Kirsten becomes worried about Sandy's professional relationship with Rachel. Ryan spots Caleb and Julie together, and becomes responsible for Marissa outing their private relationship at a charity event. Summer tells Seth how she feels.
Opening scene - The pool house at night - Marissa is lying on the bed breathing heavily looking up, Ryan moves into the shot and moves down and kisses her. they begin to heavily make out. Marissa: (Ryan kisses her neck) Ticklish Ryan: (whispers) sorry (he slowly moves his hand to go up her top, she stops him with her hand) Marissa: hey, what time do you have? Ryan: (still kissing her) mmm almost eleven, what time do you have to get back at your dads Marissa: (smiling) mmm soon Ryan: (mumbles while kissing her) how soon Marissa: (laughs) now (they kiss a bit more then Marissa sits up and slides to the end of the bed, beginning to put her shoes on) Ryan: (grabs her arm) you can't call (almost kissing again) say you'll be late (they kiss again, Ryan grabs her shoes out of her hands and holds them up) Marissa: I'm already late! (Ryan falls back on the bed with her shoes, holding them either side of his head) it's a school night (laughing, she moves on top of Ryan and lays on his chest) Ryan: it's to bad you don't still live next door Marissa: (lays her head on his chest) yeah but then I'd have to talk to my mom Ryan: (stroking her head) you haven't talked to her Marissa: (sighs) no...she keeps tryin a call me but there's absolutely no way that I'll Ryan: hey Marissa: sorry Ryan:...maybe this weekend we could spend a whole night together (Marissa raises her head to look at him) you know we could go out, we could ah do something, finally have our first official date, no school, no parents, just us Marissa: (huge smile) Saturday night (they start kissing again, there is a knock at the door) Kirsten: (opens the door) Hey Ryan Sandy's stuck at the ahhh ooh my (she sees Ryan and Marissa making out) god I'm-I'm so sorry Marissa: Hey...Kirsten Kirsten: Hey Marissa I-I didn't know that you had uh-uh-g uh company Marissa: yeah well um I was just-gonna go (to Ryan) so uh see ya Ryan: (waves) bye Marissa: g'night (leaves) Kirsten: drive safely...its never happened with Seth Theme Song - California by Phantom Planet Cohen house the next morning - Kirsten & Sandy are in the kitchen Sandy: you walked in on em Kirsten: well at least I knocked Sandy: Ryan & Marissa Cooper, I knew it, didn't I tell ya Kirsten: no Sandy: no? Kirsten: Sandy... maybe you should...talk to him Sandy: about what Kirsten: y'know s*x Sandy: ohh, sounds like Ryan knows what he's doin Kirsten: I mean s*x in the house Sandy: right, cause we obviously don't believe in that Kirsten: we don't? Sandy: well based on my recent experience or lack thereof I, I'd have to say no, no we don't Kirsten: hey I'm not the one that is coming home from the office at midnight Sandy: oh, your comin home at 11:45 Kirsten: well I might be coming home earlier if your firm wasn't suing my company Sandy: well look, maybe we'll get lucky and settle at the conference tomorrow Kirsten: (grinning) maybe, we'll get lucky tonight Sandy: ooooh I'd settle for that...what time Kirsten: how bout 8 Sandy: eeh Kirsten: 9? Sandy: 9:30? Kirsten: if you are not home by ten o'clock Sandy: yeah Kirsten: I'm gonna start without you Sandy: ooh (they kiss) (Ryan walks in) Ryan: morning Kirsten: (clears throat) hi Sandy: we're all very proud Ryan: uh, thanks, and sorry, I just wanted to say sorry, about last night (Seth walks in) Seth: sorry about what man what'd I miss? who'd ya hurt? Kirsten: (whispering to Sandy) maybe you should talk to him Ryan: I just appreciate you guys being so cool about everything Seth: Ryan, Ryan cool about what Sandy: (to Kirsten) so, ill see you tonight Ryan: (to Seth) we should get goin to (Ryan & Sandy have left) Seth: wait, hang on I'm not goin anywhere until somebody tells me what happened last night, mom would you please fill me in (Kirsten leaves) MOM i, oh I get it, I'm just here for the comic relief CUT TO: Harbor school - Ryan and Seth are walking Seth: so what exactly did my mom catch you guys doing? Ryan: nothing Seth: nothing huh, so you guys haven't (makes motions with his hands) Ryan: no, we haven't even had our first date yet Seth: last night doesn't count Ryan: nah, we're goin out Saturday night Seth: good, great...but you-you have before right (Ryan gives him a look) okay, wow that's what I thought I just didn't want to jump to conclusions because my experience is sorta limited (pause) and Ryan: and what Seth: was it awe-some Ryan: which time? Seth: ah (stunned) there were -there were uh I don't know, uh how many-how many times were there Ryan: same girl or different girl? Seth: (mouth open) there were...different girls, how many-how many different girls w-were there (Ryan begins to work it out) I have to sit down CUT TO: Summer & Marissa walking Summer: