1 00:00:02,036 --> 00:00:03,280 Gossip girl here... Your one and only source 2 00:00:03,304 --> 00:00:06,074 into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. 3 00:00:06,107 --> 00:00:08,176 I need your passion for social upheaval to help me 4 00:00:08,209 --> 00:00:09,219 write the book about the Upper East Side. 5 00:00:09,243 --> 00:00:11,112 Would you prefer the kink 6 00:00:11,145 --> 00:00:11,979 of watching your father do it with fake Charlie again? 7 00:00:12,012 --> 00:00:13,547 No, I did not watch. I got the hell out 8 00:00:13,581 --> 00:00:14,648 before they saw me. 9 00:00:14,682 --> 00:00:17,651 As the new head of Waldorf designs, 10 00:00:17,685 --> 00:00:19,687 I only have one chance to make my debut. 11 00:00:19,720 --> 00:00:22,190 At fashion show for buyers next week. 12 00:00:22,223 --> 00:00:23,224 Please tell me that means 13 00:00:23,257 --> 00:00:24,268 you're giving your serial to "the spectator." 14 00:00:24,292 --> 00:00:26,560 I know you need this to succeed as much as I do, 15 00:00:26,594 --> 00:00:28,638 but it's only gonna do that if you print it word for word. 16 00:00:28,662 --> 00:00:29,630 Done. 17 00:00:29,663 --> 00:00:31,165 What do you want me to say, 18 00:00:31,199 --> 00:00:32,442 "thank you for the humiliating experience 19 00:00:32,466 --> 00:00:35,103 of being walked to school by my dad and his trophy girlfriend"? 20 00:00:35,136 --> 00:00:37,538 "Gossip girl" says your dad is dating Serena Van Der Woodsen. 21 00:00:37,571 --> 00:00:38,639 Is it true? 22 00:00:38,672 --> 00:00:40,074 Not for long. 23 00:00:40,108 --> 00:00:41,251 She know you can do this, miss Blair. 24 00:00:41,275 --> 00:00:42,510 I hope she's right. 25 00:00:42,543 --> 00:00:46,280 My entire future... Here and with Chuck 26 00:00:46,314 --> 00:00:47,415 depends on it. 27 00:00:48,682 --> 00:00:51,285 And who am I? 28 00:00:51,319 --> 00:00:54,488 That's a secret I'll never tell. 29 00:00:54,522 --> 00:00:56,424 You know you love me. 30 00:00:56,457 --> 00:00:57,591 X.o.x.o., gossip girl. 31 00:00:57,625 --> 00:01:00,594 Captions by vita... 32 00:01:00,628 --> 00:01:04,365 (Rebecca & Fiona's "we are girls" playing) 33 00:01:04,398 --> 00:01:07,768 (Gossip girl) Manhattan has weathered her share of storms... 34 00:01:07,801 --> 00:01:11,105 Heat waves, hurricanes, even an earthquake. 35 00:01:11,139 --> 00:01:13,441 But these days, it looks like a new force of nature 36 00:01:13,474 --> 00:01:16,610 is taking shape on the Upper East Side. 37 00:01:16,644 --> 00:01:18,679 (Sighs) There's nothing I love more 38 00:01:18,712 --> 00:01:21,382 than the sound of a sweatshop in the morning. 39 00:01:21,415 --> 00:01:24,185 That hemline is too short. 40 00:01:24,218 --> 00:01:25,853 And that one is too long. 41 00:01:25,886 --> 00:01:28,489 My debut collection must be perfect. 42 00:01:28,522 --> 00:01:30,434 (Singsongy) We haven't been working day and night 43 00:01:30,458 --> 00:01:32,860 for the last two weeks to make errors. 44 00:01:32,893 --> 00:01:34,404 (Normal voice) The devil is in the details, 45 00:01:34,428 --> 00:01:37,398 and I'm about to start worshipping Satan. 46 00:01:37,431 --> 00:01:38,742 Blair, here is the list of it girls 47 00:01:38,766 --> 00:01:40,168 walking in tonight's show. 48 00:01:40,201 --> 00:01:41,435 (Gasps) 49 00:01:41,469 --> 00:01:43,871 I am so glad Charlotte casiraghi 50 00:01:43,904 --> 00:01:45,739 agreed to be our centerpiece girl. 51 00:01:45,773 --> 00:01:47,475 She is a veritable style icon 52 00:01:47,508 --> 00:01:50,544 and the only Monegasque who doesn't hold a grudge. 53 00:01:50,578 --> 00:01:53,347 That is the genius of our strategy. 54 00:01:53,381 --> 00:01:55,783 So what, we missed fashion week. 55 00:01:55,816 --> 00:01:56,784 People always take their style cues 56 00:01:56,817 --> 00:01:58,886 from real life it girls, anyway. 57 00:01:58,919 --> 00:02:00,621 Our buyers will clamor for the collection 58 00:02:00,654 --> 00:02:02,490 the second they see it. 59 00:02:02,523 --> 00:02:03,691 Oui, Blair, which reminds me, 60 00:02:03,724 --> 00:02:05,426 I'll go confirm Charlotte's flight now. 61 00:02:08,862 --> 00:02:13,634 Miss Blair, you have no moment for rest in days. 62 00:02:13,667 --> 00:02:16,237 I bring you health shake with Kale. 63 00:02:16,270 --> 00:02:18,272 The only green that I'm concerned with right now 64 00:02:18,306 --> 00:02:19,540 is the shade of harem pants 65 00:02:19,573 --> 00:02:21,842 Lauren bush will be donning tonight. 66 00:02:21,875 --> 00:02:22,776 Quel désastre. 67 00:02:22,810 --> 00:02:24,288 Charlotte's lawyers say she has a conflict 68 00:02:24,312 --> 00:02:25,913 with another endorsement. 69 00:02:25,946 --> 00:02:29,583 They've made her drop out of the show. What do we do? 70 00:02:29,617 --> 00:02:32,686 Not to worry, Jean Pierre. I've got this under control. 71 00:02:32,720 --> 00:02:34,688 We'll just have to find someone even more fabulous 72 00:02:34,722 --> 00:02:37,425 to feature as the face of Waldorf designs. 73 00:02:37,458 --> 00:02:38,868 ♪ We are girls, we don't care what they say ♪ 74 00:02:38,892 --> 00:02:42,863 ♪ We are girls like you 75 00:02:42,896 --> 00:02:45,499 ♪ like me 76 00:02:45,533 --> 00:02:46,467 thank you. 77 00:02:46,500 --> 00:02:49,437 So, sweetie, what's on tap at school today? 78 00:02:49,470 --> 00:02:50,571 (Cell phone alert chimes) 79 00:02:50,604 --> 00:02:52,240 (Chuckles) 80 00:02:54,675 --> 00:02:55,743 Do you want some berries? 81 00:02:55,776 --> 00:02:57,296 I got 'em fresh at the farmer's market. 82 00:02:58,812 --> 00:03:00,581 Hey, if you wanna be rude to me, 83 00:03:00,614 --> 00:03:03,551 I'll put up with it as part of my parental duty, 84 00:03:03,584 --> 00:03:05,462 but there is no excuse to be impolite to Serena. 85 00:03:05,486 --> 00:03:06,787 Ah, it's fine. 86 00:03:06,820 --> 00:03:08,922 No, it's not. 87 00:03:08,956 --> 00:03:10,958 Sage, what's the deal? 88 00:03:10,991 --> 00:03:13,827 You've been cutting school, 89 00:03:13,861 --> 00:03:14,871 and you dropped out out of all the activities 90 00:03:14,895 --> 00:03:16,230 that used to matter to you. 91 00:03:16,264 --> 00:03:17,707 Our agreement was that you could date Nate 92 00:03:17,731 --> 00:03:19,967 if he didn't distract you from what's important. 93 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,535 Please leave Nate out of this. 94 00:03:21,569 --> 00:03:23,804 Hey. Look at that. 95 00:03:23,837 --> 00:03:25,573 She actually speaks. 96 00:03:25,606 --> 00:03:27,441 (Scoffs) You weren't around all summer, 97 00:03:27,475 --> 00:03:29,453 and now all of a sudden, you're the world's awesomest dad 98 00:03:29,477 --> 00:03:31,712 trying to impress your trophy girlfriend? 99 00:03:31,745 --> 00:03:32,846 Okay. Wow. 100 00:03:32,880 --> 00:03:34,715 I didn't know that you felt that way, 101 00:03:34,748 --> 00:03:38,286 but now that I do, let's talk about it. 102 00:03:38,319 --> 00:03:39,953 (Cell phone rings, beep) 103 00:03:39,987 --> 00:03:43,257 Hi, Nate. No, it's a great time to talk. 104 00:03:43,291 --> 00:03:46,827 (Sighs) 105 00:03:46,860 --> 00:03:48,762 Well, there went your teachable moment. 106 00:03:48,796 --> 00:03:50,264 (Door closes) 107 00:03:50,298 --> 00:03:51,408 You know, I just don't know what to do with her. 108 00:03:51,432 --> 00:03:53,000 You know, her grades are abysmal. 109 00:03:53,033 --> 00:03:55,536 College is right around the corner. 110 00:03:55,569 --> 00:03:57,405 You know, I hate to say it, 111 00:03:57,438 --> 00:03:59,973 but maybe I introduced the two of you too soon. 112 00:04:00,007 --> 00:04:02,610 Well, speaking as someone who had a lot of stepparent types 113 00:04:02,643 --> 00:04:04,578 waltz in and out of my life, 114 00:04:04,612 --> 00:04:06,514 I know it can be tough, 115 00:04:06,547 --> 00:04:09,550 but we'll make it through it, okay? 116 00:04:09,583 --> 00:04:12,453 I really, really want that. 117 00:04:12,486 --> 00:04:15,456 Well, it sounds like there's a "but" coming. 118 00:04:15,489 --> 00:04:18,492 Yeah. I just, you know, wonder if I... 119 00:04:18,526 --> 00:04:20,494 Moved a little too fast here. 120 00:04:20,528 --> 00:04:22,496 I-I make no excuses for the way she's acting, 121 00:04:22,530 --> 00:04:23,931 but she's still a kid. 122 00:04:23,964 --> 00:04:26,500 You know, if she's this upset, I need to deal with it. 123 00:04:26,534 --> 00:04:28,569 Well, yeah, you should definitely talk to her. 124 00:04:30,671 --> 00:04:34,408 You know, I was... I was thinking more like, um... 125 00:04:35,776 --> 00:04:40,481 You know, maybe you and I should take a break. 