1 00:00:03,674 --> 00:00:06,036 Into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. 2 00:00:06,037 --> 00:00:08,608 It's time to pass the "gossip girl" Baton. 3 00:00:08,609 --> 00:00:11,311 "Welcome to your future as gossip girl 3.0. 4 00:00:11,312 --> 00:00:13,143 The power is now in your hands." 5 00:00:13,144 --> 00:00:15,345 I told Chuck he doesn't have my heart anymore. 6 00:00:15,346 --> 00:00:17,087 I realized it belongs to someone else. 7 00:00:17,088 --> 00:00:21,221 "As for the rest of my estate, I leave to you, Ivy dickens." 8 00:00:21,222 --> 00:00:22,352 I think it'd be best if you left. 9 00:00:22,353 --> 00:00:23,553 I was just gonna say the same thing. 10 00:00:23,554 --> 00:00:25,325 This is my apartment now. 11 00:00:25,326 --> 00:00:26,596 I heard from Ivy's lawyer. 12 00:00:26,597 --> 00:00:28,027 She got a call from the bank saying there was 13 00:00:28,028 --> 00:00:29,259 a cashier's check waiting for her. 14 00:00:29,260 --> 00:00:30,700 Do you know anything about this? 15 00:00:30,701 --> 00:00:32,732 It was a ruse to get her out of the apartment. 16 00:00:32,733 --> 00:00:34,564 But you didn't just lie to her. You lied to me. 17 00:00:34,565 --> 00:00:37,567 I will go back down and get Mr. Humphrey's bags. 18 00:00:37,568 --> 00:00:39,439 Well, um, actually, this is it for now. 19 00:00:39,440 --> 00:00:42,112 I'm ready to move on with my life, 20 00:00:42,113 --> 00:00:43,373 and I can't do that 21 00:00:43,374 --> 00:00:44,644 with gossip girl tracking my every move. 22 00:00:44,645 --> 00:00:46,576 Find a new Serena. Use your influence 23 00:00:46,577 --> 00:00:48,148 to anoint her the new "it" girl. 24 00:00:48,149 --> 00:00:49,349 Please tell me we have an offer that will at least 25 00:00:49,350 --> 00:00:51,181 keep "the spectator" afloat. 26 00:00:51,182 --> 00:00:53,052 (Nate) Yes, I do know Diana Payne. 27 00:00:53,053 --> 00:00:54,454 "The spectator" is yours. 28 00:00:54,455 --> 00:00:56,726 I'm just here in a support capacity. Deal? 29 00:00:56,727 --> 00:00:58,328 Deal. 30 00:00:58,329 --> 00:01:00,090 They needed a family member for a blood transfusion, 31 00:01:00,091 --> 00:01:02,132 and I gave the doctors Jack's number. 32 00:01:02,133 --> 00:01:03,533 Jack? 33 00:01:03,534 --> 00:01:05,265 You're covering for who really gave me the blood... 34 00:01:05,266 --> 00:01:06,336 Elizabeth. 35 00:01:06,337 --> 00:01:07,537 She didn't want you to know. 36 00:01:07,538 --> 00:01:09,499 Elizabeth is not your mother. 37 00:01:09,500 --> 00:01:11,801 Keep looking. Someone donated that blood. 38 00:01:11,802 --> 00:01:13,474 I wanna know who. 39 00:01:14,675 --> 00:01:17,076 And who am I? 40 00:01:17,077 --> 00:01:20,550 That's a secret I'll never tell. 41 00:01:20,551 --> 00:01:22,552 You know you love me. 42 00:01:22,553 --> 00:01:24,554 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 43 00:01:24,555 --> 00:01:26,516 Captioned by closed captioning services, inc. 44 00:01:26,517 --> 00:01:28,618 (Gossip girl) Even on the Upper East Side, 45 00:01:28,619 --> 00:01:31,521 the laws of physics dictate that what goes up 46 00:01:31,522 --> 00:01:33,393 must come down. 47 00:01:33,394 --> 00:01:36,626 (Grouplove's "tongue tied" playing) 48 00:01:36,627 --> 00:01:38,528 Even when it feels as if our feet 49 00:01:38,529 --> 00:01:41,471 are a million miles off the ground. 50 00:01:41,472 --> 00:01:42,832 ♫ Take me to your best friend's house ♫ 51 00:01:42,833 --> 00:01:44,834 ♫ I loved you then and I love you now ♫ 52 00:01:44,835 --> 00:01:49,639 But when we've hit rock bottom, we hope that some way, somehow, 53 00:01:49,640 --> 00:01:51,381 our fortunes will change... 54 00:01:51,382 --> 00:01:54,244 ♫ don't take me tongue tied ♫ 55 00:01:54,245 --> 00:01:57,647 ♫ don't wave no good-bye ♫ 56 00:01:57,648 --> 00:02:00,850 That a great force will reverse the trend. 57 00:02:00,851 --> 00:02:02,692 (Mouse clicking) 58 00:02:02,693 --> 00:02:04,424 ♫♫♫ 59 00:02:04,425 --> 00:02:09,799 (Cell phone vibrating) 60 00:02:09,800 --> 00:02:10,900 (Beep) 61 00:02:10,901 --> 00:02:12,902 Hey. 62 00:02:12,903 --> 00:02:15,705 Sorry. Did I wake you? It's after 9:00. 63 00:02:15,706 --> 00:02:17,767 Yeah, that's dawn on the Upper East Side. 64 00:02:17,768 --> 00:02:19,439 What's going on? 65 00:02:19,440 --> 00:02:21,511 Well, remember how I called "page six" and Perez Hilton 66 00:02:21,512 --> 00:02:24,214 "trash-filled rags for small-minded individuals"? 67 00:02:24,215 --> 00:02:27,277 Yeah, I think I recall something along those lines. 68 00:02:27,278 --> 00:02:28,818 Well, I take it back. Sort of. 69 00:02:28,819 --> 00:02:30,720 I still think gossip sites are demonic, 70 00:02:30,721 --> 00:02:32,582 but even I have to admit that this whole "it" girl thing 71 00:02:32,583 --> 00:02:34,284 has its perks. 72 00:02:34,285 --> 00:02:36,326 Oh, really? Like what? 73 00:02:36,327 --> 00:02:39,429 Like... Lars Von trier requesting me for an audition? 74 00:02:39,430 --> 00:02:42,161 He's doing a staging of "dancer in the dark" at the public. 75 00:02:42,162 --> 00:02:45,164 No big whoop. I mean, he's only a bona fide film god. 76 00:02:45,165 --> 00:02:46,636 That's fantastic. 77 00:02:46,637 --> 00:02:50,400 When are we gonna celebrate? I mean, I'm free right now. 78 00:02:50,401 --> 00:02:51,901 How about after my audition? 79 00:02:51,902 --> 00:02:54,644 It's today, and so I need every waking moment to prepare, 80 00:02:54,645 --> 00:02:57,507 which includes tracking down Serena and getting her advice 81 00:02:57,508 --> 00:02:59,579 on what to wear for my debut. 82 00:02:59,580 --> 00:03:01,511 Actually, she's been kind of distant lately. 83 00:03:01,512 --> 00:03:02,652 I can't figure out why. 84 00:03:02,653 --> 00:03:03,853 Listen, just 'cause you're cousins 85 00:03:03,854 --> 00:03:05,455 doesn't mean you have to be best friends. 86 00:03:05,456 --> 00:03:06,816 My cousin tried to kill me. 87 00:03:06,817 --> 00:03:09,389 (Chuckles) Okay, I gotta go. Talk soon. 88 00:03:09,390 --> 00:03:10,820 (Cell phone beeps) 89 00:03:10,821 --> 00:03:12,792 (Sighs) 90 00:03:12,793 --> 00:03:15,695 We have a very busy day ahead of us, 91 00:03:15,696 --> 00:03:18,268 so try to look alive. 92 00:03:18,269 --> 00:03:19,329 We begin with... 93 00:03:19,330 --> 00:03:20,570 Just how lonely boy like... 94 00:03:20,571 --> 00:03:22,702 Over easy with croissant on side. 95 00:03:22,703 --> 00:03:24,704 Jam with four fruits, not plain strawberry. 96 00:03:24,705 --> 00:03:26,476 Thank you, Dorota. You know me so well. 97 00:03:26,477 --> 00:03:27,737 As I was saying, 98 00:03:27,738 --> 00:03:29,679 or at least attempting to say before you two 99 00:03:29,680 --> 00:03:30,880 started chatting about condiments, 100 00:03:30,881 --> 00:03:32,742 we will be walking the red carpet 101 00:03:32,743 --> 00:03:34,584 at opening night of "end of the rainbow" tonight... 102 00:03:34,585 --> 00:03:36,616 Our first public outing as a couple. 103 00:03:36,617 --> 00:03:39,319 So I'm scheduled for a photo facial at 10:00, 104 00:03:39,320 --> 00:03:40,820 and then Tracy Anderson will be twisting my body 105 00:03:40,821 --> 00:03:43,693 into positions you couldn't even imagine at 11:00. 106 00:03:43,694 --> 00:03:47,657 In the meantime, why don't you go home and shower? 107 00:03:47,658 --> 00:03:49,859 Or... not shower and just use deodorant 108 00:03:49,860 --> 00:03:51,861 as people from Brooklyn are wont to do. 109 00:03:51,862 --> 00:03:54,634 We'll grab cocktails before curtain, 7:00 P.M., 110 00:03:54,635 --> 00:03:56,406 where the red carpet, paparazzi, and at least 111 00:03:56,407 --> 00:04:00,510 one stirring tale of alcoholism and financial ruin await us. 112 00:04:00,511 --> 00:04:01,711 God. It's good to be back in the saddle. 113 00:04:01,712 --> 00:04:02,872 Sounds like a perfect plan. 114 00:04:02,873 --> 00:04:05,545 Of course it is. I came up with it. 115 00:04:05,546 --> 00:04:07,778 So be on time. 116 00:04:09,780 --> 00:04:11,781 Are you sure it's okay if I borrow it? 117 00:04:11,782 --> 00:04:12,882 Of course. 118 00:04:12,883 --> 00:04:14,424 You have to wear the perfect thing, 119 00:04:14,425 --> 00:04:15,655 not just for the audition, but for all the people 120 00:04:15,656 --> 00:04:17,387 that will be writing about you going to it. 121 00:04:17,388 --> 00:04:18,588 (Sighs) 122 00:04:18,589 --> 00:04:20,590 You know, it's funny, the only person 123 00:04:20,591 --> 00:04:21,791 who seems to not be writing about you these days 124 00:04:21,792 --> 00:04:22,932 is gossip girl. 125 00:04:22,933 --> 00:04:24,394 Hmm. That doesn't bother me. 126 00:04:24,395 --> 00:04:25,995 Really? I mean, she is the crown Jewel 127 00:04:25,996 --> 00:04:28,398 of the New York gossip blogs. 