1 00:00:02,533 --> 00:00:06,136 Into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. 2 00:00:06,137 --> 00:00:07,407 (Eric) I thought we were friends. 3 00:00:07,408 --> 00:00:08,638 Damien ditched me after the party, so... 4 00:00:08,639 --> 00:00:10,740 Strongest drug I'm on is double macchiato. 5 00:00:10,741 --> 00:00:14,084 I have decided to set my sights on bass industries. 6 00:00:14,085 --> 00:00:17,247 It's not just his disloyalty. It's his pomposity. 7 00:00:17,248 --> 00:00:19,089 And the fact that you slept with him? 8 00:00:19,090 --> 00:00:21,691 Oh, well, that was a long time ago, and it was fleeting. 9 00:00:21,692 --> 00:00:24,794 You wanted an internship. I wanted this one. 10 00:00:24,795 --> 00:00:27,727 I stupidly thought that this fake friendship might be real. 11 00:00:27,728 --> 00:00:29,259 I suggested that you be promoted to replace me. 12 00:00:29,260 --> 00:00:32,232 Blair, you wanted it all. You just got it. 13 00:00:32,233 --> 00:00:33,663 I got a phone call from your friend Blair. 14 00:00:33,664 --> 00:00:36,806 So I've decided to give you a second chance. 15 00:00:36,807 --> 00:00:38,368 (Chuck) You need to do what's right for thorpe enterprises. 16 00:00:38,369 --> 00:00:39,539 I want you to give Chuck a chance 17 00:00:39,540 --> 00:00:41,141 to be part of the new company. 18 00:00:41,142 --> 00:00:43,743 I don't need Chuck's help to run bass industries. 19 00:00:43,744 --> 00:00:44,744 Yes, you do. 20 00:00:44,745 --> 00:00:46,276 What about your family? 21 00:00:46,277 --> 00:00:48,047 What if us being together drives them all away? 22 00:00:48,048 --> 00:00:49,679 I don't think it will, 23 00:00:49,680 --> 00:00:52,722 but that's a risk I'm willing to take if you are. 24 00:00:52,723 --> 00:00:55,225 And who am I? 25 00:00:55,226 --> 00:00:58,588 That's a secret I'll never tell. 26 00:00:58,589 --> 00:01:00,760 You know you love me. 27 00:01:00,761 --> 00:01:04,464 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 28 00:01:04,465 --> 00:01:06,266 (Oh land) ♫ we turn it up, we turn it up ♫ 29 00:01:06,267 --> 00:01:10,240 It's cold out there, but on the Upper East Side, 30 00:01:10,241 --> 00:01:11,741 things are heating up, 31 00:01:11,742 --> 00:01:14,504 because Valentine's day is around the corner. 32 00:01:14,505 --> 00:01:17,577 ♫ We turn it up, we don't care what you say ♫ 33 00:01:17,578 --> 00:01:19,209 (Sighs) 34 00:01:19,210 --> 00:01:21,611 Please don't tell me you're leaving already. 35 00:01:21,612 --> 00:01:24,754 Between classes at Columbia or your job at "w," 36 00:01:24,755 --> 00:01:26,756 the only proof that I have you still exist 37 00:01:26,757 --> 00:01:29,088 is the faint trace of Chanel in the morning. 38 00:01:29,089 --> 00:01:30,820 I'm so sorry, s. 39 00:01:30,821 --> 00:01:33,293 But if I can turn this into a permanent job, 40 00:01:33,294 --> 00:01:35,225 it'll knock 6 months off my 2-year plan. 41 00:01:35,226 --> 00:01:37,397 Are you sure you're not just burying yourself in work 42 00:01:37,398 --> 00:01:39,829 to avoid thinking about tomorrow? 43 00:01:39,830 --> 00:01:42,872 Tomorrow? I don't even know what day today is. 44 00:01:42,873 --> 00:01:45,606 (Sets folder down) 45 00:01:48,439 --> 00:01:51,541 Last year, Chuck and I honored Valentine's day 46 00:01:51,542 --> 00:01:53,613 by staging our very own bacchanal. 47 00:01:53,614 --> 00:01:55,285 And no, there were no goats, 48 00:01:55,286 --> 00:01:58,117 if that's the look that just fluttered across your face. 49 00:01:58,118 --> 00:02:01,191 But this year, I'm sitting out "v" day 50 00:02:01,192 --> 00:02:02,792 to focus on my career, 51 00:02:02,793 --> 00:02:04,894 as is Chuck with his fake relationship with Raina thorpe. 52 00:02:04,895 --> 00:02:06,756 Right, but I thought you reached out to Raina 53 00:02:06,757 --> 00:02:08,758 and told her that Chuck's feelings were real. 54 00:02:08,759 --> 00:02:10,760 He needed to get back in her good graces, 55 00:02:10,761 --> 00:02:12,902 and I knew exactly how to get him there. 56 00:02:12,903 --> 00:02:14,864 Chuck and I may need some time to forge our own paths 57 00:02:14,865 --> 00:02:16,906 before we risk a romantic rejoining, 58 00:02:16,907 --> 00:02:19,138 but we're still there for each other. 59 00:02:19,139 --> 00:02:20,840 And what about you and Ben? 60 00:02:20,841 --> 00:02:22,842 It must be very special for him, spending Valentine's day 61 00:02:22,843 --> 00:02:24,474 with someone other than his cellie. 62 00:02:24,475 --> 00:02:26,916 We decided to sit it out, too. 63 00:02:26,917 --> 00:02:29,379 We just started dating. It's too much pressure. 64 00:02:29,380 --> 00:02:32,482 Hey, why don't you and I have a friends Valentine's day? 65 00:02:32,483 --> 00:02:35,625 Manis, macaroons, massages? 66 00:02:35,626 --> 00:02:37,627 Uh, it sounds amazing. I'll let you know. 67 00:02:37,628 --> 00:02:41,591 But... if the 2-year plan wins out, will you be okay? 68 00:02:41,592 --> 00:02:43,633 I'll be fine, 69 00:02:43,634 --> 00:02:45,795 ♫ we turn it up, we turn it up ♫ 70 00:02:45,796 --> 00:02:48,738 ♫ we don't care what you say ♫ 71 00:02:48,739 --> 00:02:50,500 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 72 00:02:50,501 --> 00:02:53,673 (Sighs) I'm glad you agreed to this brunch with Chuck and Lily. 73 00:02:53,674 --> 00:02:56,476 It shows a lot of good faith on their part. 74 00:02:56,477 --> 00:02:57,847 I mean, we came in with guns blazing, 75 00:02:57,848 --> 00:03:00,210 and they responded with an olive branch. 76 00:03:00,211 --> 00:03:01,481 More like olive bread. 77 00:03:01,482 --> 00:03:04,314 I agreed to a meal, Raina. That's it. 78 00:03:04,315 --> 00:03:07,487 I don't trust the basses. They don't operate like we do. 79 00:03:07,488 --> 00:03:09,719 They're a family, just like us. 80 00:03:09,720 --> 00:03:12,862 The Lily I remember didn't have a maternal bone in her body. 81 00:03:12,863 --> 00:03:16,427 Family was just about money and power. 82 00:03:18,198 --> 00:03:20,600 Well, I hope hosting this brunch proves to you once and for all 83 00:03:20,601 --> 00:03:22,872 I have the company's best interests at heart. 84 00:03:22,873 --> 00:03:25,975 And also elegantly forces the enemy to come to you. 85 00:03:25,976 --> 00:03:28,978 Yes, sun tzu is right beside Emily post on my bookshelf. 86 00:03:28,979 --> 00:03:32,442 But, Charles, don't let your feelings for Raina 87 00:03:32,443 --> 00:03:35,545 affect your judgment. We have to be careful with the thorpes. 88 00:03:35,546 --> 00:03:37,587 Believe me, I know. 89 00:03:37,588 --> 00:03:39,749 Don't worry. I'm not banking on their sympathy. 90 00:03:39,750 --> 00:03:41,591 Welcome. 91 00:03:41,592 --> 00:03:44,855 So... is anyone hungry? 92 00:03:47,998 --> 00:03:50,860 How's the job search going? 93 00:03:50,861 --> 00:03:53,503 I think the check the "have you ever committed a felony?" Box 94 00:03:53,504 --> 00:03:55,004 limits my options. 95 00:03:55,005 --> 00:03:56,406 (Chuckles) 96 00:03:56,407 --> 00:03:59,939 But yours seem to be improving. 97 00:03:59,940 --> 00:04:01,941 I'm sorry if I overstepped. 98 00:04:01,942 --> 00:04:04,774 The article was just sitting there. 99 00:04:04,775 --> 00:04:06,916 Being single while living with the guy seeing your ex? 100 00:04:06,917 --> 00:04:08,718 We nailed the awkwardness. 101 00:04:08,719 --> 00:04:10,751 Yeah, well, it's very fresh. 102 00:04:12,252 --> 00:04:14,784 (Sighs) It's a good thing Serena and I decided 103 00:04:14,785 --> 00:04:16,926 not to do anything for Valentine's day. 104 00:04:16,927 --> 00:04:18,828 I can't afford to take her out anyway. 105 00:04:18,829 --> 00:04:21,391 Well, you already read how awkward I feel about this, 106 00:04:21,392 --> 00:04:22,832 but, um, with me, 107 00:04:22,833 --> 00:04:24,794 she was always happy to just play pool and drink beer. 108 00:04:24,795 --> 00:04:27,397 Right now I couldn't even afford to do that. 109 00:04:27,398 --> 00:04:29,038 Uh... well, you know what? 110 00:04:29,039 --> 00:04:31,571 I used to work for a catering company. 