126 00:04:40,514 --> 00:04:43,050 You know, it's the last thing in the world that I want, 127 00:04:43,083 --> 00:04:45,353 but I should focus on Sage, you know, get her... 128 00:04:45,386 --> 00:04:46,887 Get her back on track. 129 00:04:46,920 --> 00:04:48,789 Well, what if I talk to her? 130 00:04:48,822 --> 00:04:52,092 You did hear everything she just said about you. 131 00:04:52,125 --> 00:04:54,962 Well, yeah, but I know how to relate to girls like Sage 132 00:04:54,995 --> 00:04:58,466 because I was a girl like Sage not too long ago. 133 00:04:58,499 --> 00:05:02,970 Well, at this point she could hardly hate either of us more. 134 00:05:03,003 --> 00:05:05,873 Therefore, we have nothing to lose. 135 00:05:05,906 --> 00:05:07,975 She'll come around, I promise. Okay? 136 00:05:08,008 --> 00:05:10,378 Okay. 137 00:05:10,411 --> 00:05:14,081 I heard you on the phone earlier this morning. 138 00:05:14,114 --> 00:05:15,649 Didn't sound like Blair. 139 00:05:15,683 --> 00:05:18,386 Deeper voice, darker mind. My uncle Jack. 140 00:05:18,419 --> 00:05:19,387 Ah. 141 00:05:19,420 --> 00:05:20,388 His people on the ground in Dubai 142 00:05:20,421 --> 00:05:22,690 are helping me to find out who the mystery man 143 00:05:22,723 --> 00:05:25,092 with Bart in Amira's photo is. 144 00:05:25,125 --> 00:05:26,059 Did he come up with anything? 145 00:05:26,093 --> 00:05:27,995 Not yet. We got a partial plate off the car, 146 00:05:28,028 --> 00:05:30,564 tracked down the restaurant it was parked outside of. 147 00:05:30,598 --> 00:05:33,100 So that's a good place to start asking questions. 148 00:05:33,133 --> 00:05:34,678 Well, that's good news. I mean, maybe someone in the area 149 00:05:34,702 --> 00:05:36,103 will recognize him, you know? 150 00:05:36,136 --> 00:05:37,571 Yeah, let's hope so. 151 00:05:37,605 --> 00:05:39,006 (Door opens) 152 00:05:41,475 --> 00:05:42,976 (Panting) 153 00:05:43,010 --> 00:05:45,413 I may be negotiating with terrorists, 154 00:05:45,446 --> 00:05:47,381 but you're harboring a fugitive. 155 00:05:47,415 --> 00:05:49,116 (Monkey whimpers) 156 00:05:49,149 --> 00:05:51,051 (Panting) 157 00:05:51,084 --> 00:05:52,986 Come on, monkey. 158 00:05:53,020 --> 00:05:55,389 (Panting) 159 00:05:55,423 --> 00:05:57,625 I-I'm sorry about that, man. He's, you know... 160 00:05:57,658 --> 00:05:59,059 No, Chuck's barbs don't bother me. 161 00:05:59,092 --> 00:06:01,462 Anything beats having Georgina watch me sleep. 162 00:06:01,495 --> 00:06:03,697 I'm just grateful for a place to crash. 163 00:06:03,731 --> 00:06:05,141 Well, as your roommate and publisher, 164 00:06:05,165 --> 00:06:07,000 I am pleased to report that "the spectator" 165 00:06:07,034 --> 00:06:10,471 is finally ready to post its very first Humphrey original. 166 00:06:10,504 --> 00:06:12,616 (Chuckles) Hey, it's a good day, and it's only 9:00 A.M. 167 00:06:12,640 --> 00:06:14,608 Before I publish, would you wanna warn the subject 168 00:06:14,642 --> 00:06:16,744 of this week's serial? You know, let 'em know 169 00:06:16,777 --> 00:06:17,678 that they're about to be totally skewered? 170 00:06:17,711 --> 00:06:20,914 Yeah. Uh, yeah, no. No, I'd rather not. 171 00:06:20,948 --> 00:06:23,784 Are you sure? I mean, this is kinda like 172 00:06:23,817 --> 00:06:24,894 when you start sleeping with someone's ex. 173 00:06:24,918 --> 00:06:27,755 It's better... better that they hear it from you first. 174 00:06:27,788 --> 00:06:28,889 You should know. 175 00:06:28,922 --> 00:06:29,890 So should you. 176 00:06:29,923 --> 00:06:31,034 You think graydon Carter makes a courtesy call 177 00:06:31,058 --> 00:06:34,462 to the astors before publishing an exposé on them? 178 00:06:34,495 --> 00:06:35,596 Yeah, actually. 179 00:06:35,629 --> 00:06:37,665 Post it. 180 00:06:40,534 --> 00:06:41,802 (Exhales deeply) 181 00:06:45,806 --> 00:06:47,541 (Key clicks) 182 00:06:50,678 --> 00:06:52,188 How's the invite list for the gallery opening 183 00:06:52,212 --> 00:06:53,614 coming along? 184 00:06:53,647 --> 00:06:56,750 Speaking of, who will you be escorting? 185 00:06:56,784 --> 00:06:59,753 'Cause I have the perfect suggestion. 186 00:06:59,787 --> 00:07:00,988 Me. 187 00:07:01,021 --> 00:07:03,824 Well, I would love nothing more than to have you on my arm, 188 00:07:03,857 --> 00:07:05,469 uh, but before we announce our relationship status 189 00:07:05,493 --> 00:07:08,195 to the world, I have to tell my kids first. 190 00:07:08,228 --> 00:07:10,531 Uh, Jenny sent her blessing from London, 191 00:07:10,564 --> 00:07:12,041 but I still haven't connected with Dan. 192 00:07:12,065 --> 00:07:14,602 Well, he'd better hurry up and get back from Europe 193 00:07:14,635 --> 00:07:17,204 so I can officially be your girlfriend. 194 00:07:17,237 --> 00:07:18,247 Well, he was gonna do some traveling... 195 00:07:18,271 --> 00:07:19,607 (Computer chimes) 196 00:07:19,640 --> 00:07:20,608 After his writer's retreat, 197 00:07:20,641 --> 00:07:21,751 but he should be back any day now, 198 00:07:21,775 --> 00:07:24,812 and I'm sure he'll reach out to us as soon as he returns. 199 00:07:24,845 --> 00:07:27,948 I wouldn't be too sure about that. 200 00:07:27,981 --> 00:07:31,952 Look at this. 201 00:07:31,985 --> 00:07:35,455 ♪♪ 202 00:07:41,061 --> 00:07:43,196 So... who is our new it girl? 203 00:07:43,230 --> 00:07:44,832 She's impossible to find. 204 00:07:44,865 --> 00:07:46,009 I've called all of our contacts. 205 00:07:46,033 --> 00:07:48,636 This is Manhattan. There's an it girl on every corner. 206 00:07:51,939 --> 00:07:55,509 Even on this corner? 207 00:07:55,543 --> 00:07:57,811 I can't walk in my show. 208 00:07:57,845 --> 00:07:59,012 Not you. 209 00:07:59,046 --> 00:08:00,648 Serena. 210 00:08:03,083 --> 00:08:07,254 When I was in high school, my mom was remarried a lot. 211 00:08:07,287 --> 00:08:09,156 That must have been so hard for you. 212 00:08:09,189 --> 00:08:11,592 Yeah, it actually was, 213 00:08:11,625 --> 00:08:15,796 and I learned the hard way that, you know, 214 00:08:15,829 --> 00:08:17,631 if you act out, you're only hurting yourself, 215 00:08:17,665 --> 00:08:19,667 so please just try to care about college 216 00:08:19,700 --> 00:08:21,735 and stay involved in your extracurriculars. 217 00:08:21,769 --> 00:08:23,136 You're so right, Serena. 218 00:08:23,170 --> 00:08:26,206 And they say you can't be pretty and smart. 219 00:08:26,239 --> 00:08:28,876 And try to go easy on your dad, please. 220 00:08:28,909 --> 00:08:30,243 He's... he's a really good man. 221 00:08:30,277 --> 00:08:32,012 That's why I fell in love with him. 222 00:08:32,045 --> 00:08:34,047 Okay, now my ears are bleeding. 223 00:08:34,081 --> 00:08:35,692 But it's cool to talk to someone my own age 224 00:08:35,716 --> 00:08:37,017 who actually gets it. 225 00:08:37,050 --> 00:08:39,119 I promise I'll turn over a new leaf. 226 00:08:39,152 --> 00:08:40,588 Thanks, Serena. 227 00:08:40,621 --> 00:08:42,022 (Cell phone rings) 228 00:08:42,055 --> 00:08:43,924 Hold on one second. 229 00:08:43,957 --> 00:08:45,926 (Ring, beep) 230 00:08:45,959 --> 00:08:47,294 What do you want? 231 00:08:47,327 --> 00:08:49,038 I'm not even going to pretend to be calling you 232 00:08:49,062 --> 00:08:51,599 as a friend right now because you have made it quite clear 233 00:08:51,632 --> 00:08:52,733 that you are not mine, 234 00:08:52,766 --> 00:08:57,170 but I do have a mutually beneficial business opportunity. 235 00:08:57,204 --> 00:08:59,039 I highly doubt that. 236 00:08:59,072 --> 00:09:01,975 I need a power it girl to walk in my show. 237 00:09:02,009 --> 00:09:03,176 You made a splash 238 00:09:03,210 --> 00:09:04,978 at the central park conservancy gala. 239 00:09:05,012 --> 00:09:07,648 I'm guessing that you need something equally as exciting 240 00:09:07,681 --> 00:09:09,082 to follow it up. 241 00:09:09,116 --> 00:09:11,251 Oh, well, your concern for my social standing 242 00:09:11,284 --> 00:09:13,186 really tugs at my heartstrings, 243 00:09:13,220 --> 00:09:15,656 but a fashion show is hardly a life crisis. 244 00:09:15,689 --> 00:09:17,190 It is to me. 245 00:09:17,224 --> 00:09:19,192 My back is up against the wall, 246 00:09:19,226 --> 00:09:22,295 and not in a hot Chuck bass kind of way. 247 00:09:22,329 --> 00:09:23,840 (Sighs) You and I have known each other long enough 248 00:09:23,864 --> 00:09:25,065 that we are like family, 249 00:09:25,098 --> 00:09:27,310 which means that we have earned the right to hate each other 250 00:09:27,334 --> 00:09:28,745 from time to time, but that doesn't mean 251 00:09:28,769 --> 00:09:30,103 that there's not still love 252 00:09:30,137 --> 00:09:32,272 underneath. 