1 00:00:00,710 --> 00:00:04,460 Gossip girl here, your one and only source into the scandalous lives 2 00:00:04,630 --> 00:00:07,780 of manhattan's elite. I remember the first time I ever saw him. 3 00:00:07,940 --> 00:00:11,020 I knew. He's the one I wanna marry. 4 00:00:11,190 --> 00:00:13,630 I think you dropped this at the ball. 5 00:00:13,810 --> 00:00:15,830 I hate secrets more than anything. 6 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:20,810 You're dismissed,jenny... For good. Something about uh,uh, mom and a neighbor? 7 00:00:20,970 --> 00:00:24,640 Yeah, it's... Complicated. Mom's having an affair. It's easy for me to say it. 8 00:00:24,810 --> 00:00:27,170 Mom,it's time for you to come home. 9 00:00:27,320 --> 00:00:29,210 (Dan) I was with my friend Vanessa. 10 00:00:29,370 --> 00:00:31,540 We're very close,and she moved away to vermont last year, 11 00:00:31,700 --> 00:00:34,640 and now she's back. You said you love me. 12 00:00:36,150 --> 00:00:38,250 (Vanessa) Dan, hungry? 13 00:00:38,400 --> 00:00:40,000 Hello. Hi. 14 00:00:40,160 --> 00:00:41,800 Hi. Nathaniel,i'm shocked. 15 00:00:41,970 --> 00:00:45,100 I thought you were strictly an herbal man. (Nate) the drugs were dad's. 16 00:00:45,260 --> 00:00:46,890 I mean, I guess he thought it would be easier on everyone 17 00:00:47,050 --> 00:00:50,150 if I took the hit. I have to say, every time I look at anne's finger 18 00:00:50,310 --> 00:00:52,510 and see blair's future engagement ring... Ah. 19 00:00:52,660 --> 00:00:57,100 I can hardly contain my joy. It seems your father is facing some other charges. 20 00:00:57,260 --> 00:01:00,040 For what? Embezzlement and fraud. 21 00:01:00,210 --> 00:01:01,470 You should deal with your father. 22 00:01:01,650 --> 00:01:04,330 He needs you. I don't. Where's nate? 23 00:01:04,790 --> 00:01:06,980 I think we just broke up. What? 24 00:01:07,140 --> 00:01:09,930 I don't wanna talk about it. I just want to escape. 25 00:01:10,090 --> 00:01:12,090 That's what this place is for,right? 26 00:01:30,110 --> 00:01:32,050 According to the catholic church, 27 00:01:32,190 --> 00:01:34,470 mortal sin can only be absolved 28 00:01:34,630 --> 00:01:37,240 through the sacred act of confession, 29 00:01:37,400 --> 00:01:39,680 but it looks like a certain w.A.S.P. Princess 30 00:01:39,840 --> 00:01:41,200 has recently found herself 31 00:01:41,360 --> 00:01:44,710 desperately in need of a little unburdening. 32 00:01:44,860 --> 00:01:48,200 And who is the man upstairs to discriminate? 33 00:01:48,360 --> 00:01:50,640 (Blair) forgive me,father, for I have sinned. 34 00:01:50,800 --> 00:01:52,210 It's been... 35 00:01:52,840 --> 00:01:55,290 A while since my last confession. 36 00:01:55,450 --> 00:01:57,780 What troubles you,my child? 37 00:02:05,710 --> 00:02:07,430 After being broken up with my boyfriend 38 00:02:07,610 --> 00:02:11,010 for exactly 20 minutes,i... 39 00:02:11,170 --> 00:02:12,850 Succumbed to inebriation, 40 00:02:13,010 --> 00:02:14,520 performed at a speakeasy 41 00:02:14,700 --> 00:02:18,730 and surrendered my virtue to a self-absorbed ass. 42 00:02:18,890 --> 00:02:20,490 The only good news is that he's a total pig 43 00:02:20,680 --> 00:02:23,200 who will act like it never happened. Thank god. Ahem. 44 00:02:23,350 --> 00:02:27,310 Sorry. Truthfully, i'm not even catholic. You don't say. 45 00:02:27,460 --> 00:02:30,570 But losing my virginity to chuck bass? 46 00:02:30,730 --> 00:02:33,640 None of my friends will ever understand. 47 00:02:33,910 --> 00:02:35,770 I'm ready for my punishment. 48 00:02:35,940 --> 00:02:38,990 Whatever you and god think is fair- 49 00:02:39,230 --> 00:02:41,760 flogging,fasting, 50 00:02:41,920 --> 00:02:43,970 putting that thing with the teeth around my thigh, 51 00:02:44,130 --> 00:02:44,770 like silas. 52 00:02:44,940 --> 00:02:47,970 How about some food for thought instead? 53 00:02:48,330 --> 00:02:50,080 Don't drink. 54 00:02:50,240 --> 00:02:52,050 Keep your clothes on. 55 00:02:52,200 --> 00:02:54,820 Try avoiding those who might cause you to stray. 56 00:02:54,990 --> 00:02:56,790 Oh, I plan to. 57 00:02:56,980 --> 00:03:00,470 Thank you,father. It was very good advice. 58 00:03:02,610 --> 00:03:04,610 You don't grant birthday wishes, do you? 59 00:03:04,760 --> 00:03:07,860 I'm a priest, not a genie. 60 00:03:08,020 --> 00:03:10,960 Well,the next time you talk to him, 61 00:03:11,120 --> 00:03:13,960 would you ask him to send my boyfriend back to me? 62 00:03:22,180 --> 00:03:23,850 Mm. I gotta say... 63 00:03:24,010 --> 00:03:25,630 No need to say anything. 64 00:03:28,260 --> 00:03:30,550 God, I hate people in love. 65 00:03:31,610 --> 00:03:32,900 (Vanessa) wow. 66 00:03:33,060 --> 00:03:34,690 Awkward. 67 00:03:35,020 --> 00:03:36,040 Vanessa? 68 00:03:36,200 --> 00:03:38,020 Serena. Dan. 69 00:03:38,170 --> 00:03:40,990 No,no,no,no,no,no. Vanessa's here. 70 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:45,140 Ah. Lovebirds ready to order? 71 00:03:45,290 --> 00:03:48,420 Oh,i'll take 'em. Hi. 72 00:03:48,580 --> 00:03:51,500 Hi. So,uh, you-you work here now? 73 00:03:51,660 --> 00:03:54,170 I did mention that, but you've been distracted. 74 00:03:54,320 --> 00:03:57,340 Vanessa. Hi. Nice to see you. This time you're seeing less of me. 75 00:03:57,500 --> 00:04:00,990 Sorry about that. Walking in when you were, you know... Yeah. 76 00:04:01,150 --> 00:04:04,840 So you guys are up early. What'd you do last night? 77 00:04:04,980 --> 00:04:07,360 Oh,my god. I totally didn't mean to pry. 78 00:04:07,510 --> 00:04:09,030 You're not prying. Why would you think you're prying? 79 00:04:09,280 --> 00:04:12,110 (Vanessa and Dan) no reason. Did you tell her? 80 00:04:12,280 --> 00:04:14,820 What? No. What's to tell? I know nothing, 81 00:04:14,960 --> 00:04:16,930 but if you guys did the thing I know nothing about, 82 00:04:17,080 --> 00:04:19,500 then I would totally support that. Thanks,Vanessa. 83 00:04:19,660 --> 00:04:21,870 Good to know in the event that should happen. 84 00:04:22,040 --> 00:04:24,900 Oh,meaning it didn't happen? Meaning I don't even know what we're talking about right now. 85 00:04:25,040 --> 00:04:27,920 I know i'm lost. And I should get lost. 86 00:04:28,080 --> 00:04:30,610 First day. I have lots of tables. 87 00:04:31,260 --> 00:04:33,200 (Dan) clearly. 