Zach and Seth decide to start their own comic book based on their lives in Newport Beach. While browsing the sketches, Summer questions why she's been left out. Sandy decides to help an old friend find his daughter, but the search leads to even more questions. While Julie is away, Marissa's contempt for Caleb grows as she looks for new ways to rebel. Meanwhile, Ryan tries to help Lindsay satisfy her curiosity about Caleb.
Opening scene - We see the outsideOpening scene - We see an aerial shot of some houses then the pier and finally we see Zach, Ryan and Seth walking on the pier and talking Seth: so what'do I do Zach: what'do you wanna do Seth: (points to himself) what I wanna do is drive over to her apartment right now an just ask her flat out, Alex are we in a relationship or are we not Zach: good man you should do it Ryan: (to Zach) he's not doin it Seth: Ryan, its ben almost a week ok an I still don�t know where Alex stands (Ryan looks at him) is she back together with her lesbian ex, an if so are they open to some sort of...m�nage a three way as in the film summer lovers Zach: ooooh I didn�t even think'a that Seth: yeah, well I did, quite a bit...actually Ryan: if you have to wonder about it, it�s probably not happening Seth: (frowns) which part, the threesome or the relationship (they now walk inside the diner) Zach: so you never had like a moments doubt about you an Lindsay Ryan: (flip) not really Seth: (coughs) denial uh-hm (Ryan looks at him) is there pollen in here or somethin... Ryan: alright there may'a ben a moment Seth: (coughs again) llllliiiiiaaarrrr (Zach sits down at the booth) Ryan: (looks at Seth) or two (sits down) Zach: so what'd you do Seth: (sits) he showed up on Lindsay�s door step an he said he�s not goin anywhere until she gave him a shot Zach: that�s what you should do dude, you should go to Alex (Seth listens) but instead of asking her what she wants you tell her what you want Seth: (thinks) ...is that how it works with you an Summer Zach: (frowns) or...you should jus focus on the good stuff in your life, like school (Seth thinks) or comics Seth: hmm Zach: yeah I got nothin Seth: but least I got my friends Ryan: yeah (Summer walks over to them) Summer: well if it isn�t the three amigos (sits next to Zach) hey Zach: hola (they kiss) Summer: i'm so hungry (Seth looks down, sad) the step monster keeps eating my zone breakfast (Lindsay comes over) Lindsay: hey Ryan: hey Lindsay: you didn�t order yet did you (Seth puts a finger up to Lindsay, then stands so she can sit down) Ryan: no you�re just in time Lindsay: (to Seth) thanks (sits) Ryan: (to Seth) hey c'mon we can squeeze you in Seth: no it�s ok...I�m gonna see you guys later Ryan: oh, n-n-no where're you goin Seth: (walking away) (puts fist in the air) ta get what I want! (Ryan looks at Zach worried, Seth looks back from the door of the diner and the 4 of them are happy and laughing together. Seth feels left out) Opening theme - California by Phantom planet Cohen kitchen - Sandy is at the table reading the paper and Kirsten is leaning over the counter Sandy: (off screen) husband seeking to satisfy wife�s curiosity, enjoys t-, ooooh (on screen) careful (turns the page) oh here�s one honey, it�s a guest house, close to the beach it�s got parking fridge an hook-ups Kirsten: why're you looking for a guest house when you need an office Sandy: oh you can turn a guest house into a great office plus this one has hook-ups Kirsten: (walks over to Sandy) this high rise office complex has panoramic ocean an country club views Sandy: oh it sounds like Partridge Savage an Con, where is it Kirsten: right next to Partridge Savage an Con (Sandy laughs) least your old clients will know where ta find you Sandy: oh I�m not takin any'a my corporate clients with me, now that I�m on my own i'm-i'm goin back inta the public interest stuff, stuff that made me wanna be a lawyer in the first place Kirsten: you can still be a public interest lawyer in a private sector office Sandy: this guest house is eight fifty a month how much is yours Kirsten: I can get ya a deal through my office Sandy: (stubborn) no thankyou...well I gotta go meet my realtor (stands) Kirsten: (worried) maybe I should go with you Sandy: oh no, no, no, no ill be fine its-it�s the same lady who got Jimmy his bachelour pad Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) right, I�m going with ya (walks away) (Sandy picks up the paper) CUT TO: Caleb�s mansion - we see an outside view of the house, and hear loud music, then we are inside Marissa�s room. she's in PJs drinking and dancing to the music, she goes over to her dresser and puts her drink down. opens a drawer and pulls out a flask. we hear knocking at the door but Marissa doesn�t hear it, she continues dancing, and pours some of the flasks contents into her glass of juice. Caleb walks in Caleb: Marissa (Marissa turns around, shocked. Caleb looks away. Marissa puts the flask away then covers her chest with her arms as best she can) Marissa: what're you doing in here Caleb: yeah I�m sorry I heard the music...you�re not at school Marissa: yeah your not at work (turns the music off) Caleb: ah no I�m...running late, I�m down to my last clean shirt an we're out of coffee (Marissa grabs her gown) when your mother leaves town my life goes to pieces Marissa: yeah well you should'a gone with her, you seem like you could use the vacation (puts her gown on) Caleb: she�s not on vacation she�s...doing research, for the magazine Marissa: she�s in Europe doing research for a magazine about Orange County Caleb: do you need a ride to school Marissa: oh uh-hm I�m not going, I�m...not feeling