Summer decides to take an active role in the making of the comic book, but Seth doesn't know if he can handle spending that much time alone with her. Sandy and Rebecca reminisce about days gone by as Kirsten tries to convince Caleb that he could have a relationship with Lindsay. As Caleb decides what kind of future he wants to have with his daughters, Alex asks Marissa where their friendship is going.
Opening scene - We see Sandy pull up outside the Cohen house, he stops the car looks at the front door and then looks at his watch. In the kitchen we see Ryan sitting at the kitchen table, studying intensely. He looks up slightly when Seth walks in. Seth makes a screeching noise at the back door, then turns to look at Ryan Seth: you�re up early Ryan: i'm studying for this test Seth: ah yeah I know it�s great, I was actually on my way out jus ta talk Ryan: studying Seth: (ignoring) yeah it�s fine we can talk here, I jus think the issue feels a little more pool house'y Ryan: is this about Alex Seth: uh no, no she�s merely kitchen table fodder at this point she�s no longer up ta pool house snuff Ryan: so it�s Summer an Zach Seth: yes, which I realise is...more of an evening subject best served over a game of playstation Ryan: (thinks) ill allow it Seth: great, thanks alot (sits at the table) so the three of us are moving forward with this comic book Ryan: right so Seth: so Summer an I are getting involved professionally Ryan, now you know how these things go, late nights at the office- Ryan: you don�t have an office Seth: sure, but with the added stress of work an deadlines you know things can-can get uh-uh sexy (raises eyebrows) Ryan: (looks at Seth) your writing a comic book, not sexy Seth: so you think I�m reaching Ryan: I think your movin on with Alex, you moved on with Summer an for the first time in your life your not facing any women issues (leans on his book) Seth: so then you�re saying I�m jus complaining that I have nothin'a complain about Ryan: (looks at Seth) this is what I�m saying (sighs) Seth: ok great (stands) then I will await the next great romance to wreak havoc on my heart an mind (leaves the kitchen) Ryan: I can hardly wait (Seth goes up the stairs and as he does Sandy sneaks in the front door, Seth stops when he hears the door open. Sandy shuts the door just as Seth walks down a few stairs. Sandy looks around trying to see if anyone is around, he sees Seth and Seth mouths "hi" with a big grin) Sandy: (shocked) (whispers) well your up early Seth: are you sneakin in...after curfew Sandy: busted...am I grounded Seth: perhaps if I let you off...you'll remember this act of kindness, an afford me the same leniency should I miss my own curfew (raises eyebrows) Sandy: keep dreamin Seth: it was worth a shot CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - in the background we can hear water running, and we see Sandy sneaking in the door. he rushes into the room and puts his shoes down next to the bed, he takes his jacket off just as Kirsten walks out of the bathroom Kirsten: your home, I was worried about you Sandy: uh I�m ok (Kirsten puts her hands on his shoulders) you know jus beat Kirsten: mm, how did...Professor Bloom take the news about Rebecca Sandy: oh, how d'you think he took it Kirsten: I can only imagine (Sandy puts his watch on the bedside table) his only daughter an now she�s gone an he didn�t even get ta see her (Sandy unbuttons his shirt, his phone rings and he takes it out of his jacket pocket and puts up 1 finger to Kirsten before answering it) Sandy: hello (we see Rebecca talking to Sandy from a pay phone by the water) Rebecca: hey Sandy, Rebecca Sandy: yeah Rebecca: listen I�m at the pier, d'you want me ta grab you some coffee Sandy: no, no, nine o'clock is fine ill see you then (Kirsten holds Sandy from behind) Rebecca: ok (hangs up) Sandy: it�s gonna be a little hectic for a while Kirsten: well...well you should try an get some sleep, you look exhausted (kisses Sandy�s cheek) (Kirsten leaves the room and Sandy looks guilty) Opening theme - California by Phantom Planet Cohen kitchen - Ryan is still studying at the table, and Kirsten comes in Kirsten: your up an about early Ryan: (not looking up) test, not ready Kirsten: don�t miss those days Ryan: uh thanks Kirsten: how�s school, life Ryan: yeah pretty good, usual Kirsten: you an Lindsay Ryan: ah we're good...y'know good (Kirsten walks over to the table with 2 coffees) Kirsten: there was definite hesitation Ryan: uh, jus studying Kirsten: Ryan (sits) whatever you did, it can be undone, candies, flowers, work miracles Ryan: actually its not something I did although thanks for your confidence, its uh...it�s your dad Kirsten: ah, the one man impervious ta miracles, what happened Ryan: well Lindsay reached out to him, or I did for her um there was a meal...(frowns) or there was supposed to be a meal um...we went to a restaurant Kirsten: poor girl, what'did he say Ryan: he didn�t actually take out his cheque book but he might as well have Kirsten: he thought she wanted money, well he must'a got her confused with my other sister (smirks) or his wife Ryan: look I�m not the biggest fan'a your dad no offence, but I mean Luke Skywalker was happy ta have a dad even if he was Darth Vader Kirsten: (thinks) (nods) your right she needs a dad, ill handle this...there�s gonna be another meal, here, an actual food will be eaten, an ill make sure that he behaves himself (Ryan looks at Kirsten, worried) CUT TO: Alex's apartment - we are looking in the front door from outside. Marissa is in a shirt and her underwear clearing empty beer bottles into a trash bag, Alex comes out similarly dressed except her top is