so, what happened, I want details Marissa: nothing happened Summer: what's his problem? Marissa: there is no problem, I just don't know if I'm ready yet Summer: but Luke already took care of that awkward painful part Marissa: yeah and look how well that turned out. Look Ryan and I, we're still getting to know each other. I mean we're going on our first date Saturday Summer: well that should be romantic, sorry Coop, it's just what does Chino know about a date. where he's from they don't even have a pf chenks (?) CUT BACK TO: Seth & Ryan talking Seth: So when you lost your virginity I was -I was playing magic gathering Ryan: you...still play magic Seth: yeah but not as much (Marissa & Summer walk over to them) Marissa: hey Seth: hey Marissa: what're you guys talking about? Seth: nothing. Ryan was just telling me about your-your big date, he's got a whole thing happening, it sounds amazing Marissa: wow, there's a whole thing happening (Ryan looks confused) Seth: yeah, but shhh it's a suprise. its gonna be the best date ever, okay I have to go. Summer walk me to bio Summer: I can walk myself Seth: great then you can walk me to (they leave) Marissa: (huge smile) best date ever huh (kisses Ryan on the cheek) CUT TO: Sandy & Rachel Rachel: (on a computer) the ecological risk assessment backs up our claim that the land Caleb Nichol is planning to develop should be considered as wetlands Sandy: ahh great-great we'll get into that tomorrow Rachel: whad'ya got tonight a hot date Sandy: yeah Rachel: Sandy Cohen you are cheating on me, with your wife Sandy: I'm tryin Rachel: what is it, your anniversary? Sandy: uh oh jus, y'know we haven't seen each other in a while so y'know we thought that we'd uh Rachel: go on a date, why not, good idea, after all it's not like we have our big settlement conference tomorrow, where the fate of orange county's environment hangs in the balance Sandy: alright, a date'll even be better after the conference. less stress CUT TO: Kirsten at the Newport group Kirsten: Dad good news, ohh I'm sorry I didn't know you (sees Julie with Caleb) JULIE (suprised) Julie: Kirsten, you're father and I were just talking about you (kisses Kirsten on the cheek) this man just single handedly saved the children's hospital benefit Caleb: I did no such thing Julie: oh, he's so modest. I had just lost the Buckley yacht when he graciously agreed to let me host the event on his Kirsten: the man just gives and gives hm. I-I didn't know that you were organising the children's hospital benefit Julie: well, I wasn't going to but then I thought its time I stopped dwelling on my own problems and got back to focusing on the needs of others, right (Kirsten fake smiles) so, must be off. Cal (kisses his cheek) I owe you big time. Bye Kirsten Julie: Bye Julie Caleb: hmm she is something, isn't she Kirsten: she's that! you know you are now the official sponsor of the Julie Cooper come back tour Caleb: it's for charity, besides after all the bad press her husbands been getting. this can't hurt the company to be involved in a good cause. so what was your good news? Kirsten: we can have that working dinner after all Caleb: Sandy cancelled your date Kirsten: they have some last minute prep work to do on the meeting tomorrow Caleb: by they, you mean Sandy an Kirsten: Rachel, yes Caleb: and you say she's attractive Kirsten: DAD Caleb: and he got in at midnight last night Kirsten: I trust him! Caleb: oh, well you know what they say; the only man a girl should trust is her father Kirsten: they're working together, that's all...I suggest we do the same, ill see you later CUT TO: Harbor school - Ryan, Seth & Anna are eating lunch Anna: I don't understand why you just don't take her to dinner an a movie, it's a classic combination Ryan: because somebody promised her the best date ever Seth: Ryan, I went ahead an I did a little recon on your behalf I was extremely stealth and I spoke to Summer, okay, an I asked her what would Marissa wanna do on a date, what would she really enjoy and she told me...she didn't know Anna: (sarcastic) how helpful! Seth: BUT Summers three favourite activities are shopping tanning and waxing, maybe there's something there man, they're best friends, use that Anna: and here I thought Summer was superficial Ryan: I have no car no money, whatever I do it's just gonna disappoint her Anna: what'd you usually do on dates? Ryan: I've never actually been on one Seth: hey hey I thought you; you just told me that you had... Ryan: yeah, yeah I've hung out with girls, we just never really...went-out Seth: Oh, got it! Ryan: yeah I'm gonna oh ah go to class Seth: I'll keep workin on it Ryan: yeah, you've done enough Anna: Bye (to Seth) come on (they are now walking) Summer: hey what do you think Summers three favourite movies are? Anna: um battle ship tempkin (?) seventh seal and shore, definitely Seth: what Anna: could we just like not talk about