128 00:04:28,399 --> 00:04:29,869 Maybe when you were in high school, 129 00:04:29,870 --> 00:04:32,001 but now it seems like she's kind of irrelevant. 130 00:04:32,002 --> 00:04:35,375 Oh, be careful what you say. She might be able to hear you. 131 00:04:35,376 --> 00:04:36,576 (Chuckles) 132 00:04:36,577 --> 00:04:38,047 This is the biggest audition of my life. 133 00:04:38,048 --> 00:04:40,710 Last thing I'm worried about is some pathetic blogger 134 00:04:40,711 --> 00:04:43,854 in a dark room tethered to a computer. 135 00:04:44,985 --> 00:04:46,816 So are you nervous? 136 00:04:46,817 --> 00:04:49,619 Petrified. Von trier's a genius, 137 00:04:49,620 --> 00:04:50,920 but he's got a reputation 138 00:04:50,921 --> 00:04:52,392 for being really tough on actresses. 139 00:04:52,393 --> 00:04:53,963 Personally, I think directors wield 140 00:04:53,964 --> 00:04:57,427 a little bit too much power, so even if he's tough, 141 00:04:57,428 --> 00:04:58,628 no tears from me. 142 00:04:58,629 --> 00:05:00,400 Well, you seem so confident today, 143 00:05:00,401 --> 00:05:03,503 that nothing could make you cry, even if it should. (Chuckles) 144 00:05:03,504 --> 00:05:05,304 (Chuckles) 145 00:05:05,305 --> 00:05:07,977 Uh, well, thank you so much for this dress, Serena. 146 00:05:07,978 --> 00:05:08,978 I really appreciate it. 147 00:05:08,979 --> 00:05:10,410 Of course. Break a leg. 148 00:05:10,411 --> 00:05:12,712 Thanks. 149 00:05:12,713 --> 00:05:16,847 (Ball park music's "it's nice to be alive" playing) 150 00:05:19,490 --> 00:05:21,691 Hmm. What's with the tie? 151 00:05:21,692 --> 00:05:24,494 Oh, it's a... it's a Blair thing. 152 00:05:24,495 --> 00:05:26,696 I find it's best to pick my battles. 153 00:05:26,697 --> 00:05:28,398 What's with the tool belt? 154 00:05:28,399 --> 00:05:29,529 Oh, it's a handyman thing. 155 00:05:29,530 --> 00:05:30,730 I can see that, and as happy as I am 156 00:05:30,731 --> 00:05:32,732 to have a chair that finally rolls, uh, 157 00:05:32,733 --> 00:05:35,465 don't you think it's time for you to head home? 158 00:05:35,466 --> 00:05:38,708 I am home. 159 00:05:38,709 --> 00:05:41,441 No, I mean your other home... The one with your wife in it. 160 00:05:41,442 --> 00:05:43,773 Usually, you two are the king and queen of reconciliation. 161 00:05:43,774 --> 00:05:45,475 Shouldn't you be forgiving each other right now 162 00:05:45,476 --> 00:05:46,946 in the midst of a teary embrace? 163 00:05:46,947 --> 00:05:50,620 I know. I don't know how I let things get so out of hand. 164 00:05:50,621 --> 00:05:52,382 Fix 'em, like the chair. 165 00:05:52,383 --> 00:05:54,624 It's not that simple. I feel as though Lily and I 166 00:05:54,625 --> 00:05:56,626 have stopped being honest with each other. 167 00:05:56,627 --> 00:05:59,358 So tell her the truth. 168 00:05:59,359 --> 00:06:00,860 Well, that's the thing. I... 169 00:06:00,861 --> 00:06:05,064 I'm not sure that I haven't been lying this whole time 170 00:06:05,065 --> 00:06:07,837 to myself as much as to her. 171 00:06:07,838 --> 00:06:09,368 I mean, when Lily and I first got married, 172 00:06:09,369 --> 00:06:11,571 I threw myself into her world. 173 00:06:11,572 --> 00:06:13,703 I became a plus one 174 00:06:13,704 --> 00:06:15,905 at her galas and in life. 175 00:06:15,906 --> 00:06:20,510 But in the process, I lost myself 176 00:06:20,511 --> 00:06:22,712 and what's important to me. 177 00:06:22,713 --> 00:06:23,783 We never managed to build a life together 178 00:06:23,784 --> 00:06:27,457 that included both of us. 179 00:06:27,458 --> 00:06:29,519 And I'm tired of it. 180 00:06:29,520 --> 00:06:31,691 But now you're living separately, 181 00:06:31,692 --> 00:06:32,922 stuck in a stalemate. 182 00:06:32,923 --> 00:06:35,695 That isn't exactly the ideal alternative. 183 00:06:35,696 --> 00:06:38,798 Yeah, but at least I'm regaining my identity. 184 00:06:38,799 --> 00:06:41,831 I know you're happy with Blair, 185 00:06:41,832 --> 00:06:46,405 and maybe in time, you'll learn to love wearing this tie. 186 00:06:46,406 --> 00:06:48,078 But don't lose sight of yourself. 187 00:06:50,781 --> 00:06:53,943 (Indistinct conversations, telephone ringing) 188 00:06:53,944 --> 00:06:56,516 Good morning. 189 00:06:56,517 --> 00:06:58,818 Late because of Lola, I presume? 190 00:06:58,819 --> 00:07:00,149 I wish. 191 00:07:00,150 --> 00:07:01,791 Trouble in paradise? I hope it isn't me. 192 00:07:01,792 --> 00:07:03,192 It isn't. 193 00:07:03,193 --> 00:07:05,795 Good, 'cause that was a lie. I hope it is me. 194 00:07:05,796 --> 00:07:08,057 Ooh, I've got a smile. Watch out. 195 00:07:08,058 --> 00:07:10,700 I may take it the wrong way. Could be trouble. 196 00:07:10,701 --> 00:07:12,702 Oh, yeah, yeah, go ahead and pile it on. 197 00:07:12,703 --> 00:07:14,934 No, there's just a lot going on right now. 198 00:07:14,935 --> 00:07:17,507 My girlfriend is totally caught up in her new life. 199 00:07:17,508 --> 00:07:19,168 Serena and I are not on good terms. 200 00:07:19,169 --> 00:07:20,840 I haven't seen Dan in forever. 201 00:07:20,841 --> 00:07:22,041 My best friend's on a mission 202 00:07:22,042 --> 00:07:23,973 that I know is only gonna get him hurt. 203 00:07:23,974 --> 00:07:25,545 Chuck's on a mission? 204 00:07:25,546 --> 00:07:27,717 Yeah, he's looking for a missing relative. 205 00:07:27,718 --> 00:07:28,948 And if you have to look that hard, 206 00:07:28,949 --> 00:07:31,150 it's never the answer you wanna find. 207 00:07:31,151 --> 00:07:33,452 You know, I better run. 208 00:07:33,453 --> 00:07:35,556 I'm gonna be late for my 11:00. 209 00:07:37,488 --> 00:07:40,791 (Cell phone beeping) 210 00:07:46,637 --> 00:07:49,068 (Lowered voice) Jack, it's me. 211 00:07:49,069 --> 00:07:51,801 I just heard from Nate that Chuck's still on the hunt. 212 00:07:51,802 --> 00:07:53,202 We have to stop him snooping around, 213 00:07:53,203 --> 00:07:55,805 or sooner or later, he's going to find out the truth. 214 00:07:55,806 --> 00:07:57,607 (Cell phone alert chimes) 215 00:07:57,608 --> 00:07:59,509 Hang on. 216 00:07:59,510 --> 00:08:00,880 (Beep) 217 00:08:00,881 --> 00:08:02,211 Serena is holding my site hostage. 218 00:08:02,212 --> 00:08:03,953 If you don't get it back for me, 219 00:08:03,954 --> 00:08:05,685 I'll tell everyone the secret 220 00:08:05,686 --> 00:08:07,758 that made you afraid of me in the first place. 221 00:08:19,129 --> 00:08:20,930 Hello. 222 00:08:20,931 --> 00:08:22,672 I'm Lola rhodes. I'm here to read for the part of... 223 00:08:22,673 --> 00:08:24,734 Your audition has been canceled. 224 00:08:24,735 --> 00:08:27,176 What? No, I got a call yesterday. 225 00:08:27,177 --> 00:08:29,879 There must be some mistake. I don't understand. 226 00:08:29,880 --> 00:08:31,641 Oh, maybe this "gossip girl" blast 227 00:08:31,642 --> 00:08:32,882 will help clarify it for you. 228 00:08:32,883 --> 00:08:35,144 Lola is a diva. 229 00:08:35,145 --> 00:08:38,117 Wannabe actress Lola rhodes was overhead bragging, 230 00:08:38,118 --> 00:08:40,249 "everyone knows the star's the thing. 231 00:08:40,250 --> 00:08:43,092 "Real actors don't take direction. 232 00:08:43,093 --> 00:08:45,856 Some are just better at pretending they do." 233 00:08:48,028 --> 00:08:49,559 You can go. 234 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:52,231 (Grouplove) ♫ don't take me tongue tied ♫ 235 00:08:52,232 --> 00:08:56,766 ♫ don't kiss me good night ♫ 236 00:08:56,767 --> 00:09:04,767 ♫ no ♫ 237 00:09:05,015 --> 00:09:10,951 ♫ oh ♫ 238 00:09:24,334 --> 00:09:25,865 Rufus? 239 00:09:25,866 --> 00:09:27,867 (Clears throat) 240 00:09:27,868 --> 00:09:31,340 It seems I've made too much salad. 241 00:09:31,341 --> 00:09:33,903 (Scoffs) 242 00:09:33,904 --> 00:09:36,876 Fine. I, uh, I had it delivered, 243 00:09:36,877 --> 00:09:39,308 but it's a generous serving, enough for two, 244 00:09:39,309 --> 00:09:41,210 and I just happened to find myself in this neighborhood, 245 00:09:41,211 --> 00:09:44,113 and I thought you might like some leftovers. 246 00:09:44,114 --> 00:09:47,256 You just happened to find yourself in this neighborhood? 