1 00:00:02,533 --> 00:00:06,106 Into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. 2 00:00:06,107 --> 00:00:08,108 I see you've met my daughter. 3 00:00:08,109 --> 00:00:09,339 Raina thorpe. 4 00:00:09,340 --> 00:00:11,111 I have decided to set my sights 5 00:00:11,112 --> 00:00:14,614 on a company that has just come back up on the block... 6 00:00:14,615 --> 00:00:16,116 Bass industries. 7 00:00:16,117 --> 00:00:19,049 My car is just outside. I'll wait five minutes 8 00:00:19,050 --> 00:00:20,490 before taking off. 9 00:00:20,491 --> 00:00:22,052 (Lily) What in the hell were you trying to do? 10 00:00:22,053 --> 00:00:23,723 Get Ben out of prison. 11 00:00:23,724 --> 00:00:25,595 What, by putting me in? The information about Ben 12 00:00:25,596 --> 00:00:27,497 in the affidavit can never get out, ever. 13 00:00:27,498 --> 00:00:29,199 I'm here to see Ben Donovan. 14 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:31,731 I'm sorry. You just missed him. Mr. Donovan was released. 15 00:00:31,732 --> 00:00:33,203 Are you free for coffee? 16 00:00:33,204 --> 00:00:34,734 I'm free for anything. 17 00:00:34,735 --> 00:00:36,636 Have you come to recruit another virgin to be your drug mule? 18 00:00:36,637 --> 00:00:39,240 I would say, why, are you available? 19 00:00:40,571 --> 00:00:43,042 And who am I? 20 00:00:43,043 --> 00:00:46,416 That's a secret I'll never tell. 21 00:00:46,417 --> 00:00:48,578 You know you love me. 22 00:00:48,579 --> 00:00:53,653 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 23 00:00:53,654 --> 00:00:55,825 (Gossip girl) Brr, upper east siders. 24 00:00:55,826 --> 00:00:58,128 It's cold outside. 25 00:00:58,129 --> 00:01:00,760 And as February approaches, we need to find ways 26 00:01:00,761 --> 00:01:02,492 to fight frostbite. 27 00:01:02,493 --> 00:01:06,436 (Wolf gang) ♫ in the city where I'm from ♫ 28 00:01:06,437 --> 00:01:08,438 ♫ there are lovers to the dawn ♫ 29 00:01:08,439 --> 00:01:10,440 Some keep warm the old-fashioned way. 30 00:01:10,441 --> 00:01:12,442 Who knew what a turn-on it would be 31 00:01:12,443 --> 00:01:15,405 to sleep with a woman trying to buy my company? 32 00:01:15,406 --> 00:01:18,678 As long as we play clean in business, I'm happy to keep it... 33 00:01:18,679 --> 00:01:21,651 Dirty between the sheets. 34 00:01:21,652 --> 00:01:25,555 ♫ Who's gonna get up after we've fallen? ♫ 35 00:01:25,556 --> 00:01:28,558 ♫ Who's gonna pick up what we've done wrong? ♫ 36 00:01:28,559 --> 00:01:32,522 Some seek the comfort of loved ones. 37 00:01:32,523 --> 00:01:34,294 ♫ We're gone ♫ 38 00:01:34,295 --> 00:01:36,526 And some try to keep away the gloom... 39 00:01:36,527 --> 00:01:38,698 What are you doing up this early? 40 00:01:38,699 --> 00:01:40,300 By painting things bright. 41 00:01:40,301 --> 00:01:42,302 Breakfast with Ben. And don't lecture. 42 00:01:42,303 --> 00:01:44,304 He's a nice person... A nice, innocent person 43 00:01:44,305 --> 00:01:47,307 who deserves a friend after what my mom did to him. 44 00:01:47,308 --> 00:01:49,309 A lot of mascara for a friend, 45 00:01:49,310 --> 00:01:51,541 but you can have breakfast with whomever you want. 46 00:01:51,542 --> 00:01:53,543 I don't judge. Well, today I don't, 47 00:01:53,544 --> 00:01:56,246 because today everything is new and fresh and golden. 48 00:01:56,247 --> 00:01:58,518 Today my internship begins. 49 00:01:58,519 --> 00:02:01,421 You're finally going to tell me where it is? 50 00:02:01,422 --> 00:02:03,593 It's too important. I can't jinx it. 51 00:02:03,594 --> 00:02:05,195 I'll tell you after my first day, 52 00:02:05,196 --> 00:02:06,656 but I must go. 53 00:02:06,657 --> 00:02:09,599 But you realize most offices aren't even open this early 54 00:02:09,600 --> 00:02:11,601 unless you're interning at a doughnut shop? 55 00:02:11,602 --> 00:02:14,764 I want to be early. What is wrong with being early? 56 00:02:14,765 --> 00:02:16,366 Catch the worm! 57 00:02:16,367 --> 00:02:19,509 Okay, I'll see you at the "w" party tonight. 58 00:02:19,510 --> 00:02:22,272 And good luck at your new job at the mayor's office 59 00:02:22,273 --> 00:02:25,615 or the Whitney or CIA or... whatever. 60 00:02:25,616 --> 00:02:27,677 This... this is like living with Don draper. 61 00:02:27,678 --> 00:02:32,151 Lily, again, thank you so much for getting me this opportunity. 62 00:02:32,152 --> 00:02:34,554 Just so you know, it may not be what... 63 00:02:34,555 --> 00:02:36,256 Don't worry. I realize most internships are about 64 00:02:36,257 --> 00:02:37,827 exploitation and Espresso runs. 65 00:02:37,828 --> 00:02:40,360 I'm just happy to get a chance to be around writing again. 66 00:02:40,361 --> 00:02:42,362 Well, then you're welcome, Daniel. 67 00:02:42,363 --> 00:02:43,663 How about a celebratory breakfast? 68 00:02:43,664 --> 00:02:45,665 Uh, you know, I-I can't. I'm super busy. 69 00:02:45,666 --> 00:02:48,338 I gotta... I gotta limber up for all this bootlicking 70 00:02:48,339 --> 00:02:49,739 I'm gonna be doing, 71 00:02:49,740 --> 00:02:51,341 but thank you. 72 00:02:51,342 --> 00:02:53,503 (Chuckles) Okay. Bye. 73 00:02:53,504 --> 00:02:54,804 (Beep) 74 00:02:54,805 --> 00:02:57,176 Well, at least one of our kids appreciates me. 75 00:02:57,177 --> 00:02:58,278 Lily. 76 00:02:58,279 --> 00:03:00,280 I get Ben out on parole, 77 00:03:00,281 --> 00:03:03,483 but Serena and Eric continue to treat me like I'm toxic. 78 00:03:03,484 --> 00:03:05,485 I know you did what you could, 79 00:03:05,486 --> 00:03:07,617 but Ben's still gonna have a criminal record. 80 00:03:07,618 --> 00:03:08,858 Give them time. 81 00:03:08,859 --> 00:03:10,860 Everything I do or have ever done 82 00:03:10,861 --> 00:03:13,893 is for my children. 83 00:03:13,894 --> 00:03:17,797 And someday they'll realize that. 84 00:03:17,798 --> 00:03:19,469 Right? 85 00:03:19,470 --> 00:03:20,670 Hmm. 86 00:03:20,671 --> 00:03:21,831 Hmm. 87 00:03:21,832 --> 00:03:24,634 No, please, let me. 88 00:03:24,635 --> 00:03:26,476 I asked. You got last time. 89 00:03:26,477 --> 00:03:28,478 I'm sorry I had to leave so abruptly. 90 00:03:28,479 --> 00:03:31,281 My, uh, friend Edward was waiting for me. 91 00:03:31,282 --> 00:03:32,542 How's life on his sofa? 92 00:03:32,543 --> 00:03:34,614 Pullout couch beats a prison cot. 93 00:03:34,615 --> 00:03:37,447 Serena... The reason I asked you here 94 00:03:37,448 --> 00:03:39,619 is 'cause I heard from an old college friend. 95 00:03:39,620 --> 00:03:42,392 He's starting an organic farm in ithaca, 96 00:03:42,393 --> 00:03:44,694 wants me to move up there. 97 00:03:44,695 --> 00:03:46,456 Wow. 98 00:03:46,457 --> 00:03:50,260 Ithaca... it's supposed to be beautiful. 99 00:03:50,261 --> 00:03:52,602 But are you sure? 100 00:03:52,603 --> 00:03:55,605 Being outside all day, working with my hands... 101 00:03:55,606 --> 00:03:57,807 After being cooped up for so long, 102 00:03:57,808 --> 00:03:59,409 it's kind of ideal. 103 00:03:59,410 --> 00:04:01,511 Yeah. Well, I hope we get 104 00:04:01,512 --> 00:04:03,913 to spend some time together before you go. 105 00:04:03,914 --> 00:04:05,545 I'm leaving tomorrow. 106 00:04:05,546 --> 00:04:08,017 I wanna start my new life as soon as possible. 107 00:04:08,018 --> 00:04:10,249 I hope you understand. 108 00:04:10,250 --> 00:04:12,622 Yeah. (Chuckles) Yeah, of course. 109 00:04:12,623 --> 00:04:14,524 I'm sure we can, 110 00:04:14,525 --> 00:04:17,687 you know, write or e-mail or call or... (Chuckles) 111 00:04:17,688 --> 00:04:19,859 I'm really happy for you. 112 00:04:19,860 --> 00:04:23,493 Take care, Serena. 113 00:04:23,494 --> 00:04:26,496 (Meme) ♫ take it day by day ♫ 114 00:04:26,497 --> 00:04:28,498 ♫ things are not so gray ♫ 115 00:04:28,499 --> 00:04:30,940 ♫ feel the wind free my mind ♫ 116 00:04:30,941 --> 00:04:32,742 ♫ I let my heart unwind ♫ 117 00:04:32,743 --> 00:04:34,944 ♫ I'll just be myself ♫ 118 00:04:34,945 --> 00:04:37,877 ♫ I'll just sing my song ♫ 119 00:04:37,878 --> 00:04:40,480 ♫ I'll just sing my song ♫ 120 00:04:40,481 --> 00:04:42,852 ♫ I'll just sing my song ♫ 121 00:04:42,853 --> 00:04:44,484 ♫ da-da-da-da-da-da ♫ 122 00:04:44,485 --> 00:04:47,517 ♫ da-da-da-da-da-da ♫ 123 00:04:47,518 --> 00:04:49,519 Rufus, hey, you used to have 124 00:04:49,520 --> 00:04:51,661 a plot in a community garden, right? 