1 00:00:03,704 --> 00:00:06,077 Into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. 2 00:00:06,137 --> 00:00:07,438 Jonathan karp called. 3 00:00:07,608 --> 00:00:09,740 He got advance copy of next week's best seller list. 4 00:00:10,010 --> 00:00:11,011 Did I go up at all? 5 00:00:11,082 --> 00:00:12,183 You dropped off the list. 6 00:00:12,343 --> 00:00:13,720 There must be some way I can convince you 7 00:00:13,744 --> 00:00:15,646 to write a blog for the "spectator." 8 00:00:15,716 --> 00:00:18,018 I wanna take "gossip girl" down. 9 00:00:18,119 --> 00:00:20,291 I wish I could explain better, but I can't. 10 00:00:20,351 --> 00:00:22,053 Know that I never meant to hurt you. 11 00:00:23,224 --> 00:00:26,427 Oh, my god. The "girl" you're seeing is our boss? 12 00:00:26,497 --> 00:00:29,130 Now you know and so does the rest of the world. 13 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:30,561 Nate's mine. 14 00:00:30,631 --> 00:00:32,433 (Chuck) You were taking money 15 00:00:32,503 --> 00:00:35,766 to reveal confidential information about me. 16 00:00:36,036 --> 00:00:38,639 If you don't believe me, you should ask your fiance. 17 00:00:38,709 --> 00:00:40,411 He's the one who paid her. 18 00:00:40,471 --> 00:00:42,489 (Blair) What's scaring me is that you're changing into him. 19 00:00:42,513 --> 00:00:43,833 (Chuck) I'm sorry I lost my temper 20 00:00:44,175 --> 00:00:46,317 the night you told me Louis proposed to you. 21 00:00:46,377 --> 00:00:47,937 I'm sorry I treated you like property... 22 00:00:48,119 --> 00:00:50,451 I'm sorry I didn't tell you I loved you when I knew it. 23 00:00:50,521 --> 00:00:51,822 But most of all, 24 00:00:52,153 --> 00:00:54,755 I'm sorry that I gave up on us when you never did. 25 00:00:56,127 --> 00:00:58,529 And who am I? 26 00:00:58,589 --> 00:01:02,133 That's a secret I'll never tell. 27 00:01:02,193 --> 00:01:03,564 You know you love me. 28 00:01:03,634 --> 00:01:05,736 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 29 00:01:05,796 --> 00:01:08,139 Captioned by closed captioning services, inc. 30 00:01:08,199 --> 00:01:11,372 ♫♫♫ 31 00:01:19,710 --> 00:01:21,212 Blair? 32 00:01:21,282 --> 00:01:23,554 Louis, what took you so long? 33 00:01:24,685 --> 00:01:26,217 What are you doing here? 34 00:01:26,287 --> 00:01:29,160 Louis' not coming. Are you thirsty? 35 00:01:29,220 --> 00:01:31,162 Shall I serve you up there? 36 00:01:31,222 --> 00:01:33,394 No. I'll come down... 37 00:01:33,464 --> 00:01:35,126 Just so I can go find Louis. 38 00:01:35,196 --> 00:01:37,168 Let me help. 39 00:01:37,228 --> 00:01:40,100 How do I know I can trust you? 40 00:01:40,171 --> 00:01:41,502 You can. 41 00:01:43,704 --> 00:01:44,835 (Sighs) 42 00:01:46,437 --> 00:01:47,738 (Music warps) 43 00:01:47,808 --> 00:01:49,109 (Gasping) 44 00:01:49,510 --> 00:01:50,817 (Gossip girl) Good morning, upper east siders. 45 00:01:50,841 --> 00:01:51,841 Or is it? 46 00:01:52,143 --> 00:01:53,644 We hear a certain future royal 47 00:01:53,744 --> 00:01:56,317 has had more than one rude awakening this week. 48 00:01:56,387 --> 00:01:58,819 Uh-oh. Mr. Chuck in dream again? 49 00:01:58,889 --> 00:02:01,292 When Chuck's in them, they're all nightmares. 50 00:02:01,352 --> 00:02:02,393 What he do now? 51 00:02:02,493 --> 00:02:03,794 Behave like a perfect gentleman, 52 00:02:04,155 --> 00:02:06,497 which makes him even more chilling. 53 00:02:06,557 --> 00:02:08,535 That fake apology of his has permeated my subconscious 54 00:02:08,559 --> 00:02:10,501 and haunts me even when I sleep. 55 00:02:10,561 --> 00:02:13,504 Apology not seem so fake to me. 56 00:02:13,564 --> 00:02:16,267 That's because english is your second language. 57 00:02:16,337 --> 00:02:17,768 As the wedding draws closer, 58 00:02:18,138 --> 00:02:20,317 he's trying to make me question my decision to choose Louis. 59 00:02:20,341 --> 00:02:22,273 But I have no questions. 60 00:02:22,343 --> 00:02:24,915 And with Louis in Italy overseeing trade negotiations, 61 00:02:25,176 --> 00:02:28,249 I'm not going to let anything interrupt my week of relaxation, 62 00:02:28,319 --> 00:02:30,781 nesting, and Serenity... 63 00:02:30,851 --> 00:02:35,155 Especially not Chuck bass' faux-lanthropy. 64 00:02:35,226 --> 00:02:36,457 (Sighs deeply) 65 00:02:36,527 --> 00:02:38,489 (Dom featuring Emma's "some boys" playing) 66 00:02:38,559 --> 00:02:39,660 (Scoffs) 67 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:42,333 Or his attention-seeking love of animals. 68 00:02:42,393 --> 00:02:43,594 Grab the bread. 69 00:02:43,664 --> 00:02:45,296 Not even Chuck's media mind games 70 00:02:45,366 --> 00:02:47,538 can disrupt the calm I feel while feeding the ducks. 71 00:02:47,598 --> 00:02:49,670 Besides, you could use the exercise. 72 00:02:49,740 --> 00:02:51,572 I'm pregnant, too, remember? 73 00:02:54,405 --> 00:02:57,378 ♫ Some boys wanna hold my hand ♫ 74 00:02:57,448 --> 00:02:59,810 ♫ some boys wanna be my boyfriend ♫ 75 00:02:59,880 --> 00:03:02,753 Please tell me you're not just getting home from yesterday. 76 00:03:02,813 --> 00:03:05,416 Did you spend all night with zarkana again or what? 77 00:03:05,486 --> 00:03:07,588 Early morning charity event meeting. 78 00:03:07,658 --> 00:03:09,720 Is that what you're calling it now... charity? 79 00:03:10,961 --> 00:03:12,623 Wait. Seriously? 80 00:03:12,693 --> 00:03:15,896 Being decent is more of a struggle than I thought. 81 00:03:15,966 --> 00:03:18,969 If I keep busy doing good, then there's less of a chance 82 00:03:19,230 --> 00:03:21,832 I'll find myself in a situation which triggers old habits. 83 00:03:21,902 --> 00:03:24,935 Yeah, well, I have faith in you. 84 00:03:25,205 --> 00:03:27,708 I could use some time on the straight and narrow myself... 85 00:03:27,778 --> 00:03:29,416 At least away from anyone who might tempt me. 86 00:03:29,440 --> 00:03:32,583 I thought things with you and Diana were going well. 87 00:03:32,643 --> 00:03:34,885 You two were all the talk of the papers last week. 88 00:03:34,945 --> 00:03:36,747 Isn't going public what you wanted? 89 00:03:36,817 --> 00:03:38,849 Yeah, except that it hasn't changed a thing. 90 00:03:38,919 --> 00:03:40,921 I mean, we don't leave her house or the office, 91 00:03:40,991 --> 00:03:43,454 and it's just sex and work all the time. 92 00:03:43,524 --> 00:03:44,725 Same as before. 93 00:03:44,795 --> 00:03:47,258 If Diana won't commit to you in private 94 00:03:47,328 --> 00:03:48,999 like she does in public, 95 00:03:49,260 --> 00:03:51,462 maybe it's time to explore your options. 96 00:03:51,532 --> 00:03:53,404 ♫♫♫ 97 00:03:53,464 --> 00:03:55,406 Monkey! 98 00:03:55,466 --> 00:03:59,710 ♫♫♫ 99 00:03:59,770 --> 00:04:01,412 How's the book tour going? 100 00:04:01,472 --> 00:04:02,773 Uh, where are you now? Nashua? 101 00:04:02,943 --> 00:04:05,015 Uh, I'm in... no, I'm in burlington, Vermont. 102 00:04:05,276 --> 00:04:06,617 You don't sound so sure. 103 00:04:06,677 --> 00:04:08,037 Ah, you know how it is on the road. 104 00:04:08,479 --> 00:04:09,926 All stops start to... Start to blend together. 105 00:04:09,950 --> 00:04:11,251 It's been great so far, though. 106 00:04:11,322 --> 00:04:12,553 I knew it would be. 107 00:04:12,753 --> 00:04:13,930 People who still go to bookstores are real readers. 108 00:04:13,954 --> 00:04:15,426 Mm. 109 00:04:15,686 --> 00:04:17,504 They don't care if a book's on some best-whatever list. 110 00:04:17,528 --> 00:04:19,990 Yeah. It... it seems that way. Uh, turnout's been great. 111 00:04:20,260 --> 00:04:23,334 Charlie, Serena, um, care to join us for a 2011 version 112 00:04:23,394 --> 00:04:25,696 of a family breakfast? 113 00:04:25,766 --> 00:04:27,768 We don't want to be late. 114 00:04:27,838 --> 00:04:29,346 You know what? I should be going anyway. 115 00:04:29,370 --> 00:04:30,741 I gotta meet Alessandra soon. 116 00:04:30,801 --> 00:04:31,972 (Charlie) That was awkward. 117 00:04:32,042 --> 00:04:33,043 Ugh, long story. 