1 00:00:03,104 --> 00:00:05,805 Into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. You got into brown. 2 00:00:05,806 --> 00:00:09,942 The letter came while you were away. Congratulations. You said you could call in a favor at N.Y.U. 3 00:00:09,943 --> 00:00:12,512 Did you mean it? I can only get you an interview. 4 00:00:12,513 --> 00:00:15,882 It's gonna be up to you to wow him. You got your money. That's all that matters. 5 00:00:15,883 --> 00:00:18,518 Now you can go to Yale. Well, I'm going to N.Y.U. Now. 6 00:00:18,519 --> 00:00:21,754 Great. Then I'll see you next year. Oh, my god. You're Nate Archibald. 7 00:00:21,755 --> 00:00:24,224 And you're Bree Buckley. It's good to see you again. 8 00:00:24,225 --> 00:00:27,760 I made some new friends, one in particular. Oh. So you are dating someone? 9 00:00:27,761 --> 00:00:30,763 His name's Scott, and I think you guys 10 00:00:30,764 --> 00:00:32,732 would really like each other. Yeah, mom, everything's great. 11 00:00:32,733 --> 00:00:35,235 I have been waiting all summer for Reed to start, 12 00:00:35,236 --> 00:00:39,472 and tomorrow's the day I get to do what I came here for. I know secrecy is a lot to ask for, 13 00:00:39,473 --> 00:00:42,942 but I really can't risk making my family more upset right now. Don't worry. 14 00:00:42,943 --> 00:00:46,546 I'm good at secret relationships. What if your dad didn't want to see you? Who cares? 15 00:00:46,547 --> 00:00:49,416 Who the hell is he not to want you? 16 00:00:49,417 --> 00:00:52,051 I would've stayed all summer with you. Vanessa, I'm... I'm not changing. 17 00:00:52,052 --> 00:00:54,621 I don't care if you're rich, which youaren't, by the way. 18 00:00:54,622 --> 00:00:57,090 If you're gonna be in this world be yourself in this world. 19 00:00:57,091 --> 00:01:00,593 Is there anything else? I'd like to request a roommate... Blair Waldorf. 20 00:01:00,594 --> 00:01:05,698 She's my best friend, and I just can't wait to live with her. 21 00:01:05,699 --> 00:01:08,000 And who am I? 22 00:01:08,001 --> 00:01:11,138 That's a secret I'll never tell. 23 00:01:11,139 --> 00:01:13,173 You know you love me. 24 00:01:13,174 --> 00:01:16,444 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 25 00:01:19,613 --> 00:01:23,616 (Just Jack's "embers" playing) 26 00:01:23,617 --> 00:01:26,619 Every fall, confident high school seniors 27 00:01:26,620 --> 00:01:29,889 transform into nervous college freshmen. 28 00:01:29,890 --> 00:01:31,691 They leave their parents' homes 29 00:01:31,692 --> 00:01:33,993 for the hallowed halls of higher education. 30 00:01:33,994 --> 00:01:35,795 And like any new venture, 31 00:01:35,796 --> 00:01:38,030 starting college holds the promise 32 00:01:38,031 --> 00:01:40,333 of limitless opportunity. 33 00:01:40,334 --> 00:01:43,370 The opportunity to conquer a new territory... 34 00:01:43,371 --> 00:01:46,406 ♪ The facts and the figures 35 00:01:46,407 --> 00:01:49,108 ♪ they overwhelm and stifle 36 00:01:49,109 --> 00:01:51,110 ♪ everything 37 00:01:51,111 --> 00:01:54,214 ♪ that you thought you knew 38 00:01:54,215 --> 00:01:57,650 or to try and be a little less lonely... 39 00:01:57,651 --> 00:01:59,986 ♪ The facts and the figures 40 00:01:59,987 --> 00:02:02,455 ♪ they overwhelm and stifle 41 00:02:02,456 --> 00:02:04,457 but just because the opportunity 42 00:02:04,458 --> 00:02:06,459 presents itself... 43 00:02:06,460 --> 00:02:09,896 ♪ That you think make a difference ♪ 44 00:02:09,897 --> 00:02:13,800 (Closes cell phone) Doesn't mean everybody is ready to take it. 45 00:02:13,801 --> 00:02:15,101 Mmm. 46 00:02:15,102 --> 00:02:18,705 ♪♪ 47 00:02:18,706 --> 00:02:19,772 (Both chuckle) 48 00:02:19,773 --> 00:02:21,774 You're so sweet to see me off. 49 00:02:21,775 --> 00:02:23,776 I can't believe N.Y.U. Orientation week 50 00:02:23,777 --> 00:02:27,714 is finally here. I have to object to you living in the dorms. 51 00:02:27,715 --> 00:02:29,849 Fluorescent lighting, communal showers, 52 00:02:29,850 --> 00:02:31,251 public school girls? 53 00:02:31,252 --> 00:02:33,119 There's a place for that, 54 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:36,088 and it belongs in the back of a video store. It's not for long. 55 00:02:36,089 --> 00:02:38,591 I can't rule the N.Y.U. Masses from the Upper East Side. 56 00:02:38,592 --> 00:02:41,261 I need to spend time in the dorm to establish myself as queen. 57 00:02:41,262 --> 00:02:42,929 It's not constance, Blair. 58 00:02:42,930 --> 00:02:44,764 The only queens at N.Y.U. 59 00:02:44,765 --> 00:02:47,767 Are the ones with tickets to see Liza at carnegie hall. 60 00:02:47,768 --> 00:02:49,769 Chuck, I trust that when you say, 61 00:02:49,770 --> 00:02:52,272 "never drink absinthe with Daniel Baldwin," 62 00:02:52,273 --> 00:02:54,707 you know what you're talking about. 63 00:02:54,708 --> 00:02:57,176 But when I say the first week of college means 64 00:02:57,177 --> 00:02:59,379 scared, vulnerable freshmen needing someone to guide them, 65 00:02:59,380 --> 00:03:01,448 that I know what I'm talking about 66 00:03:01,449 --> 00:03:04,184 and I'm very excited for you. 67 00:03:07,020 --> 00:03:10,022 So you haven't called Vanessa yet? No, she's the one who's out of line. 68 00:03:10,023 --> 00:03:14,060 She's gotta call me. Or you could just get over it. After all these years, 69 00:03:14,061 --> 00:03:17,464 you guys are finally gonna be at the same school. I guess you're right. It's probably not the best idea 70 00:03:17,465 --> 00:03:21,100 to be avoiding my only friend at N.Y.U. For the record, Dan, I don't think 71 00:03:21,101 --> 00:03:23,102 you're gonna have any trouble making friends there. Right, because the... 72 00:03:23,103 --> 00:03:25,705 The world of greenwich village intelligentsia 73 00:03:25,706 --> 00:03:27,707 is Dan Humphrey's natural habitat. 74 00:03:27,708 --> 00:03:30,910 You're so lucky. N.Y.U. Is exactly the right place for you. 75 00:03:30,911 --> 00:03:32,846 Like brown is for you. 76 00:03:34,214 --> 00:03:35,782 Serena? 77 00:03:35,783 --> 00:03:37,784 Um... 78 00:03:37,785 --> 00:03:39,252 Sorry. Uh, yeah. 79 00:03:39,253 --> 00:03:41,254 You know what? I should finish packing. 80 00:03:41,255 --> 00:03:42,822 But good luck, Dan. 81 00:03:42,823 --> 00:03:45,091 Hey, I'm sorry. 82 00:03:45,092 --> 00:03:46,659 Are you Dan Humphrey? 83 00:03:46,660 --> 00:03:49,662 Uh, yeah. Like the Dan Humphrey who was published 84 00:03:49,663 --> 00:03:51,898 in the "20 under 20" issue of "the new yorker"? 85 00:03:51,899 --> 00:03:54,501 Uh, yeah. (Chuckles) 86 00:03:54,502 --> 00:03:56,202 Large coffee, please. 87 00:03:56,203 --> 00:04:00,607 I'm Katie, and I'm not usually an eavesdropping stalker. 88 00:04:00,608 --> 00:04:03,676 It's just that I read your piece, and it was amazing. 89 00:04:03,677 --> 00:04:06,313 What? Really? Wow. That's... that... thank you. 90 00:04:06,314 --> 00:04:09,616 Yeah, well, at first I hated you because I also submitted, 91 00:04:09,617 --> 00:04:12,519 but then I read it and I was like, 92 00:04:12,520 --> 00:04:15,622 okay, fine. I accept defeat at your hands, Dan Humphrey. 93 00:04:15,623 --> 00:04:18,425 Anyway, I have a writer's group. We meet every week. 94 00:04:18,426 --> 00:04:21,529 We're meeting here at noon tomorrow. You should come. 95 00:04:22,896 --> 00:04:25,832 (Knocks on doorframe) Car's downstairs. You ready? 96 00:04:25,833 --> 00:04:28,535 As I'll ever be. Today's a big day, 97 00:04:28,536 --> 00:04:31,137 you and Dan both off college. 