1 00:00:03,774 --> 00:00:05,614 Into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. 2 00:00:06,137 --> 00:00:10,481 Vanessa said if I helped Rufus, it'd help me get you. 3 00:00:10,541 --> 00:00:13,344 He's under the impression you tried to sabotage me, 4 00:00:13,414 --> 00:00:16,587 and you happen to make a perfect villain. 5 00:00:16,647 --> 00:00:19,220 My goal was to destroy Chuck. 6 00:00:19,290 --> 00:00:21,722 My uncle is my worst enemy. 7 00:00:21,792 --> 00:00:24,195 Chuck tried to cover up the truth about my mother. 8 00:00:24,255 --> 00:00:26,297 This one is from 8:00 P.M. the night of the fire. 9 00:00:26,357 --> 00:00:27,628 What's on it? 10 00:00:28,028 --> 00:00:30,108 Bart having an argument with a woman... Avery thorpe. 11 00:00:30,161 --> 00:00:32,663 My father and Avery thorpe were having an affair. 12 00:00:32,733 --> 00:00:34,665 I'll explain it all in person. 13 00:00:34,735 --> 00:00:37,108 I look forward to meeting with you, too, Jack. 14 00:00:37,168 --> 00:00:40,471 Don't think I don't know it was you that sent Princess Sophie 15 00:00:40,541 --> 00:00:42,373 that scrapbook from "gossip girl." 16 00:00:42,443 --> 00:00:46,377 Without the royal court's approval, it means even more. 17 00:00:46,447 --> 00:00:47,718 Will you marry me? 18 00:00:48,119 --> 00:00:49,656 You'll never marry anyone else. You're mine. 19 00:00:49,680 --> 00:00:51,322 I said it's over. No! 20 00:00:51,382 --> 00:00:53,053 Aah! 21 00:00:54,555 --> 00:00:56,727 Mom, I have some news. I'm engaged. 22 00:00:58,389 --> 00:01:01,632 Why aren't you answering? And who am I? 23 00:01:01,692 --> 00:01:04,665 That's a secret I'll never tell. 24 00:01:04,735 --> 00:01:06,397 You know you love me. 25 00:01:06,467 --> 00:01:10,441 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 26 00:01:10,501 --> 00:01:14,345 (Tapes 'n tapes' "one in the world" playing) 27 00:01:14,405 --> 00:01:17,548 ♫ one in the world ♫ 28 00:01:17,608 --> 00:01:22,353 ♫ is that so hard to find? ♫ 29 00:01:22,413 --> 00:01:24,415 ♫ Where is my heart? ♫ 30 00:01:24,485 --> 00:01:26,086 (Engine revs, tires squeal) 31 00:01:27,858 --> 00:01:31,422 ♫ will you come runnin' to me? ♫ 32 00:01:34,565 --> 00:01:36,497 (Horns honk) 33 00:01:36,567 --> 00:01:40,131 You're not in my dream anymore. Aah! 34 00:01:40,201 --> 00:01:41,872 (Screaming) 35 00:01:44,235 --> 00:01:46,307 Good morning, sleepyheads. 36 00:01:46,377 --> 00:01:49,210 Looks like "dream until your dreams come true" 37 00:01:49,280 --> 00:01:51,682 wasn't such a good idea after all. 38 00:02:00,120 --> 00:02:02,823 So I thought I'd bring some luxury across the river. 39 00:02:02,893 --> 00:02:04,495 Brooklyn needs it. 40 00:02:04,555 --> 00:02:06,597 It's all bars, bakeries, and babies. 41 00:02:06,657 --> 00:02:08,599 No hotel in sight. 42 00:02:08,659 --> 00:02:11,732 Charles place. You up to attend the ribbon cutting? 43 00:02:11,802 --> 00:02:13,764 No, thanks. 44 00:02:13,834 --> 00:02:16,667 Still pissed I lied to Raina about my father. 45 00:02:16,737 --> 00:02:19,210 Yeah, well, it was a big lie... Even for you. 46 00:02:19,270 --> 00:02:21,512 That's why I'm stepping out from under his dark shadow 47 00:02:21,572 --> 00:02:23,174 and away from the bass name. 48 00:02:23,244 --> 00:02:25,716 Whatever you wanna call yourself or your hotel, 49 00:02:25,776 --> 00:02:27,348 you're still the same person. 50 00:02:27,418 --> 00:02:28,649 And with everything going on, 51 00:02:28,749 --> 00:02:30,351 I still need my best friend by my side. 52 00:02:30,421 --> 00:02:33,884 I saw what you did to Blair. 53 00:02:34,154 --> 00:02:37,788 Going to stay with Raina for a while. 54 00:02:37,858 --> 00:02:40,361 If you walk out, don't be here when I get back. 55 00:02:40,431 --> 00:02:42,863 Don't worry. I'm already gone. 56 00:02:45,566 --> 00:02:48,299 (Cell phone rings, beep) 57 00:02:48,369 --> 00:02:49,840 Really? You're trying me again? 58 00:02:49,900 --> 00:02:51,502 Does that seem like it's gonna work? 59 00:02:51,572 --> 00:02:52,503 You answered. 60 00:02:52,573 --> 00:02:53,944 You're right. My bad. 61 00:02:54,305 --> 00:02:56,152 Wait. I know you don't like me, but can you at least 62 00:02:56,176 --> 00:02:57,824 acknowledge that everything I told you was true? 63 00:02:57,848 --> 00:02:58,679 Your point? 64 00:02:58,849 --> 00:03:00,411 You didn't need to have 65 00:03:00,781 --> 00:03:02,589 your cousin make me look like a crazy, jealous bitch to Dan. 66 00:03:02,613 --> 00:03:04,915 Oh, you don't need any help with that. 67 00:03:05,185 --> 00:03:08,188 She said I manipulated her to ruin Rufus' business dinner. 68 00:03:08,259 --> 00:03:09,736 You're telling me that innocent cousin Charlie 69 00:03:09,760 --> 00:03:11,392 came up with that by herself? 70 00:03:11,592 --> 00:03:13,894 I'm saying you probably did whatever she said you did. 71 00:03:13,964 --> 00:03:16,927 If Charlie's fighting back, good for her. She's learning. 72 00:03:17,197 --> 00:03:18,729 Good-bye, Vanessa. 73 00:03:23,674 --> 00:03:25,806 Mmm. Green. Yellow! 74 00:03:25,876 --> 00:03:27,207 (Chuckles) 75 00:03:27,608 --> 00:03:29,456 That's 0-for-4. Okay, let's try sour patch kids. 76 00:03:29,480 --> 00:03:30,787 I thought we were gonna have breakfast. 77 00:03:30,811 --> 00:03:32,943 This is breakfast. When I was little, 78 00:03:33,213 --> 00:03:36,216 sour patch kids were pretty much my best friends... 79 00:03:36,287 --> 00:03:37,688 Them and books. 80 00:03:37,848 --> 00:03:39,966 Books. Oh, me, too. What was, uh, what was your favorite? 81 00:03:39,990 --> 00:03:41,292 I could try to be cool 82 00:03:41,692 --> 00:03:44,395 and make something up, but if I were honest... 83 00:03:44,455 --> 00:03:46,557 "Flowers in the attic." 84 00:03:46,627 --> 00:03:48,699 My copy literally fell apart. 85 00:03:48,759 --> 00:03:50,707 Really? What was it that you loved most, uh, exactly? 86 00:03:50,731 --> 00:03:53,334 Was it the gripping tale of teen incest or just the general 87 00:03:53,404 --> 00:03:55,005 fine quality of the prose? 88 00:03:55,266 --> 00:03:56,567 (Laughs) Oh, my god. 89 00:03:56,767 --> 00:04:00,371 I totally should have lied and said Fitzgerald. 90 00:04:00,441 --> 00:04:02,273 I can tell he influences your writing, 91 00:04:02,343 --> 00:04:05,346 um, especially that story in "the new yorker." 92 00:04:05,416 --> 00:04:07,348 Um... was that about Serena? 93 00:04:07,418 --> 00:04:10,481 Uh, yeah, yeah, that was back when I was on the outside, 94 00:04:10,551 --> 00:04:12,783 not getting my own personal invitation 95 00:04:12,853 --> 00:04:16,557 to the constance/st. Jude's black tie alumni fund-raiser. 96 00:04:16,627 --> 00:04:17,858 Yeah, it's, uh... 97 00:04:17,928 --> 00:04:19,830 I wasn't gonna go, 'cause I wasn't exactly 98 00:04:19,890 --> 00:04:21,592 the most popular kid in high school, 99 00:04:21,662 --> 00:04:23,610 so why relive that, right? But then I thought, you know, 100 00:04:23,634 --> 00:04:26,397 maybe... maybe if you came with me, it'd be fun. 101 00:04:26,467 --> 00:04:29,670 Yes! Are you kidding? (Laughs) Yes! 102 00:04:33,043 --> 00:04:34,705 Um... Blair is having 103 00:04:34,775 --> 00:04:36,323 this little engagement toast beforehand, 104 00:04:36,347 --> 00:04:37,708 and she invited me. 105 00:04:37,848 --> 00:04:41,712 I figured I-I should go, so you want to meet me there? 