1 00:00:02,603 --> 00:00:04,634 Three words, eight letters. 2 00:00:04,635 --> 00:00:07,337 Say it, and I'm yours. I... 3 00:00:07,338 --> 00:00:09,339 (Blair) That's all I needed to hear. 4 00:00:09,340 --> 00:00:11,741 What do you say we just forget thinking 5 00:00:11,742 --> 00:00:13,413 and follow our hearts? 6 00:00:13,414 --> 00:00:15,615 (William) You're a part of this legacy, too, Nathaniel. 7 00:00:15,616 --> 00:00:20,120 I don't want to owe him or my family anything. Serena, where's Charles? 8 00:00:20,121 --> 00:00:22,322 Mom, what's wrong? Bart's been in an accident. 9 00:00:22,323 --> 00:00:24,554 My father's dead because of your father. 10 00:00:24,555 --> 00:00:27,227 I will stand by you through anything. 11 00:00:27,228 --> 00:00:29,429 Why would you do that? 12 00:00:29,430 --> 00:00:32,202 Because I love you. Well, that's too bad. 13 00:00:32,203 --> 00:00:34,464 There's something you need to know. 14 00:00:34,465 --> 00:00:38,208 Just tell me one thing. Was it a boy or a girl? 15 00:00:38,209 --> 00:00:39,639 (Serena) I had enough trouble 16 00:00:39,640 --> 00:00:42,072 with the idea of mom and Rufus dating. 17 00:00:42,073 --> 00:00:46,045 But now I share a sibling with my boyfriend? It's over, isn't it? 18 00:00:46,046 --> 00:00:48,618 Andrew got caught in a riptide. Yeah, if we had known, 19 00:00:48,619 --> 00:00:51,081 we wouldn't have even bothered you. Is it over? 20 00:00:51,082 --> 00:00:53,553 (Chris) We've already lost one son. We weren't losing another. 21 00:00:53,554 --> 00:00:56,726 You got here to N.Y.U.? I'm starting in the fall. Uh, I just transferred from b.U. 22 00:00:56,727 --> 00:00:59,759 And tell me if what you feel for me is real. It's just a game. 23 00:00:59,760 --> 00:01:02,432 (Serena) Chuck, why did you just do that? (Chuck) Because I love her. 24 00:01:02,433 --> 00:01:06,136 You're famous because you got arrested. (Serena) The end of high school means 25 00:01:06,137 --> 00:01:09,199 the end of me on "gossip girl." (Gossip girl) Congratulations. 26 00:01:09,200 --> 00:01:13,643 You have a clean slate... Until college. Her dad is marrying Lily bass, 27 00:01:13,644 --> 00:01:15,675 so I think that makes her richer than all of you. 28 00:01:15,676 --> 00:01:18,077 Carter. I have something you might want to know before you go. 29 00:01:18,078 --> 00:01:21,451 It's about santorini, what you were looking for there. You found my father? 30 00:01:21,452 --> 00:01:24,685 You were right. I love you, too. 31 00:01:30,821 --> 00:01:33,493 And who am I? 32 00:01:33,494 --> 00:01:36,866 That's a secret I'll never tell. 33 00:01:36,867 --> 00:01:38,868 You know you love me. 34 00:01:38,869 --> 00:01:42,273 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 35 00:01:43,434 --> 00:01:45,405 (The rapture) ♫ 1, 2, 3, here we go ♫ 36 00:01:45,406 --> 00:01:47,577 Welcome back, upper east siders. 37 00:01:47,578 --> 00:01:49,779 After a long, hot summer away, 38 00:01:49,780 --> 00:01:53,143 I see it didn't take much time for you to dirty up 39 00:01:53,144 --> 00:01:55,315 the clean slates I gave you. 40 00:01:55,316 --> 00:01:56,786 My inbox is overflowing, 41 00:01:56,787 --> 00:02:00,550 so let's get to the good stuff, shall we? 42 00:02:00,551 --> 00:02:04,424 Spotted... Chuck bass up to his old tricks. 43 00:02:04,425 --> 00:02:05,725 Poor b. 44 00:02:05,726 --> 00:02:08,127 I guess nothing good lasts forever. 45 00:02:08,128 --> 00:02:11,130 I'm Chuck... bass. 46 00:02:11,131 --> 00:02:12,502 I know. 47 00:02:12,503 --> 00:02:14,864 I wasn't expecting to see someone like you 48 00:02:14,865 --> 00:02:16,906 somewhere like this so early in the day. 49 00:02:16,907 --> 00:02:20,240 I'm in need of refuge. It's too hot. 50 00:02:20,241 --> 00:02:22,442 Oh, it's never too hot. 51 00:02:22,443 --> 00:02:24,474 Care to test that theory? 52 00:02:24,475 --> 00:02:26,916 What if I have a girlfriend? 53 00:02:26,917 --> 00:02:29,819 Chuck bass doesn't do girlfriends. 54 00:02:29,820 --> 00:02:31,281 ♫♫ 55 00:02:31,282 --> 00:02:32,752 Where's your limo? 56 00:02:32,753 --> 00:02:34,924 I gave my driver the day off. 57 00:02:34,925 --> 00:02:38,628 Then I guess we'll have to find someplace else. 58 00:02:38,629 --> 00:02:39,889 ♫ Big liar ♫ 59 00:02:39,890 --> 00:02:42,362 ♫ no sex, no sex for Ben rama ♫ 60 00:02:42,363 --> 00:02:45,936 ♫♫ 61 00:02:48,168 --> 00:02:51,671 As for a certain leggy blonde by a Hamptons pool... 62 00:02:51,672 --> 00:02:54,774 Looks like Serena left big shoes to fill... 63 00:02:54,775 --> 00:02:56,906 And someone finds them the perfect fit. 64 00:02:56,907 --> 00:02:59,409 ♫ Gotta freeze them up, I said a one, two, three, freeze ♫ 65 00:02:59,410 --> 00:03:03,283 (Sighs) Well, I found it. And just in time. The car's here. 66 00:03:03,284 --> 00:03:05,285 Now it's time to go... 67 00:03:05,286 --> 00:03:07,217 Get you dressed? 68 00:03:07,218 --> 00:03:09,389 Mm. No, I'm not leaving. 69 00:03:09,390 --> 00:03:12,262 I don't think we have a choice. As soon as we get in that car, 70 00:03:12,263 --> 00:03:14,264 it means no more beaches and no more bonfires 71 00:03:14,265 --> 00:03:16,266 and no more stalking the barefoot contessa 72 00:03:16,267 --> 00:03:19,198 through 1770 house. (Sighs) Our summer in the Hamptons 73 00:03:19,199 --> 00:03:20,700 is officially over. 74 00:03:20,701 --> 00:03:22,302 So, uh... a sit-in? 75 00:03:22,303 --> 00:03:24,904 More like a lie-in, at least until the sun goes down. 76 00:03:24,905 --> 00:03:26,406 (Sighs) 77 00:03:26,407 --> 00:03:28,808 You're... you're sure your dad doesn't know? 78 00:03:28,809 --> 00:03:31,541 Oh, totally. I mean, we hid all the evidence. 79 00:03:31,542 --> 00:03:33,413 Look, Dan doesn't even know. 80 00:03:33,414 --> 00:03:36,416 He's too busy pre-reading all his books for college. 81 00:03:36,417 --> 00:03:39,449 And I snuck onto his laptop and, uh, might've disabled 82 00:03:39,450 --> 00:03:42,422 his "Serena Van Der Woodsen" Google alert. (Chuckles) 83 00:03:42,423 --> 00:03:45,755 Yeah, but what happens when we get back to the city? Then it's Serena's problem. 84 00:03:45,756 --> 00:03:47,997 As for now, we made her a promise. 85 00:03:47,998 --> 00:03:49,999 And it is very important to keep those... 86 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,961 Even if they were asked via drunken text 87 00:03:51,962 --> 00:03:54,864 from a turkish pay-as-you-go phone. (Laughs) 88 00:03:54,865 --> 00:03:56,966 Our bags are packed. The house is closed up. 89 00:03:56,967 --> 00:03:58,968 But the real question remains. 90 00:03:58,969 --> 00:04:00,970 Now that you've spent your whole summer 91 00:04:00,971 --> 00:04:02,942 drinking your coffee out of Cece's China, 92 00:04:02,943 --> 00:04:04,944 will it taste as good coming out of 93 00:04:04,945 --> 00:04:06,946 your "welcome back, kotter" mug at home? 94 00:04:06,947 --> 00:04:09,579 Sure, it was great out here, but I like the real world, too. 95 00:04:09,580 --> 00:04:11,451 Well, I mean, since we'll be at Lily's, 96 00:04:11,452 --> 00:04:13,883 it's a better-smelling, higher thread count version 97 00:04:13,884 --> 00:04:16,586 of the real world, but still... (Dan) Yeah. 98 00:04:16,587 --> 00:04:18,758 Hey, you guys aren't ready? Serena's gonna be home by 6:00. 