98 00:04:31,138 --> 00:04:33,573 Yeah, I know. I know. 99 00:04:33,574 --> 00:04:35,575 Uh, I should get going. 100 00:04:35,576 --> 00:04:38,811 Your mom's so proud of you. 101 00:04:38,812 --> 00:04:40,279 So am I. 102 00:04:40,280 --> 00:04:44,652 ("Embers" playing) 103 00:04:53,293 --> 00:04:56,930 ♪♪ 104 00:05:08,709 --> 00:05:10,276 Hey. 105 00:05:10,277 --> 00:05:13,546 Uh, Scott, you remember Dan. Dan, this is Scott. 106 00:05:13,547 --> 00:05:17,149 Yeah. No, it's, uh, it's good to finally officially meet you. Uh, so are you two dating now? 107 00:05:17,150 --> 00:05:20,587 Last I heard you were just friends. Yeah, you actually have to call me 108 00:05:20,588 --> 00:05:24,791 to find out what's going on in my life. Oh, well, okay. I didn't realize we were speaking. 109 00:05:24,792 --> 00:05:27,727 (Dan) Oh, god. (Vanessa) Of course she's in a limo. 110 00:05:27,728 --> 00:05:28,828 Ew. 111 00:05:28,829 --> 00:05:31,531 Let's make it clear from the start. 112 00:05:31,532 --> 00:05:34,000 We don't know each other here. 113 00:05:34,001 --> 00:05:37,471 Works for me. Me, too. 114 00:05:40,974 --> 00:05:44,977 (Knock on door) 115 00:05:44,978 --> 00:05:46,345 Well, hello, sis. 116 00:05:46,346 --> 00:05:49,782 I assume you need a few ounces of study aid for brown. 117 00:05:49,783 --> 00:05:52,419 No. I need a place to stay. 118 00:05:52,420 --> 00:05:55,689 I'm not going to brown. 119 00:06:06,233 --> 00:06:08,635 (Blair) Yes, we may all be freshmen and new to N.Y.U. 120 00:06:08,636 --> 00:06:10,637 And the dorms, but that doesn't mean 121 00:06:10,638 --> 00:06:12,439 we have to embarrass ourselves. 122 00:06:12,440 --> 00:06:15,742 I can tell from looking around this room that none of you are 123 00:06:15,743 --> 00:06:18,077 from New York City. Actually, I'm from... 124 00:06:18,078 --> 00:06:20,680 Riverdale doesn't count. Anyway, I won't be holding 125 00:06:20,681 --> 00:06:22,682 the sad truths of your hometowns against you. 126 00:06:22,683 --> 00:06:25,485 In fact, I want to help you. For example, who can tell me 127 00:06:25,486 --> 00:06:28,320 which is the only club to be seen at on a Saturday night? I read marquee. 128 00:06:28,321 --> 00:06:31,323 Wrong. You should never be seen at a club on a Saturday night. 129 00:06:31,324 --> 00:06:33,793 It's strictly bridge and tunnel on the weekends. 130 00:06:33,794 --> 00:06:37,464 You're welcome. Now Dorota and I have put together some gift bags 131 00:06:37,465 --> 00:06:41,033 filled with essentials for everyone. I think you don't need week to run school. 132 00:06:41,034 --> 00:06:42,835 You do it in one day. 133 00:06:42,836 --> 00:06:45,505 I know. This is going even better than I'd hoped. 134 00:06:45,506 --> 00:06:49,442 And the best part is I seem to have a single. Sorry I'm late. 135 00:06:49,443 --> 00:06:50,810 Blair? 136 00:06:50,811 --> 00:06:54,714 Blair Waldorf? Oh, my gosh! (Squeals) 137 00:06:54,715 --> 00:06:58,017 Oh, my gosh. I can't believe it! We're roommates! (Laughs) 138 00:06:58,018 --> 00:07:00,520 Rah rah, sis boom bah. 139 00:07:00,521 --> 00:07:02,689 Georgina's pulled a coup d'état. 140 00:07:02,690 --> 00:07:04,757 Welcome to college, b. 141 00:07:04,758 --> 00:07:06,894 This is gonna be a blast. 142 00:07:10,664 --> 00:07:12,765 Following me to N.Y.U.? Becoming my roommate? 143 00:07:12,766 --> 00:07:14,834 I'm gonna have Dorota file a restraining order. 144 00:07:14,835 --> 00:07:16,636 I mean, you're overreacting. 145 00:07:16,637 --> 00:07:18,437 The roommate thing is just a coincidence. 146 00:07:18,438 --> 00:07:21,273 Besides, my parents said it was either Bible camp or college, 147 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:24,577 so go, bobcats! So you're not in love with Jesus anymore? 148 00:07:24,578 --> 00:07:27,146 Oh, I still hold him in my heart, 149 00:07:27,147 --> 00:07:30,650 but Jesus and I have redefined our relationship. You mean he dumped you because he found out you were Satan! 150 00:07:30,651 --> 00:07:33,452 This could actually be a good thing, Blair. 151 00:07:33,453 --> 00:07:36,489 Look. Manolos. Size 7, just like you. 152 00:07:36,490 --> 00:07:39,792 Let me know if you want to borrow. I'll win, you know. 153 00:07:39,793 --> 00:07:42,629 I ruled at constance and I will rule here, 154 00:07:42,630 --> 00:07:45,397 and you can't stand in my way. Are you still playing this tired old game? 155 00:07:45,398 --> 00:07:48,935 Oh, please. Like you're not? No, I'm not. I'm actually here for a fresh start. 156 00:07:48,936 --> 00:07:52,004 Oh, no. Vanessa, you're in our dorm, too? Yay! 157 00:07:52,005 --> 00:07:55,575 Your dorm? Yeah, um, my room's just down the hall. 158 00:07:55,576 --> 00:07:57,343 So, uh... 159 00:07:57,344 --> 00:07:59,012 That's awesome. 160 00:08:02,115 --> 00:08:03,616 Oh! 161 00:08:03,617 --> 00:08:06,553 Isn't this so pretty? 162 00:08:06,554 --> 00:08:07,754 (Chuckles) 163 00:08:07,755 --> 00:08:09,790 I'm gonna hang it up. 164 00:08:11,525 --> 00:08:12,859 (Boots clatter) 165 00:08:12,860 --> 00:08:14,994 (Just Jack's "embers" playing) 166 00:08:14,995 --> 00:08:18,430 ♪ The facts and the figures 167 00:08:18,431 --> 00:08:20,567 ♪ they overwhelm and stifle 168 00:08:20,568 --> 00:08:25,237 (cell phone chimes) 169 00:08:25,238 --> 00:08:27,173 Oh, miss Blair. 170 00:08:27,174 --> 00:08:29,475 What are we going to do? Call police? 171 00:08:29,476 --> 00:08:30,577 No. 172 00:08:30,578 --> 00:08:32,579 We're going to throw a party. 173 00:08:32,580 --> 00:08:35,548 I go to masa, see if they will cater. 174 00:08:35,549 --> 00:08:37,884 Pardon me. 175 00:08:37,885 --> 00:08:40,120 ♪♪ 176 00:08:42,890 --> 00:08:46,292 I was packing and talking to Blair about her classes, 177 00:08:46,293 --> 00:08:48,094 and then it hit me. 178 00:08:48,095 --> 00:08:50,529 I wasn't excited about any of it. 179 00:08:50,530 --> 00:08:53,766 I don't know what I want to do yet, 180 00:08:53,767 --> 00:08:56,769 and... and going off to a new place to figure that out? 181 00:08:56,770 --> 00:08:59,438 I don't know. I'm just... I'm not ready for that. 182 00:08:59,439 --> 00:09:01,340 Look, sis, for people like us, 183 00:09:01,341 --> 00:09:03,743 a college degree is just an accessory, 184 00:09:03,744 --> 00:09:05,945 like a Malawi baby or a poodle. 185 00:09:05,946 --> 00:09:08,380 Well, it's an accessory my mother really wants me to have. 186 00:09:08,381 --> 00:09:11,417 So you want to hide out at the bass cave 187 00:09:11,418 --> 00:09:14,386 until you figure it out. Yeah, if it's okay with you. Nobody knows about this, 188 00:09:14,387 --> 00:09:17,289 not even Blair. Blair would be even more upset than my mother. 189 00:09:17,290 --> 00:09:19,592 I couldn't help but notice you and Carter Baizen 190 00:09:19,593 --> 00:09:21,327 at the Van Der bilt Polo party. 191 00:09:21,328 --> 00:09:23,896 This doesn't have anything to do with him, does it? 192 00:09:23,897 --> 00:09:26,799 No, absolutely not. I haven't even seen him since then. Good. Just one favor... 193 00:09:26,800 --> 00:09:29,135 I'm having a meeting here tonight, 194 00:09:29,136 --> 00:09:33,472 so if you can clear out for a few hours. Chuck, I don't mind if your dealer comes by. 195 00:09:33,473 --> 00:09:35,474 Jesse is in St. barths this week. 196 00:09:35,475 --> 00:09:38,245 This is something more legitimate. 197 00:09:47,520 --> 00:09:49,689 You know the old art deco bank 198 00:09:49,690 --> 00:09:52,224 on 72nd between Madison and park? 199 00:09:52,225 --> 00:09:54,927 The one that went under last month? 200 00:09:54,928 --> 00:09:57,130 I want to make it into a speakeasy. 