Previously on The O.C....
Are you sure about this Julie Cooper?
She's got all the right connections
and nothing left to lose.
We want to throw a charity event.
Sounds like a wonderful cause.
You were just going to scam me into throwing a fake charity
and leave me to pick up the pieces. What if you help me?
Listen, do you mind if I join you for some pizza?
Taylor, it's Summer. Open up!
I can't hear you.
I've been dodging this business for the last 20 years.
Hang on to the company. I'll help you.
This is Volcheck?
Johnny?
Stay away from him.
SUMMER: Look, I'm sorry. That movie sucked.
SETH: Master of the Flying Guillotine?
It's a classic of the genre.
It's like the Madame Bovary of martial arts cinema.
Wait, the flying guillotine.
Was that the spiky hat thing he threw?
Yeah. Dude, I'm sorry, but that was kind of weak. Et tu, Ryan?
It didn't even make sense.
Why was he going after the one-armed boxer?
Poor guy. Uh, revenge. It's a tale as old as time.
Maybe the girls should pick the movie next time.
What do you say?
Yes. Do I have to remind you
about the Bring It On phase?
Now that is an awesome movie.
GIRLS: * I'm sexy, I'm cute
* I'm popular to boot
* I said I'm bitchin', great hair *
* So the boys all love to stare... *
Dude, what'd I say?
Ten to one our boys hang out
at the candy-ass diner on the pier.
That's want I love about you rich kids.
So predictable. What do you want?
I got to spell it out for ya?
I want a rematch.
Somewhere private.
Just me kicking your ass.
I'm not looking for trouble.
Maybe you should've thought of that
before jumping me the other night.
What, like you didn't start it
by hooking up with someone else's girlfriend?
Good point.
Or that's unnecessary continuity.
Either or.
Look, guys, this is so stupid.
I got nothing against you.
Ah, that's too bad.
'Cause me and you, we got unfinished business.
See ya, guys.
( piano and acoustic guitar strumming gentle melody )
* California, here we come
* Right back where we started from *
* California
* California...
Hey, baby.
I need your opinion.
Which of these scream "real estate mogul with a heart of gold"?
The blue.
And "sensitive,
"street smart man
of talent and mystery"?
The blue.
All right. Blue it is.
Sandy, you're going to do great.
The Newport Group's lucky to have you.
Oh, I just want to make a good impression on my first day.
Hey, how's that charity thing coming?
Oh, it's coming.
I've just never thrown together something so quickly.
I hope Julie and Charlotte aren't out getting mystics
while you're doing all the work.
Don't worry. They're working.
They're busy with the foundation.
Oh, good question.
Booze or no booze?
Oh, tough call.
A fund-raiser for poor women with substance abuse problems.
I know, it's going to be weird if people are drinking.
Yeah, then again, people are a lot more generous
when they've got a couple of shots under their belt.
Booze.
Morning.
Oh, hey, boys.
On Sunday, I would love some help with the party.
Sunday?
Sunday, yeah, it's going to be tough.
It's going to be tough.
Yeah, no problem.
Thanks, Ryan.
Well, I should get going.
I have to meet Charlotte and Julie at the club.
Hey, what is so incredibly pressing on a Sunday?
Oh, it's the Sabbath, Dad.
It's a day of rest, you know?
I don't make the rules.
Talk to the Big Guy.
I thought the Sabbath was Saturday?
Listen to me.
This is the first public thing
your mother has done since rehab.
So we are going to do everything in our power
to make it a success, understood?
Mom, listen, Sunday, I'm going to be there, okay?
Provided I don't get struck down by lightning bolts.
Thanks, Seth. That means a lot.
Such generosity.
Oh, there goes the back.
No, I'll be all right.
I'll be fine. I can probably lift stuff.
I just feel responsible.
I mean, if I hadn't introduced Ryan to Johnny
in the first place, then he never would have gotten in a fight with that jerk.
Well, if you want to blame someone why not Casey for hooking up
with the surf nazi to begin with.
I know. I still can't believe she did that.
Um... she had a reason.
Summer.
I'm sorry.