99 00:04:18,759 --> 00:04:21,661 I-I mean, how can she even greet us when she gets here? 100 00:04:21,662 --> 00:04:23,733 Isn't she taking a vow of silence 101 00:04:23,734 --> 00:04:25,495 for a month at the ashram? I don't know. That "eat, pray, love" thing 102 00:04:25,496 --> 00:04:28,338 of hers is great and all, but I-I just highly doubt 103 00:04:28,339 --> 00:04:32,442 she can keep her mouth shut a whole month. Even so, it's time to leave. And I think her month is up. 104 00:04:32,443 --> 00:04:33,943 Uh, yeah. I-I need to meet up with Vanessa, too, 105 00:04:33,944 --> 00:04:36,346 'cause she apparently has something to tell me 106 00:04:36,347 --> 00:04:39,979 about how she spent her summer. Wasn't she in Europe with Nate? 107 00:04:39,980 --> 00:04:43,584 ♫♫ 108 00:04:48,619 --> 00:04:51,991 (Cheers and applause) (Man) Ladies and gentlemen, here they are! 109 00:04:51,992 --> 00:04:55,495 ♫♫ 110 00:04:55,496 --> 00:04:57,967 Well, it's a good thing 111 00:04:57,968 --> 00:04:59,969 the flight attendants dim the cabin lights 112 00:04:59,970 --> 00:05:01,971 over the Atlantic. Mm, even better thing 113 00:05:01,972 --> 00:05:04,504 that my car got a flat on the way to Heathrow, 114 00:05:04,505 --> 00:05:06,836 and I missed the plane that I was supposed to be on. 115 00:05:06,837 --> 00:05:08,838 Otherwise I would've been sitting in seat 3b 116 00:05:08,839 --> 00:05:10,840 of an entirely different plane, 117 00:05:10,841 --> 00:05:13,783 making out with an entirely different passenger 118 00:05:13,784 --> 00:05:16,646 in seat 3a. (Laughs) (Laughs) All right, 119 00:05:16,647 --> 00:05:18,648 so now that we're back on our own turf, 120 00:05:18,649 --> 00:05:20,920 do I at least get your number? Maybe your last name? 121 00:05:20,921 --> 00:05:24,053 A little mystery never hurt anyone. 122 00:05:24,054 --> 00:05:25,625 Really? Oh, come on. 123 00:05:25,626 --> 00:05:27,727 Please. You gotta give me something to go on here. 124 00:05:27,728 --> 00:05:29,799 Okay. Uh, well, we are going to the same school. 125 00:05:29,800 --> 00:05:32,732 Yeah, and Columbia's kind of a big one. 126 00:05:32,733 --> 00:05:36,906 I mean, especially when you factor in graduate school. You caught that? 127 00:05:36,907 --> 00:05:39,769 See, you're a better detective than you think. 128 00:05:39,770 --> 00:05:41,941 Well, my car is waiting. 129 00:05:41,942 --> 00:05:44,043 Oh, are you done with that? I'll take it. 130 00:05:44,044 --> 00:05:45,675 Yeah, sure. 131 00:05:45,676 --> 00:05:47,977 Ew. On second thought... 132 00:05:47,978 --> 00:05:50,780 You have a problem with the buckleys? 133 00:05:50,781 --> 00:05:52,682 Yeah, well, that right-wing nut job 134 00:05:52,683 --> 00:05:54,654 called William Van Der bilt a deviant 135 00:05:54,655 --> 00:05:57,126 for lobbying against d.O.M.A. Maybe that's because William Van Der bilt 136 00:05:57,127 --> 00:06:01,391 called Jeb Buckley a cokehead and a cheater. (Scoffs) What, are you saying it isn't cheating 137 00:06:01,392 --> 00:06:04,535 if you get your congressional aide pregnant? 138 00:06:06,567 --> 00:06:11,000 (Sighs) Oh, my god. You're Nate Archibald. And you're Bree Buckley. 139 00:06:11,001 --> 00:06:13,773 You pulled my hair during Clinton's inaugural ball. 140 00:06:13,774 --> 00:06:16,075 Your redneck cousins tried to waterboard me 141 00:06:16,076 --> 00:06:18,778 at the easter egg hunt on the white house lawn. 142 00:06:18,779 --> 00:06:21,150 It's good to see you again. 143 00:06:21,151 --> 00:06:23,853 Yeah, take care of yourself. 144 00:06:23,854 --> 00:06:25,985 Unh-unh. 145 00:06:25,986 --> 00:06:27,116 Why not? 146 00:06:27,117 --> 00:06:29,459 It's better to wait. 147 00:06:29,460 --> 00:06:30,890 How long? 148 00:06:30,891 --> 00:06:33,793 Oh, let's see... 149 00:06:33,794 --> 00:06:35,525 Now. 150 00:06:35,526 --> 00:06:37,396 What the hell is going on?! 151 00:06:37,397 --> 00:06:38,928 Blair... I can explain. 152 00:06:38,929 --> 00:06:42,602 Um, I'm sorry. I-I didn't know he had a girlfriend. 153 00:06:42,603 --> 00:06:45,905 Yes, you did. She did. 154 00:06:45,906 --> 00:06:47,737 (Scoffs) I... 155 00:06:47,738 --> 00:06:49,939 Shame on you, Ashley hinshaw. How could you do that? 156 00:06:49,940 --> 00:06:51,881 Pick up someone in a relationship?! 157 00:06:51,882 --> 00:06:55,044 Have you no pride? No self-respect? Okay, but I didn't know that... 158 00:06:55,045 --> 00:06:57,617 You may have an Abercrombie campaign 159 00:06:57,618 --> 00:06:59,789 and the security code to Clooney's castle in lake como, 160 00:06:59,790 --> 00:07:01,751 but that doesn't give you the right to try 161 00:07:01,752 --> 00:07:05,154 to steal someone else's man! Now take your American girl hair 162 00:07:05,155 --> 00:07:08,459 and your poreless skin and get out! Okay, you're crazy. 163 00:07:14,204 --> 00:07:16,866 Hey. Hi. 164 00:07:16,867 --> 00:07:19,438 Oh! 165 00:07:19,439 --> 00:07:20,740 Mm. 166 00:07:20,741 --> 00:07:22,441 Oh, thank you. 167 00:07:22,442 --> 00:07:25,044 It's been three hours. I missed you. 168 00:07:25,045 --> 00:07:27,477 Mm. Well, let me make it up to you. 169 00:07:27,478 --> 00:07:30,520 Let's get out of here. Or we could stay. 170 00:07:30,521 --> 00:07:32,522 Mm-hmm. (Chuckles) 171 00:07:32,523 --> 00:07:33,953 (The rapture) ♫ no, oh ♫ 172 00:07:33,954 --> 00:07:35,955 So, uh, Jenny'll take Eric's room. 173 00:07:35,956 --> 00:07:38,027 With Chuck at the palace, Eric will take his room. 174 00:07:38,028 --> 00:07:39,959 Oh, sweet! Thank you. I really didn't want to sleep 175 00:07:39,960 --> 00:07:42,091 under Chuck's dirty girl scout painting. 176 00:07:42,092 --> 00:07:45,094 Oh, and, uh, Dan... Yeah. I will thankfully be back home in Brooklyn. 177 00:07:45,095 --> 00:07:47,897 And when Lily gets back, we'll join you. Oh, Mr. Rufus, 178 00:07:47,898 --> 00:07:52,071 there are some packages I couldn't put upstairs. Okay. 179 00:07:52,072 --> 00:07:53,973 Oh, what are you doing? 180 00:07:53,974 --> 00:07:55,945 Recycling? What? 181 00:07:55,946 --> 00:07:58,808 Whoa, whoa. Oh, my... god! 182 00:07:58,809 --> 00:08:03,613 Uh, it... it's not what you think. So much for "eat, pray, love." 183 00:08:03,614 --> 00:08:06,816 Well, you know, I guess she got the "love" part right. (Cell phone ringing) 184 00:08:06,817 --> 00:08:08,918 You can't say anything. Promise. Dan? 185 00:08:08,919 --> 00:08:12,822 Hey, Vanessa. Uh, yeah, I-I was just about to head down there. (Car horn honks) 186 00:08:12,823 --> 00:08:15,825 Serena... is home. 187 00:08:15,826 --> 00:08:19,699 (All shouting at once) 188 00:08:19,700 --> 00:08:22,231 (Vanessa, singsongy) Hello? Yeah, I'm gonna have to reschedule. 189 00:08:22,232 --> 00:08:24,534 Oh, my god. 190 00:08:24,535 --> 00:08:26,536 (Sighs) 191 00:08:26,537 --> 00:08:27,677 (Man) Serena! 192 00:08:27,678 --> 00:08:29,238 (Indistinct conversations) 193 00:08:29,239 --> 00:08:31,240 Dan can't make it. 194 00:08:31,241 --> 00:08:34,944 I think something's going down with his family. Did he say what it was? 195 00:08:34,945 --> 00:08:37,987 (Gossip girl) As for Serena Van Der Woodsen? 196 00:08:37,988 --> 00:08:40,519 You left America a star. 197 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:43,993 Excuse me, please. What the hell is going on? I don't know. Please help. 198 00:08:43,994 --> 00:08:47,126 But after your exploits in Europe... (Man) Right here, Serena! 199 00:08:47,127 --> 00:08:49,198 You've come back a supernova. 200 00:08:49,199 --> 00:08:53,002 (Man) Back up. And yet, nothing explodes without a fuse. 201 00:08:53,003 --> 00:08:55,004 I wonder what... 202 00:08:55,005 --> 00:08:57,608 Or who lit yours. 203 00:09:04,575 --> 00:09:07,146 Is, uh, Serena up yet? We were talking till late. 204 00:09:07,147 --> 00:09:09,579 Uh, I-I think I heard her. 205 00:09:09,580 --> 00:09:10,950 What's that? 206 00:09:10,951 --> 00:09:13,122 Money your mother left us for emergencies. 207 00:09:13,123 --> 00:09:16,125 Not to boast, but we haven't used a penny of it all summer. 208 00:09:16,126 --> 00:09:18,858 (Jenny) Oh. Well, thank heaven for salaried servants 209 00:09:18,859 --> 00:09:21,631 and an account at the beach club, right? 210 00:09:21,632 --> 00:09:23,933 Oh, well, I'm glad I have the number for city harvest. 211 00:09:23,934 --> 00:09:25,865 This is all a little much. 212 00:09:25,866 --> 00:09:27,336 A little much? 213 00:09:27,337 --> 00:09:29,939 It makes the four seasons look like one season. 214 00:09:29,940 --> 00:09:34,073 Mom wanted everybody to feel welcome while she was away. Or she's trying to bribe us. 215 00:09:34,074 --> 00:09:36,706 What? No. In fact, she got us a special treat for tomorrow... 