201 00:09:59,032 --> 00:10:01,934 In the front... An elegant restaurant, 202 00:10:01,935 --> 00:10:03,703 but down in the vault... 203 00:10:03,704 --> 00:10:05,571 An after-hours locale 204 00:10:05,572 --> 00:10:07,506 devoted to indecency, 205 00:10:07,507 --> 00:10:10,877 disreputable behavior and all manner of debauchery. 206 00:10:10,878 --> 00:10:13,880 A kind of homage to the last time the market crashed. 207 00:10:13,881 --> 00:10:15,414 The harder the times, 208 00:10:15,415 --> 00:10:18,384 the harder people want to party and forget about it. 209 00:10:18,385 --> 00:10:21,487 Chuck. (Chuckles) This is really a great idea. 210 00:10:21,488 --> 00:10:24,657 I-I can't believe Blair hasn't told me about this yet. 211 00:10:24,658 --> 00:10:27,126 She doesn't know. Nobody does. 212 00:10:27,127 --> 00:10:30,262 I just wanted to wait till I was sure it was going through. 213 00:10:30,263 --> 00:10:32,464 You know, my father turned his first profit 214 00:10:32,465 --> 00:10:35,001 by the time he was 22. 215 00:10:35,002 --> 00:10:37,336 I hope to do it by the time I'm 21. 216 00:10:37,337 --> 00:10:41,107 ♪♪ 217 00:10:41,108 --> 00:10:44,543 (Man) ♪ it's a fragile world 218 00:10:44,544 --> 00:10:46,145 ♪ susceptible to... 219 00:10:46,146 --> 00:10:47,446 Let me guess. 220 00:10:47,447 --> 00:10:49,816 Uh, women in literature, professor schweik? 221 00:10:49,817 --> 00:10:53,019 You know I'm a sucker for stories about scorned women. I got the same. 222 00:10:53,020 --> 00:10:56,255 I think the universe is trying to tell us something. 223 00:10:56,256 --> 00:10:58,925 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I should have called you. 224 00:10:58,926 --> 00:11:00,426 No, it's... it's okay. 225 00:11:00,427 --> 00:11:02,494 I wouldn't have wanted to call me either 226 00:11:02,495 --> 00:11:05,698 after the way I came down on you at the party. 227 00:11:05,699 --> 00:11:07,666 Um... so... Scott? 228 00:11:07,667 --> 00:11:09,736 Yeah, he's... he's so great, 229 00:11:09,737 --> 00:11:12,705 and he really wants to get to know you. 230 00:11:12,706 --> 00:11:14,540 Oh, my god. I have so much to tell you. 231 00:11:14,541 --> 00:11:17,476 You are never gonna guess who lives in my dorm. Hey, guys. 232 00:11:17,477 --> 00:11:21,313 Oh. Oh! Sorry to interrupt. I just saw you, and I thought, um... 233 00:11:21,314 --> 00:11:23,682 So I really just want to apologize 234 00:11:23,683 --> 00:11:26,685 for everything that happened in the past. 235 00:11:26,686 --> 00:11:29,055 I've got my meds straightened out, 236 00:11:29,056 --> 00:11:31,390 and I'm really in a much better place now. 237 00:11:31,391 --> 00:11:34,093 So I come to N.Y.U. Hoping for a fresh start, 238 00:11:34,094 --> 00:11:37,129 and who do I get as my roommate? Blair Waldorf. What? 239 00:11:37,130 --> 00:11:40,366 (Vanessa) I told you we have so much to catch up on. I mean, I wish I had some other friends here, you know? 240 00:11:40,367 --> 00:11:43,669 You guys are... are really lucky to have each other. 241 00:11:43,670 --> 00:11:47,506 ♪♪ 242 00:11:47,507 --> 00:11:49,943 Anyway, I should go. 243 00:11:53,146 --> 00:11:55,147 Okay, this is probably too much, 244 00:11:55,148 --> 00:11:58,350 but would you guys want to have a cup of coffee with me? 245 00:11:58,351 --> 00:11:59,618 Uh... 246 00:11:59,619 --> 00:12:00,887 Look, Georgina, 247 00:12:00,888 --> 00:12:03,255 I appreciate that you want a clean slate, 248 00:12:03,256 --> 00:12:07,526 but I think it would kind of be too much. I'm sorry. 249 00:12:07,527 --> 00:12:08,828 No, of course. 250 00:12:08,829 --> 00:12:10,997 I-I mean, I-I totally understand. 251 00:12:10,998 --> 00:12:14,267 I'd feel the same way. I'll see you around. 252 00:12:16,369 --> 00:12:19,271 Maybe we were a little bit too harsh. 253 00:12:19,272 --> 00:12:21,707 What? It's... it's Georgina. And you're Dan. 254 00:12:21,708 --> 00:12:25,177 And you're Vanessa. This is a fun game. I'm sorry. I just thought you were 255 00:12:25,178 --> 00:12:29,148 a little bit more forgiving than that. Are you... are you really trying to make me the bad guy here? 256 00:12:29,149 --> 00:12:32,118 No, it's just we want a fresh start and... and so does she. 257 00:12:32,119 --> 00:12:35,254 Okay. I know you're new to the whole school thing, 258 00:12:35,255 --> 00:12:37,890 but you don't want Georgina as your friend. 259 00:12:37,891 --> 00:12:41,560 I mean, she's gonna scare everyone away. 260 00:12:41,561 --> 00:12:44,464 Georgina. Hey. 261 00:12:46,266 --> 00:12:48,901 What's gonna happen next week when we start classes? 262 00:12:48,902 --> 00:12:51,337 That's why we have my family's apartment. 263 00:12:51,338 --> 00:12:53,806 And plus, you know, all this sneaking around, 264 00:12:53,807 --> 00:12:55,808 making sure the doorman doesn't see you, 265 00:12:55,809 --> 00:12:58,410 not answering the phone when my mother calls... 266 00:12:58,411 --> 00:13:02,181 I mean, you know it adds a layer of hotness. What are you saying? 267 00:13:02,182 --> 00:13:04,183 That our hotness is only purely circumstantial 268 00:13:04,184 --> 00:13:06,618 and that if we were out in the real world, 269 00:13:06,619 --> 00:13:08,420 we'd like each other less? 270 00:13:08,421 --> 00:13:10,589 Mm. You know that if we really started dating, 271 00:13:10,590 --> 00:13:12,424 after a few months, 272 00:13:12,425 --> 00:13:15,161 you'd realize that you hate the way that I laugh, 273 00:13:15,162 --> 00:13:17,696 I couldn't stand the way that you chew, 274 00:13:17,697 --> 00:13:20,066 and then we'd break up. 275 00:13:20,067 --> 00:13:22,468 That's a very romantic story, you know, 276 00:13:22,469 --> 00:13:25,805 but... it doesn't have to be like that. 277 00:13:27,374 --> 00:13:29,910 Care to make a bet? I got an idea. 278 00:13:32,179 --> 00:13:35,481 I will hole up with you for the next 24 hours, 279 00:13:35,482 --> 00:13:37,984 and we can fast-forward through the entire relationship. 280 00:13:37,985 --> 00:13:41,053 Leave the seat up, sing Timberlake in the shower. 281 00:13:41,054 --> 00:13:43,489 Ah, watch TV shows you really like 282 00:13:43,490 --> 00:13:46,025 as opposed to ones you're supposed to like? 283 00:13:46,026 --> 00:13:48,961 What do you say... You, me, this apartment? 284 00:13:48,962 --> 00:13:51,898 Let's get sick of each other. 285 00:13:51,899 --> 00:13:53,566 Okay. 286 00:13:55,502 --> 00:13:58,137 As you can see, the restaurant would be elegant... 287 00:13:58,138 --> 00:14:00,672 Seasonal menu, extensive wine list. 288 00:14:00,673 --> 00:14:02,541 You know, the space is big, 289 00:14:02,542 --> 00:14:04,576 but I want it to have a more intimate feel. 290 00:14:04,577 --> 00:14:08,080 And how would you be using the vault space? 291 00:14:08,081 --> 00:14:10,616 It's perfect for storage. 292 00:14:10,617 --> 00:14:12,451 I have to be honest. 293 00:14:12,452 --> 00:14:15,687 Give your reputation, when you made your bid, 294 00:14:15,688 --> 00:14:17,789 the board was very concerned. 295 00:14:17,790 --> 00:14:19,458 I completely understand. 296 00:14:19,459 --> 00:14:21,660 The neighbors don't want some raucous club coming in 297 00:14:21,661 --> 00:14:23,795 and disrupting the quiet. And believe me, 298 00:14:23,796 --> 00:14:27,799 I wouldn't want to bring that element to the area. 299 00:14:27,800 --> 00:14:30,736 I'll be right down. (Speaks Italian) 300 00:14:30,737 --> 00:14:32,738 Sorry. I'm not here. 301 00:14:32,739 --> 00:14:34,206 (Whispers) My heel broke. 