1 00:00:02,136 --> 00:00:04,105 Previously on The O.C... 2 00:00:04,138 --> 00:00:05,339 I figured I'd do all right in a few surf competitions, 3 00:00:05,373 --> 00:00:06,707 maybe hook up with some sponsors. 4 00:00:06,740 --> 00:00:08,276 Turn that into a career, you know? 5 00:00:08,309 --> 00:00:09,810 I'll get the operation and get back on my board. 6 00:00:09,843 --> 00:00:10,678 What's going on with you guys? 7 00:00:10,711 --> 00:00:12,213 I can talk to him. 8 00:00:12,246 --> 00:00:13,381 Knowing that you're pulling for me 9 00:00:13,414 --> 00:00:15,283 is the only thing that keeps me going. 10 00:00:16,117 --> 00:00:17,051 Mom, hi. 11 00:00:17,085 --> 00:00:18,686 Hurry, I'm running late. 12 00:00:18,719 --> 00:00:20,454 If you'd just loosen up a little bit, you would be... 13 00:00:20,488 --> 00:00:21,822 I would be one of the popular girls. 14 00:00:21,855 --> 00:00:23,391 Truth is, I'm looking down the barrel 15 00:00:23,424 --> 00:00:24,392 of divorce number two. 16 00:00:24,425 --> 00:00:26,360 I live in a trailer park. 17 00:00:26,394 --> 00:00:27,361 No student has ever 18 00:00:27,395 --> 00:00:29,063 been involved in a shooting. 19 00:00:29,097 --> 00:00:30,564 Apparently, the parents are protesting. 20 00:00:30,598 --> 00:00:33,401 They want Marissa out. 21 00:00:33,434 --> 00:00:36,470 ( loud slurping ) * I'll light the fire * 22 00:00:36,504 --> 00:00:39,840 * You place the flowers 23 00:00:39,873 --> 00:00:44,245 * In the vase that you bought today... * 24 00:00:44,278 --> 00:00:45,779 Ah... 25 00:00:45,813 --> 00:00:47,481 Who's ready for another fauxito? 26 00:00:47,515 --> 00:00:50,251 I think I kinda hit a wall on the mocktails. 27 00:00:50,284 --> 00:00:51,485 Besides, it's a school night. 28 00:00:51,519 --> 00:00:52,653 But it's not a school night. 29 00:00:52,686 --> 00:00:53,854 It's our last night 30 00:00:53,887 --> 00:00:56,090 before our last semester of our last year 31 00:00:56,124 --> 00:00:57,258 of high school. 32 00:00:57,291 --> 00:00:59,627 So we have to make it last. 33 00:00:59,660 --> 00:01:01,495 It's hard to argue with that logic. 34 00:01:01,529 --> 00:01:04,665 You guys, this has been a really fun winter break. 35 00:01:04,698 --> 00:01:06,267 Yeah. 36 00:01:06,300 --> 00:01:08,436 Just the four of us hanging out like old times. 37 00:01:08,469 --> 00:01:09,670 Yeah, I can't believe it's gone by so fast. 38 00:01:09,703 --> 00:01:11,605 I wish I could, like, TiVo it 39 00:01:11,639 --> 00:01:13,507 so we could play it over and over again until graduation. 40 00:01:13,541 --> 00:01:15,176 Well, unfortunately, after tonight 41 00:01:15,209 --> 00:01:16,810 it's back to regular scheduled programming. 42 00:01:16,844 --> 00:01:18,312 For you guys. 43 00:01:18,346 --> 00:01:20,414 I got to go back to Newport Union by myself. 44 00:01:22,583 --> 00:01:23,784 I got to pee. 45 00:01:23,817 --> 00:01:25,619 You got to pee? No, not really. 46 00:01:25,653 --> 00:01:26,720 I got to pee. 47 00:01:26,754 --> 00:01:27,655 Okay. 48 00:01:27,688 --> 00:01:28,789 Screw it. 49 00:01:28,822 --> 00:01:30,558 I'll go get us some drinks first. 50 00:01:30,591 --> 00:01:33,594 * ...is a very, very, very fine house with two cats... * 51 00:01:33,627 --> 00:01:34,628 What if it doesn't have to end? 52 00:01:34,662 --> 00:01:35,796 What, our break? 53 00:01:35,829 --> 00:01:37,631 No, the four of us being together. 54 00:01:37,665 --> 00:01:39,700 It's a new year, but it's our last chance. 55 00:01:39,733 --> 00:01:41,769 Senior photos are this Friday. 56 00:01:41,802 --> 00:01:44,405 The Harbor Class of 2006 will be immortalized in the yearbook 57 00:01:44,438 --> 00:01:45,706 for, like, all time. 58 00:01:45,739 --> 00:01:47,608 Marissa has to be part of that picture. 59 00:01:47,641 --> 00:01:50,144 Are you saying what I think you're saying? Yes. 60 00:01:50,178 --> 00:01:52,213 The dirty dean, he's gone, right? 61 00:01:52,246 --> 00:01:54,748 And Dr. Kim, she's always seemed pretty reasonable. 62 00:01:54,782 --> 00:01:57,485 Yeah, but the Board kicked out Marissa, not Dr. Kim. 63 00:01:57,518 --> 00:01:58,686 Plus there's all those concerned parents. 64 00:01:58,719 --> 00:01:59,753 Whatever! 65 00:01:59,787 --> 00:02:01,722 Out of sight, out of mind. 66 00:02:01,755 --> 00:02:03,291 Time heals all wounds. 67 00:02:04,658 --> 00:02:06,294 You love something, set it free, 68 00:02:06,327 --> 00:02:07,295 you know? 69 00:02:07,328 --> 00:02:08,562 Maybe they're over it. 70 00:02:08,596 --> 00:02:10,198 Yeah, this town's real forgiving. 71 00:02:10,231 --> 00:02:12,166 They're all out of fauxitos, 72 00:02:12,200 --> 00:02:14,835 so I got us a couple of fake Manhattans 73 00:02:14,868 --> 00:02:16,537 and a Safe Sex on The Beach. 74 00:02:16,570 --> 00:02:18,472 Ryan, what if the four of us 75 00:02:18,506 --> 00:02:19,773 can all finish senior year together? 76 00:02:19,807 --> 00:02:21,575 Summer's planning Operation Free Marissa. 77 00:02:21,609 --> 00:02:22,643 Oh. 78 00:02:22,676 --> 00:02:23,677 Yeah, secure some key allies. 79 00:02:23,711 --> 00:02:25,213 Go behind enemy lines. 80 00:02:25,246 --> 00:02:26,514 You been watching the War Channel again? 81 00:02:26,547 --> 00:02:28,382 Yes, it's the new Food Network. 82 00:02:28,416 --> 00:02:30,318 I'm always up for a little danger and intrigue. 83 00:02:30,351 --> 00:02:31,685 See? Hmm? 84 00:02:31,719 --> 00:02:33,321 You guys seriously want to do this? 85 00:02:33,354 --> 00:02:34,555 Mm-hmm. 86 00:02:34,588 --> 00:02:36,824 Okay. All right. 87 00:02:36,857 --> 00:02:38,492 But we don't tell Marissa until we have a plan. 88 00:02:38,526 --> 00:02:39,927 Cheers. 89 00:02:39,960 --> 00:02:41,862 To getting Marissa back to where she belongs. 90 00:02:41,895 --> 00:02:43,731 ( chuckles ) 91 00:02:45,999 --> 00:02:47,335 Anyone have an idea how we do that? 92 00:02:51,605 --> 00:02:56,777 ( piano and acoustic guitar playing gentle melody ) 93 00:02:56,810 --> 00:02:59,813 * California, here we come 94 00:02:59,847 --> 00:03:03,251 * Right back where we started from * 95 00:03:03,284 --> 00:03:04,752 * California 96 00:03:04,785 --> 00:03:06,787 * California... * 97 00:03:06,820 --> 00:03:10,791 Captioning sponsored by FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY 98 00:03:10,824 --> 00:03:13,794 WARNER BROS. TELEVISION 99 00:03:13,827 --> 00:03:17,798 and brought to you by TOYOTA. Moving Forward. 100 00:03:17,831 --> 00:03:21,235 Choose any direction, as long as it's moving forward. 101 00:03:26,907 --> 00:03:28,276 SUMMER: I cannot believe 102 00:03:28,309 --> 00:03:29,943 it is our last semester of high school. 103 00:03:29,977 --> 00:03:32,246 SETH: I know. College applications 104 00:03:32,280 --> 00:03:34,848 have been sent off, study, homework, learning. 105 00:03:34,882 --> 00:03:37,251 All the reasons to come here are pretty much irrelevant. 106 00:03:37,285 --> 00:03:38,852 Well, good. With all your free time, 107 00:03:38,886 --> 00:03:40,554 you can help out with Free Marissa. 108 00:03:40,588 --> 00:03:42,890 To what exactly are we freeing her from? 109 00:03:42,923 --> 00:03:44,858 Um, exile to public school, 110 00:03:44,892 --> 00:03:46,994 a year of solitude, ill-fitting gym shorts, 111 00:03:47,027 --> 00:03:48,362 mediocre lunches. 112 00:03:48,396 --> 00:03:49,863 Hey, there's Ryan. 113 00:03:49,897 --> 00:03:51,832 Hey. Can't talk. Got an appointment with Dr. Kim. 114 00:03:51,865 --> 00:03:53,301 What are you going to say? 115 00:03:53,334 --> 00:03:54,968 Just going to come right out and ask. 116 00:03:55,002 --> 00:03:55,836 All right. Direct approach. 117 00:03:55,869 --> 00:03:57,538 I like it. Good luck. 118 00:03:57,571 --> 00:03:59,940 Excellent. Prong One of the campaign has been initiated. 119 00:03:59,973 --> 00:04:02,710 You and I will take on Prong Two: grassroots movement. 120 00:04:02,743 --> 00:04:04,478 You know, information booth, petition, 121 00:04:04,512 --> 00:04:06,780 maybe a protest rally. 122 00:04:06,814 --> 00:04:08,649 How many prongs are involved in this operation? 123 00:04:08,682 --> 00:04:10,284 Dude, like, so many prongs. 124 00:04:11,885 --> 00:04:13,053 ( knocking ) 125 00:04:13,086 --> 00:04:15,022 Ryan, come on in. What can I do for you? 126 00:04:15,055 --> 00:04:16,690 Dr. Kim, sorry I'm late. 127 00:04:16,724 --> 00:04:18,659 Actually, I wanted to talk to you about Marissa Cooper. 128 00:04:18,692 --> 00:04:20,294 Oh, how's she doing over at Union? 129 00:04:20,328 --> 00:04:22,630 Good, good. As good as can be expected. 130 00:04:22,663 --> 00:04:24,332 Um, actually, I was wondering 131 00:04:24,365 --> 00:04:25,566 if you might consider reinstating her this semester. 132 00:04:25,599 --> 00:04:27,301 Ryan... 133 00:04:27,335 --> 00:04:28,569 Her grades are good. She hasn't been in any trouble. 