216 00:09:36,707 --> 00:09:38,577 A table in our name 217 00:09:38,578 --> 00:09:42,982 at the Van Der bilt annual charity Polo match in greenwich. 218 00:09:42,983 --> 00:09:44,984 Lily thought it would be fun, 219 00:09:44,985 --> 00:09:47,316 so we are gonna go have fun for Lily. 220 00:09:47,317 --> 00:09:50,190 Please show your family support by mimicking my expression. 221 00:09:54,064 --> 00:09:56,766 You know, there'll probably be photographers there. 222 00:09:56,767 --> 00:10:01,230 Are you gonna be okay? You might create another mob scene. Oh, no, no. Yeah, I'll be... I'll be fine. 223 00:10:01,231 --> 00:10:03,703 I'm really sorry about yesterday. I thought after 224 00:10:03,704 --> 00:10:06,605 the whole arrest scandal, out of sight, out of mind. 225 00:10:06,606 --> 00:10:10,640 I had no idea it would be worse when I got back. Oh, you've apologized enough, Serena. No one's blaming you. 226 00:10:10,641 --> 00:10:12,812 Now that those vultures have the first shot of your return, 227 00:10:12,813 --> 00:10:14,784 I'm sure they'll leave you alone. 228 00:10:14,785 --> 00:10:17,346 It's not like you're gonna get arrested again. No, of course not. 229 00:10:17,347 --> 00:10:19,819 Um, I have to go meet Blair to go shopping. 230 00:10:19,820 --> 00:10:23,023 You can't go to a Polo match without a hat. I'm... I'm gonna walk you out. 231 00:10:25,095 --> 00:10:27,096 Uh, thank you for the escort, 232 00:10:27,097 --> 00:10:29,699 but I think I can walk 15 feet without hurting myself. 233 00:10:29,700 --> 00:10:32,702 There was nothing out of sight or out of mind about your trip. 234 00:10:32,703 --> 00:10:36,966 I know what happened. I-I don't know what you're talking about. 235 00:10:36,967 --> 00:10:38,938 Serena, there was no ashram. 236 00:10:38,939 --> 00:10:40,940 I went to an ashram... 237 00:10:40,941 --> 00:10:42,171 On a tour. Oh... 238 00:10:42,172 --> 00:10:44,173 Dan, I appreciate your concern, 239 00:10:44,174 --> 00:10:47,076 but the little white lies that I tell my family 240 00:10:47,077 --> 00:10:49,719 are none of your business. Rufus is my family. 241 00:10:49,720 --> 00:10:51,721 You didn't just lie to him. You lied to me. 242 00:10:51,722 --> 00:10:53,853 All those e-mails about the... the benefits of bikram? 243 00:10:53,854 --> 00:10:55,725 "Ten easy steps to colon cleanse"? 244 00:10:55,726 --> 00:10:59,188 Turns out goop is good for something. What's really going on here? 245 00:10:59,189 --> 00:11:02,261 Nothing. Nothing. I-it was just a few nights of harmless fun. 246 00:11:02,262 --> 00:11:05,395 That's... that's it. All right. All right. 247 00:11:08,769 --> 00:11:12,872 Where'd you get that? They're all over the Internet. 248 00:11:12,873 --> 00:11:17,106 Whatever is going on, you can tell me. 249 00:11:17,107 --> 00:11:20,009 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 250 00:11:20,010 --> 00:11:22,382 Thank you. I-I have to go. 251 00:11:25,185 --> 00:11:27,917 I know it's a buyer's market right now, 252 00:11:27,918 --> 00:11:30,459 but that doesn't mean there's actually anything worth buying. 253 00:11:30,460 --> 00:11:32,461 Why don't you just stay at the palace? 254 00:11:32,462 --> 00:11:35,294 I'm done living in my father's shadow, 255 00:11:35,295 --> 00:11:38,327 and that includes his hotel. And running his company? 256 00:11:38,328 --> 00:11:40,770 Lily was doing an amazing job overseeing the board 257 00:11:40,771 --> 00:11:42,772 before she left. Why not let her continue? 258 00:11:42,773 --> 00:11:45,905 What about you? Any word from the Van Der bilt compound 259 00:11:45,906 --> 00:11:47,306 since you've been back? 260 00:11:47,307 --> 00:11:50,109 Not a word. Tomorrow's the family Polo match. 261 00:11:50,110 --> 00:11:51,911 I mean, when I skipped out on the internship 262 00:11:51,912 --> 00:11:53,843 at the mayor's office, I knew they'd be mad, 263 00:11:53,844 --> 00:11:55,915 but now I'm getting the silent treatment. 264 00:11:55,916 --> 00:11:58,317 So if they're mad already, 265 00:11:58,318 --> 00:12:02,321 why don't you call the girl from the plane? No, I'm not gonna use Bree to send some message. 266 00:12:02,322 --> 00:12:04,894 You're missing one key detail... 267 00:12:04,895 --> 00:12:06,796 Sleeping with the enemy is hot. 268 00:12:06,797 --> 00:12:09,859 Why do you think I had the whole ivanka thing? 269 00:12:09,860 --> 00:12:12,131 Look, I don't want to stir up stuff with my family. 270 00:12:12,132 --> 00:12:14,733 Look, if you think they're done trying to control you, 271 00:12:14,734 --> 00:12:17,406 you're wrong, and while you're waiting for your proof, 272 00:12:17,407 --> 00:12:20,139 why not take Bree Buckley out on the town? 273 00:12:20,140 --> 00:12:22,271 Have some fun with a girl you like 274 00:12:22,272 --> 00:12:24,273 and show your family that you're your own man. 275 00:12:24,274 --> 00:12:27,847 Being accepted for who you are is crucial, Nathaniel. 276 00:12:27,848 --> 00:12:29,979 Like Blair accepts me. (Serena) Wait, you do what? 277 00:12:29,980 --> 00:12:31,821 I go to Europe for three months, 278 00:12:31,822 --> 00:12:35,054 and you turn from Jane Austen to anais nin. 279 00:12:35,055 --> 00:12:37,256 Is there anything Chuck bass can't get you to do? 280 00:12:37,257 --> 00:12:39,258 It was my idea. No. No, it wasn't. 281 00:12:39,259 --> 00:12:42,261 Yeah. We... we had our honeymoon period, and it was perfect, 282 00:12:42,262 --> 00:12:44,393 but... while other couples settle into a routine, 283 00:12:44,394 --> 00:12:46,966 we were determined to keep things interesting. 284 00:12:46,967 --> 00:12:49,138 So Chuck plays the cheating bastard, 285 00:12:49,139 --> 00:12:51,140 and I play the scorned woman. 286 00:12:51,141 --> 00:12:53,943 I even get to choose who to humiliate... 287 00:12:53,944 --> 00:12:56,946 Models, tourists, upper west siders, I don't know if anybody ever told you this, 288 00:12:56,947 --> 00:12:58,948 but the honeymoon is supposed to end. It isn't real. 289 00:12:58,949 --> 00:13:01,480 The real part is when you settle down with each other. 290 00:13:01,481 --> 00:13:04,854 The 3-month milestone. It is not a milestone. It's a gravestone. 291 00:13:04,855 --> 00:13:07,416 Settling down means death... Less sex, more silence. 292 00:13:07,417 --> 00:13:10,219 We found a way to avoid that that works for us. 293 00:13:10,220 --> 00:13:12,491 Wow. You guys sure about that? 294 00:13:12,492 --> 00:13:15,394 I mean, if you don't mind me saying so, I... 295 00:13:15,395 --> 00:13:19,098 Well, I think I know Blair pretty well. Look, I would so like to retire 296 00:13:19,099 --> 00:13:22,501 any mention of the whole "Jules and Jim" thing. All right. 297 00:13:22,502 --> 00:13:24,934 But listen, the games may seem like fun. 298 00:13:24,935 --> 00:13:27,506 Are you sure Blair's not just playing for you? 299 00:13:27,507 --> 00:13:30,479 'Cause if she's not doing it for herself, too... 300 00:13:30,480 --> 00:13:32,442 Well, things could get messy. 301 00:13:33,543 --> 00:13:36,315 If you love him, then lock him down. 302 00:13:36,316 --> 00:13:38,087 Open relationships only invite chaos. 303 00:13:38,088 --> 00:13:39,889 Trust me. I know. 304 00:13:39,890 --> 00:13:42,451 It's not an open relationship. We're completely monogamous. 305 00:13:42,452 --> 00:13:44,924 It's just one of our games, like the rest. 306 00:13:44,925 --> 00:13:47,496 Yeah, until it isn't anymore. Playing the scorned woman 307 00:13:47,497 --> 00:13:49,498 and actually being the scorned woman 308 00:13:49,499 --> 00:13:51,500 is a slippery slope. B., college is about to start. 309 00:13:51,501 --> 00:13:54,864 What happens when one day you don't get there in time, 310 00:13:54,865 --> 00:13:57,967 and he actually kisses someone else, or worse? He wouldn't. 311 00:13:57,968 --> 00:14:00,269 (Camera shutters snapping) 312 00:14:00,270 --> 00:14:03,842 Ugh. I still have no idea why they're following me. 313 00:14:03,843 --> 00:14:05,244 Oh, please. Spare me, s. 314 00:14:05,245 --> 00:14:07,977 I get every edition of "hello!" And "ok!" There is. 315 00:14:07,978 --> 00:14:10,449 I know what you did this summer, and who. 316 00:14:10,450 --> 00:14:11,951 Cristiano Ronaldo? 