106 00:04:41,782 --> 00:04:43,514 I'd love to. 107 00:04:45,416 --> 00:04:47,488 (Giggles) 108 00:04:47,558 --> 00:04:49,490 (Keys jangle) 109 00:04:51,692 --> 00:04:57,528 So... here comes the future Princess. 110 00:04:57,598 --> 00:05:00,571 Now... what does that make us, I wonder. 111 00:05:00,631 --> 00:05:02,633 Well, as of now, nothing. 112 00:05:02,703 --> 00:05:04,975 In choosing me, Louis gave up his succession rights. 113 00:05:05,035 --> 00:05:07,578 Well, fortunately, we are here to throw you 114 00:05:07,638 --> 00:05:10,341 an engagement party, so maybe we can fix that. 115 00:05:10,411 --> 00:05:11,688 Well, while this looks delicious, 116 00:05:11,712 --> 00:05:13,644 I thought we agreed on a champagne toast. 117 00:05:13,714 --> 00:05:15,516 Oh, of course. This... 118 00:05:15,586 --> 00:05:18,949 Is the vitaminwater design competition 119 00:05:19,019 --> 00:05:20,691 with the c.F.D.A. 120 00:05:20,751 --> 00:05:23,724 Me and Joe zee and the vena cava girls... 121 00:05:23,794 --> 00:05:25,926 We are the judges, and we will be picking 122 00:05:25,996 --> 00:05:28,729 the final t-shirt from a young designer 123 00:05:28,799 --> 00:05:30,661 to complete the collection. 124 00:05:30,731 --> 00:05:32,332 We can be launching someone's career. 125 00:05:32,533 --> 00:05:35,666 Well, let's keep our attention on my future, shall we? 126 00:05:35,736 --> 00:05:37,538 I really want the Princess to understand 127 00:05:37,608 --> 00:05:39,840 that Louis can have me and his rightful title. 128 00:05:39,910 --> 00:05:43,744 Not to worry. I happen to be an expert mediator. 129 00:05:45,045 --> 00:05:48,649 Serena, did Lily get those dresses that I sent over? 130 00:05:48,719 --> 00:05:50,697 You know, the maxi ones from last year's collection? 131 00:05:50,721 --> 00:05:52,823 I'm on my way to spend the day with her, so I'll ask. 132 00:05:52,883 --> 00:05:55,956 And be back in time for the engagement party, I hope? 133 00:05:56,026 --> 00:05:57,658 Or not. 134 00:05:57,728 --> 00:05:59,830 I'd actually like to be engaged when it's over. 135 00:05:59,890 --> 00:06:02,693 Blair, I'm sorry I sent those blasts to Louis' mother, 136 00:06:02,763 --> 00:06:05,566 but everything worked out great, so can we just enjoy it 137 00:06:05,636 --> 00:06:07,097 and move on, please? 138 00:06:07,498 --> 00:06:11,041 Like much else in your life, that apology was underwhelming. 139 00:06:12,643 --> 00:06:14,945 Good to see you, Eleanor. 140 00:06:16,547 --> 00:06:18,509 (Cold war kids' "sensitive kid" playing) 141 00:06:22,052 --> 00:06:23,714 You must be Jack. 142 00:06:23,784 --> 00:06:25,516 Thank you for getting here so quickly. 143 00:06:25,586 --> 00:06:28,589 It was nothing. Your father and I go way back, 144 00:06:28,659 --> 00:06:29,860 which won't stop me 145 00:06:30,090 --> 00:06:32,823 from inviting you to have this little chat 146 00:06:32,893 --> 00:06:35,866 someplace more comfortable... Your hotel room. 147 00:06:35,926 --> 00:06:38,098 I see the bass family resemblance. 148 00:06:38,168 --> 00:06:39,730 (Chuckles) 149 00:06:39,800 --> 00:06:41,171 So... 150 00:06:41,572 --> 00:06:45,736 What's this about that old building my brother burned down? 151 00:06:45,806 --> 00:06:48,579 I just found out my mother was in it. 152 00:06:48,639 --> 00:06:52,112 I didn't even know she was dead until recently. 153 00:06:52,182 --> 00:06:55,746 But now that I do, I want the revenge my dad never got. 154 00:06:55,816 --> 00:06:58,689 Chuck has proof that my mother's death wasn't an accident. 155 00:06:58,749 --> 00:07:01,652 He's been covering it up ever since he found out. 156 00:07:01,722 --> 00:07:05,896 While I... (Chuckles) Love making my nephew suffer, 157 00:07:05,956 --> 00:07:09,700 what, besides entertainment, is in it for me? 158 00:07:09,760 --> 00:07:12,563 The reins of bass industries. 159 00:07:12,633 --> 00:07:15,806 You know all the right things to say, don't you? 160 00:07:15,866 --> 00:07:17,668 What the hell? 161 00:07:17,738 --> 00:07:19,740 Nate, I'm sure you know Jack. 162 00:07:19,810 --> 00:07:22,773 Yes, unfortunately, I do, but why do you? 163 00:07:22,843 --> 00:07:25,746 I'll be in touch to discuss details. 164 00:07:25,816 --> 00:07:27,748 Should've known you'd still be dining 165 00:07:27,818 --> 00:07:30,180 on my nephew's leftovers. 166 00:07:30,450 --> 00:07:33,484 ♫ Sensitive kids start acting like a grown-up ♫ 167 00:07:33,554 --> 00:07:34,985 You brought in Jack bass? 168 00:07:36,687 --> 00:07:39,059 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 169 00:07:42,032 --> 00:07:44,535 Is that panic's art? That looks great. 170 00:07:44,595 --> 00:07:46,837 Yeah. Hey, um, your mom called, 171 00:07:46,897 --> 00:07:48,899 and, uh, she was concerned that you were due 172 00:07:48,969 --> 00:07:50,577 for a refill on your medication and didn't get it. 173 00:07:50,601 --> 00:07:52,172 Shoot. I was so excited 174 00:07:52,242 --> 00:07:54,174 about going to the fund-raiser tonight with Dan 175 00:07:54,244 --> 00:07:56,583 that I forgot to pick it up on my way home. I'll go right now. 176 00:07:56,607 --> 00:07:57,978 I already did. 177 00:07:59,680 --> 00:08:01,628 Uh, your mom told me that last time things went well, 178 00:08:01,652 --> 00:08:02,813 you stopped taking them. 179 00:08:02,983 --> 00:08:05,516 And then they went from well to hell. 180 00:08:05,586 --> 00:08:07,888 Trust me, I never want that to happen again. 181 00:08:07,958 --> 00:08:09,560 Okay, neither do we. 182 00:08:09,620 --> 00:08:10,961 You have nothing to worry about, 183 00:08:11,191 --> 00:08:14,825 unlike me who has no idea what I'm gonna wear tonight. 184 00:08:14,895 --> 00:08:16,066 (Giggles) 185 00:08:19,930 --> 00:08:23,834 New York is always so gray, even in the spring. 186 00:08:23,904 --> 00:08:27,177 And the angles everywhere... They are so harsh. 187 00:08:27,237 --> 00:08:29,109 I'll be happy to be back in Monaco. 188 00:08:29,179 --> 00:08:32,012 The "Glenn ligon: America" exhibit at the Whitney 189 00:08:32,082 --> 00:08:33,243 is definitely worth the trip. 190 00:08:33,513 --> 00:08:36,286 There's nothing gray or angular there, 191 00:08:36,547 --> 00:08:37,988 except the building. 192 00:08:38,048 --> 00:08:39,519 I think I've had my fill 193 00:08:39,620 --> 00:08:41,251 of your city's ugliness for this trip. 194 00:08:41,521 --> 00:08:42,923 Mother, please. 195 00:08:43,093 --> 00:08:45,596 I'm sorry for the way Chuck behaved with the royal court. 196 00:08:45,656 --> 00:08:46,927 He's out of my life for good, 197 00:08:47,097 --> 00:08:48,735 and you can rest assured that my family and friends 198 00:08:48,759 --> 00:08:51,261 are nothing like him... Most of the time. 199 00:08:51,531 --> 00:08:56,006 I suppose. I will see for myself this evening at your party. 200 00:08:56,066 --> 00:08:58,008 And I was also thinking that we could go 201 00:08:58,068 --> 00:09:00,841 to my Alma mater's fund-raiser tonight afterwards. 202 00:09:00,911 --> 00:09:03,313 Didn't one of Caroline's bastard children 203 00:09:03,574 --> 00:09:07,878 go to that school? Or was it Albert? 204 00:09:07,948 --> 00:09:08,979 Blair, do you know? 205 00:09:09,179 --> 00:09:10,951 Uh... i-i-I'm sorry. I just remembered 206 00:09:11,021 --> 00:09:13,954 that I have to get my dress for tonight altered. 207 00:09:14,024 --> 00:09:15,856 I lost weight in the whirlwind romance, 208 00:09:15,926 --> 00:09:19,229 so, um, would you mind if I take a rain check for tea? 209 00:09:19,289 --> 00:09:20,761 Of course. We'll see you tonight. 