1 00:00:03,774 --> 00:00:06,207 Into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. 2 00:00:06,277 --> 00:00:08,309 You were the one. I never wanna leave. 3 00:00:08,379 --> 00:00:10,081 (Motor revs) 4 00:00:10,141 --> 00:00:11,682 Oh, my god! 5 00:00:11,742 --> 00:00:14,315 (Woman) I'm sorry, but you lost the baby. 6 00:00:14,385 --> 00:00:16,687 This is just the culmination of years of damage. 7 00:00:16,747 --> 00:00:18,107 All right, so what do you wanna do? 8 00:00:18,249 --> 00:00:20,421 I wanna take gossip girl down for good. 9 00:00:20,491 --> 00:00:22,623 I'll do anything. Let him live. 10 00:00:22,693 --> 00:00:26,097 I promise I'll keep my vow to marry Louis. 11 00:00:26,157 --> 00:00:27,528 Chuck bass is asking for you. 12 00:00:27,598 --> 00:00:30,201 Blair, it's good to see you, and you, Dan. 13 00:00:30,261 --> 00:00:31,402 Thank you, father Smythe. 14 00:00:31,602 --> 00:00:34,135 I swear to you, we are not having an affair. 15 00:00:34,205 --> 00:00:35,342 Then what the hell are you doing? 16 00:00:35,366 --> 00:00:37,608 He's having a relationship with me. 17 00:00:37,668 --> 00:00:39,670 Blair got in the wrong car that night. 18 00:00:39,740 --> 00:00:41,318 This says the car that crashed was the one ordered for me. 19 00:00:41,342 --> 00:00:42,342 (Cell phone alert chimes) 20 00:00:42,373 --> 00:00:44,645 X.o.x.o. Gossip girl. 21 00:00:46,077 --> 00:00:48,349 And who am I? 22 00:00:48,419 --> 00:00:51,822 That's a secret I'll never tell. 23 00:00:52,083 --> 00:00:53,824 You know you love me. 24 00:00:54,085 --> 00:00:55,656 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 25 00:00:55,726 --> 00:00:57,658 Captioned by closed captioning services, inc. 26 00:00:57,728 --> 00:01:02,163 Hey, upper east sider, it's me, gossip girl. 27 00:01:02,233 --> 00:01:04,665 I'm hoping you're interested in some quid pro quo, 28 00:01:04,735 --> 00:01:07,768 because we both have something to prove. 29 00:01:07,838 --> 00:01:09,400 (The joy formidable's "cradle" playing) 30 00:01:09,470 --> 00:01:11,802 You look like hell. I assume this means 31 00:01:12,072 --> 00:01:13,444 you didn't find anything. 32 00:01:13,504 --> 00:01:15,144 I've reread every piece in "the spectator" 33 00:01:15,176 --> 00:01:17,216 since I started there, and unless Christina Aguilera 34 00:01:17,278 --> 00:01:20,411 is mad about our "baby bump or Mexican lunch?" Article, 35 00:01:20,481 --> 00:01:22,241 I really don't think there's anything in here 36 00:01:22,283 --> 00:01:23,784 worth hurting me over. 37 00:01:23,854 --> 00:01:25,456 Gossip girl didn't offer to help? 38 00:01:25,516 --> 00:01:28,659 Yeah, but only if I help her, whatever that means. 39 00:01:28,719 --> 00:01:30,391 Sometimes to get your needs met, 40 00:01:30,461 --> 00:01:32,563 you need to choose an unsavory partner. 41 00:01:32,623 --> 00:01:34,865 You know, that might work for you at 3:00 in the morning 42 00:01:35,126 --> 00:01:36,673 in the lower east side, but it's gossip girl. 43 00:01:36,697 --> 00:01:38,405 Okay? It's been pretty nice not having her record 44 00:01:38,429 --> 00:01:39,429 our every move. 45 00:01:39,600 --> 00:01:40,747 Maybe for you, but without her, 46 00:01:40,771 --> 00:01:42,873 I have no idea what Blair's up to. 47 00:01:43,134 --> 00:01:45,436 You still don't know why she won't talk to you? 48 00:01:45,506 --> 00:01:48,779 Before the accident, she was ready to run away with me, 49 00:01:48,839 --> 00:01:50,441 spend the rest of our lives together, 50 00:01:50,511 --> 00:01:54,114 and now... she won't even take my call. 51 00:01:54,185 --> 00:01:55,716 ♫♫♫ 52 00:01:55,786 --> 00:01:57,348 I have to know why. 53 00:01:57,418 --> 00:01:58,749 So what's your next move? 54 00:01:58,889 --> 00:02:01,422 If she won't give me my answer, I'll find it myself. 55 00:02:01,492 --> 00:02:02,893 (Cell phone alert chimes) 56 00:02:03,154 --> 00:02:05,125 ♫♫♫ 57 00:02:05,196 --> 00:02:07,728 Now... if you'll excuse me, 58 00:02:07,798 --> 00:02:11,302 Blair should be wrapping up her breakfast with Beatrice. 59 00:02:11,362 --> 00:02:12,603 I have her doorman on retainer. 60 00:02:12,663 --> 00:02:14,335 Be careful. There's a fine line 61 00:02:14,405 --> 00:02:15,725 between surveillance and stalking. 62 00:02:15,866 --> 00:02:17,544 Yeah, getting caught, which I don't plan on. 63 00:02:17,568 --> 00:02:21,412 Now if you wanna catch someone, you know what to do. 64 00:02:21,472 --> 00:02:27,348 ♫ I wish, I-I wish, i-i-i wish, I-I wish ♫ 65 00:02:27,418 --> 00:02:30,651 ♫ I wish, I wish, I wish ♫ 66 00:02:30,721 --> 00:02:31,722 (Beep) 67 00:02:32,253 --> 00:02:34,655 ♫ I wish the cobwebs would cover me ♫ 68 00:02:34,725 --> 00:02:36,857 I hope you don't mind the imposition. 69 00:02:36,927 --> 00:02:39,660 Not at all. With Louis at his bachelor party in Monaco, 70 00:02:39,730 --> 00:02:42,233 it's a comfort to have a grimaldi by my side, 71 00:02:42,293 --> 00:02:44,435 and your kindness while I recuperated 72 00:02:44,495 --> 00:02:46,767 is very much appreciated. 73 00:02:46,837 --> 00:02:49,470 I wish it wasn't something so sad that brought us together. 74 00:02:49,540 --> 00:02:53,344 But now we get to focus on happier things, 75 00:02:53,404 --> 00:02:54,945 like your wedding next week. 76 00:02:55,206 --> 00:02:56,847 How can I help? 77 00:02:56,907 --> 00:02:58,549 Well, you can get yourself to Vera wang's 78 00:02:58,609 --> 00:02:59,856 to try on your bridesmaid dress. 79 00:02:59,880 --> 00:03:01,452 Really? 80 00:03:01,512 --> 00:03:03,284 We all make mistakes, 81 00:03:03,354 --> 00:03:07,788 but I would be happy to have you stand with me next Saturday. 82 00:03:07,858 --> 00:03:08,959 I feel so honored. 83 00:03:09,220 --> 00:03:10,361 So hustle to Vera's, 84 00:03:10,521 --> 00:03:12,192 because my bachelorette party is tonight, 85 00:03:12,263 --> 00:03:13,564 and you need to be free at 5:00. 86 00:03:13,624 --> 00:03:16,597 A real American bachelorette party? 87 00:03:16,667 --> 00:03:17,928 I've only seen those in movies. 88 00:03:18,198 --> 00:03:19,300 Sorry to disappoint, 89 00:03:19,430 --> 00:03:21,532 but this won't be it-girls gone wild. 90 00:03:21,602 --> 00:03:24,735 Serena has planned an elegant and intimate party. 91 00:03:24,805 --> 00:03:26,407 First, dinner at le charlot, and then off 92 00:03:26,477 --> 00:03:27,838 to the Tiffany suite at St. Regis 93 00:03:27,908 --> 00:03:30,411 for kir royales and kiki de montparnasse. 94 00:03:30,481 --> 00:03:33,814 Even without the male strippers and a penis cake, 95 00:03:33,884 --> 00:03:34,885 I cannot wait. 96 00:03:34,945 --> 00:03:36,247 (Both laugh) 97 00:03:36,447 --> 00:03:38,719 Wonderful. Now if you'll excuse me, 98 00:03:38,789 --> 00:03:41,922 I don't wanna be late for father Smythe. 99 00:03:43,624 --> 00:03:45,602 This fake relationship is costing me a lot of money. 100 00:03:45,626 --> 00:03:47,728 I know that Blair asked us to stay together 101 00:03:47,798 --> 00:03:49,278 to keep Louis from getting suspicious, 102 00:03:49,330 --> 00:03:50,761 but I mean, coffee in Brooklyn 103 00:03:50,831 --> 00:03:52,208 is half the price and tastes better. 104 00:03:52,232 --> 00:03:53,564 Well, haven't you learned 105 00:03:53,734 --> 00:03:55,442 if you want the world to think you're doing something, 106 00:03:55,466 --> 00:03:57,308 you have to do it on Madison Avenue? 107 00:03:57,368 --> 00:04:00,511 And $8 cappuccinos are the price you pay. 108 00:04:00,571 --> 00:04:01,618 What time do we have to be at "the spectator" 109 00:04:01,642 --> 00:04:02,813 to launch your daily column? 110 00:04:03,013 --> 00:04:04,791 Uh, we're actually doing it outside my office. 111 00:04:04,815 --> 00:04:06,653 Nate bought cab ads, and he thought it would be 112 00:04:06,677 --> 00:04:08,479 fun for me to be photographed in one 113 00:04:08,549 --> 00:04:10,451 just as my blog launches at 10:00. 114 00:04:10,521 --> 00:04:12,353 Oh, that's pretty cool. 115 00:04:12,423 --> 00:04:13,660 What did you end up writing about? 116 00:04:13,684 --> 00:04:16,427 About how my relationships suffered 117 00:04:16,487 --> 00:04:17,934 under the microscope of "gossip girl," 118 00:04:17,958 --> 00:04:20,831 and... and now with her gone, how they're flourishing. 119 00:04:20,891 --> 00:04:22,333 Yeah, or fake flourishing. 