1 00:00:01,672 --> 00:00:03,773 (Gossip girl) Gossip girl here, your one and only source 2 00:00:03,774 --> 00:00:07,037 into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. I broke up with Aaron. 3 00:00:07,038 --> 00:00:09,779 I needed to make sure that we still felt the same. 4 00:00:09,780 --> 00:00:12,482 Soon as that will is read and I get my money, 5 00:00:12,483 --> 00:00:15,014 you won't ever see me again. What are you doing? 6 00:00:15,015 --> 00:00:17,347 Or is this not you with my 15-year-old sister? 7 00:00:17,348 --> 00:00:21,551 Truth is, I wasn't ready to have a baby. I understand why you gave him up, 8 00:00:21,552 --> 00:00:24,254 but it's that you didn't tell me. You can't ask me to hide this 9 00:00:24,255 --> 00:00:27,627 from Serena. This is too big to keep secret. Son, this isn't your secret to share. 10 00:00:27,628 --> 00:00:31,701 It was my dad. He and Lily are going away for a couple days. Chuck, your father wouldn't have wanted this. 11 00:00:31,702 --> 00:00:34,104 Unfortunately, all I know is what he didn't want, 12 00:00:34,105 --> 00:00:37,168 which was me. I do. I'll always be here. 13 00:00:40,111 --> 00:00:42,242 And who am I? 14 00:00:42,243 --> 00:00:44,674 That's a secret I'll never tell. 15 00:00:44,675 --> 00:00:47,247 You know you love me. 16 00:00:47,248 --> 00:00:51,051 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 17 00:00:52,783 --> 00:00:55,685 When most people lose a parent, they inherit sorrow, 18 00:00:55,686 --> 00:00:59,058 loss and a closet full of outdated clothes. 19 00:00:59,059 --> 00:01:01,060 But on the Upper East Side, 20 00:01:01,061 --> 00:01:03,593 death's sad chapter comes with a silver lining... 21 00:01:03,594 --> 00:01:05,465 Or a gold one, 22 00:01:05,466 --> 00:01:08,498 if your relatives invested wisely in precious metals. 23 00:01:08,499 --> 00:01:12,172 (The faint's "mirror error" playing) 24 00:01:12,173 --> 00:01:15,745 ♫ baby thinks he looks just like the face ♫ 25 00:01:15,746 --> 00:01:17,847 ♫ he makes in mirrors ♫ 26 00:01:17,848 --> 00:01:20,510 ♫ only once or twice a month ♫ 27 00:01:20,511 --> 00:01:23,283 ♫ does the mirror do him justice ♫ 28 00:01:23,284 --> 00:01:25,455 Good morning, Jack. 29 00:01:25,456 --> 00:01:27,657 Blair. Chuck asked me to come 30 00:01:27,658 --> 00:01:31,621 to the reading of the will for support. The only thing he's gonna need support for 31 00:01:31,622 --> 00:01:34,264 is the massive influx into his bank account. 32 00:01:34,265 --> 00:01:36,095 Charming. 33 00:01:36,096 --> 00:01:38,468 Come out with me tonight. 34 00:01:38,469 --> 00:01:40,470 I told you I'm not interested. 35 00:01:40,471 --> 00:01:42,502 Didn't seem that way on new year's. 36 00:01:42,503 --> 00:01:44,634 Whatever may have transpired between us, 37 00:01:44,635 --> 00:01:46,806 what's important is what it means to me, 38 00:01:46,807 --> 00:01:50,180 which is nothing. Do you think it would be nothing to Chuck? 39 00:01:50,181 --> 00:01:52,212 Let's ask him now, shall we? 40 00:01:52,213 --> 00:01:56,286 Let's not. Aw. No one wants to play today, huh? 41 00:01:56,287 --> 00:01:58,248 Let's get this over with. 42 00:01:58,249 --> 00:01:59,649 Courage, nephew. 43 00:01:59,650 --> 00:02:01,521 I'm going to be running bass industries, 44 00:02:01,522 --> 00:02:05,395 and you're about to inherit a billion dollars. I know my father. 45 00:02:05,396 --> 00:02:07,327 There'll be so many strings attached 46 00:02:07,328 --> 00:02:09,159 I'll look like a marionette. 47 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:12,702 He wouldn't miss his last chance to put me in my place. 48 00:02:12,703 --> 00:02:14,404 Hey! 49 00:02:14,405 --> 00:02:16,866 Thought you might need some backup. 50 00:02:16,867 --> 00:02:18,809 Thanks. Let's go. 51 00:02:20,711 --> 00:02:23,213 Hey, let's go. 52 00:02:23,214 --> 00:02:25,815 Okay, wait. Come on, admit it. 53 00:02:25,816 --> 00:02:28,178 Dad and Lily are totally hooking up 54 00:02:28,179 --> 00:02:29,519 on this trip to Boston. 55 00:02:29,520 --> 00:02:32,252 No. Lily... Lily just lost her husband, 56 00:02:32,253 --> 00:02:35,385 and dad is getting her out of town so he can clear her head. Okay, if that's what you want to call it. 57 00:02:35,386 --> 00:02:38,928 Ooh, headphones on. No, come on. You know it's true, and you just don't want 58 00:02:38,929 --> 00:02:40,830 to admit it because you and Serena are back together, 59 00:02:40,831 --> 00:02:42,892 and that's the last thing you want 60 00:02:42,893 --> 00:02:45,535 is your parents falling in love again. Whoa. They're not in love. 61 00:02:45,536 --> 00:02:48,538 How can you be so sure? Because I-I am. 62 00:02:48,539 --> 00:02:52,272 Uh-huh. (Cell phone rings) 63 00:02:52,273 --> 00:02:53,874 (Beep) 64 00:02:56,207 --> 00:02:59,749 I wouldn't have come to this party if I knew I wasn't v.I.P. 65 00:02:59,750 --> 00:03:02,882 The important thing is that Chuck knows we're here for him. 66 00:03:02,883 --> 00:03:04,514 Blair. 67 00:03:04,515 --> 00:03:06,216 Shh. I can't hear. 68 00:03:06,217 --> 00:03:08,918 Now that we're all settled, please let me express 69 00:03:08,919 --> 00:03:10,760 my deepest condolences. 70 00:03:10,761 --> 00:03:12,792 As Mrs. Bass is unable to be here today, 71 00:03:12,793 --> 00:03:15,765 her interests are being represented by her counsel. 72 00:03:15,766 --> 00:03:17,467 Now, Charles, 73 00:03:17,468 --> 00:03:20,870 your uncle Jack bass is your closest living relative, 74 00:03:20,871 --> 00:03:23,733 and, as such, has been named your legal guardian. 75 00:03:23,734 --> 00:03:26,836 Are you comfortable with this? Curfew? 76 00:03:26,837 --> 00:03:28,408 None. 77 00:03:28,409 --> 00:03:30,540 Girls sleeping over? Yes, please. 78 00:03:30,541 --> 00:03:34,584 I'll allow it. Moving on then. With regard to Mr. Bass' personal assets, 79 00:03:34,585 --> 00:03:37,787 they will be put in a trust which you, Charles, 80 00:03:37,788 --> 00:03:39,719 will have access to on your 18th birthday. 81 00:03:39,720 --> 00:03:42,352 And as for bass industries? 82 00:03:42,353 --> 00:03:44,594 Yes, I was just getting to that. 83 00:03:44,595 --> 00:03:48,398 29% of the company will remain in the board's hands, 84 00:03:48,399 --> 00:03:52,001 and a 20% stake in the company has been left to Lily bass. 85 00:03:52,002 --> 00:03:55,004 Okay, but that still leaves 51%. That's the controlling interest. 86 00:03:55,005 --> 00:03:58,669 Charles, Mr. Bass asked me to give you this letter. 87 00:04:01,642 --> 00:04:04,674 If I don't read it, do I still get my inheritance? 88 00:04:04,675 --> 00:04:07,978 Well, yes. Then I'll pass. 89 00:04:12,283 --> 00:04:13,883 Chuck! Is everything okay? 90 00:04:13,884 --> 00:04:17,487 Chuck, this letter represents your dad's final words. 91 00:04:17,488 --> 00:04:19,489 Your dad wrote you a letter? You have to read it. 92 00:04:19,490 --> 00:04:21,761 Yeah, aren't you curious to know what it says? I think I can guess. 