a singlet/tank Alex: oh my god did we really drink that much last night Marissa: uh we drank that much here Alex: (yawns, sits on the couch) who knew you Harbor chicks could throw down Marissa: yeah well, I�m not like the other girls (looks at Alex) Alex: well then I guess it�s about time I show you the meth lab in the basement Marissa: I thought you'd never ask (smiles) (Alex laughs, Marissa laughs and they look at each other) Alex: sooo I guess you have'ta go to school (stands) (Marissa looks uncomfortable) say Hi ta Seth for me I kinda miss his little chicken arms, what�s he ben up to he hasn�t bugged me for a while Marissa: um I don�t know, but I was kinda thinking of skipping school today, I mean how much is there ta learn about the Aztecs anyway Alex: nothing really (shrugs) Marissa: that�s exactly what I was thinking, so what'do you wanna do (looks at Alex) Alex: well you ready for that surf lesson (unsure) Marissa: yes, awesome (Alex smiles) um let me jus jump in the shower if that�s ok (Alex nods) (Marissa walks up the hallway towards the shower, and takes off her top as she goes. we see her from behind, you can just see her tattoo. she holds the shirt over her naked chest and turns back) Marissa: oh wait, d'you have another shirt I can borrow (Alex stares at Marissa) cause this one kinda smells like cigarettes (Alex still stunned, nods. Marissa smiles and walks away. Alex looks away, shocked) CUT TO: The pier - Rebecca and Sandy are walking together Rebecca: so who would'a thought Sandy Cohen would be living in Newport Beach, surrounded by all these surfers Sandy: its ben twenty two years Rebecca: you say that like it�s a long time Sandy: yeah Rebecca: so you have two kids huh Sandy: yeah Rebecca: who'd ya end up marrying, wait let me guess...left wing radical from long island, reformed (Sandy smiles) Sandy: yep that�s it...not even close...rich, conservative, Presbyterian and she grew up right uh, well here basically, blonde blue eyes, cute little nose...like a button Rebecca: (smiles) your full'a suprises...how'd she take the news about my return Sandy: I haven�t told her yet (Rebecca nods) I don�t want her ta be considered an accomplice, what with my-my harboring a fugitive Rebecca: yeah, that I am Sandy: so what about you Rebecca: hm (they stop walking and stand next to the ocean) Sandy: are you married, you got those five kids you always wanted ta have Rebecca: not even close, I haven�t met anybody since you (Sandy looks down) its kinda hard ta meet people when you cant let anybody know...who you really are an� cant stay in one place too long Sandy: I can see how that might salt your game Rebecca: salt my game...is that how they talk in Orange County Sandy: (laughs) stick around you'll be sayin rad in no time Rebecca: yeah except I�m not staying, I figured id um...hang out in my uh lovely accommodations at the flea bag in for...another forty eight hours, spend this time with my dad...then disappear Sandy: you�re leavin Rebecca: how can I stay...you said yourself I�m a fugitive...the feds are lookin for me I don�t wanna get you in any trouble Sandy: ...does your dad know your leaving so soon Rebecca: I was hoping you'd help me out with that (Sandy looks at Rebecca) CUT TO: Harbor school - Lindsay is at her locker and Ryan walks over to her Ryan: hey there, mwaaa (kisses Lindsay�s cheek) (Lindsay smiles/laughs) so what'do you want for dinner Lindsay: (smiles) why are you inviting me over Ryan: uhhhhh Kirsten is Lindsay: great (shuts her locker) so who's it gonna be with Ryan: ah you know me, you, Kirsten (coughs) Caleb Lindsay: huh Ryan: (coughs again) Caleb (Lindsay pulls his hand down) (softly) Caleb Lindsay: why, one horrible dining experience wasn�t enough Ryan: well Kirsten jus feels bad about what happened at our dinner Lindsay: (looks away) you told her Ryan: she wants ta help Lindsay: well I don�t want her help, I don�t want your help an ugh, I definitely don�t wanna dine with Caleb Nichol (walks away) Ryan: alright, look (sighs) Luke Skywalker was happy ta find his dad right, even if he turned out ta be Darth Vader Lindsay: Ryan (closes her eyes) Luke Skywalker an Darth Vader fought each other with light sabers until one of them died, Vader cut off Skywalker's hand Ryan: when you put it that way Lindsay: look jus don�t worry about my family...or our family (frustrated) whatever they are just let it be, ok (walks away) Ryan: alright (Ryan watches Lindsay walk away, then the door that she walked through shuts) CUT TO: Caleb�s office - Kirsten walks in, and Caleb is sitting at his desk Caleb: (stands) Kirsten, what a pleasure to see you in my office (kisses Kirsten�s cheek) y'know that yoga-laties or cardio bar whatever it is you ben up to is working wonders on your figure (Kirsten looks at him) an that top it-its...so fetching Kirsten: fetching (Caleb nods) are you done Caleb: done what, done complimenting my beautiful daughter...on how beautiful she is Kirsten: dad, I need you to do me a favour (raises eyebrows) I need you ta have dinner with me Lindsay an Ryan an I need you to not be the worlds biggest ass Caleb: what're you talking about Kirsten: you accused her of wanting money, not that you've ever viewed that as a personality flaw before Caleb: well she-she turned up with that inland street thug Kirsten: (not impressed) dad, listen up (walks over to Caleb) Ryan the assumed street thug has ben living with us for a year an a half now, he is a brother ta Seth an a son ta me an Sandy Caleb: I still question his motives, I-I'm just protective of my family Kirsten: this girl...wants ta know her father she wants ta get ta know you, now tonight (fixes Caleb�s