111 00:04:31,572 --> 00:04:33,943 They could always use an extra hand around a holiday. 112 00:04:33,944 --> 00:04:35,945 I could make a call. It's good money. 113 00:04:35,946 --> 00:04:37,947 And... and no offense, but judging from my past coworkers, 114 00:04:37,948 --> 00:04:41,280 I think they have the "don't ask, don't tell" policy 115 00:04:41,281 --> 00:04:42,952 regarding felons. 116 00:04:42,953 --> 00:04:45,284 Uh, thanks. Appreciate that. 117 00:04:45,285 --> 00:04:47,557 Uh, and, you... what's next for the article? 118 00:04:47,558 --> 00:04:50,590 Uh, well, I e-mailed my condé nast contact, epperly, 119 00:04:50,591 --> 00:04:52,522 but I got an auto response 120 00:04:52,523 --> 00:04:53,963 saying she doesn't work there anymore, 121 00:04:53,964 --> 00:04:55,895 so I gotta... I gotta Facebook her. 122 00:04:55,896 --> 00:04:57,897 I don't know about the cater-waiter me, 123 00:04:57,898 --> 00:04:59,899 but the teacher me thinks 124 00:04:59,900 --> 00:05:01,831 maybe you should step out from behind the computer 125 00:05:01,832 --> 00:05:03,032 and find out who the new epperly is 126 00:05:03,033 --> 00:05:05,835 and give her the article in person. 127 00:05:05,836 --> 00:05:08,077 Huh. The new epperly. I hadn't thought about that. 128 00:05:08,078 --> 00:05:10,380 As part of "w's" online expansion, 129 00:05:10,381 --> 00:05:12,812 Stefano wants to kick off a new feature... 130 00:05:12,813 --> 00:05:14,544 Bright young thing. 131 00:05:14,545 --> 00:05:16,416 We'll follow an "it" girl one night a month 132 00:05:16,417 --> 00:05:18,418 as she navigates the Manhattan social scene. 133 00:05:18,419 --> 00:05:21,721 Our inaugural "it" girl needs to be special, 134 00:05:21,722 --> 00:05:23,393 as should her Valentine's day plans. 135 00:05:23,394 --> 00:05:26,997 Blair, you're friends with Serena Van Der Woodsen? 136 00:05:28,499 --> 00:05:32,001 Yes. Well, d... Serena definitely is "it," 137 00:05:32,002 --> 00:05:34,003 but what if there was someone fabulous 138 00:05:34,004 --> 00:05:36,065 that we could break ourselves? 139 00:05:36,066 --> 00:05:37,907 Someone like... Raina thorpe. 140 00:05:37,908 --> 00:05:40,440 Daughter of Russell? 141 00:05:40,441 --> 00:05:42,071 I like it. Keep going. 142 00:05:42,072 --> 00:05:44,113 Well, she's typically shunned publicity, 143 00:05:44,114 --> 00:05:45,815 which makes her an even bigger get. 144 00:05:45,816 --> 00:05:48,017 So if I could come through... 145 00:05:48,018 --> 00:05:51,381 I'd recommend Stefano consider your trial period over. 146 00:05:51,382 --> 00:05:53,824 I'll have her by lunch. 147 00:05:56,587 --> 00:05:57,987 (Cell phone rings, beep) 148 00:05:57,988 --> 00:05:59,429 Hey. 149 00:05:59,430 --> 00:06:01,431 (Blair) How well do you know Raina thorpe? 150 00:06:01,432 --> 00:06:02,662 Um, not at all. 151 00:06:02,663 --> 00:06:03,933 Do you know where she is right now? 152 00:06:03,934 --> 00:06:05,665 I'm guessing you do. 153 00:06:05,666 --> 00:06:07,797 At your house. 154 00:06:07,798 --> 00:06:10,800 Where my mother lives. No way. We're still at war. 155 00:06:10,801 --> 00:06:12,502 And why are you asking anyway? 156 00:06:12,503 --> 00:06:14,744 Because I need to do a story on Raina for the magazine 157 00:06:14,745 --> 00:06:16,145 tomorrow night. 158 00:06:16,146 --> 00:06:18,077 Okay, well, why don't you just ask her yourself? 159 00:06:18,078 --> 00:06:20,079 After the Chuck thing, doesn't she owe you a favor? 160 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:22,081 Yes, but she's not answering her phone, 161 00:06:22,082 --> 00:06:24,153 and I can't leave the office. 162 00:06:24,154 --> 00:06:26,786 Besides, it's better this way. Just two "it" girls talking. 163 00:06:26,787 --> 00:06:30,119 And explain that you'll do the profile yourself. 164 00:06:30,120 --> 00:06:32,422 Right, because this is all really just a favor to me 165 00:06:32,423 --> 00:06:34,093 and not a convoluted way for you 166 00:06:34,094 --> 00:06:36,095 to keep your eye on Raina and Chuck on Valentine's day? 167 00:06:36,096 --> 00:06:39,499 Mm, I hadn't thought of that. Thank you! 168 00:06:39,500 --> 00:06:41,431 (Beep) 169 00:06:41,432 --> 00:06:43,402 (Sighs) 170 00:06:43,403 --> 00:06:46,506 Lily, everything was delicious, especially the eggs. 171 00:06:46,507 --> 00:06:48,508 Ah, Spanish tortilla. 172 00:06:48,509 --> 00:06:50,179 That's perfect after a late night 173 00:06:50,180 --> 00:06:53,112 or a breakfast in bed after too much rioja. 174 00:06:53,113 --> 00:06:54,984 Thank you, Russell. 175 00:06:54,985 --> 00:06:58,187 Um, here in America, we call it a frittata. 176 00:06:58,188 --> 00:06:59,188 (Laughs) 177 00:06:59,189 --> 00:07:02,121 Did I just hear your dad laugh? 178 00:07:02,122 --> 00:07:03,753 I told you this would work. 179 00:07:03,754 --> 00:07:04,954 I'm going in. 180 00:07:04,955 --> 00:07:06,425 (Raina) Okay. 181 00:07:06,426 --> 00:07:08,427 Mr. Thorpe, we're all very grateful 182 00:07:08,428 --> 00:07:10,900 we have found a buyer for bass industries 183 00:07:10,901 --> 00:07:12,802 that we can all approve of. 184 00:07:12,803 --> 00:07:15,104 And though it may be your instinct 185 00:07:15,105 --> 00:07:18,067 to keep the company under the thorpe umbrella, 186 00:07:18,068 --> 00:07:19,939 that might be a mistake. 187 00:07:19,940 --> 00:07:22,712 The bass name has equity. 188 00:07:22,713 --> 00:07:25,675 I'd like the chance to prove that all in one night... 189 00:07:25,676 --> 00:07:27,146 Tomorrow, to be exact. 190 00:07:27,147 --> 00:07:30,980 I've leased a landmark mansion outside the city. 191 00:07:30,981 --> 00:07:34,083 It's a destination. You travel to get there, 192 00:07:34,084 --> 00:07:36,556 and the reservations are made before. 193 00:07:36,557 --> 00:07:38,858 And what do people get when they arrive? 194 00:07:38,859 --> 00:07:40,730 Imagine you're at a club. 195 00:07:40,731 --> 00:07:43,993 Forget the year, the continent. 196 00:07:43,994 --> 00:07:45,995 You don't want the night to end. 197 00:07:45,996 --> 00:07:47,967 In this case, it doesn't have to. 198 00:07:47,968 --> 00:07:49,969 When the time is right, 199 00:07:49,970 --> 00:07:51,801 you drift upstairs to a private room. 200 00:07:51,802 --> 00:07:54,545 Spend the night or just a few hours. It's up to you. 201 00:07:56,977 --> 00:08:00,680 But, uh, what makes you think people will show up? 202 00:08:00,681 --> 00:08:02,852 It sounds like you need a big marketing push 203 00:08:02,853 --> 00:08:04,854 just to get the word out. 204 00:08:04,855 --> 00:08:06,115 No marketing. 205 00:08:06,116 --> 00:08:08,688 I say where and when, people show up. 206 00:08:08,689 --> 00:08:10,119 If I can prove to you 207 00:08:10,120 --> 00:08:13,863 the bass brand has a quantifiable worth, 208 00:08:13,864 --> 00:08:15,725 will you look at my business plan? 209 00:08:15,726 --> 00:08:17,997 It shows how you can keep the company together 210 00:08:17,998 --> 00:08:19,769 under the bass name, 211 00:08:19,770 --> 00:08:21,171 with my involvement. 212 00:08:26,637 --> 00:08:30,139 I'll put a pin in my current plans for... 213 00:08:30,140 --> 00:08:31,611 36 hours. 214 00:08:31,612 --> 00:08:34,283 If this thing you've planned succeeds, 215 00:08:34,284 --> 00:08:35,646 we'll talk. 216 00:08:37,147 --> 00:08:39,018 (Elevator bell dings, doors slide open) 217 00:08:39,019 --> 00:08:41,150 You nailed it. 218 00:08:41,151 --> 00:08:43,292 I'll see you at the hotel, dad. 219 00:08:43,293 --> 00:08:46,696 Serena. We weren't expecting you. 220 00:08:46,697 --> 00:08:47,897 I'm here to see Raina. 221 00:08:47,898 --> 00:08:49,599 Hey, we haven't officially met, 222 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:51,831 but our mutual friend Blair Waldorf 223 00:08:51,832 --> 00:08:55,304 wants to talk to you. She'll explain everything. 224 00:08:55,305 --> 00:08:57,137 Um... 225 00:08:58,809 --> 00:09:02,171 Blair has to follow a socialite around on Valentine's day. 226 00:09:02,172 --> 00:09:05,014 It's for work, she figured you wouldn't mind 227 00:09:05,015 --> 00:09:07,647 since everything with Raina is, you know... 228 00:09:07,648 --> 00:09:09,218 I know what? 229 00:09:09,219 --> 00:09:11,651 (Mouths word) 230 00:09:11,652 --> 00:09:13,282 Oh. Blair was wrong. 