247 00:09:47,257 --> 00:09:49,789 I may have ordered a car 248 00:09:49,790 --> 00:09:54,163 with no other destination than this one. 249 00:09:54,164 --> 00:09:55,895 Please, take it. 250 00:09:55,896 --> 00:09:57,266 (Clears throat) 251 00:09:57,267 --> 00:09:58,728 I will eat your roughage, 252 00:09:58,729 --> 00:10:00,870 but we both know that's not why you're here. 253 00:10:00,871 --> 00:10:03,002 Why can't you just admit you wanted to see me? 254 00:10:03,003 --> 00:10:06,205 Okay, fine. I missed you. 255 00:10:06,206 --> 00:10:08,007 I said it. 256 00:10:08,008 --> 00:10:10,379 (Sighs) Rufus, the Upper East Side 257 00:10:10,380 --> 00:10:13,012 holds all the comforts I desire... 258 00:10:13,013 --> 00:10:14,984 Clean sidewalks, Bergdorf Goodman, 259 00:10:14,985 --> 00:10:19,388 and people whose job it is to open doors. 260 00:10:19,389 --> 00:10:21,050 But there is no you. 261 00:10:21,051 --> 00:10:26,726 And you're the only comfort I really need. 262 00:10:26,727 --> 00:10:28,157 And the apartment just... 263 00:10:28,158 --> 00:10:31,030 It just doesn't seem like a home without you in it. 264 00:10:31,031 --> 00:10:35,935 And in my abundance of time alone this week, 265 00:10:35,936 --> 00:10:38,037 I had a chance to think, 266 00:10:38,038 --> 00:10:41,871 what would you say to me selling the apartment 267 00:10:41,872 --> 00:10:45,174 and us finding our own place... One that fits us both? 268 00:10:45,175 --> 00:10:48,277 Really? You'd do that? You love that apartment. 269 00:10:48,278 --> 00:10:54,754 I like that apartment a lot, but I love you. 270 00:10:54,755 --> 00:10:56,787 And I want us to work. 271 00:10:58,829 --> 00:11:00,290 Me, too. 272 00:11:05,295 --> 00:11:06,435 So were you a hit? 273 00:11:06,436 --> 00:11:08,037 Hardly. 274 00:11:08,038 --> 00:11:10,700 A nasty "gossip girl" blast landed before I did. 275 00:11:10,701 --> 00:11:11,841 I didn't even get a chance to read. 276 00:11:11,842 --> 00:11:14,443 You know, I really don't get it. 277 00:11:14,444 --> 00:11:16,305 She's radio silent and then decides to go after me 278 00:11:16,306 --> 00:11:18,377 on the most important day of my life? 279 00:11:18,378 --> 00:11:19,779 Yeah. Pfft. I don't know. 280 00:11:19,780 --> 00:11:22,351 Gossip girl works in mysterious ways. 281 00:11:22,352 --> 00:11:25,815 I guess she isn't so irrelevant after all, huh? 282 00:11:25,816 --> 00:11:28,687 Hey... 283 00:11:28,688 --> 00:11:31,060 You didn't happen to mention anything about our conversation 284 00:11:31,061 --> 00:11:32,722 about Lars Von trier, did you? 285 00:11:32,723 --> 00:11:34,323 I mean, not that I even said anything bad, but... 286 00:11:34,324 --> 00:11:36,095 No, not... not a word. 287 00:11:36,096 --> 00:11:38,197 Okay. 288 00:11:38,198 --> 00:11:41,731 Well, I guess I'll just act like I'm not totally mortified 289 00:11:41,732 --> 00:11:43,933 and try and get on with my life. 290 00:11:43,934 --> 00:11:46,305 Hopefully, this is the last I'm hearing from her. 291 00:11:46,306 --> 00:11:48,077 Yeah, hopefully. 292 00:11:48,078 --> 00:11:50,479 I'll talk to you later. 293 00:11:50,480 --> 00:11:52,142 (Cell phone beeps) 294 00:11:54,284 --> 00:11:55,745 (Elevator bell dings, cell phone beeps) 295 00:11:55,746 --> 00:11:57,486 Isn't it exciting? 296 00:11:57,487 --> 00:12:00,990 Finally meeting the infamous gossip girl in the flesh. 297 00:12:00,991 --> 00:12:05,125 (The pass' "trap of mirrors" playing) 298 00:12:09,830 --> 00:12:11,761 (Woman) Hi. How many? 299 00:12:11,762 --> 00:12:13,362 Hi. Two, please. Thanks. 300 00:12:13,363 --> 00:12:15,835 Why did we have to come all the way out here lunch? 301 00:12:15,836 --> 00:12:17,306 Actually, I was hoping we could go next door 302 00:12:17,307 --> 00:12:18,437 to the community garden. 303 00:12:18,438 --> 00:12:20,009 They're having a tree-planting event. 304 00:12:20,010 --> 00:12:21,871 My friend Alexis is covering it for mcsweeney's, 305 00:12:21,872 --> 00:12:24,043 so she wanted to grab a photo of us going green. 306 00:12:24,044 --> 00:12:26,916 What? (Scoffs) No. 307 00:12:26,917 --> 00:12:28,217 Just because a tree grows in Brooklyn 308 00:12:28,218 --> 00:12:30,019 does not mean I have to plant it. 309 00:12:30,020 --> 00:12:31,150 I'm not going green. I'm going home. 310 00:12:31,151 --> 00:12:32,351 Wait a second. Wait a second. 311 00:12:32,352 --> 00:12:34,383 Look, we can't be photographed. 312 00:12:34,384 --> 00:12:36,385 We are coming out tonight as a couple at the theater. 313 00:12:36,386 --> 00:12:39,488 So we can come out now in Brooklyn and then uptown later. 314 00:12:39,489 --> 00:12:41,030 I mean, it's... it's the best of both worlds. 315 00:12:41,031 --> 00:12:43,032 Dan, a couple only has one chance 316 00:12:43,033 --> 00:12:44,894 to make a first impression on the world, 317 00:12:44,895 --> 00:12:45,995 and I'm not doing it knee-deep in fertilizer 318 00:12:45,996 --> 00:12:47,466 looking like Vanessa whatshername. 319 00:12:47,467 --> 00:12:49,098 Look, Blair, I'm not trying to be difficult, 320 00:12:49,099 --> 00:12:51,070 but I don't wanna just melt into your world 321 00:12:51,071 --> 00:12:53,542 and lose myself completely. We need a balance. 322 00:12:53,543 --> 00:12:55,304 But I just spent the last year of my life 323 00:12:55,305 --> 00:12:57,146 playing Marie antoinette to prince possessive. 324 00:12:57,147 --> 00:13:00,409 I'm not going from habsburg to williamsburg. I wanna be me. 325 00:13:00,410 --> 00:13:01,881 And I wanna be me. 326 00:13:01,882 --> 00:13:03,282 I'm sorry. We didn't mean to eavesdrop, 327 00:13:03,283 --> 00:13:05,284 but we couldn't help but overhear your argument. 328 00:13:05,285 --> 00:13:08,117 We've had the same fight over a million times. 329 00:13:08,118 --> 00:13:09,819 I'm die-hard Upper East Side. 330 00:13:09,820 --> 00:13:11,320 And I'm as queens as acrylic nails. 331 00:13:11,321 --> 00:13:13,893 So we know a thing or two about settling our differences. 332 00:13:13,894 --> 00:13:17,326 Wait. (Gasps) It's you. You're Julian tepper, 333 00:13:17,327 --> 00:13:19,829 and you're Jenna gribbon. You're like the Brangelina 334 00:13:19,830 --> 00:13:21,270 of the five boroughs. 335 00:13:21,271 --> 00:13:22,902 How you doing? Hi. I'm Blair Waldorf. 336 00:13:22,903 --> 00:13:24,173 Dan. Jenna. 337 00:13:24,174 --> 00:13:25,875 Dan. 338 00:13:25,876 --> 00:13:28,838 So how did you find a solution? What was your compromise? 339 00:13:28,839 --> 00:13:30,439 Well, that's a long story. 340 00:13:30,440 --> 00:13:33,183 Well, we have time. Lunch? 341 00:13:36,847 --> 00:13:38,948 (Telephone ringing in distance) 342 00:13:38,949 --> 00:13:40,319 I'm sorry about your audition. 343 00:13:40,320 --> 00:13:41,550 I know how badly you wanted the part. 344 00:13:41,551 --> 00:13:43,252 You'll get the next one, okay? 345 00:13:43,253 --> 00:13:45,294 Have you ever wondered who gossip girl actually is? 346 00:13:45,295 --> 00:13:47,256 Like, have you ever tried to find her? 347 00:13:47,257 --> 00:13:48,858 Yeah, of course. You know, but she keeps 348 00:13:48,859 --> 00:13:50,829 her identity pretty well hidden. 349 00:13:50,830 --> 00:13:53,863 I have a theory... Serena. 350 00:13:53,864 --> 00:13:55,434 Serena... what? 351 00:13:55,435 --> 00:13:56,866 Serena is gossip girl. 352 00:13:56,867 --> 00:13:59,068 There's no use denying it. 353 00:13:59,069 --> 00:14:01,941 I know you're the acting queen of cyberspace. 354 00:14:01,942 --> 00:14:04,213 I also know that the real gossip girl 355 00:14:04,214 --> 00:14:06,245 has been badgering you to return her site. 356 00:14:06,246 --> 00:14:08,447 I should warn you that she's prepared to go to great lengths 357 00:14:08,448 --> 00:14:11,280 to get what she wants, but this doesn't matter, 358 00:14:11,281 --> 00:14:14,483 because I want to help you stay on as gossip girl. 359 00:14:14,484 --> 00:14:16,055 I want to protect your identity 360 00:14:16,056 --> 00:14:17,556 and help you keep the site. 361 00:14:17,557 --> 00:14:21,130 Lola, that's ludicrous. Serena's hated gossip girl 362 00:14:21,131 --> 00:14:22,231 since we were freshmen in high school. 363 00:14:22,232 --> 00:14:23,432 I mean, you can read for yourself 364 00:14:23,433 --> 00:14:25,364 all the negative posts about her. 365 00:14:25,365 --> 00:14:27,336 Well, of course gossip girl has to slam Serena sometimes. 366 00:14:27,337 --> 00:14:29,168 It'd be pretty obvious if she didn't. 367 00:14:29,169 --> 00:14:31,640 Why would you wanna help me? 368 00:14:31,641 --> 00:14:33,973 Maybe I'll be helping myself, too. 369 00:14:33,974 --> 00:14:36,505 If you remember, I have a history with gossip girl. 370 00:14:36,506 --> 00:14:37,907 Well, a history with gossip girl 371 00:14:37,908 --> 00:14:39,378 means you have something to hide. 372 00:14:39,379 --> 00:14:41,450 I'm a woman who has lived. 