302 00:14:34,207 --> 00:14:36,608 Stepsister. I apologize. (Cell phone rings) 303 00:14:36,609 --> 00:14:38,810 My lawyer. Excuse me. 304 00:14:38,811 --> 00:14:41,981 (Ring) (Mouths words) 305 00:14:41,982 --> 00:14:44,516 Sorry for interrupting your meeting. 306 00:14:44,517 --> 00:14:47,153 Not at all. We were just finishing up anyway. 307 00:14:47,154 --> 00:14:49,588 Oh, are you... are you leasing Chuck the bank space? 308 00:14:49,589 --> 00:14:50,622 Mm-hmm. 309 00:14:50,623 --> 00:14:52,424 He has a real vision. 310 00:14:52,425 --> 00:14:55,794 I know. Turning the vault into a club... it's genius. 311 00:14:55,795 --> 00:14:58,064 Serena. 312 00:14:58,065 --> 00:14:59,632 (Man) Excuse me? 313 00:15:17,384 --> 00:15:18,750 Thank you. 314 00:15:18,751 --> 00:15:22,555 (Traditional Japanese music playing) 315 00:15:23,823 --> 00:15:26,493 Cool party. I'm Amalia. 316 00:15:29,696 --> 00:15:31,197 I'm glad people understand 317 00:15:31,198 --> 00:15:33,432 the concept of being fashionably late, 318 00:15:33,433 --> 00:15:35,934 but this is ridiculous. I think everybody's 319 00:15:35,935 --> 00:15:38,637 down the hall, watching a movie or something. 320 00:15:38,638 --> 00:15:39,638 What? 321 00:15:39,639 --> 00:15:41,773 Please. 322 00:15:41,774 --> 00:15:43,443 Ease up on the toro. 323 00:15:45,112 --> 00:15:47,379 He has to answer to a board, Serena. 324 00:15:47,380 --> 00:15:49,648 And board members tend not to approve 325 00:15:49,649 --> 00:15:53,952 of clubs with coat check girls who give happy endings. 326 00:15:53,953 --> 00:15:55,554 It was an honest mistake. 327 00:15:55,555 --> 00:15:57,556 When he was talking about your plans... 328 00:15:57,557 --> 00:16:00,492 Look, why do you think I asked you to go out tonight? 329 00:16:00,493 --> 00:16:04,930 Because I knew something like this would happen. 330 00:16:04,931 --> 00:16:06,699 Fine. Then I'll go. 331 00:16:08,435 --> 00:16:10,370 Train wreck. 332 00:16:14,941 --> 00:16:16,408 (Applause) 333 00:16:16,409 --> 00:16:17,943 (Man) Great job, Vanessa. 334 00:16:17,944 --> 00:16:21,514 That was awesome. 335 00:16:23,083 --> 00:16:24,883 Oh. Hey, Blair. 336 00:16:24,884 --> 00:16:28,720 Oh, my god. We just finished watching Vanessa's documentary 337 00:16:28,721 --> 00:16:31,423 about this community garden in her neighborhood. 338 00:16:31,424 --> 00:16:33,859 It was amazing. No, it wasn't. 339 00:16:33,860 --> 00:16:37,763 Yes, it was. I-I mean, Vanessa, tears. Actual tears. 340 00:16:37,764 --> 00:16:42,468 When that gang member picked up his first carrot... Okay, screening is over. 341 00:16:42,469 --> 00:16:45,271 The cocktail party has officially begun 342 00:16:45,272 --> 00:16:47,239 in the common room. Sake-tinis. 343 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:50,376 And is that my invitation being used as a coaster? 344 00:16:50,377 --> 00:16:52,478 Um, thanks so much, Blair, 345 00:16:52,479 --> 00:16:55,514 but we actually just scarfed, like, four pizzas, 346 00:16:55,515 --> 00:16:57,749 and Vanessa's about to show us 347 00:16:57,750 --> 00:17:00,419 her bootleg Michel gondry videos. Georgina, please. 348 00:17:00,420 --> 00:17:03,655 Nobody wants greasy pizza and Vanessa's home movies 349 00:17:03,656 --> 00:17:06,992 when there's a Sushi and sake party right in the other room. 350 00:17:06,993 --> 00:17:11,531 Did I mention wasabi facials? 351 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:14,766 Okay, then. 352 00:17:14,767 --> 00:17:16,736 And shut the door? 353 00:17:18,371 --> 00:17:22,574 Spotted... Blair Waldorf going from v.I.P. To v.D. 354 00:17:22,575 --> 00:17:26,513 Poor Blair. How are you going to cure this one? 355 00:17:30,283 --> 00:17:32,252 (Sighs) Morning. 356 00:17:34,654 --> 00:17:35,854 Hey. 357 00:17:35,855 --> 00:17:38,424 Thanks for letting me crash here last night. 358 00:17:38,425 --> 00:17:40,792 Harboring an Ivy league fugitive? I'm your man. 359 00:17:40,793 --> 00:17:42,494 I made you breakfast. 360 00:17:42,495 --> 00:17:45,497 I have to go, but remember, we don't have any servants here, 361 00:17:45,498 --> 00:17:47,999 so if you see anybody else in the loft besides me, 362 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:50,001 call the police. It's not the chef. 363 00:17:50,002 --> 00:17:52,171 Good to know. 364 00:17:52,172 --> 00:17:54,306 So did classes start already? 365 00:17:54,307 --> 00:17:55,674 Uh, no, just orientation stuff. 366 00:17:55,675 --> 00:17:57,676 But, uh, I did join a literary group. 367 00:17:57,677 --> 00:18:00,146 More people have talked to me at N.Y.U. In one day 368 00:18:00,147 --> 00:18:03,215 than my entire four years at St. Jude's. Well, I'm not surprised. 369 00:18:03,216 --> 00:18:06,585 I can totally see why people would love you there. Oh, about brown... 370 00:18:06,586 --> 00:18:08,887 Uh, you really should think about talking to my dad. 371 00:18:08,888 --> 00:18:11,890 He might ramble a lot, he might nervously strum his guitar, 372 00:18:11,891 --> 00:18:14,760 but, uh, when it comes to fatherly advice, 373 00:18:14,761 --> 00:18:18,331 I don't know, he's pretty much the best there is. 374 00:18:27,607 --> 00:18:29,608 (Georgina) Do you want one? Thanks. 375 00:18:29,609 --> 00:18:32,444 Come to the party. Come to the party. Thanks. 376 00:18:32,445 --> 00:18:34,980 It's gonna be really fun. (Girl) We'll be there. 377 00:18:34,981 --> 00:18:36,615 Oh, fantastic. 378 00:18:36,616 --> 00:18:38,049 Oh. 379 00:18:38,050 --> 00:18:41,019 So if you're not trying to sabotage me, then what is this? 380 00:18:41,020 --> 00:18:44,022 First you deliberately ruin my Sushi party, 381 00:18:44,023 --> 00:18:46,625 and now you're making your move. This paranoia has got to stop, Blair. 382 00:18:46,626 --> 00:18:48,227 I am not paranoid. I'm right. 383 00:18:48,228 --> 00:18:50,796 Why else would you have formed an alliance with Vanessa, 384 00:18:50,797 --> 00:18:54,366 the one person I may hate more than you? It's not an alliance. It's a friendship. 385 00:18:54,367 --> 00:18:56,368 Unlike you, Vanessa's cool and people like her, 386 00:18:56,369 --> 00:18:58,937 more than the weird girl who threw the fish party. 387 00:18:58,938 --> 00:19:01,440 Sushi. There was toro. 388 00:19:01,441 --> 00:19:02,741 Face it, Blair. 389 00:19:02,742 --> 00:19:05,377 Once upon a time, in a far-off land, 390 00:19:05,378 --> 00:19:06,845 you were a queen. 391 00:19:06,846 --> 00:19:10,649 Here you're just a loser who will never fit in. 392 00:19:10,650 --> 00:19:12,852 So you won't be needing that. 393 00:19:15,355 --> 00:19:17,889 Hey, guys. Do you want to come to my party? 394 00:19:17,890 --> 00:19:21,661 You can have one, too. You're really pretty. (Girl) Thank you. 395 00:19:23,963 --> 00:19:27,165 (Elevator bell dings) 396 00:19:27,166 --> 00:19:28,801 Rufus? 397 00:19:30,903 --> 00:19:33,839 Hello? 398 00:19:33,840 --> 00:19:36,642 What are you doing here? 399 00:19:36,643 --> 00:19:38,377 Rufus and I were just catching up. 400 00:19:38,378 --> 00:19:41,146 But I have to prepare for a meeting tonight. 401 00:19:41,147 --> 00:19:43,383 Thank you for the waffles. 402 00:19:48,655 --> 00:19:49,755 Look, I... 403 00:19:49,756 --> 00:19:52,224 I don't know what kind of twisted spin 404 00:19:52,225 --> 00:19:53,725 Chuck put on things, 405 00:19:53,726 --> 00:19:56,127 but I actually wanted to talk to you about this. 406 00:19:56,128 --> 00:19:59,898 Rufus, I'm having doubts about going to brown. Well, I'm sorry about that, 407 00:19:59,899 --> 00:20:01,767 but to lie about leaving for college? 