88 00:04:36,130 --> 00:04:37,630 So Vanessa works here now. 89 00:04:37,780 --> 00:04:41,150 Yeah,we should make this our regular spot. 90 00:05:07,260 --> 00:05:10,130 Well,this is the last place i'd expect to find you. 91 00:05:10,280 --> 00:05:12,770 Go away,chuck. I've been given orders 92 00:05:12,930 --> 00:05:16,890 practically from god himself to avoid you. Would you consider avoiding me over breakfast? 93 00:05:17,060 --> 00:05:19,980 Sorry,but as is tradition on the day before my birthday, 94 00:05:20,140 --> 00:05:22,280 i'm heading to the jeweler's to put some pieces on hold 95 00:05:22,440 --> 00:05:24,600 for eleanor and- nate? Oh, I don't think 96 00:05:24,770 --> 00:05:26,830 he'll be singing "happy birthday" this year. 97 00:05:27,000 --> 00:05:28,600 No one knows that nate and I broke up, 98 00:05:28,750 --> 00:05:30,940 and it's gonna stay that way so I can fix this, 99 00:05:31,090 --> 00:05:31,850 and I don't think your best friend 100 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:35,430 would still be your best friend if he knew- if he knew how much I enjoyed the removal 101 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:41,730 of a certain chastity belt in the back of this very limo? From this moment forward, 102 00:05:41,880 --> 00:05:43,700 the events of last night will never be mentioned again. 103 00:05:43,850 --> 00:05:46,910 Is that clear? Not as clear as the memory of you purring in my ear, 104 00:05:47,080 --> 00:05:51,630 which I have been replaying over and over. Well,erase the tape, 105 00:05:51,780 --> 00:05:53,600 because as far as i'm concerned, it never happened. 106 00:05:53,730 --> 00:05:56,460 I'll see you at your party tonight. You're officially uninvited. 107 00:05:56,630 --> 00:05:58,270 Never stopped me before. 108 00:05:58,440 --> 00:05:59,260 Speak of the devil, 109 00:05:59,430 --> 00:06:02,860 and he doth appear, wearing his trademark scarf. 110 00:06:03,020 --> 00:06:04,060 Careful,b. 111 00:06:04,230 --> 00:06:08,160 Hell hath no fury like a chuck bass scorned. 112 00:06:15,120 --> 00:06:15,950 Hey,dad. 113 00:06:16,110 --> 00:06:17,300 Hi,honey. How was hudson? 114 00:06:17,460 --> 00:06:20,320 Your mother must have been kind of surprised to see you. 115 00:06:20,490 --> 00:06:22,530 Yeah,she was. 116 00:06:24,620 --> 00:06:25,900 Hi,rufus. 117 00:06:26,060 --> 00:06:27,370 Alison. 118 00:06:27,530 --> 00:06:30,160 What are you doing here? Well, I asked her to come. 119 00:06:30,310 --> 00:06:33,340 You know, I thought you guys could... Talk. 120 00:06:34,670 --> 00:06:35,930 Ahem. 121 00:06:38,620 --> 00:06:40,350 Or not. 122 00:06:41,240 --> 00:06:42,570 Okay,dad, I know it wasn't my place 123 00:06:42,720 --> 00:06:43,680 to ask mom to come back... Jenny. 124 00:06:43,830 --> 00:06:46,020 It's your life. I get that, but it's my life,too, 125 00:06:46,180 --> 00:06:49,060 and it's Dan's,and I just felt that nothing's ever gonna change 126 00:06:49,210 --> 00:06:55,210 if someone doesn't do something. Jenny! Stop. Breathe. I'm not angry. 127 00:06:55,360 --> 00:06:56,200 You're not? 128 00:06:56,370 --> 00:06:57,810 Not at you. 129 00:06:58,230 --> 00:06:59,540 While you can't get un-angry at mom 130 00:06:59,710 --> 00:07:02,140 if she's in hudson, and you're here,dad. 131 00:07:03,300 --> 00:07:04,510 I mean, nothing's ever gonna change 132 00:07:04,690 --> 00:07:06,770 if you're not in the same room. 133 00:07:07,090 --> 00:07:08,870 Can't you just give it a chance? 134 00:07:11,970 --> 00:07:13,910 Not on an empty stomach. 135 00:07:14,880 --> 00:07:17,280 Come. I'll make us breakfast. 136 00:07:19,970 --> 00:07:21,460 Who wants waffles? 137 00:07:21,610 --> 00:07:24,100 I mean,you do still like waffles,right,rufus? 138 00:07:24,260 --> 00:07:25,530 You know me,al. 139 00:07:25,680 --> 00:07:29,020 I'm a loyal guy. Once I commit to something, I stick with it. 140 00:07:29,620 --> 00:07:30,730 Ahem. 141 00:07:31,300 --> 00:07:33,730 I'll get the syrup. 142 00:07:48,910 --> 00:07:51,030 Hey,mom. I just got back from the jeweler's, 143 00:07:51,180 --> 00:07:53,210 and I have to say- have you seen this? 144 00:07:54,560 --> 00:07:55,970 Since when does drunk and disorderly 145 00:07:56,130 --> 00:07:58,250 get this much attention? Since never. 146 00:07:58,400 --> 00:08:02,090 The captain is being charged with embezzlement and fraud. 147 00:08:02,260 --> 00:08:06,540 This is an absolute disaster. It must be awful for them. 148 00:08:06,780 --> 00:08:10,260 I meant for me. The captain is supposed to represent me. 149 00:08:10,410 --> 00:08:12,240 The contracts are about to be signed. 150 00:08:12,400 --> 00:08:14,140 What about my I.P.O.,Huh? 151 00:08:14,300 --> 00:08:17,310 What is gonna happen to my bendel's deal? Nate looks so helpless. 152 00:08:17,470 --> 00:08:19,640 I have to call my attorney. I- I have to put an end 153 00:08:19,810 --> 00:08:22,570 to this deal before it goes any further. 154 00:08:22,720 --> 00:08:24,830 I have to talk to nate. 155 00:08:25,620 --> 00:08:26,150 I don't know why 156 00:08:26,300 --> 00:08:28,930 everybody's making such a big deal out of this. 157 00:08:29,090 --> 00:08:31,680 It's just a misunderstanding. It'll be cleared up in time. 158 00:08:31,840 --> 00:08:34,800 Yes,it will,at your trial. This is real,howard. 159 00:08:34,960 --> 00:08:36,630 The only reason you're not behind bars right now 160 00:08:36,800 --> 00:08:40,160 is because your wife could afford your bail. And I would've paid ten times that amount. 161 00:08:40,330 --> 00:08:42,400 You're not going to jail. And we're gonna do everything we can 162 00:08:42,570 --> 00:08:43,590 to make sure that doesn't happen, 163 00:08:43,780 --> 00:08:45,830 but in the meantime,this is not something to be cavalier about. 164 00:08:45,990 --> 00:08:50,080 It's clearly a setup. Someone's got a agenda. Dad,would you just shut up and listen to him? 165 00:08:50,250 --> 00:08:52,850 Nate. Look,sir,what exactly do we need to do here? 166 00:08:53,020 --> 00:08:55,570 Remain calm and give them nothing but a united front 167 00:08:55,740 --> 00:08:59,090 as we fight this. Well,what about some sort of,um, 168 00:08:59,250 --> 00:09:00,230 some sort of plea? 169 00:09:00,400 --> 00:09:02,490 A plea? You think i'm guilty? 170 00:09:02,650 --> 00:09:04,900 Dad, it's just a question. 171 00:09:05,050 --> 00:09:06,250 How would that work exactly? 172 00:09:06,420 --> 00:09:09,510 It wouldn't. Nate,i'm sure you're very tired, 173 00:09:09,670 --> 00:09:11,500 and this is a conversation for adults. 