Into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. You got into brown.
The letter came while you were away. Congratulations. You said you could call in a favor at N.Y.U.
Did you mean it? I can only get you an interview.
It's gonna be up to you to wow him. You got your money. That's all that matters.
Now you can go to Yale. Well, I'm going to N.Y.U. Now.
Great. Then I'll see you next year. Oh, my god. You're Nate Archibald.
And you're Bree Buckley. It's good to see you again.
I made some new friends, one in particular. Oh. So you are dating someone?
His name's Scott, and I think you guys
would really like each other. Yeah, mom, everything's great.
I have been waiting all summer for Reed to start,
and tomorrow's the day I get to do what I came here for. I know secrecy is a lot to ask for,
but I really can't risk making my family more upset right now. Don't worry.
I'm good at secret relationships. What if your dad didn't want to see you? Who cares?
Who the hell is he not to want you?
I would've stayed all summer with you. Vanessa, I'm... I'm not changing.
I don't care if you're rich, which youaren't, by the way.
If you're gonna be in this world be yourself in this world.
Is there anything else? I'd like to request a roommate... Blair Waldorf.
She's my best friend, and I just can't wait to live with her.
And who am I?
That's a secret I'll never tell.
You know you love me.
X.o.x.o., gossip girl.
(Just Jack's "embers" playing)
Every fall, confident high school seniors
transform into nervous college freshmen.
They leave their parents' homes
for the hallowed halls of higher education.
And like any new venture,
starting college holds the promise
of limitless opportunity.
The opportunity to conquer a new territory...
♪ The facts and the figures
♪ they overwhelm and stifle
♪ everything
♪ that you thought you knew
or to try and be a little less lonely...
♪ The facts and the figures
♪ they overwhelm and stifle
but just because the opportunity
presents itself...
♪ That you think make a difference ♪
(Closes cell phone) Doesn't mean everybody is ready to take it.
Mmm.
♪♪
(Both chuckle)
You're so sweet to see me off.
I can't believe N.Y.U. Orientation week
is finally here. I have to object to you living in the dorms.
Fluorescent lighting, communal showers,
public school girls?
There's a place for that,
and it belongs in the back of a video store. It's not for long.
I can't rule the N.Y.U. Masses from the Upper East Side.
I need to spend time in the dorm to establish myself as queen.
It's not constance, Blair.
The only queens at N.Y.U.
Are the ones with tickets to see Liza at carnegie hall.
Chuck, I trust that when you say,
"never drink absinthe with Daniel Baldwin,"
you know what you're talking about.
But when I say the first week of college means
scared, vulnerable freshmen needing someone to guide them,
that I know what I'm talking about
and I'm very excited for you.
So you haven't called Vanessa yet? No, she's the one who's out of line.
She's gotta call me. Or you could just get over it. After all these years,
you guys are finally gonna be at the same school. I guess you're right. It's probably not the best idea
to be avoiding my only friend at N.Y.U. For the record, Dan, I don't think
you're gonna have any trouble making friends there. Right, because the...
The world of greenwich village intelligentsia
is Dan Humphrey's natural habitat.
You're so lucky. N.Y.U. Is exactly the right place for you.
Like brown is for you.
Serena?
Um...
Sorry. Uh, yeah.
You know what? I should finish packing.
But good luck, Dan.
Hey, I'm sorry.
Are you Dan Humphrey?
Uh, yeah. Like the Dan Humphrey who was published
in the "20 under 20" issue of "the new yorker"?
Uh, yeah. (Chuckles)
Large coffee, please.
I'm Katie, and I'm not usually an eavesdropping stalker.
It's just that I read your piece, and it was amazing.
What? Really? Wow. That's... that... thank you.
Yeah, well, at first I hated you because I also submitted,
but then I read it and I was like,
okay, fine. I accept defeat at your hands, Dan Humphrey.
Anyway, I have a writer's group. We meet every week.
We're meeting here at noon tomorrow. You should come.