Summer for five minutes, we talk about her all the time Seth: no we don't, we don't we talk about all sorts of things all the time, we talk about music, we talk about sailing, what Anna: Right about how you named your boat after her how you made her a burned CD with all your favourite songs with the word summer in it Seth: Wow, I'm sorry I was under the impression that we were friends who I don't know talk about our-our thoughts and stuff Anna: we are, so I guess... you're finally hearing some of mine...I'm gonna go back for desert CUT TO: Jimmy's house - Marissa walks through the door Marissa: Hey dad, I'm (turns around and sees her mom on the sofa) home Julie: Hi sweetie Marissa: what're you doing here? Jimmy: your mother was in the neighbourhood and she thought she'd uh stop by and see how we're doin Marissa: how are we doing, mom Jimmy: Marissa why don't you come over here and -and talk to us okay, come on over and sit down (she does but doesn't look happy about it) Julie: I'm throwing a party. I'm hosting the children's hospital benefit this Saturday, they're trying to build a new wing for the children...and I would love it if you could both be there. your fathers already agreed Marissa: No, no way Julie: Marissa, honey. this party is a chance for us to show the community that we still belong, that we're still a family. yes we've suffered some set backs your fathers business in particular, but its important for us to let everybody know the Cooper family is back Marissa: why do you care what other people think? Jimmy: look Marissa no one has fewer nice things to say about your mother then me, (to Julie) no offence, but she's been pouring her heart out to me and I think you're gonna wanna hear what she has to say Julie: Marissa, I am so sorry... for the way I handled things at the hospital (sincerely) I was scared... and I was wrong, everything I cared about was falling apart and I was blaming everybody but myself...I just want us to feel like a family again. now I know it's gonna take some time and I'm gonna need your help, will you help me (holds hand out to Marissa, Marissa takes it) CUT TO: the pool house -night - Ryan is on a laptop and there is a knock Ryan: wow knocking, IT'S OPEN (Marissa comes in) Marisa: (sighs) bad news, I know you had Saturday night all planned but something's come up Ryan: oh, that sucks (looking relieved, lol) Marissa: we're gonna be spending a romantic night on a yacht for this charity even hosted by...my mom Ryan: your mom-your mom hates me Marissa: no. no she doesn't hate you she just doesn't know you, but now she'll have her chance Ryan: bu, we had a date Saturday night, I mean there was a whole thing happening Marissa: I know but my mom came by today and apologised to me and my dad and it seems like she's changed...hey if my parents got back together and my dad found a new job, then my life could go back to normal again Ryan: well maybe I should stay away for a little while give you guys Marissa: look first date stuff, candy flowers that's easy Ryan: candy, flowers right (Marissa holds his face) Marissa: (smiling) but its times like these when a girl needs her boyfriend the most Ryan: (stunned) boyfriend Marissa: well, I mean, aren't we Ryan: (smiling) I-I-I guess, I've just never been a boyfriend before Marissa: but you've had girlfriends Ryan: yeah, no not girlfriends just girls, you know, I've (Marissa looks at him) your mom, Saturday night, cant wait! Marissa: great! (kisses his cheek) CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - the next morning, Seth is talking to the house keeper Seth: the fact is yes I admit it I occasionally talk about Summer, maybe I even talk about her to much but it's not really the point is it (the house keeper looks at him as if he's crazy and walks off, Ryan comes in) Seth: hey. so get this uh Anna thinks all I ever do is talk about Summer...I mean that's crazy right Ryan: you want me to lie Seth: I'm that guy. (Ryan looks at him) dude how can I be that guy, I hate that guy. well then no wonder Summer doesn't have any interest in me cause apparently all I do is I talk about Summer, although you'd think she'd like that Ryan: (swallows juice) you're doing it again Seth: right CUT TO: Kirsten is in the backyard, Sandy sits next to her Sandy: I'm sorry I had to cancel our date last night Kirsten: what time did you get home? Sandy: almost two Kirsten: hm what was the last minute crisis? Sandy: as opposing council you know I'm not at liberty to say Kirsten: is Rachel's boyfriend as understanding as I am Sandy: Rachel doesn't have a boyfriend Kirsten: mmm, go figure. you know some people who don't like their life, make work their life Sandy: well that's not me. an ill tell you this if our settlement conference goes well today, I could be home by six Kirsten: is that a bribe councilor (they kiss just as Ryan is going back to the pool house) Sandy: hey (Ryan