Have you asked him yet?
Right, I'll just say, "Hey, Johnny.
Casey thinks you're in love with me."
And then, best case scenario, he says no.
And our relationship is totally weird if not ruined.
Hmm.
What if he is?
Then our friendship is totally weird if not ruined.
He hasn't done anything to make me think that.
So, excuse me for not believing his psycho girlfriend.
Hmm. Ex-girlfriend.
Yeah, he's single now, remember?
I'll see you later. Mm-hmm.
Dude, all I'm saying is you just got back into Harvard, okay?
You do not want to go back to the wasteland of home-schooling.
And I told you, I'm not going to fight him.
Yeah, I hear you and I want to believe you.
But I also know Kid Chino.
Sometimes when his back's up against the wall
and his fists of fury...
Yeah, Kid Chino is retired. He hung up the hoodie.
So just relax, all right?
Seth.
Hey, Taylor. How's it going?
It's going great.
I cannot tell you how many people have come up and told me
how awesome they thought lock-in was.
You know what, every single one mentions Capture the Flag.
Did you know he was All Camp Takahoe.
He might've mentioned it.
Told you it'd be fun.
It was. It was.
And it was all because of you, too.
He took the lead in everything.
I mean with the trust falls and the s'more making
and share time.
Your story about Captain Oats.
Ah, yeah, we had to tell a story
about our best friend growing up.
And it was so insensitive of those guys to laugh, too.
'Cause your story wasn't nearly as lame as Derrick Simmons
befriending the deaf kid.
But Seth, I wanted to ask you, um, what do you think about
planning the Christmas dance together?
The Christmas dance? You and me?
We made such a good team.
Oh, wow, yeah.
Well, that... you should talk to Summer.
Your girlfriend?
Mm-hmm.
Summer?
Yeah, because did like a fantastic job at the last one.
And I just think that you guys would, would...
There she is right over there.
You can talk to her about it yourself.
Okay, forget it. I got to go.
Ooh, boy, you're in trouble.
What? What do you mean? You're in trouble.
That? I mean, I was nice to her.
So that's what that's about.
You keep telling yourself that, yeah.
Hey.
What were you doing talking to her?
Did you forget that she didn't let me into the lock-in?
I totally bruised my hand pounding on that door.
She probably didn't know it was you.
No, she knew it was me.
She just didn't want to let me in.
I wonder why.
What... what's that supposed to mean?
We should take out half these tables
so we can have more flow.
We should also talk to them about the music.
The last event I did here, they had us on a Kenny G loop.
Can I just tell you how excited I am?
This is going to be so wonderful.
I'm so glad you suggested it.
Oh, there's a manager.
I'm going to find out what time
we can be here on Sunday and set up.
So, where are we?
130 RSVPs at $5,000 a head.
That's over $600,000.
$300,000 apiece.
Mm-hmm.
Tell me again I have to do this.
Julie, you have two daughters, no husband and no money.
You're about to get $300,000.
Oh, yeah.
I'm totally doing this.
He says we can
be here at 8:00.
Ryan. Hi.
Going this way?
Yeah.
So, you're like Seth's best friend, right?
Don't tell Captain Oats.
That's funny.
I didn't know that you were funny.
So, Seth and Summer seem happy.
I mean, I know they had that trouble last year,
but, um, they seem stable.
Wouldn't you say that they're stable?
Uh...
Of course, though, I mean, look at Brad and Jen.
Everybody thought that they were stable.
But nobody knew how unhappy Brad was.
That he was just waiting for Angelina to come rescue him.
They're stable.
How stable? One to ten.
Uh, excuse me?
On a scale of one to ten.
Right? How stable are they?
Six? 6.5?
Ten.
Ten, uh-huh.
Sucks for Angelina.
Then again...
things happen, don't they?
( chuckles )
I bet Brad and Jen used to be a ten.
Hmm.
Bye.
I wanted to welcome you all on our first day.
Matt, have you had a chance to meet everyone? Not yet.
Matt Ramsey.
I wanted to go over what's changed.
The Newport Group will still develop
residential and commercial properties.