(Knocks on doorframe) Car's downstairs. You ready?
As I'll ever be. Today's a big day,
you and Dan both off college.
Yeah, I know. I know.
Uh, I should get going.
Your mom's so proud of you.
So am I.
("Embers" playing)
♪♪
Hey.
Uh, Scott, you remember Dan. Dan, this is Scott.
Yeah. No, it's, uh, it's good to finally officially meet you. Uh, so are you two dating now?
Last I heard you were just friends. Yeah, you actually have to call me
to find out what's going on in my life. Oh, well, okay. I didn't realize we were speaking.
(Dan) Oh, god. (Vanessa) Of course she's in a limo.
Ew.
Let's make it clear from the start.
We don't know each other here.
Works for me. Me, too.
(Knock on door)
Well, hello, sis.
I assume you need a few ounces of study aid for brown.
No. I need a place to stay.
I'm not going to brown.
(Blair) Yes, we may all be freshmen and new to N.Y.U.
And the dorms, but that doesn't mean
we have to embarrass ourselves.
I can tell from looking around this room that none of you are
from New York City. Actually, I'm from...
Riverdale doesn't count. Anyway, I won't be holding
the sad truths of your hometowns against you.
In fact, I want to help you. For example, who can tell me
which is the only club to be seen at on a Saturday night? I read marquee.
Wrong. You should never be seen at a club on a Saturday night.
It's strictly bridge and tunnel on the weekends.
You're welcome. Now Dorota and I have put together some gift bags
filled with essentials for everyone. I think you don't need week to run school.
You do it in one day.
I know. This is going even better than I'd hoped.
And the best part is I seem to have a single. Sorry I'm late.
Blair?
Blair Waldorf? Oh, my gosh! (Squeals)
Oh, my gosh. I can't believe it! We're roommates! (Laughs)
Rah rah, sis boom bah.
Georgina's pulled a coup d'état.
Welcome to college, b.
This is gonna be a blast.
Following me to N.Y.U.? Becoming my roommate?
I'm gonna have Dorota file a restraining order.
I mean, you're overreacting.
The roommate thing is just a coincidence.
Besides, my parents said it was either Bible camp or college,
so go, bobcats! So you're not in love with Jesus anymore?
Oh, I still hold him in my heart,
but Jesus and I have redefined our relationship. You mean he dumped you because he found out you were Satan!
This could actually be a good thing, Blair.
Look. Manolos. Size 7, just like you.
Let me know if you want to borrow. I'll win, you know.
I ruled at constance and I will rule here,
and you can't stand in my way. Are you still playing this tired old game?
Oh, please. Like you're not? No, I'm not. I'm actually here for a fresh start.
Oh, no. Vanessa, you're in our dorm, too? Yay!
Your dorm? Yeah, um, my room's just down the hall.
So, uh...
That's awesome.
Oh!
Isn't this so pretty?
(Chuckles)
I'm gonna hang it up.
(Boots clatter)
(Just Jack's "embers" playing)
♪ The facts and the figures
♪ they overwhelm and stifle
(cell phone chimes)
Oh, miss Blair.
What are we going to do? Call police?
No.
We're going to throw a party.
I go to masa, see if they will cater.
Pardon me.
♪♪
I was packing and talking to Blair about her classes,
and then it hit me.
I wasn't excited about any of it.
I don't know what I want to do yet,
and... and going off to a new place to figure that out?
I don't know. I'm just... I'm not ready for that.
Look, sis, for people like us,
a college degree is just an accessory,
like a Malawi baby or a poodle.
Well, it's an accessory my mother really wants me to have.
So you want to hide out at the bass cave
until you figure it out. Yeah, if it's okay with you. Nobody knows about this,
not even Blair. Blair would be even more upset than my mother.
I couldn't help but notice you and Carter Baizen
at the Van Der bilt Polo party.
This doesn't have anything to do with him, does it?