smiles, waves and goes inside) Kirsten: did you have the talk Sandy: nah, I like to lead by example (kisses her, she laughs) CUT TO: Harbor school - Ryan & Seth are walking in the corridor Seth: you and Julie Cooper trapped on a boat huh Ryan: yeah Seth: can't wait to see how that one goes Ryan: I don't really have a choice, since she's my girlfriend Seth: what, girlfriend. I thought that you didn't do girlfriends, I mean you did em (motions with his hands) but you, you know what I'm sayin Ryan: I don't, and this is not a good way to start, at least you'll be there Seth: no I won't, who would I bring I can't take Summer or.. I could do you think she would go, I don't know (Ryan looks at him) I'm doing it again Ryan: or you know who you could ask (they both watch Anna who is at her locker) Seth: I could take a friend, interesting (walks over to Anna) Okay I'm never gonna mention Summers name to you again, except for that. from now on all you and I are gonna discuss are things that we both have in common like how do you feel about Newport charity events huh Anna: I hate them Seth: me too, so what'd ya say you come with me to one we'll hang out and we'll just quietly mock people Anna: is Summer gonna be there? Seth: I don't know, who cares. if anything happens between me and Summer you will not hear about it from me, okay I promise, on our friendship Anna: (smiling) kay CUT TO: Sandy, Caleb, Kirsten & Rachel in the meeting for the balboa heights. Sandy & Rachel are on one side of the table, and Caleb & Kirsten are on the opposite side Rachel: obviously the US fish and wildlife services ecological risk assessment asserts that the land adjacent to the wetlands should be considered wetlands as well Caleb: well, why stop there councilor, why not include the land adjacent to the land adjacent to the wetlands Rachel: Mr. Nichol I'm sure your attourney here has already explained that it's only a matter of time before the state acquires the land by eminent domain Kirsten: It took the state five years to purchase the Balboa wetlands Caleb: let's...cut to the chase shall we, how much is the land trust offering me for Balboa heights (Sandy writes down a figure and slides it over to Caleb) Caleb: Mr. Cohen I was beginning to wonder about your involvement in all of this (he looks at the figure) thankyou all for coming (gets up from his seat) this meeting is adjourned Kirsten: where are you going? Caleb: well, I mean THATS it, that's your whole dog and pony show...I'm disappointed, what have you two been doing (Sandy looks confused) I mean Kiki tells me that you've been in the office alone (Kirsten looks angry) together every night till, two in the morning? Rachel: feel free to counter Mr. Nichol Caleb: (to Sandy) why is she doing all the talking? are you just here to ensure that your firm makes the early edition again...father and son in-law fight for the heights Sandy: I gotta tell ya Cal I've dealt with alot a shady characters in my line of work but I've never seen anyone stoop as low as you...you'll poison anything, the air, the water, even your daughters marriage as long as you profit Caleb: you've ben living off my profits Sandy: if you think I'm bought and paid for (packs up, stands up and puts his briefcase on the desk) you just wait till I get ya on the stand, don't let my silence here mislead ya, I'm takin you down.(to Kirsten) councilor (Rachel follows Sandy out, Kirsten looks shocked/annoyed) Caleb: (to Kirsten) I think I hit a nerve (Kirsten just sits there) CUT TO: Julie's house - Marissa is in her room looking for something to wear Saturday. Ryan is with her. Marissa: I forgot I had this dress Ryan: it happens to me all the time (falling back on the bed) Marissa: my mom bought it for me...seems appropriate Ryan: you know...I think your mom would understand if you told her you didn't wanna do this Marissa: except I do (sits down with him) Ryan: right...that's what I meant, uhhh Marissa this event is important and on a yacht and whenever I go to one of these things somebody (Marissa is smiling) gets into a fight Marissa: you're gonna be fine (leans forward to kiss him) (knocking on the door) Julie: Ryan! hi...oooh it's so nice to see you in your room again, you could sleep here tonight if you want Marissa: uh, it's ok...but thanks Julie: just...thought id ask (sees the dress in Marissa hands) oooh I love this dress! you remember when we bought it (laughs) we had that amazing lunch in Beverly Hills (to Ryan) we saw Catherine Zeta Jones Marissa: yeah, I remember Julie: so much fun (smiling from the memory)...well we should get to the ship and help out uh honey will you check and see if Caitlyn's ready (Marissa looks at Ryan) Marissa: uhh ok, sure (leaves) Julie: so uh I know that you and I haven't always seen eye to eye...but I wanna say that I'm sorry, you've ben there for Marissa you really care about her I see that now and I'm hoping that this