When Ryan's past comes for a visit, he is worried that nothing good can come of it. Meanwhile, the Cohen family has welcomed the visitor from Chino with open arms. Marissa and Ryan continue to explore their newfound friendship, while Seth and Summer face some unforeseen news. Meanwhile, Julie admits her mistake to Kirsten and looks to Caleb for help.
Opening scene - Cohen kitchen at night - Sandy comes in with dinner for everyone, Kirsten is sitting at the kitchen table with her back to him Sandy: alright dinner time (puts bag down) how d'ya feel about chicken parm Kirsten: that is simply UN acceptable Sandy: hey don't look at me, I'm the one who wanted Thai (gets plates out) Kirsten: uh Carter I am gonna have'ta call you back (pulls ear piece out of her ear) ok (hangs up) Sandy: you're off the phone, I barely recognise you without a wire comin outta your ear Kirsten: (walks over to Sandy) honey I'm sorry, its jus that we're unveiling the magazine to advertisers in exactly sixty seven hours, at which point I will have some semblance of a life back Sandy: ah well here's hopin (heard in the background) Seth: kickin your ass an every time I do that you pause it, ooh yes I thought I smelled (spelt as it sounds) elfordoes Ryan: (takes plate from Sandy) thankyou I am starving Seth: thanks (everyone gets their food and cutlery from the bench) Ryan: see you later (Seth, Kirsten and Ryan go to walk out of the kitchen and back to what they were doing) Sandy: whoa no no sorry (stands in front of them) this is a family dinner Seth: (makes a face) oooh ah the sneak attack family dinner (Ryan looks at him) dude we walked right into it Kirsten: I have to work Seth: uh yeah an Ryan an I are in the middle of a very crucial playstation game Ryan: (nods) it's kinda like your super bowl Sandy: I don't care, nobody here eats tonight unless we sit down an eat as a family, no excuses, tonight an together, now si'down everybody (points) c'mon Ryan: great (Kirsten and Ryan sit across from each other, Seth and Sandy are about to sit) Sandy: an you too Seth: (sits) mmm family times always best when it's forced Sandy: your not gonna be invited on the family trip I'm plannin (Seth laughs) Ryan (Ryan looks at him) you ever seen Mt Rushmore (phone rings. they each plead with Sandy, lol) Kirsten: (turns around) oh that could be work Seth: Summer gets really mad if I'm not available Ryan: yeah Marissa's spose'ta call me back Sandy: (gets up) I will get the phone, nobody's takin any calls, it is dinner time (answers) hello (we see Kirsten and Seth, both frustrated) Sandy: ...just a second (looks at Ryan) it's for you (Ryan gets up and goes towards Sandy) Seth: what! how come Ryan gets to talk on the phone during dinner an I can't play a little playstation (Kirsten turns around. Sandy hands the phone to Ryan and watches him) Ryan: hello (we see a close up of Sandy looking worried, then it goes back to Ryan) (smiles) hey (smile goes) really, when...yeah no alright... (nods) yeah...see ya then (Sandy looks at him worried) (hangs up) ...that was Trey Kirsten: (slowly turns back around) your brother Ryan: yeah...heeeeess gettin outta jail tomorrow (sits) wants me to pick him up in Chino Seth: (to Sandy) well there's that... family trip you wanted (Sandy looks at Ryan, worried. Ryan has his eyes closed. everyone eats quietly) Theme song - California by Phantom planet The pool house the next morning - Ryan is sitting in a chair with his foot up on the footstool, looking as though he's deep in thought. Seth comes in Seth: hey, what're you doin in here, there's bagels an cream cheese to be had in the kitchen Ryan: yeah I'm comin Seth: an yet your sitting (points) Ryan: i guess I jus needed a second ta...brace myself for today Seth: yeah uh...(thinks) pickin up your brother from prison that is not not intense (Ryan looks at him) have you talked to him at all since uh- Ryan: last Thanksgiving when he tried to get me to steal a car, no...an I kinda thought he was outta my life for good Seth: well do you want him outta your life Ryan: (frowns) (looks at Seth) I don't know maybe, he's my brother but...the guys trouble Seth: if you want my advice I mean I-I-I (looks down) who am I kidding I'm totally outta my league on this one, I will say this though...as your brother (points) your other brother (Ryan looks at him) who's less related to you, I officially have your back Ryan: thanks man Seth: alright (claps) lets go, put your shoes on, bagels are waiting Ryan: yes (sits forward) CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy is in there making bagels and Kirsten is in there with him Kirsten: I know Trey is the only family that Ryan has, an I do think we should help him Sandy: but your scared I'm gonna want'to adopt him, honey (Kirsten looks at him) don't worry, Trey is twenty years old an an ex-con (shakes his head) I don't think he wants ta be adopted (Kirsten closes her eyes) but don't you think we gotta help him Kirsten: (worried) yeah its jus we don't know what kind of effect this is gonna have on Ryan, he's ben doing so well this year (Sandy looks at her) (Seth and Ryan come into the kitchen) Seth: morning, might wanna switch to a more neutral topic Sandy: hey I was just about to come an get you, you ready Ryan: sure (sighs) look um I appreciate you drivin me down to Chino but I can take care'a this myself, this shouldn't have'ta be your problem Sandy: hey if it's a Ryan problem, it's a Cohen problem (holds out a bagel) here ya go, for the road Ryan: thanks (Sandy and Ryan go to leave. each with half a bagel for the car {cute}) Seth: dad (Sandy and Ryan stop) (frowns) I think I should head down to prison with you guys an take the day off school, you know we all know I've had some (puts his head on the side) well behavioural issues this year an I think prison might be...jus the thing ta scare me straight Sandy: (laughs) hm Kirsten: nice try (throws Seth an apple and he catches it) get to school CUT TO: Harbor school - We see kids walking around outside then we see Summer and Marissa walking together near the lockers Summer: I don't know any details Seth jus said that Ryan