317 00:14:11,952 --> 00:14:14,283 I hope you got your shots before you traveled. 318 00:14:14,284 --> 00:14:16,285 Should I be worried? No. 319 00:14:16,286 --> 00:14:18,888 No, I just had a great time. 320 00:14:18,889 --> 00:14:22,391 I just wish that they would leave me alone. 321 00:14:22,392 --> 00:14:26,295 Oh. Is that why you got your hair blown out? 322 00:14:26,296 --> 00:14:27,897 (Laughs) 323 00:14:27,898 --> 00:14:30,370 (Snapping resumes) 324 00:14:32,042 --> 00:14:34,443 Listen to your quality problems. 325 00:14:34,444 --> 00:14:36,405 Serena's being chased by paparazzi, 326 00:14:36,406 --> 00:14:39,248 my dad and sister are house-sitting a penthouse, 327 00:14:39,249 --> 00:14:41,250 and I have a farmer's tan. All right. Okay. You got me. 328 00:14:41,251 --> 00:14:43,352 The good life is... is actually... It's pretty good. 329 00:14:43,353 --> 00:14:45,214 What, uh, what was so important 330 00:14:45,215 --> 00:14:47,516 that you had to bring me here to tell me in person? 331 00:14:47,517 --> 00:14:51,120 I hope it's not about Nate. Oh, we hooked up one night in Prague, but it was no big deal. 332 00:14:51,121 --> 00:14:53,262 But after I came back and started hanging out 333 00:14:53,263 --> 00:14:56,325 at this place... Please tell me you're not working here. 334 00:14:56,326 --> 00:14:59,128 I am so done serving coffee. Thank god. 335 00:14:59,129 --> 00:15:01,030 Just made some new friends... One in particular. 336 00:15:01,031 --> 00:15:03,902 He was here this morning. Oh. So you are dating someone. 337 00:15:03,903 --> 00:15:05,574 His name's Scott, 338 00:15:05,575 --> 00:15:07,576 and I think you guys would really like each other. 339 00:15:07,577 --> 00:15:10,079 We actually met him here in the spring 340 00:15:10,080 --> 00:15:11,280 for, like, five seconds. He had just transferred. 341 00:15:11,281 --> 00:15:13,482 We've been hanging out, and, okay, 342 00:15:13,483 --> 00:15:18,217 maybe there's been a little bit of flirting. Oh. Thank you. Here, let me get it. 343 00:15:18,218 --> 00:15:20,519 Okay, wait. Why do you have a knockoff designer wallet? 344 00:15:20,520 --> 00:15:23,492 I thought you hated intellectual property theft. 345 00:15:23,493 --> 00:15:27,256 Oh, it's to hold all your $100 bills. 346 00:15:27,257 --> 00:15:30,259 Do you know how hard it is to break one of those things? 347 00:15:30,260 --> 00:15:33,002 I don't even know why they make them. 348 00:15:33,003 --> 00:15:34,663 I'm kidding. Sort of. 349 00:15:34,664 --> 00:15:36,505 It... not a knockoff. 350 00:15:36,506 --> 00:15:40,269 It's a graduation present from Lily, as is what's in it. 351 00:15:40,270 --> 00:15:42,541 And you know what? I-I thought I'd never use it, 352 00:15:42,542 --> 00:15:45,514 but have you seen the stitching? Oh, my god. 353 00:15:45,515 --> 00:15:47,576 Dan Humphrey's been seduced by wealth. It had to happen. 354 00:15:47,577 --> 00:15:50,649 Even Frodo eventually gave in to the power of the ring. 355 00:15:50,650 --> 00:15:53,652 Oh, come on. I'm still me. I just have a nicer wallet. (Chuckles) 356 00:15:53,653 --> 00:15:56,625 And as for your friend, I'd love to meet him. How about tomorrow? 357 00:15:56,626 --> 00:15:59,628 We can do Brooklyn things like go to the dumpling truck 358 00:15:59,629 --> 00:16:01,991 and play "signed or unsigned" on the promenade. 359 00:16:01,992 --> 00:16:03,662 That sounds great, but I, uh, 360 00:16:03,663 --> 00:16:06,565 I have to do this thing for my dad, so... 361 00:16:06,566 --> 00:16:11,540 Okay. We'll find time. Walk you to the subway? Nah, I'm... I'm on the 6. 362 00:16:11,541 --> 00:16:13,042 Oh. Right. 363 00:16:13,043 --> 00:16:15,374 See? Still me. 364 00:16:15,375 --> 00:16:16,375 (Chuckles) 365 00:16:16,376 --> 00:16:19,178 You left these. Oh. Thanks. 366 00:16:19,179 --> 00:16:21,411 These are my friend's. 367 00:16:36,596 --> 00:16:39,468 (Telephone rings) 368 00:16:39,469 --> 00:16:41,270 (Ring) 369 00:16:41,271 --> 00:16:42,771 (Vanya) Mr. Humphrey, 370 00:16:42,772 --> 00:16:46,075 the camera people are in the trash outside. Your trash. 371 00:16:46,076 --> 00:16:48,377 All right. Thanks, Vanya. I don't understand. 372 00:16:48,378 --> 00:16:50,079 Serena's arrest was months ago. 373 00:16:50,080 --> 00:16:53,282 Why do they still care about her so much? Her hair. 374 00:16:53,283 --> 00:16:55,644 Her clothes. Her hair. Her style. 375 00:16:55,645 --> 00:16:58,148 What do you know that I don't know? 376 00:17:01,321 --> 00:17:03,022 (Elevator bell dings) 377 00:17:07,557 --> 00:17:09,798 (Sighs) Where have you been? 378 00:17:09,799 --> 00:17:12,401 I've been calling you for an hour. 379 00:17:12,402 --> 00:17:14,104 I was with Nate. Why? 380 00:17:16,106 --> 00:17:18,407 Nate. No reason. 381 00:17:18,408 --> 00:17:22,441 I've arranged a little go-see at a modeling agency downtown. 382 00:17:22,442 --> 00:17:24,713 We should pick someone out together, 383 00:17:24,714 --> 00:17:28,577 take her back to my place. 384 00:17:28,578 --> 00:17:31,721 Or we could just stay in. 385 00:17:33,453 --> 00:17:35,584 Whatever you want. 386 00:17:35,585 --> 00:17:39,057 (Chuckles) No. It's fine. We'll go. We'll go. 387 00:17:39,058 --> 00:17:42,162 I'll go get my purse. (Chuckles) 388 00:17:51,701 --> 00:17:54,743 Oh. I-I see the cat's out of the bag. 389 00:17:54,744 --> 00:17:56,805 And, uh, topless on Valentino's yacht. 390 00:17:56,806 --> 00:18:00,709 Ooh, that's not fair. Everyone's topless on Valentino's yacht. 391 00:18:00,710 --> 00:18:02,811 What about this one where she's dancing on the table? 392 00:18:02,812 --> 00:18:05,584 Uh, well, that's what you do in Barcelona. 393 00:18:05,585 --> 00:18:09,788 And the one where prince Harry's doing shots off of her... That's what you do in Saint-tropez. 394 00:18:09,789 --> 00:18:12,621 Some of these pictures have the same guy in them, 395 00:18:12,622 --> 00:18:15,765 but you can't quite make him out. I wonder who he is. 396 00:18:18,628 --> 00:18:21,270 Where you headed, beautiful? 397 00:18:21,271 --> 00:18:22,501 Carter. 398 00:18:22,502 --> 00:18:25,134 I was in the neighborhood. No, you weren't. 399 00:18:25,135 --> 00:18:29,538 Gossip girl said you'd returned. I wanted to see you. Well, you've seen me. Now you can go. 400 00:18:29,539 --> 00:18:32,281 We need to talk. No, we don't. 401 00:18:32,282 --> 00:18:35,444 Mm. I know what you're doing. 402 00:18:35,445 --> 00:18:38,418 You can't avoid what happened forever. 403 00:18:42,892 --> 00:18:45,254 Watch me. 404 00:18:45,255 --> 00:18:47,125 Oh, no! 405 00:18:47,126 --> 00:18:49,758 (Photographers shouting) Spotted... Serena Van Der Woodsen 406 00:18:49,759 --> 00:18:51,800 giving Carter Baizen the slip. 407 00:18:51,801 --> 00:18:53,802 We've all seen the selects. 408 00:18:53,803 --> 00:18:57,606 But what happened between them when tmz was m.I.A.? 409 00:18:57,607 --> 00:19:01,541 Something tells me the truth is just out of focus. 410 00:19:07,347 --> 00:19:08,847 Well, you were right. 411 00:19:08,848 --> 00:19:11,750 Your family? Wants me exactly where I used to be, 412 00:19:11,751 --> 00:19:13,382 except they actually gave me 413 00:19:13,383 --> 00:19:15,284 the wheels to get there this time. Check this out. 414 00:19:15,285 --> 00:19:18,156 "Nate, most unfortunate you missed out on the summer. 