1 00:00:03,734 --> 00:00:06,636 Into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. (Dan) It sounds like you still like him. 2 00:00:06,637 --> 00:00:09,409 I'm really sorry about Nate. If it's any consolation, 3 00:00:09,410 --> 00:00:14,244 I don't think he ever really liked me anyway. 4 00:00:14,245 --> 00:00:18,548 (Chuck) He has a p.I. On retainer. 5 00:00:18,549 --> 00:00:22,652 To look into my past? Do you have a Lily bass dossier? Aaron asked me out, but I said no 6 00:00:22,653 --> 00:00:28,328 because I wasn't sure how you would feel. I like Aaron, so you have my blessing. 7 00:00:28,329 --> 00:00:30,360 What are you doing here? Well, it's Thanksgiving, 8 00:00:30,361 --> 00:00:33,063 and I couldn't think of anywhere that felt more like home. What about Bart? 9 00:00:33,064 --> 00:00:35,465 Not coming. Vanessa, I-I haven't heard from Jenny in weeks. 10 00:00:35,466 --> 00:00:38,808 So can we get together sometime? I guess that'd be okay. 11 00:00:38,809 --> 00:00:42,443 As of right now, this moment I am officially a one-woman man. 12 00:00:45,746 --> 00:00:48,418 And who am I? 13 00:00:48,419 --> 00:00:51,781 That's a secret I'll never tell. 14 00:00:51,782 --> 00:00:53,783 You know you love me. 15 00:00:53,784 --> 00:01:00,190 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 16 00:01:00,191 --> 00:01:02,462 Winter in New York... 17 00:01:02,463 --> 00:01:05,335 A gossip girl checklist to surviving the cold... 18 00:01:05,336 --> 00:01:08,238 Cashmere stole for ice-skating at wollman rink... 19 00:01:08,239 --> 00:01:09,769 Jacques torres hot chocolate 20 00:01:09,770 --> 00:01:11,701 for window-shopping the holiday displays... 21 00:01:11,702 --> 00:01:13,503 And the perfect date 22 00:01:13,504 --> 00:01:16,206 to the senior snowflake charity ball. 23 00:01:16,207 --> 00:01:18,278 B., I have other things to do today. 24 00:01:18,279 --> 00:01:21,611 Serena, this is the holiday event for high school seniors. 25 00:01:21,612 --> 00:01:24,083 The crèmè de la crèmè from all the big private schools 26 00:01:24,084 --> 00:01:27,357 will be there. The pictures dominate the society pages 27 00:01:27,358 --> 00:01:30,690 through the new year. I need a ringer. Wait, have all of these guys asked you already? 28 00:01:30,691 --> 00:01:32,692 Of course. You think Angelina Jolie 29 00:01:32,693 --> 00:01:35,725 even considers a project without an offer on the table? (Laughs) 30 00:01:35,726 --> 00:01:37,567 I'm strictly a pay or play dater. Just out of curiosity, 31 00:01:37,568 --> 00:01:39,729 who's in the lead to play "guy with no future"? 32 00:01:39,730 --> 00:01:41,301 What makes you think I'm not looking for something long-term? 33 00:01:41,302 --> 00:01:43,833 Call it a hunch. Keith Nelson. 34 00:01:43,834 --> 00:01:48,107 Are you kidding? Have you ever seen him without gum? 35 00:01:48,108 --> 00:01:50,840 The oral fixation alone would drive you insane. 36 00:01:50,841 --> 00:01:53,443 Andy Clark. Outscored your verbal on the s.A.T.S. 37 00:01:53,444 --> 00:01:57,517 I like an intelligent man. 38 00:01:57,518 --> 00:01:59,719 He can whisper mellifluous nothings in my ear. You only think you like an intelligent man. 39 00:01:59,720 --> 00:02:03,693 The moment he gave you a history of the word "mellifluous," 40 00:02:03,694 --> 00:02:05,426 you'd rip out his sweetly flowing tongue. 41 00:02:06,857 --> 00:02:09,299 (Whispers) Okay. 42 00:02:09,300 --> 00:02:17,300 (Dan) Okay, now this... Okay. Hey, um, I'll call you later. 43 00:02:17,508 --> 00:02:18,508 (Sighs) So who's next? 44 00:02:20,411 --> 00:02:21,671 Dan! Hey. 45 00:02:21,672 --> 00:02:24,614 Hey. What's up? Look. 46 00:02:24,615 --> 00:02:28,478 Wow. "Letters to a young poet," first edition. 47 00:02:28,479 --> 00:02:30,650 All thanks to you. I found it 48 00:02:30,651 --> 00:02:32,882 at the rare book store you told me about last week. 49 00:02:32,883 --> 00:02:36,326 I'm giving it to Aaron for hanukah. That's very nice. It means he must've 50 00:02:36,327 --> 00:02:38,728 accepted your invitation to the snowflake ball. 51 00:02:38,729 --> 00:02:40,890 Unfortunately, he will be unable to attend. Oh. 52 00:02:40,891 --> 00:02:42,892 Apparently, high society formals 53 00:02:42,893 --> 00:02:44,894 don't go with the whole Brooklyn artist thing. 54 00:02:44,895 --> 00:02:49,339 Well, I... it's an acquired taste, to be sure. 55 00:02:49,340 --> 00:02:50,740 Um... Will you still be going? 56 00:02:50,741 --> 00:02:53,443 There's something I love about the snowflake ball. 57 00:02:53,444 --> 00:02:55,305 It reminds me of "Anna Karenina," 58 00:02:55,306 --> 00:02:57,277 only by Anna wintour. 59 00:02:57,278 --> 00:03:00,280 I'll just be flying solo. That's my preferred method of social travel. 60 00:03:00,281 --> 00:03:02,682 That's good. Uh, we can... We can hang out then. 61 00:03:02,683 --> 00:03:05,184 Dan Humphrey, the scourge of high society, 62 00:03:05,185 --> 00:03:08,187 is going to the ball? (Laughs) I know. I'm still reeling. 63 00:03:08,188 --> 00:03:11,190 Uh, yeah, I just realized that some of the best memories 64 00:03:11,191 --> 00:03:14,724 in my past two years have, uh, have been at those events. 65 00:03:14,725 --> 00:03:16,726 So I figured, why fight it? 66 00:03:16,727 --> 00:03:19,670 Well, look who's embracing change. 67 00:03:24,805 --> 00:03:27,377 Uh, I'm assuming that Aaron will be okay with 68 00:03:27,378 --> 00:03:29,379 two dateless friends hanging out at the ball together? 69 00:03:29,380 --> 00:03:30,940 Yeah. He... he better be. 70 00:03:30,941 --> 00:03:33,543 And he's friends with his ex, Lexi. 71 00:03:33,544 --> 00:03:35,785 She's actually coming to town for the holidays. 72 00:03:35,786 --> 00:03:38,888 I'm going to the gallery now to see his new installation. 73 00:03:38,889 --> 00:03:42,792 Do you want to come? I just have to stop and change first. 74 00:03:42,793 --> 00:03:45,225 (Chuckles) Yeah. Yeah, sure. (Laughs) 75 00:03:51,562 --> 00:03:53,963 I got your message. What's the emergency? 76 00:03:53,964 --> 00:03:56,366 (Sighs) Do you consider muddy watters 77 00:03:56,367 --> 00:04:00,740 blues or classic rock? 78 00:04:00,741 --> 00:04:03,513 Why? Because I already bound all of Dan's short stories 79 00:04:03,514 --> 00:04:06,316 and cleaned the loft twice. Did you accidentally put red bull 80 00:04:06,317 --> 00:04:08,878 in your cereal this morning? No, I just need to keep myself busy. 81 00:04:08,879 --> 00:04:11,921 Otherwise, I'm gonna start thinking about my future, 82 00:04:11,922 --> 00:04:14,784 through my wall. Okay, would you stop putting so much pressure on yourself? 83 00:04:14,785 --> 00:04:18,388 You're back home and you're still a great designer. 84 00:04:18,389 --> 00:04:21,260 The future will work itself out. It's just that's not all I'm thinking about. 