373 00:14:41,451 --> 00:14:43,082 I have plenty to hide. 374 00:14:43,083 --> 00:14:45,554 But if you continue your reign as gossip girl, 375 00:14:45,555 --> 00:14:47,286 we both win. 376 00:14:47,287 --> 00:14:50,119 Well, so far you've only told me how you do. 377 00:14:50,120 --> 00:14:51,390 Lola, look, I know you're an actress, 378 00:14:51,391 --> 00:14:53,192 and there's a certain amount of quirkiness 379 00:14:53,193 --> 00:14:55,164 that I'm supposed to find charming, but this is too much. 380 00:14:55,165 --> 00:14:56,565 You have to stop letting your imagination run wild. 381 00:14:56,566 --> 00:14:59,668 Come on. We have a reservation at masa in 15 minutes. 382 00:14:59,669 --> 00:15:01,170 Actually, I don't think I can go. 383 00:15:01,171 --> 00:15:02,531 I have to fix the situation with my audition. 384 00:15:02,532 --> 00:15:05,504 I have a great deal of influence in New York media. 385 00:15:05,505 --> 00:15:07,906 I'll make sure that your version of "gossip girl" 386 00:15:07,907 --> 00:15:10,279 is the most popular web site in town. 387 00:15:10,280 --> 00:15:12,041 I'm sorry, Nate. 388 00:15:12,042 --> 00:15:13,282 Wait. So what are you gonna do, call the director? 389 00:15:13,283 --> 00:15:14,543 Or just spend the whole afternoon 390 00:15:14,544 --> 00:15:16,245 obsessing about conspiracy theories? 391 00:15:16,246 --> 00:15:18,317 Seriously, Lola, it needs to stop. 392 00:15:18,318 --> 00:15:20,419 I have to think about it. 393 00:15:20,420 --> 00:15:21,951 Don't take too long. 394 00:15:21,952 --> 00:15:23,292 (Lola) Serena's gossip girl. 395 00:15:23,293 --> 00:15:26,395 Just wait. I'm gonna prove it to you. 396 00:15:26,396 --> 00:15:28,627 I'll be at "the spectator" after lunch. 397 00:15:28,628 --> 00:15:30,529 You can give me your answer then. 398 00:15:30,530 --> 00:15:33,033 Happy blogging. 399 00:15:38,368 --> 00:15:41,170 And that is the story of how I got Julian 400 00:15:41,171 --> 00:15:43,942 and his Prada loafers to astoria. 401 00:15:43,943 --> 00:15:45,644 And now I love pork buns. Who knew? 402 00:15:45,645 --> 00:15:47,146 (Both laugh) 403 00:15:47,147 --> 00:15:48,118 Well, thank you for having lunch with us. 404 00:15:48,119 --> 00:15:49,548 You've really given us hope. 405 00:15:49,549 --> 00:15:51,550 Well, meals are easier to negotiate, 406 00:15:51,551 --> 00:15:53,222 but what about your social life? 407 00:15:53,223 --> 00:15:55,084 Actually, every month we host a salon. 408 00:15:55,085 --> 00:15:56,555 Good food, good wine. 409 00:15:56,556 --> 00:15:58,327 Intellectual discussion. 410 00:15:58,328 --> 00:16:00,589 Not to brag, but people fight for invites. 411 00:16:00,590 --> 00:16:01,991 You should come. 412 00:16:01,992 --> 00:16:03,692 Agyness deyn and Sara Sophie flicker 413 00:16:03,693 --> 00:16:05,434 came to the last one, and Mario carbone 414 00:16:05,435 --> 00:16:07,166 and rich torrisi did the menu, 415 00:16:07,167 --> 00:16:08,497 and then we screened "my man Godfrey." 416 00:16:08,498 --> 00:16:12,241 (Scoffs) Carole lombard is my spirit animal. 417 00:16:12,242 --> 00:16:14,243 We'll absolutely be at the next one. 418 00:16:14,244 --> 00:16:16,705 Guys, this has been fun, but we've gotta go. 419 00:16:16,706 --> 00:16:18,177 Nice meeting you. 420 00:16:18,178 --> 00:16:19,548 Nice to meet you, too. Very nice to meet you. 421 00:16:19,549 --> 00:16:21,011 Dan. Yeah. 422 00:16:26,386 --> 00:16:28,457 I thought they were cute. 423 00:16:28,458 --> 00:16:30,759 I wonder if it'll last. 424 00:16:30,760 --> 00:16:32,391 To be transported back to the vicious circle. 425 00:16:32,392 --> 00:16:35,464 It's so romantic and... and so au courant, so... 426 00:16:35,465 --> 00:16:38,067 It's the perfect combination of you and me. 427 00:16:38,068 --> 00:16:41,300 (Sighs) It's as if the angelika was on 75th street. 428 00:16:41,301 --> 00:16:43,072 Let's forget the garden and the theater 429 00:16:43,073 --> 00:16:46,075 and just host a salon for our official coming out. 430 00:16:46,076 --> 00:16:48,737 Its only fault is that I didn't think of it myself. 431 00:16:48,738 --> 00:16:51,610 Come on! We have planning to do. 432 00:16:51,611 --> 00:16:54,143 (Indistinct conversations, telephone ringing) 433 00:16:54,144 --> 00:16:55,644 (Nate) Yeah, I like that one. 434 00:16:55,645 --> 00:16:56,645 Just tell him to put it in color, please. 435 00:16:56,646 --> 00:16:58,017 (Both) Thanks. 436 00:16:59,549 --> 00:17:01,250 Hey, have you seen Diana? 437 00:17:01,251 --> 00:17:04,593 Uh, yeah, she's downstairs, in her office. 438 00:17:04,594 --> 00:17:07,496 So are we still in a fight? 439 00:17:07,497 --> 00:17:10,459 Uh, well, you did fire me, but, um, 440 00:17:10,460 --> 00:17:12,261 it actually turned out for the best. 441 00:17:12,262 --> 00:17:13,762 (Sighs) I don't know about you, 442 00:17:13,763 --> 00:17:16,205 but I'd really like to put it behind us. 443 00:17:16,206 --> 00:17:18,237 Yeah, me, too. 444 00:17:18,238 --> 00:17:22,341 So... what's new in your life? 445 00:17:22,342 --> 00:17:23,512 Uh, recently, I've had my hands full 446 00:17:23,513 --> 00:17:25,314 with your long-lost cousin. 447 00:17:25,315 --> 00:17:26,815 What do you mean? 448 00:17:26,816 --> 00:17:28,147 Ever since Lola hit the "it" girl radar, 449 00:17:28,148 --> 00:17:29,518 she's been completely m.I.A., 450 00:17:29,519 --> 00:17:31,049 and I didn't think she was the type of girl 451 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:32,681 to get caught up in it, but today there was 452 00:17:32,682 --> 00:17:34,583 this "gossip girl" blast about her, 453 00:17:34,584 --> 00:17:36,155 and she just kinda lost it... 454 00:17:36,156 --> 00:17:39,057 All worked up, theories about who gossip girl is. 455 00:17:39,058 --> 00:17:40,659 Well, who does she think it is? 456 00:17:40,660 --> 00:17:42,461 You, actually. 457 00:17:42,462 --> 00:17:44,133 (Laughs) What? Yeah. 458 00:17:44,134 --> 00:17:45,594 That's insane. What have I ever done to her? 459 00:17:45,595 --> 00:17:48,437 No, I know. It's crazy. She's just upset her audition, 460 00:17:48,438 --> 00:17:49,798 looking for someone to blame. 461 00:17:49,799 --> 00:17:52,171 Well, tell her not to look at me. 462 00:17:52,172 --> 00:17:53,672 I really hope this ride doesn't change her. 463 00:17:53,673 --> 00:17:56,345 I mean, she was such a sweet girl. 464 00:17:56,346 --> 00:17:57,676 (Sighs) 465 00:17:57,677 --> 00:17:59,278 Hey, it was, um, good to talk to you. 466 00:17:59,279 --> 00:18:01,280 I'm... I'm gonna go find Diana. 467 00:18:01,281 --> 00:18:02,752 Yeah, you, too. 468 00:18:05,615 --> 00:18:09,288 Good news, Jack. I'm about to make a deal with Serena, 469 00:18:09,289 --> 00:18:11,820 and as long as she controls the "gossip girl" web site, 470 00:18:11,821 --> 00:18:14,593 no one will ever find out what I did for Chuck at the hospital. 471 00:18:14,594 --> 00:18:16,365 Uh-oh, Diana. 472 00:18:16,366 --> 00:18:17,826 Bye. 473 00:18:17,827 --> 00:18:20,370 Looks like mischief is written into your d.N.A. 474 00:18:26,836 --> 00:18:28,207 What glasses shall we use? 475 00:18:28,208 --> 00:18:30,279 (Inhales sharply) Mason jars. 476 00:18:30,280 --> 00:18:31,680 There is something to be said 477 00:18:31,681 --> 00:18:33,282 about that whole farm-to-table phenom. 478 00:18:33,283 --> 00:18:34,443 Uh, wine? 479 00:18:34,444 --> 00:18:35,884 (Clicks teeth) French. 480 00:18:35,885 --> 00:18:37,216 Theme? 481 00:18:37,217 --> 00:18:39,248 Well, I have a thing for du maurier, 482 00:18:39,249 --> 00:18:42,521 and you hanker for t.S. Eliot. 483 00:18:42,522 --> 00:18:43,892 We both love radiohead. 484 00:18:43,893 --> 00:18:46,655 "London calling"... 485 00:18:46,656 --> 00:18:49,127 An ode to the brits. It's perfect. 486 00:18:49,128 --> 00:18:50,559 April bloomfield will cater. 487 00:18:50,560 --> 00:18:52,631 I do secretly love pub food when it's made with foie. 488 00:18:52,632 --> 00:18:54,503 Who... who to invite? Serena? 489 00:18:54,504 --> 00:18:56,205 I-I really want us to have a chance 490 00:18:56,206 --> 00:18:57,466 at being successful tonight. 491 00:18:57,467 --> 00:18:59,268 If she's there, we'll both be on edge. 492 00:18:59,269 --> 00:19:01,840 So I think we should just wait till we have our footing. 493 00:19:01,841 --> 00:19:03,572 Nate? 494 00:19:03,573 --> 00:19:06,645 At a salon? I'm not even gonna dignify that with a response. 