118 00:04:33,704 --> 00:04:35,282 (Rufus) Bring us back some real maple syrup. 119 00:04:35,306 --> 00:04:35,746 Which I hope I can read about on your new blog. 120 00:04:36,307 --> 00:04:37,387 I know you've been posting, 121 00:04:37,708 --> 00:04:38,825 but I haven't been able to check it out yet. 122 00:04:38,849 --> 00:04:40,049 That's the problem. No one has. 123 00:04:40,511 --> 00:04:41,528 I know Diana wants me to write about myself, 124 00:04:41,552 --> 00:04:42,712 but I don't know what to say. 125 00:04:42,853 --> 00:04:44,615 I now realize why gossip girl is anonymous 126 00:04:44,685 --> 00:04:46,557 and only takes shots at other people. 127 00:04:46,617 --> 00:04:49,059 Maybe it's none of my business, 128 00:04:49,320 --> 00:04:53,994 but it seems that if you want people to read you, 129 00:04:54,064 --> 00:04:57,027 and you need people to read about you first. 130 00:04:57,297 --> 00:04:58,629 (Button clicks) 131 00:04:58,699 --> 00:05:01,932 Get gossip girl's attention... 132 00:05:02,002 --> 00:05:04,575 Even a date would do it... Then steal her thunder 133 00:05:04,635 --> 00:05:06,777 by telling the real story on your blog. 134 00:05:06,837 --> 00:05:08,014 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 135 00:05:08,038 --> 00:05:11,311 You know, you may be an evil genius. 136 00:05:11,382 --> 00:05:13,944 When I want to be. 137 00:05:14,014 --> 00:05:15,686 (Chuckles) 138 00:05:17,518 --> 00:05:18,919 (Button clicks) 139 00:05:22,322 --> 00:05:23,594 I know you're not happy, 140 00:05:23,694 --> 00:05:25,926 but it's what I needed to do to keep him here. 141 00:05:25,996 --> 00:05:27,428 Trust me. 142 00:05:27,698 --> 00:05:30,100 If we're gonna take down "gossip girl," it's necessary. 143 00:05:32,332 --> 00:05:33,934 Don't worry. 144 00:05:34,004 --> 00:05:36,336 I won't lose Nate or Serena. 145 00:05:36,407 --> 00:05:38,439 Just give me a bit more time. 146 00:05:38,509 --> 00:05:40,010 (Beep) 147 00:05:40,070 --> 00:05:42,773 (Telephone ringing) 148 00:05:42,843 --> 00:05:45,416 (Nate) I've been thinking about you all week. 149 00:05:45,476 --> 00:05:47,347 Why have you been avoiding me? 150 00:05:47,418 --> 00:05:49,550 Look, I have a boyfriend. Okay? 151 00:05:49,620 --> 00:05:51,422 I don't believe you. 152 00:05:51,482 --> 00:05:53,053 Well, you have a girlfriend. 153 00:05:53,123 --> 00:05:55,626 Yeah, who schedules time with me as if it were a board meeting. 154 00:05:55,686 --> 00:05:57,558 And who's my boss. 155 00:05:57,628 --> 00:05:59,630 Well, maybe I want something more. 156 00:05:59,690 --> 00:06:01,932 If you want more, ask for it. 157 00:06:01,992 --> 00:06:04,364 Charlie! 158 00:06:04,435 --> 00:06:06,036 My office. 159 00:06:06,096 --> 00:06:10,100 And do us both a favor and ask her, not me. 160 00:06:12,102 --> 00:06:13,373 (Sighs) 161 00:06:13,574 --> 00:06:15,676 Well, there must be some mistake. 162 00:06:15,746 --> 00:06:18,679 We just spoke to him from Vermont. 163 00:06:18,749 --> 00:06:21,452 Yeah, of course. We'll let you know if we hear anything. 164 00:06:21,512 --> 00:06:23,113 What's going on? Is Dan okay? 165 00:06:23,383 --> 00:06:24,715 I'm not sure. 166 00:06:24,815 --> 00:06:26,563 That was his agent, Alessandra. She says he missed 167 00:06:26,587 --> 00:06:28,027 his book signing in Boston yesterday, 168 00:06:28,058 --> 00:06:30,390 and he didn't check in to burlington either. 169 00:06:30,461 --> 00:06:32,863 Can't find him anywhere. 170 00:06:34,925 --> 00:06:36,096 (Ducks quacking) 171 00:06:36,166 --> 00:06:38,068 Isn't this nice? 172 00:06:38,128 --> 00:06:41,071 We're communing with nature, finding our inner peace, 173 00:06:41,131 --> 00:06:44,835 and I'll still make my afternoon prenatal massage. 174 00:06:44,905 --> 00:06:47,137 (Camera shutter clicks, beeping) 175 00:06:47,407 --> 00:06:49,039 (Quacks) 176 00:06:49,109 --> 00:06:51,912 Slow news cycle? 177 00:06:51,982 --> 00:06:54,745 Thank you, Arthur. 178 00:06:58,188 --> 00:07:00,451 What are you doing here? 179 00:07:00,521 --> 00:07:02,092 Our treaty of 2010 clearly states 180 00:07:02,152 --> 00:07:04,124 the duck pond is my domain. 181 00:07:04,194 --> 00:07:06,597 (Whines) 182 00:07:06,657 --> 00:07:08,404 Don't try to fool me with your puppy dog eyes. 183 00:07:08,428 --> 00:07:09,760 I apologize for the intrusion, 184 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:12,633 but your limp-winged friend here waddled into the dog park 185 00:07:12,703 --> 00:07:14,765 and was about to become a labrador's lunch. 186 00:07:14,965 --> 00:07:18,038 And out of the goodness of your heart, you came to his rescue. 187 00:07:18,108 --> 00:07:19,946 I like duck à l'orange as much as the next person, 188 00:07:19,970 --> 00:07:22,643 but it seemed cruel to let the poor creature suffer. 189 00:07:22,713 --> 00:07:25,616 Mm, especially in front of a photographer. 190 00:07:25,676 --> 00:07:27,047 What a lucky duck. 191 00:07:27,117 --> 00:07:30,180 I've imposed on your domain long enough already. 192 00:07:30,450 --> 00:07:32,823 If you'll excuse me, monkey needs his constitutional. 193 00:07:32,883 --> 00:07:35,055 (Monkey barks) 194 00:07:37,828 --> 00:07:39,530 How much more do you need to see? 195 00:07:39,590 --> 00:07:40,831 Of duck pond? 196 00:07:40,891 --> 00:07:43,063 It not really my thing to begin with. 197 00:07:43,133 --> 00:07:45,165 Of Chuck trying to manipulate me 198 00:07:45,235 --> 00:07:47,167 into believing he's become a good person. 199 00:07:47,237 --> 00:07:49,500 He knows perfectly well I chose Louis. 200 00:07:49,570 --> 00:07:51,041 He endorsed my decision. 201 00:07:51,241 --> 00:07:53,774 But now for reason, he's trying to make me second-guess myself. 202 00:07:53,844 --> 00:07:55,045 I can't allow it. 203 00:07:55,576 --> 00:07:57,708 This does not sound like week of Serenity to me. 204 00:07:57,778 --> 00:07:59,209 He's forced my hand. 205 00:07:59,610 --> 00:08:02,082 I must expose Chuck as a fraud who's only pretending to evolve 206 00:08:02,152 --> 00:08:04,254 so he can win me back before Louis comes home. 207 00:08:05,516 --> 00:08:07,117 In drama, 208 00:08:07,187 --> 00:08:10,891 there are many ways to unmask a villain. 209 00:08:10,961 --> 00:08:15,896 I need to start a war between Serena and gossip girl. 210 00:08:15,966 --> 00:08:17,968 Stay on her and let me know what happens. 211 00:08:18,028 --> 00:08:19,229 Of course. 212 00:08:19,499 --> 00:08:20,571 Oh. 213 00:08:20,631 --> 00:08:22,132 Regarding Nate, 214 00:08:22,202 --> 00:08:25,105 I thought I told you to keep your distance. 215 00:08:25,175 --> 00:08:28,579 You're not gonna want to hear this, but... 216 00:08:28,639 --> 00:08:30,711 That... was all him. 217 00:08:30,781 --> 00:08:34,214 Maybe you should loosen up a little, 218 00:08:34,284 --> 00:08:36,146 not be on him all the time? 219 00:08:36,216 --> 00:08:39,089 I think I'll pass on the unsolicited romantic advice, 220 00:08:39,149 --> 00:08:40,250 thank you. 221 00:08:41,652 --> 00:08:44,024 Just make sure Serena's all over "gossip girl." 222 00:08:44,094 --> 00:08:45,295 Diana... 223 00:08:45,896 --> 00:08:50,761 I would never do anything to jeopardize where I am right now. 224 00:08:50,831 --> 00:08:52,603 I finally have a life here. 225 00:08:52,663 --> 00:08:56,306 I'm not gonna screw that up, especially for a guy. 226 00:08:56,567 --> 00:09:01,572 Sometimes you know who the bad guy is from the start. 227 00:09:01,642 --> 00:09:03,714 ♫♫♫ 228 00:09:03,774 --> 00:09:06,276 ♫ some boys wanna hold my hand ♫ 229 00:09:06,546 --> 00:09:07,648 Oh! Oh, my gosh! 230 00:09:07,718 --> 00:09:09,019 Are you okay? 231 00:09:09,179 --> 00:09:11,097 (Laughs) Yeah. I'm sorry. I think that was my fault. 232 00:09:11,121 --> 00:09:13,724 No, not true. I was... I was blinded by the maps. 233 00:09:13,784 --> 00:09:14,985 (Chuckles) 234 00:09:15,055 --> 00:09:16,256 Do you live in this building? 235 00:09:16,627 --> 00:09:18,164 No, I work here. Can I help you find something? 236 00:09:18,188 --> 00:09:20,260 I'm looking for my ex-girlfriend, Ivy dickens. 