85 00:04:21,261 --> 00:04:24,934 What? (Sighs) Okay, look, I don't... I don't want to be awkward, 86 00:04:24,935 --> 00:04:28,538 but the one thing I can't figure out is what happened with Nate. 87 00:04:28,539 --> 00:04:31,040 Is that totally pathetic, sitting around, 88 00:04:31,041 --> 00:04:34,674 thinking about how some guy blew you off? No. 89 00:04:34,675 --> 00:04:37,448 But in my experience, it doesn't really help either. 90 00:04:39,850 --> 00:04:42,452 I'd... 91 00:04:42,453 --> 00:04:48,788 Move on. 92 00:04:48,789 --> 00:04:51,060 Yeah. 93 00:04:51,061 --> 00:04:53,823 (Cell phone rings) 94 00:04:53,824 --> 00:04:56,696 (Ring) 95 00:04:56,697 --> 00:04:59,769 Sorry. I told Rufus that I'd be at the gallery all day. 96 00:04:59,770 --> 00:05:01,771 So I'll see you later? 97 00:05:01,772 --> 00:05:04,575 Yeah. I'll be here, literally... Probably in the same spot. 98 00:05:06,837 --> 00:05:10,640 Oh, hello, weird documentary girl. 99 00:05:10,641 --> 00:05:11,941 Good-bye, sad Blair wannabe. 100 00:05:11,942 --> 00:05:14,083 Penelope, what are you doing here? 101 00:05:14,084 --> 00:05:19,589 Snowflake ball... I wanna commission a dress. 102 00:05:19,590 --> 00:05:21,851 And I kinda hate you, so... 103 00:05:21,852 --> 00:05:24,894 I know, but this is about fashion, not friendship, j. 104 00:05:24,895 --> 00:05:27,026 Hazel and is keep biting my style, 105 00:05:27,027 --> 00:05:28,859 and I need something custom. 106 00:05:30,401 --> 00:05:32,903 I'm very expensive. I hope so. 107 00:05:34,605 --> 00:05:37,867 I think we'd better have a second snowflake machine. 108 00:05:37,868 --> 00:05:39,739 I mean, it is called the snowflake ball. 109 00:05:39,740 --> 00:05:42,512 We can't have drizzle. 110 00:05:42,513 --> 00:05:44,374 Hey. Hey. 111 00:05:44,375 --> 00:05:46,115 I thought the decorating committee 112 00:05:46,116 --> 00:05:48,478 agreed on poinsettias. Oh, they did. I didn't. Uh, Casablanca lilies. 113 00:05:48,479 --> 00:05:49,949 Sneaky. (Chuckles) 114 00:05:49,950 --> 00:05:51,951 Hey, thanks for offering, um, to help out. 115 00:05:51,952 --> 00:05:54,954 It's really been fun. Well, when you just happened to mention 116 00:05:54,955 --> 00:05:56,926 my background in sound systems 117 00:05:56,927 --> 00:05:59,929 and lack of volunteer hours at the last p.T.A. Meeting... (Laughs) 118 00:05:59,930 --> 00:06:03,062 I sort of got your signal. Sorry. I had to get out of the house, 119 00:06:03,063 --> 00:06:05,895 and I didn't want to be down here alone. 120 00:06:05,896 --> 00:06:08,768 You and Bart still haven't talked. 121 00:06:08,769 --> 00:06:10,770 No, it's my fault. Since Thanksgiving, 122 00:06:10,771 --> 00:06:16,646 I've pretty much hung up the, uh, 123 00:06:16,647 --> 00:06:19,679 well, isn't that what new year's resolutions are for? 124 00:06:19,680 --> 00:06:20,950 Hmm. 125 00:06:20,951 --> 00:06:22,682 Have you decided 126 00:06:22,683 --> 00:06:25,655 if you're going to, uh, make it to the dance or not? 127 00:06:25,656 --> 00:06:27,917 Witness the fruit of your labors? Jury's still out. 128 00:06:27,918 --> 00:06:30,720 All right, well, if you do, save me a dance. 129 00:06:30,721 --> 00:06:33,494 Yeah, I'll talk to you later. 130 00:06:39,069 --> 00:06:40,801 We need to talk. 131 00:06:43,734 --> 00:06:45,535 Fine. 132 00:06:45,536 --> 00:06:48,508 (Girl) Aw, they're adorable! 133 00:06:48,509 --> 00:06:50,940 You know, I feel inspired to... 134 00:06:50,941 --> 00:06:52,682 Shop at the gap. 135 00:06:52,683 --> 00:06:56,085 Or, um, validate my self-image with overpriced cosmetics. 136 00:06:56,086 --> 00:06:58,017 Wait a minute. 137 00:06:58,018 --> 00:07:00,990 You sure this one didn't just come with the frame? 138 00:07:00,991 --> 00:07:03,923 Women have been the focal point for artists throughout history, 139 00:07:03,924 --> 00:07:06,526 and you know it. Exactly. Yeah, way to swing at a 2,000-year-old pitch. 140 00:07:06,527 --> 00:07:10,560 And with blondie the bombshell, no less... Serena, Dan, hey. This is Lexi. 141 00:07:10,561 --> 00:07:13,864 The ex? I was wondering when I'd finally meet you. 142 00:07:22,012 --> 00:07:24,113 So I-I know I probably should've asked you sooner, 143 00:07:24,114 --> 00:07:25,975 but how would you feel 144 00:07:25,976 --> 00:07:28,548 about coming with me to the snowflake ball? 145 00:07:28,549 --> 00:07:30,049 Oh. Uh... 146 00:07:30,050 --> 00:07:31,821 I would love to, 147 00:07:31,822 --> 00:07:34,854 but I don't... I don't think it's a very good idea right now. 148 00:07:34,855 --> 00:07:37,827 Oh, you mean, you haven't told Jenny about us? 149 00:07:37,828 --> 00:07:39,989 Look, I know you guys are close, 150 00:07:39,990 --> 00:07:42,532 and I'm the last person who'd want to come between friends. 151 00:07:42,533 --> 00:07:45,595 But believe me. Jenny doesn't care. 152 00:07:45,596 --> 00:07:48,798 I mean, she pretty much blew me off. But what... what if she didn't? 153 00:07:48,799 --> 00:07:52,201 I mean, what if you found out that she still liked you? 154 00:07:52,202 --> 00:07:54,473 I mean... (Sighs) 155 00:07:54,474 --> 00:07:56,506 Vanessa, I'm... I'm really happy right now. 156 00:07:56,507 --> 00:07:59,079 Let's just go with this. Please. 157 00:08:01,582 --> 00:08:05,154 (Camera phone shutter snaps) 158 00:08:05,155 --> 00:08:06,485 Okay. Okay. 159 00:08:06,486 --> 00:08:09,989 But... What? What? 160 00:08:09,990 --> 00:08:11,961 You're probably right. Huh? Okay. (Laughs) 161 00:08:11,962 --> 00:08:14,794 So tell me. Whatever happened between you and Nate? 162 00:08:14,795 --> 00:08:16,696 I'm sorry? 163 00:08:16,697 --> 00:08:19,228 Please. Your kiss was all over "gossip girl." 164 00:08:19,229 --> 00:08:21,070 And he was living here, wasn't he? 165 00:08:21,071 --> 00:08:23,032 Uh... (Sighs) 166 00:08:23,033 --> 00:08:26,175 It... uh, yeah, for a little bit. Um... 167 00:08:26,176 --> 00:08:30,780 Why do you care? 168 00:08:30,781 --> 00:08:33,512 I was thinking of asking Nate to the ball. 169 00:08:33,513 --> 00:08:35,785 So what's the story? 170 00:08:35,786 --> 00:08:37,046 Nothing. 171 00:08:37,047 --> 00:08:38,888 Um, nothing even happened between us, so... 172 00:08:38,889 --> 00:08:41,250 Well, I wouldn't beat yourself up about it. 173 00:08:41,251 --> 00:08:43,953 I mean, you had to know it was doomed from the start. 174 00:08:43,954 --> 00:08:47,898 He's Upper East Side, and you're, well... here. 175 00:08:49,860 --> 00:08:53,103 (Cell phones ring) 176 00:08:55,606 --> 00:08:57,266 You've gotta be kidding me. 177 00:08:57,267 --> 00:08:58,968 (Scoffs) 178 00:08:58,969 --> 00:09:01,170 'Tis the season for unwrapping surprises, 179 00:09:01,171 --> 00:09:03,713 and we all know that heartbreak 180 00:09:03,714 --> 00:09:05,676 is the one gift that keeps on giving. 181 00:09:07,918 --> 00:09:09,949 I really don't appreciate 182 00:09:09,950 --> 00:09:12,181 your showing up unannounced at a school function. 183 00:09:12,182 --> 00:09:14,323 I'm sorry, but you haven't left me many options, 184 00:09:14,324 --> 00:09:17,057 and we do need to talk. Fine. Talk. 185 00:09:19,329 --> 00:09:21,631 It's, uh... 186 00:09:21,632 --> 00:09:24,964 It's been a long time since I've been a husband, Lily. 187 00:09:24,965 --> 00:09:29,068 And I just want you to know that I fired Andrew Tyler, 188 00:09:29,069 --> 00:09:30,900 that private investigator who gathered all those files. 