so well Caleb: sorry to hear that, ill tell you what ill uh ill call my physician have him drop in on you after lunch Marissa: oh...that�s ok, you know I figured I should probably just stay home an rest incase you know its (coughs) Wes Nile or something Caleb: alright well ill be in my office all day if you need me...ill call in an check up on you Marissa: (coughs more) I may not pick up you know ill just be sleeping' (Caleb leaves and Marissa drops the act, she picks up the phone that is beside her bed. we see a phone ringing somewhere else, we can hear water running in the background) Alex: (sleepy) hello (we see Marissa now lying on her bed, smiling) Marissa: so what're we doing today Alex: (smiles) I�m sleeping Marissa: nooo your not, we're going ta breakfast an then we're going shopping (Alex lies back on her couch, while talking) Alex: (laughs) don�t you have school Marissa: yeah but my moms in Europe an my step-dads completely clueless Alex: aren�t you sick of me yet, we've hung out every single day this week Marissa: no, why, are you sick of me Alex: no, no of course not it�s just um...Jody�s still here Marissa: I thought she was going back to LA Alex: yeah yeah she was she was but um...we got inta this huge fight an then (knock at the door) Marissa: (sits up) an then you spent the rest of the night making up Alex: (sits up) who's knocking on my door at nine in the morning Marissa: yeah right, saved by the bell (raises eyebrows) Alex: are you calling me from outside (walks to the door) my door (smiles) because that (opens the door) would be (Seth is standing there) creepy Seth: ah good to see you to, Alex Alex: Seth Marissa: (suprised) Seth Alex: (to Marissa) can I call you back (hangs up) (to Seth) (annoyed) doesn�t anyone go to school anymore! Seth: listen I�m sorry to wake you I (frowns) do I hear water running Alex: yes...Jody�s taking a shower Seth: oh j-Jody, Jody�s still here (Alex looks at him) oh, oh that�s great, that�s fantastic, least you�re not takin a shower together Alex: (closes her eyes) look Seth: listen I jus need'a know where I stand ok Alex: Seth I told you I just...I don�t do relationships Seth: yeah well ya did Jody, so to speak Alex: yes an look how well that turned out (a wet Jody comes to the door) Jody: what is that suppose'ta mean Seth: Jody Jody: Seth (Seth smiles) Alex: I�m sorry I would've introduced you guys but...I didn�t want you ta meet I�m going back ta bed (to Seth) I�m sorry (to Jody) I�m sorry (walks away, puts her hands in the air helplessly) (Jody looks at Seth) Seth: (sighs) you maybe wanna grab breakfast (Jody shuts the door) we could go down to the uh there�s (door slams) CUT TO: Harbor school - Lindsay and Ryan are in a class together. they are watching slides of volcanoes Teacher: which you see in the centre of the diagram here an multi angles here (bell rings) ok (lights go on) alright see you next time Lindsay: so are Kirsten an Sandy gonna care that Seth skipped first period (packs up) Ryan: there not gonna be excited about it but there pretty easy going (packs up) Lindsay: really, Kirsten is Ryan: Sandy is, Kirsten�s more- Lindsay: like her dad (they both stand) Ryan: in some ways I guess Lindsay: hmm, am I...I mean he�s my dad to so Ryan: is...this a trick question Lindsay: nooo (Ryan smiles) its just y'know uh I don�t know him...an you do so...why is he a monster Ryan: ah well...he�s not the greatest person in the world...ta me anyway, he um thinks I�m after the Cohen�s money (Lindsay looks at him) yeah I know (Lindsay laughs) but other then that he�s great (looks at Lindsay) you should call him Lindsay: an say what, hi dad it�s your illegitimate daughter wanna have lunch Ryan: you could always have Kirsten talk to him for you Lindsay: yeaaah...she has...a couple'a times (Ryan looks worried) so he'll call right, I mean-I mean he�s got to sooner or later Ryan: yeah, right, sooner or later (smiles) (Lindsay looks worried, the bell rings and she walks away, Ryan looks as though he�s thinking, then follows) CUT TO: The guest house - The realtor lets Kirsten and Sandy in to look around, it�s a 'fixer upper' for sure Gail: at the moment this is the only beach adjacent property we have in your price range Mr. Cohen (tries to turn the fan on, it doesn�t work) as you can see it�s a bit of a fixer upper Kirsten: that�s one way to put it Sandy: who're you kiddin Gail this place is a first class dump (looks around) an I like it Kirsten: (walks over to Sandy) Sandy no you don�t, you jus like the idea of having an office near the beach so you can surf between clients Sandy: I hadn�t even thought'a that! (his phone rings) Kirsten: Sandy this is a surf shack not a law office Sandy: that�s exactly why I like it (answers) hello...MAX, unbelievable how are ya (to Kirsten) it�s my Professor from law school (to Max) no no now�s a great time, I�m jus movin inta my new office (Kirsten is shocked) ill be right back Kirsten: Sandy you�re moving in! Sandy: (to Gloria) ill take it (walks outside) so what're you doin in town...really...everything ok...