1 00:00:01,072 --> 00:00:03,733 Gossip girl here... Your one and only source 2 00:00:03,734 --> 00:00:06,106 into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. 3 00:00:06,107 --> 00:00:08,608 Perjury is a felony, 4 00:00:08,609 --> 00:00:12,112 and Lily could be spending a lot of time in jail 5 00:00:12,113 --> 00:00:15,045 if say, I were to... Tell everybody. 6 00:00:15,046 --> 00:00:18,388 Lily and my date used to date, but that was a long time ago. 7 00:00:18,389 --> 00:00:20,450 I'll do whatever it takes to stay in the company. 8 00:00:20,451 --> 00:00:24,394 If Lily is an obstacle, I'll handle it. 9 00:00:24,395 --> 00:00:25,755 Nothing is sacred to you. 10 00:00:25,756 --> 00:00:28,558 That's not true. You are sacred to me. 11 00:00:28,559 --> 00:00:30,660 I've seen all I needed to see. 12 00:00:30,661 --> 00:00:33,403 I suggested that you be promoted to replace me. Congratulations. 13 00:00:33,404 --> 00:00:35,805 Stefano's giving you a trial run starting now. 14 00:00:35,806 --> 00:00:38,738 We are not friends. Just because we went to go see a movie... 15 00:00:38,739 --> 00:00:40,340 Or... five together 16 00:00:40,341 --> 00:00:42,712 does not mean that I'll go out on a limb for you. 17 00:00:42,713 --> 00:00:45,775 What about your family? What if us being together 18 00:00:45,776 --> 00:00:47,347 drives them all away? 19 00:00:47,348 --> 00:00:49,279 I don't think it will, but that's a risk 20 00:00:49,280 --> 00:00:51,781 I'm willing to take if you are. 21 00:00:51,782 --> 00:00:54,284 And who am I? 22 00:00:54,285 --> 00:00:57,257 That's a secret I'll never tell. 23 00:00:57,258 --> 00:00:59,259 You know you love me. 24 00:00:59,260 --> 00:01:04,063 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 25 00:01:04,064 --> 00:01:05,665 (Rye rye's "sunshine" playing) 26 00:01:05,666 --> 00:01:09,439 Mick, Keith, and their questionably costumed cohorts 27 00:01:09,440 --> 00:01:11,841 said, "you can't always get what you want," 28 00:01:11,842 --> 00:01:13,573 but that doesn't mean 29 00:01:13,574 --> 00:01:15,775 it's okay for anyone else to have it either. 30 00:01:15,776 --> 00:01:17,377 (Ben) It's just toast. 31 00:01:17,378 --> 00:01:18,648 But it's perfect. 32 00:01:18,649 --> 00:01:20,780 It's the perfect amount of toasty. 33 00:01:20,781 --> 00:01:22,382 Hey. 34 00:01:22,383 --> 00:01:23,653 Hey. 35 00:01:23,654 --> 00:01:25,785 Sorry if we kept you up last night. 36 00:01:25,786 --> 00:01:27,417 We were playing scrabble. 37 00:01:27,418 --> 00:01:29,519 She fell asleep to avoid losing. 38 00:01:29,520 --> 00:01:32,422 Since when do you enjoy scrabble? 39 00:01:32,423 --> 00:01:34,694 Do you want some coffee? I made it. 40 00:01:34,695 --> 00:01:36,526 Be careful. She makes it strong. She's giving 41 00:01:36,527 --> 00:01:38,528 staten island correctional a run for its money. 42 00:01:38,529 --> 00:01:40,400 No, thanks. I'm actually craving some zibetto's. 43 00:01:40,401 --> 00:01:42,672 You're gonna go all the way to midtown for coffee? 44 00:01:42,673 --> 00:01:45,805 Yeah, yeah, I have a meeting... Lunch... up there anyway. 45 00:01:45,806 --> 00:01:47,738 So see you guys later. 46 00:01:55,346 --> 00:01:57,347 I should get going, too. 47 00:01:57,348 --> 00:01:59,349 I agreed to a détente with my mom 48 00:01:59,350 --> 00:02:02,392 so I could help plan Eric's 18th birthday party. 49 00:02:02,393 --> 00:02:04,394 And I can't show up in yesterday's clothes. 50 00:02:04,395 --> 00:02:06,696 Well, tell him I say congratulations and to be 51 00:02:06,697 --> 00:02:09,699 careful now that he's old enough to be tried as an adult. 52 00:02:09,700 --> 00:02:12,702 Actually, I was hoping maybe you could come to the party 53 00:02:12,703 --> 00:02:14,534 and tell him yourself. 54 00:02:14,535 --> 00:02:16,666 I'm not going to your mother's, Serena. 55 00:02:16,667 --> 00:02:18,808 I'm not eating her food or drinking her wine 56 00:02:18,809 --> 00:02:20,870 or smiling and pretending that everything's okay. 57 00:02:20,871 --> 00:02:24,314 I know. I don't forgive her either. I just... 58 00:02:24,315 --> 00:02:26,647 We'll hang out when you're done. 59 00:02:29,680 --> 00:02:31,851 I wished for chills on my birthday, 60 00:02:31,852 --> 00:02:33,683 but not thanks to the flu. 61 00:02:33,684 --> 00:02:36,186 Well, looks like I'll be ushering in adulthood 62 00:02:36,187 --> 00:02:38,258 with warm tea and flat ginger ale. 63 00:02:38,259 --> 00:02:41,331 Oh, we'll have to celebrate another time. 64 00:02:41,332 --> 00:02:43,293 Oh, I need to get to this meeting. 65 00:02:43,294 --> 00:02:45,695 Get some rest, okay? And I'll call everyone 66 00:02:45,696 --> 00:02:48,738 when I get home and cancel the party. Mwah. 67 00:02:48,739 --> 00:02:50,169 How's the patient? 68 00:02:50,170 --> 00:02:52,502 Do I need to change my breakfast with thurston? 69 00:02:52,503 --> 00:02:55,905 No. He's gonna be fine. I wish I could say the same 70 00:02:55,906 --> 00:02:57,507 about this meeting. 71 00:02:57,508 --> 00:03:00,211 Stay strong. I know you'll do great. 72 00:03:01,682 --> 00:03:03,783 ♫ Sunshine ♫ 73 00:03:03,784 --> 00:03:07,617 ♫ it's a friend of mine, at the school line ♫ 74 00:03:07,618 --> 00:03:10,360 Okay, I try not to meddle in Dorota's duties, 75 00:03:10,361 --> 00:03:13,363 but don't you think you're taking it a bit too far? 76 00:03:13,364 --> 00:03:15,225 Marie antoinette, Scarlett O'Hara... 77 00:03:15,226 --> 00:03:16,626 I merely following the footsteps 78 00:03:16,627 --> 00:03:19,529 or other powerful women who did not have time to zip. 79 00:03:19,530 --> 00:03:22,302 Or maybe you're just delusional from lack of sleep. 80 00:03:22,303 --> 00:03:23,533 Your light hasn't been off for nights. 81 00:03:23,534 --> 00:03:25,605 Great leaders only need three hours. 82 00:03:25,606 --> 00:03:28,408 Mine just happen to be nonconsecutive. 83 00:03:28,409 --> 00:03:31,681 It's all part of my 2-year plan. Every minute is allotted 84 00:03:31,682 --> 00:03:33,843 for work, school, and personal obligations. 85 00:03:33,844 --> 00:03:36,446 Ow! That was my skin. 86 00:03:36,447 --> 00:03:39,249 Studies stay not enough sleep make people psychotic. 87 00:03:39,250 --> 00:03:40,590 Shouldn't you be brushing? 88 00:03:40,591 --> 00:03:43,453 Are you sure your workaholism has nothing to do 89 00:03:43,454 --> 00:03:45,325 with Raina and Chuck and Valentine's day? 90 00:03:45,326 --> 00:03:46,956 They broke up, 91 00:03:46,957 --> 00:03:50,330 and I only have 30 seconds left of "being a good friend" time, 92 00:03:50,331 --> 00:03:52,302 so spill. Where were you last night? 93 00:03:52,303 --> 00:03:55,405 At the loft, just sleeping. It's hard to find the time 94 00:03:55,406 --> 00:03:58,268 with Dan always there and you here, 95 00:03:58,269 --> 00:04:01,771 and... you know, there's been a lot of buildup. 96 00:04:01,772 --> 00:04:04,544 A 3-year stint in the big house... I'd say so. 97 00:04:04,545 --> 00:04:06,546 Obviously, "good friend time" has expired. 98 00:04:06,547 --> 00:04:08,749 B., please, at least consider a nap. 99 00:04:11,352 --> 00:04:12,552 What are you doing? 100 00:04:12,553 --> 00:04:14,354 Less reading, more grooming. 101 00:04:14,355 --> 00:04:16,756 I'm the only one who can multitask. 102 00:04:16,757 --> 00:04:20,590 Girls inc. Has found its new face in Raina thorpe, 103 00:04:20,591 --> 00:04:23,793 if only Chuck bass could get her to look at his again. 104 00:04:23,794 --> 00:04:26,936 But New York's favorite bad boy always gets what he wants, 105 00:04:26,937 --> 00:04:28,598 and in this case, 106 00:04:28,599 --> 00:04:32,502 we think that's the girl who has everything. 107 00:04:32,503 --> 00:04:35,345 I'm sure miss Raina does not have personal dresser. 108 00:04:35,346 --> 00:04:37,577 Yes, but she has a company and a foundation 109 00:04:37,578 --> 00:04:40,980 and maybe a second chance with Chuck. 110 00:04:40,981 --> 00:04:42,782 (Sighs) 111 00:04:42,783 --> 00:04:44,584 Keep up, Dorota. 112 00:04:44,585 --> 00:04:47,817 The time has come for the dictator to delegate. 