1 00:00:03,734 --> 00:00:07,077 Into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. (Nate) Isn't that Carter Baizen? 2 00:00:07,078 --> 00:00:09,779 (Dan) Where were you? Oh, where wasn't he? He disowned his parents 3 00:00:09,780 --> 00:00:12,612 and took off around the world. An affair with a student? Me and you? I would never do that. 4 00:00:12,613 --> 00:00:15,615 (Serena) You were right about Dan and Rachel. You have proof. Give it to me. 5 00:00:15,616 --> 00:00:18,348 (Elle) If they find out that I let an outsider in... I'll protect you. 6 00:00:18,349 --> 00:00:21,091 Your own father was one of them and you didn't even know it. 7 00:00:21,092 --> 00:00:23,753 Don't contact me again. I'm sorry for the interruption, 8 00:00:23,754 --> 00:00:25,255 but I have something 9 00:00:25,256 --> 00:00:28,328 I think almost everyone here would want to see. 10 00:00:28,329 --> 00:00:30,360 I'm back at constance, got into Yale. 11 00:00:30,361 --> 00:00:32,462 Everything's perfect again. I thought you lied to me. 12 00:00:32,463 --> 00:00:35,365 Then why were you so ready to believe the worst? I think part of me wanted to. 13 00:00:35,366 --> 00:00:37,737 It's over, isn't it? What are you doing here? 14 00:00:37,738 --> 00:00:43,073 I came to apologize. I don't know what came over me. 15 00:00:43,074 --> 00:00:45,375 And who am I? 16 00:00:45,376 --> 00:00:49,119 That's a secret I'll never tell. 17 00:00:49,120 --> 00:00:51,121 You know you love me. 18 00:00:51,122 --> 00:00:53,754 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 19 00:00:55,786 --> 00:00:59,359 On the Upper East Side, all the world's a stage 20 00:00:59,360 --> 00:01:02,092 and all the men and women merely players. 21 00:01:02,093 --> 00:01:05,365 But once a year, constance/ St. Jude's students 22 00:01:05,366 --> 00:01:08,198 shed their usual roles and take on new ones 23 00:01:08,199 --> 00:01:10,740 for the senior class play. 24 00:01:10,741 --> 00:01:15,345 This year's pick... "The age of innocence." I just can't believe this is a senior requirement 25 00:01:15,346 --> 00:01:17,347 or that Chuck got a doctor 26 00:01:17,348 --> 00:01:19,078 to actually diagnose him with acute stage fright. 27 00:01:19,079 --> 00:01:20,480 (Laughs) 28 00:01:20,481 --> 00:01:22,682 (Singsongy) Should have gone with Mercury poisoning. 29 00:01:22,683 --> 00:01:26,256 (Camera shutter snapping) Before "gossip girl," there was Edith wharton, 30 00:01:26,257 --> 00:01:29,389 and how little has changed. 31 00:01:29,390 --> 00:01:31,721 The same society snobs still reigned, 32 00:01:31,722 --> 00:01:34,724 only in corsets and horse-drawn carriages. 33 00:01:34,725 --> 00:01:37,797 (Siouxsie and the banshees) ♫ harmful elements in the air ♫ 34 00:01:37,798 --> 00:01:41,601 ♫ symbols clashing everywhere ♫ 35 00:01:41,602 --> 00:01:45,705 ♫ reap the fields of rice and reeds ♫ 36 00:01:45,706 --> 00:01:47,707 When I saw "the age of innocence" 37 00:01:47,708 --> 00:01:50,740 with daddy, I always pictured myself as winona, 38 00:01:50,741 --> 00:01:53,183 but playing the stronger, 39 00:01:53,184 --> 00:01:56,246 more emotionally complex female lead 40 00:01:56,247 --> 00:01:57,817 just feels so right. 41 00:01:57,818 --> 00:02:00,620 Dorota, hairpin. 42 00:02:00,621 --> 00:02:02,392 ♫♫ 43 00:02:02,393 --> 00:02:05,295 Besides, you're so much more suited to play may, 44 00:02:05,296 --> 00:02:07,697 who's so... pretty. 45 00:02:07,698 --> 00:02:09,729 Uh, thanks. 46 00:02:09,730 --> 00:02:11,831 At last, my life is perfect. 47 00:02:11,832 --> 00:02:15,134 My only problem... How to relate to my character. 48 00:02:15,135 --> 00:02:17,667 Countess olenska is a ruined woman with no prospects, 49 00:02:17,668 --> 00:02:20,210 and let's face it. I have the world on a string. 50 00:02:20,211 --> 00:02:21,711 Of course, 51 00:02:21,712 --> 00:02:25,345 there is the odious task of playing opposite Dan Humphrey. 52 00:02:25,346 --> 00:02:27,647 Dorota, enough. How are you two doing, b.T.W? 53 00:02:27,648 --> 00:02:29,919 I don't know. I'm just trying not to think of him, 54 00:02:29,920 --> 00:02:31,821 distracting myself with other... 55 00:02:31,822 --> 00:02:33,583 (Inhales sharply) Distractions. 56 00:02:33,584 --> 00:02:35,885 You mean your crush on our director? 57 00:02:35,886 --> 00:02:38,258 Julian is kind of amazing, isn't he? 58 00:02:38,259 --> 00:02:41,491 Do you know that he directed... Bogosian off-Broadway in his last year of Juilliard, 59 00:02:41,492 --> 00:02:42,892 blah, blah, blah? 60 00:02:42,893 --> 00:02:44,764 You can always depend on constance 61 00:02:44,765 --> 00:02:46,366 to snare some wunderkind. 62 00:02:46,367 --> 00:02:49,639 But really, s., aren't you sick of brooding artists? 63 00:02:49,640 --> 00:02:51,901 Well, he broods in the sexiest way, 64 00:02:51,902 --> 00:02:54,704 that is, when he's not looking right through me. 65 00:02:54,705 --> 00:02:56,706 Oh, my life is so bountiful. 66 00:02:56,707 --> 00:02:58,608 I don't need a boyfriend to feel fulfilled. 67 00:02:58,609 --> 00:03:01,781 (Nelly) Aah! Oh, my god! Come look at this! But I do need silence 68 00:03:01,782 --> 00:03:04,314 to emotionally prepare for the stage. 69 00:03:04,315 --> 00:03:06,286 What are you clucking about? 70 00:03:06,287 --> 00:03:09,359 Nelly just got in early to Yale. 71 00:03:09,360 --> 00:03:11,221 (Gasps) Uh, that's impossible. 72 00:03:11,222 --> 00:03:14,364 Yale only accepts one constance student early a year, 73 00:03:14,365 --> 00:03:17,798 and that's me. She just got an e-mail directly from Dean berube. 74 00:03:27,608 --> 00:03:29,740 I have to find headmistress queller. 75 00:03:36,987 --> 00:03:40,590 Julian, I added the fur collar to olenska's act two dress. 76 00:03:40,591 --> 00:03:42,852 Add fur to the cuffs. Humphrey! 77 00:03:42,853 --> 00:03:45,725 This is an invited dress. Backstage now. 78 00:03:45,726 --> 00:03:47,927 I can't believe I volunteered to do costumes. 79 00:03:47,928 --> 00:03:50,229 Oh, for the days of Eleanor's atelier. 80 00:03:50,230 --> 00:03:54,664 Wait. Did I really just say that? (Laughs) (Laughs) 81 00:03:54,665 --> 00:03:57,768 (Sighs) 82 00:04:02,343 --> 00:04:05,276 (Indistinct whispering) 83 00:04:09,950 --> 00:04:11,421 Dan, remember, 84 00:04:11,422 --> 00:04:14,023 in scene three, you enter from stage right, 85 00:04:14,024 --> 00:04:15,725 not stage left. 86 00:04:15,726 --> 00:04:16,956 Stage left, right. 87 00:04:16,957 --> 00:04:19,689 No. No, stage right. Yeah, I got it. 88 00:04:19,690 --> 00:04:22,832 I just don't get why you want to do a documentary on all this. Are you kidding? 89 00:04:22,833 --> 00:04:26,696 A high school forks out a small fortune to stage a play... Okay. 90 00:04:26,697 --> 00:04:28,968 Hires Broadway's hottest up-and-coming director... 91 00:04:28,969 --> 00:04:32,602 That means you've got wealth, privilege, atrocious acting. 