189 00:09:30,901 --> 00:09:34,073 No more snooping. No more trying to control you and the kids. 190 00:09:34,074 --> 00:09:36,677 It's done, and I'm sorry for everything. 191 00:09:38,649 --> 00:09:40,279 Thank you, but, um, 192 00:09:40,280 --> 00:09:42,311 I don't think that that's enough. 193 00:09:42,312 --> 00:09:45,155 Well, then tell me what is, and I'll do it. 194 00:09:47,217 --> 00:09:50,289 I can change, Lily. You know I can... 195 00:09:50,290 --> 00:09:53,062 If you'll let me. 196 00:09:53,063 --> 00:09:55,795 I should be back from my Miami trip 197 00:09:55,796 --> 00:09:58,067 in time to go to the ball. 198 00:09:58,068 --> 00:10:01,070 So if you want to think about what I said 199 00:10:01,071 --> 00:10:03,272 and are willing to give me a second chance, 200 00:10:03,273 --> 00:10:05,235 I'd be honored to accompany you. 201 00:10:08,809 --> 00:10:10,710 I, um, I have to go. 202 00:10:10,711 --> 00:10:14,114 There's a few more things I have to do inside. 203 00:10:19,119 --> 00:10:21,090 (The metros' "sexual riot" playing) 204 00:10:21,091 --> 00:10:23,052 I know Lexi can be a bit much. 205 00:10:23,053 --> 00:10:25,194 (Scoffs) Blair Waldorf is my best friend. 206 00:10:25,195 --> 00:10:27,026 I can handle "much," but that felt personal. 207 00:10:27,027 --> 00:10:30,199 She doesn't mean anything by it. She thinks she's protecting me. 208 00:10:30,200 --> 00:10:33,202 Oh, great! Well, how long is the enforcer gonna be with us? 209 00:10:33,203 --> 00:10:35,665 Uh, she's staying with her folks through the holiday. 210 00:10:35,666 --> 00:10:38,868 So is that Christmas Eve? Or are we talking new year's Eve? 211 00:10:38,869 --> 00:10:40,339 Or... or maybe boxing day? 212 00:10:40,340 --> 00:10:43,212 (Lexi) You have any kopi luwak back there? 213 00:10:43,213 --> 00:10:46,075 Uh, kopi what wak? It's a coffee made from berries 214 00:10:46,076 --> 00:10:48,948 that have been passed by the Asian palm civet. 215 00:10:48,949 --> 00:10:51,751 It's a cat. Oh. 216 00:10:51,752 --> 00:10:55,154 I had it in Indonesia. It's delicious. Well, our cat lives with our grandmother in Florida. 217 00:10:55,155 --> 00:10:57,386 My sister has allergies. That's a shame. 218 00:10:57,387 --> 00:11:00,289 Yeah, uh, we do, however, have this bag here 219 00:11:00,290 --> 00:11:02,692 of nondescript beans whose berries have been passed 220 00:11:02,693 --> 00:11:04,734 through a massive corporate infrastructure, so... 221 00:11:04,735 --> 00:11:06,996 You're funny. 222 00:11:06,997 --> 00:11:09,438 ♫♫ 223 00:11:09,439 --> 00:11:13,302 Come on. It would mean a lot to me if you gave her a chance. 224 00:11:13,303 --> 00:11:14,303 Please? 225 00:11:14,304 --> 00:11:15,905 (Sighs) 226 00:11:15,906 --> 00:11:17,446 ♫ sexual riot ♫ 227 00:11:17,447 --> 00:11:19,378 Okay. Fine. 228 00:11:19,379 --> 00:11:21,781 But as long as we're swapping favors here, 229 00:11:21,782 --> 00:11:24,183 it'd really make me feel much better about you 230 00:11:24,184 --> 00:11:26,786 spending all this time with her if you... 231 00:11:26,787 --> 00:11:29,959 I don't know, escorted me to my senior winter dance? 232 00:11:29,960 --> 00:11:32,191 Fine. You got yourself a deal. 233 00:11:32,192 --> 00:11:35,064 So... new plan for tonight... 234 00:11:35,065 --> 00:11:37,967 Dan here has agreed to give me a walking tour of Brooklyn... 235 00:11:37,968 --> 00:11:41,200 Yeah, last-minute, I... And I thought it might be fun for the four of us to hang out, 236 00:11:41,201 --> 00:11:43,773 get to know each other. (Chuckles) 237 00:11:43,774 --> 00:11:45,404 ♫ sexual riot ♫ 238 00:11:45,405 --> 00:11:48,037 I mean, unless the two of you guys want to hang out alone. 239 00:11:48,038 --> 00:11:50,479 ♫ Sexual riot ♫ (Sighs) 240 00:11:50,480 --> 00:11:51,480 ♫ sexual riot ♫ 241 00:11:51,481 --> 00:11:54,483 No, no. Sounds great, Lexi. 242 00:11:54,484 --> 00:11:58,317 ♫♫ 243 00:11:58,318 --> 00:11:59,789 Anyone home? 244 00:11:59,790 --> 00:12:01,821 I have a gift certificate to grimaldi's, 245 00:12:01,822 --> 00:12:05,194 and I'm thinking double pepperoni. 246 00:12:05,195 --> 00:12:08,028 Everything okay? 247 00:12:09,729 --> 00:12:11,201 How could you? 248 00:12:14,004 --> 00:12:16,806 Really, Vanessa? 249 00:12:16,807 --> 00:12:19,238 Lying and seeing Nate behind my back? 250 00:12:19,239 --> 00:12:22,111 I'm... 251 00:12:22,112 --> 00:12:26,015 So sorry. 252 00:12:26,016 --> 00:12:32,751 You knew this entire time why Nate wasn't calling, 253 00:12:32,752 --> 00:12:36,155 you kissed Nate behind my back first. And I felt so horrible about it 254 00:12:36,156 --> 00:12:38,487 that I ran after you, and you were gone. 255 00:12:38,488 --> 00:12:41,360 So what happened to not letting a guy get in between us? 256 00:12:41,361 --> 00:12:43,362 Are you really that desperate, Vanessa?! Are you that jealous, Jenny? 257 00:12:43,363 --> 00:12:46,335 Oh, my god! I'm sorry you found out this way. I am. 258 00:12:46,336 --> 00:12:50,239 But since you have, you might as well know that Nate asked me 259 00:12:50,240 --> 00:12:54,044 to the ball tomorrow night, and I think I'm gonna go. 260 00:12:56,546 --> 00:12:59,850 (Playing jazz) 261 00:13:02,052 --> 00:13:05,314 What do you want, bass? It occurred to me today 262 00:13:05,315 --> 00:13:07,957 when I was having my afternoon shiatsu 263 00:13:07,958 --> 00:13:10,419 that I should choose your date. You? Why? 264 00:13:10,420 --> 00:13:12,121 Why not? 265 00:13:12,122 --> 00:13:14,523 And it'll let me prove I know you better than anyone else. 266 00:13:14,524 --> 00:13:17,066 Fine. Then I choose yours. 267 00:13:17,067 --> 00:13:20,129 I bring a date for you, you bring one for me. 268 00:13:20,130 --> 00:13:22,131 Let's see who's paying attention to the other's desires. 269 00:13:22,132 --> 00:13:24,904 There has to be something to keep you honest... 270 00:13:24,905 --> 00:13:26,375 And make things interesting. 271 00:13:26,376 --> 00:13:28,878 Name the stakes. 272 00:13:28,879 --> 00:13:32,281 If you actually like your date, 273 00:13:32,282 --> 00:13:35,214 I get your limo for a month. 274 00:13:35,215 --> 00:13:36,515 Fine. 275 00:13:36,516 --> 00:13:39,418 And if you like yours, I get Dorota. 276 00:13:39,419 --> 00:13:41,220 What? Dorota? 277 00:13:41,221 --> 00:13:44,293 Yes, miss Blair? 278 00:13:44,294 --> 00:13:45,956 Fine. 279 00:13:48,028 --> 00:13:50,901 By the way, I take my breakfast in bed. 280 00:13:53,403 --> 00:13:56,505 What are you staring at? 281 00:13:56,506 --> 00:13:58,038 Go Polish something. 282 00:14:00,840 --> 00:14:03,372 (Dan) You know, I-I write on these benches all the time. 283 00:14:03,373 --> 00:14:05,114 And actually, Norman mailer 284 00:14:05,115 --> 00:14:06,946 used to live in that townhouse right there. 