113 00:04:47,818 --> 00:04:49,760 I'm moving up my time line. 114 00:04:51,462 --> 00:04:52,992 Russell manipulated me 115 00:04:52,993 --> 00:04:55,565 to make me look like a monster with Lily 116 00:04:55,566 --> 00:04:57,567 so Raina would break up with me 117 00:04:57,568 --> 00:04:59,799 and I'd lose my one advocate within his company. 118 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:01,731 So you said more than a couple of times. 119 00:05:01,732 --> 00:05:04,474 I have to get her back. I need you to bump into her 120 00:05:04,475 --> 00:05:07,036 while she's meeting your mother about girls inc., 121 00:05:07,037 --> 00:05:09,038 then just distract her for a while. 122 00:05:09,039 --> 00:05:10,880 I'm pretty sure a businesswoman like Raina 123 00:05:10,881 --> 00:05:12,712 has plans for the day, and what do I talk to her about anyway? 124 00:05:12,713 --> 00:05:14,484 Me. I have faith in you, Nathaniel. 125 00:05:14,485 --> 00:05:17,016 Your Archibald charm can get me the opening I need. 126 00:05:17,017 --> 00:05:19,049 Just change the sweater. 127 00:05:20,751 --> 00:05:23,624 What's wrong with my sweater? (Sniffs) 128 00:05:25,926 --> 00:05:27,497 You called us here to Skype? 129 00:05:27,498 --> 00:05:29,629 No, I called you into "w," 130 00:05:29,630 --> 00:05:32,602 but apparently someone thought that stood for "Waldorf." 131 00:05:32,603 --> 00:05:36,636 It's fine. No time to waste on blame. 132 00:05:36,637 --> 00:05:38,508 Oh, thank god. 133 00:05:38,509 --> 00:05:41,040 One does not get promoted without working 50-hour weeks, 134 00:05:41,041 --> 00:05:42,712 nor does one graduate early 135 00:05:42,713 --> 00:05:44,474 without doubling their course load. 136 00:05:44,475 --> 00:05:45,775 There are philanthropic positions to secure 137 00:05:45,776 --> 00:05:47,747 as well as relations to nurture. 138 00:05:47,748 --> 00:05:50,450 Yet with science so woefully behind in cloning technology, 139 00:05:50,451 --> 00:05:53,383 I can only be in one place at a time. Dorota? 140 00:05:53,384 --> 00:05:55,385 Jessica, art history essay exam. 141 00:05:55,386 --> 00:05:57,527 We got the question in advance. You will just 142 00:05:57,528 --> 00:05:59,689 sit in front of the proctor and take my dictation 143 00:05:59,690 --> 00:06:01,861 over Bluetooth. Penmanship counts. 144 00:06:01,862 --> 00:06:02,932 Now, Penelope, 145 00:06:02,933 --> 00:06:04,534 gifts for Eric's birthday 146 00:06:04,535 --> 00:06:06,496 and my mother's new home in aix. 147 00:06:06,497 --> 00:06:10,640 And please do try to approach my level of taste. 148 00:06:10,641 --> 00:06:11,771 New Minion? 149 00:06:11,772 --> 00:06:13,042 My name is Emily. 150 00:06:13,043 --> 00:06:14,444 She has no time to care. 151 00:06:14,445 --> 00:06:15,845 The opera is naming their new board, 152 00:06:15,846 --> 00:06:18,448 and I need to be on it, which means that I need 153 00:06:18,449 --> 00:06:19,809 to meet with Bryn Harold today. 154 00:06:19,810 --> 00:06:21,551 I don't want to do gifts. 155 00:06:21,552 --> 00:06:23,913 I'm sorry, but the time allotted for this attraction 156 00:06:23,914 --> 00:06:25,885 is now up. 157 00:06:25,886 --> 00:06:26,886 (Beep) 158 00:06:28,689 --> 00:06:29,919 Interns, step in. 159 00:06:29,920 --> 00:06:32,922 Now since the new online blog is molding minds, 160 00:06:32,923 --> 00:06:35,925 I'll do that myself. 161 00:06:35,926 --> 00:06:39,899 You will sort portfolios, draft editorial captions, 162 00:06:39,900 --> 00:06:41,501 and research back... 163 00:06:41,502 --> 00:06:43,703 Are you talking to me? 164 00:06:43,704 --> 00:06:46,075 Of course not. Where are my interns? 165 00:06:46,076 --> 00:06:47,907 They put in for transfers. 166 00:06:47,908 --> 00:06:49,879 Your management style was a little aggressive. 167 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:54,013 One claims she has p.T.S.D. And threatened a lawsuit. 168 00:06:54,014 --> 00:06:55,845 Oh. 169 00:06:55,846 --> 00:06:57,547 Good luck. 170 00:06:57,548 --> 00:06:59,849 The last assistant who lost her interns 171 00:06:59,850 --> 00:07:01,451 lost her job, too. 172 00:07:01,452 --> 00:07:05,456 Not to worry. My new intern is already here. 173 00:07:06,597 --> 00:07:08,828 (Indistinct conversations) 174 00:07:08,829 --> 00:07:10,660 Thanks for coming. 175 00:07:10,661 --> 00:07:12,201 I've requested a quiet table over there... 176 00:07:12,202 --> 00:07:13,803 Oh, I'm not staying. 177 00:07:13,804 --> 00:07:16,435 I only came to tell you to stop calling me. 178 00:07:16,436 --> 00:07:18,137 Lily, I know I said some terrible things, 179 00:07:18,138 --> 00:07:20,009 but let me explain. 180 00:07:20,010 --> 00:07:22,912 I've tolerated a lot from you over the years, but nothing 181 00:07:22,913 --> 00:07:25,775 could justify the humiliation that you put me through 182 00:07:25,776 --> 00:07:26,776 on Valentine's day. 183 00:07:26,777 --> 00:07:28,778 Russell thorpe is setting me up. 184 00:07:28,779 --> 00:07:30,820 I don't care Russell was doing behind the scenes. 185 00:07:30,821 --> 00:07:32,822 It's no excuse for the things that you said to me. 186 00:07:32,823 --> 00:07:34,824 I can't believe you're on his side. 187 00:07:34,825 --> 00:07:36,826 This guy's trying to destroy our company. 188 00:07:36,827 --> 00:07:39,559 Your company. You had me fired. I'm done trying to protect 189 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:42,632 the bass legacy. Russell will make a marvelous owner. 190 00:07:42,633 --> 00:07:44,494 What is it with this guy? 191 00:07:44,495 --> 00:07:46,195 You still have feelings for him? 192 00:07:46,196 --> 00:07:48,738 Please. I'm a married woman. 193 00:07:48,739 --> 00:07:51,240 That didn't stop you from cheating on my father. 194 00:07:51,241 --> 00:07:52,972 I'm sure you'll do the same to Rufus. 195 00:07:52,973 --> 00:07:56,647 Good-bye, Charles. 196 00:08:04,785 --> 00:08:06,657 (Bills thud) 197 00:08:12,062 --> 00:08:14,163 Hey. 198 00:08:14,164 --> 00:08:15,925 (Giggles) 199 00:08:15,926 --> 00:08:18,497 I thought, since I no longer have a party to plan, 200 00:08:18,498 --> 00:08:21,230 I figured I could just come make sure Eric was okay, 201 00:08:21,231 --> 00:08:22,902 wish him happy birthday, 202 00:08:22,903 --> 00:08:25,675 and then we could spend the rest of the day doing whatever. 203 00:08:25,676 --> 00:08:28,237 I heard "a free man of color" is great. 204 00:08:28,238 --> 00:08:30,680 Matinee would get us out of the cold. 205 00:08:30,681 --> 00:08:34,083 Or... my room at the Waldorfs' is pretty cozy. 206 00:08:34,084 --> 00:08:35,785 (Elevator bell dings) 207 00:08:35,786 --> 00:08:38,788 Maybe you don't even have to go up to see Eric. 208 00:08:38,789 --> 00:08:41,190 Oh, it'll just be a minute, I promise. 209 00:08:41,191 --> 00:08:42,822 I mean, he's right there. 210 00:08:42,823 --> 00:08:44,293 Don't even try 211 00:08:44,294 --> 00:08:47,096 to tell me you're on an emergency ibuprofen run. 212 00:08:47,097 --> 00:08:49,560 I'm not sick. 213 00:08:51,231 --> 00:08:52,802 (Door closes) 214 00:08:52,803 --> 00:08:54,163 (Sighs) 215 00:08:54,164 --> 00:08:57,236 The slap was a nice touch... Oscar-worthy. 216 00:08:57,237 --> 00:08:59,969 Yes, well, it was surprisingly satisfying. 217 00:08:59,970 --> 00:09:01,741 Lily, once again, I'm sorry. 218 00:09:01,742 --> 00:09:05,775 I feel like a fool for ever believing Russell over you. 219 00:09:05,776 --> 00:09:07,216 Well, let's just hope 220 00:09:07,217 --> 00:09:09,849 it's not long before he's the one feeling foolish. 221 00:09:09,850 --> 00:09:13,022 Can't get no satisfaction... 222 00:09:13,023 --> 00:09:16,587 Looks like that's up for debate. 223 00:09:21,592 --> 00:09:23,633 But Dan and Nate actually made things worse 224 00:09:23,634 --> 00:09:24,894 when they went to see Damien's father. 225 00:09:24,895 --> 00:09:26,135 How, exactly? 226 00:09:26,136 --> 00:09:28,137 Damien's got his big coke shipment 227 00:09:28,138 --> 00:09:30,139 coming in today from Europe. 228 00:09:30,140 --> 00:09:31,971 It's arriving at the flower market 229 00:09:31,972 --> 00:09:34,573 in the fertilizer packs of a hundred pink tulips. 