party will be a chance for us to start fresh, celebration of a new beginning hmm? (Ryan looks confused/unsure) Ryan: I don't really like boats (half smiles) Julie: (sincerely) please Ryan: ...ok (smiles) Julie: thankyou (hugs Ryan) (Marissa comes back) Marissa: Hey (sees them hugging and smiles) Julie: well let's get to the boat huh. come on (leaves) (Marissa smiles at Ryan as he walks passed her) CUT TO: Harbor school - Seth & Anna are walking Seth: I can't believe the lit mag won't publish my limericks, that's censorship Anna: awwww (pats him on the arm) Seth: its censorship! Anna: (laughs) I'll organise a protest immediately Seth: fine, something involving a bra burning please Anna: ewwww (Summer is behind them) Summer: COHEN! Seth: hey, what're you still doin here Summer: detention Seth: ah, you live a hard life Summer Summer: there was a Paul Frank sale I figured that's more important than the fall of the Ming dynasty, I mean what am I spose to learn. that opium is gnarly (Seth smiles) Anna: right because there is no lesson there Summer: are you even making fun of me cause I can't tell Anna: oh, most of the time Summer, you do my job for me! (Seth tries not to laugh) Summer: again, not tracking uh (confused) (Anna rolls her eyes) Summer: so Cohen I was wondering if you could catch me up in history tomorrow Seth: ah I-I can't until Sunday...I have a...charity thing tomorrow Summer: the thing for the children's hospital Seth: yeah Summer: (suprised) you're going to that Seth: ah we both are (motions to Anna) Anna: mm hmm Summer: (looks hurt) you and her Seth: me and Anna Anna: which...is my name by the way Summer: I'm going to Seth: hey, well alright then ill see you there Summer: infact I'm going with him (walks between Seth and Anna purposely bumping her) CHIP! hey (grabs his hand and walks off with him) Seth: huh, she's going with him (Anna gives him a look) I don't care CUT TO: Cohen house at night - Kirsten & Ryan are in the kitchen, Sandy walks in Kirsten: hey there's pot roast in the um (motions) Sandy: I ate Kirsten: with Rachel? Sandy: (angry) what was that today? Kirsten: I'm sorry...he jus Sandy: if you have a problem with Rachel and me you should come to me Kirsten: Sandy your never here...who am I gonna talk to if I don't talk to my dad...Seth? Sandy: (upset) we're adults with demanding jobs you don't go runnin off to your daddy! if that's to hard then go give Jimmy a call Kirsten: (glaring) its so nice talking to you! (leaves) (Ryan is in the background with the trash) Sandy: don't ever get married (sighs) (walks over to him) so how's everything going with your um...relationship. which I need to talk to you about you know at some point Ryan: good I guess, good, it's just...hard Sandy: really. 17 years later... it doesn't get any easier (shrugs) Ryan: it's her mom really Sandy: in-laws Ryan: mm Sandy: well if you figure it out, (shakes head) let me know (they both smile, Sandy pats him on the shoulder) Ryan: (leaving) goodluck Sandy: (leaving) ugh, thankyou CUT TO: Ryan putting the trash out, he hears a car door then looks down and sees Caleb ringing Julie's door bell. Julie walks out and kisses him, then Caleb goes inside Julie looks up and sees Ryan watching. Julie looks worried then goes inside. Ryan pulls back so he can't be seen, he looks confused CUT TO: the pool house the next day - Marissa walks in the door, wearing the dress from earlier, Ryan is in a suit Marisa: hey Ryan: hi! (he walks over the bed to get to her quicker, instead of going around, he kisses her - aww) just got to uh...put on my good pair of shoes Marissa: I know this isn't exactly the date you had planned, but I really appreciate it. you couldn't have done better with my mom yesterday (Ryan's smile fades) she's like... a different person. who knows I mean maybe if everything goes well tonight then... (Ryan comes and sits next to her on the bed) (huge smile) I'm really happy! which never use to be an accomplishment...and not just about my parents Ryan: we're gonna be late [SCENE_BREAK] CUT TO: Cohen's front door, Seth opens it and Anna is there Seth: yo Anna: what up homes Seth: chillin Anna: aight (winks) (Seth motions with his head for her to come in, she walks passed him) Seth: what's that smell? Anna: perfume! Seth: smells like woodchips (Anna looks at him) in a rose garden...roses (Anna looks around) Anna: so...this is your crib, this is where all the magic happens Seth: well if by magic you're referring to the card game then sadly, yes Anna: you have a hot tub (motioning outside) Seth: mm hmm Anna: do you ever use it Seth: hot tubs for the hoes I usually hang in the grado (?) (Ryan & Marissa walk in) Marissa: hey guys Anna: hi Marissa: (to Ryan) so I'm just gonna run to the girl's room, it's down the hall right? Ryan: yeah Anna: I gotta go to (hands Seth her purse) Seth: right cause girls can't pee alone (Ryan looks at him) what its Anna I