134 00:04:28,602 --> 00:04:29,870 Ryan, I understand Marissa's expulsion 135 00:04:29,903 --> 00:04:31,905 seemed terribly unfair to you, 136 00:04:31,939 --> 00:04:34,308 and frankly, I wish the outcome had been different myself. 137 00:04:34,342 --> 00:04:35,376 Would you consider letting her reapply? 138 00:04:35,409 --> 00:04:36,777 Even if I wanted to, 139 00:04:36,810 --> 00:04:39,347 only the Board of Trustees has the power to readmit 140 00:04:39,380 --> 00:04:40,548 an expelled student. 141 00:04:40,581 --> 00:04:42,082 Okay, great. Can we meet with them? 142 00:04:42,115 --> 00:04:43,417 They're meeting on Thursday 143 00:04:43,451 --> 00:04:45,018 to discuss the new semester. 144 00:04:45,052 --> 00:04:46,654 It's a little late. 145 00:04:46,687 --> 00:04:49,089 But... 146 00:04:49,122 --> 00:04:52,059 Ah, I could probably get Marissa's case 147 00:04:52,092 --> 00:04:52,860 put on the docket. 148 00:04:52,893 --> 00:04:54,395 That would be great. 149 00:04:54,428 --> 00:04:55,796 Ryan, you'll be fighting an uphill battle. 150 00:04:55,829 --> 00:04:57,331 Wouldn't be the first time. 151 00:04:57,365 --> 00:04:58,332 They rarely reverse their decisions on anything. 152 00:04:58,366 --> 00:04:59,767 All we need is a chance. 153 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:02,370 Students are not allowed to speak at Board meetings. 154 00:05:02,403 --> 00:05:04,071 You'll need a parent advocate. 155 00:05:04,104 --> 00:05:05,973 I think I know someone who'd be right for the job. 156 00:05:07,441 --> 00:05:08,509 Thank you, Doctor. 157 00:05:10,511 --> 00:05:12,446 You might want to check out the library 158 00:05:12,480 --> 00:05:13,881 for transcripts of an old meeting. 159 00:05:13,914 --> 00:05:15,416 There might be a precedent. 160 00:05:15,449 --> 00:05:19,487 Say, fall semester in 1996? 161 00:05:25,859 --> 00:05:27,695 Hey, Marissa. 162 00:05:27,728 --> 00:05:28,829 Johnny, hey. 163 00:05:28,862 --> 00:05:30,998 How was your break? 164 00:05:31,031 --> 00:05:32,866 I feel like I haven't seen you in forever. 165 00:05:32,900 --> 00:05:34,935 Ah, you know, I've just been laying low since the operation. 166 00:05:34,968 --> 00:05:35,969 I already started physical therapy. 167 00:05:36,003 --> 00:05:37,405 That's great. 168 00:05:37,438 --> 00:05:38,071 Thanks. What have you been up to? 169 00:05:38,105 --> 00:05:39,840 Um, I don't know. 170 00:05:39,873 --> 00:05:42,810 Just hanging out with Seth and Summer, Ryan, doing nothing. 171 00:05:42,843 --> 00:05:44,912 It's kind of great, actually. 172 00:05:44,945 --> 00:05:47,915 Well, look, if you still got nothing to do, 173 00:05:47,948 --> 00:05:50,451 there's this thing I want you to go to with me. 174 00:05:50,484 --> 00:05:53,854 Uh, okay. What kind of thing? 175 00:05:53,887 --> 00:05:56,824 Um, it's a party, actually. 176 00:05:56,857 --> 00:05:59,727 See, Pac West is doing this big press event 177 00:05:59,760 --> 00:06:01,529 for their 2006 surf team on Thursday. 178 00:06:01,562 --> 00:06:03,597 The Pac West surf team? 179 00:06:03,631 --> 00:06:05,499 The coach called last night asking how the surgery went. 180 00:06:05,533 --> 00:06:07,535 Turns out one of their guys failed a drug test, 181 00:06:07,568 --> 00:06:09,603 so I got an alternate spot on the team. 182 00:06:09,637 --> 00:06:10,838 I can do my physio on the road 183 00:06:10,871 --> 00:06:12,973 and hopefully, compete by summer. 184 00:06:13,006 --> 00:06:14,642 Wow, that's amazing, Johnny. 185 00:06:14,675 --> 00:06:16,076 Thanks. 186 00:06:16,109 --> 00:06:18,178 Um, we're only allowed to bring one guest 187 00:06:18,211 --> 00:06:21,582 to the party, so what do you say? 188 00:06:21,615 --> 00:06:24,017 Oh, I mean, shouldn't you take your mom 189 00:06:24,051 --> 00:06:25,553 or, I don't know, one of your entourage. 190 00:06:25,586 --> 00:06:27,555 I'm sure Chili's dying to go. 191 00:06:27,588 --> 00:06:28,589 I want you to go. 192 00:06:30,190 --> 00:06:33,093 I mean, none of this would be happening 193 00:06:33,126 --> 00:06:35,128 if it weren't for you. 194 00:06:36,764 --> 00:06:38,732 All right. Then I wouldn't miss it. 195 00:06:38,766 --> 00:06:40,934 Hey, I'm really happy for you, Johnny. 196 00:06:40,968 --> 00:06:43,003 Thanks. 197 00:06:43,036 --> 00:06:44,805 First meeting of a brand-new year. 198 00:06:44,838 --> 00:06:46,139 Of a brand-new enterprise. 199 00:06:46,173 --> 00:06:47,441 Let's begin. Okay. 200 00:06:50,778 --> 00:06:54,448 Divorced, divorced, separated, divorced. 201 00:06:54,482 --> 00:06:55,583 I didn't know there were so many 202 00:06:55,616 --> 00:06:57,117 broken marriages in this town. 203 00:06:57,150 --> 00:06:58,586 It's an epidemic. Speaking of which. 204 00:07:01,622 --> 00:07:03,491 Dr. Roberts is getting a divorce? 205 00:07:03,524 --> 00:07:05,225 You didn't hear it from me. 206 00:07:05,258 --> 00:07:06,660 I'm going to go say hi. 207 00:07:06,694 --> 00:07:08,161 He's been so good to Marissa. 208 00:07:10,998 --> 00:07:12,700 Hi, Neil. How are you? 209 00:07:12,733 --> 00:07:15,035 Hey, Julie. 210 00:07:15,068 --> 00:07:16,136 Happy New Year. 211 00:07:16,169 --> 00:07:18,839 Should old acquaintance be forgot. 212 00:07:18,872 --> 00:07:20,508 I don't think that you're in much danger 213 00:07:20,541 --> 00:07:23,544 of being old or forgot anytime soon. 214 00:07:23,577 --> 00:07:24,645 You're too sweet. 215 00:07:24,678 --> 00:07:26,113 I never properly thanked you 216 00:07:26,146 --> 00:07:27,014 for having me over for Christmas dinner. 217 00:07:27,047 --> 00:07:28,982 It was a pleasure. 218 00:07:29,016 --> 00:07:31,118 It took the focus off of Gloria's conspicuous absence. 219 00:07:31,151 --> 00:07:34,688 Oh. You haven't told Summer about your separation? 220 00:07:34,722 --> 00:07:36,023 No. She thinks that Gloria didn't call 221 00:07:36,056 --> 00:07:37,190 because she's in some zen retreat. 222 00:07:37,224 --> 00:07:39,192 And Marissa thinks 223 00:07:39,226 --> 00:07:41,729 I'm supervising the longest condo renovation in history. 224 00:07:41,762 --> 00:07:44,832 I feel a couple of New Year's resolutions coming on. 225 00:07:46,667 --> 00:07:48,536 If we're going to launch a successful campaign 226 00:07:48,569 --> 00:07:49,937 to get Marissa back into Harbor, 227 00:07:49,970 --> 00:07:52,039 we have to find someone who can organize the masses. 228 00:07:52,072 --> 00:07:54,842 Someone who they'll follow, you know, into battle. 229 00:07:54,875 --> 00:07:55,843 You mean, General Townsend? 230 00:07:57,745 --> 00:07:59,012 Affirmative. 231 00:08:01,181 --> 00:08:02,516 Hey, Taylor. 232 00:08:02,550 --> 00:08:03,751 Hey, Madd. Hey, Ash. 233 00:08:03,784 --> 00:08:04,885 Madd, Ash. 234 00:08:04,918 --> 00:08:06,754 Summer, Seth, hi! 235 00:08:06,787 --> 00:08:10,691 Um, I left you guys a message about my Boxing Day party. 236 00:08:10,724 --> 00:08:11,925 I guess you didn't get it, though. 237 00:08:11,959 --> 00:08:13,561 But, like, how was your break? Awesome? 238 00:08:13,594 --> 00:08:15,796 Yes. So awesome, in fact, 239 00:08:15,829 --> 00:08:17,197 that we need your help with something. 240 00:08:17,230 --> 00:08:18,866 Oh, you want my help? 241 00:08:18,899 --> 00:08:20,133 Whatever you need. 242 00:08:20,167 --> 00:08:21,769 I'm there for you 110% 243 00:08:21,802 --> 00:08:23,003 Oh, cool, 'cause we're launching a campaign. 244 00:08:23,036 --> 00:08:24,204 I love campaigns. 245 00:08:24,237 --> 00:08:27,140 To get Marissa back into Harbor. 246 00:08:27,174 --> 00:08:32,079 Oh, wow, that's... aggressive. 247 00:08:32,112 --> 00:08:33,246 Are you serious? 248 00:08:33,280 --> 00:08:35,015 Taylor, who out of our group 249 00:08:35,048 --> 00:08:36,817 would be better than you 250 00:08:36,850 --> 00:08:39,553 at winning over the hearts and minds of the student body? 251 00:08:39,587 --> 00:08:40,821 Did you say "our group"? 252 00:08:40,854 --> 00:08:42,155 Great. So you'll do it. 253 00:08:42,189 --> 00:08:43,957 It's an honor to share your foxhole. 254 00:08:45,926 --> 00:08:48,328 Okay, so we're going in front of the Trustees on Thursday. 255 00:08:48,361 --> 00:08:49,963 So I was thinking 256 00:08:49,997 --> 00:08:52,332 maybe you could, like, go home tonight and brainstorm. 257 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:53,734 We could go over the plan at 0800? 258 00:08:53,767 --> 00:08:54,602 Sounds good. 259 00:08:54,635 --> 00:08:56,904 Thanks, friend. Bye. 260 00:08:58,939 --> 00:09:00,974 Oh, my God, Taylor, 261 00:09:01,008 --> 00:09:03,343 Marissa Cooper is, like, your number one rival. 262 00:09:03,376 --> 00:09:05,078 If she gets back into Harbor, 263 00:09:05,112 --> 00:09:07,014 she'll, like, totally socially crush you. 264 00:09:07,047 --> 00:09:08,816 ( laughs ) 265 00:09:08,849 --> 00:09:11,719 Grow up, Ashley. That is so last semester. 