408 00:20:01,768 --> 00:20:04,470 I mean, between the show you put on for the paparazzi all summer 409 00:20:04,471 --> 00:20:06,605 and the craziness at the Polo party last week and this, 410 00:20:06,606 --> 00:20:09,375 I don't know what's going on with you. 411 00:20:09,376 --> 00:20:12,778 I know. I'm sorry I lied. I just didn't want to upset my mom. Well, at least we agree about that, 412 00:20:12,779 --> 00:20:15,481 which is why you can repack your things and go to brown today. 413 00:20:15,482 --> 00:20:17,949 I'll have a car here within an hour. 414 00:20:17,950 --> 00:20:20,819 As long as you're in it, there's no reason 415 00:20:20,820 --> 00:20:23,855 Lily ever has to know about this. Or what, you'll tell on me? 416 00:20:23,856 --> 00:20:26,392 Wow. I feel really emotionally supported 417 00:20:26,393 --> 00:20:29,295 in making this life-changing decision. It's not a decision. It's a mistake, 418 00:20:29,296 --> 00:20:33,332 which is why I'm... I'm trying to get you not to make it. By threatening me. 419 00:20:33,333 --> 00:20:37,537 (Scoffs) Do you know you're more afraid of my mother than I am? 420 00:20:40,607 --> 00:20:43,675 You know what, Rufus? Go ahead. Call her. 421 00:20:43,676 --> 00:20:47,379 You can let her know I'm not going to brown. 422 00:20:47,380 --> 00:20:50,350 Thanks for the talk. 423 00:20:53,820 --> 00:20:57,122 (Cell phone rings) 424 00:20:57,123 --> 00:20:59,459 (Ring) 425 00:21:01,260 --> 00:21:02,761 What do you want? 426 00:21:02,762 --> 00:21:05,897 Hey. I was wondering if you want to go out tonight. 427 00:21:05,898 --> 00:21:08,734 I thought you were at brown. No, I'm not. 428 00:21:08,735 --> 00:21:11,303 In fact, after I hang up with you, 429 00:21:11,304 --> 00:21:13,271 I will be withdrawing my admission. 430 00:21:13,272 --> 00:21:15,907 There's nobody I'd rather celebrate with. 431 00:21:15,908 --> 00:21:17,810 So are you in or out? 432 00:21:19,779 --> 00:21:21,079 See you tonight. 433 00:21:21,080 --> 00:21:24,583 (Snaps cell phone shut) 434 00:21:24,584 --> 00:21:26,184 (Dan) No, I'm telling you, 435 00:21:26,185 --> 00:21:28,687 I learned everything I need to know about women 436 00:21:28,688 --> 00:21:30,456 from Judy blume's "forever." 437 00:21:30,457 --> 00:21:32,692 (Laughter) 438 00:21:37,864 --> 00:21:39,665 Can I talk to you? 439 00:21:39,666 --> 00:21:42,802 Uh, yeah. Yeah. What's up? 440 00:21:44,437 --> 00:21:47,038 I was wondering... 441 00:21:47,039 --> 00:21:49,140 Do you have a date to Georgina's party? 442 00:21:49,141 --> 00:21:51,643 Forget the four horsemen. 443 00:21:51,644 --> 00:21:54,680 The real evidence our world is coming to an end... 444 00:21:54,681 --> 00:21:56,948 Blair Waldorf needing Dan Humphrey 445 00:21:56,949 --> 00:22:00,019 to rescue her from social extinction. 446 00:22:04,657 --> 00:22:06,658 (Cobra starship) ♪ good girls go bad 447 00:22:06,659 --> 00:22:11,663 ♪ good girls go bad 448 00:22:11,664 --> 00:22:14,633 ♪ I know your type ♪ your type 449 00:22:14,634 --> 00:22:17,803 ♪ your daddy's little girl, just take a bite ♪ 450 00:22:17,804 --> 00:22:18,904 You okay? 451 00:22:18,905 --> 00:22:20,706 (Indistinct conversations in distance) 452 00:22:20,707 --> 00:22:23,742 I just feel like I got off on the wrong foot here, 453 00:22:23,743 --> 00:22:26,678 and I want to start again. 454 00:22:26,679 --> 00:22:29,280 So... thanks for bringing me, Humphrey. 455 00:22:29,281 --> 00:22:32,250 Oh. Uh, yeah. Well, you know, I-I would just like to think 456 00:22:32,251 --> 00:22:35,120 that if I needed it, somebody would do the same for me. 457 00:22:35,121 --> 00:22:38,724 Although, let's be honest, we both know it wouldn't be you. 458 00:22:38,725 --> 00:22:40,526 Oh. 459 00:22:40,527 --> 00:22:42,694 No headbands in college, okay? 460 00:22:42,695 --> 00:22:45,064 (Headband clatters) 461 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:50,736 ♪ She was so shy 462 00:22:50,737 --> 00:22:55,541 ♪ till I drove her wild 463 00:22:55,542 --> 00:22:58,276 ♪ I make them good girls go bad ♪ 464 00:22:58,277 --> 00:22:59,711 ♪ I make them good girls... 465 00:22:59,712 --> 00:23:01,913 Katie. Hey, guys. 466 00:23:01,914 --> 00:23:04,583 Blair, you, uh, you remember Katie? 467 00:23:04,584 --> 00:23:06,184 Yeah. Cute necklace. 468 00:23:06,185 --> 00:23:09,388 Thank you. I love your... 469 00:23:10,723 --> 00:23:14,660 How... how about I get us all drinks and you two talk? 470 00:23:14,661 --> 00:23:17,295 Just not about high school, please. 471 00:23:17,296 --> 00:23:18,697 What's up, Dan? 472 00:23:18,698 --> 00:23:20,699 So was everyone at your high school 473 00:23:20,700 --> 00:23:23,635 totally jealous of Dan for being such a great writer? 474 00:23:23,636 --> 00:23:25,804 Dan's a writer? 475 00:23:25,805 --> 00:23:28,339 ♪ She was so shy 476 00:23:28,340 --> 00:23:30,876 ♪ till I drove her wild 477 00:23:30,877 --> 00:23:32,177 oh. Hey, Dan. 478 00:23:32,178 --> 00:23:35,046 Hey. Um, listen. I'm sorry about yesterday. 479 00:23:35,047 --> 00:23:36,715 I-I was out of line. 480 00:23:36,716 --> 00:23:38,717 Please don't... Don't even worry about it. 481 00:23:38,718 --> 00:23:40,719 I mean, you have every right to be upset. 482 00:23:40,720 --> 00:23:43,522 I'm just really glad you're here. Thanks. 483 00:23:43,523 --> 00:23:45,524 Okay, so am I really drunk, 484 00:23:45,525 --> 00:23:48,159 or did I just see you walk in with Blair? 485 00:23:48,160 --> 00:23:49,995 (Indistinct conversations) 486 00:23:49,996 --> 00:23:52,998 (Chuckles) Look, you wanted me to give you a second chance. 487 00:23:52,999 --> 00:23:55,033 Don't you think you should give one to Blair? 488 00:23:55,034 --> 00:23:57,235 She's not looking for a second chance. 489 00:23:57,236 --> 00:23:59,304 She's looking for a way in. 490 00:23:59,305 --> 00:24:02,373 People like you here, Dan, and Blair sees that. 491 00:24:02,374 --> 00:24:05,110 I'm sorry. I've been the person not welcome at parties, 492 00:24:05,111 --> 00:24:07,112 and if I'm now on the other side of things, 493 00:24:07,113 --> 00:24:09,915 I'm... I'm not gonna treat people the way I was treated, 494 00:24:09,916 --> 00:24:12,918 even if it's Blair. I'm just trying to look out for you. 495 00:24:12,919 --> 00:24:16,522 Trust me. You're being used. 496 00:24:16,523 --> 00:24:18,190 Have fun. 497 00:24:21,260 --> 00:24:24,996 (Cheering) 498 00:24:24,997 --> 00:24:29,000 ♪ Oh 499 00:24:29,001 --> 00:24:31,670 ♪ yeah 500 00:24:31,671 --> 00:24:33,271 ♪ good girls go 501 00:24:33,272 --> 00:24:34,640 gross! 502 00:24:34,641 --> 00:24:36,842 With your mother's l.L. Bean catalog? 503 00:24:36,843 --> 00:24:38,844 Ugh. A cargo short fetish 504 00:24:38,845 --> 00:24:40,979 definitely goes in the "minus" column. 505 00:24:40,980 --> 00:24:42,648 What are you talking about? I was, like, 12 years old. 506 00:24:42,649 --> 00:24:45,551 Speaking of pants, pass yours over here. 507 00:24:45,552 --> 00:24:48,820 What do you need my pants for? Because I want to see what's in them. 508 00:24:48,821 --> 00:24:50,822 Come on. Show me all your secrets. 509 00:24:50,823 --> 00:24:52,724 Have a look. It's just normal stuff. 510 00:24:52,725 --> 00:24:55,694 Normal stuff, huh? All right. See? 511 00:24:55,695 --> 00:24:57,596 (Chuckles) Hmm? 512 00:24:57,597 --> 00:24:59,297 Keys, cell phone. (Keys jangle) 513 00:24:59,298 --> 00:25:00,599 A boarding pass... 514 00:25:00,600 --> 00:25:02,969 From London. 515 00:25:04,571 --> 00:25:06,204 (Chuckles) Don't tell me 516 00:25:06,205 --> 00:25:08,674 that you've been wearing these pants since we met, 517 00:25:08,675 --> 00:25:10,842 because that really would be gross. 