174 00:09:11,640 --> 00:09:14,070 Why don't you go get some rest, sweetheart? 175 00:09:23,110 --> 00:09:24,290 Hey,dad. 176 00:09:24,440 --> 00:09:25,690 Jenny. 177 00:09:28,080 --> 00:09:30,350 And-and mom. 178 00:09:30,510 --> 00:09:31,780 Hi,honey. 179 00:09:31,930 --> 00:09:34,050 Well,look at this. The whole family's together... 180 00:09:34,910 --> 00:09:36,440 Eating waffles. 181 00:09:36,600 --> 00:09:37,470 Want one? 182 00:09:37,630 --> 00:09:39,030 You bet. 183 00:09:39,610 --> 00:09:40,930 Just one question. 184 00:09:41,100 --> 00:09:44,090 Am I the only one who thinks this is extremely weird? 185 00:09:44,240 --> 00:09:46,300 I- I mean,given everything. 186 00:09:46,480 --> 00:09:48,440 Dan,just forget about it. 187 00:09:48,610 --> 00:09:51,440 If dad can let it go, so can you. What do you mean,let it go? 188 00:09:51,620 --> 00:09:54,330 You know, the guy in hudson. You told her? 189 00:09:54,520 --> 00:09:56,770 No,of course I didn't tell her. Rufus. I would never. 190 00:09:56,950 --> 00:09:59,760 I overheard Dan and dad talking. He heard us arguing on the phone. 191 00:09:59,910 --> 00:10:01,070 Yeah,if you want to keep secrets, maybe we should all 192 00:10:01,210 --> 00:10:04,390 abandon the loft and move to a place with more walls. 193 00:10:11,110 --> 00:10:13,250 It's always gogood to give him a while. 194 00:10:13,880 --> 00:10:16,310 Yeah,no, I knew-i knew that. 195 00:10:18,840 --> 00:10:22,040 I can't believe he told her you guys were gonna do it. 196 00:10:22,200 --> 00:10:24,340 Well, I told you. That's different. I'm a girl. 197 00:10:24,510 --> 00:10:28,520 Yeah,well,so is she. Exactly my point. But even if she wasn't, 198 00:10:28,690 --> 00:10:30,770 when you get a boyfriend, you become the best friend, 199 00:10:30,930 --> 00:10:33,220 and the best friend becomes the second best friend. 200 00:10:33,380 --> 00:10:35,830 That's just how it has to be if it's ever gonna work. 201 00:10:36,940 --> 00:10:39,230 Hey,you still haven't told me how nate's doing. 202 00:10:39,390 --> 00:10:40,880 It's all over the news. 203 00:10:41,080 --> 00:10:42,510 Uh,when I talked to him this morning, 204 00:10:42,840 --> 00:10:44,900 i- I told him to focus on his family today. 205 00:10:45,050 --> 00:10:48,500 But he's still coming to your party,right? Here. 206 00:10:48,660 --> 00:10:51,220 Uh, I told him not to worry about it. 207 00:10:51,380 --> 00:10:52,790 I mean, only if he's up to it. 208 00:10:52,950 --> 00:10:57,020 You're such a good girlfriend,b.,Really. 209 00:11:00,390 --> 00:11:03,650 Hey,um,i'll just pick you up, and we can go together, 210 00:11:03,810 --> 00:11:06,300 but I really hope nate can make it. 211 00:11:15,100 --> 00:11:18,350 (Man) * we'll walk around * nate,here you are. I've been looking everywhere for you. 212 00:11:18,510 --> 00:11:19,620 I was up in your room. 213 00:11:19,790 --> 00:11:22,340 I was calling your name for 20 minutes. 214 00:11:23,530 --> 00:11:25,590 Hey, take your earphones out. 215 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:27,490 Take your earphones out. 216 00:11:27,660 --> 00:11:30,070 Nathaniel,i've been calling you for 20 minutes. 217 00:11:30,240 --> 00:11:32,840 I'm sorry. What is it? 218 00:11:34,880 --> 00:11:37,730 Blair's birthday party is tonight,isn't it? 219 00:11:38,690 --> 00:11:39,260 Yeah. 220 00:11:39,420 --> 00:11:42,690 I was thinking maybe you should give her something special. 221 00:11:42,840 --> 00:11:43,880 I'm sure she's already picked out something 222 00:11:44,040 --> 00:11:46,020 at the jewelry store and put it on hold. 223 00:11:46,180 --> 00:11:49,680 Something more special than that. 224 00:11:51,040 --> 00:11:53,250 Mom, that's a family heirloom. 225 00:11:53,400 --> 00:11:55,350 I'm not giving it to blair. 226 00:11:56,220 --> 00:11:57,860 It's an engagement ring. 227 00:11:58,030 --> 00:12:00,530 I'm not asking you to propose, but it's important 228 00:12:00,720 --> 00:12:03,050 that blair knows how much you value her loyalty. 229 00:12:03,210 --> 00:12:06,290 Her loyalty or her mother's? Eleanor's lawyers may have called. 230 00:12:06,450 --> 00:12:08,130 What difference does it make? 231 00:12:08,300 --> 00:12:09,440 One day we'll all be family, 232 00:12:09,600 --> 00:12:13,760 and they won't have a choice in these matters. Blair and I broke up last night. 233 00:12:14,830 --> 00:12:17,350 Well, then get back together. 234 00:12:17,510 --> 00:12:20,750 I don't think so. May I remind you it was your own rash actions 235 00:12:20,900 --> 00:12:22,300 that got us into this predicament? 236 00:12:22,450 --> 00:12:25,510 We're in this predicament because dad has a drug problem. 237 00:12:25,660 --> 00:12:28,390 I was trying to help him then help him. 238 00:12:29,000 --> 00:12:32,440 Your father's acting the way that he is because he's scared. 239 00:12:32,610 --> 00:12:35,060 He needs you so much right now, 240 00:12:35,220 --> 00:12:37,300 more than he ever has. 241 00:12:37,460 --> 00:12:39,450 We all do. 242 00:12:40,550 --> 00:12:42,360 Whoever thought monarchy was dead 243 00:12:42,510 --> 00:12:45,690 didn't realize it just changed zip codes. 244 00:12:45,840 --> 00:12:47,150 So what will it be,nate, 245 00:12:47,300 --> 00:12:50,950 blair waldorf's hand or your father's head? 246 00:13:06,020 --> 00:13:08,090 Hi. Are you okay? 247 00:13:08,260 --> 00:13:09,520 Uh,i've been texting you all day. 248 00:13:09,680 --> 00:13:12,900 Yeah,i'm-i'm fine. Thanks. I,um,just been a little busy. 249 00:13:13,060 --> 00:13:16,730 I just wanted to check on you, see if you need anything. 250 00:13:17,150 --> 00:13:18,700 Yeah, I kinda do. 251 00:13:18,870 --> 00:13:19,690 Oh? 252 00:13:19,860 --> 00:13:23,310 Um... Blair,do you think we've been a little- 253 00:13:23,470 --> 00:13:25,880 a little hasty with the whole breakup? 254 00:13:26,790 --> 00:13:28,180 I- I don't know,nate. 255 00:13:28,350 --> 00:13:31,350 Um,it was a pretty difficult decision. 256 00:13:31,520 --> 00:13:33,010 Yeah,look, I-I totally understand. 257 00:13:33,160 --> 00:13:35,690 I'm sorry. I,um, i shouldn't have brought it up. 258 00:13:35,850 --> 00:13:39,880 Uh,but we do have a lot of history together, 259 00:13:40,050 --> 00:13:41,790 and,uh,it was in the heat of the moment, 260 00:13:41,950 --> 00:13:46,380 but you'd have to be willing to really work for it. 261 00:13:46,820 --> 00:13:48,620 Yeah,yeah,of course. 