1 00:00:02,436 --> 00:00:03,680 Gossip girl here... Your one and only source 2 00:00:03,704 --> 00:00:06,274 into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. 3 00:00:06,307 --> 00:00:08,109 I need your passion for social upheaval 4 00:00:08,142 --> 00:00:10,182 to help me write the book about the Upper East Side. 5 00:00:10,211 --> 00:00:12,380 Don't just stand there. Start typing. 6 00:00:12,413 --> 00:00:15,249 Real names this time. No holding back. Everyone gets exposed. 7 00:00:15,283 --> 00:00:17,551 I have decided to retire. 8 00:00:17,585 --> 00:00:20,088 That's why I want you to take over my company. 9 00:00:20,121 --> 00:00:22,090 I didn't realize how much I missed it, 10 00:00:22,123 --> 00:00:24,225 but now that I'm back and I'm with you, 11 00:00:24,258 --> 00:00:25,669 New York has never seemed more perfect. 12 00:00:25,693 --> 00:00:27,128 I think it's really brave, 13 00:00:27,161 --> 00:00:28,538 you deciding to run "the spectator" on your own. 14 00:00:28,562 --> 00:00:30,264 No investors, no partners. 15 00:00:30,298 --> 00:00:31,441 Wait. Are you here to freak me out 16 00:00:31,465 --> 00:00:33,167 or write a paper on... on my paper? 17 00:00:33,201 --> 00:00:35,236 You father gave it to me to keep quiet. 18 00:00:35,269 --> 00:00:36,813 For that amount of money, you must know a hell of a secret. 19 00:00:36,837 --> 00:00:38,272 I swear I don't know what it is, 20 00:00:38,306 --> 00:00:40,508 but I'm willing to stick around to find out. 21 00:00:40,541 --> 00:00:41,751 Sorry for dropping in after hours, 22 00:00:41,775 --> 00:00:43,553 but I was walking by, and I saw that your office light was on. 23 00:00:43,577 --> 00:00:45,097 Would you like to have a drink with me? 24 00:00:50,718 --> 00:00:53,421 And who am I? 25 00:00:53,454 --> 00:00:56,624 That's a secret I'll never tell. 26 00:00:56,657 --> 00:00:58,426 You know you love me. 27 00:00:58,459 --> 00:01:00,694 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 28 00:01:00,728 --> 00:01:04,165 Captions by vita... 29 00:01:04,198 --> 00:01:05,133 (Gossip girl) Up and at 'em, upper east siders. 30 00:01:05,166 --> 00:01:06,434 (Cell phone ringing) 31 00:01:06,467 --> 00:01:07,577 It's important to start your day right. 32 00:01:07,601 --> 00:01:09,570 (Ladyhawke) ♪ I'm on a high 33 00:01:09,603 --> 00:01:12,106 ♪ and I don't even know why 34 00:01:12,140 --> 00:01:14,442 ♪ I'm gonna shin myself before... ♪ 35 00:01:14,475 --> 00:01:16,177 Seems like you were already up. 36 00:01:16,210 --> 00:01:17,411 Yeah. 37 00:01:17,445 --> 00:01:18,788 Thanks to you, I've been up all week. 38 00:01:18,812 --> 00:01:20,781 (Chuckles) 39 00:01:20,814 --> 00:01:21,858 ♪ You'd better seal it tight before the memories go bad ♪ 40 00:01:21,882 --> 00:01:24,885 (Alarm beeping) 41 00:01:24,918 --> 00:01:26,520 ♪♪ 42 00:01:26,554 --> 00:01:28,422 (Mutters) Five more minutes. 43 00:01:28,456 --> 00:01:31,559 Mm. We might need a little longer. 44 00:01:31,592 --> 00:01:33,594 ♪♪ 45 00:01:33,627 --> 00:01:34,695 ♪ I saw you dancing 46 00:01:34,728 --> 00:01:36,197 there's nothing worse 47 00:01:36,230 --> 00:01:38,132 than waking up on the wrong side of the bed... 48 00:01:38,166 --> 00:01:40,468 ♪ Like me 49 00:01:40,501 --> 00:01:44,772 ♪ for a girl like me 50 00:01:44,805 --> 00:01:48,309 I thought we agreed you'd stop watching me sleep. 51 00:01:48,342 --> 00:01:50,578 I lied. I'm letting you stay here for free. 52 00:01:50,611 --> 00:01:52,313 There has to be something in it for me. 53 00:01:56,384 --> 00:01:59,420 ♪ I, I, I, i-i-i-i-i 54 00:01:59,453 --> 00:02:01,755 except maybe waking up alone. 55 00:02:01,789 --> 00:02:02,656 ♪ You'll never know why 56 00:02:02,690 --> 00:02:05,393 Dorota! 57 00:02:05,426 --> 00:02:06,727 ♪ Between the devil 58 00:02:06,760 --> 00:02:08,362 why did you let me sleep?! 59 00:02:08,396 --> 00:02:10,298 It's "w.W.D." Day! 60 00:02:10,331 --> 00:02:11,875 We have to take the fashion world by storm. 61 00:02:11,899 --> 00:02:12,866 First, it's breakfast, 62 00:02:12,900 --> 00:02:14,235 then shower, 63 00:02:14,268 --> 00:02:15,836 then to the atelier. 64 00:02:15,869 --> 00:02:19,507 I can hardly wait to see what today brings. 65 00:02:19,540 --> 00:02:21,575 (Cell phone rings) 66 00:02:21,609 --> 00:02:22,743 (Beeps) 67 00:02:22,776 --> 00:02:24,745 (Typing) 68 00:02:24,778 --> 00:02:27,281 I'm booked on the 7:00 flight to Dubai. 69 00:02:27,315 --> 00:02:28,816 Please, just a little more time. 70 00:02:28,849 --> 00:02:30,684 We've spent all week pouring over the notes 71 00:02:30,718 --> 00:02:33,254 of every meeting I interpreted for Bart. 72 00:02:33,287 --> 00:02:34,788 There's nothing, Chuck. 73 00:02:34,822 --> 00:02:37,291 Look, I know the reason my father faked his death 74 00:02:37,325 --> 00:02:39,393 has something to do with this hotel deal. 75 00:02:39,427 --> 00:02:41,295 It has to be here. 76 00:02:41,329 --> 00:02:44,265 We looked. It's not. 77 00:02:44,298 --> 00:02:47,268 Then why would he lie about being in Dubai? 78 00:02:47,301 --> 00:02:49,713 Why would all the negotiations happen completely off the books? 79 00:02:49,737 --> 00:02:51,872 Why would he pay you $10 million 80 00:02:51,905 --> 00:02:53,807 not to ask any of these questions? 81 00:02:53,841 --> 00:02:56,210 If he's hiding something, I don't know what. 82 00:02:56,244 --> 00:02:59,413 I'm sorry. I need to get home to my fiancé. 83 00:02:59,447 --> 00:03:00,748 There's nothing more I can do. 84 00:03:03,717 --> 00:03:06,420 You could come to brunch. 85 00:03:06,454 --> 00:03:08,956 With Bart? That sounds dangerous. 86 00:03:08,989 --> 00:03:10,958 You won't have to say a word. 87 00:03:10,991 --> 00:03:14,328 Just smile while I drop a few names to see how he reacts. 88 00:03:14,362 --> 00:03:15,762 Then you can take your money and go. 89 00:03:17,365 --> 00:03:20,734 You know, I was a very punctual person before I met you. 90 00:03:20,768 --> 00:03:23,003 Well, any way I can convince you to be fashionably late 91 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:24,572 to my gala tonight? 92 00:03:24,605 --> 00:03:26,350 I know you have the crowdrise event, but maybe after? 93 00:03:26,374 --> 00:03:28,318 Nah, I'd love to, but this thing's been booked for months, 94 00:03:28,342 --> 00:03:29,877 and who knows how long it'll go? 95 00:03:29,910 --> 00:03:32,580 I don't want to say "maybe" and then disappoint you. 96 00:03:32,613 --> 00:03:34,358 How could you disappoint me when you did so much work 97 00:03:34,382 --> 00:03:36,317 to get me on the board in the first place? 98 00:03:36,350 --> 00:03:38,462 I know what a big deal the central park conservancy is. 99 00:03:38,486 --> 00:03:39,929 When my mom was finally asked to host, 100 00:03:39,953 --> 00:03:41,455 she made it seem like 101 00:03:41,489 --> 00:03:42,999 it was more important than being the mayor. 102 00:03:43,023 --> 00:03:44,868 Well, now that you're hosting, it definitely is. 103 00:03:44,892 --> 00:03:46,327 (Chuckles) 104 00:03:46,360 --> 00:03:47,604 Tonight marks the start of a whole new era. 105 00:03:47,628 --> 00:03:49,663 Serena takes Manhattan. 106 00:03:49,697 --> 00:03:51,465 Ohh. An adult Manhattan. 107 00:03:51,499 --> 00:03:53,734 I couldn't be happier to leave my old life behind. 108 00:03:53,767 --> 00:03:56,270 Well, just don't leave me, even if I can't make it tonight. 109 00:03:56,304 --> 00:03:57,305 Mmm. 110 00:03:58,839 --> 00:04:01,575 The renovation is complete. 111 00:04:01,609 --> 00:04:06,414 Fabric is all from swatches you choose. 112 00:04:06,447 --> 00:04:09,817 Your mother's vintage designs on display. 113 00:04:09,850 --> 00:04:15,689 And this area can be showroom or waiting room, 114 00:04:15,723 --> 00:04:18,359 parties or meetings. 115 00:04:18,392 --> 00:04:21,895 Form follows function. 116 00:04:23,664 --> 00:04:26,033 And in here... 117 00:04:28,402 --> 00:04:31,405 Miss Blair's private office. 118 00:04:33,574 --> 00:04:35,576 (Doors thud) 119 00:04:35,609 --> 00:04:37,044 (Gasps) 120 00:04:37,077 --> 00:04:41,915 This... is... divine. 121 00:04:41,949 --> 00:04:43,317 This is... 122 00:04:43,351 --> 00:04:44,918 So me. 123 00:04:44,952 --> 00:04:46,820 Oh! 124 00:04:46,854 --> 00:04:48,398 This "women's wear daily" article could make or break me 125 00:04:48,422 --> 00:04:49,757 as the new head of Waldorf. 126 00:04:49,790 --> 00:04:53,594 And the atelier is the perfect backdrop. 127 00:04:53,627 --> 00:04:55,038 All these years of folding my sweaters 128 00:04:55,062 --> 00:04:57,465 and fluffing my pillows has really paid off. 129 00:04:57,498 --> 00:04:58,632 You've developed taste! 130 00:04:58,666 --> 00:05:00,668 Yes. (Chuckles) 131 00:05:00,701 --> 00:05:04,405 Oh. Miss Blair's new samples looks lovely. 132 00:05:04,438 --> 00:05:08,476 And I glad office is up to snuff. 133 00:05:08,509 --> 00:05:11,845 But I-I worry if "w.W.D." Will ask, 134 00:05:11,879 --> 00:05:14,882 "where are the designers, seamstresses, and models?" 