125 00:04:51,662 --> 00:04:53,623 You gotta be kidding me. 126 00:04:53,624 --> 00:04:55,395 "Scorpio rising" was a great film. 127 00:04:55,396 --> 00:04:57,397 That dreck puts the "ick" in "esoteric." 128 00:04:57,398 --> 00:04:59,399 All right, fine. We can go see 129 00:04:59,400 --> 00:05:01,701 the merchant ivory retrospective. You can ensure 130 00:05:01,702 --> 00:05:04,474 that your delicate sensibilities aren't disturbed, 131 00:05:04,475 --> 00:05:06,476 and I can catch up on my sleep. 132 00:05:06,477 --> 00:05:08,878 Going to movies is a one or... 4-time thing. 133 00:05:08,879 --> 00:05:10,880 It's not like we're friends. 134 00:05:10,881 --> 00:05:14,043 I never suggested we were, but I am going to see 135 00:05:14,044 --> 00:05:16,386 the Joseph beuys exhibit in Chelsea. 136 00:05:16,387 --> 00:05:19,088 Oh, you are such a boy. How could you go to that 137 00:05:19,089 --> 00:05:21,921 when the degas is about to close at the Morgan? 138 00:05:21,922 --> 00:05:25,525 You are such a girl. I'm gonna take a pass on the ballerinas. 139 00:05:25,526 --> 00:05:28,498 Frilly dresses and tutus are not my idea of art. 140 00:05:28,499 --> 00:05:30,800 Fashion is the most powerful art there is. 141 00:05:30,801 --> 00:05:34,404 It's movement, design, and architecture all in one. 142 00:05:34,405 --> 00:05:37,407 It shows the world who we are and who we'd like to be, just 143 00:05:37,408 --> 00:05:40,510 like your scarf suggests that you'd like to sell used cars. 144 00:05:40,511 --> 00:05:41,771 Vanessa gave me this scarf. 145 00:05:41,772 --> 00:05:44,614 Look, I-I have to go. Stop wasting my time. 146 00:05:44,615 --> 00:05:46,846 You know today is a big day for me. 147 00:05:46,847 --> 00:05:49,078 So you're gonna finally tell me what internship you got? 148 00:05:49,079 --> 00:05:50,950 No, all right. Well, then I won't say 149 00:05:50,951 --> 00:05:54,083 which one I got either. I will see you Sunday at the Morgan. 150 00:05:54,084 --> 00:05:56,686 I will wear my most fashionable toe shoes. 151 00:05:56,687 --> 00:05:58,959 Don't get your hopes up. 152 00:06:03,534 --> 00:06:06,536 Serena. Hey, it's great to see you. I heard about 153 00:06:06,537 --> 00:06:08,698 the ostroff center, and Juliet giving you the... 154 00:06:08,699 --> 00:06:10,440 The drugs that you sold her? 155 00:06:10,441 --> 00:06:12,402 I had no idea what her plans were. 156 00:06:12,403 --> 00:06:14,404 I wanna make sure that you're okay. 157 00:06:14,405 --> 00:06:16,446 Look, I couldn't care less about clearing your conscience. 158 00:06:16,447 --> 00:06:18,978 When are you gonna realize your occupation hurts people? 159 00:06:18,979 --> 00:06:20,780 I don't give anyone anything 160 00:06:20,781 --> 00:06:22,452 that they don't come looking for. 161 00:06:22,453 --> 00:06:24,984 Okay, well, then I guess you're only half responsible 162 00:06:24,985 --> 00:06:27,386 that I almost died. 163 00:06:27,387 --> 00:06:31,121 (Kaskade featuring dragonette's "fire in your new shoes" plays) 164 00:06:34,895 --> 00:06:36,726 ♫ I like that outfit ♫ 165 00:06:36,727 --> 00:06:38,127 ♫ the zipper's pinching ♫ 166 00:06:38,128 --> 00:06:40,129 ♫ but if you want it ♫ 167 00:06:40,130 --> 00:06:42,932 "W" stands for "way better" than I even imagined. 168 00:06:42,933 --> 00:06:45,404 I'm already planning outfits in my head. 169 00:06:45,405 --> 00:06:47,477 If you mean outfits for Lara stone to wear 170 00:06:47,478 --> 00:06:49,939 in our meisel shoot on Friday, I would love to hear 171 00:06:49,940 --> 00:06:51,781 your thoughts, but if you're dreaming 172 00:06:51,782 --> 00:06:54,444 about what you're gonna wear to the party tonight, think again. 173 00:06:54,445 --> 00:06:55,985 I saw that movie, too, but this is real life, 174 00:06:55,986 --> 00:06:58,488 not some Hollywood chick flick where a girl with a scrunchie 175 00:06:58,489 --> 00:07:00,520 gets a makeover and triumphs in the end. 176 00:07:00,521 --> 00:07:02,492 I have never owned a scrunchie. 177 00:07:02,493 --> 00:07:04,494 I think I read that on your résumé. 178 00:07:04,495 --> 00:07:06,496 Down there is the main production area, 179 00:07:06,497 --> 00:07:08,498 conference room, and through those doors... 180 00:07:08,499 --> 00:07:10,029 Editor in chief, Stefano tonchi. 181 00:07:10,030 --> 00:07:11,831 And how soon can I get a sit-down with him? 182 00:07:11,832 --> 00:07:13,463 I have some exciting new ideas 183 00:07:13,464 --> 00:07:15,434 that I've organized in a powerpoint presentation. 184 00:07:15,435 --> 00:07:17,436 I've been Stefano's assistant since he took over. 185 00:07:17,437 --> 00:07:19,438 I've barely had five minutes alone with him. 186 00:07:19,439 --> 00:07:21,641 But my research says he has an open door policy, 187 00:07:21,642 --> 00:07:22,942 that he's collaborative. 188 00:07:22,943 --> 00:07:24,574 Doesn't mean he isn't crazy busy. 189 00:07:24,575 --> 00:07:26,646 Then it sounds like he needs my help immediately. 190 00:07:26,647 --> 00:07:28,548 Ah, you're all so young, so adorable. 191 00:07:28,549 --> 00:07:29,549 All who? 192 00:07:29,550 --> 00:07:31,020 All of you interns. 193 00:07:31,021 --> 00:07:32,451 ♫ Uh, uh, uh, uh ♫ 194 00:07:32,452 --> 00:07:34,954 ♫ lift up your cotton socks ♫ 195 00:07:34,955 --> 00:07:37,186 But I... 196 00:07:37,187 --> 00:07:38,928 (Lowers voice) Thought it was just me. 197 00:07:38,929 --> 00:07:40,159 Thousands of applications. 198 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:42,762 These are the best of the best. 199 00:07:42,763 --> 00:07:45,595 I'm the best of the best. I'm Blair Waldorf. 200 00:07:45,596 --> 00:07:47,797 Assuming that's your way of saying 201 00:07:47,798 --> 00:07:50,039 you're the most distinguished, ambitious student 202 00:07:50,040 --> 00:07:52,802 at your school, then they're all Blair Waldorfs... 203 00:07:52,803 --> 00:07:55,004 From Princeton, Yale, penn, and Parsons. 204 00:07:55,005 --> 00:07:57,146 ♫ Light a fire ♫ 205 00:07:57,147 --> 00:07:58,808 Here you are. 206 00:07:58,809 --> 00:08:01,150 ♫ In your new shoes, if you should smile ♫ 207 00:08:01,151 --> 00:08:03,252 This must be our sixth and final intern. 208 00:08:03,253 --> 00:08:04,714 Oh, I think there must be some mistake. 209 00:08:04,715 --> 00:08:06,155 Daniel Humphrey, N.Y.U.? 210 00:08:06,156 --> 00:08:09,889 I'm epperly Lawrence, your supervisor. Welcome to "w." 211 00:08:09,890 --> 00:08:15,124 Nothing says January like a brand-new cold war. 212 00:08:15,125 --> 00:08:16,567 ♫ I light a fire ♫ 213 00:08:23,804 --> 00:08:26,736 Hey. Um, Mrs. Humphrey? 214 00:08:26,737 --> 00:08:28,037 Oh, Jonathan, hello. 215 00:08:28,038 --> 00:08:30,780 Eric left this in class the other day. 216 00:08:30,781 --> 00:08:32,612 I thought he might need it. 217 00:08:32,613 --> 00:08:35,615 Oh, that is so considerate. Jonathan, how are you? 218 00:08:35,616 --> 00:08:37,817 I haven't seen you since you... 219 00:08:37,818 --> 00:08:39,218 Eric and I broke up, probably. 220 00:08:39,219 --> 00:08:42,191 Well, not that I see my son much these days either. 221 00:08:42,192 --> 00:08:45,955 He's been with Elliot nonstop since they got back from gstaad. 222 00:08:45,956 --> 00:08:47,627 What? 223 00:08:47,628 --> 00:08:49,799 Elliot broke up with Eric over the holidays. 224 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:51,761 It's... all anyone was talking about 225 00:08:51,762 --> 00:08:53,032 the first day back at school. 226 00:08:53,033 --> 00:08:55,865 But Eric slept at his place last night. 227 00:08:55,866 --> 00:09:00,570 Hey. Brought you some coffee. 228 00:09:00,571 --> 00:09:02,643 (TV playing indistinctly) 229 00:09:07,748 --> 00:09:10,921 (Brakes squeal) 230 00:09:18,959 --> 00:09:21,932 She looks a little lost. 231 00:09:24,735 --> 00:09:26,596 Can I... help you, miss? 232 00:09:26,597 --> 00:09:27,997 Um, no, thank you. 233 00:09:27,998 --> 00:09:30,740 I'm just here to bring something to a friend, 234 00:09:30,741 --> 00:09:32,842 but I think I have the wrong address. 