went to go pick up Trey from jail Marissa: oh my god I wish I could'a known Summer: so you could'a gone with him (Marissa looks at her) cause last time you two went to jail it did not go so well Marissa: well at least I could be there for him Summer: (looks at Marissa) Coop you sound extremely girlfriend'y right now Marissa: hey I'm jus tryin'a be his friend, which is the part we skipped over last time (Summer mouths "oh") besides Ryan an Trey have a very complicated relationship (they are now in the student lounge. Summer frowns and looks in the direction of the door. we hear like a motorbike sound) Summer: speaking of which (we see a guy pull up on a red Vespa, outside) Summer: that's Zach (Marissa looks) oh my god I'm having a panic spiral (fans herself with her hand) Marissa: wait that's Zach on the Vespa Summer: yeah, I didn't think he'd come back he was in Italy for so long I assumed he bought a villa an opened an espresso bar (Zach comes through the door, smiling) Marissa: well are you gonna say hello Summer: oh no no I cant, last time I saw him is when I ditched him at the airport (whispers) in front of his family Marissa: (smiles) oo well you better say something cause he's coming over here (pushes Summer forward and smiles) Summer: oh I'm about to get bitch-slapped Marissa: hi Zach Zach: (huge smile) hey Marissa: welcome back Zach: guys Summer: hey Zach: or wait, bon journo Marissa: oooh Summer: ooo (laughs and looks at Marissa) Marissa: how was Italy Zach: ah it was, amazing, it was probably the best vacation of my life (Marissa looks at Summer) ooh I'm gonna be late, listen great ta see you guys just catch up with me at lunch ok I got some awesome pictures to show you Summer: ok Marissa: ok, alright, later (Zach walks between them) Summer: (smiles) cool, bye (smile goes and she folds her arms) ok somebody totally spiked that guys gelato Marissa: well I guess you don't have'ta worry Sum, he seems pretty ok (raises eyebrows) Summer: yeah, a little too ok hm I'm not buyin it, he's hiding something CUT TO: Chino prison - We see through the glass, Ryan and Sandy waiting for Trey. we then see a kid talking on a pay phone. Ryan stares at him and Sandy notices Sandy: flashbacks Ryan: (laughs) a little bit Sandy: (laughs) uh, it feels like a hundred years since I got you out of juvi doesn't it Ryan: yeah (sighs) ...an he's ben in here the whole time Sandy: ...what would you say if Trey stayed with us (Ryan looks at him) at least for a little while Ryan: (reluctant)...I-I don't know Sandy: (nods) you know if no one helps him statistics say he's back in jail within a year Ryan: Treys old enough to take care of himself (we see Trey come out with a guard. Sandy motions to Ryan and they both look towards him. Trey looks back at them, carrying his belongings in a single cardboard box. we hear a buzzing sound and the guard opens the door for Trey, he stops and looks at Ryan) Trey: little brother (moves closer) good to see you man (Ryan holds his hand out to shake hands. Trey grabs Ryan on the neck and pulls him forward into a firm hug. Ryan wraps his arms around Trey and smiles. Sandy watches them, smiling) Sandy: (walks forward) I'm Sandy Cohen (holds his hand out) Trey: (shakes) nice to finally meet you (Ryan looks from Sandy to Trey) Sandy: you hungry Trey: I'm starvin Sandy: alright, let's go (Sandy and Trey walk out, followed by Ryan. the next thing we see is them walking outside and toward the car. Trey smiles as he looks around at everything. Ryan touches Trey on the arm then gets in the front seat of the car. Trey opens the back door, he looks into the car, mesmerised, then smiles and gets in) CUT TO: Kirsten's office - Kirsten and Carter are in there together, watching a video for the magazine Carter: (points) so I-I think we hold on this shot'a the coast (Kirsten nods) just-just a bit longer just until see into this shot of the (Julie comes in) Julie: what're you two doing Kirsten: uh cutting a video for the show case an introduction to Newport Living (Julie looks at them, clueless) Carter: your magazine the one with...you on the cover Julie: (closes her eyes) right right I'm sorry I'm just um I'm a little distracted, Kirsten could I talk ta you for a moment in private (Kirsten nods) Carter: I'm going to get some air (leaves) Julie: (walks in, dazed) uh...I made a mistake Kiki (sighs) (sits) a naked mistake Kirsten: (frowns) excuse me Julie: a hundred years ago, a boyfriend...convinced me to let him...film...me...in the act (Kirsten listens) I was young living on rum an I needed the money, I totally freaked I told him he could never show it to anyone led alone release it which he didn't un-until now unless I give him half a million dollars Kirsten: did you talk to a lawyer Julie: well Sandy was able ta negotiate the rights from him but we still need to come up with the money Kirsten: (thinks) well if Sandy can't help you...your gonna have'ta tell my dad (Julie looks at Kirsten) CUT TO: Chino - Sandy pulls up out the front of a very run down house. it looks almost abandoned Trey: uh this is it Sandy: (stops) now who are you stayin with again Trey: it's my buddy Rick, well I think it's his brother's house but they said it's cool if I stay there (Trey and Ryan get out of the car, and stand opposite each other) Ryan: ...good to see ya Trey: take care'a yourself Ry Ryan: yeah (they hug quickly {aww}) Trey: thanks for lunch again Mr. Cohen Sandy: take care (shakes Treys hand) (Trey nods and looks at Ryan) Ryan: ill call you (Trey hits Ryan on the arm playfully then walks towards the house. Ryan and Sandy watch him. we see Trey open the screen door and knock. Ryan and Sandy watch {I get the feeling that they are both remembering back to when Sandy brought Ryan home to an empty house} we see Trey knock again, and wait. we hear a siren in the background. Trey looks through a window trying to see if anyone is home. Ryan watches) Sandy: what d'you say we give it a try...jus for a few days (Ryan watches Trey for a few seconds more. Trey is still trying to peer through the window) Ryan: (yells) hey Trey (Trey turns around) wanna come with us (Trey