415 00:19:18,157 --> 00:19:20,859 Good thing fall internships begin next week." Sorry, man. 416 00:19:20,860 --> 00:19:23,832 Don't be. It's about time I broke off from them 417 00:19:23,833 --> 00:19:26,164 once and for all, and I think I know how I'm gonna do it. 418 00:19:26,165 --> 00:19:28,567 I just don't know why he felt he had to lie to me. 419 00:19:28,568 --> 00:19:30,569 I don't think it was really a lie. 420 00:19:30,570 --> 00:19:32,301 Thank you. 421 00:19:32,302 --> 00:19:35,304 He said he was taking the subway when he had a limo waiting, 422 00:19:35,305 --> 00:19:38,447 and not to mention, he told me he was helping his dad tomorrow, 423 00:19:38,448 --> 00:19:40,309 when gossip girl says he's attending 424 00:19:40,310 --> 00:19:42,411 the Van Der bilt's Polo match in a dior suit. 425 00:19:42,412 --> 00:19:45,183 Oh, is this the part where I pretend to know what dior means? 426 00:19:45,184 --> 00:19:47,185 I mean, why keep these things secret from me? 427 00:19:47,186 --> 00:19:49,658 Is he worried that I'm gonna judge him? 428 00:19:49,659 --> 00:19:52,791 I wonder why he might even think that. I'm not judging! I get it. 429 00:19:52,792 --> 00:19:55,724 If I had a limo that followed me around, I'd take it, too. 430 00:19:55,725 --> 00:19:58,367 I'm his best friend, and I support him no matter what... 431 00:19:58,368 --> 00:20:01,199 Even if he were rich and dressed like Truman capote. 432 00:20:01,200 --> 00:20:03,572 Yeah, you should probably tell him that. 433 00:20:03,573 --> 00:20:05,203 (Chuckles) I should. 434 00:20:05,204 --> 00:20:08,737 Too bad he has that Polo match with his family? 435 00:20:08,738 --> 00:20:11,740 His whole family? Yeah, and Nate's family, 436 00:20:11,741 --> 00:20:14,313 and I'm sure Blair and Chuck will be there, 437 00:20:14,314 --> 00:20:16,785 if the murder-suicide I predicted hasn't happened yet. (Laughs) 438 00:20:16,786 --> 00:20:18,617 Well, why don't you just call his dad? 439 00:20:18,618 --> 00:20:21,690 From what you've said, you sound pretty close to him. 440 00:20:21,691 --> 00:20:24,553 Say you haven't seen a lot of Dan lately and you'd like to go. 441 00:20:24,554 --> 00:20:28,226 You think I should invite myself to a charity Polo match? 442 00:20:28,227 --> 00:20:31,900 Yeah. Just show up, tell Dan how great he looks in his suit, 443 00:20:31,901 --> 00:20:33,862 and if he has room, 444 00:20:33,863 --> 00:20:35,834 you'd love a ride back to the city in his limo. 445 00:20:35,835 --> 00:20:39,708 I've never been to a Polo match. Maybe you can get a plus one. 446 00:20:39,709 --> 00:20:40,810 Maybe. 447 00:20:46,376 --> 00:20:49,949 Needs a sandwich. She looks just right to me. 448 00:20:51,751 --> 00:20:53,352 Adam's apple. 449 00:20:53,353 --> 00:20:54,924 Blair. 450 00:20:56,456 --> 00:20:58,026 Catalogue! 451 00:20:58,027 --> 00:21:00,589 Chuck, none of these girls are even worth humiliating. 452 00:21:00,590 --> 00:21:03,532 Looking in the mirror will do that for them. 453 00:21:03,533 --> 00:21:05,694 Is everything okay? 454 00:21:05,695 --> 00:21:07,265 What's going on? 455 00:21:07,266 --> 00:21:09,968 Nothing's going on. Why? This is one-stop shopping, 456 00:21:09,969 --> 00:21:11,940 and you're acting like everything's last season. 457 00:21:11,941 --> 00:21:14,443 I thought you wanted to play. 458 00:21:14,444 --> 00:21:15,875 I did. I do. 459 00:21:21,811 --> 00:21:23,513 I did. 460 00:21:24,884 --> 00:21:26,815 The summer was great. 461 00:21:26,816 --> 00:21:28,917 We had a lot of fun. 462 00:21:28,918 --> 00:21:32,621 But maybe summer's over. 463 00:21:32,622 --> 00:21:33,692 Okay. 464 00:21:33,693 --> 00:21:35,564 If that's what you want. 465 00:21:35,565 --> 00:21:39,798 Is that what you want? I want you to be happy, 466 00:21:39,799 --> 00:21:41,731 however that's achieved. 467 00:21:52,882 --> 00:21:55,385 Let's go home. 468 00:22:03,693 --> 00:22:05,854 Wow. (Sighs) 469 00:22:05,855 --> 00:22:08,627 It, uh, looks... 470 00:22:08,628 --> 00:22:10,659 Smaller? 471 00:22:10,660 --> 00:22:12,501 Yeah. 472 00:22:12,502 --> 00:22:17,566 Your mom bought these for me for cotillion, with Cece. 473 00:22:17,567 --> 00:22:19,408 How's she doing? 474 00:22:19,409 --> 00:22:21,339 Um, not great. 475 00:22:21,340 --> 00:22:23,612 And the longer my mom's gone, the more I worry 476 00:22:23,613 --> 00:22:25,744 that grandma's treatments aren't going well. 477 00:22:25,745 --> 00:22:28,917 But your dad's been doing a great job 478 00:22:28,918 --> 00:22:31,580 holding it all together. At least, he's pretending to. 479 00:22:31,581 --> 00:22:33,582 Well, having your summer plans change, 480 00:22:33,583 --> 00:22:36,455 stuck in charge of two kids that you didn't raise 481 00:22:36,456 --> 00:22:38,627 in a house that you don't own... 482 00:22:38,628 --> 00:22:41,630 Yeah, I know. It sounds like a reality show premise. Uh... 483 00:22:41,631 --> 00:22:44,793 (Sighs) It's gotta be getting to him. Plus the whole thing with Serena. 484 00:22:44,794 --> 00:22:47,666 The last time she went off the deep end, 485 00:22:47,667 --> 00:22:49,498 she got really messed up. 486 00:22:49,499 --> 00:22:52,471 Yeah. (Sighs) I wonder what really happened this summer. 487 00:22:52,472 --> 00:22:55,504 Well, now that Rufus knows, maybe we'll find out. 488 00:22:55,505 --> 00:22:58,848 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 489 00:23:03,382 --> 00:23:05,854 What is it? Grandma? 490 00:23:05,855 --> 00:23:08,016 No, it's you. 491 00:23:08,017 --> 00:23:09,858 I'm sorry. He found out. 492 00:23:09,859 --> 00:23:13,091 Uh, before I get angry, why don't you tell me what happened? 493 00:23:13,092 --> 00:23:15,824 Because I'd really like to not use my imagination 494 00:23:15,825 --> 00:23:19,468 when it comes to these pictures. You don't have to if you look close enough. I... I'll shut up. 495 00:23:19,469 --> 00:23:21,470 Rufus, I know I shouldn't have lied, 496 00:23:21,471 --> 00:23:24,132 but I was in Europe and I had just graduated, 497 00:23:24,133 --> 00:23:26,705 and I got a little carried away. 498 00:23:26,706 --> 00:23:30,739 And what happens in summer stays in summer, right? 499 00:23:30,740 --> 00:23:32,911 Look, the only reason I didn't tell you 500 00:23:32,912 --> 00:23:34,743 is because I thought if I did, 501 00:23:34,744 --> 00:23:37,446 you'd think I'd gone off the rails again. Did you? 502 00:23:37,447 --> 00:23:39,147 No. 503 00:23:39,148 --> 00:23:43,492 No, ev-everything I said to you last night was true. 504 00:23:43,493 --> 00:23:45,894 I... 505 00:23:45,895 --> 00:23:48,658 I'm done. 506 00:23:52,462 --> 00:23:54,764 We'll put it behind us, then? 507 00:23:58,538 --> 00:24:01,910 And in what is perhaps an ironic twist, 508 00:24:01,911 --> 00:24:04,513 due to your current social status, 509 00:24:04,514 --> 00:24:06,715 the Polo society has asked if you will 510 00:24:06,716 --> 00:24:09,578 throw in the first ball at the match tomorrow. 511 00:24:09,579 --> 00:24:10,879 I'd love to. 512 00:24:10,880 --> 00:24:14,183 I'll go call 'em back. Your mom will be proud. 513 00:24:16,756 --> 00:24:21,129 Yeah, I-I didn't want to alarm my dad any further or anything, 514 00:24:21,130 --> 00:24:23,231 but, uh, there was one guy who was 515 00:24:23,232 --> 00:24:26,695 in a lot of those pictures with you. Who... who was that? Carter Baizen. 516 00:24:26,696 --> 00:24:29,668 We traveled together at the beginning of summer. 517 00:24:29,669 --> 00:24:34,573 But then things got weird, and... and now he's stalking me. 518 00:24:34,574 --> 00:24:36,805 He... he's been stalking me ever since. 519 00:24:36,806 --> 00:24:38,807 And, uh, I don't know what to do. He won't leave me alone. 520 00:24:38,808 --> 00:24:41,109 So... Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa. W-what... what are you saying? 521 00:24:41,110 --> 00:24:43,712 Look, if you hear from him or see him, 522 00:24:43,713 --> 00:24:46,555 just please keep him away from me at all costs. 523 00:24:46,556 --> 00:24:49,258 I'm worried what he might do. 524 00:24:50,560 --> 00:24:52,491 (Sighs) 525 00:24:55,795 --> 00:24:58,627 (Dialing) 526 00:24:58,628 --> 00:25:01,229 Hi, it's Blair. Leave a message. (Beep) 527 00:25:01,230 --> 00:25:03,031 Hey, Blair, it's Dan. 528 00:25:03,032 --> 00:25:06,204 I-I know I'm not someone you want to hear from late at night, 529 00:25:06,205 --> 00:25:08,907 or any hour, but I need your help. Uh, call me. 530 00:25:08,908 --> 00:25:10,709 This just in... 531 00:25:10,710 --> 00:25:13,612 An unlikely alliance is forming on the Upper East Side. 532 00:25:13,613 --> 00:25:15,243 Yeah, mom, everything's great. 