235 00:09:32,843 --> 00:09:34,844 Is your friend an ex-con? 236 00:09:34,845 --> 00:09:36,946 Then you're in the right place. 237 00:09:36,947 --> 00:09:38,979 This is a halfway house. 238 00:09:46,056 --> 00:09:49,619 Focus on your work ethic, not your wardrobe. 239 00:09:49,620 --> 00:09:51,891 "W" is about more than just fashion and beauty. 240 00:09:51,892 --> 00:09:53,693 We do probing interviews, an art issue. 241 00:09:53,694 --> 00:09:55,665 We're looking for visionaries. 242 00:09:55,666 --> 00:09:58,097 Get out of here, Humphrey. This is my world. (Cell phone rings) 243 00:09:58,098 --> 00:10:00,099 I can't just quit. When Lily said condé nast, I figured 244 00:10:00,100 --> 00:10:01,901 she meant "vanity fair" or "the new yorker, 245 00:10:01,902 --> 00:10:04,373 but that doesn't mean she didn't pull every string 246 00:10:04,374 --> 00:10:06,375 she had on my behalf. Turns out it's easier to get a guy paroled 247 00:10:06,376 --> 00:10:08,237 than it is to get a magazine internship in this town. 248 00:10:08,238 --> 00:10:10,980 You don't know the difference between rodarte and road kill. 249 00:10:10,981 --> 00:10:12,281 You'll be guillotined. 250 00:10:12,282 --> 00:10:13,913 We're interns. 251 00:10:13,914 --> 00:10:16,185 I may not know couture, but I know how to collate. 252 00:10:16,186 --> 00:10:18,748 And I know how to staple, so stay out of my way, 253 00:10:18,749 --> 00:10:21,120 or I'll use one to attach your tongue to your shoulder blade. 254 00:10:21,121 --> 00:10:23,092 Blair? 255 00:10:23,093 --> 00:10:25,855 I'm sorry. Dan here was just telling me how much he'd love 256 00:10:25,856 --> 00:10:27,727 to work for "the new yorker." 257 00:10:27,728 --> 00:10:29,398 Oh, that's right. You're the writer. 258 00:10:29,399 --> 00:10:31,400 Maybe you could do something special for our new blog 259 00:10:31,401 --> 00:10:33,733 we're announcing tonight at the party... books, movies, 260 00:10:33,734 --> 00:10:36,065 "fashion on film." This month we'll be in celebration 261 00:10:36,066 --> 00:10:37,636 of contemporary authors, and Lynn Hirschberg's 262 00:10:37,637 --> 00:10:40,670 writing the intro. I'll be sure to introduce you. 263 00:10:40,671 --> 00:10:43,874 Wow. Thank you. 264 00:10:46,817 --> 00:10:48,277 Jonathan? What are you doing here? 265 00:10:48,278 --> 00:10:50,980 Where were you last night? And don't say Elliot's. 266 00:10:50,981 --> 00:10:53,352 I called over there and spoke to his mother. 267 00:10:53,353 --> 00:10:55,955 Well, I was with a friend. 268 00:10:55,956 --> 00:10:57,687 Why didn't you tell me that you two broke up? 269 00:10:57,688 --> 00:11:00,259 I didn't wanna share a huge fact from my life. 270 00:11:00,260 --> 00:11:02,762 I wonder where I got that gene from. 271 00:11:02,763 --> 00:11:04,163 Now you listen to me... 272 00:11:04,164 --> 00:11:08,338 Lily, can I maybe talk to Eric alone? 273 00:11:12,172 --> 00:11:13,974 Fine. 274 00:11:18,749 --> 00:11:20,179 Are you okay? 275 00:11:20,180 --> 00:11:22,451 What's going on with you and your mother? 276 00:11:22,452 --> 00:11:26,816 Oh. Now you care. 'Cause you didn't when you dumped me. 277 00:11:26,817 --> 00:11:30,790 I was angry, and rightly so, but... 278 00:11:30,791 --> 00:11:33,323 I've always cared, and you know that. 279 00:11:36,026 --> 00:11:39,729 It's my family, and... and Elliot, 280 00:11:39,730 --> 00:11:44,935 and it's just been... A rough few weeks for me. 281 00:11:46,837 --> 00:11:49,438 But I missed having you in my life. 282 00:11:49,439 --> 00:11:52,011 Well, I'm here now. 283 00:11:52,012 --> 00:11:54,013 Uh, your mother said you guys 284 00:11:54,014 --> 00:11:56,485 were going to some party tonight. 285 00:11:56,486 --> 00:11:59,218 Is there any chance you'd wanna bring someone along 286 00:11:59,219 --> 00:12:02,121 to be there for you, help keep the peace? 287 00:12:02,122 --> 00:12:04,824 Make fun of everyone we see? 288 00:12:04,825 --> 00:12:08,328 Yeah, that sounds perfect. 289 00:12:11,501 --> 00:12:13,032 No, I don't know. 290 00:12:13,033 --> 00:12:14,904 There. 291 00:12:14,905 --> 00:12:16,405 Okay, I'll let her know. 292 00:12:16,406 --> 00:12:18,768 What'd he say? 293 00:12:18,769 --> 00:12:22,242 (Indistinct conversations) 294 00:12:24,374 --> 00:12:26,745 These strappy zanottis would look great 295 00:12:26,746 --> 00:12:28,377 with your sweaty gym socks. 296 00:12:28,378 --> 00:12:30,820 Epperly asked me to pull the lemon Louboutins. 297 00:12:30,821 --> 00:12:32,822 Oh. You poor lost lamb. 298 00:12:32,823 --> 00:12:34,023 (Sets shoes down) 299 00:12:34,024 --> 00:12:35,926 (Sighs) Let me help you. 300 00:12:38,929 --> 00:12:41,530 I didn't date Serena Van Der Woodsen 301 00:12:41,531 --> 00:12:44,133 for two years and not come away knowing 302 00:12:44,134 --> 00:12:47,067 that those are Marc Jacobs, and they're mustard. 303 00:12:53,373 --> 00:12:57,978 (Spits) Ugh! Why does this taste like Chanel no. 5? 304 00:13:02,182 --> 00:13:04,783 Hey, I was, uh, just getting myself a cappuccino. 305 00:13:04,784 --> 00:13:06,315 I thought you might like one, too. 306 00:13:06,316 --> 00:13:08,317 The nutmeg foam... That's a Humphrey touch. 307 00:13:08,318 --> 00:13:10,319 My dad used to own a coffee bar. 308 00:13:10,320 --> 00:13:12,121 Thank you, Daniel. That's very thoughtful. 309 00:13:12,122 --> 00:13:13,522 Who's got a stapler? 310 00:13:13,523 --> 00:13:15,494 Give it up, Blair. I'm actually good at this, 311 00:13:15,495 --> 00:13:17,496 and unlike the other interns, I know you. 312 00:13:17,497 --> 00:13:19,498 Your stupid tricks won't work. 313 00:13:19,499 --> 00:13:21,230 Oh, look, it's Georgina's baby. 314 00:13:21,231 --> 00:13:23,373 Ow. 315 00:13:27,107 --> 00:13:29,208 Where have you been? I've been calling you. 316 00:13:29,209 --> 00:13:31,210 Your parole officer told me 317 00:13:31,211 --> 00:13:33,042 you missed another job interview. 318 00:13:33,043 --> 00:13:35,814 I didn't wanna tell ya until everything was settled. 319 00:13:35,815 --> 00:13:38,117 I have incredible news. 320 00:13:38,118 --> 00:13:41,220 I got a job... 321 00:13:41,221 --> 00:13:42,821 A real job, 322 00:13:42,822 --> 00:13:45,394 as a financial advisor in a top tier company. 323 00:13:45,395 --> 00:13:47,857 Are you serious? Dad, that's great. 324 00:13:47,858 --> 00:13:49,859 I never thought it would happen again... 325 00:13:49,860 --> 00:13:52,131 The suits, the business lunches, the ability to pay 326 00:13:52,132 --> 00:13:54,403 my own hotel bills. I can't stop pinching myself. 327 00:13:54,404 --> 00:13:55,504 What's the firm? 328 00:13:55,505 --> 00:13:57,106 Thorpe enterprises. 329 00:13:57,107 --> 00:13:59,138 I'll be working with Russell thorpe himself. 330 00:13:59,139 --> 00:14:01,341 See you later, pal. 331 00:14:03,473 --> 00:14:06,015 Hey, Chuck. 332 00:14:06,016 --> 00:14:09,979 Did I just walk past your dad in a $2,000 suit? 333 00:14:09,980 --> 00:14:12,551 Seems the captain, who could barely get an interview 334 00:14:12,552 --> 00:14:15,354 for a custodial position, got a big executive job 335 00:14:15,355 --> 00:14:18,028 with the guy trying to buy your company. 336 00:14:20,060 --> 00:14:23,333 (Indistinct conversations in distance) 337 00:14:25,535 --> 00:14:28,297 So... how are you enjoying your first day? 338 00:14:28,298 --> 00:14:30,299 Well, what should have been perfection 339 00:14:30,300 --> 00:14:32,301 has now been tainted by a run-in 340 00:14:32,302 --> 00:14:34,403 with brookyln's Benedict Arnold. 341 00:14:34,404 --> 00:14:36,405 How am I a traitor? The only reason 342 00:14:36,406 --> 00:14:38,877 you're still here is 'cause no one has ratted out 343 00:14:38,878 --> 00:14:40,879 your attempts at sabotage to epperly. 344 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:42,881 And the only reason you're still here 345 00:14:42,882 --> 00:14:44,954 is because no one's asked you, "who's givenchy?" 