135 00:05:14,915 --> 00:05:17,618 It is unfortunate that my mother's Paris team 136 00:05:17,651 --> 00:05:20,454 declined to follow me back to New York, but... 137 00:05:20,488 --> 00:05:21,722 Not to worry. 138 00:05:21,755 --> 00:05:23,624 While you were paint and papering, 139 00:05:23,657 --> 00:05:25,626 I came up with a plan. 140 00:05:26,927 --> 00:05:30,964 Hello, ladies! 141 00:05:30,998 --> 00:05:32,766 Get ready to assume your roles. 142 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:35,002 Go get dressed for success. 143 00:05:37,137 --> 00:05:38,706 Your sofa might be chic, 144 00:05:38,739 --> 00:05:40,441 but my neck is not happy with this kink. 145 00:05:40,474 --> 00:05:41,975 Would you prefer the kink 146 00:05:42,009 --> 00:05:43,887 of watching your father do it with fake Charlie again? 147 00:05:43,911 --> 00:05:46,914 No, I did not watch. I got the hell out before they saw me. 148 00:05:46,947 --> 00:05:49,049 The image is still burnt right here. 149 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:50,751 To think that I used to consider Brooklyn 150 00:05:50,784 --> 00:05:52,753 a moral high ground. 151 00:05:52,786 --> 00:05:54,130 Now that my father's fallen off his pedestal, 152 00:05:54,154 --> 00:05:56,156 I'm free of such delusions. 153 00:05:56,189 --> 00:05:58,859 Your loss of faith in humanity turns me on, 154 00:05:58,892 --> 00:06:00,604 as does the fact that your book was rejected 155 00:06:00,628 --> 00:06:03,431 by Simon & shuster and you were dropped by your agent. 156 00:06:03,464 --> 00:06:04,741 I still don't get why they didn't want it. 157 00:06:04,765 --> 00:06:07,134 They sent me to Italy to write "inside part two," 158 00:06:07,167 --> 00:06:08,712 and this time I delivered a real story with real names. 159 00:06:08,736 --> 00:06:11,605 Raw, hard facts. 160 00:06:11,639 --> 00:06:13,474 Please say "raw" and "hard" again. 161 00:06:13,507 --> 00:06:16,477 Who cares about Alessandra and the entire lit set? 162 00:06:16,510 --> 00:06:18,011 They're just book nerds. 163 00:06:18,045 --> 00:06:20,648 Revenge is a dish best served serialized, 164 00:06:20,681 --> 00:06:22,950 one delicious chapter at a time. 165 00:06:22,983 --> 00:06:25,886 Once we find the right magazine, and everyone starts talking, 166 00:06:25,919 --> 00:06:27,755 then the book offers will come in. 167 00:06:27,788 --> 00:06:30,558 Then the movie, and then the Broadway musical. 168 00:06:30,591 --> 00:06:32,631 Check your calendar. We have meetings all afternoon. 169 00:06:32,660 --> 00:06:33,837 Yeah, well, I got an errand to run. 170 00:06:33,861 --> 00:06:35,162 I'll see ya at "vanity fair." 171 00:06:35,195 --> 00:06:38,566 Can't wait to start burning Bridges together. 172 00:06:38,599 --> 00:06:39,767 Well, thank you for accepting 173 00:06:39,800 --> 00:06:41,569 our invitation for brunch, Charles. 174 00:06:41,602 --> 00:06:42,846 You know how important it is to me 175 00:06:42,870 --> 00:06:44,838 that we make an effort as a family. 176 00:06:44,872 --> 00:06:48,008 Of course. And I do want you both to get to know Amira. 177 00:06:48,041 --> 00:06:51,011 Did I mention she speaks seven languages, including body? 178 00:06:51,044 --> 00:06:54,181 Numerous times. Micro-expressions, vocal shifts. 179 00:06:54,214 --> 00:06:55,716 We get it. She's "the mentalist." 180 00:06:55,749 --> 00:06:56,817 (Chuckles) 181 00:06:56,850 --> 00:06:58,185 Eat a crepe. 182 00:06:58,218 --> 00:06:59,753 So how did you two get together? 183 00:06:59,787 --> 00:07:01,221 It's a tale as old as time. 184 00:07:01,254 --> 00:07:03,090 Boy meets girl, 185 00:07:03,123 --> 00:07:07,194 girl falls for boy and shares her deepest and darkest secrets. 186 00:07:07,227 --> 00:07:09,597 (Chuckles) Chuck exaggerates. 187 00:07:09,630 --> 00:07:11,932 Um, we both found ourselves admiring the fishtank 188 00:07:11,965 --> 00:07:13,467 at ossiano. 189 00:07:13,501 --> 00:07:16,937 A classic meet-cute and quite ordinary, I'm afraid. 190 00:07:16,970 --> 00:07:21,241 Amira was attending a business dinner with Khalid al-saleh. 191 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:22,776 You must know him, father. 192 00:07:22,810 --> 00:07:25,713 He's big in middle east real estate. 193 00:07:25,746 --> 00:07:28,549 He's developed a few hotels. 194 00:07:28,582 --> 00:07:29,850 Doesn't ring a bell. 195 00:07:29,883 --> 00:07:33,086 Really? Because Amira says he knew you. 196 00:07:34,855 --> 00:07:37,525 I doubt very much that Amira discusses her work with you. 197 00:07:37,558 --> 00:07:40,728 She seems like an intelligent woman 198 00:07:40,761 --> 00:07:43,931 who understands that her livelihood, 199 00:07:43,964 --> 00:07:47,267 if not her life itself, depends on her discretion. 200 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:51,238 If you'll excuse me, I should confirm my flight for tonight. 201 00:07:54,808 --> 00:07:57,778 You certainly scared her off. 202 00:07:57,811 --> 00:08:00,981 Yeah, I think I'm done also. 203 00:08:01,014 --> 00:08:02,850 I have a meeting with Bruce kaplan 204 00:08:02,883 --> 00:08:03,927 to find out if bass industries 205 00:08:03,951 --> 00:08:06,486 is finally bouncing back after your reign. 206 00:08:10,190 --> 00:08:11,859 Charles, I know you're upset 207 00:08:11,892 --> 00:08:13,761 that your father took his company back, 208 00:08:13,794 --> 00:08:15,062 but give him a chance. 209 00:08:15,095 --> 00:08:17,765 He did risk his life to save yours. 210 00:08:17,798 --> 00:08:19,266 And he's not the man he used to be. 211 00:08:19,299 --> 00:08:22,269 Yes, 7:00. 212 00:08:22,302 --> 00:08:23,737 That's right. Perfect. 213 00:08:23,771 --> 00:08:25,172 Thank you. 214 00:08:25,205 --> 00:08:27,040 What the hell do you think you're doing? 215 00:08:27,074 --> 00:08:29,877 I paid you a lot of money to leave the country. 216 00:08:29,910 --> 00:08:32,179 I'm sorry. Chuck insisted that I come here today. 217 00:08:32,212 --> 00:08:34,748 Well, I insist you go. 218 00:08:34,782 --> 00:08:37,050 Our weekend together has cost me enough. 219 00:08:40,888 --> 00:08:43,090 Don't make me warn you again. 220 00:08:50,197 --> 00:08:52,633 Chuck, I think it's time to go. 221 00:08:56,336 --> 00:08:58,639 What am I supposed to be? 222 00:08:58,672 --> 00:09:01,074 I'm torn between nurse and cafeteria worker. 223 00:09:01,108 --> 00:09:03,644 You are a seamstress, 224 00:09:03,677 --> 00:09:07,214 whom I will publicly shame with my artistic temperament. 225 00:09:07,247 --> 00:09:11,151 And, kati, you are a crazed fan, 226 00:09:11,184 --> 00:09:12,920 begging to borrow a limited edition. 227 00:09:12,953 --> 00:09:14,054 Dorota! 228 00:09:14,087 --> 00:09:16,123 When the reporter arrives, 229 00:09:16,156 --> 00:09:19,927 you will wheel out the dresses with a grand flourish. 230 00:09:19,960 --> 00:09:21,895 Reaction to clothes is what really counts. 231 00:09:21,929 --> 00:09:24,632 If article is negative, 232 00:09:24,665 --> 00:09:25,875 could poison perception of whole line 233 00:09:25,899 --> 00:09:28,335 and jeopardize future of Waldorf designs. 234 00:09:28,368 --> 00:09:30,938 (Scoffs) 235 00:09:30,971 --> 00:09:33,841 (Sighs) Kati, start your adulation right now. 236 00:09:35,108 --> 00:09:38,078 O.m.g. Nelly yuki. 237 00:09:38,111 --> 00:09:40,023 (Jessica) Great! (Chuckles) Maybe she knows how to sew. 238 00:09:40,047 --> 00:09:42,616 She lost her status as a Minion when she stole my spot at Yale. 239 00:09:42,650 --> 00:09:45,018 She knows better than to beg for reinstatement. 240 00:09:45,052 --> 00:09:47,988 Hi, Blair. 241 00:09:48,021 --> 00:09:49,156 "Hi"? 242 00:09:49,189 --> 00:09:51,024 No "hi." Go! 243 00:09:51,058 --> 00:09:53,126 Before the "women's wear daily" reporter shows up 244 00:09:53,160 --> 00:09:56,764 and thinks that I consort with fake dior-carrying wannabes. 245 00:09:56,797 --> 00:10:00,067 Actually, this bag was a personal gift from raf 246 00:10:00,100 --> 00:10:01,669 after I wrote an article on him. 247 00:10:04,204 --> 00:10:05,372 After you... 248 00:10:05,405 --> 00:10:08,241 Uh-huh. That's right, Blair. 249 00:10:08,275 --> 00:10:09,877 I'm the "women's wear daily" reporter. 250 00:10:09,910 --> 00:10:11,244 (Chuckles) 251 00:10:22,289 --> 00:10:23,833 Thanks for picking up my check in person. 252 00:10:23,857 --> 00:10:26,326 It means a lot for "the spectator" to sponsor 253 00:10:26,359 --> 00:10:27,928 the same event as "the times." 254 00:10:27,961 --> 00:10:29,997 Well, I'm glad you wanna be involved. 255 00:10:30,030 --> 00:10:32,866 Just do me a favor and please don't invite Blair. 256 00:10:32,900 --> 00:10:35,869 Have you even told her that you're back yet? 257 00:10:35,903 --> 00:10:37,246 This is a long time for you to be mad at Blair 258 00:10:37,270 --> 00:10:38,438 just for being Blair. 259 00:10:38,471 --> 00:10:41,208 I'm not mad. I'm maturing. 260 00:10:41,241 --> 00:10:42,251 We're just naturally growing apart. 