No, absolutely not. I haven't even seen him since then. Good. Just one favor...
I'm having a meeting here tonight,
so if you can clear out for a few hours. Chuck, I don't mind if your dealer comes by.
Jesse is in St. barths this week.
This is something more legitimate.
You know the old art deco bank
on 72nd between Madison and park?
The one that went under last month?
I want to make it into a speakeasy.
In the front... An elegant restaurant,
but down in the vault...
An after-hours locale
devoted to indecency,
disreputable behavior and all manner of debauchery.
A kind of homage to the last time the market crashed.
The harder the times,
the harder people want to party and forget about it.
Chuck. (Chuckles) This is really a great idea.
I-I can't believe Blair hasn't told me about this yet.
She doesn't know. Nobody does.
I just wanted to wait till I was sure it was going through.
You know, my father turned his first profit
by the time he was 22.
I hope to do it by the time I'm 21.
♪♪
(Man) ♪ it's a fragile world
♪ susceptible to...
Let me guess.
Uh, women in literature, professor schweik?
You know I'm a sucker for stories about scorned women. I got the same.
I think the universe is trying to tell us something.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I should have called you.
No, it's... it's okay.
I wouldn't have wanted to call me either
after the way I came down on you at the party.
Um... so... Scott?
Yeah, he's... he's so great,
and he really wants to get to know you.
Oh, my god. I have so much to tell you.
You are never gonna guess who lives in my dorm. Hey, guys.
Oh. Oh! Sorry to interrupt. I just saw you, and I thought, um...
So I really just want to apologize
for everything that happened in the past.
I've got my meds straightened out,
and I'm really in a much better place now.
So I come to N.Y.U. Hoping for a fresh start,
and who do I get as my roommate? Blair Waldorf. What?
(Vanessa) I told you we have so much to catch up on. I mean, I wish I had some other friends here, you know?
You guys are... are really lucky to have each other.
♪♪
Anyway, I should go.
Okay, this is probably too much,
but would you guys want to have a cup of coffee with me?
Uh...
Look, Georgina,
I appreciate that you want a clean slate,
but I think it would kind of be too much. I'm sorry.
No, of course.
I-I mean, I-I totally understand.
I'd feel the same way. I'll see you around.
Maybe we were a little bit too harsh.
What? It's... it's Georgina. And you're Dan.
And you're Vanessa. This is a fun game. I'm sorry. I just thought you were
a little bit more forgiving than that. Are you... are you really trying to make me the bad guy here?
No, it's just we want a fresh start and... and so does she.
Okay. I know you're new to the whole school thing,
but you don't want Georgina as your friend.
I mean, she's gonna scare everyone away.
Georgina. Hey.
What's gonna happen next week when we start classes?
That's why we have my family's apartment.
And plus, you know, all this sneaking around,
making sure the doorman doesn't see you,
not answering the phone when my mother calls...
I mean, you know it adds a layer of hotness. What are you saying?
That our hotness is only purely circumstantial
and that if we were out in the real world,
we'd like each other less?
Mm. You know that if we really started dating,
after a few months,
you'd realize that you hate the way that I laugh,
I couldn't stand the way that you chew,
and then we'd break up.
That's a very romantic story, you know,
but... it doesn't have to be like that.
Care to make a bet? I got an idea.
I will hole up with you for the next 24 hours,
and we can fast-forward through the entire relationship.
Leave the seat up, sing Timberlake in the shower.
Ah, watch TV shows you really like
as opposed to ones you're supposed to like?
What do you say... You, me, this apartment?
Let's get sick of each other.
Okay.
As you can see, the restaurant would be elegant...
Seasonal menu, extensive wine list.
You know, the space is big,
but I want it to have a more intimate feel.
And how would you be using the vault space?
It's perfect for storage.
I have to be honest.
Give your reputation, when you made your bid,
the board was very concerned.
I completely understand.