262 00:13:48,780 --> 00:13:50,930 Listen,we'll just take it slow and see how it goes. 263 00:13:51,080 --> 00:13:52,350 And,um, 264 00:13:52,510 --> 00:13:54,720 i've got a birthday present for you. 265 00:13:55,390 --> 00:13:57,910 It's,uh,something special. 266 00:14:00,160 --> 00:14:02,610 I can't wait to open it at my party. 267 00:14:02,760 --> 00:14:04,130 I'll see you there. 268 00:14:04,290 --> 00:14:05,810 (Line disconnects,dial tone) I... 269 00:14:09,720 --> 00:14:11,570 Hi. This is blair waldorf. 270 00:14:11,740 --> 00:14:14,060 I was wondering if any of the pieces that I put on hold 271 00:14:14,230 --> 00:14:16,230 were picked up today. 272 00:14:16,940 --> 00:14:19,030 The diamond necklace? Really? 273 00:14:19,180 --> 00:14:20,240 Okay. (Laughs) 274 00:14:21,090 --> 00:14:22,590 thank you. 275 00:14:24,560 --> 00:14:26,300 (Squeals) thank you! 276 00:14:27,140 --> 00:14:28,210 Thank you. 277 00:14:28,370 --> 00:14:29,770 Thank you. (Squeals) 278 00:14:39,610 --> 00:14:40,980 hey. 279 00:14:43,240 --> 00:14:45,060 Can we talk? 280 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:53,620 Well,that depends. Are you-are you back for good? 281 00:14:53,770 --> 00:14:55,530 I don't know. 282 00:14:55,670 --> 00:14:58,210 Your father and I haven't really had a chance to talk,so... 283 00:14:58,370 --> 00:15:00,500 Well, do you want to come back, 284 00:15:00,770 --> 00:15:03,110 or do you wanna live in hudson with,uh,neighbor guy? 285 00:15:03,260 --> 00:15:05,850 Okay,look,Dan, I understand that you're mad,all right? 286 00:15:06,010 --> 00:15:07,640 And i'm not gonna defend what I did. 287 00:15:07,810 --> 00:15:10,360 No,you-you don't get it, do you? 288 00:15:10,530 --> 00:15:13,390 You think i'm only mad about the cheating? 289 00:15:14,370 --> 00:15:16,320 Okay. What else? 290 00:15:17,590 --> 00:15:18,180 (Sighs) maybe that you promised 291 00:15:18,330 --> 00:15:19,550 you would be home by the end of summer, 292 00:15:19,720 --> 00:15:21,340 and then you weren't. 293 00:15:21,500 --> 00:15:23,250 Maybe the fact that you left at all. 294 00:15:23,410 --> 00:15:25,540 I asked if you were okay with me going away,and i'd hoped 295 00:15:25,670 --> 00:15:28,670 that if there was a problem, you would say something. 296 00:15:28,810 --> 00:15:31,790 Like what? "Your daughter's a freshman at a school 297 00:15:31,940 --> 00:15:34,960 "populated by mean girls and date rapists? 298 00:15:35,110 --> 00:15:36,670 I think she needs her mom. " 299 00:15:36,830 --> 00:15:40,590 Or maybe "my father is madly in love with you 300 00:15:40,740 --> 00:15:42,730 and will probably never get over this"? 301 00:15:47,850 --> 00:15:50,270 Why should I have to tell you this? 302 00:15:54,820 --> 00:15:55,620 Where are you going? 303 00:15:55,790 --> 00:15:57,910 Out. I'll call later. 304 00:15:59,940 --> 00:16:02,490 Well,that went well. 305 00:16:03,020 --> 00:16:04,090 You know, I was thinking of going out also. 306 00:16:04,260 --> 00:16:05,980 There's something I kinda need to do. Oh,yeah. You need some help? 307 00:16:06,150 --> 00:16:09,230 Can I help you? No,i'm good. Thanks. 308 00:16:19,250 --> 00:16:19,800 Come on,man. 309 00:16:19,960 --> 00:16:22,850 I can hear you breathing on the other side of the door. 310 00:16:23,270 --> 00:16:25,540 Is she anybody you can get rid of? 311 00:16:25,880 --> 00:16:28,950 I just really need to talk to you,man. Please. 312 00:16:30,200 --> 00:16:31,660 Nathaniel. 313 00:16:33,340 --> 00:16:34,080 Where's the girl? 314 00:16:34,230 --> 00:16:36,700 In my dreams. I was trying to get some shut-eye. 315 00:16:36,880 --> 00:16:38,460 What's on your mind? It's my mom. 316 00:16:38,630 --> 00:16:40,730 Sounds freudian. 317 00:16:42,800 --> 00:16:44,250 (Sighs) she wants me to give blair her ring. 318 00:16:44,410 --> 00:16:46,660 What? You guys broke up. 319 00:16:46,830 --> 00:16:50,640 (Scoffs) yeah, I know. I mean, uh,wait. How do you know? 320 00:16:50,810 --> 00:16:52,270 Predictably,your ex 321 00:16:52,430 --> 00:16:54,830 ran the old,uh, grill-the-best-friend play. 322 00:16:54,990 --> 00:16:57,950 Tried to find out where your head was at. 323 00:16:58,110 --> 00:17:02,410 So,uh,where,uh, where is your head? 324 00:17:03,130 --> 00:17:04,720 Spinning. 325 00:17:04,990 --> 00:17:06,590 I mean,my mom wants me to get back with blair 326 00:17:06,760 --> 00:17:09,710 so eleanor doesn't pull out of their business deal. 327 00:17:11,130 --> 00:17:14,550 It's all because of my dad's whole trial thing,you know? 328 00:17:14,710 --> 00:17:16,780 Yeah. I'm sorry about all that, 329 00:17:17,140 --> 00:17:19,810 but look,if you're done with blair,be done. 330 00:17:19,980 --> 00:17:21,340 Don't cave to your parents' wishes 331 00:17:21,510 --> 00:17:22,900 if they're not your desires. 332 00:17:23,060 --> 00:17:24,890 Excuse me? Where's my boy? 333 00:17:25,060 --> 00:17:27,990 "Seal the deal. Tap that ass. Money marries bigger money"? 334 00:17:28,160 --> 00:17:29,740 Look, I care about three things,Nathaniel- 335 00:17:29,900 --> 00:17:33,340 money,the pleasures money brings me and you. 336 00:17:33,510 --> 00:17:35,950 I'm just trying to have your back here. 337 00:17:36,130 --> 00:17:37,480 Your parents have been controlling you your whole life. 338 00:17:37,640 --> 00:17:40,310 If it doesn't end now, when will it ever? 339 00:18:03,910 --> 00:18:05,630 Oh,my god. 340 00:18:06,920 --> 00:18:07,950 Hey,guys! 341 00:18:08,100 --> 00:18:11,350 Hey,serena! Blair! Happy birthday! Happy birthday! 342 00:18:12,030 --> 00:18:14,540 Oh,my god,kati. Your brother's place looks fabulous. 343 00:18:14,730 --> 00:18:18,390 (Kati) yeah, I know,right? I know. It's incredible. Come on,guys. Let's check it out. 344 00:18:24,400 --> 00:18:25,360 (Man) hai. Douzo. 345 00:18:25,520 --> 00:18:27,500 Arigatou gozaimasu. Douitashimashite. 346 00:18:27,670 --> 00:18:30,370 Thank you. Hey. So where's nate? 347 00:18:30,540 --> 00:18:34,350 Um,i'm sure he'll be here soon. 348 00:18:34,520 --> 00:18:36,690 What about Dan? Oh,uh, he said he's coming, 349 00:18:36,860 --> 00:18:38,660 but I haven't talked to him since this morning. 350 00:18:38,830 --> 00:18:40,650 Well,you better check in on him. 351 00:18:40,800 --> 00:18:42,620 Make sure the best friend hasn't whisked him away 352 00:18:42,760 --> 00:18:45,220 to do some friendly activity. Oh,shut up. 353 00:18:45,690 --> 00:18:48,000 Oh,there's chuck. I bet he knows where nate is. 354 00:18:48,160 --> 00:18:50,470 I think nate probably just snuck in while we were Dancing. 