237 00:09:20,330 --> 00:09:21,592 Do you know her? 238 00:09:21,662 --> 00:09:22,593 No, I'm sorry. 239 00:09:22,663 --> 00:09:23,594 I think she... 240 00:09:23,664 --> 00:09:25,035 But most times, 241 00:09:25,195 --> 00:09:27,337 you find out they've been right in front of you 242 00:09:27,598 --> 00:09:29,299 all along. 243 00:09:32,673 --> 00:09:33,804 Right. That's all for now. 244 00:09:33,874 --> 00:09:36,006 Let's reconvene after lunch. Thanks. 245 00:09:36,076 --> 00:09:39,950 (Indistinct conversations, telephone ringing in distance) 246 00:09:42,112 --> 00:09:43,954 You look like you wanna say something. 247 00:09:44,014 --> 00:09:47,618 Look, I guess I'm just a little confused. 248 00:09:47,688 --> 00:09:48,719 About? 249 00:09:48,789 --> 00:09:51,061 Us. I mean, Diana, what are we? 250 00:09:51,121 --> 00:09:52,623 What do you want us to be? 251 00:09:52,693 --> 00:09:54,024 I'm not sure anymore, 252 00:09:54,194 --> 00:09:55,571 but I'm starting to think we won't be anything 253 00:09:55,595 --> 00:09:57,267 if we keep mixing work and pleasure. 254 00:09:57,327 --> 00:10:00,300 Maybe I should start looking for another job. 255 00:10:00,370 --> 00:10:01,370 I get it. 256 00:10:01,832 --> 00:10:03,392 Working together, going home together... 257 00:10:03,603 --> 00:10:05,205 It's all too much. 258 00:10:05,275 --> 00:10:07,007 Why don't we take a couple of days off? 259 00:10:07,077 --> 00:10:09,179 I'm going to Paris tonight anyway. 260 00:10:09,239 --> 00:10:11,241 Maybe you should have some fun while I'm gone, 261 00:10:11,311 --> 00:10:13,784 without the pressure of me on top of you all the time? 262 00:10:13,844 --> 00:10:14,885 (Scoffs) 263 00:10:14,945 --> 00:10:16,186 So to speak. 264 00:10:16,246 --> 00:10:17,924 Is that your way of saying that we're not... 265 00:10:17,948 --> 00:10:19,219 We're not exclusive? 266 00:10:21,021 --> 00:10:23,824 If that works for you, it works for me. 267 00:10:23,894 --> 00:10:25,956 I just want you to be happy. 268 00:10:27,658 --> 00:10:31,261 You're my right-hand man. I can't afford to lose you. 269 00:10:55,686 --> 00:10:58,729 These not look like happy nursery decorations. 270 00:10:58,789 --> 00:11:02,362 I can't rest until I can prove Chuck is still his satanic self. 271 00:11:02,432 --> 00:11:04,110 What do you think would be more effective... 272 00:11:04,134 --> 00:11:06,066 Having his shirts pressed with too much starch 273 00:11:06,136 --> 00:11:07,536 or getting him served blended scotch 274 00:11:07,698 --> 00:11:08,739 at the empire bar? 275 00:11:08,799 --> 00:11:11,001 What this test testing exactly? 276 00:11:11,071 --> 00:11:13,273 We'll be there, in clever disguises, of course, 277 00:11:13,343 --> 00:11:15,205 to see him eviscerate the dry cleaner 278 00:11:15,275 --> 00:11:17,247 or fire the bartender, thus proving 279 00:11:17,307 --> 00:11:19,547 that he's only pretending to be magnanimous when he knows 280 00:11:19,679 --> 00:11:22,212 that I'll be there or will see it in the press. 281 00:11:22,282 --> 00:11:23,854 You sure you not just do this 282 00:11:24,054 --> 00:11:27,918 because you and prince Louis not in a good place right now? 283 00:11:27,988 --> 00:11:30,420 I admit our relationship has seen stronger days. 284 00:11:30,690 --> 00:11:34,164 And, yes, while it's true that I was upset with Louis 285 00:11:34,224 --> 00:11:36,326 and his momentary lapse of morality, 286 00:11:36,396 --> 00:11:38,869 he only did what he did out of love, 287 00:11:38,929 --> 00:11:40,170 and I forgave him. 288 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:44,004 But I simply cannot have Chuck chucking with my head. 289 00:11:44,074 --> 00:11:46,907 So I have to prove this to him and myself. 290 00:11:46,977 --> 00:11:49,109 So what do you think, starch or scotch? 291 00:11:52,712 --> 00:11:54,915 I'm sorry that security guard was no help. 292 00:11:55,946 --> 00:11:58,448 That's okay. I didn't come to New York to find Ivy anyway. 293 00:11:58,718 --> 00:12:01,351 Really? I had this whole soul mates reuniting story 294 00:12:01,421 --> 00:12:02,793 worked up in my head. 295 00:12:02,853 --> 00:12:04,054 Not quite. 296 00:12:04,254 --> 00:12:05,932 Just have some of her stuff to give back to her. 297 00:12:05,956 --> 00:12:07,898 Actually, uh, I'm in town for a job interview 298 00:12:07,958 --> 00:12:09,199 I have in two hours. 299 00:12:09,399 --> 00:12:11,060 You know, db bistro is looking for a new line cook. 300 00:12:11,061 --> 00:12:13,363 Wow. Well, you must be a really talented chef 301 00:12:13,433 --> 00:12:16,036 to even get an interview there. It's a huge deal. 302 00:12:16,106 --> 00:12:17,838 (Chuckles) If I can find my way there. 303 00:12:17,908 --> 00:12:19,409 Well, why don't I show you? 304 00:12:19,469 --> 00:12:21,011 You... you don't have to do that. 305 00:12:21,071 --> 00:12:22,773 Well, I've actually been suffering 306 00:12:22,843 --> 00:12:24,174 from writer's block lately, 307 00:12:24,244 --> 00:12:26,847 so a walk might do just the trick. 308 00:12:26,917 --> 00:12:28,348 You up for some company... 309 00:12:28,418 --> 00:12:29,349 Max. 310 00:12:29,419 --> 00:12:30,881 (Cell phone ringing) 311 00:12:31,221 --> 00:12:32,328 Cool. Serena, by the way. I just have to take this. 312 00:12:32,352 --> 00:12:33,283 Yeah. 313 00:12:33,353 --> 00:12:34,454 One second. Hey. 314 00:12:35,125 --> 00:12:36,732 Please tell me the reason you're still not at work 315 00:12:36,756 --> 00:12:38,789 is because you met a cute guy in a business suit. 316 00:12:38,859 --> 00:12:40,791 Well, no suit, but definitely cute. 317 00:12:40,861 --> 00:12:42,062 Sounds perfect. 318 00:12:42,192 --> 00:12:44,194 I'm about to walk him to his interview now. 319 00:12:44,264 --> 00:12:46,797 No! Forget that. You need to take him to lunch... 320 00:12:46,867 --> 00:12:48,338 Someplace fabulous 321 00:12:48,398 --> 00:12:51,101 where you can be seen by people that read "gossip girl." 322 00:12:51,171 --> 00:12:54,774 Like, um, that place you took me... bg. 323 00:12:54,845 --> 00:12:57,083 I don't know. I just don't want to make him late, though. 324 00:12:57,107 --> 00:12:59,509 I expect to read all about you. 325 00:12:59,779 --> 00:13:01,481 Bye. (Chuckles) 326 00:13:01,551 --> 00:13:03,483 Bye. 327 00:13:03,553 --> 00:13:05,816 (Sighs) 328 00:13:05,886 --> 00:13:07,187 Who's the guy? 329 00:13:07,257 --> 00:13:09,820 Some nobody she found on the street. 330 00:13:09,890 --> 00:13:11,992 Gossip girl will love it, trust me. 331 00:13:12,062 --> 00:13:14,364 Now you're off to Bergdorf's to get that picture. 332 00:13:14,424 --> 00:13:17,828 Make your e-mail to gossip girl as depressing as you can. 333 00:13:17,898 --> 00:13:20,370 Maybe she'll post it verbatim. 334 00:13:20,430 --> 00:13:21,832 (Chair wheels roll) 335 00:13:21,902 --> 00:13:24,004 (Telephone ringing in distance) 336 00:13:25,836 --> 00:13:27,177 Hey, Charlie. 337 00:13:27,237 --> 00:13:28,517 (Lowered voice) I can't talk now. 338 00:13:28,578 --> 00:13:29,880 It'll only take a second. 339 00:13:29,940 --> 00:13:31,511 Unless you wanna get me fired, 340 00:13:31,581 --> 00:13:34,584 you need to stop talking to me here. 341 00:13:34,845 --> 00:13:36,987 (Scoffs) 342 00:13:38,588 --> 00:13:41,391 I just wanted to make sure he didn't check out. Thank you. 343 00:13:41,451 --> 00:13:42,993 (Beep) 344 00:13:43,153 --> 00:13:45,525 Well, the hotel in Boston says he's still checked in. 345 00:13:45,595 --> 00:13:50,460 Well, maybe he just fell asleep. 346 00:13:50,530 --> 00:13:52,232 Remember when you used to tour? 347 00:13:52,302 --> 00:13:54,604 We didn't know if we were in Norway or Denmark, 348 00:13:54,865 --> 00:13:56,282 never mind what time the show started. 349 00:13:56,306 --> 00:13:58,408 Sure, but we always managed to get make the stage. 350 00:13:58,468 --> 00:13:59,940 And I know Dan. 351 00:14:00,070 --> 00:14:01,317 It's not like him to skip out on an obligation. 352 00:14:01,341 --> 00:14:02,342 And I know you. 353 00:14:03,013 --> 00:14:05,075 What time would you like to leave for Boston? 