518 00:25:10,843 --> 00:25:14,614 No, I... if you must know, I kept it. 519 00:25:18,017 --> 00:25:20,218 Ah. (Chuckles) 520 00:25:20,219 --> 00:25:23,089 And he has a sentimental streak. 521 00:25:30,196 --> 00:25:32,197 Hey, I thought your theory was that 522 00:25:32,198 --> 00:25:35,400 if we really got to know each other, we'd break up. 523 00:25:35,401 --> 00:25:37,737 Mm. 524 00:25:39,772 --> 00:25:42,274 Maybe I'm revising my theory. 525 00:25:44,110 --> 00:25:46,477 (Cobra starship) ♪ you were a problem child 526 00:25:46,478 --> 00:25:49,180 to you. Brown's loss is my gain. 527 00:25:49,181 --> 00:25:50,348 (Clink) 528 00:25:50,349 --> 00:25:52,718 Thank you. (Laughs) 529 00:25:52,719 --> 00:25:57,923 You know, when you called, I tried not to answer. 530 00:25:57,924 --> 00:25:59,290 ♪♪ 531 00:25:59,291 --> 00:26:01,760 Great. Chuck bass. 532 00:26:01,761 --> 00:26:04,262 Let's get out of here. No. Come on. 533 00:26:04,263 --> 00:26:06,531 Since when do you run away from Chuck bass? 534 00:26:06,532 --> 00:26:09,735 It looks like he's having a business meeting. (Claps hands) 535 00:26:09,736 --> 00:26:11,770 This could be fun. 536 00:26:11,771 --> 00:26:14,072 ♪ You're a hot mess 537 00:26:14,073 --> 00:26:15,406 (gasps) 538 00:26:15,407 --> 00:26:17,042 No way. 539 00:26:17,043 --> 00:26:19,110 Serena, Carter, this isn't a good time. 540 00:26:19,111 --> 00:26:21,479 Well, then let's make it one. 541 00:26:21,480 --> 00:26:25,216 What's wrong, Chuck? Aren't you happy to see us? You know, Carter and I were 542 00:26:25,217 --> 00:26:27,352 just sharing our favorite Chuck bass stories. 543 00:26:27,353 --> 00:26:29,721 There were so many we had to break them into categories. 544 00:26:29,722 --> 00:26:32,758 What were we up to, international affairs? Oh, there was a time when, uh, Chuck 545 00:26:32,759 --> 00:26:34,760 and the Italian ambassador's son 546 00:26:34,761 --> 00:26:37,629 were asked to leave an Amsterdam brothel. 547 00:26:37,630 --> 00:26:41,032 Now that's an accomplishment. Simple misunderstanding. None of us spoke any Dutch. 548 00:26:41,033 --> 00:26:42,433 (Laughs) 549 00:26:42,434 --> 00:26:44,435 ♪♪ 550 00:26:44,436 --> 00:26:47,739 Oh! My gosh. Is this... Is this a business meeting? 551 00:26:47,740 --> 00:26:50,241 I'm... I'm sorry if you sense any tension. 552 00:26:50,242 --> 00:26:53,144 Those two don't like each other that much 553 00:26:53,145 --> 00:26:55,413 'cause they share the same taste in women. 554 00:26:55,414 --> 00:26:57,983 Sometimes they share the actual women. That's enough. 555 00:26:57,984 --> 00:27:00,151 So what's this business meeting about, bass? 556 00:27:00,152 --> 00:27:04,289 Still trying to fill your daddy's shoes? Yeah, Chuck, come on. Tell him your idea. 557 00:27:04,290 --> 00:27:07,292 I'm opening a restaurant. Yeah, that's what he's telling people, 558 00:27:07,293 --> 00:27:09,627 but downstairs, in the vault, he's creating a club. 559 00:27:09,628 --> 00:27:13,299 What did you say? You wanted to redefine decadence? 560 00:27:15,735 --> 00:27:17,535 You wanted to ruin my deal, 561 00:27:17,536 --> 00:27:20,940 so you came here and brought Carter Baizen as your wingman. 562 00:27:28,614 --> 00:27:30,415 I told Rufus about brown 563 00:27:30,416 --> 00:27:32,852 because I was actually concerned for you. 564 00:27:35,021 --> 00:27:37,824 I'm sorry to have wasted your time. 565 00:27:43,830 --> 00:27:47,132 Are you insane? "Battlestar" kicks "t.N.G.'S" ass. 566 00:27:47,133 --> 00:27:49,134 What other show on the history of the planet 567 00:27:49,135 --> 00:27:51,136 has been asked to speak at the u.N.? 568 00:27:51,137 --> 00:27:53,038 Oh, perfect. An organization that condemns terrorism 569 00:27:53,039 --> 00:27:54,472 while secretly funding it 570 00:27:54,473 --> 00:27:57,175 hosts a panel for a show that glorifies terrorists. 571 00:27:57,176 --> 00:27:59,945 Dude, I can't even look at you right now. Fine. Don't look. 572 00:27:59,946 --> 00:28:02,714 What do you think? 573 00:28:02,715 --> 00:28:06,084 Trust me. You don't want to know. 574 00:28:06,085 --> 00:28:09,789 I do. I do want to know. (Cell phone alert chimes) 575 00:28:11,157 --> 00:28:13,091 Oh, thank god. 576 00:28:13,092 --> 00:28:15,226 (Phoenix) ♪ moving in an elliptical pattern ♪ 577 00:28:15,227 --> 00:28:18,730 Man, I'm really glad you decided to come to the party. 578 00:28:18,731 --> 00:28:20,799 Oh, thanks, man. That's... 579 00:28:20,800 --> 00:28:22,801 Vanessa cares about you a lot, 580 00:28:22,802 --> 00:28:25,737 and I know that she was hoping you'd come. 581 00:28:25,738 --> 00:28:27,806 You know... Yeah, yeah, I know. 582 00:28:27,807 --> 00:28:29,540 (Laughs) There he is. 583 00:28:29,541 --> 00:28:33,211 Oh, speak of the devil. Hey. To, uh, to fresh starts. 584 00:28:33,212 --> 00:28:35,413 I'm happy you're here, Humphrey. 585 00:28:35,414 --> 00:28:37,783 (Chuckles) Me, too. 586 00:28:37,784 --> 00:28:40,185 So, Scott, you are in big trouble. 587 00:28:40,186 --> 00:28:42,420 I cannot believe you told Vanessa to take professor rifkin 588 00:28:42,421 --> 00:28:45,390 for art in the world. Why? I mean, I liked him. 589 00:28:45,391 --> 00:28:49,394 Dude, he's totally old school, not to mention just plain old. 590 00:28:49,395 --> 00:28:51,096 (Laughs) I mean, 591 00:28:51,097 --> 00:28:54,299 his lecture notes are literally turning yellow with age. 592 00:28:54,300 --> 00:28:56,667 Please do tell. What other professors are you recommending? 593 00:28:56,668 --> 00:28:58,837 Yeah, let's hear it, because Katie's gonna have 594 00:28:58,838 --> 00:29:01,139 to weigh in from now on. I-I'm at a party. 595 00:29:01,140 --> 00:29:05,110 I really don't feel like taking a test right now. (Blair, amplified voice) Excuse me, everyone. 596 00:29:05,111 --> 00:29:07,678 Can you please stop with that noise? 597 00:29:07,679 --> 00:29:10,148 Hi, everyone. What the hell? 598 00:29:10,149 --> 00:29:12,150 (Sighs) Well, most of you don't know me. 599 00:29:12,151 --> 00:29:15,153 My name is Blair Waldorf. But a lot of you know 600 00:29:15,154 --> 00:29:17,923 my roommate, who threw this amazing party... Georgina. 601 00:29:17,924 --> 00:29:20,792 (Cheering) 602 00:29:20,793 --> 00:29:22,093 (Man) Georgina! 603 00:29:22,094 --> 00:29:24,595 Yeah, I know. Georgina rocks, right? 604 00:29:24,596 --> 00:29:26,597 I mean, it's funny, 'cause I never knew 605 00:29:26,598 --> 00:29:29,600 that a Jesus freak could throw such a good party, 606 00:29:29,601 --> 00:29:32,804 but I guess I was wrong. So, everyone, raise a glass 607 00:29:32,805 --> 00:29:35,473 or a... plastic cup of foam 608 00:29:35,474 --> 00:29:39,110 to the coolest Christian I know... Georgina sparks. 609 00:29:39,111 --> 00:29:41,246 ♪ What do you know, what do you know ♪ 610 00:29:41,247 --> 00:29:43,481 ♪ What do you know about Jesus? ♪ 611 00:29:43,482 --> 00:29:45,817 ♪ What do you know, what do you know ♪ 612 00:29:45,818 --> 00:29:47,785 ♪ What do you know about the lord? ♪ 613 00:29:47,786 --> 00:29:52,390 ♪ What do you know, what do you know about Jesus ♪ 614 00:29:52,391 --> 00:29:55,526 ♪ And his love? 615 00:29:55,527 --> 00:29:56,828 Oh... my god. 616 00:29:56,829 --> 00:29:58,496 This is a conversion party. 617 00:29:58,497 --> 00:30:01,833 I can't believe it. Georgina threw this party 618 00:30:01,834 --> 00:30:03,835 and invited all her friends here 619 00:30:03,836 --> 00:30:05,603 to convert the vulnerable freshmen. 