230 00:09:34,574 --> 00:09:36,606 And since his dad has people watching his every move, 231 00:09:36,607 --> 00:09:38,307 he's making me be his drug mule. 232 00:09:38,308 --> 00:09:41,180 What? Why would you do that? What does he have on you? 233 00:09:41,181 --> 00:09:43,613 On me, nothing. 234 00:09:43,614 --> 00:09:47,917 But... he knows that mom forged the affidavit about Ben. 235 00:09:47,918 --> 00:09:50,790 You told him? Eric, you know what would happen 236 00:09:50,791 --> 00:09:52,692 if that ever comes out. 237 00:09:52,693 --> 00:09:54,363 Mom could go to prison. I'm aware. 238 00:09:54,364 --> 00:09:57,627 I stupidly thought that Damien was my friend, 239 00:09:57,628 --> 00:10:00,630 and I knew he would never wanna clear your name. 240 00:10:00,631 --> 00:10:02,201 You can't blame yourself. 241 00:10:02,202 --> 00:10:04,674 But you can't do this drug deal. 242 00:10:04,675 --> 00:10:07,807 How else am I supposed to stop him from outing my mom? 243 00:10:07,808 --> 00:10:11,781 I did this. I gotta fix it. Great birthday, right? 244 00:10:11,782 --> 00:10:14,844 Go upstairs and tell mom that you're feeling better 245 00:10:14,845 --> 00:10:16,085 and not to cancel your party. 246 00:10:16,086 --> 00:10:18,247 We'll take care of this, I promise. 247 00:10:18,248 --> 00:10:21,792 Thank you. 248 00:10:25,095 --> 00:10:27,727 If we go to the police, 249 00:10:27,728 --> 00:10:30,259 Damien will just tell them about my mom. 250 00:10:30,260 --> 00:10:32,061 I-I should just get the flowers myself. 251 00:10:32,062 --> 00:10:33,663 Serena, it's a drug deal. 252 00:10:33,664 --> 00:10:35,805 Anyone who touches those flowers can get arrested. 253 00:10:35,806 --> 00:10:37,667 Yeah, and if no one does, my mom will. 254 00:10:37,668 --> 00:10:40,910 You can't risk anyone else's future to protect hers. 255 00:10:40,911 --> 00:10:43,072 The right thing to do here is nothing. 256 00:10:43,073 --> 00:10:46,245 Then the worst that happens is Lily pays for what she did. 257 00:10:46,246 --> 00:10:47,947 At least no one else will. 258 00:10:47,948 --> 00:10:50,720 Ben, she's my mother. 259 00:10:50,721 --> 00:10:52,852 Who created this whole situation on her own. 260 00:10:52,853 --> 00:10:56,786 I think we should take a rain check on our afternoon. 261 00:10:56,787 --> 00:10:57,857 Yeah. 262 00:10:57,858 --> 00:10:59,229 Call me later? 263 00:11:06,366 --> 00:11:07,797 (Telephones ringing) 264 00:11:07,798 --> 00:11:09,238 This job offer won't last forever. 265 00:11:09,239 --> 00:11:10,800 No way am I gonna work for you. 266 00:11:10,801 --> 00:11:13,242 I came here to see if you wanted to have lunch, 267 00:11:13,243 --> 00:11:14,974 not sign up for indentured servitude. 268 00:11:14,975 --> 00:11:16,776 Penelope, I see on "gossip girl" that you're between 269 00:11:16,777 --> 00:11:18,848 36th and 48th street. That is a tasteful gift-free zone. 270 00:11:18,849 --> 00:11:20,349 Get back in the cab. 271 00:11:20,350 --> 00:11:23,352 What do you mean you don't know the price of the Prada clutch? 272 00:11:23,353 --> 00:11:26,986 You are Prada. Let me speak to miuccia. Tell me. 273 00:11:26,987 --> 00:11:30,119 For someone who is so determined to remain a free person, 274 00:11:30,120 --> 00:11:32,461 why are you still here? 275 00:11:32,462 --> 00:11:34,994 Listen, I'm not gonna work for you, but as a friend, 276 00:11:34,995 --> 00:11:38,267 I am willing to help out. All you have to do 277 00:11:38,268 --> 00:11:39,729 is admit you need me. 278 00:11:39,730 --> 00:11:41,130 What? 279 00:11:41,131 --> 00:11:42,431 Never. (Beeping) 280 00:11:42,432 --> 00:11:44,433 The last person I need is Dan Humphrey, 281 00:11:44,434 --> 00:11:49,408 who shouldn't flatter himself by thinking he's my friend. 282 00:11:49,409 --> 00:11:51,310 Yes, I need immediate delivery of four venti lattes 283 00:11:51,311 --> 00:11:52,481 with extra shots. 284 00:11:52,482 --> 00:11:54,413 (Lowers voice) None of which are for you. 285 00:11:54,414 --> 00:11:58,288 Oh, good, I don't really like refreshments with my theater. 286 00:12:04,494 --> 00:12:06,025 Hey, Raina. 287 00:12:06,026 --> 00:12:07,326 Nate. (Giggles) 288 00:12:07,327 --> 00:12:10,099 I just finished having tea with your mom. 289 00:12:10,100 --> 00:12:11,931 I would have stayed longer, 290 00:12:11,932 --> 00:12:14,103 but I have to meet ivanka at trump place. 291 00:12:14,104 --> 00:12:15,835 You haven't seen my driver, have you? 292 00:12:15,836 --> 00:12:18,407 You know what? The police probably got him 293 00:12:18,408 --> 00:12:21,040 for double parking. It happens all the time on this block. 294 00:12:21,041 --> 00:12:22,912 I guess I should just catch a cab. 295 00:12:22,913 --> 00:12:24,413 Yeah, if you have an hour. 296 00:12:24,414 --> 00:12:27,176 Cab to riverside will take at least that long right now. 297 00:12:27,177 --> 00:12:29,148 How is that possible? It's 15 blocks. 298 00:12:29,149 --> 00:12:32,982 The best way to get anywhere right now is through the park. 299 00:12:32,983 --> 00:12:35,284 You mean... walk. 300 00:12:35,285 --> 00:12:37,026 I'll escort you. 301 00:12:37,027 --> 00:12:39,488 That way, you won't wander off into sheep's Meadow. 302 00:12:39,489 --> 00:12:43,092 Come on. Trust me. It'll be fast, and it's fun. 303 00:12:43,093 --> 00:12:46,465 Okay, then. Escort away. 304 00:12:46,466 --> 00:12:48,467 There aren't really sheep there, right? 305 00:12:48,468 --> 00:12:51,440 (Chuckles) No. Just a lot of grass. 306 00:12:51,441 --> 00:12:54,143 The kids theme is perfect for the party. 307 00:12:54,144 --> 00:12:56,375 Eric has always been so serious and grown-up. 308 00:12:56,376 --> 00:12:59,949 This will be his last grasp at childhood. Thank you. 309 00:12:59,950 --> 00:13:01,311 (Beep) 310 00:13:02,312 --> 00:13:04,313 Nate's distracting Raina. 311 00:13:04,314 --> 00:13:06,355 Now we have to get Russell out of the office, 312 00:13:06,356 --> 00:13:09,058 get access to his computer before they change the password 313 00:13:09,059 --> 00:13:10,359 the captain gave me. 314 00:13:10,360 --> 00:13:12,461 Well, Russell isn't liquid enough to acquire 315 00:13:12,462 --> 00:13:14,463 something as big as bass industries on his own, 316 00:13:14,464 --> 00:13:16,465 so he must have a backer, and if it's true 317 00:13:16,466 --> 00:13:18,868 that it's more profitable to keep bass industries intact, 318 00:13:18,869 --> 00:13:20,429 then I'm sure that this investor 319 00:13:20,430 --> 00:13:22,431 would appreciate if we told him this. 320 00:13:22,432 --> 00:13:25,504 Let's hope we can find him before he writes thorpe a check. 321 00:13:25,505 --> 00:13:29,278 I don't know how much longer we can wait for Russell to call. 322 00:13:29,279 --> 00:13:32,541 You could make the first move, play the modern woman. 323 00:13:32,542 --> 00:13:35,084 Look, you of all people know that men like Russell 324 00:13:35,085 --> 00:13:36,545 need the pursuit. 325 00:13:36,546 --> 00:13:39,118 Maybe I simply just don't have the allure that I used to. 326 00:13:39,119 --> 00:13:42,291 No. The way he's playing this, behind all the false claims, 327 00:13:42,292 --> 00:13:45,394 there's a real agenda, and it's personal. 328 00:13:45,395 --> 00:13:48,597 I have to think it's his feelings for you. 329 00:13:48,598 --> 00:13:50,199 (Cell phone rings) 330 00:13:50,200 --> 00:13:51,400 (Beep) 331 00:13:51,401 --> 00:13:54,964 Russell, what a surprise. 332 00:13:54,965 --> 00:13:56,966 No, it's a pleasant one, actually. 333 00:13:56,967 --> 00:13:59,838 Well, yes, after everything that's happened with Charles, 334 00:13:59,839 --> 00:14:03,342 I was hoping you would call. 335 00:14:03,343 --> 00:14:06,475 Oh, I'd love to meet you for a drink. 336 00:14:06,476 --> 00:14:10,019 No, the oak bar is perfect. 337 00:14:10,020 --> 00:14:11,420 See you soon. 338 00:14:11,421 --> 00:14:15,024 Do you have Bryn Harold? Well, then take off your shoes 339 00:14:15,025 --> 00:14:17,887 and chase her down, because I need that opera... (Gasps) 340 00:14:17,888 --> 00:14:19,989 As a front-of-book idea. 341 00:14:19,990 --> 00:14:22,161 They're doing "Boris godunov" this spring. 342 00:14:22,162 --> 00:14:24,563 Who doesn't love tsars and cossacks? 343 00:14:24,564 --> 00:14:26,565 Seems like a better concept for fall, 344 00:14:26,566 --> 00:14:28,337 but I'll run it by the group. 