231 00:09:13,283 --> 00:09:15,655 You do have feelings for Raina. 232 00:09:15,656 --> 00:09:17,226 I do. 233 00:09:17,227 --> 00:09:20,990 I have something spectacular planned for tomorrow night. 234 00:09:20,991 --> 00:09:24,063 Uh-oh. B.'S in for a shock when she finds out 235 00:09:24,064 --> 00:09:26,666 what she thought was as fake as a c.Z. 236 00:09:26,667 --> 00:09:30,170 Is actually as real as Harry Winston. 237 00:09:34,574 --> 00:09:36,105 Oh, my gosh. 238 00:09:36,106 --> 00:09:38,708 All the shoppers on Madison are so stressed. 239 00:09:38,709 --> 00:09:42,812 It's like the entire future of humanity lies in the balance. 240 00:09:42,813 --> 00:09:45,254 "Should I get him boxers or Cologne?" 241 00:09:45,255 --> 00:09:47,016 "Are red roses cliché?" 242 00:09:47,017 --> 00:09:49,218 "If I hide the ring in her food, will she choke?" 243 00:09:49,219 --> 00:09:52,822 (Laughs) I'm so happy we're sidestepping Valentine's. 244 00:09:52,823 --> 00:09:56,165 You sure? It's not very romantic. 245 00:09:56,166 --> 00:09:57,596 Speak for yourself. 246 00:09:57,597 --> 00:09:59,268 I have a hot date with my blu-ray player. 247 00:09:59,269 --> 00:10:01,270 What about you? What are you doing? 248 00:10:01,271 --> 00:10:03,372 Believe it or not, I am working. 249 00:10:03,373 --> 00:10:05,705 Really? Ben, that's great. Where? 250 00:10:05,706 --> 00:10:08,107 Uh, it's nothing big, but it's a start. 251 00:10:08,108 --> 00:10:11,180 Oh, let me guess. Uh, at a publishing house? 252 00:10:11,181 --> 00:10:12,712 Tutoring service? 253 00:10:12,713 --> 00:10:15,384 Um... you're doing research for a professor? 254 00:10:15,385 --> 00:10:17,747 You'd be so good at that. 255 00:10:17,748 --> 00:10:19,388 Uh... I... how'd you know? 256 00:10:19,389 --> 00:10:21,090 So which one is it? 257 00:10:21,091 --> 00:10:23,222 Tutoring. 258 00:10:23,223 --> 00:10:25,925 Well, all you have to do is get one kid into an Ivy, 259 00:10:25,926 --> 00:10:27,927 and your phone will be ringing off the hook. 260 00:10:27,928 --> 00:10:29,859 I have to go meet a friend, but I'll see you on the 15th 261 00:10:29,860 --> 00:10:32,832 when all this craziness is over. Happy tutoring. 262 00:10:32,833 --> 00:10:37,206 Thanks. Uh, I'll talk to you later. 263 00:10:37,207 --> 00:10:38,308 (Beep) 264 00:10:42,272 --> 00:10:44,243 (Elevator bell dings) 265 00:10:44,244 --> 00:10:45,845 (Beep) 266 00:10:45,846 --> 00:10:48,647 Hey, there you are. Listen, we need to talk to you. 267 00:10:48,648 --> 00:10:50,419 Not now, archibalds. Russell bit. 268 00:10:50,420 --> 00:10:52,281 My party tomorrow needs to be legendary 269 00:10:52,282 --> 00:10:55,024 if I'm going to secure my place after the takeover. 270 00:10:55,025 --> 00:10:56,655 Forget it. 271 00:10:56,656 --> 00:11:00,059 Whatever Russell thorpe promised you is a lie. 272 00:11:00,060 --> 00:11:02,031 (Scoffs) I think I'll take my advice from someone 273 00:11:02,032 --> 00:11:04,293 not interested in grinding an ax across my knuckles, 274 00:11:04,294 --> 00:11:05,965 if you don't mind. 275 00:11:05,966 --> 00:11:08,437 After you and Nate tried to get me fired, I realized that 276 00:11:08,438 --> 00:11:11,170 your actions weren't completely unwarranted, so I asked to be 277 00:11:11,171 --> 00:11:13,943 taken off of all bass business, and thorpe agreed. 278 00:11:13,944 --> 00:11:16,946 But this morning I was copied on a report I shouldn't have been. 279 00:11:16,947 --> 00:11:19,709 It was a breakdown of how Russell's gonna sell 280 00:11:19,710 --> 00:11:22,211 your company for parts and who he's selling them to. 281 00:11:22,212 --> 00:11:24,984 Your intel's stale. We brokered a deal at brunch. 282 00:11:24,985 --> 00:11:27,717 Russell promised to postpone those meetings. 283 00:11:27,718 --> 00:11:30,319 Just confirmed one an hour ago. 284 00:11:30,320 --> 00:11:32,061 And something else. 285 00:11:32,062 --> 00:11:33,723 I dug around accounting. 286 00:11:33,724 --> 00:11:36,996 Bass industries is more profitable kept whole. 287 00:11:36,997 --> 00:11:39,028 So why is thorpe determined to slice it up? 288 00:11:39,029 --> 00:11:41,971 Russell didn't become a billionaire 289 00:11:41,972 --> 00:11:44,073 by making money-losing decisions. 290 00:11:44,074 --> 00:11:46,936 Look, you told me he had issues with Bart, right? 291 00:11:46,937 --> 00:11:50,010 So maybe it isn't a business decision. Maybe it's personal. 292 00:11:52,983 --> 00:11:54,984 (Piano playing "drinks on the house") 293 00:11:54,985 --> 00:11:57,817 So you sound pretty excited about tomorrow, 294 00:11:57,818 --> 00:11:59,819 like maybe it's not just another night 295 00:11:59,820 --> 00:12:02,191 of hanging out with Chuck, business as usual? 296 00:12:02,192 --> 00:12:03,823 I guess that's true. 297 00:12:03,824 --> 00:12:05,955 At first, it was purely for the sex. 298 00:12:05,956 --> 00:12:07,126 Oh, that's Chuck. 299 00:12:07,127 --> 00:12:08,858 No, I meant me. 300 00:12:08,859 --> 00:12:11,961 Chuck was just trying to get me to help him with my father. 301 00:12:11,962 --> 00:12:13,302 "Was"? But now? 302 00:12:13,303 --> 00:12:14,834 Things have gotten kind of serious. 303 00:12:14,835 --> 00:12:16,836 I wanna find an amazing dress 304 00:12:16,837 --> 00:12:19,168 and totally take his breath away. 305 00:12:19,169 --> 00:12:22,912 Oh, well, that... That does sound serious. 306 00:12:22,913 --> 00:12:25,244 So how about a little help? It's overwhelming. 307 00:12:25,245 --> 00:12:28,017 Oh, well, the secret about these places 308 00:12:28,018 --> 00:12:31,250 is that they always keep the best stuff in the back, 309 00:12:31,251 --> 00:12:33,282 which is why I called ahead. 310 00:12:33,283 --> 00:12:36,326 (Gasps and giggles) 311 00:12:39,189 --> 00:12:44,193 ♫♫ 312 00:12:44,194 --> 00:12:45,534 What do you think? 313 00:12:45,535 --> 00:12:48,037 Ohh. Wow. That's the one. Our work here is done. 314 00:12:48,038 --> 00:12:51,170 No need to try this one, even though I love the detail. 315 00:12:51,171 --> 00:12:53,172 I actually really love this dress. 316 00:12:53,173 --> 00:12:56,205 Then try it on. You can wear it tomorrow to the club. 317 00:12:56,206 --> 00:12:58,978 Oh, no, I wish, but I have other plans. 318 00:12:58,979 --> 00:13:00,980 Something's better than a Chuck bass party? 319 00:13:00,981 --> 00:13:03,452 If Serena Van Der Woodsen isn't going, maybe he was 320 00:13:03,453 --> 00:13:06,415 exaggerating the value of his so-called brand. 321 00:13:06,416 --> 00:13:08,417 No, it's not that. It's just... 322 00:13:08,418 --> 00:13:10,259 I'm in a new relationship, 323 00:13:10,260 --> 00:13:12,421 but we're trying to keep things simple. 324 00:13:12,422 --> 00:13:14,393 Ah. You know how it is. 325 00:13:14,394 --> 00:13:15,865 Yeah. 326 00:13:15,866 --> 00:13:18,097 Speaking of, are you sure it's a good idea 327 00:13:18,098 --> 00:13:20,970 for you and Chuck to be doing this thing for "w"? 328 00:13:20,971 --> 00:13:22,972 I normally pass on all publicity, 329 00:13:22,973 --> 00:13:25,004 but Blair asked me, so I couldn't say no. 330 00:13:25,005 --> 00:13:27,136 I know how important she is to Chuck, 331 00:13:27,137 --> 00:13:30,009 and she knows how important I am to him, too, obviously. 332 00:13:30,010 --> 00:13:31,981 So I'm glad there's no weirdness there. 333 00:13:31,982 --> 00:13:34,985 Well, actually, there may be some weirdness. 334 00:13:36,116 --> 00:13:39,148 Blair still has feelings for Chuck, 335 00:13:39,149 --> 00:13:41,921 so if she follows you around on Valentine's day, 336 00:13:41,922 --> 00:13:43,552 she's gonna be hurt. 337 00:13:43,553 --> 00:13:46,555 And if she finds out I ever told you this, 338 00:13:46,556 --> 00:13:48,227 I'll be hurt. 339 00:13:48,228 --> 00:13:50,900 I hope my best friend would do the same for me. 340 00:13:50,901 --> 00:13:52,301 Your secret's safe. 341 00:13:52,302 --> 00:13:56,005 I do hate to cancel last minute, though. 