210 00:09:20,831 --> 00:09:21,892 Okay. 211 00:09:24,564 --> 00:09:26,566 She's lying. 212 00:09:26,637 --> 00:09:28,038 About losing weight? 213 00:09:28,098 --> 00:09:29,770 I had her followed. 214 00:09:29,940 --> 00:09:32,172 If you are going to give up the throne for this girl, 215 00:09:32,242 --> 00:09:35,275 the least she can do is give up her bad habits for you. 216 00:09:35,345 --> 00:09:38,609 The first place she went after you asked her to marry you? 217 00:09:38,679 --> 00:09:40,951 To see Chuck bass. 218 00:09:41,011 --> 00:09:43,654 Let's hope the only thing b. Has in common 219 00:09:43,714 --> 00:09:46,817 with Marie antoinette is impeccable taste, 220 00:09:46,887 --> 00:09:48,819 or she just might lose her head 221 00:09:48,889 --> 00:09:50,961 before she gets her crown. 222 00:10:00,230 --> 00:10:03,634 I can't believe how amazing these parties look. 223 00:10:03,704 --> 00:10:05,581 Oh, that's the constance/ St. Jude's fund-raiser. 224 00:10:05,605 --> 00:10:07,125 It's a shame we're missing it this year 225 00:10:07,177 --> 00:10:10,280 since my mom can't go. 226 00:10:10,340 --> 00:10:15,185 Actually... um... Dan invited me. 227 00:10:15,245 --> 00:10:16,847 Oh, that's... that's great. (Chuckles) 228 00:10:16,987 --> 00:10:20,120 Are you sure? You said that you weren't seeing him, 229 00:10:20,190 --> 00:10:23,323 and I can call right now and cancel if you want. 230 00:10:23,393 --> 00:10:26,727 Don't be ridiculous. Dan and I are barely even talking. 231 00:10:28,929 --> 00:10:32,903 Um... I've never been to a black tie affair before. 232 00:10:32,963 --> 00:10:34,935 If only I had something to wear. 233 00:10:35,005 --> 00:10:36,837 Your mom's been super generous, 234 00:10:36,907 --> 00:10:40,070 but I can't put a dress like that on her black card. 235 00:10:40,140 --> 00:10:41,712 Wait. What about your trust fund? 236 00:10:41,772 --> 00:10:44,044 You're over 18. Why haven't you gotten it yet? 237 00:10:44,114 --> 00:10:46,717 Maybe grandma and my mom's issues 238 00:10:46,777 --> 00:10:47,978 are worse than we thought. 239 00:10:48,048 --> 00:10:49,720 No, I bet that that's not it. 240 00:10:49,780 --> 00:10:52,382 My mom and Cece have basically gone "celebrity rehab" 241 00:10:52,652 --> 00:10:55,025 on one another, and she's never held it against me and Eric. 242 00:10:55,085 --> 00:10:56,857 Let me call and find out. 243 00:10:56,927 --> 00:10:59,389 You're like my fairy godcousin. 244 00:10:59,659 --> 00:11:01,161 (Laughs) 245 00:11:02,332 --> 00:11:04,995 (Tools whirring, men speaking indistinctly) 246 00:11:05,065 --> 00:11:06,396 I'll let you get started. 247 00:11:06,666 --> 00:11:08,038 Yeah. 248 00:11:15,175 --> 00:11:19,710 Well, look who finally came to her senses. 249 00:11:19,780 --> 00:11:22,282 Concierge at the empire said that you were here. 250 00:11:22,352 --> 00:11:24,885 Louis and I are still very much engaged. 251 00:11:24,955 --> 00:11:26,156 Then why are you here with me? 252 00:11:26,216 --> 00:11:27,417 I'm risking my well-being 253 00:11:27,758 --> 00:11:30,160 to tell you your uncle Jack is in town. 254 00:11:30,220 --> 00:11:31,762 I saw him myself this afternoon. 255 00:11:31,822 --> 00:11:34,765 Makes sense. New building. New way to hurt me. 256 00:11:34,825 --> 00:11:37,297 I just came to warn you so you could prepare 257 00:11:37,367 --> 00:11:39,269 for whatever it is Jack is planning. 258 00:11:39,329 --> 00:11:44,004 And how will I ever prepare for what you're planning? 259 00:11:44,074 --> 00:11:45,405 I should go. 260 00:11:45,475 --> 00:11:47,437 Can't be late for my engagement party. 261 00:11:47,707 --> 00:11:49,439 (Chuckles) 262 00:11:49,709 --> 00:11:51,481 Already so royal, 263 00:11:51,742 --> 00:11:55,786 sensitive to the suffering of her subjects. 264 00:11:55,846 --> 00:11:58,388 You have no idea what I've been going through since that night. 265 00:11:58,448 --> 00:12:00,120 Chuck... 266 00:12:02,893 --> 00:12:04,955 Just be careful. 267 00:12:16,837 --> 00:12:18,068 (Whirs) 268 00:12:21,972 --> 00:12:24,074 (Engine starts) 269 00:12:27,747 --> 00:12:29,455 (Master source's "drinks on the house" playing) 270 00:12:29,479 --> 00:12:32,853 (Chuckles) And all this time, I thought you hated Bart 271 00:12:32,923 --> 00:12:35,125 because of his sunny personality. 272 00:12:35,185 --> 00:12:39,029 (Laughs) I see you've spoken with my daughter. 273 00:12:39,089 --> 00:12:41,131 And apparently you haven't. 274 00:12:41,191 --> 00:12:43,163 No. She's holding on to some anger 275 00:12:43,233 --> 00:12:45,135 about this whole situation. 276 00:12:45,195 --> 00:12:47,067 Can't say I blame her. 277 00:12:47,137 --> 00:12:49,099 Doesn't mean I wanna do business with her. 278 00:12:49,169 --> 00:12:51,401 Which is why you called me. 279 00:12:51,471 --> 00:12:53,373 What Raina's proposing suits me fine. 280 00:12:53,443 --> 00:12:56,246 It's just, your daughter's history with Chuck, 281 00:12:56,306 --> 00:12:58,078 Nate Archibald crashing our meeting, 282 00:12:58,148 --> 00:13:00,250 looking like he just ran away from home... 283 00:13:00,310 --> 00:13:02,813 The whole thing feels messy, juvenile. 284 00:13:02,883 --> 00:13:05,315 I couldn't agree more. 285 00:13:05,385 --> 00:13:07,187 (Clears throat) What did you have in mind? 286 00:13:07,257 --> 00:13:10,260 My nephew is at the edge of a cliff again. 287 00:13:10,320 --> 00:13:15,525 Nothing turns him upside down like losing Blair Waldorf. 288 00:13:15,795 --> 00:13:17,527 All he needs is a push, 289 00:13:17,797 --> 00:13:20,400 and I'll have the men in lab coats waiting to catch him 290 00:13:20,470 --> 00:13:22,102 when he falls. 291 00:13:24,104 --> 00:13:26,176 Let me know what I can do. 292 00:13:26,236 --> 00:13:28,208 You can start by paying for drinks 293 00:13:28,278 --> 00:13:30,559 during which we'll discuss what else you'll be paying for. 294 00:13:30,810 --> 00:13:32,412 (Laughs) 295 00:13:35,015 --> 00:13:37,187 Yeah, you know, there's one more thing. 296 00:13:37,247 --> 00:13:39,189 I believe there's a box 297 00:13:39,249 --> 00:13:41,551 Chuck is protecting in his suite. 298 00:13:41,821 --> 00:13:44,224 I'm guessing it's where Bart kept mementos, 299 00:13:44,294 --> 00:13:46,296 letters from my wife. 300 00:13:46,356 --> 00:13:48,528 It would mean the world to me 301 00:13:48,598 --> 00:13:52,362 if I could have those things for myself. 302 00:13:52,432 --> 00:13:55,135 I'll make sure you're well compensated. 303 00:13:55,205 --> 00:13:57,337 I'll make sure you get a key. 304 00:14:00,240 --> 00:14:01,487 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 305 00:14:01,511 --> 00:14:03,313 Looks like someone got their trust fund. 306 00:14:03,373 --> 00:14:05,215 (Chuckles) Thank you for vouching for me. 307 00:14:05,275 --> 00:14:07,247 I got a loan from the bank of Cece 308 00:14:07,317 --> 00:14:09,049 until my official checkbooks arrive. 309 00:14:09,119 --> 00:14:11,952 I've also fallen in love with Nina ricci, 310 00:14:12,022 --> 00:14:13,383 or whoever designs her dresses. 311 00:14:13,453 --> 00:14:14,985 Ooh, let me see. 312 00:14:15,055 --> 00:14:16,226 (Cell phone ringing) 313 00:14:16,486 --> 00:14:19,029 Oh, shoot. It's my mom. I better get this. 314 00:14:19,089 --> 00:14:20,330 I'll show you later? 315 00:14:20,390 --> 00:14:22,362 Of course. 