345 00:14:28,338 --> 00:14:31,140 You sure you're not ready to admit you need my help? 346 00:14:31,141 --> 00:14:33,903 Never! No, "never" isn't what he transitioned Spain into. 347 00:14:33,904 --> 00:14:37,446 It's modernism, and don't get caught talking during a test. 348 00:14:37,447 --> 00:14:39,348 When was the last time you slept? 349 00:14:39,349 --> 00:14:41,911 Sleep is for the weak, and speaking of which, 350 00:14:41,912 --> 00:14:45,184 don't act like I don't know why you're really here. 351 00:14:45,185 --> 00:14:47,586 It's because you're avoiding Ben and Serena at the loft. 352 00:14:47,587 --> 00:14:49,418 No, I'm waiting for you to crack. 353 00:14:49,419 --> 00:14:51,420 Stefano said to research the opera. 354 00:14:51,421 --> 00:14:54,223 And what's the e.T.A. On today's blog post? 355 00:14:54,224 --> 00:14:56,125 Uh... uh... within the hour. 356 00:14:56,126 --> 00:14:59,668 Blair, if you take on one more thing, you're gonna break. 357 00:14:59,669 --> 00:15:02,071 Blair, we need your help with a scheme. 358 00:15:02,072 --> 00:15:03,232 She can't. 359 00:15:03,233 --> 00:15:05,174 Oh. I can. 360 00:15:05,175 --> 00:15:06,475 New paragraph... 361 00:15:06,476 --> 00:15:09,208 "'The nude Maja' began goya's separation 362 00:15:09,209 --> 00:15:10,609 from religious iconography..." 363 00:15:10,610 --> 00:15:12,341 What are you doing here? 364 00:15:12,342 --> 00:15:15,314 I'm leaving. This just went from "women on the verge" 365 00:15:15,315 --> 00:15:17,947 to "saw ii." I don't like Gore porn. 366 00:15:17,948 --> 00:15:20,189 Are you sure you can help us? You seem pretty busy. 367 00:15:20,190 --> 00:15:22,091 A takedown only takes two minutes. 368 00:15:22,092 --> 00:15:23,692 (Telephone rings) 369 00:15:23,693 --> 00:15:26,395 Stefano tonchi's office. Please hold. 370 00:15:26,396 --> 00:15:29,158 Yes. You hold, too, Jessica. 371 00:15:29,159 --> 00:15:30,399 (Beep, receiver clatters) 372 00:15:30,400 --> 00:15:32,101 (Sighs) Tell me the plot points. 373 00:15:32,102 --> 00:15:35,464 (Matt and Kim) ♫ cut and crossed wires, electric fires ♫ 374 00:15:35,465 --> 00:15:37,636 ♫ reset your clocks and... ♫ 375 00:15:37,637 --> 00:15:39,368 Look at everyone... 376 00:15:39,369 --> 00:15:42,571 Skating and kissing and... 377 00:15:42,572 --> 00:15:44,443 Doing karate. 378 00:15:44,444 --> 00:15:46,245 (Giggles) 379 00:15:46,246 --> 00:15:48,247 Oh, it's... (Chuckles) It's tai chi. 380 00:15:48,248 --> 00:15:50,479 I mean, don't they have parks in Chicago? 381 00:15:50,480 --> 00:15:53,352 Mm-hmm, Grant park. It's beautiful. 382 00:15:53,353 --> 00:15:57,256 I think I saw a picture of myself there... 383 00:15:57,257 --> 00:15:59,428 At the age of 3. 384 00:15:59,429 --> 00:16:03,462 But... it may have been... The white house lawn. 385 00:16:03,463 --> 00:16:04,463 (Chuckles) 386 00:16:04,464 --> 00:16:06,065 Guess that's what happens 387 00:16:06,066 --> 00:16:09,098 when your mother walks out before you can walk. 388 00:16:09,099 --> 00:16:11,341 I'm sorry. I, uh, I had no idea. 389 00:16:12,542 --> 00:16:15,544 My mom used to take me skating here every winter. 390 00:16:15,545 --> 00:16:17,446 I've never been. 391 00:16:17,447 --> 00:16:19,248 What? You're from the home of the hawks, 392 00:16:19,249 --> 00:16:20,649 and you haven't been skating? 393 00:16:20,650 --> 00:16:23,412 I watch from our box, not from the ice. 394 00:16:23,413 --> 00:16:25,384 Oh. Oh, come on. I'll teach you. 395 00:16:25,385 --> 00:16:27,486 What about my meeting? 396 00:16:27,487 --> 00:16:30,259 Trust me. Your first time in skates is worth 397 00:16:30,260 --> 00:16:32,091 being a few minutes late, okay? 398 00:16:32,092 --> 00:16:35,224 Look, go take a look. I'll get the skates and be right there. 399 00:16:35,225 --> 00:16:37,226 ♫ Cut and crossed wires, electric fires ♫ 400 00:16:37,227 --> 00:16:38,367 7 1/2. 401 00:16:38,368 --> 00:16:40,329 All right, 7 1/2... 402 00:16:40,330 --> 00:16:41,770 ♫ it's burning down ♫ 403 00:16:41,771 --> 00:16:43,732 (Blair) Penelope, I'm putting someone else on gifts. 404 00:16:43,733 --> 00:16:47,036 Return immediately for your new and urgent flower mission. 405 00:16:47,037 --> 00:16:50,139 All the details are on a purple sticky note on my computer. 406 00:16:50,140 --> 00:16:52,311 (Gasps) (Beep) 407 00:16:52,312 --> 00:16:53,682 It's about time. 408 00:16:53,683 --> 00:16:55,244 You texted me, like, two minutes ago. 409 00:16:55,245 --> 00:16:56,415 I was downstairs getting a sandwich. 410 00:16:56,416 --> 00:16:58,187 Now what's so urgent? 411 00:16:58,188 --> 00:17:00,249 I wanted to tell you that... 412 00:17:00,250 --> 00:17:02,791 You were right... 413 00:17:02,792 --> 00:17:04,193 About that thing. 414 00:17:04,194 --> 00:17:06,195 Oh, now which thing was that? 415 00:17:06,196 --> 00:17:10,529 I, Blair Waldorf, need Dan Humphrey's help. 416 00:17:10,530 --> 00:17:12,461 As a friend and peer, not as an underling. 417 00:17:12,462 --> 00:17:15,634 As... my friend and peer, not my underling. 418 00:17:15,635 --> 00:17:17,336 (Stammering) 419 00:17:17,337 --> 00:17:19,268 (Mutters) As my friend and peer, not an underling. 420 00:17:19,269 --> 00:17:20,739 Culinary crisis in features. 421 00:17:20,740 --> 00:17:23,712 Ted's got a lead on rare white truffles in Tuscany. 422 00:17:23,713 --> 00:17:25,314 We need you. 423 00:17:25,315 --> 00:17:28,077 Okay, so all right, what do you want me to do? 424 00:17:28,078 --> 00:17:30,180 It's all on my desk. Just start. 425 00:17:32,082 --> 00:17:33,423 (Mutters) 426 00:17:34,784 --> 00:17:39,258 Painting it black has nothing on the trouble 427 00:17:39,259 --> 00:17:42,592 one piece of purple paper can cause. 428 00:17:48,368 --> 00:17:51,300 Hey, sorry again about, uh, spilling the cider. 429 00:17:51,301 --> 00:17:53,102 Ice skating was worth it, 430 00:17:53,103 --> 00:17:56,445 plus I got to cancel my day and continue my adventure 431 00:17:56,446 --> 00:17:58,777 of things I've never done, 432 00:17:58,778 --> 00:18:02,551 like... nothing at 2:00 in the afternoon. 433 00:18:02,552 --> 00:18:06,084 What would you be doing if I wasn't here? 434 00:18:06,085 --> 00:18:07,556 Probably just studying. 435 00:18:07,557 --> 00:18:08,388 What subjects? 436 00:18:08,389 --> 00:18:10,389 Well, I might be playing 437 00:18:10,390 --> 00:18:12,421 a little "black ops" first, yeah. 438 00:18:12,422 --> 00:18:16,425 Would you be doing this, too? 439 00:18:16,426 --> 00:18:19,398 It does make me a better soldier. 440 00:18:19,399 --> 00:18:21,270 Another thing I've never tried. 441 00:18:21,271 --> 00:18:23,472 Seriously? That wasn't peer pressure, by the way. 442 00:18:23,473 --> 00:18:24,404 I just... 443 00:18:24,405 --> 00:18:26,575 Will you light me up? 444 00:18:26,576 --> 00:18:29,708 You know who gets really, really good weed? 445 00:18:29,709 --> 00:18:31,540 Chuck. 446 00:18:31,541 --> 00:18:35,814 This really is a day of firsts. 447 00:18:35,815 --> 00:18:37,287 (Click) 448 00:18:38,418 --> 00:18:41,450 (Russell) To old friends and new beginnings. 449 00:18:41,451 --> 00:18:42,392 (Clink) 450 00:18:42,393 --> 00:18:44,454 Nothing would make me happier. 451 00:18:47,757 --> 00:18:49,428 (Beep) 452 00:18:49,429 --> 00:18:51,400 I hope you know I never meant 453 00:18:51,401 --> 00:18:53,332 for you to become collateral damage 454 00:18:53,333 --> 00:18:55,434 in this acquisition. 455 00:18:55,435 --> 00:18:58,367 Oh, of course. I remember how important it was for you 456 00:18:58,368 --> 00:19:01,310 to keep your personal life and business separate. 457 00:19:01,311 --> 00:19:03,372 You always understood me. 458 00:19:03,373 --> 00:19:05,574 Okay, have a good weekend. 459 00:19:05,575 --> 00:19:07,576 You know, I still have a soft spot 460 00:19:07,577 --> 00:19:10,419 for that bar at the peninsula hotel. 461 00:19:10,420 --> 00:19:13,523 We did have some memorable moments. 462 00:19:16,856 --> 00:19:17,856 (Mouse clicks) 463 00:19:19,429 --> 00:19:22,191 I don't want to cross any lines that you don't 464 00:19:22,192 --> 00:19:25,534 want to cross, Lily. I'm only happy if we can move forward, 465 00:19:25,535 --> 00:19:27,196 even if it's just as friends. 