93 00:04:21,762 --> 00:04:23,693 "You're a disappointment of a son. 94 00:04:23,694 --> 00:04:25,965 "I'd die of embarrassment if I wasn't already. 95 00:04:25,966 --> 00:04:29,839 Why do you wear so much purple?" Then you'll have the satisfaction of being right. 96 00:04:29,840 --> 00:04:32,271 (Sighs) 97 00:04:32,272 --> 00:04:34,304 No. 98 00:04:34,305 --> 00:04:35,706 I'll read it. 99 00:04:38,579 --> 00:04:40,680 "Dear son, 100 00:04:40,681 --> 00:04:43,383 I know I've always been hard on you." True. 101 00:04:43,384 --> 00:04:46,986 "But my goal was always to prepare you for this day, 102 00:04:46,987 --> 00:04:48,988 to help you go from being a boy to a man." 103 00:04:48,989 --> 00:04:53,394 The Italian au pair took care of that. Chuck, please. 104 00:04:55,326 --> 00:04:57,967 "Sadly, there is nothing like the passing of a father 105 00:04:57,968 --> 00:05:00,069 "to aid in this rite of passage for his son. 106 00:05:00,070 --> 00:05:02,632 "Ultimately, I do feel that I did my job 107 00:05:02,633 --> 00:05:04,834 "and you're prepared for this next chapter of your life. 108 00:05:04,835 --> 00:05:06,836 "Therefore, I'm bequeathing to you 109 00:05:06,837 --> 00:05:09,409 the majority share of bass industries." 110 00:05:09,410 --> 00:05:12,712 Surely that's a mistake. 111 00:05:12,713 --> 00:05:14,313 No, it's not. He believed in you. 112 00:05:14,314 --> 00:05:16,315 That son of a bitch. 113 00:05:16,316 --> 00:05:19,018 Jack! No, Jack's right. My father can't be one way my whole life 114 00:05:19,019 --> 00:05:20,850 then all of a sudden, it's okay. 115 00:05:20,851 --> 00:05:23,853 It's nice that he finally decided I'm worthy, 116 00:05:23,854 --> 00:05:25,956 but I don't want it. 117 00:05:27,898 --> 00:05:31,802 If you want it, you can have it. 118 00:05:39,039 --> 00:05:41,971 Three times this week I planned a dinner with Jonathan, 119 00:05:41,972 --> 00:05:44,113 and every time, Jenny just happened to show up. 120 00:05:44,114 --> 00:05:45,915 Well, she doesn't have anyone else. 121 00:05:45,916 --> 00:05:48,418 All the mean girls hate her. 122 00:05:48,419 --> 00:05:50,920 You gotta give her time to make new friends. But doesn't she understand the whole point 123 00:05:50,921 --> 00:05:53,122 of having a boyfriend is to be alone? 124 00:05:53,123 --> 00:05:56,956 Yes. Seems to be a problem with the entire Humphrey clan. Uh, no. Dan is avoiding you 125 00:05:56,957 --> 00:05:59,829 because he thinks our parents are getting back together. 126 00:05:59,830 --> 00:06:02,932 You can't really blame him. Well, I happen to know they're not, 127 00:06:02,933 --> 00:06:05,665 so he needs to stop being paranoid. 128 00:06:05,666 --> 00:06:09,068 (Jenny) Okay, so as far as you know... Hey. Be nice to Jenny. 129 00:06:09,069 --> 00:06:11,401 Really? No. Hey! Hey, Eric! Okay, guess what? 130 00:06:11,402 --> 00:06:13,703 Jonathan and I decided that tonight we are gonna have 131 00:06:13,704 --> 00:06:18,748 an Edith head film festival. She says Edith head, I say Hitchcock. Same difference. 132 00:06:18,749 --> 00:06:20,980 Great. Count me in. Yay! 133 00:06:20,981 --> 00:06:22,982 Oh, wait. Oh, my gosh. 134 00:06:22,983 --> 00:06:26,586 Oh, did you guys know that you have matching backpacks? 135 00:06:26,587 --> 00:06:29,088 That's so cute. Oh! 136 00:06:29,089 --> 00:06:31,561 Dan. 137 00:06:31,562 --> 00:06:33,563 Dan, hey. 138 00:06:33,564 --> 00:06:35,394 Sorry, I'm a little out of it. 139 00:06:35,395 --> 00:06:37,096 Look, I know you've been avoiding me, 140 00:06:37,097 --> 00:06:38,998 but my mom called from Boston this morning, 141 00:06:38,999 --> 00:06:42,472 and I asked her point-blank. You have nothing to worry about. 142 00:06:42,473 --> 00:06:45,505 Well, who said anything about being worried? 143 00:06:45,506 --> 00:06:47,437 Why, what did she say? 144 00:06:47,438 --> 00:06:50,079 That there's nothing going on between her and Rufus. 145 00:06:50,080 --> 00:06:52,782 Oh. 146 00:06:52,783 --> 00:06:55,184 Well, isn't that what you were worried about? 147 00:06:55,185 --> 00:06:59,088 Yeah. Uh, yeah. I just... I was really convinced, 148 00:06:59,089 --> 00:07:01,851 but you know, if your mom says nothing's going on, 149 00:07:01,852 --> 00:07:03,923 then that's good. Yeah, well, she usually is 150 00:07:03,924 --> 00:07:05,925 pretty honest about these things... 151 00:07:05,926 --> 00:07:07,797 A little too honest, actually. 152 00:07:07,798 --> 00:07:09,929 Supposedly sarkozy was a bad kisser. (Chuckles) 153 00:07:09,930 --> 00:07:12,161 Yeah, well, that's, uh, that's a relief... 154 00:07:12,162 --> 00:07:17,608 Not the thing about sarkozy. That's kind of disappointing. So we're good then? 155 00:07:19,470 --> 00:07:21,911 Yeah, we are. Absolutely. 156 00:07:21,912 --> 00:07:23,873 Okay. 157 00:07:23,874 --> 00:07:26,016 I'll see you later. 158 00:07:38,128 --> 00:07:41,831 (Cell phone rings) 159 00:07:41,832 --> 00:07:43,833 Hey, Dan, what's up? 160 00:07:43,834 --> 00:07:46,035 You do realize the whole reason Serena and I broke up 161 00:07:46,036 --> 00:07:48,538 was because she was being so secretive, 162 00:07:48,539 --> 00:07:51,841 and now I'm the one keeping secrets. Lily's gonna talk to Eric and Serena 163 00:07:51,842 --> 00:07:53,543 as soon as we get back. 164 00:07:53,544 --> 00:07:55,905 In the meantime, you have to wait just like we do. 165 00:07:55,906 --> 00:07:58,207 I-I just... I don't like lying to my girlfriend. 166 00:07:58,208 --> 00:08:01,210 You know, Serena has a right to know what's going on. 167 00:08:01,211 --> 00:08:04,514 Oh, my god. We have to tell Serena. 168 00:08:04,515 --> 00:08:06,786 What? We don't know what he's lying about. Why are you talking? 169 00:08:06,787 --> 00:08:11,060 Last time I checked you were still on probation. We should at least tell Blair. 170 00:08:11,061 --> 00:08:13,062 We can't. Blair's with Chuck again. 171 00:08:13,063 --> 00:08:15,695 (Scoffs) I'm really getting sick of how much time 172 00:08:15,696 --> 00:08:18,197 she's spending with him. But his dad just died. 173 00:08:18,198 --> 00:08:20,169 Yeah, like a month ago. 174 00:08:20,170 --> 00:08:23,133 Afraid we're on our own for this one, ladies. (Cell phone beeps) 175 00:08:28,008 --> 00:08:32,642 Chuck! Stop! It's like he's setting me up to fail from beyond the grave. 176 00:08:32,643 --> 00:08:35,545 Do you really think Bart would leave his whole company to you 177 00:08:35,546 --> 00:08:39,148 if he didn't think you could do it? It doesn't make sense. My father never trusted me with anything. 178 00:08:39,149 --> 00:08:42,952 He's trusting you now. He left you his legacy. 179 00:08:42,953 --> 00:08:46,095 I know you can do this. 180 00:08:46,096 --> 00:08:50,229 I wouldn't even know where to begin. 181 00:08:50,230 --> 00:08:53,303 Start by reading the rest of this. 182 00:09:11,882 --> 00:09:14,985 (Cell phones ringing) 183 00:09:17,588 --> 00:09:20,159 Is lowly lonely boy cheating on our queen? 184 00:09:20,160 --> 00:09:21,931 Sound unlikely? 