261 00:10:42,275 --> 00:10:43,811 You know, being with Steven 262 00:10:43,844 --> 00:10:45,789 has really helped me to understand who I wanna be. 263 00:10:45,813 --> 00:10:47,414 I hope you find someone like that, too. 264 00:10:47,447 --> 00:10:49,016 You never know. I might have. 265 00:10:49,049 --> 00:10:51,418 What?! Wait. Who?! 266 00:10:51,451 --> 00:10:52,920 I met a girl. Her name's Sage. 267 00:10:52,953 --> 00:10:54,888 She's a Columbia journalism student. 268 00:10:54,922 --> 00:10:57,024 She's funny. She's smart. I just... 269 00:10:57,057 --> 00:10:58,902 But it's all very new, so I-I can't talk about it. 270 00:10:58,926 --> 00:11:01,829 Whoa! Shy smile, reluctant eye contact? 271 00:11:01,862 --> 00:11:03,897 I think I've seen enough. You really like her. 272 00:11:03,931 --> 00:11:06,099 Keep the change. You're gonna love this place. 273 00:11:06,133 --> 00:11:08,035 What, you can't even look at me? 274 00:11:08,068 --> 00:11:09,445 No, no, no. I'm not not looking at you. 275 00:11:09,469 --> 00:11:12,940 I'm looking at her... With your boyfriend. 276 00:11:12,973 --> 00:11:14,842 (Speaks inaudibly) 277 00:11:21,081 --> 00:11:23,817 It really is so good to see you. 278 00:11:23,851 --> 00:11:25,919 You said that already. 279 00:11:25,953 --> 00:11:27,454 (Whispers) Twice. 280 00:11:27,487 --> 00:11:28,956 (Normal voice) Blair, please. 281 00:11:28,989 --> 00:11:32,159 Please let me wear one of your exclusive designs. 282 00:11:32,192 --> 00:11:33,202 (Kati whispers) You're supposed to be the seamstress. 283 00:11:33,226 --> 00:11:34,461 (Whispers) Oh. 284 00:11:34,494 --> 00:11:37,030 Go help Dorota make tea, both of you. 285 00:11:37,064 --> 00:11:38,365 Welcome back, Nelly! 286 00:11:43,871 --> 00:11:46,807 I see nothing's changed around here since high school. 287 00:11:46,840 --> 00:11:47,975 Except you. 288 00:11:48,008 --> 00:11:50,343 You look so presentable. 289 00:11:50,377 --> 00:11:51,912 Yes. Once I got into Yale, 290 00:11:51,945 --> 00:11:55,282 I realized I didn't have to dress like you anymore. 291 00:11:55,315 --> 00:11:57,217 So let's see your line. 292 00:11:57,250 --> 00:11:58,351 It's not here. 293 00:11:58,385 --> 00:12:01,154 Shipping snafu en route from Paris. 294 00:12:01,188 --> 00:12:03,356 You're lying. 295 00:12:03,390 --> 00:12:06,093 If I were, it would only be 296 00:12:06,126 --> 00:12:09,162 to protect Waldorf designs from your biased opinion of me, 297 00:12:09,196 --> 00:12:12,232 which is based on nothing but good, clean high school fun. 298 00:12:12,265 --> 00:12:15,102 I still have night terrors about nairtinis and yogurt bombs. 299 00:12:15,135 --> 00:12:16,445 Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night 300 00:12:16,469 --> 00:12:18,471 shouting, "tights are not pants!" 301 00:12:18,505 --> 00:12:21,975 But I am not biased. I play fair. 302 00:12:22,009 --> 00:12:24,978 That's why I got into Yale, and you didn't. 303 00:12:25,012 --> 00:12:27,114 Oh. Did I mention I graduated early? 304 00:12:27,147 --> 00:12:28,916 Send another reporter. 305 00:12:28,949 --> 00:12:31,518 It's my story. And look on the bright side. 306 00:12:31,551 --> 00:12:33,386 No matter what I write, 307 00:12:33,420 --> 00:12:35,098 readers can see the pictures of your collection 308 00:12:35,122 --> 00:12:37,791 next to Poppy lifton's and decide for themselves. 309 00:12:37,825 --> 00:12:41,128 Poppy? That Ponzi-scheming fauxcialite? 310 00:12:41,161 --> 00:12:44,164 The only designing she is doing is with popsicle sticks 311 00:12:44,197 --> 00:12:46,233 in the arts and crafts room of a women's prison. 312 00:12:46,266 --> 00:12:47,400 She's a thief. 313 00:12:47,434 --> 00:12:49,903 Blair, that was so four years ago. 314 00:12:49,937 --> 00:12:51,805 My article is called "society goes sartorial," 315 00:12:51,839 --> 00:12:55,175 and it profiles two designers, you and her. 316 00:12:55,208 --> 00:12:57,477 We're not photographing anything until tomorrow, 317 00:12:57,510 --> 00:13:02,315 so you have until then to decide if you wanna be included. 318 00:13:04,117 --> 00:13:06,119 Stop eavesdropping and get in here! 319 00:13:11,224 --> 00:13:13,493 I need recon on Poppy lifton's collection now. 320 00:13:18,031 --> 00:13:19,867 (Sage) Hey, it's me. Leave a message. 321 00:13:19,900 --> 00:13:21,134 (Beep) 322 00:13:21,168 --> 00:13:22,369 Hey, Sage, it's Nate. 323 00:13:22,402 --> 00:13:23,913 Listen, I've had a lot of fun this week. 324 00:13:23,937 --> 00:13:26,206 Buy you know what? I'm done. Have a nice life. 325 00:13:26,239 --> 00:13:28,141 Why did you just do that? 326 00:13:28,175 --> 00:13:29,910 It's too crazy of a coincidence 327 00:13:29,943 --> 00:13:33,013 that your Sage and my Steven are seeing each other. 328 00:13:33,046 --> 00:13:35,182 Well, we could have completely the wrong idea. 329 00:13:35,215 --> 00:13:37,317 I doubt it. I've had way too many girls 330 00:13:37,350 --> 00:13:39,853 talk me back into relationships I wanted out of. 331 00:13:39,887 --> 00:13:41,354 Just like you run away 332 00:13:41,388 --> 00:13:43,199 from too many guys you didn't want to confront with the truth. 333 00:13:43,223 --> 00:13:44,224 I mean, maybe it's time 334 00:13:44,257 --> 00:13:45,468 we start doing things a little bit differently. 335 00:13:45,492 --> 00:13:46,927 You're right. 336 00:13:46,960 --> 00:13:49,096 We've just made terrible relationship choices. 337 00:13:49,129 --> 00:13:51,531 Or as Patti stanger would say, our pickers are broken. 338 00:13:51,564 --> 00:13:53,342 Are you really quoting the millionaire matchmaker? 339 00:13:53,366 --> 00:13:54,834 As if you don't watch it. 340 00:13:56,636 --> 00:13:58,238 Ah. It's true. 341 00:13:58,271 --> 00:14:00,240 If I really wanna be mature, 342 00:14:00,273 --> 00:14:04,611 I should just calmly ask Steven to explain. 343 00:14:04,644 --> 00:14:06,379 (Speaks inaudibly) 344 00:14:06,413 --> 00:14:08,615 On the phone. 345 00:14:08,648 --> 00:14:10,317 Good luck with that. 346 00:14:10,350 --> 00:14:11,961 All right, I've gotta get back to the office. 347 00:14:11,985 --> 00:14:15,222 But, uh, I'll see you tonight. 348 00:14:15,255 --> 00:14:17,224 (Elevator bell dings) 349 00:14:17,257 --> 00:14:20,227 (Speaking indistinctly) 350 00:14:22,629 --> 00:14:25,098 (Elevator doors close) 351 00:14:25,132 --> 00:14:28,001 Sorry. I'll have to call you back. 352 00:14:28,035 --> 00:14:30,137 (Beep) 353 00:14:31,504 --> 00:14:34,374 Did you have an affair with Amira? 354 00:14:34,407 --> 00:14:37,410 I... 355 00:14:37,444 --> 00:14:39,346 Spent a weekend with her. 356 00:14:39,379 --> 00:14:42,349 Years ago, 357 00:14:42,382 --> 00:14:44,918 after I suspected you had been with Rufus. 358 00:14:44,952 --> 00:14:46,386 (Sighs) 359 00:14:46,419 --> 00:14:50,090 But I apologize. That's no excuse. 360 00:14:50,123 --> 00:14:53,560 No. However, it explains why she's extorting money from you. 361 00:14:55,695 --> 00:14:59,099 You overheard us talking. 362 00:14:59,132 --> 00:15:01,468 It seemed a small price to ensure that my old behavior 363 00:15:01,501 --> 00:15:03,403 didn't get in the way of our new relationship. 364 00:15:05,538 --> 00:15:08,008 Well, thank you. I appreciate your honesty. 365 00:15:08,041 --> 00:15:11,011 Um, I can't imagine how Charles will feel 366 00:15:11,044 --> 00:15:13,446 when he finds out about his girlfriend's agenda. 367 00:15:13,480 --> 00:15:15,415 I suspect that's why he's brought her here. 368 00:15:17,684 --> 00:15:19,486 (Cell phone rings) 369 00:15:19,519 --> 00:15:22,022 One second. 370 00:15:22,055 --> 00:15:22,990 (Clears throat) 371 00:15:23,023 --> 00:15:25,592 (Ring, beep) 372 00:15:25,625 --> 00:15:27,660 Serena. Hi. 373 00:15:27,694 --> 00:15:29,096 Hi. 374 00:15:29,129 --> 00:15:30,339 I didn't expect to hear from you today. 375 00:15:30,363 --> 00:15:32,265 How is the party planning? 376 00:15:32,299 --> 00:15:36,036 Uh, good, I think. (Chuckles) 377 00:15:36,069 --> 00:15:38,438 Is everything okay? 378 00:15:38,471 --> 00:15:41,674 Uh, are you seeing someone else? 379 00:15:41,708 --> 00:15:44,344 Um, it's... it's okay if you are, 380 00:15:44,377 --> 00:15:46,155 because, you know, we never really defined things 381 00:15:46,179 --> 00:15:47,614 over the summer. 382 00:15:47,647 --> 00:15:49,325 Well, we didn't have to define things. (Chuckles) 383 00:15:49,349 --> 00:15:50,617 We moved in together. 384 00:15:50,650 --> 00:15:53,386 I know, but, you know, that was in the country. 385 00:15:53,420 --> 00:15:56,556 And, you know, maybe you have something going on here 386 00:15:56,589 --> 00:15:57,757 that's a little complicated. 387 00:15:57,790 --> 00:15:59,659 I mean, I would understand if you do, 388 00:15:59,692 --> 00:16:01,761 but... but just please tell me the truth. 389 00:16:01,794 --> 00:16:03,596 I'm not seeing anyone else. 390 00:16:03,630 --> 00:16:06,066 But I have to get back to my meeting, so I'll call you later. 391 00:16:06,099 --> 00:16:07,100 (Beep) 392 00:16:16,443 --> 00:16:18,211 Nate. Thanks for calling, man. 393 00:16:18,245 --> 00:16:19,788 Serena's intervention wasn't exactly conducive 394 00:16:19,812 --> 00:16:21,348 to catching up. 395 00:16:21,381 --> 00:16:24,351 True, but I know what you were up to this summer. 