466 00:19:27,197 --> 00:19:30,869 Oh, maybe we could just get one more glass of wine. 467 00:19:30,870 --> 00:19:32,271 (Typing) 468 00:19:32,272 --> 00:19:33,702 (Beep) 469 00:19:33,703 --> 00:19:35,344 I never really knew 470 00:19:35,345 --> 00:19:37,506 how you felt about me choosing Bart... 471 00:19:37,507 --> 00:19:42,612 If I was important to you or just... amusing. 472 00:19:46,616 --> 00:19:47,786 (Mouse clicks) 473 00:19:47,787 --> 00:19:50,419 You and Rufus seem to have a good thing going. 474 00:19:50,420 --> 00:19:53,422 Yes, well, that is just a show. 475 00:19:53,423 --> 00:19:56,295 After we lost the first bass industries buyer, 476 00:19:56,296 --> 00:19:57,496 I couldn't risk 477 00:19:57,497 --> 00:19:59,528 the rumors of more family trouble. 478 00:19:59,529 --> 00:20:02,501 Look at what the Dodgers are going through with the mccourts. 479 00:20:02,502 --> 00:20:04,903 Exactly, but luckily the situation will be over 480 00:20:04,904 --> 00:20:08,677 once your bid goes through. Right now I'm just grateful 481 00:20:08,678 --> 00:20:11,240 that Rufus doesn't come home very often. 482 00:20:11,241 --> 00:20:14,883 Maybe husband number six will be the charm. 483 00:20:14,884 --> 00:20:16,215 (Beep) 484 00:20:22,352 --> 00:20:25,394 (Clicking, beep) 485 00:20:25,395 --> 00:20:28,327 (Cell phone alert chimes) 486 00:20:28,328 --> 00:20:30,529 (Beep) 487 00:20:30,530 --> 00:20:33,432 Oh, I can't believe what time it is. 488 00:20:33,433 --> 00:20:36,506 I have to get home to Eric's 18th birthday party. 489 00:20:40,470 --> 00:20:43,512 Thank you for such a lovely afternoon. 490 00:20:43,513 --> 00:20:45,974 I hope it's not our last. 491 00:20:45,975 --> 00:20:47,417 Me, too. 492 00:20:52,282 --> 00:20:54,553 Please note which ones are the cossacks 493 00:20:54,554 --> 00:20:56,685 and which ones will play the tsars. Thank you. 494 00:20:56,686 --> 00:20:57,986 (Beep) 495 00:20:57,987 --> 00:21:00,459 Bryn Harold is friends with Lily Humphrey. She'll be 496 00:21:00,460 --> 00:21:01,960 at Eric's party tonight. I have all the information. 497 00:21:01,961 --> 00:21:04,563 Well done, new Minion. Make sure my résumé's up to date. 498 00:21:04,564 --> 00:21:07,265 She doesn't take applications, Blair. 499 00:21:07,266 --> 00:21:09,368 She just invites people who impress her... 500 00:21:09,369 --> 00:21:10,899 And aren't still in college. 501 00:21:10,900 --> 00:21:12,741 Well, as you can probably tell, 502 00:21:12,742 --> 00:21:14,903 I'm not a typical college student. 503 00:21:14,904 --> 00:21:16,505 I'm a self-actualized, 504 00:21:16,506 --> 00:21:18,477 mature-beyond-her-years-yet- still-youthful-and-dewy 505 00:21:18,478 --> 00:21:23,982 working woman. Bryn Harold will be impressed. 506 00:21:23,983 --> 00:21:25,454 Those aren't tulips. 507 00:21:25,455 --> 00:21:27,356 Why would I buy your mother and Eric tulips? 508 00:21:27,357 --> 00:21:28,357 I left you a message. 509 00:21:28,358 --> 00:21:30,319 I didn't get it. 510 00:21:30,320 --> 00:21:32,391 I took you off of gift duty and put you 511 00:21:32,392 --> 00:21:33,323 on purple sticky note. 512 00:21:33,324 --> 00:21:34,723 What purple sticky note? 513 00:21:34,724 --> 00:21:37,726 The one that I said I left on my computer screen. 514 00:21:37,727 --> 00:21:39,469 It was right here. 515 00:21:40,870 --> 00:21:42,501 (Elevator bell dings) 516 00:21:42,502 --> 00:21:43,333 Oh. 517 00:21:43,334 --> 00:21:45,374 Hey, is everything okay? 518 00:21:45,375 --> 00:21:47,936 You have a visitor, says her name is Vanessa. 519 00:21:47,937 --> 00:21:49,778 Tell him I came to apologize, 520 00:21:49,779 --> 00:21:52,341 and I'm happy to wait here till he gets back. 521 00:21:52,342 --> 00:21:53,842 She says that... 522 00:21:53,843 --> 00:21:56,845 I heard, I heard. Tell her that I got all of her texts and her 523 00:21:56,846 --> 00:21:59,087 handwritten letters, and I will be in touch when I'm ready. 524 00:21:59,088 --> 00:22:01,350 He says... do I really have to say that? 525 00:22:01,351 --> 00:22:02,891 Shouldn't you just talk to her yourself? 526 00:22:02,892 --> 00:22:04,893 No, no, no, no, no. Giving her the message myself 527 00:22:04,894 --> 00:22:06,895 will defeat the entire purpose of the message, 528 00:22:06,896 --> 00:22:08,957 and I'm really busy right now. I'm on the Upper East Side 529 00:22:08,958 --> 00:22:11,830 delivering, like, a hundred tulips. 530 00:22:11,831 --> 00:22:15,764 A hundred tulips. Got it. 531 00:22:15,765 --> 00:22:18,507 Hey, is anyone waiting for a tulip delivery? 532 00:22:18,508 --> 00:22:20,469 Why on earth did you get them? 533 00:22:20,470 --> 00:22:24,113 Uh, to help Blair. 534 00:22:28,077 --> 00:22:30,679 These are purple. 535 00:22:30,680 --> 00:22:33,051 Oh, and plant-y. 536 00:22:33,052 --> 00:22:34,853 Why are you guys so interested in tulips? 537 00:22:34,854 --> 00:22:37,025 Well, at least no one will get arrested. 538 00:22:37,026 --> 00:22:38,657 Except mom when Damien finds out we don't have his coke. 539 00:22:38,658 --> 00:22:40,989 Okay, all right, will somebody tell me 540 00:22:40,990 --> 00:22:42,791 what the hell's going on? 541 00:22:42,792 --> 00:22:46,064 Poor e... only 18, and already welcoming all the makings 542 00:22:46,065 --> 00:22:49,399 of anyone's 19th nervous breakdown. 543 00:22:53,673 --> 00:22:57,546 (Woman) ♫ one, two, I love you, I know that you know me, too ♫ 544 00:22:57,547 --> 00:22:59,608 ♫ three, four, not my door ♫ 545 00:22:59,609 --> 00:23:01,750 ♫ super late like 3 or 4 ♫ 546 00:23:01,751 --> 00:23:03,081 ♫ we talk all night ♫ 547 00:23:03,082 --> 00:23:05,053 Blair, what were you thinking? 548 00:23:05,054 --> 00:23:06,585 That I would arrive at this party 549 00:23:06,586 --> 00:23:08,587 and be greeted appropriately. 550 00:23:08,588 --> 00:23:10,118 I know you only admitted you needed me 551 00:23:10,119 --> 00:23:12,120 so you could make me your drug mule. 552 00:23:12,121 --> 00:23:14,122 That sticky note was meant for Penelope. (Scoffs) 553 00:23:14,123 --> 00:23:15,564 Frankly, with her attitude, 554 00:23:15,565 --> 00:23:16,925 she could use some time behind bars. 555 00:23:16,926 --> 00:23:18,667 So that's it? 556 00:23:18,668 --> 00:23:20,629 There's no "I'm sorry I could have gotten you arrested"? 557 00:23:20,630 --> 00:23:23,401 Well, you're here. The party's lovely. 558 00:23:23,402 --> 00:23:25,403 Everything obviously turned out fine. 559 00:23:25,404 --> 00:23:27,576 Except that you sent Dan to get the wrong flowers. 560 00:23:27,577 --> 00:23:29,638 The tulips with the coke were pink. 561 00:23:29,639 --> 00:23:33,542 And I... wrote that down. This one's on you, Humphrey. 562 00:23:33,543 --> 00:23:37,616 You wrote "purple." Classic stroop effect. 563 00:23:37,617 --> 00:23:39,618 Where you write or say a color 564 00:23:39,619 --> 00:23:42,020 that you see instead of the one you mean. 565 00:23:42,021 --> 00:23:46,024 You're not the only one who knows his neurodysfunction. 566 00:23:46,025 --> 00:23:47,726 Happy birthday. 567 00:23:47,727 --> 00:23:51,500 Yeah, right. Damien just called. Turns out he pre-sold the coke 568 00:23:51,501 --> 00:23:54,533 and is therefore on his way to pick up the $100,000 569 00:23:54,534 --> 00:23:56,465 he says I now owe him. 570 00:23:56,466 --> 00:23:59,468 That's insane. Nobody has that kind of money, do they? 571 00:23:59,469 --> 00:24:02,671 Not on them, but we need it now, 572 00:24:02,672 --> 00:24:05,173 or he's gonna out mom here tonight. 573 00:24:05,174 --> 00:24:07,616 It's your 18th birthday, which means the checkbook 574 00:24:07,617 --> 00:24:09,778 to your rhodes trust fund is somewhere 575 00:24:09,779 --> 00:24:11,449 in that pile of presents. 576 00:24:11,450 --> 00:24:14,783 Okay. All right. Let's get unwrapping. 577 00:24:14,784 --> 00:24:16,024 I know you're thinking 578 00:24:16,025 --> 00:24:19,127 that stroop is one of the symptoms of chronic fatigue, 579 00:24:19,128 --> 00:24:21,029 but I'm not even tired. 