253 00:09:32,305 --> 00:09:34,074 (Sighs) Come on, Serena. 254 00:09:34,107 --> 00:09:37,144 Please. How many times have I saved you? 255 00:09:37,177 --> 00:09:39,212 It's your turn to save me back. 256 00:09:39,246 --> 00:09:44,051 I'm saving someone else now... Steven's daughter Sage. 257 00:09:44,084 --> 00:09:47,087 My only focus is her and keeping her on track. 258 00:09:47,120 --> 00:09:48,889 They're my new family. 259 00:09:48,922 --> 00:09:50,691 Maybe you should find a new one, too. 260 00:09:50,724 --> 00:09:51,992 (Line disconnects) 261 00:09:55,929 --> 00:09:57,089 (Car door closes, tires peal) 262 00:10:00,701 --> 00:10:01,701 (Sighs) 263 00:10:04,404 --> 00:10:07,140 You know what? If Serena doesn't wanna be family, 264 00:10:07,174 --> 00:10:11,178 then that's fine. She can dive right from the gene pool 265 00:10:11,211 --> 00:10:12,312 to the cesspool. 266 00:10:12,345 --> 00:10:14,782 My mother is my family. 267 00:10:14,815 --> 00:10:18,118 My mother... Is always watching... 268 00:10:18,151 --> 00:10:19,720 Like the "Mona Lisa." 269 00:10:19,753 --> 00:10:22,189 Like the "Mona Lisa" with a lot of expectations! 270 00:10:25,425 --> 00:10:27,027 You look pale... 271 00:10:27,060 --> 00:10:28,337 (Distorted voice) Like "Mona Lisa." 272 00:10:28,361 --> 00:10:31,131 (Voice echoing) This business is my namesake. 273 00:10:31,164 --> 00:10:32,733 It is the family Jewel. 274 00:10:32,766 --> 00:10:36,203 It is what Chuck paid my dowry to save! 275 00:10:36,236 --> 00:10:37,437 If I'm not successful at this, 276 00:10:37,470 --> 00:10:39,406 we might not even end up together! 277 00:10:39,439 --> 00:10:42,743 (Slow, distorted voice) We all root for you 278 00:10:42,776 --> 00:10:48,882 to be... Blair... Waldorf-bass. 279 00:10:48,916 --> 00:10:51,752 I must match my mother's hard work, 280 00:10:51,785 --> 00:10:53,020 dedication, and success. 281 00:10:53,053 --> 00:10:56,423 I can't let her down. I can't let Chuck down. 282 00:10:56,456 --> 00:10:58,425 (Normal voice) Can't let myself down. 283 00:10:58,458 --> 00:11:00,327 They say history repeats itself, 284 00:11:00,360 --> 00:11:04,031 but looks like b. Is charting a brand-new course 285 00:11:04,064 --> 00:11:06,666 to epic collapse. 286 00:11:17,244 --> 00:11:19,346 Excuse me. Hey, have you seen this girl? 287 00:11:21,481 --> 00:11:22,449 Are you Serena? 288 00:11:22,482 --> 00:11:23,450 Yeah. Yeah. Where is she? 289 00:11:23,483 --> 00:11:24,417 Uh, you just missed her, 290 00:11:24,451 --> 00:11:27,054 but she did say you would take care of this. 291 00:11:29,256 --> 00:11:32,125 (Cell phone rings) 292 00:11:32,159 --> 00:11:33,193 (Beep) 293 00:11:33,226 --> 00:11:34,361 Hello? 294 00:11:34,394 --> 00:11:37,097 Yeah, yeah, everything went as well as it could have. 295 00:11:37,130 --> 00:11:39,366 She thinks just like I did when I was 17. 296 00:11:39,399 --> 00:11:43,837 It's like looking in a mirror. 297 00:11:46,940 --> 00:11:47,775 It seems as if you're suffering 298 00:11:47,808 --> 00:11:50,377 from severe exhaustion and dehydration. 299 00:11:50,410 --> 00:11:52,079 Have you been sleeping? Eating? 300 00:11:52,112 --> 00:11:53,080 Do I look like I've been eating? 301 00:11:53,113 --> 00:11:54,381 Don't insult me. 302 00:11:54,414 --> 00:11:56,483 Miss Blair running around like rhesus monkey. 303 00:11:56,516 --> 00:11:58,385 She take no moment for sleeping 304 00:11:58,418 --> 00:12:00,320 or eating or resting or stopping. 305 00:12:00,353 --> 00:12:02,122 Is exhausting me, too. 306 00:12:02,155 --> 00:12:03,833 I have been working harder than a farmhand, 307 00:12:03,857 --> 00:12:07,394 but I do have a multimillion dollar brand to build 308 00:12:07,427 --> 00:12:08,772 and a fashion show to oversee tonight, 309 00:12:08,796 --> 00:12:10,430 so if you'll excuse me. 310 00:12:10,463 --> 00:12:12,966 You're not going anywhere. If you wanna be at that show, 311 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:15,235 you need to be on bed rest and I.V. Fluids. 312 00:12:15,268 --> 00:12:17,037 Where did you find this quack? 313 00:12:18,405 --> 00:12:19,506 Oh. 314 00:12:19,539 --> 00:12:21,208 Oh! 315 00:12:21,241 --> 00:12:24,444 Perhaps I am a wee bit tired. 316 00:12:24,477 --> 00:12:26,814 I'll prepare the I.V. 317 00:12:26,847 --> 00:12:27,924 I guess I'll just have to deal with running my empire 318 00:12:27,948 --> 00:12:29,749 from my own sickbed. 319 00:12:34,822 --> 00:12:36,256 Oh, the state of your shirt 320 00:12:36,289 --> 00:12:37,466 makes me think Sage must be close. 321 00:12:37,490 --> 00:12:39,927 Yeah, well, you just missed her. 322 00:12:39,960 --> 00:12:41,137 Where could she have disappeared to now? 323 00:12:41,161 --> 00:12:44,031 I just searched every floor of Barney's twice. 324 00:12:44,064 --> 00:12:45,174 You try doing that without stopping to browse 325 00:12:45,198 --> 00:12:46,934 at either of the shoe departments. 326 00:12:46,967 --> 00:12:48,969 I think you should just give up the chase. 327 00:12:49,002 --> 00:12:51,939 (Sighs) I can't. I'm supposed to be mentoring her. 328 00:12:51,972 --> 00:12:53,874 (Laughs) You? Mentor? 329 00:12:53,907 --> 00:12:55,208 Just go with it. 330 00:12:55,242 --> 00:12:58,278 She may be 17, but she is wise beyond her years. 331 00:12:58,311 --> 00:12:59,889 She's high school you times ten, believe me. 332 00:12:59,913 --> 00:13:02,082 But Sage's entire goal is to destroy 333 00:13:02,115 --> 00:13:04,360 mine and Steven's relationship, and she's succeeding at it, 334 00:13:04,384 --> 00:13:05,986 because I've been lying to him all day. 335 00:13:06,019 --> 00:13:07,430 I'm supposed to be keeping her on the straight and narrow, 336 00:13:07,454 --> 00:13:09,156 and I have no idea where she is. 337 00:13:09,189 --> 00:13:10,858 Well, if you feel so guilty, 338 00:13:10,891 --> 00:13:12,225 maybe you should just come clean. 339 00:13:12,259 --> 00:13:13,436 I can't. If he knows that I messed this up, 340 00:13:13,460 --> 00:13:14,962 he'll wanna take a break, 341 00:13:14,995 --> 00:13:16,296 and that's the last thing I want. 342 00:13:16,329 --> 00:13:18,565 He's the most important person in my life right now. 343 00:13:18,598 --> 00:13:20,901 Look, it's his job to handle her, not yours. 344 00:13:20,934 --> 00:13:23,236 Oh, you're right. 345 00:13:23,270 --> 00:13:25,505 (Sighs deeply) Okay. As hard as it's gonna be, 346 00:13:25,538 --> 00:13:28,575 I think I just have to admit defeat. 347 00:13:28,608 --> 00:13:32,880 Well, good luck with that. I'm around if you need to talk. 348 00:13:32,913 --> 00:13:34,447 Thanks. 349 00:13:34,481 --> 00:13:36,192 You here on one of your famous blackmail missions? 350 00:13:36,216 --> 00:13:37,326 I hope you got it all on film. 351 00:13:37,350 --> 00:13:38,585 Suck it, Humphrey. 352 00:13:38,618 --> 00:13:40,253 You should probably button up your shirt. 353 00:13:40,287 --> 00:13:42,189 You are editor-in-chief now. 354 00:13:42,222 --> 00:13:44,191 (Sighs) 355 00:13:44,224 --> 00:13:46,459 I just can't figure out how Dan found out about us. 356 00:13:46,493 --> 00:13:48,304 I should have called him so he heard it from me. 357 00:13:48,328 --> 00:13:50,130 He must be in shock. 358 00:13:50,163 --> 00:13:53,333 (Sighs) Oh, my god. 359 00:13:53,366 --> 00:13:57,270 Rufus, you are too good for your own good. 360 00:13:57,304 --> 00:14:00,540 I mean, your son trashes you in the press, 361 00:14:00,573 --> 00:14:02,943 and you think you're to blame. 362 00:14:02,976 --> 00:14:05,345 I mean, it was bad enough when Dan fictionalized you 363 00:14:05,378 --> 00:14:08,982 in his last book, but this is next level. 364 00:14:09,016 --> 00:14:10,617 I need to talk to him immediately. 365 00:14:10,650 --> 00:14:12,219 Talk? 366 00:14:12,252 --> 00:14:14,054 Isn't that what you did last time? 367 00:14:14,087 --> 00:14:16,523 And look how well that turned out. 368 00:14:16,556 --> 00:14:22,129 I mean, he's using real names and distorting the truth. 369 00:14:22,162 --> 00:14:23,363 It's libel. 370 00:14:27,200 --> 00:14:29,069 These ad numbers seem pretty promising. 371 00:14:29,102 --> 00:14:31,347 I think my serial might give "the spectator" a real boost. 