495 00:19:06,646 --> 00:19:08,317 Well, since we're breaking new ground together, 496 00:19:08,318 --> 00:19:09,748 why don't we bring some new people into the mix? 497 00:19:09,749 --> 00:19:12,851 Like, uh, how about our new couple friends? 498 00:19:12,852 --> 00:19:15,824 Well, they do qualify as influencers. Approved. 499 00:19:15,825 --> 00:19:17,326 And what about Diana Payne? 500 00:19:17,327 --> 00:19:18,827 She's British, and she's press. 501 00:19:18,828 --> 00:19:20,729 If she writes about tonight, our new world 502 00:19:20,730 --> 00:19:23,392 will be the hottest destination in New York. 503 00:19:23,393 --> 00:19:25,565 (Elevator bell dings) 504 00:19:27,337 --> 00:19:29,738 Oh, okay, Vanya. I see you tonight. 505 00:19:29,739 --> 00:19:32,441 Big kisses to you and Ana and Leo. Mwah, mwah, mwah. 506 00:19:32,442 --> 00:19:33,742 Hey, Dorota. 507 00:19:33,743 --> 00:19:35,644 I'm here looking for Serena. Have you seen her? 508 00:19:35,645 --> 00:19:37,546 Oh, miss Serena hiding in room all day long 509 00:19:37,547 --> 00:19:39,749 like blonde unabomber. 510 00:19:42,412 --> 00:19:44,883 (Blair) You know the best part of this guest list? 511 00:19:44,884 --> 00:19:46,555 No "gossip girl" moles. 512 00:19:46,556 --> 00:19:48,217 I mean, can you imagine an entire night 513 00:19:48,218 --> 00:19:49,918 without having to worry about embarrassing online photos 514 00:19:49,919 --> 00:19:52,621 or snarky e-blasts? 515 00:19:52,622 --> 00:19:54,623 And since we're gonna be surrounded by New York literati 516 00:19:54,624 --> 00:19:57,226 and Brooklyn's literati, it's the perfect opportunity 517 00:19:57,227 --> 00:19:58,627 for you to announce your second book. 518 00:19:58,628 --> 00:20:00,469 You think that's a good idea? 519 00:20:00,470 --> 00:20:02,371 (Scoffs) We'll be making our debut as a couple, 520 00:20:02,372 --> 00:20:03,772 and you can reclaim your place 521 00:20:03,773 --> 00:20:06,475 as the most important young writer in New York City. 522 00:20:06,476 --> 00:20:08,577 Of course I think it's a good idea. 523 00:20:08,578 --> 00:20:10,809 (Dan speaking indistinctly) 524 00:20:10,810 --> 00:20:13,712 (Cell phone beeps) 525 00:20:13,713 --> 00:20:17,646 (Keys clicking) 526 00:20:17,647 --> 00:20:20,920 (Blair and Dan speaking indistinctly) 527 00:20:25,224 --> 00:20:26,756 (Cell phone chimes) 528 00:20:33,503 --> 00:20:35,464 (Elevator bell dings) 529 00:20:35,465 --> 00:20:37,406 Vanya, Mr. Humphrey will be back shortly, 530 00:20:37,407 --> 00:20:38,567 and he'll have some bags with him 531 00:20:38,568 --> 00:20:40,409 if you could help him upstairs. 532 00:20:40,410 --> 00:20:42,811 I will be so happy to have Mr. Humphrey back. 533 00:20:42,812 --> 00:20:44,373 I haven't heard any great guitar riffs 534 00:20:44,374 --> 00:20:45,374 through the wall lately. 535 00:20:45,375 --> 00:20:46,545 (Laughs) 536 00:20:46,546 --> 00:20:47,916 (Telephone rings) 537 00:20:47,917 --> 00:20:49,678 Oh! Here. Thank you. 538 00:20:49,679 --> 00:20:52,421 (Ring, beep) 539 00:20:52,422 --> 00:20:53,522 Hello? 540 00:20:53,523 --> 00:20:55,324 (Man) Rufus Humphrey, please. 541 00:20:55,325 --> 00:20:58,287 Oh, I'm sorry. Uh, my husband's not here at the moment. 542 00:20:58,288 --> 00:21:00,429 He should be home in an hour or so. 543 00:21:00,430 --> 00:21:02,391 This is the front desk at the soho grand. 544 00:21:02,392 --> 00:21:04,793 I'm just calling to verify his credit card information. 545 00:21:04,794 --> 00:21:07,496 Oh, I can do that. What is he paying for? 546 00:21:07,497 --> 00:21:10,870 The stay of a hotel guest... Ivy dickens. 547 00:21:13,303 --> 00:21:15,304 Oh, I'm... sorry. I'm... 548 00:21:15,305 --> 00:21:19,448 I absolutely cannot verify that card. 549 00:21:19,449 --> 00:21:23,412 Certainly not to pay for Ivy dickens. 550 00:21:23,413 --> 00:21:26,685 Okay. Uh, thank you for your time. 551 00:21:26,686 --> 00:21:28,457 Thank you. 552 00:21:28,458 --> 00:21:30,959 (Line disconnects) 553 00:21:30,960 --> 00:21:32,961 (Beep) 554 00:21:32,962 --> 00:21:36,925 (Indistinct conversations) 555 00:21:36,926 --> 00:21:39,067 Excuse me. Weren't you working the night 556 00:21:39,068 --> 00:21:40,999 that Chuck bass was brought into the hospital? 557 00:21:41,000 --> 00:21:44,002 Yes. I remember that night well. 558 00:21:44,003 --> 00:21:46,976 Do you happen to recognize this woman? 559 00:21:48,438 --> 00:21:51,940 Yes. She arrived at the hospital the night of the accident. 560 00:21:51,941 --> 00:21:53,942 She donated blood and left quickly 561 00:21:53,943 --> 00:21:55,644 before Mr. Bass regained consciousness. 562 00:21:55,645 --> 00:21:59,618 Thank you so much. You've been a huge help. 563 00:21:59,619 --> 00:22:00,890 Sure. 564 00:22:03,953 --> 00:22:05,894 Hi. This is Serena Van Der Woodsen, 565 00:22:05,895 --> 00:22:07,556 calling for Ms. Payne. 566 00:22:07,557 --> 00:22:08,727 (Woman) I'm sorry. She's not available at the moment. 567 00:22:08,728 --> 00:22:09,998 Would you like to leave a message? 568 00:22:09,999 --> 00:22:11,360 Uh, do you know where I might find her? 569 00:22:11,361 --> 00:22:12,931 I need to speak with her immediately. 570 00:22:12,932 --> 00:22:15,664 I-I have a lead on a story that I know she'll wanna break 571 00:22:15,665 --> 00:22:16,835 before the "daily news." 572 00:22:16,836 --> 00:22:18,637 Okay, uh, just a second. 573 00:22:18,638 --> 00:22:20,809 She'll be attending the salon at Daniel Humphrey's this evening. 574 00:22:20,810 --> 00:22:22,511 It's located at... 575 00:22:22,512 --> 00:22:25,675 Yeah, okay, I got it. Thank you. 576 00:22:28,478 --> 00:22:30,348 I know you're mad at me, but if you'll just meet me at Dan's, 577 00:22:30,349 --> 00:22:32,621 I have proof that Serena is gossip girl. 578 00:22:32,622 --> 00:22:34,653 Fine, but only on the condition 579 00:22:34,654 --> 00:22:36,725 that if your so-called proof comes up short, 580 00:22:36,726 --> 00:22:38,557 you'll agree to drop this once and for all. 581 00:22:38,558 --> 00:22:41,089 Yes, absolutely. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. 582 00:22:41,090 --> 00:22:42,491 You won't regret it. 583 00:22:42,492 --> 00:22:43,632 All right. See you soon. 584 00:22:43,633 --> 00:22:44,733 (Pool balls clack) 585 00:22:44,734 --> 00:22:45,994 Any interest in, uh, 586 00:22:45,995 --> 00:22:47,996 taking a little field trip out to the 7-1-8? 587 00:22:47,997 --> 00:22:51,500 Sure. I haven't been slumming in a while. 588 00:22:51,501 --> 00:22:54,843 Seems New York's newest intellectuals 589 00:22:54,844 --> 00:22:58,748 are about to get dumbed down. 590 00:23:04,383 --> 00:23:07,717 (Frankie & the heartstrings' "possibilities" playing) 591 00:23:09,388 --> 00:23:11,059 ♫ oh, we were laughing, drinking, smoking ♫ 592 00:23:11,060 --> 00:23:13,391 ♫♫♫ 593 00:23:13,392 --> 00:23:15,063 (Glass clinking) 594 00:23:15,064 --> 00:23:16,665 Welcome, everybody. 595 00:23:16,666 --> 00:23:19,668 Tonight is about wit and wisdom and discussion. 596 00:23:19,669 --> 00:23:21,670 Our theme of the evening, as you know, 597 00:23:21,671 --> 00:23:23,071 is all things British. 598 00:23:23,072 --> 00:23:25,874 And our menu, prepared by chef April bloomfield, 599 00:23:25,875 --> 00:23:28,677 takes its inspiration from that theme. 600 00:23:28,678 --> 00:23:30,108 So as each new dish is served, 601 00:23:30,109 --> 00:23:32,441 a new topic of discussion will be introduced. 602 00:23:32,442 --> 00:23:33,982 Food service will begin momentarily, 603 00:23:33,983 --> 00:23:37,015 but until then, Dan and I are so pleased to be hosting you. 604 00:23:37,016 --> 00:23:38,146 Cheerio! 605 00:23:38,147 --> 00:23:39,888 (Gasps) Here, here! Sorry I'm late. 606 00:23:39,889 --> 00:23:42,020 Late? (Scoffs) How can you be late 607 00:23:42,021 --> 00:23:43,892 to an event you didn't even know was happening? 608 00:23:43,893 --> 00:23:45,554 (Chuckles nervously) What are you doing here? 609 00:23:45,555 --> 00:23:46,855 In the madness of planning this soiree, 610 00:23:46,856 --> 00:23:48,196 you must have forgotten to invite me. 611 00:23:48,197 --> 00:23:50,098 But it's okay. Don't stop on account of me. 612 00:23:50,099 --> 00:23:52,100 I'll just make myself at home. 613 00:23:52,101 --> 00:23:56,034 Um, the first course is a lovely combination of... 614 00:23:56,035 --> 00:23:57,135 Look, it's Lola. 615 00:23:57,136 --> 00:23:58,436 (Guests murmuring) 616 00:23:58,437 --> 00:23:59,708 I'm wearing the Lola. 617 00:23:59,709 --> 00:24:01,069 Wait, you invited her? 618 00:24:01,070 --> 00:24:03,071 Yes. No. 619 00:24:03,072 --> 00:24:04,673 Talk amongst yourselves. 