316 00:14:22,432 --> 00:14:25,295 Hi, mom. I just got the most amazing dress 317 00:14:25,365 --> 00:14:29,439 for this fund-raiser at St. Jude's tonight with Dan. 318 00:14:29,499 --> 00:14:32,072 Uh, with my trust fund. 319 00:14:32,142 --> 00:14:34,504 No, don't be mad. 320 00:14:34,574 --> 00:14:37,547 (Sighs) Everything's perfect. 321 00:14:37,607 --> 00:14:41,211 I promise. Nothing's wrong. 322 00:14:41,281 --> 00:14:44,014 No, I'll talk to you later. 323 00:14:49,459 --> 00:14:52,292 (Pills rattling) 324 00:14:56,566 --> 00:14:59,429 I don't think that's what the doctor had in mind 325 00:14:59,499 --> 00:15:02,302 when he said, "use as directed." 326 00:15:10,580 --> 00:15:13,983 ♫♫ 327 00:15:13,984 --> 00:15:15,545 How can you have an engagement party 328 00:15:15,615 --> 00:15:17,317 without the prince? 329 00:15:17,387 --> 00:15:19,389 Oh, right. He's not one anymore. 330 00:15:19,449 --> 00:15:22,252 I invited you to attend, not to speak. 331 00:15:22,322 --> 00:15:23,923 Here, try the '91. 332 00:15:23,994 --> 00:15:26,456 Did you know that Princess Sophie 333 00:15:26,526 --> 00:15:29,359 is an avid ornithologist, just like me? 334 00:15:29,429 --> 00:15:31,261 I cannot concentrate on vintage 335 00:15:31,331 --> 00:15:33,233 with you droning on about insects. 336 00:15:33,303 --> 00:15:34,534 My dear... Mm? 337 00:15:34,934 --> 00:15:38,969 Ornithology is the study of birds, not insects. 338 00:15:39,039 --> 00:15:41,111 (Whispers) Oh. 339 00:15:41,171 --> 00:15:46,516 ♫♫ 340 00:15:46,576 --> 00:15:48,478 (Speaks indistinctly) 341 00:15:49,619 --> 00:15:53,223 I'm Cyrus Rose, Blair's stepfather, 342 00:15:53,283 --> 00:15:55,685 and this is my wife Eleanor. 343 00:15:55,955 --> 00:15:57,087 Princes Sophie, 344 00:15:57,387 --> 00:16:00,230 welcome to our tasteful and appropriate home. 345 00:16:00,290 --> 00:16:01,531 Thank you. 346 00:16:01,591 --> 00:16:04,094 Now I'm a hugger. Hope you don't mind. 347 00:16:05,965 --> 00:16:11,171 Oh! Princess Sophie, I apologize for not greeting you properly. 348 00:16:11,241 --> 00:16:12,502 Ou est Louis? 349 00:16:12,572 --> 00:16:14,644 He said he would meet me here. 350 00:16:18,378 --> 00:16:20,510 (Chuck) This is good work. 351 00:16:20,580 --> 00:16:22,982 I figure two weeks. Excuse me. 352 00:16:27,217 --> 00:16:30,720 Your highness, you'll forgive me if I'm too busy to bow. 353 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:32,722 I don't appreciate the sarcasm, 354 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:35,125 or, for that matter, anything else about you. 355 00:16:35,195 --> 00:16:36,366 Then we're equal. 356 00:16:36,566 --> 00:16:39,399 Except I'm not pursuing your fiancee. 357 00:16:39,469 --> 00:16:41,331 I know Blair came here to see you. 358 00:16:41,401 --> 00:16:43,333 Maybe your fiancee is pursuing me. 359 00:16:43,403 --> 00:16:45,004 I highly doubt that, 360 00:16:45,135 --> 00:16:48,038 after you humiliated her in front of the royal court. 361 00:16:48,108 --> 00:16:49,709 So why don't you tell me what's going on? 362 00:16:49,779 --> 00:16:51,611 Shouldn't you be asking Blair that? 363 00:16:51,681 --> 00:16:53,083 I want the truth. 364 00:16:53,243 --> 00:16:55,085 If you can't trust Blair to tell you the truth, 365 00:16:55,145 --> 00:16:57,487 you've got bigger problems than me. 366 00:16:57,547 --> 00:16:59,419 All I'll say is get used to it. 367 00:16:59,489 --> 00:17:02,792 Blair is nothing without her secrets. 368 00:17:03,053 --> 00:17:06,356 Now if you'll excuse me, I have a real foe to fight. 369 00:17:08,558 --> 00:17:10,430 What did you do to your hand? 370 00:17:10,500 --> 00:17:13,733 It will heal with time, unlike you, 371 00:17:13,803 --> 00:17:16,166 who's facing a lifetime doubting Blair. 372 00:17:16,236 --> 00:17:18,108 (Clatter) 373 00:17:18,168 --> 00:17:19,669 (Rubber band snapping) 374 00:17:21,811 --> 00:17:23,813 Hey. What are you still doing here? 375 00:17:24,074 --> 00:17:25,215 Uh, bringing mom dinner. 376 00:17:25,515 --> 00:17:27,647 She's in a bidding war for a vintage birkin on ebay 377 00:17:27,717 --> 00:17:29,479 and can't leave the computer. 378 00:17:29,549 --> 00:17:30,796 But don't you have Blair's engagement toast? 379 00:17:30,820 --> 00:17:32,622 I know you both have your issues. 380 00:17:32,682 --> 00:17:35,355 I can't force Blair to want me there. 381 00:17:35,425 --> 00:17:37,527 But come on. It's Blair. 382 00:17:37,587 --> 00:17:39,789 She might have trouble saying it most of the time, 383 00:17:40,059 --> 00:17:43,593 but she loves you as much as she loves anybody. 384 00:17:43,663 --> 00:17:45,695 Of course she wants you there. 385 00:17:52,642 --> 00:17:54,144 Hey, sorry to barge in, 386 00:17:54,374 --> 00:17:56,352 but I'm thinking about going to Blair's party after all. 387 00:17:56,376 --> 00:17:58,524 I just wanted to check that there's a dress in my closet. 388 00:17:58,548 --> 00:18:01,751 No problem. Ugh, this is terrible. 389 00:18:01,811 --> 00:18:04,584 I can't even decide how to wear my hair. 390 00:18:04,654 --> 00:18:07,357 Do your feet hurt after wearing heels all night? 391 00:18:07,417 --> 00:18:08,558 And does Dan dance? 392 00:18:08,758 --> 00:18:10,720 Do you prefer lipstick or lip gloss? 393 00:18:10,790 --> 00:18:12,362 Okay, breathe. 394 00:18:12,422 --> 00:18:14,824 Lipstick lasts longer, but gloss is more fun. 395 00:18:15,094 --> 00:18:18,298 Dan does love to dance, but he's terrible at it, 396 00:18:18,368 --> 00:18:20,300 so no laughing, and your feet won't hurt 397 00:18:20,370 --> 00:18:23,433 as long as you have just the right amount of champagne. 398 00:18:23,503 --> 00:18:25,435 Other than that, just be yourself. 399 00:18:25,505 --> 00:18:26,776 That's what I did at cotillion, 400 00:18:26,876 --> 00:18:28,738 and Dan and I had the most magical night ever. 401 00:18:28,808 --> 00:18:30,880 And your hair looks great down. 402 00:18:34,284 --> 00:18:35,585 (Door closes) 403 00:18:52,131 --> 00:18:54,564 I-I can't reach Louis, and I've barely had any time 404 00:18:54,634 --> 00:18:57,767 to bond with Princess Sophie thanks to Cyrus' kibitzing. 405 00:18:57,837 --> 00:19:00,410 She looks like she's enjoying the conversation. 406 00:19:00,470 --> 00:19:02,812 (Both laughing) 407 00:19:02,872 --> 00:19:06,145 Your stepfather is wonderful, Blair. 408 00:19:06,216 --> 00:19:08,418 Yes, I loved him at first sight. 409 00:19:08,478 --> 00:19:09,679 (Under breath) No, you didn't. 410 00:19:09,749 --> 00:19:12,352 His knowledge of birds is magnifique. 411 00:19:12,422 --> 00:19:14,354 (Cyrus chuckles) 412 00:19:14,424 --> 00:19:17,587 Perhaps I judge you too harshly after the consulate affair. 413 00:19:17,657 --> 00:19:20,260 Cyrus has told me of your job at "w" 414 00:19:20,330 --> 00:19:22,792 and your straight "a" average 415 00:19:22,862 --> 00:19:26,666 all while dedicating yourself to avian welfare. 416 00:19:26,736 --> 00:19:30,340 You would never let a duck go hungry. 417 00:19:30,400 --> 00:19:32,842 And you do make Louis very happy. 418 00:19:35,875 --> 00:19:39,609 You and Louis may make your first formal appearance 419 00:19:39,679 --> 00:19:42,782 as an engaged couple this evening, if you like, 420 00:19:42,852 --> 00:19:44,514 at constance/st. Jude. 421 00:19:44,584 --> 00:19:47,817 Your first royal appearance. 422 00:19:47,887 --> 00:19:50,390 I have ways of swaying the court. 423 00:19:50,460 --> 00:19:52,392 There are certain dalliances 424 00:19:52,462 --> 00:19:54,924 that they would rather not have exposed. 