looks at Ryan then at the window, he walks over and shuts the screen door then heads back towards the car, smiling) CUT TO: Harbor school - Zach is at his locker putting books away, and Seth walks over to him Seth: (smiles) hey man, you came back Zach: (smiles) hey (shakes Seth's hand) Seth: (frowns) people never leave an come back Zach: how you doin man, long time no see (shuts locker) how ya ben Seth: good (nods) dude things are really good (Zach smiles) (frowns) listen uh about what happened with you an me an-an Summer Zach: oh no don't worry about it man (frowns) you an Summer belong together I should'a clued inta that a while ago (thinks) actually I did clue inta that a while ago...uh whatever man I'm fine with it (they are now walking away from the lockers) Seth: yeah Zach: yeah Seth: you seem different, seem like uh Zach: like I'm vibrating at a very high frequency Seth: sure (nods) Zach: if I tell you somethin you promise not to tell Summer Seth: yeah ok, I know my track record with secret keeping hasn't ben that good but (shakes his head) its gotta turn around some time Zach: look man when I was in Italy...I met someone her names Francesca Seth: yeah, what's she like Zach: tall, blonde, gorgeous, doesn't speak much English but she's learning, when we met it was like we just clicked Seth: yeah, are you guys still clicking though I mean...across the globe Zach: dude we got web cam, we got E-mail we got instant message day Seth: oooooh, long distance dating is so (closes his eyes) hot Zach: (puts on his helmet) do me a favour alright don't tell Summer...it might hurt her feelings that I moved on so quickly Seth: yeah, yeah my lips are sealed (nods) Zach: cool Seth: ok Zach: great (shakes Seth's hand) bye (Zach leaves and Seth watches) CUT TO: Cohen house - we see Sandy pull into the drive way then we see the three of them coming through the front door Sandy: (opens the door) well, this is the crib (Trey slowly walks in, mouth open in amazement. he scans the room, taking it all in) Trey: (small smile) you gotta be kidding me (stunned) Sandy: you know if it's any consolation (raises eyebrows) I felt the same way the first time I saw it Trey: bet you get use to it huh (Ryan looks from Trey to Sandy) Sandy: Trey (touches Treys back) why don't you stay in the pool house (points) Ryan (touches Ryan's back) why don't you take the guest room Ryan: uh yeah ok Trey: wait did he jus say...pool house (Ryan puts his hand on Treys shoulder and walks outside with him. Sandy smiles/laughs - we now see them in the backyard. Trey laughs in disbelief when he sees it, Ryan smiles {Ryan can definitely relate to how Trey is feeling right now}) Trey: this, is where you ben livin Ryan: uh Trey: (laughs more) oh you got hooked - up Ryan: (almost embarassed) yeah (they are now walking through the pool house doors) Ryan: uh (points) towels are in the linen closet an you can borrow whatever shower stuff you need Trey: (nods) thanks (laughs) an-an-an sorry I'm-I'm kickin you outta your little (laughs) cabana mansion here Ryan: (laughs) ah its only for a few days (realises) Trey: nah don't worry, I-I won't get to comfortable Ryan: I'm sorry I didn't mean- Trey: no look, I know I'm crashin your party here...but you got a-you got a good thing goin on here an...(looks at Ryan) I'm not gonna screw it up (Ryan looks at him) promise Ryan: ok uh...see you later Trey: see you later (looks around more) (Ryan leaves then stops and looks back at Trey. we see Trey take his jacket off and throws it on the chair. Ryan looks worried) CUT TO: The pool house - Seth just walks in without knocking. we hear the toilet flush Seth: hey man (rubs his hands together) I want some details, does Trey seem different to you (stands near the bench) I mean has he found Jesus does he have a Chinese tattoo did he shave his head (Trey comes out and looks at Seth) Trey: O for three Seth: oh, hi, you're...not Ryan Trey: nope, Trey Seth: yeah, well, I was close your still an Atwood, only a slightly more edgy, darker version (points) I think (looks down) but (shakes his head) some people think Ryan's gotten a little softer since- Trey: Ryan said you talk alot Seth: (nervous) yeaaah its kind of a problem but hopefully one you'll...come to find endearing...so uh how's it you know feel to be uh...like out Trey: (looks at Seth) good Seth: yeah, cool monosyllables run in the family that's awesome (Sandy and Ryan come in) Seth: (relieved) heeeey Sandy: ah good you two've already met (to Seth) Treys gonna be staying with us Trey: just un...till I can find my own place Sandy: (walks over to Trey) I thought you might need'a do a little shopping, this is just enough to get you started, for clothing toiletries you know (hands Trey money) all the basics Trey: (stunned) you sure Sandy: course (Trey looks at Ryan, Ryan smiles) Sandy: Ryan, you can show Trey where ta go right Ryan: yeah (Sandy and Trey leave, as Trey walks passed Ryan he playfully elbows him. Ryan doesn't look like he enjoyed it, but takes it) Seth: hey you want me to come, I got a knack for pickin out the post prison wardrobe Trey: (calls) you comin Ryan: (calls back) uh yeah (to Seth) you know what call Marissa, have her meet us Seth: yeah that's probably a better job for Cosmo Girl Ryan: yeah (Ryan leaves and Seth waves) CUT TO: Caleb's mansion - Caleb and Julie are in the kitchen together, sitting at the bench Caleb: not like you to drop in for lunch, to what do I owe the pleasure Julie: well with all the hustle an bustle of the showcase I've barely seen you (puts plate down) It's craw fish your favourite (smiles) I jus thought we should check in you know have a state of the union Caleb: well that sounds fair enough, what's on the agenda Julie: well I think we oughta replace the shower head in the one guest bathroom upstairs oh an you really have'ta fire that new gardener those are some sorry looking hydrangea bushes out front Caleb: fine...was there anything else Julie: (drinks) um...well I made an adult film in the eighties (Caleb listens) with an ex boyfriend who's now threatening to release it on the internet unless I pay him half'a million dollars oh an I really would like to redo the kitchen Caleb: are you saying you did p0rn Julie: it was erotica, tasteful...at times Caleb: you got yourself in quite a bind Julie: (upset) see I knew it, I knew that you would react this way, absolutely no sympathy an this from a man who kept an illegitimate child hidden from me an- Caleb: (calm) it's alright, ill pay the money Julie: (suprised) you will Caleb: well your dignities at stake id say that's worth half'a million dollars Julie: (relieved) oh thank god, you have no idea how much damage this could've caused, the magazine m-Marissa, me Caleb: ill call my financial advisor (pulls out his phone) you should go back to work Julie: right, because I have a magazine to launch (smiles, stands) oh...Cal...