620 00:24:04,674 --> 00:24:06,875 Dan and I will be back in a London minute. 621 00:24:06,876 --> 00:24:11,650 ♫♫♫ 622 00:24:11,651 --> 00:24:14,553 I am trying to maintain a stiff British upper lip, 623 00:24:14,554 --> 00:24:15,954 but how can I keep calm and carry on 624 00:24:15,955 --> 00:24:17,455 with those two here? 625 00:24:17,456 --> 00:24:19,227 Serena will spend the whole night judging us, 626 00:24:19,228 --> 00:24:20,889 and Lola is probably just trying 627 00:24:20,890 --> 00:24:23,161 to squeeze every last drop of free press out of the night 628 00:24:23,162 --> 00:24:25,794 so she can move on from the community theater circuit. 629 00:24:25,795 --> 00:24:28,767 Blair, our salon can easily handle a few party crashers. 630 00:24:28,768 --> 00:24:31,069 And besides, you should be at least a little flattered that 631 00:24:31,070 --> 00:24:33,872 they both made it all the way to Brooklyn to check it out. 632 00:24:33,873 --> 00:24:35,504 Look... 633 00:24:35,505 --> 00:24:37,846 Tonight is gonna be great. 634 00:24:37,847 --> 00:24:39,077 Deal? 635 00:24:39,078 --> 00:24:40,779 (Sighs) 636 00:24:40,780 --> 00:24:42,581 Deal. 637 00:24:42,582 --> 00:24:44,583 (Woman) England, after all, gave us "downton Abbey." 638 00:24:44,584 --> 00:24:48,186 (Indistinct conversations) 639 00:24:48,187 --> 00:24:50,619 Isn't this exciting, 640 00:24:50,620 --> 00:24:53,261 Dan making his big book announcement tonight? 641 00:24:53,262 --> 00:24:55,023 Hey, wasn't it gossip girl 642 00:24:55,024 --> 00:24:57,265 who first broke the news about "inside"? 643 00:24:57,266 --> 00:24:59,267 I think so. 644 00:24:59,268 --> 00:25:00,569 Do you think she'll break the news 645 00:25:00,570 --> 00:25:01,800 about the sequel tonight, 646 00:25:01,801 --> 00:25:03,071 or will someone else beat her to the punch? 647 00:25:03,072 --> 00:25:05,904 I mean, there are a lot of media types here. 648 00:25:05,905 --> 00:25:07,706 Of course, maybe gossip girl is here, too. 649 00:25:07,707 --> 00:25:10,138 In which case, she doesn't have to worry. 650 00:25:10,139 --> 00:25:12,541 Gossip girl doesn't need to travel to get her news. 651 00:25:12,542 --> 00:25:14,282 She's got sources everywhere. 652 00:25:14,283 --> 00:25:17,045 Really? Even at a party like this? 653 00:25:17,046 --> 00:25:18,617 I mean... look around. 654 00:25:18,618 --> 00:25:21,519 Who would be sending gossip girl tips? (Chuckles) 655 00:25:21,520 --> 00:25:22,891 Well, all I'm saying 656 00:25:22,892 --> 00:25:24,793 is that this book party is a pretty big deal. 657 00:25:24,794 --> 00:25:26,555 I think gossip girl would have to post about it 658 00:25:26,556 --> 00:25:28,526 to stay relevant. 659 00:25:28,527 --> 00:25:29,828 Look, I understand gossip girl's probably 660 00:25:29,829 --> 00:25:32,130 pretty fascinating to a newcomer like you, 661 00:25:32,131 --> 00:25:34,532 but to me, she's just not. 662 00:25:34,533 --> 00:25:37,135 If you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go rejoin the other guests. 663 00:25:37,136 --> 00:25:41,010 (Lemon sun's "touch the lightning" playing) 664 00:25:44,614 --> 00:25:46,144 What are you doing here? 665 00:25:46,145 --> 00:25:47,676 I'm not sure. Nate invited me. What are we doing here? 666 00:25:47,677 --> 00:25:48,917 Well, Lola invited us. 667 00:25:48,918 --> 00:25:50,548 Hi, hi, hi. 668 00:25:50,549 --> 00:25:53,121 Where do you get off inviting people to my salon? 669 00:25:53,122 --> 00:25:54,623 Explain yourself. 670 00:25:54,624 --> 00:25:56,054 Yes, Lola, I think an explanation's in order. 671 00:25:56,055 --> 00:25:57,055 Nate, listen to me. 672 00:25:57,056 --> 00:25:58,587 (Dan) Blair, leave it. 673 00:25:58,588 --> 00:25:59,888 I know you think I've completely lost it, 674 00:25:59,889 --> 00:26:01,730 but I'm about to prove to you once and for all 675 00:26:01,731 --> 00:26:03,331 that Serena is gossip girl. 676 00:26:03,332 --> 00:26:04,963 But what if you're wrong? 677 00:26:04,964 --> 00:26:06,564 I'm not. Serena crashed this party 678 00:26:06,565 --> 00:26:07,796 because she heard that Dan was gonna announce 679 00:26:07,797 --> 00:26:08,997 the topic of his second book, 680 00:26:08,998 --> 00:26:10,839 and I promise you that 30 seconds later, 681 00:26:10,840 --> 00:26:12,040 it's gonna be all over "gossip girl." 682 00:26:12,041 --> 00:26:13,772 Yeah, well, that doesn't prove anything. 683 00:26:13,773 --> 00:26:15,343 I mean, anyone here could send in a tip, including Dan. 684 00:26:15,344 --> 00:26:17,275 Fine. I have a better idea. 685 00:26:17,276 --> 00:26:18,576 Wait, Lola... 686 00:26:18,577 --> 00:26:20,249 No. I'll show you. Trust me. 687 00:26:21,951 --> 00:26:23,251 (Exhales deeply) 688 00:26:23,252 --> 00:26:24,813 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 689 00:26:24,814 --> 00:26:26,685 So, Mr. Humphrey, how you like new magnetic fields? 690 00:26:26,686 --> 00:26:28,618 I love it. Hey, lil. 691 00:26:32,662 --> 00:26:35,094 Can you just leave these here? Thank you. 692 00:26:41,971 --> 00:26:45,975 Have you secretly been putting Ivy dickens up in a hotel? 693 00:26:48,978 --> 00:26:50,378 Yes, I have. 694 00:26:50,379 --> 00:26:52,380 You left her penniless, 695 00:26:52,381 --> 00:26:54,042 I'm the one who convinced her to move out. 696 00:26:54,043 --> 00:26:57,115 I felt responsible, couldn't let her live on the street. 697 00:26:57,116 --> 00:26:58,687 Why not? 698 00:26:58,688 --> 00:27:01,690 She's a thief. That's exactly where she belongs. 699 00:27:01,691 --> 00:27:03,321 She's a young girl. She has nothing. 700 00:27:03,322 --> 00:27:05,954 She has no family, no friends. No money. 701 00:27:05,955 --> 00:27:09,397 I could care less about Ivy, which you well know. 702 00:27:09,398 --> 00:27:11,159 How could you help this girl... 703 00:27:11,160 --> 00:27:12,360 Lily, you have to under... 704 00:27:12,361 --> 00:27:14,703 After what she did to our family? 705 00:27:14,704 --> 00:27:16,805 I did what I thought was right. 706 00:27:16,806 --> 00:27:18,867 (Whispers) With my money. 707 00:27:18,868 --> 00:27:22,672 I used my own personal credit card. 708 00:27:24,173 --> 00:27:26,074 (Sighs) 709 00:27:26,075 --> 00:27:29,077 At least now I know how you really feel. 710 00:27:29,078 --> 00:27:31,751 This is clearly a much bigger issue. 711 00:27:36,425 --> 00:27:40,258 (Lemon sun) ♫ the skies are calling ♫ 712 00:27:40,259 --> 00:27:41,830 Entrees are almost ready, 713 00:27:41,831 --> 00:27:43,291 but I've ran out of ice, and I need the ice 714 00:27:43,292 --> 00:27:46,034 to finish off my dessert and my special cocktail. 715 00:27:46,035 --> 00:27:48,737 (Woman) I think Meryl Streep was a perfect... 716 00:27:48,738 --> 00:27:49,838 In the world of the novel, London has become 717 00:27:49,839 --> 00:27:51,800 the very idea of the big city. 718 00:27:51,801 --> 00:27:53,972 I need to speak with you. 719 00:27:53,973 --> 00:27:57,375 Excuse me. Graham Greene. Martin amis. Discuss. 720 00:27:57,376 --> 00:27:59,277 Okay, don't freak out, but since everybody's crashing, 721 00:27:59,278 --> 00:28:00,949 April's running short on ice. We need to run out 722 00:28:00,950 --> 00:28:02,751 and get some more, so dinner's gonna be delayed. 723 00:28:02,752 --> 00:28:04,452 How long? 724 00:28:04,453 --> 00:28:05,954 No. You know what? We can handle this. 725 00:28:05,955 --> 00:28:07,455 W.w.d.p.d.? 726 00:28:07,456 --> 00:28:08,757 Mm? 727 00:28:08,758 --> 00:28:10,018 What would Dorothy Parker do? 728 00:28:10,019 --> 00:28:11,419 Uh, get them drunk until we get back. 729 00:28:11,420 --> 00:28:14,092 Of course. A-a liquid diet of booze 730 00:28:14,093 --> 00:28:16,294 and great intellectual discussion should suffice. 731 00:28:16,295 --> 00:28:18,396 (Bottle clinks) 732 00:28:18,397 --> 00:28:20,098 Can I top off anyone's wine? 733 00:28:20,099 --> 00:28:21,800 Nothing gets conversation flowing like a good red. 734 00:28:21,801 --> 00:28:24,132 Dan, why are we discussing British literary figures 735 00:28:24,133 --> 00:28:27,135 when we have New York's most celebrated author in our midst? 736 00:28:27,136 --> 00:28:29,808 An author with an announcement, perhaps? 737 00:28:29,809 --> 00:28:31,810 Good evening, everyone. Sorry I'm late. 738 00:28:31,811 --> 00:28:34,412 Oh, Diana. Just the person I was hoping to see. 739 00:28:34,413 --> 00:28:37,215 Do... do you have a moment to speak privately? 