tie) you are gonna show up for dinner, an you are gonna be a real dad ta this girl or your gonna lose two daughters, got it (Caleb nods) CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Rebecca, Max & Sandy are in there Rebecca: dad I can�t stay, I�m already endangering you an Sandy Max: (upset) oh I see so I-I�m...I�m gonna lose you all over again then Sandy: we don�t really have a choice here (sits) Max: of course we do, the choice we've always had Sandy Rebecca: look I�m not turning myself in, you know how long it would be before I even got ta court, we've had no time together Max: all I want is ta-ta see you clear your name ta-ta ta ta get your life back Sandy: it�s gonna be very hard ta do considering what happened Max: except it didn�t happen Sandy (looks at Rebecca) tell him Rebecca (Rebecca looks at him) Sandy: (looks at Rebecca) tell me what Rebecca: ok um...that night I never showed, I got scared Zucowsky had to uh (looks down) go it alone (sighs) (Max sighs) Sandy: (shocked) I knew it, why'd ya run Rebecca: I panicked, I knew if I got caught id have'ta testify against my friends Max: Sandy you could defend her, you-you could clear her name Rebecca: (to Max) we can�t ask him ta put himself at risk like that, he has a family now Max: wait-wait-wait, before you left we were his family (Sandy looks at him) Sandy please I am begging you, give my daughter her life back (Sandy looks at Max, then Rebecca. Rebecca looks at Sandy) CUT TO: Harbor school - Seth is sketching by himself in the student lounge. Summer walks over to the couch Summer: hey Seth: hey Summer: is that Marissa Seth: yeah, or as I like ta call her Cosmo Girl (Summer sits next to him) with a passion for fashion...an a magic flask Summer: hm alcoholism as a super power, well that is an interesting take (smiles) you mus think Marissa is super hot, your not gonna like draw me all short an stumpy are you, ta like punish me for not liking you anymore (raises eyebrows) Seth: this is...kinda my concern, you an me in the artistic process Summer: what about it Seth: well you an I have a history an I�m a little concerned...that it�s gonna compromise my vision Summer: (frowns) are you writing me out! (Seth makes an I don�t know motion) (puts up her fist) oh I will compromise your vision do not forget about my rage blackouts Seth: I have not, infact its part'a your super powers Summer: (happy) really Seth: yeah, it�s very Hulk like Summer: (frowns) but I�m not gonna like turn green am I (Seth doesn�t say anything) oh this is your way ta make me rip off all my clothes (raises eyebrows) Seth: that right there, our history its affecting the work Summer: are you forgetting about our third partner, Zach super hero nickname, the boyfriend has the power ta make me forget you (cheesy grin) Seth: I�m jus saying, high stress late nights close quarters I hope it doesn�t but I don�t know (shrugs) it could get weird Summer: (frowns) you think Seth: well (Zach rushes over to them, excited) Zach: hey guys, I got great news Seth: hey Zach: my dad has an intern whose uncle works (sits between Seth & Summer) at wild storm Seth: really Summer: (lost) what�s wild storm Zach: unbelievable comic book company (to Seth) I pitched them the shape of the idea Seth: well Zach we don�t really have an idea yet- Zach: they loved the world of Orange County man, they think it could be really hot right now, they said if they like the art work, they might wanna set up a meeting Seth: (smiles) alright Zach: so get ready man, late nights high stress (Seth looks at him) close quarters oh an Cohen, you gotta nail Summer Seth: what (looks away) Summer: excuse me Zach: pitch them her character, Little Miss Vixen with her designer hand bags full'a killer credit cards they loved her Summer: (happy) they did Zach: (nods) yeah Summer: they loved me Zach: ok but we gotta lock down her likeness (Seth looks unsure) you gotta start drawin her right away Seth: (reluctant) ah oh ok Zach: like tonight (Seth nods) Summer: so...ill be posing for Cohen, tonight (Seth looks worried, Zach is oblivious) (frowns) its fine Zach: so this is gonna be great (smiles) Summer: (frowns) great Seth: (unsure) so great (Zach has a huge smile on his face, Summer looks worried and Seth forces a big smile for Zach) CUT TO: Cohen house at night - we see the formal dining room from outside, Kirsten comes in from the left dressed up for her dinner, and Sandy comes in from the right Sandy: hey Kirsten: hey (puts candles on the table) Sandy: (confused) we're not havin a party are we I mean one never knows (laughs) (kisses Kirsten�s cheek) Kirsten: no its jus dinner, with my dad Sandy: oh Kirsten: don�t worry, your not invited Sandy: oh, oh good I should probably get back ta the office anyway Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) oh, ok, are you working with Max Sandy: yeah (nods) Kirsten: what�s there left ta do Sandy: everything (walks closer to Kirsten) what if I told you he wants me ta clear Rebecca�s name (Kirsten looks at him) prove she was innocent Kirsten: I would think that would be wonderful Sandy: you would Kirsten: the mans daughter died, an if you can�t bring his daughter back...at least you can clear her name Sandy: I knew you'd understand (smiles) CUT TO: The kitchen - Ryan is in there, not dressed for the dinner and Kirsten walks in Kirsten: well why aren�t you dressed is Lindsay here Ryan: Lindsay isn�t coming Kirsten: (frowns) why Ryan: (frowns) cause Caleb�s coming Kirsten: well I know that was the idea, go an get her Ryan: I've gotten in the middle enough Kirsten: well didn�t you use that Luke Skywalker Darth Vader thing Ryan: she poked a serious hole in