(nods) I understand...we can talk about it when ya get here CUT TO: Harbor school - Summer and Zach walk into the student lounge and stand at the counter. Summer waves to someone, and we see that it�s Seth sitting alone on a couch drawing, he looks sad and does a small wave back before drawing again Summer: (frowns) what�s up with Cohen Zach: I guess it didn�t go well with Alex Summer: she broke up with him (we see Seth drawing again, but his face is screwed up) Zach: I don�t know, maybe Summer: well why don�t you go find out! an then report back to me (Zach smiles) Zach: (walks over to Seth) so, how'd it go (sits) Seth: uh-hm well...the good news is she told Jody to get the hell out to so Zach: ...I�m sorry man Seth: thanks, it�s alright Zach: well at least now you can get back to your life, right Seth: ah...I don�t have a life, remember Zach: then you should get one, do something for you, go sailing Seth: alright Zach: continue to doodle Seth: ok Zach: (takes the sketch book) whoa, Cohen, this is what you should be doing (the picture is of Alex holding a whip, in a skimpy outfit) Seth: what, drawing the women who've wronged me as whip wielding warrior princesses Zach: yeah, in your own comic! Seth: yeah, ok Zach: dude, you�re awesome (Summer comes up behind them carrying 3 coffees) Seth: I appreciate it Summer: hey Seth: hey Summer: Cohen, I got you a double latte (hands it to him) because you looked sad Seth: thanks Zach: Cohen�s gonna do his own comic Summer: he is Seth: uh no I don�t- well I don�t know I its- Zach: (excited) what're you talking about man, do you not wanna do it Seth: (unsure) no I do sort of I jus- Zach: well then let�s bounce some ideas around man, study hall right now let�s go (Summer doesn�t look happy) Seth: alright lets do it Zach: ok (to Summer) thanks for the coffee Summer (stands) Seth: (stands) yeah thankyou, very much Summer: (shrugs) your welcome... CUT TO: Alex's room - Marissa is sitting on her bed reading Mojo, Alex puts her jacket on and is standing beside the bed Marissa: so...you an Seth are... Alex: friends...I hope (Marissa nods) someday Marissa: an you an Jody are... Alex: over, finished, for good Marissa: really, how does she feel about that Alex: (sits at her dresser) um, she hates me now but I mean we mean to much to each other to let (looks through her jewelry) that bitch (Marissa sits forward) she stole my necklace Marissa: which one Alex: we bought each other these matching heart shaped necklaces like a year ago an mines gone, I can�t believe her! Marissa: well, how d'you know she took it Alex: because, she was using the fact that I still wear mine as a sign that I�m not over her, which I am I just...I loved it Marissa: well so (moves to the edge) lets go get it Alex: you wanna go to LA, now (Marissa shrugs) I cant I have work Marissa: so we'll go tomorrow (raises eyebrows) Alex: how you have school (smiles) Marissa: no, I have a mom who's spa hopping an a step dad who doesn�t care about anyone but himself (Alex thinks) come on, you can�t let her steal your heart (Alex smiles) CUT TO: Caleb�s office - Caleb is standing near his desk with the phone to his ear, we hear the answering machine message Answering machine: Julie: at the tone please leave a message for either Julie Caleb or Marissa, we'll get back to you as soon as we can (beep) (Caleb hangs up the phone then sits down at his desk. he looks at some paperwork and then we hear a knock at the door. he looks up and we see it is Ryan) Caleb: Kirsten�s not here Ryan: (slowly walks in) I�m...actually here to see you...if you have a second Caleb: (cold) I don�t (looks back at his paperwork) Ryan: it�s about Lindsay Caleb: (looks up) ...shut the door (Ryan shuts the door) what about her Ryan: (walks over to Caleb) she�s ben asking questions about you, who you are what your like, an even though I told her she still wants to get to know you Caleb: she sent you here to tell me this Ryan: she has no idea I�m here I jus...thought maybe I should- Caleb: continue to position yourself between me an members of my family (Ryan doesn�t say anything) Ryan if I wanted a relationship with Lindsay I would have one Ryan: funny that�s what she said Caleb: smart girl Ryan: you have no idea (Caleb looks at him) you should though (goes to leave) Caleb: how�s your relationship with your father Ryan (Ryan stops) he still in jail Ryan: (nods) an you would be to if it weren�t for Sandy (smirks) so I guess Lindsay an I are both better off, thankyou so much for your time (leaves) (Caleb stares at the door, thinking) CUT TO: Sandy�s new office at night - Sandy is moving some boxes around, and in the doorway we can see the shadow of Max standing there Max: I was under the impression that (Sandy turns around) you'd become a successful lawyer Sandy: (stunned) oh my god (smiles) how are you Max (hugs Max) Max: (smiles) ah its hard ta believe its ben over twenty years since you were my favourite student Sandy: it is so good to see you, well come on inta my uh (points) (laughs) my new office (Max laughs) so uh hell what'a you ben up to Max: well I uh (sighs) lets see I, I left Berkeley Sandy: mm-hmm Max: I moved to Princeton Sandy: oh Max: I am retired now Sandy: congratulations...so what brings you here Max: (sighs) (serious) Sandy I need your help...I have'ta find Rebecca Sandy: ...well why now, after all this time Max: (sits) well Sandy i've um...I�ve got a couple of strokes an the uh doctors told me that I uh...should get my affairs in order (Sandy listens) soon as possible...I-I just wanna be able to see my daughter once again before... Sandy: I understand, well you know I haven�t heard a thing since she ran away to Canada...twenty two years ago, you haven�t heard from her Max: no, no, no she an I weren�t exactly on speaking terms even, even before the uh...accident (Sandy closes his eyes, nods) I-I just thought that if she'd get in touch with anybody Sandy it'd be you...you were the love of her life Sandy: ...that was a long time ago...we were kids Max: no she loved you Sandy (Sandy looks at him) now will you help me find her Sandy: ill see what I can do Max: (sighs) thankyou Sandy (they both stand) Max: you know I hate ta-ta stir up things when you have