740 00:28:37,216 --> 00:28:38,446 (Diana) Sure. 741 00:28:38,447 --> 00:28:41,349 And we're off to get the ice. 742 00:28:41,350 --> 00:28:44,493 (Indistinct conversations) 743 00:28:56,365 --> 00:28:59,107 (Diana) So I'm assuming you have an answer for me. 744 00:28:59,108 --> 00:29:00,238 What do you say? 745 00:29:00,239 --> 00:29:02,170 Me and my resources plus gossip girl 746 00:29:02,171 --> 00:29:03,872 is a powerful combination. 747 00:29:03,873 --> 00:29:05,844 Well, I don't know. Usually when I enter into a partnership 748 00:29:05,845 --> 00:29:08,016 with someone, I-I like to know everything about them. 749 00:29:08,017 --> 00:29:09,747 I-I think they call that vetting? 750 00:29:09,748 --> 00:29:11,519 Vet away, darling. 751 00:29:11,520 --> 00:29:14,022 Well, I just have a couple questions. 752 00:29:14,023 --> 00:29:18,086 Like, where were you the night of Chuck's accident, 753 00:29:18,087 --> 00:29:19,458 November 18th? 754 00:29:21,931 --> 00:29:23,161 I was... 755 00:29:23,162 --> 00:29:24,963 I was here in New York. 756 00:29:24,964 --> 00:29:29,197 And do you happen to know where he was treated for his injuries? 757 00:29:29,198 --> 00:29:30,999 Or his blood type? 758 00:29:31,000 --> 00:29:33,041 Do you know the date he was born 759 00:29:33,042 --> 00:29:35,303 or where you were on that date? 760 00:29:35,304 --> 00:29:38,046 I know what you're getting at. 761 00:29:38,047 --> 00:29:39,407 Well, if you know what I'm getting at, 762 00:29:39,408 --> 00:29:41,409 then why don't you answer for me? 763 00:29:41,410 --> 00:29:43,852 Or would you like me to do that? 764 00:29:43,853 --> 00:29:46,214 What do you want me to say? 765 00:29:46,215 --> 00:29:50,189 (Cell phone alerts chiming) 766 00:29:52,421 --> 00:29:54,222 The nurse recognized you. 767 00:29:54,223 --> 00:29:56,364 You saved Chuck's life. 768 00:29:56,365 --> 00:29:59,568 And you did that because... 769 00:30:01,330 --> 00:30:02,800 I'm Chuck's mother. 770 00:30:02,801 --> 00:30:05,003 (Gossip girl) If you want my advice, 771 00:30:05,004 --> 00:30:07,005 it's run, Lola, run, 772 00:30:07,006 --> 00:30:12,041 'cause you just let out the mother of all secrets. 773 00:30:18,217 --> 00:30:22,451 (Guests murmuring) 774 00:30:25,855 --> 00:30:27,957 (Murmuring continues) 775 00:30:32,231 --> 00:30:33,601 Is it true? 776 00:30:33,602 --> 00:30:35,463 Yes, Charles, it is. 777 00:30:35,464 --> 00:30:37,005 Don't. 778 00:30:37,006 --> 00:30:40,068 Just... (Speaks indistinctly) Stay right there. 779 00:30:40,069 --> 00:30:43,611 You have been in New York for months, 780 00:30:43,612 --> 00:30:46,915 inviting me to parties, hiring my friends, 781 00:30:46,916 --> 00:30:49,878 hanging out in my apartment in your underwear, 782 00:30:49,879 --> 00:30:51,149 banging my best friend. 783 00:30:51,150 --> 00:30:53,021 Did it not occur to you to mention this, 784 00:30:53,022 --> 00:30:55,253 that you were my mother?! 785 00:30:55,254 --> 00:30:57,085 Please, Chuck, I can explain. 786 00:30:57,086 --> 00:31:00,859 I-I can't do this right now... Or ever. I can't. 787 00:31:08,237 --> 00:31:11,100 (Murmuring) 788 00:31:12,501 --> 00:31:15,373 Well, this is the most dramatic salon I've ever been to. 789 00:31:15,374 --> 00:31:18,177 Very unbritish, if you ask me. 790 00:31:19,448 --> 00:31:21,149 (Indistinct conversations) 791 00:31:21,150 --> 00:31:23,251 I hope you're pleased with yourself. 792 00:31:23,252 --> 00:31:25,313 I was right all along. 793 00:31:25,314 --> 00:31:27,515 You're actually her. You're gossip girl. 794 00:31:27,516 --> 00:31:29,117 Even if I am, it doesn't matter. 795 00:31:29,118 --> 00:31:30,989 Do you realize the damage that you've just done? 796 00:31:30,990 --> 00:31:32,520 You had no right to do that. 797 00:31:32,521 --> 00:31:33,992 (Sighs) 798 00:31:33,993 --> 00:31:36,024 (Singsongy) Who wants another pimm's cup? 799 00:31:36,025 --> 00:31:38,997 Wait. What happened here? Where's everyone going? 800 00:31:38,998 --> 00:31:41,269 That was more soap opera than salon. 801 00:31:41,270 --> 00:31:44,602 This never would've happened at the oracle club. 802 00:31:44,603 --> 00:31:47,977 (Indistinct conversations) 803 00:31:49,338 --> 00:31:51,409 This was supposed to be our coming out party. 804 00:31:51,410 --> 00:31:53,581 It was supposed to capture who we are as a couple, 805 00:31:53,582 --> 00:31:55,413 but it wasn't smart or interesting. 806 00:31:55,414 --> 00:31:59,017 It wasn't uptown or downtown. It was a bloody mess. 807 00:31:59,018 --> 00:32:01,389 Blair, it was... It was just a party. 808 00:32:01,390 --> 00:32:02,420 (Scoffs) No, it wasn't. 809 00:32:02,421 --> 00:32:04,122 We tried to create a new world 810 00:32:04,123 --> 00:32:06,394 for our relationship to exist in, but we failed miserably. 811 00:32:06,395 --> 00:32:07,525 (Sighs) 812 00:32:07,526 --> 00:32:08,997 You don't want to live in my world, 813 00:32:08,998 --> 00:32:11,629 and I certainly don't want to live in yours. 814 00:32:11,630 --> 00:32:13,162 So where does that leave us? 815 00:32:14,663 --> 00:32:16,535 I don't know. 816 00:32:20,109 --> 00:32:23,711 I'm genuinely sorry that I hurt Chuck today. 817 00:32:23,712 --> 00:32:26,074 I'm not sorry I hurt you. 818 00:32:26,075 --> 00:32:28,577 (Woman) Here's your coat, sir. 819 00:32:31,180 --> 00:32:34,352 Please, whatever you do, just don't tell anyone... 820 00:32:34,353 --> 00:32:35,724 (Whispers) What you know. 821 00:32:38,227 --> 00:32:40,458 Nate, wait. 822 00:32:40,459 --> 00:32:42,030 Where are you going? 823 00:32:42,031 --> 00:32:43,591 I need to find Chuck and make sure he's all right. 824 00:32:43,592 --> 00:32:46,464 I'm sorry. This is all my fault. 825 00:32:46,465 --> 00:32:48,696 I told you to leave things alone. 826 00:32:48,697 --> 00:32:50,438 It's one thing to accuse Serena of being gossip girl. 827 00:32:50,439 --> 00:32:52,470 But sending in that video about Chuck? 828 00:32:52,471 --> 00:32:54,342 I can't forgive that. 829 00:32:54,343 --> 00:32:56,604 I mean, do you have anything to say for yourself? 830 00:32:56,605 --> 00:32:58,347 (Inhales sharply) 831 00:33:01,180 --> 00:33:03,512 No. 832 00:33:15,264 --> 00:33:16,764 Thank you. 833 00:33:16,765 --> 00:33:19,697 The brits say "god save the queen." 834 00:33:19,698 --> 00:33:21,269 But it looks like Lola is 835 00:33:21,270 --> 00:33:25,504 the one in need of a royal s.O.S. 836 00:33:31,740 --> 00:33:33,312 (Elevator bell dings) 837 00:33:45,254 --> 00:33:47,255 Nate, I need to speak with you and Chuck. 838 00:33:47,256 --> 00:33:49,127 We don't have anything to say to you. 839 00:33:49,128 --> 00:33:50,458 (Door opens) 840 00:33:50,459 --> 00:33:52,029 You need to go now. 841 00:33:52,030 --> 00:33:53,302 It's okay. 842 00:33:55,064 --> 00:33:57,636 I may be angry, but I need to know the truth. 843 00:34:15,484 --> 00:34:17,085 You running away? 844 00:34:17,086 --> 00:34:19,327 No. 845 00:34:19,328 --> 00:34:21,729 Joining the army? 846 00:34:21,730 --> 00:34:23,691 Auditioning for one of those 847 00:34:23,692 --> 00:34:26,794 "America's got idol talent factor" shows? 848 00:34:26,795 --> 00:34:30,599 I was hoping I could have a sleepover with you. 849 00:34:37,346 --> 00:34:40,848 You do realize that means you'd be entering my world. 850 00:34:40,849 --> 00:34:42,480 I do. 851 00:34:42,481 --> 00:34:45,353 Our relationship is not choosing one world or another. 852 00:34:45,354 --> 00:34:47,385 Our relationship is our world. 853 00:34:47,386 --> 00:34:48,586 Well, then tonight our relationship 854 00:34:48,587 --> 00:34:50,518 was a World-Wide disaster. 855 00:34:50,519 --> 00:34:52,260 It's probably not gonna be our last, 856 00:34:52,261 --> 00:34:54,522 but we have to face these disasters together. 857 00:34:54,523 --> 00:34:56,124 We're a team. 858 00:34:56,125 --> 00:35:02,300 So... maybe we can... Be a team at the met ball? 859 00:35:02,301 --> 00:35:03,631 Absolutely. 860 00:35:03,632 --> 00:35:06,404 And, uh, at a beet pickling festival. 861 00:35:06,405 --> 00:35:07,475 Mmm. 862 00:35:07,476 --> 00:35:09,106 (Chuckles) 863 00:35:09,107 --> 00:35:10,408 (Chuckles) You know I wouldn't be caught dead 864 00:35:10,409 --> 00:35:11,539 at a beet pickling festival? 865 00:35:11,540 --> 00:35:13,211 I'm just messing with you. 866 00:35:13,212 --> 00:35:15,514 Mm. 867 00:35:17,286 --> 00:35:19,547 I met your father when he was still with Elizabeth. 868 00:35:19,548 --> 00:35:21,549 I was very young. 869 00:35:21,550 --> 00:35:24,292 I couldn't resist him. 870 00:35:24,293 --> 00:35:27,695 He was charming, handsome. 