533 00:25:15,244 --> 00:25:18,246 I have been waiting all summer for Reed to start, 534 00:25:18,247 --> 00:25:21,249 and tomorrow's the day I get to do what I came here for. 535 00:25:21,250 --> 00:25:24,253 Too bad it may be too late to do any good. 536 00:25:28,527 --> 00:25:31,701 (Miike snow's "plastic jungle" playing) 537 00:25:35,104 --> 00:25:37,305 ♫ I was born into money ♫ 538 00:25:37,306 --> 00:25:39,608 ♫ and sold down the river ♫ 539 00:25:39,609 --> 00:25:44,242 ♫ I escaped through a keyhole before they erased me ♫ 540 00:25:44,243 --> 00:25:47,245 Last year, I had to go to the white party as your date 541 00:25:47,246 --> 00:25:50,018 in a dress that I made myself. And this year... 542 00:25:50,019 --> 00:25:51,980 Oh, Mrs. Jennifer Humphrey. When did you get married? 543 00:25:51,981 --> 00:25:55,624 It doesn't matter, okay? It's engraved! 544 00:25:55,625 --> 00:25:57,626 Miss Van Der Woodsen. 545 00:25:57,627 --> 00:26:00,028 Would you like me to tell them not to? 546 00:26:00,029 --> 00:26:02,661 Uh, no, it's okay. I won't do anything worth publishing, 547 00:26:02,662 --> 00:26:04,863 not even smile. I should find Blair. 548 00:26:04,864 --> 00:26:07,165 (Nate) Well, the bad news is, your last name's Buckley. 549 00:26:07,166 --> 00:26:09,037 But the good news is 550 00:26:09,038 --> 00:26:12,040 knowing this information made you a lot easier to find. 551 00:26:12,041 --> 00:26:14,302 Yeah? Well, I knew you couldn't stay away. 552 00:26:14,303 --> 00:26:17,275 Hey, there's someone I want you to meet. Oh, my god. Is that... 553 00:26:17,276 --> 00:26:18,907 Grandfather. 554 00:26:18,908 --> 00:26:21,610 Nathaniel. So nice to see you. 555 00:26:21,611 --> 00:26:24,182 You, too. And who is this? 556 00:26:24,183 --> 00:26:26,184 This is Bree Buckley, 557 00:26:26,185 --> 00:26:28,687 my date. 558 00:26:28,688 --> 00:26:31,721 And I believe this belongs to you. 559 00:26:38,698 --> 00:26:41,129 Hello, Nate. Would you come with me for a second? 560 00:26:41,130 --> 00:26:42,672 (Nate) Okay. 561 00:26:45,334 --> 00:26:46,935 (Speaks indistinctly) 562 00:26:46,936 --> 00:26:50,780 Oh, hello. How nice to see you. 563 00:26:53,082 --> 00:26:54,082 (Dish clatters) 564 00:26:54,083 --> 00:26:55,684 (Sighs) 565 00:26:55,685 --> 00:26:57,215 How's your terrine? Bland. 566 00:26:57,216 --> 00:26:59,088 How's your julep? Weak. 567 00:27:07,026 --> 00:27:10,198 Isn't that Alexandra Richards? 568 00:27:10,199 --> 00:27:11,831 Yes. 569 00:27:13,162 --> 00:27:15,804 (Sighs) Look at her, 570 00:27:15,805 --> 00:27:18,366 floating through the party with her perfect pout 571 00:27:18,367 --> 00:27:19,908 and flawless figure. 572 00:27:19,909 --> 00:27:22,771 You know, if were still in the game, 573 00:27:22,772 --> 00:27:24,773 she'd be a great score. 574 00:27:24,774 --> 00:27:27,416 But we're not, right? 575 00:27:28,778 --> 00:27:30,949 (Indistinct conversations) 576 00:27:30,950 --> 00:27:32,650 No, we're not. 577 00:27:32,651 --> 00:27:35,653 Everything is so... white. 578 00:27:35,654 --> 00:27:38,326 Welcome to my world. (Laughs) 579 00:27:38,327 --> 00:27:40,128 There's Dan. (Speaking indistinctly) 580 00:27:40,129 --> 00:27:42,360 How could you tell? You met him months ago. 581 00:27:42,361 --> 00:27:44,092 Nice suit, right? 582 00:27:44,093 --> 00:27:46,264 And I guess I have a good memory. (Laughs) 583 00:27:46,265 --> 00:27:48,136 Well, he's alone. Now's your chance. 584 00:27:48,137 --> 00:27:51,069 I'm gonna go to the bar. You want anything? 585 00:27:51,070 --> 00:27:53,972 No. I'm not gonna leave you here by yourself. 586 00:27:53,973 --> 00:27:56,144 Let's find Jenny, someone to keep you company. 587 00:27:56,145 --> 00:27:58,046 No excuses. I'll be fine. 588 00:27:58,047 --> 00:27:59,878 Just go. Uh... 589 00:27:59,879 --> 00:28:02,450 I'll wait by the bar and get us drinks. 590 00:28:02,451 --> 00:28:03,913 Okay. Okay. 591 00:28:06,956 --> 00:28:08,116 Hi. 592 00:28:08,117 --> 00:28:10,388 What? Vanessa! What are you doing here? 593 00:28:10,389 --> 00:28:12,020 Nice suit. 594 00:28:12,021 --> 00:28:14,763 Huh. What, you couldn't judge me enough in New York? 595 00:28:14,764 --> 00:28:17,395 You had to follow me to another state to do it, too? 596 00:28:17,396 --> 00:28:21,469 No, I came to tell you that I'm... Humphrey. Come on. It's showtime. 597 00:28:21,470 --> 00:28:25,774 If you don't mind, Dan and I are in the middle of something. If you don't mind... 598 00:28:25,775 --> 00:28:28,006 Or even if you do... Dan's coming with me. 599 00:28:28,007 --> 00:28:32,110 I-I have to go. I'm sorry. So am I. 600 00:28:32,111 --> 00:28:34,112 Thank you. 601 00:28:34,113 --> 00:28:36,244 (Ice cubes clink) 602 00:28:36,245 --> 00:28:37,986 Are you Rufus? 603 00:28:37,987 --> 00:28:39,717 (Mouths word) 604 00:28:39,718 --> 00:28:41,750 I'm... a friend of Vanessa's. 605 00:28:41,751 --> 00:28:43,752 I'm... I'm Scott... adler? 606 00:28:43,753 --> 00:28:46,254 Oh, right. I'm glad you guys came. 607 00:28:46,255 --> 00:28:47,996 It's nice to meet you. 608 00:28:47,997 --> 00:28:49,498 I... 609 00:28:51,730 --> 00:28:53,731 It's okay. It's just a handshake. 610 00:28:53,732 --> 00:28:56,104 No. I-I'm sorry. It's just, um... 611 00:28:56,105 --> 00:28:58,737 I've always been a fan of your music. 612 00:29:00,039 --> 00:29:01,970 (Blair) Carter? 613 00:29:01,971 --> 00:29:04,012 Waldorf. 614 00:29:04,013 --> 00:29:06,174 Can't say it's good to see you. 615 00:29:06,175 --> 00:29:07,745 No, you can't, 616 00:29:07,746 --> 00:29:09,047 not after what I'm about to tell you. 617 00:29:09,048 --> 00:29:11,219 The invitation you got to come to this party 618 00:29:11,220 --> 00:29:13,021 wasn't exactly what you thought. 619 00:29:13,022 --> 00:29:16,024 Spare me. Where's Serena? This him? 620 00:29:16,025 --> 00:29:19,457 You've been served. What the hell is this? 621 00:29:19,458 --> 00:29:21,359 It's a restraining order. 622 00:29:21,360 --> 00:29:25,333 (Paper crinkles) This says I have to stay away from Blair Waldorf. 623 00:29:25,334 --> 00:29:29,767 Yeah, and until further notice, you'll find me by Serena's side. 624 00:29:29,768 --> 00:29:31,769 Step within 100 feet of me, and you'll be arrested. 625 00:29:31,770 --> 00:29:34,172 And about how far do you think he is from me? 626 00:29:34,173 --> 00:29:37,846 Yeah, I don't think he's far enough. I agree. Security! 627 00:29:37,847 --> 00:29:39,848 Hey! Hey, uh, what's going on here? 628 00:29:39,849 --> 00:29:42,912 Oh, your friends, uh, are trying to have me removed. 629 00:29:44,383 --> 00:29:46,784 Right, because you're stalking me. 630 00:29:46,785 --> 00:29:49,888 Look, you don't have to talk to him. 631 00:29:49,889 --> 00:29:52,060 You told them I was stalking you? 632 00:29:52,061 --> 00:29:54,392 You wanna tell them the truth or should I? 633 00:29:54,393 --> 00:29:57,125 What's the truth? Yeah, Carter. What's the truth? 634 00:29:57,126 --> 00:29:59,467 (Sighs) 635 00:29:59,468 --> 00:30:01,469 Sooner or later, you're gonna be alone, 636 00:30:01,470 --> 00:30:03,471 with no one taking your picture. 637 00:30:03,472 --> 00:30:06,234 What will you do then? (Blair) Wait, Serena. 638 00:30:06,235 --> 00:30:09,177 What... what is he talking about? Miss Van Der Woodsen, 639 00:30:09,178 --> 00:30:11,880 the first chukker is about to begin. Oh. 640 00:30:11,881 --> 00:30:14,582 You need to take position for the first throw in. Yes, of course. Thank you, nacho. 641 00:30:14,583 --> 00:30:17,115 Uh, good-bye, Carter. (Blair) Serena, wait! 642 00:30:17,116 --> 00:30:20,348 (Dan) No, wait, wait, wait. You gotta tell us what's going on! (Serena) Later! 