355 00:18:50,630 --> 00:18:51,890 Chuck. 356 00:18:58,370 --> 00:18:59,290 Well, thanks for listening to me 357 00:18:59,470 --> 00:19:03,160 complain about my family all afternoon. Oh,look, I know it's hard right now... 358 00:19:03,330 --> 00:19:04,720 (Cell phone ringing) but your family's one of the good ones, 359 00:19:04,890 --> 00:19:06,610 and your parents really love each other. 360 00:19:06,770 --> 00:19:07,910 They'll figure it out, 361 00:19:08,070 --> 00:19:09,980 and in the meantime, you've got me. 362 00:19:10,490 --> 00:19:14,920 Um,actually, I was gonna go meet up with serena. 363 00:19:15,090 --> 00:19:18,340 Oh,sure. Have fun. 364 00:19:18,490 --> 00:19:22,260 I will. What are we doing? 365 00:19:22,420 --> 00:19:24,740 I thought you said we weren't doing anything. 366 00:19:25,390 --> 00:19:28,850 I like serena,and I like you, and she likes me, 367 00:19:28,990 --> 00:19:31,830 and you like me,so how-how can you not like each other? 368 00:19:32,010 --> 00:19:35,340 It's mathematically impossible. Who said I didn't like her? I just don't know her. 369 00:19:35,490 --> 00:19:37,270 Yeah,and you're making a real effort to change that. 370 00:19:37,420 --> 00:19:39,130 I mean, why spend five minutes 371 00:19:39,280 --> 00:19:42,260 trying to be nice to serena, when I can spend day after day 372 00:19:42,420 --> 00:19:44,320 forced to choose between the two of you? 373 00:19:44,480 --> 00:19:46,570 Okay,fine. You want to see me get my nice on? 374 00:19:46,740 --> 00:19:52,250 Let's do it tonight. Just you,me and serena. Um... 375 00:19:52,660 --> 00:19:55,460 Tonight-tonight is blair waldorf's birthday party. 376 00:19:55,630 --> 00:19:58,000 Uh, I think we might want to start by dipping a toe 377 00:19:58,160 --> 00:20:00,880 rather than diving off of a cliff, 378 00:20:01,040 --> 00:20:03,190 headfirst,into the rocks with the sharks. 379 00:20:03,340 --> 00:20:06,540 Why? We all know how to swim. Come on. 380 00:20:06,710 --> 00:20:09,550 You want to do this, let's do it. 381 00:20:15,290 --> 00:20:18,210 Are you ready for your present? Ow! 382 00:20:18,370 --> 00:20:21,850 If you wanted to play rough, all you had to do was ask. 383 00:20:22,340 --> 00:20:24,510 (Woman) hi. Hi. Hello there. 384 00:20:24,670 --> 00:20:26,690 Happy birthday to me. 385 00:20:28,080 --> 00:20:29,310 (Sighs) you nauseate me. 386 00:20:29,470 --> 00:20:31,740 All this talk about how you have to be with nate 387 00:20:31,910 --> 00:20:32,990 or the world will end. 388 00:20:33,160 --> 00:20:36,070 Face it. It's over. 389 00:20:36,250 --> 00:20:38,710 You sound like a jealous boyfriend. 390 00:20:38,870 --> 00:20:41,540 (Scoffs) yeah,right. You wish. 391 00:20:46,590 --> 00:20:48,280 No. 392 00:20:48,450 --> 00:20:50,480 You wish. 393 00:20:50,660 --> 00:20:52,580 Please. You forget who you're talking to. 394 00:20:52,750 --> 00:20:54,120 So do you. 395 00:20:54,820 --> 00:20:56,370 Do you... 396 00:20:56,830 --> 00:20:58,700 Like me? 397 00:20:59,570 --> 00:21:01,170 Define "like. " 398 00:21:01,330 --> 00:21:02,610 Oh. 399 00:21:03,000 --> 00:21:06,410 Uh,you have got to be kidding. I do not believe this. 400 00:21:06,570 --> 00:21:08,400 How do you think I feel? 401 00:21:08,550 --> 00:21:10,210 I haven't slept. I feel sick, 402 00:21:10,380 --> 00:21:14,480 like there's something in my stomach,fluttering. 403 00:21:15,100 --> 00:21:16,810 Butterflies? 404 00:21:16,970 --> 00:21:18,970 No,no,no,no, no,no,no. 405 00:21:19,140 --> 00:21:20,180 This is not-not happening. 406 00:21:20,330 --> 00:21:23,720 Believe me,no one is more surprised or ashamed than I am. 407 00:21:23,880 --> 00:21:28,310 Chuck,you know that i adore all of god's creatures 408 00:21:28,460 --> 00:21:30,070 and the metaphors that they inspire, 409 00:21:30,220 --> 00:21:35,350 but... Those butterflies have got to be murdered. 410 00:21:39,200 --> 00:21:41,860 Fine. It wasn't that great anyway. 411 00:21:42,020 --> 00:21:43,360 Thanks. 412 00:22:01,440 --> 00:22:02,690 Jenny. 413 00:22:02,850 --> 00:22:04,500 Oh. Hi,nate. 414 00:22:04,670 --> 00:22:08,730 Hey. I told blair,and i shouldn't have. I'm sorry. 415 00:22:08,890 --> 00:22:10,050 Oh,about what happened at the ball? 416 00:22:10,220 --> 00:22:12,700 It's,uh, it's not your fault. 417 00:22:14,560 --> 00:22:18,090 So... How have things been between you guys? 418 00:22:18,250 --> 00:22:20,160 Uh,strange, 419 00:22:20,320 --> 00:22:22,650 but again, not your fault. 420 00:22:23,810 --> 00:22:25,100 So you gonna go inside? 421 00:22:25,270 --> 00:22:29,190 I was planning on it,but now that i'm here,i'm not so sure. 422 00:22:29,350 --> 00:22:30,440 Yeah. Me neither. 423 00:22:30,590 --> 00:22:32,050 Blair invited me before our fight, 424 00:22:32,210 --> 00:22:35,440 and I was gonna run in and give her this card, 425 00:22:35,580 --> 00:22:38,190 which says "i'm sorry," like,30 times. (Chuckles) 426 00:22:38,840 --> 00:22:41,210 maybe you could just deliver it for me,though? 427 00:22:41,380 --> 00:22:45,380 Uh,do you wanna go take a walk or something? 428 00:22:45,550 --> 00:22:47,170 With you? 429 00:22:47,600 --> 00:22:50,700 Um,what would blair think? 430 00:22:50,850 --> 00:22:52,840 Well,blair's up there. 431 00:22:53,000 --> 00:22:54,200 Unless,of course, you wanna go. 432 00:22:54,360 --> 00:22:56,300 It's up to you. 433 00:22:57,330 --> 00:22:59,860 A walk sounds good. 434 00:23:03,000 --> 00:23:04,620 Thank you. (Elevator bell dings) 435 00:23:07,810 --> 00:23:09,760 Dan,you're here! 436 00:23:10,190 --> 00:23:13,890 And,um, and you brought Vanessa. 437 00:23:14,060 --> 00:23:15,880 Hey. Good to see you. 438 00:23:16,030 --> 00:23:19,480 Um,kati and is, you-you know Dan. 439 00:23:19,650 --> 00:23:23,200 Uh,blair,this is,um, Dan's friend Vanessa. 440 00:23:24,030 --> 00:23:26,420 Wow. You didn't mention they were so nice. 441 00:23:26,590 --> 00:23:27,600 Now I get it. 442 00:23:27,770 --> 00:23:30,430 Oh,sweetie,you did not tell me she looked like that. 443 00:23:30,580 --> 00:23:32,870 This is such a problem. 444 00:23:35,050 --> 00:23:37,170 Rufus,i'm sorry. 445 00:23:37,330 --> 00:23:39,290 I know that you're upset. 446 00:23:39,460 --> 00:23:40,900 You're getting that,huh? 447 00:23:41,060 --> 00:23:43,170 Can you please talk to me? Please? 