With this alteration--
one quarter of our new housing projects
will be low income.
We are not just catering to the mansion crowd anymore.
Although we do need their money to stay in business.
And the other thing that's changed is us.
Matt will be a Vice President and Director of Development,
which will leave me as President and CEO.
And despite the fact that I've watched
my lovely wife do this job
for the past 15 years, I'm new at this.
And I'm going to need your help.
Well, stop milling around and get back to work.
Thank you everybody.
Nice speech.
That's nothing.
Catch me with a microphone in my hand.
You should try to meet everyone.
They'd appreciate it.
Oh, yeah.
Hi. Matt Ramsey. Good to meet you.
You're fired.
So I take it your meeting with the accountant yesterday
didn't go so well.
The word "unsustainable" was used a lot.
We have to lose nine people.
Nine?
That's a little extreme.
Well, you have to look at the numbers.
For now, we sit tight.
We're here one day.
The first order of business
is not going to be firing half the staff.
Well, you're the boss.
I have a meeting about the zoning on Crestmont.
Let me know what you come up with.
I'm only telling you so you can be on the lookout, okay?
'Cause this guy is crazy.
Gotcha. I'll be on Amber alert.
Oh, and don't tell Johnny. He might do something stupid.
Hey, say no more. It'll be our little secret. Okay.
And if maybe sharing that secret
maybe brings us closer together,
creates a bond, we'll roll with that, too.
Uh-huh. Just don't tell Johnny, okay?
Tell me what? Johnny.
Hey! How are ya?
I'm good. Tell me what?
Um, no offense, man.
This is kind of just between me and Marissa.
The cold check is in. What are you doing?
Nothing!
Chili?
Come on, man, you guys are tearing me apart here.
Okay, look, he tried to get Ryan to fight him.
But nothing happened so...
Ugh, hold these.
Johnny, wait.
Johnny.
Look, this isn't Ryan's fight.
So what are you gonna do?
Go knock on this guy's door and say "Hey, fight me" instead?
I'm not gonna sit back and let your boyfriend
take the heat for my problem.
I'm not letting either of you guys get in a fight.
Marissa, that's not the point.
What is it with you two?
I'm so sick of this.
Ryan has nothing to do with this.
You know what? It's fine.
Whatever. Just do whatever you want. Hey!
Okay. I won't fight him.
Seriously?
Fighting a guy's one thing.
When it comes to upsetting a lady,
I'm a total coward.
You win.
( school bell rings )
Look, we'd better get to class.
SETH: I'm serious. Do you have any idea
what Summer will do if she finds out?
RYAN: Yeah, I can imagine.
I have to tell Taylor it's not gonna happen.
Even if I didn't love Summer,
her and I were totally incompatible,
seeing as how she's crazy and I'm not.
Well, I thought you said she wasn't that bad.
Taylor Townsend? Yeah.
In fourth grade she campaigned against
making the school handicapped accessible.
She said it was reverse Darwinism.
Besides, who...
who wants Dean Hess's seconds?
Oh, look. A picnic on our car.
Hmm, it's you guys.
Finally.
( sighs )
Seth, get security.
Yeah, well, maybe we'll go get them together.
Mm, security?
We're just talking.
I mean, nothing's gonna hap...
Oh... It's all right.
It's just a little soap and...
I'm not gonna fight you.
Did you hear that?
Rich boy doesn't want to get his hands dirty.
Is your butler around?
Maybe he'll fight me.
I got it.
We're all strangers.
Okay, so let's take a step back for a second.
I'm Seth. I like comic books.
You obviously like, uh, flaming heart tattoos.
I think you do got it in you.
In fact, I think you're just itching to throw down.
I just gotta find the key.
Uh, uh,
oh, look what I found.
( keys jangling )
You know what I just realized, though?
She doesn't have a name.
I'm gonna call her Little Bitch.
Excuse me.
Just keep walking.
This ain't over.
Hi.
Hey.
We having breakfast this morning?
So, Summer told me what happened yesterday with your truck.
Ah, yes.
Seth kept a secret a whole 12 hours.
Must be a record.
