1 00:00:09,652 --> 00:00:12,279 We're completely moogamous. It's just one of our games. 2 00:00:12,141 --> 00:00:13,922 Chuck plays the cheating bastard, 3 00:00:14,042 --> 00:00:15,299 and I play the scorned woman. 4 00:00:15,300 --> 00:00:17,482 What happens when one day you don't get there in time, 5 00:00:17,734 --> 00:00:20,554 and he actually kisses someone else? My parents are artists. 6 00:00:20,555 --> 00:00:21,555 My sister's a musician. 7 00:00:22,087 --> 00:00:24,142 Just like going to an ivy is your family's way, 8 00:00:24,149 --> 00:00:26,448 not going to college is mine. I met this woman. 9 00:00:26,829 --> 00:00:29,570 I knew they'd take care of my debts, so I proposed. 10 00:00:29,690 --> 00:00:32,407 So what, you just disappeared? It's the worst thing I've ever done. 11 00:00:32,480 --> 00:00:34,437 Do you think the Buckleys would actually hurt him? 12 00:00:34,438 --> 00:00:37,595 They might. They clearly want revenge. 13 00:00:39,269 --> 00:00:46,533 Sync By YesCool - corrected by chamallow35 www.Addic7ed.Com 14 00:00:51,415 --> 00:00:53,674 But what truly defines tonight's honored guest 15 00:00:53,752 --> 00:00:56,880 is not something that can be easily categorized... 16 00:00:57,388 --> 00:00:58,773 The distinguished-looking gentleman at the podium 17 00:00:58,773 --> 00:01:01,358 is an alumnus of the university. 18 00:01:01,425 --> 00:01:03,393 He will go on speaking for a long time. 19 00:01:04,012 --> 00:01:06,463 It is not important that you hear what he says. 20 00:01:07,132 --> 00:01:10,086 In closing, those of us at the university 21 00:01:10,086 --> 00:01:11,034 will have had the pleasure 22 00:01:11,101 --> 00:01:13,098 of getting to know tonight's recipient, 23 00:01:13,137 --> 00:01:16,306 know that she is a kind and gentle soul. Hey, you okay? 24 00:01:16,374 --> 00:01:19,909 What? No. No, I am not okay. 25 00:01:20,725 --> 00:01:24,056 ...her humility, her devotion, her love for us. 26 00:01:24,056 --> 00:01:25,215 Ladies and gentlemen, 27 00:01:26,593 --> 00:01:28,652 Miss Vanessa Abrams. 28 00:01:37,828 --> 00:01:40,564 No. 29 00:01:43,974 --> 00:01:45,602 No! 30 00:01:45,670 --> 00:01:47,437 No! 31 00:01:54,758 --> 00:01:55,411 Bad dream? 32 00:01:56,085 --> 00:01:56,979 Don't tell me it was "Charade" again. 33 00:01:57,047 --> 00:01:59,816 I know how terrifying you find Walter Matthau. 34 00:01:59,883 --> 00:02:04,213 Worse. I was in "All about Eve." That's not a Hepburn movie. 35 00:02:04,213 --> 00:02:05,088 I know. 36 00:02:05,722 --> 00:02:07,557 I was Bette Davis. 37 00:02:08,272 --> 00:02:10,401 I've never been Bette Davis before. 38 00:02:10,401 --> 00:02:11,361 I'm Audrey Hepburn, 39 00:02:12,202 --> 00:02:14,163 Not some plain baby Jane. 40 00:02:16,890 --> 00:02:18,529 Who was Rve? 41 00:02:20,213 --> 00:02:22,505 I couldn't see her face. 42 00:02:23,353 --> 00:02:26,876 Blair, we both know this is about N.Y.U. 43 00:02:27,781 --> 00:02:29,479 Now it may take time, 44 00:02:30,273 --> 00:02:31,948 but one day you will hold that school 45 00:02:32,015 --> 00:02:34,718 in the palm of your dainty hand. 46 00:02:41,759 --> 00:02:46,302 I'm audrey. 47 00:02:53,060 --> 00:02:53,703 Well, thank you, councilman. 48 00:02:53,771 --> 00:02:55,872 I know my cousin appreciates your support. 49 00:02:55,939 --> 00:02:58,107 Yes, I'll be sure to tell him. Thanks. 50 00:02:58,591 --> 00:02:59,976 When did Tripp decide to run for congress? 51 00:03:00,043 --> 00:03:02,151 And should somebody tell him 52 00:03:02,151 --> 00:03:04,281 the election is not until next year? 53 00:03:04,544 --> 00:03:06,283 Well, after Congressman Kruger died, 54 00:03:06,350 --> 00:03:08,818 a house seat opened up in Manhattan. 55 00:03:09,191 --> 00:03:11,288 You know grandfather. He figured, why wait? 56 00:03:11,355 --> 00:03:15,091 Well, it's nice of you to help. Mm. Well, Tripp's a good guy, 57 00:03:15,451 --> 00:03:18,027 and with the Buckleys buying up all these attack ads 58 00:03:18,095 --> 00:03:20,730 against his campaign, I'm taking it kind of personally. 