580 00:24:21,030 --> 00:24:24,162 ♫♫ 581 00:24:24,163 --> 00:24:26,665 (Indistinct conversations) 582 00:24:26,666 --> 00:24:28,667 So it turns out Russell's financial backer 583 00:24:28,668 --> 00:24:30,999 is a guy named Bradley kidd from Atlanta. 584 00:24:31,000 --> 00:24:34,503 He owns a lot of property down south, nothing marquee. 585 00:24:34,504 --> 00:24:36,505 Bass would be a huge move for him, 586 00:24:36,506 --> 00:24:37,676 and something he's capable of making. 587 00:24:37,677 --> 00:24:39,247 How do we convince him not to? 588 00:24:39,248 --> 00:24:41,249 Because the captain was right. 589 00:24:41,250 --> 00:24:43,912 Thorpe ran a bunch of financial scenarios for kidd, 590 00:24:43,913 --> 00:24:46,815 but nothing involved keeping bass industries intact. 591 00:24:46,816 --> 00:24:48,557 Would kidd consider backing us instead? 592 00:24:48,558 --> 00:24:51,489 That's why I invited him tonight, 593 00:24:51,490 --> 00:24:52,661 to convince him it's a better business move 594 00:24:52,662 --> 00:24:54,663 or to get him to break his deal with Russell. 595 00:24:54,664 --> 00:24:56,665 Good spying. 596 00:24:56,666 --> 00:24:57,567 Thank you. 597 00:24:57,568 --> 00:25:00,669 (Ke$ha's "tik tok" playing) 598 00:25:00,670 --> 00:25:03,932 I kind of like this double agent thing you have going on. 599 00:25:03,933 --> 00:25:04,734 You do? 600 00:25:04,735 --> 00:25:06,575 Mm-hmm. 601 00:25:06,576 --> 00:25:08,837 ♫ Tonight I'm-a fight till we see the sunlight ♫ 602 00:25:08,838 --> 00:25:11,109 ♫ tik tok on the clock ♫ 603 00:25:11,110 --> 00:25:13,111 (Ring) You gotta move in order to be better. 604 00:25:13,112 --> 00:25:14,083 I'm trying. 605 00:25:14,084 --> 00:25:15,213 Arm twist. 606 00:25:15,214 --> 00:25:18,046 There you go. Okay, finally. 607 00:25:18,047 --> 00:25:20,048 (Bell dings, cheers and applause) 608 00:25:20,049 --> 00:25:21,890 Finally, a sport I can beat you in. 609 00:25:21,891 --> 00:25:24,623 Oh, come on. No. First of all, this isn't even a sport. 610 00:25:24,624 --> 00:25:26,625 Second of all, gloat all you want to. 611 00:25:26,626 --> 00:25:29,227 Just please don't tell anybody I danced to "tik tok." 612 00:25:29,228 --> 00:25:31,600 I wouldn't call that dancing. (Giggling) 613 00:25:31,601 --> 00:25:34,633 What? Hey, hey, at least I'm a good loser, okay? 614 00:25:34,634 --> 00:25:37,636 You threw your racket so hard, you almost broke the TV 615 00:25:37,637 --> 00:25:39,638 when I beat you at the tennis game. 616 00:25:39,639 --> 00:25:41,810 This will make up for it. 617 00:25:41,811 --> 00:25:43,241 (Crunching) 618 00:25:43,242 --> 00:25:44,813 Mmm. That's awesome. 619 00:25:44,814 --> 00:25:45,715 Mm-hmm. 620 00:25:45,716 --> 00:25:47,716 We need to call Ben & Jerry. 621 00:25:47,717 --> 00:25:50,318 No, we should start our own company. 622 00:25:50,319 --> 00:25:51,580 Yes. 623 00:25:51,581 --> 00:25:55,684 Hmm. That was my dream when I was 5. 624 00:25:55,685 --> 00:25:57,155 Don't tell my dad. 625 00:25:57,156 --> 00:25:58,758 Mm, I won't. 626 00:26:01,130 --> 00:26:03,962 This is really fun. 627 00:26:03,963 --> 00:26:09,768 (Cell phone rings) 628 00:26:09,769 --> 00:26:11,299 Hey. 629 00:26:11,300 --> 00:26:14,142 Where have you been? I need you to bring Raina to Eric's party. 630 00:26:14,143 --> 00:26:16,645 Sorry, man. The music was really loud. 631 00:26:16,646 --> 00:26:18,306 Music? 632 00:26:18,307 --> 00:26:22,611 (Indistinct conversations) 633 00:26:22,612 --> 00:26:25,153 Never mind. Change of plan. 634 00:26:25,154 --> 00:26:27,315 Keep her there until I call back. 635 00:26:27,316 --> 00:26:28,718 Bye. 636 00:26:34,894 --> 00:26:37,766 You know who loves ice cream? 637 00:26:37,767 --> 00:26:40,969 Chuck... he loves it. 638 00:26:40,970 --> 00:26:44,032 (Chuckles) Nate... 639 00:26:44,033 --> 00:26:47,676 I know what you've been trying to do all day. 640 00:26:47,677 --> 00:26:49,607 You do? 641 00:26:49,608 --> 00:26:51,309 Mm-hmm. 642 00:26:51,310 --> 00:26:52,741 ♫♫ 643 00:26:52,742 --> 00:26:55,744 Ugh! I hate professional gift wrapping. 644 00:26:55,745 --> 00:26:59,247 What are you doing? Do you realize how gauche it is 645 00:26:59,248 --> 00:27:01,750 to open gifts at a party, before dessert? 646 00:27:01,751 --> 00:27:04,923 I was just so excited to have a new addition 647 00:27:04,924 --> 00:27:06,324 to my stock portfolio. 648 00:27:06,325 --> 00:27:08,397 Well, at least make a list for thank-you notes. 649 00:27:10,259 --> 00:27:12,931 I'm on hold with Victor from the flower market. 650 00:27:12,932 --> 00:27:16,364 You've already done enough by getting me this, uh, salad bowl. 651 00:27:16,365 --> 00:27:20,408 It's baccarat, and it's for my mother, 652 00:27:20,409 --> 00:27:23,041 which means that your Larry Clark print 653 00:27:23,042 --> 00:27:25,273 is on its way to her. Penelope. 654 00:27:25,274 --> 00:27:27,415 (Cell phone alert chimes) 655 00:27:27,416 --> 00:27:31,249 ♫♫ 656 00:27:31,250 --> 00:27:33,722 Keep going. I'll be right back. 657 00:27:33,723 --> 00:27:34,883 Yeah. 658 00:27:34,884 --> 00:27:40,158 (Indistinct conversations) 659 00:27:40,159 --> 00:27:41,831 Great party. 660 00:27:50,339 --> 00:27:51,771 Happy birthday. 661 00:27:53,372 --> 00:27:56,244 (Indistinct conversations) 662 00:27:56,245 --> 00:27:58,847 I'm guessing you're not here to celebrate. 663 00:27:58,848 --> 00:28:00,678 I just saw Damien go up, 664 00:28:00,679 --> 00:28:02,811 and I know you sent Dan to get the drugs. 665 00:28:02,812 --> 00:28:05,714 The Dan part was a mistake, but I did ask Blair to help. 666 00:28:05,715 --> 00:28:08,356 I thought that you agreed that no one else should get hurt 667 00:28:08,357 --> 00:28:10,318 to protect your mother. 668 00:28:10,319 --> 00:28:12,361 (Elevator bell dings) 669 00:28:16,125 --> 00:28:18,396 I'm not okay with what she did either, 670 00:28:18,397 --> 00:28:21,129 but it doesn't mean that I wanna destroy her. 671 00:28:21,130 --> 00:28:22,430 Are you saying you choose Lily? 672 00:28:22,431 --> 00:28:24,933 You chose for me by turning to ice 673 00:28:24,934 --> 00:28:27,275 every time I mention her name. 674 00:28:27,276 --> 00:28:30,909 I'm sorry. I have to go help my brother now. 675 00:28:30,910 --> 00:28:33,311 (Lily) Bryn, I am so glad you could come. 676 00:28:33,312 --> 00:28:35,914 Rufus and I are really enjoying the season so far. 677 00:28:35,915 --> 00:28:38,016 Thanks. You'll excuse me. 678 00:28:38,017 --> 00:28:39,918 Mrs. Harold, hi. 679 00:28:39,919 --> 00:28:41,750 Oh, yes. I'm Blair Waldorf. 680 00:28:41,751 --> 00:28:44,152 Hi. What a pleasure to meet you. 681 00:28:44,153 --> 00:28:46,795 Russell, what a surprise. Uh... 682 00:28:46,796 --> 00:28:48,426 What are you doing here? 683 00:28:48,427 --> 00:28:51,900 Well, I figured he only turns 18 once. 684 00:28:51,901 --> 00:28:54,262 Well, I don't think it's a good idea for you to stay. 685 00:28:54,263 --> 00:28:56,204 Rufus decided to make an appearance. 686 00:28:56,205 --> 00:28:58,206 I promise I won't draw attention. 687 00:28:58,207 --> 00:29:00,909 I'm just a business associate, 688 00:29:00,910 --> 00:29:03,271 an old family friend stopping by with a gift. 689 00:29:03,272 --> 00:29:07,045 Well, I suppose I can't argue with that. 690 00:29:07,046 --> 00:29:09,047 You do look exceptionally lovely. 691 00:29:09,048 --> 00:29:11,519 Lily, what the hell is going on? 692 00:29:11,520 --> 00:29:13,922 Nice to see you again, Rufus. 693 00:29:13,923 --> 00:29:17,325 You think I'm a fool? I know what went on between you two, 694 00:29:17,326 --> 00:29:19,057 and looks like it's still going. 695 00:29:19,058 --> 00:29:21,059 Please, this is not the time. 696 00:29:21,060 --> 00:29:24,062 You're the one who invited him to Eric's 18th birthday party. 697 00:29:24,063 --> 00:29:25,463 Actually, I was just leaving. 698 00:29:25,464 --> 00:29:28,336 No, you know, some men know how to behave appropriately 699 00:29:28,337 --> 00:29:30,068 at social events. 700 00:29:30,069 --> 00:29:33,903 Ahem. Russell, I'm so sorry. I'll call you later. 701 00:29:35,374 --> 00:29:37,545 (Lowered voice) You know, you're not so bad 702 00:29:37,546 --> 00:29:39,547 at that double agent thing yourself. 