stop it! Just stop it!
No more fighting, okay?
Look, you're getting what you wanted. I'm moving in with you.
Well, that's what you wanted too, right, sweetie?
I've got some more stuff in the car.
I'll get the rest of my stuff out of your house tomorrow.
I can't believe your boat's name is Summer. What a coincidence.
My name's Summer, your boat's named Summer.
That's kind of crazy. Yeah. It's just crazy.
Well, it's the only Summer you'll be riding for a while.
Right, yeah. No sex. I got it. Thank you.
Hey, Seth.
Hey.
You got that paperwork? Yeah.
So, um... it's still in really good condition.
Got a guy, he'll offer $6, 000. He's been bugging me for a while.
Great. Will you remember to get cash for me?
I told him.
Come by tomorrow. I will.
$6,000 in cash? What are you, fleeing the country, Cohen?
No, it's for Ryan. What? For vintage wife beaters?
It's actually for Theresa.
For... Ryan to give to Theresa.
Listen...
don't say anything, okay? 'Cause I don't even think
Ryan's told Marissa yet, but, um...
I think Theresa is going to have the baby.
What? Oh, my God.
I know. She's going to need money, and you know,
I spent all of mine on Vegas hookers, so...
This is the only thing I have that's worth anything.
I just don't know how else to help.
Cohen...
What the hell is he doing here? He's family, too.
Hey. Hey.
How you doing, Caleb? Get away from me.
Dad!
Well, congrats. She's a hell of a woman.
Congratulations, Mrs. Cooper. Oh, thank you.
Seth. Hmm!
You excited about being a groomsman?
It's, uh... it's the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
Yeah.
Hey, guys. Marissa! You look beautiful.
Thanks.
Hey, have you guys seen Ryan? He didn't call me back earlier.
Do you think he's okay? Oh, yeah. No!
He's probably doing his... His hair, yeah.
Bangs. I don't know. That's like four hours.
Products. I don't know. You should see him. It's weird.
So, Cal...
I talked to the D.A.
Otis? Yeah.
What did that pant load have to say for himself?
It's over.
The hell am I supposed to do?
Well, have you told the future Mrs. Nichol about your financial situation?
What are you saying, Sandy? That Julie's only marrying me for my money?
No. Never. Of course not.
But you might think about postponing this thing.
Impossible. The wedding is tomorrow.
I have never let anyone push me around, and this is no exception.
Uh-huh.
Thanks... for trying. I appreciate it.
It's ironic. Julie leaves Jimmy, marries you.
Now he's worth millions, and you're going to be broke.
I don't believe in irony.
Oh, well, that's too bad 'cause, you know
it might be just the thing to get you through this.
Hey.
What are you doing?
Just, you know, hiding.
Yeah, I can't blame you.
So, where's Theresa?
She went back home.
To have the baby.
Well, did she and Eddie make up?
(sighs)
So, she's having the baby alone?
I'll keep it brief, I promise.
First, I'd like to thank Kirsten for hosting
a wonderful dinner.
And to say,
tomorrow is a truly important event.
As a father, it's a great joy to have a family,
and to watch that family grow.
We've all been through a great deal together,
for better and for worse.
But tomorrow, the Nichols, the Cohens and the Coopers
become one family.
And I feel very lucky to be at the head of that family.
Cheers.
And many thanks.
Cheers. Cheers.
Hey, are you okay?
Just needed some air.
Hey. Hey.
Everything okay?
C-Can we just get out of here?
Please.
Tonight we're the sea and the salty breeze...
SETH: You know, Ryan, I, uh...
I 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 sputters)
Yes, it definitely tastes the same.
Wait, when was that?
When I first got here.
Yeah, it was after that fashion show at, uh... Holly's Beach House.
You guys were at that party?
Those were the days.
* ...And salty my sweat and fingertips... *
Hey... you feeling better?
I've been thinking.
* ...My hands they seek...
I think...
I need to go back.
* ...The end of afternoon
Uh... I can't let Theresa do this by herself.
* ...My hands believe...
I'm leaving.
* ...And move over you.
Hey.
So, we all good? Proof of purchase, bill of sale?
Yeah. So, the guy called me this morning,
said he couldn't come up with the money.
What?! What the hell, man? You told me it was a done deal.
He said give him a couple of months.
I can't do that. I need it right now.
Just forget it. It just figures.
I'm sorry, man. Yeah, well...
that's the way it's been going for me lately.
Hey. Okay, I have a plan.
Listen. Ryan doesn't want to leave, right?
We don't want him to leave, so let's not let him.
Now, we can all get jobs.
We can pool our salaries, and we can cover his apartment.
We can cover rent for an apartment up in the numbered streets.
Theresa wants to be with her family, and Ryan, with her.