59 00:03:20,798 --> 00:03:23,032 Yeah. Have you... Have you spoken to Bree lately? 60 00:03:23,100 --> 00:03:25,101 No. You spoken to Carter? 61 00:03:25,922 --> 00:03:27,236 Not since my mom's wedding. 62 00:03:27,809 --> 00:03:29,205 I've left him a dozen messages. 63 00:03:29,273 --> 00:03:31,207 I don't know if he's mad at me or... 64 00:03:31,275 --> 00:03:33,543 Well, Serena, that's why I called. 65 00:03:34,102 --> 00:03:36,646 Supposedly the Buckleys are flying him out to Galveston 66 00:03:36,714 --> 00:03:38,715 so he can work off his debt. 67 00:03:39,131 --> 00:03:41,551 Work it off how? On one of the family oil rigs. 68 00:03:42,062 --> 00:03:44,807 Th... that's crazy. It would take him, like, 20 years 69 00:03:44,807 --> 00:03:45,701 to earn that kind of money. 70 00:03:45,702 --> 00:03:47,139 I think they're more interested in getting Carter 71 00:03:47,525 --> 00:03:49,092 out to the gulf with a bunch of Texas roughnecks. 72 00:03:49,092 --> 00:03:52,545 So it's not like he's going to be making a lot of friends. 73 00:03:53,831 --> 00:03:55,681 No, please tell me this is a joke. 74 00:03:55,526 --> 00:03:59,536 Don't worry. I have an idea. 75 00:04:03,507 --> 00:04:07,444 Yes. Yes. Lily loves her Jefferson airplane. 76 00:04:07,511 --> 00:04:12,215 So, Rufus, how is married life? Well, at the risk of sounding like a man deeply in love, 77 00:04:12,282 --> 00:04:15,618 uh, each day gets better than the one before. It must be, 78 00:04:15,686 --> 00:04:18,688 if you're packing these "welcome back, kotter" mugs. 79 00:04:18,756 --> 00:04:21,825 They'll look great next to Lily's china. Yeah, maybe we should hold off on the sweathogs. 80 00:04:21,892 --> 00:04:24,828 "In just a few short months, freshman leader Vanessa Abrams 81 00:04:24,895 --> 00:04:27,364 has tackled numerous social and environmental issues." 82 00:04:27,431 --> 00:04:30,800 What is that? Oh, it's just a wildly flattering cover story 83 00:04:30,868 --> 00:04:33,470 on Vanessa in the N.Y.U. paper. It doesn't mean anything. 84 00:04:33,537 --> 00:04:36,305 Except that she's a shoo-in to give the toast 85 00:04:36,374 --> 00:04:39,242 at the freshman dinner on parents' weekend. Dan, can I borrow your muscles? 86 00:04:39,309 --> 00:04:42,746 Is that true? About the toast? I... I got a message from Josh Ellis. 87 00:04:42,813 --> 00:04:45,682 He's the alumnus who decides who gives the toast. 88 00:04:45,750 --> 00:04:48,585 Supposedly it's between me and some other girl. 89 00:04:48,652 --> 00:04:51,153 I probably won't get it. Well, speech or no speech, 90 00:04:51,221 --> 00:04:53,289 I... I hope you're inviting your parents. 91 00:04:53,357 --> 00:04:55,925 You're kidding, right? My parents hate 92 00:04:55,993 --> 00:04:58,428 that I'm at a private college, "buying" an elitist education. 93 00:04:58,496 --> 00:05:00,363 "Knowledge shouldn't be for sale." 94 00:05:00,431 --> 00:05:02,432 Sure, Arlo and Gabriela are progressive, 95 00:05:02,500 --> 00:05:05,568 but if they knew how much good you were doing at the school, 96 00:05:05,636 --> 00:05:07,637 I'm sure they'd come around. 97 00:05:07,705 --> 00:05:09,639 It would be kind of amazing if they came 98 00:05:09,707 --> 00:05:13,142 and, you know, actually approved of something I was doing. 99 00:05:13,210 --> 00:05:15,945 But whatever. I haven't been chosen yet, so... 100 00:05:16,013 --> 00:05:17,580 Well, you will be. 101 00:05:17,648 --> 00:05:20,817 And tomorrow night, Dan and I will be there front and center. 102 00:05:20,885 --> 00:05:23,085 Oh, um, yeah, you know what? 103 00:05:23,153 --> 00:05:25,121 Actually, Olivia just got back from Japan. 104 00:05:25,188 --> 00:05:28,991 I was hoping we would hang out tomorrow night. So bring Olivia. 105 00:05:29,059 --> 00:05:32,495 Or not. It's your call. I... I don't want to force you. 106 00:05:34,765 --> 00:05:37,434 What? What? We... we just started dating. 