342 00:13:56,006 --> 00:13:58,367 Well, I'm sure she'll understand. 343 00:13:58,368 --> 00:14:00,409 Besides, before "w" gave her this assignment, 344 00:14:00,410 --> 00:14:03,312 she wanted to spend Valentine's day with me anyway, 345 00:14:03,313 --> 00:14:05,015 so... (Chuckles) 346 00:14:09,449 --> 00:14:11,480 Waldorf. 347 00:14:11,481 --> 00:14:13,852 Where's the new epperly? 348 00:14:13,853 --> 00:14:15,254 You're looking at her. 349 00:14:15,255 --> 00:14:17,326 Oh, god, what'd you do to her? 350 00:14:17,327 --> 00:14:19,088 She's in a better place. 351 00:14:19,089 --> 00:14:21,560 She's in Bali doing downward dogs 352 00:14:21,561 --> 00:14:23,562 with some British Wally named prat 353 00:14:23,563 --> 00:14:25,334 or prat named Wally. 354 00:14:25,335 --> 00:14:27,036 In any case, she quit. 355 00:14:27,037 --> 00:14:29,138 That's great. My only contact at condé nast 356 00:14:29,139 --> 00:14:31,140 has been replaced by a stapler stealer. 357 00:14:31,141 --> 00:14:34,143 And I will staple whatever's in your sweaty hand to your jeans 358 00:14:34,144 --> 00:14:36,906 if you don't leave this instant. 359 00:14:36,907 --> 00:14:38,908 What's in my hand is an article. 360 00:14:38,909 --> 00:14:40,950 Epperly said she'd get it to "details." 361 00:14:40,951 --> 00:14:42,511 I'm assuming you can't do the same. 362 00:14:42,512 --> 00:14:44,653 I-I did... I did kinda get this job for you. 363 00:14:44,654 --> 00:14:46,655 Only after you got me fired. 364 00:14:46,656 --> 00:14:48,517 How many times must I repeat myself? 365 00:14:48,518 --> 00:14:52,091 We are not friends. Just because we went to go see a movie... 366 00:14:52,092 --> 00:14:56,065 Or five together does mean that I'll go out on a limb for you. 367 00:14:56,066 --> 00:14:58,667 Okay, well, how about I just drop it in your in-box? 368 00:14:58,668 --> 00:15:00,669 As you can see, I don't have time 369 00:15:00,670 --> 00:15:03,502 to read faux-ticles by wannabe writers. 370 00:15:03,503 --> 00:15:05,975 Blair, please. 371 00:15:05,976 --> 00:15:07,977 I'll apply for another internship if I have to 372 00:15:07,978 --> 00:15:09,939 and get back in the ring with you. 373 00:15:09,940 --> 00:15:11,580 Remember our little wrestling match? 374 00:15:11,581 --> 00:15:14,083 How about you apply yourself to a job more within your breeding? 375 00:15:14,084 --> 00:15:16,085 Isn't there a bat mitzvah girl 376 00:15:16,086 --> 00:15:18,287 somewhere in need of a Shirley temple? 377 00:15:18,288 --> 00:15:20,449 No, actually, I gave my cater-waiter contact to Ben. 378 00:15:20,450 --> 00:15:22,451 He's doing Martha Stewart's Valentine's party. 379 00:15:22,452 --> 00:15:24,453 (Cell phone rings, beep) 380 00:15:24,454 --> 00:15:27,226 Raina, hi. I have those advanced questions 381 00:15:27,227 --> 00:15:29,658 like you asked for. Should I fax them? 382 00:15:29,659 --> 00:15:31,260 I'm really sorry, Blair, 383 00:15:31,261 --> 00:15:33,462 but I'm not gonna be able to do the profile. 384 00:15:33,463 --> 00:15:35,234 What? Why? 385 00:15:35,235 --> 00:15:38,137 I should have never agreed to do a social piece. I just... 386 00:15:38,138 --> 00:15:39,608 Think it's not a good idea. 387 00:15:39,609 --> 00:15:41,210 (Sighs) 388 00:15:41,211 --> 00:15:42,271 (Beep) 389 00:15:42,272 --> 00:15:43,712 (Beep) 390 00:15:43,713 --> 00:15:46,575 Guess you'll have time to read my article now. 391 00:15:46,576 --> 00:15:49,448 (Cell phone rings, beep) 392 00:15:49,449 --> 00:15:52,481 Chuck, hello. 393 00:15:52,482 --> 00:15:54,453 Hey, I was just wondering... 394 00:15:54,454 --> 00:15:57,486 Do you actually know why my father hates mine? 395 00:15:57,487 --> 00:16:00,659 I always assumed it was a business deal gone bad, 396 00:16:00,660 --> 00:16:02,291 but maybe there's more to it. 397 00:16:02,292 --> 00:16:04,093 I don't think so. 398 00:16:04,094 --> 00:16:07,066 My dad's too much of a gentleman to hold a grudge, and honestly, 399 00:16:07,067 --> 00:16:10,499 I don't even know how serious they were... either of them. 400 00:16:10,500 --> 00:16:12,371 I was at penn at the time. 401 00:16:12,372 --> 00:16:14,673 Why? What did Lily say? 402 00:16:14,674 --> 00:16:16,705 Lily? Say about what? 403 00:16:16,706 --> 00:16:20,079 You don't know? She and my dad used to date. 404 00:16:20,080 --> 00:16:22,011 She left him for your father. 405 00:16:22,012 --> 00:16:24,013 Looks like this was one love letter 406 00:16:24,014 --> 00:16:27,217 Lily didn't want anyone else to read. 407 00:16:30,290 --> 00:16:32,121 (Eric) Hey, thanks for meeting me. 408 00:16:32,122 --> 00:16:34,523 I'm surprised my dad and Lily let you out of the house, 409 00:16:34,524 --> 00:16:36,125 even for food. 410 00:16:36,126 --> 00:16:38,127 Oh, well, it might have something to do 411 00:16:38,128 --> 00:16:39,768 with my volunteering or, uh, voluntary drug testing. 412 00:16:39,769 --> 00:16:42,431 Look, the schnitzel's on me. I'm sorry about lying last week. 413 00:16:42,432 --> 00:16:44,433 Oh, thanks. Have you heard from Damien? 414 00:16:44,434 --> 00:16:46,505 Uh, no, actually. Uh, knowing the ambassador, 415 00:16:46,506 --> 00:16:48,237 after you told him Damien was dealing, 416 00:16:48,238 --> 00:16:50,239 I'm sure he was exiled to some very cold, 417 00:16:50,240 --> 00:16:52,081 very distant country. You know who else 418 00:16:52,082 --> 00:16:54,443 I haven't heard from, though, is, uh, is Jonathan. 419 00:16:54,444 --> 00:16:56,685 See, I... I knew he probably didn't wanna talk to me again, 420 00:16:56,686 --> 00:16:59,448 but I-I thought he'd at least return my call and tell me so. 421 00:16:59,449 --> 00:17:02,221 Well, leaving a message for someone isn't very romantic. 422 00:17:02,222 --> 00:17:04,323 Have you thought about doing something big for him 423 00:17:04,324 --> 00:17:06,395 or show him how much you wanna see him? 424 00:17:06,396 --> 00:17:07,556 Like what? 425 00:17:07,557 --> 00:17:09,398 Like inviting him to Chuck's event. 426 00:17:09,399 --> 00:17:11,400 Uh, I am not going to Chuck's event. 427 00:17:11,401 --> 00:17:14,403 I have a hot date with a vehicle filled with hot meals. 428 00:17:14,404 --> 00:17:17,566 I would feel sorry for myself except I am delivering food 429 00:17:17,567 --> 00:17:18,767 to people too sick to cook. 430 00:17:18,768 --> 00:17:20,739 Oh, hey, at least it would be original. 431 00:17:20,740 --> 00:17:22,341 Jonathan was never one for clichés. 432 00:17:22,342 --> 00:17:25,244 So make the play, man. Go out in a Blaze of glory... 433 00:17:25,245 --> 00:17:27,346 Or at least a double-parked panel Van. 434 00:17:27,347 --> 00:17:29,078 Ah, yeah, I really should take my own advice. 435 00:17:29,079 --> 00:17:31,680 Why? Who do you wanna spend Valentine's day with? 436 00:17:31,681 --> 00:17:33,382 Blair. 437 00:17:33,383 --> 00:17:36,255 No, it's not... no, no, no. It's not like that. 438 00:17:36,256 --> 00:17:38,727 It's, uh... I... I need her help with something. 439 00:17:38,728 --> 00:17:41,360 You could be waiting a long time. 440 00:17:41,361 --> 00:17:43,762 You're right, which is why I'm gonna find her 441 00:17:43,763 --> 00:17:45,364 at the party tonight. 442 00:17:45,365 --> 00:17:48,498 May both our fortunes change for the better. 443 00:17:55,245 --> 00:17:57,246 Can I interest you in some nucky? 444 00:17:57,247 --> 00:18:00,078 I snuck out of work early to catch up on "boardwalk empire." 445 00:18:00,079 --> 00:18:01,780 I need a primer on how to do business with Chicago. 446 00:18:01,781 --> 00:18:03,412 Raina won't recommit. 447 00:18:03,413 --> 00:18:06,385 I didn't realize the profile was that big of a deal. 448 00:18:06,386 --> 00:18:08,317 She seemed so into it at first. 449 00:18:08,318 --> 00:18:10,259 I need to find out why she backed out. 450 00:18:10,260 --> 00:18:12,261 Well, if the profile isn't happening, 451 00:18:12,262 --> 00:18:16,125 we can do that friends Valentine's like I suggested. 