620 00:30:05,604 --> 00:30:09,340 It seems that Blair Waldorf has finally found Jesus 621 00:30:09,341 --> 00:30:14,313 and invited him to crash Georgina's party. 622 00:30:19,818 --> 00:30:22,053 Carter, wait. So that's the whole reason 623 00:30:22,054 --> 00:30:23,855 you wanted me to go out with you tonight... 624 00:30:23,856 --> 00:30:26,624 You knew I'd help you screw over Chuck. (Clicks pen) 625 00:30:26,625 --> 00:30:29,494 Chuck had screwed me over or... Or at least I thought he had. 626 00:30:29,495 --> 00:30:32,497 I wanted to get him back. Serena, listen to you. What's your deal? 627 00:30:32,498 --> 00:30:35,366 You're acting out 'cause daddy doesn't love you? 628 00:30:35,367 --> 00:30:38,369 Is that why you skipped out on brown, too? Please. 629 00:30:38,370 --> 00:30:42,540 No. I told you how I felt, and you blew me off 630 00:30:42,541 --> 00:30:45,376 until you needed someone to do your dirty work. 631 00:30:45,377 --> 00:30:48,213 It's time to find a new bad habit, 632 00:30:48,214 --> 00:30:51,150 'cause it's not gonna be me anymore. 633 00:30:53,319 --> 00:30:55,653 V.i.p. V.I.P. Room at the monkey bar. 634 00:30:55,654 --> 00:30:58,323 Monkey bar. Can't wait. The limo's waiting downstairs. 635 00:30:58,324 --> 00:31:00,558 We were worried about you. We missed you so much. 636 00:31:00,559 --> 00:31:03,328 I can't tell you how my heart filled with joy 637 00:31:03,329 --> 00:31:05,630 when we got your call inviting us to share his glory 638 00:31:05,631 --> 00:31:08,133 with all of your new friends. I didn't invite you here. 639 00:31:08,134 --> 00:31:11,336 We thought our little lamb had been lost for good. I am lost for good. 640 00:31:11,337 --> 00:31:13,905 V.i.p. Room at the monkey bar. Hope I see you there. 641 00:31:13,906 --> 00:31:17,242 Monkey bar. (Singsongy) Limo's downstairs. Wait. What the hell are you doing? 642 00:31:17,243 --> 00:31:19,310 Georgina was turning everyone against me. 643 00:31:19,311 --> 00:31:21,546 You were just a casualty in the battle for social dominance. 644 00:31:21,547 --> 00:31:24,715 But don't worry. Your loyalty's been rewarded. 645 00:31:24,716 --> 00:31:29,054 Your name's on the list at monkey bar. Yours isn't. Georgina wasn't turning people against you, Blair. 646 00:31:29,055 --> 00:31:31,356 You tried to bribe people into being your friend 647 00:31:31,357 --> 00:31:33,591 with Sushi parties and gift bags, and nobody liked it. 648 00:31:33,592 --> 00:31:37,095 I don't need these losers to like me in order to follow me. 649 00:31:37,096 --> 00:31:38,496 Fear works better anyway. 650 00:31:38,497 --> 00:31:40,999 Dan, you've experienced social Siberia. 651 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:44,802 If you want to try something new, I'll see you at monkey bar. 652 00:31:44,803 --> 00:31:47,238 ♪♪ 653 00:31:47,239 --> 00:31:50,241 I didn't know there was a cool crowd at college. 654 00:31:50,242 --> 00:31:52,877 Uh, I think you and I were the only ones dumb enough 655 00:31:52,878 --> 00:31:55,380 to believe that. Hey. So some of us were wondering 656 00:31:55,381 --> 00:32:00,285 if you're gonna go to monkey bar. You know, just because someone has to be on top, 657 00:32:00,286 --> 00:32:03,688 doesn't mean it has to be Blair. 658 00:32:03,689 --> 00:32:06,824 ♪♪ 659 00:32:06,825 --> 00:32:08,593 Now when you get downstairs, 660 00:32:08,594 --> 00:32:11,596 you'll find limos waiting to take you to the club. 661 00:32:11,597 --> 00:32:13,598 And no sticking your head out the sunroof. 662 00:32:13,599 --> 00:32:16,367 This isn't east Ridge high school prom. 663 00:32:16,368 --> 00:32:19,037 Bye. (Amplified voice) Hello. Hey, uh, excuse me. 664 00:32:19,038 --> 00:32:21,472 Could I get everyone's attention, please? 665 00:32:21,473 --> 00:32:24,342 Hey. Hi. Hello. I'm Dan. I just want to let everybody know here 666 00:32:24,343 --> 00:32:27,278 that, uh, Blair Waldorf over there 667 00:32:27,279 --> 00:32:29,814 invited some people from Georgina's past 668 00:32:29,815 --> 00:32:31,816 just so she could embarrass her. But you know, 669 00:32:31,817 --> 00:32:35,486 we're... we're all starting college here, and college is 670 00:32:35,487 --> 00:32:37,522 supposed to be a place where you're not judged 671 00:32:37,523 --> 00:32:39,690 by what you believe or... or the friends you make. 672 00:32:39,691 --> 00:32:42,027 You're here to make new friends and start over, right? 673 00:32:42,028 --> 00:32:44,529 So last time I checked, I mean, I think... 674 00:32:44,530 --> 00:32:46,564 I think this... this party's pretty fun. Yeah? (Crowd) Yeah. 675 00:32:46,565 --> 00:32:50,069 Yeah, okay. So... Who wants to leave with Blair? 676 00:32:51,570 --> 00:32:54,139 All right, and who wants to stay here 677 00:32:54,140 --> 00:32:56,541 and drink cheap beer with me? (All cheering) 678 00:32:56,542 --> 00:32:59,344 It's a no-brainer. 679 00:32:59,345 --> 00:33:02,880 (Cobra starship) ♪ she was so shy 680 00:33:02,881 --> 00:33:04,249 ♪ till I drove... 681 00:33:04,250 --> 00:33:06,517 Thank you. You didn't have to do that. 682 00:33:06,518 --> 00:33:08,219 Yeah, I did. 683 00:33:08,220 --> 00:33:10,488 ♪ I make them good girls go bad ♪ 684 00:33:10,489 --> 00:33:12,090 Let's get a beer. 685 00:33:12,091 --> 00:33:13,958 ♪ I make them good girls go bad ♪ 686 00:33:13,959 --> 00:33:18,229 Uh-oh, b. Looks like your new flock was just led astray, 687 00:33:18,230 --> 00:33:20,765 and by Dan Humphrey no less. 688 00:33:20,766 --> 00:33:23,334 I guess they know a false prophet when they see one. 689 00:33:23,335 --> 00:33:25,637 ♪ I make them good girls go 690 00:33:37,583 --> 00:33:38,716 Hi. 691 00:33:38,717 --> 00:33:41,919 You mind if I join you? It's your home. 692 00:33:41,920 --> 00:33:44,022 (Keys jangle) 693 00:33:45,357 --> 00:33:47,558 Dan told you I was here? 694 00:33:47,559 --> 00:33:51,562 I was... 695 00:33:51,563 --> 00:33:54,665 Glad you felt like you could come here, 696 00:33:54,666 --> 00:33:57,303 that you felt like this was a safe place. 697 00:33:58,937 --> 00:34:00,405 I'm really sorry, Rufus. 698 00:34:00,406 --> 00:34:03,308 I never meant for it to get this messed up. 699 00:34:03,309 --> 00:34:06,043 None of it was your fault. 700 00:34:06,044 --> 00:34:07,845 Well, I didn't help matters. 701 00:34:07,846 --> 00:34:11,250 I shouldn't have blown up at you the way that I did. 702 00:34:14,686 --> 00:34:17,489 So... talk to me. 703 00:34:21,793 --> 00:34:25,196 Well, um... 704 00:34:25,197 --> 00:34:26,897 I called brown 705 00:34:26,898 --> 00:34:28,767 and deferred for a year. 706 00:34:31,970 --> 00:34:33,471 Okay. 707 00:34:33,472 --> 00:34:36,174 It may have been for the wrong reasons at the time, 708 00:34:36,175 --> 00:34:37,608 I-I think. 709 00:34:37,609 --> 00:34:41,579 Well, no, I-I know that it was the right decision. 710 00:34:41,580 --> 00:34:44,415 I would have just been going because my mom wanted me to go, 711 00:34:44,416 --> 00:34:47,418 and while that's a good reason, that's not good enough. 712 00:34:47,419 --> 00:34:49,354 You know, I did the same thing. 713 00:34:49,355 --> 00:34:51,156 Well, it was rutgers, not brown, 714 00:34:51,157 --> 00:34:55,293 but I got in and I realized that if I didn't pursue music, 715 00:34:55,294 --> 00:34:56,627 I'd never do it. 716 00:34:56,628 --> 00:34:58,996 I wish I had that same sense of purpose. 