266 00:09:11,752 --> 00:09:14,755 I hate to be the one to burst your popularity bubble, 267 00:09:14,788 --> 00:09:17,090 but isn't your mom still head of the Parents Association? 268 00:09:17,124 --> 00:09:18,291 So? 269 00:09:18,325 --> 00:09:19,627 So she's the one 270 00:09:19,660 --> 00:09:21,094 who started the petition 271 00:09:21,128 --> 00:09:22,996 to get Marissa kicked out in the first place. 272 00:09:23,030 --> 00:09:26,333 Also last semester. 273 00:09:27,801 --> 00:09:29,002 I'm sure she's totally over it. 274 00:09:29,036 --> 00:09:30,671 Your mom? Over it? 275 00:09:34,842 --> 00:09:37,210 And in 1996, the Board voted to reinstate a kid 276 00:09:37,244 --> 00:09:39,146 due to extenuating circumstances 277 00:09:39,179 --> 00:09:41,048 after he threatened another student with a knife. 278 00:09:41,081 --> 00:09:42,916 You've done your homework. 279 00:09:42,950 --> 00:09:45,285 So that's precedent, right? 280 00:09:45,318 --> 00:09:47,054 Yeah, but a precedent is just a small piece 281 00:09:47,087 --> 00:09:48,188 of a bigger puzzle. 282 00:09:48,221 --> 00:09:49,990 It doesn't guarantee anything. 283 00:09:50,023 --> 00:09:53,060 Look, if you're saying we don't have a case, 284 00:09:53,093 --> 00:09:54,928 then that's fine, I get it, 285 00:09:54,962 --> 00:09:57,798 but if this is because you don't want Marissa and me 286 00:09:57,831 --> 00:09:59,867 going to the same school, 287 00:09:59,900 --> 00:10:02,202 I promise you things are different now. 288 00:10:04,137 --> 00:10:07,274 You have a shot, but it's a long one. 289 00:10:07,307 --> 00:10:09,409 Okay. We need a parent advocate 290 00:10:09,442 --> 00:10:11,979 to address the Board. Would you? 291 00:10:12,012 --> 00:10:13,280 A good cause, poor odds, 292 00:10:13,313 --> 00:10:14,748 a chance to ruffle some Newpsie feathers? 293 00:10:14,782 --> 00:10:15,816 How could I say no? 294 00:10:15,849 --> 00:10:17,117 Who's the chairman this year? 295 00:10:17,150 --> 00:10:19,186 Uh... 296 00:10:19,219 --> 00:10:20,187 A guy named Mercer? 297 00:10:20,220 --> 00:10:21,188 Jim Mercer? 298 00:10:21,221 --> 00:10:22,155 Yeah, you know him? 299 00:10:22,189 --> 00:10:23,323 Yeah, he's a judge. 300 00:10:23,356 --> 00:10:25,292 I've argued before him many times. 301 00:10:25,325 --> 00:10:27,327 And that's a good thing, right? 302 00:10:27,360 --> 00:10:30,163 Well, he's what they call a "hanging judge." 303 00:10:30,197 --> 00:10:32,132 He's a real hard ass. 304 00:10:32,165 --> 00:10:33,934 Just means we'll have to present a really good case, that's all. 305 00:10:33,967 --> 00:10:35,736 Great. 306 00:10:35,769 --> 00:10:37,805 Now all we got to do is... 307 00:10:37,838 --> 00:10:38,972 ...cross your fingers 308 00:10:39,006 --> 00:10:40,941 because it is all handled. 309 00:10:40,974 --> 00:10:43,010 Any luck, you'll be back at Harbor by Friday morning. 310 00:10:45,913 --> 00:10:48,215 Is that the good kind of speechless or the bad kind? 311 00:10:48,248 --> 00:10:49,917 Uh, good kind. 312 00:10:49,950 --> 00:10:51,719 I was just, "Wow." Could it really happen? 313 00:10:51,752 --> 00:10:53,987 It's no sure thing, but yeah. 314 00:10:54,021 --> 00:10:55,823 Look, I know that you just got settled at Union, 315 00:10:55,856 --> 00:10:57,758 you made a few friends. 316 00:10:57,791 --> 00:10:59,292 If you're happy where you are, 317 00:10:59,326 --> 00:11:00,327 I don't want to mess that up. 318 00:11:00,360 --> 00:11:01,862 Are you kidding? 319 00:11:01,895 --> 00:11:03,964 I'd love to finish high school with you guys. 320 00:11:03,997 --> 00:11:05,432 All right, I'm going to go grab dinner, 321 00:11:05,465 --> 00:11:08,301 check in with Sandy and I will call you later. 322 00:11:11,471 --> 00:11:13,006 Hey, when's the meeting? 323 00:11:13,040 --> 00:11:14,007 Uh, Thursday. 324 00:11:14,041 --> 00:11:16,376 Oh, this Thursday? 325 00:11:16,409 --> 00:11:19,479 Yeah. Is that all right? 326 00:11:19,512 --> 00:11:20,848 Yeah. 327 00:11:28,255 --> 00:11:29,990 Hey. 328 00:11:30,023 --> 00:11:31,759 Hey, did you talk to Ryan? 329 00:11:31,792 --> 00:11:33,326 Yeah. 330 00:11:33,360 --> 00:11:36,363 Not exactly the triumphant enthusiasm I was expecting. 331 00:11:36,396 --> 00:11:37,230 I'm sorry. 332 00:11:37,264 --> 00:11:38,365 I really do appreciate 333 00:11:38,398 --> 00:11:39,867 everything you guys have been doing. 334 00:11:39,900 --> 00:11:41,468 But...? 335 00:11:41,501 --> 00:11:43,203 But, does anyone even want me back at Harbor? 336 00:11:43,236 --> 00:11:44,938 What, other than your three best friends? 337 00:11:44,972 --> 00:11:46,239 Well, what if it doesn't work? 338 00:11:46,273 --> 00:11:47,775 It's gonna work. 339 00:11:47,808 --> 00:11:50,477 And the meeting is this Thursday? 340 00:11:50,510 --> 00:11:52,112 Coop, what is going on? 341 00:11:52,145 --> 00:11:54,481 Well, it's just that Pac West is announcing Johnny 342 00:11:54,514 --> 00:11:55,348 as an alternate 343 00:11:55,382 --> 00:11:56,817 on their team that night 344 00:11:56,850 --> 00:11:58,919 and I kind of promised him I'd be there. 345 00:11:58,952 --> 00:12:00,788 Hmm. Well, that's really nice of you... 346 00:12:00,821 --> 00:12:02,355 but you're just going to have to cancel. 347 00:12:02,389 --> 00:12:04,524 Sorry. 348 00:12:04,557 --> 00:12:06,259 He'll be happy for you. 349 00:12:11,431 --> 00:12:12,432 ( dial tone ) 350 00:12:12,465 --> 00:12:19,306 ( dials slowly ) 351 00:12:23,143 --> 00:12:25,478 The boys seem really excited 352 00:12:25,512 --> 00:12:27,347 about getting Marissa back into Harbor. 353 00:12:27,380 --> 00:12:28,982 Do you think she has a chance? 354 00:12:29,016 --> 00:12:30,350 Well, there's a good argument to be made. 355 00:12:30,383 --> 00:12:31,418 Morning. 356 00:12:31,451 --> 00:12:33,053 Morning. 357 00:12:33,086 --> 00:12:36,489 Oh! The boys have poster board and paint. 358 00:12:36,523 --> 00:12:38,826 I love student activism. 359 00:12:38,859 --> 00:12:40,060 Yeah. Did you get a chance to throw a call in 360 00:12:40,093 --> 00:12:41,561 to Judge Mercer? 361 00:12:41,594 --> 00:12:43,096 He's going to be out of town till Wednesday, 362 00:12:43,130 --> 00:12:44,832 but I did speak to another trustee 363 00:12:44,865 --> 00:12:46,433 who assured me that we'll be given a fair chance 364 00:12:46,466 --> 00:12:47,567 to present Marissa's case. 365 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:49,036 All right. Well, uh, let us know 366 00:12:49,069 --> 00:12:49,870 if there's anything more we can do. 367 00:12:49,903 --> 00:12:50,971 We should get going. 368 00:12:51,004 --> 00:12:52,973 Yeah. Someone will kick our ass 369 00:12:53,006 --> 00:12:53,974 if we're late with our supply drop. 370 00:12:54,007 --> 00:12:55,375 Mmm. Have fun. 371 00:12:55,408 --> 00:12:56,977 Thank you. 372 00:12:57,010 --> 00:12:59,079 This isn't the same Judge Mercer 373 00:12:59,112 --> 00:13:00,213 that jailed you for contempt? 374 00:13:00,247 --> 00:13:02,282 Six hours in the slammer 375 00:13:02,315 --> 00:13:03,183 because he didn't like my closing argument. 376 00:13:03,216 --> 00:13:04,985 And to this day, 377 00:13:05,018 --> 00:13:07,054 I still don't understand what it is I said to the guy 378 00:13:07,087 --> 00:13:08,555 th-that struck such a nerve. 379 00:13:08,588 --> 00:13:11,959 All I remember is that he hated you passionately. 380 00:13:11,992 --> 00:13:12,893 Maybe he won't remember. 381 00:13:12,926 --> 00:13:13,927 Not likely. 382 00:13:13,961 --> 00:13:15,095 And he's not out of town. 383 00:13:15,128 --> 00:13:16,463 He's ignoring me. 384 00:13:16,496 --> 00:13:17,998 Thinks anything a counselor has to say 385 00:13:18,031 --> 00:13:19,466 should be done on the record. 386 00:13:19,499 --> 00:13:22,569 Oh, come on. It's not like this is an actual trial. 387 00:13:22,602 --> 00:13:25,205 Tell that to Judge Mercer. 388 00:13:25,238 --> 00:13:27,074 I don't understand. Why do you need to see the Pac West doctor? 389 00:13:27,107 --> 00:13:28,575 Why can't they just have your doctor send over 390 00:13:28,608 --> 00:13:30,177 your charts and stuff? 391 00:13:30,210 --> 00:13:32,445 Something to do with their insurance. 392 00:13:32,479 --> 00:13:35,048 I'm sure it's just standard stuff. 393 00:13:35,082 --> 00:13:36,616 Hey, guys. Hey! 394 00:13:36,649 --> 00:13:38,886 Can I talk to you for a sec? 395 00:13:38,919 --> 00:13:40,420 Um, if you want, man, 396 00:13:40,453 --> 00:13:43,023 I can give you a lift over to the doctor's at lunch. 397 00:13:43,056 --> 00:13:45,158 If yo want, I can give you a lift anytime. 398 00:13:47,094 --> 00:13:49,062 I thought you were done with all the doctors. 399 00:13:49,096 --> 00:13:51,064 Ah, this is a routine post-op thing. 400 00:13:51,098 --> 00:13:53,901 It's no big deal. So what's up? 401 00:13:53,934 --> 00:13:57,604 Um... I, uh, I was gonna call you last night. 