346 00:14:44,955 --> 00:14:47,186 (Epperly) Lynn Hirschberg's flight from Dublin got canceled. 347 00:14:47,187 --> 00:14:50,059 I knew Stefano should've made that Colin Farrell interview 348 00:14:50,060 --> 00:14:52,121 a phoner instead. 349 00:14:52,122 --> 00:14:53,362 Hirschberg's out. 350 00:14:53,363 --> 00:14:54,964 Major disaster. 351 00:14:54,965 --> 00:14:58,227 Unless someone... shows up with a new author 352 00:14:58,228 --> 00:15:00,199 and saves the day. 353 00:15:00,200 --> 00:15:03,272 Yes. 354 00:15:03,273 --> 00:15:05,304 And when she does, she will shine 355 00:15:05,305 --> 00:15:06,675 as the best intern. 356 00:15:06,676 --> 00:15:08,237 And her insipid competition will be fired. 357 00:15:08,238 --> 00:15:10,239 You do realize that I know 358 00:15:10,240 --> 00:15:12,011 Jeremiah Harris personally, right? 359 00:15:12,012 --> 00:15:14,413 And you do realize that I know everyone personally, right? 360 00:15:14,414 --> 00:15:16,585 Okay, so then we'll both show up with our authors 361 00:15:16,586 --> 00:15:19,018 tonight at the party, and whoever epperly decides 362 00:15:19,019 --> 00:15:21,920 is the best fit for "w" wins. The other resigns. 363 00:15:21,921 --> 00:15:24,123 I can agree to that. 364 00:15:24,124 --> 00:15:25,594 It's gotta be a clean fight. 365 00:15:25,595 --> 00:15:27,926 Do you understand that as a concept? No sabotage? 366 00:15:27,927 --> 00:15:30,499 I can't wait to see you bleeding on the rack. 367 00:15:30,500 --> 00:15:34,464 But yes, no sabotage. 368 00:15:36,936 --> 00:15:39,638 (Elevator bell dings, doors close) 369 00:15:39,639 --> 00:15:42,641 Hey, is Eric here? I'm supposed to take him to lunch. 370 00:15:42,642 --> 00:15:45,244 Oh, he's brooding in his room. 371 00:15:45,245 --> 00:15:47,116 Here. Vanya asked me to give this to you. 372 00:15:47,117 --> 00:15:48,217 What is it? 373 00:15:48,218 --> 00:15:49,548 Everything okay, Lily? 374 00:15:49,549 --> 00:15:51,450 Yes, it's nothing. I'll deal with it later. 375 00:15:51,451 --> 00:15:52,982 Oh, come on, mom. We're all trying 376 00:15:52,983 --> 00:15:54,553 to move forward here. No more secrets. 377 00:15:54,554 --> 00:15:57,126 Well, it's not a secret. In fact, I have no idea 378 00:15:57,127 --> 00:15:58,587 what it is or who it's from. 379 00:15:58,588 --> 00:16:02,462 Then what's the big deal about opening it in front of us? 380 00:16:05,035 --> 00:16:06,966 (Envelope rustling) 381 00:16:09,439 --> 00:16:11,740 This was for Ben. 382 00:16:11,741 --> 00:16:14,673 "Please use this money to start a new life 383 00:16:14,674 --> 00:16:17,006 far away from me and my family." 384 00:16:17,007 --> 00:16:18,478 (Scoffs) 385 00:16:21,711 --> 00:16:23,682 Charming, mom. 386 00:16:23,683 --> 00:16:27,016 Seems Serena's getting frosty with her mother 387 00:16:27,017 --> 00:16:30,119 over an envelope of cold-hard cash. 388 00:16:30,120 --> 00:16:32,291 Looks like not everything or everyone's 389 00:16:32,292 --> 00:16:34,664 on sale this January. 390 00:16:37,697 --> 00:16:39,568 Well, at least now I know why Ben lied. 391 00:16:39,569 --> 00:16:42,031 He doesn't wanna have anything to do with me because 392 00:16:42,032 --> 00:16:44,173 I'm the daughter of the person that ruined 393 00:16:44,174 --> 00:16:46,004 the last three years of his life 394 00:16:46,005 --> 00:16:47,606 and is trying to ruin the rest of it. 395 00:16:47,607 --> 00:16:49,608 $30,000 would hardly ruin his life. 396 00:16:49,609 --> 00:16:52,181 You said you were gonna help Ben find an apartment, 397 00:16:52,182 --> 00:16:54,183 not pay him to disappear. 398 00:16:54,184 --> 00:16:55,614 Mom paid someone off again. 399 00:16:55,615 --> 00:16:57,386 Well, we should make this a drinking game. 400 00:16:57,387 --> 00:16:59,718 Ben Donovan has information that can ruin this family. 401 00:16:59,719 --> 00:17:02,091 What's wrong with not wanting him around? 402 00:17:02,092 --> 00:17:03,322 Because he's blameless. 403 00:17:03,323 --> 00:17:05,324 Because he was a wonderful teacher 404 00:17:05,325 --> 00:17:07,696 who can't do what he loves thanks to you, 405 00:17:07,697 --> 00:17:10,199 and because he deserves more. 406 00:17:10,200 --> 00:17:12,131 I'm going out. 407 00:17:12,132 --> 00:17:14,233 I'm right behind you. 408 00:17:14,234 --> 00:17:16,765 Yeah. Hold the elevator. 409 00:17:16,766 --> 00:17:18,768 (Elevator bell dings) 410 00:17:27,417 --> 00:17:29,418 Well, I did a little Humphrey smooth talking, 411 00:17:29,419 --> 00:17:31,480 and Jeremiah Harris said he'd be delighted to come, 412 00:17:31,481 --> 00:17:34,353 so I'm just gonna add his name to the list real quick. 413 00:17:34,354 --> 00:17:36,825 Oh! Well, you can put him under lorrie Moore, my author. 414 00:17:36,826 --> 00:17:38,657 He'll be most comfortable there. 415 00:17:38,658 --> 00:17:41,590 I don't think so. Before Jeremiah Harris was a novelist, 416 00:17:41,591 --> 00:17:43,592 he wrote film reviews for "vanity fair," 417 00:17:43,593 --> 00:17:45,694 and he had a wine column in "bon appetit," 418 00:17:45,695 --> 00:17:48,297 and Stefano also knows him from the "times." 419 00:17:48,298 --> 00:17:50,299 So? Lorrie Moore was a 2010 finalist 420 00:17:50,300 --> 00:17:51,640 for the p.E.N./faulkner award. 421 00:17:51,641 --> 00:17:53,642 True. Maybe she is a better get. 422 00:17:53,643 --> 00:17:55,644 Oh, but did I mention that Jeremiah 423 00:17:55,645 --> 00:17:57,646 is on the board of admissions at Williams, 424 00:17:57,647 --> 00:18:00,279 where Stefano's niece is applying to college? 425 00:18:00,280 --> 00:18:01,581 (Closes laptop) 426 00:18:05,455 --> 00:18:08,717 So glad you called. Afternooners are my favorite. 427 00:18:08,718 --> 00:18:12,090 I thought you said you were totally aboveboard 428 00:18:12,091 --> 00:18:13,722 when it comes to business. 429 00:18:13,723 --> 00:18:15,564 I did, and I am. 430 00:18:15,565 --> 00:18:17,566 So why did you hire my best friend's father 431 00:18:17,567 --> 00:18:19,728 to work for your company? 432 00:18:19,729 --> 00:18:20,769 The captain? 433 00:18:20,770 --> 00:18:23,602 He and my dad are old friends. 434 00:18:23,603 --> 00:18:25,734 My father believes in second chances, 435 00:18:25,735 --> 00:18:28,537 and we need someone who knows the lay of the land. 436 00:18:28,538 --> 00:18:30,709 His son's my roommate. It's an obvious conflict. 437 00:18:30,710 --> 00:18:33,712 Chuck, we just met. I had no idea who you live with. 438 00:18:33,713 --> 00:18:36,715 I know that you're sensitive to this, 439 00:18:36,716 --> 00:18:39,488 I assure you, thorpe enterprises has no interest 440 00:18:39,489 --> 00:18:41,690 in corporate espionage. 441 00:18:41,691 --> 00:18:46,395 Even so, I spoke to Nate. The captain's a loose Cannon. 442 00:18:46,396 --> 00:18:48,397 I'd consider it a personal favor 443 00:18:48,398 --> 00:18:50,229 if you'd have him fired. 444 00:18:50,230 --> 00:18:53,702 Now... what were you saying about afternooners? 445 00:18:53,703 --> 00:18:56,835 Actually... I just remembered I have a meeting. 446 00:18:56,836 --> 00:18:58,808 Sorry, Chuck. 447 00:19:00,840 --> 00:19:02,412 (Scoffs) 448 00:19:05,675 --> 00:19:08,217 (Blair) Your mother might be up to her old tricks, 449 00:19:08,218 --> 00:19:11,350 but maybe it's best for Ben to get a fresh start without you. 450 00:19:11,351 --> 00:19:12,721 Maybe. I don't know. 451 00:19:12,722 --> 00:19:15,284 I just don't want to go down without a fight. 452 00:19:15,285 --> 00:19:17,656 Speaking of fights, I'm at full-on war with Humphrey. 453 00:19:17,657 --> 00:19:19,588 B., I know you like to turn 454 00:19:19,589 --> 00:19:21,460 everything into a contest, but surely Dan 455 00:19:21,461 --> 00:19:23,192 isn't your biggest competition at "w." 456 00:19:23,193 --> 00:19:25,734 All the other girls are variations on a theme, 457 00:19:25,735 --> 00:19:29,438 and that theme... slightly lesser versions of me. 458 00:19:29,439 --> 00:19:32,601 But... Dan is a writer. 459 00:19:32,602 --> 00:19:35,904 He makes delicious coffee. 