396 00:16:24,384 --> 00:16:26,695 Well, are you referring to my acquired taste for a tuscan red 397 00:16:26,719 --> 00:16:29,356 or... or Georgina cracking the whip? 398 00:16:29,389 --> 00:16:30,757 You didn't really let her, did you? 399 00:16:30,790 --> 00:16:32,035 Oh, no, no, no, no, no. It was a figure of speech. 400 00:16:32,059 --> 00:16:35,028 No, I meant she was being a slave driver about my new book. 401 00:16:35,062 --> 00:16:36,372 That's actually what I wanna talk to you about. 402 00:16:36,396 --> 00:16:38,798 I wanna publish it in "the spectator." 403 00:16:38,831 --> 00:16:40,633 You... do you know what it's about? 404 00:16:40,667 --> 00:16:43,670 Serialized character studies of people on the Upper East Side. 405 00:16:43,703 --> 00:16:45,438 Yeah, using real names. 406 00:16:45,472 --> 00:16:47,240 I get it, all right, but I really need it 407 00:16:47,274 --> 00:16:49,309 after I gave up my "who is gossip girl?" Exposé. 408 00:16:49,342 --> 00:16:51,111 I don't know. 409 00:16:51,144 --> 00:16:52,521 Mixing business and friendship didn't work so well 410 00:16:52,545 --> 00:16:53,622 with the film rights to "inside." 411 00:16:53,646 --> 00:16:56,216 All right, first of all, that was Serena. This is me. 412 00:16:56,249 --> 00:16:58,518 Second, "the spectator" has an entire print arm now. 413 00:16:58,551 --> 00:17:00,553 I can publish it on multiple platforms. 414 00:17:00,587 --> 00:17:02,789 This could be a defining moment for us. 415 00:17:02,822 --> 00:17:04,791 Look, Nate, I'm flattered, 416 00:17:04,824 --> 00:17:06,302 but I'm letting Georgina handle the business side. 417 00:17:06,326 --> 00:17:07,570 So if you... If you really want in, 418 00:17:07,594 --> 00:17:09,296 you're gonna have to call her. 419 00:17:09,329 --> 00:17:11,298 (Sighs) All right. 420 00:17:13,133 --> 00:17:15,835 (Cell phone rings) 421 00:17:15,868 --> 00:17:17,570 (Ring, beep) 422 00:17:26,679 --> 00:17:29,282 Why do you look like 423 00:17:29,316 --> 00:17:32,152 the "before" pictures of people who need Botox? 424 00:17:32,185 --> 00:17:33,786 You can't be worried 425 00:17:33,820 --> 00:17:35,788 that Poppy's collection is better than mine. 426 00:17:35,822 --> 00:17:38,758 Actually, it's pretty much the same. 427 00:17:38,791 --> 00:17:41,294 W-what do you mean "the same"? 428 00:17:41,328 --> 00:17:43,530 Like, the same... quality? 429 00:17:44,864 --> 00:17:46,799 The same style? 430 00:17:46,833 --> 00:17:48,268 The same, Blair. 431 00:17:48,301 --> 00:17:49,836 (Sighs) 432 00:17:49,869 --> 00:17:52,739 She's using that exact... (Whispers) Fabric. 433 00:17:54,807 --> 00:17:57,710 Nelly! She set me up! 434 00:17:57,744 --> 00:17:59,146 Ugh! 435 00:17:59,179 --> 00:18:00,313 If I'm in her article, 436 00:18:00,347 --> 00:18:01,814 she will write that I copied Poppy. 437 00:18:01,848 --> 00:18:04,584 But then if I'm not, 438 00:18:04,617 --> 00:18:06,619 she will showcase Poppy's collection alone, 439 00:18:06,653 --> 00:18:08,664 and then everyone will assume that I am the plagiarist! 440 00:18:08,688 --> 00:18:10,790 You're screwed! 441 00:18:10,823 --> 00:18:12,359 Sorry. 442 00:18:12,392 --> 00:18:14,327 Nelly got into Yale by playing clean, 443 00:18:14,361 --> 00:18:16,563 but no one does dirty better than Blair Waldorf. 444 00:18:16,596 --> 00:18:20,533 Those dresses will never be photographed. 445 00:18:20,567 --> 00:18:23,170 (Cell phone rings) 446 00:18:23,203 --> 00:18:24,704 Hello, Lily. 447 00:18:24,737 --> 00:18:25,672 Charles, your father told me what you did this morning, 448 00:18:25,705 --> 00:18:27,407 and I'm not pleased about it. 449 00:18:27,440 --> 00:18:29,642 Are you referring to the fact I didn't finish my eggs 450 00:18:29,676 --> 00:18:32,679 or that I forgot to say good-bye when I left? 451 00:18:32,712 --> 00:18:34,823 You brought Amira to our home to extort money from Bart 452 00:18:34,847 --> 00:18:37,317 and to wreak havoc on our relationship. 453 00:18:37,350 --> 00:18:40,253 I don't know what my father's told you, but let me assure you, 454 00:18:40,287 --> 00:18:42,522 Amira's presence has nothing to do with you. 455 00:18:42,555 --> 00:18:43,890 Well, since they slept together, 456 00:18:43,923 --> 00:18:45,558 it has everything to do with me. 457 00:18:45,592 --> 00:18:47,694 (Footsteps approach) 458 00:18:47,727 --> 00:18:49,296 I'm sorry, Lily. I had no idea. 459 00:18:50,763 --> 00:18:51,764 I have to go. 460 00:18:51,798 --> 00:18:52,832 Wait. 461 00:18:52,865 --> 00:18:54,201 When were you planning to tell me 462 00:18:54,234 --> 00:18:55,802 you had an affair with my father? 463 00:18:55,835 --> 00:18:57,069 Poor Chuck. 464 00:18:57,103 --> 00:18:59,672 Everyone knows the first place to check for secrets 465 00:18:59,706 --> 00:19:01,241 is under the bed. 466 00:19:01,274 --> 00:19:02,409 Or in it. 467 00:19:08,215 --> 00:19:10,183 (David byrne and St. Vincent's "who" playing) 468 00:19:10,217 --> 00:19:11,660 It's terrific, exactly what "the nation" likes... 469 00:19:11,684 --> 00:19:14,587 Literate but a little licentious. 470 00:19:14,621 --> 00:19:16,189 It will rock the Upper East Side 471 00:19:16,223 --> 00:19:18,291 and make waves way beyond New York. 472 00:19:18,325 --> 00:19:20,460 Genius. It'll be like when people first read Dominick. 473 00:19:20,493 --> 00:19:22,662 I told you. He's the second coming. 474 00:19:22,695 --> 00:19:24,607 And third and fourth if he lets you stay the night. 475 00:19:24,631 --> 00:19:25,798 (Chuckles) 476 00:19:25,832 --> 00:19:27,400 Of course, we'll have to fact-check it. 477 00:19:27,434 --> 00:19:28,801 That could take a while. 478 00:19:28,835 --> 00:19:29,978 Ben's really good friends with the basses, 479 00:19:30,002 --> 00:19:31,938 so there would have to be some cuts, 480 00:19:31,971 --> 00:19:34,674 and I'm not talking about their time in tennis camp. 481 00:19:34,707 --> 00:19:37,610 But we just can't open ourselves to a biro-sized libel suit. 482 00:19:37,644 --> 00:19:39,579 Maybe lose the last names? 483 00:19:42,749 --> 00:19:44,417 What is the point of publishing an exposé 484 00:19:44,451 --> 00:19:46,386 if you're not going to expose everything? 485 00:19:46,419 --> 00:19:48,288 Who cares? 486 00:19:48,321 --> 00:19:49,665 They're willing to pay for the version that works for them. 487 00:19:49,689 --> 00:19:51,558 It'll get us both out of Brooklyn. 488 00:19:51,591 --> 00:19:53,436 No, but then I'm compromising my integrity again. 489 00:19:53,460 --> 00:19:55,438 What happened to telling the truth about these people? 490 00:19:55,462 --> 00:19:56,829 Save your passion for your poetry, 491 00:19:56,863 --> 00:19:59,566 which you can write as much as you want 492 00:19:59,599 --> 00:20:00,976 once this makes you rich and famous. 493 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:02,578 Well, I-I did the soft pedal with "inside," 494 00:20:02,602 --> 00:20:04,304 and my life stayed remarkably the same. 495 00:20:04,337 --> 00:20:06,573 (Cell phone rings) 496 00:20:06,606 --> 00:20:08,308 Why is the handsome, vacant one calling me? 497 00:20:08,341 --> 00:20:10,319 If you're referring to Nate, he has a surprisingly high I.Q. 498 00:20:10,343 --> 00:20:12,245 But he... he wants the book for "the spectator." 499 00:20:12,279 --> 00:20:13,813 (Scoffs) Okay, no. 500 00:20:13,846 --> 00:20:15,582 We're playing with the big boys on this one. 501 00:20:15,615 --> 00:20:17,317 So stop moping and go find yourself a suit 502 00:20:17,350 --> 00:20:18,885 you can wear to a bidding war. 503 00:20:22,021 --> 00:20:24,991 You sneak up the fire escape here 504 00:20:25,024 --> 00:20:28,695 and smash Poppy's showroom window. 505 00:20:28,728 --> 00:20:31,006 Why can't kati's ex-boyfriend who showed us Poppy's samples 506 00:20:31,030 --> 00:20:32,532 just let us in? 507 00:20:32,565 --> 00:20:35,001 (Scoffs) So it looks like a random robbery, 508 00:20:35,034 --> 00:20:37,470 not a socialite stealing samples. 509 00:20:37,504 --> 00:20:38,838 Wear those. 510 00:20:38,871 --> 00:20:40,407 (Cell phone alert chimes) 511 00:20:40,440 --> 00:20:41,741 (Kati gasps) 512 00:20:41,774 --> 00:20:44,311 That's my ex. We have a problem. 513 00:20:44,344 --> 00:20:47,347 He told you he's gay, just like everyone else you slept with. 514 00:20:47,380 --> 00:20:49,316 Discuss it with your therapist. 515 00:20:49,349 --> 00:20:50,650 No, Blair. 516 00:20:50,683 --> 00:20:51,818 He says Poppy has decided 517 00:20:51,851 --> 00:20:53,686 to have "w.W.D." Photograph her collection 518 00:20:53,720 --> 00:20:55,655 at the central park conservancy gala. 519 00:20:55,688 --> 00:20:58,825 Damn it! That is the perfect backdrop! 520 00:20:58,858 --> 00:21:01,994 Not to mention, the clothes will be seen by all the right women. 521 00:21:02,028 --> 00:21:03,896 We need to get there first and intercept. 522 00:21:03,930 --> 00:21:05,732 That might be harder than you think. 523 00:21:05,765 --> 00:21:09,402 Why? I can get an invitation to anything. 524 00:21:09,436 --> 00:21:12,038 Serena's the hostess. 