92 00:04:32,603 --> 00:04:34,273 Mm. (Chuckles) 93 00:04:34,274 --> 00:04:37,276 And the fact that you're doing "the age of innocence," 94 00:04:37,277 --> 00:04:40,279 well, that's just the icing on the cake. Okay. 95 00:04:40,280 --> 00:04:42,552 But don't worry. I won't make you look bad. Stop. 96 00:04:42,553 --> 00:04:44,914 And whatever else, "the age of innocence" is 97 00:04:44,915 --> 00:04:48,518 one of the most beautiful books ever. Ugh. It's, like, the most boring book ever. 98 00:04:48,519 --> 00:04:50,990 Nothing happens. Guy and girl want to be together, 99 00:04:50,991 --> 00:04:54,664 but can't, end of story. Nate, the story's in the details. 100 00:04:54,665 --> 00:04:56,396 The simple act of unbuttoning a glove 101 00:04:56,397 --> 00:04:59,399 expresses the character's inner passion. I can think 102 00:04:59,400 --> 00:05:01,731 of a lot more interesting ways to express my passion... 103 00:05:01,732 --> 00:05:03,333 Oh, really? Towards you. 104 00:05:03,334 --> 00:05:07,076 (Razorlight's "north London trash" playing) 105 00:05:07,077 --> 00:05:10,580 ♫♫ 106 00:05:10,581 --> 00:05:11,881 (Chuckles) 107 00:05:11,882 --> 00:05:15,314 Chuck bass. It's good to see you, son. 108 00:05:15,315 --> 00:05:17,617 Mr. Campbell, hello. 109 00:05:17,618 --> 00:05:19,889 I, uh, I'm sorry for your loss. 110 00:05:19,890 --> 00:05:22,792 I was in Prague for the funeral. 111 00:05:22,793 --> 00:05:24,794 I would have paid my respects in person. 112 00:05:24,795 --> 00:05:28,398 Thank you. I'll come by the office. I hear you're learning the ropes. 113 00:05:28,399 --> 00:05:29,859 Trying to. (Chuckles) 114 00:05:29,860 --> 00:05:31,501 Enjoy. Thanks. 115 00:05:31,502 --> 00:05:34,665 Is this okay? Perfect. 116 00:05:38,038 --> 00:05:40,870 My lucky day. Carter Baizen back in town. 117 00:05:40,871 --> 00:05:43,042 Always a delight to see you, bass. 118 00:05:43,043 --> 00:05:44,844 (Chuckles) 119 00:05:44,845 --> 00:05:47,377 Elle? You're all right. 120 00:05:47,378 --> 00:05:49,919 You have the wrong person. My name is Hayley. 121 00:05:49,920 --> 00:05:51,851 What are you doing with this loser? 122 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:54,884 Back off, bass. The, uh, lady says she doesn't know you. 123 00:05:54,885 --> 00:05:57,527 She knows me. I know you're in some kind of trouble. 124 00:05:57,528 --> 00:06:00,059 Whatever kind of help you need, you're not going 125 00:06:00,060 --> 00:06:02,832 to find it with him. Carter, I have to use the ladies' room. 126 00:06:02,833 --> 00:06:05,134 Get me a drink? Just... just wait a sec. 127 00:06:05,135 --> 00:06:07,867 Come on, bass. Don't cause a scene. 128 00:06:07,868 --> 00:06:09,138 Heard you were in Thailand recently. 129 00:06:09,139 --> 00:06:11,901 You should have come to see me in Singapore. 130 00:06:11,902 --> 00:06:15,805 Of course I had to leave in a hurry. How was Singapore? I'm surprised you made it out in one piece. 131 00:06:15,806 --> 00:06:18,808 I'm hooked up on every continent. I landed last night, 132 00:06:18,809 --> 00:06:20,810 rolled into apothéke and met... 133 00:06:20,811 --> 00:06:24,053 (Scoffs) Well, who really cares what her name is, right? 134 00:06:24,054 --> 00:06:25,985 God bless America. Mr. Baizen? 135 00:06:25,986 --> 00:06:28,689 Your date just exited through the kitchen. 136 00:06:33,564 --> 00:06:35,696 Welcome home. 137 00:06:50,811 --> 00:06:54,784 Hey. Jacket over vest and button to top. 138 00:06:54,785 --> 00:06:56,916 Hello? What's wrong with you? 139 00:06:56,917 --> 00:07:00,590 Oh, um, no, it's... it's nothing. 140 00:07:00,591 --> 00:07:02,822 Did you see how those teachers treated Rachel? 141 00:07:02,823 --> 00:07:05,996 Yeah. They were like grown-up mean girls. 142 00:07:08,829 --> 00:07:12,862 If I wrote a note, could you deliver it? 143 00:07:12,863 --> 00:07:15,705 Dan, headmistress queller told her to stay away from you. 144 00:07:15,706 --> 00:07:18,868 I saw how they were treating her. It's... it's... it's my fault. 145 00:07:18,869 --> 00:07:21,041 I just want to know that she's okay. 146 00:07:29,750 --> 00:07:31,150 Hi, miss carr. 147 00:07:31,151 --> 00:07:33,152 I love your necklace. Is it new? 148 00:07:33,153 --> 00:07:36,586 Uh, no. It's quite old, actually. 149 00:07:36,587 --> 00:07:39,559 Well, it's very nice. 150 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:44,895 (The new monarchs) ♫ the sky is black and gray ♫ 151 00:07:46,637 --> 00:07:48,498 ♫ these days keep... ♫ 152 00:07:48,499 --> 00:07:51,140 Hi. I am gonna sit in front until the first costume change. 153 00:07:51,141 --> 00:07:53,773 Jenny, I-I really don't think that... 154 00:07:53,774 --> 00:07:56,847 (Jenny) Thanks. (Keys jingle) 155 00:07:58,709 --> 00:08:04,884 ♫ around my sandbox anymore ♫ 156 00:08:04,885 --> 00:08:06,886 This is just a dress rehearsal. 157 00:08:06,887 --> 00:08:11,020 There are people out there. Don't let the... Headmistress! There you are. 158 00:08:11,021 --> 00:08:13,963 Nelly yuki claimed she got into Yale early. 159 00:08:13,964 --> 00:08:17,166 There must be some mistake. I'm sorry, Blair. There's no mistake. 160 00:08:17,167 --> 00:08:19,168 I was on my way to tell you 161 00:08:19,169 --> 00:08:21,500 that I received a call from Dean berube. 162 00:08:21,501 --> 00:08:23,773 They've rescinded your acceptance 163 00:08:23,774 --> 00:08:26,205 and given the spot to Nelly. Is today April fool's? 164 00:08:26,206 --> 00:08:28,778 Though I had previously informed Yale of your detention, 165 00:08:28,779 --> 00:08:31,510 I did not tell them what the punishment was for. 166 00:08:31,511 --> 00:08:34,013 But apparently, an anonymous caller did. 167 00:08:34,014 --> 00:08:36,285 The Dean called for me to confirm the story. 168 00:08:36,286 --> 00:08:37,917 I had no choice. 169 00:08:37,918 --> 00:08:40,249 But I did penance for that. 170 00:08:40,250 --> 00:08:42,992 I explained that you made amends, 171 00:08:42,993 --> 00:08:45,755 but Yale considers hazing a faculty member 172 00:08:45,756 --> 00:08:47,727 a very serious offense. 173 00:08:47,728 --> 00:08:49,559 I'm sorry. 174 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:51,731 There must be something we can do. 175 00:08:51,732 --> 00:08:54,164 Blair, it's over. 176 00:08:55,535 --> 00:08:57,537 You will not be attending Yale. 177 00:09:00,641 --> 00:09:03,773 Every actress eventually finds the hook into her character, 178 00:09:03,774 --> 00:09:07,947 even if sometimes life has to give her a little push. 179 00:09:07,948 --> 00:09:10,279 Waldorf, you're holding up the curtain. 180 00:09:10,280 --> 00:09:12,221 Come. Now. 181 00:09:12,222 --> 00:09:15,325 (Mozart's "overture" from "Don Giovanni" playing) 182 00:09:17,858 --> 00:09:19,589 Upon my soul, 183 00:09:19,590 --> 00:09:22,091 it's countess olenska, parading herself at the opera. 184 00:09:22,092 --> 00:09:26,035 It's a pity. Her life is finished. 185 00:09:26,036 --> 00:09:28,037 But don't worry, b. 186 00:09:28,038 --> 00:09:31,101 When god closes a door, he opens a play. 187 00:09:36,176 --> 00:09:38,348 (Elevator bell dings) 188 00:09:43,614 --> 00:09:45,685 Elle. 189 00:09:45,686 --> 00:09:47,357 I need your help. 190 00:09:49,059 --> 00:09:51,761 Oh, did you tell my cousin Ellen of our engagement? 