107 00:05:37,501 --> 00:05:40,336 Isn't it a little soon for meet the parents? 108 00:05:40,404 --> 00:05:43,005 Not for Olivia. She seems really easygoing and into you. 109 00:05:43,073 --> 00:05:45,408 Yeah, seriously, Dan. Play the parent card. 110 00:05:45,476 --> 00:05:48,878 People like you more when they meet our family. It's true. 111 00:05:48,946 --> 00:05:52,081 All right. Okay. A... all right. I'll invite her. 112 00:05:52,149 --> 00:05:53,716 Oh, that's awesome. 113 00:05:53,784 --> 00:05:55,785 It's gonna be a great night for the Humphreys. 114 00:05:55,853 --> 00:05:59,255 And who knows? Maybe the Abramses. 115 00:05:59,323 --> 00:06:01,558 Wait. Bree's cousin hosts a poker game? 116 00:06:01,625 --> 00:06:04,861 Yeah, P.J. Buckley. Picture, like, a young J.R. Ewing 117 00:06:04,929 --> 00:06:06,529 in earnest sewn jeans. 118 00:06:06,597 --> 00:06:09,231 And you really think he'll play for Carter's debt? 119 00:06:09,299 --> 00:06:11,200 Oh, I've seen his friends bet thoroughbreds, 120 00:06:11,268 --> 00:06:14,070 an island in the Seychelles, the knicks. 121 00:06:14,137 --> 00:06:16,473 Okay, but what makes you think we'll win? 122 00:06:16,540 --> 00:06:18,475 You're not exactly a card shark. 123 00:06:18,542 --> 00:06:21,143 Well, this one night at the Maidstone, 124 00:06:21,211 --> 00:06:23,379 Bree told me every one of P.J.'s tells. 125 00:06:23,447 --> 00:06:25,915 So you'll know exactly when to call his bluff. 126 00:06:25,983 --> 00:06:27,517 Wait. Me? 127 00:06:27,585 --> 00:06:29,986 Oh, yeah. You're gonna be playing. 128 00:06:30,053 --> 00:06:31,788 Nate. 129 00:06:31,856 --> 00:06:33,022 No. 130 00:06:33,090 --> 00:06:35,091 Well, Serena, P.J. hates me. 131 00:06:35,158 --> 00:06:37,193 I mean, luckily, he likes blondes, though. 132 00:06:37,260 --> 00:06:40,296 And didn't you spend a summer in monte carlo with your mom, 133 00:06:40,364 --> 00:06:42,765 when she dated Carlos Mortensen? I was 9. 134 00:06:42,833 --> 00:06:46,268 Carlos taught me to play using necco wafers as chips. 135 00:06:46,336 --> 00:06:48,204 Well, just imagine Carter owes the Buckleys 136 00:06:48,271 --> 00:06:50,773 half a million necco wafers. 137 00:06:50,841 --> 00:06:52,742 "...And Ms. Abrams has even been mentioned 138 00:06:52,810 --> 00:06:54,777 as a contender to deliver this year's toast 139 00:06:54,845 --> 00:06:57,246 at the freshman dinner." Oh, my God. Enough. 140 00:06:57,314 --> 00:07:00,216 I am in no mood to hear you fawn over some girl 141 00:07:00,283 --> 00:07:02,351 with tacky accessories who lives to recycle. 142 00:07:02,419 --> 00:07:04,353 Blair, didn't you ask Mr. Ellis 143 00:07:04,421 --> 00:07:06,723 if you could give the freshman speech? 144 00:07:06,790 --> 00:07:09,626 I put out feelers. That's totally different. 145 00:07:09,693 --> 00:07:12,161 Of course. I'd be honored, Mr. Ellis. Thank you. 146 00:07:12,229 --> 00:07:13,195 You. 147 00:07:13,263 --> 00:07:14,764 Yeah, Blair, me. 148 00:07:14,832 --> 00:07:18,601 F.Y.I.... one insipid article does not mean people here like you. 149 00:07:18,669 --> 00:07:21,404 The fever will pass, like swine flu. 150 00:07:21,471 --> 00:07:23,506 Really? Huh. Then I wonder why Josh Ellis... 151 00:07:23,574 --> 00:07:25,775 he's this kind of important alumni liaison... 152 00:07:25,843 --> 00:07:29,646 told me to start working on my toast for the freshman dinner. 153 00:07:34,282 --> 00:07:36,145 What are you standing there for? Get in here! 154 00:07:37,588 --> 00:07:40,557 I love it. You know, cobalt's my favorite color. 155 00:07:40,624 --> 00:07:42,258 Push the button. 156 00:07:42,325 --> 00:07:45,704 It's 11:45. Your hair is so pleasing. 157 00:07:46,263 --> 00:07:48,230 It's a compliment watch. 158 00:07:48,298 --> 00:07:51,200 And it flatters in three different languages. Oh, my God. 159 00:07:51,268 --> 00:07:54,170 This is the greatest watch in the history of all watches. 