The neighbors don't want some raucous club coming in
and disrupting the quiet. And believe me,
I wouldn't want to bring that element to the area.
I'll be right down. (Speaks Italian)
Sorry. I'm not here.
(Whispers) My heel broke.
Stepsister. I apologize. (Cell phone rings)
My lawyer. Excuse me.
(Ring) (Mouths words)
Sorry for interrupting your meeting.
Not at all. We were just finishing up anyway.
Oh, are you... are you leasing Chuck the bank space?
Mm-hmm.
He has a real vision.
I know. Turning the vault into a club... it's genius.
Serena.
(Man) Excuse me?
Thank you.
(Traditional Japanese music playing)
Cool party. I'm Amalia.
I'm glad people understand
the concept of being fashionably late,
but this is ridiculous. I think everybody's
down the hall, watching a movie or something.
What?
Please.
Ease up on the toro.
He has to answer to a board, Serena.
And board members tend not to approve
of clubs with coat check girls who give happy endings.
It was an honest mistake.
When he was talking about your plans...
Look, why do you think I asked you to go out tonight?
Because I knew something like this would happen.
Fine. Then I'll go.
Train wreck.
(Applause)
(Man) Great job, Vanessa.
That was awesome.
Oh. Hey, Blair.
Oh, my god. We just finished watching Vanessa's documentary
about this community garden in her neighborhood.
It was amazing. No, it wasn't.
Yes, it was. I-I mean, Vanessa, tears. Actual tears.
When that gang member picked up his first carrot... Okay, screening is over.
The cocktail party has officially begun
in the common room. Sake-tinis.
And is that my invitation being used as a coaster?
Um, thanks so much, Blair,
but we actually just scarfed, like, four pizzas,
and Vanessa's about to show us
her bootleg Michel gondry videos. Georgina, please.
Nobody wants greasy pizza and Vanessa's home movies
when there's a Sushi and sake party right in the other room.
Did I mention wasabi facials?
Okay, then.
And shut the door?
Spotted... Blair Waldorf going from v.I.P. To v.D.
Poor Blair. How are you going to cure this one?
(Sighs) Morning.
Hey.
Thanks for letting me crash here last night.
Harboring an Ivy league fugitive? I'm your man.
I made you breakfast.
I have to go, but remember, we don't have any servants here,
so if you see anybody else in the loft besides me,
call the police. It's not the chef.
Good to know.
So did classes start already?
Uh, no, just orientation stuff.
But, uh, I did join a literary group.
More people have talked to me at N.Y.U. In one day
than my entire four years at St. Jude's. Well, I'm not surprised.
I can totally see why people would love you there. Oh, about brown...
Uh, you really should think about talking to my dad.
He might ramble a lot, he might nervously strum his guitar,
but, uh, when it comes to fatherly advice,
I don't know, he's pretty much the best there is.
(Georgina) Do you want one? Thanks.
Come to the party. Come to the party. Thanks.
It's gonna be really fun. (Girl) We'll be there.
Oh, fantastic.
Oh.
So if you're not trying to sabotage me, then what is this?
First you deliberately ruin my Sushi party,
and now you're making your move. This paranoia has got to stop, Blair.
I am not paranoid. I'm right.
Why else would you have formed an alliance with Vanessa,
the one person I may hate more than you? It's not an alliance. It's a friendship.
Unlike you, Vanessa's cool and people like her,
more than the weird girl who threw the fish party.
Sushi. There was toro.
Face it, Blair.
Once upon a time, in a far-off land,
you were a queen.
Here you're just a loser who will never fit in.
So you won't be needing that.
Hey, guys. Do you want to come to my party?
You can have one, too. You're really pretty. (Girl) Thank you.
(Elevator bell dings)
Rufus?
Hello?
What are you doing here?
Rufus and I were just catching up.
But I have to prepare for a meeting tonight.
Thank you for the waffles.
Look, I...
I don't know what kind of twisted spin
Chuck put on things,
but I actually wanted to talk to you about this.