425 00:19:55,194 --> 00:19:58,328 (Chuckles) It feels like we're family already. 426 00:19:58,398 --> 00:20:00,830 (Chuckles) 427 00:20:00,900 --> 00:20:02,632 But what is this? 428 00:20:02,702 --> 00:20:03,503 Oh. 429 00:20:03,603 --> 00:20:04,774 Oh, uh... (Sighs) 430 00:20:04,934 --> 00:20:07,877 It's true what they say about diamonds. 431 00:20:08,207 --> 00:20:12,542 They cut not only glass but porcelain as well. 432 00:20:16,546 --> 00:20:18,418 Oh! 433 00:20:18,488 --> 00:20:19,919 Did you hear the good news? 434 00:20:19,989 --> 00:20:21,521 I did. 435 00:20:21,591 --> 00:20:22,852 ♫♫ 436 00:20:22,922 --> 00:20:24,624 (Glass clinks) 437 00:20:24,694 --> 00:20:27,827 Let us all raise a glass 438 00:20:27,897 --> 00:20:32,802 to the newly reinstated prince and Princess-to-be. 439 00:20:32,862 --> 00:20:34,233 (Applause) 440 00:20:34,304 --> 00:20:35,505 (Guests murmuring) 441 00:20:35,565 --> 00:20:38,508 May your lives be as full of love 442 00:20:38,568 --> 00:20:42,372 as the skies are of birds. 443 00:20:42,442 --> 00:20:44,314 (Chuckles) 444 00:20:44,374 --> 00:20:45,975 (Clink) 445 00:20:46,245 --> 00:20:47,246 (Applause) 446 00:20:47,317 --> 00:20:48,818 We need to talk. 447 00:20:52,922 --> 00:20:54,484 Ahh. 448 00:20:54,784 --> 00:20:57,587 Your attempt to destroy me will have to wait. I have a meeting. 449 00:20:57,657 --> 00:20:59,929 Oh, I'm not doing anything... 450 00:20:59,989 --> 00:21:02,492 Except getting you the help you need. 451 00:21:02,562 --> 00:21:03,693 Whoa. Whoa. 452 00:21:03,793 --> 00:21:06,936 Little unsteady, are we? It's okay. 453 00:21:06,996 --> 00:21:09,499 It's understandable you'd succumb to substance abuse 454 00:21:09,569 --> 00:21:10,940 after all you've been through... 455 00:21:11,000 --> 00:21:13,272 A mother who scammed you for profit, 456 00:21:13,343 --> 00:21:15,805 a stepmother who cut you out of your own company, 457 00:21:15,875 --> 00:21:18,808 and, of course, the love of your life 458 00:21:18,878 --> 00:21:21,551 leaving you for a monarchy smaller than Manhattan. 459 00:21:21,611 --> 00:21:23,913 (Loud smack) You're forgetting my uncle 460 00:21:23,983 --> 00:21:27,016 that made me choose between my legacy and the love of my life. 461 00:21:27,286 --> 00:21:28,634 Ah, yes. Blair did jump at the chance 462 00:21:28,658 --> 00:21:30,289 to sleep with me again, didn't she? 463 00:21:30,490 --> 00:21:32,992 Hey! Hey! Hey! What the hell's going on? Get ahold of yourself. 464 00:21:33,062 --> 00:21:36,526 Look who rode in on his high horse to tell me I told you so. 465 00:21:36,596 --> 00:21:37,996 I'm coming to make sure you're okay. 466 00:21:38,328 --> 00:21:40,346 I don't need your pity! Get out of the way or get hurt! 467 00:21:40,370 --> 00:21:43,373 First Blair, now me? You do need some help. 468 00:21:43,433 --> 00:21:44,604 Which is why I've brought it. 469 00:21:44,674 --> 00:21:45,935 You can't be serious. 470 00:21:46,336 --> 00:21:48,708 After everything you've done, I'd have to be insane 471 00:21:48,778 --> 00:21:50,740 to not want to beat the crap out of you. 472 00:21:50,810 --> 00:21:53,813 Yeah, well, they have experts who'll decide that. 473 00:21:53,883 --> 00:21:55,985 Now you either go with these gentlemen, 474 00:21:56,045 --> 00:21:59,018 or I'll call the cops and file a civil suit against you. 475 00:21:59,088 --> 00:22:01,591 Sorry, man. You should go. It's the only way. 476 00:22:01,651 --> 00:22:03,453 Nathaniel, you're making a grave mistake. 477 00:22:03,523 --> 00:22:04,754 Don't touch the suit! 478 00:22:04,954 --> 00:22:07,857 Whoa, whoa, whoa. Sedate him if necessary now. 479 00:22:09,629 --> 00:22:11,601 Oh, and I guess you won't be needing this. 480 00:22:11,661 --> 00:22:14,333 And remember, it only works if you work it. 481 00:22:14,404 --> 00:22:17,937 We hear one bass is hitting bottom. 482 00:22:21,541 --> 00:22:22,872 Nicely played. 483 00:22:22,942 --> 00:22:24,914 Feel free to take whatever you want, 484 00:22:24,974 --> 00:22:27,747 including precious works of art. 485 00:22:27,817 --> 00:22:29,078 Looks like the hotel 486 00:22:29,479 --> 00:22:32,081 isn't the only Charles that needs rehab. 487 00:22:35,555 --> 00:22:36,886 ♫♫ 488 00:22:36,956 --> 00:22:38,658 Hey. What'd I miss? 489 00:22:38,728 --> 00:22:40,530 Oh, Cyrus charmed the Princess 490 00:22:40,590 --> 00:22:42,061 into returning Louis to the throne. 491 00:22:42,462 --> 00:22:44,570 But he's upstairs waiting to talk, and he didn't seem happy. 492 00:22:44,594 --> 00:22:46,035 So I should probably go. 493 00:22:46,466 --> 00:22:49,769 B., I know you don't believe me, but no matter how much we fight, 494 00:22:49,839 --> 00:22:51,941 all I've ever wanted for you is true love. 495 00:22:52,001 --> 00:22:55,104 I'm... I'm sorry that it took me so long to realize that. 496 00:22:55,374 --> 00:22:57,477 You... you deserve this. 497 00:22:57,547 --> 00:22:59,779 (Sighs) Well... 498 00:22:59,849 --> 00:23:02,952 It's not as if I haven't done my share of subversion. 499 00:23:06,716 --> 00:23:08,758 Penelope would've gotten far too much satisfaction 500 00:23:08,818 --> 00:23:11,521 out of being the maid of honor. (Laughs) 501 00:23:11,591 --> 00:23:12,992 (Cell phone alerts chime) 502 00:23:13,623 --> 00:23:17,096 Spotted... A lush headed for lockdown. 503 00:23:17,166 --> 00:23:20,570 Let's hope this bass can survive on dry land. 504 00:23:20,800 --> 00:23:22,001 You okay? 505 00:23:22,572 --> 00:23:24,510 I know I shouldn't care, but I'm worried about him. 506 00:23:24,534 --> 00:23:26,706 Not tonight. Go be a Princess. Rehab is probably 507 00:23:26,776 --> 00:23:29,439 the safest place for Chuck and your engagement. 508 00:23:34,784 --> 00:23:35,915 Hey, you came. 509 00:23:35,985 --> 00:23:37,947 So did you. 510 00:23:38,017 --> 00:23:40,550 I mean, that's... that's alright, right? We're good? 511 00:23:40,750 --> 00:23:43,192 Yeah. I mean, Blair's getting engaged, 512 00:23:43,453 --> 00:23:46,496 and... and you're taking Charlie to her first black tie event. 513 00:23:46,556 --> 00:23:49,428 So... seems everyone's moving on. 514 00:23:49,499 --> 00:23:51,531 Thank you. 515 00:23:54,804 --> 00:23:57,567 Oh, I'm sorry it took me so long. 516 00:23:57,637 --> 00:23:59,414 But now we can finally celebrate you getting back 517 00:23:59,438 --> 00:24:02,512 your rightful place in your family and the country. 518 00:24:02,572 --> 00:24:04,644 Blair, I know you saw Chuck. 519 00:24:07,977 --> 00:24:10,680 Well, I... 520 00:24:10,750 --> 00:24:13,783 I wanted him to hear about our engagement from me. 521 00:24:13,853 --> 00:24:15,985 Twice? 522 00:24:16,055 --> 00:24:19,859 And I had to warn him that his evil uncle was in town. 523 00:24:19,929 --> 00:24:23,092 All of which sounds very noble, so why didn't you tell me? 524 00:24:25,134 --> 00:24:26,596 (Sighs) 525 00:24:27,967 --> 00:24:29,699 You... you know we have a history, 526 00:24:29,769 --> 00:24:32,942 so I was worried that... 527 00:24:33,002 --> 00:24:36,475 You'd think it meant more than it did. 528 00:24:36,546 --> 00:24:38,978 I saw him before I came here. 529 00:24:39,048 --> 00:24:41,010 If he told you something happened, he's lying. 