460 00:19:35,905 --> 00:19:37,746 Never mind the fact that 461 00:19:37,747 --> 00:19:39,908 he's not a completely horrible-looking straight guy 462 00:19:39,909 --> 00:19:42,951 working at a fashion magazine. 463 00:19:42,952 --> 00:19:44,883 He's got the whole office buzzing. 464 00:19:44,884 --> 00:19:47,456 Sounds like someone's feeling a little threatened. 465 00:19:47,457 --> 00:19:50,589 Well, not for long. My author will make his look like 466 00:19:50,590 --> 00:19:53,322 a monkey with a typewriter... Or maybe 467 00:19:53,323 --> 00:19:55,464 an invisible monkey with a typewriter. 468 00:19:55,465 --> 00:19:56,665 B., I hear scheming in your voice. 469 00:19:56,666 --> 00:19:58,267 You cannot sabotage him. 470 00:19:58,268 --> 00:20:00,269 Why not? I'm not gonna treat him any better 471 00:20:00,270 --> 00:20:02,401 than all my other enemies just because 472 00:20:02,402 --> 00:20:03,772 you sporadically love him. 473 00:20:03,773 --> 00:20:05,334 He's not your enemy. 474 00:20:05,335 --> 00:20:07,376 Earn the spotlight on your own merits. 475 00:20:07,377 --> 00:20:09,238 You'll feel better. 476 00:20:09,239 --> 00:20:12,381 Well, I'll call you later. Let Ben go? 477 00:20:12,382 --> 00:20:14,383 Let Dan be. 478 00:20:14,384 --> 00:20:16,214 (Scoffs) 479 00:20:16,215 --> 00:20:19,388 Oh, picking up a late lunch for epperly? 480 00:20:19,389 --> 00:20:21,590 No. Actually, it's for you. 481 00:20:21,591 --> 00:20:23,422 Don't worry. It's not poisoned. 482 00:20:23,423 --> 00:20:25,954 I wouldn't wanna win due to my rival's starvation, 483 00:20:25,955 --> 00:20:28,397 and I figured you were too much of a food snob 484 00:20:28,398 --> 00:20:30,859 to deign to eat at the commissary. (Cell phone alert chimes) 485 00:20:30,860 --> 00:20:33,403 And epperly needs me to alphabetize. Duty calls. 486 00:20:58,828 --> 00:21:01,961 (Door opens, door bells jingle) 487 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:13,302 Fancy seeing you here, Mr. Donovan. 488 00:21:13,303 --> 00:21:14,843 Damien Dalgaard. 489 00:21:14,844 --> 00:21:17,746 I heard you went to the pokey for poking a student. 490 00:21:17,747 --> 00:21:19,808 (Chuckles) Congratulations on getting out. 491 00:21:19,809 --> 00:21:22,851 Sure you've been doing a lot of celebrating, yeah? 492 00:21:22,852 --> 00:21:25,283 Wanna buy some party favors? 493 00:21:25,284 --> 00:21:27,856 (Scoffs) So it's true. 494 00:21:27,857 --> 00:21:31,019 Straitlaced academic star became a dealer. 495 00:21:31,020 --> 00:21:32,921 Guilty. 496 00:21:32,922 --> 00:21:34,923 I remember that paper you wrote 497 00:21:34,924 --> 00:21:36,995 comparing "the wire" to "the iliad." 498 00:21:36,996 --> 00:21:38,997 Did not intend for english comp 499 00:21:38,998 --> 00:21:41,530 to be an occupational training course. 500 00:21:41,531 --> 00:21:43,932 Well, you always said what we learned in high school 501 00:21:43,933 --> 00:21:46,034 would inform our futures in unexpected ways. 502 00:21:46,035 --> 00:21:48,036 (Chuckles) Yeah, the thing with "the wire" is 503 00:21:48,037 --> 00:21:50,409 the witnesses usually had evidence 504 00:21:50,410 --> 00:21:51,810 before they testified. 505 00:21:51,811 --> 00:21:54,413 I know you were the one who said you saw 506 00:21:54,414 --> 00:21:57,586 me and Serena at that b&b. 507 00:21:57,587 --> 00:21:59,488 I told the truth. 508 00:21:59,489 --> 00:22:02,851 Nothing happened between me and Serena that night, 509 00:22:02,852 --> 00:22:04,893 but I went to prison anyway. 510 00:22:04,894 --> 00:22:06,895 You say "potato." Judge says "pedophile." 511 00:22:06,896 --> 00:22:09,728 (Door bells jingle) 512 00:22:09,729 --> 00:22:11,730 Well, it's been great catching up, Mr. D., 513 00:22:11,731 --> 00:22:13,902 but my friend just arrived. 514 00:22:13,903 --> 00:22:15,604 I'd introduce you, but you may or may not have 515 00:22:15,605 --> 00:22:18,668 statutorily raped his sister. Might be a tad awkward. 516 00:22:21,871 --> 00:22:24,974 Let's go. Get a table. 517 00:22:33,453 --> 00:22:35,824 (Beeps) 518 00:22:35,825 --> 00:22:38,087 (Phone rings) 519 00:22:40,690 --> 00:22:42,891 Good job today. I think you could be 520 00:22:42,892 --> 00:22:45,133 a great fit here, provided you survive. 521 00:22:45,134 --> 00:22:47,866 I try and stay out of the intern drama, 522 00:22:47,867 --> 00:22:49,768 but I couldn't help but notice 523 00:22:49,769 --> 00:22:51,470 your friend Blair's a little competitive. 524 00:22:51,471 --> 00:22:52,901 I don't know what you're talking about. 525 00:22:52,902 --> 00:22:54,803 I admire your loyalty. 526 00:22:54,804 --> 00:22:56,905 Maybe the striver thing is all an act, 527 00:22:56,906 --> 00:22:59,047 and maybe it's just a coincidence 528 00:22:59,048 --> 00:23:01,009 that my coffee tasted like her perfume. 529 00:23:01,010 --> 00:23:03,882 I'm sure you know her better than I do. 530 00:23:03,883 --> 00:23:05,884 Yeah, I do know her. 531 00:23:05,885 --> 00:23:08,156 I know that her kindergarten yearbook quote 532 00:23:08,157 --> 00:23:10,990 is "the best defense is a good offense." 533 00:23:25,074 --> 00:23:28,037 (Dialing) 534 00:23:30,910 --> 00:23:33,512 Hi. Uh, Ms. Moore, I'm an assistant at "w," 535 00:23:33,513 --> 00:23:36,915 and I'm afraid there has been a terrible mix-up. 536 00:23:36,916 --> 00:23:39,147 Careful, d., it's flu season, 537 00:23:39,148 --> 00:23:43,052 but nothing's more contagious than mistrust. 538 00:23:45,855 --> 00:23:49,999 (Nous non plus' "monokini" playing) 539 00:23:58,468 --> 00:24:01,470 ♫♫ 540 00:24:01,471 --> 00:24:04,643 I'll be right back. One second. 541 00:24:04,644 --> 00:24:06,515 (Indistinct conversations) 542 00:24:06,516 --> 00:24:08,917 Uh, where's mom? 543 00:24:08,918 --> 00:24:10,819 She's still licking her wounds. 544 00:24:10,820 --> 00:24:12,651 We were all pretty hard on her this afternoon. 545 00:24:12,652 --> 00:24:15,554 I never would have come to a party like this without her, 546 00:24:15,555 --> 00:24:17,225 but I needed some air. 547 00:24:17,226 --> 00:24:19,227 Oh, hey, I get it. Being in a room 548 00:24:19,228 --> 00:24:22,591 with a selfish manipulator can really suck the life out of you. 549 00:24:22,592 --> 00:24:25,193 She's worried. She's just trying to protect her family. 550 00:24:25,194 --> 00:24:26,835 Hey. 551 00:24:26,836 --> 00:24:30,098 You two have a good time. I'll see you later. 552 00:24:30,099 --> 00:24:31,239 ♫♫ 553 00:24:31,240 --> 00:24:32,701 Great party. 554 00:24:32,702 --> 00:24:34,903 Are you hungry? There's appetizers. 555 00:24:34,904 --> 00:24:39,608 Yes, yeah. I'm gonna... I'll grab us some, yeah? 556 00:24:39,609 --> 00:24:41,109 (Scoffs) 557 00:24:41,110 --> 00:24:46,755 Thakery, imoon, enjoy your treats. 558 00:24:46,756 --> 00:24:49,758 ♫ Monokini ♫ 559 00:24:49,759 --> 00:24:51,990 Um, I need to talk to you. 560 00:24:51,991 --> 00:24:54,723 Hi. 561 00:24:54,724 --> 00:24:56,565 (Camera shutter clicks) 562 00:24:56,566 --> 00:24:59,968 (Indistinct conversations) 563 00:24:59,969 --> 00:25:02,801 Chuck bass... and no guest. 564 00:25:02,802 --> 00:25:04,272 You may enter. 565 00:25:04,273 --> 00:25:06,104 Blair Waldorf working the door? 566 00:25:06,105 --> 00:25:08,637 I got an internship at "w." 567 00:25:08,638 --> 00:25:11,840 Knowing you, you'll be editor by may. Your plan's working. 568 00:25:11,841 --> 00:25:14,683 So it seems to be. 569 00:25:14,684 --> 00:25:18,086 ♫ Tous les garçons me ♫ 570 00:25:18,087 --> 00:25:20,889 ♫ regardent bronzer, oh ♫ 571 00:25:20,890 --> 00:25:24,693 ♫ j'ai oublié mon ♫ 572 00:25:24,694 --> 00:25:27,596 ♫ monokini, oh ♫ 573 00:25:27,597 --> 00:25:29,858 Ben, you came. 574 00:25:29,859 --> 00:25:32,130 Thank you for meeting me here. Can we talk? 575 00:25:32,131 --> 00:25:35,133 Serena, I'm actually here because I saw your brother Eric 576 00:25:35,134 --> 00:25:39,137 with Damien Dalgaard, who we both know is a drug dealer. 577 00:25:39,138 --> 00:25:41,910 (Scoffs) No. No, no. Eric hates Damien, 578 00:25:41,911 --> 00:25:43,912 and he doesn't do drugs, 579 00:25:43,913 --> 00:25:46,816 so there... there must be some sort of explanation. 