that analogy Kirsten: look my father is on his way over here an if Lindsay doesn�t show up we're gonna be having dinner with him, alone Ryan: that�s a good point...I jus don�t think there�s anything I can say Kirsten: ...maybe your right (hands Ryan cutlery) forks on the left soup spoons on the right (leaves) (Ryan taps the to piles together) CUT TO: The Bait Shop - Marissa is looking at pictures on the wall of Alex's office and Alex is working, it�s very quiet Marissa: what�s this Alex: (looks up) oh its something Seth drew, its a demon water polo player I guess...he left it here (sighs) maybe in ten years ill sell it on eBay or something (walks out) Marissa: (follows) so what�s the deal with you guys Alex: we never really left the ground you know we taxied down the runway but never achieved lift off Marissa: (relates) yeah I jus got outta one'a those Alex: yeah well there good for getting over someone I guess Marissa: or getting you ready for someone (Alex reacts to what Marissa said but doesn�t turn around to face her) Marissa: hey can I crash at your place again...anything to avoid hanging out with my step-dad Alex: (turns around) works for me, but (serious) can I ask you a question Marissa: (looks at Alex) sure (shrugs) Alex: what're you doing with me Marissa: (unsure) picking up a pint of cherry garcia an renting some DVDs Alex: (not looking at Marissa) I mean...sleeping over (looks) hanging out all the time borrowing my clothes...things that never happened with Seth an I was dating him Marissa: well Seth�s not really your size Alex: no but he was however briefly (softer) my boyfriend Marissa: (uncomfortable) maybe your right, I should probably sleep at home anyway (Alex is thrown) I�m out of fresh clothes as it is Alex: (nods) ok (Marissa is at the bottom of the stairs) Marissa: oh an ill wash this shirt, get it back to you Alex: no, don�t worry about it (looks down) (Marissa looks down and quickly goes up the stairs, Alex watches then walks away. Marissa stops at the top and looks back at Alex, you can tell she is confused and completely torn) CUT TO: Lindsay�s room - Lindsay is practicing her obo. there is a knock at the door Lindsay: I�m almost done practicing mom Kirsten: (opens the door) not your mom (smiles) your sister Lindsay: (smiles) hi Kirsten: I didn�t know you played the obo Lindsay: oh not well I jus...started practicing again Kirsten: well it sounds great, what was that Lindsay: uh it was Brahms, ? castral piece Kirsten: you know who likes Brahms Lindsay: yeeeaaah iii'mm not going...ta dinner even if Caleb is a huge fan of the obo (laughs) Kirsten: look no one has ben more thoroughly crushed by our dad then me Lindsay: hey now, there�s a club I wanna join Kirsten: he�s got allotta issues, he�s not the easiest guy in the world ta get along with...but once you figure him out he's-he's really a good guy Lindsay: (looks at Kirsten) really Kirsten: (laughs) I don�t know, I�ve never ben able ta figure him out (shakes her head) (Lindsay smiles) but maybe we can try...together (Lindsay looks at Kirsten, still unsure) CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Rebecca and Sandy are looking at a room for a place for Rebecca to stay Sandy: well its not much (turns on the light) but the couch is pretty comfy Rebecca: mm-hmm Sandy: an we got air-condition- well we don�t have air-conditioning but we-we have windows (points) Rebecca: carpeting, very lush Sandy: it�s private an the price you cant beat it Rebecca: its great Sandy its perfect I mean it'll be fine for the next forty eight hours Sandy: oh it might take me a little longer then that ta figure out how'ta take on your case (laughs) Rebecca: ...you are (smiles) you will (Sandy doesn�t say anything) oh (hugs Sandy) thankyou (their hug lasts a while and is more then just a friendly hug) Rebecca: (pulls away) I mean um...thanks, I know I said I didn�t want your help but (sighs) I kinda did Sandy: I kinda knew that Rebecca: hm so um...have you told your wife yet Sandy: no (shakes his head) Rebecca: Sandy Sandy: she can�t know anything yet, not until we get this sorted out (Rebecca nods) uh I don�t like it but...it�s the best thing for her Rebecca: (nods) ok that�s your decision (Sandy nods) my dads gonna be thrilled (smiles) we should celebrate Sandy: yeah ill go rent out Chuckee-cheese Rebecca: (laughs) I know we can�t go out but we could order in Mexican, grab a bottle of tequila...still like pachung? Sandy: yeah Rebecca: (smiles) yeah, smoke a little weed Sandy: (laughs) cool, yeah while I�m harboring a fugitive ill go score some pot off the street Rebecca: ah (holds out some) (Sandy laughs) never leave home without it (Sandy shakes his head) happen ta have a bong handy Sandy: not these days (raises eyebrows) no, no my son Seth is...he�s quite the detective Rebecca: hm, if my memory serves Sandy Cohen could turn just about anything into a pipe, soda can, apple Sandy: do we get ta listen to the Altman brothers to Rebecca: depends if you've got an apple Sandy: ...lets just stick ta the tequila (Rebecca nods) [SCENE_BREAK] CUT TO: Summer's bedroom - Summer opens the door in a pink robe and Seth is standing there with his sketch book Seth: helllooo Summer: hm come in (motions to the bed) Seth: alright (shuts the door) hey nice ta see you dressed up for the occasion Summer: (stands in front of Seth) ah yes uh-hm (Seth sits on the bed) ready Seth: (opens the pad) hang on just a second...alright (Summer opens her robe and lets it fall to the floor. we see this from her feet up, and the camera gradually moves up to show the rest of her. she has black sexy knee high boots, red fishnet stockings, short tight