530 00:24:41,080 --> 00:24:42,812 He's just trying to get you to leave me. 531 00:24:42,882 --> 00:24:44,854 I saw his hand. 532 00:24:44,914 --> 00:24:48,217 It's not the ring that cut your face. 533 00:24:48,487 --> 00:24:51,521 Blair, how can you lie to protect someone who hurt you? 534 00:24:51,591 --> 00:24:53,693 Since I'm not seeing him again, 535 00:24:53,763 --> 00:24:55,525 there's no reason to embarrass him. 536 00:24:55,595 --> 00:24:58,768 I think you're the one who's embarrassed. 537 00:24:58,828 --> 00:25:00,930 You have your own dark side. 538 00:25:09,909 --> 00:25:12,882 I understand if you want to end it. 539 00:25:14,013 --> 00:25:16,686 It's very unbecoming of a Princess. 540 00:25:22,922 --> 00:25:25,094 (Sighs) 541 00:25:25,154 --> 00:25:27,757 I want you, Blair. 542 00:25:27,827 --> 00:25:29,128 But the only way it will work 543 00:25:29,228 --> 00:25:33,162 is if you show me all of the parts of yourself, 544 00:25:33,232 --> 00:25:37,567 even the ones you're ashamed of. 545 00:25:37,637 --> 00:25:39,268 Maybe if we don't talk about them, 546 00:25:39,538 --> 00:25:41,971 they'll just go away? 547 00:25:52,652 --> 00:25:54,083 I hope you'll join me at this party 548 00:25:54,153 --> 00:25:56,886 to make your formal debut. 549 00:25:56,956 --> 00:26:00,229 If you're not ready to share your life... all of it... 550 00:26:00,289 --> 00:26:02,291 Don't show up. 551 00:26:02,561 --> 00:26:04,333 I'll leave with my mother tonight. 552 00:26:10,299 --> 00:26:13,703 Hey, I'm worried about Charlie. She should be here by now. 553 00:26:13,773 --> 00:26:14,904 (Elevator bell dings) 554 00:26:19,178 --> 00:26:20,980 Forget I asked. 555 00:26:22,982 --> 00:26:24,714 (Woman) Take your coat? 556 00:26:26,585 --> 00:26:28,017 That's my dress. 557 00:26:41,671 --> 00:26:43,602 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 558 00:26:48,107 --> 00:26:49,338 Gentlemen. 559 00:26:52,381 --> 00:26:53,943 What the hell is going on? 560 00:26:54,113 --> 00:26:57,787 Divine intervention... If you consider Satan divine. 561 00:26:57,847 --> 00:26:59,088 You did get in one good punch. 562 00:26:59,148 --> 00:27:00,389 It was a long time coming. 563 00:27:00,690 --> 00:27:02,227 He was the one who reached out to me to help. 564 00:27:02,251 --> 00:27:05,154 You see, as much as I love to screw with my nephew, 565 00:27:05,224 --> 00:27:08,127 your using me to do it just didn't sit right. 566 00:27:08,197 --> 00:27:10,960 So on that tape you just put in your jacket pocket... 567 00:27:11,030 --> 00:27:12,277 I mean, I knew you didn't just want to read 568 00:27:12,301 --> 00:27:13,833 your cheating wife's love letters. 569 00:27:14,033 --> 00:27:16,405 All that was in that box was evidence against my father. 570 00:27:16,666 --> 00:27:18,637 Even if he went to the authorities, 571 00:27:18,708 --> 00:27:20,910 the implications are limited on a dead man. 572 00:27:20,970 --> 00:27:22,411 So we played follow the leader. 573 00:27:22,672 --> 00:27:24,043 Unless you're into arson porn, 574 00:27:24,243 --> 00:27:26,524 there's obviously something else of interest on that tape. 575 00:27:26,676 --> 00:27:28,317 Bart murdered my wife. 576 00:27:28,377 --> 00:27:30,720 I can take my story to the press. 577 00:27:33,823 --> 00:27:35,354 (Elevator bell dings) 578 00:27:36,826 --> 00:27:38,828 First, you'll stay for the viewing. 579 00:27:51,100 --> 00:27:52,441 (Clattering) 580 00:27:56,245 --> 00:27:58,247 (Remote control clicks) 581 00:27:58,808 --> 00:28:02,251 The time code is after my father left the building. 582 00:28:02,311 --> 00:28:05,354 You're the one who locked the doors. 583 00:28:05,414 --> 00:28:08,317 My father didn't set the fire that killed your wife. 584 00:28:11,260 --> 00:28:12,321 You did. 585 00:28:23,202 --> 00:28:25,974 ♫♫ 586 00:28:25,975 --> 00:28:27,406 Hey, you look great. 587 00:28:27,476 --> 00:28:29,284 You want to, uh, you wanna grab a drink before we go? 588 00:28:29,308 --> 00:28:31,139 Ahem. You should have asked me 589 00:28:31,140 --> 00:28:33,112 if you wanted to wear my cotillion dress. 590 00:28:33,182 --> 00:28:35,144 I mean, you can borrow anything you want, 591 00:28:35,214 --> 00:28:36,986 but you do need to say something. 592 00:28:37,116 --> 00:28:40,149 This isn't your dress. I got this at Nina ricci, remember? 593 00:28:40,219 --> 00:28:41,851 You do have a lot of dresses, Serena. 594 00:28:42,051 --> 00:28:44,994 Pamela Dennis made it especially for me. I think I would know, 595 00:28:45,054 --> 00:28:46,694 and so should you, since you were my date. 596 00:28:46,856 --> 00:28:49,899 Uh, I bought this myself. I wouldn't steal from you. 597 00:28:49,959 --> 00:28:52,301 Oh, okay, then let's see the label. 598 00:28:52,361 --> 00:28:55,264 Well, it's... In your mom's garbage. 599 00:28:55,334 --> 00:28:57,767 It was jabbing me in the back. I mean, I think I still have 600 00:28:57,837 --> 00:28:59,438 the red Mark if you wanna see that. 601 00:28:59,508 --> 00:29:02,071 No, no, whoa, whoa. Stop, stop, stop. Come on. 602 00:29:02,141 --> 00:29:03,773 There are a million gold dresses. 603 00:29:03,973 --> 00:29:07,176 Yeah, but there's only one with a Pamela Dennis label cut out. 604 00:29:07,246 --> 00:29:08,277 Take it off. 605 00:29:08,818 --> 00:29:10,258 This is obviously a misunderstanding. 606 00:29:10,419 --> 00:29:12,297 Why are you defending her? You are not leaving here in that. 607 00:29:12,321 --> 00:29:15,024 If you didn't want me to go to the party with Dan, 608 00:29:15,084 --> 00:29:17,056 you didn't have to humiliate me. 609 00:29:17,126 --> 00:29:19,528 Okay, Charlie, this has nothing to do with Dan. 610 00:29:19,789 --> 00:29:23,432 Good. Then you won't mind if we leave together... now. 611 00:29:23,492 --> 00:29:25,470 You know, I was trying to take it slow with Charlie 612 00:29:25,494 --> 00:29:28,397 because I value our friendship so much, but... 613 00:29:33,202 --> 00:29:34,243 (Scoffs) 614 00:29:35,444 --> 00:29:36,906 Can we just call the cops? 615 00:29:36,976 --> 00:29:38,948 I'm hungry, and all you seem to have 616 00:29:39,008 --> 00:29:41,911 are olives and hallucinogenic mushrooms. 617 00:29:41,981 --> 00:29:46,015 You have to believe me. It was an accident. 618 00:29:46,085 --> 00:29:47,917 Bart and I were partners. 619 00:29:47,987 --> 00:29:50,920 I had proof that he was planning the fire, 620 00:29:50,990 --> 00:29:53,963 so when I found out he was sleeping with Avery, 621 00:29:54,023 --> 00:29:56,365 it was the perfect setup. 622 00:29:56,425 --> 00:29:58,397 I was trying to keep my family together. 623 00:29:58,467 --> 00:30:00,199 By killing the mother of your child? 624 00:30:00,269 --> 00:30:03,072 I swear to you, I thought it was Bart in that building. 625 00:30:03,132 --> 00:30:07,406 I knew no matter what I said, he would never let Avery go. 626 00:30:07,476 --> 00:30:10,539 It sounds crazy, but... I still loved her. 627 00:30:10,809 --> 00:30:12,211 And she loved you? 628 00:30:12,481 --> 00:30:16,345 I read the letter she wrote to my father ending things. 629 00:30:16,415 --> 00:30:18,888 That letter was for me. 630 00:30:18,948 --> 00:30:21,851 Bart called and said we needed to talk, 631 00:30:21,921 --> 00:30:24,223 that I should meet him at the building. 632 00:30:24,293 --> 00:30:27,296 That was when I decided that he wouldn't be leaving. 633 00:30:27,356 --> 00:30:32,231 That's what Avery and my father were arguing about on the tape? 634 00:30:37,306 --> 00:30:41,070 She wanted to tell you in person she loved him. 635 00:30:41,140 --> 00:30:43,412 Unless we're close to the end of this sob story, 636 00:30:43,472 --> 00:30:46,245 I'm gonna order room service, okay? 637 00:30:46,315 --> 00:30:48,978 Your father and I made an agreement. 