452 00:18:16,126 --> 00:18:18,427 Well, I'd hate to have nothing planned, but first, 453 00:18:18,428 --> 00:18:21,670 Ben is prison-poor. Who is showering you with gifts 454 00:18:21,671 --> 00:18:23,332 on Valentine's day? 455 00:18:23,333 --> 00:18:25,134 Just my mom. 456 00:18:25,135 --> 00:18:28,577 She was glad that I came by. Thank you for sending me. 457 00:18:28,578 --> 00:18:31,281 I'm gonna go call the masseuse. 458 00:18:49,329 --> 00:18:53,533 (Beeping) 459 00:18:56,806 --> 00:19:01,710 This won't take long, Russell. I know you're a busy man. 460 00:19:01,711 --> 00:19:03,242 Good. 461 00:19:03,243 --> 00:19:05,614 I believe there's something standing in the way 462 00:19:05,615 --> 00:19:08,448 of bass industries' survival... Something of a personal matter. 463 00:19:10,350 --> 00:19:14,483 To what exactly are you referring? 464 00:19:14,484 --> 00:19:16,225 I know Lily broke your heart. 465 00:19:16,226 --> 00:19:18,857 She broke my father's heart, too. 466 00:19:18,858 --> 00:19:20,459 I wanna be clear. 467 00:19:20,460 --> 00:19:23,462 My loyalty is with the bass name only. 468 00:19:23,463 --> 00:19:25,464 That's a lovely sentiment, but what does it mean? 469 00:19:25,465 --> 00:19:28,597 I'll do whatever it takes to stay in the company. 470 00:19:28,598 --> 00:19:33,302 If Lily is an obstacle, I'll handle it. 471 00:19:33,303 --> 00:19:34,943 Saying it is one thing, Chuck. 472 00:19:34,944 --> 00:19:38,577 Following through is an entirely different matter. 473 00:19:38,578 --> 00:19:43,352 The woman adopted you after your father died. 474 00:19:43,353 --> 00:19:45,655 She's the only family you have. 475 00:19:50,360 --> 00:19:54,363 (Beeping) 476 00:19:54,364 --> 00:19:58,527 Holmberg? Chuck bass. Gather the board. 477 00:19:58,528 --> 00:20:00,529 It's been brought to my attention 478 00:20:00,530 --> 00:20:02,531 that Lily failed to disclose 479 00:20:02,532 --> 00:20:04,703 a significant conflict of interest 480 00:20:04,704 --> 00:20:06,675 with thorpe enterprises. 481 00:20:06,676 --> 00:20:10,279 It needs to be handled immediately. 482 00:20:10,280 --> 00:20:12,711 I'll explain when I'm back. 483 00:20:12,712 --> 00:20:13,842 (Beep) 484 00:20:13,843 --> 00:20:16,785 Yet again, I'm impressed. 485 00:20:16,786 --> 00:20:18,817 Stay the course. 486 00:20:18,818 --> 00:20:21,820 And I see no reason to believe that you and your legacy 487 00:20:21,821 --> 00:20:25,854 won't be well taken care of when the sale goes through. 488 00:20:25,855 --> 00:20:27,557 Thank you, sir. 489 00:20:31,961 --> 00:20:33,562 Hey. 490 00:20:33,563 --> 00:20:36,705 Aren't you a little overdressed for hot stones? 491 00:20:36,706 --> 00:20:39,308 Donna called. She needs me at work. 492 00:20:39,309 --> 00:20:40,569 Oh, this is terrible. 493 00:20:40,570 --> 00:20:42,571 The masseuse is already on her way. 494 00:20:42,572 --> 00:20:45,574 I was really looking forward to spending time with you. 495 00:20:45,575 --> 00:20:47,576 You have no idea how much. 496 00:20:47,577 --> 00:20:49,648 S., cancel the masseuse and go to Chuck's. 497 00:20:49,649 --> 00:20:51,650 No one should be alone tonight, 498 00:20:51,651 --> 00:20:53,622 and it would mean a lot to him to have you there, 499 00:20:53,623 --> 00:20:55,654 not because you're an "it" girl, 500 00:20:55,655 --> 00:20:57,626 but because he considers you family. 501 00:20:57,627 --> 00:20:59,858 Well, I told Ben that I was staying in, 502 00:20:59,859 --> 00:21:02,531 but he's tutoring, so he won't mind. 503 00:21:02,532 --> 00:21:04,693 Tutoring? Are you sure? 504 00:21:04,694 --> 00:21:06,635 Don't make fun. He was so nervous, 505 00:21:06,636 --> 00:21:09,468 he didn't even wanna tell me. I think it's noble. 506 00:21:09,469 --> 00:21:11,640 No, of course you do, and you should. 507 00:21:11,641 --> 00:21:12,741 Tutoring is great. 508 00:21:12,742 --> 00:21:15,344 Now go put on your sexiest dress 509 00:21:15,345 --> 00:21:17,976 and treat yourself to a night out. 510 00:21:17,977 --> 00:21:20,949 (Chuckles) Thank you for saving me from a Valentine's day 511 00:21:20,950 --> 00:21:23,712 even more depressing than the movie about it 512 00:21:23,713 --> 00:21:25,314 I was gonna watch. 513 00:21:25,315 --> 00:21:27,386 Can we please have friend time after, though? 514 00:21:27,387 --> 00:21:30,720 I think it'll be too late for that. 515 00:21:32,021 --> 00:21:34,593 I'm sorry. 516 00:21:34,594 --> 00:21:36,965 "Love actually" and the Jacques torres fondue 517 00:21:36,966 --> 00:21:38,727 will have to wait. 518 00:21:38,728 --> 00:21:41,069 I just got off the phone with Pete holmberg. 519 00:21:41,070 --> 00:21:43,902 There was an emergency meeting of the bass board. I'm being 520 00:21:43,903 --> 00:21:46,705 accused of an ethics violation and conflict of interest. 521 00:21:46,706 --> 00:21:48,977 Well, stand up for yourself. Don't let thorpe 522 00:21:48,978 --> 00:21:50,779 get away with that. 523 00:21:50,780 --> 00:21:52,881 It wasn't thorpe. It was Charles. He had me removed 524 00:21:52,882 --> 00:21:55,013 from the board effective immediately. 525 00:21:55,014 --> 00:21:56,815 What are you gonna do? 526 00:21:56,816 --> 00:21:59,788 (Sighs) I don't know what deal he cut with thorpe, 527 00:21:59,789 --> 00:22:01,921 but it is not the way to win. 528 00:22:08,658 --> 00:22:10,760 (Exhales deeply) 529 00:22:13,533 --> 00:22:15,664 (Sighs) 530 00:22:15,665 --> 00:22:19,839 (Keys clicking, beep) 531 00:22:21,371 --> 00:22:23,843 (Beeps) 532 00:22:26,646 --> 00:22:30,348 Yes, hello. I'm calling on behalf of Chuck bass. 533 00:22:30,349 --> 00:22:33,522 His friend Dan Humphrey sent over a new employee today... 534 00:22:33,523 --> 00:22:34,883 Ben Donovan. 535 00:22:34,884 --> 00:22:36,885 Mr. Bass wants to be sure 536 00:22:36,886 --> 00:22:39,658 that Ben is only working his event tonight 537 00:22:39,659 --> 00:22:40,929 and nowhere else. 538 00:22:40,930 --> 00:22:43,832 Can you see to it? Thank you so much. 539 00:22:43,833 --> 00:22:44,963 (Beeps) 540 00:22:44,964 --> 00:22:46,836 (Sighs) 541 00:22:52,442 --> 00:22:55,775 (Broken bells' "meyrin fields" playing) 542 00:22:58,448 --> 00:23:01,009 ♫♫ 543 00:23:01,010 --> 00:23:02,851 ♫ It's coming ♫ 544 00:23:02,852 --> 00:23:05,083 ♫ wait for it ♫ 545 00:23:05,084 --> 00:23:06,585 ♫ redawning ♫ 546 00:23:06,586 --> 00:23:07,616 ♫ no contest ♫ 547 00:23:07,617 --> 00:23:09,387 ♫ all of a sudden ♫ 548 00:23:09,388 --> 00:23:12,861 ♫ your body and soul will call a grave ♫ 549 00:23:12,862 --> 00:23:14,523 ♫ you've been avoiding ♫ 550 00:23:14,524 --> 00:23:19,027 ♫ this city, your culture ♫ 551 00:23:19,028 --> 00:23:20,829 2,500 bucks a head, 552 00:23:20,830 --> 00:23:25,704 and it's filled to capacity. This place is a gold mine. 553 00:23:25,705 --> 00:23:27,836 I know how to tap a vein. 554 00:23:27,837 --> 00:23:29,708 ♫ Several times in the glimpse of our intentions ♫ 555 00:23:29,709 --> 00:23:31,680 (Kisses) 556 00:23:31,681 --> 00:23:33,812 A few days ago, this was pillow talk. 557 00:23:33,813 --> 00:23:35,814 Look at the ways you inspire me. 558 00:23:35,815 --> 00:23:37,816 You're the one who pulled it off. 559 00:23:37,817 --> 00:23:39,918 No one's gonna forget tonight. 560 00:23:39,919 --> 00:23:41,791 ♫ Washing me over ♫ 561 00:23:43,092 --> 00:23:46,195 (Indistinct conversations) 562 00:23:50,429 --> 00:23:52,831 Go get some b-roll of the food and drink, 563 00:23:52,832 --> 00:23:55,134 and be discreet. We are not tmz. 564 00:23:57,106 --> 00:24:00,008 Humphrey, what are you doing here? 565 00:24:00,009 --> 00:24:01,610 Stalking you, actually. 566 00:24:01,611 --> 00:24:03,872 You didn't, by chance, read my article? 567 00:24:03,873 --> 00:24:07,075 I don't need to. I know what it's about... a boy from Brooklyn 568 00:24:07,076 --> 00:24:08,617 and an untouchable Upper East Side blonde. 569 00:24:08,618 --> 00:24:11,019 Well, uh, as a matter of fact... 570 00:24:11,020 --> 00:24:13,451 I work at "w" now. I'm an arbiter of taste. 571 00:24:13,452 --> 00:24:16,024 If I were to stand behind some lame Humphrey lamentation, 572 00:24:16,025 --> 00:24:17,626 then it would be like showing up 573 00:24:17,627 --> 00:24:19,628 at an accessories shoot in crocs. 