285 00:14:06,947 --> 00:14:08,948 You can't imagine how many times 286 00:14:08,949 --> 00:14:10,950 I thought about knocking on his door. 287 00:14:10,951 --> 00:14:12,952 Why didn't you? Uh, common courtesy? 288 00:14:12,953 --> 00:14:15,354 Okay. It's a door, but... whatever. 289 00:14:15,355 --> 00:14:17,626 (Sighs) No. She's... She's... she's right. 290 00:14:17,627 --> 00:14:19,588 I-I don't know why I'm always so worried 291 00:14:19,589 --> 00:14:24,463 about what people might think of me. 292 00:14:24,464 --> 00:14:28,137 Was incapable of change. Look at you two branching out. 293 00:14:28,138 --> 00:14:30,139 Aaron decided he would escort me 294 00:14:30,140 --> 00:14:32,441 to the snowflake ball tomorrow night. 295 00:14:32,442 --> 00:14:34,603 Oh. Wait, I'm sorry. Pause. Snowflake ball? 296 00:14:34,604 --> 00:14:36,475 Yeah. Yeah, it's this, uh, 297 00:14:36,476 --> 00:14:38,647 this, uh, school charity dance that Serena and I have. 298 00:14:38,648 --> 00:14:40,649 And you're going as well? Yeah. 299 00:14:40,650 --> 00:14:42,411 And what? 300 00:14:42,412 --> 00:14:44,413 I'm here to test-drive the Norman mailer anecdote 301 00:14:44,414 --> 00:14:48,017 for your actual date tomorrow night at the ball? 302 00:14:48,018 --> 00:14:51,590 No. Uh, no. I don't have a date, actually. 303 00:14:51,591 --> 00:14:54,093 Oh! Oh! Oh! (Chuckles) 304 00:14:54,094 --> 00:14:56,966 Uh, you know what? I just had the craziest idea. 305 00:14:56,967 --> 00:14:59,098 Why don't the four of us go together? 306 00:14:59,099 --> 00:15:01,900 That is, if you would be my date. Well, it depends. 307 00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:03,632 That little speech you just gave... 308 00:15:03,633 --> 00:15:06,635 Well, he doesn't live there anymore. Not really the point, is it? 309 00:15:06,636 --> 00:15:10,109 He... he... the man's dead. Come now. Ring doorbell. 310 00:15:10,110 --> 00:15:12,041 You okay with her coming tomorrow? 311 00:15:12,042 --> 00:15:14,944 Well, yeah. It's a little "when Harry met crazy." 312 00:15:14,945 --> 00:15:17,286 But as long as Dan's fine with it... 313 00:15:17,287 --> 00:15:20,249 I'm guessing he'll end up being more than fine with it. 314 00:15:20,250 --> 00:15:21,920 Meaning? 315 00:15:21,921 --> 00:15:25,394 Lexi likes to sleep with guys on the first date. 316 00:15:25,395 --> 00:15:27,396 She claims it's a political statement 317 00:15:27,397 --> 00:15:30,259 against male-dominated sexual hypocrisy. 318 00:15:30,260 --> 00:15:32,031 Or something. 319 00:15:32,032 --> 00:15:34,363 Well, can't she just vote? 320 00:15:34,364 --> 00:15:37,006 In her defense, she... she... She dates very few guys. 321 00:15:37,007 --> 00:15:40,639 But once there's one in her sights, that's pretty much it. 322 00:15:40,640 --> 00:15:42,411 You still okay? 323 00:15:42,412 --> 00:15:44,013 Yeah. 324 00:15:44,014 --> 00:15:46,145 Whatever. (Laughs) Yeah, whatever. 325 00:15:46,146 --> 00:15:49,648 (Elevator bell dings) 326 00:15:49,649 --> 00:15:53,182 Taking off? Morning meeting in Miami. I should be back tomorrow. 327 00:15:53,183 --> 00:15:58,287 Sure that's wise? Seems to me 328 00:15:58,288 --> 00:16:00,489 Thanksgiving was a disaster because of those files. 329 00:16:00,490 --> 00:16:03,493 You think I don't know who had the combination to that safe? 330 00:16:05,635 --> 00:16:09,498 (Sighs) Every time I think we're making progress... (Presses elevator button) 331 00:16:09,499 --> 00:16:11,271 You show your true colors. 332 00:16:14,304 --> 00:16:17,076 Hey. Uh, your housekeeper let me in. 333 00:16:17,077 --> 00:16:19,308 Good, then she can let you out. 334 00:16:19,309 --> 00:16:22,081 What? And tell your friend Vanessa 335 00:16:22,082 --> 00:16:24,313 it's not wise to fish in our pond. 336 00:16:24,314 --> 00:16:26,555 Mm. Well, she's not my friend. 337 00:16:26,556 --> 00:16:30,259 Really? Because we were just trying to think of a way 338 00:16:30,260 --> 00:16:32,192 to send her a little message. 339 00:16:34,624 --> 00:16:36,995 Feast your eyes, ladies. 340 00:16:36,996 --> 00:16:39,198 Well what do you think? 341 00:16:39,199 --> 00:16:41,500 I think you shouldn't 342 00:16:41,501 --> 00:16:44,334 stand in front of the light in that dress. 343 00:16:46,306 --> 00:16:48,507 Oh, my god! It's see-through! 344 00:16:48,508 --> 00:16:51,180 Well, that's one way to be the center of attention. 345 00:16:51,181 --> 00:16:54,243 At least you don't have to worry about going home alone. (Hazel laughs) 346 00:16:54,244 --> 00:16:56,645 Oh, what do you guys think Vanessa's wearing to the ball? She's going to the ball? 347 00:16:56,646 --> 00:16:58,588 Yeah, with Nate. 348 00:17:03,623 --> 00:17:06,355 Jenny, Isabel's dress looks a little like one of yours, 349 00:17:06,356 --> 00:17:09,358 don't you think? No. (Laughs) Not at all. 350 00:17:09,359 --> 00:17:11,460 I know of a little something called "lining." 351 00:17:11,461 --> 00:17:14,103 Well, what if you didn't? 352 00:17:14,104 --> 00:17:15,504 (Chuckles) 353 00:17:15,505 --> 00:17:17,506 Looks like the snowflake ball 354 00:17:17,507 --> 00:17:19,769 might turn into a snowstorm of revenge. 355 00:17:22,672 --> 00:17:25,174 Chuck is in for the shock of his life. 356 00:17:25,175 --> 00:17:27,316 I have depths he'll never plumb, 357 00:17:27,317 --> 00:17:29,318 but I know every inch of his wafer-thin soul. 358 00:17:29,319 --> 00:17:31,750 What do you think? You're right. 359 00:17:31,751 --> 00:17:34,083 Louboutin peep toes, always. 360 00:17:34,084 --> 00:17:37,256 Hey, just so you know, seeing someone with your ex, 361 00:17:37,257 --> 00:17:40,089 even if you think you're ready... not easy. I assume you're talking about 362 00:17:40,090 --> 00:17:42,261 your lame outer-boroughs double date last night. 363 00:17:42,262 --> 00:17:45,494 What happened? Uh, nothing. It was great... Right up until 364 00:17:45,495 --> 00:17:47,666 Dan asked Lexi to go with him to the snowflake ball. 365 00:17:47,667 --> 00:17:50,439 So they're going to the dance? Yeah, and then I found out 366 00:17:50,440 --> 00:17:53,542 she tends to extend herself to guys on a first date. 367 00:17:53,543 --> 00:17:55,504 (Laughs) So? So?! We're... we're friends. 368 00:17:55,505 --> 00:17:58,507 So shouldn't I, like, give him a heads-up or something? Oh, absolutely. 369 00:17:58,508 --> 00:18:02,181 Guys hate to be caught off guard with sex on the first date. 370 00:18:02,182 --> 00:18:04,153 (Sighs) You're right. You're right. 371 00:18:04,154 --> 00:18:06,755 I should just not think about it. 372 00:18:06,756 --> 00:18:09,488 Exactly, just like I'm sure Dan doesn't think about 373 00:18:09,489 --> 00:18:11,820 you and Aaron all horizontal and sweaty. 374 00:18:11,821 --> 00:18:15,225 Wait, you guys have slept together, haven't you? 375 00:18:16,626 --> 00:18:18,867 Why not?! He's hot, and you actually like him. 376 00:18:18,868 --> 00:18:21,500 How often do you find that in the same guy? 377 00:18:21,501 --> 00:18:23,802 Which is why I haven't rushed into anything. 