Rufus, I'm having doubts about going to brown. Well, I'm sorry about that,
but to lie about leaving for college?
I mean, between the show you put on for the paparazzi all summer
and the craziness at the Polo party last week and this,
I don't know what's going on with you.
I know. I'm sorry I lied. I just didn't want to upset my mom. Well, at least we agree about that,
which is why you can repack your things and go to brown today.
I'll have a car here within an hour.
As long as you're in it, there's no reason
Lily ever has to know about this. Or what, you'll tell on me?
Wow. I feel really emotionally supported
in making this life-changing decision. It's not a decision. It's a mistake,
which is why I'm... I'm trying to get you not to make it. By threatening me.
(Scoffs) Do you know you're more afraid of my mother than I am?
You know what, Rufus? Go ahead. Call her.
You can let her know I'm not going to brown.
Thanks for the talk.
(Cell phone rings)
(Ring)
What do you want?
Hey. I was wondering if you want to go out tonight.
I thought you were at brown. No, I'm not.
In fact, after I hang up with you,
I will be withdrawing my admission.
There's nobody I'd rather celebrate with.
So are you in or out?
See you tonight.
(Snaps cell phone shut)
(Dan) No, I'm telling you,
I learned everything I need to know about women
from Judy blume's "forever."
(Laughter)
Can I talk to you?
Uh, yeah. Yeah. What's up?
I was wondering...
Do you have a date to Georgina's party?
Forget the four horsemen.
The real evidence our world is coming to an end...
Blair Waldorf needing Dan Humphrey
to rescue her from social extinction.
(Cobra starship) ♪ good girls go bad
♪ I know your type ♪ your type
♪ your daddy's little girl, just take a bite ♪
You okay?
(Indistinct conversations in distance)
I just feel like I got off on the wrong foot here,
and I want to start again.
So... thanks for bringing me, Humphrey.
Oh. Uh, yeah. Well, you know, I-I would just like to think
that if I needed it, somebody would do the same for me.
Although, let's be honest, we both know it wouldn't be you.
Oh.
No headbands in college, okay?
(Headband clatters)
♪ She was so shy
♪ till I drove her wild
♪ I make them good girls go bad ♪
♪ I make them good girls...
Katie. Hey, guys.
Blair, you, uh, you remember Katie?
Yeah. Cute necklace.
Thank you. I love your...
How... how about I get us all drinks and you two talk?
Just not about high school, please.
What's up, Dan?
So was everyone at your high school
totally jealous of Dan for being such a great writer?
Dan's a writer?
♪ She was so shy
♪ till I drove her wild
oh. Hey, Dan.
Hey. Um, listen. I'm sorry about yesterday.
I-I was out of line.
Please don't... Don't even worry about it.
I mean, you have every right to be upset.
I'm just really glad you're here. Thanks.
Okay, so am I really drunk,
or did I just see you walk in with Blair?
(Indistinct conversations)
(Chuckles) Look, you wanted me to give you a second chance.
Don't you think you should give one to Blair?
She's not looking for a second chance.
She's looking for a way in.
People like you here, Dan, and Blair sees that.
I'm sorry. I've been the person not welcome at parties,
and if I'm now on the other side of things,
I'm... I'm not gonna treat people the way I was treated,
even if it's Blair. I'm just trying to look out for you.
Trust me. You're being used.
Have fun.
(Cheering)
♪ Oh
♪ yeah
♪ good girls go
gross!
With your mother's l.L. Bean catalog?
Ugh. A cargo short fetish
definitely goes in the "minus" column.
What are you talking about? I was, like, 12 years old.
Speaking of pants, pass yours over here.
What do you need my pants for? Because I want to see what's in them.
Come on. Show me all your secrets.
Have a look. It's just normal stuff.
Normal stuff, huh? All right. See?
(Chuckles) Hmm?
Keys, cell phone. (Keys jangle)
A boarding pass...
From London.