643 00:30:20,349 --> 00:30:22,820 (Sighs) 644 00:30:22,821 --> 00:30:23,852 Hi. 645 00:30:23,853 --> 00:30:25,523 I'm Chuck bass. Alexandra. 646 00:30:25,524 --> 00:30:29,057 I don't believe it. Uh, well, all right, if she can't explain it, 647 00:30:29,058 --> 00:30:31,130 then maybe Carter... 648 00:30:32,531 --> 00:30:35,833 You found a bootleg copy of that concert? Wow. 649 00:30:35,834 --> 00:30:38,836 Yeah, I bet I have a recording off the board somewhere. 650 00:30:38,837 --> 00:30:40,838 I mean, I could get it to Vanessa for you if you'd like. 651 00:30:40,839 --> 00:30:42,510 I'd love that. In fact, um... 652 00:30:42,511 --> 00:30:44,842 (Crowd murmuring) 653 00:30:44,843 --> 00:30:48,477 (Matt and Kim's "don't slow down" playing) 654 00:30:49,418 --> 00:30:51,849 (Camera shutters snapping) 655 00:30:51,850 --> 00:30:54,352 ♫ locked knee, no keys, Brooklyn, grand street ♫ 656 00:30:54,353 --> 00:30:55,984 ♫ four flights, late nights ♫ 657 00:30:55,985 --> 00:30:59,487 Hey. I'm gonna borrow this horse. 658 00:30:59,488 --> 00:31:03,131 ♫ Turned up, tied and bound ♫ 659 00:31:03,132 --> 00:31:05,333 ♫ don't slow down ♫ 660 00:31:05,334 --> 00:31:07,395 Forget a grand entrance. 661 00:31:07,396 --> 00:31:09,938 Everybody knows it's the exit they remember. 662 00:31:09,939 --> 00:31:11,971 ♫ Don't slow down ♫ 663 00:31:17,076 --> 00:31:18,446 (Sighs) 664 00:31:18,447 --> 00:31:21,149 Hey. I just got your text. What's... what's going on? 665 00:31:21,150 --> 00:31:24,312 You didn't tell me that you were bringing me to a family event. 666 00:31:24,313 --> 00:31:25,613 W... so? 667 00:31:25,614 --> 00:31:28,886 (Sighs) Listen, I really like you. 668 00:31:28,887 --> 00:31:31,619 And if your being here happens to piss off my grandfather, 669 00:31:31,620 --> 00:31:34,222 to be honest, I figured you'd like that. 670 00:31:34,223 --> 00:31:36,224 Hey, look, normally I'd totally be on board 671 00:31:36,225 --> 00:31:38,426 the "let's piss off grandpa train," 672 00:31:38,427 --> 00:31:40,568 but what do you know is that... 673 00:31:40,569 --> 00:31:42,400 Currently, my family isn't speaking to me, 674 00:31:42,401 --> 00:31:45,233 which is something that, unlike you, I'd like to change. 675 00:31:45,234 --> 00:31:47,976 Being front row at a Van Der bilt charity event 676 00:31:47,977 --> 00:31:50,508 doesn't exactly send that message. 677 00:31:50,509 --> 00:31:52,510 I didn't know. I'm sorry. 678 00:31:52,511 --> 00:31:54,512 Well... look. 679 00:31:54,513 --> 00:31:58,646 My family used to control me, like yours obviously does. 680 00:31:58,647 --> 00:32:02,090 And I rebelled, like you obviously do, 681 00:32:02,091 --> 00:32:04,993 except I took off to Europe. 682 00:32:04,994 --> 00:32:07,125 A year into it, I... (Sighs) 683 00:32:07,126 --> 00:32:10,058 Found out that my cousin who's, like, a sister to me, 684 00:32:10,059 --> 00:32:13,061 got stood up at the altar, and I wasn't there for her 685 00:32:13,062 --> 00:32:17,135 because I was trying to prove some stupid point. 686 00:32:17,136 --> 00:32:20,668 I'm just trying to find my way back in. 687 00:32:20,669 --> 00:32:23,271 I happened to bump into you along the way. 688 00:32:23,272 --> 00:32:25,143 Well, I'm glad you did. 689 00:32:25,144 --> 00:32:27,545 And despite what it may look like, 690 00:32:27,546 --> 00:32:30,018 the main reason I tracked you down 691 00:32:30,019 --> 00:32:33,021 was because I wanted to see you again. 692 00:32:33,022 --> 00:32:35,283 If that means keeping a low profile, I'm up for it. 693 00:32:35,284 --> 00:32:38,286 Look, I know secrecy is a lot to ask for, but I just... 694 00:32:38,287 --> 00:32:42,190 I really can't risk making my family more upset right now. 695 00:32:42,191 --> 00:32:45,333 Hey, don't worry. I'm good at secret relationships. 696 00:32:45,334 --> 00:32:47,296 I've had a bit of practice. 697 00:32:55,044 --> 00:32:57,445 I figured you weren't planning on riding 698 00:32:57,446 --> 00:32:59,277 all the way back to the city. 699 00:32:59,278 --> 00:33:01,579 (Sighs) Why won't you leave me alone, Carter? 700 00:33:01,580 --> 00:33:05,483 You're not my boyfriend. No, but I seem to be the only one you tell your secrets to. 701 00:33:05,484 --> 00:33:07,485 Well, I guess that was a mistake. 702 00:33:07,486 --> 00:33:09,617 Dropping your dress, stealing a horse? 703 00:33:09,618 --> 00:33:12,390 All it is is a cry for attention. I don't need to cry for attention. 704 00:33:12,391 --> 00:33:15,093 I'm getting plenty on my own, in case you haven't noticed. 705 00:33:15,094 --> 00:33:18,767 Yeah, plenty from everyone except the one you want it from. 706 00:33:22,171 --> 00:33:24,572 That's not true. 707 00:33:24,573 --> 00:33:26,734 He didn't want to see you, Serena. 708 00:33:26,735 --> 00:33:30,138 (Voice breaks) No, that's... That's not what happened. 709 00:33:30,139 --> 00:33:32,510 We spent a month chasing him down and then we found him. 710 00:33:32,511 --> 00:33:35,683 He couldn't even meet you face-to-face. Well, maybe he didn't get my message 711 00:33:35,684 --> 00:33:38,116 or he didn't realize who I was. 712 00:33:38,117 --> 00:33:41,449 Or he didn't realize who his daughter was? 713 00:33:41,450 --> 00:33:44,192 Serena, what if your dad didn't want to see you? Who cares? 714 00:33:44,193 --> 00:33:47,526 Who the hell is he not to want you? 715 00:33:49,258 --> 00:33:53,531 I would've stayed all summer with you. 716 00:33:53,532 --> 00:33:55,363 But after that, 717 00:33:55,364 --> 00:33:59,308 you ditched me and ran again. 718 00:34:12,351 --> 00:34:14,482 Well, there the two of you are. 719 00:34:14,483 --> 00:34:16,324 I've been looking for you everywhere. 720 00:34:16,325 --> 00:34:19,257 We were just discussing how we were gonna get back to the city. 721 00:34:19,258 --> 00:34:23,132 Well, I'll get you home. No, thank you. We'll find our own way. 722 00:34:24,733 --> 00:34:26,834 I'm not gonna be taking the internship, grandfather. 723 00:34:26,835 --> 00:34:29,797 I hope you can understand that. Of course I can. 724 00:34:29,798 --> 00:34:31,799 How many times must I tell you, Nathaniel? 725 00:34:31,800 --> 00:34:36,544 I want to be your family. Work wherever, date whomever. 726 00:34:36,545 --> 00:34:40,108 I won't stand in your way. 727 00:34:40,109 --> 00:34:44,113 I, uh, just want you to be happy. 728 00:34:46,315 --> 00:34:48,686 I almost believe you. 729 00:34:48,687 --> 00:34:51,159 That's enough for me. 730 00:34:51,160 --> 00:34:54,362 And if I'm right in guessing that you two are hiding out here 731 00:34:54,363 --> 00:34:56,164 because miss Buckley would prefer 732 00:34:56,165 --> 00:34:58,497 to keep her presence unknown... 733 00:35:00,699 --> 00:35:04,832 Why search for a cab and risk being seen? 734 00:35:04,833 --> 00:35:06,205 (Chuckles) 735 00:35:07,376 --> 00:35:09,707 Okay. 736 00:35:09,708 --> 00:35:11,840 I'm giving it back in the morning. 737 00:35:21,390 --> 00:35:23,191 Tripp, it's me. 738 00:35:23,192 --> 00:35:25,193 Remember how we've always wanted 739 00:35:25,194 --> 00:35:27,195 to do something about the buckleys? 740 00:35:27,196 --> 00:35:30,299 I think I may have found a way. 741 00:35:32,130 --> 00:35:33,701 Excuse me. 742 00:35:33,702 --> 00:35:35,703 Have you seen Mr. Bass anywhere? 743 00:35:35,704 --> 00:35:39,738 You just missed him. He left about five minutes ago. 744 00:35:41,139 --> 00:35:42,640 Was he alone? 745 00:35:42,641 --> 00:35:46,214 Well, there was a woman who left about the same time. 746 00:35:46,215 --> 00:35:48,316 Was she blonde? 747 00:35:48,317 --> 00:35:50,548 Tall, stunning 748 00:35:50,549 --> 00:35:52,620 and every man's fantasy? 749 00:35:52,621 --> 00:35:53,881 (Chuckles) 750 00:35:53,882 --> 00:35:56,584 Spotted... Blair Waldorf learning 751 00:35:56,585 --> 00:35:58,826 that just because you get out of the game 752 00:35:58,827 --> 00:36:01,629 doesn't mean someone isn't waiting on the bench 753 00:36:01,630 --> 00:36:03,732 to take your place. 