378 00:18:23,803 --> 00:18:25,834 You wanna wait? Fine. But in the meantime, 379 00:18:25,835 --> 00:18:28,106 Dan is going to be taking a ride on the Lexi-coaster. 380 00:18:28,107 --> 00:18:29,838 Think about it. 381 00:18:29,839 --> 00:18:32,311 ♫♫ 382 00:18:32,312 --> 00:18:33,442 Jenny. 383 00:18:33,443 --> 00:18:35,644 What are you doing here? 384 00:18:35,645 --> 00:18:39,188 I'm still mad at you. So what, you're gonna kill me and put me in the garment bag? 385 00:18:39,189 --> 00:18:41,190 I couldn't sleep last night. 386 00:18:41,191 --> 00:18:43,552 I was up half the night making this 387 00:18:43,553 --> 00:18:45,894 before I realized who it was for. 388 00:18:45,895 --> 00:18:48,397 You made that for me? 389 00:18:48,398 --> 00:18:49,798 Yeah. I mean, um... 390 00:18:49,799 --> 00:18:53,131 I said some pretty awful things 'cause I was hurt. 391 00:18:53,132 --> 00:18:55,634 So I guess just consider this a peace offering. 392 00:18:55,635 --> 00:18:58,567 You'll look great. 393 00:18:58,568 --> 00:19:01,470 I, uh... I don't... I don't know what to say. 394 00:19:01,471 --> 00:19:04,173 Just say you'll try it on. 395 00:19:04,174 --> 00:19:06,216 Okay. 396 00:19:10,380 --> 00:19:12,381 I thought I made it clear 397 00:19:12,382 --> 00:19:14,753 that we need to find Chuck the perfect date. 398 00:19:14,754 --> 00:19:17,326 Kristin curran is the loosest girl in our class. 399 00:19:17,327 --> 00:19:21,890 Don't you know 400 00:19:21,891 --> 00:19:24,493 in Poland, long hair symbolizes... And Elizabeth Phillips 401 00:19:24,494 --> 00:19:26,595 is somewhere between mormon and moron! 402 00:19:26,596 --> 00:19:28,937 How did you come up with these? Facebook. I joined few groups. 403 00:19:28,938 --> 00:19:30,939 This has to be Chuck's dream girl... 404 00:19:30,940 --> 00:19:32,771 Intelligent but not a bookworm, 405 00:19:32,772 --> 00:19:35,744 strong-willed but still feminine. An equal. 406 00:19:35,745 --> 00:19:38,807 And he likes brunettes with deep brown eyes. 407 00:19:38,808 --> 00:19:41,780 But, miss Blair, that's you... No, that girl is out there, 408 00:19:41,781 --> 00:19:44,213 and you better hope for your sake that I find her! 409 00:19:44,214 --> 00:19:46,915 Please. I don't want to shine Mr. Chuck's shoes for month. 410 00:19:46,916 --> 00:19:49,518 (Scoffs) Yeah, his shoes if you're lucky. What? 411 00:19:49,519 --> 00:19:52,492 Nothing. Now get back to work. Ticktock, ticktock. 412 00:19:54,524 --> 00:19:57,726 (Serena) Hello? You know, when you rent a tux in Brooklyn, 413 00:19:57,727 --> 00:19:59,568 they throw in the shoes. 414 00:19:59,569 --> 00:20:02,471 No, I-I didn't know that. Um, what's going on? 415 00:20:02,472 --> 00:20:04,333 Uh, well, this is probably stupid, 416 00:20:04,334 --> 00:20:07,506 but I just wanted to make sure that this was all okay with you. 417 00:20:07,507 --> 00:20:09,708 You know, uh, you, me, Lexi and Aaron. 418 00:20:09,709 --> 00:20:12,611 Yeah, of... of course. Why wouldn't it be? 419 00:20:12,612 --> 00:20:14,643 Well, I don't know. Dramatic precedent? 420 00:20:14,644 --> 00:20:17,416 Well, I think we've outgrown that. 421 00:20:17,417 --> 00:20:19,318 Good. Good. Me, too. 422 00:20:19,319 --> 00:20:21,350 Uh, you know, I have to say, 423 00:20:21,351 --> 00:20:23,752 I'm really looking forward to this tonight. 424 00:20:23,753 --> 00:20:25,354 Oh, okay. Great. 425 00:20:25,355 --> 00:20:27,756 Um, I will... I'll just talk to you later then. 426 00:20:27,757 --> 00:20:30,529 Yeah, i-I'll see you. 427 00:20:30,530 --> 00:20:32,731 (Flips cell phone shut) 428 00:20:32,732 --> 00:20:34,002 Yeah. 429 00:20:34,003 --> 00:20:35,304 (Sighs) 430 00:20:35,305 --> 00:20:36,535 So... 431 00:20:36,536 --> 00:20:38,307 (Sets down cell phone) 432 00:20:38,308 --> 00:20:39,608 (Sighs) 433 00:20:39,609 --> 00:20:43,272 I-I so appreciate you coming tonight. 434 00:20:43,273 --> 00:20:46,275 I know. You've thanked me a dozen times. 435 00:20:46,276 --> 00:20:48,518 I know. I know, but, um... 436 00:20:50,620 --> 00:20:51,720 (Sighs) 437 00:20:51,721 --> 00:20:54,022 I wanna thank you... 438 00:20:54,023 --> 00:20:56,255 Properly. 439 00:20:59,389 --> 00:21:01,029 (Whispers) Later tonight. 440 00:21:01,030 --> 00:21:02,292 Really? 441 00:21:07,497 --> 00:21:09,798 Hmm. 442 00:21:09,799 --> 00:21:11,570 There. 443 00:21:11,571 --> 00:21:12,841 It's beautiful. 444 00:21:12,842 --> 00:21:14,543 Mm. 445 00:21:14,544 --> 00:21:18,006 Um, Jenny, about the whole... Handbag. 446 00:21:18,007 --> 00:21:20,579 Here. I'm gonna get going. 447 00:21:20,580 --> 00:21:22,911 Wait. I have to tell you something. 448 00:21:22,912 --> 00:21:24,913 When I flipped out on you yesterday 449 00:21:24,914 --> 00:21:27,316 and asked if you were jealous, 450 00:21:27,317 --> 00:21:29,758 it's because I always have been a little... of you and Dan. 451 00:21:29,759 --> 00:21:31,820 And to me, growing up, you guys had it all. 452 00:21:31,821 --> 00:21:35,564 And it doesn't excuse what I'm about to tell you, but... 453 00:21:35,565 --> 00:21:37,327 (Cell phone rings) 454 00:21:39,799 --> 00:21:41,500 (Ring) 455 00:21:41,501 --> 00:21:42,871 Um... 456 00:21:42,872 --> 00:21:45,874 It's cool. You don't... You don't have to tell me. 457 00:21:45,875 --> 00:21:48,537 (Ring) And... (Chuckles) No, it's fine. 458 00:21:48,538 --> 00:21:51,340 Um, have fun tonight, though, okay? Bye. 459 00:21:51,341 --> 00:21:53,382 (Ring) 460 00:21:53,383 --> 00:21:54,813 Hey. 461 00:21:54,814 --> 00:21:56,445 I'm glad you called. 462 00:21:56,446 --> 00:21:59,688 There's something I have to talk to you about. 463 00:21:59,689 --> 00:22:01,319 No, I, um, 464 00:22:01,320 --> 00:22:05,053 I'd rather do it tonight in person, actually. 465 00:22:05,054 --> 00:22:06,695 Hello, Mrs. Landingham. 466 00:22:06,696 --> 00:22:08,857 Could you tell Bart 467 00:22:08,858 --> 00:22:13,331 that I'm waiting for him to go to the snowflake ball? 468 00:22:13,332 --> 00:22:15,504 Well... a meeting? 469 00:22:15,505 --> 00:22:17,636 Well, who's it with? 470 00:22:17,637 --> 00:22:20,669 Andrew Tyler? 471 00:22:20,670 --> 00:22:22,642 Let me call you back. 472 00:22:42,932 --> 00:22:43,963 (Phone beeps) 473 00:22:45,965 --> 00:22:48,767 Hi. Uh, it's me. 474 00:22:48,768 --> 00:22:52,441 Could you inform Mr. Bass... 475 00:22:52,442 --> 00:22:55,544 That my plans have changed? 476 00:22:55,545 --> 00:22:57,546 I won't be waiting, 477 00:22:57,547 --> 00:22:59,849 and he shouldn't come to the ball. 478 00:23:06,556 --> 00:23:08,987 (The asteroids galaxy tour's "the sun ain't shining no more" 479 00:23:08,988 --> 00:23:11,059 (playing) 480 00:23:11,060 --> 00:23:15,564 ♫ whoo, ooh, well, I got my mind out of sight ♫ 481 00:23:15,565 --> 00:23:17,496 ♫♫ 482 00:23:17,497 --> 00:23:20,098 ♫ Got a rain in my brain ♫ 483 00:23:20,099 --> 00:23:21,670 We all set? 484 00:23:21,671 --> 00:23:23,902 Jenny called after she delivered the dress. 