402 00:13:57,637 --> 00:14:01,141 I don't think I can make it to your party on Thursday. 403 00:14:01,174 --> 00:14:02,542 You're not sure, or... 404 00:14:02,575 --> 00:14:04,277 No. No, I can't. 405 00:14:04,311 --> 00:14:06,379 See, there's this board meeting at my old school 406 00:14:06,413 --> 00:14:08,548 and... I kind of have to be there 407 00:14:08,581 --> 00:14:10,150 because they're going to decide whether or not 408 00:14:10,183 --> 00:14:12,119 I can reapply this semester. 409 00:14:12,152 --> 00:14:13,653 You're going back to private school? 410 00:14:13,686 --> 00:14:16,356 I mean, it's not a done deal 411 00:14:16,389 --> 00:14:19,326 but, uh... yeah, I'm gonna try. 412 00:14:19,359 --> 00:14:21,194 That's great! 413 00:14:21,228 --> 00:14:23,931 Really? Cause I was worried you might be upset. 414 00:14:23,964 --> 00:14:26,133 Why? I mean, I'm happy for you. 415 00:14:26,166 --> 00:14:27,200 Great. Of course. 416 00:14:27,234 --> 00:14:28,568 Anyway, Chili will be stoked. 417 00:14:28,601 --> 00:14:31,038 You know, he was next in line for the party, so... 418 00:14:31,071 --> 00:14:32,305 I'm really sorry. 419 00:14:32,339 --> 00:14:34,607 You'll go to the next one. 420 00:14:34,641 --> 00:14:36,143 All right. 421 00:14:36,176 --> 00:14:37,544 I'll see you later. 422 00:14:42,049 --> 00:14:43,550 Okay, how many flyers do we have? 423 00:14:43,583 --> 00:14:45,953 Four stacks of 200. 424 00:14:45,986 --> 00:14:47,955 Okay, good. I want one of those on every locker by lunch, 425 00:14:47,988 --> 00:14:50,490 and you put the extras on bathroom stalls and mirrors. 426 00:14:50,523 --> 00:14:52,592 Um, any word on the T shirts? 427 00:14:52,625 --> 00:14:54,061 Uh, Ryan's supposed to get them at lunch. 428 00:14:54,094 --> 00:14:55,462 Great. I'm going to put some pressure 429 00:14:55,495 --> 00:14:56,463 on my button guy and see if I can get them done 430 00:14:56,496 --> 00:14:58,365 at the same time. 431 00:14:58,398 --> 00:15:00,200 Uh-oh. Fire in the hole. 432 00:15:01,468 --> 00:15:03,136 Taylor. 433 00:15:03,170 --> 00:15:04,371 Mom, what are you doing here? 434 00:15:04,404 --> 00:15:05,705 I just came from my pre-board meeting. 435 00:15:05,738 --> 00:15:06,639 Taylor's mom's on the board? 436 00:15:06,673 --> 00:15:07,474 Did you know there's 437 00:15:07,507 --> 00:15:08,675 a motion on the docket 438 00:15:08,708 --> 00:15:11,011 to reinstate Marissa Cooper? 439 00:15:11,044 --> 00:15:13,280 Yes. Flyer. 440 00:15:17,084 --> 00:15:19,452 May I have a word with you? 441 00:15:22,389 --> 00:15:23,723 I don't know what she's saying, 442 00:15:23,756 --> 00:15:25,658 How dare you do this but it can't be good. 443 00:15:25,692 --> 00:15:28,061 without talking to me? 444 00:15:28,095 --> 00:15:29,629 I can read lips. 445 00:15:29,662 --> 00:15:31,164 Star magazine. "What stars are really saying." 446 00:15:31,198 --> 00:15:32,199 Oh. 447 00:15:32,232 --> 00:15:34,034 I'm helping my friends, Mom. 448 00:15:34,067 --> 00:15:35,468 Taylor, you don't have any friends. 449 00:15:35,502 --> 00:15:36,369 Which is one of the reasons 450 00:15:36,403 --> 00:15:38,005 why I had Marissa Cooper 451 00:15:38,038 --> 00:15:39,706 removed from the school in the first place. 452 00:15:39,739 --> 00:15:41,108 That's so demented. 453 00:15:44,011 --> 00:15:48,115 Oh, you dropped your... you dropped your... your flyer. 454 00:15:49,249 --> 00:15:51,551 Um... 455 00:15:51,584 --> 00:15:53,353 I can't help you guys anymore. 456 00:15:53,386 --> 00:15:54,621 Sorry. 457 00:15:54,654 --> 00:15:56,489 Taylor! 458 00:15:58,058 --> 00:15:59,559 I guess that means no button guy. 459 00:15:59,592 --> 00:16:00,727 Oh, Seth! 460 00:16:00,760 --> 00:16:03,063 I just wanted to meet the button guy! 461 00:16:03,096 --> 00:16:06,366 I'm looking at a comp sheet that puts the property value at 12. 462 00:16:06,399 --> 00:16:07,534 Yeah, I'm meeting him right now. 463 00:16:07,567 --> 00:16:09,602 Okay, I'll call you back in 20. 464 00:16:09,636 --> 00:16:11,438 So. 465 00:16:11,471 --> 00:16:13,373 I say we put a cash bid on the Erbena Building 466 00:16:13,406 --> 00:16:15,075 at eleven five. 467 00:16:15,108 --> 00:16:17,077 I thought you said the Erbena Building was overvalued. 468 00:16:17,110 --> 00:16:18,411 That was before my guy found out 469 00:16:18,445 --> 00:16:20,380 Lockheed plans to build a new plant in the area. 470 00:16:20,413 --> 00:16:22,715 Oh, well done. Your guy? 471 00:16:22,749 --> 00:16:25,218 Yeah. I have a guy. 472 00:16:25,252 --> 00:16:28,288 Actually, he's your guy, too. 473 00:16:28,321 --> 00:16:30,057 Licensed Private Investigator, 474 00:16:30,090 --> 00:16:32,425 registered with the state. Completely legal. 475 00:16:32,459 --> 00:16:33,726 Above the board. 476 00:16:33,760 --> 00:16:35,095 Well, maybe he can dig up a little something 477 00:16:35,128 --> 00:16:35,795 on the Honorable Jim Mercer. 478 00:16:35,828 --> 00:16:37,364 Who's that? 479 00:16:37,397 --> 00:16:39,032 He's the head of the Harbor Board of Trustees, 480 00:16:39,066 --> 00:16:40,433 the person who has the final say 481 00:16:40,467 --> 00:16:41,501 on whether or not Marissa will be readmitted. 482 00:16:41,534 --> 00:16:42,669 I take it that's a problem? 483 00:16:42,702 --> 00:16:43,736 Oh, he's not a big fan of mine. 484 00:16:43,770 --> 00:16:45,538 I'll put in a call. 485 00:16:45,572 --> 00:16:46,773 Whoa... Just a little background check. 486 00:16:46,806 --> 00:16:48,041 Just see what he comes up with. Be fun. 487 00:16:52,245 --> 00:16:53,680 Hey. Hey! 488 00:16:53,713 --> 00:16:55,448 What are you doing here? 489 00:16:55,482 --> 00:16:57,617 I dropped by to give you an update 490 00:16:57,650 --> 00:16:59,086 and some campaign schwag. 491 00:16:59,119 --> 00:17:00,720 What do you think? Wow. I love it. 492 00:17:00,753 --> 00:17:02,289 What's next? Coffee mugs? Baseball caps? 493 00:17:02,322 --> 00:17:04,124 Yeah, whatever it takes. 494 00:17:04,157 --> 00:17:06,159 Seriously, I can't believe this is happening. 495 00:17:06,193 --> 00:17:07,327 Where's Johnny? 496 00:17:07,360 --> 00:17:09,096 Doesn't he usually eat with you? 497 00:17:09,129 --> 00:17:10,730 Yeah, well, he had a doctor's appointment. 498 00:17:10,763 --> 00:17:12,699 Oh, I guess Pac West's giving him a second chance. 499 00:17:12,732 --> 00:17:14,634 Really? That's great. 500 00:17:14,667 --> 00:17:17,370 Yeah. Everything's finally working out. 501 00:17:17,404 --> 00:17:19,539 ( phone rings ) 502 00:17:19,572 --> 00:17:22,742 Hello? 503 00:17:22,775 --> 00:17:24,811 Um, okay. 504 00:17:24,844 --> 00:17:27,380 Are you sure? 505 00:17:27,414 --> 00:17:31,451 Uh... okay. Well, then I'll come right now. 506 00:17:31,484 --> 00:17:32,685 All right. 507 00:17:32,719 --> 00:17:33,853 Everything all right? 508 00:17:33,886 --> 00:17:35,422 Uh... yeah, that was just Chili. 509 00:17:35,455 --> 00:17:37,124 I guess he's not feeling well, so 510 00:17:37,157 --> 00:17:39,259 I need to bring him this book. 511 00:17:39,292 --> 00:17:40,660 Wait. You need to bring him 512 00:17:40,693 --> 00:17:42,129 the book at lunch? Won't take me long. 513 00:17:42,162 --> 00:17:43,496 All right, well, I can drive you. 514 00:17:43,530 --> 00:17:44,631 No, you know, you should get back-- 515 00:17:44,664 --> 00:17:46,366 help someone on the front lines. 516 00:17:46,399 --> 00:17:47,767 I'll see you guys at the diner, okay? 517 00:17:47,800 --> 00:17:48,635 Yeah. 518 00:17:48,668 --> 00:17:49,869 Thanks for stopping by. 519 00:17:49,902 --> 00:17:51,638 Yeah. 520 00:17:57,844 --> 00:17:59,246 Ow. 521 00:18:01,881 --> 00:18:03,683 Don't tell me there's a problem 522 00:18:03,716 --> 00:18:05,318 with the T shirts or I might freak out. 523 00:18:05,352 --> 00:18:06,219 T shirts are fine. They're in the car. 524 00:18:06,253 --> 00:18:07,620 It's Marissa. 525 00:18:07,654 --> 00:18:08,855 She just came from union and she got a cal from Chili 526 00:18:08,888 --> 00:18:10,157 and took off. 527 00:18:10,190 --> 00:18:12,192 Something I should know? 528 00:18:12,225 --> 00:18:13,860 Well, there might be a slight issue. 529 00:18:13,893 --> 00:18:15,495 Right. I mean, not like an issu issue. 530 00:18:15,528 --> 00:18:16,729 A friend issue. 531 00:18:16,763 --> 00:18:18,865 A Johnny issue. 532 00:18:18,898 --> 00:18:21,534 She's afraid she might be abandoning him. 533 00:18:21,568 --> 00:18:22,535 Ah, of course she is. 534 00:18:22,569 --> 00:18:24,204 Wait! Stand down, Private! 535 00:18:24,237 --> 00:18:25,838 It's the way she's wired. 536 00:18:25,872 --> 00:18:28,141 You wouldn't love her if she wasn't. 537 00:18:28,175 --> 00:18:29,509 She wants to come back here 538 00:18:29,542 --> 00:18:30,777 and she told Johnny just like she said she would. 