160 00:07:54,237 --> 00:07:57,273 The Swiss should be ashamed for not thinking of it first. 161 00:07:57,340 --> 00:08:00,710 So, um, what are you gonna do this weekend to thank me? Uh, you know, 162 00:08:00,778 --> 00:08:03,345 actually, um, about that, I was thinking I would invite you 163 00:08:03,413 --> 00:08:05,314 to the parents' weekend freshman dinner 164 00:08:05,382 --> 00:08:07,416 with, uh, with me and my parents. 165 00:08:07,484 --> 00:08:10,753 And I... I know you're probably exhausted. I would love to. 166 00:08:10,821 --> 00:08:13,056 Really? Are you sure? 'Cause you heard the part 167 00:08:13,123 --> 00:08:14,958 about my parents, right? Dan, the last three guys I dated... 168 00:08:15,025 --> 00:08:17,226 I met their agent, their manager, 169 00:08:17,294 --> 00:08:18,661 their publicist, 170 00:08:18,729 --> 00:08:21,130 a personal trainer who also read tarot cards, 171 00:08:21,198 --> 00:08:23,967 and I never met a single one of their parents. 172 00:08:24,034 --> 00:08:25,902 I would love to meet yours. 173 00:08:29,139 --> 00:08:30,673 I missed you. 174 00:08:30,741 --> 00:08:33,409 It's 11:46. 175 00:08:33,477 --> 00:08:35,411 Your teeth shine like diamonds. 176 00:08:35,479 --> 00:08:37,013 It's true. 177 00:08:37,081 --> 00:08:38,815 It's very true. Mm. 178 00:08:38,882 --> 00:08:40,783 You've reached Arlo and Gabriela Abrams. 179 00:08:40,851 --> 00:08:42,184 Pay it forward. 180 00:08:42,252 --> 00:08:43,953 Hey, mom, dad. 181 00:08:44,021 --> 00:08:46,956 Look, I know you guys aren't happy that I'm at N.Y.U., 182 00:08:47,024 --> 00:08:48,891 but I'm giving this toast tomorrow night, 183 00:08:48,959 --> 00:08:50,960 and it's kind of a big honor. 184 00:08:51,028 --> 00:08:54,563 And it would mean so, so much to me if you came, 185 00:08:54,632 --> 00:08:57,133 so I hope you can. 186 00:08:57,200 --> 00:08:58,735 Careful, V. 187 00:08:58,802 --> 00:09:01,203 Don't send out your invitations just yet. 188 00:09:01,271 --> 00:09:03,606 We hear another girl has her eyes on the prize. 189 00:09:03,674 --> 00:09:07,076 Montesquieu, Churchill, Hobbes... 190 00:09:07,144 --> 00:09:09,345 I'm thinking my toast should touch on... 191 00:09:09,412 --> 00:09:11,681 tradition, virtue, 192 00:09:11,749 --> 00:09:13,415 the divine right of the monarchy. 193 00:09:13,483 --> 00:09:15,618 But, Blair, Vanessa's giving the toast. 194 00:09:15,686 --> 00:09:17,620 Not when I'm done. 195 00:09:17,688 --> 00:09:19,922 Mao, Sun-Tzu, of course, 196 00:09:19,990 --> 00:09:22,125 Napolen's always good for a few zingers. 197 00:09:22,192 --> 00:09:25,061 Though things are rarely as simple as they appear. 198 00:09:25,129 --> 00:09:28,665 This is Josh Ellis. 199 00:09:30,400 --> 00:09:33,469 Well I'm thrilled he changed your mind. 200 00:09:33,537 --> 00:09:37,106 Of course we'd still love to have you give the toast. 201 00:09:37,174 --> 00:09:39,175 Yes, there was another girl, 202 00:09:39,242 --> 00:09:41,077 but we hadn't fully committed to her. 203 00:09:41,145 --> 00:09:43,046 We definitely want you. 204 00:09:43,113 --> 00:09:45,514 Great. I'll see you tomorrow, Mr. Ellis. 205 00:09:47,517 --> 00:09:49,686 Goodbye, jet lag. Hello, triple ristretto. 206 00:09:49,753 --> 00:09:51,187 Yes. What was that? 207 00:09:51,254 --> 00:09:52,855 Just a surprise. 208 00:09:52,923 --> 00:09:55,958 And something tells me we're in for a show. 209 00:09:58,800 --> 00:10:00,595 Now, Ms. Waldorf, if this is about 210 00:10:00,595 --> 00:10:02,365 letting you give the freshman toast, 211 00:10:02,365 --> 00:10:05,869 like I told you last week, I'd love to help you out, but... 212 00:10:05,869 --> 00:10:09,637 Actually, Mr. Ellis, I'm here to help you. 213 00:10:10,233 --> 00:10:11,166 Simply put, 214 00:10:11,710 --> 00:10:14,430 Vanessa Abrams is a tired cliche from the 7-1-8. 215 00:10:14,790 --> 00:10:17,473 The preachy "I hate the man" toast she no doubt has in mind 216 00:10:17,959 --> 00:10:20,260 won't inspire the kind of deep-pocket donations 217 00:10:20,328 --> 00:10:21,088 this school needs. 