191 00:09:51,762 --> 00:09:55,594 I hadn't had the chance. Oh, well, you mustn't. She's been away so long. 192 00:09:55,595 --> 00:09:58,167 Did I miss much? Oh, no, just the first scene. 193 00:09:58,168 --> 00:10:01,000 (Metal clanks) Hey, Jenny, you dropped your... 194 00:10:01,001 --> 00:10:03,773 Oh. Wait. Can I... 195 00:10:03,774 --> 00:10:05,775 (Dan, British accent) May knows as well as I do 196 00:10:05,776 --> 00:10:07,777 the real reason of her cousin staying away. 197 00:10:07,778 --> 00:10:10,339 But I shall never let her see the least sign 198 00:10:10,340 --> 00:10:12,912 that I'm conscious of there being a shadow 199 00:10:12,913 --> 00:10:15,315 on poor Ellen olenska's reputation. 200 00:10:21,892 --> 00:10:24,994 Get me out of this. Out of my way. I need to make the fat lady sing. 201 00:10:24,995 --> 00:10:27,056 Pull! It's stuck. 202 00:10:27,057 --> 00:10:30,700 No, leave it. She'll need as much padding as possible. What is your problem? 203 00:10:30,701 --> 00:10:33,332 My problem is a two-faced, four-eyed devious little snipe 204 00:10:33,333 --> 00:10:35,965 in a fat suit. Did you really think you could 205 00:10:35,966 --> 00:10:39,869 rat me out to Yale and get away with it? I don't know what you're talking about. 206 00:10:39,870 --> 00:10:42,742 Everyone's jealous of me because my life is perfect, 207 00:10:42,743 --> 00:10:44,744 and you've always been the most jealous of all. 208 00:10:44,745 --> 00:10:47,216 People aren't jealous of you, Blair. They hate you. 209 00:10:47,217 --> 00:10:49,979 I didn't call Yale, and good luck figuring out who did. 210 00:10:49,980 --> 00:10:52,181 There are about a thousand people 211 00:10:52,182 --> 00:10:56,055 who would relish taking you down. (Multiple cell phone alerts chime) 212 00:10:56,056 --> 00:10:58,828 Wanna hear the sickest scandal ever? 213 00:10:58,829 --> 00:11:00,389 Remember b.'S lord? 214 00:11:00,390 --> 00:11:03,292 It turns out he was giving the royal treatment 215 00:11:03,293 --> 00:11:05,935 to his own queen mother, and the worst part? 216 00:11:05,936 --> 00:11:07,797 B. Knew and ignored it. 217 00:11:07,798 --> 00:11:10,439 How desperate can you be, b.? 218 00:11:10,440 --> 00:11:13,442 No wonder Yale dumped you. Who wants inbred legacies? 219 00:11:13,443 --> 00:11:17,807 Someone's out to get you, Blair. It's just not me. 220 00:11:17,808 --> 00:11:19,208 Vanessa. 221 00:11:19,209 --> 00:11:22,051 Julian. Hey, I made the adjustment 222 00:11:22,052 --> 00:11:26,016 you suggested in the garden scene. Uh, yeah, yeah. Um, good show, Sabrina. 223 00:11:27,718 --> 00:11:29,288 (Scoffs) 224 00:11:29,289 --> 00:11:31,290 So how does it feel to play may welland? 225 00:11:31,291 --> 00:11:34,363 Well, it feels like my character's rubbing off on me. 226 00:11:34,364 --> 00:11:36,726 May's fiancé pays no attention to her, 227 00:11:36,727 --> 00:11:39,799 and as for me... (Sighs) 228 00:11:39,800 --> 00:11:41,801 Are you talking about Julian? 229 00:11:41,802 --> 00:11:43,402 (Gasps) Oh. 230 00:11:43,403 --> 00:11:46,006 Well, the play opens tomorrow. He's just distracted. 231 00:11:47,838 --> 00:11:49,779 Julian, hey. 232 00:11:49,780 --> 00:11:52,481 I was just thinking, it would be really helpful 233 00:11:52,482 --> 00:11:54,713 for my friend Vanessa's documentary 234 00:11:54,714 --> 00:11:57,947 to hear more about your vision for the show. 235 00:11:57,948 --> 00:12:00,950 Why don't we all grab a bite to eat? I suppose it couldn't hurt to, 236 00:12:00,951 --> 00:12:03,893 uh, give my actors a little more insight into my intentions. 237 00:12:03,894 --> 00:12:07,256 Let me just grab my stuff. I'll meet you in front. Airing my dirty laundry to Yale 238 00:12:07,257 --> 00:12:09,398 and sending the lord Marcus "gossip girl" blast 239 00:12:09,399 --> 00:12:11,861 makes you officially my enemy number one. 240 00:12:11,862 --> 00:12:14,463 I don't know what you're talking about, Blair. 241 00:12:14,464 --> 00:12:17,436 Honestly. What are you doing with her? We hate her. 242 00:12:17,437 --> 00:12:20,439 I don't hate her. She's my friend, actually. 243 00:12:20,440 --> 00:12:23,042 And you just need to calm down. 244 00:12:23,043 --> 00:12:26,816 Calm down, Serena? She got me axed from Yale. 245 00:12:26,817 --> 00:12:28,778 You're seriously taking her side? 246 00:12:28,779 --> 00:12:31,450 Fine. But a word of advice... She will be destroyed, 247 00:12:31,451 --> 00:12:34,384 and you don't want to become collateral damage. 248 00:12:43,763 --> 00:12:44,934 Thank you. 249 00:12:44,935 --> 00:12:46,936 I've been bathing like the French 250 00:12:46,937 --> 00:12:48,938 in restaurant bathrooms all week. 251 00:12:48,939 --> 00:12:51,040 So you've been on the run. 252 00:12:51,041 --> 00:12:53,442 You know, I wanted to contact you. 253 00:12:53,443 --> 00:12:56,906 I felt like we had a connection. But I was scared. 254 00:12:56,907 --> 00:12:58,547 And Carter? I just met him. 255 00:12:58,548 --> 00:13:01,911 He told me he was rich, so I thought he could help. 256 00:13:01,912 --> 00:13:03,282 Please. 257 00:13:03,283 --> 00:13:05,014 Look, no one is going to hurt you. 258 00:13:05,015 --> 00:13:06,886 Are you kidding? 259 00:13:06,887 --> 00:13:09,018 You know the kind of people who are members. 260 00:13:09,019 --> 00:13:12,822 They're powerful men, and the things I know about them 261 00:13:12,823 --> 00:13:14,824 could destroy their lives. 262 00:13:14,825 --> 00:13:18,197 Nobody ever told me that once you're in, you're in for good. 263 00:13:18,198 --> 00:13:20,329 If only I could just leave the country, 264 00:13:20,330 --> 00:13:24,473 start over with a clean slate. So that's what you'll do. Money's not a problem. 265 00:13:24,474 --> 00:13:27,837 We'll get you a new identity, a new passport. How? 266 00:13:27,838 --> 00:13:29,939 I know a guy. 267 00:13:29,940 --> 00:13:31,811 Thank you. 268 00:13:37,447 --> 00:13:39,248 Hey. 269 00:13:39,249 --> 00:13:42,291 Just one question. 270 00:13:42,292 --> 00:13:44,494 How do you feel about Brazil? 271 00:13:50,500 --> 00:13:55,464 Scorsese said that he considers "age of innocence" more violent 272 00:13:55,465 --> 00:13:57,967 than his films with guns and blood. 273 00:13:57,968 --> 00:14:00,569 Marty's inspiration was "the heiress." William wyler. 274 00:14:00,570 --> 00:14:04,173 So you're a wyler fan? Have you ever seen "little foxes"? 275 00:14:04,174 --> 00:14:06,876 Are you kidding? (Laughs) 276 00:14:06,877 --> 00:14:09,478 Serena made me see it, like, what, three times? 277 00:14:09,479 --> 00:14:12,952 She's obsessed with Bette Davis. 278 00:14:12,953 --> 00:14:14,523 Yeah, Bette Davis. 279 00:14:14,524 --> 00:14:16,886 I, um... 280 00:14:16,887 --> 00:14:20,029 I love her eyes. Her hair is Harlow gold. 281 00:14:20,030 --> 00:14:22,461 Hey, listen. I'm gonna take off, okay? I'll come with. 282 00:14:22,462 --> 00:14:26,235 Oh, I was just gonna tell you my take on the play. Yes, that's a great idea. 283 00:14:26,236 --> 00:14:28,367 Don't go, please. 