185 00:09:21,932 --> 00:09:24,263 Does the name Georgina ring a bell? 186 00:09:24,264 --> 00:09:27,997 Get out your shovels and start digging the dirt, kids. 187 00:09:27,998 --> 00:09:29,899 Gossip girl's gonna need a little help 188 00:09:29,900 --> 00:09:32,042 getting to the bottom of this mess. 189 00:09:37,908 --> 00:09:40,149 Chuck. What's up? Forget something? 190 00:09:40,150 --> 00:09:44,153 I took a walk around the block, read my father's letter. 191 00:09:44,154 --> 00:09:47,587 If it wasn't notarized, I'd think it was a fake. 192 00:09:51,161 --> 00:09:53,993 Look, I owe you a lot, Jack. 193 00:09:53,994 --> 00:09:57,026 You saved my life when I didn't want to be saved. 194 00:09:57,027 --> 00:09:59,028 Well, you noticed that thai waitress 195 00:09:59,029 --> 00:10:02,601 I was gonna take home the other night had a penis. 196 00:10:02,602 --> 00:10:04,133 So consider us even. 197 00:10:04,134 --> 00:10:07,236 Look, I've decided to follow my father's wishes 198 00:10:07,237 --> 00:10:11,040 and take over bass industries. 199 00:10:11,041 --> 00:10:14,784 Well, we can discuss that when you turn 18. 200 00:10:14,785 --> 00:10:17,086 Anyway, you're in charge in name. 201 00:10:17,087 --> 00:10:20,720 It's better... all the fun, none of the work. I want to start now, learning at least. 202 00:10:20,721 --> 00:10:22,922 This isn't an after-school job. 203 00:10:22,923 --> 00:10:25,655 You have no experience. 204 00:10:25,656 --> 00:10:27,397 You're not ready. 205 00:10:33,333 --> 00:10:36,065 If you want to stay in New York, 206 00:10:36,066 --> 00:10:38,237 I'll find a place for you in the company. 207 00:10:38,238 --> 00:10:42,311 I know it's going to be a long road... 208 00:10:42,312 --> 00:10:44,244 But I'm ready now. 209 00:11:23,313 --> 00:11:25,255 (Sighs) 210 00:11:30,260 --> 00:11:32,121 You missed one. 211 00:11:32,122 --> 00:11:34,123 Wait, Blair. Do you... (Cell phone rings) 212 00:11:34,124 --> 00:11:37,226 (Blair) What do you want, Jack? You, obviously. 213 00:11:37,227 --> 00:11:39,398 Ugh! Hanging up! But barring that, to apologize. 214 00:11:39,399 --> 00:11:42,772 This whole process just wasn't what I was expecting. 215 00:11:42,773 --> 00:11:44,774 I, uh, I want to make it right. 216 00:11:44,775 --> 00:11:46,405 Chuck's the only family I've got. 217 00:11:46,406 --> 00:11:49,038 I know. Poor Chuck. Luckily, he has me. 218 00:11:49,039 --> 00:11:51,741 What do you say we throw him a party 219 00:11:51,742 --> 00:11:56,245 to celebrate him running the company? Why not celebrate Bart dying? That would be just as tasteless. 220 00:11:56,246 --> 00:11:58,317 Just something to show he has our support. 221 00:11:58,318 --> 00:12:00,489 I'm having dinner with Chuck tonight. 222 00:12:00,490 --> 00:12:02,391 He knows he has my support. 223 00:12:02,392 --> 00:12:05,024 Blair, you know better than anyone 224 00:12:05,025 --> 00:12:07,496 how rough things have been for Chuck lately, 225 00:12:07,497 --> 00:12:11,130 and unfortunately, I didn't help the way I reacted this morning. 226 00:12:11,131 --> 00:12:13,903 I really want to do something nice to celebrate. 227 00:12:13,904 --> 00:12:17,106 I'll bring Chuck. You round up his friends. 228 00:12:17,107 --> 00:12:20,240 And, Blair, let's make it a surprise. 229 00:12:22,212 --> 00:12:23,913 Fine. 230 00:12:23,914 --> 00:12:26,315 Brunch tomorrow at the palace. 231 00:12:26,316 --> 00:12:28,278 (Beep) 232 00:12:31,321 --> 00:12:33,322 Sorry for the delay. 233 00:12:33,323 --> 00:12:36,085 I was able to track down the adoptive family 234 00:12:36,086 --> 00:12:38,327 through your mother's lawyer, Mrs. Bass. 235 00:12:38,328 --> 00:12:41,130 Unfortunately, that's as far as I could take it. 236 00:12:41,131 --> 00:12:44,133 Wh-what do you mean as far as you can take it? 237 00:12:44,134 --> 00:12:46,195 You haven't taken it anywhere. Rufus, please. 238 00:12:46,196 --> 00:12:49,438 With a closed adoption, the only way the birth parents 239 00:12:49,439 --> 00:12:51,470 can track down and contact their child 240 00:12:51,471 --> 00:12:54,103 is if he registers with a search service. 241 00:12:54,104 --> 00:12:57,146 Your son has not done this. Look, I-I wasn't aware of my child 242 00:12:57,147 --> 00:12:59,078 or his adoption when it happened. 243 00:12:59,079 --> 00:13:01,911 I have rights, too. I'll find my own lawyer. 244 00:13:01,912 --> 00:13:04,814 Rufus, he has a whole life that we are not a part of. 245 00:13:04,815 --> 00:13:07,356 Think of someone other than yourself. 246 00:13:07,357 --> 00:13:10,820 What if I try to get in touch with the adoptive parents? 247 00:13:10,821 --> 00:13:13,863 I can't guarantee they're gonna want to talk to you, 248 00:13:13,864 --> 00:13:15,364 but at least I can ask. 249 00:13:15,365 --> 00:13:17,366 Please. Tell them we're in town. 250 00:13:17,367 --> 00:13:20,299 We can meet them immediately, wherever they want. 251 00:13:20,300 --> 00:13:24,503 Yes, of course. 252 00:13:24,504 --> 00:13:27,176 Are you sure this is the best time for a flare-up 253 00:13:27,177 --> 00:13:29,839 of Chuck fever? I'm having no such thing. We're just friends. 254 00:13:29,840 --> 00:13:32,281 He's gone through a lot, and... 255 00:13:32,282 --> 00:13:34,113 He needs someone to be there. 256 00:13:34,114 --> 00:13:36,115 Anyway, you're the one who told me 257 00:13:36,116 --> 00:13:39,088 to help him out in the first place. (Cell phones ringing) 258 00:13:39,089 --> 00:13:41,150 Hey, what's up with "gossip girl" 259 00:13:41,151 --> 00:13:44,023 putting out a hit on Dan? Excuse me? 260 00:13:44,024 --> 00:13:46,155 Apparently, "gossip girl" is looking for evidence 261 00:13:46,156 --> 00:13:48,157 to prove that Dan's cheating on you. 262 00:13:48,158 --> 00:13:51,830 Not that anyone else would ever want Dan Humphrey... no offense. 263 00:13:51,831 --> 00:13:54,864 Wait, let me see that. 264 00:13:54,865 --> 00:13:56,866 "Nothing yet on 'lonely boy, ' but we did find out 265 00:13:56,867 --> 00:13:59,168 "he brown bags it for lunch, and today's plat du jour? 266 00:13:59,169 --> 00:14:01,010 "A tuna sandwich. 267 00:14:01,011 --> 00:14:03,312 "Disgusting, but not enough for a conviction. 268 00:14:03,313 --> 00:14:06,445 Keep digging, kiddies." Tuna fish? Why does he make it so hard for himself? 269 00:14:06,446 --> 00:14:09,618 Blair, who did this? 270 00:14:09,619 --> 00:14:12,181 (Scoffs) I see they act alone now. 271 00:14:12,182 --> 00:14:14,423 It's so hard finding obedient minions. 272 00:14:14,424 --> 00:14:16,855 But right now I have to go get ready 273 00:14:16,856 --> 00:14:19,960 for my absolutely nonromantic dinner with Chuck. Ta. 274 00:14:23,593 --> 00:14:26,195 I'm thinking one paint can of gummy worms 275 00:14:26,196 --> 00:14:28,037 and another of Swedish fish. 276 00:14:28,038 --> 00:14:30,469 Is this how you and Nate want to celebrate 277 00:14:30,470 --> 00:14:32,571 two months of dating... With all things gummy? 278 00:14:32,572 --> 00:14:34,503 Is he dragging you to Chuck's brunch, too? 279 00:14:34,504 --> 00:14:38,007 We're skipping. Nate says our anniversary takes precedence. Aw. 280 00:14:38,008 --> 00:14:40,009 Ooh! Should I get squirrel nut zippers 281 00:14:40,010 --> 00:14:43,152 or some b.B. Bat strawberry? I don't know. Candy's candy. 