120 00:04:22,393 --> 00:04:24,895 And wow. Taking down gossip girl... 121 00:04:24,965 --> 00:04:26,337 That's a pretty risky move. 122 00:04:26,397 --> 00:04:27,638 Yeah, well, I wasn't sure 123 00:04:27,698 --> 00:04:28,915 I wanted to take her on so directly, 124 00:04:28,939 --> 00:04:31,502 but then Nate made a really good case, 125 00:04:31,572 --> 00:04:34,645 and now I can't imagine having written about anything else. 126 00:04:34,705 --> 00:04:36,323 Just so you know, you're kind of the focal point 127 00:04:36,347 --> 00:04:37,748 of my first piece. 128 00:04:37,908 --> 00:04:41,452 Well, as long as it helps your career and Blair's future, 129 00:04:41,512 --> 00:04:43,290 I'm on board, and the publicity from your column 130 00:04:43,314 --> 00:04:44,615 certainly didn't hurt. 131 00:04:44,855 --> 00:04:46,733 Simon & schuster moved up the meeting for my second book 132 00:04:46,757 --> 00:04:47,858 to this afternoon. 133 00:04:48,419 --> 00:04:52,523 Wow. See? A second book and my... my column launching. 134 00:04:52,593 --> 00:04:54,765 Doesn't seem like fake anything to me. 135 00:04:56,897 --> 00:05:00,801 (Organ playing) 136 00:05:00,871 --> 00:05:03,774 (Blair) Forgive me, father, for I have sinned. 137 00:05:03,834 --> 00:05:07,438 I... pressed the "close" button on an elevator door 138 00:05:07,508 --> 00:05:09,309 when I saw a woman running to catch it. 139 00:05:09,380 --> 00:05:11,311 Why did you do that? 140 00:05:11,382 --> 00:05:13,544 It was a long ride down to the lobby, 141 00:05:13,614 --> 00:05:15,546 and she was wearing too much perfume. 142 00:05:15,616 --> 00:05:17,618 Diddy called it "unforgivable" for a reason. 143 00:05:17,688 --> 00:05:20,821 Technically, that's not a sin, but okay. 144 00:05:20,891 --> 00:05:22,793 What else, my child? 145 00:05:22,853 --> 00:05:25,426 (Sighs) 146 00:05:25,496 --> 00:05:27,728 My dreams at night... 147 00:05:27,798 --> 00:05:30,631 Yes, my child? 148 00:05:30,701 --> 00:05:34,705 May not be about the man I'm going to marry. 149 00:05:34,765 --> 00:05:36,036 Go on. 150 00:05:36,106 --> 00:05:38,108 (Sighs) 151 00:05:38,369 --> 00:05:42,473 I love Louis. I do, but... 152 00:05:42,543 --> 00:05:44,945 I fear the devil on my shoulder. 153 00:05:45,376 --> 00:05:46,647 Which devil is that? 154 00:05:46,717 --> 00:05:48,879 Chuck bass, of course. 155 00:05:48,949 --> 00:05:54,385 I know I need to honor my pact with god to protect him, 156 00:05:54,455 --> 00:05:58,028 but... I'm growing weak. 157 00:05:58,088 --> 00:05:59,860 I'm afraid I might break. 158 00:05:59,930 --> 00:06:02,032 (Sighs) Father Smythe, you are the only one 159 00:06:02,092 --> 00:06:04,495 you can keep me on the straight and narrow. 160 00:06:04,665 --> 00:06:07,898 As long as Monaco must have a royal priest, 161 00:06:07,968 --> 00:06:12,603 I want it to be you instead of that horrid cavalia. 162 00:06:12,673 --> 00:06:14,044 Cavalia isn't that bad, is he? 163 00:06:14,104 --> 00:06:15,706 (Scoffs) 164 00:06:15,776 --> 00:06:18,809 While I'm loath to discredit any man of the cloth, 165 00:06:18,879 --> 00:06:20,681 he's the biggest snake in christendom 166 00:06:20,751 --> 00:06:22,653 since the one that bit Eve. 167 00:06:22,753 --> 00:06:24,915 To have you as my royal advisor 168 00:06:24,985 --> 00:06:29,560 will mean that you can be with me at all times. 169 00:06:29,620 --> 00:06:32,963 You'll find strength in prayer. 170 00:06:33,023 --> 00:06:34,895 Five "hail Marys" and a "glory be." 171 00:06:34,965 --> 00:06:38,769 (Sighs) Thank you, father. 172 00:06:56,947 --> 00:06:59,990 Today's "spectator" is ready to be uploaded, 173 00:07:00,050 --> 00:07:01,452 and the photographer's downstairs 174 00:07:01,522 --> 00:07:02,829 to cover the debut of Serena's column. 175 00:07:02,853 --> 00:07:04,100 All right. Just give me five minutes. 176 00:07:04,124 --> 00:07:06,557 I need to do something first. Thank you. 177 00:07:06,627 --> 00:07:08,459 (Woman) "Spectator." May I help you? 178 00:07:08,529 --> 00:07:10,461 (Cell phone rings, bell tolling) 179 00:07:10,531 --> 00:07:11,902 (Chuck) Nathaniel. 180 00:07:11,962 --> 00:07:14,765 (Nate) Hey, Chuck. Can you hear me? 181 00:07:14,835 --> 00:07:16,106 Why do I hear church bells? 182 00:07:16,537 --> 00:07:18,639 Blair was inside a church for a half an hour. 183 00:07:18,709 --> 00:07:19,910 Please tell me 184 00:07:19,970 --> 00:07:21,512 you didn't follow her inside. 185 00:07:21,642 --> 00:07:23,844 Of course not. I didn't wanna risk blowing my cover 186 00:07:23,914 --> 00:07:25,576 or bursting into flames. 187 00:07:25,646 --> 00:07:26,577 What's going on? 188 00:07:26,647 --> 00:07:28,178 Well, I just sent it to you. 189 00:07:28,448 --> 00:07:30,220 (Cell phone alert chimes) 190 00:07:33,123 --> 00:07:34,123 Who is that? 191 00:07:34,154 --> 00:07:35,556 It's Charlie rhodes' ex, Max. 192 00:07:35,686 --> 00:07:37,046 The one who tried blackmailing her? 193 00:07:37,227 --> 00:07:39,490 Yeah, and this photo was taken the night of the accident. 194 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:42,032 Right? He's leaving the empire with an envelope full of cash. 195 00:07:42,092 --> 00:07:44,094 You think gossip girl knows more than she's saying? 196 00:07:44,164 --> 00:07:45,936 Well, it wouldn't be the first time. 197 00:07:45,996 --> 00:07:48,044 I'll have security pull footage from the night of the party, 198 00:07:48,068 --> 00:07:50,000 see if there's something we missed. 199 00:07:50,070 --> 00:07:51,171 Sounds good. 200 00:07:51,602 --> 00:07:53,322 (Beep, cell phone clatters, computer chimes) 201 00:07:58,579 --> 00:08:00,480 (Mouse clicks) 202 00:08:02,913 --> 00:08:06,156 (Typing on keyboard) 203 00:08:06,216 --> 00:08:08,859 (Beep) 204 00:08:19,099 --> 00:08:21,672 (Lowered voice) Is it true Blair plans to replace you 205 00:08:21,732 --> 00:08:23,774 as soon as she's Princess? 206 00:08:23,904 --> 00:08:26,076 (Lowered voice) It is, but it doesn't matter, 207 00:08:26,136 --> 00:08:29,540 because she's never going to become Princess. 208 00:08:29,610 --> 00:08:31,081 You will see to that. 209 00:08:31,211 --> 00:08:34,084 Yeah, I don't know if our plan is going to work. 210 00:08:34,144 --> 00:08:35,616 Blair's bachelorette party 211 00:08:35,746 --> 00:08:38,749 seems like it's going to be a very staid affair. 212 00:08:38,819 --> 00:08:43,193 Well, not if you're there. And there will be liquor, no? 213 00:08:43,253 --> 00:08:48,559 See that she drinks a lot of it. 214 00:08:50,160 --> 00:08:52,563 You're not going back on me now, are you? 215 00:08:52,633 --> 00:08:55,135 Beatrice, Blair is still in love with Chuck. 216 00:08:55,205 --> 00:08:57,137 She just confessed it to me. 217 00:08:57,207 --> 00:08:59,910 If we don't stop your brother's marriage, 218 00:08:59,970 --> 00:09:03,013 I will lose my position in the royal court, 219 00:09:03,073 --> 00:09:05,115 and you will lose me as well. 220 00:09:05,175 --> 00:09:07,578 Is that really what you want? 221 00:09:10,751 --> 00:09:12,152 What do you want me to do? 222 00:09:12,222 --> 00:09:15,726 Help Louis to see the truth about Blair. 223 00:09:15,786 --> 00:09:18,128 Get her drunk and alone with Chuck bass. 224 00:09:18,228 --> 00:09:22,292 Then we will show the world where her true heart lies. 225 00:09:26,236 --> 00:09:28,038 Dad, Lily, what are you guys doing here? 226 00:09:28,098 --> 00:09:29,970 Serena asked us to come. 227 00:09:30,040 --> 00:09:31,772 I'm sorry. I was just so excited. 228 00:09:31,842 --> 00:09:33,820 Of course. It's not every day you get to see your face 229 00:09:33,844 --> 00:09:34,775 on a taxicab. 230 00:09:34,845 --> 00:09:36,576 Serena, Lily, over here. 231 00:09:36,707 --> 00:09:38,949 Oh, not yet. We're waiting for one of the cabs. 232 00:09:39,009 --> 00:09:41,251 I wonder where Nate is. It's almost 10:00. 233 00:09:41,311 --> 00:09:42,713 He would not miss this. 234 00:09:42,883 --> 00:09:44,190 This is just as much his moment as it is mine. 235 00:09:44,214 --> 00:09:45,756 I'm sure he'll be out in a minute. 236 00:09:45,816 --> 00:09:47,658 Ah, there's one. Taxi! 237 00:09:47,718 --> 00:09:48,719 (Whistles) 238 00:09:48,789 --> 00:09:50,621 10:00 on the button. 239 00:09:50,691 --> 00:09:52,592 This is fabulous. 240 00:09:52,663 --> 00:09:54,064 (Rufus) Hey, let's see that column. 241 00:09:54,124 --> 00:09:58,098 I'm on it. Here you go. 242 00:09:58,168 --> 00:10:01,101 Serena, hold it up. 243 00:10:01,171 --> 00:10:02,879 Yeah, right next to your face. That's great. Thanks. 244 00:10:02,903 --> 00:10:03,974 (Camera shutter clicking) 245 00:10:04,034 --> 00:10:05,034 Nice. Smile. 