(sincerely) thankyou (Julie kisses Caleb's cheek and smiles. she leaves and Caleb puts the phone up to his ear, with a serious look on his face) CUT TO: The diner - Seth and Summer are sitting in a booth together Summer: how can Zach act so normal around me Seth: aaaan here we are again (puts the menu down) Summer: well I-I mean I ditched him at the airport it's not what you call letting him down easy Seth: I'm not...certain on this but (frowns) I thought you an I were ? Summer: oh I know, I jus didn't expect him to get over me so fast Seth: yeah well Zach's resilient, I mean under all that floppy hair an goofy smile...there's like a layer'a steel Summer: you talked to him today right Seth: ...mm-hmm Summer: well did he say anything, any footnotes to the whole I love Italy story Seth: ...no, I mean uh... Summer: spill it Cohen! Seth: he made me promise to keep it a secret ok Summer: have you ever kept one in your life Seth: (closes his eyes) he has a girlfriend Summer: already, he's only ben back like one day Seth: (nods) yeah he met her in Italy, her names Francesca (Summer looks sad) an she's tall an beautiful an he's waaay into her, ok, great (looks at the menu) I say we get burgers an 2 vanilla milkshakes an fries Summer: (sadly) she's tall CUT TO: The shops - Trey and Ryan are in a fancy department store looking at clothes and things for Trey Trey: (holds up a watch) two hundred dollars for this watch, can you believe that (puts it back) Ryan: yeah, I know these stores are kinda pricey Trey: (picks up a hat) yeah, bet you got a closet full'a this stuff huh, shirts with alligators, topsiders (hits Ryan with the hat) the whole deal Ryan: ow (a staff member is watching Trey in the background, suspiciously) Ryan: um maybe we should go, you know i mean your not gonna find anything you need here Trey: what're you kiddin, I got cash ta spend I'm not goin anywhere (Marissa comes up to them) Marissa: (smiles) hey I found you Ryan: hey, Marissa, Trey Marissa: hey Trey (Trey looks at her) uh we've met before, Marissa Cooper Trey: ...oh yeah, your...Ry's girlfriend (Ryan looks at Marissa) Marissa: (looks at Ryan) oh...well no, well not anymore but- Ryan: yeah we're jus friends (Trey looks from Ryan to Marissa back to Ryan) Ryan: (looks at Marissa) n-not jus... friends but (Marissa looks at him) friends (unsure) r-right Marissa: right, um I heard Ryan was taking you shopping (Trey looks at Ryan) so I figured you'd probably need some help, here why don't you try this (hands Trey a shirt) an ill grab you some more stuff (Trey takes the shirt from Marissa and walks away to try it on) Marissa: Seth said you might need some back up Ryan: yeah thanks for comin (smiles) Marissa: (smiles) oh wow look at this (picks up a hat) yeah this has you written all over it (puts the hat on Ryan's head) aww (cutesy voice) yeah that looks really adorable on you, yeah (touches Ryan's cheek) its jus so cute Ryan: ah really I thought ugly hats were your thing (takes it off and puts it on Marissa) (Marissa laughs) it looks really good on you, honestly, you should look at your- oh Marissa: (poses) really Ryan: (laughs) yes (pulls on Marissa's arm mucking around) CUT TO: Newport group - Kirsten and Julie are sitting on the couch drinking coffee together Julie: so to my utter shock (sits) he agreed to pay in full, crisis averted (smiles) Kirsten: oh, well I guess my dads softening in his old age Julie: that or he has a p0rn tape buried in his past to...I was speaking metaphorically of course (Julie looks at Kirsten who is looking at something, distracted) Julie: hello, Kiki (Kirsten looks at her) I'm talking about erotica Kirsten: oh I-I-I- I'm sorry um what were you saying (Julie looks at Kirsten, then in the direction of where Kirsten was gazing. we see Carter at the reception desk. Julie looks from Carter back to Kirsten, Kirsten is once again looking at Carter then she looks at Julie) Julie: you like Carter! Kirsten: excuse me Julie: you have a thing for Carter, Kirsten Cohen crushes Carter (smiles) Kirsten: that's ridiculous Julie: here I've ben so pre occupied with my own s*x scandal I hadn't noticed yours Kirsten: that's enough! Julie: Sandy's off in strange motels with that fugitive ex girlfriend of his (Kirsten looks at her) so you decide to turn up the heat at the office (grins) Kirsten: Julie, stop it, I do not have feelings for...Sandy (Sandy walks in) Sandy: suprise (Kirsten and Julie both stand up) Kirsten: uh...Julie an I were jus going over some magazine stuff (Sandy nods) Julie: launch fever, well ill let you two talk (looks at Kirsten then leaves) Kirsten: so, what's up Sandy: oh (sighs) I invited Trey to stay with us for a few days Kirsten: ok, sounds good Sandy: (suprised) sounds good...I-I thought you were gonna have a five alarm freak out Kirsten: well I-I I trust you...I mean you were right about Ryan after all (Sandy is stunned) ill-ill see ya tonight (kisses Sandy on the cheek) Sandy: he- now where's this famous Carter Buckley, id love to meet him (we see Carter wave to Kirsten through the window) Kirsten: oh uh toni- uh its-its not a good time, he's up uh up to his ears in the launch (smiles) Sandy: alright well some other time then Kirsten: (nods) hm Sandy: ill see ya tonight CUT TO: The shops - Ryan, Marissa and Trey are at the check out Trey: (sighs) man am I tired Marissa: mm that's shoppers fatigue (Trey takes the bag from the person behind the checkout) shop enough an you'll become immune (touches Treys shoulder) trust me Ryan: if anyone should know Marissa: huh that's funny Worker: excuse me (Trey turns around) can I check your bag (points) (Ryan and Marissa watch, worried) Trey: why, I didn't do anything wrong Worker: look I saw you handling that watch before Trey: I didn't take your damn watch Worker: we have the right to look through your bag, jus hand it over Trey: I see other people with bags here, I don't s-see you givin them a hard time Marissa: look he didn't take anything Ryan: hey jus let him check through your bag Trey: hey man (puts his hand up) ill handle this (Ryan looks worried) (moves closer to the guy) why don't you get outta my face Worker: (into the walky talky) send someone to the front entrance Trey: yeah, yeah you know what...don't bother! (empties the bag out in front of him) cause I paid for all'a this (Ryan touches Treys arm and Trey rips it away from him. Ryan holds Trey around the waist trying to get him out of the store, Trey breaks free from Ryan's hold and kicks over a display stand he walks back over to the worker and looks at him then leaves. Ryan watches him, not impressed about what just happened) [SCENE_BREAK] CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - through the kitchen window we see Kirsten, Sandy and Trey outside sitting together at the table. in the kitchen Ryan and Seth are talking, Seth is sitting at the bench Ryan: if we hadn't gotten Trey outta the store, I swear he would'a taken the guy out Seth: so he's got rage issues like uh like Summer or Ryan: (sits) yeah he's just got alotta pride you know (sighs) an a short fuse, once somethin sets him off its like, he cant control himself Seth: well um its comforting to have him stayin here? (frowns) have you told my parents Ryan: no I cant, I know I should but (Kirsten comes in) Kirsten: oh hey Ryan (Seth and Ryan look) oh I finally met your brother, he seems to be adjusting well (Ryan and Seth look at her) Seth: yeah smooth sailing Kirsten: hm (nods) (Sandy and Trey come in) Sandy: oh here's one, a barista at a local coffee joint Trey: barista Kirsten: oh that's a fancy word for a guy who makes coffee Trey: oh that I can do Sandy: (nods) we were jus checkin out the classifieds Trey: job hunt begins today (to Ryan) feel like comin with me Ryan: (looks at Trey) (pointed) ill pass thanks (Sandy looks at Ryan, noticing the tension) Kirsten: Seth why don't you...come out an...clear the patio furniture with me for the party (Seth screws up his face) Sandy: I believe son that's code for lets get outta here (hands Trey the paper) Seth: (stands) if I help set up for the party will you let me skip it Sandy: ah that would be a no (touches Seth's back) (Seth, Sandy and Kirsten walk outside. Trey looks at Ryan, Ryan looks at Trey out of the corner of his eye) Trey: again, I'm sorry about yesterday, I jus didn't like the way that guy was lookin at me Ryan: (softly) so you trashed the store Trey: (nods) look my old ways aren't gonna work here, I need to change Ryan: (looks at Trey, nods) ...do it soon (Ryan leaves the kitchen and Trey puts the paper down on the bench) CUT TO: Summers bedroom - we hear a knock on the door and Summer opens it. Zach is standing there Summer: (suprised) Zach Zach: hey um (walks in) I brought over some'a your stuff (puts box on the bed) Summer: oh Zach: things you left at my house Summer: post break-up stuff exchange, ooo (referring to something in the box) I won this for you at the kick off carnival, it was a gift Zach: (nods) an ill always remember how you owned that whack-a-mole (Summer looks at him) I don't feel like it's a good idea to have reminders of you lying around Summer: look I get that you moved on but d'you have'ta like totally erase me Zach: (frowns) what'do you mean moved on (Summer looks down) Cohen Summer: he let it slip ok Zach: I-I just I didn't want you ta know incase it hurt your feelings Summer: why would it hurt my feelings (laughs) what jus because twenty minutes after we broke up you were scootering around Italy with some six foot two euro chick Zach: (frowns) hey y-you left me Summer: I know, I know that but (closes her eyes) ...the entire cast of the Valley are guest VJ's on music video nation (Zach is lost) an I kinda have'ta see that (pushes Zach towards the door) so ill drop off your stuff soon ok Zach: Summer wait Summer: (loud) arivaderci (shuts the door) CUT TO: Lance's hotel - Caleb gets out of the limo and shuts the door. the next thing we see is Lance opening the door and Caleb being on the other side Lance: well, how do ya like this (Caleb walks in) Caleb Nichol showing up in my lowly hotel room Caleb: let's get this over with (Caleb puts the briefcase down on the table knocking rubbish and crap to the floor) Lance: thankyou (picks up the video) videos right here, its all yours if the moneys in that case Caleb: (looks at Lance then opens the case) five hundred thousand, as requested (Lance smiles) (holds his hand out for the tape) I'm assured this is the only copy Lance: this is it (hands the tape over) (smug) so how's it feel, get a little glimpse into your wife's past Caleb: I didn't get where I am today by being a fool, I knew what I was getting into when I married Julie Cooper Lance: so you expect me to believe that she told you about this (Caleb looks at him) cause Julie keeps her past pretty tight to the vest Caleb: I have some very thorough ? PI's in my staff...id venture to say there's nothing Julies ever done that I don't know about (knock at the door) Caleb: allow me (Caleb goes to open the door and Lance closes the briefcase full of money and picks it up. Caleb opens the door and 2 big rough looking guys walk in) Lance: oh what the hell is this Caleb: (smug) these are some friends of mine looking forward to getting to know you Lance: you son of a bitch Caleb: that's your cue to hand me the briefcase (waits) Lance (Lance hands the briefcase over, reluctantly) pleasure doing business with you, thanks for the tape (Caleb leaves and one of the big guys shuts the door and