282 00:14:43,153 --> 00:14:45,454 Okay, enough. You've been walking around for days 283 00:14:45,455 --> 00:14:47,386 with a storm cloud over your head. 284 00:14:47,387 --> 00:14:49,288 What is going on? It's annoying. 285 00:14:49,289 --> 00:14:51,609 I-I really can't talk about it. Dan, clearly something's up. 286 00:14:52,292 --> 00:14:54,463 So let me help you. 287 00:14:54,464 --> 00:14:56,565 All right, well, if... 288 00:14:56,566 --> 00:15:00,369 If I tell you, you can't say anything to anyone... 289 00:15:00,370 --> 00:15:03,372 Not Nate, not Jenny... Especially not Jenny. No one. 290 00:15:03,373 --> 00:15:05,504 You swear? Swear. 291 00:15:05,505 --> 00:15:08,377 Swear on your simple machines 7 inches. Bastard. Fine. Swear. Spill. 292 00:15:08,378 --> 00:15:10,109 All right, um... well, 293 00:15:10,110 --> 00:15:13,512 you know that trip to Boston my dad and Lily are on? 294 00:15:13,513 --> 00:15:16,085 Uh, they... they are... 295 00:15:16,086 --> 00:15:19,318 They are looking for their son. 296 00:15:19,319 --> 00:15:21,991 What do you mean, "son"? 297 00:15:21,992 --> 00:15:25,624 I mean their child... the one that they had together 19 years ago. 298 00:15:25,625 --> 00:15:27,656 What?! (Candy hits ground) 299 00:15:27,657 --> 00:15:30,399 Okay, first of all, lower your voice. 300 00:15:30,400 --> 00:15:33,932 What are you talking about? Lily gave the child up for adoption, and dad never knew. 301 00:15:33,933 --> 00:15:35,564 Now I can't say anything to Serena 302 00:15:35,565 --> 00:15:38,337 because Lily wants to be the one to tell her. 303 00:15:38,338 --> 00:15:42,341 I can't believe you're telling me this now in a candy store. Well, you begged me to, so please help me. 304 00:15:42,342 --> 00:15:44,343 Here. Okay. Sorry. 305 00:15:44,344 --> 00:15:46,645 Um, okay. 306 00:15:46,646 --> 00:15:49,018 For starters, stop avoiding her, or you're gonna wind up 307 00:15:49,019 --> 00:15:51,680 ruining your relationship all on your own. 308 00:15:51,681 --> 00:15:54,353 So unfortunately, that means you go to Chuck bass' brunch. 309 00:15:54,354 --> 00:15:57,426 Oh, no. How could you do it? 310 00:15:57,427 --> 00:16:01,160 How could you cheat on Serena again? I... I-I didn't. 311 00:16:01,161 --> 00:16:02,591 Brooklyn pig. 312 00:16:02,592 --> 00:16:06,065 How could you let him do it, v.? You know who I am? 313 00:16:06,066 --> 00:16:08,397 Please. Dating Nate Archibald 314 00:16:08,398 --> 00:16:11,240 after striking out with Dan Humphrey? 315 00:16:11,241 --> 00:16:14,173 Talk about failing upwards. Who are you cheating with? 316 00:16:14,174 --> 00:16:17,046 Nobody. I'm not ch... No, i-I'm not. 317 00:16:17,047 --> 00:16:19,078 I'm not doing this again. I can't deal with this. 318 00:16:19,079 --> 00:16:21,180 You, stay. I'll catch up in a minute. 319 00:16:21,181 --> 00:16:23,553 (Dan) All right. 320 00:16:30,460 --> 00:16:33,722 I hope you don't mind. I let myself in. 321 00:16:33,723 --> 00:16:36,696 I've made my decision, Jack. 322 00:16:40,170 --> 00:16:41,570 I know. 323 00:16:41,571 --> 00:16:45,003 And I owe you an apology. 324 00:16:45,004 --> 00:16:47,736 The fact is, you're Bart's son, and it is your rightful place. 325 00:16:47,737 --> 00:16:50,509 Your blessing means a lot to me. Good. Now before we start spooning, 326 00:16:50,510 --> 00:16:54,783 I want to take you out tonight to properly celebrate. I'm having dinner with Blair. 327 00:16:54,784 --> 00:16:57,546 Reschedule Blair. I can't. She's been a good friend to me. 328 00:16:57,547 --> 00:16:59,518 Yeah, I saw you two talking this morning. 329 00:16:59,519 --> 00:17:01,790 The last time I had a friend like that, 330 00:17:01,791 --> 00:17:04,293 I wind up with gonorrhea. Suprax? 331 00:17:04,294 --> 00:17:07,456 Rocephin. I mean, is this who you imagined Chuck bass to be... 332 00:17:07,457 --> 00:17:09,798 A man who spends his day at the office 333 00:17:09,799 --> 00:17:13,362 and then goes home to the wife? It's no coincidence 334 00:17:13,363 --> 00:17:16,505 your father had his most success when he was single. (Knock on door) 335 00:17:16,506 --> 00:17:18,337 I, uh, invited a few friends to join us. 336 00:17:18,338 --> 00:17:21,671 I guess I'll have to entertain them on my own. 337 00:17:23,673 --> 00:17:25,444 (Chuckles) Last chance. 338 00:17:25,445 --> 00:17:28,817 What's it gonna be, Chuck... Business and Blair 339 00:17:28,818 --> 00:17:32,682 or cocktails and coquettes? 340 00:17:36,286 --> 00:17:37,686 Serena, hey. 341 00:17:37,687 --> 00:17:40,529 Hey. I just dropped Dan off at the loft if you... 342 00:17:40,530 --> 00:17:43,532 Oh, no. I came to see you. 343 00:17:43,533 --> 00:17:45,534 I'm here on a rather pathetic mission. 344 00:17:45,535 --> 00:17:47,266 I'm boyfriend snooping. 345 00:17:47,267 --> 00:17:50,439 I see. Yeah, it's not something I'm proud of, 346 00:17:50,440 --> 00:17:52,501 but I-I don't know what else to do. 347 00:17:52,502 --> 00:17:54,603 Something's going on with Dan, 348 00:17:54,604 --> 00:17:58,107 and I thought I knew what it was, but I-I don't. 349 00:17:58,108 --> 00:18:00,549 I was wondering if he said anything to you. 350 00:18:00,550 --> 00:18:03,212 No, he didn't. I'm sorry. 351 00:18:03,213 --> 00:18:05,684 Oh, I figured if... 352 00:18:05,685 --> 00:18:09,258 If he would've told anyone, he would have told you. 353 00:18:09,259 --> 00:18:11,820 Um, whatever it is, I'm sure he'll tell you. 354 00:18:11,821 --> 00:18:14,563 Dan's not really one for keeping secrets. 355 00:18:14,564 --> 00:18:16,565 Yeah, i-i... I used to think that, 356 00:18:16,566 --> 00:18:20,170 but, um... I-I don't know anymore. 357 00:18:25,305 --> 00:18:27,306 Okay. 358 00:18:27,307 --> 00:18:30,309 Well, thanks anyway. 359 00:18:30,310 --> 00:18:32,282 Bye. 360 00:18:44,454 --> 00:18:49,258 (Franz ferdinand's "no, you girls never know" playing) 361 00:18:49,259 --> 00:18:52,201 ♫ oh, kiss me ♫ 362 00:18:52,202 --> 00:18:54,403 (Penelope) You stole Dan Humphrey's phone? 363 00:18:54,404 --> 00:18:56,235 Not bad, Nelly. At this rate, 364 00:18:56,236 --> 00:18:59,708 you'll be off probation before your second marriage. 365 00:18:59,709 --> 00:19:02,571 Is that candy? (Cell phone rings) 366 00:19:02,572 --> 00:19:04,613 ♫ hit me ♫ 367 00:19:04,614 --> 00:19:07,376 ♫ hit me with your eyes closed ♫ 368 00:19:07,377 --> 00:19:09,448 Lily and Rufus are their parents. 369 00:19:09,449 --> 00:19:12,751 What child is she talking about? (Hazel) It... it can't. I mean, that's... 370 00:19:12,752 --> 00:19:16,626 Oh, my god. Make that your first marriage. 