218 00:10:21,088 --> 00:10:24,102 You need a speaker more like, well, me. 219 00:10:24,102 --> 00:10:27,668 Ms. Waldorf, yes, last week I narrowed my search 220 00:10:27,736 --> 00:10:30,404 down to two candidates. But just moments ago, 221 00:10:30,471 --> 00:10:33,373 our first choice, Olivia Burke, accepted our invitation. 222 00:10:33,441 --> 00:10:35,375 Then why does activist Abrams 223 00:10:35,443 --> 00:10:37,912 still think she's giving the toast? 224 00:10:37,979 --> 00:10:39,446 Vanessa was the other student that we were considering. 225 00:10:39,514 --> 00:10:42,416 You see, initially, Olivia wasn't planning on attending, 226 00:10:42,483 --> 00:10:44,351 but then luckily, for everyone, 227 00:10:44,419 --> 00:10:46,987 her new boyfriend convinced her otherwise. 228 00:10:47,055 --> 00:10:50,324 Yes, she is very famous. 229 00:10:50,391 --> 00:10:53,260 Mm-Hmm. But she's a 2-Quadrant speaker. 230 00:10:53,328 --> 00:10:57,397 Is it smart to lose everyone over 25 on parents' weekend? 231 00:10:57,465 --> 00:11:00,434 Besides, actresses are notoriously unreliable. 232 00:11:00,501 --> 00:11:03,938 Ms. Waldorf, even if Olivia's schedule did change, 233 00:11:04,005 --> 00:11:05,706 Vanessa would still be my next choice. 234 00:11:07,475 --> 00:11:08,542 So... 235 00:11:08,610 --> 00:11:12,646 I'm very busy. 236 00:11:16,852 --> 00:11:20,121 You are not trying to steal my toast. 237 00:11:20,188 --> 00:11:22,489 Nobody told you. 238 00:11:22,557 --> 00:11:24,892 Olivia, your dear roommate, is giving the toast. 239 00:11:24,960 --> 00:11:26,927 Poor Vanessa. 240 00:11:26,995 --> 00:11:29,196 Always the understudy, never the star. 241 00:11:29,264 --> 00:11:32,800 Olivia's the other girl? 242 00:11:32,868 --> 00:11:36,904 And I was the one who told Dan to bring her. 243 00:11:36,972 --> 00:11:40,274 Irony certainly can be cruel. 244 00:11:40,341 --> 00:11:42,676 Did I overhear your long-absent mother 245 00:11:42,744 --> 00:11:45,112 Is coming to hear you speak? Tragic. 246 00:11:45,180 --> 00:11:48,015 Well, I'll just tell Olivia how much this toast means to me, 247 00:11:48,083 --> 00:11:50,751 and then she'll step down. 248 00:11:50,819 --> 00:11:53,654 Yeah, probably. Though, then again, she might not. Nice try, Blair. 249 00:11:53,721 --> 00:11:56,590 Well, I'm just saying, we all know Olivia loves the spotlight. 250 00:11:56,658 --> 00:11:58,592 She is an actress. 251 00:11:58,660 --> 00:12:02,462 Then I'll ask Dan not to bring her. Another idea with some merit. 252 00:12:02,530 --> 00:12:05,365 See, that's where you and I are different. 253 00:12:05,433 --> 00:12:08,302 I would never put my fate in someone else's hands, 254 00:12:08,369 --> 00:12:11,605 and that's why I always win, and you lose. 255 00:12:11,673 --> 00:12:14,208 So good luck with your honesty. 256 00:12:14,276 --> 00:12:17,178 Maybe you and mom could take in a show instead. 257 00:12:51,713 --> 00:12:53,948 Well, well, well. 258 00:12:54,015 --> 00:12:56,951 Nate Archibald. You looking for a game? 259 00:12:57,018 --> 00:12:59,887 I'm... I'm afraid we... we don't have a seat for you. 260 00:12:59,955 --> 00:13:02,857 Oh, I'm not here to play. She is. 261 00:13:02,924 --> 00:13:05,759 That is unless you're afraid to play a girl. 262 00:13:05,827 --> 00:13:08,996 Buy-In's $25,000. 263 00:13:13,969 --> 00:13:16,303 That's a lot of money. 264 00:13:16,371 --> 00:13:18,839 So don't lose. 265 00:13:21,309 --> 00:13:23,978 Pull up a seat, darlin'. 266 00:13:32,891 --> 00:13:35,159 You're the one who told me to invite her. I know. 267 00:13:34,222 --> 00:13:36,023 You're kidding, right? 268 00:13:35,226 --> 00:13:38,128 Remember the whole "people like you better 269 00:13:38,196 --> 00:13:41,231 when they meet your family" thing? Exactly. You don't want to be outshone by your family, 270 00:13:41,299 --> 00:13:44,634 and not to mention, she's been in Japan for ten days. 271 00:13:44,703 --> 00:13:47,871 I mean, she's probably having reverse culture shock. Yeah, okay. All right. 