539 00:18:30,810 --> 00:18:33,613 If you want to get mad and punch somebody 540 00:18:33,646 --> 00:18:35,848 or something... why not Taylor's mom? 541 00:18:35,882 --> 00:18:37,650 You need to get your ass back into gear. 542 00:18:37,684 --> 00:18:40,553 Start handing out some buttons. 543 00:18:49,596 --> 00:18:55,168 ( doorbell rings ) 544 00:18:55,202 --> 00:18:56,636 Neil. Julie. 545 00:18:56,669 --> 00:18:57,837 What a nice surprise. 546 00:18:57,870 --> 00:18:59,572 Yes, yes, it is. 547 00:18:59,606 --> 00:19:00,707 I mean, I didn't expect to see you at home. 548 00:19:00,740 --> 00:19:02,409 I'm looking for Marissa. 549 00:19:02,442 --> 00:19:03,776 Well, the girls aren't home from school yet. 550 00:19:03,810 --> 00:19:06,846 Why don't you come in? 551 00:19:06,879 --> 00:19:08,948 Please. 552 00:19:08,981 --> 00:19:11,484 So, no rhinos to plasty today? 553 00:19:11,518 --> 00:19:13,420 No, Gloria called. 554 00:19:13,453 --> 00:19:14,921 She wants her things sent to her sister's in Napa 555 00:19:14,954 --> 00:19:16,923 so I cleared my schedule. 556 00:19:16,956 --> 00:19:18,791 Thought I'd have that talk with Summer today. 557 00:19:18,825 --> 00:19:21,428 Oh. Aren't we too peas in a pod? 558 00:19:21,461 --> 00:19:23,330 Now that Marissa might go back to Harbor, 559 00:19:23,363 --> 00:19:25,332 the money I've saved for a new place 560 00:19:25,365 --> 00:19:26,833 will go to tuition. 561 00:19:26,866 --> 00:19:29,836 Kind of forces my hand with the trailer situation. 562 00:19:29,869 --> 00:19:31,638 I don't know what she's going to think. 563 00:19:31,671 --> 00:19:33,406 Well, I think she's going to be very grateful. 564 00:19:33,440 --> 00:19:37,210 Her mom making sacrifices for her future. Hmm? 565 00:19:41,381 --> 00:19:42,482 Oh, yeah. 566 00:19:42,515 --> 00:19:44,217 Um... 567 00:19:47,354 --> 00:19:49,856 Girls should be home. 568 00:19:49,889 --> 00:19:53,860 Should be home any minute. 569 00:19:53,893 --> 00:19:55,262 I think they were up most of the night last night 570 00:19:55,295 --> 00:19:57,497 working on that petition. Oh. 571 00:19:57,530 --> 00:19:58,398 They're so hopeful. 572 00:19:58,431 --> 00:19:59,266 And here we are about 573 00:19:59,299 --> 00:20:00,933 to ruin everything. 574 00:20:00,967 --> 00:20:01,901 Really? 575 00:20:01,934 --> 00:20:04,271 That's, uh... 576 00:20:04,304 --> 00:20:06,673 really selfish of us if you think about it, isn't it? 577 00:20:06,706 --> 00:20:10,643 Yeah. You know, I suppose I could wait a few days, you know? 578 00:20:10,677 --> 00:20:12,479 See how everything pans out. 579 00:20:12,512 --> 00:20:14,414 Seems like more of a weekend conversation, doesn't it? 580 00:20:14,447 --> 00:20:15,682 You are so right. 581 00:20:15,715 --> 00:20:17,784 You know... I could really go for a drink. 582 00:20:17,817 --> 00:20:19,652 You read my mind. 583 00:20:27,059 --> 00:20:29,396 MARISSA: Oh, my God. 584 00:20:31,564 --> 00:20:34,701 Where is he? 585 00:20:34,734 --> 00:20:36,369 Who knows? 586 00:20:36,403 --> 00:20:38,871 The Pac West doctors refused to sign off on his knee. 587 00:20:38,905 --> 00:20:40,039 Said it was too soon to tell 588 00:20:40,072 --> 00:20:41,974 whether or not he'll be back 100%. 589 00:20:42,008 --> 00:20:45,878 They're not going to let him tour. 590 00:20:45,912 --> 00:20:47,680 I've never seen him like this. 591 00:20:47,714 --> 00:20:48,881 Not even after the accident. 592 00:20:48,915 --> 00:20:50,383 Well, we've got to find him. 593 00:20:50,417 --> 00:20:51,618 And tell him what? 594 00:20:51,651 --> 00:20:54,287 Everything's going to be okay? 595 00:20:54,321 --> 00:20:55,622 The guy's future's trashed. 596 00:20:55,655 --> 00:20:58,325 He's pretty much lost everything. 597 00:21:03,463 --> 00:21:07,266 I don't know if he'll be able to make it back from this. 598 00:21:14,774 --> 00:21:21,348 * When I passed you in a doorway... * 599 00:21:21,381 --> 00:21:23,383 I can't believe we spent all day canvassing 600 00:21:23,416 --> 00:21:25,385 and we only have, like, 13 signatures. 601 00:21:25,418 --> 00:21:28,788 Well, say what you want about Taylor, the girl's connected-- 602 00:21:28,821 --> 00:21:31,724 cheerleaders, water polo players, the band. 603 00:21:31,758 --> 00:21:33,326 She turns, they all turn. 604 00:21:33,360 --> 00:21:34,694 All right, so it's down to the three of us, 605 00:21:34,727 --> 00:21:37,364 the AV Club and the comic book geeks. 606 00:21:37,397 --> 00:21:39,632 Actually, Leon's still a bit of a holdout. 607 00:21:39,666 --> 00:21:40,933 Wait, you guys... 608 00:21:40,967 --> 00:21:42,635 Shut up. Just act positive, okay? 609 00:21:42,669 --> 00:21:44,504 Hey. We're so gonna rock that hearing. 610 00:21:44,537 --> 00:21:45,705 We really are. 611 00:21:45,738 --> 00:21:48,741 You guys, I don't think I can go. 612 00:21:48,775 --> 00:21:50,910 What? Why? What happened? 613 00:21:50,943 --> 00:21:53,079 Look, I really appreciate everything you guys have done, 614 00:21:53,112 --> 00:21:57,717 but I just don't think I can go back to Harbor. 615 00:21:57,750 --> 00:22:02,522 * It's all right, I'm dancing in the moonlight * 616 00:22:02,555 --> 00:22:06,393 * All these long, hot summer nights... * 617 00:22:12,632 --> 00:22:15,134 Hey. Hey. 618 00:22:15,167 --> 00:22:18,871 So, I know I didn't feel like talking about it last night, 619 00:22:18,905 --> 00:22:20,873 but I owe you an explanation. 620 00:22:20,907 --> 00:22:22,074 It's Johnny. 621 00:22:22,108 --> 00:22:23,142 I kind of figured that. 622 00:22:23,175 --> 00:22:24,777 Don't be mad. 623 00:22:24,811 --> 00:22:26,413 I'm not mad. 624 00:22:26,446 --> 00:22:29,416 It's just, I wanted to come back to Harbor. 625 00:22:29,449 --> 00:22:32,552 Okay, so... so, what's wrong now? 626 00:22:32,585 --> 00:22:34,854 Well, Pac West just changed their mind. 627 00:22:34,887 --> 00:22:36,856 They're not letting him on the tour after all. 628 00:22:36,889 --> 00:22:38,391 He's really freaked out. 629 00:22:38,425 --> 00:22:39,726 You gotta stop making this your problem. 630 00:22:39,759 --> 00:22:41,428 But it is my problem. 631 00:22:41,461 --> 00:22:43,796 His girlfriend, the accident, 632 00:22:43,830 --> 00:22:44,831 getting kicked off the team... 633 00:22:44,864 --> 00:22:46,466 Are not your fault. 634 00:22:46,499 --> 00:22:47,667 You can't give up your one chance 635 00:22:47,700 --> 00:22:49,436 to go back to Harbor just so 636 00:22:49,469 --> 00:22:50,937 Johnny has someone to hang with in the hall. 637 00:22:50,970 --> 00:22:53,473 I never asked you to do this. 638 00:22:53,506 --> 00:22:56,943 So... you're saying we shouldn't have? 639 00:22:56,976 --> 00:22:59,879 No, and, uh... I don't know, I'm sorry. 640 00:23:05,051 --> 00:23:07,420 Well, we're meeting here 641 00:23:07,454 --> 00:23:10,690 before going to the school tonight. 642 00:23:10,723 --> 00:23:12,725 Just so you know. 643 00:23:19,098 --> 00:23:21,000 My guy came through on your judge. 644 00:23:21,033 --> 00:23:22,602 Don't have to use it if you don't want to, 645 00:23:22,635 --> 00:23:24,170 but it's interesting. 646 00:23:24,203 --> 00:23:26,539 And not irrelevant to the matter at hand. 647 00:23:26,573 --> 00:23:27,640 Tell me the short version. 648 00:23:27,674 --> 00:23:29,542 The judge has a son, Nick. 649 00:23:29,576 --> 00:23:31,177 He's got a drug problem. 650 00:23:31,210 --> 00:23:33,580 He got kicked out of military school for using. 651 00:23:33,613 --> 00:23:34,514 Nobody's heard from him since. 652 00:23:34,547 --> 00:23:37,016 Ah. 653 00:23:37,049 --> 00:23:38,117 The case where he and I squared off, 654 00:23:38,150 --> 00:23:40,553 I was defending a kid like that. 655 00:23:40,587 --> 00:23:42,755 Well, if the judge wants to play hardball with Ryan's girlfriend, 656 00:23:42,789 --> 00:23:44,056 at least you have some ammunition. 657 00:23:44,090 --> 00:23:45,892 To what? 658 00:23:45,925 --> 00:23:48,060 To exploit his family's tragedy? 659 00:23:48,094 --> 00:23:50,229 To embarrass him in front of the community? 660 00:23:50,262 --> 00:23:51,564 I just thought you'd want to know. 661 00:23:51,598 --> 00:23:54,066 I do. Thank you. 662 00:23:54,100 --> 00:23:56,002 It's gonna be tricky. 663 00:23:56,035 --> 00:23:57,236 And there'll be four very disappointed kids 664 00:23:57,269 --> 00:23:59,639 if I make a wrong move. 665 00:23:59,672 --> 00:24:02,141 Free Marissa. Help Marissa get back into Harbor. 666 00:24:02,174 --> 00:24:02,975 And sign our petition. 667 00:24:03,009 --> 00:24:06,112 Sign this, geek. 668 00:24:06,145 --> 00:24:07,580 I'm not going to sign his genitals. 669 00:24:07,614 --> 00:24:09,248 Okay, we are, like, getting crushed. 670 00:24:09,281 --> 00:24:11,651 I just don't understand why this is happening. 671 00:24:11,684 --> 00:24:13,486 I mean, even if people don't really like Marissa... 