574 00:24:19,629 --> 00:24:21,560 How do you know it's lame? You haven't read it. Maybe... 575 00:24:21,561 --> 00:24:23,231 Maybe I've matured as a writer, or maybe you've matured 576 00:24:23,232 --> 00:24:24,963 as a person and can help someone out 577 00:24:24,964 --> 00:24:27,836 who really needs it just because it's the right thing to do. 578 00:24:27,837 --> 00:24:31,039 If you'll excuse me, I have a Valentine's vendetta to exact. 579 00:24:31,040 --> 00:24:32,971 Where the hell is my crew? 580 00:24:32,972 --> 00:24:35,003 ♫♫ 581 00:24:35,004 --> 00:24:37,005 There she is. Start rolling. 582 00:24:37,006 --> 00:24:38,577 What the hell are you doing? 583 00:24:38,578 --> 00:24:41,479 I thought you were gonna be working all night. 584 00:24:41,480 --> 00:24:44,052 I am. "W" sent me here with a cameraman 585 00:24:44,053 --> 00:24:46,114 to get good stuff for the blog, 586 00:24:46,115 --> 00:24:48,987 and if I go back with only footage of Amanda lepore 587 00:24:48,988 --> 00:24:52,190 and ed burns, then my 2-year plan might as well become 20. 588 00:24:52,191 --> 00:24:54,192 (Sighs) Okay, fine, they can interview me, 589 00:24:54,193 --> 00:24:56,665 but please tell them to keep it brief. 590 00:24:56,666 --> 00:24:59,598 Thank you, thank you, and it will be over before you know it. 591 00:24:59,599 --> 00:25:01,730 Can we get some light over here, please? 592 00:25:01,731 --> 00:25:05,003 ♫♫ 593 00:25:05,004 --> 00:25:07,877 (Indistinct conversations) 594 00:25:09,038 --> 00:25:11,780 Lily. Looking beautiful as always. 595 00:25:11,781 --> 00:25:13,642 Oh, spare me the niceties, Russell. 596 00:25:13,643 --> 00:25:15,644 I'm here to speak to Charles. 597 00:25:15,645 --> 00:25:17,646 He's off with Raina somewhere. 598 00:25:17,647 --> 00:25:20,949 You know, they're a wonderful couple, don't you think? 599 00:25:20,950 --> 00:25:23,952 What I think is that whatever it is you're up to appears 600 00:25:23,953 --> 00:25:28,657 to be working, and my son should know that. Excuse me. 601 00:25:28,658 --> 00:25:32,601 Sorry to interrupt, but, uh, we need to have a little talk. 602 00:25:32,602 --> 00:25:35,303 You realize you're the worst wingman ever. 603 00:25:35,304 --> 00:25:37,005 Well, maybe so, 604 00:25:37,006 --> 00:25:39,738 but I hope you see I'm trying to be a good father. 605 00:25:39,739 --> 00:25:42,741 I came here tonight to find Russell, say hello, 606 00:25:42,742 --> 00:25:45,645 and hand in my resignation. 607 00:25:47,717 --> 00:25:51,650 Since I kept you from your trip to venice, 608 00:25:51,651 --> 00:25:53,822 I thought I'd bring venice to you. 609 00:25:53,823 --> 00:25:56,084 How did you know? 610 00:25:56,085 --> 00:25:58,187 I saw your calendar. 611 00:26:04,033 --> 00:26:11,239 ♫♫ 612 00:26:11,240 --> 00:26:14,342 Buona sera, arrigo. 613 00:26:14,343 --> 00:26:16,344 Your favorites from Harry's bar. 614 00:26:16,345 --> 00:26:19,708 (Gasps) I can't believe you did this for me. 615 00:26:19,709 --> 00:26:22,751 When I care about someone, I'm not afraid to show it. 616 00:26:22,752 --> 00:26:28,957 (Woman) ♫ voices crying out ♫ 617 00:26:28,958 --> 00:26:33,361 ♫♫ 618 00:26:33,362 --> 00:26:37,626 ♫ I hear the voice ♫ 619 00:26:37,627 --> 00:26:45,033 ♫♫ 620 00:26:45,034 --> 00:26:49,037 Hello, Daniel. 621 00:26:49,038 --> 00:26:51,109 Have you seen Charles? 622 00:26:51,110 --> 00:26:53,111 (Woman) And any resort plans this season? 623 00:26:53,112 --> 00:26:55,383 Uh, mustique, maybe? I don't know. 624 00:26:55,384 --> 00:26:57,115 I haven't really thought about it. 625 00:26:57,116 --> 00:26:58,917 Shoe of the moment. 626 00:26:58,918 --> 00:27:00,148 Uh, Louboutin "Bianca." 627 00:27:00,149 --> 00:27:01,990 (Under breath) Are we almost done? 628 00:27:01,991 --> 00:27:04,893 Have you asked her who her Valentine is? 629 00:27:04,894 --> 00:27:06,655 We were instructed to ask everyone. 630 00:27:06,656 --> 00:27:08,396 Uh, I'm not gonna answer that. 631 00:27:08,397 --> 00:27:11,259 I'd like to keep my private life private. 632 00:27:11,260 --> 00:27:13,702 But you do have a special someone... 633 00:27:13,703 --> 00:27:16,865 Ben Donovan. He's standing at the bar right now. 634 00:27:16,866 --> 00:27:20,739 Or make that behind it. Don't be embarrassed, s. 635 00:27:20,740 --> 00:27:24,272 It's okay to below the line. Madonna and Julia Roberts 636 00:27:24,273 --> 00:27:28,146 paved the way for girls like you. 637 00:27:28,147 --> 00:27:31,379 So much for the quiet night at home. 638 00:27:31,380 --> 00:27:33,682 And I thought you were tutoring. 639 00:27:33,683 --> 00:27:35,984 I wasn't. I just didn't know how to tell you. 640 00:27:35,985 --> 00:27:37,986 Tell me what? 641 00:27:37,987 --> 00:27:39,287 You go, Serena. 642 00:27:39,288 --> 00:27:41,860 Give that convict a chance to explain himself. 643 00:27:41,861 --> 00:27:44,863 Before Ben was serving drinks, he served three years hard time. 644 00:27:44,864 --> 00:27:47,866 In fact, he's been out on parole for what, a month? 645 00:27:47,867 --> 00:27:49,938 Ben, please, wait. 646 00:27:49,939 --> 00:27:51,269 Okay, that's enough. Let's go. 647 00:27:51,270 --> 00:27:53,401 You know, I think that we've seen enough 648 00:27:53,402 --> 00:27:56,345 of each other tonight. 649 00:28:01,811 --> 00:28:03,011 (Knock on door) 650 00:28:03,012 --> 00:28:05,213 ♫♫ 651 00:28:05,214 --> 00:28:07,816 Lily, how dare you just barge in here. 652 00:28:07,817 --> 00:28:10,018 This place is supposed to be my fantasy? 653 00:28:10,019 --> 00:28:13,021 All I wish for is the truth. Why did you have me fired? 654 00:28:13,022 --> 00:28:15,894 You should've told me about your relationship with Russell. 655 00:28:15,895 --> 00:28:18,897 If you were so concerned, why didn't you ask me about it? 656 00:28:18,898 --> 00:28:21,129 He has no bearing on my performance at bass industries. 657 00:28:21,130 --> 00:28:22,931 How can you be sure? Maybe your emotions 658 00:28:22,932 --> 00:28:25,473 clouded your judgment. It wouldn't be the first time. 659 00:28:25,474 --> 00:28:27,075 What? 660 00:28:27,076 --> 00:28:29,808 We both know you're a socialite, not a businesswoman. 661 00:28:29,809 --> 00:28:32,811 You traded musicians for titans of industry, 662 00:28:32,812 --> 00:28:36,314 upgraded from a tour bus to a corporate jet. 663 00:28:36,315 --> 00:28:38,086 I'm sorry, but I had to. 664 00:28:38,087 --> 00:28:41,719 I've done nothing but try to salvage that company for you. 665 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:44,092 I stepped in so Jack wouldn't take it away, 666 00:28:44,093 --> 00:28:47,255 and every day since, I have fought for your future. 667 00:28:47,256 --> 00:28:50,799 If we had stuck together on this, we would've won. 668 00:28:50,800 --> 00:28:53,131 It looks like I did, anyway. 669 00:28:53,132 --> 00:28:54,732 No, you haven't, Charles. You've lost, 670 00:28:54,733 --> 00:28:56,805 and I'm not talking about your battle with thorpe. 671 00:28:56,806 --> 00:28:59,037 Please, that adoption was as much a business decision 672 00:28:59,038 --> 00:29:00,368 as this was. 673 00:29:00,369 --> 00:29:03,011 Chuck. That's enough. 674 00:29:03,012 --> 00:29:05,073 Wait. Where are you going? 675 00:29:05,074 --> 00:29:07,415 Anywhere but here. 676 00:29:07,416 --> 00:29:09,277 You almost cost me my company. 677 00:29:09,278 --> 00:29:11,279 You'd better not have cost me Raina. 678 00:29:11,280 --> 00:29:14,122 Whatever price you pay for what you've done, 679 00:29:14,123 --> 00:29:16,285 that's on you. 680 00:29:22,331 --> 00:29:25,263 I see you're a man of your word. 681 00:29:25,264 --> 00:29:28,466 I said I'd get rid of Lily. I did. 682 00:29:28,467 --> 00:29:31,039 Too bad words are overrated. 