Yeah, you know, it's...
I didn't want to worry you.
Well, I'm proud of you for not fighting.
I know it must have been hard.
Yeah, you have no idea.
That guy's a total jackass.
What are you doing?
What are all these tools?
You want to see? Come on.
Just don't overreact.
MARISSA: A punching bag.
Yeah, Sandy had it in the garage.
Said I could use it.
So you could train to fight him?
No, I'm not gonna fight him. I didn't yesterday, remember?
Then what's it for?
Therapy.
Okay.
I just don't want any more fighting.
Johnny wanted to go after Volcheck again.
How's he doing?
You mean about Casey?
Well, she really hurt him.
Well, Seth's going to the Bait Shop tonight.
Why don't you invite Johnny?
Take his mind off things.
Sure.
Now what about breakfast?
Definitely. Definitely.
I'll meet you inside. I gotta clean up.
Okay. All right.
KIRSTEN: You can't deliver at 4:00.
By the time the guests arrive, they'll be pudding.
And I can't have pudding.
Six will be fine.
Thank you.
Ah, sweet charity.
I am hereby calling the next three hours Kirsten time.
I am going to the gym,
I am getting my nails done and everything else can wait.
Good for you.
You left early this morning?
Mmm.
Yeah. You know, nothing like a little dawn patrol
to clear your head.
Is everything okay?
I was so busy yesterday,
I forgot to ask how your first day went.
Oh, it's good. It's good.
It's uh, you know, just a... just a lot.
Well, you can always come to me with questions. Thanks.
You go have your Kirsten time.
( knock at door )
Come in.
Hi Seth.
Taylor, hey.
What are, what are you doing here?
Oh, your Mom let me in.
She seems really, really nice.
Wow, your room is really cute.
Look, can we talk?
Yeah, okay, but before you say anything...
I like you. Ah, boy.
I know.
It totally surprised me, too,
because I don't usually go for the R. Crumb type,
but the heart has its own magic.
Um... um... yeah.
Well, I'm with Summer, though, so--
I heard you were breaking up.
What? Who said that?
I made it up.
But what did you feel when you heard it?
Relief?
No.
Listen, Taylor, even if I was single, uh...
I'm not so sure that you and I would make a great match. I mean...
Is that a Yakuza Prep poster?
Yeah, it's just this Japanese film about these prep school kids...
Yeah, yeah. It's like my favorite movie of all time!
I think Kenji Yamamoto was a genius.
Really? Yes!
Have you seen his samurai
assassination series? Battles on the Edge of Hell?
I own the criterion collection.
Oh, my God. You like comic books?
Comics are geek wacky material.
But, look, Seth.
I mean it's obvious that we are soul mates.
All you have to do is break up with Summer.
Right, well, I'm not gonna be able to do that, so...
I see.
( cell phone rings )
Excuse me.
( ringing continues )
Hello?
Hey, what time do we have to be there tonight?
Yeah, I think we should be at the Bait Shop by, like, 8:00.
I'll see you later, Seth.
Who was that?
That sounded like a girl.
Did it? But yeah.
Well, sure.
Because I'm listening to the radio
and This American Life is on
and so, it was a girl talking.
Oh, is that that show by those hipster know-it-alls
who talk about how fascinating ordinary people are?
Ugh, God!
Uh-huh, yeah.
( over phone ): Hello?
Did you get the tickets?
Yep, San Juan, Puerto Rico,
where your ill-gotten dollar goes farther.
How's your roomie holding up?
Well, she still thinks
she's getting half the money and a free condo.
Wow. You almost feel bad for her.
Yeah, almost.
I'll see you tomorrow night.
I just don't think we should sign.
Hey, what's the problem?
Oh, they want us to sign a liability agreement.
But then you'd be responsible.
I'm happy to do it. What could happen?
Exactly.
There, it's done.
I'm gonna give this to a manager.
It's as if somebody steps a toe.
It doesn't mean anything.
I know. I'm just... nervous.
Look, as soon as I skip town, everybody is gonna blame me.
You're gonna be fine.
What about Kirsten?
Well, she's gonna be very hurt.