a wife an a family an Sandy: no my-my wife'll understand Max: (sighs) will she (Sandy looks at Max) CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - Kirsten is sitting on the bed, and Sandy is getting ready for work Kirsten: you�re going to prison Sandy: oh jus for the day, I have'ta drive to Santa Barbara to LOMPOC to see a prisoner there Kirsten: who Sandy: this political activist I knew back in my Berkeley days Joe Zucasky but ill be back before dinner Kirsten: what'do you have to talk to him about Sandy: oh you know a missing person, doin a favor for a friend Kirsten: your old law school professor Sandy: yeah Kirsten: hm, who's missing Sandy: ...Rebecca Kirsten: (shocked) as in Rebecca Bloom, love of your life Sandy: she is not the love of my life Kirsten: Sandy, you were engaged ta be married Sandy: we were engaged to be engaged Kirsten: until she burned down a nuclear lab site Sandy: we do not know that she did that for sure Kirsten: Sandy she fled the country Sandy: well I know...but her dad is dying an he asked me to find her for him...he was my mentor in law school, I wouldn�t be a lawyer if it weren�t for him...(shakes his head) I can�t say no Kirsten: well what're you gonna do when you find her Sandy: if I find her I�m gonna try an convince her to turn herself in an you know let the case go to trial CUT TO: Caleb�s mansion - we can hear loud music again, and Caleb is banging on Marissa's door he waits and nobody answers so he knocks again before walking in. Marissa is sitting at her dresser putting on lipstick Caleb: well, it seems someone is feeling better today Marissa: not really Caleb: sorry to hear that (turns the music off) (Marissa puts on her jacket) you know I called several times ta check up on you yesterday Marissa: huh, I must'a ben asleep Caleb: an then I came home last night and you weren�t here, I was worried (car horn) Marissa: gotta go Caleb: where Marissa: (walking towards the door) out... to the doctor Caleb: (stern) Marissa come back here Marissa: (turns around) or what...your not my father Cal, you know what if you wanna parent someone why don�t you go over to Lindsay�s house an ruin her life (Caleb looks at her) ...oh that�s right, you already have...don�t wait up (leaves) (Caleb looks as though he�s thinking) CUT TO: Harbor school - Ryan, Seth and Zach are in study hall discussing Seth�s comic book Ryan: so what�s it about Seth: oh uh n (frowns) heroes an you know villains Zach: good an evil Seth: sure, darkness an then you have light Ryan: you guys have no idea do you Seth: um not so much really but you have to admit, its pretty excitin our very own comic book Ryan: yeah Zach: hey it could be autobiographical (Ryan looks at him) Seth: yeah it could, yeah the life of like a young Jewish boy growing up in Orange County I like it very much already Zach: a young Jewish boy with powers Seth: sure no yeah a kid with a secret Zach: in a town full of secrets Ryan: fist fights, fashions shows (Summer walks in and watches them) Seth: sure exactly basically life in Orange County Zach: but with powers Seth: I like it alot an- Summer: what've you done to my boyfriend Seth: kay look it was his idea in the first place Zach: and we just had a major break through Seth: yeah we did Summer: oooh sweetie, do you realise how lame you just sounded (Zach frowns) Seth: n-now Summer if you�re not nice, somebody�s not gonna be in the comic Summer: oooh, yeah, shakin in my boots Cohen (to Zach) sweetie (kisses Zach's cheek) I will see you out front after school Zach: um...actually we're working uh after school, but I would love to uh you know hang out with you a little bit later...um perhaps dinner and a movie Summer: well I guess just not a comic book movie Seth: shh, comic book movies suck anyways Ryan: true Zach: dude you didn�t like X2 (Seth makes a please motion) really Seth: I�ve seen better Summer: what have you done to him, I swear to god Cohen, by the time the sun goes down if brainstorming boy here doesn�t turn back inta my boyfriend- at the same time: Seth: brainstorming boy, brainstorming lad Zach: brainstorming (Summer gives up and leaves) Seth: lets work with this, brainstorming kid, brainstorming young ward with a secret identity which is, at night he�s brainstorming man an what that is, is he�s a genius CUT TO: Caleb�s office - Caleb is sitting at his desk, and Kirsten is standing up talking to him [SCENE_BREAK] Kirsten: the contracts have ben ? twice so I jus need you to sign (Caleb doesn�t acknowledge her) dad, are you ok Caleb: yeah I�m fine, sorry uh-hm...you take good care of me Kiki, better then I deserve Kirsten: what'does that mean Caleb: it means I haven�t always ben the best father Kirsten: pretty much...(raises eyebrows) no Caleb: ...are you still in touch with Lindsay Kirsten: yeah, are you Caleb: no, no she didn�t ever bother calling me Kirsten: dad, she�s in high school (writes down her number) if you wanna hear from Lindsay, you have'ta call her (hands Caleb the number) CUT TO: Harbor school - Lindsay and Ryan are near the lockers, they are walking Lindsay: uh you were right, Caleb Nichol is not a good guy Ryan: why what happened, he call you Lindsay: no but I...A 9 dot commed him last night an according to the OC weekly he�s pretty much everything that�s wrong with western civilisation all wrapped up in one guy (Ryan smiles) (phone rings) so...even if he did call me its (looks at her phone) oh my god, he�s calling me it says The Newport Group, why is he calling me Ryan: (waves it off) no its not it�s probably Kirsten (walks away) Lindsay: right uh...sorry (answers) (laughs) hey Kirsten (we see Caleb inside