683 00:29:31,040 --> 00:29:32,871 What? 684 00:29:32,872 --> 00:29:35,473 Now that Lily's been ousted from the board, 685 00:29:35,474 --> 00:29:39,447 it's just you and me. And as much I like you, 686 00:29:39,448 --> 00:29:43,882 I think I'll like dismantling bass industries a lot more. 687 00:29:43,883 --> 00:29:45,884 Now you have no company, 688 00:29:45,885 --> 00:29:49,487 no family, and from what I just saw, 689 00:29:49,488 --> 00:29:51,891 my daughter's lost her taste as well. 690 00:29:53,392 --> 00:29:55,323 Great party, by the way. 691 00:29:55,324 --> 00:29:57,926 You think Raina will keep you on that pedestal 692 00:29:57,927 --> 00:30:00,268 once she learns what you've done? 693 00:30:00,269 --> 00:30:01,970 Go find out. 694 00:30:01,971 --> 00:30:05,073 I think you know how much family means to Raina, 695 00:30:05,074 --> 00:30:08,076 just as she now knows... 696 00:30:08,077 --> 00:30:10,138 How little it means to you. 697 00:30:10,139 --> 00:30:12,510 One lonely bass adrift at sea. 698 00:30:12,511 --> 00:30:16,946 Looks like venice isn't the only thing that's sinking. 699 00:30:20,519 --> 00:30:22,390 (Jazz playing) 700 00:30:22,391 --> 00:30:24,152 Blair. 701 00:30:24,153 --> 00:30:27,856 I can't believe you ambushed me, and why? For a leg up at work? 702 00:30:27,857 --> 00:30:30,328 Is your career really more important than our friendship? 703 00:30:30,329 --> 00:30:33,201 Obviously you don't think my career is important at all 704 00:30:33,202 --> 00:30:35,203 since you forced Raina to back out 705 00:30:35,204 --> 00:30:37,335 just so you didn't have to be alone on Valentine's day. 706 00:30:37,336 --> 00:30:40,538 That's not why I did it. I had a good reason. 707 00:30:40,539 --> 00:30:42,871 You can't stand that I'm getting successful while you're 708 00:30:42,872 --> 00:30:45,273 flailing around with 15 hours of class and an ex-con. 709 00:30:45,274 --> 00:30:48,216 That's not true. I couldn't be more proud of your job at "w." 710 00:30:48,217 --> 00:30:50,218 I wanted to protect you from seeing 711 00:30:50,219 --> 00:30:52,220 Chuck and Raina together on Valentine's day. 712 00:30:52,221 --> 00:30:55,223 For the last time, he's using her. It's not real. 713 00:30:55,224 --> 00:30:57,625 It's just business. How come no one believes me? 714 00:30:57,626 --> 00:30:59,457 Blair. 715 00:30:59,458 --> 00:31:01,129 Look, you know what? 716 00:31:01,130 --> 00:31:04,933 I'm gonna go get him so he can tell you himself. 717 00:31:04,934 --> 00:31:06,264 (Sighs) 718 00:31:06,265 --> 00:31:09,338 (Indistinct conversations) 719 00:31:18,447 --> 00:31:20,048 Russell. 720 00:31:20,049 --> 00:31:21,549 Ah! Howard. 721 00:31:21,550 --> 00:31:23,151 You're fired. 722 00:31:23,152 --> 00:31:25,553 What? On what grounds? I mean, I was actually 723 00:31:25,554 --> 00:31:27,916 coming over here to quit anyway, but... 724 00:31:27,917 --> 00:31:29,617 You leaked a private document. 725 00:31:29,618 --> 00:31:32,060 Granted, that's exactly what I wanted you to do, but still. 726 00:31:32,061 --> 00:31:35,093 I can't have someone around I don't trust. 727 00:31:35,094 --> 00:31:37,196 Take care of yourself. 728 00:31:40,099 --> 00:31:42,401 What just happened? 729 00:31:48,607 --> 00:31:50,178 Blair. 730 00:31:50,179 --> 00:31:53,641 I'm looking for Chuck. What is this place? 731 00:31:53,642 --> 00:31:55,513 Uh, he built it for Raina. 732 00:31:55,514 --> 00:31:57,685 Oh. He's pretty serious about this game. 733 00:31:57,686 --> 00:32:00,588 Oh, I don't... I don't... I don't really think it's a game. It's... 734 00:32:00,589 --> 00:32:03,051 (Chuck) Raina, I just need five minutes. 735 00:32:03,052 --> 00:32:04,953 Shh! (Raina) I'm only here 736 00:32:04,954 --> 00:32:07,456 because I refuse to make this anyone else's business. 737 00:32:10,129 --> 00:32:12,930 Look, I'm sorry you had to witness that scene with Lily. 738 00:32:12,931 --> 00:32:15,103 I'm not the one you need to apologize to. 739 00:32:15,104 --> 00:32:18,306 You went behind Lily's back. You disrespected her. 740 00:32:18,307 --> 00:32:20,308 Is this what you do... Wonderful things 741 00:32:20,309 --> 00:32:22,670 for people you care about before you turn on them? 742 00:32:22,671 --> 00:32:25,943 Look, you put family before all else. I can't do that. 743 00:32:25,944 --> 00:32:27,345 My father was never there for me. 744 00:32:27,346 --> 00:32:29,447 My mother abandoned and betrayed me. 745 00:32:29,448 --> 00:32:32,080 My uncle is my worst enemy. 746 00:32:32,081 --> 00:32:36,424 But maybe your father isn't as perfect as you think. 747 00:32:36,425 --> 00:32:38,186 What are you saying? 748 00:32:38,187 --> 00:32:40,958 He's the reason I went after Lily. 749 00:32:40,959 --> 00:32:42,590 He pitted me against her. 750 00:32:42,591 --> 00:32:45,233 So you're trying to turn me against him? 751 00:32:45,234 --> 00:32:47,295 Destroy my relationship? 752 00:32:47,296 --> 00:32:49,197 Nothing is sacred to you. 753 00:32:49,198 --> 00:32:53,372 That's not true. You are sacred to me. 754 00:32:55,274 --> 00:32:57,245 Until I do something you don't like 755 00:32:57,246 --> 00:32:59,447 and you turn on me, too. 756 00:32:59,448 --> 00:33:03,711 Give me a chance to show you that's not who I am. Please. 757 00:33:03,712 --> 00:33:06,154 I'm sorry. 758 00:33:06,155 --> 00:33:08,156 I've seen all I needed to see. 759 00:33:08,157 --> 00:33:11,220 (Alexi Murdoch's "at your door" playing) 760 00:33:13,092 --> 00:33:17,065 ♫ well, you can hide behind ♫ 761 00:33:17,066 --> 00:33:18,496 (Door opens and closes) 762 00:33:18,497 --> 00:33:21,269 Rubies are red. Hydrangeas are blue. 763 00:33:21,270 --> 00:33:23,431 Chuck's given his heart away... 764 00:33:23,432 --> 00:33:25,073 Wow, he's good. 765 00:33:25,074 --> 00:33:27,675 But guess what, Blair? Not to you. 766 00:33:27,676 --> 00:33:29,237 Shut up, Humphrey. 767 00:33:29,238 --> 00:33:32,511 ♫ Kneeling on the floor ♫ 768 00:33:35,084 --> 00:33:39,548 ♫ but I will never let you down ♫ 769 00:33:41,250 --> 00:33:46,225 ♫ no, I will never let you down ♫ 770 00:33:47,796 --> 00:33:52,501 ♫ no, I will never let you down ♫ 771 00:33:54,103 --> 00:33:56,764 ♫ no, I ♫ 772 00:33:56,765 --> 00:34:02,040 ♫ will never 773 00:34:03,242 --> 00:34:06,375 ♫ let you down ♫ 774 00:34:30,539 --> 00:34:32,401 (Knocks on door) 775 00:34:38,677 --> 00:34:40,408 (Beeping) 776 00:34:40,409 --> 00:34:42,550 Well... 777 00:34:42,551 --> 00:34:44,152 They're not richart, 778 00:34:44,153 --> 00:34:46,384 but they're all I could find at this hour. 779 00:34:46,385 --> 00:34:49,157 I was gonna leave them on your pillow. 780 00:34:49,158 --> 00:34:52,361 Blair, please, it's been a long night. I'm tired. 781 00:34:57,266 --> 00:34:59,198 You were right. 782 00:35:00,599 --> 00:35:05,173 Chuck and Raina are real. Were real, anyway. 783 00:35:05,174 --> 00:35:07,435 I know that chocolates from Duane reade 784 00:35:07,436 --> 00:35:12,241 won't make it any better, but... (Sighs) I'm so sorry. 785 00:35:14,843 --> 00:35:16,844 Well, maybe I made the wrong decision 786 00:35:16,845 --> 00:35:19,617 in going to Raina first instead of you, 787 00:35:19,618 --> 00:35:22,450 but I was worried about your heart, not your job. 788 00:35:22,451 --> 00:35:25,653 I knew that you'd bounce back stronger than ever at "w." 789 00:35:25,654 --> 00:35:29,126 You may be right. Donna texted me. 790 00:35:29,127 --> 00:35:31,659 She said your profile's gonna be amazing. 791 00:35:31,660 --> 00:35:34,662 Well, I'm sorry if I'm not thrilled you got an "a" -plus 792 00:35:34,663 --> 00:35:36,904 at Ben's expense. 793 00:35:36,905 --> 00:35:38,906 After mentioning I'd stumbled 794 00:35:38,907 --> 00:35:41,239 across some incriminating Facebook photos, 795 00:35:41,240 --> 00:35:43,911 the interviewer wisely agreed to redact 796 00:35:43,912 --> 00:35:45,913 the Ben part of the article. 797 00:35:45,914 --> 00:35:47,915 I'm sure he'd really appreciate that 798 00:35:47,916 --> 00:35:50,918 if he ever speaks to me again. 799 00:35:50,919 --> 00:35:54,253 (Cell phone alert chimes) 800 00:36:01,930 --> 00:36:03,861 You're gonna be okay alone? 801 00:36:03,862 --> 00:36:08,666 Not yet, but I need to start learning to be. 802 00:36:08,667 --> 00:36:11,500 Go have fun with your parolee. 803 00:36:15,904 --> 00:36:17,506 (Cell phone alert chimes) 804 00:36:21,450 --> 00:36:24,612 Maybe it's a secret Valentine. 