525 00:21:12,071 --> 00:21:13,440 Serena's back? 526 00:21:13,473 --> 00:21:16,376 I didn't... know. 527 00:21:16,409 --> 00:21:19,879 I mean... (Scoffs) Of course I knew. 528 00:21:19,912 --> 00:21:21,681 It's just, the central park conservancy is... 529 00:21:21,714 --> 00:21:23,316 It's the big leagues, yeah. 530 00:21:23,350 --> 00:21:24,427 (Singsongy) Well, Serena's new boyfriend... 531 00:21:24,451 --> 00:21:26,653 (Normal voice) Got her on the board. 532 00:21:26,686 --> 00:21:29,055 Well... 533 00:21:29,088 --> 00:21:30,957 Good for Serena. 534 00:21:30,990 --> 00:21:33,493 Just so happens that I know someone else who can help us. 535 00:21:35,895 --> 00:21:38,365 Bart and I were only together for one weekend. 536 00:21:38,398 --> 00:21:41,334 I didn't mention it because you were investigating 537 00:21:41,368 --> 00:21:42,835 his business, not his personal life. 538 00:21:42,869 --> 00:21:44,971 I was looking for his secrets. You count. 539 00:21:45,004 --> 00:21:46,373 But then perhaps he simply paid 540 00:21:46,406 --> 00:21:47,650 to hide our affair from your stepmother. 541 00:21:47,674 --> 00:21:50,443 My father would never spend that kind of money on a relationship. 542 00:21:50,477 --> 00:21:52,488 There must be something else connected to that weekend. 543 00:21:52,512 --> 00:21:54,347 I can't imagine what, 544 00:21:54,381 --> 00:21:56,416 and I can't risk staying to find out. 545 00:21:56,449 --> 00:21:57,726 Then you leave without your money. 546 00:21:57,750 --> 00:21:59,552 Chuck, don't do this. 547 00:21:59,586 --> 00:22:01,554 That money belongs to me and my family. 548 00:22:01,588 --> 00:22:03,723 And it's in my safe, and I won't open it 549 00:22:03,756 --> 00:22:06,459 until you tell me everything that happened that weekend. 550 00:22:06,493 --> 00:22:07,627 It's nothing. 551 00:22:07,660 --> 00:22:09,095 Use your memory. 552 00:22:09,128 --> 00:22:12,499 Use your e-mails. Use your credit card bills. 553 00:22:12,532 --> 00:22:16,102 I wanna know every person you saw, every place you went. 554 00:22:16,135 --> 00:22:18,638 The sooner you write it all down, the sooner you can leave. 555 00:22:18,671 --> 00:22:19,671 (Cell phone alert chimes) 556 00:22:21,741 --> 00:22:23,976 Now I have to go and help a friend, 557 00:22:24,010 --> 00:22:25,612 but I will be back. 558 00:22:29,148 --> 00:22:30,883 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 559 00:22:30,917 --> 00:22:32,985 Serena. 560 00:22:33,019 --> 00:22:35,855 You must be excited about your big night. 561 00:22:35,888 --> 00:22:37,757 Where's Steven? I'm dying to meet him. 562 00:22:37,790 --> 00:22:39,459 Oh, well, he's not coming, 563 00:22:39,492 --> 00:22:41,737 which is good, since I just found out he's cheating on me. 564 00:22:41,761 --> 00:22:43,596 Oh, I'm so sorry, darling. 565 00:22:43,630 --> 00:22:44,897 (Cell phone alert chimes) 566 00:22:44,931 --> 00:22:46,098 (Sighs) 567 00:22:46,132 --> 00:22:47,834 It's Steven. 568 00:22:47,867 --> 00:22:50,136 He just canceled his meeting so that he can come tonight. 569 00:22:50,169 --> 00:22:51,971 How... how am I supposed to face him? 570 00:22:52,004 --> 00:22:53,873 With a smile. 571 00:22:53,906 --> 00:22:56,743 Tonight is your entrée into adult society. 572 00:22:56,776 --> 00:22:58,678 You can't let him jeopardize that. 573 00:22:58,711 --> 00:23:00,423 So I'm just supposed to stand there and act like 574 00:23:00,447 --> 00:23:02,615 I don't know he was with someone else? 575 00:23:02,649 --> 00:23:03,950 Well, that's the difference 576 00:23:03,983 --> 00:23:05,628 between being a grownup and in high school. 577 00:23:05,652 --> 00:23:07,487 Now you'd better go get dressed. 578 00:23:07,520 --> 00:23:10,723 It's bad form for a hostess to be late to her own gala. 579 00:23:10,757 --> 00:23:13,660 (Sighs) I just hope there are no more surprises. 580 00:23:15,995 --> 00:23:17,897 (Cell phone rings) 581 00:23:17,930 --> 00:23:18,898 (Ring) 582 00:23:18,931 --> 00:23:20,032 (Sighs) 583 00:23:20,066 --> 00:23:21,634 (Ring, beep) 584 00:23:21,668 --> 00:23:22,902 Hello. 585 00:23:22,935 --> 00:23:24,513 Finally. I've been trying you all afternoon. 586 00:23:24,537 --> 00:23:26,439 I know. 587 00:23:26,473 --> 00:23:27,783 I didn't answer. I thought the message was pretty clear. 588 00:23:27,807 --> 00:23:28,984 Wow, I didn't have you figured 589 00:23:29,008 --> 00:23:30,777 for the voice mail breakup douche. 590 00:23:30,810 --> 00:23:32,712 What changed since I left your bed this morning? 591 00:23:32,745 --> 00:23:34,046 Uh, I found out you lied. 592 00:23:37,083 --> 00:23:38,985 I didn't lie exactly. 593 00:23:39,018 --> 00:23:41,029 You know what? I'm coming over right now to explain. 594 00:23:41,053 --> 00:23:43,790 No way. I've been manipulated by that sentence before. 595 00:23:43,823 --> 00:23:44,833 Listen, I'm busy at "the spectator," 596 00:23:44,857 --> 00:23:47,560 and I'm already late for the conservancy gala. 597 00:23:47,594 --> 00:23:50,597 (Sighs) 598 00:23:50,630 --> 00:23:53,032 Forget the jeans. I need a dress for tonight. 599 00:23:53,065 --> 00:23:55,802 Looks like someone's getting dressed to kill... 600 00:23:55,835 --> 00:23:58,437 Or at least for a hell of a fight. 601 00:24:03,943 --> 00:24:06,746 (Crystal fighters' "champion sound" playing) 602 00:24:06,779 --> 00:24:08,056 ♪ Rejoice I could, rejoice I could ♪ 603 00:24:08,080 --> 00:24:10,216 ♪ Could take a choice, the choice I took ♪ 604 00:24:10,249 --> 00:24:12,251 ♪ To take the choices out of your hands ♪ 605 00:24:12,284 --> 00:24:14,587 ♪ And put 'em in my hands 606 00:24:14,621 --> 00:24:15,855 hi. Good to see you. 607 00:24:15,888 --> 00:24:16,932 ♪ I got the bag, got the books 608 00:24:16,956 --> 00:24:17,990 hey. 609 00:24:18,024 --> 00:24:18,858 Ah! Oskar, hello! 610 00:24:18,891 --> 00:24:20,259 How are you? 611 00:24:20,292 --> 00:24:21,193 Good, thanks. Do you want to take a picture? 612 00:24:21,227 --> 00:24:22,929 Sure. 613 00:24:22,962 --> 00:24:23,863 I loved your production of "as you like it." 614 00:24:23,896 --> 00:24:25,097 Well, thank you. Thank you. 615 00:24:25,131 --> 00:24:26,642 Hope to see you down at the public soon. 616 00:24:26,666 --> 00:24:29,001 Me, too. (Chuckles) Take care. 617 00:24:29,035 --> 00:24:29,902 You look beautiful. 618 00:24:29,936 --> 00:24:32,104 Oh. You made it. 619 00:24:32,138 --> 00:24:33,072 I know how much it meant to you. 620 00:24:33,105 --> 00:24:36,509 Yeah. It did. 621 00:24:36,543 --> 00:24:37,753 ♪ It's not that far away, any day now ♪ 622 00:24:37,777 --> 00:24:39,245 ♪ Let's hope that someday 623 00:24:39,278 --> 00:24:41,524 Georgina, what are we doing here? We weren't even invited. 624 00:24:41,548 --> 00:24:42,849 Did not having a formal invite 625 00:24:42,882 --> 00:24:44,984 ever stop Norman mailer from showing up? 626 00:24:45,017 --> 00:24:46,853 The most powerful publishers in the world 627 00:24:46,886 --> 00:24:48,755 are opening their pockets for philanthropy. 628 00:24:48,788 --> 00:24:50,028 We just have to take advantage. 629 00:24:50,056 --> 00:24:51,724 Yeah, except they don't want my material 630 00:24:51,758 --> 00:24:54,026 unless I cut and paste and make everyone look pretty. 631 00:24:54,060 --> 00:24:56,596 (Sighs) Once I get you your first big deal, 632 00:24:56,629 --> 00:24:59,031 then you can go all hunter s. Thompson on me. 633 00:24:59,065 --> 00:25:01,601 Stop whining and start working the room. 634 00:25:01,634 --> 00:25:03,812 I have to go find graydon and tell him he has competition 635 00:25:03,836 --> 00:25:06,873 for my protége's exposé. 636 00:25:06,906 --> 00:25:09,542 You two are adorable. 637 00:25:09,576 --> 00:25:10,986 The tisches have some new competition 638 00:25:11,010 --> 00:25:12,712 for the cutest charitable couple. 639 00:25:12,745 --> 00:25:14,647 Nah, this one's all Serena. 640 00:25:14,681 --> 00:25:17,316 We'd love you to introduce her as our newest board member. 641 00:25:17,349 --> 00:25:18,861 Then Serena can present the check to the park. 642 00:25:18,885 --> 00:25:19,919 Sounds great. 643 00:25:19,952 --> 00:25:24,156 Hey, I wanted to ask you, are you still seeing... 644 00:25:24,190 --> 00:25:26,192 If you'll excuse me... 645 00:25:26,225 --> 00:25:28,637 So "the spectator" is exploring all kinds of new demographics. 646 00:25:28,661 --> 00:25:29,428 Excuse me. I'm sorry to interrupt. 647 00:25:29,461 --> 00:25:31,163 I need to speak with Nate. Thanks. 648 00:25:31,197 --> 00:25:32,765 What are you doing? 649 00:25:32,799 --> 00:25:34,309 That was the head of media for Johnson & Johnson. 650 00:25:34,333 --> 00:25:35,301 I thought you broke up with Sage. 651 00:25:35,334 --> 00:25:36,903 Yeah, I did, 652 00:25:36,936 --> 00:25:38,771 which is more than you can say about Steven. 653 00:25:38,805 --> 00:25:41,173 How can you make out with a guy knowing he cheated on you? 654 00:25:41,207 --> 00:25:42,909 Okay. I let him kiss me on the cheek, 655 00:25:42,942 --> 00:25:45,044 but I'm not gonna break up with him or cause a scene 656 00:25:45,077 --> 00:25:46,746 until after this party's over, 657 00:25:46,779 --> 00:25:49,916 which became a lot more complicated when Sage arrived. 