372 00:14:31,371 --> 00:14:32,272 Yeah, and more importantly, 373 00:14:32,305 --> 00:14:33,416 judging by these online comments at least, 374 00:14:33,440 --> 00:14:36,309 the Rufus piece has reached a whole new readership. 375 00:14:36,343 --> 00:14:37,653 I mean, people who actually read... 376 00:14:37,677 --> 00:14:38,988 Over 35s who love vintage indie rock 377 00:14:39,012 --> 00:14:40,389 and dirt on other people's divorces. 378 00:14:40,413 --> 00:14:43,216 And since my dad isn't exactly in the "gossip girl" demo, 379 00:14:43,250 --> 00:14:45,385 there's no way she can undermine this story. 380 00:14:45,418 --> 00:14:48,288 (Cell phone alerts chime) 381 00:14:48,321 --> 00:14:49,489 Oh, come on. 382 00:14:49,522 --> 00:14:51,058 (Sighs) 383 00:14:53,693 --> 00:14:55,662 This says your dad is gonna sue you, 384 00:14:55,695 --> 00:14:57,965 me, and "the spectator." 385 00:14:57,998 --> 00:15:00,100 And "gossip girl" is breaking the news. 386 00:15:03,270 --> 00:15:04,637 (Sighs) 387 00:15:04,671 --> 00:15:07,240 (Telephone ringing in distance) 388 00:15:09,042 --> 00:15:11,711 Jean Pierre? You are ruining everything. 389 00:15:11,744 --> 00:15:13,646 The runway is the wrong color. 390 00:15:13,680 --> 00:15:15,215 And who approved those wigs? 391 00:15:15,248 --> 00:15:18,318 Even Nicki Minaj knows better. 392 00:15:18,351 --> 00:15:19,652 We will change it all... 393 00:15:19,686 --> 00:15:21,421 Paint the runway, ditch the wigs. 394 00:15:21,454 --> 00:15:24,691 Is that Nelly yuki I see in the background? 395 00:15:24,724 --> 00:15:27,560 She's there for her exclusive interview. 396 00:15:27,594 --> 00:15:30,230 Stall her. Tell her she's pretty. 397 00:15:30,263 --> 00:15:32,532 She's never heard those words strung together before. 398 00:15:32,565 --> 00:15:34,167 (Sighs) 399 00:15:34,201 --> 00:15:35,702 It couldn't get worse, Dorota. 400 00:15:35,735 --> 00:15:37,237 I still haven't found my it girl, 401 00:15:37,270 --> 00:15:39,306 and now Nelly yuki is sniffing around 402 00:15:39,339 --> 00:15:41,508 like one of Valentino's little dogs. 403 00:15:41,541 --> 00:15:43,543 Jean Pierre should put a muzzle on her. 404 00:15:43,576 --> 00:15:46,313 Jean Pierre thinks "muzzle" is the name of our d.J. 405 00:15:46,346 --> 00:15:48,281 I don't know who else to call. 406 00:15:48,315 --> 00:15:50,159 The minions are on probation because of Poppy-gate, 407 00:15:50,183 --> 00:15:51,651 and Dan is still furious with me. 408 00:15:51,684 --> 00:15:53,653 I just want someone who can read my mind. 409 00:15:53,686 --> 00:15:55,488 Is that too much to ask? 410 00:15:57,657 --> 00:15:58,658 Hello, Blair. 411 00:16:07,100 --> 00:16:09,736 Serena. Your ears must be burning. 412 00:16:09,769 --> 00:16:11,471 Yeah? Why? 413 00:16:11,504 --> 00:16:12,405 I was just telling my dad 414 00:16:12,439 --> 00:16:14,374 about the great opportunity you got me. 415 00:16:14,407 --> 00:16:17,510 Of course. The great opportunity. 416 00:16:17,544 --> 00:16:19,212 You scored me a prime spot 417 00:16:19,246 --> 00:16:21,214 walking in Blair Waldorf's fashion show tonight. 418 00:16:21,248 --> 00:16:26,353 (Sighs) I did, and it's just so exciting. 419 00:16:26,386 --> 00:16:27,654 Who better for me to learn from 420 00:16:27,687 --> 00:16:29,222 than a young businesswoman like Blair, 421 00:16:29,256 --> 00:16:31,124 running her own company? 422 00:16:31,158 --> 00:16:32,492 I do applaud entrepreneurship. 423 00:16:32,525 --> 00:16:33,602 This could lead to a summer internship 424 00:16:33,626 --> 00:16:35,228 or maybe a whole career in fashion. 425 00:16:35,262 --> 00:16:37,164 I was just happy to do anything 426 00:16:37,197 --> 00:16:40,600 for... for sweet Sage. (Chuckles) 427 00:16:40,633 --> 00:16:42,735 You know, this is great news. 428 00:16:42,769 --> 00:16:45,138 My two girls getting along. 429 00:16:48,475 --> 00:16:50,210 (Kisses) Thank you. 430 00:16:50,243 --> 00:16:51,411 This means a lot. 431 00:16:56,183 --> 00:16:58,185 You thought I ratted you out, didn't you? 432 00:16:58,218 --> 00:17:00,820 Do you really think I care about your childhood baggage? 433 00:17:00,853 --> 00:17:03,390 I go to therapy. I have enough of my own. 434 00:17:03,423 --> 00:17:05,292 Hey, I was just trying to help. 435 00:17:05,325 --> 00:17:06,793 How'd you get a spot in Blair's show? 436 00:17:06,826 --> 00:17:09,096 I didn't. 437 00:17:09,129 --> 00:17:10,163 You'll get me in. 438 00:17:10,197 --> 00:17:11,698 Uh... it's not that easy. 439 00:17:11,731 --> 00:17:13,533 Nothing ever is with Blair. 440 00:17:13,566 --> 00:17:14,643 Well, then I'll just have to tell my dad 441 00:17:14,667 --> 00:17:16,236 that I finally found my true calling, 442 00:17:16,269 --> 00:17:17,637 and you squashed it 443 00:17:17,670 --> 00:17:20,273 by telling your b.F.F. Not to hire me. 444 00:17:20,307 --> 00:17:23,410 They say don't hate the player, hate the game. 445 00:17:23,443 --> 00:17:25,312 But when you invented the rules, 446 00:17:25,345 --> 00:17:28,581 losing really stings. 447 00:17:33,353 --> 00:17:34,387 (Blair sighs) 448 00:17:34,421 --> 00:17:37,257 I knew nobody keep you in bed except Mr. Chuck. 449 00:17:37,290 --> 00:17:38,425 That's why I call him. 450 00:17:38,458 --> 00:17:42,295 I would love to spend the day with you under the duvet, 451 00:17:42,329 --> 00:17:43,563 but you're exhausted. 452 00:17:43,596 --> 00:17:47,734 And I know from my brief stint as a candy striper 453 00:17:47,767 --> 00:17:49,802 that an I.V. Can be quite a hindrance. 454 00:17:49,836 --> 00:17:51,371 So how may I serve? 455 00:17:51,404 --> 00:17:54,407 I can't pull you away from taking down Bart. 456 00:17:54,441 --> 00:17:56,276 Well, my hands may be momentarily tied 457 00:17:56,309 --> 00:17:59,246 when it comes to my mission against my father. 458 00:17:59,279 --> 00:18:00,247 Task me, Blair. 459 00:18:00,280 --> 00:18:05,118 I can't. Tasks are for minions or Dan Humphrey. 460 00:18:06,753 --> 00:18:11,458 On second thought, I know exactly what you need done. 461 00:18:11,491 --> 00:18:13,326 And I know exactly how you like it. 462 00:18:13,360 --> 00:18:17,130 No instructions necessary. 463 00:18:22,502 --> 00:18:23,703 (Sighs) 464 00:18:23,736 --> 00:18:25,905 Dorota. 465 00:18:25,938 --> 00:18:29,409 I'm feverish! 466 00:18:29,442 --> 00:18:30,443 (Exhales) 467 00:18:32,645 --> 00:18:36,349 Elton John won $150,000 from "the Sunday mirror," 468 00:18:36,383 --> 00:18:38,351 and all they wrote was he was on some sort of diet 469 00:18:38,385 --> 00:18:40,453 where he chewed his food but didn't swallow. 470 00:18:40,487 --> 00:18:42,231 Well, don't worry. I'm pretty sure my father swallows. 471 00:18:42,255 --> 00:18:45,425 Dan, this isn't funny. This is exactly why I was saying 472 00:18:45,458 --> 00:18:46,902 you should speak to Rufus in the first place. 473 00:18:46,926 --> 00:18:48,504 No, but this isn't like my father at all. 474 00:18:48,528 --> 00:18:49,905 I mean, granted, nothing he's been doing 475 00:18:49,929 --> 00:18:51,498 has really been in character, 476 00:18:51,531 --> 00:18:53,833 but I just don't believe he would sue. 477 00:18:53,866 --> 00:18:56,469 The last thing he wants to do is tell the truth, 478 00:18:56,503 --> 00:18:59,706 the whole truth about banging Ivy dickens on my sofa. 479 00:18:59,739 --> 00:19:01,784 That doesn't mean that he isn't gonna try to make a point 480 00:19:01,808 --> 00:19:03,276 or get a settlement. 481 00:19:03,310 --> 00:19:04,211 Nate, look, if I... If I know my dad, 482 00:19:04,244 --> 00:19:06,713 all he wants to do is give me a lecture 483 00:19:06,746 --> 00:19:08,224 from his perch on mount-holier-than-thou. 484 00:19:08,248 --> 00:19:10,650 We'll be fine. 485 00:19:10,683 --> 00:19:12,685 I'll... I'll go talk to him, but just 486 00:19:12,719 --> 00:19:14,921 try and take a deep breath and maybe a Xanax or two. 487 00:19:22,962 --> 00:19:24,964 So the show will open with this track. 488 00:19:24,997 --> 00:19:27,234 Here's a list of the rest of the set here 489 00:19:27,267 --> 00:19:28,568 with time stamps. 490 00:19:33,306 --> 00:19:35,342 Chuck. 491 00:19:36,976 --> 00:19:39,646 What do you think? 492 00:19:39,679 --> 00:19:41,948 I'm speechless. 493 00:19:41,981 --> 00:19:44,417 Is it everything you desired? 494 00:19:44,451 --> 00:19:48,288 You read me like tea leaves, Chuck bass. 495 00:19:48,321 --> 00:19:51,824 (Cell phone alert chimes) 496 00:19:51,858 --> 00:19:54,261 It's Jack. He has a lead on the man in the photo. 