246 00:10:05,175 --> 00:10:06,455 (Reporters speaking indistinctly) 247 00:10:06,637 --> 00:10:07,637 Ask questions. 248 00:10:07,908 --> 00:10:10,741 But there's n... it's just blank. 249 00:10:10,811 --> 00:10:12,382 (Woman) Serena? 250 00:10:12,643 --> 00:10:15,615 Well, that's... that's weird. 251 00:10:15,686 --> 00:10:17,848 Maybe there's a delay or something. 252 00:10:17,918 --> 00:10:19,750 (Camera shutter clicks) 253 00:10:19,820 --> 00:10:20,851 What's happening? 254 00:10:20,921 --> 00:10:23,053 (Reporters speak indistinctly) 255 00:10:26,757 --> 00:10:27,757 Everything okay? 256 00:10:27,798 --> 00:10:32,202 (Sighs) I hope so. 257 00:10:33,934 --> 00:10:35,205 (Chimes) 258 00:10:45,375 --> 00:10:46,622 And make it color and see what I like. 259 00:10:46,646 --> 00:10:47,806 "This page no longer exists"? 260 00:10:48,248 --> 00:10:50,350 I had to postpone the launch. I'm sorry. 261 00:10:50,420 --> 00:10:52,022 Well, I'm confused, 262 00:10:52,082 --> 00:10:53,824 because this whole column was your idea, 263 00:10:53,884 --> 00:10:55,902 so if you're rethinking it now, you need to let me know. 264 00:10:55,926 --> 00:10:57,133 No, it's just not the right time. 265 00:10:57,157 --> 00:10:58,959 Marketing said awareness was too low. 266 00:10:59,029 --> 00:11:01,231 So maybe after the cabs make a few more laps 267 00:11:01,291 --> 00:11:02,893 around the city. 268 00:11:03,063 --> 00:11:05,371 You swear that's what this is about... a marketing strategy? 269 00:11:05,395 --> 00:11:07,667 You'll be the first to know when I decide we're ready, 270 00:11:07,738 --> 00:11:08,969 I promise. 271 00:11:09,039 --> 00:11:12,102 Okay. 272 00:11:12,172 --> 00:11:14,204 (Sighs) 273 00:11:15,445 --> 00:11:17,748 So you think I'm ready for the pitch? 274 00:11:17,808 --> 00:11:18,955 'Cause I know some of my ideas 275 00:11:18,979 --> 00:11:20,226 are a little on the esoteric side. 276 00:11:20,250 --> 00:11:21,952 No, your... No, your ideas are brilliant. 277 00:11:22,012 --> 00:11:24,855 And obviously you light up every room that you walk into. 278 00:11:24,915 --> 00:11:27,858 But... I sense there's a "but" coming. 279 00:11:27,918 --> 00:11:29,860 Oh... you may not like what I'm gonna say. 280 00:11:29,920 --> 00:11:31,121 It's a little... personal. 281 00:11:31,191 --> 00:11:32,631 Is it my shirt? It's my shirt, right? 282 00:11:32,692 --> 00:11:36,066 No. It's Serena. 283 00:11:36,126 --> 00:11:38,929 Look, you're a brilliant writer with incredible creative range, 284 00:11:38,999 --> 00:11:41,872 but I worry the publicity you two are getting right now 285 00:11:41,932 --> 00:11:44,805 is distracting people from your real talent. 286 00:11:44,875 --> 00:11:46,737 See, I want Simon & schuster to see you 287 00:11:46,807 --> 00:11:49,339 as the next Jennifer egan or Chad harbach. 288 00:11:49,409 --> 00:11:52,212 And I worry that if they see you as Serena's boyfriend again... 289 00:11:52,282 --> 00:11:53,784 They're... They're just gonna want me 290 00:11:53,844 --> 00:11:56,086 to write a sequel to "inside" again. 291 00:11:56,146 --> 00:11:57,824 I'm sorry. I... you know, I know it's not my place 292 00:11:57,848 --> 00:11:58,889 to say anything. 293 00:11:58,949 --> 00:12:00,220 No, but I'm glad you did, 294 00:12:00,350 --> 00:12:02,028 because Serena's about to launch this new column, 295 00:12:02,052 --> 00:12:04,054 uh, and the cover story is all about us, 296 00:12:04,124 --> 00:12:07,958 so I need to call her and tell her not to right now. Hold on. 297 00:12:08,028 --> 00:12:10,961 (Beeps) 298 00:12:11,031 --> 00:12:12,132 (Telephone rings) 299 00:12:12,202 --> 00:12:13,202 Hello? 300 00:12:13,233 --> 00:12:14,233 Hey. 301 00:12:14,264 --> 00:12:15,305 Hey. 302 00:12:15,735 --> 00:12:16,306 Listen, I got a question for you. 303 00:12:16,506 --> 00:12:17,868 When your column launches, 304 00:12:18,168 --> 00:12:19,886 do you think you could leave out, uh, the... the parts 305 00:12:19,910 --> 00:12:23,073 that focus on our present-day relationship? 306 00:12:23,143 --> 00:12:24,945 Why? What's going on? 307 00:12:25,015 --> 00:12:27,447 Well, my agent seems to think that I'll have a better chance 308 00:12:27,517 --> 00:12:31,221 of writing about something that isn't about the Upper East Side 309 00:12:31,281 --> 00:12:35,355 if I'm not so connected to you in the press, uh, right now. 310 00:12:35,425 --> 00:12:37,457 I know... I know that sounds kinda bad. 311 00:12:37,527 --> 00:12:40,460 Yeah, it did. But don't worry about it. 312 00:12:40,530 --> 00:12:43,193 My column has been put on hold indefinitely. 313 00:12:43,263 --> 00:12:45,765 Oh, good. Oh, that's great. No, that's... that's... 314 00:12:45,836 --> 00:12:47,938 Not good for you. I'm sorry about that. 315 00:12:47,998 --> 00:12:49,870 No, it's... it's fine. 316 00:12:49,940 --> 00:12:52,002 Look, if Nate ever does decide to run it, 317 00:12:52,072 --> 00:12:53,519 I'll make sure all the references to you 318 00:12:53,543 --> 00:12:55,005 are in the past. 319 00:12:55,175 --> 00:12:56,752 Yeah, we can keep up appearances for Blair's sake. 320 00:12:56,776 --> 00:12:58,879 I just think maybe no more Madison Avenue. 321 00:12:58,949 --> 00:13:01,882 I'm sure your wallet will be happy to hear that. 322 00:13:01,952 --> 00:13:04,885 (Chuckles) Thank you, Serena. I really appreciate it. 323 00:13:04,955 --> 00:13:08,388 Yeah. Bye. 324 00:13:08,458 --> 00:13:11,061 (Blair) Thanks for keeping me company. 325 00:13:11,121 --> 00:13:12,498 Told Serena I wanted to hand-pick the macarons 326 00:13:12,522 --> 00:13:13,894 for tonight. 327 00:13:14,164 --> 00:13:15,301 Besides, I wouldn't mind an orange blossom 328 00:13:15,325 --> 00:13:16,897 to tide me over before dinner. 329 00:13:16,967 --> 00:13:19,199 Of course. I love laduree. 330 00:13:19,269 --> 00:13:23,433 Although... I can go there anytime I like in Paris. 331 00:13:23,503 --> 00:13:25,375 You can never have too many macarons. 332 00:13:25,435 --> 00:13:27,978 You joke, but you might want 333 00:13:28,038 --> 00:13:29,415 to lick creme fraiche off a stripper 334 00:13:29,439 --> 00:13:32,542 or take a pole dancing class while you still can. 335 00:13:32,943 --> 00:13:34,903 What's the point in deviating from the royal path, 336 00:13:34,945 --> 00:13:36,286 even for one night? 337 00:13:36,486 --> 00:13:40,820 My life is what it is. Might as well get used to it now. 338 00:13:43,823 --> 00:13:47,327 (Indistinct conversations) 339 00:13:55,936 --> 00:13:58,108 What are you doing here? 340 00:13:58,168 --> 00:14:00,440 And don't say shopping for velour track pants. 341 00:14:00,510 --> 00:14:02,312 You're following me. 342 00:14:02,372 --> 00:14:04,050 I'm not going to leave until you tell me what changed, 343 00:14:04,074 --> 00:14:05,946 why you turned your back on me, on us. 344 00:14:06,016 --> 00:14:08,048 I told you everything there is to say. 345 00:14:08,118 --> 00:14:09,980 Lurking in doorways won't help. 346 00:14:10,050 --> 00:14:11,581 Sooner or later, you're going to crack. 347 00:14:11,851 --> 00:14:13,583 You always do. 348 00:14:13,853 --> 00:14:15,525 Whether it's at le charlot at 7:00 349 00:14:15,585 --> 00:14:18,228 or doubles at 9:00 350 00:14:18,288 --> 00:14:21,161 or the Tiffany suite at the St. Regis at 11:00. 351 00:14:25,595 --> 00:14:28,098 Maybe it's a good idea to cut loose tonight after all, 352 00:14:28,168 --> 00:14:30,971 far away from any place Chuck bass can find me. 353 00:14:31,041 --> 00:14:34,344 Absolutement. Leave everything to me. 354 00:14:38,448 --> 00:14:40,580 Is Nate in? 355 00:14:40,650 --> 00:14:42,012 Uh, he's down in graphics, 356 00:14:42,182 --> 00:14:43,583 but he should be back up any second. 357 00:14:43,954 --> 00:14:45,861 I just wanna talk to him about my column. I'll wait inside. 358 00:14:45,885 --> 00:14:47,217 Okay, well, maybe you should... 359 00:14:52,392 --> 00:14:53,463 (Sighs) 360 00:14:53,523 --> 00:14:56,466 (Computer chimes) 361 00:15:07,577 --> 00:15:10,941 (Mouse clicking) 362 00:15:12,612 --> 00:15:15,045 Turns out Nate's gonna be longer than I thought... 363 00:15:15,115 --> 00:15:17,087 Hey, wait. What are you doing? 364 00:15:17,147 --> 00:15:20,390 Nate killed my column because gossip girl told him to. 365 00:15:20,450 --> 00:15:21,521 You can't do that. 366 00:15:21,591 --> 00:15:23,593 No? Watch me. 367 00:15:23,653 --> 00:15:25,425 (Key clicks) 368 00:15:25,495 --> 00:15:28,628 (Beeps) 369 00:15:28,698 --> 00:15:30,160 (Sighs) 370 00:15:37,037 --> 00:15:38,508 We're all ears. 371 00:15:38,668 --> 00:15:41,471 Um, you know, there are a couple worlds I'm drawn to right now. 372 00:15:41,541 --> 00:15:43,413 One of them is a modern western. 