354 00:14:05,145 --> 00:14:06,246 Mm. 355 00:14:06,616 --> 00:14:08,879 The Morris minor is in the parking lot in Brooklyn. 356 00:14:08,949 --> 00:14:10,951 It'd be faster to drive. 357 00:14:12,182 --> 00:14:13,884 Why are you still following me, Nate? 358 00:14:13,954 --> 00:14:15,431 You said you didn't wanna talk at the office. 359 00:14:15,455 --> 00:14:17,333 Hey, come on. You're a rhodes. If you had a boyfriend, 360 00:14:17,357 --> 00:14:19,157 the whole Upper East Side would know about it. 361 00:14:19,189 --> 00:14:21,207 And what about Diana, who you might not think you're dating 362 00:14:21,231 --> 00:14:23,193 but who thinks she's dating you? 363 00:14:23,263 --> 00:14:25,896 I'm not so sure that's true anymore. 364 00:14:28,238 --> 00:14:29,439 That's where we're going? 365 00:14:29,499 --> 00:14:31,902 So when girls like you say "lunch," 366 00:14:31,972 --> 00:14:33,003 they really mean clothes? 367 00:14:33,073 --> 00:14:34,574 There's a restaurant inside. 368 00:14:34,644 --> 00:14:36,376 Are you sure we have enough time for this 369 00:14:36,446 --> 00:14:37,948 before the interview? 370 00:14:38,108 --> 00:14:39,555 I am relying on you to be my official guide 371 00:14:39,579 --> 00:14:41,311 to getting around Manhattan. 372 00:14:43,914 --> 00:14:45,655 You know what? I, um... 373 00:14:45,916 --> 00:14:47,587 I probably did miscalculate time. 374 00:14:47,657 --> 00:14:49,259 You should go. 375 00:14:49,319 --> 00:14:52,492 Go to 6th Avenue and make a left. It's on 44th. 376 00:14:52,562 --> 00:14:55,265 I'm sorry. 377 00:14:55,325 --> 00:14:57,897 Oh, and you should try to work apricots in somehow. 378 00:14:57,968 --> 00:15:00,000 Boulud is obsessed with them. 379 00:15:00,070 --> 00:15:01,431 Wait. Where are you going? 380 00:15:06,106 --> 00:15:08,038 Will you just admit that you're not dating anyone 381 00:15:08,108 --> 00:15:09,385 and that you like me? Just a little bit, 382 00:15:09,409 --> 00:15:10,540 and we can see what happens? 383 00:15:11,081 --> 00:15:12,388 I mean, I'm a pretty good judge on things like this, 384 00:15:12,412 --> 00:15:14,414 and, you know, when you kissed me last week, 385 00:15:14,484 --> 00:15:18,118 there was a lot of chemistry between us, and I know... 386 00:15:28,928 --> 00:15:31,001 I mean, that's what I was talking about. 387 00:15:31,061 --> 00:15:32,462 Uh-oh, Charlie. 388 00:15:32,632 --> 00:15:35,665 Looks like you've stayed in character all too well. 389 00:15:35,935 --> 00:15:37,507 Too bad there's always an understudy 390 00:15:37,567 --> 00:15:42,372 waiting in the wings for you to slip and fall. 391 00:15:47,377 --> 00:15:52,582 "Nate Archibald's cougar and her cub in pride war." 392 00:15:52,652 --> 00:15:54,024 (Sighs) 393 00:15:54,354 --> 00:15:56,226 Are you purposely trying to make a fool of me? 394 00:15:56,286 --> 00:15:58,428 I told you it was an emergency. 395 00:15:58,488 --> 00:16:02,032 To hide from Max, your mysteriously reappeared ex? 396 00:16:02,092 --> 00:16:03,693 I do think it seems a tad convenient 397 00:16:03,963 --> 00:16:06,236 that the only way to do that was to snog Nate. 398 00:16:06,296 --> 00:16:09,699 Look, I don't know why Max is here, 399 00:16:09,969 --> 00:16:12,642 but if he finds me, I could lose everything. 400 00:16:12,702 --> 00:16:15,475 Fine. I'll take over that side of things 401 00:16:15,545 --> 00:16:17,607 and get your ex out of our hair. 402 00:16:17,677 --> 00:16:20,010 You focus on proving to Nate that you do not 403 00:16:20,080 --> 00:16:22,682 nor will you ever have any romantic interest in him. 404 00:16:22,752 --> 00:16:23,752 Understood? 405 00:16:23,983 --> 00:16:26,756 Thank you. 406 00:16:27,017 --> 00:16:29,089 Just let me know what you want me to do. 407 00:16:29,159 --> 00:16:31,221 Oh, it's very simple. 408 00:16:31,291 --> 00:16:35,395 You're gonna ask Nate out on a date. 409 00:16:37,767 --> 00:16:38,698 (Thunder rumbling) 410 00:16:38,768 --> 00:16:40,700 (Elevator bell dings) 411 00:16:40,770 --> 00:16:42,432 They're voting on "gossip girl." 412 00:16:42,502 --> 00:16:46,005 And in a surprisingly positive turn for the 21st century, 413 00:16:46,076 --> 00:16:48,608 the cougar is winning, but it appears 414 00:16:48,678 --> 00:16:50,110 you chose the cub. 415 00:16:50,180 --> 00:16:51,341 I didn't choose anything. 416 00:16:51,611 --> 00:16:53,019 Diana tells me she wants to take some time off, 417 00:16:53,043 --> 00:16:55,245 then Charlie just kissed me and ran. 418 00:16:55,315 --> 00:16:58,248 I mean, I thought we left stuff like that behind in high school. 419 00:16:58,318 --> 00:17:00,220 Maybe we're maturing too fast. 420 00:17:00,290 --> 00:17:01,397 Which is why you're back to playing 421 00:17:01,421 --> 00:17:02,701 "phantom of the opera" sex games? 422 00:17:02,752 --> 00:17:04,724 The mask is from a benefit performance 423 00:17:04,794 --> 00:17:07,457 of "sleep no more" I'm sponsoring tonight. 424 00:17:07,527 --> 00:17:08,574 The whole audience wears them. 425 00:17:08,598 --> 00:17:10,130 Oh, yeah, I heard about that. 426 00:17:10,300 --> 00:17:12,138 It's kinda like, uh, "MacBeth" in an old hotel, right? 427 00:17:12,162 --> 00:17:13,379 And the audience can follow the performers 428 00:17:13,403 --> 00:17:14,403 from room to room? 429 00:17:14,664 --> 00:17:16,666 And since the set is 100,000 square feet 430 00:17:16,736 --> 00:17:18,468 and pretty much in the dark, it provides 431 00:17:18,538 --> 00:17:20,516 the perfect opportunity to disappear for a night... 432 00:17:20,540 --> 00:17:21,811 (Cell phone alert chimes) 433 00:17:22,072 --> 00:17:24,574 And avoid any run-ins with Blair, 434 00:17:24,644 --> 00:17:26,546 which may set back my recent progress. 435 00:17:26,616 --> 00:17:28,578 Care to join? I can get you a ticket. 436 00:17:28,648 --> 00:17:31,351 Looks like I won't need one. 437 00:17:34,624 --> 00:17:36,426 Hmm. 438 00:17:37,527 --> 00:17:39,159 (Beep) 439 00:17:39,329 --> 00:17:42,292 Why is it when you don't want gossip girl to post about you, 440 00:17:42,362 --> 00:17:43,563 she does constantly, 441 00:17:43,633 --> 00:17:45,495 and when you do, silence. 442 00:17:45,565 --> 00:17:46,836 I share your frustration. 443 00:17:47,137 --> 00:17:49,269 Ever her "Chuck bass spotted" page is broken. 444 00:17:49,339 --> 00:17:50,640 Not one blip. He's off the map. 445 00:17:50,700 --> 00:17:52,502 Wait. Why are you looking for Chuck? 446 00:17:52,572 --> 00:17:53,843 I have no choice. 447 00:17:54,174 --> 00:17:55,681 He's trying to destroy my relationship with Louis 448 00:17:55,705 --> 00:17:57,377 because he knows it's vulnerable. 449 00:17:57,447 --> 00:17:59,809 I'm pretty sure the only war Chuck is waging 450 00:18:00,079 --> 00:18:01,511 is with his own demons. 451 00:18:01,581 --> 00:18:03,113 He's hired a new therapist. 452 00:18:03,183 --> 00:18:04,463 He's focusing on his businesses. 453 00:18:04,584 --> 00:18:07,457 He's even throwing a benefit tonight for charity. 454 00:18:07,517 --> 00:18:09,189 Oh, no. He got to you, too? 455 00:18:09,259 --> 00:18:10,860 Chuck may be sponsoring a performance, 456 00:18:11,121 --> 00:18:12,638 but it's only because in the dark with his mask on, 457 00:18:12,662 --> 00:18:15,125 he is safe to reveal his true self. 458 00:18:15,195 --> 00:18:17,197 B., whatever you're thinking, stop. 459 00:18:17,267 --> 00:18:19,098 Just work on your relationship with Louis 460 00:18:19,169 --> 00:18:21,431 and let Chuck work on himself. 461 00:18:21,501 --> 00:18:24,574 Meanwhile, I'm gonna stay home and work on my blog. 462 00:18:24,634 --> 00:18:25,875 Well, how hard can that be? 463 00:18:26,306 --> 00:18:27,683 And if you write about how many strokes it takes 464 00:18:27,707 --> 00:18:29,309 to brush your hair, people will read it. 465 00:18:29,439 --> 00:18:32,412 I'll pitch that to Diana now. You know, Charlie told me 466 00:18:32,482 --> 00:18:33,859 that she didn't think anyone would read my blog 467 00:18:33,883 --> 00:18:36,346 unless I was on gossip girl's radar again. 