703 00:29:39,548 --> 00:29:41,549 (Blows air) Think he bought it? 704 00:29:41,550 --> 00:29:44,312 With my "w" blog, I'm imprinting proper etiquette 705 00:29:44,313 --> 00:29:46,855 and fashion sense as well as my philanthropic mandate 706 00:29:46,856 --> 00:29:48,917 on a whole new generation much like you did. 707 00:29:48,918 --> 00:29:53,021 You do realize you're wearing two different shoes? 708 00:29:53,022 --> 00:29:56,294 ♫♫ 709 00:29:56,295 --> 00:29:58,796 By the way, um, have you seen Chuck bass? 710 00:29:58,797 --> 00:30:01,299 I heard he's dating Raina thorpe, 711 00:30:01,300 --> 00:30:03,071 and I'd love an introduction. 712 00:30:03,072 --> 00:30:05,103 No, I haven't seen either of them. 713 00:30:05,104 --> 00:30:07,375 ♫♫ 714 00:30:07,376 --> 00:30:09,377 Brad, what are you doing here? 715 00:30:09,378 --> 00:30:11,910 Russell, didn't expect to see you. 716 00:30:11,911 --> 00:30:15,313 Looking for me. Mr. Kidd. 717 00:30:15,314 --> 00:30:16,344 Chuck bass. 718 00:30:16,345 --> 00:30:19,087 Thanks for coming. 719 00:30:19,088 --> 00:30:21,851 I think I'll stay, too. 720 00:30:23,422 --> 00:30:27,856 Uh, that's Dalgaard... Two a's after the "g." 721 00:30:27,857 --> 00:30:29,327 Why are you doing this? 722 00:30:29,328 --> 00:30:31,329 Angry cokeheads... My father cut me off. 723 00:30:31,330 --> 00:30:33,331 I have to pay them back somehow. 724 00:30:33,332 --> 00:30:35,433 Make sure you don't leave out any of those zeroes. 725 00:30:35,434 --> 00:30:38,407 Fine, but then that's the end of it. 726 00:30:45,574 --> 00:30:48,616 $100,000? 727 00:30:48,617 --> 00:30:50,618 Eric, what is the meaning of this? 728 00:30:50,619 --> 00:30:54,422 I hear a storm is threatening someone's very life today. 729 00:30:54,423 --> 00:30:57,285 Let's hope they find some shelter 730 00:30:57,286 --> 00:30:59,288 and it's not behind bars. 731 00:31:01,560 --> 00:31:06,064 ♫♫ 732 00:31:06,065 --> 00:31:08,336 $100,000 worth of drugs? 733 00:31:08,337 --> 00:31:10,568 You promised you were done with all of this. 734 00:31:10,569 --> 00:31:12,370 Mom, it's... it's not what it looks like. 735 00:31:12,371 --> 00:31:14,342 Seems like you Van Der woodsen/humphreys 736 00:31:14,343 --> 00:31:16,174 have a lot of discussing to do, 737 00:31:16,175 --> 00:31:20,378 so I'm gonna go get a cocktail, maybe some Mac and cheese. 738 00:31:20,379 --> 00:31:22,911 You know your options. 739 00:31:22,912 --> 00:31:29,057 ♫♫ 740 00:31:29,058 --> 00:31:30,288 Let me guess. 741 00:31:30,289 --> 00:31:32,890 You and Lily are all made up, 742 00:31:32,891 --> 00:31:34,592 and she and Rufus are quite happily married. 743 00:31:34,593 --> 00:31:36,965 I don't meddle in my stepmother's affairs, 744 00:31:36,966 --> 00:31:38,997 or in your case, a lack thereof. 745 00:31:38,998 --> 00:31:41,069 Chuck here is just trying to manipulate you 746 00:31:41,070 --> 00:31:43,171 to pull your backing. The only manipulation is yours. 747 00:31:43,172 --> 00:31:45,373 You don't want anyone to know it doesn't make financial sense 748 00:31:45,374 --> 00:31:47,175 to rip bass industries apart. 749 00:31:47,176 --> 00:31:49,107 You're just upset because you lost your daddy's company. 750 00:31:49,108 --> 00:31:50,578 We understand. 751 00:31:50,579 --> 00:31:52,610 It's very sad. But it's time to get over it. 752 00:31:52,611 --> 00:31:55,443 Brad, I'm sorry he dragged you into this. 753 00:31:55,444 --> 00:31:57,445 Let me buy you a real dinner. 754 00:31:57,446 --> 00:32:03,491 I think I'll stay and hear young Mr. Bass out. 755 00:32:03,492 --> 00:32:06,654 The only thing I hate more than being lied to 756 00:32:06,655 --> 00:32:08,096 is being cheated. 757 00:32:08,097 --> 00:32:10,098 You're making a mistake. 758 00:32:10,099 --> 00:32:17,266 ♫♫ 759 00:32:19,708 --> 00:32:22,170 What are you doing here? 760 00:32:22,171 --> 00:32:24,512 This is Serena's brother's birthday party. 761 00:32:24,513 --> 00:32:26,644 It's not okay for you to just show up here. 762 00:32:26,645 --> 00:32:29,547 All I wanna do is apologize for the part I played 763 00:32:29,548 --> 00:32:31,679 in what happened to her. I had no idea that was Juliet's plan, 764 00:32:31,680 --> 00:32:34,282 and you know me, Dan. I would never be okay 765 00:32:34,283 --> 00:32:36,084 with things going that far. 766 00:32:36,085 --> 00:32:39,187 Yeah, that's what my sister said before she did the right thing 767 00:32:39,188 --> 00:32:41,189 and came clean. You, on the other hand, 768 00:32:41,190 --> 00:32:43,191 pointed a finger at her and left town. 769 00:32:43,192 --> 00:32:46,634 Wow. I guess... I can never come back, 770 00:32:46,635 --> 00:32:47,665 not even with you. 771 00:32:47,666 --> 00:32:49,667 I'm not gonna chase after you, Vanessa. 772 00:32:49,668 --> 00:32:52,270 And I wouldn't stop for you if you did. 773 00:32:52,271 --> 00:32:54,372 Juliet's right, what she said. 774 00:32:54,373 --> 00:32:57,745 I'm an outsider around here and always will be. 775 00:32:57,746 --> 00:33:01,449 ♫♫ 776 00:33:01,450 --> 00:33:03,511 I'm relieved you're not going to overdose, 777 00:33:03,512 --> 00:33:05,283 but you should have come to me with this. 778 00:33:05,284 --> 00:33:07,285 I just... I-I didn't wanna worry you. 779 00:33:07,286 --> 00:33:09,457 I wanted to fix my mistake. 780 00:33:09,458 --> 00:33:12,190 The only mistake was mine... 781 00:33:12,191 --> 00:33:16,195 When I forged Serena's signature. 782 00:33:17,626 --> 00:33:21,129 Wow. That's the first time you've admitted it was wrong. 783 00:33:21,130 --> 00:33:24,232 Well, it seemed right at the time, 784 00:33:24,233 --> 00:33:28,036 but I know it wasn't. And as much I appreciate 785 00:33:28,037 --> 00:33:31,309 you both trying to protect me, I can't allow anyone else 786 00:33:31,310 --> 00:33:34,243 to pay for what I did. 787 00:33:45,194 --> 00:33:46,624 Hey. 788 00:33:46,625 --> 00:33:50,558 Can't a person have some privacy to make a phone call? 789 00:33:50,559 --> 00:33:53,331 Where's your phone? Look, Blair, I just wanted to tell you 790 00:33:53,332 --> 00:33:56,304 that you were right. I was only hanging out at "w" 791 00:33:56,305 --> 00:33:58,536 to avoid being at the loft with Ben and Serena. 792 00:33:58,537 --> 00:34:01,309 That's your big revelation? I think you've actually gotten 793 00:34:01,310 --> 00:34:02,770 less smart since high school, Humphrey. 794 00:34:02,771 --> 00:34:05,073 Oh, right. You go to N.Y.U. 795 00:34:05,074 --> 00:34:08,246 Well, I'm smart enough to see that your race to greatness 796 00:34:08,247 --> 00:34:10,518 has, uh, come down to a competition with Raina. 797 00:34:10,519 --> 00:34:12,480 That's ridiculous. She's from the midwest. 798 00:34:12,481 --> 00:34:14,482 You're the one wearing two different shoes. 799 00:34:14,483 --> 00:34:18,756 Because of Dorota. My problem isn't emotional. 800 00:34:18,757 --> 00:34:20,528 It's administrative. 801 00:34:20,529 --> 00:34:23,431 (Knock on door) 802 00:34:23,432 --> 00:34:28,266 Now if you'll excuse me, I have delegation disasters to fix. 803 00:34:28,267 --> 00:34:31,499 Penelope sent me for the bowl, and Jessica said to tell you 804 00:34:31,500 --> 00:34:34,242 you got an "f" on your essay. 805 00:34:34,243 --> 00:34:37,575 I guess she showed up at professor trudeau's class and... 806 00:34:37,576 --> 00:34:39,777 Trudeau teaches history, not art history. 807 00:34:39,778 --> 00:34:43,352 Yeah. She figured that out... After. 808 00:34:44,553 --> 00:34:47,655 I really loved your blog, though. 809 00:34:47,656 --> 00:34:49,657 The blog? What? 810 00:34:49,658 --> 00:34:51,519 I-I completely forgot. 811 00:34:51,520 --> 00:34:53,261 Well, all that stuff about 812 00:34:53,262 --> 00:34:55,263 servants being like belts and purses 813 00:34:55,264 --> 00:34:56,794 and overpriced and interchangeable... 814 00:34:56,795 --> 00:34:59,667 It was really funny... (Chuckles) Or... mean. 815 00:34:59,668 --> 00:35:01,269 Wait. Was there something 816 00:35:01,270 --> 00:35:03,731 about admitting you need help from friends? 817 00:35:03,732 --> 00:35:07,275 "Friends are the fashion fundamentals." 818 00:35:07,276 --> 00:35:09,277 See? You did write it. 819 00:35:09,278 --> 00:35:13,811 Well, of course. Who else could turn minions into a metaphor? 