black skirt, the upper part is black with a middle bit of pinky sequin things, and a chocker made out of the same stuff with silver spikes. and she has small bands around each wrist. she looks awesome!) Seth: (sees) oh my god (puts the book to his mouth) Summer: (annoyed) what! (folds her arms) it�s my costume I told you I had wardrobe approval...look if it was up to you id be wearing shredded purple jeans an pasties Seth: no this is better, this is much better (smiles) Summer: ok come on lets be professional, less drooling more drawing (Seth looks back at his book) (frowns) an don�t give me any junk in the trunk either Seth: its jus the gifts god gave you (Summer stands there fidgeting. Seth looks at her, then draws a little. Summer doesn�t know where to look. Seth looks up and then draws some more) Seth: you think you could maybe turn like forty degrees (Summer shifts a little) but keep your face tilted towards the light (Summer tries to do it) an then hold your arms akimbo Summer: (confused) a what'bo (Seth puts one finger up then goes over to her. he places her hands on her hips) Seth: ok jus like this...ok now chest out a little bit (Summer half smiles then Seth crouches down near her legs, he points one knee out a little. Summer looks down at Seth, Seth looks up at Summer) Seth: an kinda this way (moves her a little) Summer: mm-hmm Seth: an kinda (moves her chin) (softly) turn your face up this way a liitle bit (looks) wait (puts a finger up) shh shh Summer: what (Seth gently pushes one side of her hair behind her ear. it�s an intense moment) Summer: ok, are your greasy paws done manhandling me (raises eyebrows) Seth: yeah, you look good (Summer sees the sketch Seth had been doing sitting on the bed) Summer: did you jus draw that! like now (goes over to look at it) Seth: yeah but...(frustrated) you jus stepped outta the light! (Summer is kneeling next to the bed looking at the starting of her sketch. it�s just her head. she turns the page over so it�s a blank sheet) Summer: ok, you know I wish I could draw (scribbles with the pencil) (frowns) but every time I try ta draw a person its jus one big head with legs coming out of its chin Seth: yeah (kneels next to Summer) look how you�re holding the pencil your choking it Summer: no I am not this pencil can breathe on its own Seth: no it won�t a guy with no neck cant? loosen up a little bit (helps Summer loosen her grip) Summer: alright, alright Seth: (holds Summer's wrist to guide her) jus...take it nice an easy Summer: (softly) yeah (their heads gradually get closer together while Seth helps Summer draw. right now their foreheads are almost touching) Seth: yeah...Picasso said, first you have to be able to draw a straight line (smiles) Summer: right (Summer and Seth turn toward each other. they are almost kissing distance now. Seth quickly lets go of Summer's wrist. Summer puts the pencil down. they are both staring intensely into each others eyes. Summer smiles and closes her eyes) Seth: I think I�ve got all the angles I need (nods) I can do the rest from memory Summer: (whispers) yeah good cause uh...my costumes starting ta ride me Seth: excellent...ill come back for Princess Sparkle later Summer: (nods) (softly) ok Seth: (nods) ok (Seth picks up his things and leaves the room. Summer looks almost disappointed. Seth walks out the door and closes it behind him, he leans against it and sighs before walking away) CUT TO: Cohen dining room - Caleb is sitting at the head of the table, Kirsten at the other. Ryan and Lindsay are sitting opposite each other Caleb: this is the best meal you ever cooked Kiki Kirsten: oh, its fondue dad, cheese pot not so difficult (Ryan eats and then looks over at Lindsay, Lindsay eats and looks down. Caleb eats and Kirsten looks worried about how the evening is going) Kirsten: (to Caleb) did you know that Lindsay plays the obo (Caleb looks at Lindsay) Lindsay: not well (nervous smile) Caleb: (smiles) do you now, do you play any Brahms Lindsay: I try (smiles) (Caleb nods, Kirsten smiles at Lindsay) Kirsten: (to Lindsay) did you know that dad has box seats at the Hollywood bowl, have you ever ben Lindsay: uh no I heard its amazing Caleb: tickets are yours Lindsay: great, Ryan what'do you think (Caleb looks at Ryan, not impressed) a little essapeca? a little yoyo ma (Ryan smiles) Caleb: I don�t think Ryan 'd be interested (Ryan looks at Caleb. Kirsten looks at Caleb) Kirsten: dad Caleb: what I�m jus saying, a boy like Ryan would probably get bored with a show like that Lindsay: (looks at Caleb) right cause they don�t have music in Chino Ryan: its fine, jus let him insult me Caleb: (to Ryan) I didn�t mean to insult you I jus had no idea that you were a classical music fan (Ryan has his eyes closed, Lindsay looks uncomfortable) Caleb: what�s your favourite Brahms concertio (eats) Kirsten: (closes her eyes) Ryan I�m so sorry Ryan: no its fine you know what, I�m jus gonna go, this was spose'ta be about Lindsay an Caleb makin up for lost time (stands up) Caleb: what're you insinuating Ryan: jus you guys have alot ta catch up on, id hate to see you waste all your time insulting me Lindsay: Ryan...stay Caleb: yes Ryan stay, as long as you like (Ryan looks at Caleb) living in this house, eating our food, dating our children, butting into our affairs Kirsten: (to Caleb) (glares) you are so outta line Caleb: what, I�ve forgiven him for burning down my model home, for teaching my grandson how ta steal cars (Ryan just stands there) an for starting a brawl at my man of the year party an everyone seems to have forgotten that he impregnated a girl (Lindsay looks down) Ryan: (can�t stay quiet) something you might know