717 00:34:58,997 --> 00:35:02,534 But I hope that if I... if I take this time, that I'll find it. 718 00:35:06,004 --> 00:35:08,439 Gosh. 719 00:35:08,440 --> 00:35:11,442 How am I gonna tell my mom? (Slaps leg) 720 00:35:11,443 --> 00:35:14,145 Maybe I could help you figure that out. 721 00:35:14,146 --> 00:35:16,147 I know I'm not the first guy 722 00:35:16,148 --> 00:35:18,683 that your mom's brought into your life, 723 00:35:18,684 --> 00:35:21,552 but if you and Eric will let me, 724 00:35:21,553 --> 00:35:24,755 I'd really like to be more to you than... 725 00:35:24,756 --> 00:35:28,426 Than just Lily's most recent husband. 726 00:35:28,427 --> 00:35:30,562 Let me help you with this. 727 00:35:33,098 --> 00:35:35,466 Wow. I, uh... 728 00:35:35,467 --> 00:35:38,237 I would really appreciate that, Rufus. 729 00:35:41,707 --> 00:35:43,007 I'm sorry, mom. 730 00:35:43,008 --> 00:35:45,510 It wasn't my intention to embarrass you or daddy. 731 00:35:45,511 --> 00:35:47,712 Look, I wouldn't be doing any of this 732 00:35:47,713 --> 00:35:50,381 if I didn't feel the way that I do. 733 00:35:50,382 --> 00:35:52,383 I really, really like him, and... 734 00:35:52,384 --> 00:35:55,186 Mom, please, don't be like that. 735 00:35:55,187 --> 00:35:56,555 Mom? 736 00:35:59,391 --> 00:36:02,328 I guess we didn't fool the doorman. 737 00:36:05,331 --> 00:36:07,732 So you told your mom the truth? 738 00:36:07,733 --> 00:36:10,435 I didn't want to risk everything with my family 739 00:36:10,436 --> 00:36:13,170 for some fling that wasn't gonna last. 740 00:36:13,171 --> 00:36:14,505 But? 741 00:36:14,506 --> 00:36:18,209 Well, if your family can accept us together, 742 00:36:18,210 --> 00:36:20,711 maybe one day mine will, too. 743 00:36:20,712 --> 00:36:23,381 And if not? 744 00:36:23,382 --> 00:36:27,253 It's a risk that I'm willing to take. 745 00:36:32,891 --> 00:36:36,126 There's a reason we never went downtown... 746 00:36:36,127 --> 00:36:37,528 It's awful. 747 00:36:37,529 --> 00:36:39,530 The minute you cross 14th street, 748 00:36:39,531 --> 00:36:41,666 people forget there's a class system. 749 00:36:41,667 --> 00:36:44,502 B, you will find your place. Just give it time. 750 00:36:44,503 --> 00:36:47,505 No, I found my place, and it's at the bottom. 751 00:36:47,506 --> 00:36:50,641 It's a point of pride now that I see who's on top. 752 00:36:50,642 --> 00:36:53,210 Anyway, it's all turned out for the best. 753 00:36:53,211 --> 00:36:55,012 If I hadn't been so distracted, 754 00:36:55,013 --> 00:36:57,515 I would've been able to force you to go to brown. 755 00:36:57,516 --> 00:36:59,517 That's sweet, but no, you wouldn't have. 756 00:36:59,518 --> 00:37:01,819 I am sorry I pulled a disappearing act on you. 757 00:37:01,820 --> 00:37:04,489 I'm sure you'll find a way to make it up to me... 758 00:37:04,490 --> 00:37:07,725 In the handbag department at Bendel's. (Laughs) 759 00:37:07,726 --> 00:37:10,127 Now normally I'd be more worried about brown, 760 00:37:10,128 --> 00:37:14,198 but you actually seem a lot better than you have in a while. 761 00:37:14,199 --> 00:37:15,867 I really am. 762 00:37:18,169 --> 00:37:19,970 It was so much easier 763 00:37:19,971 --> 00:37:23,409 when it was just about where we sat on the met steps. 764 00:37:24,843 --> 00:37:26,644 Yeah, but we've... 765 00:37:26,645 --> 00:37:28,979 We've been here, done this. 766 00:37:28,980 --> 00:37:31,649 But I was so good at it. 767 00:37:31,650 --> 00:37:33,484 Well... 768 00:37:33,485 --> 00:37:36,287 Then it's time for a new challenge... 769 00:37:36,288 --> 00:37:37,622 For both of us. 770 00:37:37,623 --> 00:37:40,224 I'm glad you're not going to brown. 771 00:37:40,225 --> 00:37:42,393 I need you here. 772 00:37:42,394 --> 00:37:43,595 Same. 773 00:37:45,531 --> 00:37:46,332 Mm. 774 00:37:46,333 --> 00:37:48,266 (Laughs) 775 00:37:49,701 --> 00:37:50,901 Bye. 776 00:37:50,902 --> 00:37:53,038 Bye, you. 777 00:38:06,385 --> 00:38:07,685 I'm sorry I'm late, 778 00:38:07,686 --> 00:38:10,055 but I have a good excuse. 779 00:38:12,290 --> 00:38:14,559 What is this? 780 00:38:14,560 --> 00:38:16,727 A review of all the professors I had this summer. 781 00:38:16,728 --> 00:38:19,296 And look, I even gave 'em grades. 782 00:38:19,297 --> 00:38:22,132 Wow. This is amazing. 783 00:38:22,133 --> 00:38:24,335 I'm sorry... 784 00:38:24,336 --> 00:38:26,404 For that weird moment with Katie last night. 785 00:38:26,405 --> 00:38:30,140 I think I got a little, um, overwhelmed 786 00:38:30,141 --> 00:38:32,578 from meeting all your friends. 787 00:38:34,212 --> 00:38:36,180 That's okay. 788 00:38:36,181 --> 00:38:39,717 That was kind of the least weird part of the whole night. 789 00:38:39,718 --> 00:38:41,752 (Laughs) Yeah, when Dan... he got on the Mike 790 00:38:41,753 --> 00:38:44,455 and he convinced everyone to stay at the party, 791 00:38:44,456 --> 00:38:46,290 that was insane. Is he usually like that? 792 00:38:46,291 --> 00:38:49,895 No. (Laughs) Dan is more of a corner-of-the-party guy. 793 00:38:51,830 --> 00:38:55,265 Should I call him, see if he'll join us? 794 00:38:55,266 --> 00:38:58,804 Call him later. I just want to be with you right now. 795 00:39:13,752 --> 00:39:15,753 What do you want, Serena? 796 00:39:15,754 --> 00:39:18,756 There's a reason I always come back to you, Carter, 797 00:39:18,757 --> 00:39:21,559 and it's not because you're my bad habit. What then? 798 00:39:21,560 --> 00:39:23,794 You're the only one who understood 799 00:39:23,795 --> 00:39:25,930 why I needed to find my father. 800 00:39:25,931 --> 00:39:30,100 You were there for me during all of that, and I trust you. 801 00:39:30,101 --> 00:39:33,337 Anyone would have done the same thing. 802 00:39:33,338 --> 00:39:35,840 No, they wouldn't have. 803 00:39:35,841 --> 00:39:39,076 And I don't want anyone else. 804 00:39:39,077 --> 00:39:40,712 I want you. 805 00:39:52,491 --> 00:39:55,694 (Just Jack's "embers" playing) 806 00:39:59,831 --> 00:40:02,768 ♪♪ 807 00:40:23,489 --> 00:40:25,624 Mm. 808 00:40:26,792 --> 00:40:29,595 You were right about the dorms. 809 00:40:31,663 --> 00:40:34,199 The lighting is awful. 810 00:40:37,503 --> 00:40:40,370 Are you okay? 811 00:40:40,371 --> 00:40:41,906 Mm. 812 00:40:41,907 --> 00:40:43,441 I am now. 813 00:40:45,343 --> 00:40:48,846 ♪ We are all embers ♪ through all of the devilish things we do ♪ 814 00:40:48,847 --> 00:40:52,382 ♪ From the same fire ♪ through all of the devilish things we do ♪ 815 00:40:52,383 --> 00:40:55,753 ♪ We are all embers ♪ through all of the devilish things we do ♪ 816 00:40:55,754 --> 00:40:57,588 (Cell phone rings) 817 00:40:57,589 --> 00:41:00,124 ♪ From the same fire 818 00:41:00,125 --> 00:41:02,226 (ring) 819 00:41:02,227 --> 00:41:07,532 ♪ Through all of the devilish things we do ♪ 820 00:41:07,533 --> 00:41:08,733 Hello? 821 00:41:08,734 --> 00:41:10,735 Hey. Do you want to meet me and Scott 822 00:41:10,736 --> 00:41:12,837 so we can download about the epicness last night? 823 00:41:12,838 --> 00:41:15,840 Mm. No, you know, I'm still a little wrecked, 824 00:41:15,841 --> 00:41:18,442 so, uh, I'll... I'll call you later. 825 00:41:18,443 --> 00:41:21,912 Okay. Bye. 826 00:41:21,913 --> 00:41:24,915 ♪ We are all embers 827 00:41:24,916 --> 00:41:28,553 ♪ from the same fire 828 00:41:28,554 --> 00:41:31,455 ♪ we are all embers 829 00:41:31,456 --> 00:41:33,724 apparently, higher education 830 00:41:33,725 --> 00:41:36,561 doesn't make for smarter decisions. 831 00:41:36,562 --> 00:41:40,030 So take out your notebooks and sharpen your pencils, kids. 832 00:41:40,031 --> 00:41:42,499 Gossip girl's going to college, 833 00:41:42,500 --> 00:41:44,636 and this class has a lot to learn.