672 00:24:13,520 --> 00:24:15,755 What, whoa, everybody likes Marissa. 673 00:24:15,788 --> 00:24:17,757 Well, even if they didn't, they could still sign the petition. 674 00:24:17,790 --> 00:24:19,258 What do they care if she goes here? 675 00:24:19,291 --> 00:24:20,660 Well, that's the point. They don't care. 676 00:24:20,693 --> 00:24:22,028 This school is apathetic. 677 00:24:22,061 --> 00:24:23,796 They need someone who can inspire, 678 00:24:23,830 --> 00:24:25,197 someone who can intimidate. 679 00:24:25,231 --> 00:24:27,099 They need Taylor. 680 00:24:27,133 --> 00:24:28,935 Yeah. 681 00:24:28,968 --> 00:24:31,504 You know, maybe it's better to be feared than loved. 682 00:24:31,538 --> 00:24:34,040 Cohen, you have my permission to do whatever it takes. 683 00:24:34,073 --> 00:24:35,875 And what is it? 684 00:24:35,908 --> 00:24:37,710 I'm picturing, like, Indecent Proposal. 685 00:24:37,744 --> 00:24:39,178 You're Demi, naturally, 686 00:24:39,211 --> 00:24:41,748 and Taylor is the leather-faced guy who talks to horses. 687 00:24:41,781 --> 00:24:43,182 You want me to trade sex for signatures? 688 00:24:43,215 --> 00:24:44,717 Get her on board. 689 00:24:44,751 --> 00:24:49,055 I need Marissa back at this school. 690 00:24:49,088 --> 00:24:50,957 I feel so dirty. 691 00:24:58,297 --> 00:24:59,932 I'm not going to school today, Mom. 692 00:24:59,966 --> 00:25:01,768 Mom just left for work. 693 00:25:01,801 --> 00:25:05,838 She let me in on her way out. 694 00:25:05,872 --> 00:25:08,975 Marissa told me you left the tour. 695 00:25:09,008 --> 00:25:11,210 I'm sorry, man. 696 00:25:11,243 --> 00:25:13,813 She send you to... check up on me? 697 00:25:13,846 --> 00:25:15,047 She doesn't know I'm here. 698 00:25:15,081 --> 00:25:17,684 She's the reason I came. 699 00:25:17,717 --> 00:25:19,051 Is she okay? 700 00:25:19,085 --> 00:25:22,221 That depends on how you look at it. 701 00:25:22,254 --> 00:25:24,156 She's... she's decided 702 00:25:24,190 --> 00:25:28,995 to stay at Newport Union. 703 00:25:29,028 --> 00:25:30,096 You private school kids find it hard to believe. 704 00:25:30,129 --> 00:25:31,731 First of all, I don't need you 705 00:25:31,764 --> 00:25:33,199 lecturing me about public school. 706 00:25:33,232 --> 00:25:34,801 Second of all, she's not staying 707 00:25:34,834 --> 00:25:35,835 for the quality of the education. 708 00:25:35,868 --> 00:25:38,304 She's staying for you. 709 00:25:38,337 --> 00:25:39,939 Well, I didn't ask her to do anything. 710 00:25:39,972 --> 00:25:45,778 You didn't have to. 711 00:25:45,812 --> 00:25:51,183 No matter what anyone says, it's still going to be her choice. 712 00:25:51,217 --> 00:25:54,987 Just wants to make sure she feels free to make it. 713 00:25:55,021 --> 00:25:57,924 ( door slams ) 714 00:26:07,867 --> 00:26:10,002 Sandy? 715 00:26:10,036 --> 00:26:11,337 Hey. 716 00:26:11,370 --> 00:26:13,072 Well, you have lunch yet? 717 00:26:13,105 --> 00:26:14,807 I was signing a new client at the deli, 718 00:26:14,841 --> 00:26:18,645 and I picked you up a turkey pastrami on rye. 719 00:26:18,678 --> 00:26:19,646 With mustard? 720 00:26:19,679 --> 00:26:20,613 Spicy Dijon. 721 00:26:20,647 --> 00:26:22,348 My hero. 722 00:26:30,256 --> 00:26:31,758 Bad day? 723 00:26:31,791 --> 00:26:34,827 I've been faced with an ethical dilemma. 724 00:26:34,861 --> 00:26:36,663 Well, if I do say so, my ethics are excellent. 725 00:26:36,696 --> 00:26:39,065 Try me. 726 00:26:39,098 --> 00:26:40,700 Judge Mercer. 727 00:26:40,733 --> 00:26:42,401 Ah, the one who hates you 728 00:26:42,434 --> 00:26:43,736 and tried to get you disbarred. 729 00:26:43,770 --> 00:26:46,072 The very one. 730 00:26:46,105 --> 00:26:48,808 Turns out he's the father of a junkie. 731 00:26:48,841 --> 00:26:51,077 His kid got kicked out of school 732 00:26:51,110 --> 00:26:54,246 and he fell right off the map. 733 00:26:54,280 --> 00:26:57,249 And you think you can use this information to shame him 734 00:26:57,283 --> 00:26:58,785 into helping Marissa. 735 00:26:58,818 --> 00:27:01,020 The thought has crossed my mind. 736 00:27:01,053 --> 00:27:04,256 Well, what would you do 737 00:27:04,290 --> 00:27:05,658 if you were still a public defender, 738 00:27:05,692 --> 00:27:08,695 and Marissa was your client? 739 00:27:15,301 --> 00:27:16,936 Taylor. 740 00:27:16,969 --> 00:27:18,771 Hey, we need to talk. 741 00:27:18,805 --> 00:27:21,307 I would like to talk to you about anything but Marissa... 742 00:27:21,340 --> 00:27:23,743 I have been sanctioned to offer you sexual favors. 743 00:27:23,776 --> 00:27:26,112 I swear, Summer said it was okay. 744 00:27:26,145 --> 00:27:28,748 Wow. 745 00:27:28,781 --> 00:27:31,718 Anything else, you would be facing a long night 746 00:27:31,751 --> 00:27:34,220 involving candle wax, tube socks 747 00:27:34,253 --> 00:27:36,923 and a new Fiona Apple CD. 748 00:27:36,956 --> 00:27:38,190 But Marissa, 749 00:27:38,224 --> 00:27:39,291 I can't. 750 00:27:39,325 --> 00:27:42,729 Okay, well, lucky for both of us, 751 00:27:42,762 --> 00:27:44,363 I've optioned to forgo man whoring 752 00:27:44,396 --> 00:27:45,998 and make an appeal to your heart 753 00:27:46,032 --> 00:27:47,700 because I know that you have one. 754 00:27:47,734 --> 00:27:48,701 Seth, don't. 755 00:27:48,735 --> 00:27:49,902 Well, I am your friend. 756 00:27:49,936 --> 00:27:52,038 So is Summer and so is Ryan. 757 00:27:52,071 --> 00:27:53,105 And if Marissa came back, you'd have her, too. 758 00:27:53,139 --> 00:27:54,406 Okay, you don't get it. 759 00:27:54,440 --> 00:27:55,407 My mom's a sports agent. 760 00:27:55,441 --> 00:27:57,143 Your mom's a sports agent? 761 00:27:57,176 --> 00:27:58,945 I thought she was just a bored, bitter Newpsie. 762 00:27:58,978 --> 00:28:00,780 She's a bored, bitter ball-buster. 763 00:28:00,813 --> 00:28:02,749 Oh. 300-pound football players 764 00:28:02,782 --> 00:28:05,251 go to her when they need something done. 765 00:28:07,386 --> 00:28:08,921 She threatened to take away my car. 766 00:28:08,955 --> 00:28:09,922 I'll give you a ride to school. 767 00:28:09,956 --> 00:28:10,857 Not to pay for college. 768 00:28:10,890 --> 00:28:13,325 You can get a scholarship. 769 00:28:14,460 --> 00:28:16,796 I'm sorry. 770 00:28:16,829 --> 00:28:19,198 Fine, but as your friend, I'm going to beg you to do one thing. 771 00:28:19,231 --> 00:28:21,267 Do not grow up to be like your mom, 772 00:28:21,300 --> 00:28:24,103 'cause you're too good for that. 773 00:28:36,082 --> 00:28:39,485 ( knock at door ) 774 00:28:39,518 --> 00:28:43,355 I don't want any pigeon pie, Gus. 775 00:28:43,389 --> 00:28:46,859 I think it's terrible what you do to those little birds. 776 00:28:46,893 --> 00:28:49,128 Neil! Wow, uh... 777 00:28:49,161 --> 00:28:51,463 This is a surprise. 778 00:28:51,497 --> 00:28:54,400 Well, I figured I owed you one. 779 00:28:54,433 --> 00:28:58,170 Wow, so this is what one of these looks like on the inside, huh? 780 00:28:58,204 --> 00:29:01,473 Mmm... pork rinds. 781 00:29:01,507 --> 00:29:03,876 Uh, yeah, well, when in Rome... 782 00:29:03,910 --> 00:29:05,878 Well, I thought you'd be dressed and ready to go to the hearing. 783 00:29:05,912 --> 00:29:07,113 I was hoping you might need a ride. 784 00:29:07,146 --> 00:29:09,348 Oh, thank you. 785 00:29:09,381 --> 00:29:14,253 Um... but, uh, truthfully, I don't think I'm gonna go. 786 00:29:14,286 --> 00:29:16,355 I think Marissa just might be better off without me. 787 00:29:16,388 --> 00:29:17,890 That's nonsense. 788 00:29:17,924 --> 00:29:19,525 Every girl needs her mom. 789 00:29:19,558 --> 00:29:21,393 And I'm going to be in your corner. 790 00:29:21,427 --> 00:29:26,398 I give a lot of money to that school. 791 00:29:26,432 --> 00:29:28,400 Give me five minutes. 792 00:29:31,037 --> 00:29:33,272 Um, I'll just... 793 00:29:33,305 --> 00:29:35,341 take these and I'll be outside, 794 00:29:35,374 --> 00:29:38,110 trading stock tips with your friend Gus, huh? 795 00:29:43,916 --> 00:29:45,051 ( sighs heavily ) 796 00:29:45,084 --> 00:29:46,385 No word back from Taylor. 797 00:29:46,418 --> 00:29:47,486 We gotta leave in an hour... 798 00:29:47,519 --> 00:29:49,856 ...and no sign of Marissa. 799 00:29:49,889 --> 00:29:51,457 So what are you guys saying? 800 00:29:51,490 --> 00:29:53,259 That this was a valiant campaign. 801 00:29:53,292 --> 00:29:54,560 Yeah, really valiant. 802 00:29:54,593 --> 00:29:56,462 One every general would be proud of. 803 00:29:56,495 --> 00:29:58,064 Surrender much? 804 00:29:58,097 --> 00:29:59,531 I bet Napoleon never talked like this. 805 00:29:59,565 --> 00:30:00,933 Well, maybe he should have, 806 00:30:00,967 --> 00:30:02,401 right before he was defeated and exiled. 807 00:30:02,434 --> 00:30:04,203 Summer, my little empress, 808 00:30:04,236 --> 00:30:06,205 this is our Waterloo. 