468 00:18:36,416 --> 00:18:38,336 Well, I always thought you were too good to blog. 469 00:18:38,388 --> 00:18:40,420 Just tell Diana it's not for you. 470 00:18:40,490 --> 00:18:42,050 Well, I think you're too good to scheme. 471 00:18:42,152 --> 00:18:44,754 So if I talk to Diana, you'll leave Chuck alone? 472 00:18:44,824 --> 00:18:47,227 Absolutely. Go talk to Diana. 473 00:18:47,297 --> 00:18:48,698 Good luck. 474 00:18:53,503 --> 00:18:55,305 (Beep) 475 00:18:56,566 --> 00:18:58,838 Hello. This is Blair Waldorf. 476 00:18:58,908 --> 00:19:00,770 I was hoping you had a ticket left 477 00:19:00,840 --> 00:19:04,244 for tonight's performance. 478 00:19:07,917 --> 00:19:09,519 Diana. 479 00:19:09,579 --> 00:19:13,183 Hey. I am so grateful for all your help last week. 480 00:19:13,253 --> 00:19:15,385 Why do I feel you're about to break up with me? 481 00:19:15,455 --> 00:19:18,628 I'm not willing to sell myself or anyone else out 482 00:19:18,688 --> 00:19:20,230 to attract an audience. 483 00:19:20,290 --> 00:19:22,161 Everyone sells themselves, Serena. 484 00:19:22,232 --> 00:19:24,564 It's just how you do it that matters. 485 00:19:24,634 --> 00:19:26,266 I don't think you understand. 486 00:19:26,396 --> 00:19:28,938 I've been trying so hard to get off "gossip girl." 487 00:19:29,199 --> 00:19:31,401 Today I almost hurt an innocent stranger 488 00:19:31,471 --> 00:19:33,273 to... to make you happy. 489 00:19:33,343 --> 00:19:35,345 It just... it didn't feel right. 490 00:19:35,405 --> 00:19:38,177 And the worst part is he actually seemed like a good guy, 491 00:19:38,248 --> 00:19:40,810 and now I'll probably never see him again. 492 00:19:40,880 --> 00:19:42,682 (Knock on door) 493 00:19:42,752 --> 00:19:44,614 Oh, my... gosh. 494 00:19:44,684 --> 00:19:47,517 Max, we were just talking about you. 495 00:19:47,587 --> 00:19:49,419 Looks like you spoke too soon. 496 00:19:49,489 --> 00:19:51,821 We met this morning. He, uh, was looking for his ex 497 00:19:51,891 --> 00:19:54,394 who apparently works in the building. 498 00:19:54,464 --> 00:19:56,426 Diana. 499 00:19:56,496 --> 00:19:58,398 I'm sorry. I hope I'm not interrupting. 500 00:19:58,468 --> 00:19:59,699 Not at all. Please stay. 501 00:20:00,300 --> 00:20:02,872 So I just wanted to let you know that I got a second interview 502 00:20:02,932 --> 00:20:06,236 with boulud himself thanks to your apricot tip. 503 00:20:06,306 --> 00:20:07,877 Oh, that's... that's great. 504 00:20:07,937 --> 00:20:11,381 That was really nice of you to... To track me down 505 00:20:11,441 --> 00:20:14,284 just to tell me that. 506 00:20:14,344 --> 00:20:17,387 Well, seeing as you helped your friend Max get a job, 507 00:20:17,447 --> 00:20:19,619 you two should celebrate. Get a bite to eat. 508 00:20:19,689 --> 00:20:20,990 Show him the city. 509 00:20:21,251 --> 00:20:23,793 Isn't your friend throwing a benefit tonight? 510 00:20:23,853 --> 00:20:26,896 You know, that... That actually... could be fun. 511 00:20:26,956 --> 00:20:28,358 What do you think? 512 00:20:28,428 --> 00:20:29,629 I'm in. 513 00:20:29,699 --> 00:20:30,860 Great. (Chuckles) 514 00:20:31,230 --> 00:20:32,508 Why don't you rush home and get changed, 515 00:20:32,532 --> 00:20:34,464 and I'll give Max all the details, 516 00:20:34,534 --> 00:20:35,705 and you can meet him there? 517 00:20:35,765 --> 00:20:37,337 I can't wait. 518 00:20:37,407 --> 00:20:38,468 Me, too. 519 00:20:38,738 --> 00:20:40,910 Seems "the play's the thing" tonight. 520 00:20:40,970 --> 00:20:42,342 But watch out, players. 521 00:20:42,542 --> 00:20:46,015 You might be the ones getting played. 522 00:20:49,919 --> 00:20:53,283 (Jazz playing) 523 00:20:56,956 --> 00:21:00,660 (Indistinct conversations) 524 00:21:00,730 --> 00:21:03,893 ♫♫♫ 525 00:21:13,403 --> 00:21:16,476 (Song ends, applause) 526 00:21:17,677 --> 00:21:20,350 (Amplified voice) Welcome all, to the McKittrick hotel. 527 00:21:20,410 --> 00:21:22,512 The card you were handed upon your arrival 528 00:21:22,582 --> 00:21:23,753 is your ticket. 529 00:21:23,813 --> 00:21:26,386 If you find yourself holding an Ace, 530 00:21:26,456 --> 00:21:30,760 please take the door to your left and enjoy. 531 00:21:30,820 --> 00:21:32,522 No talking. 532 00:21:32,592 --> 00:21:34,764 No photos. 533 00:21:34,824 --> 00:21:35,965 No phones. 534 00:21:36,025 --> 00:21:37,867 Feel free to explore, 535 00:21:37,927 --> 00:21:40,970 follow, watch, 536 00:21:41,030 --> 00:21:42,472 touch. 537 00:21:42,532 --> 00:21:45,775 Curiosity shall be rewarded. 538 00:21:45,835 --> 00:21:48,508 You must remain masked at all times. 539 00:21:48,578 --> 00:21:52,081 (Gardens & villa's "black hills" playing) 540 00:21:54,944 --> 00:21:58,588 Not nice to steal. 541 00:21:58,648 --> 00:22:01,090 Hey, did you see that? 542 00:22:01,351 --> 00:22:03,953 Thanks for the invite. I wasn't sure what to think 543 00:22:04,023 --> 00:22:06,095 after you ran off this afternoon. 544 00:22:06,356 --> 00:22:07,527 And, listen, 545 00:22:07,827 --> 00:22:09,475 if you're worried about getting in trouble at work, 546 00:22:09,499 --> 00:22:12,331 Diana's off to Paris, and we will be wearing masks. 547 00:22:12,402 --> 00:22:15,835 You know, I'm just a little anxious about the performance. 548 00:22:15,905 --> 00:22:18,738 It's dark in there and crowded. 549 00:22:18,808 --> 00:22:21,641 Um... I'm gonna get a glass of water 550 00:22:21,711 --> 00:22:22,872 before we go in. 551 00:22:22,942 --> 00:22:24,644 Would you just wait for me here? 552 00:22:24,714 --> 00:22:25,715 Yeah, sure. 553 00:22:25,815 --> 00:22:29,579 ♫ So I don't die, realize ♫ 554 00:22:29,649 --> 00:22:33,883 ♫ who was here before ♫ 555 00:22:33,953 --> 00:22:36,125 How's it going? 556 00:22:36,386 --> 00:22:41,090 Well, it would be better if you would just tell me your plan. 557 00:22:41,360 --> 00:22:43,993 I don't feel comfortable stringing Nate along. 558 00:22:44,063 --> 00:22:48,668 Well, I had planned just to catch you two together here, 559 00:22:48,738 --> 00:22:49,869 making Nate feel so guilty, 560 00:22:49,939 --> 00:22:51,871 he came running back to apologize, 561 00:22:51,941 --> 00:22:55,104 but... something better struck me. 562 00:22:55,374 --> 00:22:58,007 (Man, amplified voice) Deuces? All deuces may now enter. 563 00:22:58,077 --> 00:23:01,881 ♫ Sunlight, sunlight ♫ 564 00:23:01,951 --> 00:23:03,713 Hey, you ready? 565 00:23:03,783 --> 00:23:05,585 I hope so. 566 00:23:06,756 --> 00:23:08,117 ♫ Sunlight ♫ 567 00:23:08,387 --> 00:23:10,820 ♫ sunlight ♫ 568 00:23:10,890 --> 00:23:11,937 Diana, thanks again for the tickets. 569 00:23:11,961 --> 00:23:14,494 Is Serena here yet? 570 00:23:14,564 --> 00:23:16,025 Oh, you just missed her. 571 00:23:16,095 --> 00:23:17,673 They called her card, and she had to go in. 572 00:23:17,697 --> 00:23:20,730 But she told me to tell you to find her. 573 00:23:20,800 --> 00:23:22,672 She's wearing a beautiful gold dress. 574 00:23:22,732 --> 00:23:24,073 You can't miss her. 575 00:23:24,133 --> 00:23:27,477 Great. Have fun. 576 00:23:27,537 --> 00:23:29,439 I intend to. 577 00:23:29,509 --> 00:23:32,512 ♫♫♫ 578 00:23:44,524 --> 00:23:46,195 (Gasps) 579 00:23:46,456 --> 00:23:50,760 You really think pillows under covers trick me? 580 00:23:50,830 --> 00:23:53,032 You lumpier now. 581 00:23:53,102 --> 00:23:55,022 You can't expect me to sit on my pregnant laurels 582 00:23:55,064 --> 00:23:57,667 while Chuck gets away with a secret double life. 583 00:23:57,737 --> 00:23:59,809 But you tell miss Serena... 584 00:23:59,869 --> 00:24:01,016 That I wouldn't undermine Chuck, 585 00:24:01,040 --> 00:24:02,280 but that's completely different 586 00:24:02,542 --> 00:24:04,149 than revealing his authentically evil self. 587 00:24:04,173 --> 00:24:07,977 Maybe you need to face fact Mr. Chuck really is good. 588 00:24:08,047 --> 00:24:10,079 Never. That's what he wants you to think 589 00:24:10,149 --> 00:24:14,123 so he can destroy everything in secret. 