then pulls the curtains closed) CUT TO: Kirsten's office - Kirsten is at her desk on the phone and Julie walks in holding 2 dresses Kirsten: id like those flowers delivered by five...thankyou (hangs up) Julie: hey, what'do you think (holds out 2 different dresses) for tonight I want Donatella Versace meets Martha Stewart before the scandal hm, oo don't look now boyfriend two o'clock (Carter walks in) Carter: hey (Kirsten looks in Carters direction) Carter: brought you somethin (Julie looks at Kirsten, smiling) pinotnoir Russian river valley (to Julie) hi Julie: hey Carter: one you said you loved (Julie looks at Kirsten. Kirsten looks at Carter) Kirsten: ...thankyou Carter how thoughtful Carter: I thought we'd uh pop the top have a few glasses before the madness begins Kirsten: (pointed) we have alot riding on this presentation, I think it would be unprofessional to drink wine before hand Carter: (laughs and looks at Julie then Kirsten) are you kidding, we average a bottle a night around here Julie: hm Kirsten: you can celebrate...at the party tonight Carter: ok, yeah ok uh I will uh ill see you later completely focused an totally sober (leaves) Julie: (teasing) (walking out backwards) Kirsten an Carter sittin in a tree (Kirsten looks at her) I'm jus kidding unless I'm not (laughs) (off screen) k-i-s-s-i-n-g (Kirsten looks dazed) CUT TO: Zach's house - Summer rings the doorbell and Zach's mom opens the door Z's mom: oh...Summer...I thought we'd seen the last'a you Summer: is Zach home Z's mom: he's at water polo practice he'll be home in a few minutes Summer: (holds up a bag) could I leave this stuff with you um he left it at my house (frowns) when we were dating Z's mom: (takes the bag) so it's really over between the two of you Summer: (nods) Mrs. Stevens I am so sorry about what happened at the airport Z's mom: you should be Summer: but at least something good came out of it, right I mean Zach met Francesca Z's mom: (confused) who Summer: you know six foot two Italian super model...Zach's new girlfriend Z's mom: an when would this of happened...while he was sulking over you...he never left the hotel room Summer (Summer looks at Z's mom, stunned) CUT TO: The pool house at night - Trey is sitting on the bed with his head down, and the paper in his hand. Ryan knocks Ryan: hey (Trey looks over) (walks in) how'd the...job hunt go today (sits) Trey: (breathes out) not so good...tried five or six places...all turned me down on the spot Ryan: (looks down) that sucks...you hungry, grab a bite...catch up Trey: (nods) yeah, that'd be great Ryan: (smiles) cool (stands) we should head by the pier you'll like it, we got you know...boats an stuff (smiles) after you clean this place up (starts throwing Treys new clothes at him from the bed) gees man you do have closets you know Trey: yeah, you think your funny (Ryan keeps throwing clothes at Trey, laughing. he throws the last piece and underneath it sitting on the bed is the watch from earlier. Ryan's smile goes when he sees it. Trey looks out from behind the clothes and then he looks at Ryan. Ryan picks up the watch and looks at it before looking at Trey, he looks back down at the watch) Ryan: ...this is the watch from that store Trey: yeah I went back today an bought it Ryan: (looks down) don't lie ta me (looks at Trey) Trey: I'm not Ryan: (softly) you're never gonna change (looks away) this family is takin a chance on you Trey Trey: (scoffs) you know what (stands) it makes no difference what I tell you cause your only gonna believe the worst about me no matter what I do Ryan: (yells) hey ya blame me Trey: guess I don't, so why don't I do us both a favour an jus take off Ryan: (yells) fine (Trey heads towards the door and stops) Trey: (yells) oh an I bought it as a gift for you...ta thank you for helpin me out (Ryan looks at him) an uh before you go callin the cops on me (pulls out the receipt) here's the receipt (screws it up and throws it at Ryan) (Ryan watches Trey leave, helplessly) CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is sitting on the bed staring off into the distance and Sandy walks in. Ryan stands up Sandy: well the party's startin soon, are you hidin out in here Ryan: yeah, good guess Sandy: (nods) where's Trey (Ryan looks at him) oh I see well...we knew it was gonna be bumpy Ryan: yeah...this is harder then I thought it'd be Sandy: is there anything I can do Ryan: (thinks) hey could I borrow the car Sandy: (takes the keys out and hands them to Ryan) be careful CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Zach walks in the door, and we see Summer sitting at her dressing table. Summer sees Zach in the mirror and jumps up Summer: Zach, hey ugh I realised I forgot to give you your sweatshirt back you know an I was going to Zach: (looking down) I know you talked to my mom today Summer: brief conversation...brief Zach: an I know she told you about Francesca...or lack there of Summer: ...you don't need'ta explain Zach: no I do, when I came home I knew that I was going to see you an Cohen (looks at Summer) an I-I didn't want things to be tense between us (Summer listens) an I figured the only way to do that was...if I was with someone to Summer: (feels bad) Zach I'm sorry...an you told Cohen because...