448 00:23:43,330 --> 00:23:45,140 I only have one question, and i'm pretty sure 449 00:23:45,310 --> 00:23:46,490 I don't want to hear the answer. 450 00:23:46,660 --> 00:23:50,390 It happened one time, and I wish it hadn't,and it's over. 451 00:23:51,690 --> 00:23:53,740 Then why did our daughter have to go to hudson 452 00:23:53,910 --> 00:23:56,430 and drag you back here? Because when we spoke on the phone, 453 00:23:56,580 --> 00:23:57,650 I didn't really get the impression 454 00:23:57,820 --> 00:23:59,970 that you wanted to see me. 455 00:24:00,120 --> 00:24:03,730 I thought I should give you some space. This family has had way too much space. 456 00:24:03,900 --> 00:24:07,090 You never should have left. Can we not go through this whole thing again? 457 00:24:07,250 --> 00:24:08,930 Please. You know that I wasn't happy. 458 00:24:09,100 --> 00:24:10,190 Yeah. You happy now? 459 00:24:10,360 --> 00:24:14,340 In some ways, I am. I know you don't want to hear that. 460 00:24:14,500 --> 00:24:17,220 Look,please don't act like you care what I want. 461 00:24:18,390 --> 00:24:19,950 (Gasps) rufus. 462 00:24:20,730 --> 00:24:24,480 I was there for you when you were all about your music, 463 00:24:24,630 --> 00:24:28,470 when you were on the road for months at a time 464 00:24:28,620 --> 00:24:31,080 and everything that went with it. 465 00:24:32,010 --> 00:24:35,610 My whole adult life has been about you. 466 00:24:37,720 --> 00:24:40,390 And now i'm the one that's screwed up. 467 00:24:40,560 --> 00:24:43,350 I guess I was a late bloomer. 468 00:24:44,680 --> 00:24:48,430 I just need you to care enough about me to try. 469 00:24:52,900 --> 00:24:55,040 Alison... 470 00:24:57,010 --> 00:24:58,690 I care. 471 00:25:01,740 --> 00:25:03,690 I care. 472 00:25:16,260 --> 00:25:17,760 (Girl) whoo! 473 00:25:18,720 --> 00:25:19,500 Whoo! 474 00:25:19,790 --> 00:25:21,520 Stalk me much? 475 00:25:21,960 --> 00:25:25,080 What are you still doing up here all alone? 476 00:25:27,620 --> 00:25:28,660 I don't know where nate is, 477 00:25:28,810 --> 00:25:30,140 and he always calls me at midnight, 478 00:25:30,300 --> 00:25:34,480 when it turns into my birthday. Well, I wouldn't count on it tonight. 479 00:25:34,640 --> 00:25:36,760 Doesn't it strike you as,uh,just a little bit 480 00:25:36,920 --> 00:25:39,830 of coincidence, the timing of everything? What do you mean? 481 00:25:39,980 --> 00:25:42,930 Well,nate suddenly decides he wants to get back together 482 00:25:43,070 --> 00:25:44,990 just moments after your mother 483 00:25:45,150 --> 00:25:47,580 puts the brakes on her deal with the captain? 484 00:25:47,740 --> 00:25:51,390 So you're saying that nate is only pretending to like me, 485 00:25:51,560 --> 00:25:55,410 and that he's actually using me to get to my mother? 486 00:25:55,570 --> 00:25:57,290 He wouldn't do that. 487 00:25:57,450 --> 00:25:59,370 Yes,he would. 488 00:25:59,540 --> 00:26:03,880 If it was to help his family, you know he would. 489 00:26:04,030 --> 00:26:05,890 Nate loves me. 490 00:26:07,110 --> 00:26:09,260 Whatever he's doing, wherever he is, 491 00:26:09,420 --> 00:26:12,300 he will call at midnight. You'll see. 492 00:26:13,530 --> 00:26:15,780 Care to make a wager? 493 00:26:16,200 --> 00:26:19,070 If he calls, i'll leave you alone forever. 494 00:26:19,230 --> 00:26:21,900 If he doesn't, you spend the night with me. 495 00:26:22,070 --> 00:26:23,390 I will not. 496 00:26:23,540 --> 00:26:25,800 I thought you were sure. 497 00:26:26,920 --> 00:26:29,130 You're gonna lose. 498 00:26:29,280 --> 00:26:30,650 He's never missed my birthday. 499 00:26:30,810 --> 00:26:31,660 Careful,b. 500 00:26:31,830 --> 00:26:34,460 There's no safe wager when you bet on a bass. 501 00:26:34,620 --> 00:26:38,600 You just might lose your shirt and your pants. 502 00:26:46,790 --> 00:26:50,100 So you brought Vanessa as your date to blair's party? 503 00:26:50,260 --> 00:26:52,130 No,no,you're my date. I just thought it might 504 00:26:52,290 --> 00:26:56,120 be a good opportunity for all three of us to hang out. Oh,yeah, 'cause it was so fun 505 00:26:56,270 --> 00:26:58,880 and not remotely awkward at breakfast this morning. 506 00:26:59,040 --> 00:27:01,090 Fine. You're-you're- you're right. I actually thought 507 00:27:01,250 --> 00:27:03,450 this would be a very bad opportunity for us to hang out, 508 00:27:03,620 --> 00:27:05,000 but I kind of suggested to Vanessa 509 00:27:05,150 --> 00:27:07,410 that she wasn't making an effort to get to know you, 510 00:27:07,570 --> 00:27:09,980 so,uh,she decided to start tonight, 511 00:27:10,140 --> 00:27:11,820 but if it's weird, I can go talk to her. 512 00:27:11,970 --> 00:27:14,550 No. No,no,no, don't do that. 513 00:27:14,970 --> 00:27:18,950 Look,tell me something Vanessa likes besides you, 514 00:27:19,220 --> 00:27:21,840 and I will make an effort to bond. I promise. 515 00:27:22,010 --> 00:27:23,680 Oh,thank you. 516 00:27:23,850 --> 00:27:25,920 So what now? 517 00:27:26,530 --> 00:27:28,700 Ever play "guitar hero"? 518 00:27:30,570 --> 00:27:32,080 (Cheers and applause) yeah! 519 00:27:33,100 --> 00:27:35,710 (Vanessa) thank you. Thank you. Oh,she owned you,serena. 520 00:27:35,880 --> 00:27:36,990 Yeah,you went down almost as hard 521 00:27:37,170 --> 00:27:41,100 as britney at the v.M.A.S. Okay,you know, you're good,Vanessa. 522 00:27:41,260 --> 00:27:44,650 I'll admit it,but I have been holding back until now. 523 00:27:44,820 --> 00:27:47,970 There's a little birdie that's about to be free. 524 00:27:48,005 --> 00:27:48,005 And you're rockin'. 525 00:27:48,040 --> 00:27:48,040 (Cheering) 526 00:28:52,750 --> 00:28:55,560 that's my girl! That's it. Right there. 