You just want to give up? Do you want to let him go?
Look, there's nothing else we can do... other than kidnap him.
Believe me, if there was something I could do, I would.
I think you've done enough, so...
What does that mean?
I don't even think Ryan would be back with Theresa if it wasn't for you and Oliver.
Cohen! Really, all you ever did
was drag that kid into your messed-up life, and I just...
And all you ever did was use him to meet girls and get out of fights.
Okay, you guys, come on. Well, I don't really care.
I got to get ready, so as long as you're cool with him leaving.
Hey. Hey.
We'll probably leave for the chapel
in an hour, if Kirsten get ready in time.
It's a mystery to me what goes on in that bathroom.
Think you'll be done by 6:00? God, I hope so.
Uh, that's what time I told Theresa to pick me up.
You know, as your guardian...
I can stop you.
Yeah, I know.
But if you taught me anything...
got to do whatever it takes to protect your family.
She's my family now.
We are, too.
You can stay here. So can she.
We can make this work as a family.
I can't.
I can't ask that of you.
You've done more than enough...
more than I ever could've asked of anyone.
I told you.
You could've done worse.
No.
When you took me in, I had nothing.
No family, no hope.
I don't want this kid to grow up like I did.
Well...
just 'cause you're leaving,
doesn't mean I'm letting you go.
Now come on, get dressed.
We got to witness the most unholy of all unions.
("Wedding March" playing)
* Maybe I'm amazed at the way you love me all the time *
* Maybe I'm afraid of the way I love you *
* Maybe I'm amazed at the way you pulled me out of time *
* And hung me on a line
* Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you *
* Maybe I'm a girl, maybe I'm a lonely girl *
* Who's in the middle of something *
* That she doesn't really understand *
* Maybe I'm a girl
* Maybe you're the only man who could ever help me *
* Baby, won't you help me understand? *
* Ooh...
You want to dance?
I just want you to know...
I understand why you have to do this.
Thanks.
But I wish you didn't have to.
Me, too.
* Maybe I'm a girl
* And maybe you're the only man who could ever help me... *
I love you.
* Baby, won't you help me understand? *
* Ooh...
* Maybe I'm amazed at the way you're with me all the time *
* Maybe I'm afraid of the way I leave you *
* Maybe I'm amazed at the way you help me sing my song *
* Right me when I'm wrong
* Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you. **
Hey.
They sent me out to find you.
Found you.
(mirthless chuckle)
I figured you'd be stuffing your pockets
with cocktail weenies.
You're still going to see him.
Chino's not that far away.
I just 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.
I know.
You have me.
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, okay?
And I can't help him, and I just, I can't even imagine
what it's going to be like here without him.
We'll make it through it.
I promise.
Could you tell them
that I'll be back in a few minutes, please?
Sure.
You know, for the record?
The boat was named after you.
(sighing)
Hey.
Hi.
Is Theresa here?
Uh, should be soon.
A little something for the road.
Don't worry, I-I didn't make it.
But if I did learn to cook, could we convince you to stay?
Thank you
for, uh, inviting me into your home.
You guys...
this year, was, uh...
For us, too.
(sighing)
And Kirsten's not even a hugger.
(laughing)
Oh, you always know how to ruin a moment.
That's what I do.
I'm going to go say good-bye to Seth.
(knocking, door opening)
Hey, man.
Hi.
Uh, I got to jet.
Cool.
You really got to go?
Yeah.
Well, if you need a hand, I'll take the graveyard shift.
I think we'll manage.
I was afraid you'd say that.
You can come down and visit me.
Hey, so, I, uh...
I got you something.
It's yours, you know.
It's always good for ideas.
Not particularly.
Cool, man.
So, I'll see you, then.
See you.
* Well, I heard there was a secret chord *
* That David played and it pleased the Lord *
* But you don't really care for music, do you? *
* Well, it goes like this-- the fourth, the fifth *
* The minor fall and the major lift *
* The baffled king composing, hallelujah *
* Hallelujah
* Hallelu...jah
* Well, your faith was strong, but you needed proof *
* You saw her bathing on the roof *
* Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you *
* She tied you to her kitchen chair *
* And she broke your throne and she cut your hair *
* And from your lips she drew the hallelujah *
* Hallelujah
* Hallelu...jah
* Well, baby, I've been here before *
* I've seen this room and I've walked this floor.. *
* I used to live alone before I knew you *
* And I've seen your flag on the marble arch *
* And love is not a victory march *
* It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah *
* Hallelujah
* Hallelu...jah
* There was a time when you let me know *
* What's really going on below
* But now you never show that to me, do you? *
* But remember when I moved in you *
* And the holy dove was moving too *
* And every breath we drew was Hallelujah *
* Hallelujah
* Hallelu...jah *