And she's gonna need her best friend.
Right.
( knocking )
You wanted to see me? Yeah.
I spent the morning with our accountant
going over the numbers and you're right.
In order for this company to be as strong as possible,
we have to lose nine people.
For once, I wish I was wrong.
But I'm still not doing it.
I came up with a plan.
We restructure our loans,
eliminate the perks,
cut my salary by 30 percent.
We let four people go,
it'll get us by.
But this-this leaves us no margin.
If one deal goes down...
Then we go down.
But as long as I'm running this company,
that's how we're gonna do it.
* You are the sun
* You are the only one
* My heart is blue
* My heart is blue for you
* Be my
* Be my little rock 'n roll queen *
* Be my
* Be my little rock 'n roll queen *
* Be my
Hey, it was not a pity invite.
Okay?
Tell him.
Yeah, no.
We, uh, we thought you might like to see the band.
Well, so you weren't worried
I'd be home alone all weekend thinking about Casey?
No. That's crazy.
No. No, but seriously what are you doing tomorrow
because my mom's having a fun d-raising.
Yeah, if you want, Seth and I could use your help.
Yeah, well, they're counting on Seth.
They definitely need your help.
Well, you guys are so not subtle.
* You are so rock 'n roll
I appreciate it.
Thanks.
* Be my
* Be my little rock 'n roll queen *
Hey. Hey, buddy...
I used to work here.
Hello, Seth.
Taylor. Hey!
Is Summer here?
Okay, look, I love Summer.
I always have.
Now, while you and I may share an appreciation
for ultra-violent ancient cinema,
there's no way... What's going on?
Tell me you just heard what I was saying.
Hi, Summer. You look really cute.
I know. But more importantly,
why are you always talking to my boyfriend?
She likes Yakuza... Never mind.
Well, maybe I should just get going.
Oh, oh, um, I almost forgot.
Here.
Thanks for letting me borrow him.
It really means a lot to me that you trust me.
Bye.
You let her borrow Captain Oats?!
I didn't let her borrow anything.
She must have taken it from me when she was in my room.
When was she in your room?!
That was her when I was on the phone?
Something happened at the lock-in.
You're such a jerk!
Summer...
Summer?
* Be my, be my little rock 'n roll queen, yeah *
* Be my, be my, be my little rock 'n roll queen! *
( cheering and applause )
( rock song plays )
Leaving already, bro?
Harper, what's up?
How's your girlfriend doing?
No, don't. He's not worth it.
Get out of the way, man.
Or what?
You're not going to fight me, I know that.
But she might shoot you. She has before.
Is that true, bro?
You let your girlfriend do your fighting for you?
Hold up, girl.
Don't you touch her.
So that's what gets you going.
You, out!
* And I will die
* I will keep you on my mind
* It's your eyes that make me smile, oh, yeah, oh, yeah *
Hey.
Hi.
Hey, Kirsten's already over at the yacht club.
Once you and Mr. Sabbath have breakfast,
we should head over there and start setting up.
Great. Can I talk to you about something?
Any time.
There's this guy,
and he's gotten it in his head
that he's going to fight me.
Does this have anything to do with the fact
that my car is now the "Little Bitch"?
Maybe. I was going to fix that.
Forget about it.
That there's enough to go to the cops.
Yeah.
Do you want me to talk to him?
No. No offense, but I don't see this guy getting scared.
You know you can't get into another fight.
No, I know. And I've been trying to walk away.
You're using your brains instead of your fists, good.
I mean, how does it help me with this guy?
You got to keep walking away,
'cause whatever's making him angry, it isn't you.
( phone rings )
Oh, hang on just a minute.
Hey, Mark. It's a little early on a Sunday morning.
Today?
No, you don't do anything till I get there.
All right.
You and Seth are going to have to go
to the club without me. I'll catch up later.
I'll have my phone if you need me.
I can't believe you dragged me out of bed for this.
This is the worst idea ever.
There's no other way.
Okay, but seriously, you don't know Volchek.
Last year, some guy snaked his wave,
so he went up on the pier
and dropped a kitchen sink on him.