527 00:28:55,720 --> 00:28:58,210 Thank you. Thank you. Who got on now? 528 00:28:58,380 --> 00:29:00,850 Not bad,but skynyrd is meat and potatoes, 529 00:29:01,020 --> 00:29:03,160 and i'm bringing dessert, so what do you say 530 00:29:03,320 --> 00:29:05,240 to a slice of "cherry pie"? (Gags) 531 00:29:05,420 --> 00:29:09,840 no pie. I say no, I beg you. Come on. There's nothing like a little '80s hair metal 532 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:13,390 to put a smile on your face. After the day you've had? 533 00:29:13,550 --> 00:29:16,020 The-the day you've had? What- what kind of day have you had? 534 00:29:16,180 --> 00:29:17,670 You didn't tell her? 535 00:29:17,840 --> 00:29:20,480 Uh,no. No,not yet. Not yet. 536 00:29:20,640 --> 00:29:23,830 Um,it was kind of an odd day at the humphrey loft. 537 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:27,610 Uh,actually, jenny brought my mom home. 538 00:29:28,510 --> 00:29:30,360 Your mom's back? 539 00:29:31,270 --> 00:29:32,360 Yeah. 540 00:29:32,530 --> 00:29:34,640 Excuse me. 541 00:29:44,070 --> 00:29:46,140 I can't believe you didn't tell me your mom came home. 542 00:29:46,310 --> 00:29:48,710 I'm sorry,really. Uh... 543 00:29:48,870 --> 00:29:51,770 What? You didn't think it was important? No,no,of course it is. 544 00:29:52,190 --> 00:29:54,620 Why bother? You already told Vanessa. 545 00:29:54,770 --> 00:29:58,330 I tell Vanessa everything, all right? I have since I was 6. 546 00:29:58,490 --> 00:30:00,810 Well, you're not 6 anymore,Dan. 547 00:30:02,020 --> 00:30:05,680 I just-i was just hoping that I would be the person 548 00:30:05,850 --> 00:30:07,670 that you would wanna tell these things to now. 549 00:30:07,820 --> 00:30:10,280 I want you to be that person,too. 550 00:30:10,590 --> 00:30:11,720 Really, I do. 551 00:30:11,880 --> 00:30:15,340 This whole girlfriend thing is very new to me,you know? 552 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:17,210 I- I just... 553 00:30:17,680 --> 00:30:19,110 I don't know all the rules yet. 554 00:30:19,260 --> 00:30:20,660 Well,blair says in a relationship, 555 00:30:20,830 --> 00:30:25,060 the best friend is - serena, you're really taking relationship advice from blair? 556 00:30:26,440 --> 00:30:28,100 (Sighs) good point. 557 00:30:28,260 --> 00:30:32,090 Look, I just don't want to have to compete with Vanessa. 558 00:30:32,250 --> 00:30:34,400 You know, with "guitar hero," okay. 559 00:30:34,560 --> 00:30:38,350 I'm way more awesome, if you didn't happen to notice. 560 00:30:40,100 --> 00:30:42,760 But,um,not with you. 561 00:30:45,930 --> 00:30:47,930 That's fair. 562 00:30:48,090 --> 00:30:50,520 All right,so tomorrow, you and i 563 00:30:50,690 --> 00:30:52,300 will go somewhere together, just the two of us, 564 00:30:52,460 --> 00:30:55,120 and we will talk about my family in excruciating detail 565 00:30:55,290 --> 00:30:56,980 until you are- you're just so bored, 566 00:30:57,130 --> 00:30:58,570 you're begging for Vanessa to take over,all right? 567 00:30:58,740 --> 00:30:59,470 How's that sound? 568 00:30:59,620 --> 00:31:01,100 Perfect. (Chuckles) 569 00:31:02,170 --> 00:31:03,210 all right. 570 00:31:06,870 --> 00:31:09,120 Come on. It's almost midnight. 571 00:31:09,270 --> 00:31:10,900 What happens at midnight? 572 00:31:12,030 --> 00:31:13,860 I heard about your dad. 573 00:31:14,460 --> 00:31:16,270 I'm sorry. 574 00:31:17,060 --> 00:31:18,050 Well,if it makes you feel any better, 575 00:31:18,210 --> 00:31:21,070 my family's not doing that great right now either. 576 00:31:21,550 --> 00:31:23,820 You know, I actually didn't want to come to blair's party 577 00:31:23,970 --> 00:31:26,350 as much as I just wanted to get out of my house. 578 00:31:26,500 --> 00:31:28,340 Yeah, I know the feeling. 579 00:31:29,820 --> 00:31:31,980 Blair's birthday present. 580 00:31:34,880 --> 00:31:36,980 Your mother's ring. 581 00:31:37,610 --> 00:31:39,770 Blair told me about it. 582 00:31:39,930 --> 00:31:41,430 Wow. It's beautiful. 583 00:31:41,600 --> 00:31:44,150 I'm,uh,supposed to give it to blair tonight. 584 00:31:44,310 --> 00:31:46,400 I'm guessing that wasn't your idea. 585 00:31:49,260 --> 00:31:51,510 Blair and I broke up, 586 00:31:51,890 --> 00:31:54,400 and I know it was the right thing to do. 587 00:31:54,560 --> 00:31:57,150 I mean,we just shouldn't be together right now,you know? 588 00:31:57,290 --> 00:31:58,850 Sounds like you're pretty sure of that. 589 00:31:59,000 --> 00:32:01,300 I am,and as much as I wanna do the right thing 590 00:32:01,460 --> 00:32:05,150 and help out my parents, it's just-it's not fair. 591 00:32:05,310 --> 00:32:06,890 I mean,to me or to blair. 592 00:32:07,060 --> 00:32:11,020 I just think that if I do this now, 593 00:32:11,190 --> 00:32:13,310 when does it ever stop? 594 00:32:13,470 --> 00:32:16,130 It'll only stop when you stop it. 595 00:32:28,730 --> 00:32:32,190 12:01. I'm sorry. 596 00:32:32,350 --> 00:32:34,750 No,you're smarmy. There's a difference. 597 00:32:34,890 --> 00:32:36,940 If you're coming to collect, you can forget it. 598 00:32:37,040 --> 00:32:38,350 Turn around. 599 00:32:38,510 --> 00:32:41,040 You get grosser by the second. 600 00:32:41,960 --> 00:32:43,230 (Sighs) you get older. Look. 601 00:32:43,400 --> 00:32:45,570 Happy birthday! (Laughs) 602 00:32:46,140 --> 00:32:47,670 blair, blow out your candles. (Kati) I know. 603 00:32:47,820 --> 00:32:49,580 Make a wish,blair. 604 00:32:51,280 --> 00:32:53,970 It already didn't come true. 605 00:32:54,970 --> 00:32:57,120 Happy birthday to who? 606 00:32:57,290 --> 00:32:58,550 Forget cake and ice cream. 607 00:32:58,710 --> 00:33:01,660 I'm saving room for just desserts. 608 00:33:03,820 --> 00:33:07,230 Looks like chuck's wish might come true. 609 00:33:08,950 --> 00:33:10,220 Hey. 610 00:33:10,950 --> 00:33:12,540 So I don't know how it was possible 611 00:33:12,700 --> 00:33:13,560 given how the day started, 612 00:33:13,720 --> 00:33:17,450 but,um, I actually had kind of a good night. (Giggles) 613 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,990 your parents won't be mad you're coming home so late,right? 614 00:33:20,180 --> 00:33:21,290 Oh,no,they think i'm with a friend. 615 00:33:21,450 --> 00:33:24,920 Huh. Well,they think right. 616 00:33:29,540 --> 00:33:30,970 I had fun. (Giggles) 617 00:33:31,110 --> 00:33:34,270 me,too. You have a good night. 618 00:33:34,410 --> 00:33:37,660 Spotted-nate archibald depositing a mystery girl 619 00:33:37,810 --> 00:33:40,350 in a taxi after midnight. 620 00:33:40,500 --> 00:33:42,470 All we know about her for sure? 621 00:33:42,620 --> 00:33:45,500 She's not blair waldorf. 622 00:33:57,270 --> 00:33:58,410 Did you guys see this? I can't believe gossip girl would do this to her 623 00:33:58,590 --> 00:34:00,550 on her birthday. You know what? Maybe she's wrong. 624 00:34:00,720 --> 00:34:06,820 It wouldn't be the first time. Blair, hey,i'm so sorry. 625 00:34:07,000 --> 00:34:10,270 I never would've thought that this would happen. I hope the slut gave him herpes. 