could'a said pop a squat in front of her if I wanted to Ryan: sometimes I think you talk just to make sounds Seth: well sometimes I do Ryan: (sighs) so Anna looks good Seth: mm, tonight should be fun, there's gonna be a raffle, the only thing more fun then a raffle is-is anything really (Kirsten comes in) Kirsten: you guys ready Seth: the girls are uh peeing Kirsten: Seth don't say pee Ryan: where's Sandy? Kirsten: don't ask CUT TO: Sandy & Rachel working on the case Sandy: question Rachel: hey (motions to food) early bird special Sandy: I'm gonna soldier on, try and get outta here at a decent hour Rachel: mm, right well not all of us have cocktail parties to go to on yachts (stretches back revealing her stomach) Sandy: (notices) right um...so Caleb won't sell no suprise there. onto plan B Rachel: what's plan B? Sandy: I'm workin on it Rachel: come to the floor Sandy, everything makes more sense on the floor. we have got padtai on the floor Sandy: we got work to do Rachel: which is why we must refuel Sandy: (considering) you got any dumplings (Rachel holds them up) I'm powerless before dumplings Rachel: go with gravity man (Sandy takes the dumplings and sits on the floor next to Rachel) CUT TO: The yacht - Marissa & Ryan are arriving, Julie & Jimmy greet them (At the same time) Julie: hi, your here Jimmy: hey Marissa: hey mom (hugs Julie) Jimmy: (shaking Ryan's hand) how're you doin? Ryan: good Marissa: hi Caity Ryan: hey Caitlyn Caitlyn: (cold) hi Ryan Julie: uh Caitlyn doesn't trust new people but Ryan is very trustworthy (smiles) Jimmy: (off screen) Marissa, sweetheart reverend Donahue wants to say hello (Ryan looks up and sees Caleb on the upper deck with some woman, Julie sees him looking) Marissa: (off screen) ok daddy Photographer: can I get a photo of the Cooper family (at the same time) Marissa: (off screen) totally, yes Jimmy: yeah that'd be great, come on let's do it. Jules? Julie: yes of course, Riviera magazine. it's very exciting (Julie is standing next to Marissa, Marissa is standing behind Caitlyn & Jimmy is on the other side of them) Julie: Ryan, why don't you join us? Ryan: no...it's for your family Photographer: say cheese Jimmy: oops...I didn't say cheese CUT TO: Kirsten & Caleb Caleb: (off screen) hey Kiki Kirsten: hey dad (kisses him on the cheek) Caleb: where's the sandman CUT TO: Seth & Anna Seth: those earrings are hypnotising me Anna: I know they're kinda makin me sea sick (pulls them out) Caleb: there he is, built like a pipe cleaner but lookin sharp Seth: hey (hugs him) uh same-same to you. I don't know what that means (Anna laughs) Caleb: (to Seth about Anna) and who's this little fire cracker Seth: ah, this is my date (Anna looks at him) my-my-my friend Anna Caleb: clearly she needs no introduction Anna: very nice to meet you sir (shakes his hand) Seth said you were scary but (Seth hits her with his elbow) I see an inner sweetness (Seth mouths 'I didnt say that') Caleb: I like your moxy (Anna laughs) Seth: mm suddenly I wanna (couldn't catch the rest) CUT TO: Summer & Chip Chip: the ocean is like, so vast, like endless, I feel so Summer: insignificant (Chip nods) go figure. you know I'm thirsty Chip: do you wanna go to the bar? Summer: yeah you can, yeah thanks (Chip leaves) (Summer watches Seth & Anna with Caleb & Kirsten) CUT TO: Inside the yacht, Ryan is getting a drink. Julie comes up to him Julie: (to the woman next to Ryan) excuse me - hi Ryan Ryan: good party Julie: thankyou...and thanks for not telling Marissa Ryan: she's pretty excited about you maybe getting back together with her dad...you may be ok with lying to Marissa, but not me Julie: (half smiles) this is my life, my daughter Ryan: my girlfriend Julie: Ryan...stay out of this. it's none of your business (Ryan walks away) CUT TO: Seth & Anna at the front of the yacht laughing Summer is watching them. Marissa walks up to Summer Marissa: hey, how goes it with Chip? Summer: oh, well he's suprised that the ocean is big, smoke another beer chip Marissa: wow, someone's in a good mood Summer: what is Seth Cohen doing with tinkerbell? she's from Pittsburgh that's like the 909 of the east Marissa: Anna's cool Summer: she's a little scammer, first thing she does is go after Caleb Nichols grandson, have you seen the way she looks at him Marissa: no but clearly you have Summer: well only because it's like totally obvious Marissa: (laughing) yes it is, that you're jealous. you like Seth Cohen Summer: eeewww no, come on Marissa: you like himmm, you like himmm Summer: stop it! Marissa: you loooooove him (laughing) Summer: stop. I do not like Seth Cohen. I mean I cant like Seth Cohen, he's like Seth Cohen Marissa: (walking away) well it's to bad, cause he likes you! (Summer watches Seth & Anna again) CUT TO: Ryan up the top, Marissa walks up to him, she's really happy Marissa: hey (leans on his shoulder) my parents are totally getting along. and if my dad