590 00:24:17,226 --> 00:24:18,688 Oh! 591 00:24:18,758 --> 00:24:20,089 Look! 592 00:24:20,459 --> 00:24:22,862 There's famous Polish film director agnieszka Holland. 593 00:24:24,534 --> 00:24:25,635 Where? 594 00:24:25,695 --> 00:24:27,967 Where? 595 00:24:30,600 --> 00:24:32,141 Hey. 596 00:24:32,201 --> 00:24:33,202 Hey. 597 00:24:33,743 --> 00:24:35,545 I know you suggested being fashionably late, 598 00:24:35,605 --> 00:24:37,246 but maybe I overdid it. 599 00:24:37,507 --> 00:24:39,208 Not to worry. Max hasn't even arrived yet. 600 00:24:39,478 --> 00:24:40,756 Oh, I hope he didn't get lost again. 601 00:24:40,780 --> 00:24:42,882 Maybe I should go look for him. 602 00:24:42,952 --> 00:24:44,512 Women like us don't do things like that. 603 00:24:44,714 --> 00:24:46,986 Just wait here. I'm sure he's just running behind. 604 00:24:47,056 --> 00:24:49,589 I'd better get in. 605 00:24:49,659 --> 00:24:51,961 They called queens some time ago. 606 00:24:52,021 --> 00:24:55,194 (Indistinct conversations) 607 00:24:59,529 --> 00:25:01,270 Can you do me a favor? 608 00:25:01,531 --> 00:25:04,534 (Speaking inaudibly) 609 00:25:15,785 --> 00:25:17,046 Nate. 610 00:25:17,116 --> 00:25:18,948 Hi. (Chuckles) 611 00:25:19,018 --> 00:25:20,526 Oh, my god. I'm not even sure how we lost each other, 612 00:25:20,550 --> 00:25:22,291 but one minute I'm at this massive feast, 613 00:25:22,552 --> 00:25:24,654 the next, I'm in this freaky psych ward. 614 00:25:24,724 --> 00:25:25,755 There was this nurse... 615 00:25:25,825 --> 00:25:28,197 Well, I'm glad you're safe. 616 00:25:28,257 --> 00:25:30,560 Where do you want to head to next? 617 00:25:30,630 --> 00:25:31,901 Uh, you know what? 618 00:25:32,101 --> 00:25:34,203 Actually, I heard that the experience is even better 619 00:25:34,263 --> 00:25:36,281 if you stay split up, so why don't you go find the witches? 620 00:25:36,305 --> 00:25:40,910 They're awesome, and I think I see lady MacBeth. 621 00:25:48,918 --> 00:25:50,680 Diana, what are you doing here? 622 00:25:50,750 --> 00:25:51,881 I thought you were in Paris. 623 00:25:52,051 --> 00:25:53,723 Well, I decided it was, um, more important 624 00:25:53,783 --> 00:25:54,924 to spend time with you. 625 00:25:54,984 --> 00:25:56,344 That's really sweet and unexpected, 626 00:25:56,586 --> 00:25:59,058 but I'm here with someone. I'm sorry. 627 00:25:59,128 --> 00:26:01,931 Yeah, Charlie. I know. I saw you both come in. 628 00:26:01,991 --> 00:26:03,833 I have to say, I was surprised. 629 00:26:03,893 --> 00:26:05,564 You said we weren't exclusive. 630 00:26:05,635 --> 00:26:06,936 Neither is she, apparently. 631 00:26:06,996 --> 00:26:08,768 You know she's seeing someone, right? 632 00:26:08,838 --> 00:26:10,569 Yeah, she mentioned something about that, 633 00:26:10,640 --> 00:26:13,002 but I'm pretty sure she was just making it up. 634 00:26:13,072 --> 00:26:16,976 Well, then maybe they broke up. Because last I heard, 635 00:26:17,046 --> 00:26:18,948 she felt he wasn't paying her enough attention, 636 00:26:19,008 --> 00:26:21,050 and she was trying to remedy that. 637 00:26:21,110 --> 00:26:22,011 Anyway... 638 00:26:22,111 --> 00:26:23,352 I won't bother you anymore. 639 00:26:23,713 --> 00:26:25,785 I just hope you're not part of that plan. 640 00:26:30,189 --> 00:26:33,993 Final group is going inside now. Don't you wanna join them? 641 00:26:34,063 --> 00:26:36,595 Oh, no, thanks. I'm... I'm waiting for someone. 642 00:26:39,168 --> 00:26:42,301 (Under breath) Who it seems isn't coming. 643 00:26:44,373 --> 00:26:45,735 (Camera shutter clicks) 644 00:26:45,975 --> 00:26:49,208 Beguile the time. Look like the time. 645 00:26:49,278 --> 00:26:56,015 Bear welcome in your eyes, your hands, your tongue... 646 00:26:56,085 --> 00:27:04,085 (Whispering indistinctly, voice echoing) 647 00:27:04,193 --> 00:27:07,256 (The Japanese popstars' "shells of silver" playing) 648 00:27:07,326 --> 00:27:10,399 ♫♫♫ 649 00:27:22,311 --> 00:27:25,875 ♫ shells of silver ♫ 650 00:27:25,945 --> 00:27:28,377 ♫ silver, shells of silver ♫ 651 00:27:28,647 --> 00:27:29,647 Blair? 652 00:27:29,719 --> 00:27:33,282 Of course you knew it was me. 653 00:27:33,352 --> 00:27:34,924 Was it my perfume? 654 00:27:34,984 --> 00:27:37,086 I should get back to the performance. 655 00:27:37,156 --> 00:27:39,759 You can't disrupt the drama. 656 00:27:39,829 --> 00:27:42,091 Looks like we're stuck... Together... 657 00:27:42,161 --> 00:27:46,796 Alone... amongst the masked and anonymous. 658 00:27:46,866 --> 00:27:48,373 Do you remember when we used to play dress-up? 659 00:27:48,397 --> 00:27:50,770 How could I forget? Though I didn't think 660 00:27:50,840 --> 00:27:52,942 this was your kind of entertainment anymore. 661 00:27:53,002 --> 00:27:54,704 At least I know I'm safe, locked in here 662 00:27:54,774 --> 00:27:58,978 with the new Chuck bass who has none of his old urges. 663 00:27:59,979 --> 00:28:01,851 I have to admit, 664 00:28:01,911 --> 00:28:04,453 I had a hard time believing you at first, 665 00:28:04,714 --> 00:28:05,915 but now I see... 666 00:28:05,985 --> 00:28:09,258 The therapy, the apology... 667 00:28:09,318 --> 00:28:13,022 You really have changed. 668 00:28:13,092 --> 00:28:15,895 As warm as it's getting in here, 669 00:28:15,965 --> 00:28:18,027 I can sweep the hair from the nape of my neck 670 00:28:18,097 --> 00:28:20,269 without setting you off. 671 00:28:21,831 --> 00:28:23,803 ♫♫♫ 672 00:28:23,873 --> 00:28:26,075 It's such a relief... 673 00:28:26,135 --> 00:28:29,378 To be able to... Let my guard down. 674 00:28:30,880 --> 00:28:31,941 Oh, look. 675 00:28:32,011 --> 00:28:34,814 They even have red hots. 676 00:28:34,884 --> 00:28:38,217 Mmm. You never could resist. 677 00:28:38,287 --> 00:28:39,919 Do you want one? 678 00:28:39,989 --> 00:28:41,951 No, but thank you. 679 00:28:42,021 --> 00:28:44,123 No one is looking. 680 00:28:44,193 --> 00:28:46,896 Even the new Chuck bass must still have some 681 00:28:46,956 --> 00:28:49,158 of his darkest desires. 682 00:28:49,228 --> 00:28:51,200 Just a taste. 683 00:28:51,260 --> 00:28:53,332 ♫♫♫ 684 00:28:53,402 --> 00:28:54,864 Mmm. 685 00:28:57,306 --> 00:28:59,839 ♫♫♫ 686 00:29:12,421 --> 00:29:16,085 (Speaking indistinctly) 687 00:29:16,155 --> 00:29:18,928 ♫♫♫ 688 00:29:19,058 --> 00:29:21,260 Are you ready, Charlie? 689 00:29:21,330 --> 00:29:23,232 There's Nate. 690 00:29:23,292 --> 00:29:25,865 Go kiss him. 691 00:29:25,935 --> 00:29:28,798 ♫♫♫ 692 00:29:39,849 --> 00:29:40,779 (Gasps) 693 00:29:40,850 --> 00:29:41,780 (Whispers) Ivy? 694 00:29:41,851 --> 00:29:43,382 (Whispers) Max. 695 00:29:45,414 --> 00:29:51,490 ♫♫♫ 696 00:29:51,560 --> 00:29:53,068 It's been the performance of a lifetime 697 00:29:53,092 --> 00:29:56,495 for cousin Charlie, but tonight, 698 00:29:56,565 --> 00:29:59,568 it looks like it just might be the final curtain. 699 00:29:59,829 --> 00:30:01,170 (Film projector whirring) 700 00:30:04,033 --> 00:30:05,534 (Slap) 701 00:30:05,804 --> 00:30:08,577 (Panting) I knew you were still the same Chuck. 702 00:30:08,838 --> 00:30:11,580 You thought by one fake apology and a few charitable acts, 703 00:30:11,841 --> 00:30:13,121 that you could get me to question 704 00:30:13,182 --> 00:30:14,914 all the reasons I'm with Louis, 705 00:30:14,984 --> 00:30:17,847 but I was right. You are incapable of change. 706 00:30:17,917 --> 00:30:19,388 Seems you know me too well. 707 00:30:20,119 --> 00:30:23,492 And now, thanks to you, I'm more certain than ever 708 00:30:23,552 --> 00:30:26,155 that I chose the right man. Good-bye. 709 00:30:26,225 --> 00:30:27,226 Good-bye, Blair. 710 00:30:31,360 --> 00:30:33,402 (Sighs) 711 00:30:33,462 --> 00:30:36,535 (Door closes) 712 00:30:45,844 --> 00:30:47,546 I can't remember the last time I drove it, 713 00:30:47,616 --> 00:30:51,420 but it died as soon as I pulled out of the garage. 714 00:30:51,480 --> 00:30:53,252 (Chuckles) Yeah, thanks. 