809 00:30:06,238 --> 00:30:08,841 We have to retreat and minimize collateral damage. 810 00:30:08,875 --> 00:30:10,176 Well, can't we just wait a couple of minutes 811 00:30:10,209 --> 00:30:12,044 before we raise the white flag? 812 00:30:12,078 --> 00:30:14,613 She's always late. 813 00:30:14,646 --> 00:30:17,416 I mean, maybe she got lost or something. 814 00:30:17,449 --> 00:30:19,551 ( sighs ) 815 00:30:24,290 --> 00:30:26,025 Marissa. 816 00:30:26,058 --> 00:30:27,927 Hey, aren't you supposed to be at that Harbor thing? 817 00:30:27,960 --> 00:30:30,362 No, but hey, have you seen Johnny? 818 00:30:30,396 --> 00:30:31,898 'Cause I've been looking for him all day. 819 00:30:31,931 --> 00:30:33,299 I know, it's crazy, right? 820 00:30:33,332 --> 00:30:35,101 I actually gotta go right now. 821 00:30:35,134 --> 00:30:36,302 Otherwise, I'd be late for the Pac West thing. 822 00:30:36,335 --> 00:30:37,904 Wait, what Pac West thing? 823 00:30:37,937 --> 00:30:41,440 You haven't talked to Johnny at all? 824 00:30:41,473 --> 00:30:43,042 Well, it turns out that 825 00:30:43,075 --> 00:30:45,111 that fancy surgeon that you hooked him up with 826 00:30:45,144 --> 00:30:47,413 went to med school with the Pac West doctor. 827 00:30:47,446 --> 00:30:48,881 He put in a call and convinced the guy 828 00:30:48,915 --> 00:30:50,149 that Johnny would make a full recovery, 829 00:30:50,182 --> 00:30:51,951 and he's back on the team. 830 00:30:51,984 --> 00:30:53,119 I can't believe he didn't tell me. 831 00:30:53,152 --> 00:30:54,220 Uh, it's been insane. 832 00:30:54,253 --> 00:30:55,321 They want him to leave next month. 833 00:30:55,354 --> 00:30:56,889 I guess they hired him some tutor 834 00:30:56,923 --> 00:30:58,457 that's supposed to help you with the GED. 835 00:30:58,490 --> 00:31:00,192 I've already hit up my dad for frequent flyer miles 836 00:31:00,226 --> 00:31:01,093 so I can tag along. 837 00:31:01,127 --> 00:31:02,328 You're going, too? 838 00:31:02,361 --> 00:31:05,464 Ah, yes, it's a chance of a lifetime. 839 00:31:05,497 --> 00:31:08,234 But, uh, anyways, 840 00:31:08,267 --> 00:31:10,236 it's kind of funny how it all worked out, huh? 841 00:31:10,269 --> 00:31:12,038 I mean, Johnny and I hitting the road, 842 00:31:12,071 --> 00:31:15,274 you going back to your old school. 843 00:31:15,307 --> 00:31:16,308 Yeah. 844 00:31:16,342 --> 00:31:17,676 Hey, I gotta go. 845 00:31:17,709 --> 00:31:19,178 But if you see Johnny, 846 00:31:19,211 --> 00:31:19,946 will you congratulate him for me? 847 00:31:19,979 --> 00:31:21,480 I will. 848 00:31:45,471 --> 00:31:47,573 Summer, we can't wait any longer. 849 00:31:47,606 --> 00:31:49,308 Marissa's not coming. 850 00:31:49,341 --> 00:31:51,043 ( sighs ) 851 00:31:51,077 --> 00:31:53,279 Okay, fine. 852 00:31:53,312 --> 00:31:56,248 All right, I'll tell Sandy. 853 00:31:56,282 --> 00:31:59,018 Sandy's waiting in the car. 854 00:31:59,051 --> 00:32:00,286 I told him we'd be right out. 855 00:32:00,319 --> 00:32:02,388 You guys ready? 856 00:32:02,421 --> 00:32:03,922 Yeah. 857 00:32:15,167 --> 00:32:17,203 Thanks so much for doing this. 858 00:32:17,236 --> 00:32:18,437 Really, it really means a lot. 859 00:32:18,470 --> 00:32:19,972 Ornery judge, captive audience... 860 00:32:20,006 --> 00:32:21,073 righteousness on my side. 861 00:32:21,107 --> 00:32:23,109 I feel right at home. 862 00:32:23,142 --> 00:32:25,211 This is what you do. You'll be great. 863 00:32:25,244 --> 00:32:27,613 Judge Mercer. Sandy Cohen. 864 00:32:27,646 --> 00:32:29,415 I know who you are. 865 00:32:29,448 --> 00:32:30,582 Be a cold day in hell, Cohen. 866 00:32:30,616 --> 00:32:34,120 I'm looking forward to this. 867 00:32:34,153 --> 00:32:36,622 Oh, yeah. You got to bury him. 868 00:32:39,758 --> 00:32:41,460 Sandy... 869 00:32:41,493 --> 00:32:44,030 Hi, Kirsten. Sorry to bother you both. 870 00:32:44,063 --> 00:32:45,497 We're about to start here. 871 00:32:45,531 --> 00:32:46,598 Yeah, I know. I think you want to hear this. 872 00:32:46,632 --> 00:32:47,766 All right. 873 00:32:47,799 --> 00:32:48,734 Be right back. 874 00:32:50,469 --> 00:32:53,039 Mom... Mom, please, 875 00:32:53,072 --> 00:32:54,640 if you want to do this, it's your decision, 876 00:32:54,673 --> 00:32:57,243 but don't make me face my friends while you do it. 877 00:32:57,276 --> 00:32:59,311 Taylor, you are either with me or against me. 878 00:32:59,345 --> 00:33:02,281 Now which is it? 879 00:33:02,314 --> 00:33:05,651 I have to go to the little girls' room. 880 00:33:05,684 --> 00:33:06,652 Dr. Kim... 881 00:33:06,685 --> 00:33:08,087 can I have a word with you? 882 00:33:08,120 --> 00:33:09,655 Yes, Veronica. 883 00:33:09,688 --> 00:33:11,223 I had my guy keep digging. 884 00:33:11,257 --> 00:33:12,558 I've been thinking about this. 885 00:33:12,591 --> 00:33:14,160 I don't know. 886 00:33:15,794 --> 00:33:17,796 Oh... 887 00:33:17,829 --> 00:33:19,131 Tell me everything. 888 00:33:19,165 --> 00:33:20,632 Hey, Taylor, it's Seth. 889 00:33:20,666 --> 00:33:21,567 And Summer. 890 00:33:21,600 --> 00:33:23,335 Hi, Seth and Summer. 891 00:33:23,369 --> 00:33:24,703 So we were kind of hoping 892 00:33:24,736 --> 00:33:26,305 we might see you here at the meeting. 893 00:33:26,338 --> 00:33:29,808 Yeah. Uh... 894 00:33:29,841 --> 00:33:32,078 No. 895 00:33:32,111 --> 00:33:34,046 Sorry, guys. 896 00:33:34,080 --> 00:33:35,514 I know you must be really mad at me. 897 00:33:35,547 --> 00:33:36,682 No, it's okay. 898 00:33:36,715 --> 00:33:38,584 It's your mom, we get it. 899 00:33:38,617 --> 00:33:39,618 Well, listen, thanks for trying. 900 00:33:39,651 --> 00:33:41,420 We'll just, uh... 901 00:33:41,453 --> 00:33:43,089 we'll let you know how everything goes. 902 00:33:43,122 --> 00:33:44,756 Thanks. 903 00:33:44,790 --> 00:33:46,325 That's really nice. 904 00:33:51,497 --> 00:33:54,333 Look, speak of the devil-- literally. 905 00:33:57,469 --> 00:33:59,838 Neil, always a pleasure. 906 00:33:59,871 --> 00:34:02,374 Veronica, you know Julie Cooper Nichol? 907 00:34:02,408 --> 00:34:04,243 Hi. Of course. 908 00:34:04,276 --> 00:34:07,613 Marissa's a real chip off the old block, isn't she? 909 00:34:07,646 --> 00:34:10,182 I couldn't agree with you more-- 910 00:34:10,216 --> 00:34:14,220 brains, beauty and a flair for fashion. 911 00:34:14,253 --> 00:34:16,054 Excuse me. 912 00:34:19,325 --> 00:34:21,127 Maybe this was a bad idea. 913 00:34:21,160 --> 00:34:22,228 JUDGE MERCER: Good evening. 914 00:34:22,261 --> 00:34:24,163 Thank you all for coming. 915 00:34:24,196 --> 00:34:26,232 I see it's a full house tonight. 916 00:34:26,265 --> 00:34:29,168 And I think we all know what, or should I say who, 917 00:34:29,201 --> 00:34:30,669 brought in the crowd. 918 00:34:30,702 --> 00:34:32,804 So why don't we just start with the matter 919 00:34:32,838 --> 00:34:34,406 of Marissa Cooper. 920 00:34:34,440 --> 00:34:36,408 Ms. Townsend, you were speaking on behalf 921 00:34:36,442 --> 00:34:37,743 of the Parents' Association. 922 00:34:37,776 --> 00:34:39,778 Would you care to open? 923 00:34:39,811 --> 00:34:41,113 Where's Dad? 924 00:34:41,147 --> 00:34:42,114 He'll be right back. 925 00:34:42,148 --> 00:34:44,483 Thank you, Judge Mercer. 926 00:34:44,516 --> 00:34:46,385 As I'm sure you all know, 927 00:34:46,418 --> 00:34:49,788 Marissa Cooper shot a boy in the back. 928 00:34:49,821 --> 00:34:51,557 As head of the Parents' Association 929 00:34:51,590 --> 00:34:53,459 and a concerned parent myself, 930 00:34:53,492 --> 00:34:57,563 I can tell you, this is not what the parents want. 931 00:34:57,596 --> 00:34:59,531 And this is not what the Harbor students want either. 932 00:34:59,565 --> 00:35:02,468 Yes, it is. 933 00:35:02,501 --> 00:35:04,470 Sit down, young lady. 934 00:35:04,503 --> 00:35:06,805 Children are not permitted to address the board. 935 00:35:06,838 --> 00:35:12,411 But they're allowed to address each other, right? 936 00:35:12,444 --> 00:35:15,747 Taylor, why don't you show us what you've got? 937 00:35:15,781 --> 00:35:19,551 It's a petition with over 500 signatures. 938 00:35:19,585 --> 00:35:22,354 Basically, the entire student body. 939 00:35:30,696 --> 00:35:32,898 Well, this is all well and good, 940 00:35:32,931 --> 00:35:35,334 but Ms. Townsend is correct. 941 00:35:35,367 --> 00:35:38,437 Students do not make the decisions on these matters. 942 00:35:38,470 --> 00:35:40,672 Well, I am not a student. 943 00:35:40,706 --> 00:35:43,342 And I would like to tell everyone here that Marissa 944 00:35:43,375 --> 00:35:44,776 has shown such dignity 945 00:35:44,810 --> 00:35:46,878 and maturity throughout this entire nightmare. 946 00:35:46,912 --> 00:35:49,381 Of course you think so. You're her mother. 