485 00:23:23,903 --> 00:23:26,705 Brooklyn Betty walks in, we cue the song... 486 00:23:26,706 --> 00:23:29,407 Hazel's new boyfriend hits her with the spotlight. 487 00:23:29,408 --> 00:23:33,482 I hate you all. And we expose her in nothing but her cheap glass slippers. 488 00:23:33,483 --> 00:23:35,944 Nate... save me a dance? 489 00:23:35,945 --> 00:23:37,946 Oh. Uh, yeah. Sure. 490 00:23:37,947 --> 00:23:41,850 ♫ The crowd's getting thinner, we are getting closer ♫ 491 00:23:41,851 --> 00:23:45,093 Are you Chuck bass? Are you Blair's girl? Not bad. 492 00:23:45,094 --> 00:23:48,196 You know, the roof has a spectacular view of the city. 493 00:23:48,197 --> 00:23:49,728 Oh. 494 00:23:49,729 --> 00:23:52,060 Excuse me. He's taken. Shoo. 495 00:23:52,061 --> 00:23:53,762 You look lovely. 496 00:23:53,763 --> 00:23:57,005 (Singsongy) Not as lovely as I'll look in my limo. 497 00:23:57,006 --> 00:23:59,938 (Normal voice) Where's my prince uncharming? 498 00:23:59,939 --> 00:24:03,742 Sandbox rules. I'll show you mine if you show me yours. 499 00:24:03,743 --> 00:24:06,174 Here she comes. Justine, this is Chuck bass. 500 00:24:06,175 --> 00:24:08,778 Very nice to meet you. 501 00:24:15,755 --> 00:24:19,758 (Scoffs) You can't be serious. 502 00:24:19,759 --> 00:24:22,130 I need to talk to you. 503 00:24:22,131 --> 00:24:23,933 Excuse us. 504 00:24:28,137 --> 00:24:31,039 ♫ But later I'm crying ♫ 505 00:24:31,040 --> 00:24:34,743 ♫ I'm sick and stronger, I'm always getting weaker ♫ 506 00:24:34,744 --> 00:24:36,474 Looks like tonight's the night. 507 00:24:36,475 --> 00:24:39,548 What, uh, what are you... What are you talking about? 508 00:24:39,549 --> 00:24:42,511 Well, Aaron likes to play things a little close to the vest. 509 00:24:42,512 --> 00:24:44,913 Took a little arm-twisting, but I finally found out 510 00:24:44,914 --> 00:24:47,185 that Serena gave him the green light for tonight. 511 00:24:47,186 --> 00:24:50,559 Oh, you... they... They haven't had sex? 512 00:24:50,560 --> 00:24:52,190 You're not as quick on the uptake 513 00:24:52,191 --> 00:24:54,863 as you pretend to be, Humphrey. (Chuckles) 514 00:24:54,864 --> 00:24:56,795 Do you care? 515 00:24:56,796 --> 00:24:59,528 I don't. I don't. 516 00:24:59,529 --> 00:25:05,804 ♫♫ 517 00:25:05,805 --> 00:25:08,206 We both know that I'm you're one and only, 518 00:25:08,207 --> 00:25:11,239 and a canal street knockoff seemed like the best option. 519 00:25:11,240 --> 00:25:13,612 My thinking exactly. Fine. 520 00:25:13,613 --> 00:25:16,014 You know, if beta-bass is anything like the original, 521 00:25:16,015 --> 00:25:17,616 I've no doubt 522 00:25:17,617 --> 00:25:19,818 that sooner or later, he'll disappointment me. 523 00:25:19,819 --> 00:25:22,220 And I'm curious to see if the new Blair 524 00:25:22,221 --> 00:25:25,223 has all the features I so enjoyed on the old model. 525 00:25:25,224 --> 00:25:28,226 So the bet is still on? Unless you're prepared to concede? 526 00:25:28,227 --> 00:25:30,228 To you? Never. 527 00:25:30,229 --> 00:25:33,763 ♫♫ 528 00:25:37,036 --> 00:25:39,037 (Speaks indistinctly) 529 00:25:39,038 --> 00:25:42,040 (Deerheart's "breakdown" playing) 530 00:25:42,041 --> 00:25:43,812 Um... 531 00:25:43,813 --> 00:25:46,746 ♫♫ 532 00:25:51,020 --> 00:25:52,280 Hi, Rufus. 533 00:25:52,281 --> 00:25:54,623 (Whispers) Wow. 534 00:25:54,624 --> 00:25:57,325 ♫ I saw you ♫ where's Bart? 535 00:25:57,326 --> 00:26:00,088 ♫ That's when I needed you ♫ 536 00:26:00,089 --> 00:26:02,791 I'm leaving him. 537 00:26:02,792 --> 00:26:05,163 I'm doing it for me. I don't expect anything. 538 00:26:05,164 --> 00:26:07,696 ♫ I kissed you ♫ 539 00:26:07,697 --> 00:26:10,298 Except maybe a dance. (Chuckles) 540 00:26:10,299 --> 00:26:13,602 ♫♫ 541 00:26:13,603 --> 00:26:15,774 ♫ We'd always be ♫ 542 00:26:15,775 --> 00:26:19,047 ♫ well, I like you ♫ 543 00:26:19,048 --> 00:26:21,309 ♫ you like me ♫ 544 00:26:21,310 --> 00:26:24,783 ♫ seems that we fit ♫ 545 00:26:24,784 --> 00:26:27,355 ♫ so perfectly ♫ 546 00:26:27,356 --> 00:26:30,358 ♫ you made me ♫ 547 00:26:30,359 --> 00:26:32,320 ♫ feel worthy ♫ 548 00:26:32,321 --> 00:26:36,264 ♫ and I've let you ♫ 549 00:26:36,265 --> 00:26:38,627 ♫ take care of me ♫ 550 00:26:38,628 --> 00:26:41,299 ♫ oh, oh ♫ 551 00:26:41,300 --> 00:26:44,773 ♫ we're all right now ♫ 552 00:26:44,774 --> 00:26:47,777 ♫ gonna break down the breakdown ♫ 553 00:26:50,609 --> 00:26:52,981 ♫ move from where we stand ♫ 554 00:26:52,982 --> 00:26:58,216 (Laughs) 555 00:26:58,217 --> 00:27:00,048 So do you guys. 556 00:27:00,049 --> 00:27:01,720 What? 557 00:27:01,721 --> 00:27:04,853 Uh, no, uh, Lexi told me about... 558 00:27:04,854 --> 00:27:07,095 Your... your and Aaron's plan tonight, that's all. 559 00:27:07,096 --> 00:27:10,959 Oh. I am gonna miss her when she's gone. 560 00:27:10,960 --> 00:27:12,801 No, I only mention it 561 00:27:12,802 --> 00:27:18,366 because we're, you know, we're friends now. 562 00:27:18,367 --> 00:27:20,408 We've... we've been dating for a while. 563 00:27:20,409 --> 00:27:22,410 We've gotten to know each other. 564 00:27:22,411 --> 00:27:24,943 It's not like we're rushing into anything. 565 00:27:24,944 --> 00:27:27,716 Right. And that's, uh, that's, you know, that's important. 566 00:27:27,717 --> 00:27:30,048 Well, it is to some people. I know Lexi has 567 00:27:30,049 --> 00:27:32,681 a more "come hither" attitude about sex. 568 00:27:32,682 --> 00:27:35,023 Right. Wait, what? 569 00:27:35,024 --> 00:27:38,757 Well, she's planning on seducing you tonight. 570 00:27:38,758 --> 00:27:41,229 Seduce... seducing me? I... 571 00:27:41,230 --> 00:27:43,892 ♫♫ 572 00:27:43,893 --> 00:27:45,734 Wow. 573 00:27:45,735 --> 00:27:48,697 What does "wow" mean? 574 00:27:48,698 --> 00:27:51,900 Well, I-I always assumed that I... 575 00:27:51,901 --> 00:27:54,672 Would, uh... you know, again sooner or later. 576 00:27:54,673 --> 00:27:57,375 Maybe "assumed" is a strong word. 577 00:27:57,376 --> 00:28:00,108 "Hoped" is probably more accurate. 578 00:28:00,109 --> 00:28:01,850 ♫ You need me ♫ 579 00:28:01,851 --> 00:28:02,851 What? 580 00:28:02,852 --> 00:28:04,182 ♫ But I need to ♫ 581 00:28:04,183 --> 00:28:06,114 ♫ feel strong ♫ 582 00:28:06,115 --> 00:28:09,257 Mm. Nothing. I just... You and Lexi together... 583 00:28:09,258 --> 00:28:12,961 I-I just thought sex was meaningful to you, you know? 584 00:28:12,962 --> 00:28:14,793 Well, it is, 585 00:28:14,794 --> 00:28:18,127 and especially when I haven't had it in a long time. 586 00:28:19,869 --> 00:28:21,329 Right. 587 00:28:21,330 --> 00:28:23,471 Okay, then. Have fun. 588 00:28:23,472 --> 00:28:26,304 Well, Serena, I... I was kidding. 589 00:28:26,305 --> 00:28:28,306 ♫♫ 590 00:28:28,307 --> 00:28:30,278 There you are. 591 00:28:30,279 --> 00:28:32,210 I'm parched. Drinks? 592 00:28:32,211 --> 00:28:34,382 (Chuckles) Sure. 593 00:28:34,383 --> 00:28:37,887 ♫♫ 594 00:28:42,721 --> 00:28:45,453 Jenny? What are you doing here? 595 00:28:45,454 --> 00:28:48,456 Hi. Uh... 596 00:28:48,457 --> 00:28:52,330 ♫♫ 597 00:28:52,331 --> 00:28:55,203 It... it doesn't matter. 