371 00:19:18,558 --> 00:19:23,332 ♫ But do you ever wonder ♫ 372 00:19:23,333 --> 00:19:24,633 ♫ no ♫ 373 00:19:24,634 --> 00:19:27,596 ♫ no, no, no, you girls never know ♫ 374 00:19:27,597 --> 00:19:30,669 (Cell phone chimes) 375 00:19:30,670 --> 00:19:32,741 ♫ no, you girls never know ♫ 376 00:19:32,742 --> 00:19:35,404 ♫ how you make a boy feel ♫ 377 00:19:35,405 --> 00:19:37,506 ♫ you girls never know ♫ 378 00:19:37,507 --> 00:19:39,508 ♫ no, you girls never know ♫ 379 00:19:39,509 --> 00:19:44,253 ♫ how you make a boy feel ♫ 380 00:19:44,254 --> 00:19:46,856 ♫ how you make a boy ♫ 381 00:19:51,561 --> 00:19:53,962 Looks like Chuck bass made his choice. 382 00:19:53,963 --> 00:19:56,725 But careful, bass. Now that you're a big fish, 383 00:19:56,726 --> 00:20:00,269 there are a lot more sharks in this pond. 384 00:20:00,270 --> 00:20:02,532 ♫♫ 385 00:20:07,237 --> 00:20:09,838 I can't even pretend to read this anymore. 386 00:20:09,839 --> 00:20:12,381 How long are we gonna sit around here waiting? 387 00:20:12,382 --> 00:20:14,343 (Grunts) Hasn't even been 24 hours yet. 388 00:20:14,344 --> 00:20:16,285 Just give it a chance. 389 00:20:16,286 --> 00:20:18,987 Yeah, but they may not make a decision for days. 390 00:20:18,988 --> 00:20:23,492 I've already missed the reading of Bart's will. (Cell phone rings) 391 00:20:23,493 --> 00:20:25,494 (Ring) 392 00:20:25,495 --> 00:20:26,725 Hello? 393 00:20:26,726 --> 00:20:29,328 Yes. 394 00:20:29,329 --> 00:20:31,900 She's right here. 395 00:20:31,901 --> 00:20:35,234 And what did they say? 396 00:20:36,666 --> 00:20:38,638 Oh. 397 00:20:41,010 --> 00:20:44,373 Well, did you tell 'em we're not looking for anything, 398 00:20:44,374 --> 00:20:48,246 just a conversation? 399 00:20:48,247 --> 00:20:50,248 Yes, well, I'm sorry, too. 400 00:20:50,249 --> 00:20:52,521 They don't want to meet. 401 00:20:52,522 --> 00:20:57,255 They don't want us to contact them... ever. 402 00:20:57,256 --> 00:21:00,690 Rufus... Well, that's it, then. I guess I'll go back. 403 00:21:08,298 --> 00:21:09,698 Who are those people? 404 00:21:09,699 --> 00:21:10,899 (Laughter) 405 00:21:10,900 --> 00:21:13,302 Members of the board of bass industries. 406 00:21:13,303 --> 00:21:15,974 Jack wanted Chuck to be able to get to know them 407 00:21:15,975 --> 00:21:19,478 in a more casual setting. So how was your non-date with Chuck last night? 408 00:21:19,479 --> 00:21:22,411 He had to reschedule. 409 00:21:22,412 --> 00:21:23,982 Spare me those expressive eyebrows. 410 00:21:23,983 --> 00:21:26,985 I can't wait till you get Botox. I'm just saying... 411 00:21:26,986 --> 00:21:28,417 You're just saying nothing. 412 00:21:28,418 --> 00:21:30,919 Chuck is taking this really seriously, 413 00:21:30,920 --> 00:21:33,291 and I'm proud of him. End of story. (Cell phone chimes) 414 00:21:33,292 --> 00:21:36,294 This is Jack. He's pulling up with Chuck. 415 00:21:36,295 --> 00:21:39,598 Now you'll see we're just friends. 416 00:21:39,599 --> 00:21:42,431 Dan, it's okay. Whatever's going on with you and Serena, 417 00:21:42,432 --> 00:21:46,535 it's still good that you came. And you know I wouldn't pass up an opportunity 418 00:21:46,536 --> 00:21:49,678 to celebrate Chuck bass. Exactly. Um, I'm gonna go find Eric, 419 00:21:49,679 --> 00:21:51,780 but text me if you need any moral support. 420 00:21:51,781 --> 00:21:54,513 I can't. I lost my phone. I'm stuck with dad's old cell. 421 00:21:54,514 --> 00:21:58,418 It practically has a rotary dial. Wow. Well, good luck. 422 00:22:07,527 --> 00:22:08,997 Hey! You came. 423 00:22:08,998 --> 00:22:11,860 I love brunch. You had waffles and eggs 424 00:22:11,861 --> 00:22:14,463 and little kipper-looking things in the same spot. 425 00:22:14,464 --> 00:22:17,706 I-I love this meal. It's perfect. I know. 426 00:22:17,707 --> 00:22:20,909 Not to mention you're here. Uh, I'd be crazy not to come. 427 00:22:20,910 --> 00:22:24,443 (Chuckles) Excuse me. Please be quiet. 428 00:22:24,444 --> 00:22:26,344 Chuck and his uncle Jack are on their way up. 429 00:22:26,345 --> 00:22:29,448 (Guests) ♫ for he's a jolly good fellow ♫ 430 00:22:29,449 --> 00:22:31,880 ♫ for he's... ♫ ♫ for he's a jolly good fellow ♫ 431 00:22:31,881 --> 00:22:33,682 ♫ for he's a jolly good... ♫ where's Chuck? 432 00:22:33,683 --> 00:22:36,485 (Lowered voice) Relax. He's in his office. 433 00:22:36,486 --> 00:22:40,629 I don't know how much he'll get done after the night we had. What? I thought that he was working. 434 00:22:40,630 --> 00:22:43,361 Blair? We need to talk to you. It's important. 435 00:22:43,362 --> 00:22:46,495 We put a hit on Dan Humphrey on "gossip girl"... Why are you bothering me about "gossip girl" right now? 436 00:22:46,496 --> 00:22:48,497 Go! We wanted your okay before we release what we have. 437 00:22:48,498 --> 00:22:51,601 Fine. Whatever. Release it. Go breathe somewhere else. 438 00:22:53,503 --> 00:22:56,575 (Sighs) Bombs away, girls. 439 00:22:56,576 --> 00:23:00,008 What do you mean Chuck was out with you last night? Jack, where's our guest of honor? 440 00:23:00,009 --> 00:23:02,911 Pete, Alice, glad you could make it. 441 00:23:02,912 --> 00:23:05,454 Blair, this is Pete holmberg, Alice cashman, 442 00:23:05,455 --> 00:23:07,986 members of bass industries' board. Nice to meet you. 443 00:23:07,987 --> 00:23:09,918 Chuck's hard at work upstairs, actually. 444 00:23:09,919 --> 00:23:13,522 You should go see him. Perhaps Blair could show you the way. 445 00:23:13,523 --> 00:23:15,124 Gladly. 446 00:23:19,829 --> 00:23:22,431 So... what do you and Jonathan want to do tonight? 447 00:23:22,432 --> 00:23:25,403 Actually, uh, Jonathan and I 448 00:23:25,404 --> 00:23:27,536 were thinking of just hanging out tonight, 449 00:23:27,537 --> 00:23:30,078 just the... just the two of us. 450 00:23:30,079 --> 00:23:31,710 (Silverware clatters) Oh, okay. 451 00:23:31,711 --> 00:23:34,443 Come on, Jenny. We hang out with you all the time. 452 00:23:34,444 --> 00:23:37,686 So? Don't act like you're doing me some big favor. Okay, you're acting ridiculous. 453 00:23:37,687 --> 00:23:39,518 Me? I wasn't gonna say anything, 454 00:23:39,519 --> 00:23:41,019 but ever since you started dating Jonathan, 455 00:23:41,020 --> 00:23:44,152 it's like, "my boyfriend this and my boyfriend that." 456 00:23:44,153 --> 00:23:47,826 It's like, "okay, we get it. You have a boyfriend," but... Yes, I do, and I'm sorry that you don't, but it doesn't mean 457 00:23:47,827 --> 00:23:51,099 I have to invite you out every time we have plans. You are so conceited. 458 00:23:51,100 --> 00:23:53,101 You are so annoying. 459 00:23:53,102 --> 00:23:54,833 (Dan) So, uh, my question... 460 00:23:54,834 --> 00:23:56,965 And it's been bothering me for a while... 461 00:23:56,966 --> 00:23:58,707 Can you reserve eclairs? 462 00:23:58,708 --> 00:24:01,570 (Laughs) I know. Cruel, right? Why... why put them out? 463 00:24:01,571 --> 00:24:03,812 I'm so glad you came. Mm-hmm. 464 00:24:03,813 --> 00:24:06,545 (Multiple cell phone alerts chime) 465 00:24:06,546 --> 00:24:08,146 (Cell phone alert chimes) 466 00:24:08,147 --> 00:24:09,978 (Cell phone alert dings) 467 00:24:09,979 --> 00:24:12,121 (Cell phone alert dings) 468 00:24:15,454 --> 00:24:18,658 What now, people? It's not like I brought a tuna sandwich. 