284 00:14:28,368 --> 00:14:32,942 Nate, do you mind? No, no. It's, uh, it's cool. Listen I have... (Kisses) 285 00:14:32,943 --> 00:14:35,905 Lines to practice anyway, so I'll go now. 286 00:14:35,906 --> 00:14:37,978 ♫♫ 287 00:14:41,311 --> 00:14:42,651 So... 288 00:14:42,652 --> 00:14:44,653 You know, uh, Nate's got the right idea. 289 00:14:44,654 --> 00:14:47,356 I didn't realize how late it was. 290 00:14:47,357 --> 00:14:49,459 Let me just grab the check. 291 00:14:50,660 --> 00:14:53,022 Thank god. Serena, I know you like him, 292 00:14:53,023 --> 00:14:54,924 but as your friend, 293 00:14:54,925 --> 00:14:57,466 Julian is the most self-absorbed, pompous person 294 00:14:57,467 --> 00:14:59,168 I've ever met. 295 00:14:59,169 --> 00:15:02,031 All he does is go on and on about classic movies, 296 00:15:02,032 --> 00:15:04,974 and it's totally annoying. You were keeping up with him pretty good there. 297 00:15:04,975 --> 00:15:07,276 Yeah, and I'm totally annoying. 298 00:15:07,277 --> 00:15:09,278 (Laughs) 299 00:15:09,279 --> 00:15:12,441 Thanks, ladies. Don't worry. It's taken care of. Oh. 300 00:15:12,442 --> 00:15:17,416 And, uh, it's been a lot of fun. It has. Uh, you know, all this talk about Bette Davis 301 00:15:17,417 --> 00:15:19,618 has... has really got me thinking about my character. 302 00:15:19,619 --> 00:15:23,552 You know, I think I could use some more coaching 303 00:15:23,553 --> 00:15:27,096 before the show. What do you say? Sure. Say 4:00? Text me your address. 304 00:15:27,097 --> 00:15:30,429 (Serena) Great. 305 00:15:30,430 --> 00:15:34,103 So what are you up to? You mean, what are we up to? 306 00:15:34,104 --> 00:15:37,507 I may not be a huge classic film buff, but I have read "cyrano." 307 00:15:39,069 --> 00:15:42,711 (Sighs) Hey. Sorry. When I finally came out, you were gone. 308 00:15:42,712 --> 00:15:45,544 So... You were great in the play. I just... 309 00:15:45,545 --> 00:15:49,618 No, I-I meant with Rachel. Do you, like... did she respond? Uh, yeah. She wrote a note. 310 00:15:49,619 --> 00:15:51,721 All right, w-well, great. Where is it? 311 00:15:55,025 --> 00:15:57,057 Um, dad has it. 312 00:15:59,990 --> 00:16:02,392 (Door unlocks) 313 00:16:05,365 --> 00:16:07,336 Mr. Humphrey... 314 00:16:07,337 --> 00:16:10,000 I believe this belongs to you. 315 00:16:15,445 --> 00:16:17,106 Poor miss Iowa... 316 00:16:17,107 --> 00:16:19,308 Caught playing Mrs. Robinson. 317 00:16:19,309 --> 00:16:22,452 Looks like the teacher just got schooled. 318 00:16:27,157 --> 00:16:29,488 Dan, we need to talk. 319 00:16:29,489 --> 00:16:33,762 Well, I've got nothing to say. I went to see miss carr last night. 320 00:16:33,763 --> 00:16:37,396 This thing between the two of you... it's over. Well, we'll see. 321 00:16:37,397 --> 00:16:39,368 You cannot be this short-sighted. 322 00:16:39,369 --> 00:16:41,630 If word gets out about this, you'll be expelled. 323 00:16:41,631 --> 00:16:44,403 Miss carr will be fired for good. Well, miss carr is the one who sent me the key. 324 00:16:44,404 --> 00:16:46,775 So presumably, she understands that risk 325 00:16:46,776 --> 00:16:49,308 and she's making her own decision. However grown-up you think you are, 326 00:16:49,309 --> 00:16:52,781 you're still in high school. I care about Rachel, all right? And I'm 18. 327 00:16:52,782 --> 00:16:58,016 So with all due respect, I think I'll decide who I see. 328 00:16:58,017 --> 00:17:00,018 Oh, do go on, newland. 329 00:17:00,019 --> 00:17:01,650 I do love your descriptions. 330 00:17:01,651 --> 00:17:03,752 Well, why shouldn't we make them real? 331 00:17:03,753 --> 00:17:06,655 We shall, my dearest, of course, 332 00:17:06,656 --> 00:17:08,727 next year. 333 00:17:08,728 --> 00:17:13,502 See, may is all about what's proper. 334 00:17:13,503 --> 00:17:15,704 You've read other wharton novels, right? 335 00:17:15,705 --> 00:17:17,306 "The house of mirth"? 336 00:17:17,307 --> 00:17:19,638 Yes. (Laughs) Yes, I-I have. 337 00:17:19,639 --> 00:17:22,541 Good, because "house of mirth" was a huge influence on Clayton. 338 00:17:22,542 --> 00:17:24,513 Jack Clayton. He directed "the great gatsby." 339 00:17:24,514 --> 00:17:26,545 Jack Clayton, "gatsby." 340 00:17:26,546 --> 00:17:30,149 Most critics consider it a failed adaptation. No offense, Mr. Film fanatic, 341 00:17:30,150 --> 00:17:33,382 but I-I don't think the movie was nearly as good as the book. 342 00:17:33,383 --> 00:17:36,255 I don't disagree. 343 00:17:36,256 --> 00:17:37,486 Why do you say so? 344 00:17:37,487 --> 00:17:39,158 Some blame Clayton's direction, 345 00:17:39,159 --> 00:17:41,190 others point the finger at coppola's screenplay. 346 00:17:41,191 --> 00:17:43,332 In "the times," Vincent canby said... 347 00:17:43,333 --> 00:17:45,834 Whoa. Slow down. Excuse me? 348 00:17:45,835 --> 00:17:48,567 No excuse me. It's just that sometimes my thoughts 349 00:17:48,568 --> 00:17:51,570 come so fast that I, uh, I get confused. 350 00:17:51,571 --> 00:17:53,572 Sorry. From now on, I'll say a line, 351 00:17:53,573 --> 00:17:56,805 and all you have to do is repeat it exactly. (Julian) You're quite right. 352 00:17:56,806 --> 00:17:58,347 The film is... impotent. 353 00:17:58,348 --> 00:18:01,079 It totally misses what the book is even about... 354 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:04,683 The eternal conflict between the repression of society 355 00:18:04,684 --> 00:18:07,156 and the passion of the individual. 356 00:18:07,157 --> 00:18:09,658 You are so insightful, Julian. 357 00:18:09,659 --> 00:18:11,260 I completely agree 358 00:18:11,261 --> 00:18:12,691 about the power of unexpressed passion. 359 00:18:12,692 --> 00:18:16,094 You know, you are so insightful, Julian. 360 00:18:16,095 --> 00:18:17,366 I-I completely agree 361 00:18:17,367 --> 00:18:20,700 about the power of unexpressed passion. 362 00:18:22,772 --> 00:18:26,435 (Chuckles) 363 00:18:26,436 --> 00:18:29,238 I have to confess, I underestimated you. 364 00:18:29,239 --> 00:18:31,610 You're quite extraordinary. 365 00:18:31,611 --> 00:18:33,242 (Chuckles) 366 00:18:33,243 --> 00:18:35,485 Shall we get back to the scene? 367 00:18:39,219 --> 00:18:41,190 (Cell phone alert dings) What was that? 368 00:18:41,191 --> 00:18:44,193 I'm sorry. Just one second. 369 00:18:44,194 --> 00:18:47,856 It's a text. 370 00:18:47,857 --> 00:18:50,359 Yale's hallowed halls have gone to hell. 371 00:18:50,360 --> 00:18:53,832 S. Got accepted, but not for her s.A.T. Scores. 372 00:18:53,833 --> 00:18:59,208 Allowing a press release was her only prerequisite. 373 00:18:59,209 --> 00:19:00,610 I have to go. 374 00:19:02,272 --> 00:19:05,274 I-I lost track of time again. 375 00:19:05,275 --> 00:19:08,648 We're late for the theater. Are you ready to go? Yeah. Yeah. 376 00:19:10,320 --> 00:19:12,921 Good to see you, Hayley. 377 00:19:12,922 --> 00:19:16,585 Or should I call you Elle? Sorry I ran off like that. 378 00:19:16,586 --> 00:19:20,529 I just didn't know if I could trust you or not. Baizen, you know I'm not your biggest fan, 379 00:19:20,530 --> 00:19:23,832 but you are an expert at crossing borders. I'm happy to oblige. (Chuckles) 380 00:19:23,833 --> 00:19:26,835 Especially if it means having Chuck bass owe me a favor. 