598 00:28:55,204 --> 00:28:56,866 Um... 599 00:28:59,338 --> 00:29:01,169 I'm ending things with Nate. 600 00:29:01,170 --> 00:29:03,141 What? 601 00:29:03,142 --> 00:29:06,975 I never meant to hurt you. Please believe that. 602 00:29:06,976 --> 00:29:09,517 ♫♫ 603 00:29:09,518 --> 00:29:13,281 Where is she? How long does that subway thingy take? Maybe she's not coming. 604 00:29:13,282 --> 00:29:16,024 Or little j. Had second thoughts. 605 00:29:16,025 --> 00:29:18,256 ♫♫ 606 00:29:18,257 --> 00:29:19,829 Vanessa! 607 00:29:21,290 --> 00:29:23,462 Finally. Showtime. 608 00:29:28,437 --> 00:29:30,038 Hey. 609 00:29:30,039 --> 00:29:32,470 (Kiss) 610 00:29:32,471 --> 00:29:35,444 Wow, you look gorgeous. Thank you. 611 00:29:38,848 --> 00:29:41,880 I need to tell you something, 612 00:29:41,881 --> 00:29:45,153 and while I do, I need for you not to say anything. 613 00:29:45,154 --> 00:29:46,155 Okay. 614 00:29:48,787 --> 00:29:50,819 I've, um... 615 00:29:50,820 --> 00:29:52,921 I've never... 616 00:29:52,922 --> 00:29:56,164 (Voice breaks) Felt this way about anyone before. 617 00:29:56,165 --> 00:29:58,266 Never. 618 00:29:58,267 --> 00:30:04,272 And it made me do something that I can't believe I did. 619 00:30:04,273 --> 00:30:05,534 (Opens purse) 620 00:30:08,537 --> 00:30:11,809 Jenny never got your letter. 621 00:30:11,810 --> 00:30:14,843 That's why you never heard from her again. 622 00:30:14,844 --> 00:30:18,117 I took it before she saw it. 623 00:30:19,949 --> 00:30:22,321 And I'm sorry. 624 00:30:24,393 --> 00:30:26,925 Vanessa! 625 00:30:26,926 --> 00:30:28,556 ♫♫ 626 00:30:28,557 --> 00:30:33,262 (All laughing) 627 00:30:39,408 --> 00:30:42,441 (Laughter continues) 628 00:30:55,154 --> 00:30:57,485 (Laughter continues) 629 00:30:57,486 --> 00:30:58,586 Poor Vanessa. 630 00:30:58,587 --> 00:31:00,228 Even cinderella 631 00:31:00,229 --> 00:31:03,091 was given the courtesy of a stealth getaway. 632 00:31:03,092 --> 00:31:05,463 Then again, what's a pair of ugly stepsisters 633 00:31:05,464 --> 00:31:07,896 compared to Jenny Humphrey? 634 00:31:07,897 --> 00:31:10,198 Vanessa, here. Take this. Vanessa, wait. 635 00:31:10,199 --> 00:31:11,499 Please! 636 00:31:11,500 --> 00:31:14,042 Looks like it might turn out to be 637 00:31:14,043 --> 00:31:16,445 an unhappily ever after for everyone. 638 00:31:20,049 --> 00:31:22,912 Jenny, did you do that to Vanessa? 639 00:31:25,584 --> 00:31:27,016 Yeah. 640 00:31:28,487 --> 00:31:31,889 You don't understand, though. Oh, she completely... 641 00:31:31,890 --> 00:31:35,263 She what? She lied? She went behind your back? 642 00:31:35,264 --> 00:31:37,926 So what? 643 00:31:37,927 --> 00:31:41,529 For that she deserved to be publicly humiliated? 644 00:31:41,530 --> 00:31:43,402 She's your friend, Jenny. 645 00:31:48,978 --> 00:31:51,940 You know, there's no reason for me to tell you this now, 646 00:31:51,941 --> 00:31:55,183 but I wrote you this letter after the fashion show, 647 00:31:55,184 --> 00:31:58,017 telling you I had feelings for you. 648 00:32:00,419 --> 00:32:02,150 I never got that. 649 00:32:02,151 --> 00:32:04,352 No, I know. Vanessa stole it. 650 00:32:04,353 --> 00:32:07,695 But she felt so bad about it, she came and told me the truth. 651 00:32:07,696 --> 00:32:10,428 (Sighs) 652 00:32:10,429 --> 00:32:13,131 Okay, look, I... 653 00:32:13,132 --> 00:32:16,304 I know what you must think of me right now. 654 00:32:16,305 --> 00:32:19,307 But if I'd... If I'd gotten that... Well, I'm glad you didn't. 655 00:32:19,308 --> 00:32:24,373 Honestly, you're not who I thought you were. 656 00:32:27,516 --> 00:32:31,980 ♫♫ 657 00:32:31,981 --> 00:32:33,721 Where are they? 658 00:32:33,722 --> 00:32:35,553 Relax. They'll be here somewhere. 659 00:32:35,554 --> 00:32:37,485 ♫♫ 660 00:32:37,486 --> 00:32:41,029 This is the worst out-of-body experience ever. 661 00:32:41,030 --> 00:32:43,091 Hey! Explain this! 662 00:32:43,092 --> 00:32:46,694 After you and Chuck walked off, justine and I got to talking. 663 00:32:46,695 --> 00:32:49,697 He took me up to the roof, and we looked over the city. 664 00:32:49,698 --> 00:32:51,369 Well, of course he did. 665 00:32:51,370 --> 00:32:53,441 We just knew we were meant for each other. 666 00:32:53,442 --> 00:32:56,974 But she's me, only less. I gave her that headband. 667 00:32:56,975 --> 00:32:59,347 We're as surprised as you are. 668 00:32:59,348 --> 00:33:03,311 ♫♫ 669 00:33:03,312 --> 00:33:05,313 Everyone, even our doppelgangers, 670 00:33:05,314 --> 00:33:07,755 can work it out, but we can't? 671 00:33:07,756 --> 00:33:11,160 ♫♫ 672 00:33:17,266 --> 00:33:19,497 I hate that I have to hurt him. 673 00:33:19,498 --> 00:33:21,329 I know it sounds strange, 674 00:33:21,330 --> 00:33:23,301 but I suddenly feel horrible about what I have to do. 675 00:33:23,302 --> 00:33:25,333 (Sighs deeply) I'd be worried about you if you didn't. 676 00:33:25,334 --> 00:33:27,105 And the kids. 677 00:33:27,106 --> 00:33:30,007 Oh, Eric has become so accustomed to him. 678 00:33:30,008 --> 00:33:32,680 Eric wants you to be happy. 679 00:33:32,681 --> 00:33:36,185 I never thought my life would turn out like this. 680 00:33:38,447 --> 00:33:41,049 I've always tried to do the right thing. 681 00:33:41,050 --> 00:33:45,553 ♫♫ 682 00:33:45,554 --> 00:33:47,555 It's all you can do. 683 00:33:47,556 --> 00:33:50,158 Just, uh... 684 00:33:50,159 --> 00:33:52,601 Smile and fake it. 685 00:33:57,266 --> 00:33:59,337 Tell me something, Rufus. 686 00:33:59,338 --> 00:34:01,709 What? 687 00:34:01,710 --> 00:34:04,573 Something you shouldn't. 688 00:34:08,647 --> 00:34:11,649 I never wanted to weigh in about your relationship with Bart. 689 00:34:11,650 --> 00:34:13,681 I was... 690 00:34:13,682 --> 00:34:16,053 Afraid of what I might say. 691 00:34:16,054 --> 00:34:19,328 Which was? 692 00:34:27,296 --> 00:34:30,668 I let you go on your wedding day because... 693 00:34:30,669 --> 00:34:34,602 I was afraid I couldn't give you what you needed. 694 00:34:34,603 --> 00:34:37,075 I wasn't sure what I needed. 695 00:34:38,647 --> 00:34:41,610 And I have regretted it every day since. 696 00:34:51,220 --> 00:34:53,821 As much as I appreciate company from the airport, 697 00:34:53,822 --> 00:34:56,224 I thought I made myself clear. 698 00:34:56,225 --> 00:34:58,666 Your services are no longer required. 699 00:34:58,667 --> 00:35:00,698 Trust me, you gave me a final assignment, 700 00:35:00,699 --> 00:35:03,731 and you do wanna know what I found out. (Cell phone rings) 701 00:35:03,732 --> 00:35:06,674 This isn't a good time, Chuck. (Chuck) She's here. 702 00:35:06,675 --> 00:35:11,108 What are you talking about? Lily's at the ball with Rufus Humphrey. 703 00:35:11,109 --> 00:35:12,640 And from what I'm seeing, 704 00:35:12,641 --> 00:35:15,614 you should figure something out and get down here now. 705 00:35:22,191 --> 00:35:24,423 What do you have? 706 00:35:33,802 --> 00:35:35,604 Charles. 