947 00:35:49,415 --> 00:35:51,217 You're absolutely right, Veronica, 948 00:35:51,250 --> 00:35:52,818 so I'll speak on behalf of Ms. Cooper. 949 00:35:52,851 --> 00:35:56,455 ( clapping ): Go, Dr. Roberts. 950 00:35:56,488 --> 00:35:59,325 Right... you... Sorry, sir. 951 00:35:59,358 --> 00:36:00,692 Marissa Cooper 952 00:36:00,726 --> 00:36:02,661 has been living in my home for the past few months. 953 00:36:02,694 --> 00:36:05,731 So I can say without hesitation 954 00:36:05,764 --> 00:36:08,300 that this young lady would make any father proud 955 00:36:08,334 --> 00:36:11,203 and this school would be lucky to have her. 956 00:36:11,237 --> 00:36:13,805 Well, that's a nice sentiment, Dr. Roberts, 957 00:36:13,839 --> 00:36:16,308 and this student petition is certainly meaningful, 958 00:36:16,342 --> 00:36:18,644 but I don't think I can advise the board 959 00:36:18,677 --> 00:36:20,312 to break precedent here. 960 00:36:20,346 --> 00:36:24,250 This school has never readmitted a student 961 00:36:24,283 --> 00:36:25,584 who has been expelled 962 00:36:25,617 --> 00:36:27,419 for reasons relating to violence. 963 00:36:27,453 --> 00:36:30,489 Uh, that's not exactly true. 964 00:36:30,522 --> 00:36:31,723 There is precedent. 965 00:36:31,757 --> 00:36:32,858 He's right. 966 00:36:32,891 --> 00:36:35,794 Um... ten years ago, 967 00:36:35,827 --> 00:36:38,364 a case not all that different from Marissa's-- 968 00:36:38,397 --> 00:36:39,665 it was knife, not a gun, 969 00:36:39,698 --> 00:36:42,434 but the incident occurred on campus. 970 00:36:42,468 --> 00:36:44,570 And after no criminal charges were filed, 971 00:36:44,603 --> 00:36:46,605 the expulsion was reversed. 972 00:36:46,638 --> 00:36:47,839 The students of this school need to respect 973 00:36:47,873 --> 00:36:50,809 the sanctity of this hearing and shut up. 974 00:36:50,842 --> 00:36:54,012 Unfortunately... 975 00:36:54,045 --> 00:36:57,716 even though this young man is speaking out of turn, 976 00:36:57,749 --> 00:36:58,850 he's right. 977 00:37:00,619 --> 00:37:02,921 But I still don't have to reinstate. 978 00:37:02,954 --> 00:37:05,491 You don't have to reinstate, but... 979 00:37:05,524 --> 00:37:06,725 you might want to. 980 00:37:06,758 --> 00:37:08,660 Enlighten me, Mr. Cohen. 981 00:37:08,694 --> 00:37:11,930 Why would I want to do that? 982 00:37:11,963 --> 00:37:15,734 'Cause sometimes a good kid goes through a rough time. 983 00:37:15,767 --> 00:37:18,704 And we might think by closing a door to her, 984 00:37:18,737 --> 00:37:20,272 or to him... 985 00:37:20,306 --> 00:37:22,708 we're teaching a lesson. 986 00:37:22,741 --> 00:37:26,678 And when that child needs us the most, 987 00:37:26,712 --> 00:37:30,015 we're not there for them. 988 00:37:30,048 --> 00:37:32,918 There isn't a person in this room that thinks Marissa Cooper 989 00:37:32,951 --> 00:37:34,586 is a threat to anyone... 990 00:37:34,620 --> 00:37:36,722 or that she wasn't a model student. 991 00:37:36,755 --> 00:37:39,825 Nor that she wouldn't continue to be. 992 00:37:39,858 --> 00:37:42,761 So what are we doing here? 993 00:37:42,794 --> 00:37:44,796 Instead of proving a point, 994 00:37:44,830 --> 00:37:47,666 let's right a wrong. 995 00:37:47,699 --> 00:37:49,435 It's so rare in life 996 00:37:50,969 --> 00:37:53,639 that anyone gets a second chance. 997 00:38:04,816 --> 00:38:06,918 JUDGE MERCER: The board has reached its' verdict. 998 00:38:06,952 --> 00:38:08,987 And with only one dissenting vote, 999 00:38:09,020 --> 00:38:12,591 we've decided to let Marissa Cooper graduate. 1000 00:38:12,624 --> 00:38:15,494 ( applause ) 1001 00:38:30,041 --> 00:38:33,845 Um, do you guys think that I could get a ride home? 1002 00:38:33,879 --> 00:38:34,946 Ooh... no, yeah, we can manage that. 1003 00:38:34,980 --> 00:38:36,415 Okay. A ride? 1004 00:38:36,448 --> 00:38:38,750 Hell no, sister, you're sleeping over. 1005 00:38:49,094 --> 00:38:50,562 Your Honor... 1006 00:38:50,596 --> 00:38:52,931 This isn't a courtroom, Mr. Cohen. 1007 00:38:52,964 --> 00:38:54,500 Right. Well... 1008 00:38:54,533 --> 00:38:56,502 I just wanted to say thank you. 1009 00:38:56,535 --> 00:38:58,470 I know what you were doing. 1010 00:38:58,504 --> 00:39:00,372 But you made your case. 1011 00:39:00,406 --> 00:39:02,541 And I appreciate that you've kept your information 1012 00:39:02,574 --> 00:39:04,009 just between us. 1013 00:39:04,042 --> 00:39:06,712 I, uh... 1014 00:39:06,745 --> 00:39:07,946 I know where he is. 1015 00:39:07,979 --> 00:39:09,548 What? 1016 00:39:09,581 --> 00:39:11,883 A private detective tracked him down to Los Angeles. 1017 00:39:11,917 --> 00:39:13,852 He's safe. 1018 00:39:13,885 --> 00:39:16,087 My friend brought him to this shelter. 1019 00:39:20,459 --> 00:39:22,994 He said he'd like to see you. 1020 00:39:24,596 --> 00:39:25,631 Thank you. 1021 00:39:33,772 --> 00:39:35,073 My hero. 1022 00:39:42,681 --> 00:39:44,716 Thanks for being here, Mom. 1023 00:39:44,750 --> 00:39:46,885 Oh, Marissa... 1024 00:39:46,918 --> 00:39:49,054 I feel like I've let you down in so many ways. 1025 00:39:49,087 --> 00:39:51,490 That's really not true. 1026 00:39:51,523 --> 00:39:52,691 There is no condo. 1027 00:39:52,724 --> 00:39:54,626 No renovations. 1028 00:39:54,660 --> 00:39:56,027 I live in a trailer park. 1029 00:39:56,061 --> 00:39:58,597 I was too ashamed to tell you. 1030 00:39:58,630 --> 00:40:00,932 Wow, well... I knew there was something, 1031 00:40:00,966 --> 00:40:02,701 but... 1032 00:40:02,734 --> 00:40:04,603 Look, I'll come home whenever you want. 1033 00:40:04,636 --> 00:40:06,104 Oh, sweetheart. 1034 00:40:09,107 --> 00:40:10,175 Thanks, Dad. 1035 00:40:10,208 --> 00:40:11,677 That was pretty cool of you, 1036 00:40:11,710 --> 00:40:14,079 standing up for Marissa like that. 1037 00:40:14,112 --> 00:40:17,182 Too bad Gloria wasn't here to see you in action. 1038 00:40:17,215 --> 00:40:21,953 Yeah. 1039 00:40:21,987 --> 00:40:23,922 Listen, sweetheart, um... 1040 00:40:23,955 --> 00:40:28,093 I don't think your stepmom's going to be coming back. 1041 00:40:28,126 --> 00:40:29,961 I'm sorry, Dad. 1042 00:40:29,995 --> 00:40:31,830 But you didn't have to be so scared to tell me. 1043 00:40:31,863 --> 00:40:34,099 I mean, we do okay, right? 1044 00:40:34,132 --> 00:40:38,637 Right. 1045 00:40:38,670 --> 00:40:40,872 I think that we are going to go to the diner. 1046 00:40:40,906 --> 00:40:41,773 So I'll see you later. 1047 00:40:41,807 --> 00:40:44,710 Coop! 1048 00:40:44,743 --> 00:40:48,547 Have fun, you guys. 1049 00:40:48,580 --> 00:40:49,848 You know, all things considered, 1050 00:40:49,881 --> 00:40:51,950 I think I raised a pretty good kid. 1051 00:40:51,983 --> 00:40:55,253 Mm, I think we both did. 1052 00:40:55,286 --> 00:40:56,622 You want a...? Drink? 1053 00:40:56,655 --> 00:40:59,558 Hey. Hey. 1054 00:40:59,591 --> 00:41:00,892 Uh, hey. 1055 00:41:00,926 --> 00:41:02,594 So... 1056 00:41:02,628 --> 00:41:04,262 what changed your mind about coming back here? 1057 00:41:04,295 --> 00:41:06,598 Well, Johnny got put on the Pac West tour 1058 00:41:06,632 --> 00:41:08,534 and Chili said he was going to go with him 1059 00:41:08,567 --> 00:41:09,735 so it just seemed kind of stupid 1060 00:41:09,768 --> 00:41:11,136 to stay at Union by myself. 1061 00:41:11,169 --> 00:41:12,037 Right. 1062 00:41:12,070 --> 00:41:13,805 It wasn't me? 1063 00:41:13,839 --> 00:41:14,940 Nope. 1064 00:41:14,973 --> 00:41:16,107 A little bit? Okay, a little. 1065 00:41:16,141 --> 00:41:18,143 SUMMER: Coop, Atwood, come on! 1066 00:41:18,176 --> 00:41:19,711 I'm coming. Why don't I meet you at the diner? 1067 00:41:19,745 --> 00:41:21,713 Okay, all right, I'll see you there. 1068 00:41:34,259 --> 00:41:35,927 Called your house. 1069 00:41:35,961 --> 00:41:39,197 Your mom said you'd be here. 1070 00:41:39,230 --> 00:41:43,635 Told her I was really happy for you, 1071 00:41:43,669 --> 00:41:50,075 getting back on the team. 1072 00:41:50,108 --> 00:41:52,844 Yeah, well... 1073 00:41:52,878 --> 00:41:55,180 just lucky I guess. 1074 00:41:55,213 --> 00:41:56,548 Thank you. 1075 00:41:56,582 --> 00:42:02,654 She deserves to be happy. 1076 00:42:02,688 --> 00:42:05,757 All right, we'll see you around. 1077 00:42:05,791 --> 00:42:07,959 Yeah, sure. 1078 00:42:07,993 --> 00:42:09,695 See ya. 1079 00:42:10,829 --> 00:42:14,099 ( guitar plays ) 1080 00:42:15,667 --> 00:42:20,839 * Screw California 1081 00:42:20,872 --> 00:42:25,310 * Friends that are never there 1082 00:42:25,343 --> 00:42:30,015 * Places that they ought to 1083 00:42:30,048 --> 00:42:36,955 * Pretend that they even care 1084 00:42:36,988 --> 00:42:40,091 * Uh, uh 1085 00:42:40,125 --> 00:42:43,595 * Uh, uh, uh, uh 1086 00:42:50,235 --> 00:42:52,137 * So lead us there. 1087 00:42:52,170 --> 00:42:54,606 Harbor rocks!