(frowns) you knew that it would get back to me Zach: (nods) within minutes Summer: god that is so typical'a Cohen (shakes her head) I mean he knew that it would make me jealous Zach: Summer...remember she's a fake (smiles) Summer: yeah but still Cohen could not wait to tell me about your smokin new girlfriend he- Zach: this is uh between you an Cohen (realises) which has nothing to do with me (smiles) finally Summer: look (moves closer) Zach...I am so sorry that I made a mess of everything...as for Francesca...unlike some loud mouth geeks...I can keep a secret (Summer and Zach look at each other) CUT TO: The Cohen's backyard - its now decorated for the party. Ryan comes out of the pool house and walks passed Marissa who is leaning on a chair reading Newport Living near by. beside the pool is a mock up of the cover sitting on an easel Marissa: hey (stands) Ryan where're you going Ryan: uh get Trey, he took off Marissa: well ill go with you Ryan: (looks at Marissa) remember what happened last time you came'ta Chino Marissa: yeah I saved your ass (Ryan looks at her) come on (pulls Ryan by the arm) (we now see Kirsten and Julie walking together) Kirsten: do you realise that in a couple'a days your face will be on (thinks) every coffee table in this town Julie: oh frankly I'm suprised we even got it off the ground (Caleb walks over) Caleb: well I'm not suprised at all Kirsten: hi dad (kisses Caleb's cheek) mwa Caleb: I know this magazine is going to be an enormous success Kirsten: absolutely Julie: I...take it everything went smoothly (Kirsten and Julie look at Caleb) Caleb: everything's taken care of Juju (we now see Summer walk over to Seth who is at the bar. they are both dressed up) Summer: uh-hh hm (touches Seth's arm) Seth: hey you made it (puts his arm around Summer and kisses her cheek, Summer appears to pull away) mmm I was starting to get worried (to the bartender) thankyou Summer: well I came for Newport Living, I do live in Newport Seth: ah, is that what this party's for I didn't uh Summer: hm (isn't happy) Seth: (nods) ok what's the deal is it somethin I said Summer: (glares) something you weren't (raises her eyebrows) suppose'ta say Seth: (looks at Summer) right (looks down) I guess I did somethin wrong so I should probably jus apologise Summer: well yeah, if you mean it Seth: its kinda hard ta mean it if I (shakes his head) don't know what it is Summer: (mocking) well its kinda hard ta forgive you if you don't mean it cause you don't know what your spose'ta be apologising for (Seth looks at her, lost) I'm gonna wait in your room for twenty minutes if ya cant figure it out by then I'm gone (walks away) (Seth looks completely clueless, poor guy! - we now see Carter walk over to Caleb, Kirsten and Julie) Caleb: hello everybody, Julie congratulations Julie: thankyou Carter: (to Kirsten) may I speak with you for a moment Kirsten: sure (Kirsten and Carter walk away from Caleb and Julie) Kirsten: what is it Carter: (softly) have I said something to you, have I done something wrong cause all day you have seemed angry at me (Kirsten goes to speak, but cant) look, whatever it is I hope you can talk to me about it because we are liable to be working together for a long time so I don't wanna- (Kirsten looks over at Julie and Julie gives her a thumbs up. Carter notices and looks over at Julie) Carter: on second thought, uh lets just focus on the presentation (Kirsten looks at him) ...I-I I hope it goes without a hitch (Kirsten closes her eyes and sighs. she opens them and sees a waiter walking towards her {I debated putting this information in because when I watched it the first time I didn't catch it, but the waiter is Lance, he cleans up nice and its very easy to miss}) Kirsten: uh scuse me is that chardonnay Lance/waiter: yes ma'm it is (smiles) Kirsten: (takes a glass) thankyou CUT TO: Chino - Ryan and Marissa are out of the front of like a bar, it looks very rough Ryan: use'ta hang out at this place all the time (Marissa goes in and Ryan follows her. the next thing we see is Marissa and Ryan inside the bar) Marissa: (points) there he is Ryan: back in a sec (Marissa nods and crosses her arms. Ryan goes over to Trey who is playing pool, with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth Trey: what the hell you doin here man Ryan: come to find you Trey: I'm not lookin to be found Ryan: Trey Trey: beat it - little brother Ryan: (looks at Marissa then back at Trey) I jus wanna talk to you alright Trey: why man your in your pool house an-an I'm here Ryan: (softly) I'm sorry alright Trey: why're we kiddin ourselves here Ry...you knew it couldn't work...we are who we are Ryan: I'm not goin back to Newport without you Trey: fine...stay here (walks away) see how well you fit in after bein away two years, I'm gonna go out an get some air (Ryan looks over at Marissa. some drunk guy sits down next to her and smiles, she smiles at him then looks away, uneasy - we then see Trey walk outside, he kicks a trash can and it makes a bang) CUT TO: Seth's bedroom - Summer is sitting on the bed waiting and Seth walks in Seth: ok uh...I've thought about it, I've thought about why you're angry Summer: (nods) and Seth: I have nothing I do - not know what I did wrong Summer but listen I am totally willing to apologise, extremely sincerely Summer: why did you tell me about Francesca Seth: um...because you begged me to Summer: that is not why Cohen, I have begged you to do plenty of stuff like give up comic books stop mumbling an you don't do any of that Seth: are you actually angry with me for being jealous of you being jealous of Zach Summer: no...you were jealous Seth: gee why would that be Summer, hearing you go on an on about Zach's new woman Summer: because ya told me about her Seth: yeah I did, I saw the high road there an I jus did not take it on that one, d'you wanna know why (Summer motions yes) I was a little bit worried...here we had this big great kiss in the rain upside down an I don't know, I thought maybe what if after that everything was a let down for you...ya had buyers remorse or somethin Summer: (softening) Cohen (sighs, stands and moves closer) you...are so...neurotic (holds Seth around the waist) Seth: exactly...unlike Zach who's anxiety free with his big smile...natural athleticism Summer: hm Seth: that guy makes me feel very Jewish (closes his eyes) Summer: look I know Zach looks great on paper, son of a congressman (Seth rubs her arm) sweet selfless, hey an even well boring Seth: yeah he's a touch bland Summer: yeah, an you (smiles) with all your little flaws (touches Seth's cheeks) an your little quirks (Seth frowns) somehow ya keep draw'in me back in Seth: (nods) yeah Summer: mm-hmm Seth: so what you're saying to me is then...that the more neurotic an insecure I am...the more you're attracted to me Summer: hmm Seth: well then (Summer laughs and puts her hands around his neck) do I look fat in these pants (they fall out of the shot and onto Seth's bed together. Summer laughs) CUT TO: Cohen backyard - in front a big screen we see Julie, Kirsten and Carter standing together, as well as the mock up of the magazine. the crowd is standing in front of them watching Carter: (into mic) hello everyone, I'm Carter Buckley uh managing editor (Kirsten smiles) and on behalf of everyone at Newport Living (Kirsten and Julie smile) id like to thank you all for coming tonight (clapping from the crowd, Sandy and Caleb are standing together up the back) now I would like to introduce the woman who has made all of this possible...Julie Cooper-Nichol (Carter hands the mic to Julie. Kirsten claps) Julie: (into mic) thankyou Carter I cant believe this night is finally here, well, what is Newport Living (off screen) a style guide for sure a society page, local politics, the art scene, news pages, all the different colours that ? (we now see Sandy and Caleb, with Julie's speech heard in the background) Sandy: wow, so that's Carter Buckley (we see Carter and Kirsten standing together off to the side) Caleb: you haven't met him yet Sandy: no he's ben more of a-a phantom presence, I thought he'd look more like Jerry Garcia Caleb: (looks at Sandy) who Julie: but if you really wanna know what Newport Living is all about (smiles proudly) take a look at this (Julie holds a remote up to the big screen and presses a button then steps back to watch. on the screen we see a very 'eighties' Julie with a sweat band on her head, and awful clothes. we quickly realise its the wrong tape) Young Julie: if I've never had s*x before (Julie is stunned, Kirsten turns around and looks at Carter) why do I feel so horny (takes off her top) (the crowd starts whispering/talking) Kirsten: Julie, Julie Young Julie: you're turning me on Caleb: dear god (Sandy is watching, stunned) Julie: (stunned) oh my god Kirsten: Julie give me the remote (tries to take it from Julie) Young Julie: come on cute pizza boy (Kirsten stands in front of the screen trying to shut it off. Caleb and Sandy watch helplessly. on the screen the pizza boy is now holding Young Julie on his lap. Carter goes over to try and help Kirsten. we see Young Julie throw the pizza boy down onto the bed. Julie looks away with tears in her eyes {this is probably the first time I've felt for her!} we now see quick scans of the shocked crowd and the sound of the moaning on the tape, but it's amplified. Caleb looks over at Julie, Julie looks at Caleb upset. Carter is still desperately trying to get the remote to work. we see a close up of Sandy and he closes his eyes) Carter: ready (pushes a button and the picture freezes) (Julie looks around, mortified. we see a close up of Caleb then he blurs and we see Lance come into focus standing behind Caleb and Sandy. he has a huge smile on his face. we see Julie again then we see Lance take his tie off and walk away) Julie: son of a...bitch Kirsten: (goes over to Julie) Julie lets get you outta here (puts her hand on Julies back and they walk away) Carter: (off screen) sorry about that everyone its a er (on screen) technical difficulties, please everyone uh (Sandy looks down) help themselves to a-a-a (Caleb doesn't look impressed) drink...or two...uh lord knows I ...I'm going to (Carter walks away and we see a close up of the screen one last time. we can see Julie side on in a pink bra, it looks as though she was about to take it off. in the background everyone is talking) CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - Julie is sitting on the seat at the end of the bed, and leaning her arm on the bed upset, Caleb walks in Caleb: don't worry Juju (sits) it'll all blow over (rubs Julies shoulders) Julie: I don't understand I mean you gave him his damn money Caleb: jus goes to show it doesn't pay to give inta these people (Julie sighs) you meet there every demand...an they ruin you anyway...well ruins the wrong word Julie: well you can go on with your life Cal but I am never leaving this room, my Howard Hughes phase starts now Caleb: (smiles) we could go ta Europe...Paris, Vienna anywhere you like...by the time we get back something else will have exploded to make this whole thing look silly Julie: (considers) I guess you can always count on this town for new scandal (sniffs) Paris (Caleb kisses Julies cheek) CUT TO: The party - Carter and Kirsten are standing together and Sandy walks over to them Sandy: Carter, Sandy Cohen (shakes Carters hand) you throw a hell of a party Carter: Sandy it's great to finally meet you (Kirsten looks from Sandy to Carter) Sandy: nice to meet you Kirsten: I-I'm so sorry I haven't introduced you two Carter: oh uh no problem (to Sandy) you sound like you have a wonderful family Sandy: (nods) I do, thankyou, including my mother in-law the p0rn star (Carter laughs) hey if it makes you feel any better I-I think it kinda livened things up Carter: yeah well here's hoping everyone was drunk enough they black out an don't remember anything tomorrow (Kirsten smiles) Sandy: here's hoping, can I get you two anything at the same time: Kirsten: no thanks I'm good Carter: oh no thanks I'm-I'm fine Sandy: (nods) alright (smiles and leaves) (Kirsten looks uncomfortable) Carter: listen (Kirsten looks at him) about before...I have to apologise Kirsten: (frowns) you do Carter: yeah you know we have ben working together for a few weeks now an I jus want you to know that if...there has ben a...tension between us (Kirsten listens) Kirsten: Carter I don't know what you're talking about Carter: if there's ben a...a vibe...between us (Kirsten looks at him) its me...ok an I am sorry Kirsten: (shakes her head) Carter Carter: lets jus leave it at that alright (Carter smiles and walks away leaving Kirsten by herself) CUT TO: Chino - Ryan and Marissa are still in the bar. they are sitting at a table together waiting for Trey to come back in. they both look like they've had enough Marissa: Ryan I don't think he's coming back Ryan: ...alright let's go (sighs) we should go find him (they both stand up and head towards the exit. Marissa is in front) Guy from before: hey you feel like playin some pool (puts his arm out) Marissa: no thanks <
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