(Chuckles) Don't tell me
that you've been wearing these pants since we met,
because that really would be gross.
No, I... if you must know, I kept it.
Ah. (Chuckles)
And he has a sentimental streak.
Hey, I thought your theory was that
if we really got to know each other, we'd break up.
Mm.
Maybe I'm revising my theory.
(Cobra starship) ♪ you were a problem child
to you. Brown's loss is my gain.
(Clink)
Thank you. (Laughs)
You know, when you called, I tried not to answer.
♪♪
Great. Chuck bass.
Let's get out of here. No. Come on.
Since when do you run away from Chuck bass?
It looks like he's having a business meeting. (Claps hands)
This could be fun.
♪ You're a hot mess
(gasps)
No way.
Serena, Carter, this isn't a good time.
Well, then let's make it one.
What's wrong, Chuck? Aren't you happy to see us? You know, Carter and I were
just sharing our favorite Chuck bass stories.
There were so many we had to break them into categories.
What were we up to, international affairs? Oh, there was a time when, uh, Chuck
and the Italian ambassador's son
were asked to leave an Amsterdam brothel.
Now that's an accomplishment. Simple misunderstanding. None of us spoke any Dutch.
(Laughs)
♪♪
Oh! My gosh. Is this... Is this a business meeting?
I'm... I'm sorry if you sense any tension.
Those two don't like each other that much
'cause they share the same taste in women.
Sometimes they share the actual women. That's enough.
So what's this business meeting about, bass?
Still trying to fill your daddy's shoes? Yeah, Chuck, come on. Tell him your idea.
I'm opening a restaurant. Yeah, that's what he's telling people,
but downstairs, in the vault, he's creating a club.
What did you say? You wanted to redefine decadence?
You wanted to ruin my deal,
so you came here and brought Carter Baizen as your wingman.
I told Rufus about brown
because I was actually concerned for you.
I'm sorry to have wasted your time.
Are you insane? "Battlestar" kicks "t.N.G.'S" ass.
What other show on the history of the planet
has been asked to speak at the u.N.?
Oh, perfect. An organization that condemns terrorism
while secretly funding it
hosts a panel for a show that glorifies terrorists.
Dude, I can't even look at you right now. Fine. Don't look.
What do you think?
Trust me. You don't want to know.
I do. I do want to know. (Cell phone alert chimes)
Oh, thank god.
(Phoenix) ♪ moving in an elliptical pattern ♪
Man, I'm really glad you decided to come to the party.
Oh, thanks, man. That's...
Vanessa cares about you a lot,
and I know that she was hoping you'd come.
You know... Yeah, yeah, I know.
(Laughs) There he is.
Oh, speak of the devil. Hey. To, uh, to fresh starts.
I'm happy you're here, Humphrey.
(Chuckles) Me, too.
So, Scott, you are in big trouble.
I cannot believe you told Vanessa to take professor rifkin
for art in the world. Why? I mean, I liked him.
Dude, he's totally old school, not to mention just plain old.
(Laughs) I mean,
his lecture notes are literally turning yellow with age.
Please do tell. What other professors are you recommending?
Yeah, let's hear it, because Katie's gonna have
to weigh in from now on. I-I'm at a party.
I really don't feel like taking a test right now. (Blair, amplified voice) Excuse me, everyone.
Can you please stop with that noise?
Hi, everyone. What the hell?
(Sighs) Well, most of you don't know me.
My name is Blair Waldorf. But a lot of you know
my roommate, who threw this amazing party... Georgina.
(Cheering)
(Man) Georgina!
Yeah, I know. Georgina rocks, right?
I mean, it's funny, 'cause I never knew
that a Jesus freak could throw such a good party,
but I guess I was wrong. So, everyone, raise a glass
or a... plastic cup of foam
to the coolest Christian I know... Georgina sparks.