658 00:25:49,949 --> 00:25:53,019 ♪♪ 659 00:25:53,052 --> 00:25:54,787 (Sighs) What don't girls understand about 660 00:25:54,821 --> 00:25:56,322 "it was fun. I'm done"? 661 00:25:56,355 --> 00:25:58,057 Please just get rid of her. 662 00:25:58,090 --> 00:25:59,726 ♪ My girl 663 00:25:59,759 --> 00:26:01,193 ♪ love will be amazing 664 00:26:01,227 --> 00:26:02,294 ♪ champion sound 665 00:26:04,897 --> 00:26:07,133 ♪ I wanna find my girl 666 00:26:07,166 --> 00:26:09,168 ♪ love will be amazing 667 00:26:09,201 --> 00:26:10,670 ♪ champion sound 668 00:26:10,703 --> 00:26:12,939 please tell me there's a carriage somewhere 669 00:26:12,972 --> 00:26:15,007 trotting away with Poppy's posse. 670 00:26:15,041 --> 00:26:16,184 They're on their way to the duck pond 671 00:26:16,208 --> 00:26:17,777 for their photo shoot. 672 00:26:17,810 --> 00:26:19,946 Even though it's not really there. Models are so dumb. 673 00:26:19,979 --> 00:26:21,256 You should've seen them crowded in that carriage 674 00:26:21,280 --> 00:26:22,749 like four scrawny sardines. 675 00:26:22,782 --> 00:26:23,926 Who needs Serena Van Der Woodsen 676 00:26:23,950 --> 00:26:26,385 when you are friends with Andre the hansom the cab driver? 677 00:26:26,418 --> 00:26:28,921 Wait. Four? 678 00:26:28,955 --> 00:26:31,791 "Women's wear daily" needed to photograph six dresses. 679 00:26:31,824 --> 00:26:32,968 That means two are still on the loose. 680 00:26:32,992 --> 00:26:34,126 Oops. 681 00:26:34,160 --> 00:26:38,330 It only takes one photograph to eclipse my line forever. 682 00:26:38,364 --> 00:26:39,966 I will go distract Nelly yuki. 683 00:26:39,999 --> 00:26:43,670 You search and destroy anyone with a dandelion motif. 684 00:26:43,703 --> 00:26:46,072 Hurry! Shoo! Back to the party! 685 00:26:47,840 --> 00:26:49,308 Blair, are you okay? 686 00:26:49,341 --> 00:26:52,144 Well, not yet. I still have two dresses I need to round up. 687 00:26:52,178 --> 00:26:55,782 I didn't know that you were coming to Serena's party. 688 00:26:55,815 --> 00:26:58,050 I wasn't intending to, but then I heard from you. 689 00:26:58,084 --> 00:26:59,686 From me? 690 00:26:59,719 --> 00:27:00,653 Well, you must've telepathically sensed 691 00:27:00,687 --> 00:27:02,121 my distress for my dresses. 692 00:27:02,154 --> 00:27:03,355 No, this was a text. 693 00:27:05,224 --> 00:27:07,827 Wait. If you didn't send it, I think I know who did. 694 00:27:07,860 --> 00:27:08,928 I have to go. 695 00:27:08,961 --> 00:27:10,429 Hurry. 696 00:27:10,462 --> 00:27:12,140 The sooner you go, the sooner you can come back. 697 00:27:12,164 --> 00:27:13,299 ♪ I wanna find my girl 698 00:27:13,332 --> 00:27:15,267 in the grander sense. 699 00:27:15,301 --> 00:27:16,435 ♪ Love will be amazing 700 00:27:16,468 --> 00:27:18,971 ♪ champion sound 701 00:27:19,005 --> 00:27:22,641 ♪♪ 702 00:27:25,244 --> 00:27:26,713 You just gonna ignore me? 703 00:27:29,916 --> 00:27:32,785 Look, I told you I have nothing to say to you except good-bye. 704 00:27:32,819 --> 00:27:35,955 I swear I didn't lie. I just omitted certain details. 705 00:27:35,988 --> 00:27:37,924 And only because I liked you 706 00:27:37,957 --> 00:27:39,902 and I knew it wouldn't change anything between us. 707 00:27:39,926 --> 00:27:42,762 Then I guess you're more liberal than I am 708 00:27:42,795 --> 00:27:44,897 because it definitely changes things for me. 709 00:27:44,931 --> 00:27:48,768 But it doesn't have to. You could pretend you don't know. 710 00:27:48,801 --> 00:27:50,178 (Scoffs) I don't think I can do that. 711 00:27:50,202 --> 00:27:52,972 You could at least try. 712 00:28:01,981 --> 00:28:03,916 I had higher hopes for you, Humphrey. 713 00:28:03,950 --> 00:28:05,918 Sorry. What? 714 00:28:05,952 --> 00:28:07,920 How can the smartest boy at St. Jude's 715 00:28:07,954 --> 00:28:10,089 still want everything he can't have? 716 00:28:10,122 --> 00:28:13,059 No, I-I don't want her. I was just, uh... (Chuckles) 717 00:28:13,092 --> 00:28:15,461 I was just observing. 718 00:28:15,494 --> 00:28:17,163 You know, that's what writers do. 719 00:28:17,196 --> 00:28:18,898 I didn't mean Blair. 720 00:28:18,931 --> 00:28:21,834 I mean in. Your whole gatsby-ish obsession. 721 00:28:21,868 --> 00:28:25,071 Fitzgerald seemed to make a good career out of it. 722 00:28:25,104 --> 00:28:26,839 If you wanna die a miserable drunk 723 00:28:26,873 --> 00:28:28,908 trying to impress people who don't know you exist. 724 00:28:28,941 --> 00:28:31,077 There is that fatal flaw. 725 00:28:31,110 --> 00:28:32,411 (Chuckles) 726 00:28:32,444 --> 00:28:34,747 I got over mine when I went to Yale 727 00:28:34,781 --> 00:28:36,749 and met a bunch of other smart losers. 728 00:28:36,783 --> 00:28:40,219 Nelly, you're not a loser. 729 00:28:40,252 --> 00:28:43,756 Yes, I am, and so are you. 730 00:28:43,790 --> 00:28:45,424 They'll never let us in. 731 00:28:45,457 --> 00:28:46,959 The sooner you accept it, 732 00:28:46,993 --> 00:28:48,971 the sooner you can stop trying and start competing. 733 00:28:48,995 --> 00:28:51,230 That's kind of tough when they already have everything. 734 00:28:51,263 --> 00:28:52,799 We have the truth. 735 00:28:52,832 --> 00:28:54,967 That's how the losers win. 736 00:28:55,001 --> 00:28:58,270 We stop playing by their rules and make our own. 737 00:29:01,407 --> 00:29:04,143 Nelly, don't you look ethereal 738 00:29:04,176 --> 00:29:06,445 in this garden of earthly delights. 739 00:29:06,478 --> 00:29:07,555 That's my cue. It was nice talking to you, Nelly. 740 00:29:07,579 --> 00:29:09,816 Dan, there you are. Graydon wants to make us an offer. 741 00:29:09,849 --> 00:29:11,289 We're going to cipriani's to discuss. 742 00:29:20,059 --> 00:29:21,427 This better be good. 743 00:29:21,460 --> 00:29:22,929 I just want to apologize. 744 00:29:22,962 --> 00:29:24,964 We got off on the wrong foot this morning. 745 00:29:24,997 --> 00:29:27,834 I wanna hear every detail of your life since constance. 746 00:29:30,169 --> 00:29:31,904 (Elevator bell dings) 747 00:29:31,938 --> 00:29:33,940 Amira? 748 00:29:33,973 --> 00:29:35,307 I'm afraid you missed her. 749 00:29:35,341 --> 00:29:36,542 I'd say you could call, 750 00:29:36,575 --> 00:29:38,277 but she's probably enjoying a fine Merlot 751 00:29:38,310 --> 00:29:40,046 at 30,000 feet above the ground by now. 752 00:29:40,079 --> 00:29:42,581 No. She wouldn't leave without her... 753 00:29:42,614 --> 00:29:44,250 Money. 754 00:29:44,283 --> 00:29:46,819 It's sweet, really, 755 00:29:46,853 --> 00:29:49,989 that you also use your mother's birthday as your combination. 756 00:29:50,022 --> 00:29:51,390 You make it all so easy. 757 00:29:51,423 --> 00:29:52,992 (Thud) 758 00:29:53,025 --> 00:29:53,960 Drink? 759 00:29:53,993 --> 00:29:58,330 ♪♪ 760 00:29:58,364 --> 00:30:00,032 Blair, what are you doing here? 761 00:30:00,066 --> 00:30:01,267 Well, I would've r.S.V.P.'D... 762 00:30:01,300 --> 00:30:03,602 If I got my invitation. (Chuckles) 763 00:30:03,635 --> 00:30:06,172 Or the call to tell me that you'd returned to the city. 764 00:30:06,205 --> 00:30:09,108 Kind of reminds me of the time 765 00:30:09,141 --> 00:30:10,953 that you came back from boarding school without a word. 766 00:30:10,977 --> 00:30:12,311 I'm not trying to hurt you. 767 00:30:12,344 --> 00:30:14,346 I'm just trying to move on, and so should you. 768 00:30:14,380 --> 00:30:17,950 Well, as the hostess of such an elegant event, 769 00:30:17,984 --> 00:30:20,186 you wouldn't want to cause a scene. Would you? 770 00:30:20,219 --> 00:30:22,054 Nothing is more pressing to me 771 00:30:22,088 --> 00:30:23,465 than making sure this evening goes perfectly, 772 00:30:23,489 --> 00:30:25,600 which I'm sure you have some sort of scheme to destroy. 773 00:30:25,624 --> 00:30:28,594 So please leave before I have security escort you out. 774 00:30:28,627 --> 00:30:30,596 If you weren't invited, Blair, 775 00:30:30,629 --> 00:30:32,264 then why are you here? 776 00:30:32,298 --> 00:30:33,341 (Panting) Blair! Blair! Okay! 777 00:30:33,365 --> 00:30:35,267 I got the last one, 778 00:30:35,301 --> 00:30:39,005 and I left the model standing in nothing but her la perlas. 779 00:30:39,038 --> 00:30:41,207 Or maybe they were kiki. I don't... I'm not sure. 780 00:30:41,240 --> 00:30:43,943 Is... that one of your Waldorf designs? 781 00:30:43,976 --> 00:30:46,478 No, it's one of mine, 782 00:30:46,512 --> 00:30:48,356 and all the models who are supposed to be wearing them 783 00:30:48,380 --> 00:30:49,481 are missing. 784 00:30:49,515 --> 00:30:51,383 What's going on, Blair? 785 00:30:53,385 --> 00:30:55,354 Sage? What is this? 786 00:30:55,387 --> 00:30:57,623 Why do you care? I didn't come here with you. 787 00:30:57,656 --> 00:30:58,666 Well, you're leaving with me now. 788 00:30:58,690 --> 00:30:59,959 I don't think so. 789 00:30:59,992 --> 00:31:01,093 I didn't ask. 790 00:31:01,127 --> 00:31:02,204 Take your hands off her. She said "no." 791 00:31:02,228 --> 00:31:03,529 Stay out of this. 792 00:31:03,562 --> 00:31:05,064 No, I won't. You're the one 793 00:31:05,097 --> 00:31:06,374 who's supposed to be in a relationship with Serena. 