469 00:24:24,734 --> 00:24:28,737 Hold on to your floppy cable-knit hats, kids. 470 00:24:28,738 --> 00:24:32,501 Lonely boy's secret is out, and this one's a doozy. 471 00:24:32,502 --> 00:24:34,072 D. Wasn't cheating, 472 00:24:34,073 --> 00:24:36,745 but there's definitely a third party involved. 473 00:24:36,746 --> 00:24:39,878 Seems d. And s. Share a sibling. 474 00:24:39,879 --> 00:24:42,781 While I'm always a fan of star-crossed lovers, 475 00:24:42,782 --> 00:24:45,784 at least Romeo and Juliet didn't share d.N.A. 476 00:24:45,785 --> 00:24:53,061 (Greycoats) ♫ you can only take so much ♫ 477 00:24:53,062 --> 00:24:59,628 ♫ you can only take so much ♫ 478 00:24:59,629 --> 00:25:02,100 ♫ before ♫ 479 00:25:02,101 --> 00:25:05,774 ♫ you turn ♫ 480 00:25:05,775 --> 00:25:08,506 ♫ to stone ♫ 481 00:25:08,507 --> 00:25:11,910 ♫♫ 482 00:25:11,911 --> 00:25:14,512 Chuck. 483 00:25:14,513 --> 00:25:16,545 That is Chuck bass? 484 00:25:16,546 --> 00:25:18,246 Yeah. Who the hell are you? 485 00:25:18,247 --> 00:25:22,652 Pete holmberg. I'm on the board of bass industries. 486 00:25:25,825 --> 00:25:28,597 Oh, Chuck, didn't your father teach you? 487 00:25:28,598 --> 00:25:31,661 Never mix business with pleasure. 488 00:25:37,166 --> 00:25:41,611 This can't be true. I need you to tell me this isn't true. 489 00:25:46,175 --> 00:25:47,777 And you knew. 490 00:26:07,637 --> 00:26:09,038 What the hell? 491 00:26:13,072 --> 00:26:18,306 Look, I didn't realize you were going to be here. Clearly. We knew this was your reputation. 492 00:26:18,307 --> 00:26:20,809 When we learned your father had left you the company, 493 00:26:20,810 --> 00:26:23,581 we had hoped he knew something we didn't. 494 00:26:23,582 --> 00:26:26,084 Apparently, that is not the case. 495 00:26:26,085 --> 00:26:28,818 I don't know what Bart was thinking. 496 00:26:36,295 --> 00:26:37,595 (Whispers) How could you? 497 00:26:37,596 --> 00:26:39,928 Did you do all this? 498 00:26:39,929 --> 00:26:41,670 What? 499 00:26:41,671 --> 00:26:43,301 Throw you a brunch? 500 00:26:43,302 --> 00:26:45,133 Try to do something nice, supportive? Yes. 501 00:26:45,134 --> 00:26:49,338 I don't need your help. Stop trying to play the wife. 502 00:26:52,311 --> 00:26:54,382 Serena, please. 503 00:26:54,383 --> 00:26:57,746 Look, my dad made me promise not to say anything. 504 00:26:57,747 --> 00:26:59,748 Your mom wanted to tell you herself, okay? 505 00:26:59,749 --> 00:27:01,990 That's why I was avoiding you before. I-I couldn't bear 506 00:27:01,991 --> 00:27:04,622 to be around you if I couldn't be honest with you. 507 00:27:04,623 --> 00:27:07,726 I'm... I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Okay. No, I get it, okay? I-I just don't und... 508 00:27:07,727 --> 00:27:10,899 We should probably call them now and let them know that you know. 509 00:27:10,900 --> 00:27:13,031 Don't. Just... not yet. 510 00:27:13,032 --> 00:27:15,665 Is that why they're in Boston? 511 00:27:17,136 --> 00:27:20,008 Yeah. 512 00:27:20,009 --> 00:27:23,641 (Eric) Is this true? 513 00:27:23,642 --> 00:27:25,043 Yeah. 514 00:27:25,044 --> 00:27:27,816 Yeah, it is. 515 00:27:27,817 --> 00:27:29,417 Wow. 516 00:27:29,418 --> 00:27:33,051 Well, I guess it makes sense that we fight like siblings. 517 00:27:33,052 --> 00:27:35,653 Yeah. Look, it's obviously a lot to absorb, 518 00:27:35,654 --> 00:27:38,927 but I think we should wait until we get all the facts. 519 00:27:38,928 --> 00:27:40,789 Serena. 520 00:27:40,790 --> 00:27:42,130 Dan, i-I'm sorry. 521 00:27:42,131 --> 00:27:45,394 I just need some time to process this... alone. 522 00:27:54,303 --> 00:27:56,745 Oh, hey. I was just gonna call down 523 00:27:56,746 --> 00:27:58,747 and have our car brought around. 524 00:27:58,748 --> 00:28:01,079 I don't think I'm ready to go. Rufus. 525 00:28:01,080 --> 00:28:03,251 What, Lily? The family could change their mind. 526 00:28:03,252 --> 00:28:05,283 We should write them a letter 527 00:28:05,284 --> 00:28:08,416 and explain that we just want to meet the boy. The parents don't want that. 528 00:28:08,417 --> 00:28:12,220 What about what I want? This works out well for you. 529 00:28:12,221 --> 00:28:14,092 You don't want to meet your son. 530 00:28:14,093 --> 00:28:17,225 Oh. You don't think I haven't thought about this boy 531 00:28:17,226 --> 00:28:19,928 every day of his life? 532 00:28:19,929 --> 00:28:21,900 (Sighs) 533 00:28:21,901 --> 00:28:23,732 You want to meet him. 534 00:28:23,733 --> 00:28:25,734 Have you thought about what happens after that? 535 00:28:25,735 --> 00:28:28,206 What if we find out he's had a horrible life? 536 00:28:28,207 --> 00:28:31,740 Or what if we instantly love him, 537 00:28:31,741 --> 00:28:35,844 and then it's very clear that we've made a terrible mistake? 538 00:28:35,845 --> 00:28:39,217 My only fear is feeling like we failed to try everything. 539 00:28:39,218 --> 00:28:41,449 Well, we can keep trying from New York. 540 00:28:41,450 --> 00:28:44,993 We don't have to stay here. Why, not, lil? It's another day. Is that too much to ask?! 541 00:28:44,994 --> 00:28:47,996 Yes. Yes, it is, because this whole search has been 542 00:28:47,997 --> 00:28:50,999 so excruciating, I don't want to go through it anymore. 543 00:28:51,000 --> 00:28:54,162 I don't want to spend another day, yet another minute, 544 00:28:54,163 --> 00:28:56,004 trapped in this hotel room, 545 00:28:56,005 --> 00:28:58,406 scared that you're gonna hate me forever, 546 00:28:58,407 --> 00:29:01,370 when I'm still in love with you. 547 00:29:06,816 --> 00:29:09,278 (Sighs) Lily. 548 00:29:22,331 --> 00:29:24,833 I just can't believe you... you don't remember. 549 00:29:24,834 --> 00:29:27,265 (Laughs) It... it was our first show in Paris... 550 00:29:27,266 --> 00:29:30,468 Mm-hmm. And you decided to stand on the front of the stage... 551 00:29:30,469 --> 00:29:32,971 No. And then you got really mad 552 00:29:32,972 --> 00:29:35,543 because the drummer from buffalo Tom groped you. No? 553 00:29:35,544 --> 00:29:38,807 (Laughs) No. You... no? Okay. Now you're starting to scare me. 554 00:29:38,808 --> 00:29:41,179 I just can't believe we were in Paris together, 555 00:29:41,180 --> 00:29:45,113 and we spent the entire time in a dirty club in marais. 556 00:29:45,114 --> 00:29:46,384 (Sighs) 557 00:29:46,385 --> 00:29:48,516 Maybe we should go back, do it again. 558 00:29:48,517 --> 00:29:50,559 Oh, I would love that. 559 00:29:53,022 --> 00:29:54,292 Me, too. 560 00:29:54,293 --> 00:29:56,995 Mm. (Cell phone rings) 561 00:29:56,996 --> 00:30:00,228 (Ring) 562 00:30:00,229 --> 00:30:02,300 Hello? 563 00:30:02,301 --> 00:30:05,073 Yeah, this is he. 564 00:30:05,074 --> 00:30:07,336 Oh. Um... 565 00:30:10,940 --> 00:30:12,340 Mm-hmm. 566 00:30:12,341 --> 00:30:13,942 All right. Thank you. 567 00:30:13,943 --> 00:30:15,944 Thank you so much. 568 00:30:15,945 --> 00:30:18,086 Well? 569 00:30:18,087 --> 00:30:21,219 That was Chris rosson, the adoptive father. Mm-hmm. 570 00:30:21,220 --> 00:30:23,491 He doesn't want his wife to know, 571 00:30:23,492 --> 00:30:26,255 but he wants to meet with us. 572 00:30:28,827 --> 00:30:31,330 (Horn honks) 573 00:30:46,015 --> 00:30:48,246 You're my only family. 