580 00:25:48,547 --> 00:25:51,850 Jonathan. Hey. 581 00:25:51,851 --> 00:25:53,622 By any chance, have you seen Eric? 582 00:25:53,623 --> 00:25:57,155 Eric? No. The guy should become a magician. He disappeared. 583 00:25:57,156 --> 00:25:59,828 I thought we were here on a date. 584 00:25:59,829 --> 00:26:01,990 I guess I'm getting played once again. 585 00:26:01,991 --> 00:26:04,192 I'm sorry. A date? What about Elliot? 586 00:26:04,193 --> 00:26:05,794 Elliot dumped him. 587 00:26:05,795 --> 00:26:07,295 He didn't tell you? 588 00:26:07,296 --> 00:26:09,938 He promised me he was over his Jenny Humphrey phase. 589 00:26:09,939 --> 00:26:12,871 I guess he was wrong... 590 00:26:12,872 --> 00:26:14,873 Or maybe I was, for believing him. 591 00:26:14,874 --> 00:26:17,205 ♫ C'est "d'oublier" son ♫ 592 00:26:17,206 --> 00:26:19,848 It'll be okay. Come on. Let's find him. 593 00:26:19,849 --> 00:26:23,011 ♫ Monokini, hey ♫ 594 00:26:23,012 --> 00:26:26,956 (Indistinct conversations) 595 00:26:28,257 --> 00:26:30,088 Lorrie is a bit late, 596 00:26:30,089 --> 00:26:32,090 but she'll be here any minute. 597 00:26:32,091 --> 00:26:34,162 I hope Jeremiah brought his "a" game. 598 00:26:34,163 --> 00:26:35,764 Oh, he's not here yet either. 599 00:26:35,765 --> 00:26:37,325 Any reason you think he might be late? 600 00:26:37,326 --> 00:26:39,267 The guy is a famous recluse. 601 00:26:39,268 --> 00:26:41,599 He might not show up at all. It's your fault for picking him. 602 00:26:41,600 --> 00:26:43,872 My fa... oh, you've got ta be kidding me. 603 00:26:43,873 --> 00:26:45,103 We said no sabotaging. 604 00:26:45,104 --> 00:26:46,975 What are you talking about? 605 00:26:46,976 --> 00:26:49,739 Jeremiah. Hi. 606 00:26:50,780 --> 00:26:52,610 Mr. Humphrey, show me to the bar. 607 00:26:52,611 --> 00:26:55,784 I warn you, if the krug is warmer than 55 degrees, 608 00:26:55,785 --> 00:26:56,785 I'm leaving. 609 00:26:56,786 --> 00:26:58,316 Jeremiah Harris? 610 00:26:58,317 --> 00:26:59,918 Epperly Lawrence. 611 00:26:59,919 --> 00:27:01,319 Yes. How do you do? 612 00:27:01,320 --> 00:27:04,092 Daniel told me you were in a bit of a bind. 613 00:27:04,093 --> 00:27:06,925 Nice. Let's get you a glass of wine. 614 00:27:06,926 --> 00:27:10,659 I'll tell you all about our plans. 615 00:27:10,660 --> 00:27:12,731 (Sighs) O.M.G. 616 00:27:12,732 --> 00:27:16,866 I was just poleaxed by a poor person. 617 00:27:19,308 --> 00:27:20,769 (Chuckles) 618 00:27:20,770 --> 00:27:22,911 Fancy seeing you here. 619 00:27:22,912 --> 00:27:25,874 Chuck, this is Stuart fuji. He's in the film business. 620 00:27:25,875 --> 00:27:28,818 Stuart, can I borrow her for a moment? 621 00:27:31,020 --> 00:27:33,021 What are you doing with that bore? 622 00:27:33,022 --> 00:27:35,423 Let's get out of here. 623 00:27:35,424 --> 00:27:37,285 Actually, I'm having a nice time. 624 00:27:37,286 --> 00:27:40,428 Stuart understands that when I say I'm telling the truth, 625 00:27:40,429 --> 00:27:41,930 I am. 626 00:27:41,931 --> 00:27:43,932 Raina, you're trying to take my company. 627 00:27:43,933 --> 00:27:45,934 How can I just trust you? 628 00:27:45,935 --> 00:27:48,797 You'd think less of me if I did. 629 00:27:48,798 --> 00:27:51,439 I couldn't think less of you than I do right now. 630 00:27:51,440 --> 00:27:54,172 (Chuckles) Sorry. 631 00:27:54,173 --> 00:27:57,405 I wouldn't be like this if it wasn't my father's legacy. 632 00:27:57,406 --> 00:28:02,310 Stakes are too high to take a chance on trust. 633 00:28:02,311 --> 00:28:04,382 Hey. 634 00:28:04,383 --> 00:28:06,184 It's just business. 635 00:28:06,185 --> 00:28:11,090 From now on, I don't even know if we have that to discuss. 636 00:28:16,425 --> 00:28:17,926 Maybe Eric went home. 637 00:28:17,927 --> 00:28:21,130 He doesn't really like parties anyway. 638 00:28:23,402 --> 00:28:26,434 He can't be buying from Damien. 639 00:28:26,435 --> 00:28:28,006 Come on. 640 00:28:28,007 --> 00:28:30,339 (Whispers) Your sister just clocked us. 641 00:28:32,041 --> 00:28:34,783 Okay, wh-what do we do? Just go with me on this one. 642 00:28:34,784 --> 00:28:39,848 Well, I'm gonna go get a drink. Would you like anything, babe? 643 00:28:39,849 --> 00:28:43,452 Uh... (Chuckles) 644 00:28:45,955 --> 00:28:48,227 So you're Damien's "babe" now? 645 00:28:49,899 --> 00:28:54,132 You... williamsburg weasel! 646 00:28:54,133 --> 00:28:56,504 I can't believe you stabbed me in the back. 647 00:28:56,505 --> 00:28:59,507 I only did it because I thought you did the same to me. 648 00:28:59,508 --> 00:29:01,509 Hillary Clinton is one of my role models. 649 00:29:01,510 --> 00:29:04,813 I do not break treaties, you ass, but I do secure borders, 650 00:29:04,814 --> 00:29:06,514 so I'm gonna go tell epperly what you did right now. 651 00:29:06,515 --> 00:29:09,978 No. Blair, wait. Look, we can... We can figure something out. 652 00:29:09,979 --> 00:29:12,881 Let go of me, you classless cling-on. 653 00:29:12,882 --> 00:29:16,084 Blair, do not go to epperly. I need this job, all right? 654 00:29:16,085 --> 00:29:17,155 No! 655 00:29:17,156 --> 00:29:20,128 Uh... whoa. (Grunting) 656 00:29:20,129 --> 00:29:22,430 (Blair gasps) Aah! 657 00:29:22,431 --> 00:29:24,762 (Grunting) 658 00:29:24,763 --> 00:29:26,034 (Gasps) Oh, no. 659 00:29:26,035 --> 00:29:27,936 (Big band music playing) 660 00:29:27,937 --> 00:29:29,097 Oh, is that... 661 00:29:29,098 --> 00:29:32,340 Stefano tonchi. I'm on the list. 662 00:29:32,341 --> 00:29:34,172 (Man) Stefano, this way, please. 663 00:29:34,173 --> 00:29:36,144 (Sighs) 664 00:29:36,145 --> 00:29:40,548 Spotted... dubious friends in definite hot water. 665 00:29:40,549 --> 00:29:43,511 Obviously, you're both fired. Go back to the office 666 00:29:43,512 --> 00:29:45,483 and pack your things. 667 00:29:45,484 --> 00:29:47,555 Looks like "w" just left Dan and Blair 668 00:29:47,556 --> 00:29:50,019 both out in the cold. 669 00:29:53,062 --> 00:29:55,024 (Balls clack) 670 00:29:56,826 --> 00:29:58,296 (Thud) 671 00:29:58,297 --> 00:30:01,269 I just got an interesting phone call from Raina thorpe. 672 00:30:01,270 --> 00:30:04,903 Did you tell Chuck to have me fired? 673 00:30:04,904 --> 00:30:07,976 (Scoffs) Let me guess. Uh, you thought I'd embarrass you. 674 00:30:07,977 --> 00:30:09,978 The thorpes were trying to take over bass industries. 675 00:30:09,979 --> 00:30:13,041 We thought they might be using you just to get information. 676 00:30:13,042 --> 00:30:14,482 I'm a grown man, Nate, 677 00:30:14,483 --> 00:30:17,315 and I'm actually good at what I do. Chuck is family. 678 00:30:17,316 --> 00:30:21,019 I would never do anything to jeopardize things for him. 679 00:30:21,020 --> 00:30:23,551 You do realize that's a total contradiction, though, 680 00:30:23,552 --> 00:30:25,954 being Chuck's family and then working for the thorpes? 681 00:30:25,955 --> 00:30:28,857 Word around the office is that he's banging thorpe's daughter. 682 00:30:28,858 --> 00:30:30,859 Talk about sleeping with the enemy. 683 00:30:30,860 --> 00:30:32,861 But that's Chuck's decision, okay? 684 00:30:32,862 --> 00:30:35,233 And whatever happens with Raina is on him and him alone. 685 00:30:35,234 --> 00:30:37,065 You need the second chance. 686 00:30:37,066 --> 00:30:39,037 You can't go down in another scandal. 687 00:30:39,038 --> 00:30:41,970 So you're getting me fired instead? 688 00:30:41,971 --> 00:30:43,972 (Scoffs) All those nights in prison, 689 00:30:43,973 --> 00:30:47,315 when I thought I couldn't take it, 690 00:30:47,316 --> 00:30:48,977 when I wanted to quit 691 00:30:48,978 --> 00:30:53,621 or die or... I didn't, because I knew there was still 692 00:30:53,622 --> 00:30:56,224 one person out there who believed in me. 693 00:30:56,225 --> 00:30:58,326 Dad, you'll get another job. 694 00:30:58,327 --> 00:31:00,358 Yeah, washing toilets. 