794 00:31:06,398 --> 00:31:09,401 Wait. This is your girlfriend? 795 00:31:09,435 --> 00:31:12,304 Well, this is my boyfriend. 796 00:31:17,009 --> 00:31:19,912 Steven, what are you doing?! 797 00:31:19,946 --> 00:31:21,513 You know how important tonight is to me, 798 00:31:21,547 --> 00:31:24,216 and now you're humiliating me to defend that slut? 799 00:31:24,250 --> 00:31:28,287 That "slut" happens to be my 17-year-old daughter. 800 00:31:29,688 --> 00:31:33,993 Spotted... Nate Archibald with a minor problem 801 00:31:34,026 --> 00:31:37,296 that just became a major incident. 802 00:31:43,235 --> 00:31:45,237 Why didn't you tell me you have a daughter? 803 00:31:45,271 --> 00:31:47,015 Obviously because she's the same age as you are. 804 00:31:47,039 --> 00:31:48,607 Now Serena is an adult, 805 00:31:48,640 --> 00:31:51,019 and she's not missing her curfew and she's not in high school. 806 00:31:51,043 --> 00:31:53,179 Yeah, and I'm not gonna let this drag me back into it. 807 00:31:53,212 --> 00:31:55,381 I have a check to present. 808 00:31:57,516 --> 00:32:01,120 Say good night. I'll be back to take you home. 809 00:32:01,153 --> 00:32:03,422 (Scoffs) You're in high school? 810 00:32:03,455 --> 00:32:04,957 Isn't that why you broke up with me? 811 00:32:04,991 --> 00:32:05,924 I broke up with you because 812 00:32:05,958 --> 00:32:07,235 I thought you were sleeping with your father... 813 00:32:07,259 --> 00:32:08,660 Before I knew he was your father. 814 00:32:08,694 --> 00:32:09,962 That's disgusting. 815 00:32:09,996 --> 00:32:11,130 Yeah! 816 00:32:11,163 --> 00:32:13,399 I'm not sleeping with anyone but you. 817 00:32:13,432 --> 00:32:15,134 And it's legal. I checked. 818 00:32:15,167 --> 00:32:18,170 So can we please just go back to your place and do that? 819 00:32:18,204 --> 00:32:20,472 No! You're 17, and I'm pretty sure you're grounded. 820 00:32:20,506 --> 00:32:21,984 I really did audit professor peiser's class 821 00:32:22,008 --> 00:32:23,542 this summer. 822 00:32:23,575 --> 00:32:26,078 And we're closer in age than my dad and Serena. 823 00:32:26,112 --> 00:32:29,015 Or you and Diana Payne. 824 00:32:29,048 --> 00:32:31,750 Yeah. I got an "a" on my paper about "the spectator." 825 00:32:31,783 --> 00:32:34,286 (Chuckles) 826 00:32:34,320 --> 00:32:36,422 (Indistinct conversations) 827 00:32:36,455 --> 00:32:38,724 Serena, I know you're upset. 828 00:32:38,757 --> 00:32:40,292 We spent months together, 829 00:32:40,326 --> 00:32:42,194 and you never mentioned you had a child, 830 00:32:42,228 --> 00:32:44,463 never mind one who's old enough to share my clothes. 831 00:32:44,496 --> 00:32:47,266 Come on. It took you all summer to tell me your real name. 832 00:32:47,299 --> 00:32:49,368 Look, we both needed time 833 00:32:49,401 --> 00:32:51,470 before we were ready to share everything. 834 00:32:51,503 --> 00:32:52,780 Even Shakespeare said, "what's in a name?" 835 00:32:52,804 --> 00:32:55,607 Unlike a daughter, who's a huge piece of your life. 836 00:32:55,641 --> 00:32:57,276 Yeah, and when women find out about her, 837 00:32:57,309 --> 00:32:59,478 they either bolt or pressure me to meet her. 838 00:32:59,511 --> 00:33:01,413 And honestly, I... 839 00:33:01,447 --> 00:33:04,283 I've never been ready to introduce her to anyone... 840 00:33:04,316 --> 00:33:05,651 Until you. 841 00:33:10,656 --> 00:33:12,234 You know, I always imagined your first meeting 842 00:33:12,258 --> 00:33:17,163 as more of a breakfast or coffee-type thing. 843 00:33:17,196 --> 00:33:19,798 Really? It wasn't punching out her boyfriend? 844 00:33:19,831 --> 00:33:22,368 (Both laugh) 845 00:33:22,401 --> 00:33:23,669 And the more serious we get, 846 00:33:23,702 --> 00:33:26,138 the more we're gonna have to trust each other. 847 00:33:26,172 --> 00:33:28,507 Do you think you can do that? 848 00:33:28,540 --> 00:33:30,442 I really wanna try. 849 00:33:32,278 --> 00:33:34,680 Business records, blueprints. 850 00:33:36,682 --> 00:33:38,784 You need to stop this childish nonsense. 851 00:33:38,817 --> 00:33:41,087 You're the one who faked a text from Blair. 852 00:33:41,120 --> 00:33:42,388 Classic high school move. 853 00:33:42,421 --> 00:33:44,523 How about we call a truce? 854 00:33:44,556 --> 00:33:47,393 It would make Lily happy. 855 00:33:47,426 --> 00:33:50,129 She's very upset that you're trying to destroy our marriage. 856 00:33:50,162 --> 00:33:52,498 I don't care about your marriage, and neither do you. 857 00:33:52,531 --> 00:33:54,366 Of course I do. 858 00:33:54,400 --> 00:33:57,269 Why else would I have paid Amira all that money to leave town? 859 00:33:57,303 --> 00:33:58,504 To protect whatever secret 860 00:33:58,537 --> 00:34:01,507 really forced you to fake your death, 861 00:34:01,540 --> 00:34:04,076 something that's obviously not in these files. 862 00:34:04,110 --> 00:34:06,678 I already told you. 863 00:34:06,712 --> 00:34:08,414 I did it to keep you and Lily safe. 864 00:34:11,417 --> 00:34:13,619 (Whispers) And I wanted to believe it. 865 00:34:13,652 --> 00:34:16,655 I wanted to believe you cared about me, 866 00:34:16,688 --> 00:34:20,359 that I had finally earned my father's love. 867 00:34:20,392 --> 00:34:22,694 Then let me give you some bass properties, 868 00:34:22,728 --> 00:34:24,563 and we'll call ourselves a family again. 869 00:34:24,596 --> 00:34:27,666 (Whispers) Oh, no, no, no. 870 00:34:27,699 --> 00:34:30,136 (Normal voice) It's too late for that. 871 00:34:30,169 --> 00:34:31,437 (Glass clatters) 872 00:34:31,470 --> 00:34:33,272 You took everything from me, 873 00:34:33,305 --> 00:34:36,608 again and again. 874 00:34:36,642 --> 00:34:39,211 Now I'm going to find your secret 875 00:34:39,245 --> 00:34:41,147 and I'm going to take everything from you. 876 00:34:41,180 --> 00:34:44,816 (Laughs) 877 00:34:44,850 --> 00:34:46,618 Maybe it's not too late to find Blair 878 00:34:46,652 --> 00:34:49,488 and help her with those errands. 879 00:34:53,392 --> 00:34:55,161 (Poppy) Why are you torturing me? 880 00:34:55,194 --> 00:34:57,372 Blair knew your dresses would look better than hers in print. 881 00:34:57,396 --> 00:35:00,866 No. I knew that the two of you were working together 882 00:35:00,899 --> 00:35:03,235 to destroy me in "w.W.D." 883 00:35:03,269 --> 00:35:05,871 We met for the first time today, Blair, when I interviewed her. 884 00:35:05,904 --> 00:35:07,539 I don't believe you. 885 00:35:07,573 --> 00:35:10,642 And you and your fake African satellite-selling brain 886 00:35:10,676 --> 00:35:12,911 did not find my fabric on its own. 887 00:35:12,944 --> 00:35:15,814 Plus... I have done terrible things to the two of you 888 00:35:15,847 --> 00:35:17,349 in the past, 889 00:35:17,383 --> 00:35:19,685 so you must've wanted revenge. 890 00:35:19,718 --> 00:35:22,554 I did, but I didn't scheme to get it. 891 00:35:22,588 --> 00:35:24,523 All I did was set up the article 892 00:35:24,556 --> 00:35:27,893 and let you do what you always do... implode. 893 00:35:27,926 --> 00:35:30,462 One of the things I learned after being run out of Manhattan 894 00:35:30,496 --> 00:35:32,731 by a gang of overprivileged teenagers 895 00:35:32,764 --> 00:35:36,168 was to just let my anger go. 896 00:35:36,202 --> 00:35:38,770 Fashion design is my art therapy. 897 00:35:38,804 --> 00:35:40,772 So... 898 00:35:40,806 --> 00:35:42,841 We really just liked the same fabric? 899 00:35:42,874 --> 00:35:45,544 I better go write my story. 900 00:35:45,577 --> 00:35:46,921 I don't want to forget any details. 901 00:35:46,945 --> 00:35:48,814 No, no, no! You can't write about this! 902 00:35:48,847 --> 00:35:51,683 Wait! Maybe she's right. If you write that article, 903 00:35:51,717 --> 00:35:53,652 it'll bring her so much more attention. 904 00:35:53,685 --> 00:35:56,655 Maybe you should just write it about me. 905 00:35:56,688 --> 00:35:58,790 I could use the extra space 906 00:35:58,824 --> 00:36:00,559 for more pictures of your collection. 907 00:36:00,592 --> 00:36:01,560 Yes. 908 00:36:01,593 --> 00:36:02,661 Mm-hmm. 909 00:36:02,694 --> 00:36:03,795 Where are you going? 910 00:36:03,829 --> 00:36:05,931 I can't start again from nothing! Nelly! 911 00:36:05,964 --> 00:36:08,267 You can be my head Minion. 912 00:36:08,300 --> 00:36:09,835 Blair Waldorf, 913 00:36:09,868 --> 00:36:11,670 I've been asked to escort you from the party. 914 00:36:11,703 --> 00:36:12,838 Think fast, b. 915 00:36:12,871 --> 00:36:15,574 Pencil skirts or peplum? 916 00:36:15,607 --> 00:36:18,444 The only look you have now is egg on your face. 917 00:36:25,817 --> 00:36:26,952 (Sewing machines whirring) 918 00:36:26,985 --> 00:36:28,420 (Dorota) Looks good, no? 919 00:36:28,454 --> 00:36:30,722 Skilled craftspeople at work. 920 00:36:30,756 --> 00:36:33,392 I've never seen such a beautiful sight. 