his office, on the phone) Caleb: Lindsay, Caleb Nichol...I was thinking its time you an I sat down (back at Harbor. Ryan is inside a class room and a dazed Lindsay walks in. Ryan moves 2 chairs over to their desk) Ryan: what was that about Lindsay: um...it was Caleb (Ryan looks at her) he wants to have dinner tonight Ryan: you�re kidding Lindsay: ...will you come with me (hopeful) Ryan: (half smiles) I don�t think that�s a good idea Lindsay: please...I�m not gonna go without you Ryan: (sighs) he�s not gonna be happy about this Lindsay: do you really care about Caleb Nichols happiness Ryan: I care about yours Lindsay: well then I...will see you tonight (Lindsay walks away and Ryan looks worried) CUT TO: Alex and Marissa driving in Alex's jeep - Alex is driving and Marissa in the passenger seat, they are listening to music Marissa: (noticing a tattoo on Alex's arm) so what'does the butterfly mean Alex: (looks at it) oh um...it means, I was drunk (laughs) Marissa: (laughs) no way Alex: yeah I was drunk, I had just gotten emancipated from my parents an the words mum an dad with a huge X through them was way too expendent Marissa: (suprised) you got emancipated (Alex nods) I thought only child stars did that Alex: yep, me Hillary Duff an Lil bow wow Marissa: (laughs) wait so how did you do it Alex: I petitioned the court, I had my parents sign the form which they were more then happy to do when they found out about me an Jody (Marissa listens) and um...that was it, I was free Marissa: wow, wish I could do that Alex: piss your parents off bad enough Marissa: believe me I�ve tried Alex: well then I guess (looks at Marissa) they really love you Marissa: (thinks) d'you ever miss yours Alex: (nods) sometimes but...my friends are my family (shrugs) you know (smiles) Marissa: (feels the same) mm-hmm (smiles) I know (they both smile and listen to the music) CUT TO: The prison - a guard brings out the guy who Sandy wants to see. Sandy paces as he waits Guard: lets open up eight Joe: Sandy Cohen, couldn�t believe it when they told me Sandy: how are ya Joe (sits) Joe: well not as good as you, you look good, successful, what happened you sell out Sandy: no actually I did fifteen years in the public defenders office Joe: (nods) good for you, maybe you can work me up an appeal, get me outta here Sandy: how...you confessed Joe: to an act'a civil disobedience...not manslaughter Sandy: you set the place on fire...an a man died Joe: it was an accident, the custodian wasn�t suppose'ta be there you know that (Sandy doesn�t say anything) like any'a that matters now, what'do you want Sandy Sandy: ...I�m lookin for Rebecca Joe: (smiles) Sandy Cohen has come to me looking for Rebecca Sandy: oh let it go...this isn�t about you an me Joe: (sits forward) when it comes to Rebecca, it�s always ben about you an me Sandy: well not anymore Joe: ok...then what�s this about Sandy: her father...he�s sick he�s lookin for her Joe: I tell you what...he can look as far an wide as he wants to...he�s never gonna find her Sandy: so your not gonna help me Joe: oh I can�t help you Sandy...Rebecca...she�s dead (Sandy stares at Joe, stunned) CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy and Kirsten are sitting at the table together Kirsten: (in disbelief) she�s dead (Sandy nods, dazed) I�m so sorry...I can�t believe this... Sandy: I can�t believe it either (stands) (dials a number) Kirsten: are you calling Max Sandy: uh no an old friend'a mine, one of the guys in the group, he�s a lawyer now in Vancouver (in the phone) hello yes uh directory assistance for Vancouver please Kirsten: (confused) but why what're you gonna find out Sandy: (phone) yes please id like the number for Mark Denham D-E-N-H-A-M, thankyou (to Kirsten) well if she was sick, there'd be insurance forms or hospital records or something (Kirsten looks at Sandy, worried) an god forbid if she were dead...there'd be a death certificate (writes down the number) Kirsten: so you don�t think she�s dead Sandy: (hangs up) (confused) I can�t believe that if she were dying she wouldn�t try'ta contact her dad Kirsten: or you... (Sandy doesn�t say anything, then walks away, Kirsten drinks her wine. she puts it on the table and pushes it away) CUT TO: LA at night - Marissa and Alex are outside the front of Jody�s place Alex: ok we're jus gonna get what we came for an then get the hell outta here alright Marissa: are you alright, you seem nervous Alex: no, I�m not I jus- don�t let her intimidate you ok an-an let me do all the talking...and uh...don�t mention anything about the necklace (nods) (they are at the door now) Marissa: I thought you were over her Alex: I am, I am I jus (Marissa doesn�t look convinced) don�t let her talk me into staying the night Marissa: you can�t (looks at Alex) you have'ta take me home Alex: (points) right, good one, remember that (rings the doorbell) (Jody answers the door) Jody: (smiles) I had a feeling it might (sees Marissa) what is she doing here (Alex looks at Marissa, then Jody. she can�t talk. Marissa looks at Jody then Alex, Alex looks at Marissa and Marissa has a "well" expression. Alex still can�t say anything) Marissa: (to Jody) we came to get Alex's stuff (Jody nods and looks at Alex, Alex looks at Jody) Marissa: (looks at Alex) an we're not staying Jody: if you say so (motions for them to go in) (Alex walks inside, Marissa follows and Jody shuts the door behind them) CUT TO: Seth�s bedroom - he is sitting on his bed working on his comic version of himself. Ryan comes in Ryan: hey Seth: hhhhheeeey Brian Gatwood aka kid Chino, a strong but silent youth from the wrong side'a the tracks who, when provoked