272 00:13:47,939 --> 00:13:51,408 So do you have any, uh, non-insane reasons? Well, I'm just saying, 273 00:13:51,475 --> 00:13:53,977 why don't you do something more casual but also romantic? 274 00:13:54,045 --> 00:13:58,115 Dinner, just the two of you. You can make your special chicken. My special chicken? What? 275 00:13:58,183 --> 00:14:00,250 Vanessa, what is going on? Nothing. 276 00:14:00,318 --> 00:14:02,619 Uh-huh. I need a refill. 277 00:14:09,127 --> 00:14:12,062 Okay, but you have to promise me you won't say anything, 278 00:14:12,130 --> 00:14:14,798 because this officially makes me the worst roommate ever. 279 00:14:14,866 --> 00:14:16,834 Just tell me. 280 00:14:16,901 --> 00:14:19,937 Olivia's freaking out about meeting your parents. 281 00:14:20,004 --> 00:14:22,339 What? I... I talked to her, like, two hours ago, 282 00:14:22,406 --> 00:14:25,308 and she said she was looking forward to it. I guess she changed her mind 283 00:14:25,376 --> 00:14:28,746 or doesn't want to hurt your feelings. 284 00:14:28,813 --> 00:14:32,241 She just feels that it's way, way too soon. 285 00:14:32,242 --> 00:14:34,077 Yeah. You know, I knew... I knew this was gonna happen. 286 00:14:34,077 --> 00:14:35,219 Really? I mean, yeah, of course. And I know this is my fault, 287 00:14:35,286 --> 00:14:37,621 but tell her you want to have a great night, 288 00:14:37,688 --> 00:14:41,695 just the two of you. And make my special chicken? 289 00:14:44,262 --> 00:14:46,997 Hey, Abrams, thank you for, uh, the heads-up. 290 00:14:47,065 --> 00:14:52,389 What are friends for? 291 00:14:56,274 --> 00:14:59,476 Trip queens. 292 00:15:03,043 --> 00:15:05,579 It just... it doesn't feel right, 293 00:15:05,647 --> 00:15:07,981 you know, taking a beautiful woman's money. 294 00:15:08,048 --> 00:15:10,049 I'm getting crushed here. Hey, don't worry. 295 00:15:10,117 --> 00:15:12,786 P.J.'s on tilt. This is where you hook him. 296 00:15:12,853 --> 00:15:14,954 Archibald, you want to call it a night? 297 00:15:15,022 --> 00:15:17,291 I can spot you cab fare. 298 00:15:17,358 --> 00:15:20,661 Just get him to bet Carter and remember the tells. 299 00:15:20,728 --> 00:15:24,264 Actually, P.J., we're gonna buy back in. 300 00:15:24,332 --> 00:15:27,167 But we're upping the stakes. 301 00:15:28,703 --> 00:15:30,904 What are you thinking of playing for? 302 00:15:30,971 --> 00:15:32,972 Yeah, not likely. 303 00:15:33,040 --> 00:15:34,841 How about Carter Baizen? 304 00:15:38,713 --> 00:15:41,047 I get it. You're... you're Carter's girl. 305 00:15:41,115 --> 00:15:44,117 Well, bad news, sweetheart, 306 00:15:44,185 --> 00:15:46,820 Carter's debt is a lot more than you're showing. 307 00:15:49,324 --> 00:15:52,359 You know, can we get some, uh, some privacy? 308 00:15:55,062 --> 00:15:57,230 I tell you what. You bet Carter, 309 00:15:57,298 --> 00:15:58,998 and I'll bet... 310 00:15:59,066 --> 00:16:00,934 a photo of Tripp Van Der Bilt... 311 00:16:04,238 --> 00:16:08,675 from the night of his bachelor party. 312 00:16:08,743 --> 00:16:10,877 Your family will kill you. 313 00:16:10,945 --> 00:16:13,714 That'll cost Tripp the election. Like I said, don't lose. 314 00:16:20,221 --> 00:16:22,689 Let's play some cards. 315 00:16:22,757 --> 00:16:26,560 I'm sorry to cancel on you like this, Mr. Ellis. 316 00:16:26,627 --> 00:16:29,195 You have a backup speaker, right? 317 00:16:29,263 --> 00:16:31,865 Okay. Good. 318 00:16:31,932 --> 00:16:33,767 All right. Uh, goodbye. 319 00:16:33,835 --> 00:16:35,935 Everything okay? 320 00:16:36,003 --> 00:16:38,572 Um, Dan has decided to cook dinner for me 321 00:16:38,639 --> 00:16:40,674 instead of going out with his parents. 322 00:16:40,742 --> 00:16:43,243 He probably just wants more one-on-one time. 323 00:16:43,310 --> 00:16:46,380 I'll bet he has something special planned, like chicken. 