373 00:15:43,473 --> 00:15:45,645 Uh, but it's like a... Like a "Henry iv" 374 00:15:45,715 --> 00:15:48,648 kind of structure or vibe, so there's the falstaff thing, 375 00:15:48,718 --> 00:15:51,451 with all of your friends addicted to the drunken revelry 376 00:15:51,521 --> 00:15:54,724 of the west, you know, so it's set on a cattle range 377 00:15:55,055 --> 00:15:56,186 during reconstruction. 378 00:15:56,256 --> 00:15:59,059 Smart, but I worry that, uh, 379 00:15:59,129 --> 00:16:01,061 westerns are a little played out. 380 00:16:01,131 --> 00:16:02,411 How about something more modern? 381 00:16:02,592 --> 00:16:05,095 Yes. He has another idea. It's set in Manhattan. 382 00:16:05,165 --> 00:16:06,596 Keep going. 383 00:16:06,966 --> 00:16:11,171 Yeah. Um, it's basically, like, a hundred years from today. 384 00:16:11,241 --> 00:16:12,502 It's the future? 385 00:16:12,572 --> 00:16:14,144 No, it's the near future. 386 00:16:14,204 --> 00:16:15,605 Yeah, I mean, I know it's a risk... 387 00:16:15,675 --> 00:16:17,147 Can I hit "pause"? 388 00:16:17,447 --> 00:16:20,150 Your fans are crying out for a sequel to "inside," 389 00:16:20,210 --> 00:16:23,353 and frankly, so is your publisher. 390 00:16:23,413 --> 00:16:25,285 Yeah, I mean, I don't know who's interested 391 00:16:25,355 --> 00:16:26,686 in hearing that story anymore. 392 00:16:27,017 --> 00:16:29,189 Well, your girlfriend Serena's article about you two 393 00:16:29,259 --> 00:16:30,460 went up less than an hour ago, 394 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:34,194 and there are already over a thousand comments. 395 00:16:34,264 --> 00:16:37,297 Um... yeah. I mean, I was just... 396 00:16:37,367 --> 00:16:41,131 I was really hoping to... To stretch on this one. 397 00:16:41,201 --> 00:16:42,632 Then take a yoga class. (Laughs) 398 00:16:42,702 --> 00:16:43,773 (Laughs) That's good. 399 00:16:44,034 --> 00:16:46,076 (Chuckles) 400 00:16:46,136 --> 00:16:48,778 But, uh, write what you know. 401 00:16:49,039 --> 00:16:50,380 And keep on dating Serena, 402 00:16:50,580 --> 00:16:54,244 at least until the next book comes out. It's great press. 403 00:17:00,720 --> 00:17:03,093 (Indistinct conversations) 404 00:17:03,153 --> 00:17:04,524 You wanted to see me? 405 00:17:04,594 --> 00:17:06,796 Yeah. You're fired. 406 00:17:07,057 --> 00:17:09,129 Are you kidding? 407 00:17:09,199 --> 00:17:12,332 You went behind my back and launched your column 408 00:17:12,402 --> 00:17:14,404 when I told you we weren't ready. 409 00:17:14,464 --> 00:17:16,035 Oh, we weren't, or gossip girl wasn't? 410 00:17:16,106 --> 00:17:17,437 I saw her e-mail. 411 00:17:17,607 --> 00:17:19,739 Look, I know that you've been secretly working for her 412 00:17:19,809 --> 00:17:21,571 or for her. Either way, I don't care. 413 00:17:21,641 --> 00:17:23,813 It means you're not just a liar but a hypocrite. 414 00:17:24,074 --> 00:17:25,791 Did you even read the e-mail gossip girl sent? 415 00:17:25,815 --> 00:17:27,377 Which one? 416 00:17:27,617 --> 00:17:29,455 The last one, when she said my own cousin sabotaged my car. 417 00:17:29,479 --> 00:17:34,154 Trip? You realize you're even crazier than gossip girl? 418 00:17:34,224 --> 00:17:35,461 Well, her information seems pretty reliable. 419 00:17:35,485 --> 00:17:36,726 She's got photos. 420 00:17:37,327 --> 00:17:39,435 Oh, yeah, because no gossip site has ever faked a photo before. 421 00:17:39,459 --> 00:17:42,162 She would do anything to save her reputation right now. 422 00:17:42,232 --> 00:17:43,633 Nate, what's happened to you? 423 00:17:43,693 --> 00:17:45,695 When did you stop being able to tell the difference 424 00:17:45,765 --> 00:17:47,667 between your friends and your enemies? 425 00:17:47,737 --> 00:17:49,599 Serena, wait. 426 00:17:49,669 --> 00:17:51,801 No, you fired me. I don't have to listen to you. 427 00:17:52,071 --> 00:17:53,173 And you know what? 428 00:17:53,503 --> 00:17:54,780 Honestly, someone should probably tell trip 429 00:17:54,804 --> 00:17:57,177 that his own cousin is trying to frame him 430 00:17:57,247 --> 00:17:58,608 for a crime he didn't commit. 431 00:18:14,264 --> 00:18:15,525 (Chimes) 432 00:18:16,796 --> 00:18:18,168 (Sighs) 433 00:18:18,268 --> 00:18:20,670 Okay, so we shall have plenty of alcohol 434 00:18:20,730 --> 00:18:22,672 and many phallic party favors. 435 00:18:22,732 --> 00:18:25,635 Really, the most important thing is that we steer clear 436 00:18:25,705 --> 00:18:27,477 of anyplace that Chuck bass m... 437 00:18:27,537 --> 00:18:29,097 Chuck bass might find you? I understand. 438 00:18:29,139 --> 00:18:31,481 We're going to have so much fun. 439 00:18:31,541 --> 00:18:34,884 I even got a few party games I saw girls play on channel vh1. 440 00:18:35,145 --> 00:18:39,149 Oddly... it sounds perfect. 441 00:18:39,219 --> 00:18:41,291 It will be a night you will never forget. 442 00:18:48,728 --> 00:18:50,630 (Elevator bell dings) 443 00:18:52,902 --> 00:18:55,735 (Sighs) There was really no need to come up. 444 00:18:55,805 --> 00:18:58,768 I told the front desk we're just fine with our gideons. 445 00:18:58,838 --> 00:19:00,510 I'm not here to sell you anything. 446 00:19:00,570 --> 00:19:01,841 God's advice is free. 447 00:19:01,911 --> 00:19:04,374 Father cavalia of Monaco. 448 00:19:04,444 --> 00:19:07,717 The grimaldis' spiritual flack. 449 00:19:07,777 --> 00:19:09,679 What could you possibly want with me? 450 00:19:09,749 --> 00:19:12,682 I received a call from Princess Beatrice this morning. 451 00:19:12,752 --> 00:19:15,425 She's concerned about her brother's pending marriage 452 00:19:15,485 --> 00:19:17,156 to Blair Waldorf. 453 00:19:17,227 --> 00:19:19,659 And you think I might be the answer to her prayers? 454 00:19:19,729 --> 00:19:21,391 Perhaps. 455 00:19:21,461 --> 00:19:23,863 I know that you're on your way to the St. Regis 456 00:19:23,933 --> 00:19:26,266 to interrupt Ms. Waldorf's bachelorette party, 457 00:19:26,336 --> 00:19:27,443 so I thought you would like to know 458 00:19:27,467 --> 00:19:29,339 that the party's been moved. 459 00:19:31,801 --> 00:19:33,343 (Scoffs) 460 00:19:33,403 --> 00:19:35,605 What happened to "thou shalt not steal"? 461 00:19:36,246 --> 00:19:39,479 This is not the time to be cavalier, Mr. Bass. 462 00:19:39,549 --> 00:19:41,581 The woman you love is about to marry another man... 463 00:19:41,651 --> 00:19:44,814 I am quite aware, and thank you for your sympathies, 464 00:19:44,884 --> 00:19:48,458 but tell me, father, what is your angle? 465 00:19:48,518 --> 00:19:50,560 This is what is known as divine intervention, 466 00:19:50,620 --> 00:19:51,961 monsieur bass. 467 00:19:52,222 --> 00:19:53,893 I'd accept it if I were you. 468 00:19:55,665 --> 00:19:57,227 I'd have to speak with Blair in private. 469 00:19:57,397 --> 00:20:00,570 I'm not sure even you could perform that miracle alone. 470 00:20:00,630 --> 00:20:02,702 Who said I'm working alone? 471 00:20:02,772 --> 00:20:06,205 After all, I've got a higher power by my side. 472 00:20:10,380 --> 00:20:12,512 Let's go. 473 00:20:23,493 --> 00:20:25,595 ♫ I'm sexy and I know it ♫ 474 00:20:25,655 --> 00:20:27,857 (Indistinct conversations) 475 00:20:27,927 --> 00:20:29,559 Whoo! (Laughs) 476 00:20:29,629 --> 00:20:31,861 I have never been so happy to be surrounded 477 00:20:31,931 --> 00:20:33,633 by so many bridge and tunnel types. 478 00:20:33,703 --> 00:20:34,980 (Kati) You should have worn an actual tiara. 479 00:20:35,004 --> 00:20:36,366 Are you kidding? 480 00:20:36,566 --> 00:20:38,508 Someone would have fist-pumped it off her head. 481 00:20:38,568 --> 00:20:40,740 Aah! 482 00:20:40,810 --> 00:20:42,942 Ooh. Shots now. 483 00:20:43,012 --> 00:20:44,550 So... who's ready for the first party game? 484 00:20:44,574 --> 00:20:45,574 I am. 485 00:20:45,775 --> 00:20:47,246 Beatrice came up with a great plan... 486 00:20:47,317 --> 00:20:49,879 Match the ex with the act. 487 00:20:49,949 --> 00:20:51,381 Remember how we made you write down 488 00:20:51,621 --> 00:20:53,753 all the secret, scandalous acts your exes committed? 489 00:20:53,823 --> 00:20:56,356 Well, Beatrice now holds the questions and the answers 490 00:20:56,426 --> 00:20:57,957 and will read each one aloud. 