unleashes his fists of fury Ryan: hmm (Ryan is dressed in a fancy suit and tie. Seth notices) Seth: maybe we should change your super hero name to over dressed lad Ryan: uh Lindsay asked me to be the buffer tonight between her an Caleb Seth: w- I thought we were workin'a night an Grampa hates you Ryan: I told her that, she thought I was over reacting Seth: well hey man, at least you show up on his radar, he once asked my mom if I was mildly retarded Ryan: ah well wait till he finds out about your powers Seth: what powers, turns out I don�t make a very convincing super hero (holds up his drawing) Ryan: oh you do have powers (points to a sketch book) hey can I see these Seth: yeah sure uh-hm (Ryan sits on the bed and looks at the sketches, they are the ones Seth did of Summer in Portland) Ryan: uh...what're these Seth: uh there just...sketches I did in Portland, the summer without Summer Ryan: (worried) has Zach seen these Seth: no I was gonna show him tonight Ryan: no, no you are not, you are not gonna show these to Zach Seth: dude there just drawings Ryan: of a girl you were clearly obsessed with Seth: (puts up his hand) ok first of all obsessed...pretty strong word (Ryan looks at him) maybe your right an...therefore I won�t show him Ryan: there really good though (stands) Seth: thanks, hey (Ryan looks) don�t let Grampa scare you alright, remember your Brian Gatwood fists of fury (Ryan makes a fist and leaves the room. Seth closes the sketch book with his pencil) CUT TO: Jody�s place - Marissa is standing by herself and Jody comes out holding 2 beers, she drinks from one Jody: sure you don�t want a beer Marissa: we have to drive back, tonight (raises eyebrows) (Alex comes out) Alex: ok so far I have found two t-shirts a bra an my fat jeans (drops it on the floor) what else do you have of mine Jody: (shrugs) nothing I swear Alex: so then you wouldn�t mind if I kept looking Jody: oh you can look all night if you want Alex: (to Marissa) I won�t be long (goes back in) (Marissa looks where Alex just went, then looks at Jody) Marissa: break ups...huh Jody: (walks over to Marissa) get ready, you�re next Marissa: oh...no...I�m not her Jody: (smiles) I�m sure your not Alex: (yells) my motorcycle boots Jody: those are mine (Marissa looks uncomfortable) Alex: how can you say these are yours Jody: because I bought them Alex: ok see (picks up her stuff) that is your problem Jody: ok here we go Marissa: I�m gonna go to the bathroom (walks away) (we see Marissa wandering around the house looking around and hear Jody and Alex in the background) Jody: tell me what my problem is I can�t wait ta hear this Alex: I don�t even know where'ta begin, you know what, keep my boots, keep my records its fine Jody: it�s not fine Alex: what're you talking about Jody: you can't jus come in here an take all your stuff Alex: actually i can (Marissa is now in Jody�s room, she walks over to her bedside table and looks through her jewelry box. we cut back to Jody and Alex) Alex: what'do you want from me Jody: (sincerely) I want you ta stay (Alex closes her eyes, caving) (holds Alex around the waist) I wanna talk about what�s going on here (Marissa comes back in, Alex looks at her) Jody: (to Marissa) why don�t you take Alex�s jeep home, ill bring her back later (Alex looks at Marissa) Marissa: I...can�t Jody: why not Marissa: well d'you think I�m really gonna leave my girlfriend alone with you over night (Alex looks at Marissa) Jody: I thought she wasn�t your girlfriend Marissa: yeah well, think again (Alex picks up her things and puts her arm around Marissa) Alex: let�s go (they walk out together, and Jody watches, shocked - we then see Marissa and Alex outside, walking back to the jeep) Alex: ok that - was awesome Marissa: (laughs) really, you think she bought it Alex: are you kidding me she thought you an I were sleeping together when she met you at the club last week Marissa: she did (gets in) Alex: I defended your honour (gets in) Marissa: (smiles) I appreciate that Alex: are you kidding, I owe you so much, now I got my fat jeans, I got my CDs an who cares if I didn�t get- (Marissa holds out Alex's heart necklace in her hand) Alex: my heart, how did you (takes it) Marissa: (grins) I�m sneaky like that (Alex laughs) and (holds out her other hand) now you have both (Alex picks the other necklace up, stunned. she looks at Marissa and Marissa looks at Alex and smiles. Alex holds the necklace up so the heart dangles) Alex: no (looks at Marissa) this ones yours (Alex leans over and puts it around Marissa's neck. they look into each others eyes while she�s doing it up) Marissa: (looks down) how�s it look (smiles) Alex: (softly) good (smiles) ...guess we better get you home huh (puts her seat belt on) Marissa: no (puts hers on) I have a better idea (raises eyebrows) CUT TO: Seth�s bedroom - Zach is lying on Seth�s bed looking through Seth�s sketches. Seth is sitting on the edge of the bed watching Seth: what'do you think Zach: I think your like the missing link between...Jack Kirby an I don�t know Eric White Seth: (smiles) hey, thanks man (we can hear somebody on the stairs) Summer: (yells) Zach (Zach frowns and gets off the bed) that is it I am pulling the plug you were spose'ta pick me up over an hour ago (hits Zach�s arm) Zach: I know an I�m sorry but Seth an I were jus working- Summer: I don�t wanna hear it, what're you guys like Cavalier an Gay Seth: (laughs) that�s funny Summer: I know Zach: uh I�m sorry, listen Seth ill call ya (to Summer) we're leaving (goes to the door) Summer: w-w-w wait-whoa no we're not (notices the sketches) is that suppose'ta be Marissa (puts her bag down and sits on