707 00:35:37,666 --> 00:35:40,668 You've been good for him, 708 00:35:40,669 --> 00:35:42,670 good for us. 709 00:35:42,671 --> 00:35:44,842 I always liked you, 710 00:35:44,843 --> 00:35:47,815 regardless of how I may have acted. 711 00:35:47,816 --> 00:35:51,550 He's on his way here. 712 00:35:53,722 --> 00:35:57,186 You owe him a conversation. 713 00:36:00,929 --> 00:36:03,491 Vanessa! 714 00:36:03,492 --> 00:36:05,433 Wait. 715 00:36:05,434 --> 00:36:06,835 (Sighs) 716 00:36:10,239 --> 00:36:12,340 You stole my letter. 717 00:36:12,341 --> 00:36:13,901 I know. 718 00:36:13,902 --> 00:36:17,705 Is there anything else you wanna tell me? 719 00:36:17,706 --> 00:36:21,179 Pretty sure that was it. 720 00:36:25,314 --> 00:36:28,257 You said you never felt this way about anyone before. 721 00:36:30,459 --> 00:36:32,420 Is that true? 722 00:36:32,421 --> 00:36:35,193 (Voice breaks) Does it matter? 723 00:36:39,298 --> 00:36:42,430 Okay, listen, after all we've been through... 724 00:36:42,431 --> 00:36:45,933 When you walked away tonight, all I could think was, 725 00:36:45,934 --> 00:36:48,307 "she's the one I want to be with." 726 00:36:54,313 --> 00:36:57,616 So, yeah, it matters. 727 00:37:09,798 --> 00:37:11,529 (Sniffles) (Chuckles) 728 00:37:11,530 --> 00:37:13,931 It's easy for you to say 729 00:37:13,932 --> 00:37:16,704 because you didn't just pull a Janet Jackson 730 00:37:16,705 --> 00:37:18,536 at the snowflake ball. (Laughs) 731 00:37:18,537 --> 00:37:20,237 Oh. 732 00:37:20,238 --> 00:37:22,770 You wanna grab a drink? 733 00:37:22,771 --> 00:37:24,942 (Sniffles) Yes, I would. (Laughs) 734 00:37:24,943 --> 00:37:27,014 Somewhere dark with no backlighting. 735 00:37:27,015 --> 00:37:29,677 Well, maybe a little backlighting. 736 00:37:29,678 --> 00:37:31,349 (Both laugh) 737 00:37:31,350 --> 00:37:33,282 Mm, let's go. Okay. 738 00:37:43,332 --> 00:37:45,933 Don't think we didn't see you try and save her. 739 00:37:45,934 --> 00:37:49,036 We should've known you didn't have what it takes. You never did. 740 00:37:49,037 --> 00:37:51,439 (Scoffs) You know, I don't know what's more pathetic... 741 00:37:51,440 --> 00:37:53,901 That I wanted to be one of you, or that I was 742 00:37:53,902 --> 00:37:57,475 actually scared of you. Either way, that leaves you with pathetic, you and your friend. 743 00:37:57,476 --> 00:37:58,806 Uh, oh, Vanessa? 744 00:37:58,807 --> 00:38:01,709 Vanessa is ten times the person you will ever be. 745 00:38:01,710 --> 00:38:04,682 That is why you hate her so much. It's kinda easy 746 00:38:04,683 --> 00:38:07,855 for you to talk big when you're hiding out in Brooklyn. 747 00:38:07,856 --> 00:38:09,817 Well, maybe we should change that. 748 00:38:09,818 --> 00:38:11,859 I'll see you guys around. 749 00:38:11,860 --> 00:38:15,763 (The asteroids galaxy tour) ♫ hey, hero, what you do? ♫ 750 00:38:15,764 --> 00:38:17,925 ♫♫ 751 00:38:17,926 --> 00:38:21,729 ♫ Again and again ♫ 752 00:38:21,730 --> 00:38:24,873 ♫♫ 753 00:38:26,605 --> 00:38:29,637 ♫ Goes either way ♫ 754 00:38:29,638 --> 00:38:32,009 ♫ goes either way ♫ 755 00:38:32,010 --> 00:38:34,942 ♫ without you ♫ 756 00:38:34,943 --> 00:38:36,684 Dance with me. 757 00:38:36,685 --> 00:38:41,318 What's the point, Chuck? We're never gonna be them. 758 00:38:41,319 --> 00:38:43,621 ♫♫ 759 00:38:43,622 --> 00:38:45,594 You said so. Remember? 760 00:38:47,656 --> 00:38:50,528 It's not for us. 761 00:38:50,529 --> 00:38:52,430 Maybe. 762 00:38:52,431 --> 00:38:55,002 But I wouldn't change us, 763 00:38:55,003 --> 00:38:57,605 not if it meant losing what we have. 764 00:38:57,606 --> 00:39:01,009 And what do we have, Chuck? You tell me. 765 00:39:02,841 --> 00:39:04,472 Tonight. 766 00:39:04,473 --> 00:39:07,415 ♫♫ 767 00:39:07,416 --> 00:39:10,618 So shut up... 768 00:39:10,619 --> 00:39:13,350 And dance with me. 769 00:39:13,351 --> 00:39:17,825 ♫♫ 770 00:39:17,826 --> 00:39:20,628 ♫ Goes either way ♫ 771 00:39:20,629 --> 00:39:23,591 ♫ goes either way ♫ 772 00:39:23,592 --> 00:39:26,535 ♫ without you ♫ 773 00:39:29,137 --> 00:39:33,801 ♫♫ 774 00:39:33,802 --> 00:39:36,905 (Cell phone rings) 775 00:39:39,648 --> 00:39:43,551 (Ring) 776 00:39:43,552 --> 00:39:46,614 Hello? 777 00:39:46,615 --> 00:39:48,657 Yes, this is Lily bass. 778 00:39:55,624 --> 00:39:59,396 Think maybe we should wait for, uh, Aaron and Serena? I don't know. 779 00:39:59,397 --> 00:40:01,999 I thought it might be fun for the two of us to hang out... 780 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,701 Alone. Right. Right, alone. 781 00:40:03,702 --> 00:40:05,703 Y-you know what? We came with them, so I just... 782 00:40:05,704 --> 00:40:07,835 I wouldn't want to be rude. I mean, uh... 783 00:40:07,836 --> 00:40:09,737 I don't know. Are you hungry? 784 00:40:09,738 --> 00:40:12,409 'Cause I know a great place we could go... Dan. Hey. 785 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:14,111 Hey, guys. What's up? 786 00:40:14,112 --> 00:40:17,785 Do... do you mind if I talk to Dan for a second? 787 00:40:17,786 --> 00:40:21,519 No. No, I don't. I'm gonna... I'll grab us a cab. 788 00:40:21,520 --> 00:40:24,151 ♫♫ 789 00:40:24,152 --> 00:40:26,524 I'll get one for us, too. 790 00:40:26,525 --> 00:40:29,528 Mm. 791 00:40:31,159 --> 00:40:34,962 I just want to apologize for how I acted earlier. 792 00:40:34,963 --> 00:40:37,735 I, um... I had no right. 793 00:40:37,736 --> 00:40:41,208 No, no apology necessary. 794 00:40:41,209 --> 00:40:43,170 Good. 795 00:40:43,171 --> 00:40:45,943 I-I didn't want you to go off tonight 796 00:40:45,944 --> 00:40:48,716 and, uh, do whatever it is you're gonna do, 797 00:40:48,717 --> 00:40:51,649 um, without me just... 798 00:40:51,650 --> 00:40:53,881 Clearing the air first. 799 00:40:53,882 --> 00:40:55,723 Well, uh, well, consider it cleared. 800 00:40:55,724 --> 00:40:57,685 And by the way, 801 00:40:57,686 --> 00:41:00,729 I didn't mean to pry earlier about all that stuff. No, I know. 802 00:41:03,832 --> 00:41:05,633 Well, uh... (Exhales deeply) 803 00:41:05,634 --> 00:41:08,596 Good, I... good. We can both... 804 00:41:08,597 --> 00:41:10,668 Go with clean air. 805 00:41:10,669 --> 00:41:12,199 (Whispers) Yeah. 806 00:41:12,200 --> 00:41:15,143 (Normal voice) Yeah, I guess so. 807 00:41:24,152 --> 00:41:27,556 It was meaningful with you. 808 00:41:29,017 --> 00:41:32,020 It... it... it was the greatest night of my life. 809 00:41:33,792 --> 00:41:35,062 Mine, too. 810 00:41:35,063 --> 00:41:37,024 W-why... why does it feel like 811 00:41:37,025 --> 00:41:40,167 we're cutting some mythological tie? 812 00:41:40,168 --> 00:41:42,770 I don't... I don't know, but it... but it does. 813 00:41:42,771 --> 00:41:44,501 (Sighs deeply) Are we... 814 00:41:44,502 --> 00:41:47,705 Serena, where's Charles? I-I don't know. 815 00:41:47,706 --> 00:41:50,038 I need to find him. Mom, what's wrong? 816 00:41:52,140 --> 00:41:54,212 Bart's been in an accident.