638 00:30:49,048 --> 00:30:50,349 I would keep the proof 639 00:30:50,419 --> 00:30:53,252 of his involvement in the fire a secret. 640 00:30:53,322 --> 00:30:57,386 I would give him the company, the insurance money, 641 00:30:57,456 --> 00:30:58,857 and go back to Chicago. 642 00:30:59,228 --> 00:31:02,131 And he would say that he was responsible for the accident. 643 00:31:02,191 --> 00:31:04,533 He always felt guilty about Avery being there. 644 00:31:04,593 --> 00:31:06,571 I can't choose my entree with hallmark hall of fame 645 00:31:06,595 --> 00:31:09,538 playing in the background. I'm calling the cops. 646 00:31:09,598 --> 00:31:10,940 Please. 647 00:31:13,472 --> 00:31:14,873 I'll pay. 648 00:31:14,944 --> 00:31:17,006 I'll give you thorpe enterprises, 649 00:31:17,076 --> 00:31:19,408 anything you want. 650 00:31:19,478 --> 00:31:23,452 But I can't let Raina find out what I did. 651 00:31:34,193 --> 00:31:35,564 I'll give you the same deal he did. 652 00:31:35,624 --> 00:31:37,166 Oh, hey, girls, 653 00:31:37,296 --> 00:31:38,543 can we at least get my plane fare home out of this? 654 00:31:38,567 --> 00:31:41,470 Get out of New York and never come back. 655 00:31:44,934 --> 00:31:46,435 Thank you. 656 00:31:46,505 --> 00:31:49,538 If Raina ever found out, I don't know what I'd do. 657 00:31:54,283 --> 00:31:55,414 Blintz? 658 00:31:55,614 --> 00:31:58,417 No, thank you. I've lost my appetite. 659 00:31:58,487 --> 00:32:00,249 Well, how is that possible? 660 00:32:00,319 --> 00:32:02,421 You're returning to your Alma mater 661 00:32:02,491 --> 00:32:03,692 as the Princess bride-to-be. 662 00:32:04,193 --> 00:32:08,457 You and Louis are practically giddy about each other. 663 00:32:08,527 --> 00:32:10,359 Not when he finds out who I really am. 664 00:32:10,429 --> 00:32:14,933 You mean a brilliant and beautiful and... 665 00:32:15,004 --> 00:32:18,067 Remarkably-strong- for-her-stature young woman? 666 00:32:18,137 --> 00:32:19,308 You may not be aware of this, 667 00:32:19,508 --> 00:32:22,471 but it's not all light and bright in here. 668 00:32:22,541 --> 00:32:26,115 There are some places devoid of even a hint of sparkle. 669 00:32:26,175 --> 00:32:28,978 Louis will love those, too, one would hope. 670 00:32:31,220 --> 00:32:33,382 Chuck was the only one who ever did, 671 00:32:33,452 --> 00:32:36,525 but he couldn't see the rest. 672 00:32:36,585 --> 00:32:38,187 Louis says he wants it all, 673 00:32:38,257 --> 00:32:40,729 but, ugh, what kind of a Princess schemes 674 00:32:40,990 --> 00:32:42,431 and plays sex games 675 00:32:42,491 --> 00:32:45,294 and dreams herself into old Hollywood movies? 676 00:32:45,364 --> 00:32:48,637 Well, uh, pretending as your stepfather 677 00:32:48,697 --> 00:32:51,500 that I didn't hear the sex games part, 678 00:32:51,570 --> 00:32:53,372 the truth is... 679 00:32:53,442 --> 00:32:55,504 The only way that you're gonna know 680 00:32:55,574 --> 00:32:59,348 if Louis is the one is to tell him everything. 681 00:32:59,408 --> 00:33:01,980 But what if he doesn't love me after I do? 682 00:33:02,051 --> 00:33:03,252 Take it from someone 683 00:33:03,382 --> 00:33:06,055 who is head over heels for a Waldorf woman... 684 00:33:06,115 --> 00:33:07,156 (Plate clatters) 685 00:33:07,216 --> 00:33:10,159 Even everything is not enough. 686 00:33:11,620 --> 00:33:14,063 (Sighs) 687 00:33:15,724 --> 00:33:17,266 Hey. You're late. 688 00:33:17,326 --> 00:33:19,168 I know. I'm sorry. Something came up. 689 00:33:19,228 --> 00:33:21,406 It was really important, but not that late. What's wrong? 690 00:33:21,430 --> 00:33:23,632 Jack bass called. He's backing out of the whole plan, 691 00:33:23,702 --> 00:33:26,004 says he just used me for the free flight. 692 00:33:27,606 --> 00:33:28,677 Well, that's Jack for you. 693 00:33:28,777 --> 00:33:30,409 I told you he couldn't be trusted. 694 00:33:30,709 --> 00:33:33,182 Really? We're talking about my payback for my mother's death, 695 00:33:33,242 --> 00:33:35,214 and you're "I told you so" -ing me? 696 00:33:35,284 --> 00:33:38,147 Raina, punishing Chuck's not gonna bring your mom back. 697 00:33:38,217 --> 00:33:40,195 Chuck knew Bart murdered my mother, and he sat there 698 00:33:40,219 --> 00:33:41,726 and watched me get my hopes up about that waitress, 699 00:33:41,750 --> 00:33:44,453 and he tried to ruin my relationship with my father. 700 00:33:45,094 --> 00:33:46,295 He should pay for that. 701 00:33:46,395 --> 00:33:48,127 Okay, I know you're upset, but you have to 702 00:33:48,197 --> 00:33:50,729 trust me on this. Chuck didn't do anything wrong. 703 00:33:50,799 --> 00:33:53,062 First Jack, now you? What the hell's going on, Nate? 704 00:33:53,132 --> 00:33:54,609 I just think you've been through enough pain 705 00:33:54,633 --> 00:33:56,165 without digging up more. 706 00:33:56,365 --> 00:33:59,268 I am not stopping until Chuck feels as bad as I do. 707 00:33:59,368 --> 00:34:01,710 Chuck's father didn't kill your mother. 708 00:34:03,812 --> 00:34:05,744 (Sighs) Yours did. 709 00:34:08,247 --> 00:34:10,719 (The kills' "heart is a beating drum" playing) 710 00:34:29,438 --> 00:34:33,102 ♫ looking in the mirror ♫ 711 00:34:33,172 --> 00:34:35,304 ♫ looking back ♫ 712 00:34:35,374 --> 00:34:39,648 ♫ a look of wild living ♫ 713 00:34:39,708 --> 00:34:41,650 ♫ bound to crack ♫ 714 00:34:41,710 --> 00:34:44,783 ♫ the heart is a beating drum ♫ 715 00:34:44,853 --> 00:34:48,657 ♫ the heart is a beating drum ♫ 716 00:34:48,717 --> 00:34:52,621 ♫ it takes more than you wanted before ♫ 717 00:34:52,691 --> 00:34:55,694 ♫ to keep it on ♫ 718 00:34:58,467 --> 00:35:00,869 (Cell phone rings) 719 00:35:01,130 --> 00:35:02,301 (Ring) 720 00:35:02,371 --> 00:35:04,133 You gotta take that? 721 00:35:04,203 --> 00:35:07,706 Um... no. 722 00:35:07,776 --> 00:35:10,779 (Indistinct conversations) 723 00:35:13,242 --> 00:35:16,415 They say love is the best medicine... 724 00:35:16,485 --> 00:35:19,348 That is, unless you don't take it. 725 00:35:25,354 --> 00:35:26,754 Your dad was a nasty son of a bitch, 726 00:35:26,895 --> 00:35:29,828 but I never thought for a second he'd actually gone o.J. 727 00:35:29,898 --> 00:35:32,831 Well, thank you for using your evil powers for good this time. 728 00:35:32,901 --> 00:35:34,703 Ah, it was selfish, really. 729 00:35:34,763 --> 00:35:36,881 I didn't want anyone else playing with my punching bag. 730 00:35:36,905 --> 00:35:39,638 Dysfunction is best kept in the family. It's true. 731 00:35:39,708 --> 00:35:41,240 Plus what would I want with a company 732 00:35:41,370 --> 00:35:45,674 someone else owns half of, or a building in Brooklyn? 733 00:35:45,774 --> 00:35:48,917 Now if you still had Blair, things might be different. 734 00:35:49,178 --> 00:35:52,851 On that note, I'm going to cut this reunion short 735 00:35:52,921 --> 00:35:57,155 and try to find her before the nice guy actually wins. 736 00:35:57,226 --> 00:36:02,231 (Sighs) I'm counting on you not to defile the bass name 737 00:36:02,291 --> 00:36:06,195 and lose her to a family of titled circus performers. 738 00:36:14,443 --> 00:36:16,445 (Raina) I know what you did, dad. 739 00:36:16,505 --> 00:36:19,378 Honey, what are you talking about? 