715 00:30:54,924 --> 00:30:56,055 (Opens refrigerator door) 716 00:30:56,155 --> 00:30:57,432 Well, just let me know when it's ready, 717 00:30:57,456 --> 00:31:00,529 and I'll head back. 718 00:31:00,589 --> 00:31:01,530 Yeah, I need to get on the road tonight. 719 00:31:01,590 --> 00:31:03,162 (Closes refrigerator door) 720 00:31:03,232 --> 00:31:04,463 Bye-bye. 721 00:31:04,533 --> 00:31:07,096 (Beep) 722 00:31:07,166 --> 00:31:08,537 Dan? 723 00:31:12,241 --> 00:31:13,172 One more? 724 00:31:13,242 --> 00:31:14,503 No, thank you. 725 00:31:14,573 --> 00:31:16,205 (Jazz playing) 726 00:31:16,275 --> 00:31:18,477 Are you okay? 727 00:31:18,547 --> 00:31:20,579 I just saw the "gossip girl" blast. 728 00:31:20,649 --> 00:31:22,481 "Serena Van Der who? 729 00:31:22,551 --> 00:31:25,154 Last girl standing, or simply stood up?" 730 00:31:25,214 --> 00:31:27,616 She is so heartless and humiliating. 731 00:31:27,886 --> 00:31:29,358 Oh, this is nothing 732 00:31:29,418 --> 00:31:33,222 compared to when she called me "irrelevant" at graduation 733 00:31:33,292 --> 00:31:36,295 or when she lied to the world that I had an s.T.D. 734 00:31:36,365 --> 00:31:40,369 This is exactly why we need to work together... 735 00:31:40,429 --> 00:31:42,301 On your blog. 736 00:31:42,371 --> 00:31:43,578 So gossip girl loses her readers, 737 00:31:43,602 --> 00:31:45,374 and her attacks lose their power. 738 00:31:45,434 --> 00:31:48,237 Or I just develop a thicker skin, 739 00:31:48,307 --> 00:31:50,509 which is what I've done over the years. 740 00:31:50,579 --> 00:31:52,641 It just upsets me when she goes after people 741 00:31:52,911 --> 00:31:55,244 that aren't strong enough to defend themselves. 742 00:31:55,314 --> 00:31:57,646 I should probably go. 743 00:31:57,916 --> 00:31:59,118 See you tomorrow. 744 00:31:59,188 --> 00:32:00,589 Okay. Bye-bye. 745 00:32:09,028 --> 00:32:10,059 (Sighs) 746 00:32:10,429 --> 00:32:12,177 Well, it turns out you were right about Charlie. 747 00:32:12,201 --> 00:32:17,006 I'm sorry. I didn't want to see you get hurt, 748 00:32:17,066 --> 00:32:19,508 even though I can see how much I've hurt you myself. 749 00:32:19,568 --> 00:32:20,669 How can you hurt me? 750 00:32:21,070 --> 00:32:22,187 I'm your right-hand man, after all. 751 00:32:22,211 --> 00:32:23,272 You're more than that. 752 00:32:23,612 --> 00:32:25,492 Last week, I told everyone you were my boyfriend 753 00:32:25,574 --> 00:32:27,694 not because you wanted me to, but because I wanted to. 754 00:32:27,946 --> 00:32:29,248 I care about you. 755 00:32:29,418 --> 00:32:31,126 Well, then why didn't you just tell me that earlier? 756 00:32:31,150 --> 00:32:33,422 Because I didn't think that was what you wanted to hear. 757 00:32:33,482 --> 00:32:38,427 Although judging from tonight, maybe you'd rather be 758 00:32:38,487 --> 00:32:40,329 with someone else. 759 00:32:40,389 --> 00:32:41,560 Think about it. 760 00:32:41,630 --> 00:32:43,162 Let me know. 761 00:32:46,395 --> 00:32:47,696 (Sighs) 762 00:32:47,966 --> 00:32:50,039 It was one thing to... To feel like my book 763 00:32:50,099 --> 00:32:52,571 wasn't exactly appreciated in the Upper East Side. 764 00:32:52,641 --> 00:32:53,742 I expected that. 765 00:32:54,103 --> 00:32:55,720 But... but then the readings on the tour... 766 00:32:55,744 --> 00:32:57,976 I mean, they... you know, they were less and less full. 767 00:32:58,047 --> 00:33:00,049 In Hartford, I think, like ten people showed up, 768 00:33:00,109 --> 00:33:01,556 and half of them were there to get out of the rain. 769 00:33:01,580 --> 00:33:03,452 My book is a failure, dad. 770 00:33:03,512 --> 00:33:05,214 I'm... I'm a failure. 771 00:33:05,284 --> 00:33:06,585 You're not a failure. 772 00:33:06,655 --> 00:33:08,457 When I started touring with Lincoln hawk, 773 00:33:08,517 --> 00:33:09,588 we didn't even have a... 774 00:33:09,658 --> 00:33:11,160 A bus, a roadie, 775 00:33:11,320 --> 00:33:12,567 an amp that didn't create massive feedback. 776 00:33:12,591 --> 00:33:14,293 I know. I've heard this more than once. 777 00:33:14,363 --> 00:33:16,001 Yeah, but what you don't know about this tour 778 00:33:16,025 --> 00:33:18,197 is how many times we played for a handful of people. 779 00:33:18,267 --> 00:33:19,598 In marfa, Texas, 780 00:33:19,668 --> 00:33:21,200 our entire audience was a bartender. 781 00:33:21,270 --> 00:33:22,331 (Chuckles) 782 00:33:22,701 --> 00:33:24,449 Yeah, but that bartender... He spoke to his friends, 783 00:33:24,473 --> 00:33:27,005 and they told their friends, and soon we were selling out. 784 00:33:27,176 --> 00:33:29,114 It just takes one person to connect with your art, 785 00:33:29,138 --> 00:33:31,380 who feels like you directly communicated with them 786 00:33:31,440 --> 00:33:32,681 to start a groundswell. 787 00:33:32,741 --> 00:33:34,683 But you can't connect with that person 788 00:33:34,743 --> 00:33:36,345 unless you show up. 789 00:33:36,415 --> 00:33:38,617 Thank you, dad. 790 00:33:38,687 --> 00:33:41,590 I think, uh, I think I needed to hear that. 791 00:33:41,650 --> 00:33:43,522 (Ivy) What are you doing in New York? 792 00:33:43,592 --> 00:33:45,094 In town for a job interview. 793 00:33:45,154 --> 00:33:46,701 What's really weird is what you're doing here. 794 00:33:46,725 --> 00:33:50,028 What the hell just happened back there? 795 00:33:50,099 --> 00:33:53,102 I recognized you. 796 00:33:53,162 --> 00:33:56,765 Let's get outta here, catch up. 797 00:33:57,035 --> 00:33:58,337 I'm here with someone. 798 00:33:58,507 --> 00:34:00,085 In fact, I thought you were her when you kissed me. 799 00:34:00,109 --> 00:34:02,441 I should really go find her. Her name's Serena. 800 00:34:02,511 --> 00:34:05,644 (Chuckles nervously) Serena Van Der Woodsen? 801 00:34:05,714 --> 00:34:06,775 Do you know her? 802 00:34:07,146 --> 00:34:09,448 Everyone in New York knows her... of her. 803 00:34:09,518 --> 00:34:11,550 Well, I'd like to get to know her better, 804 00:34:11,620 --> 00:34:12,781 so I'm gonna go find her. 805 00:34:13,051 --> 00:34:14,183 Please don't. 806 00:34:14,383 --> 00:34:17,356 Fate brought us back together for a reason. 807 00:34:17,426 --> 00:34:19,188 I miss you. 808 00:34:19,258 --> 00:34:21,760 I made a mistake in L.A., and I'll tell you all about it 809 00:34:21,830 --> 00:34:24,163 if you just come with me. 810 00:34:24,233 --> 00:34:28,337 I'm not gonna drop everything because you tell me to, Ivy. 811 00:34:29,638 --> 00:34:31,370 You walked out on me. 812 00:34:35,504 --> 00:34:38,107 (Exhales deeply) 813 00:34:41,180 --> 00:34:44,283 You knew it was Max behind that mask, didn't you? 814 00:34:44,353 --> 00:34:47,116 I told you we were going to show Nate for the last time 815 00:34:47,186 --> 00:34:49,318 that you were the wrong choice for him. 816 00:34:49,388 --> 00:34:51,720 Why would you use Max when you said 817 00:34:51,790 --> 00:34:53,492 that you would help me get rid of him? 818 00:34:53,562 --> 00:34:55,724 I found a better plan, 819 00:34:55,794 --> 00:34:57,826 and I like watching you squirm. 820 00:34:58,096 --> 00:35:01,800 But... let me put you out of your misery. 821 00:35:01,870 --> 00:35:03,372 You're fired. 822 00:35:03,432 --> 00:35:05,274 What? 823 00:35:05,404 --> 00:35:07,406 Clearly, your ex is going to out your secret. 824 00:35:07,476 --> 00:35:10,179 (Voice breaking) Please don't do this. 825 00:35:10,239 --> 00:35:14,383 It's already done, and now... so are we. 826 00:35:14,443 --> 00:35:16,815 Oh, wait. 827 00:35:16,885 --> 00:35:18,647 One last piece of business. 828 00:35:18,717 --> 00:35:20,037 A quick picture for "gossip girl," 829 00:35:20,149 --> 00:35:21,520 and then Serena is in place. 830 00:35:21,590 --> 00:35:22,721 Oh, come on... 831 00:35:22,791 --> 00:35:23,722 (Camera shutter clicks) 832 00:35:23,792 --> 00:35:25,294 Ohh. Perfection. 833 00:35:25,354 --> 00:35:27,296 What name shall I use when I send it in... 834 00:35:27,356 --> 00:35:28,857 Ivy or Charlie? 835 00:35:29,127 --> 00:35:33,202 Doesn't matter. I'll surprise you. 836 00:35:34,433 --> 00:35:37,266 All masks eventually have to come off, 837 00:35:37,336 --> 00:35:41,139 and with them, so do the gloves. 