the bed) Cohen did you do these (Seth doesn�t say anything) (turns the page, laughs) is that Ryan, Captain Oats (turns the page) is that you (turns page) well (turns more pages till there�s only blank paper) (frowns) where am I Seth: not...finished yet, jus wanted'ta get the attitude right, there�s alotta attitude (Summer looks at him) (we now see Summer, Zach and Seth coming down the stairs) Zach: I think we made some good progress today Seth: it�s definitely keeping my mind off girls Summer: keep talking comics Cohen, I don�t think girls'll be an issue ever again (grins) Seth: oooh she�s so supportive that�s why I like her (Zach smiles) Summer: shoot, I left my purse upstairs ill be right back (goes back up the stairs) Zach: we're gonna miss the movie Summer: whose fault is that! (we now see Summer going back into Seth�s room. she grabs her bag from the top of his bed and knocks Captain Oats off the table as she pulls it to her) Summer: oh (bends down) hm sorry Captain Oats, hope you don�t pull up lame (she picks up Captain Oats from under the bed, and notices Seth�s other sketch book. she pulls it out from under the bed and puts Captain Oats back where he was. she kneels next to the bed with the book and opens it up) Zach: (yells) c'mon Sum we're gonna be late Seth: (yells) what're you doin up there (Summer quickly shuts the book and puts it in her bag) CUT TO: A restaurant - Lindsay is sitting at one end of the table, and Caleb at the other. a waiter puts a napkin across Lindsay�s lap Lindsay: oh thankyou (Caleb smiles at Lindsay, Lindsay takes the menu from the waiter. Caleb does the same) [SCENE_BREAK] Lindsay: um...so (smiles) ...thankyou so much for calling this afternoon an suggesting dinner it-it was- Caleb: long overdue, I meant to call you right after the holidays but (raises eyebrows) work has ben all consuming Lindsay: oh, yeah I�m sure...I mean...I can imagine (laughs) Caleb: (smiles) ...so what about you Lindsay, how is...school, what're you studying (Ryan comes over) Ryan: hey, sorry I�m late, traffic (sits down) (Caleb looks at Ryan, shocked) Lindsay: um that�s ok we-we just got menus Caleb: my apologies, if I had'a known we were gonna be three id of asked the waiter for another one Lindsay: oh i-i'm sorry I-its-its my fault I shoulda said something earlier Caleb: nonsense, I should've assumed Ryan would wanna make himself apart'a this Lindsay: he didn�t...I asked him ta come Ryan: look I can leave if you want Caleb: yes Ryan you've already scammed your way inta one of my daughters lives, why stop there Ryan: this isn�t about me Caleb: isn�t it, you set this whole thing up didn�t you (Ryan looks away) you came to my office, you show up at dinner Lindsay: (confused) you went to his office Ryan: (looks at Lindsay) I-I was jus trying to help Caleb: he said that you wanted a relationship with me, but if that were true he wouldn�t be here so what is it that the two of you really want (Ryan looks at him) money (raises eyebrows) Lindsay: (stunned) what Caleb: a new car, an ivy league education (Ryan closes his eyes) have your accomplice here drop by my office with a list of demands, that should cover it, goodnight (leaves) (Ryan and Lindsay watch Caleb walk away) CUT TO: Cohen house - Sandy is on the phone, and Kirsten is standing near him near the family room Sandy: (on the phone) hey Mark its Sandy Cohen again I know this is my fifth message today but I�m still up so if you get this, please call back, thanks (hangs up) Kirsten: you gonna stay up all night Sandy: well I�m not tired, that�s for sure Kirsten: no word from your lawyer friend Sandy: no...no, an no confirmation she�s dead Kirsten: what if she�s not, what if your suspicions are right (Sandy looks at her) one way or another she�s gone, what is it gonna take for you to let her go Sandy: what're you talking about Kirsten: Rebecca Bloom (raises eyebrows) the smart, political Jewish woman that you were suppose'ta marry...before you ended up with me...your still in love with her Sandy: (walks closer) that is not true Kirsten: then come to bed (Sandy looks at Kirsten. the phone rings, he looks at it then back at Kirsten. he walks over and answers it) Sandy: hello...Mark hey (Kirsten looks worried) i'm-i'm sorry to be harassing ya but you know time is of the uh...oh...ok...well thanks for callin back...alright take care (hangs up) (walks over to Kirsten) she�s dead (Sandy walks away and Kirsten watches him, helplessly. we then see Sandy sitting on their bed, and Kirsten stands at the door) Kirsten: what're you gonna do Sandy: well I gotta call the Professor but I...I can�t tell him this on the phone Kirsten: I�m sorry (sits next to Sandy) it was a long time ago (puts her hand on his shoulder) maybe I need to let go of her to Sandy: I�m gonna go...I wont be long (Sandy leaves and Kirsten looks as though she is thinking) CUT TO: Summer's bedroom - Summer comes through the door and walks over to her bed. she sits down and pulls the sketch book out to look at it Summer: Princess Sparkle you are not going to believe this (Summer opens the book and looks at the first 2 pages, she half smiles and turns the page, she smiles and turns the page again. she stops and looks like she�s thinking) CUT TO: Lindsay and Ryan pulling up out the front of the Cohen�s. they both sit there quietly Lindsay: ...I�m sorry Ryan: why are you sorry Lindsay: cause I made you come ta dinner...I know how much you hate him Ryan: (closes his eyes) I don�t...hate him Lindsay: yeah...well he hates you...so for you to have gone to his office for me was- Ryan: a mistake Lindsay: (sad) I really didn�t want anything from him, I