497 00:19:54,294 --> 00:19:55,495 I have to... 498 00:19:55,528 --> 00:19:56,963 Go. 499 00:19:56,996 --> 00:19:58,965 Tonight will be... 500 00:19:58,998 --> 00:20:01,668 Perfect because of you. 501 00:20:01,701 --> 00:20:04,537 Go find that man. 502 00:20:04,571 --> 00:20:07,374 It means we're one step closer to being together. 503 00:20:10,443 --> 00:20:12,612 (Exhales) Go. 504 00:20:24,023 --> 00:20:27,394 Oh, the ice woman cometh. 505 00:20:27,427 --> 00:20:32,332 (Sighs) I wanted to apologize about our conversation earlier. 506 00:20:32,365 --> 00:20:34,367 I-I know that I was way out of line. 507 00:20:34,401 --> 00:20:36,669 Save it, Serena. What do you want? 508 00:20:36,703 --> 00:20:38,805 I need Sage to be in your fashion show. 509 00:20:38,838 --> 00:20:41,574 Ironic, since I need a fabulous it girl 510 00:20:41,608 --> 00:20:42,642 to walk in my show. 511 00:20:42,675 --> 00:20:46,012 But Sage is in high school. Sorry. Can't help you. 512 00:20:46,045 --> 00:20:48,315 This is your opportunity to discover Sage. 513 00:20:48,348 --> 00:20:51,684 Look, Karl found Naomi. Calvin invented Christy. 514 00:20:51,718 --> 00:20:53,453 People love a fresh, new face. 515 00:20:53,486 --> 00:20:55,455 So what you're saying is that you wanna use me, 516 00:20:55,488 --> 00:20:57,056 your non-family, 517 00:20:57,089 --> 00:20:59,959 to make a good impression on your new real family. 518 00:20:59,992 --> 00:21:01,828 Yeah. Yeah, having Sage in your show 519 00:21:01,861 --> 00:21:04,364 will save my relationship with Steven. 520 00:21:04,397 --> 00:21:07,634 Okay. I'll do it. 521 00:21:07,667 --> 00:21:08,968 Thank you. 522 00:21:09,001 --> 00:21:09,969 On one condition. 523 00:21:10,002 --> 00:21:14,374 For some reason, people care what you think. 524 00:21:14,407 --> 00:21:17,510 So you will sit front row in vintage Eleanor Waldorf, 525 00:21:17,544 --> 00:21:20,713 applaud wildly, and gush to anyone who will listen 526 00:21:20,747 --> 00:21:23,750 about how fabulous my new collection is. 527 00:21:23,783 --> 00:21:25,385 Done. 528 00:21:25,418 --> 00:21:26,919 You have a deal. 529 00:21:26,953 --> 00:21:30,957 It was almost nice doing business with you. 530 00:21:32,859 --> 00:21:36,929 Sage, come meet Blair. You're in. 531 00:21:36,963 --> 00:21:39,399 Oh, and stunning. 532 00:21:39,432 --> 00:21:40,533 Thank you. 533 00:21:40,567 --> 00:21:41,534 Tonight's gonna be amazing. 534 00:21:41,568 --> 00:21:42,811 Sage will be working the runway. 535 00:21:42,835 --> 00:21:44,079 Steven and I will be sitting in front row. 536 00:21:44,103 --> 00:21:45,605 But starting tomorrow, 537 00:21:45,638 --> 00:21:47,840 you're gonna start caring about some things, okay? 538 00:21:47,874 --> 00:21:49,041 I am? 539 00:21:49,075 --> 00:21:51,878 Yeah, like attending school and after school activities 540 00:21:51,911 --> 00:21:53,746 and making it home in time for curfew 541 00:21:53,780 --> 00:21:56,449 and being so, so kind to your father. 542 00:21:56,483 --> 00:21:57,817 Do we understand each other? 543 00:21:57,850 --> 00:22:01,888 Perfectly. I'm so happy we're all getting along. 544 00:22:01,921 --> 00:22:03,999 I have a feeling tonight's going to be very memorable. 545 00:22:04,023 --> 00:22:05,958 Careful, ladies. 546 00:22:05,992 --> 00:22:09,929 Turns out Sage might be a wolf in b.'S clothing. 547 00:22:15,067 --> 00:22:18,104 (The Japanese popstars) ♪ let go 548 00:22:18,137 --> 00:22:20,573 (indistinct conversations, camera shutter clicking) 549 00:22:20,607 --> 00:22:25,111 ♪ Just relax and let go 550 00:22:25,144 --> 00:22:26,379 thank you. 551 00:22:26,413 --> 00:22:27,614 Can't wait to see your line. 552 00:22:27,647 --> 00:22:30,383 Eleanor will not be attending tonight's show 553 00:22:30,417 --> 00:22:33,052 because she trusts me completely. 554 00:22:33,085 --> 00:22:35,021 I feel honored to have earned that trust 555 00:22:35,054 --> 00:22:37,056 and excited about the future of Waldorf designs. 556 00:22:37,089 --> 00:22:38,391 Blair? This way. 557 00:22:38,425 --> 00:22:39,459 Excuse me. 558 00:22:39,492 --> 00:22:40,460 Great. 559 00:22:40,493 --> 00:22:41,461 Oh, thank you. 560 00:22:41,494 --> 00:22:43,963 Here you go. 561 00:22:43,996 --> 00:22:45,164 (Sighs) 562 00:22:45,197 --> 00:22:48,768 To Sage's big night and to you for making this all happen. 563 00:22:48,801 --> 00:22:50,803 Oh, and to us and nothing standing in the way 564 00:22:50,837 --> 00:22:52,138 of our future. 565 00:22:52,171 --> 00:22:53,139 I'll drink to that. 566 00:22:53,172 --> 00:22:54,674 (Clink) 567 00:22:54,707 --> 00:22:56,709 Oh, of course, 568 00:22:56,743 --> 00:22:57,853 when I told you to speak with her, 569 00:22:57,877 --> 00:23:00,146 I imagine you igniting her interest in horseback riding 570 00:23:00,179 --> 00:23:04,016 or, you know, maybe joining the volleyball team. 571 00:23:04,050 --> 00:23:05,985 You know, modeling wasn't exactly 572 00:23:06,018 --> 00:23:09,456 the... after school activity I had in mind. 573 00:23:09,489 --> 00:23:11,491 Well, this isn't just about modeling, though. 574 00:23:11,524 --> 00:23:13,926 I mean, Blair has an incredible group of women 575 00:23:13,960 --> 00:23:14,861 wearing her clothes, 576 00:23:14,894 --> 00:23:17,163 from activists to businesswomen to actresses. 577 00:23:17,196 --> 00:23:18,898 Sage is in great company. 578 00:23:18,931 --> 00:23:20,500 Okay. 579 00:23:20,533 --> 00:23:22,969 Serena. Steven. 580 00:23:23,002 --> 00:23:26,506 It is such a pleasure to have you here tonight. 581 00:23:26,539 --> 00:23:29,776 Welcome. And I'm so glad that Sage is in the show. 582 00:23:29,809 --> 00:23:31,444 She's gonna be beautiful. 583 00:23:31,478 --> 00:23:33,079 Can't wait. (Chuckles) 584 00:23:33,112 --> 00:23:36,616 Oh. Look, I see, uh, Anderson Cooper over there. 585 00:23:36,649 --> 00:23:38,451 Excuse me. I should go congratulate him 586 00:23:38,485 --> 00:23:40,653 on his old news becoming new news... 587 00:23:40,687 --> 00:23:41,854 If that makes sense. 588 00:23:41,888 --> 00:23:43,790 ♪ Let go, let go 589 00:23:43,823 --> 00:23:46,058 let me show you your seat. 590 00:23:46,092 --> 00:23:48,495 Okay, well, I need a good view if I'm going to applaud. 591 00:23:48,528 --> 00:23:53,032 ♪ Let go, let go 592 00:23:53,065 --> 00:23:55,502 ♪ let go, let go 593 00:23:55,535 --> 00:23:57,704 why isn't there a seat for Steven here? 594 00:23:57,737 --> 00:23:59,806 Serena, this is prime fashion real estate. 595 00:23:59,839 --> 00:24:01,517 I had to save all the best seats for journalists 596 00:24:01,541 --> 00:24:04,210 and influencers, not do-gooding dads, 597 00:24:04,243 --> 00:24:06,979 but not to worry. Steven has a very nice seat 598 00:24:07,013 --> 00:24:09,682 behind you in the third row right there. 599 00:24:09,716 --> 00:24:10,950 No, that is so disrespectful. 600 00:24:10,983 --> 00:24:12,685 Do you even care that we're here? 601 00:24:12,719 --> 00:24:15,187 Well, of course I care. 602 00:24:15,221 --> 00:24:16,789 ♪ Just relax 603 00:24:16,823 --> 00:24:18,958 you are so transparent, Blair. 604 00:24:18,991 --> 00:24:21,227 You couldn't have a seat for my boyfriend next to me 605 00:24:21,260 --> 00:24:25,031 because you had to save it for one of your indentured minions. 606 00:24:25,064 --> 00:24:26,933 Well, th-that's not true. 607 00:24:26,966 --> 00:24:28,901 Why even bother to make a deal with me 608 00:24:28,935 --> 00:24:30,679 to have me fake-clap when you've already got one of your slaves 609 00:24:30,703 --> 00:24:32,715 writing a fake story about how wonderful your line is? 610 00:24:32,739 --> 00:24:34,707 For your information, 611 00:24:34,741 --> 00:24:36,576 I'm a very real "women's wear daily" reporter. 612 00:24:36,609 --> 00:24:39,646 Yes, Nelly yuki, a very real reporter 613 00:24:39,679 --> 00:24:43,082 who happens to look incredibly gorgeous tonight 614 00:24:43,115 --> 00:24:46,118 and who I am thrilled to have sitting in the front row. 615 00:24:46,152 --> 00:24:49,188 And... I haven't the slightest clue 616 00:24:49,221 --> 00:24:51,924 what fake deal Serena is referring to. 617 00:24:51,958 --> 00:24:53,926 Nobody likes a fashion counterfeit. 618 00:24:53,960 --> 00:24:56,004 You're right. I would never be caught dead wearing a knockoff, 619 00:24:56,028 --> 00:24:57,797 and if tonight really is about honesty, 620 00:24:57,830 --> 00:24:59,666 then maybe I will sit next to Nelly, 621 00:24:59,699 --> 00:25:03,603 and I will give her all of my genuine opinions. 622 00:25:03,636 --> 00:25:06,138 (Sighs) 623 00:25:06,172 --> 00:25:09,208 That's right. Serena. 