♪ What do you know, what do you know ♪
♪ What do you know about Jesus? ♪
♪ What do you know, what do you know ♪
♪ What do you know about the lord? ♪
♪ What do you know, what do you know about Jesus ♪
♪ And his love?
Oh... my god.
This is a conversion party.
I can't believe it. Georgina threw this party
and invited all her friends here
to convert the vulnerable freshmen.
It seems that Blair Waldorf has finally found Jesus
and invited him to crash Georgina's party.
Carter, wait. So that's the whole reason
you wanted me to go out with you tonight...
You knew I'd help you screw over Chuck. (Clicks pen)
Chuck had screwed me over or... Or at least I thought he had.
I wanted to get him back. Serena, listen to you. What's your deal?
You're acting out 'cause daddy doesn't love you?
Is that why you skipped out on brown, too? Please.
No. I told you how I felt, and you blew me off
until you needed someone to do your dirty work.
It's time to find a new bad habit,
'cause it's not gonna be me anymore.
V.i.p. V.I.P. Room at the monkey bar.
Monkey bar. Can't wait. The limo's waiting downstairs.
We were worried about you. We missed you so much.
I can't tell you how my heart filled with joy
when we got your call inviting us to share his glory
with all of your new friends. I didn't invite you here.
We thought our little lamb had been lost for good. I am lost for good.
V.i.p. Room at the monkey bar. Hope I see you there.
Monkey bar. (Singsongy) Limo's downstairs. Wait. What the hell are you doing?
Georgina was turning everyone against me.
You were just a casualty in the battle for social dominance.
But don't worry. Your loyalty's been rewarded.
Your name's on the list at monkey bar. Yours isn't. Georgina wasn't turning people against you, Blair.
You tried to bribe people into being your friend
with Sushi parties and gift bags, and nobody liked it.
I don't need these losers to like me in order to follow me.
Fear works better anyway.
Dan, you've experienced social Siberia.
If you want to try something new, I'll see you at monkey bar.
♪♪
I didn't know there was a cool crowd at college.
Uh, I think you and I were the only ones dumb enough
to believe that. Hey. So some of us were wondering
if you're gonna go to monkey bar. You know, just because someone has to be on top,
doesn't mean it has to be Blair.
♪♪
Now when you get downstairs,
you'll find limos waiting to take you to the club.
And no sticking your head out the sunroof.
This isn't east Ridge high school prom.
Bye. (Amplified voice) Hello. Hey, uh, excuse me.
Could I get everyone's attention, please?
Hey. Hi. Hello. I'm Dan. I just want to let everybody know here
that, uh, Blair Waldorf over there
invited some people from Georgina's past
just so she could embarrass her. But you know,
we're... we're all starting college here, and college is
supposed to be a place where you're not judged
by what you believe or... or the friends you make.
You're here to make new friends and start over, right?
So last time I checked, I mean, I think...
I think this... this party's pretty fun. Yeah? (Crowd) Yeah.
Yeah, okay. So... Who wants to leave with Blair?
All right, and who wants to stay here
and drink cheap beer with me? (All cheering)
It's a no-brainer.
(Cobra starship) ♪ she was so shy
♪ till I drove...
Thank you. You didn't have to do that.
Yeah, I did.
♪ I make them good girls go bad ♪
Let's get a beer.
♪ I make them good girls go bad ♪
Uh-oh, b. Looks like your new flock was just led astray,
and by Dan Humphrey no less.
I guess they know a false prophet when they see one.
♪ I make them good girls go
Hi.
You mind if I join you? It's your home.
(Keys jangle)
Dan told you I was here?
I was...
Glad you felt like you could come here,
that you felt like this was a safe place.
I'm really sorry, Rufus.
I never meant for it to get this messed up.
None of it was your fault.
Well, I didn't help matters.
I shouldn't have blown up at you the way that I did.
So... talk to me.
Well, um...
I called brown
and deferred for a year.
Okay.
It may have been for the wrong reasons at the time,
I-I think.
Well, no, I-I know that it was the right decision.