Where do you even get a kitchen sink?
Yeah, well, if you're so concerned,
why don't you stay in the car?
I'm just saying
maybe we could bring some muscle
besides the muscle that I already provided.
Yo, yo, yo, check it out.
Oh, hey, look who's here.
Now, don't shoot.
( chuckles )
Hey, dork.
Hey.
Look, I want you to leave Ryan alone.
Oh, so it's bribes now?
Well, I got a watch, K-Mart, $15.99.
Well, this is Cartier,
and I got it for my 16th birthday.
It's worth, like four grand.
Damn, you must really think I might hurt him.
Do we have a deal?
Sure. I'll leave your little boy alone.
All right.
If I see you around again,
I'm going to tell the cops you stole that.
You do that.
KIRSTEN: Don't put them in direct sunlight
because when the water starts to heat up,
then the flowers, they, they wilt.
Do you, do you think there's too much red?
Hey, Kirsten.
Oh, hey.
What's up?
Just giving final instruction.
Oh, I know I'm going a little crazy,
but I just want everything to be perfect.
It will be, won't it?
Yeah, of course. It'll be fantastic.
Thanks, Julie.
I am so glad we're doing this together.
Me, too.
What the hell are you doing?
Let me explain.
Forget going behind my back.
You called people in on a Sunday to fire them.
Is that what they teach you in business school
so you don't lose time during the week?
Listen, I just thought it'd be better now
than on Monday when they have to face
the humiliation of packing up in front of their co-workers.
And I didn't go behind your back.
Really?
Because as much as I appreciate the heads-up phone call
that you're about to fire four of our employees,
I don't recall every agreeing to this.
We agreed we had to let them go.
I just thought that if I did it myself,
I would spare you the pain, that's all.
For the record,
I don't let people do my dirty work for me.
Where are they?
They're in your office.
Sandy...
It's all right, Matt.
Now go home. It's Sunday.
Listen to me. Nothing happened at the lock-in.
Uh-huh, and yet you still felt the need
to lie about her being in your room?
Because I knew how you'd react.
Not that it's your fault. I'm saying it's my fault.
It's definitely my fault.
You know what is my fault?
What? That!
Ow!
Listen, man, I'm really sorry
about this whole Volchek thing.
Ah, it's not your fault.
Guys like Volchek are looking for any excuse.
Sounds like you've been in this situation before.
Ah, it feels like every week.
Look, if anything goes down, I'm there.
Well, thanks, but I'm hoping it doesn't come to that.
Sometimes you don't have a choice.
Julie, you're not dressed.
We need to leave in a few minutes.
I don't think I can do this.
You're worried about Kirsten getting hurt.
Kirsten, my son.
Even if they blame you.
I see. Well, what if they blame you?
What?
What if I call the police and tell them
how we created a fake charity
to defraud your friends.
Charlotte, they'd arrest you.
Yeah, they have to find me first.
Plus, I think you might be a little easier to track down.
Could you do jail, Julie?
And if you did, which one of your former friends
would be there to help you when you get out?
Now get dressed.
We don't want to be late for the party.
Do you think Taylor's pretty?
Summer...
Well, I mean, I know she's not prettier than me,
but, like, objectively speaking.
Objectively speaking,
I think Seth loves you, and you've got
nothing to worry about.
Go put these on the table.
He told me to give you this.
He changed his mind. He wants cash.
But he can sell that.
Tell him yourself. He's in the parking lot.
We had a deal.
Pawnshop ain't open. I need cash now.
I owe a guy some money.
Well, I don't have $4,000.
Lucky for you all I need is a couple hundred.
Come on. You got an ATM card, don't you?
Screw it. Your boyfriend inside, hmm?
Okay.
Fine, I'll go.
Let's go.
( engine starts )
The party's really wonderful, Julie. Yes, it really is.
I am so glad that you both could come.
But you know what? You should watch
those ahi rolls, Chuck, or we'll be treating you for substance abuse.
Oh, excuse me. Nice to see you.
Well, you don't miss a beat.
Oh, well, you know, just like riding a bike.