624 00:25:09,241 --> 00:25:12,011 All your true, nice opinions. 625 00:25:12,044 --> 00:25:17,550 Nobody likes a Debbie downer or a Serena sabotage. 626 00:25:17,584 --> 00:25:19,194 I'm sorry that I didn't let you read it first. 627 00:25:19,218 --> 00:25:20,763 That would've been the honest thing to do. 628 00:25:20,787 --> 00:25:22,922 And I'm sorry that you had to find out about Ivy 629 00:25:22,955 --> 00:25:27,026 from someone other than me. But... 630 00:25:27,059 --> 00:25:28,561 We're together now, 631 00:25:28,595 --> 00:25:31,163 and, uh, admittedly, it's... it's getting serious. 632 00:25:31,197 --> 00:25:34,634 W... dad, she... She's a known con artist. 633 00:25:34,667 --> 00:25:36,178 She swindled Lily and her entire family. 634 00:25:36,202 --> 00:25:37,904 And, you may remember from my article, 635 00:25:37,937 --> 00:25:39,906 she tried to have sex with me 636 00:25:39,939 --> 00:25:41,841 and asked me to call her "Serena." 637 00:25:41,874 --> 00:25:45,044 Dan, you're my son, 638 00:25:45,077 --> 00:25:47,046 and we have to find a way to put this behind us. 639 00:25:47,079 --> 00:25:50,583 But... (Sighs) When it comes to Ivy, you're way out of line. 640 00:25:50,617 --> 00:25:52,251 I'm an adult, 641 00:25:52,284 --> 00:25:54,787 and you need to respect my decision to be with her. 642 00:25:54,821 --> 00:25:56,623 Being with her is the adult decision? 643 00:25:56,656 --> 00:25:57,696 Throughout my entire life, 644 00:25:57,724 --> 00:25:59,234 you have portrayed yourself as the moral compass, 645 00:25:59,258 --> 00:26:00,927 the guy who always does the right thing. 646 00:26:00,960 --> 00:26:02,261 According to Rufus Humphrey, 647 00:26:02,294 --> 00:26:03,195 there's no road like the high road. 648 00:26:03,229 --> 00:26:05,665 Yes, I believe in doing the right thing. 649 00:26:05,698 --> 00:26:07,800 So can't you see what you're doing with your life? 650 00:26:07,834 --> 00:26:10,069 Your whole thing is a lie. 651 00:26:10,102 --> 00:26:11,203 At least I wrote the truth, 652 00:26:11,237 --> 00:26:12,739 and the truth, which, by the way, 653 00:26:12,772 --> 00:26:14,717 is a defense against a libel, so you've got no case. 654 00:26:14,741 --> 00:26:18,144 Case? I don't want a case. 655 00:26:18,177 --> 00:26:22,682 I just wanna have a real conversation with my son, 656 00:26:22,715 --> 00:26:24,250 so let me know if you see him around. 657 00:26:24,283 --> 00:26:25,952 (Cell phone alert chimes) 658 00:26:25,985 --> 00:26:28,287 (Chimes) 659 00:26:30,890 --> 00:26:32,224 I will. 660 00:26:32,258 --> 00:26:33,793 I gotta go. 661 00:26:43,770 --> 00:26:45,805 That didn't sound like it went very well. 662 00:26:45,838 --> 00:26:47,998 Did you leak news that I was threatening to sue my son? 663 00:26:52,712 --> 00:26:55,648 ♪♪ 664 00:27:01,253 --> 00:27:03,255 (Woman) ♪ ooh, ooh 665 00:27:03,289 --> 00:27:05,324 ♪ we are so alive 666 00:27:05,357 --> 00:27:08,995 ♪ tonight, tonight, tonight 667 00:27:09,028 --> 00:27:11,097 ♪ ooh, ooh 668 00:27:11,130 --> 00:27:13,700 I am definitely the luckiest guy in Manhattan. 669 00:27:13,733 --> 00:27:14,834 I look okay? 670 00:27:14,867 --> 00:27:16,235 You look amazing. 671 00:27:16,268 --> 00:27:17,345 And if I spend any more time back here staring at you, 672 00:27:17,369 --> 00:27:19,114 that robe's gonna end up crumpled up in the corner. 673 00:27:19,138 --> 00:27:21,016 So... I'm just gonna wish you luck and take my seat. 674 00:27:21,040 --> 00:27:22,975 Can it end up crumpled in the corner later? 675 00:27:23,009 --> 00:27:24,176 Absolutely. 676 00:27:24,210 --> 00:27:28,180 ♪ But lightning unites us 677 00:27:28,214 --> 00:27:31,751 ♪ tonight, tonight, tonight 678 00:27:31,784 --> 00:27:34,453 you know, this looks nice on you, 679 00:27:34,486 --> 00:27:37,456 but I think I have something Serena might like even better. 680 00:27:37,489 --> 00:27:39,325 Come with me. 681 00:27:39,358 --> 00:27:40,893 ♪ Ooh, ooh 682 00:27:40,927 --> 00:27:42,995 ♪ we are so alive 683 00:27:43,029 --> 00:27:46,432 ♪ tonight, tonight, tonight 684 00:27:46,465 --> 00:27:48,300 ♪ ooh, ooh 685 00:27:48,334 --> 00:27:49,501 Erica winograd! 686 00:27:49,535 --> 00:27:51,838 It's great seeing one of my advertisers out on the town. 687 00:27:51,871 --> 00:27:52,772 Likewise, Nate. 688 00:27:52,805 --> 00:27:53,849 Listen, I wanted to thank you for choosing 689 00:27:53,873 --> 00:27:56,308 to advertise with us at "the spectator" this week. 690 00:27:56,342 --> 00:27:58,453 It's been a real pleasure doing business with you and your team. 691 00:27:58,477 --> 00:28:01,313 We were very excited about Dan Humphrey's inaugural serial. 692 00:28:01,347 --> 00:28:03,916 We knew it would draw a lot of eyeballs. 693 00:28:03,950 --> 00:28:06,452 And it has, and I know Dan's piece next week will garner 694 00:28:06,485 --> 00:28:07,720 even more attention. 695 00:28:07,754 --> 00:28:09,832 You should definitely think about buying up some more space 696 00:28:09,856 --> 00:28:11,090 for that one as well. 697 00:28:11,123 --> 00:28:12,925 We did, Nate, in "vanity fair." 698 00:28:12,959 --> 00:28:14,994 Wait. I'm... I'm sorry. What? 699 00:28:15,027 --> 00:28:17,997 Dan's serial is continuing in "vanity fair." 700 00:28:18,030 --> 00:28:21,100 Yeah, I thought "the spectator" was just a onetime occurrence, 701 00:28:21,133 --> 00:28:22,234 which is too bad for me 702 00:28:22,268 --> 00:28:25,171 because graydon is charging ten times as much as you did 703 00:28:25,204 --> 00:28:26,372 for ad space. 704 00:28:26,405 --> 00:28:30,242 (Clears throat) I'm sorry, Erica. I-I have to go right now. 705 00:28:30,276 --> 00:28:33,780 (Mndr's "u.C.B.L." Playing) 706 00:28:39,251 --> 00:28:40,953 ♪ Faux fur on my bed 707 00:28:40,987 --> 00:28:42,955 ♪ we're moving slowly 708 00:28:42,989 --> 00:28:45,124 ♪ fill my glass, take it down 709 00:28:45,157 --> 00:28:47,126 ♪ turn off that movie 710 00:28:47,159 --> 00:28:51,197 ♪ paint it gold, you can have my silver jewelry ♪ 711 00:28:51,230 --> 00:28:53,265 ♪ Keep our sunglasses on 712 00:28:53,299 --> 00:28:56,268 ♪ those colors move me 713 00:28:58,504 --> 00:29:00,439 ♪ ah, ah 714 00:29:03,175 --> 00:29:05,845 ♪ ah, ah, falling down a straight line ♪ 715 00:29:05,878 --> 00:29:07,914 ♪ Onto the dance floor 716 00:29:07,947 --> 00:29:11,851 ♪ d.j., loop this... up until the break of day ♪ 717 00:29:11,884 --> 00:29:14,320 ♪ Why don't you come along? 718 00:29:14,353 --> 00:29:16,122 ♪ Spinning backwards all night long ♪ 719 00:29:16,155 --> 00:29:17,857 ♪ This rhythm moves along 720 00:29:17,890 --> 00:29:20,893 ♪ why not get emotional? 721 00:29:20,927 --> 00:29:22,394 ♪ You can come along 722 00:29:22,428 --> 00:29:24,563 ♪ grab my hand, and we'll both get gone ♪ 723 00:29:24,596 --> 00:29:26,833 ♪♪ 724 00:29:26,866 --> 00:29:28,367 ♪ Let's get our party on 725 00:29:28,400 --> 00:29:30,837 (camera shutters clicking) 726 00:29:30,870 --> 00:29:34,173 (Audience murmuring) 727 00:29:34,206 --> 00:29:35,541 ♪♪ 728 00:29:35,574 --> 00:29:37,409 (Woman) And different. 729 00:29:37,443 --> 00:29:39,245 (Man) You know, it could work. 730 00:29:39,278 --> 00:29:40,913 (Woman speaks indistinctly) 731 00:29:40,947 --> 00:29:42,849 (Man speaks indistinctly) 732 00:29:42,882 --> 00:29:43,983 (Woman) She pulls it off. 733 00:29:44,016 --> 00:29:46,853 (Woman) I like it. 734 00:29:46,886 --> 00:29:49,288 H-have you guys lost your minds? 735 00:29:49,321 --> 00:29:53,159 This isn't fashion forward or provocative or couture. 736 00:29:53,192 --> 00:29:54,903 It... it's exploitation, and it's embarrassing. 737 00:29:54,927 --> 00:29:56,028 ♪ We're breathing 738 00:29:56,062 --> 00:29:57,529 ♪ why don't you come along? 739 00:29:57,563 --> 00:30:00,032 ♪ Spinning backwards all night long ♪ 740 00:30:00,066 --> 00:30:01,968 ♪ This rhythm moves along 741 00:30:02,001 --> 00:30:04,536 ♪ why not get emotional? 742 00:30:04,570 --> 00:30:05,671 ♪ You can come along 743 00:30:05,704 --> 00:30:09,041 ♪ grab my hand, and we'll both get gone ♪ 744 00:30:09,075 --> 00:30:10,309 (Gasps) 745 00:30:10,342 --> 00:30:13,179 Okay, Alexa, it's your turn. (Chuckles nervously) 746 00:30:13,212 --> 00:30:14,446 (Sighs) Show must go on. 747 00:30:14,480 --> 00:30:16,315 No one cares about one person's silly opinion. 748 00:30:16,348 --> 00:30:17,449 So strut! 749 00:30:17,483 --> 00:30:21,020 ♪♪ 750 00:30:21,053 --> 00:30:22,388 (Man) Yep, I'm out of here. 751 00:30:24,190 --> 00:30:25,333 There's no way in hell I'm going out there. 