could find a job soon then maybe I could be your neighbour again, I could sneak over whenever I wanted Ryan: your parents are weird, I wouldn't count on anything (Marissa's smile fades) Marissa: right, you wouldn't Ryan: what does that mean? Marissa: I'm just saying if you don't understand how important this is Ryan: I get it, I get it ok, to well, my mom, my dad Marissa: just because that happened to you doesn't mean it's gonna happen to me...my parents may get back together Ryan: no...they won't Marissa: why can't you just be happy for me? Ryan: ...your mom is seeing Caleb Nichol Marissa: what, what're you talking about Ryan: I saw them, together in front of your house (Marissa is clearly upset) I'm sorry (Marissa leaves) CUT TO: Sandy & Rachel still working Sandy: I think at this point we go to the state for proposition fifty funds and-and hope they've got a spare 200 million dollars in the budget Rachel: wait I have the budget here somewhere (leans forward to look for it, revealing her back) Sandy: (notices) oh its uh...official aly stuff Rachel: oh no you put it with the land trust documents (Rachel has her arm under Sandy's am which is stretching the opposite way, they both laugh and their faces are close) Sandy: feels like twister Rachel: (gasps) you know when I was in college that game got me in a lotta trouble Sandy: I could imagine (both laugh) Sandy: (sitting back) however you and I councilor are in enough trouble as it is Rachel: yeah, was it me or did your father in-law basically... accuse us of having an affair Sandy: yeah Rachel: yeah, where'd he get that idea right? I mean y'know we work together and (starting to move near him) we eat all our meals together and (on all fours facing Sandy moving closer) we talk on the phone when we cant actually be together (she is mere inches from his face, he doesn't say/do anything) Sandy: I got a boat to catch (Rachel sits next to him and watches him leave) CUT TO: The yacht now night - Seth & Anna are mocking people Seth: uh oooh goodness look at that piece right there, you know with this easterly breeze that toupee's gonna go over board Anna: well good thing his wife has surgically enhanced flotation devices (a shot of the bad toupee guy and his wife) because then she can jump in after it Seth: yeah there also fun to look at...uh hey if you can do me a favour and go tell that kid uh puberty started I don't-I don't think the pencil thin mustache is gonna make a come back anytime soon (pretend yells) hey dude embrace the razor already (Anna laughs) Anna: sounds like you're speaking from experience Seth: well, maybe when I was thirteen uh my nickname use to be magnum PI Anna: oh really Seth: yeah, mothers can be so cruel (Anna laughs more) Anna: hoh, god there are not people like this in Pittsburgh Seth: you must hate Newport Anna: I did, at first (turning to him) but now...it's growing on me (Anna leans in to kiss him, Seth panics) Seth: (puts his head down) are you um thirsty, at all because I'm a little bit parched and I was thinkin about getting us a couple a mountain dues...take the edge off Anna: (disappointed) sure Seth: ok, ill be right back (Anna watches him leave) Pan to: Summer & Chip near by Chip: wow, check it out (Summer sees Seth walk passed) Chip: it's like totally dark, but totally visual Summer: yeah, not understanding a word your saying. finish roaming (?) I'm gonna go get a drink (leaves) CUT TO: inside the yacht, Julie is making a speech Julie: uh excuse me I hate to interrupt ah just a moment of your time... (the crowd moves so you can see that Jimmy & Caitlyn are with her on one side, and Caleb on the other) Julie: uh I'm Julie Cooper the co-coordinator of this event (Marissa walks in) thankyou all so very much for coming, through your generous contributions we've raised almost two hundred thousand dollars for the children's hospital (Ryan comes in and stands with Marissa) (everyone claps) and don't forget its tax deductible (laughs) I also want to... CUT TO: Seth & Summer Seth: hey Summer: can we talk? (nudges him down the stairs) Seth: yeah uh o-o--o CUT TO: Julie's speech again (clapping) Julie: um I have to say that we could not have done any of this (Marissa looks um impressed) without the generous Ryan: (whispers to Marissa) let's just get outta here Marissa: so I should just leave and let her get away with this? Julie: let's give him a big hand Marissa: (to Ryan) is that what you would do? (clapping) CUT TO: Seth & Summer, she starts kissing him Summer: (stops) oh god...no Seth: (shocked) uh-uh-wh-wh-what's happening (Summer is just as shocked, she sits on the floor) Summer: (disbelievingly) I like Seth Cohen Seth: (sits next to her) uh you-you what now Summer: nothing! I wasn't talking to you, but if you tell anyone what you heard here. ill kill you (leaves) (Seth is confused about what just happened) CUT TO: Julie's speech again Julie: there's my beautiful