324 00:16:46,447 --> 00:16:48,982 Yeah. Or something. 325 00:16:49,049 --> 00:16:53,920 Yeah. Um, I brought you this. It's an anime goblin claw. 326 00:16:53,988 --> 00:16:56,690 They are huge in Japan right now. 327 00:16:56,758 --> 00:16:59,526 I just thought it was kind of funny. Thanks. 328 00:16:59,594 --> 00:17:01,661 I shouldn't be freaking out, right? 329 00:17:01,729 --> 00:17:04,765 I mean, I can meet his parents anytime. Yeah. 330 00:17:04,832 --> 00:17:07,634 Um, I'll be right back. 331 00:17:07,702 --> 00:17:10,270 Okay. 332 00:17:15,276 --> 00:17:18,912 Hi, Mr. Ellis. 333 00:17:20,615 --> 00:17:24,183 No. 334 00:17:24,251 --> 00:17:26,686 I'd still love to give the toast. 335 00:17:26,754 --> 00:17:28,722 Thank you. 336 00:17:28,790 --> 00:17:31,825 Tell Machiavelli I hope she enjoys my toast. 337 00:17:31,893 --> 00:17:35,429 Vanessa's giving the toast again. 338 00:17:35,496 --> 00:17:38,064 And she's got some big pink claw thing. 339 00:17:38,132 --> 00:17:41,100 Well, I don't know about that. However, phase one is complete. 340 00:17:41,168 --> 00:17:43,102 But even with Olivia out of the way, 341 00:17:43,170 --> 00:17:45,071 You still don't have the toast. 342 00:17:45,139 --> 00:17:47,073 Oh, my goodness. 343 00:17:47,141 --> 00:17:48,475 You're right. 344 00:17:48,543 --> 00:17:51,244 Thank you, amalia. 345 00:17:51,312 --> 00:17:54,448 When are you going to learn to have a little faith? 346 00:17:55,616 --> 00:17:57,451 Chuck, my love, 347 00:17:57,518 --> 00:18:01,020 I was thinking, remember our game from the summer? 348 00:18:01,088 --> 00:18:04,257 Well, I have the perfect target already picked out. 349 00:18:06,594 --> 00:18:08,862 So what's a sweet girl like you 350 00:18:08,930 --> 00:18:12,499 doing with a guy like Carter Baizen, hmm? 351 00:18:12,567 --> 00:18:15,769 You heard what happened to my sister, right? 352 00:18:15,837 --> 00:18:17,236 Heartbroken, 353 00:18:17,304 --> 00:18:19,906 30 pounds fatter. 354 00:18:19,974 --> 00:18:22,375 Bet. 355 00:18:27,715 --> 00:18:31,150 $20,000. 356 00:18:44,164 --> 00:18:46,132 All in. 357 00:18:46,200 --> 00:18:48,768 You sure you want to play this hand for Carter? 358 00:18:51,105 --> 00:18:52,539 Fine. 359 00:18:52,607 --> 00:18:53,840 I'll call. 360 00:18:56,310 --> 00:18:58,011 Kings. 361 00:19:04,084 --> 00:19:05,886 Aces. 362 00:19:05,953 --> 00:19:09,856 You know, a picture really is worth a thousand words. 363 00:19:11,458 --> 00:19:13,393 Or in this case, 364 00:19:13,460 --> 00:19:15,829 an election. 365 00:19:15,897 --> 00:19:18,899 Nate, thanks for stopping by. 366 00:19:21,101 --> 00:19:24,604 Uh-oh. Looks like Carter's going down to Texas, 367 00:19:24,672 --> 00:19:29,275 and Tripp's career is going up in smoke. 368 00:19:38,288 --> 00:19:39,756 Hey. You made it. 369 00:19:39,824 --> 00:19:42,091 Hey. 370 00:19:42,159 --> 00:19:44,427 Rufus! 371 00:19:44,495 --> 00:19:47,831 Oh! Come here. Would you let me look at you? 372 00:19:47,899 --> 00:19:50,299 Lay off the caffeine, huh? It's giving you wrinkles. 373 00:19:50,367 --> 00:19:53,069 Ah. I'm sorry Arlo couldn't make it. 374 00:19:53,137 --> 00:19:56,139 He says hello. He had to finish installing the solar panels 375 00:19:56,206 --> 00:19:58,141 on the chicken coop at the co-op. 376 00:19:58,208 --> 00:20:00,577 We have been so busy organizing the local 72, 377 00:20:00,645 --> 00:20:03,446 the, uh, the union for the Burlington cheesemakers. 378 00:20:03,514 --> 00:20:04,848 Aha. Yeah. 379 00:20:04,916 --> 00:20:07,183 Yeah. Mom, this is Lily. 380 00:20:07,251 --> 00:20:10,854 Oh, it is such a pleasure to finally meet Vanessa's mother. Gabriela. 381 00:20:10,922 --> 00:20:13,489 Oh, Rufus... we're not in Brooklyn anymore. 382 00:20:13,558 --> 00:20:16,593 Uh, uh, I'm still moving in. It's Lily's place. 383 00:20:16,661 --> 00:20:19,896 Oh, it is both of our place. 384 00:20:19,964 --> 00:20:22,899 Uh, mom, didn't you bring that for Lily? 385 00:20:22,967 --> 00:20:25,268 Oh, yes, I did. Homemade strawberry rhubarb. 