491 00:20:58,027 --> 00:20:59,759 If no one can name the right ex... 492 00:20:59,829 --> 00:21:01,260 We all take a shot, 493 00:21:01,461 --> 00:21:03,333 but if we guess correctly, you take a shot. 494 00:21:03,393 --> 00:21:05,264 Well, I hope you ladies have the urge to purge, 495 00:21:05,335 --> 00:21:09,038 because those secrets not even Serena knows. 496 00:21:09,299 --> 00:21:10,470 Wait. Where is Serena? 497 00:21:10,700 --> 00:21:11,847 (Gasps) Oh, my god. I forgot to call her 498 00:21:11,871 --> 00:21:13,603 with the change in plans. 499 00:21:13,673 --> 00:21:15,775 Oh, let me call her now. 500 00:21:15,845 --> 00:21:17,977 (Laughter) 501 00:21:18,047 --> 00:21:19,649 Hey, b., I'm on my way. 502 00:21:19,709 --> 00:21:21,711 No, no, no, there's a change in location. 503 00:21:21,781 --> 00:21:22,912 We're at panchito's. 504 00:21:23,012 --> 00:21:24,492 I'm sorry. My phone must be messed up. 505 00:21:24,584 --> 00:21:26,031 I thought you said you were at panchito's. 506 00:21:26,055 --> 00:21:28,287 Yeah, Beatrice forgot to call and tell you. 507 00:21:28,358 --> 00:21:30,035 Beatrice doesn't seem like the kind of girl 508 00:21:30,059 --> 00:21:31,691 who forgets anything. 509 00:21:31,761 --> 00:21:33,463 She's changed. I promise. 510 00:21:33,523 --> 00:21:35,365 But what are we doing even talking about this? 511 00:21:35,425 --> 00:21:37,327 Get in a cab immediately. 512 00:21:37,397 --> 00:21:38,798 No, I'm still at the apartment. 513 00:21:38,928 --> 00:21:41,128 I have to finish something, but, um, I'll be there soon. 514 00:21:41,331 --> 00:21:42,932 I promise, and please don't drink 515 00:21:43,002 --> 00:21:46,676 too many frozen margaritas before I get there. Bye. 516 00:21:46,736 --> 00:21:49,809 Everybody's waiting. Let's start drinking. 517 00:21:49,879 --> 00:21:51,611 (Elevator bell dings) 518 00:21:53,443 --> 00:21:55,785 Hey, trip, I'm glad you decided to come. 519 00:21:55,845 --> 00:21:57,086 Well, thanks for calling. 520 00:21:57,387 --> 00:21:59,318 I saw your fight with Nate on "gossip girl." 521 00:21:59,389 --> 00:22:01,821 I know you have no reason to take my side in anything, 522 00:22:01,891 --> 00:22:05,425 but I really appreciate you standing up for me in this. 523 00:22:05,495 --> 00:22:06,726 I'm not doing this for you. 524 00:22:06,796 --> 00:22:08,958 I'm doing it because it's the right thing. 525 00:22:09,028 --> 00:22:12,462 I-I just... I don't know what Nate was thinking. 526 00:22:12,532 --> 00:22:16,536 ♫♫♫ 527 00:22:16,606 --> 00:22:20,970 Next question... "What is lord Marcus' favorite song?" 528 00:22:21,040 --> 00:22:24,514 Ooh, ooh, I know. "Where do broken hearts go?" 529 00:22:24,574 --> 00:22:25,975 How did you know that? 530 00:22:26,045 --> 00:22:27,447 Lucky guess! 531 00:22:27,777 --> 00:22:30,450 There have been a lot of lucky guesses tonight. 532 00:22:30,520 --> 00:22:35,585 Okay. Question number four... "Who once wore Blair's underwear 533 00:22:35,655 --> 00:22:36,886 to dinner at picholine?" 534 00:22:36,956 --> 00:22:39,859 Oh, oh, oh. Bottoms up, ladies. 535 00:22:39,929 --> 00:22:41,861 No one knows the answer to that one. 536 00:22:41,931 --> 00:22:45,364 I never told a single soul about that. 537 00:22:45,435 --> 00:22:48,498 I don't think I even wrote it in my diary. 538 00:22:48,568 --> 00:22:51,741 Carter Baizen. 539 00:22:51,801 --> 00:22:53,503 Correct. Blair drinks. 540 00:22:53,573 --> 00:22:54,143 (Laughter) 541 00:22:54,574 --> 00:22:56,776 This game is kicking my ass. 542 00:22:56,846 --> 00:22:59,879 (All laughing) 543 00:22:59,949 --> 00:23:05,655 ("Party rock anthem" playing) 544 00:23:05,715 --> 00:23:06,916 Ooh! 545 00:23:06,986 --> 00:23:08,488 Shake that. 546 00:23:08,558 --> 00:23:10,760 (All) Drink, drink, drink, drink. 547 00:23:10,820 --> 00:23:12,492 No! 548 00:23:12,562 --> 00:23:14,494 (Cheering) 549 00:23:14,564 --> 00:23:16,496 Aah! 550 00:23:16,566 --> 00:23:19,899 ♫♫♫ 551 00:23:21,100 --> 00:23:23,433 ♫ in the club, party rock ♫ 552 00:23:23,503 --> 00:23:25,475 ♫ lookin' for your girl? She on my jock ♫ 553 00:23:25,535 --> 00:23:26,776 Oh, get it! 554 00:23:27,176 --> 00:23:28,936 ♫ Booty movin' weight like she on the block ♫ 555 00:23:29,108 --> 00:23:30,788 ♫ whoo ♫ ♫ where the drink? I gots to know ♫ 556 00:23:30,980 --> 00:23:33,513 ♫ tight jeans, tattoo, 'cause I'm rock 'n' roll ♫ 557 00:23:33,583 --> 00:23:38,187 ♫♫♫ 558 00:23:38,448 --> 00:23:41,491 ♫ shufflin', shufflin' ♫ 559 00:23:41,551 --> 00:23:44,554 (Laughing) 560 00:23:48,628 --> 00:23:50,099 (Continues laughing) 561 00:23:50,159 --> 00:23:51,761 What's so funny? 562 00:23:51,831 --> 00:23:54,664 Serena's column. I gotta hand it to her. It's great. 563 00:23:54,734 --> 00:23:56,566 And I'm not the only one that thinks so. 564 00:23:56,636 --> 00:23:57,837 Yeah, I know. 565 00:23:58,137 --> 00:23:59,815 The whole city's reading it. Over a thousand comments. 566 00:23:59,839 --> 00:24:01,741 Is that a bad thing? 567 00:24:01,811 --> 00:24:03,172 Well, for me, kind of. 568 00:24:03,613 --> 00:24:05,591 I had my, uh, my pitch meeting this afternoon with my editor, 569 00:24:05,615 --> 00:24:08,818 and now that Serena and I are... are back on, 570 00:24:08,878 --> 00:24:12,081 he's completely focused on me writing a sequel to "inside." 571 00:24:12,151 --> 00:24:13,899 That's great. You guys are the new hot couple. 572 00:24:13,923 --> 00:24:14,954 You should enjoy it. 573 00:24:15,024 --> 00:24:16,586 (Scoffs) But we're not dating. 574 00:24:16,656 --> 00:24:19,028 We're just faking it to protect Blair's engagement. 575 00:24:19,088 --> 00:24:21,090 Okay. I'm not even gonna ask you to fill me in. 576 00:24:21,160 --> 00:24:22,532 Instead, I'm just gonna assume 577 00:24:22,592 --> 00:24:24,233 there's a long royal explanation. 578 00:24:24,494 --> 00:24:26,566 You know me well, and Blair, but the point is 579 00:24:26,636 --> 00:24:28,698 as long as it seems like Serena and I are together, 580 00:24:28,768 --> 00:24:30,646 my editor's not gonna let me write a second novel 581 00:24:30,670 --> 00:24:31,801 I'd actually care about. 582 00:24:32,171 --> 00:24:34,844 Well, sacrificing your career for the people you love, 583 00:24:34,904 --> 00:24:36,506 I understand. 584 00:24:36,576 --> 00:24:39,078 But sacrificing it for fake love, I... 585 00:24:39,148 --> 00:24:40,580 I think it's counterintuitive. 586 00:24:40,650 --> 00:24:42,852 Yeah, which is why I have to find Serena. 587 00:24:42,912 --> 00:24:44,083 Have you seen her? 588 00:24:44,153 --> 00:24:46,055 Tonight's Blair's bachelorette party. 589 00:24:46,115 --> 00:24:47,517 I'm sure she's there. 590 00:24:47,657 --> 00:24:49,164 Well, I've already crashed her bridal shower. 591 00:24:49,188 --> 00:24:50,860 I'm sure it won't matter if I barge in 592 00:24:50,920 --> 00:24:52,161 on another pre-wedding event. 593 00:24:52,221 --> 00:24:55,765 (Chuckles) Oh, tell Serena I'm a fan. 594 00:24:55,825 --> 00:24:58,097 (Laughs) 595 00:24:58,167 --> 00:25:01,531 (The lost patrol's "this road is long" playing) 596 00:25:02,802 --> 00:25:06,505 Now since I'm... (Clears throat) Not sober... 597 00:25:06,576 --> 00:25:07,737 (Laughs) 598 00:25:08,077 --> 00:25:10,680 I'm gonna tell you what I really think about tonight. 599 00:25:11,881 --> 00:25:13,643 I'm having the best time. 600 00:25:13,713 --> 00:25:15,114 Ohh, I'm so glad. 601 00:25:15,184 --> 00:25:16,746 (Laughs) 602 00:25:16,816 --> 00:25:19,849 But I had my doubts about you. 603 00:25:19,919 --> 00:25:22,852 You are almost as scheme-y as me. 604 00:25:22,922 --> 00:25:27,056 But we are cut from the same cloth... 605 00:25:27,126 --> 00:25:29,859 Overbearing mother, absent father, 606 00:25:29,929 --> 00:25:32,531 the weight of a thousand expectations. 607 00:25:32,602 --> 00:25:33,933 You're right. 608 00:25:34,003 --> 00:25:36,836 I always am. 609 00:25:36,906 --> 00:25:38,638 (Laughs) 610 00:25:38,708 --> 00:25:39,939 Can I ask you a question? 611 00:25:40,009 --> 00:25:41,070 Anything. 612 00:25:41,140 --> 00:25:42,380 Why are you marrying my brother 613 00:25:42,612 --> 00:25:44,049 when I know you're not in love with him? 614 00:25:44,073 --> 00:25:47,016 I do love him. 615 00:25:48,918 --> 00:25:51,550 There might be some loves that seem... 616 00:25:51,621 --> 00:25:54,784 Bigger than others or more complicated or... 617 00:25:54,854 --> 00:25:56,656 Harder to let go of. 618 00:25:56,726 --> 00:25:59,989 But there's a reason they're not meant to be. 619 00:26:00,059 --> 00:26:01,631 You cannot choose who you love. 620 00:26:01,791 --> 00:26:08,037 But you can choose how you love them. 621 00:26:08,097 --> 00:26:09,969 And there are some people you can only love 622 00:26:10,039 --> 00:26:12,872 by not being with them. 623 00:26:12,942 --> 00:26:15,975 ♫ Like roses through... ♫ 624 00:26:16,045 --> 00:26:18,908 Okay, I'll get you some water. 