820 00:35:13,812 --> 00:35:16,215 Bye. 821 00:35:20,389 --> 00:35:23,592 (Siren wailing in distance) 822 00:35:35,534 --> 00:35:37,365 (Chuckles) 823 00:35:37,366 --> 00:35:39,767 Well, well, well, if it's not my favorite ex-con 824 00:35:39,768 --> 00:35:42,440 to run into in dark alleys. 825 00:35:42,441 --> 00:35:44,842 If you ever use that information about Lily, 826 00:35:44,843 --> 00:35:46,644 I'll have you killed. 827 00:35:46,645 --> 00:35:49,447 It's a tad melodramatic, don't you think? 828 00:35:49,448 --> 00:35:51,449 Well, that's up for you to decide 829 00:35:51,450 --> 00:35:53,921 while you're walking around, wondering if that guy behind you 830 00:35:53,922 --> 00:35:56,384 is the ex-con I got to do the job. 831 00:35:56,385 --> 00:35:58,456 Those guys I had beat up Howard Archibald 832 00:35:58,457 --> 00:36:00,658 only stopped after ten minutes 833 00:36:00,659 --> 00:36:02,490 because I told them to. 834 00:36:02,491 --> 00:36:05,833 It takes a hell of a lot less time to kill a man. 835 00:36:05,834 --> 00:36:10,639 I always knew you read too much Shakespeare to be sane. 836 00:36:14,743 --> 00:36:16,605 Bygones. 837 00:36:19,548 --> 00:36:20,908 (Exhales deeply) 838 00:36:20,909 --> 00:36:23,781 (Sighs) 839 00:36:23,782 --> 00:36:26,954 Turns out what Ben did while doing time 840 00:36:26,955 --> 00:36:28,786 wasn't on his side. 841 00:36:28,787 --> 00:36:32,261 Now Vanessa has him under her thumb. 842 00:36:35,364 --> 00:36:37,765 I appreciate you looking this over so quickly. 843 00:36:37,766 --> 00:36:40,698 I'll be in touch either way. 844 00:36:40,699 --> 00:36:44,632 (Beeps) 845 00:36:44,633 --> 00:36:47,775 You still with Raina? I'm ready for you to bring her over. 846 00:36:47,776 --> 00:36:48,976 Dude, it's not happening. 847 00:36:48,977 --> 00:36:50,678 What do you mean? 848 00:36:50,679 --> 00:36:53,511 I'm sorry. She figured out what I was up to, and she split. 849 00:36:53,512 --> 00:36:55,443 All right, I mean, you should just move on. 850 00:36:55,444 --> 00:36:57,385 You can get any girl in New York, not to mention Europe, 851 00:36:57,386 --> 00:36:59,387 Australia, and several parts of Asia. 852 00:36:59,388 --> 00:37:01,819 I appreciate your efforts, Nathaniel. 853 00:37:01,820 --> 00:37:03,491 No worries, man. 854 00:37:03,492 --> 00:37:05,353 (Beep) 855 00:37:05,354 --> 00:37:07,995 You sure you don't wanna give him one more chance? 856 00:37:07,996 --> 00:37:11,359 I told you I've dated guys like Chuck my whole life. 857 00:37:11,360 --> 00:37:13,361 I think I'm done with business in bed 858 00:37:13,362 --> 00:37:16,264 and portfolio pillow talk. 859 00:37:16,265 --> 00:37:19,407 I want my day of firsts with you. 860 00:37:19,408 --> 00:37:21,540 Then what else have you never done? 861 00:37:26,815 --> 00:37:28,546 Well, happy birthday. Mwah. 862 00:37:28,547 --> 00:37:31,349 Fork, please. 863 00:37:31,350 --> 00:37:32,980 No Raina? 864 00:37:32,981 --> 00:37:35,553 Not tonight. At least I got to see the look on Russell's face 865 00:37:35,554 --> 00:37:37,885 when you accused him of sleeping with Lily. 866 00:37:37,886 --> 00:37:39,527 I know. Rufus did play the jealous husband brilliantly. 867 00:37:39,528 --> 00:37:40,988 Mm, so sad I missed all of this. 868 00:37:40,989 --> 00:37:44,562 And did anyone else see Vanessa, or am I having ether flashbacks? 869 00:37:44,563 --> 00:37:46,764 It's probably the latter, although I did notice 870 00:37:46,765 --> 00:37:48,866 Blair wearing two different shoes. 871 00:37:48,867 --> 00:37:50,298 (Lily) Hmm. 872 00:37:50,299 --> 00:37:51,440 (Elevator doors open) 873 00:37:53,472 --> 00:37:54,702 And Ben. 874 00:37:54,703 --> 00:37:59,276 He came, but then he turned right around and left. 875 00:37:59,277 --> 00:38:01,380 Are you so sure about that? 876 00:38:02,851 --> 00:38:04,312 Sorry to interrupt. 877 00:38:04,313 --> 00:38:07,516 Damien won't be bothering you anymore. 878 00:38:09,558 --> 00:38:12,421 I made it clear that I wouldn't cooperate. 879 00:38:14,022 --> 00:38:16,565 Thank you, Benjamin. 880 00:38:24,403 --> 00:38:26,974 I can't believe you did that for her. 881 00:38:26,975 --> 00:38:28,936 I didn't. I did it for you. 882 00:38:28,937 --> 00:38:33,080 I don't want anything to stand in the way of us moving forward. 883 00:38:33,081 --> 00:38:34,482 Me either. 884 00:38:34,483 --> 00:38:38,015 Maybe we should stay and eat some cake. 885 00:38:38,016 --> 00:38:40,348 Not yet. 886 00:38:40,349 --> 00:38:42,650 Forgiveness isn't gonna happen overnight, Serena. 887 00:38:42,651 --> 00:38:46,455 I know. What matters is that you made the first step. 888 00:38:53,562 --> 00:38:55,063 (Knock on door) 889 00:39:09,077 --> 00:39:11,379 Your "friends as fashion" metaphor... 890 00:39:11,380 --> 00:39:14,121 Was well executed but did not save my job. 891 00:39:14,122 --> 00:39:15,923 You got fired? 892 00:39:15,924 --> 00:39:19,627 Slash quit. Donna said they'd been watching me for a while, 893 00:39:19,628 --> 00:39:21,859 hoping for the best, but let's face it. 894 00:39:21,860 --> 00:39:25,733 I'm imploding. At least you got your name in the blog. 895 00:39:25,734 --> 00:39:27,596 I'm sorry, Blair. 896 00:39:28,937 --> 00:39:32,540 I thought that if I could be the Blair Waldorf 897 00:39:32,541 --> 00:39:34,972 that I want to be a little sooner, 898 00:39:34,973 --> 00:39:36,974 that maybe I could return to Chuck 899 00:39:36,975 --> 00:39:39,447 before he fell for someone else. 900 00:39:39,448 --> 00:39:42,780 Well, you do know Raina broke up with him. 901 00:39:42,781 --> 00:39:43,951 Yes, in my head, 902 00:39:43,952 --> 00:39:48,156 but in my heart I feel further away than ever. 903 00:39:49,758 --> 00:39:52,159 I mean, tonight he's thinking about a different girl, 904 00:39:52,160 --> 00:39:55,423 and meanwhile, I lost my job, I failed a test, 905 00:39:55,424 --> 00:39:58,766 I almost got my best friend's mother arrested. 906 00:39:58,767 --> 00:40:01,429 And... I'm in Brooklyn talking about it 907 00:40:01,430 --> 00:40:04,101 to... Dan Humphrey. 908 00:40:04,102 --> 00:40:06,834 Uh, well, I'm about to order some pizza... 909 00:40:06,835 --> 00:40:07,835 (Slides paper) 910 00:40:07,836 --> 00:40:09,777 If you wanna stay. 911 00:40:09,778 --> 00:40:12,109 I think someone "freaky Friday'ed" me, 912 00:40:12,110 --> 00:40:14,111 and this can't possibly be my life. 913 00:40:14,112 --> 00:40:16,113 Well, it is. What do you want? 914 00:40:16,114 --> 00:40:19,116 Gourmet, I suppose. 915 00:40:19,117 --> 00:40:22,149 (Erik hassle's "the thanks I get" playing) 916 00:40:22,150 --> 00:40:24,452 (Knock on door) 917 00:40:24,453 --> 00:40:27,595 ♫ and loyalty's not a virtue ♫ 918 00:40:27,596 --> 00:40:30,157 Burning the midnight oil, trying to put 919 00:40:30,158 --> 00:40:32,159 the bass industries deal back together? 920 00:40:32,160 --> 00:40:34,001 I'm sorry. Have we met? 921 00:40:34,002 --> 00:40:36,704 Damien Dalgaard, fellow victim 922 00:40:36,705 --> 00:40:39,638 of the bass/ Van Der woodsen/humphrey clan. 923 00:40:42,941 --> 00:40:46,974 If you have $100,000 and promise to keep a secret, 924 00:40:46,975 --> 00:40:49,577 I have a little information you might find useful. 925 00:40:49,578 --> 00:40:51,749 When you do finally get what you want, 926 00:40:51,750 --> 00:40:53,521 the problem is 927 00:40:53,522 --> 00:40:57,155 there's always someone who's trying to take it away. 928 00:41:10,038 --> 00:41:11,739 Blair's light's off. 929 00:41:11,740 --> 00:41:13,070 I noticed. 930 00:41:13,071 --> 00:41:16,505 ♫ If I can't love you, then who will? ♫ 931 00:41:19,077 --> 00:41:23,181 ♫ And you're coming off your chill ♫ 932 00:41:25,654 --> 00:41:28,055 ♫ when your ego takes a dip ♫ 933 00:41:28,056 --> 00:41:31,058 And all that wanting makes us blind to the fact 934 00:41:31,059 --> 00:41:36,594 that things aren't exactly what we think they are. 935 00:41:36,595 --> 00:41:40,928 You're the worst kind there is... an intellectual snob. 936 00:41:40,929 --> 00:41:42,670 (Gossip girl) Maybe it's better sometimes 937 00:41:42,671 --> 00:41:45,533 to just get what you need. 938 00:41:45,534 --> 00:41:49,207 X.o.x.o. Gossip girl.