805 00:36:24,613 --> 00:36:30,618 (Beeping) 806 00:36:30,619 --> 00:36:32,420 (Cell phone rings, beep) 807 00:36:32,421 --> 00:36:33,591 Hello? 808 00:36:33,592 --> 00:36:35,293 Why the hell would you do that? 809 00:36:35,294 --> 00:36:37,365 Well, this way, I can initiate a whole new round 810 00:36:37,366 --> 00:36:40,228 of pestering you to submit it. 811 00:36:40,229 --> 00:36:41,769 But I already did... yesterday. 812 00:36:41,770 --> 00:36:44,472 I gave your article to a junior editor 813 00:36:44,473 --> 00:36:46,474 at "vanity fair," not "details." 814 00:36:46,475 --> 00:36:49,837 I'm assuming that won't be a problem? 815 00:36:49,838 --> 00:36:52,640 Wait. So you submitted it without reading? 816 00:36:52,641 --> 00:36:54,482 Of course I read it. 817 00:36:54,483 --> 00:36:56,944 (Scoffs) I have a reputation to uphold. 818 00:36:56,945 --> 00:36:58,946 And you still put me through the wringer? 819 00:36:58,947 --> 00:37:02,550 (Sighs) It was... good. 820 00:37:02,551 --> 00:37:05,323 Mm, I'm sorry. What'd you just say? 821 00:37:05,324 --> 00:37:08,996 You heard me. It was... sharp 822 00:37:08,997 --> 00:37:11,529 and well observed. 823 00:37:11,530 --> 00:37:14,001 When it comes to experiencing an ex with a new love, 824 00:37:14,002 --> 00:37:15,763 you have some insight. 825 00:37:15,764 --> 00:37:18,906 Mm. How... how are you doing with all that? 826 00:37:18,907 --> 00:37:23,271 Uh... just seeking refuge 827 00:37:23,272 --> 00:37:26,944 with the perfect anti-Valentine's day movie... 828 00:37:26,945 --> 00:37:28,876 "Rosemary's baby." 829 00:37:28,877 --> 00:37:31,479 What part are you at? I'll watch with you. 830 00:37:31,480 --> 00:37:34,422 Forgive me if I've memorized some of Ruth Gordon's dialogue. 831 00:37:34,423 --> 00:37:36,424 Uh, okay, all of it. 832 00:37:36,425 --> 00:37:38,827 It just started. 833 00:37:42,891 --> 00:37:45,032 Lesson learned. 834 00:37:45,033 --> 00:37:47,034 "Wall street" didn't need a sequel... 835 00:37:47,035 --> 00:37:49,697 In the theaters or in my life. 836 00:37:49,698 --> 00:37:52,970 Now I just have to find something between manual labor 837 00:37:52,971 --> 00:37:54,402 and high finance. 838 00:37:54,403 --> 00:37:56,644 Wish I'd been wrong about thorpe. 839 00:37:56,645 --> 00:37:59,006 Wish I had a company I could put you in. 840 00:37:59,007 --> 00:38:02,279 Now one good thing I realized tonight... 841 00:38:02,280 --> 00:38:07,615 I still got game. 842 00:38:07,616 --> 00:38:10,918 So I gave him one... 843 00:38:10,919 --> 00:38:13,792 To the gym at the empire. 844 00:38:15,063 --> 00:38:16,594 This... 845 00:38:16,595 --> 00:38:19,897 Is to thorpe's office. 846 00:38:19,898 --> 00:38:21,799 And this... 847 00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:23,971 All the passwords you need. 848 00:38:23,972 --> 00:38:26,404 They change them weekly on Thursdays, 849 00:38:26,405 --> 00:38:29,306 so that should give you a good 48 hours. 850 00:38:29,307 --> 00:38:30,307 (Chuckles) 851 00:38:31,410 --> 00:38:32,540 Good luck. 852 00:38:32,541 --> 00:38:34,782 Way to go. 853 00:38:34,783 --> 00:38:36,644 (Laughs) 854 00:38:36,645 --> 00:38:39,717 A Valentine can be a red-hot weapon of revenge... 855 00:38:39,718 --> 00:38:41,849 ♫♫ 856 00:38:41,850 --> 00:38:44,852 Or a heartfelt apology. 857 00:38:44,853 --> 00:38:48,696 (Indistinct conversations) 858 00:38:48,697 --> 00:38:52,960 ♫♫ 859 00:38:52,961 --> 00:38:55,503 Thanks for comin'. 860 00:38:55,504 --> 00:38:57,104 I should've told you I was waitering. 861 00:38:57,105 --> 00:38:59,737 I should have owned it. 862 00:38:59,738 --> 00:39:01,739 Well, I should've given you the chance 863 00:39:01,740 --> 00:39:04,512 and not put words in your mouth. 864 00:39:04,513 --> 00:39:08,476 Hey. It's still Valentine's day for... another ten minutes. 865 00:39:08,477 --> 00:39:10,978 Maybe we can share 'em together? 866 00:39:10,979 --> 00:39:13,821 I made enough money tonight to buy us some beers. 867 00:39:13,822 --> 00:39:16,384 Sounds great... Except for the beer part. 868 00:39:16,385 --> 00:39:18,626 It's Valentine's day. We should have champagne. 869 00:39:18,627 --> 00:39:21,389 Well, have you ever heard of a black velvet? 870 00:39:21,390 --> 00:39:23,561 That is champagne mixed with beer. 871 00:39:23,562 --> 00:39:25,092 Uh, delicious... or not. 872 00:39:25,093 --> 00:39:26,134 Serena. 873 00:39:27,996 --> 00:39:31,540 (Dan black's "u + me =" playing) 874 00:39:35,404 --> 00:39:39,607 ♫ with you, I'm brighter ♫ 875 00:39:39,608 --> 00:39:40,449 (Door buzzes) 876 00:39:40,450 --> 00:39:41,709 ♫ my eyes ♫ 877 00:39:41,710 --> 00:39:43,551 I just came over to thank you 878 00:39:43,552 --> 00:39:45,713 for saying all those nice things to us the other night... 879 00:39:45,714 --> 00:39:48,956 My point is, paranoia can save your life. 880 00:39:48,957 --> 00:39:50,758 Oh, so she was supposed to know 881 00:39:50,759 --> 00:39:53,921 that her husband was gonna sell their firstborn to a coven? 882 00:39:53,922 --> 00:39:55,923 The woman couldn't be more naive. 883 00:39:55,924 --> 00:39:57,765 I mean, who eats unsolicited desserts? 884 00:39:57,766 --> 00:40:01,499 Mm, point taken. The... the mousse was creepy. 885 00:40:01,500 --> 00:40:04,502 Do you know how many gloves I've lost on the subway? 886 00:40:04,503 --> 00:40:06,674 Well, you do often seem cursed. 887 00:40:06,675 --> 00:40:08,606 I do, don't I? 888 00:40:08,607 --> 00:40:10,678 Or sometimes 889 00:40:10,679 --> 00:40:14,111 there's a way to candy-coat the fact you're all alone. 890 00:40:14,112 --> 00:40:16,113 ♫ You and me, we're just fine ♫ 891 00:40:16,114 --> 00:40:18,546 ♫ one million invisible lines ♫ 892 00:40:18,547 --> 00:40:20,518 ♫ up your head and into mine ♫ 893 00:40:20,519 --> 00:40:22,790 You know, I got more hugs tonight from strangers 894 00:40:22,791 --> 00:40:25,523 than my grandmother's doled out my entire life, 895 00:40:25,524 --> 00:40:27,525 which I guess is comforting, 896 00:40:27,526 --> 00:40:29,927 but it's not exactly Valentine's day. 897 00:40:29,928 --> 00:40:33,060 No, but you still might get one. 898 00:40:33,061 --> 00:40:35,803 A guy came by earlier and asked for you. 899 00:40:35,804 --> 00:40:37,565 Cute guy, brown hair. 900 00:40:37,566 --> 00:40:39,537 Said you'd know who he was. 901 00:40:39,538 --> 00:40:41,769 He's waiting around the corner. 902 00:40:41,770 --> 00:40:43,010 Have fun. 903 00:40:43,011 --> 00:40:45,012 Well, then I'll... I'm gonna... go... 904 00:40:45,013 --> 00:40:46,013 Yeah. 905 00:40:46,014 --> 00:40:47,745 And, uh... (Laughs) 906 00:40:47,746 --> 00:40:49,117 Thank you, Eric. 907 00:40:52,020 --> 00:40:54,752 Jonathan? 908 00:40:54,753 --> 00:40:56,053 Miss me? 909 00:40:56,054 --> 00:40:58,225 Okay, look, I want nothing to do with you, 910 00:40:58,226 --> 00:41:00,027 all right, Damien? 911 00:41:00,028 --> 00:41:03,931 You think I wanted Dan and Nate to rat me out to my own father? 912 00:41:03,932 --> 00:41:08,095 Now I'm under a microscope, and that is a big, big problem. 913 00:41:08,096 --> 00:41:09,837 Yeah, that's an occupational hazard. 914 00:41:09,838 --> 00:41:12,169 Listen to me. You're not understanding what I'm saying. 915 00:41:12,170 --> 00:41:13,771 It's also a problem for you. 916 00:41:13,772 --> 00:41:17,144 Remember when you had all that stuff on your mind 917 00:41:17,145 --> 00:41:19,146 when we first started hanging out together... 918 00:41:19,147 --> 00:41:22,510 What you told me about your mom and Ben? 919 00:41:22,511 --> 00:41:24,682 Well... 920 00:41:24,683 --> 00:41:27,054 Perjury is a felony, 921 00:41:27,055 --> 00:41:28,986 and, well, 922 00:41:28,987 --> 00:41:31,989 Lily could be spending a lot of time in jail 923 00:41:31,990 --> 00:41:35,724 if, say, I were to... Tell everybody. 924 00:41:37,826 --> 00:41:40,728 Here's what we're gonna do. 925 00:41:40,729 --> 00:41:44,602 But whatever your Valentine's day brings, 926 00:41:44,603 --> 00:41:47,174 never forget that some years, 927 00:41:47,175 --> 00:41:49,176 it's a massacre. 928 00:41:49,177 --> 00:41:52,541 X.o.x.o. Gossip girl.