Julie, I really want to thank you.
For what?
Making me do this.
I wasn't sure that I was ready.
But having your support, I just wish my dad could see us.
He'd be so proud.
* Let me hold you inside and see... *
I thought you said you'd have friends here tonight.
They're just not here yet.
I don't want another evening of you
sitting alone in the corner
reading The Economist.
It's embarrassing.
They're going to be here.
Well, excuse me if I don't hold my breath.
Taylor!
Sorry I'm late. Hi. Seth Cohen.
Veronica Townsend.
Nice to meet you.
Taylor, is this the young man
you brought the present for?
Mom...
Well, give it to him.
She must have wrapped it and re-wrapped it four times
before we left the house.
Okay, fine.
Oh, wow, that's, you know...
Yakuza Demon?
How did you get this?
I thought they only released it in Japan.
Yeah, my cousin works for Christie's in Tokyo
and he sends me DVDs.
I don't know. I just thought you would like it.
It's amazing.
Well, I'll just let you two be alone.
Taylor.
This is like so...
Taylor.
Go away, Seth!
I don't need you feeling sorry for me.
I don't.
Oh... Well, why not?
You heard her: "She's horrible.
"She's always saying the same things.
"Why don't people like you, Taylor?
"Why aren't you popular, Taylor?
Why don't you have friends, Taylor?"
Well, she doesn't know what she's talking about.
Yeah, but that's just it. She does.
I live in this dream world
where I think that Summer is my friend,
and I think that you like me.
( crying ): And the truth is, I don't have anybody.
Oh, my God, if the Grinch had that stupid little dog.
You think Summer's your friend?
Yes, I know, I'm crazy.
You know what? I like you.
No, you don't. Yes, I do.
You pity me...
No, I really do. It's different.
I think you're funny.
( rueful chuckle )
Stop teasing me.
I'm not. Listen to me. I'm serious.
You got great taste in movies.
I think you're smart.
I think you're interesting.
Really?
Yeah. And if you just relaxed a little bit, I think other people
would see that, you know?
They'd see that you're... one of a kind.
Yeah, but...
I've actually got to head back in right now, so...
Seth, I... No, no, it's just because, uh,
I think Summer may be looking for me. Oh...
And you know, if she was to come out here and see us talking...
( laughing ) So, uh... we're gonna talk at school.
Okay. Okay.
Okay, good. Okay.
But I feel really good about this.
( sighs )
( squeals )
It's happening.
( laughing )
What's up, man?
Hey.
This party's unbelievable.
Like something in a movie.
Yeah, I know the feeling.
You haven't seen Marissa, have you?
No... but I just got here.
( sighs ) Why? What's up?
Nothing. Just... ( cell phone rings )
Saw her a little while ago, but...
Eh, guess who? Hey, where are you?
Well, right now... I'm with your girlfriend.
Are you there, little bitch?
Yeah, I'm here.
She's fine.
But she does miss you, so why don't you come get her?
We're underneath the pier.
*
Volcheck's got her.
You should call the cops.
Yeah. You call them. I'm going to finish this.
Hi.
CHARLOTTE: Kirsten!
I've raised over $300,000 in pledges.
Oh, that's great. I think Julie's doing even better.
Yeah? I wouldn't be surprised if we hit a million.
Oh, where is she? I haven't seen her in a while.
I don't know.
JULIE: Excuse me.
Uh, excuse me, may I have your attention over here, please?
I'm Julie Cooper-Nichol.
Its so great to see all your faces.
And I just want to thank you so much for coming here.
With your assistance, we are going to be
able to help a great many women in need.
Thank you, uh... however, as you write your checks,
I would ask that you make them out to
"The National Foundation for Substance Abuse."
As it so happens, your generosity
has somewhat overwhelmed our small organization,
and with the National Foundation's network,
your money will go a lot further.
And still be tax-deductible.
( giggling )
So, thank you very much.
( applause )
Did you know about this?
No, I... I'll go talk to her.
Okay.
Julie!
What the hell do you think you're doing?
Oh, could you not hear me?
I always hold the mic too far away.