740 00:36:19,448 --> 00:36:21,750 You're the reason my mother is dead. 741 00:36:23,912 --> 00:36:27,716 Did, uh, Chuck bass tell you that? 742 00:36:27,786 --> 00:36:29,318 He's lying. 743 00:36:29,388 --> 00:36:30,748 He's trying to cover his own guilt. 744 00:36:30,789 --> 00:36:32,521 Why don't I come and take you to dinner, 745 00:36:32,591 --> 00:36:33,892 and, uh, we can talk about it? 746 00:36:33,962 --> 00:36:36,465 (Voice breaking) Don't come near me. 747 00:36:36,525 --> 00:36:39,498 The only one lying is you my whole life. 748 00:36:39,568 --> 00:36:41,730 Raina, please. 749 00:36:41,800 --> 00:36:44,533 You're as dead to me as my mother is. 750 00:36:47,376 --> 00:36:48,677 (Beep) 751 00:36:55,814 --> 00:36:57,716 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 752 00:37:02,951 --> 00:37:04,222 Thanks for coming. 753 00:37:04,293 --> 00:37:05,453 I couldn't resist finding out 754 00:37:05,554 --> 00:37:06,834 what you think we have in common, 755 00:37:07,256 --> 00:37:08,803 but unless it includes an apology, I'm not staying. 756 00:37:08,827 --> 00:37:11,560 You accused me of getting Charlie to turn Dan against you. 757 00:37:11,630 --> 00:37:13,902 Well, she just did the same thing to me. 758 00:37:13,962 --> 00:37:15,434 You think Blair's behind it? 759 00:37:15,534 --> 00:37:17,606 I mean, Dan's a good kisser, but that good? 760 00:37:17,666 --> 00:37:19,237 It's Waldorf-level scheming, 761 00:37:19,438 --> 00:37:22,711 but Blair's in love with her prince. This was all Charlie. 762 00:37:22,771 --> 00:37:26,945 Hey, Serena and... Vanessa? (Sighs) I'm not even gonna ask 763 00:37:27,015 --> 00:37:28,877 what the two of you are doing together, 764 00:37:28,947 --> 00:37:31,550 but have either of you seen Charlie? 765 00:37:32,451 --> 00:37:34,783 (Indistinct conversations) 766 00:37:35,754 --> 00:37:36,825 (Clink) Thank you. 767 00:37:36,885 --> 00:37:38,587 I don't know why being back here 768 00:37:38,657 --> 00:37:40,505 makes me feel like I'm on the outside again. Oh. 769 00:37:40,529 --> 00:37:43,332 Oh, you know why? 'Cause you're the only one talking to me. 770 00:37:43,392 --> 00:37:44,933 (Giggles) 771 00:37:45,033 --> 00:37:47,936 What's up, kati, is? Nice to see you girls back together again, 772 00:37:47,996 --> 00:37:49,498 still dressing alike. 773 00:37:49,568 --> 00:37:50,739 Do you hear something? 774 00:37:50,799 --> 00:37:51,970 No, nothing. 775 00:37:55,374 --> 00:37:57,005 (Laughs) 776 00:37:57,275 --> 00:38:01,049 Come on. You must have had some fun in high school. 777 00:38:01,310 --> 00:38:03,752 Mm, not in actual school, no. 778 00:38:03,812 --> 00:38:05,754 So you never did anything crazy 779 00:38:05,814 --> 00:38:09,888 like blow up a toilet or spray paint lockers 780 00:38:09,958 --> 00:38:12,921 or... try to get some behind the bleachers? 781 00:38:12,991 --> 00:38:15,293 No, I was pretty much the anti-crazy. 782 00:38:15,364 --> 00:38:16,595 Huh. 783 00:38:19,398 --> 00:38:21,500 We're gonna have to fix that. 784 00:38:30,979 --> 00:38:32,481 (Door closes) 785 00:38:36,445 --> 00:38:38,563 You know, I was in here once after a swimming pool incident. 786 00:38:38,587 --> 00:38:40,989 It was not the good kind of crazy. 787 00:38:48,056 --> 00:38:50,058 Well... that kind is better. 788 00:38:50,328 --> 00:38:53,462 You shouldn't leave high school without doing it on a desk. 789 00:38:55,904 --> 00:39:01,069 (Man) ♫ I feel it seems now all is well ♫ 790 00:39:04,743 --> 00:39:09,878 ♫ and I'm taking my time ♫ 791 00:39:12,350 --> 00:39:16,525 ♫ how many people does it ♫ 792 00:39:16,585 --> 00:39:20,058 ♫ take to wonder? ♫ 793 00:39:20,128 --> 00:39:23,662 (Panting) Call me Serena. 794 00:39:23,732 --> 00:39:24,993 What? 795 00:39:26,735 --> 00:39:28,967 Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait, wait, wait, wait a second. 796 00:39:29,037 --> 00:39:30,439 (Zips) 797 00:39:30,639 --> 00:39:32,159 I think maybe this is not a great idea. 798 00:39:32,471 --> 00:39:35,744 Queller is not known for her sense of humor, and, um... 799 00:39:38,547 --> 00:39:40,008 Why don't you get dressed? 800 00:39:40,078 --> 00:39:41,510 ♫♫ 801 00:39:41,580 --> 00:39:43,712 And I'll meet you outside. 802 00:39:46,685 --> 00:39:47,986 (Cell phone alert chimes) 803 00:39:48,417 --> 00:39:51,660 ♫ this friend of mine says to fall behind ♫ 804 00:39:51,720 --> 00:39:55,624 ♫ all to make her feel better ♫ 805 00:39:58,697 --> 00:40:00,168 (Indistinct conversations) 806 00:40:00,529 --> 00:40:03,872 Oh, have you seen a prince? Yes, I am engaged to him, 807 00:40:03,932 --> 00:40:05,610 and you should be green with envy... (Cell phone rings) 808 00:40:05,634 --> 00:40:07,111 But I don't have time to make you wallow in it 809 00:40:07,135 --> 00:40:10,579 because I have to take this call. Hello? What? 810 00:40:11,880 --> 00:40:13,712 Of course. 811 00:40:13,782 --> 00:40:15,183 I'll be there as soon as I can. 812 00:40:15,444 --> 00:40:17,115 (Piano playing) 813 00:40:17,185 --> 00:40:19,888 Serena's cousin. Thank god. 814 00:40:19,948 --> 00:40:21,890 Uh, I just got a call that Chuck needs me. 815 00:40:21,950 --> 00:40:23,121 When Louis arrives, 816 00:40:23,692 --> 00:40:24,929 will you tell him that I was here and that I'll be back? 817 00:40:24,953 --> 00:40:27,626 Whatever you do, don't let him leave. 818 00:40:29,758 --> 00:40:33,031 A dream is just a dream, or is it? 819 00:40:33,101 --> 00:40:36,034 (Lykke li) ♫ come laugh away who you are and get down ♫ 820 00:40:36,104 --> 00:40:38,182 (Serena) So when you say Charlie went off her medication, 821 00:40:38,206 --> 00:40:40,669 you don't mean because the doctors told her to? 822 00:40:40,739 --> 00:40:42,571 No, her mother said it happened once before 823 00:40:42,641 --> 00:40:46,044 last time she was happy. Ended pretty badly. 824 00:40:46,114 --> 00:40:49,818 A place where fantasy and reality collide. 825 00:40:49,878 --> 00:40:51,550 ♫ Come on, get down ♫ 826 00:40:51,620 --> 00:40:54,723 Chuck bass. What a disappointment. 827 00:40:54,783 --> 00:40:56,625 I was rooting for you. 828 00:40:56,685 --> 00:40:58,056 Have you seen the real Blair? 829 00:40:58,456 --> 00:41:01,459 Don't you read "gossip girl"? You lost her to the prince. 830 00:41:01,530 --> 00:41:03,632 Not yet, I haven't. 831 00:41:03,692 --> 00:41:05,994 I told you he wouldn't let her get away. 832 00:41:07,496 --> 00:41:09,043 ♫ Come on, honey, give yourself completely ♫ 833 00:41:09,067 --> 00:41:12,200 Everything you ever wanted seems possible. 834 00:41:12,470 --> 00:41:16,104 ♫ You can't believe it ♫ 835 00:41:16,174 --> 00:41:19,708 ♫ youth knows no pain ♫ 836 00:41:19,778 --> 00:41:22,511 ♫ youth knows no pain ♫ 837 00:41:22,581 --> 00:41:27,255 ♫ I said youth don't know ♫ 838 00:41:27,516 --> 00:41:30,158 ♫ youth don't know pain ♫ 839 00:41:30,218 --> 00:41:32,120 ♫ I said youth ♫ 840 00:41:32,190 --> 00:41:34,893 ♫ don't know ♫ 841 00:41:34,963 --> 00:41:38,026 ♫ youth don't know pain ♫ 842 00:41:38,096 --> 00:41:39,598 (Door closes) 843 00:41:39,828 --> 00:41:42,971 Oh! Excuse me, sir. Someone called me from the building 844 00:41:43,031 --> 00:41:44,933 and... and told me that Chuck bass was up here. 845 00:41:45,003 --> 00:41:46,935 He was threatening to jump and asking for me. 846 00:41:47,005 --> 00:41:48,637 I'm Blair Waldorf. 847 00:41:50,679 --> 00:41:52,781 Until you realize 848 00:41:52,841 --> 00:41:55,644 the nightmare's just beginning. 849 00:41:55,714 --> 00:41:58,687 X.o.x.o., gossip girl.