381 00:19:26,836 --> 00:19:29,798 But my passport guy... He's a bit of a paranoid freak. 382 00:19:29,799 --> 00:19:32,801 He won't like an entourage. I understand. Look, you take Elle, 383 00:19:32,802 --> 00:19:35,275 and I'll meet you at Teterboro. 384 00:19:36,846 --> 00:19:38,307 It's okay. 385 00:19:38,308 --> 00:19:41,381 Thank you. I'm so grateful. 386 00:19:47,517 --> 00:19:49,918 Don't worry, bass. 387 00:19:49,919 --> 00:19:51,691 We'll take care of her. 388 00:19:55,925 --> 00:19:58,797 (Blair) I've lost everything. 389 00:19:58,798 --> 00:20:02,831 I'm humiliated and shunned. 390 00:20:02,832 --> 00:20:04,273 They've made me 391 00:20:04,274 --> 00:20:06,275 a flesh-and-blood countess olenska. 392 00:20:06,276 --> 00:20:07,736 You are an actress. 393 00:20:07,737 --> 00:20:13,442 Pour it into the role. Use pain onstage. 394 00:20:13,443 --> 00:20:16,214 You're right. 395 00:20:16,215 --> 00:20:17,946 "I'm an actress. 396 00:20:17,947 --> 00:20:20,449 "No... 397 00:20:20,450 --> 00:20:22,220 I'm a seagull." 398 00:20:22,221 --> 00:20:24,593 No, you're a shameless bitch. 399 00:20:24,594 --> 00:20:25,854 Now what? 400 00:20:25,855 --> 00:20:27,456 Everything you've done... 401 00:20:27,457 --> 00:20:30,429 Spreading rumors about who I've had sex with, 402 00:20:30,430 --> 00:20:31,930 what alley I puked in 403 00:20:31,931 --> 00:20:35,564 or telling Dean berube that I killed Pete fairman... 404 00:20:35,565 --> 00:20:37,866 I forgave everything all because I thought one day you'd grow up, 405 00:20:37,867 --> 00:20:40,238 but putting out a "gossip girl" blast 406 00:20:40,239 --> 00:20:43,542 about Yale and the press release... Serena, I didn't put out the blast. 407 00:20:43,543 --> 00:20:47,776 At least have the dignity not to lie to my face. Wait. But I'm not lying. 408 00:20:47,777 --> 00:20:49,778 Only two people knew about it... you and Dan... 409 00:20:49,779 --> 00:20:52,481 And Dan would never do something like that. 410 00:20:52,482 --> 00:20:55,754 I always want to believe the best in you, Blair. 411 00:20:55,755 --> 00:20:58,828 The bottom line is, betrayal's in your nature. 412 00:21:04,934 --> 00:21:07,466 I didn't do it, Dorota. 413 00:21:07,467 --> 00:21:09,498 I believe you, miss Blair. 414 00:21:09,499 --> 00:21:11,900 And if I didn't, that means Dan Humphrey did. 415 00:21:11,901 --> 00:21:14,873 Vanessa told him about Marcus, and he could've put that out, 416 00:21:14,874 --> 00:21:17,506 too, all to get back at me for teacher-gate. 417 00:21:17,507 --> 00:21:20,449 Do you know how hard it is to get revenge 418 00:21:20,450 --> 00:21:22,280 when your enemy is changing every five minutes? 419 00:21:22,281 --> 00:21:25,414 You need to calm nerves and warm vocal chord. You want tea? 420 00:21:25,415 --> 00:21:29,287 No, I want Dan Humphrey's head on a platter. 421 00:21:29,288 --> 00:21:32,060 Rachel, hey, hey. I've been looking for you everywhere. 422 00:21:32,061 --> 00:21:35,394 We have to talk. No, no, Dan. We need to stay away from each other. 423 00:21:35,395 --> 00:21:37,826 My dad showed up at your house. 424 00:21:37,827 --> 00:21:41,300 We need to at least discuss this. People are coming. 425 00:21:43,873 --> 00:21:48,437 (Lock clicks) 426 00:21:48,438 --> 00:21:50,008 Rachel... 427 00:21:50,009 --> 00:21:53,041 What are we doing? 428 00:21:53,042 --> 00:21:54,684 I-I can't help myself. 429 00:21:56,946 --> 00:22:00,619 Am I supposed to pretend I'm not feeling what I'm feeling? 430 00:22:00,620 --> 00:22:02,721 You know this can't last. 431 00:22:02,722 --> 00:22:03,922 What can't? 432 00:22:03,923 --> 00:22:06,024 Our staying away from each other. 433 00:22:06,025 --> 00:22:11,660 (The new monarchs) ♫ the sky is black and gray ♫ 434 00:22:11,661 --> 00:22:17,836 ♫ so I have made a choice ♫ 435 00:22:17,837 --> 00:22:24,713 ♫ to stand right here and watch you go ♫ 436 00:22:24,714 --> 00:22:26,344 ♫ whoa ♫ 437 00:22:26,345 --> 00:22:29,848 ♫ whoa ♫ 438 00:22:29,849 --> 00:22:32,981 ♫ whoa ♫ 439 00:22:32,982 --> 00:22:36,455 ♫ whoa ♫ 440 00:22:36,456 --> 00:22:41,960 ♫ well, kiss me at the gate ♫ 441 00:22:41,961 --> 00:22:48,798 ♫ like none of this had ever happened ♫ 442 00:22:54,704 --> 00:22:56,905 Do excuse me, dear. Of course. 443 00:22:56,906 --> 00:22:57,976 Hey. Hey. 444 00:22:57,977 --> 00:23:00,579 So what happened with Julian? 445 00:23:00,580 --> 00:23:03,612 We were in the middle of it, and then you just hung up. Oh, sorry. I had to get off the phone. 446 00:23:03,613 --> 00:23:05,584 (British accent) But I shall never let her see 447 00:23:05,585 --> 00:23:07,586 the least signs that I am conscious 448 00:23:07,587 --> 00:23:10,419 of there being a shadow on poor Ellen olenska's reputation. 449 00:23:10,420 --> 00:23:13,592 I'll explain later. (Penelope) The next day, Mrs. Manson mingott 450 00:23:13,593 --> 00:23:15,424 received the young couple at a large house 451 00:23:15,425 --> 00:23:18,767 in an inaccessible wilderness in the central park. (Scoffs) 452 00:23:18,768 --> 00:23:20,769 Girl, bring me my fan. 453 00:23:20,770 --> 00:23:22,572 Yes. Right away, ma'am. 454 00:23:26,636 --> 00:23:28,637 (Penelope) Mr. Archer and miss welland. 455 00:23:28,638 --> 00:23:30,639 At last. I was beginning to think 456 00:23:30,640 --> 00:23:32,641 you were so besotted with love 457 00:23:32,642 --> 00:23:35,043 you'd forgotten about your old grandmother. 458 00:23:35,044 --> 00:23:38,416 And when is the wedding to be? 459 00:23:38,417 --> 00:23:41,049 Thank you for meeting me, Mr. Campbell. Oh, it's my pleasure, Chuck. 460 00:23:41,050 --> 00:23:45,624 Your father was one of my closest friends. Which is why I was hoping you could help me with something. 461 00:23:45,625 --> 00:23:48,927 My father was a member of a club. Oh, I can get you off the waiting list 462 00:23:48,928 --> 00:23:50,929 at any place in town. Just name it. 463 00:23:50,930 --> 00:23:53,932 I'm not talking racket sports. This is a gentlemen's club. 464 00:23:53,933 --> 00:23:56,134 As it happens, Carter Baizen is a member, too. 465 00:23:56,135 --> 00:23:59,938 I'm not acquainted with Mr. Baizen. Yesterday, park Avenue winter? 466 00:23:59,939 --> 00:24:03,071 You left right when he did. I don't remember when I left. 467 00:24:03,072 --> 00:24:05,614 And I don't know anything about a gentlemen's club. 468 00:24:05,615 --> 00:24:06,875 The club moves every month. 469 00:24:06,876 --> 00:24:08,817 There are girls there. 470 00:24:08,818 --> 00:24:12,050 My. My, my. 471 00:24:12,051 --> 00:24:14,152 Well, Chuck... 472 00:24:14,153 --> 00:24:16,785 I have no idea what you're talking about. 