625 00:26:18,978 --> 00:26:20,249 You need to sober up. 626 00:26:20,309 --> 00:26:26,055 Oh, you're so nice... And so pretty. 627 00:26:26,115 --> 00:26:27,586 I don't understand. 628 00:26:27,717 --> 00:26:29,034 How could Nate ever believe I'd wanna hurt him? 629 00:26:29,058 --> 00:26:31,220 He's the closest thing I have to a brother. 630 00:26:31,290 --> 00:26:33,162 No, I know, but you know, 631 00:26:33,222 --> 00:26:36,025 Nate's not the kid that you grew up with. He's changed. 632 00:26:36,095 --> 00:26:37,727 Yeah. Well, so have I. 633 00:26:37,797 --> 00:26:39,274 And I'm not gonna sit here and let him try to frame me 634 00:26:39,298 --> 00:26:40,800 for a crime I didn't commit. 635 00:26:40,870 --> 00:26:42,732 Well, then we need to kill the story 636 00:26:42,802 --> 00:26:44,133 before he goes public with it. 637 00:26:44,203 --> 00:26:47,637 How? There's no way I can prove I didn't do it. 638 00:26:47,707 --> 00:26:50,309 I know, but maybe we can find out who really did do it. 639 00:26:50,379 --> 00:26:52,712 I mean, come on. Is there anyone that you can think of 640 00:26:52,782 --> 00:26:54,013 that would wanna hurt Nate? 641 00:26:54,143 --> 00:26:55,791 I don't even wanna say this out loud, Serena. 642 00:26:55,815 --> 00:26:59,348 But all the way here, I was replaying it in my mind. 643 00:26:59,618 --> 00:27:00,720 Replaying what? 644 00:27:00,790 --> 00:27:02,151 The night of the accident. 645 00:27:02,251 --> 00:27:06,025 I heard Maureen call a car to take her to the empire. 646 00:27:06,095 --> 00:27:07,156 If I had known... 647 00:27:07,226 --> 00:27:08,627 Wait, wait. Maureen? 648 00:27:08,698 --> 00:27:09,759 Are you surprised? 649 00:27:10,029 --> 00:27:11,376 I mean, after all, all she's ever cared about 650 00:27:11,400 --> 00:27:14,103 was my career, how my success reflected on her. 651 00:27:14,163 --> 00:27:16,335 When she saw grandfather pass me over for Nate, 652 00:27:16,405 --> 00:27:19,869 she decided to protect the thing that mattered to her most. 653 00:27:19,939 --> 00:27:23,642 I think we've heard enough. 654 00:27:23,713 --> 00:27:24,844 Thank you, Nate. 655 00:27:25,144 --> 00:27:27,646 Oh, don't thank me. Thank Serena. It was her idea. 656 00:27:27,717 --> 00:27:29,178 What the hell's going on? 657 00:27:29,248 --> 00:27:30,726 Well, we knew you wouldn't admit to anything, 658 00:27:30,750 --> 00:27:32,922 so Serena and I staged that little argument 659 00:27:32,982 --> 00:27:34,423 on "gossip girl." 660 00:27:34,724 --> 00:27:37,226 We figured you'd try to pin the accident on someone else 661 00:27:37,286 --> 00:27:38,403 just like you did two years ago 662 00:27:38,427 --> 00:27:39,729 when you left Serena in that car. 663 00:27:39,929 --> 00:27:41,406 Did you really think I'd talk to you again, 664 00:27:41,430 --> 00:27:43,833 never mind take your side against Nate's? 665 00:27:43,893 --> 00:27:45,410 You're really gonna try to pin this on Maureen? 666 00:27:45,434 --> 00:27:47,937 Oh, I'm not pinning anything. It was Maureen. 667 00:27:47,997 --> 00:27:49,314 Why don't we go ask her ourselves? 668 00:27:49,338 --> 00:27:51,801 We don't have to. She has an airtight alibi. 669 00:27:51,871 --> 00:27:52,942 How do you know? 670 00:27:53,072 --> 00:27:54,512 Because on the night of the accident, 671 00:27:54,704 --> 00:27:56,421 she was with me, consulting with a divorce lawyer. 672 00:27:56,445 --> 00:27:59,148 And as soon as she hears about this, 673 00:27:59,208 --> 00:28:01,150 she's definitely gonna be through with you. 674 00:28:05,885 --> 00:28:08,687 (Indistinct conversations) 675 00:28:08,758 --> 00:28:12,021 (Hollywood holt's "brains" playing) 676 00:28:15,064 --> 00:28:19,368 I have to say, an unexpected choice. 677 00:28:19,428 --> 00:28:21,230 I'll get Blair. 678 00:28:21,300 --> 00:28:23,402 Why don't you wait in the car? 679 00:28:23,472 --> 00:28:26,075 I certainly hope you know what you're doing. 680 00:28:26,135 --> 00:28:29,879 ♫♫♫ 681 00:28:29,939 --> 00:28:32,982 A priest in a bar? Kinky. 682 00:28:33,042 --> 00:28:34,413 You have no idea. 683 00:28:34,483 --> 00:28:37,346 (Laughter) 684 00:28:37,486 --> 00:28:40,850 Let's go this way. Now tell Beatrice I need air. 685 00:28:40,920 --> 00:28:42,491 I'll be back in a minute. 686 00:28:42,752 --> 00:28:45,054 Whoo. Whew. 687 00:28:45,124 --> 00:28:46,796 (Exhales deeply) 688 00:28:46,856 --> 00:28:48,427 Hey, bridey, got a match? 689 00:28:48,497 --> 00:28:52,802 Two. And that's the problem. 690 00:28:52,862 --> 00:28:55,404 All right, well, hold this while I go find one. 691 00:28:55,464 --> 00:28:58,007 Ooh. (Mouth full) Don't mind if I do. 692 00:28:58,067 --> 00:29:02,071 (Singsongy) Ooh, the strippers are here! 693 00:29:02,141 --> 00:29:05,144 Ooh. Whoo, whoo! 694 00:29:05,214 --> 00:29:07,746 Excuse me, miss. Is that a joint in your mouth? 695 00:29:07,817 --> 00:29:10,019 Well, hello, officer... 696 00:29:10,079 --> 00:29:11,821 (Police radio chatter) 697 00:29:11,881 --> 00:29:15,324 (Chuckles) Weiner. Why, yes, it is. Do you want some? 698 00:29:15,384 --> 00:29:16,755 Okay. 699 00:29:17,086 --> 00:29:20,089 Oh, you're no fun. Where did Beatrice find you? (Gasps) 700 00:29:20,159 --> 00:29:21,891 No, shh. 701 00:29:21,961 --> 00:29:23,332 Just cut all small talk. 702 00:29:23,432 --> 00:29:25,995 Let's find out if you really are New York's finest... 703 00:29:26,065 --> 00:29:27,096 (Gasps) 704 00:29:27,166 --> 00:29:28,097 Oh! Is that a real gun? 705 00:29:28,167 --> 00:29:29,098 Okay. 706 00:29:29,168 --> 00:29:31,901 Ow! What are you doing? 707 00:29:31,971 --> 00:29:33,042 Is this part of the act? 708 00:29:33,202 --> 00:29:34,043 Hey, excuse me, officers, we... 709 00:29:34,103 --> 00:29:35,044 Back off, kid. 710 00:29:35,104 --> 00:29:36,906 Okay. 711 00:29:36,976 --> 00:29:38,177 No. No, no, no. 712 00:29:38,247 --> 00:29:39,408 D-don't you know who I am? 713 00:29:39,508 --> 00:29:41,911 I'm going to be the Princess of Monaco! 714 00:29:41,981 --> 00:29:46,185 Yeah? And I'm the king of the 6th precinct. 715 00:29:46,255 --> 00:29:48,387 I love you, New York! 716 00:29:48,457 --> 00:29:53,522 Of course you'd be behind this. 717 00:29:58,167 --> 00:29:59,328 (Siren wailing) 718 00:29:59,398 --> 00:30:00,799 (Indistinct conversations) 719 00:30:00,870 --> 00:30:02,131 Hey, where's Blair? 720 00:30:02,201 --> 00:30:03,833 I'm just finishing the paperwork. 721 00:30:05,875 --> 00:30:08,807 You royal bitch! You paid that girl to give me a joint 722 00:30:08,878 --> 00:30:11,080 and tipped off the police that I was outside with it 723 00:30:11,140 --> 00:30:12,357 because you wanted to humiliate me 724 00:30:12,381 --> 00:30:14,143 in the eyes of the world. 725 00:30:14,213 --> 00:30:15,945 What's next? Photoshopped nude pics? 726 00:30:16,015 --> 00:30:17,586 A dead body in my bed? 727 00:30:17,847 --> 00:30:19,524 Ooh, hey, she's... She's just making a point. 728 00:30:19,548 --> 00:30:21,050 Blair, this was not Beatrice's fault. 729 00:30:21,120 --> 00:30:22,121 It was Chuck's. 730 00:30:22,191 --> 00:30:23,222 Chuck's? (Scoffs) 731 00:30:23,352 --> 00:30:24,823 I shook his tail with a decoy plan. 732 00:30:25,054 --> 00:30:27,072 He's staking out a suite at the St. Regis as we speak. 733 00:30:27,096 --> 00:30:28,473 No, I saw him there with my own eyes. 734 00:30:28,497 --> 00:30:31,100 Ma belle-soeur, may we speak privately? 735 00:30:31,160 --> 00:30:32,560 Go ahead. I'll wait for your things. 736 00:30:35,064 --> 00:30:36,505 How you doing? 737 00:30:38,968 --> 00:30:40,109 Start at the beginning. 738 00:30:40,169 --> 00:30:42,841 (Nate) And don't leave anything out. 739 00:30:42,912 --> 00:30:45,544 (Sighs) The day of the accident, I met Max. 740 00:30:45,614 --> 00:30:47,546 He followed you from Nate's office 741 00:30:47,616 --> 00:30:49,919 and offered to help me in exchange for money. 742 00:30:49,979 --> 00:30:51,850 We'd just had that argument 743 00:30:51,921 --> 00:30:54,523 about the weekend, Nate taking my place. 744 00:30:54,583 --> 00:30:58,928 I was so angry, and so I paid him to drain 745 00:30:58,988 --> 00:31:01,290 the brake fluid from the car... 746 00:31:01,360 --> 00:31:03,162 Half before and the rest when it was done. 747 00:31:03,232 --> 00:31:07,196 So that explains gossip girl's photo of Max at the empire. 