574 00:30:48,247 --> 00:30:50,248 How could you do this to me? 575 00:30:50,249 --> 00:30:52,250 You did it to yourself. 576 00:30:52,251 --> 00:30:54,482 Clearly, I was right, but you aren't ready. 577 00:30:54,483 --> 00:30:56,985 You have your own life, your own company. 578 00:30:56,986 --> 00:30:58,556 Sure. In Australia. 579 00:30:58,557 --> 00:31:00,528 My dear brother literally placed me 580 00:31:00,529 --> 00:31:03,291 on the other side of the world. 581 00:31:03,292 --> 00:31:04,632 I did everything right. 582 00:31:04,633 --> 00:31:06,564 I ran that place without complaint, 583 00:31:06,565 --> 00:31:09,367 and it thrived under my watch. 584 00:31:09,368 --> 00:31:11,469 And this is how he repays me? 585 00:31:11,470 --> 00:31:13,471 (Laughs) By giving the company to a teenager 586 00:31:13,472 --> 00:31:16,404 who can't keep his pecker in his pants for 24 hours? 587 00:31:16,405 --> 00:31:18,446 At least I can keep mine in service 588 00:31:18,447 --> 00:31:21,479 for longer than five minutes. You can have that. I'll take bass industries. 589 00:31:21,480 --> 00:31:24,984 It's not yours to take. My father gave it to me. 590 00:31:26,916 --> 00:31:28,556 Actually... 591 00:31:28,557 --> 00:31:32,921 There is one stipulation attached to your appointment... 592 00:31:32,922 --> 00:31:34,022 Morality clause. 593 00:31:34,023 --> 00:31:35,563 Bart knew his son. 594 00:31:35,564 --> 00:31:40,268 He specified that should you in any way act inappropriately, 595 00:31:40,269 --> 00:31:42,971 the board has the option to replace you 596 00:31:42,972 --> 00:31:45,974 with your legal guardian, 597 00:31:45,975 --> 00:31:48,606 which... wouldn't you know it? Is me. 598 00:31:48,607 --> 00:31:51,079 I already talked to the board. 599 00:31:51,080 --> 00:31:54,313 I'm in charge now. 600 00:32:03,222 --> 00:32:05,493 Are you sure you're okay with this? 601 00:32:05,494 --> 00:32:07,596 Yes. Yes, it's time. 602 00:32:11,030 --> 00:32:12,660 Thanks. 603 00:32:12,661 --> 00:32:16,504 ♫♫ 604 00:32:16,505 --> 00:32:18,636 Mr. Humphrey? Miss bass? 605 00:32:18,637 --> 00:32:21,439 Yes. It's uh, so... so nice to meet you. 606 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:23,411 Thank you so much for calling us. 607 00:32:23,412 --> 00:32:26,114 Uh. Please, sit down. 608 00:32:26,115 --> 00:32:27,376 Um... 609 00:32:30,719 --> 00:32:33,622 I have something I have to tell you. 610 00:32:35,354 --> 00:32:37,685 Can I, um, 611 00:32:37,686 --> 00:32:39,488 can I come in? 612 00:32:41,030 --> 00:32:43,661 Have you, uh, have you spoken to mom yet? 613 00:32:43,662 --> 00:32:46,264 No. It went straight to voice mail. 614 00:32:46,265 --> 00:32:49,368 Yeah, me, too. Are you okay? 615 00:32:51,100 --> 00:32:52,640 Not really. 616 00:32:52,641 --> 00:32:55,243 I'm so mad at her for keeping this from us, 617 00:32:55,244 --> 00:32:59,447 but at the same time, I feel incredibly sad for her 618 00:32:59,448 --> 00:33:01,249 and Rufus. 619 00:33:01,250 --> 00:33:04,512 Yeah, I know. Sounds like it's got grandma written all over it. 620 00:33:04,513 --> 00:33:07,115 It reeks of gin and Chanel no. Five. 621 00:33:07,116 --> 00:33:10,658 It is so weird that we have a half... 622 00:33:10,659 --> 00:33:11,990 Something. 623 00:33:16,265 --> 00:33:19,067 And so do Dan and Jenny. 624 00:33:19,068 --> 00:33:22,400 Are you and Dan gonna be okay? 625 00:33:22,401 --> 00:33:24,132 I don't know. 626 00:33:24,133 --> 00:33:25,403 I had enough trouble 627 00:33:25,404 --> 00:33:28,176 with the idea of mom and Rufus dating, 628 00:33:28,177 --> 00:33:30,238 but now I share a sibling with my boyfriend? 629 00:33:30,239 --> 00:33:32,410 That's... that's a little more hillbilly than I can handle. 630 00:33:32,411 --> 00:33:35,583 It is a little twisted. But so what, right? 631 00:33:35,584 --> 00:33:38,386 Well, what if we can't get past it? 632 00:33:38,387 --> 00:33:40,548 I don't know. 633 00:33:40,549 --> 00:33:42,720 But you can't push Dan away right now. 634 00:33:42,721 --> 00:33:44,722 Whatever you are going through, 635 00:33:44,723 --> 00:33:47,296 he's going through the same thing. 636 00:33:56,635 --> 00:34:00,037 Oh. Hey. I was just, uh, I was looking for Vanessa. 637 00:34:00,038 --> 00:34:02,570 Oh, she's just in the back. She's getting ready. 638 00:34:02,571 --> 00:34:05,313 We're about to, uh, about to head out. 639 00:34:05,314 --> 00:34:06,514 That's right. Your anniversary. 640 00:34:06,515 --> 00:34:08,446 Yeah. You wanna wait? 641 00:34:08,447 --> 00:34:11,579 Um, no. Just tell her I came by. 642 00:34:11,580 --> 00:34:12,720 Okay. 643 00:34:12,721 --> 00:34:14,723 Dan, Dan, hey. 644 00:34:16,455 --> 00:34:19,457 I saw the blast, and I know what you're going through. 645 00:34:19,458 --> 00:34:21,729 Really? You found out you and your girlfriend 646 00:34:21,730 --> 00:34:24,192 share a sibling you never knew you had? 647 00:34:24,193 --> 00:34:27,335 Well, uh, no. At least not yet. 648 00:34:27,336 --> 00:34:30,198 But hey, I do know what it's like 649 00:34:30,199 --> 00:34:32,200 to have the most painful details 650 00:34:32,201 --> 00:34:34,342 of your personal life made public. 651 00:34:34,343 --> 00:34:36,344 Yeah. 652 00:34:36,345 --> 00:34:38,206 Yeah, it kind of blows. 653 00:34:38,207 --> 00:34:41,579 And i-i-i know it feels like nothing good can come of it. 654 00:34:41,580 --> 00:34:43,511 Going through all of that, 655 00:34:43,512 --> 00:34:45,513 I found out who my real friends were. 656 00:34:45,514 --> 00:34:49,357 Yeah. Well, I mean, she... Vanessa really cares about you. 657 00:34:49,358 --> 00:34:51,790 I was actually talking about you. 658 00:34:57,626 --> 00:34:59,497 And I'm... 659 00:34:59,498 --> 00:35:01,769 I'm really sorry about what happened 660 00:35:01,770 --> 00:35:05,133 with the whole Jenny thing. I never meant... Oh, you know what? It's... it's okay. 661 00:35:05,134 --> 00:35:08,105 I mean, this whole thing has actually made me nostalgic 662 00:35:08,106 --> 00:35:10,107 for the days when Jenny was the problem. 663 00:35:10,108 --> 00:35:12,510 Speaking of which, I should go check on her. 664 00:35:12,511 --> 00:35:15,243 I mean, today's been tough on her, obviously. 665 00:35:15,244 --> 00:35:20,148 Uh, uh, tell v. That I came by. Yes, I-I will, man. Sure. 666 00:35:20,149 --> 00:35:21,720 Thanks. Bye. 667 00:35:25,424 --> 00:35:27,655 It was last year. 668 00:35:27,656 --> 00:35:29,897 Andrew was sailing with some friends. 669 00:35:29,898 --> 00:35:31,729 They jumped in the water. 670 00:35:31,730 --> 00:35:34,633 Andrew got caught in a riptide. 