I would have just been going because my mom wanted me to go,
and while that's a good reason, that's not good enough.
You know, I did the same thing.
Well, it was rutgers, not brown,
but I got in and I realized that if I didn't pursue music,
I'd never do it.
I wish I had that same sense of purpose.
But I hope that if I... if I take this time, that I'll find it.
Gosh.
How am I gonna tell my mom? (Slaps leg)
Maybe I could help you figure that out.
I know I'm not the first guy
that your mom's brought into your life,
but if you and Eric will let me,
I'd really like to be more to you than...
Than just Lily's most recent husband.
Let me help you with this.
Wow. I, uh...
I would really appreciate that, Rufus.
I'm sorry, mom.
It wasn't my intention to embarrass you or daddy.
Look, I wouldn't be doing any of this
if I didn't feel the way that I do.
I really, really like him, and...
Mom, please, don't be like that.
Mom?
I guess we didn't fool the doorman.
So you told your mom the truth?
I didn't want to risk everything with my family
for some fling that wasn't gonna last.
But?
Well, if your family can accept us together,
maybe one day mine will, too.
And if not?
It's a risk that I'm willing to take.
There's a reason we never went downtown...
It's awful.
The minute you cross 14th street,
people forget there's a class system.
B, you will find your place. Just give it time.
No, I found my place, and it's at the bottom.
It's a point of pride now that I see who's on top.
Anyway, it's all turned out for the best.
If I hadn't been so distracted,
I would've been able to force you to go to brown.
That's sweet, but no, you wouldn't have.
I am sorry I pulled a disappearing act on you.
I'm sure you'll find a way to make it up to me...
In the handbag department at Bendel's. (Laughs)
Now normally I'd be more worried about brown,
but you actually seem a lot better than you have in a while.
I really am.
It was so much easier
when it was just about where we sat on the met steps.
Yeah, but we've...
We've been here, done this.
But I was so good at it.
Well...
Then it's time for a new challenge...
For both of us.
I'm glad you're not going to brown.
I need you here.
Same.
Mm.
(Laughs)
Bye.
Bye, you.
I'm sorry I'm late,
but I have a good excuse.
What is this?
A review of all the professors I had this summer.
And look, I even gave 'em grades.
Wow. This is amazing.
I'm sorry...
For that weird moment with Katie last night.
I think I got a little, um, overwhelmed
from meeting all your friends.
That's okay.
That was kind of the least weird part of the whole night.
(Laughs) Yeah, when Dan... he got on the Mike
and he convinced everyone to stay at the party,
that was insane. Is he usually like that?
No. (Laughs) Dan is more of a corner-of-the-party guy.
Should I call him, see if he'll join us?
Call him later. I just want to be with you right now.
What do you want, Serena?
There's a reason I always come back to you, Carter,
and it's not because you're my bad habit. What then?
You're the only one who understood
why I needed to find my father.
You were there for me during all of that, and I trust you.
Anyone would have done the same thing.
No, they wouldn't have.
And I don't want anyone else.
I want you.
(Just Jack's "embers" playing)
♪♪
Mm.
You were right about the dorms.
The lighting is awful.
Are you okay?
Mm.
I am now.
♪ We are all embers ♪ through all of the devilish things we do ♪
♪ From the same fire ♪ through all of the devilish things we do ♪
♪ We are all embers ♪ through all of the devilish things we do ♪
(Cell phone rings)
♪ From the same fire
(ring)
♪ Through all of the devilish things we do ♪
Hello?
Hey. Do you want to meet me and Scott
so we can download about the epicness last night?
Mm. No, you know, I'm still a little wrecked,
so, uh, I'll... I'll call you later.
Okay. Bye.
♪ We are all embers
♪ from the same fire
♪ we are all embers
apparently, higher education
doesn't make for smarter decisions.
So take out your notebooks and sharpen your pencils, kids.
Gossip girl's going to college,
and this class has a lot to learn.