748 00:31:07,266 --> 00:31:09,474 I met him outside the garage to give him the rest of the money. 749 00:31:09,498 --> 00:31:12,041 He said he'd done it, and he took off, 750 00:31:12,101 --> 00:31:15,404 but when I double-checked, it turns out that he played me. 751 00:31:15,474 --> 00:31:18,877 He took the money, and he ran. (Scoffs) 752 00:31:18,948 --> 00:31:20,009 So you did it yourself. 753 00:31:20,409 --> 00:31:21,526 Look, I never meant for anything to happen to Blair. 754 00:31:21,550 --> 00:31:22,830 Yeah, but you wouldn't have cared 755 00:31:23,012 --> 00:31:24,429 if I ended up in a wheelchair or worse? 756 00:31:24,453 --> 00:31:25,985 I never thought it would get that bad. 757 00:31:26,085 --> 00:31:28,125 I thought you'd... I don't know... Hit a parked car, 758 00:31:28,157 --> 00:31:30,289 get thrown around, get banged up. 759 00:31:30,359 --> 00:31:33,462 I wanted to ruin your weekend, not your life. 760 00:31:33,522 --> 00:31:34,924 (Scoffs) 761 00:31:35,324 --> 00:31:37,644 And I know what you think of me after what I did to Serena. 762 00:31:38,968 --> 00:31:43,232 But when I saw you rising up at "the spectator"... 763 00:31:43,302 --> 00:31:44,579 Well, we both know there's only a certain amount 764 00:31:44,603 --> 00:31:48,137 of grandfather's love to go around. 765 00:31:48,207 --> 00:31:49,538 He chose you. 766 00:31:49,608 --> 00:31:54,543 And so I did the only thing I knew how to. 767 00:31:54,613 --> 00:31:58,687 That's it? That's your answer? What, not enough love? 768 00:31:58,948 --> 00:32:02,191 I raised you to stand on your own two feet. 769 00:32:02,251 --> 00:32:05,694 No. You raised me to kneel before yours. 770 00:32:05,955 --> 00:32:09,198 And now my life is over. 771 00:32:09,258 --> 00:32:10,658 And that's exactly what you deserve. 772 00:32:10,960 --> 00:32:12,677 Two years ago, you and I were the ones in the accident, 773 00:32:12,701 --> 00:32:17,606 and you left me hurt and alone, and you got off scot-free. 774 00:32:17,666 --> 00:32:19,344 But that's not what's gonna happen this time. 775 00:32:19,368 --> 00:32:21,410 This time, you are gonna pay for what you did. 776 00:32:21,470 --> 00:32:23,672 And I'm gonna see to it. 777 00:32:23,942 --> 00:32:26,345 (Cell phone alert chimes) 778 00:32:29,048 --> 00:32:30,349 Oh, Blair's been arrested. 779 00:32:30,419 --> 00:32:32,421 Go. We've got it covered. 780 00:32:40,189 --> 00:32:42,231 So you're telling me that when my face 781 00:32:42,291 --> 00:32:43,332 is on "page six" tomorrow, 782 00:32:43,462 --> 00:32:45,394 I have nobody to blame but myself? 783 00:32:45,464 --> 00:32:49,198 Yes, but don't be so sure about the story getting out. 784 00:32:50,099 --> 00:32:51,400 Where did you get those? 785 00:32:51,570 --> 00:32:54,273 I bought them off everyone outside the bar. 786 00:32:54,343 --> 00:32:55,644 Did you get all of them? 787 00:32:56,045 --> 00:32:59,648 If anyone talks, it'll be just a rumor. No proof. 788 00:32:59,708 --> 00:33:02,411 (Gasps) Oh, I've never been so happy 789 00:33:02,481 --> 00:33:04,413 for the demise of "gossip girl." 790 00:33:04,483 --> 00:33:08,587 But now... one last thing. 791 00:33:08,657 --> 00:33:10,759 Oh. (Laughs) 792 00:33:11,020 --> 00:33:12,061 (Chuckles) Mm. 793 00:33:12,121 --> 00:33:14,193 Voila. (Chuckles) 794 00:33:14,263 --> 00:33:15,494 (Speaks French) 795 00:33:15,564 --> 00:33:19,598 Mm! Mmm! 796 00:33:22,371 --> 00:33:24,033 (Elevator bell dings) 797 00:33:24,173 --> 00:33:27,406 Trip's in the car. Says he wants to tell the police himself. 798 00:33:27,476 --> 00:33:29,178 I'm gonna take him down there now. 799 00:33:29,238 --> 00:33:30,409 Good. 800 00:33:30,479 --> 00:33:31,640 I wanna thank you, Nathaniel, 801 00:33:31,740 --> 00:33:33,512 for the way you handled things tonight, 802 00:33:33,582 --> 00:33:36,215 and for never believing that I could have had anything to do 803 00:33:36,285 --> 00:33:37,786 with this heinous crime. 804 00:33:38,047 --> 00:33:41,250 Well, I'm glad your conscience is clear. 805 00:33:41,320 --> 00:33:44,423 Wh-what is that supposed to mean? 806 00:33:44,493 --> 00:33:47,696 You can't possibly blame me for what happened. 807 00:33:47,756 --> 00:33:50,159 You've pitted us against each other our entire lives. 808 00:33:50,229 --> 00:33:53,762 Everything is a competition, and the prize is your approval. 809 00:33:54,032 --> 00:33:55,664 It's the great Van Der bilt tradition. 810 00:33:55,734 --> 00:34:00,439 Well, I'm sorry that you feel that way about your own family. 811 00:34:00,509 --> 00:34:02,441 And might I remind you that Diana Payne 812 00:34:02,511 --> 00:34:04,089 would never have given you that job at "the spectator" 813 00:34:04,113 --> 00:34:05,574 if I hadn't paid her to? 814 00:34:05,644 --> 00:34:06,645 (Scoffs) 815 00:34:07,316 --> 00:34:09,076 You really think you can make it on your own? 816 00:34:10,749 --> 00:34:12,481 I don't know. 817 00:34:12,551 --> 00:34:14,553 But it's the only way it'll mean anything. 818 00:34:16,054 --> 00:34:18,257 I've set up some meetings with investors. 819 00:34:21,390 --> 00:34:23,262 I'll be making you an offer. 820 00:34:27,396 --> 00:34:30,269 Hey, where is she? What happened? 821 00:34:30,339 --> 00:34:32,341 Oh, she's fine. They're not pressing charges. 822 00:34:32,401 --> 00:34:35,574 Oh, thank god. You would not believe what I just came from. 823 00:34:35,644 --> 00:34:37,546 Look, Serena, while we're alone, 824 00:34:37,606 --> 00:34:39,308 there's something I need to say to you. 825 00:34:39,378 --> 00:34:42,751 Are you... fake-breaking up with me? 826 00:34:42,811 --> 00:34:45,484 (Chuckles) You know how guys say, "it's not you. It's me"? 827 00:34:45,554 --> 00:34:47,786 Well, in this case, it's... it's my book. 828 00:34:47,856 --> 00:34:51,220 Well, don't worry. You haven't hurt my fake feelings. 829 00:34:51,290 --> 00:34:53,168 I would never wanna get in the way of your career. 830 00:34:53,192 --> 00:34:54,763 There you are! 831 00:34:54,823 --> 00:34:57,526 Ohh! Is everything okay? 832 00:34:57,596 --> 00:34:59,368 Were you worried about little ol' me? 833 00:34:59,428 --> 00:35:01,730 B., you smell like a distillery. 834 00:35:01,800 --> 00:35:05,334 I had shots. They were fun! 835 00:35:05,404 --> 00:35:07,376 The first ten, anyway. 836 00:35:07,436 --> 00:35:08,753 Oh, well, I'm sorry I missed the excitement. 837 00:35:08,777 --> 00:35:11,740 Oh, I had someone to watch over me. 838 00:35:11,810 --> 00:35:13,612 (Cell phone ringing) 839 00:35:13,682 --> 00:35:14,743 I'm sorry. 840 00:35:14,813 --> 00:35:16,114 (Beep) 841 00:35:16,185 --> 00:35:17,446 (Whispers) She's so nice. 842 00:35:18,847 --> 00:35:20,889 (Father cavalia) Where's Blair? 843 00:35:21,150 --> 00:35:22,221 With me. 844 00:35:22,391 --> 00:35:23,822 Can you get her to Chuck's hotel? 845 00:35:23,892 --> 00:35:26,695 No. The plan is finished. 846 00:35:26,755 --> 00:35:27,896 It's over. 847 00:35:28,157 --> 00:35:29,598 And so are we. 848 00:35:29,658 --> 00:35:30,759 Beatrice, wait. 849 00:35:31,260 --> 00:35:33,802 I don't want to play these games to hurt people. 850 00:35:33,862 --> 00:35:35,334 I only want you, 851 00:35:35,504 --> 00:35:37,382 but you're never going to leave the church for me. 852 00:35:37,406 --> 00:35:38,737 We both know it. 853 00:35:38,907 --> 00:35:42,811 I'm just the only one brave enough to say it out loud. 854 00:35:42,871 --> 00:35:44,313 (Line disconnects) 855 00:35:51,180 --> 00:35:52,521 (Cell phone rings, beep) 856 00:35:52,581 --> 00:35:53,581 Hey. 857 00:35:53,882 --> 00:35:55,129 (Serena) Hey. I wanted you to know 858 00:35:55,153 --> 00:35:56,485 Blair made it home safely. 859 00:35:56,585 --> 00:35:59,558 I just tucked her in, and she is out like a light. 860 00:35:59,628 --> 00:36:01,230 (Chuckles) No surprise there. 861 00:36:01,290 --> 00:36:02,561 I never thought I'd see the day 862 00:36:02,631 --> 00:36:04,463 when Blair Waldorf ate a Tequila worm. 863 00:36:04,533 --> 00:36:06,265 Yeah, I never thought I would read something 864 00:36:06,335 --> 00:36:07,615 written by Serena Van Der Woodsen 865 00:36:07,836 --> 00:36:10,939 that made me laugh out loud, and even more impressive... 866 00:36:11,200 --> 00:36:12,371 There were no witnesses, 867 00:36:12,571 --> 00:36:14,148 so I will deny it if asked publicly, but, uh, 868 00:36:14,172 --> 00:36:15,804 there may have been a lump in my throat. 