I wasn't kidding about the police, Julie.
Now you get back over there
and you tell everyone it was a mistake. Call them.
What?
Call the police.
I thought so.
Oh, what? You think you're
back in society now so you don't need the money?
Wake up, Julie.
These people are never going to accept you.
You don't have any friends here.
Wrong. I have Kirsten.
And I won't do this to her.
( sighs ) Now... I think it's time you left.
Don't you?
This town's only really big enough
for one manipulative bitch.
Take care, sweetie.
Where have you been?
Just because I'm not talking to you
doesn't mean you're allowed out of my sight.
No, I was in the parking lot.
You were in the parking lot?
Why were you in the parking...
Yakuza? Were you with Taylor?
She's having an emotional crisis.
Yeah, well, she's about to have a physical one.
Summer... she thinks you're her friend.
What? She is crazy. I hate her.
I know. You along with everyone else.
Look, this whole thing started because the other day,
I was at the Lock-In, and I saw how awful her mother is.
So you know what? I was nice to her.
Okay, so that's the problem. That you were too nice.
Well, she's not used to it.
I think she's overreacting a little bit.
She's just really lonely.
Well, she doesn't make it easy to be nice to.
I know.
( sighs )
Just don't ever lie to me again.
Okay? I won't, I swear.
How badly do you want to go home right now and watch that movie?
So bad it may actually kill me.
Come on.
Dude, this is a bad idea.
Last year, Volcheck almost killed this guy...
I know what I'm doing.
Would you mind telling me what that is?
I'm going to try and use my head, for once.
With Volcheck?
Just trust me.
Whatever happens, go with it.
All right.
If that doesn't work?
Grab Marissa and run.
Aw, here comes your boy.
Whoa, whoa, slow down, bro.
You all right? Yeah. I'm okay.
I said she can go, but she wanted to stay.
Check it out. You brought Harper.
You want some when I'm through with him?
Let's do it now.
Ryan! Whoa, bro! Come on, now, let's...
let's not get crazy, man.
You don't want to do this.
Oh, you're giving me advice now? Come on!
Come on.
Ryan? Stay out of it!
Come on!
Dude... dude... You don't know
what you're doing.
I've been fighting guys like you for years.
You want to bash my face in 'cause your life sucks? Fine!
Let's go.
But you want to fight, you're gonna have to kill me.
So, what's it gonna be?
Come on! All right!
All right.
Let's go, man.
Guy's crazy.
Hey...
Hey.
Have a seat.
So... the event was a success.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
So... you want to tell me what's going on?
What do you mean?
Don't shut me out, Sandy.
I fired four people today.
I'm not sure I'm the guy for this job at all.
I'm glad you're upset.
Good pep talk.
Means you care.
Do you think my father gave a second thought
to someone he fired?
Exactly. He was successful.
And his ego almost destroyed the company.
If I had to choose between you and my father to run things,
I would choose you every time.
Thank you, baby.
I'm not fragile.
You don't have to protect me.
I forget you are your father's daughter.
No. I'm your wife.
Good answer.
That was intense.
Mm-hmm.
You really wanted to hit him, huh?
No, no...
No, I'm fine.
Well, I didn't hit him, and I think that's the most important thing.
( giggles ): Yeah, it is.
I'm sorry I doubted you.
Nah, you had plenty of evidence to back you up.
Yeah, but you've changed.
You're like a totally different Ryan Atwood.
Was the old one so bad?
No, no, just...
darker.
He scared me sometimes.
Yeah. Me, too.
All right, I should head home. Yeah.
I've got school in the morning.
You and me gonna have to pull Summer away from that Yakuza movie.
Oh, somehow, I think I'll manage. ( chuckles )
Hey, I'm proud of you.
( acoustic guitar strumming )
( sighs )
* Another day is here, and I am still alive *
* I'll say these words aloud, they speak from the inside *
* But still the world is turning *
* I want to hear what you, what you've got to say *
* Want to hear what you, what you've got to say *
* I want to hear what you, what you've got to... *
* Say, hey, hey, hey, huh
( uptempo rock rhythm plays )