695 00:31:00,359 --> 00:31:03,461 You know what? I think I'd rather live in a halfway house 696 00:31:03,462 --> 00:31:06,194 than live with someone who only halfway trusts me. 697 00:31:06,195 --> 00:31:08,336 (Stars' "changes" playing) 698 00:31:08,337 --> 00:31:11,639 ♫ this time in between the day ♫ 699 00:31:11,640 --> 00:31:13,641 ♫ and the night, the light ♫ 700 00:31:13,642 --> 00:31:15,373 Come on. It was just an internship. 701 00:31:15,374 --> 00:31:16,975 I'm sure you can have your mother call 702 00:31:16,976 --> 00:31:18,977 and get you a new one in a second. 703 00:31:18,978 --> 00:31:21,509 My mother didn't get me "w." She's a designer. 704 00:31:21,510 --> 00:31:23,251 She can't call in favors from a fashion magazine. 705 00:31:23,252 --> 00:31:26,454 Well, you don't get jobs like this without a connection. 706 00:31:26,455 --> 00:31:29,087 Well, I did. I practically stalked Stefano. 707 00:31:29,088 --> 00:31:31,089 I spent the night at his lobby waiting to meet him. 708 00:31:31,090 --> 00:31:34,092 And after the police escorted me out for the third time, 709 00:31:34,093 --> 00:31:36,624 I faxed a letter to every machine in the building. 710 00:31:36,625 --> 00:31:38,566 That's like 200 fax machines. 711 00:31:38,567 --> 00:31:40,428 332. 712 00:31:40,429 --> 00:31:42,670 Wow, Blair, I'm so sorry. 713 00:31:42,671 --> 00:31:44,672 I didn't know any of this. 714 00:31:44,673 --> 00:31:47,275 (Scoffs) What, the fact that you were willfully ignorant 715 00:31:47,276 --> 00:31:50,508 is supposed to make me feel better? 716 00:31:50,509 --> 00:31:53,681 You wanted an internship. I wanted this one. 717 00:31:53,682 --> 00:31:55,683 So why didn't you just sabotage me? 718 00:31:55,684 --> 00:31:57,615 You had every opportunity. 719 00:31:57,616 --> 00:31:59,647 Guess I must have some undiagnosed brain injury, 720 00:31:59,648 --> 00:32:01,449 because I stupidly thought 721 00:32:01,450 --> 00:32:03,952 that this fake friendship might be real. 722 00:32:03,953 --> 00:32:05,693 ♫ Changes ♫ 723 00:32:05,694 --> 00:32:09,998 ♫ I've never been good with change ♫ 724 00:32:09,999 --> 00:32:12,530 ♫ I hate it when it all stays the same ♫ 725 00:32:12,531 --> 00:32:14,532 Damien Dalgaard, of all people... 726 00:32:14,533 --> 00:32:16,534 You know what kind of person he is. 727 00:32:16,535 --> 00:32:18,366 Oh, so now you wanna get all sisterly? 728 00:32:18,367 --> 00:32:20,008 You're dating a demon. 729 00:32:20,009 --> 00:32:22,610 Can't you see he's using you like he did Jenny? 730 00:32:22,611 --> 00:32:24,142 Why? 'Cause nobody could ever like me for me? 731 00:32:24,143 --> 00:32:26,274 Hey, I know what it feels like when you think 732 00:32:26,275 --> 00:32:28,016 you got no one to turn to. 733 00:32:28,017 --> 00:32:29,447 Who the hell are you? 734 00:32:29,448 --> 00:32:31,319 I'm Ben, Serena's... 735 00:32:31,320 --> 00:32:33,181 Non-rapist but still technically ex-con former teacher. 736 00:32:33,182 --> 00:32:35,953 You have taken up a lot of time over the dinner table 737 00:32:35,954 --> 00:32:37,255 at our house. 738 00:32:37,256 --> 00:32:39,157 I'm sure all that drama has been overshadowing 739 00:32:39,158 --> 00:32:41,729 what's going on in everyone else's life, especially yours. 740 00:32:41,730 --> 00:32:43,491 No offense, man, but mind your own business. 741 00:32:43,492 --> 00:32:44,962 When I got locked up, 742 00:32:44,963 --> 00:32:47,195 I... befriended some not very good guys. 743 00:32:47,196 --> 00:32:48,736 Found out the hard way, 744 00:32:48,737 --> 00:32:51,339 when you do things that betray who you are, 745 00:32:51,340 --> 00:32:54,103 it can become very difficult to recognize yourself. 746 00:32:56,045 --> 00:32:58,376 I don't wanna see that happen to you. 747 00:32:58,377 --> 00:33:00,249 Please, Eric. 748 00:33:01,650 --> 00:33:03,581 Mom did this awful thing, 749 00:33:03,582 --> 00:33:05,513 and... and you went away to ostroff, 750 00:33:05,514 --> 00:33:09,087 and I was looking so forward to just being away with Elliot 751 00:33:09,088 --> 00:33:10,988 and having somebody to talk to, 752 00:33:10,989 --> 00:33:13,291 and then he broke up with me, and I didn't have anybody. 753 00:33:13,292 --> 00:33:14,762 You always have me. 754 00:33:14,763 --> 00:33:18,526 No, I didn't. You were off chasing some judge, 755 00:33:18,527 --> 00:33:19,767 trying to help him. 756 00:33:19,768 --> 00:33:21,999 I don't want to feel sad. 757 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:25,002 I didn't wanna feel anything, and the one thing about Damien 758 00:33:25,003 --> 00:33:27,206 is he is a good distraction, but... 759 00:33:29,007 --> 00:33:30,208 You're right. 760 00:33:30,209 --> 00:33:32,080 Thank you. 761 00:33:32,081 --> 00:33:34,683 I won't see him anymore. 762 00:33:40,749 --> 00:33:43,521 Um, Serena, can I speak to you? 763 00:33:43,522 --> 00:33:46,455 It's okay. I gotta go anyway. 764 00:33:48,797 --> 00:33:51,159 What Juliet did... Has it crossed your mind 765 00:33:51,160 --> 00:33:53,161 that Ben was at least partially responsible? 766 00:33:53,162 --> 00:33:56,634 He wanted revenge because he thought I put him in prison. 767 00:33:56,635 --> 00:33:59,667 But that's in the past. You know, he just gave Eric 768 00:33:59,668 --> 00:34:01,569 some really fatherly advice, helped convince him 769 00:34:01,570 --> 00:34:03,141 to stay away from Damien Dalgaard. 770 00:34:03,142 --> 00:34:04,712 Damien? 771 00:34:04,713 --> 00:34:06,144 Look, I would love to explain, 772 00:34:06,145 --> 00:34:07,815 but I need to find Ben right now. 773 00:34:07,816 --> 00:34:10,118 ♫ Once said, words make... ♫ 774 00:34:10,119 --> 00:34:13,081 Epperly, uh, it's Dan Humphrey. I know I ruined your party 775 00:34:13,082 --> 00:34:14,682 and humiliated your boss 776 00:34:14,683 --> 00:34:17,555 and there's no reason for you to want to listen to me right now, 777 00:34:17,556 --> 00:34:19,727 but I've got to tell you something. 778 00:34:19,728 --> 00:34:22,160 Eric. 779 00:34:22,161 --> 00:34:25,062 I just heard that you've been hanging out with Damien. 780 00:34:25,063 --> 00:34:26,394 Are you doing drugs? 781 00:34:26,395 --> 00:34:29,737 You know, I could lie and say no. 782 00:34:29,738 --> 00:34:32,800 Um... but I bought sleeping pills. 783 00:34:32,801 --> 00:34:35,173 And then I needed Adderall to wake back up, 784 00:34:35,174 --> 00:34:36,804 but that was it, and, um, 785 00:34:36,805 --> 00:34:39,307 it was stupid, and I'm done with it. 786 00:34:39,308 --> 00:34:43,351 If you need help, I wanna make sure you get it. 787 00:34:43,352 --> 00:34:45,413 No, I don't care about the drugs. 788 00:34:45,414 --> 00:34:48,656 Damien was just there when no one else would listen. 789 00:34:48,657 --> 00:34:50,758 ♫ Never been good with change ♫ 790 00:34:50,759 --> 00:34:56,224 ♫ I hate it when it all stays the same ♫ 791 00:34:56,225 --> 00:34:59,367 ♫ caught between the gold and the gain ♫ 792 00:34:59,368 --> 00:35:01,769 Ben, wait. Please don't avoid me. 793 00:35:01,770 --> 00:35:03,771 I wanna be your friend. 794 00:35:03,772 --> 00:35:06,374 Serena, it's a lot easier for me to start over 795 00:35:06,375 --> 00:35:08,236 without any reminders from my past. 796 00:35:08,237 --> 00:35:10,638 But why? I saw you talking to Eric, 797 00:35:10,639 --> 00:35:13,511 and it reminded me of what you were like 798 00:35:13,512 --> 00:35:14,782 at boarding school. 799 00:35:14,783 --> 00:35:17,415 I'm not that person anymore. 800 00:35:17,416 --> 00:35:18,716 Yes, you are. 801 00:35:18,717 --> 00:35:20,648 You wanna know why I've been avoiding you? 802 00:35:20,649 --> 00:35:23,591 Because I see that look in your eye, 803 00:35:23,592 --> 00:35:26,394 and I know exactly what it means. 804 00:35:26,395 --> 00:35:28,296 But I don't wanna be with you. 805 00:35:28,297 --> 00:35:31,399 I didn't reciprocate back then, and I don't now. 806 00:35:31,400 --> 00:35:33,801 I'm sorry. 807 00:35:33,802 --> 00:35:36,765 ♫♫ 808 00:35:42,571 --> 00:35:44,772 Sorry, s. Looks like the only thing 809 00:35:44,773 --> 00:35:49,778 you'll be snuggling up with this winter are warm memories. 810 00:35:53,822 --> 00:35:55,653 I'm not heartbroken. I'm humiliated. 