869 00:36:15,874 --> 00:36:17,646 Really? A lump? 870 00:36:17,706 --> 00:36:19,778 Don't gloat, but seriously, I mean, it's... 871 00:36:19,848 --> 00:36:23,212 It's surprisingly real for something supposedly fake. 872 00:36:23,282 --> 00:36:25,554 Well, not all fake. 873 00:36:25,614 --> 00:36:27,456 No, I know. We... we dated for years, 874 00:36:27,516 --> 00:36:29,688 so of course there's history there. 875 00:36:29,758 --> 00:36:33,592 Yeah. But... 876 00:36:33,662 --> 00:36:34,723 But what? 877 00:36:34,793 --> 00:36:38,196 It... I don't... just... 878 00:36:38,267 --> 00:36:40,198 Whatever. Have a good night, okay? 879 00:36:40,269 --> 00:36:42,301 No, what is it? Tell me. 880 00:36:42,371 --> 00:36:43,848 We're Dan and Serena. You can tell me anything. 881 00:36:43,872 --> 00:36:45,974 It must be true, 'cause I read that online. 882 00:36:46,235 --> 00:36:49,338 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 883 00:36:49,408 --> 00:36:51,480 I-I have to go. Bye. 884 00:36:51,540 --> 00:36:53,542 (Line disconnects, beep) 885 00:36:53,612 --> 00:36:54,883 Chuck, you need to leave now. 886 00:36:55,344 --> 00:36:57,224 I don't know what it is you think I did tonight, 887 00:36:57,286 --> 00:36:58,947 but all I care about is her. 888 00:36:59,217 --> 00:37:01,550 (Sighs) Blair's asleep, okay? 889 00:37:01,620 --> 00:37:03,592 And even if she wasn't, she... 890 00:37:03,652 --> 00:37:05,394 She wouldn't wanna see you anyway. 891 00:37:05,454 --> 00:37:10,299 Tell her I came by... And that I'm not done. 892 00:37:11,560 --> 00:37:12,907 That's one thing I learned from Blair. 893 00:37:12,931 --> 00:37:15,764 You don't give up on the people you love. 894 00:37:15,834 --> 00:37:18,006 (Button clicks) 895 00:37:34,953 --> 00:37:38,487 Rise and shine, jailbird. 896 00:37:38,557 --> 00:37:39,858 I made you French press. 897 00:37:39,958 --> 00:37:43,732 Oh, no, no, please, please. I beg you, no light. 898 00:37:45,964 --> 00:37:46,965 (Moans) 899 00:37:47,496 --> 00:37:49,838 (Voice echoing) Here. You want your coffee? 900 00:37:49,898 --> 00:37:51,670 Uh, stop spinning. 901 00:37:51,740 --> 00:37:53,802 (Chuckles) 902 00:37:53,872 --> 00:37:55,003 (Cup clatters) 903 00:37:55,273 --> 00:37:57,346 (Moans) 904 00:37:57,406 --> 00:38:00,309 What are those? 905 00:38:00,779 --> 00:38:02,711 Louis' wedding vows. 906 00:38:02,781 --> 00:38:04,353 I found them 907 00:38:04,453 --> 00:38:07,055 hidden in my desk last night, and I was drunk enough 908 00:38:07,316 --> 00:38:10,819 to allow myself a minor ethical transgression. 909 00:38:10,889 --> 00:38:12,521 Blair! 910 00:38:12,591 --> 00:38:16,425 (Sighs) Okay, how were they? 911 00:38:16,495 --> 00:38:17,495 (Giggles) 912 00:38:17,666 --> 00:38:21,330 It's like he peered into my soul. 913 00:38:21,400 --> 00:38:23,732 I know Louis loves me, but sometimes 914 00:38:23,802 --> 00:38:26,735 I wonder if he understands me. 915 00:38:26,805 --> 00:38:28,907 But reading this 916 00:38:28,977 --> 00:38:32,881 is exactly what I needed to go into our wedding 917 00:38:32,941 --> 00:38:35,013 sure of my choice. 918 00:38:35,083 --> 00:38:38,387 Mm. Can I be a little jealous? 919 00:38:38,447 --> 00:38:40,519 You may. 920 00:38:40,589 --> 00:38:42,621 I-I can't wait for you to hear them on Saturday, 921 00:38:42,691 --> 00:38:44,653 and you don't have to 922 00:38:44,723 --> 00:38:48,026 keep up the charade with Humphrey for me any longer. 923 00:38:48,096 --> 00:38:49,928 Louis and I are in a good place now. 924 00:38:49,998 --> 00:38:51,730 (The naked and famous' "bells" playing) 925 00:38:51,860 --> 00:38:56,765 Yeah, well, I'm glad everything worked out like it should have. 926 00:38:56,835 --> 00:38:58,336 (Chuckles) 927 00:38:58,407 --> 00:38:59,584 I'm gonna go into the office now, 928 00:38:59,608 --> 00:39:02,511 take down my column. It'll help Dan. 929 00:39:02,571 --> 00:39:03,942 You ready? 930 00:39:04,012 --> 00:39:06,615 Ready for what? 931 00:39:06,675 --> 00:39:08,046 (Gasps) No! 932 00:39:08,116 --> 00:39:10,519 (Gossip girl) Miss me, upper east siders? 933 00:39:10,579 --> 00:39:13,752 Have you been asking yourselves if you're better off now 934 00:39:13,822 --> 00:39:15,554 than you were two months ago? 935 00:39:15,624 --> 00:39:18,487 You've made a grave mistake, Beatrice. 936 00:39:18,557 --> 00:39:21,029 You forget I still have your mother's ear. 937 00:39:21,089 --> 00:39:22,631 And she had no trouble believing 938 00:39:22,791 --> 00:39:25,063 you were still trying to ruin your brother's wedding. 939 00:39:25,133 --> 00:39:27,896 So when I suggested you might benefit 940 00:39:27,966 --> 00:39:31,640 from some missionary work in east Africa, she agreed. 941 00:39:31,700 --> 00:39:35,103 I'll tell my mother we slept together. You'll be defrocked. 942 00:39:35,373 --> 00:39:37,406 And whose word do you think she'll accept? 943 00:39:37,476 --> 00:39:41,750 Her scheming daughter or her loyal, loving priest? 944 00:39:41,810 --> 00:39:43,552 You might be able to get rid of me, 945 00:39:43,612 --> 00:39:45,554 but you won't be able to stop the wedding. 946 00:39:45,614 --> 00:39:47,916 Which is why I have found someone far better equipped 947 00:39:47,986 --> 00:39:49,418 to assist me in my cause. 948 00:39:49,488 --> 00:39:51,089 (Cell phone rings) 949 00:39:51,159 --> 00:39:53,662 That's probably your mother now. 950 00:39:53,722 --> 00:39:55,664 Bon voyage. 951 00:39:55,724 --> 00:39:58,967 (Ring) 952 00:40:04,032 --> 00:40:05,834 (Cell phone rings) 953 00:40:05,904 --> 00:40:07,436 (Ring) 954 00:40:07,506 --> 00:40:08,807 (Beep) 955 00:40:08,877 --> 00:40:10,108 Hey. 956 00:40:10,178 --> 00:40:12,140 Hey, can you meet for lunch? 957 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:13,888 Well, I'm kind of on a roll here. What's up? 958 00:40:13,912 --> 00:40:16,084 Uh, well, I actually talked to Blair this morning, 959 00:40:16,144 --> 00:40:18,587 and she wants us to stay together until the wedding, 960 00:40:18,647 --> 00:40:21,419 just so Louis doesn't suspect anything. 961 00:40:21,490 --> 00:40:22,721 Would you hate that? 962 00:40:22,791 --> 00:40:24,993 Uh... (Sighs) 963 00:40:25,053 --> 00:40:26,455 I mean, no. No, that's fine, 964 00:40:26,525 --> 00:40:28,597 but only until the wedding, right? 965 00:40:28,657 --> 00:40:30,999 Yeah. Yeah, no, of course. 966 00:40:31,059 --> 00:40:33,832 You know, um, but we should probably still go out 967 00:40:33,902 --> 00:40:35,834 to keep appearances up. 968 00:40:35,904 --> 00:40:37,536 Uh, sure. Coffee? 969 00:40:37,736 --> 00:40:41,510 I don't know. I was thinking, you know, dinner could be better 970 00:40:41,570 --> 00:40:43,011 or... or maybe a movie? 971 00:40:43,071 --> 00:40:46,615 Yeah, that's fine by me. I'll call you later. 972 00:40:48,076 --> 00:40:50,819 Trapped under the weight of a false accusation, 973 00:40:50,879 --> 00:40:52,180 I've done a lot of thinking 974 00:40:52,681 --> 00:40:54,653 about the kind of girl I want to be from now on. 975 00:40:54,723 --> 00:40:56,200 I'd like to be the kind... (Knock on door) 976 00:40:56,224 --> 00:40:58,757 Who does what she says she's going to do. 977 00:40:58,827 --> 00:41:00,629 Thank you. 978 00:41:00,689 --> 00:41:04,863 ♫ I'm not here to make you stay ♫ 979 00:41:04,933 --> 00:41:08,897 ♫ I'm not here to take you away ♫ 980 00:41:08,967 --> 00:41:12,470 ♫ I can't make you disappear ♫ 981 00:41:12,541 --> 00:41:14,673 ♫ I can't take away... ♫ 982 00:41:14,743 --> 00:41:16,775 Mr. Bass, welcome. 983 00:41:16,845 --> 00:41:18,206 Right on time. 984 00:41:18,647 --> 00:41:21,249 I have no interest in niceties. Just tell me what you know. 985 00:41:23,051 --> 00:41:25,514 I know what is in Blair Waldorf's heart, 986 00:41:25,584 --> 00:41:27,856 and if you don't want this wedding to happen, 987 00:41:27,916 --> 00:41:30,659 together, we can make sure it doesn't. 988 00:41:30,719 --> 00:41:31,860 ♫ Disappear ♫ 989 00:41:31,920 --> 00:41:34,523 ♫ I can't take away your fear ♫ 990 00:41:34,593 --> 00:41:37,866 She already thinks I'm a villain. 991 00:41:37,926 --> 00:41:40,498 I may as well become one. 992 00:41:40,569 --> 00:41:42,200 ♫ I will not... ♫ 993 00:41:42,270 --> 00:41:44,733 You know what they say... Talk is cheap. 994 00:41:44,803 --> 00:41:47,175 So if you don't have anything nice to say, 995 00:41:47,235 --> 00:41:50,078 maybe you should just shut your mouth. 996 00:41:50,138 --> 00:41:53,281 X.o.x.o. Gossip girl.