921 00:36:33,425 --> 00:36:34,426 Where did they come from? 922 00:36:34,460 --> 00:36:37,563 Uh, some from Paris, some from garment district, 923 00:36:37,596 --> 00:36:40,566 a few "project runway" rejects. 924 00:36:40,599 --> 00:36:45,437 I know how to enlist employees. I learned from the best. 925 00:36:45,471 --> 00:36:46,572 Hey! 926 00:36:46,605 --> 00:36:47,573 (Whirring stops) 927 00:36:47,606 --> 00:36:49,308 She's clapping for you! 928 00:36:49,341 --> 00:36:51,277 Thank you, Dorota. 929 00:36:51,310 --> 00:36:55,814 Now as the new head of Waldorf designs, 930 00:36:55,847 --> 00:36:58,584 I only have one chance to make my debut. 931 00:36:58,617 --> 00:37:00,852 At fashion show for buyers next week. 932 00:37:00,886 --> 00:37:04,590 As much as I love the line we were developing, 933 00:37:04,623 --> 00:37:06,458 it is no longer viable. 934 00:37:06,492 --> 00:37:08,594 (Murmuring) 935 00:37:08,627 --> 00:37:11,263 So... we simply have to do better. 936 00:37:11,297 --> 00:37:12,731 (Murmuring continues) 937 00:37:12,764 --> 00:37:13,632 (Lowered voice) Miss Blair, 938 00:37:13,665 --> 00:37:15,601 I know I know nothing of fashion, but... 939 00:37:15,634 --> 00:37:17,869 No one can do a whole line in ten days. 940 00:37:17,903 --> 00:37:21,340 I do realize that this is a lot to ask, but... 941 00:37:21,373 --> 00:37:22,974 We have no choice. 942 00:37:23,008 --> 00:37:26,678 As my mother's first facialist Elizabeth arden said, 943 00:37:26,712 --> 00:37:29,648 "I only want people around me who can do the impossible." 944 00:37:29,681 --> 00:37:31,783 So... 945 00:37:31,817 --> 00:37:33,719 We have no time to waste. 946 00:37:33,752 --> 00:37:38,056 I want a picture of every piece my mother has ever designed. 947 00:37:38,089 --> 00:37:40,859 And we need a new inspiration fabric. 948 00:37:40,892 --> 00:37:42,761 So... 949 00:37:42,794 --> 00:37:44,896 Who wants to come with me to mood? 950 00:37:44,930 --> 00:37:46,432 Great! 951 00:37:46,465 --> 00:37:47,833 Let's go then. 952 00:37:47,866 --> 00:37:49,835 Vite. Vite. 953 00:37:51,970 --> 00:37:53,639 Hey! 954 00:37:53,672 --> 00:37:55,707 Heard you got a great offer from "vanity fair." 955 00:37:55,741 --> 00:37:56,808 I did. 956 00:37:56,842 --> 00:37:57,776 (Bag thuds) 957 00:37:57,809 --> 00:37:59,411 I said no. 958 00:37:59,445 --> 00:38:00,379 Did Georgina kick you off her couch or what? 959 00:38:00,412 --> 00:38:01,747 No, I left on my own 960 00:38:01,780 --> 00:38:02,790 after waking up with her staring at me again. 961 00:38:02,814 --> 00:38:04,316 Please tell me that means 962 00:38:04,350 --> 00:38:05,360 you're giving your serial to "the spectator." 963 00:38:05,384 --> 00:38:07,419 I know you need this to succeed as much as I do, 964 00:38:07,453 --> 00:38:10,756 but it's only gonna do that if you print it word for word. 965 00:38:10,789 --> 00:38:12,958 Done. 966 00:38:12,991 --> 00:38:15,427 You might wanna check it out before you decide. 967 00:38:18,564 --> 00:38:20,899 (Clears throat) 968 00:38:22,501 --> 00:38:23,802 Wow. 969 00:38:23,835 --> 00:38:25,937 You, uh, sure you wanna publish this? 970 00:38:25,971 --> 00:38:28,707 I am. Every word of it is true. 971 00:38:28,740 --> 00:38:31,343 But there are details in here the world doesn't need to know. 972 00:38:31,377 --> 00:38:32,678 These are people you care about. 973 00:38:32,711 --> 00:38:34,480 Nothing good came from my protecting them. 974 00:38:34,513 --> 00:38:35,547 Once I realized 975 00:38:35,581 --> 00:38:37,425 I live in a world where Chuck bass gets the girl, 976 00:38:37,449 --> 00:38:39,685 everything seemed very clear. 977 00:38:39,718 --> 00:38:41,429 I'm not playing by anyone else's rules anymore. 978 00:38:41,453 --> 00:38:42,954 I'm making my own. 979 00:38:42,988 --> 00:38:45,824 If you don't want this, I-I can self-publish it. 980 00:38:45,857 --> 00:38:47,101 No, no, no, I want it. I'm just saying... 981 00:38:47,125 --> 00:38:48,760 I've only read one page, 982 00:38:48,794 --> 00:38:50,772 and I'm guessing you might lose some friends and family. 983 00:38:50,796 --> 00:38:53,131 My "friends" chased my sister out of town 984 00:38:53,164 --> 00:38:56,134 and chose a guy who traded her for a hotel over me. 985 00:38:56,167 --> 00:38:58,570 And my "family"... 986 00:38:58,604 --> 00:39:01,006 Yeah, is sleeping with a con artist. 987 00:39:01,039 --> 00:39:03,609 You know, I'm... I'm not... I'm not losing anything here. 988 00:39:03,642 --> 00:39:05,544 I'm taking what's mine. 989 00:39:05,577 --> 00:39:08,113 (Elevator bell dings, doors open) 990 00:39:08,146 --> 00:39:10,682 (Elevator doors close) 991 00:39:10,716 --> 00:39:12,851 Serena's gala from last night? 992 00:39:12,884 --> 00:39:16,855 Yes. It looks beautiful in the paper. 993 00:39:16,888 --> 00:39:19,725 I heard there was an unfortunate incident with Steven, 994 00:39:19,758 --> 00:39:21,860 but the board said that Serena could keep her seat 995 00:39:21,893 --> 00:39:24,095 because she raised a record amount of money. 996 00:39:24,129 --> 00:39:26,164 Mm. 997 00:39:26,197 --> 00:39:29,000 Sorry I had to step out 998 00:39:29,034 --> 00:39:31,503 and didn't get home in time for us to make it. 999 00:39:34,573 --> 00:39:36,141 Bart, it's lovely. 1000 00:39:36,174 --> 00:39:40,111 It is the least I can do 1001 00:39:40,145 --> 00:39:45,884 to make up for all the unfortunate drama 1002 00:39:45,917 --> 00:39:48,720 with Amira and Charles. 1003 00:39:52,991 --> 00:39:56,027 I know how important family is to you, Lily, 1004 00:39:56,061 --> 00:39:58,129 but I think you need to accept 1005 00:39:58,163 --> 00:40:00,532 that my son may no longer want to be part of ours. 1006 00:40:02,534 --> 00:40:05,036 Well, I'm not ready to give up hope yet. 1007 00:40:05,070 --> 00:40:08,607 No one said being a parent would be easy. 1008 00:40:08,640 --> 00:40:11,577 (Charli xcx's "nuclear seasons" playing) 1009 00:40:17,148 --> 00:40:21,720 ♪ When you go, please don't leave your love in the sun ♪ 1010 00:40:21,753 --> 00:40:26,024 ♪ My heart would melt away 1011 00:40:26,057 --> 00:40:28,527 ♪ in the night with your twisted tongue ♪ 1012 00:40:28,560 --> 00:40:29,795 ♪ When you drop... 1013 00:40:29,828 --> 00:40:32,197 Some children will do everything in their power 1014 00:40:32,230 --> 00:40:34,132 to destroy you. 1015 00:40:34,165 --> 00:40:36,735 ♪ 'Cause I 1016 00:40:36,768 --> 00:40:38,637 others will wilt under the weight 1017 00:40:38,670 --> 00:40:40,138 of your crushing expectations. 1018 00:40:40,171 --> 00:40:41,973 ♪ In the page of the story 1019 00:40:42,007 --> 00:40:45,176 ♪ I 1020 00:40:45,210 --> 00:40:47,546 ♪ come out of the box 1021 00:40:47,579 --> 00:40:51,950 ♪ I won't say I'm sorry 1022 00:40:51,983 --> 00:40:54,085 ♪ we in the nuclear seasons 1023 00:40:54,119 --> 00:40:55,687 ♪ in the shelter 1024 00:40:55,721 --> 00:40:57,723 she know you can do this, miss Blair. 1025 00:40:57,756 --> 00:40:59,891 I hope she's right. 1026 00:40:59,925 --> 00:41:03,762 My entire future, here and with Chuck, 1027 00:41:03,795 --> 00:41:04,830 depends on it. 1028 00:41:04,863 --> 00:41:07,533 ♪♪ 1029 00:41:07,566 --> 00:41:10,201 You're uncharacteristically quiet this morning, Sage. 1030 00:41:10,235 --> 00:41:11,870 What do you want me to say? 1031 00:41:11,903 --> 00:41:13,615 "Thank you for the humiliating experience of being 1032 00:41:13,639 --> 00:41:15,874 walked to school by my dad and his trophy girlfriend?" 1033 00:41:15,907 --> 00:41:18,710 I may not be as humiliating as you think. 1034 00:41:18,744 --> 00:41:20,245 I went to constance, too, you know. 1035 00:41:20,278 --> 00:41:21,847 Just remember your end of the deal. 1036 00:41:21,880 --> 00:41:23,982 I go to school, and you let me date Nate. 1037 00:41:24,015 --> 00:41:25,292 Oh, you should thank Serena for that. 1038 00:41:25,316 --> 00:41:27,586 She's the one that told me he's a decent guy. 1039 00:41:27,619 --> 00:41:29,196 Yeah, he was going to St. Jude's while I was at constance, 1040 00:41:29,220 --> 00:41:32,057 but you probably already know that from "gossip girl." 1041 00:41:32,090 --> 00:41:33,601 No one in high school reads "gossip girl" anymore. 1042 00:41:33,625 --> 00:41:36,261 It's for old people. Now can I go, 1043 00:41:36,294 --> 00:41:37,939 or do you want to hold my hand all the way to homeroom? 1044 00:41:37,963 --> 00:41:41,800 Go. I love you. 1045 00:41:41,833 --> 00:41:44,703 And some will become parents themselves. 1046 00:41:44,736 --> 00:41:47,873 What can I say except, uh, welcome to adulthood? 1047 00:41:47,906 --> 00:41:51,009 You know I disapprove of teenage pregnancy. 1048 00:41:51,042 --> 00:41:54,713 "Gossip girl" says your dad is dating Serena Van Der Woodsen. 1049 00:41:54,746 --> 00:41:56,247 Is it true? 1050 00:41:56,281 --> 00:41:57,983 Not for long. 1051 00:41:58,016 --> 00:41:59,618 But a teenage stepdaughter? 1052 00:41:59,651 --> 00:42:01,152 That's my kind of fun. 1053 00:42:01,186 --> 00:42:04,522 X.o.x.o., gossip girl.