871 00:35:27,696 --> 00:35:31,499 It felt as if he had the whole world at his feet. 872 00:35:31,500 --> 00:35:34,162 I knew he was involved with someone else. 873 00:35:34,163 --> 00:35:35,503 You mean married. 874 00:35:35,504 --> 00:35:37,405 Yeah. 875 00:35:37,406 --> 00:35:39,707 We had an affair, 876 00:35:39,708 --> 00:35:42,610 and it only ended when I got pregnant. 877 00:35:42,611 --> 00:35:45,613 But you kept the baby. You must have wanted me. 878 00:35:45,614 --> 00:35:48,446 I mean, why did you give me up? 879 00:35:48,447 --> 00:35:50,278 I was a mess. 880 00:35:50,279 --> 00:35:54,282 Mixed up in the wrong things with the wrong people. 881 00:35:54,283 --> 00:35:56,724 Unfit to raise a child. 882 00:35:56,725 --> 00:36:00,328 And then Elizabeth... She couldn't get pregnant. 883 00:36:00,329 --> 00:36:03,731 It... seemed like a way to solve all our problems. 884 00:36:03,732 --> 00:36:05,633 So you made a deal. 885 00:36:05,634 --> 00:36:11,439 After it was over, I left town, alone... 886 00:36:11,440 --> 00:36:12,540 And ashamed. 887 00:36:12,541 --> 00:36:15,203 But a few years later, when I heard 888 00:36:15,204 --> 00:36:17,805 that Elizabeth had died, 889 00:36:17,806 --> 00:36:20,278 although I now know that wasn't the case, 890 00:36:20,279 --> 00:36:21,609 I came back. 891 00:36:21,610 --> 00:36:23,611 But Elizabeth couldn't do it. 892 00:36:23,612 --> 00:36:25,713 She couldn't stick to her end of the bargain, 893 00:36:25,714 --> 00:36:30,588 to raise someone else's child as her own. 894 00:36:30,589 --> 00:36:34,622 I wanted to see you desperately. 895 00:36:34,623 --> 00:36:36,764 But Bart thought it would be too confusing for you. 896 00:36:36,765 --> 00:36:39,627 So you just stayed away until eight months ago? 897 00:36:39,628 --> 00:36:41,599 When I came back to the city last fall, 898 00:36:41,600 --> 00:36:44,302 I was hoping to watch over you... 899 00:36:44,303 --> 00:36:45,433 From afar. 900 00:36:45,434 --> 00:36:47,935 Nate's bed is not that far. 901 00:36:47,936 --> 00:36:50,207 Well, I didn't intend for things to get as serious 902 00:36:50,208 --> 00:36:51,409 as they did with Nate. 903 00:36:51,410 --> 00:36:53,541 And then I thought, 904 00:36:53,542 --> 00:36:56,644 if you never find out the truth, 905 00:36:56,645 --> 00:36:58,247 what's the harm? 906 00:37:07,296 --> 00:37:09,457 So what does it all mean... 907 00:37:09,458 --> 00:37:11,659 Now that I know? 908 00:37:11,660 --> 00:37:16,265 That's for you to decide. 909 00:37:25,274 --> 00:37:27,015 You know where to find me. 910 00:37:32,821 --> 00:37:36,485 (Footsteps retreat, elevator bell dings) 911 00:37:40,829 --> 00:37:43,561 Haven't you stirred up enough trouble for one night? 912 00:37:43,562 --> 00:37:45,933 I came to return this. 913 00:37:45,934 --> 00:37:48,636 Why didn't you tell Nate when you had the chance? 914 00:37:48,637 --> 00:37:50,868 Because I knew it would hurt him if he found out. 915 00:37:50,869 --> 00:37:52,470 You're one of his best friends. 916 00:37:52,471 --> 00:37:53,641 Even when you guys are mad at each other, 917 00:37:53,642 --> 00:37:55,973 he still cares about you. 918 00:37:55,974 --> 00:37:58,977 I couldn't ruin Chuck's life and Nate's in the same night. 919 00:38:10,359 --> 00:38:12,320 Can I just ask why? 920 00:38:12,321 --> 00:38:13,591 Why do you do it? 921 00:38:13,592 --> 00:38:18,826 I only became gossip girl recently, 922 00:38:18,827 --> 00:38:21,799 and... and right now it's the only thing I have. 923 00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:23,401 I mean, it's... it's the only thing in my life 924 00:38:23,402 --> 00:38:25,603 that I can hold on to, 925 00:38:25,604 --> 00:38:27,905 you know, because a lot of times 926 00:38:27,906 --> 00:38:31,709 my life is just really out of control. 927 00:38:31,710 --> 00:38:32,940 Well, I get that, but you're doing exactly 928 00:38:32,941 --> 00:38:35,613 what was done to you and to everyone else. 929 00:38:35,614 --> 00:38:40,688 Yeah. I mean, I was hurt, sure, but I survived. 930 00:38:40,689 --> 00:38:43,090 A little adversity can actually be good for you. 931 00:38:43,091 --> 00:38:45,523 You'll see how things work around here. 932 00:38:45,524 --> 00:38:47,054 No, I won't, actually. 933 00:38:47,055 --> 00:38:49,497 I'm officially resigning from the Upper East Side. 934 00:38:49,498 --> 00:38:51,058 I have a whole life at Julliard 935 00:38:51,059 --> 00:38:52,800 where the drama's reserved for the stage, 936 00:38:52,801 --> 00:38:55,032 and I think I belong back there. 937 00:38:55,033 --> 00:38:57,605 So if you want the Upper East Side back, 938 00:38:57,606 --> 00:38:59,066 it's all yours. 939 00:38:59,067 --> 00:39:01,939 You're the only "it" girl that matters, anyway. 940 00:39:01,940 --> 00:39:03,941 You see to that yourself. 941 00:39:03,942 --> 00:39:06,744 (Foxes) ♫ they didn't want me ♫ 942 00:39:06,745 --> 00:39:10,618 ♫ when I was running wild ♫ 943 00:39:10,619 --> 00:39:12,950 ♫ the dragons breathing fire ♫ 944 00:39:12,951 --> 00:39:16,824 The Upper East Side is filled with high rollers. 945 00:39:16,825 --> 00:39:19,887 ♫ We live in circles ♫ 946 00:39:19,888 --> 00:39:23,831 ♫ and it's so hard to breathe ♫ 947 00:39:23,832 --> 00:39:27,765 ♫ maybe the same old fears, what have we here ♫ 948 00:39:27,766 --> 00:39:31,839 Sorry, sir, but your debit card was declined. 949 00:39:31,840 --> 00:39:33,971 Are you sure about that? 950 00:39:33,972 --> 00:39:37,775 Why don't you try running it again? 951 00:39:37,776 --> 00:39:40,478 I did. Four times, to be precise. 952 00:39:40,479 --> 00:39:42,950 ♫ And as we cross the line ♫ 953 00:39:42,951 --> 00:39:45,483 ♫ these fading beats ♫ 954 00:39:45,484 --> 00:39:46,554 Sorry about that. 955 00:39:46,555 --> 00:39:48,456 ♫ Have all been severed ♫ 956 00:39:48,457 --> 00:39:51,118 ♫ don't tell me our youth is running out ♫ 957 00:39:51,119 --> 00:39:53,491 Here you go. I don't need change. 958 00:39:53,492 --> 00:39:55,623 ♫ It's only just begun ♫ 959 00:39:55,624 --> 00:39:57,625 ♫ begun, begun ♫ 960 00:39:57,626 --> 00:40:00,468 ♫ if I asked you for good news ♫ 961 00:40:00,469 --> 00:40:01,869 Some people choose to bet on themselves... 962 00:40:01,870 --> 00:40:04,932 ♫ would you smile and turn away? ♫ 963 00:40:04,933 --> 00:40:06,734 ♫ It's like a bad dream ♫ 964 00:40:06,735 --> 00:40:11,078 ♫ that is too afraid to wait ♫ 965 00:40:11,079 --> 00:40:14,011 ♫ there are many among us ♫ 966 00:40:14,012 --> 00:40:17,114 While others are happy to bet on someone else. 967 00:40:17,115 --> 00:40:20,117 I'm sorry, but if you insist that Damien hirst's work 968 00:40:20,118 --> 00:40:23,491 is anything but simple-minded, sensationalist, and fatuous, 969 00:40:23,492 --> 00:40:25,953 I'm not sure I'll be able to lay my head next to yours tonight. 970 00:40:25,954 --> 00:40:28,055 That's... that's fine, but you can't deny 971 00:40:28,056 --> 00:40:29,527 that his influence on the art market 972 00:40:29,528 --> 00:40:30,598 as we know it today is massive. 973 00:40:30,599 --> 00:40:33,501 But luck is a funny thing. 974 00:40:33,502 --> 00:40:36,904 It's easy to accept it when it goes your way. 975 00:40:36,905 --> 00:40:39,767 ♫ Fading beats ♫ 976 00:40:39,768 --> 00:40:42,069 But when it doesn't... 977 00:40:42,070 --> 00:40:47,044 Call it injustice, call it treachery... 978 00:40:47,045 --> 00:40:48,776 Hey, mom. 979 00:40:48,777 --> 00:40:51,919 You were right. The Upper East Side is toxic. 980 00:40:51,920 --> 00:40:53,781 I never should have stepped foot in it, 981 00:40:53,782 --> 00:40:56,784 just like you warned me. 982 00:40:56,785 --> 00:40:58,786 But, um, you don't have to worry 983 00:40:58,787 --> 00:41:00,888 because I'm done with it. 984 00:41:00,889 --> 00:41:02,159 There's nothing else tying me 985 00:41:02,160 --> 00:41:04,091 to the Van Der woodsens or their world, 986 00:41:04,092 --> 00:41:10,738 so... I have to say, it's huge relief. 987 00:41:10,739 --> 00:41:12,600 Talk to you soon. 988 00:41:12,601 --> 00:41:16,604 ♫ With a thousand dreams ♫ 989 00:41:16,605 --> 00:41:18,876 ♫ dreams, dreams ♫ 990 00:41:18,877 --> 00:41:20,247 ♫ it's only just begun ♫ 991 00:41:20,248 --> 00:41:21,809 But remember, 992 00:41:21,810 --> 00:41:23,751 the most important rule in gambling... 993 00:41:23,752 --> 00:41:25,683 (Cell phone alert chimes, beep) 994 00:41:25,684 --> 00:41:29,086 Is that the house always wins. 995 00:41:29,087 --> 00:41:30,888 You know you love me. 996 00:41:30,889 --> 00:41:33,862 X.o.x.o., gossip girl.