473 00:24:16,786 --> 00:24:19,227 Someone I care about is in trouble, 474 00:24:19,228 --> 00:24:22,060 and this club has something to do with it. 475 00:24:22,061 --> 00:24:25,033 Now knowing my father was a member, 476 00:24:25,034 --> 00:24:28,837 it only stands to reason that his closest friends were, too. 477 00:24:28,838 --> 00:24:30,869 When I go to the authorities, 478 00:24:30,870 --> 00:24:33,872 I'll have to suggest they investigate everyone. I'm sorry about your friend, 479 00:24:33,873 --> 00:24:37,906 but I don't know anything that could help. (Sets glass on table) 480 00:24:37,907 --> 00:24:39,508 Have a good evening. 481 00:24:39,509 --> 00:24:42,511 Mr. Campbell, please. 482 00:24:42,512 --> 00:24:45,213 I care about her. 483 00:24:45,214 --> 00:24:47,116 I can't say anything. 484 00:24:52,021 --> 00:24:56,024 (Elevator bell dings) 485 00:24:56,025 --> 00:24:58,227 (Cell phone alert chimes) 486 00:25:09,909 --> 00:25:13,081 The great uta hagen used to tell actors, 487 00:25:13,082 --> 00:25:17,515 "give birth to the new person you are to become." 488 00:25:17,516 --> 00:25:19,888 Well, with act one behind you 489 00:25:19,889 --> 00:25:21,920 and act two looming, 490 00:25:21,921 --> 00:25:24,993 my friends, you are still in labor. 491 00:25:24,994 --> 00:25:27,896 (Scoffs) I feel like I'm in labor. 492 00:25:27,897 --> 00:25:30,829 Remember, being onstage... 493 00:25:30,830 --> 00:25:33,031 Is like standing on the edge of a cliff. 494 00:25:33,032 --> 00:25:37,205 What saves you is the love and trust 495 00:25:37,206 --> 00:25:38,967 you have in each other. 496 00:25:38,968 --> 00:25:41,910 Also, my friend, the renowned "New York times" theater critic, 497 00:25:41,911 --> 00:25:44,142 Charles isherwood, is in the audience, 498 00:25:44,143 --> 00:25:47,145 and if you embarrass me, I will kill you. Now go. 499 00:25:47,146 --> 00:25:50,018 Mr. Isherwood, thank you so much for coming. 500 00:25:50,019 --> 00:25:51,219 Thank you. 501 00:25:51,220 --> 00:25:54,153 Are you enjoying the show? Yes. Yes. 502 00:25:57,687 --> 00:26:00,929 What happened to you? You were supposed to come by and get me. I'm sorry. 503 00:26:00,930 --> 00:26:03,892 You stood me up and your only explanation is "sorry"? 504 00:26:03,893 --> 00:26:05,894 Nate, what is going on? 505 00:26:05,895 --> 00:26:08,897 Nate, I told you. Your character went bankrupt, 506 00:26:08,898 --> 00:26:11,169 suffered total public humiliation. 507 00:26:11,170 --> 00:26:14,643 Not that you would understand that. 508 00:26:14,644 --> 00:26:17,906 The characters in this play are smoldering tempests of emotion. 509 00:26:17,907 --> 00:26:20,909 You're... as empty as... 510 00:26:20,910 --> 00:26:23,683 The federal reserve. (Chuckles) 511 00:26:24,754 --> 00:26:26,284 Nate, wait. 512 00:26:26,285 --> 00:26:29,658 No. I gotta go work on my smoldering tempest of emotion. 513 00:26:29,659 --> 00:26:31,920 Don't you think that was a little harsh? 514 00:26:31,921 --> 00:26:34,823 Directors push buttons to get performances. 515 00:26:34,824 --> 00:26:38,196 Put your camera on a tripod. Come watch the show. 516 00:26:38,197 --> 00:26:41,970 (Mozart's "piano concerto no. 21 in "c" major playing) 517 00:26:41,971 --> 00:26:46,635 ♫♫ 518 00:26:46,636 --> 00:26:48,236 What a pretty carriage. 519 00:26:48,237 --> 00:26:50,679 (Grunts softly) 520 00:26:50,680 --> 00:26:52,681 Every time I see you, 521 00:26:52,682 --> 00:26:55,013 you happen to me all over again. 522 00:26:55,014 --> 00:26:57,947 Ellen, you might be the most honest woman I've ever met. 523 00:26:59,048 --> 00:27:01,289 (Whispers) What the hell are you doing? 524 00:27:01,290 --> 00:27:03,752 Oh, no, but one of the least fussy. 525 00:27:03,753 --> 00:27:07,826 (Lowered voice) You're trying to ruin my life. (Lowered voice) You're insane. 526 00:27:07,827 --> 00:27:10,228 (Normal voice) You must know that this can't last. 527 00:27:10,229 --> 00:27:12,701 What can't? 528 00:27:12,702 --> 00:27:16,665 Our being together... 529 00:27:16,666 --> 00:27:18,066 And not being together. 530 00:27:18,067 --> 00:27:20,338 (Lowered voice) Don't try to gaslight me, Humphrey. 531 00:27:20,339 --> 00:27:22,871 I know you're just seeking revenge because I ruined 532 00:27:22,872 --> 00:27:25,714 your chances with the simpy Iowa teacher. (Lowered voice) And incredible as it may seem, 533 00:27:25,715 --> 00:27:29,017 not everyone spends their lives trying to plot revenge. (Normal voice) You ought not to have come today. 534 00:27:29,018 --> 00:27:31,880 (Normal voice) I look forward to seeing you. 535 00:27:31,881 --> 00:27:35,024 Every thought is burnt up in a great flame. 536 00:27:36,986 --> 00:27:39,027 (Lowered voice) Someone is out to get me, 537 00:27:39,028 --> 00:27:41,790 and all signs point to you. 538 00:27:41,791 --> 00:27:45,795 ♫♫ 539 00:27:48,267 --> 00:27:52,171 (Applause) You're the only one who knew it all. It has to be you. 540 00:28:11,761 --> 00:28:13,021 Six or seven days passed, 541 00:28:13,022 --> 00:28:15,423 and Archer heard nothing from madam olenska. 542 00:28:15,424 --> 00:28:17,425 Then one day, 543 00:28:17,426 --> 00:28:19,297 the newland archers received 544 00:28:19,298 --> 00:28:22,430 an invitation to dine at Mrs. Mingott's. 545 00:28:22,431 --> 00:28:24,733 May, what a pretty gown. 546 00:28:24,734 --> 00:28:26,735 Oh, thank you. How are you feeling, granny? 547 00:28:26,736 --> 00:28:28,737 (Nelly) People tell me I'm old and ill, 548 00:28:28,738 --> 00:28:31,079 but I feel perfectly fine. 549 00:28:31,080 --> 00:28:32,881 Hey. Here. 550 00:28:32,882 --> 00:28:35,713 That charm will prove useful when "beu-fort" arrives. 551 00:28:35,714 --> 00:28:38,446 I want him to feel welcomed. Uh, Beau-beaufort. 552 00:28:38,447 --> 00:28:41,019 Oh. Right. Beaufort. 553 00:28:41,020 --> 00:28:42,321 (Scattered laughter) 554 00:28:44,723 --> 00:28:46,454 Granny? 555 00:28:46,455 --> 00:28:49,027 My child, your beauty never wanes. 556 00:28:49,028 --> 00:28:51,499 Ellen, it's been too long. 557 00:28:51,500 --> 00:28:53,361 Much too long, cousin. 558 00:28:53,362 --> 00:28:56,034 It was... it was really great of Julian to let Vanessa film it. 559 00:28:56,035 --> 00:28:59,367 I guess she says he's an amazing director. Is that right? 560 00:28:59,368 --> 00:29:02,171 (Lowered voice) Nate, that's your cue. Go, go! Okay. Sorry. 561 00:29:03,342 --> 00:29:06,174 Beaufort, so, so good of you to come. 562 00:29:06,175 --> 00:29:08,176 Uh, they say you've been abroad. 563 00:29:08,177 --> 00:29:11,950 (British accent) Well, yes. I've... I've been, um... 564 00:29:11,951 --> 00:29:14,482 I've been, um, you... 565 00:29:14,483 --> 00:29:17,125 Uh, they... they say you've been abroad, right? 566 00:29:17,126 --> 00:29:21,359 (Clears throat) Yes. I've, um... (Whispers) He's always had trouble with this line. 567 00:29:21,360 --> 00:29:23,131 I... (Sighs) 568 00:29:23,132 --> 00:29:26,064 (Normal voice) You know what? Whatever. Y-y-you want feelings? 569 00:29:26,065 --> 00:29:28,496 Well, i-i-i hate these clothes, 570 00:29:28,497 --> 00:29:30,168 I hate this play 571 00:29:30,169 --> 00:29:32,100 and I hate pretentious asshats 572 00:29:32,101 --> 00:29:34,843 who try and steal other people's girlfriends. 