752 00:30:25,357 --> 00:30:26,993 Oh. Don't go. 753 00:30:27,026 --> 00:30:28,027 ♪ Ah, ah 754 00:30:28,060 --> 00:30:29,061 w... 755 00:30:29,095 --> 00:30:31,097 (Gossip girl) It's b.'S party, 756 00:30:31,130 --> 00:30:33,032 and she'll cry if she wants to, 757 00:30:33,065 --> 00:30:34,867 'cause looks like this birthday suit 758 00:30:34,901 --> 00:30:38,104 isn't exactly cause for celebration. 759 00:30:43,475 --> 00:30:48,380 I only did it because I wanted to protect you. 760 00:30:48,414 --> 00:30:51,183 No one ever stands up for you. 761 00:30:51,217 --> 00:30:53,085 I thought if I... (Sighs) 762 00:30:53,119 --> 00:30:54,954 Threatened a lawsuit on "gossip girl," 763 00:30:54,987 --> 00:30:58,357 "the spectator" would have to retract Dan's piece. 764 00:30:58,390 --> 00:31:00,459 Standing up for me is one thing, 765 00:31:00,492 --> 00:31:04,430 but you shouldn't interfere in matters between me and my son. 766 00:31:06,032 --> 00:31:08,500 I-I apologize, Rufus. 767 00:31:08,534 --> 00:31:11,637 I wasn't thinking about the consequences, 768 00:31:11,670 --> 00:31:16,943 but Dan did publish this piece to hurt you. 769 00:31:16,976 --> 00:31:19,045 There are other ways to fight back, Ivy. 770 00:31:19,078 --> 00:31:21,480 No. 771 00:31:21,513 --> 00:31:24,516 The only way to deal with the world of the Upper East Side 772 00:31:24,550 --> 00:31:27,519 is to fight fire with fire. 773 00:31:27,553 --> 00:31:31,523 Dan may have been an innocent Brooklyn boy once, 774 00:31:31,557 --> 00:31:33,525 but while you weren't looking, 775 00:31:33,559 --> 00:31:38,965 he became as ruthless as any park Avenue prince. 776 00:31:40,132 --> 00:31:42,168 (Sighs) I'm sorry 777 00:31:42,201 --> 00:31:45,671 I inserted myself in your battle, 778 00:31:45,704 --> 00:31:47,506 but it broke my heart 779 00:31:47,539 --> 00:31:49,942 to see you trashed so viciously. 780 00:31:49,976 --> 00:31:53,412 Well, his words may have been nasty, 781 00:31:53,445 --> 00:31:54,580 but Dan wrote the truth. 782 00:31:56,548 --> 00:31:59,351 We are together. 783 00:31:59,385 --> 00:32:02,955 And I want you... 784 00:32:02,989 --> 00:32:07,259 By my side, here and at the gallery opening. 785 00:32:07,293 --> 00:32:09,095 Mmm. 786 00:32:15,467 --> 00:32:18,604 (Indistinct conversations) 787 00:32:18,637 --> 00:32:20,439 Why the hell do my advertisers think 788 00:32:20,472 --> 00:32:22,684 that "vanity fair" is publishing the rest of your serial? 789 00:32:22,708 --> 00:32:24,710 Because they are. 790 00:32:24,743 --> 00:32:27,046 Dan, we had a deal. 791 00:32:27,079 --> 00:32:28,580 A handshake is hardly a deal. 792 00:32:28,614 --> 00:32:30,416 Oh, my god. I think I'm gonna hit you. 793 00:32:30,449 --> 00:32:31,483 I told you last week 794 00:32:31,517 --> 00:32:32,627 it was a bad idea to mix business and friendship. 795 00:32:32,651 --> 00:32:35,054 You wanted me to go to Rufus before publishing the piece, 796 00:32:35,087 --> 00:32:36,431 and today when he... When he threatened a lawsuit, 797 00:32:36,455 --> 00:32:37,556 you freaked out. 798 00:32:37,589 --> 00:32:39,191 I was trying to protect my newspaper. 799 00:32:39,225 --> 00:32:41,560 What do you want me to say? "Vanity fair" is the big-time, 800 00:32:41,593 --> 00:32:43,471 and the more readers I have, the more power I have. 801 00:32:43,495 --> 00:32:44,596 It is that simple. 802 00:32:44,630 --> 00:32:46,232 I thought we were in this together. 803 00:32:46,265 --> 00:32:48,600 We were, and then something better came long. 804 00:32:48,634 --> 00:32:50,436 Okay, now I know I wanna hit you. 805 00:32:50,469 --> 00:32:52,214 Come on, Nate. You know you and all of your other friends 806 00:32:52,238 --> 00:32:54,406 would've done the exact same thing in my position. 807 00:32:54,440 --> 00:32:56,051 You know what? Don't bother coming back to the empire. 808 00:32:56,075 --> 00:32:57,476 Find another place to stay. 809 00:32:57,509 --> 00:32:58,977 I thought you might say that. 810 00:33:01,113 --> 00:33:02,981 (Scoffs) 811 00:33:15,661 --> 00:33:17,529 Dave berger. 812 00:33:20,066 --> 00:33:22,768 You used to work for Bart bass a while back 813 00:33:22,801 --> 00:33:24,236 as a bodyguard. 814 00:33:24,270 --> 00:33:26,738 He fired me. I got nothing to say about that guy. 815 00:33:26,772 --> 00:33:29,141 I just have a few questions about a weekend you spent 816 00:33:29,175 --> 00:33:31,577 with Bart in Dubai, about four years ago. 817 00:33:31,610 --> 00:33:33,512 Like I said, I got nothing. 818 00:33:33,545 --> 00:33:36,115 Mr. Bass makes everyone sign a nondisclosure agreement. 819 00:33:36,148 --> 00:33:37,716 I don't know who you are, 820 00:33:37,749 --> 00:33:39,285 but I know better than to cross him. 821 00:33:42,754 --> 00:33:45,257 Think of me as a friend, 822 00:33:45,291 --> 00:33:48,060 a compadre, a fellow fighter. 823 00:33:48,094 --> 00:33:50,796 This gym is pretty nice. 824 00:33:50,829 --> 00:33:51,997 It's all right. 825 00:33:52,030 --> 00:33:55,534 Perhaps you'd like to own it instead of just working here. 826 00:33:55,567 --> 00:33:58,737 Personally, I've always taken great pleasure 827 00:33:58,770 --> 00:34:00,506 in being my own boss. 828 00:34:00,539 --> 00:34:03,542 (Mndr's "I go away" playing) 829 00:34:07,813 --> 00:34:11,783 ♪ It is over 830 00:34:11,817 --> 00:34:15,254 ♪ don't you believe it's over? 831 00:34:16,588 --> 00:34:18,224 ♪ How did I get here... 832 00:34:18,257 --> 00:34:19,425 How could you do this to me? 833 00:34:19,458 --> 00:34:23,162 Just because I didn't give your geriatric boyfriend a seat 834 00:34:23,195 --> 00:34:26,432 doesn't mean that you had to tell Sage to sabotage my show! 835 00:34:26,465 --> 00:34:27,699 Save it, Blair. 836 00:34:27,733 --> 00:34:29,477 You were so upset that I care more about Steven than your show 837 00:34:29,501 --> 00:34:31,670 that you had to destroy my relationship. 838 00:34:31,703 --> 00:34:33,548 I didn't tell her to take off the dress. You did. 839 00:34:33,572 --> 00:34:35,141 No, I didn't. 840 00:34:35,174 --> 00:34:37,443 I would much rather avoid the child pornography charges. 841 00:34:37,476 --> 00:34:39,478 Well, if I didn't tell her to take off the dress, 842 00:34:39,511 --> 00:34:42,314 and you didn't tell her to take off the dress, then who did? 843 00:34:43,615 --> 00:34:45,217 I happened to like the underwear more. 844 00:34:48,454 --> 00:34:52,458 Sage, you get in this car right now. We are going home. 845 00:34:52,491 --> 00:34:54,393 I'll see you later. 846 00:34:54,426 --> 00:34:58,297 ♪ I'll go away, I'll go away, I'll go my own way ♪ 847 00:34:58,330 --> 00:35:01,433 ♪ I'll go away, I'll go away, I'll go away ♪ 848 00:35:01,467 --> 00:35:05,371 Looks like these besties were bested by a newbie. 849 00:35:05,404 --> 00:35:10,176 When Sage's dress came off, they both came undone. 850 00:35:15,547 --> 00:35:17,783 Steven, I'm so sorry. It's all my fault. 851 00:35:17,816 --> 00:35:20,419 She's right. It is all her fault. 852 00:35:20,452 --> 00:35:21,553 She gave me all this advice 853 00:35:21,587 --> 00:35:23,355 and told me to use her as a role model. 854 00:35:23,389 --> 00:35:26,925 Save it, Sage. I know you set Serena up. 855 00:35:26,958 --> 00:35:28,059 I should've known 856 00:35:28,093 --> 00:35:28,860 as soon as you started talking about the fashion show 857 00:35:28,894 --> 00:35:31,763 that you were planning something. 858 00:35:31,797 --> 00:35:33,799 Serena isn't the one who should be apologizing. 859 00:35:33,832 --> 00:35:36,735 It's you. 860 00:35:36,768 --> 00:35:39,471 (Sighs) 861 00:35:39,505 --> 00:35:40,739 I'm waiting. 862 00:35:40,772 --> 00:35:44,243 (Sighs) 863 00:35:44,276 --> 00:35:46,245 Serena, I'm sorry that you weren't clever enough 864 00:35:46,278 --> 00:35:47,646 to figure out what I was up to. 865 00:35:47,679 --> 00:35:49,415 Sage, I am warning you. 866 00:35:51,717 --> 00:35:53,719 I apologize. 867 00:35:53,752 --> 00:35:55,887 I shouldn't have taken advantage of you. 868 00:35:55,921 --> 00:35:57,323 It won't happen again. 869 00:35:59,891 --> 00:36:02,394 Good. 870 00:36:02,428 --> 00:36:03,905 Now I'm gonna contemplate your punishment 871 00:36:03,929 --> 00:36:06,665 while I make us all some tea. 872 00:36:06,698 --> 00:36:08,567 It's been a very long night. 