754 00:36:06,265 --> 00:36:09,498 ♫♫ 755 00:36:11,240 --> 00:36:13,401 I know stuff's going on with your family, 756 00:36:13,402 --> 00:36:16,574 so I'm just gonna go. Okay. Uh, why'd you come here? 757 00:36:16,575 --> 00:36:18,576 Honestly, right now I'm not sure. 758 00:36:18,577 --> 00:36:19,777 Maybe people just change. 759 00:36:19,778 --> 00:36:22,310 Maybe it's okay if we grow apart. 760 00:36:22,311 --> 00:36:25,553 Vanessa, I'm... I'm not changing. You're at a Polo match in a $3,000 suit 761 00:36:25,554 --> 00:36:27,915 and your name's in the program. 762 00:36:27,916 --> 00:36:30,688 And after I take a bus across the state line to apologize, 763 00:36:30,689 --> 00:36:34,392 you ditch me for Blair Waldorf and totally disappear. Cece set me up with this suit, all right? 764 00:36:34,393 --> 00:36:36,264 And Jenny got a dress, too, 765 00:36:36,265 --> 00:36:38,966 if you'd also like to make her feel bad about it. As for Blair, 766 00:36:38,967 --> 00:36:41,269 it's not like we're shoe shopping or sipping Martinis. 767 00:36:41,270 --> 00:36:44,432 There... there's something going on with Serena. And what is that? 768 00:36:44,433 --> 00:36:45,833 I-I wish I knew. 769 00:36:45,834 --> 00:36:48,536 All I do know is that Lily's mother is very sick. 770 00:36:48,537 --> 00:36:50,538 My dad is struggling to keep it together, 771 00:36:50,539 --> 00:36:53,611 not to mention my family is... Is just generally in the middle 772 00:36:53,612 --> 00:36:56,284 of a massive transition. So, please, please, 773 00:36:56,285 --> 00:36:59,287 give me a break with the "rich people suck" thing. I don't care if you're rich, 774 00:36:59,288 --> 00:37:01,449 which you aren't, by the way. Ride in a limo, break a hundred. 775 00:37:01,450 --> 00:37:04,352 That's fine. But if you're gonna be in this world, 776 00:37:04,353 --> 00:37:08,256 be yourself in this world, 'cause I actually like that guy, 777 00:37:08,257 --> 00:37:10,559 and I hope he's the one who turns up at N.Y.U. 778 00:37:17,005 --> 00:37:18,907 Huh. 779 00:37:20,869 --> 00:37:22,970 (Chuckles) 780 00:37:22,971 --> 00:37:24,572 What's so funny? 781 00:37:24,573 --> 00:37:28,577 Old habits die hard. 782 00:37:30,579 --> 00:37:33,722 Don't worry. I'll... (Sighs) Find my way. 783 00:37:35,954 --> 00:37:38,927 Anybody seen a girl in an orange dress? 784 00:37:40,559 --> 00:37:42,330 (Door slams) 785 00:37:42,331 --> 00:37:44,362 Chuck! Where is she? 786 00:37:44,363 --> 00:37:46,464 What are you talking about? 787 00:37:46,465 --> 00:37:48,466 Do you really expect me to believe 788 00:37:48,467 --> 00:37:50,798 you don't have her stashed here? 789 00:37:50,799 --> 00:37:54,802 I came back from the party because I had a headache. 790 00:37:54,803 --> 00:37:56,804 Didn't you get my messages? 791 00:37:56,805 --> 00:37:59,647 I must have left my phone on the table. 792 00:37:59,648 --> 00:38:02,350 (Sighs deeply) 793 00:38:02,351 --> 00:38:04,782 What if we need games? 794 00:38:04,783 --> 00:38:07,054 What if without them we're boring? 795 00:38:07,055 --> 00:38:08,886 We could never be boring. 796 00:38:08,887 --> 00:38:11,919 You say that, but I know you. 797 00:38:11,920 --> 00:38:14,292 You're Chuck bass. 798 00:38:15,694 --> 00:38:19,498 I'm not Chuck bass without you. 799 00:38:24,333 --> 00:38:27,035 Running to get here all the way from Connecticut... 800 00:38:28,407 --> 00:38:30,638 Was pretty exciting. (Chuckles) 801 00:38:30,639 --> 00:38:32,780 Do you know where Alexandra lives? 802 00:38:32,781 --> 00:38:36,915 How about we stay in instead? 803 00:38:41,520 --> 00:38:45,423 Well, that wasn't so much fun, was it? 804 00:38:45,424 --> 00:38:47,595 Depends on your definition of fun. 805 00:38:47,596 --> 00:38:49,597 I'm sorry I brought you. 806 00:38:49,598 --> 00:38:51,429 The Humphreys are going through a lot, 807 00:38:51,430 --> 00:38:54,602 and I don't even know if Dan and I are even still friends. 808 00:38:54,603 --> 00:38:57,064 I know they're dealing with stuff, um, 809 00:38:57,065 --> 00:38:59,066 but they seem like good people to me. 810 00:38:59,067 --> 00:39:01,108 And you and Dan have been friends for so long, 811 00:39:01,109 --> 00:39:03,671 maybe you shouldn't write that off because of one argument. 812 00:39:03,672 --> 00:39:05,673 Let's not even talk about it anymore. 813 00:39:05,674 --> 00:39:06,974 Are you sure? 814 00:39:06,975 --> 00:39:10,047 'Cause if you need to talk... 815 00:39:10,048 --> 00:39:11,880 I don't... 816 00:39:16,425 --> 00:39:17,955 I.. (Chuckles) 817 00:39:17,956 --> 00:39:21,128 I think I've done enough talking for one night. 818 00:39:21,129 --> 00:39:24,662 And I thought one of us should finally make the first move, 819 00:39:24,663 --> 00:39:26,664 maybe turn this night around. 820 00:39:26,665 --> 00:39:29,397 I'm glad you did. 821 00:39:29,398 --> 00:39:32,370 (Brakes' "oh! Forever" playing) 822 00:39:34,072 --> 00:39:38,075 Growing up means one thing... Independence. 823 00:39:38,076 --> 00:39:40,608 I'll be right back. 824 00:39:40,609 --> 00:39:42,610 We all want it. 825 00:39:42,611 --> 00:39:45,684 ♫♫ 826 00:39:50,118 --> 00:39:54,762 Sometimes we use other people to try to get it for ourselves. 827 00:39:54,763 --> 00:39:57,164 (Car horn honks) 828 00:39:57,165 --> 00:39:58,666 ♫♫ 829 00:39:58,667 --> 00:40:01,569 Waiter, this glass is dirty, 830 00:40:01,570 --> 00:40:05,072 and I've been waiting far too long. 831 00:40:05,073 --> 00:40:07,435 ♫ Hold on ♫ 832 00:40:07,436 --> 00:40:08,976 ♫♫ 833 00:40:08,977 --> 00:40:11,408 Well, I apologize, ma'am. 834 00:40:11,409 --> 00:40:14,782 Surely there's some way I can make up for the poor service. 835 00:40:14,783 --> 00:40:17,414 I can think of a few ways. 836 00:40:17,415 --> 00:40:19,987 ♫♫ 837 00:40:19,988 --> 00:40:23,120 Sometimes we find it in each other. 838 00:40:23,121 --> 00:40:25,122 (Beeping) 839 00:40:25,123 --> 00:40:27,124 (Automated female voice) The party 840 00:40:27,125 --> 00:40:30,127 you are trying to reach is not available at the moment. 841 00:40:30,128 --> 00:40:32,460 Please leave a message. (Beep) 842 00:40:32,461 --> 00:40:34,001 Hey, it's Serena again. 843 00:40:34,002 --> 00:40:36,604 I don't know if you're getting these messages 844 00:40:36,605 --> 00:40:38,736 or if you even check this number, 845 00:40:38,737 --> 00:40:41,008 but I just want you to know 846 00:40:41,009 --> 00:40:44,211 that I'm not gonna stop trying to get your attention. 847 00:40:44,212 --> 00:40:47,745 I'm gonna do whatever it takes for however long. Bye. 848 00:40:47,746 --> 00:40:49,747 ♫♫ 849 00:40:49,748 --> 00:40:51,749 (Shuts cell phone) 850 00:40:51,750 --> 00:40:55,853 ♫♫ 851 00:40:55,854 --> 00:40:59,827 ♫ I know it's you, I know it's true ♫ 852 00:40:59,828 --> 00:41:01,458 Sometimes our independence 853 00:41:01,459 --> 00:41:05,863 comes at the cost of something else... 854 00:41:05,864 --> 00:41:07,865 And that cost can be high. 855 00:41:07,866 --> 00:41:09,867 I hope I'm doing the right thing. 856 00:41:09,868 --> 00:41:11,799 You wanted to keep Serena out of the papers. 857 00:41:11,800 --> 00:41:13,801 Dad, this is the way to do it. 858 00:41:13,802 --> 00:41:16,043 You own all the pictures now. Oh, not all of them. 859 00:41:16,044 --> 00:41:17,945 There is still one photographer 860 00:41:17,946 --> 00:41:20,708 that my group hasn't been able to reach yet. 861 00:41:20,709 --> 00:41:22,710 Because more often than not, 862 00:41:22,711 --> 00:41:24,712 in order to gain our independence, 863 00:41:24,713 --> 00:41:26,554 we have to fight. 864 00:41:26,555 --> 00:41:29,717 Can you guarantee that these will run in Europe and Asia? 865 00:41:29,718 --> 00:41:32,520 I'll try my best. 866 00:41:32,521 --> 00:41:34,221 Good, 'cause I wanna make sure 867 00:41:34,222 --> 00:41:37,164 my father sees these wherever he goes. 868 00:41:37,165 --> 00:41:39,667 Never give up. Never surrender. 869 00:41:39,668 --> 00:41:42,801 X.o.x.o., gossip girl.