573 00:29:34,844 --> 00:29:36,304 In fact, I might just spontaneously punch one 574 00:29:36,305 --> 00:29:40,048 next time you get in my face. 575 00:29:40,049 --> 00:29:42,811 I know just how Mr. Beaufort feels... 576 00:29:42,812 --> 00:29:45,353 Working so hard for something 577 00:29:45,354 --> 00:29:48,987 and losing it because people are out to destroy you. 578 00:29:48,988 --> 00:29:50,488 Well, countess, 579 00:29:50,489 --> 00:29:52,790 at least you don't have to go through your whole life 580 00:29:52,791 --> 00:29:56,124 worried your best friend will humiliate and betray you. 581 00:29:56,125 --> 00:30:00,028 (Huffs) I hate this fat suit. Oh, and there's one other thing. 582 00:30:00,029 --> 00:30:01,870 My whole family lost all of our money 583 00:30:01,871 --> 00:30:04,002 before my father went to jail for embezzlement. 584 00:30:04,003 --> 00:30:07,435 So I think I know more about humiliation andbankruptcy... 585 00:30:07,436 --> 00:30:10,278 All right, all right. Than some lame dilettante director. Okay? 586 00:30:10,279 --> 00:30:12,210 (Dan) Oh, what amusing companions. No, stop. 587 00:30:12,211 --> 00:30:15,283 Oh... my... god. Why don't we retire to the parlor, uh, for some port? 588 00:30:15,284 --> 00:30:17,886 (Nate) No. With Mr. and Mrs. Van Der luyden. 589 00:30:17,887 --> 00:30:21,220 No one gives a damn about the Van Der luydens, Humphrey. All right. 590 00:30:22,892 --> 00:30:26,524 Shakespeare says, "all's well that ends well," 591 00:30:26,525 --> 00:30:30,828 and then sometimes it just ends. 592 00:30:30,829 --> 00:30:33,132 (Applause) 593 00:30:39,438 --> 00:30:42,610 It wouldn't have made a difference. (Penelope) Well, I stayed in character the whole time. 594 00:30:42,611 --> 00:30:45,443 You high school idiots turned my play into a travesty, 595 00:30:45,444 --> 00:30:47,916 embarrassed me professionally. (Lowered voice) Julian, it's Charles isherwood. 596 00:30:47,917 --> 00:30:51,349 Charles. Please, I-I can explain. Explain what? I loved it. 597 00:30:51,350 --> 00:30:54,883 The classic interpretation of the first act juxtaposed 598 00:30:54,884 --> 00:30:58,186 with the radical deconstruction of the second act... genius. 599 00:30:58,187 --> 00:31:00,458 Really? You... you thought it was genius? 600 00:31:00,459 --> 00:31:02,931 Yeah, I did. The repressed characters 601 00:31:02,932 --> 00:31:05,133 melding with the actual kids 602 00:31:05,134 --> 00:31:07,395 aggressively expressing their feelings... 603 00:31:07,396 --> 00:31:09,397 How did you come up with it? 604 00:31:09,398 --> 00:31:12,070 Oh, well, uh, as soon as I saw 605 00:31:12,071 --> 00:31:14,472 all that raw, adolescent emotion, 606 00:31:14,473 --> 00:31:17,005 i-i-i knew I had to use it, harness it, spin it into gold. 607 00:31:17,006 --> 00:31:18,276 Well, congratulations. 608 00:31:18,277 --> 00:31:20,278 I look forward to seeing what you do next. 609 00:31:20,279 --> 00:31:24,012 G... that's great. Thank you for coming. Thanks. 610 00:31:24,013 --> 00:31:25,214 (Scoffs) 611 00:31:26,355 --> 00:31:29,417 Wow. That was a whole new level of fake. 612 00:31:29,418 --> 00:31:34,923 I'm going to look for my boyfriend. Good job. 613 00:31:34,924 --> 00:31:36,324 (Chuckles) 614 00:31:36,325 --> 00:31:40,068 You know, I don't know why I ever had a crush on you. 615 00:31:40,069 --> 00:31:41,930 Serena... 616 00:31:41,931 --> 00:31:43,502 I'm gay. 617 00:31:48,938 --> 00:31:51,280 (Knock on door) 618 00:31:53,983 --> 00:31:55,413 Nate, wh... (Laughs) 619 00:31:55,414 --> 00:31:57,646 What happened up there? 620 00:31:59,388 --> 00:32:01,549 I know you're into him, and I get it. 621 00:32:01,550 --> 00:32:03,551 I mean, he's older, he's smarter, 622 00:32:03,552 --> 00:32:05,393 and you guys like the same stuff. 623 00:32:05,394 --> 00:32:08,426 I can't compete. You what? 624 00:32:08,427 --> 00:32:11,629 I came to the gallery today and heard you on the phone. 625 00:32:11,630 --> 00:32:15,063 Oh, my god. Are you talking about Julian? 626 00:32:15,064 --> 00:32:17,535 I was talking to Serena. She was with him. 627 00:32:17,536 --> 00:32:20,008 She's the one who likes him, not me. 628 00:32:20,009 --> 00:32:22,541 This is a total misunderstanding. 629 00:32:24,113 --> 00:32:27,515 (Sighs) 630 00:32:27,516 --> 00:32:32,320 Well, you know, that doesn't change the facts. 631 00:32:32,321 --> 00:32:36,054 All right? I mean, we have nothing in common. 632 00:32:36,055 --> 00:32:38,326 I like ESPN, okay, and you like... 633 00:32:38,327 --> 00:32:40,228 Books and movies. 634 00:32:40,229 --> 00:32:42,260 The way you say that... 635 00:32:42,261 --> 00:32:44,632 You didn't even bother to read "age of innocence." 636 00:32:44,633 --> 00:32:47,365 You didn't watch the DVD I gave you. 637 00:32:47,366 --> 00:32:50,168 You're like a kid who swears he hates tomatoes 638 00:32:50,169 --> 00:32:52,170 and has never even tried one. 639 00:32:52,171 --> 00:32:53,641 Well... 640 00:32:53,642 --> 00:32:56,974 Maybe you should be with a guy like Julian 641 00:32:56,975 --> 00:32:58,276 who already likes tomatoes. 642 00:32:58,277 --> 00:33:01,049 Maybe if you would put in some effort, 643 00:33:01,050 --> 00:33:03,512 you wouldn't be so insecure. 644 00:33:08,717 --> 00:33:11,589 Elle. 645 00:33:11,590 --> 00:33:13,661 Chuck. How did you... 646 00:33:13,662 --> 00:33:17,125 Escape? Turns out they didn't want to hurt me. 647 00:33:17,126 --> 00:33:19,467 They just wanted me to sign an agreement. 648 00:33:19,468 --> 00:33:23,031 They gave me some cash and told me to get out of town. That's great. Sao paolo awaits. 649 00:33:23,032 --> 00:33:25,673 Sao paolo? Brazil. I can still help you get settled, 650 00:33:25,674 --> 00:33:29,337 and we can make a plan together. Chuck, I am really grateful that you were willing to help me, 651 00:33:29,338 --> 00:33:32,180 but all I needed was someone to give me money. 652 00:33:32,181 --> 00:33:35,183 Now I have more than enough, and I've already made a plan... 653 00:33:35,184 --> 00:33:37,546 By myself. 654 00:33:42,321 --> 00:33:44,593 So you were just using me? 655 00:33:47,126 --> 00:33:49,127 You've got a good heart. 656 00:33:49,128 --> 00:33:51,700 You should give it to somebody who cares. 657 00:33:59,368 --> 00:34:01,639 Hi. That was some performance. 658 00:34:01,640 --> 00:34:05,114 It was nothing compared to yours. What do you mean? 659 00:34:06,575 --> 00:34:09,717 You called Yale, sent the blast in to "gossip girl" 660 00:34:09,718 --> 00:34:11,719 to get revenge on Blair. 661 00:34:11,720 --> 00:34:13,321 I believed in you. 662 00:34:13,322 --> 00:34:16,053 All your talk about integrity and ideals. 663 00:34:16,054 --> 00:34:19,627 My ideals? Blair spread false rumors, blackmailed the school, 664 00:34:19,628 --> 00:34:22,460 turned my job into a sham with no repercussions. 665 00:34:22,461 --> 00:34:24,832 You're just as bad as she is. 666 00:34:24,833 --> 00:34:26,634 No, you're... you're worse. 667 00:34:26,635 --> 00:34:28,566 Blair is a high schooler. You're an adult. 668 00:34:28,567 --> 00:34:32,241 You need to fix things with Blair. Absolutely not. 669 00:34:35,574 --> 00:34:38,075 (Sighs) 670 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:41,249 You know how you felt when your ideals were crushed? 