811 00:35:55,654 --> 00:35:58,786 I was falling for someone who wants nothing to do with me. 812 00:35:58,787 --> 00:36:00,788 And I thought I found my calling, 813 00:36:00,789 --> 00:36:03,160 and now the only thing that brings me any joy 814 00:36:03,161 --> 00:36:06,163 is planning Dan Humphrey's long, slow demise. 815 00:36:06,164 --> 00:36:09,837 (Cell phone rings) 816 00:36:09,838 --> 00:36:11,299 (Ring, beep) 817 00:36:11,300 --> 00:36:12,740 Epperly? 818 00:36:12,741 --> 00:36:14,202 It's 9:20. Where are you? 819 00:36:14,203 --> 00:36:16,204 W-what are you talking about? You fired me. 820 00:36:16,205 --> 00:36:18,776 Yes, and then Dan confessed that you were the one 821 00:36:18,777 --> 00:36:20,578 who called Jeremiah, and he took credit for it and then 822 00:36:20,579 --> 00:36:22,210 staged that whole wrestling stunt to embarrass you. 823 00:36:22,211 --> 00:36:23,711 I was totally wrong about him. If you're gonna be 824 00:36:23,712 --> 00:36:25,313 a backstabber, just stab some backs, you know? 825 00:36:25,314 --> 00:36:26,714 Are you saying... 826 00:36:26,715 --> 00:36:28,956 That Alex white is styling eight looks today, 827 00:36:28,957 --> 00:36:31,819 and I need someone to steam the couture? Yes. 828 00:36:31,820 --> 00:36:36,193 I'll be there in 15. (Gasps) You know what I just remembered? 829 00:36:36,194 --> 00:36:37,765 If you really want something, 830 00:36:37,766 --> 00:36:40,468 you don't stop for anyone or anything until you get it. 831 00:36:40,469 --> 00:36:43,602 (Everest's "let go" playing) 832 00:36:48,477 --> 00:36:49,937 Thanks for meeting me. 833 00:36:49,938 --> 00:36:52,880 Serena told me how helpful you were with Eric yesterday. 834 00:36:52,881 --> 00:36:56,213 Just saying what I thought. 835 00:36:56,214 --> 00:36:59,417 Ben, I realize my wife hasn't treated you justly in any way. 836 00:36:59,418 --> 00:37:00,848 I'd like to help. 837 00:37:00,849 --> 00:37:02,820 You're not gonna offer me more money, are you? 838 00:37:02,821 --> 00:37:06,854 You deserve a real shot at getting back on your feet again, 839 00:37:06,855 --> 00:37:09,897 and that's gonna be tough to do living in a halfway house. 840 00:37:09,898 --> 00:37:11,899 I have an extra room at my loft, 841 00:37:11,900 --> 00:37:14,001 and i-I'd love it if you moved in. 842 00:37:14,002 --> 00:37:16,734 (Keys jangle) 843 00:37:16,735 --> 00:37:18,766 ♫ I know we're gonna make it tonight ♫ 844 00:37:18,767 --> 00:37:20,368 After everything that's happened, 845 00:37:20,369 --> 00:37:22,740 it's the least we can do. 846 00:37:22,741 --> 00:37:24,742 ♫ Tomorrow will be all right ♫ 847 00:37:24,743 --> 00:37:28,245 I haven't experienced a lot of kindness lately. 848 00:37:28,246 --> 00:37:32,280 I gotta think about it, but... sounds good. 849 00:37:32,281 --> 00:37:33,551 Take your time. 850 00:37:33,552 --> 00:37:37,926 ♫ So take a breath ♫ 851 00:37:39,688 --> 00:37:41,789 ♫ my dear friend ♫ 852 00:37:41,790 --> 00:37:44,992 (Nate) Hi. Could you connect me to room 312, please? 853 00:37:44,993 --> 00:37:47,435 Howard Archibald. 854 00:37:47,436 --> 00:37:48,796 ♫ Let go ♫ 855 00:37:48,797 --> 00:37:51,399 What do you mean, he's checked out? 856 00:37:51,400 --> 00:37:53,301 ♫ And rise again ♫ 857 00:37:53,302 --> 00:37:55,002 Yeah. 858 00:37:55,003 --> 00:37:55,944 This winter... 859 00:37:55,945 --> 00:37:56,974 Thank you. 860 00:37:56,975 --> 00:37:58,806 Even though we bundle up, 861 00:37:58,807 --> 00:38:02,350 a cold shoulder can freeze us out. 862 00:38:02,351 --> 00:38:03,711 ♫ I know ♫ 863 00:38:03,712 --> 00:38:06,584 I heard about what young bass asked Raina to do. 864 00:38:06,585 --> 00:38:07,955 It's terrible. 865 00:38:07,956 --> 00:38:10,458 Well, I'm just thankful she gave me the heads up 866 00:38:10,459 --> 00:38:12,289 and you gave me a chance to talk. 867 00:38:12,290 --> 00:38:13,861 We're old friends, and you're doing a bang-up job. 868 00:38:13,862 --> 00:38:15,593 I, uh, should've told you about my plans 869 00:38:15,594 --> 00:38:17,365 for bass industries, 870 00:38:17,366 --> 00:38:19,827 but I didn't wanna put you in a compromising position. 871 00:38:19,828 --> 00:38:22,029 I completely understand, and I can assure you, 872 00:38:22,030 --> 00:38:26,033 there are no conflicts anymore. Whatever you need, I'm your guy. 873 00:38:26,034 --> 00:38:30,007 ♫ Let go ♫ 874 00:38:30,008 --> 00:38:32,740 What are you doing here? 875 00:38:32,741 --> 00:38:35,443 I was wrong to ask you to fire the captain. 876 00:38:35,444 --> 00:38:38,486 Stuart, a moment? 877 00:38:38,487 --> 00:38:40,818 Yes, you were. 878 00:38:40,819 --> 00:38:42,990 I told you who I was when we met. 879 00:38:42,991 --> 00:38:45,823 I don't play games 880 00:38:45,824 --> 00:38:47,795 in business or in my personal life. 881 00:38:47,796 --> 00:38:50,558 My father is gonna do everything humanly possible 882 00:38:50,559 --> 00:38:52,430 to acquire bass industries. 883 00:38:52,431 --> 00:38:54,832 It's not a secret. It's a fact. 884 00:38:54,833 --> 00:38:58,636 I know. I apologize for losing sight of that. 885 00:38:58,637 --> 00:39:02,370 Look, you're a beautiful girl who says what's on her mind 886 00:39:02,371 --> 00:39:04,542 and isn't afraid of the consequences. 887 00:39:04,543 --> 00:39:06,544 I don't want to stop seeing you. 888 00:39:06,545 --> 00:39:09,346 I can handle the complications if you can. 889 00:39:09,347 --> 00:39:11,619 Hmm. I think complications 890 00:39:11,620 --> 00:39:14,081 are the least of what I can handle. 891 00:39:14,082 --> 00:39:15,823 But... 892 00:39:15,824 --> 00:39:18,956 There is a man... In a towel 893 00:39:18,957 --> 00:39:21,889 in my bathroom right now. 894 00:39:21,890 --> 00:39:23,961 So... 895 00:39:23,962 --> 00:39:25,564 Maybe another time? 896 00:39:50,018 --> 00:39:51,719 You look good here. 897 00:39:51,720 --> 00:39:54,121 Guess it turns out your friend wasn't worthy. 898 00:39:54,122 --> 00:39:55,723 Tell me about it. 899 00:39:55,724 --> 00:39:58,596 I've been trying to convince people for years. 900 00:39:58,597 --> 00:40:02,431 But just so you know, he was never really my friend. 901 00:40:07,636 --> 00:40:11,979 Sometimes a ray of sun shines in and gives us hope. 902 00:40:11,980 --> 00:40:16,614 I offered Ben the apartment, and he's thinking about it. 903 00:40:16,615 --> 00:40:18,986 Thank you so much, Rufus. 904 00:40:18,987 --> 00:40:21,489 We're just not gonna take "no" for an answer. 905 00:40:21,490 --> 00:40:24,022 Ben is still a good person. I-I know he is. 906 00:40:31,700 --> 00:40:34,101 Consider this a warning. Stay away from Serena. 907 00:40:34,102 --> 00:40:37,064 Stay away from her family. I remember your father, 908 00:40:37,065 --> 00:40:40,437 and I think we both know how he would respond to your dealing 909 00:40:40,438 --> 00:40:42,439 if someone were to tell him. 910 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:44,441 What do you care, huh? 911 00:40:44,442 --> 00:40:46,944 Those people ruined your life, not me. 912 00:40:46,945 --> 00:40:50,177 (Panting) 913 00:40:50,178 --> 00:40:51,879 You actually like her. 914 00:40:51,880 --> 00:40:54,852 How I feel about Serena is none of your damn business. 915 00:40:54,853 --> 00:40:58,025 The only thing you should be worried about is disappearing. 916 00:40:58,026 --> 00:41:00,959 (Panting) 917 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,200 (Beeps) 918 00:41:13,201 --> 00:41:16,073 (Phone rings) 919 00:41:16,074 --> 00:41:19,076 (Panting) 920 00:41:19,077 --> 00:41:20,808 (Ring, click) 921 00:41:20,809 --> 00:41:23,551 Hey. What are you doing right now? 922 00:41:23,552 --> 00:41:25,813 (Eric) Sorry, Damien, but I'm done with the pills. 923 00:41:25,814 --> 00:41:30,818 No, that's not what I meant. You wanna hang out? 924 00:41:30,819 --> 00:41:32,590 As friends. 925 00:41:32,591 --> 00:41:36,093 But on the Upper East Side, the slipperiest ice... 926 00:41:36,094 --> 00:41:38,265 Uh, sure. Why not? 927 00:41:38,266 --> 00:41:39,797 Good. 928 00:41:39,798 --> 00:41:42,830 Is usually right in front of us. 929 00:41:42,831 --> 00:41:43,732 Good. 930 00:41:43,733 --> 00:41:46,835 X.o.x.o. Gossip girl.