626 00:34:10,430 --> 00:34:12,170 Cheater totally deserves herpes. 627 00:34:12,320 --> 00:34:14,040 He isn't cheating. 628 00:34:15,040 --> 00:34:17,700 We broke up,okay? 629 00:34:18,220 --> 00:34:19,770 He was gonna get back together with me, 630 00:34:19,930 --> 00:34:22,450 but only so my mom would help his dad. 631 00:34:22,610 --> 00:34:24,980 You satisfied? 632 00:34:26,110 --> 00:34:27,410 Blair. 633 00:34:32,840 --> 00:34:36,960 Blair,stop,okay? Talk to me. 634 00:34:37,610 --> 00:34:39,400 (Voice breaks) we ended it. 635 00:34:40,130 --> 00:34:44,000 I wanted to tell you, but-but part of me thought that 636 00:34:44,160 --> 00:34:47,090 if I didn't say it out loud, then it wouldn't be true. 637 00:34:47,250 --> 00:34:49,400 Shh. Shh. 638 00:34:50,810 --> 00:34:54,310 It was my birthday wish for us to get back together. 639 00:34:55,150 --> 00:34:57,350 Now I think it's really over. 640 00:34:57,540 --> 00:34:59,700 Oh,blair,shh. 641 00:34:59,870 --> 00:35:03,010 Is it okay if I just wanna be alone for a second? 642 00:35:07,020 --> 00:35:09,240 Nate,hey. What are you doing home so early? 643 00:35:09,400 --> 00:35:12,440 It's after midnight. We just thought you'd be with blair. 644 00:35:12,590 --> 00:35:16,460 How did she like her gift? I didn't make it to the party tonight. 645 00:35:17,420 --> 00:35:20,150 Well,her actual birthday is today. 646 00:35:20,300 --> 00:35:22,550 You can call her in the morning, maybe take her to lunch. 647 00:35:22,710 --> 00:35:24,900 It's a good plan. Really more special this way. 648 00:35:25,050 --> 00:35:27,130 Dad, I know you think blair will help save you, 649 00:35:27,290 --> 00:35:29,370 but i'm not doing this. 650 00:35:30,920 --> 00:35:31,870 It's over. 651 00:35:32,030 --> 00:35:33,010 Nate. 652 00:35:34,990 --> 00:35:36,010 There's nothing in this world 653 00:35:36,160 --> 00:35:37,920 I wouldn't do to protect our family, 654 00:35:38,080 --> 00:35:40,040 and i'm sure you feel the same. 655 00:35:40,200 --> 00:35:42,940 I need your support here, son,and your trust. 656 00:35:44,430 --> 00:35:45,540 (Scoffs) well, you better hope for your sake 657 00:35:45,690 --> 00:35:48,160 they don't call your son to the stand. 658 00:35:55,460 --> 00:35:56,590 Hmm. 659 00:35:56,760 --> 00:35:58,560 God, I have missed your smile. 660 00:35:58,730 --> 00:36:01,250 Mm. I have missed everything. 661 00:36:01,410 --> 00:36:02,690 Mm. 662 00:36:04,140 --> 00:36:08,690 Please tell me that is someone coming to rob the house. 663 00:36:10,590 --> 00:36:11,800 Hey,mom. 664 00:36:12,080 --> 00:36:13,120 Hey,dad. 665 00:36:13,280 --> 00:36:15,050 Hey,jenny. 666 00:36:15,220 --> 00:36:17,300 As you were. 667 00:36:36,480 --> 00:36:38,250 Is your friend gonna be okay? 668 00:36:38,410 --> 00:36:40,220 Um,i'm not sure. 669 00:36:40,370 --> 00:36:42,020 She just broke up with her boyfriend, 670 00:36:42,180 --> 00:36:44,580 and then they got back together and then,um, 671 00:36:44,740 --> 00:36:46,070 I don't know what just happened. 672 00:36:46,220 --> 00:36:50,540 Well,she's lucky to have you. Being a good friend is... 673 00:36:50,690 --> 00:36:52,530 Challenging at times? 674 00:36:54,760 --> 00:36:58,170 Hey,if i've been acting however i've been acting, 675 00:36:58,330 --> 00:37:00,010 it's just 'cause i'm protective of Dan. 676 00:37:00,170 --> 00:37:02,810 And i'm protective of our relationship. 677 00:37:02,980 --> 00:37:05,390 I've never actually had one before. 678 00:37:05,530 --> 00:37:07,400 You guys just have everything in common, 679 00:37:07,550 --> 00:37:09,790 and,um,i'm just getting to know him. 680 00:37:09,960 --> 00:37:14,610 So,you know,it can be a little intimidating. 681 00:37:14,760 --> 00:37:16,270 Talk about intimidating. 682 00:37:16,430 --> 00:37:18,560 You just admitted that you find me intimidating, 683 00:37:18,720 --> 00:37:20,510 so how cool does that make you? 684 00:37:22,130 --> 00:37:23,970 I think you forgot to mention 685 00:37:24,130 --> 00:37:27,060 my superior "guitar hero" skills. 686 00:37:27,540 --> 00:37:28,800 No, I didn't forget that. 687 00:37:28,960 --> 00:37:31,400 And at the next party, i'm asking for a rematch, 688 00:37:31,560 --> 00:37:32,910 'cause you were about to get smoked. 689 00:37:33,070 --> 00:37:35,850 Oh,really? Well, I think the only thing getting smoked 690 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:39,830 is your pale imitation of a guitar player. Hey, I am a golden god. 691 00:37:40,600 --> 00:37:42,720 Oh,really? Are you now? Hey. Am-am I interrupting anything? 692 00:37:42,880 --> 00:37:44,700 Um,actually,you are. 693 00:37:44,850 --> 00:37:47,690 I'll give you guys a moment. 694 00:37:48,420 --> 00:37:50,820 Might that have been bonding that I just walked in on? 695 00:37:50,980 --> 00:37:53,910 A little bit. Yeah? What were you talking about? 696 00:37:54,070 --> 00:37:55,680 Nothing you need to know about. 697 00:37:55,840 --> 00:37:58,960 Oh,so you have secrets now? I see. 698 00:37:59,100 --> 00:38:00,920 Well,listen,um,if you want to get out of here, 699 00:38:01,080 --> 00:38:03,160 Vanessa can only fit two on her vespa,but I can walk. 700 00:38:03,320 --> 00:38:05,350 Oh,well,you know I love me a vespa, 701 00:38:05,500 --> 00:38:09,760 but,um, I think I gotta stay here and be with blair. 702 00:38:09,910 --> 00:38:11,790 You're not the only one with a best friend. 703 00:38:11,970 --> 00:38:12,950 Yeah. 704 00:38:25,520 --> 00:38:27,490 I'm not in the mood,chuck. 705 00:38:27,730 --> 00:38:29,650 This is pretty much the worst birthday ever. 706 00:38:29,810 --> 00:38:31,750 Maybe it can be salvaged. 707 00:38:32,450 --> 00:38:34,440 Is that our sex tape? 708 00:38:37,540 --> 00:38:40,210 It's the erickson beamon necklace. 709 00:38:42,360 --> 00:38:43,920 No, I couldn't. 710 00:38:44,090 --> 00:38:45,680 Yes,you can. 711 00:39:02,810 --> 00:39:04,690 Something this beautiful 712 00:39:04,840 --> 00:39:08,550 deserves to be seen on someone worthy of its beauty. 713 00:39:10,870 --> 00:39:13,670 I really am sorry. 714 00:39:36,410 --> 00:39:39,360 spotted- b. Turning a year older, 715 00:39:39,530 --> 00:39:42,080 but not necessarily wiser. 716 00:39:43,940 --> 00:39:46,850 Guess chuck's the gift that keeps on giving. 717 00:39:47,270 --> 00:39:49,260 Blow out your candles,b. 718 00:39:49,410 --> 00:39:51,730 This will be better in the dark. 719 00:39:51,900 --> 00:39:54,720 X.O.X.O.,Gossip girl.