671 00:35:41,810 --> 00:35:44,272 We're so sorry. Um... 672 00:35:44,273 --> 00:35:46,544 Yeah, if we had known, we... 673 00:35:46,545 --> 00:35:49,548 Wouldn't have even bothered you. 674 00:35:51,420 --> 00:35:54,422 It's my wife. 675 00:35:54,423 --> 00:35:56,424 She's had trouble with it. 676 00:35:56,425 --> 00:35:59,357 It was too painful for her to tell you, 677 00:35:59,358 --> 00:36:00,928 because, uh... 678 00:36:00,929 --> 00:36:06,294 Well, it's too painful for her to tell anyone. 679 00:36:06,295 --> 00:36:08,597 Um... 680 00:36:11,440 --> 00:36:14,403 This is from the newspaper. 681 00:36:17,446 --> 00:36:22,280 Um, I just need to know. 682 00:36:22,281 --> 00:36:23,712 Was he happy? 683 00:36:25,884 --> 00:36:27,585 Very. 684 00:36:27,586 --> 00:36:30,519 He always had a smile on his face from the beginning. 685 00:36:38,427 --> 00:36:41,500 (Elevator bell dings) 686 00:36:43,702 --> 00:36:45,233 I'm sorry. 687 00:36:45,234 --> 00:36:48,377 I screwed up. 688 00:36:55,484 --> 00:36:56,884 It's too late, Chuck. 689 00:36:56,885 --> 00:36:59,317 I have stood by you through all of this, 690 00:36:59,318 --> 00:37:02,750 but I can't watch you self-destruct any longer. Jack set me up. 691 00:37:02,751 --> 00:37:04,922 There's no one to blame but yourself. 692 00:37:04,923 --> 00:37:07,595 I believed in you. 693 00:37:07,596 --> 00:37:12,360 Your father believed in you. 694 00:37:12,361 --> 00:37:14,231 You... 695 00:37:14,232 --> 00:37:16,365 Are the only one who didn't. 696 00:37:21,910 --> 00:37:25,873 All I wanted to do was... 697 00:37:25,874 --> 00:37:28,717 Just be there. 698 00:37:32,451 --> 00:37:35,022 But today, when you called me your wife, 699 00:37:35,023 --> 00:37:38,887 you made it sound like the ugliest word in the world. 700 00:37:46,365 --> 00:37:48,937 Blair... please. 701 00:37:55,304 --> 00:37:56,805 (Whispers) I'm sorry... 702 00:37:58,407 --> 00:38:01,380 (Normal voice) But I'm done. 703 00:38:05,614 --> 00:38:07,756 (Elevator bell dings) 704 00:38:20,329 --> 00:38:21,699 Hey. Hey. 705 00:38:21,700 --> 00:38:23,971 Have you, um, talked to Serena? 706 00:38:23,972 --> 00:38:27,004 Uh, no, and i-i don't expect to anytime soon. 707 00:38:27,005 --> 00:38:28,606 Okay. 708 00:38:28,607 --> 00:38:31,439 Well, I say we could both use a distraction, 709 00:38:31,440 --> 00:38:33,841 so I say we play boggle or watch a trashy movie. 710 00:38:33,842 --> 00:38:35,983 I rented "showgirls." Oh, no, boggle. 711 00:38:35,984 --> 00:38:41,520 I don't think I can sit through "showgirls" again. Again? Seriously? 712 00:38:43,592 --> 00:38:46,594 Okay, so are we really not gonna talk about it? 713 00:38:46,595 --> 00:38:48,557 No. (Knock on door) 714 00:38:54,332 --> 00:38:57,365 Hey. 715 00:38:57,366 --> 00:38:59,737 You know, and... And the worst part of it was 716 00:38:59,738 --> 00:39:02,570 that all I wanted to do was spend every minute with you. 717 00:39:02,571 --> 00:39:05,743 I-I couldn't because I had to keep this huge secret. Well, it's... it's okay. 718 00:39:05,744 --> 00:39:08,075 I... I wouldn't have known what to do either. 719 00:39:08,076 --> 00:39:09,917 You know, I... Through all this, 720 00:39:09,918 --> 00:39:12,880 I-I had so many thoughts going through my head, 721 00:39:12,881 --> 00:39:16,123 but the one that kept popping up again and again... 722 00:39:16,124 --> 00:39:18,627 What... what does this mean for us? 723 00:39:22,391 --> 00:39:26,063 I don't know, but... but we'll figure it out. 724 00:39:26,064 --> 00:39:30,138 Because I know no matter what, I want to be with you. 725 00:39:31,640 --> 00:39:33,501 Me, too. 726 00:39:33,502 --> 00:39:36,143 And there's gotta be some kind of precedent for this, right? 727 00:39:36,144 --> 00:39:39,146 Yeah. Yeah. There's got... In literature. 728 00:39:39,147 --> 00:39:41,449 Uh, Toni Morrison, maybe, 729 00:39:41,450 --> 00:39:42,980 flannery o'Connor... 730 00:39:42,981 --> 00:39:44,952 The... the Russian aristocrats, 731 00:39:44,953 --> 00:39:46,984 before they all became hemophiliacs... Or "clueless." 732 00:39:46,985 --> 00:39:48,986 Alicia silverstone's character dated her ex-stepbrother, 733 00:39:48,987 --> 00:39:51,719 and they made it work. That's super skeevy. 734 00:39:51,720 --> 00:39:54,391 Thank you. That makes me feel so much better. 735 00:39:54,392 --> 00:39:56,694 (Laughs) 736 00:39:56,695 --> 00:39:57,826 Mm. 737 00:40:00,529 --> 00:40:02,169 I'm really... No, I'm s... 738 00:40:02,170 --> 00:40:05,503 Sorry. There. I said it first. Ha ha. (Chuckles) Thanks. 739 00:40:05,504 --> 00:40:08,405 But, uh, I really should be the one to apologize. 740 00:40:08,406 --> 00:40:12,009 I mean, you have every right to want to be alone with Jonathan. 741 00:40:12,010 --> 00:40:14,812 Yeah, but it doesn't mean you get on my nerves... that much. 742 00:40:14,813 --> 00:40:17,545 It's okay. I want to get on your nerves. 743 00:40:17,546 --> 00:40:20,448 Oh, really? Uh, yeah. That's what family does. 744 00:40:20,449 --> 00:40:24,652 (Dan) Hey, can we get some sandwiches? Sure. Two p.B. And j. Coming right up. 745 00:40:24,653 --> 00:40:26,794 (The faint's "mirror error" playing) 746 00:40:26,795 --> 00:40:28,796 The problem with inheritance is 747 00:40:28,797 --> 00:40:31,599 that it's not always as simple as it sounds. 748 00:40:31,600 --> 00:40:33,060 ♫ Davey thinks he looks ♫ 749 00:40:33,061 --> 00:40:36,704 ♫ just like the face he makes in mirrors ♫ 750 00:40:36,705 --> 00:40:39,707 ♫ only once or twice a month ♫ 751 00:40:39,708 --> 00:40:43,571 ♫ does the mirror do him justice ♫ 752 00:40:43,572 --> 00:40:48,776 Sometimes you get more than you bargained for... 753 00:40:48,777 --> 00:40:50,718 Is it over? 754 00:40:50,719 --> 00:40:53,951 They won't be back. 755 00:40:53,952 --> 00:40:55,953 (Voice breaks) I feel awful. 756 00:40:55,954 --> 00:40:59,557 We had to do it. They have money, lawyers. 757 00:40:59,558 --> 00:41:01,158 They wouldn't have stopped. 758 00:41:01,159 --> 00:41:04,061 We've already lost one son. We weren't losing another. 759 00:41:04,062 --> 00:41:08,195 ♫ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♫ 760 00:41:08,196 --> 00:41:11,669 Or you discover that in gaining one thing, 761 00:41:11,670 --> 00:41:13,641 you've lost something else. 762 00:41:13,642 --> 00:41:15,843 ♫♫ 763 00:41:15,844 --> 00:41:18,205 You know, I guess the idea of this child 764 00:41:18,206 --> 00:41:21,008 always made me feel connected to you, 765 00:41:21,009 --> 00:41:22,550 and... 766 00:41:22,551 --> 00:41:24,712 I guess... 767 00:41:24,713 --> 00:41:26,714 A part of me never gave up 768 00:41:26,715 --> 00:41:28,716 on the idea that we would 769 00:41:28,717 --> 00:41:32,089 finally come together eventually. 770 00:41:32,090 --> 00:41:34,522 But... 771 00:41:34,523 --> 00:41:37,566 Maybe we weren't meant to be a family. 772 00:41:43,702 --> 00:41:46,674 ♫ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♫ 773 00:41:46,675 --> 00:41:49,276 ♫ oh, oh ♫ 774 00:41:49,277 --> 00:41:53,280 But every once in a while, the fates smile upon you 775 00:41:53,281 --> 00:41:56,614 and you get the one thing you really need. 776 00:41:56,615 --> 00:42:01,689 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 777 00:42:01,690 --> 00:42:03,852 ♫ Oh, oh ♫