873 00:36:12,938 --> 00:36:15,641 For the record, I didn't mean a word of that. 874 00:36:15,674 --> 00:36:16,942 I'm not sorry at all. 875 00:36:16,975 --> 00:36:20,312 Well, for the record, I don't care. 876 00:36:20,346 --> 00:36:23,815 Why don't you just try to wrap your little machiavellian brain 877 00:36:23,849 --> 00:36:26,352 around the fact that your father and I are gonna be together 878 00:36:26,385 --> 00:36:27,486 no matter what you do? 879 00:36:27,519 --> 00:36:30,356 So you're gonna have to get used to me, sweetheart. 880 00:36:32,591 --> 00:36:33,859 Chamomile or mint? 881 00:36:37,996 --> 00:36:40,299 I just got off the phone with Jean Pierre. 882 00:36:40,332 --> 00:36:43,835 It's a fashion prognosis of disastrous proportion. 883 00:36:43,869 --> 00:36:45,337 Not one buyer 884 00:36:45,371 --> 00:36:47,806 has made an appointment to place an order. 885 00:36:47,839 --> 00:36:49,241 And to make things worse, 886 00:36:49,275 --> 00:36:51,910 Nelly yuki trashed me in "women's wear daily." 887 00:36:51,943 --> 00:36:54,446 "Can Blair Waldorf step into her mother's shoes, 888 00:36:54,480 --> 00:36:57,849 or is her achilles' heel of the stripper variety?" 889 00:36:57,883 --> 00:37:00,452 (Scoffs) Dorota, I have been relegated 890 00:37:00,486 --> 00:37:02,854 to clear heels and Kardashian tastes! 891 00:37:02,888 --> 00:37:06,858 I always know this Nelly a real snake. 892 00:37:06,892 --> 00:37:09,027 It doesn't even matter if the clothes are good. 893 00:37:09,060 --> 00:37:11,430 Serena walked out, and everyone followed. 894 00:37:11,463 --> 00:37:13,732 Once again, I have been defeated 895 00:37:13,765 --> 00:37:15,567 at the hands of Serena Van Der Woodsen. 896 00:37:15,601 --> 00:37:17,736 She's the double-edged sword of my very existence. 897 00:37:17,769 --> 00:37:21,740 Miss Blair must keep chin up, must keep company going. 898 00:37:21,773 --> 00:37:22,950 You will make miss Eleanor proud. 899 00:37:22,974 --> 00:37:25,611 I know because I proud already. 900 00:37:25,644 --> 00:37:29,047 My mother. How am I gonna explain this to her? 901 00:37:29,080 --> 00:37:31,750 Eleanor Waldorf does not take kindly to the "f" word... 902 00:37:31,783 --> 00:37:33,419 "Failure." 903 00:37:36,355 --> 00:37:38,056 (Sighs deeply) 904 00:37:38,089 --> 00:37:41,460 Save the dom, Chuck. I would rather die. 905 00:37:41,493 --> 00:37:43,629 I am the laughingstock of the fashion press. 906 00:37:43,662 --> 00:37:46,565 The clothes were beautiful, and you are beautiful, 907 00:37:46,598 --> 00:37:49,034 and that is something we need to celebrate. 908 00:37:49,067 --> 00:37:52,338 You say celebrate. I say drown my sorrows. 909 00:37:52,371 --> 00:37:53,472 Give me the bottle. 910 00:37:53,505 --> 00:37:54,473 Tolstoy wrote 911 00:37:54,506 --> 00:37:57,443 that all happy families are alike, 912 00:37:57,476 --> 00:38:01,913 but every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way, 913 00:38:01,947 --> 00:38:03,582 especially on the Upper East Side. 914 00:38:03,615 --> 00:38:07,853 (Santigold) ♪ I've been looking for a fight ♪ 915 00:38:07,886 --> 00:38:12,057 ♪ But it's got no place to go 916 00:38:12,090 --> 00:38:13,692 you know, Sage can be a handful, 917 00:38:13,725 --> 00:38:16,562 but you handled tonight with true grace. 918 00:38:16,595 --> 00:38:17,829 I'm impressed. 919 00:38:17,863 --> 00:38:18,964 Mmm. 920 00:38:18,997 --> 00:38:20,666 ♪ My command 921 00:38:20,699 --> 00:38:24,736 ♪ I've been searching for an angle ♪ 922 00:38:24,770 --> 00:38:25,837 ♪ For a cause... 923 00:38:25,871 --> 00:38:28,507 Some are only too happy to be distracted 924 00:38:28,540 --> 00:38:29,808 from their pain. 925 00:38:29,841 --> 00:38:32,778 ♪ Oh, oh 926 00:38:32,811 --> 00:38:35,781 ♪ let me go all day 927 00:38:35,814 --> 00:38:38,750 ♪ just be here till I know 928 00:38:38,784 --> 00:38:40,452 ♪ till I, I know 929 00:38:40,486 --> 00:38:41,587 oh, hi. 930 00:38:41,620 --> 00:38:43,455 Hi. 931 00:38:43,489 --> 00:38:45,624 Well, I had... 932 00:38:45,657 --> 00:38:47,526 An awful day with "the spectator." 933 00:38:47,559 --> 00:38:49,395 I had a really awful day with the Serena. 934 00:38:49,428 --> 00:38:51,096 I'm not wearing my robe anymore, 935 00:38:51,129 --> 00:38:52,964 but my clothes can still end up in the corner. 936 00:38:52,998 --> 00:38:54,700 (Inhales deeply) 937 00:38:54,733 --> 00:38:55,634 Well... 938 00:38:55,667 --> 00:38:58,437 I guess I could help you out with that. 939 00:38:58,470 --> 00:39:02,908 ♪ On the brink of something close ♪ 940 00:39:02,941 --> 00:39:05,611 ♪ People know that I write 941 00:39:05,644 --> 00:39:08,814 while others choose to bite the hand that feeds them, 942 00:39:08,847 --> 00:39:09,891 even when they have no idea 943 00:39:09,915 --> 00:39:12,751 where their next meal is coming from. 944 00:39:12,784 --> 00:39:16,722 I heard you sold your serial to "vanity fair" this morning. 945 00:39:16,755 --> 00:39:19,166 I can't believe they bought it ten minutes after it was posted. 946 00:39:19,190 --> 00:39:21,593 (Chuckles) You're very up on current events. 947 00:39:21,627 --> 00:39:24,463 Word travels fast in the publishing industry. 948 00:39:24,496 --> 00:39:25,664 I guess you took my advice 949 00:39:25,697 --> 00:39:27,999 and started playing by your own rules. 950 00:39:28,033 --> 00:39:29,968 How does it feel? 951 00:39:31,670 --> 00:39:32,904 Uh, weird. 952 00:39:32,938 --> 00:39:34,573 Kinda dirty but good. 953 00:39:34,606 --> 00:39:36,708 Like you said, the truth is a very powerful thing. 954 00:39:39,711 --> 00:39:43,114 Well, if you have nowhere to go... 955 00:39:43,148 --> 00:39:45,116 You can always stay with me. 956 00:39:46,618 --> 00:39:48,854 (Footsteps approach) 957 00:39:48,887 --> 00:39:50,722 Are you Dan Humphrey? 958 00:39:50,756 --> 00:39:52,491 I am. 959 00:39:52,524 --> 00:39:54,164 I read your piece in "the spectator" today 960 00:39:54,192 --> 00:39:56,962 and I loved it. Can I buy you a drink? 961 00:39:59,064 --> 00:40:00,966 (Chuckles) Absolutely. 962 00:40:11,543 --> 00:40:12,844 So there you have it. 963 00:40:12,878 --> 00:40:15,647 Dave berger worked as a bodyguard for my father. 964 00:40:15,681 --> 00:40:18,183 He was there that weekend with Amira. 965 00:40:18,216 --> 00:40:21,186 Dave drove Bart to meet someone 966 00:40:21,219 --> 00:40:23,655 named lady Alexander. 967 00:40:23,689 --> 00:40:27,493 Dave wasn't in the meeting, so that's all he could tell me. 968 00:40:27,526 --> 00:40:30,061 I don't know who she is, 969 00:40:30,095 --> 00:40:32,598 what she does, 970 00:40:32,631 --> 00:40:35,000 or even where to start looking for her. 971 00:40:35,033 --> 00:40:38,670 We will find her. 972 00:40:38,704 --> 00:40:40,205 I'm all yours, 973 00:40:40,238 --> 00:40:42,974 mind, body, and scheme. 974 00:40:43,008 --> 00:40:44,543 ♪ Waiting for the day 975 00:40:44,576 --> 00:40:46,778 you helped me with my show tonight, 976 00:40:46,812 --> 00:40:48,122 and, at least for the first few hours 977 00:40:48,146 --> 00:40:50,882 before the big fashion fiasco, 978 00:40:50,916 --> 00:40:53,251 everything was perfect. 979 00:40:53,284 --> 00:40:56,087 And I can help you, too. 980 00:40:56,121 --> 00:40:57,956 ♪ Let me go all day 981 00:40:57,989 --> 00:41:00,091 ♪ just be here till I know 982 00:41:00,125 --> 00:41:01,993 let's face it. 983 00:41:02,027 --> 00:41:05,631 We... need each other. 984 00:41:05,664 --> 00:41:09,100 I need you... right now. 985 00:41:09,134 --> 00:41:11,903 For one night, make an exception. 986 00:41:11,937 --> 00:41:14,139 A gentleman... 987 00:41:14,172 --> 00:41:17,709 Wouldn't take advantage of a lady who's had 988 00:41:17,743 --> 00:41:20,579 more than her half of the bottle of dom. 989 00:41:20,612 --> 00:41:21,847 (Sighs) 990 00:41:21,880 --> 00:41:23,549 But... 991 00:41:23,582 --> 00:41:26,251 The exception I'll make is this... 992 00:41:26,284 --> 00:41:28,520 We join forces, 993 00:41:28,554 --> 00:41:30,622 combine our power, 994 00:41:30,656 --> 00:41:33,692 and achieve our goals that much sooner. 995 00:41:33,725 --> 00:41:34,993 ♪ Go all day 996 00:41:35,026 --> 00:41:38,096 ♪ just be here till I know 997 00:41:38,129 --> 00:41:39,731 ahem. 998 00:41:39,765 --> 00:41:41,232 ♪ I know that 999 00:41:41,266 --> 00:41:42,934 fine. (Sighs) 1000 00:41:42,968 --> 00:41:45,036 We're in this together. 1001 00:41:45,070 --> 00:41:48,840 And I will try with every fiber of my being... 1002 00:41:48,874 --> 00:41:51,009 (Sighs) To behave. 1003 00:41:51,042 --> 00:41:53,745 But whether your family is happy or unhappy, 1004 00:41:53,779 --> 00:41:55,914 it's always best to stick together 1005 00:41:55,947 --> 00:41:59,651 because some ties are simply unbreakable. 1006 00:41:59,685 --> 00:42:02,788 X.o.x.o., gossip girl.