838 00:35:48,417 --> 00:35:50,919 I will always be right about Charles Bartholomew bass, 839 00:35:51,180 --> 00:35:53,782 and now that I've proven I made the right choice with Louis, 840 00:35:53,852 --> 00:35:54,923 tomorrow we can get back 841 00:35:55,324 --> 00:35:56,861 to my restful week of prenatal pampering 842 00:35:56,885 --> 00:35:59,858 before I welcome my fiance home with open arms. 843 00:36:07,196 --> 00:36:08,237 (Beeping) 844 00:36:08,297 --> 00:36:10,369 (Alert chimes) 845 00:36:12,871 --> 00:36:14,403 So I don't get it. 846 00:36:14,673 --> 00:36:17,476 You kissed Blair so she'd think you hadn't changed? 847 00:36:17,546 --> 00:36:18,753 The only way for Blair to move on 848 00:36:18,777 --> 00:36:20,579 is if she thinks I never will. 849 00:36:20,649 --> 00:36:22,911 I had to kiss her to set her free. 850 00:36:23,181 --> 00:36:25,314 That may be the most selfless thing you've ever done. 851 00:36:25,384 --> 00:36:28,217 I've never been more good and less happy about it. 852 00:36:28,287 --> 00:36:30,319 And what of your happiness, Archibald? 853 00:36:30,389 --> 00:36:32,691 Was there a clear winner in the war for your heart? 854 00:36:32,761 --> 00:36:35,964 My heart was always in the same place. 855 00:36:36,225 --> 00:36:38,203 I realized it was my head that was being messed with, 856 00:36:38,227 --> 00:36:40,229 so I've decided to make my own decisions 857 00:36:40,299 --> 00:36:44,403 instead of letting everyone else pull my strings. 858 00:36:44,473 --> 00:36:47,205 Starting now, I see. 859 00:36:53,782 --> 00:36:55,614 You wanted to see me? 860 00:36:55,684 --> 00:36:58,717 Yeah, I did. 861 00:37:06,655 --> 00:37:09,858 (Sighs) 862 00:37:09,928 --> 00:37:12,661 Lock your windows, upper east siders. 863 00:37:12,731 --> 00:37:15,334 Looks like Serena's cuckoo cousin Charlie 864 00:37:15,404 --> 00:37:16,605 is off her meds again 865 00:37:16,865 --> 00:37:20,409 and about to jump to her own conclusion. 866 00:37:21,770 --> 00:37:23,712 What are you doing here? 867 00:37:23,772 --> 00:37:25,614 What happened to your date? 868 00:37:25,674 --> 00:37:27,576 My date stood me up. 869 00:37:27,646 --> 00:37:28,947 What happened to you? 870 00:37:29,017 --> 00:37:30,319 I saw "gossip girl." 871 00:37:30,579 --> 00:37:33,352 I know I shouldn't let her get to me like this, 872 00:37:33,422 --> 00:37:39,358 but... (Sniffles) I feel like she's after me 873 00:37:39,428 --> 00:37:41,930 or... on to something. 874 00:37:41,990 --> 00:37:46,264 Maybe I took on too much too fast when I came back. 875 00:37:46,335 --> 00:37:49,498 I told Diana I quit. 876 00:37:49,568 --> 00:37:50,839 I think maybe 877 00:37:50,899 --> 00:37:53,742 I... should just go home. 878 00:37:53,802 --> 00:37:56,645 No, no, don't let gossip girl bully you. 879 00:37:56,705 --> 00:37:58,877 Come on. You have to rise above it. 880 00:37:58,947 --> 00:38:03,281 Everything is so fragile right now. 881 00:38:03,352 --> 00:38:06,885 If I make one false move, my whole world collapses. 882 00:38:06,955 --> 00:38:10,959 Don't leave. Come on. 883 00:38:11,019 --> 00:38:13,722 Whatever you're feeling, let me help you. 884 00:38:15,324 --> 00:38:16,765 We're family. 885 00:38:16,825 --> 00:38:20,829 I'm so sorry for what I said today. 886 00:38:20,899 --> 00:38:23,502 You don't need to be seen with some guy 887 00:38:23,572 --> 00:38:25,404 to define who you are. 888 00:38:25,474 --> 00:38:26,805 Don't worry. I know that. 889 00:38:26,905 --> 00:38:30,979 I don't think I'll ever see that guy again anyway. 890 00:38:31,039 --> 00:38:36,415 But I'm not alone. I have you, right? 891 00:38:36,485 --> 00:38:37,716 Come here. 892 00:38:41,019 --> 00:38:43,051 I have to go make a quick call, 893 00:38:43,321 --> 00:38:45,323 then we'll hang out and chat more, okay? 894 00:38:45,394 --> 00:38:46,825 Sure. 895 00:38:46,895 --> 00:38:51,530 (Little hurricane's "haunted heart" playing) 896 00:38:51,600 --> 00:38:52,761 (Sighs) 897 00:38:52,831 --> 00:38:54,403 ♫ I'll be your thief ♫ 898 00:38:54,463 --> 00:38:55,904 ♫ in the night ♫ 899 00:38:55,964 --> 00:38:58,837 ♫ so I can steal you ♫ 900 00:38:58,907 --> 00:39:02,711 We all wear different masks for different reasons. 901 00:39:02,771 --> 00:39:06,344 Nate, you matter to me... A lot. 902 00:39:06,415 --> 00:39:07,846 I was just trying to be cool. 903 00:39:07,916 --> 00:39:09,478 You know, that's my thing, 904 00:39:09,648 --> 00:39:13,822 although I'm beginning to see I may need a new... thing. 905 00:39:13,882 --> 00:39:15,454 ♫ I'll be your sunlight ♫ 906 00:39:15,524 --> 00:39:18,527 From now on, equals. 907 00:39:18,587 --> 00:39:21,860 Just us, together, seeing what happens. 908 00:39:21,930 --> 00:39:23,462 Yeah. 909 00:39:23,532 --> 00:39:24,993 ♫ Oh ♫ 910 00:39:25,063 --> 00:39:27,436 ♫ oh, oh ♫ 911 00:39:27,496 --> 00:39:29,097 ♫ be my life ♫ 912 00:39:29,367 --> 00:39:30,939 (Cell phone ringing) 913 00:39:30,999 --> 00:39:32,441 ♫ I'll be your calm ♫ 914 00:39:32,501 --> 00:39:33,802 You can take it. 915 00:39:33,972 --> 00:39:36,144 Are you sure? Because right now you're my priority, 916 00:39:36,405 --> 00:39:37,576 not business. 917 00:39:37,646 --> 00:39:40,479 It's fine. I'll get the champagne. 918 00:39:40,549 --> 00:39:42,010 ♫ You'll be the air ♫ 919 00:39:42,080 --> 00:39:44,413 (Ring, beep) 920 00:39:44,483 --> 00:39:46,615 Hello, Serena. Everything okay? 921 00:39:46,685 --> 00:39:48,617 Not exactly. You know, it's one thing 922 00:39:48,687 --> 00:39:50,889 when gossip girl tries to humiliate me, 923 00:39:50,959 --> 00:39:53,562 but when she goes after someone like Charlie... 924 00:39:53,622 --> 00:39:55,564 Ohh. I hadn't seen "gossip girl." 925 00:39:55,624 --> 00:39:56,825 What's she done? 926 00:39:57,095 --> 00:39:58,843 Just what she's done a thousand times before, 927 00:39:58,867 --> 00:40:01,700 and I'm sick of it. I'm ready to help you bring her down. 928 00:40:01,770 --> 00:40:03,047 Well, I'm sorry for the circumstances 929 00:40:03,071 --> 00:40:04,903 that brought you to this decision. 930 00:40:04,973 --> 00:40:07,576 I'm looking forward to working with you on this. 931 00:40:07,636 --> 00:40:08,637 See you at 9:00. 932 00:40:08,707 --> 00:40:10,108 I'll be there. 933 00:40:10,178 --> 00:40:11,440 Some masks we put on 934 00:40:11,710 --> 00:40:13,642 because it's truly who we want to be. 935 00:40:13,712 --> 00:40:15,444 ♫ The storm ahead ♫ 936 00:40:15,514 --> 00:40:18,887 ♫ tell my world I better try ♫ 937 00:40:18,947 --> 00:40:21,419 ♫ to stay closer ♫ 938 00:40:21,490 --> 00:40:23,822 ♫ by your side ♫ 939 00:40:25,494 --> 00:40:28,527 Some we wear because we can't bear to face 940 00:40:28,597 --> 00:40:31,129 what's really underneath... 941 00:40:40,909 --> 00:40:42,571 ♫ be my life ♫ 942 00:40:42,641 --> 00:40:44,673 ♫ when I am dead ♫ 943 00:40:44,743 --> 00:40:46,214 ♫ I'll be your calm ♫ 944 00:40:46,475 --> 00:40:49,077 ♫ in the storm ahead ♫ 945 00:40:49,147 --> 00:40:52,551 Or because it's what someone else needs us to be. 946 00:40:52,621 --> 00:40:55,223 ♫ To stay closer by your side ♫ 947 00:40:55,484 --> 00:40:57,085 Everything's set. 948 00:40:57,155 --> 00:40:58,155 (Man) Good. Very good. 949 00:40:58,627 --> 00:41:00,028 You should never have doubted me. 950 00:41:00,088 --> 00:41:02,531 You've done a fine job rehabilitating 951 00:41:02,591 --> 00:41:04,933 my grandson's image. 952 00:41:04,993 --> 00:41:06,695 He's right where I need him to be. 953 00:41:06,765 --> 00:41:09,968 And Serena's right where we need her, too. 954 00:41:10,038 --> 00:41:12,170 Always a pleasure working with you, William. 955 00:41:15,103 --> 00:41:17,205 (Beep) 956 00:41:17,475 --> 00:41:22,651 And some masks we wear because we hope to stay hidden. 957 00:41:42,200 --> 00:41:44,633 But that's the problem with wearing masks. 958 00:41:44,703 --> 00:41:47,706 They can be ripped off at any moment. 959 00:41:47,776 --> 00:41:51,740 X.o.x.o., gossip girl.