jus wanted to ask him some questions, you know...jus stupid stuff (laughs)...maybe I don�t need a dad, you know I�ve...gone all this time without one...I turned out ok (looks at Ryan) right Ryan: (kisses her) maybe I could talk to him Lindsay: no Ryan: or ask Kirsten to talk to him Lindsay: no, you've done enough...more then enough an (looks down) you said it yourself he�s not a good guy Ryan: yeah but he�s your dad, you sure I can�t Lindsay: I�m sure, but thanks (nods) (Ryan kisses Lindsay and then gets out of the car, Lindsay backs out)� CUT TO: Marissa�s room - Marissa and Alex walk in and turn the light on Marissa: let me jus change my shirt an then we can get outta here Alex: your shirt is fine I�m telling you Marissa: then why is it sticking ta me (Marissa takes her top off so that she is standing there in her bra) Marissa: am I bleeding (tries to look at her back) Alex: let me see (Alex looks at Marissa's lower back and pulls off something) Alex: (smiles) oh wow, no you�re not bleeding, see for yourself (Marissa smiles, then turns towards her mirror. we see that she has a tattoo in the same place as Alex does. they are also both wearing their heart necklaces {cute}) Marissa: oh my god Alex: that is so hot (Caleb walks in and sees the tattoo in the mirror) Caleb: oh my god (Marissa and Alex turn around) what have you done Marissa: nothing (picks up a shirt) get outta here Caleb Caleb: this is my house, my home Marissa: fine, you know what then we'll leave (Marissa and Alex walk towards the door) Caleb: you�re not going anywhere Marissa: oh really, are you gonna stop me (Caleb doesn�t say anything) yeah that�s what I thought (to Alex) come on Alex Alex: nice house (smiles) CUT TO: Seth�s bedroom - Seth is on his bed working on his drawings. there�s a knock at the door Seth: come in (Summer walks in) Seth: hey, what're you doin here Summer: I um...I came to return something that I stole (raises eyebrows) (Seth realises and looks under his bed) Seth: (upside down) oh, you found it (sits on the edge of his bed) great (stands up) ok here�s the thing, I know that its totally creepy ok I know that it was just a very long summer an I�m sorry an I will destroy all of em right now I jus need ta find my exacto knife Summer: no Cohen, don�t...I think there really good Seth: yeah Summer: yeah (frowns) I mean well the boobs are a little big but well I mean, aren�t they (smiles) Seth: I can...redo the boobs Summer: (frowns) an-an you know i-i'm not so sure about the mask either (Seth holds up 1 finger and looks through the drawings on his bed. he holds up a picture of Summer without the mask, its great!) Summer: (stunned) now that�s what I�m talkin about Seth: yeah, so then...you don�t mind Summer: no, well not as long as I have boob approval Seth: ok Summer: (smiles) do you mind if I uh have one'a these Seth: uh yeah sure go ahead, you can actually have em all if you want Summer: yeah Seth: although maybe it�s not such a good idea...ta tell Zach about them all...or any of em Summer: I was jus thinking the same thing Seth: yeah jus cause you know it-it might upset the partnership an Summer: yeah and well it could be bad for business Seth: exactly Summer: yeah (Seth looks at Summer, Summer looks at Seth) Summer: ok I�m gonna let you get back to work, because I expect my own action figure by Chrismukkah Seth: oh (nods) wow ok well ill see what I can do Summer: (smiles) ok...thanks Cohen Seth: yeah (smiles) (Summer leaves and shuts the door, Seth sits on his bed and looks down, he has a half smile) CUT TO: A bar or club of some sort - Sandy is sitting at the bar alone, he picks up his phone and dials a number Sandy: hey Professor...well...any chance you could meet me tonight...yeah...how bout my office...ill see you then (hangs up) CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is sitting in front of his bed playing the playstation and eating breakfast cereal from the box. Seth walks in Seth: hey (Ryan looks over) how was dinner Ryan: I wouldn�t know, Caleb took off before we could order Seth: (sits on the bed) cause you punched him in the face Ryan: (looks at Seth) no Seth: (holds up his hand for a high five) but you wanted to (points) I could tell you wanted to Ryan: ehm (grabs the second controller for Seth) Seth: that�s good, hey listen man he deserved it I�m sure, I love the guy but come on...he�s Lex Luther Ryan: ah it�s my fault, I keep tryin'a help, I keep makin everything worse Seth: well, Ryan that�s what heroes do, ok what else are you gonna do with fists of fury, homework, the dishes Ryan: how'd it go with Zach Seth: uh great until Summer came over an stole my sketch book Ryan: (looks at Seth) what, what'did she do Seth: well I thought she was gonna get a restraining order but it turns out...she�s jus gonna get her own action figure Ryan: so she liked it Seth: yeah, I think Summer an I may be takin a step forward in our relationship Ryan: an knowing us Lindsay an I 'll probably take a step back Seth: hey so between the two of us Ryan: we're right back where we started Seth: well least we haven�t lost any ground, except you on me here we go (plays the game) Ryan: oh CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Sandy turns a lamp on and picks up a box. there�s a knock at the door. Max walks in Max: oh I-I see you've got your hands full Sandy: i-i'm sorry to have called you here so late Max: oh no, no, no actually Sanford I-I was going to call you...I have something to show you Sandy: what is it (Max looks towards the door and Rebecca stands in the doorway) Rebecca: Sandy Cohen Sandy: (stunned) ...Rebecca (half smiles) -Fade out
The Accomplice