daughter Marissa please, join us honey (clapping) come join us honey (Marissa walks up to stand with them) Julie: thankyou and now I'd like to ask my daughter Caitlyn to pick the winner of the romantic get-away raffle, Marissa would you like to announce the lucky couple Marissa: (taking the mic) thanks, and how bout another round of applause for my mom (clapping) and for Caleb Nichol (clapping) after all there work on behalf of the children's hospital...if anybody deserves a romantic get away for two,(looking at them) its my mom and Caleb Nichol (Julie & Caleb are stunned) I mean aren't they just the perfect couple, they've been keeping their romance a secret (close up of a shocked Jimmy) but tonight...the secrets out (hands back the mic to Julie) (Ryan looks proud of Marissa) Marissa: congratulations you guys (walks away) (close ups of Jimmy & Kirsten looking shocked) CUT TO: Marissa outside, she leans on the yacht, upset CUT TO: Julie etc Julie: (to Caitlyn) honey take this (hands her the mic, and the raffle winner) (to Jimmy) don't start with me Jimmy: hey after tonight I'm done with you, your-your Caleb's problem now (photographer takes a photo) Photographer: one more please Julie: excuse me (walks away) Caitlyn: and the winner of tonight's raffle is... Sandy & Kirsten Cohen (clapping) (Kirsten doesn't look thrilled to win) CUT TO: Marissa, Julie goes to her Julie: what the hell was that? Marissa: you lied to me! you said you wanted us to be a family again Julie: I do... and I was going to tell you but this is all so new and I know you've ben through so much. Marissa honey this whole party, this whole night was to show you that our life could be like it was, you could move back home we could be a family again Marissa: and what about dad? Julie: honey... I will always love your father... but because of what's he's done we have no future together Marissa: (serious) neither, do we! (Julie walks away) CUT TO: Seth & Anna walking Seth: wait ok, what? (Anna's laughing) Julie Cooper & my grandfather? Anna: ah huh Seth: well then do you know that if that worked out that -that'd mean Marissa would be like, she would be my aunt Anna: ooh, I can't believe you missed all the excitement, where have you ben? (holds his arm) Seth: I... find raffles to-to be extremely upsetting there's just too much suspense Anna: aww Seth: so I don't go (Anna laughs) (a shot of Summer making a shhh, and throat sign to Seth below) CUT TO: Kirsten & Caleb Kirsten: I trusted you I-I told you things about my life and my marriage and you used them against me...and you tell me nothing about you Caleb: (sighs) well if this is the way your gonna react...do you blame me? Kirsten: (serious) no, infact outside the office from now on, we have nothing to say to each other (walks away then turns back) oh, and good luck with your new girlfriend, your gonna need it (Sandy is behind her) Sandy: I'm here Kirsten: we're leaving Sandy: huh, wh but I wore a jacket CUT TO: Marissa upset, Ryan comes over Ryan: think this parties over (Marissa nods) want me to take you back to your dads? Marissa: (smiles) I think I'm ready for our first date Ryan: I think...we're way passed that now CUT TO: Cohen's house - Sandy & Kirsten's bedroom Sandy: huh, so in theory... Julie Cooper could eventually become your step mother (fascinated) Kirsten: don't - even - say it Sandy: I-I-I'm late to one event I miss everything Kirsten: well not everything...we won the raffle...a romantic get away for two...if you can get away from the office Sandy: oh yeah, no it'll be good for us, you know spend a little time alone (grabs her from behind) Kirsten: mmm glad to hear it Sandy: so what're you doin now Kirsten: (turns around to face him) you! (kisses him) Sandy: mm glad to hear it (they continue to kiss) CUT TO: the pool house. you see clothes on the floor, hear heavy breathing then pan to feet/legs intertwined. gradually moves up to show Ryan lying on top of Marissa. they are making out Ryan: this a pretty good date? Marissa: yeah I just wish it didn't have to end Ryan: it doesn't (kissing) spend the night (kissing) you know we, don't have to do anything, we could uh sleep (they are both on their sides facing each other) Marissa: really, Sandy & Kirsten are cool with that Ryan: well we haven't had the talk yet so (Marissa laughs) do you snore? Marissa: no...well I don't think so, I've never actually slept with someone before Ryan: yeah me neither, I'm usually climbin out the window or back into the front seat Marissa: hoh, ok enough sharing Ryan: yeah, goodnight (kisses her, then leans over to turn out the light, Marissa gets on top of him as he does so) Ryan: I thought you said you wanted to sleep Marissa: suddenly not so tired (kisses him) best (kiss) date (kiss) ever (they both smile, scenes of them kissing, then the outside of the pool house. fade out)
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