671 00:34:41,250 --> 00:34:44,183 Well, congratulations. You've crushed mine. 672 00:34:46,255 --> 00:34:47,685 Hey, Blair. 673 00:34:47,686 --> 00:34:49,687 It's... it's Rachel who's been messing with you, 674 00:34:49,688 --> 00:34:51,689 and we had sex in the costume closet, 675 00:34:51,690 --> 00:34:54,393 so you can do whatever you want with that. 676 00:35:06,675 --> 00:35:09,177 Student sex in the costume closet... 677 00:35:09,178 --> 00:35:12,381 Is that what they mean by heartland values? 678 00:35:14,313 --> 00:35:16,814 I at least expected a denial. 679 00:35:16,815 --> 00:35:19,647 No. I don't deny it. 680 00:35:19,648 --> 00:35:24,822 Well, the headmistress told me my fate at Yale is sealed. 681 00:35:24,823 --> 00:35:27,225 So the question is, 682 00:35:27,226 --> 00:35:30,698 how do I make your fate as bleak as mine? 683 00:35:30,699 --> 00:35:32,700 I don't know what's happened to me. 684 00:35:32,701 --> 00:35:35,733 I... don't know what I've become. 685 00:35:35,734 --> 00:35:36,864 I'm... 686 00:35:36,865 --> 00:35:40,669 So sorry. 687 00:35:52,421 --> 00:35:56,784 Well, your punishment is... 688 00:35:56,785 --> 00:35:58,726 Just... 689 00:35:58,727 --> 00:36:00,928 Live with it. 690 00:36:00,929 --> 00:36:03,931 I should know. 691 00:36:03,932 --> 00:36:05,634 It's not easy. 692 00:36:14,743 --> 00:36:15,873 (Beep) 693 00:36:15,874 --> 00:36:18,276 (Snaps cell phone shut) Serena. 694 00:36:18,277 --> 00:36:20,508 So just so you know, Blair isn't responsible 695 00:36:20,509 --> 00:36:23,180 for... for sending out that blast about Yale. 696 00:36:23,181 --> 00:36:25,453 I am. 697 00:36:25,454 --> 00:36:26,784 You? 698 00:36:26,785 --> 00:36:28,656 Yeah, well, I told Rachel 699 00:36:28,657 --> 00:36:31,589 about Yale wanting to put out the press release, 700 00:36:31,590 --> 00:36:34,762 and she sent it in to "gossip girl." But w-why would you do that? 701 00:36:34,763 --> 00:36:36,594 I was trying to explain to her 702 00:36:36,595 --> 00:36:38,666 that you aren't like the other girls here and... 703 00:36:38,667 --> 00:36:42,771 I-I gotta go find Blair. Thank you for telling me. 704 00:36:49,708 --> 00:36:52,740 Hey. 705 00:36:52,741 --> 00:36:55,783 I'm... so sorry. 706 00:36:55,784 --> 00:36:59,417 And I get it if you don't want to talk to me right now, 707 00:36:59,418 --> 00:37:03,391 but the fact is, I come bearing snacks, 708 00:37:03,392 --> 00:37:06,524 hoping that we can cuddle on the couch 709 00:37:06,525 --> 00:37:09,658 and watch ESPN. Come here. 710 00:37:18,507 --> 00:37:20,738 You're watching "the age of innocence"? 711 00:37:20,739 --> 00:37:22,611 It's heartbreaking. 712 00:37:34,022 --> 00:37:36,253 So are you. 713 00:37:36,254 --> 00:37:38,656 I am a way better beaufort. (Laughs) 714 00:37:38,657 --> 00:37:39,988 (Chuckles) 715 00:37:46,695 --> 00:37:48,566 (Door closes) 716 00:37:48,567 --> 00:37:50,568 I'm... I'm sorry. 717 00:37:50,569 --> 00:37:52,970 I-I know you were just looking out for me. 718 00:37:52,971 --> 00:37:54,842 And Rachel... well, she, uh, 719 00:37:54,843 --> 00:37:57,945 she turned out to be not who I thought she was 720 00:37:57,946 --> 00:38:00,978 or at least not anymore. 721 00:38:00,979 --> 00:38:03,311 I'm sorry, too, son. 722 00:38:03,312 --> 00:38:05,953 Dad, you were right about this, 723 00:38:05,954 --> 00:38:08,486 but I think you... 724 00:38:08,487 --> 00:38:11,659 Need to give me space to make my own mistakes. 725 00:38:11,660 --> 00:38:14,662 Well... 726 00:38:14,663 --> 00:38:17,465 Lucky for you, you'll be at Yale soon. 727 00:38:17,466 --> 00:38:19,867 You can make all the mistakes you want, 728 00:38:19,868 --> 00:38:23,631 with, god-willing, girls your own age. (Chuckles) 729 00:38:23,632 --> 00:38:26,804 (Bizet's "la Fleur que tu m'avais jetée" from "Carmen" 730 00:38:26,805 --> 00:38:28,737 (playing) 731 00:38:34,443 --> 00:38:37,315 B., I've been looking everywhere for you. 732 00:38:44,923 --> 00:38:49,026 I know that was Rachel that sent the "gossip girl" blast. 733 00:38:49,027 --> 00:38:52,800 I'm sorry I didn't believe you. 734 00:38:52,801 --> 00:38:55,433 Why would you? 735 00:38:55,434 --> 00:38:57,565 What do you mean? 736 00:38:57,566 --> 00:39:00,468 Believe me. 737 00:39:00,469 --> 00:39:04,041 Nine times out of ten, I would have sent the blast. 738 00:39:04,042 --> 00:39:06,914 Like you said, betrayal's in my nature. 739 00:39:06,915 --> 00:39:08,916 I didn't mean that. 740 00:39:08,917 --> 00:39:10,378 Spare me, Serena. 741 00:39:10,379 --> 00:39:12,420 I don't need a stirring speech 742 00:39:12,421 --> 00:39:16,123 telling me what a good person I am. 743 00:39:16,124 --> 00:39:17,786 I know I'm not. 744 00:39:21,129 --> 00:39:23,761 Yale kicking me out is the Karma I've earned. 745 00:39:23,762 --> 00:39:26,494 Blair. 746 00:39:26,495 --> 00:39:30,067 Could you please leave? 747 00:39:30,068 --> 00:39:32,540 I want to be alone. 748 00:39:32,541 --> 00:39:35,474 ♫♫ 749 00:39:40,709 --> 00:39:43,412 You're still my best friend. 750 00:39:49,558 --> 00:39:52,521 ♫♫ 751 00:39:55,694 --> 00:39:59,166 In life, as in art, some endings are bittersweet, 752 00:39:59,167 --> 00:40:02,630 especially when it comes to love. 753 00:40:02,631 --> 00:40:05,633 So I know I sucked at the role of messenger, 754 00:40:05,634 --> 00:40:09,837 but I found this by the door, so I thought I'd try again. 755 00:40:09,838 --> 00:40:12,110 Thanks. 756 00:40:15,043 --> 00:40:18,015 (Rachel's voice) Dan, I am going back to Iowa, 757 00:40:18,016 --> 00:40:19,947 as you must have known. 758 00:40:19,948 --> 00:40:21,989 I am sorry for everything. 759 00:40:21,990 --> 00:40:23,521 As Edith wharton wrote, 760 00:40:23,522 --> 00:40:26,594 "there is no one as kind as you, 761 00:40:26,595 --> 00:40:28,856 "no one who gave me reasons I understood 762 00:40:28,857 --> 00:40:31,999 for doing what at first seemed so hard." 763 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:35,002 Thank you. R. 764 00:40:35,003 --> 00:40:36,604 (Gossip girl) Sometimes 765 00:40:36,605 --> 00:40:39,136 fate throws two lovers together, 766 00:40:39,137 --> 00:40:42,811 only to rip them apart. 767 00:40:45,614 --> 00:40:48,547 ♫♫ 768 00:40:52,180 --> 00:40:55,452 Miss Blair is out, Mr. Chuck. 769 00:40:55,453 --> 00:40:56,885 I'll wait. 770 00:41:01,459 --> 00:41:04,231 Sometimes the hero finally makes the right choice 771 00:41:04,232 --> 00:41:07,636 but the timing is all wrong. 772 00:41:10,639 --> 00:41:14,472 And as they say, timing is everything. 773 00:41:16,104 --> 00:41:24,104 ♫♫ 774 00:41:25,183 --> 00:41:27,485 Hello, beautiful. 775 00:41:30,659 --> 00:41:32,820 Carter. 776 00:41:32,821 --> 00:41:34,793 What are you doing here? 777 00:41:38,266 --> 00:41:41,530 Buying you a drink. 778 00:41:56,144 --> 00:42:01,088 Looks like this story might just have a second act. 779 00:42:01,089 --> 00:42:04,552 Let's hope it's not a tragedy. 780 00:42:04,553 --> 00:42:08,226 X.o.x.o., gossip girl.