a thing or two about except I didn�t pay her off ta stay quiet Caleb: what did you say ta me Ryan: (hands on his hips) I�m jus tellin you the truth (walks closer) an you can try an hide from Lindsay, make this all about me Caleb: I�ve had just about enough outta you Ryan: (walks closer) that�s too bad cause I�m jus gettin started (Caleb stands up) Kirsten: Ryan (Ryan and Caleb are now standing opposite each other like they are going to physically fight) Caleb: let me tell you something if you've come here for a fight Kirsten: dad Lindsay: Ryan, don�t (Caleb makes some groaning noises and grabs his chest. Lindsay and Ryan watch helplessly) Kirsten: (yells) dad! (goes to Caleb) (Caleb falls forward on the table and takes the table cloth with him to the floor, causing all the food and plates to land on him. we see Caleb�s head hit the floor hard, and he is clenching his teeth in pain) Kirsten: (leaning over Caleb) dad! dad! oh my god, call 9 1 1, dad! (Ryan stares helplessly) CUT TO: The hospital - Lindsay, Kirsten, Ryan and Seth are sitting on chairs in the corridor waiting for news, they all look like hell. Ryan is sitting forward with his head resting on his hand. Lindsay is sitting forward with her hands around her stomach Kirsten: that�s the last time I try cooking Seth: I�m starving uh-hm (stands up) there�s gotta be a vending machine ta raid around here Kirsten: id love some coffee Ryan: yeah let me get that (stands) Seth: hey Lindsay you wanna come (Kirsten looks at Lindsay) Lindsay: (shakes her head) ill stay here (Ryan looks at Lindsay, Kirsten looks from Lindsay to Ryan. Ryan follows Seth. Sandy walks in) Sandy: I�m here (Kirsten stands) I�m sorry (Kirsten kisses his cheek) not that I haven�t wished it on the man but how�s he doing Kirsten: haven�t heard yet, I was worried about you Sandy: oh I...I was workin late Kirsten: (frowns) have you ben drinking Dr: uh Kirsten Cohen Kirsten: (turns around) uh yes Dr: I�m Dr. Steven Lasser, I was with your father all night let me say, he�s going to be ok (smiles) Kirsten: (relieved) ooooh, thank god (turns to face Sandy) Dr: he did however suffer a mild heart attack an where gonna have ta run some tests an keep him here a day or two, but nothing to worry about (Kirsten smiles) Lindsay: (stands) um can we see him Dr: well visits are restricted ta family Lindsay: ...I�m his daugther (Kirsten smiles) Dr: then right this way (Lindsay follows the Dr then stops) Lindsay: are you coming Kirsten: uh in a second (Lindsay and the Dr walk off) Kirsten: I was thinking...you around my dad right now Sandy: oh probably not the best thing for his blood pressure huh Kirsten: (nods) probably not (smiles) Sandy: I understand, I got plenty'a work ta do at the office but ill stay if you want me to Kirsten: well no I have Lindsay Ryan an Seth (shrugs) Sandy: right (Kirsten kisses Sandy�s cheek then walks away, Sandy just stands there) CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Marissa is lying on her stomach on the bed holding Princess Sparkle and Summer is sitting up, next to her working on Princess Sparkle�s cape Marissa: (suprised) oh my god you almost kissed him! Summer: shouldn�t you be at the hospital Marissa: eh whatever, its jus Caleb, Ryan said he'll be fine besides he�s like a (thinks) a (frowns) cockroach you know, he'll out live us all (Summer looks at Marissa) again you almost kissed Cohen! Summer: it was not an almost kiss, it was a nose graze, totally different Marissa: not totally (thinks) sometimes you can jus have like a moment (raises eyebrows) with someone...you know when your doing something totally random an...its jus like charged or something Summer: (frowns) who you ben nose grazin with Marissa: (looks at Summer) what, no one I jus mean (sighs) do you know what I mean Summer: yeah, like even if you�re dating a totally hot guy that really likes you, you can still get flustered by a bobble headed geek in size twenty seven jeans Marissa: yeah, what is that Summer: I don' know Marissa: an what're you suppose'ta do about it Summer: I think it depends on who the person is, if its Cohen well I think you need ta use all your weapons in your designer handbag ta defend yourself, if it�s a normal person you go for it Marissa: (thinks) well what if it�s someone whose nose you never thought you'd graze... (holds Princess Sparkle out) Summer: (puts cape on Princess Sparkle) do you mean like Princess Sparkle hm (rubs Princess Sparkle�s nose on hers, then on Marissa�s) Marissa: nice (laughs) Summer: you are young, you are single an you have a cute nose so why not put it out there (Summers gets off the bed and puts Princess Sparkle on the table. Marissa looks as though she is thinking) CUT TO: The hospital - Kirsten and Lindsay are in Caleb�s room. Caleb is lying down with his eyes closed and tubes coming out of him Kirsten: are you comfortable...do you need anything from home, slippers robe Caleb: (sits up) no, no, no I�m fine...thanks...actually I�ve never ben better Kirsten: (looks at Caleb) are you on morphine Caleb: (laughs) (serious) I owe you both a huge apology (Lindsay looks sad) it�s just a shame it took a coronary for me ta realise how terrible I�ve ben, an I�ve ben terrible Kirsten: dad it�s ok Caleb: it�s not ok, but now that I�ve got a second chance well...id like a second chance (takes Kirsten�s hand then holds his other hand out to Lindsay. Lindsay slowly walks forward and takes it) (sincerely) can we start over Lindsay: (teary) well if it makes you feel any better I didn�t even think I liked you (sniffs) till I thought I lost you Caleb: does that...mean you forgive me (Kirsten looks at Lindsay) Lindsay: (nods) ok (wipes tears away) yeah (Caleb smiles) (Ryan comes to the door with coffees and sees Lindsay holding Caleb�s hand, and Kirsten with her arm around Lindsay�s arm holding her close. Ryan keeps walking) CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Sandy, Rebecca and Max are there together Rebecca: am I going ta jail Sandy: not necessarily...but clearing your name is probably impossible, i-i-its not gonna be easy, with your permission id like to explore some kind of amnesty, a plea bargain ta keep you outta jail so you can be with your dad Rebecca: (puts her hand on Max�s shoulder) yeah, that�s what�s important here Max: w-what can we do Sandy: I�m gonna need a statement of fact of your story an then we can track down any witnesses who can corroborate the truth...but first, I gotta call my wife, excuse me (walks outside and sits on the step) hey baby its me, oh I was hopin you'd be there, I guess we'll catch up back at the ranch for dinner, call me if you need anything, I love you (hangs up) (Rebecca walks out and sits next to Sandy) Rebecca: maybe you should um be with your family, your wife given everything Sandy: oh it�s ok I-I don�t think she really wants me there...her father an I don�t exactly get along so well Rebecca: you sure Sandy: yeah yeah th-the sooner we get started Rebecca: the sooner I�m out of your life an you can have yours back Sandy: oh it�s not like that Rebecca: ...yeah it is (sighs) go home to your wife, we'll work on this in the morning (Sandy doesn�t say anything) CUT TO: The hospital - Ryan is sitting in the corridor and Kirsten walks over Ryan: hey, uh these are probably pretty cold by now (hands Kirsten coffee) Kirsten: oh thanks (sits) Ryan: yeah I was gonna go an give em to you guys but I didn�t wanna interrupt Kirsten: where�s Seth Ryan: he-he went home, you know ta shower do some work Kirsten: well why didn�t you go with him Ryan: I...jus figured id stay here, least I could do Kirsten: Ryan nobody blames you for this, really (Ryan doesn�t look convinced) CUT TO: Cohen front door - there is a door bell sound and then we see Seth answering the door, Alex is standing there Seth: (suprised) hey, what�s goin on Alex: (smiles) hey uh-hm I jus...came by ta give you this (holds out the demon water polo player drawing) might be worth alotta money some day (Seth and Alex look at each other. - they are now in the kitchen. Seth gets a drink for Alex from the fridge) Alex: nice house (takes drink) Seth: thanks...its good for weekends an...you know vacations (Alex laughs) so you seeing anyone, multiple people perhaps, female, life partner Alex: (smiles) Seth Seth: it�s a legitimate question Alex: (walks closer) don�t make me hurt you in your nice house Seth: well you know what you hurt me enough already so Alex: c'mon I didn�t hurt you (looks at Seth�s sketch pad) it was never that kind of thing Seth: well I remember you scratching my cornea really bad (Alex laughs) and uh bending my arm in ways it�s not suppose'ta bend Alex: you know what I mean, we were each others in between people you know, you helped me get over Jody and I helped you get over (looks at the Summer sketches) Summer Seth: mm-hmm Alex: (shuts the book) it�s kinda cool actually (Seth makes an 'it is? expression) we helped...get each other ready for what�s next Seth: well good luck with that (smiles) Alex: (smiles) good luck with Summer (Seth watches Alex leave) CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy is busy preparing dinner and Kirsten walks in Kirsten: (suprised) look at this! Sandy: (smiles) well I figured you could use a home cooked meal, its grilled salmon in a raspberry cooly reduction Kirsten: my favourite Sandy: I know Kirsten: my hero (kisses Sandy�s cheek) mmm, you shaved Sandy: well I clean up nice Kirsten: (laughs) so you ben working hard, it�s a good thing you got the new office how do you like it Sandy: well, it�s a little rough around the edges its jus my style Kirsten: well if your gonna be spending alotta time there your gonna need ta spruce it up Sandy: I like it un spruced Kirsten: well while you are whipping up a culinary miracle I�m gonna go ta the store and pick up some things for my dad (kisses Sandy�s cheek) I love you Sandy: I love you (Kirsten leaves the kitchen and Sandy looks like he feels guilty) CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Seth goes to knock on her bedroom door and then stops himself, he walks out of the frame then walks back in and quickly knocks. Summer opens the door Summer: hey Seth: hey Summer: Cohen Seth: Summer (nods) Summer: you (motions for Seth to go in) at the same time: Seth: (walks passed) so I-I've ben Summer:� yeah I-I�ve ben thinking Seth: (laughs) sorry go, go Summer: no, no y-you go first (points) Seth: yes ok...ill go, um...I�m not happy with the uh (Summer looks at him) shadings, my sketches Summer: I�m glad ta hear that because I�ve uh made some modifications to my costume Seth: oh Summer: an-an an (holds up Princess Sparkle) Princess Sparkle now has a cape Seth: nice touch, fantastic Summer: yeah Seth: (avoiding eye contact) I always say every four legged side kick they need a cape Summer: yes! Seth: I always say that Summer: yeah (nods) good...so d'you need ta draw me again Seth: noooo (shakes his head) that�s not necessary, that is not necessary I�ve got your image...its jus seared in my memory Summer: (frowns) good...I-I think, yeah I look forward ta seeing what you come up with Seth: (closes his eyes) here�s the thing, I jus think that the best way for us (Summer listens) ta maintain a professional relationship- Summer: is ta spend as little time together as possible (raises eyebrows) Seth: yes exactly (points) Summer: good Seth: it�s perfect (Summer smiles) (Zach comes in) Zach: who�s ready for a road trip Summer: (turns around) what Zach: I jus talked ta the guy at wild storm he loved your drawings, I set up a meeting, we're goin ta San Diego (excited) just the three of us (Seth and Summer look at each other then at Zach) at the same time: Seth: that�s great (forces a smile) Summer: greeeattt (forces a smile) CUT TO: The Bait Shop - Rachel Yarmagata is performing a song, she�s playing the piano and singing. we see some of that and then we see Alex sadly watching a couple kiss. Alex walks out from behind the bar and passed the stairs. the camera shows Marissa standing at the top of the stairs looking out into the crowd. we see more of Rachel singing. Alex stands at the edge of the crowd then slowly makes her way to the middle and listens/watches. we see Alex on the side, and we can also see in the background Marissa coming down the stairs. Marissa stops at the bottom and looks around, she sees Alex and slowly and almost reluctantly walks towards her. {she looks shy, and unsure of herself here. Mischa did a great job!} Marissa stands next to Alex and gently takes her hand in hers. Alex slowly turns to face Marissa and smiles, suprised. Marissa faces Alex and they look intensely at each other. Marissa looks at Alex with an "I feel the same way" expression. Marissa looks away and smiles, Alex looks back at the music as well much happier now. we see a close up of their hands and they let go so their fingers are touching each other, (like hand on hand) then hold hands again like before CUT TO: The hospital - Ryan is asleep in the corridor leaning on his hand and Lindsay walks up and sits next to him, she takes her hand in his which wakes him up. Ryan rubs his eye and smiles at Lindsay. Lindsay smiles at him - we then see them pulling up outside the Cohen�s, in Lindsay�s car, Lindsay turns the car off and they both sit there quietly Ryan: (looks at Lindsay) this is my fault Lindsay: no I-its no ones fault...but I-I think Caleb has changed...he really wants a relationship with me Ryan: (looks at Lindsay) well that�s great Lindsay: yeah it is Ryan: yeah Lindsay: its jus...I think that that�s gonna be pretty hard Ryan: (realises) if I�m around yeah I know Lindsay: look I know...that he�s gonna like you...I mean...how could he not (laughs) (Ryan smiles) I jus think that it�s gonna take some time...an he needs me now Ryan: yeah we'll take some time off, it�s not like we haven�t done it before Lindsay: I don�t know its first Kirsten an now my dad Ryan: hey you don�t want a relationship with Julie Cooper do you cause I don�t think we'd see each other (smiles) Lindsay: yeah (shakes her head) that�s...not gonna happen (laughs) Ryan: look...I know what it�s like...not havin a dad I...I get it (looks at Lindsay) (Ryan leans over and kisses Lindsay) Ryan: (softly) bye (smiles) (Ryan gets out of the car and Lindsay watches, teary. she smiles. Ryan turns around and watches her reverse out) CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Rebecca is sitting on the couch and her phone rings, she looks at who is ringing and smiles Rebecca: (answers) hello (Sandy is in the Cohen kitchen, talking on the phone) Sandy: hey, it�s me I�m jus checkin up on ya makin sure your ok Rebecca: yeah, I was just getting ready ta...sack out on the couch Sandy: alright, ill see ya in the morning...an we'll figure this out Rebecca: with you leading the charge, I have no doubt (smiles) Sandy: goodnight Rebecca: goodnight...thankyou (Sandy hangs up - Rebecca gets off the couch and turns the light off) CUT TO: Seth�s bedroom - Seth is sitting on his bed working on a sketch of himself? and the phone rings. he sighs and stops drawing. the phone is all the way over on his desk so he tries to use his super 'powers' to bring it to him {so cute!} the phone continues to ring so he gives up and walks over to answer it Seth: (sits back on the bed) hello (Kirsten is driving in the car, talking on her phone) Kirsten: oh hey sweetie its mom Seth: hey how�s Grampa Kirsten: uh he�s-he�s ok I just saw him, is your dad around Seth: uhhh hang on let me check (stands up and walks to the door) (calls softly with no effort) dad (into the phone) pff I have no idea where he is right now (sits back on the bed) Kirsten: ok well I-I�m gonna make a pitt stop, i'm gonna drop a few things off at his office, needs some sprucing up Seth: (frowns) did you jus say sprucing Kirsten: (smiles) yes I did indeed Seth: alright, listen um if he an I should cross paths is there anything you want me ta tell him Kirsten: nah I-I want it ta be a suprise jus-jus let him know that ill be home in a few minutes Seth: alright I can do that, bye bye (hangs up and goes back to drawing) (knock at the door) yeah (Sandy walks in) Sandy: hey Seth: hey Sandy: Ryan an I could use a little help settin the table Seth: alright (gets off the bed) Sandy: (frowns) who called Seth: oh it was mom Sandy: oh yeah what'did she say Seth: she�s gonna be home in a few (Sandy and Seth walk out of the room) CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Kirsten lets herself in and shuts the door. she walks over to Sandy�s desk and puts the bag of things down then turns the desk lamp on so there is a little light in the room. Kirsten smiles and picks up a book that Sandy left on his chair Rebecca: (from the other room) Sandy (Kirsten turns around) Rebecca: is that you (Rebecca comes out of the room and sees a very shocked/stunned Kirsten standing there) Kirsten: Rebecca (Rebecca doesn�t say anything, Kirsten looks at Rebecca, stunned) - Fade out
The Second Chance