386 00:20:25,335 --> 00:20:26,803 Thank you. Oh. Mmm. 387 00:20:26,871 --> 00:20:30,740 Wow. Well, you and your husband must be so proud of Vanessa. 388 00:20:30,808 --> 00:20:33,342 Oh, yes. Vanessa has always been 389 00:20:33,410 --> 00:20:35,779 a very thoughtful and driven young woman. 390 00:20:35,846 --> 00:20:38,114 This school is the perfect fit for her. 391 00:20:38,182 --> 00:20:40,850 Well... 392 00:20:40,918 --> 00:20:43,252 Here we go. To be completely honest, 393 00:20:43,320 --> 00:20:46,422 my husband and I don't believe in private universities. 394 00:20:46,490 --> 00:20:48,892 Knowledge should not be for sale. 395 00:20:48,960 --> 00:20:50,994 Well... well... yes. Oh. 396 00:20:51,062 --> 00:20:52,596 Who's hungry? Lovely. 397 00:20:55,600 --> 00:20:58,668 I must confess, I've missed our little game. 398 00:20:58,736 --> 00:21:01,638 Though it appears your lady is late. 399 00:21:01,706 --> 00:21:05,374 Actually, there she is now. 400 00:21:10,114 --> 00:21:11,648 She's a guy. 401 00:21:11,716 --> 00:21:14,084 Who took my speech at the freshman dinner 402 00:21:14,151 --> 00:21:16,552 and gave it to Vanessa Abrams. 403 00:21:16,621 --> 00:21:19,155 He double-crossed me, and I... demand satisfaction. 404 00:21:19,223 --> 00:21:22,092 You still up for it? 405 00:21:22,159 --> 00:21:24,160 Mm, my wonderful man. 406 00:21:24,228 --> 00:21:27,163 I'll just go powder my nose for ten minutes? 407 00:21:27,231 --> 00:21:28,999 I only need five. 408 00:21:41,746 --> 00:21:43,479 Can I help you? 409 00:21:43,547 --> 00:21:45,148 Oh, definitely. 410 00:21:45,215 --> 00:21:48,852 I don't know if P.J. Is not as stupid as he looks, 411 00:21:48,919 --> 00:21:52,455 but, Nate, those tells were wrong. What are you gonna do? 412 00:21:52,523 --> 00:21:55,859 Well, of course I had to tell my grandfather what happened. 413 00:21:55,926 --> 00:21:58,594 I mean, I have completely destroyed 414 00:21:58,663 --> 00:22:02,532 Tripp's political career. No. No, Nate. Let me talk to him. Please. 415 00:22:02,599 --> 00:22:06,970 He needs to know that you were trying to help me. I appreciate that, but I'm not dragging you into this mess. 416 00:22:08,673 --> 00:22:11,875 Oh, it's William right here. Nate. 417 00:22:11,942 --> 00:22:14,210 No. Serena, I can handle it. Hello, grandfather. 418 00:22:18,282 --> 00:22:19,448 Ugh. 419 00:22:22,219 --> 00:22:24,154 Is, uh, Nate Archibald in there? 420 00:22:24,221 --> 00:22:26,156 He's got a phone call... P.J. Buckley. 421 00:22:26,223 --> 00:22:29,392 Okay. Yeah. I'll tell him. Thank you. 422 00:22:29,459 --> 00:22:31,294 P.J. thinks he won the picture. 423 00:22:31,361 --> 00:22:35,165 Yeah, I have the real one. 424 00:22:35,232 --> 00:22:40,837 I mean, I feel bad about lying to Serena, but it worked. 425 00:22:40,905 --> 00:22:42,138 Okay. 426 00:22:45,910 --> 00:22:49,579 Gabriela, this strawberry rhubarb jam to die for. 427 00:22:49,646 --> 00:22:52,448 Thank you. It's the agave. I refuse to use sugar. 428 00:22:52,516 --> 00:22:56,119 Mm-hmm. Oh, Rufus, will we be seeing Daniel at the dinner? 429 00:22:56,187 --> 00:22:58,487 I had hoped so, but unfortunately not. 430 00:22:58,555 --> 00:23:01,725 He has a date tonight. With Vanessa's roommate, Olivia Burke. 431 00:23:01,792 --> 00:23:03,626 Didn't she tell you? Lily. 432 00:23:03,694 --> 00:23:06,730 She is a very famous actress. 433 00:23:06,797 --> 00:23:09,365 I'm afraid I don't worship at the altar 434 00:23:09,433 --> 00:23:12,168 of shallow Hollywood celebrities. Oh. 435 00:23:12,236 --> 00:23:14,470 But apparently your school does. Mom, can you not do this right now? 436 00:23:14,538 --> 00:23:17,207 Honey, these institutions are businesses first. 437 00:23:17,274 --> 00:23:20,043 I mean, was this girl even qualified to enter... 438 00:23:20,111 --> 00:23:24,513 or was it purely a publicity stunt? Well, that's my shallow Hollywood roommate... 439 00:23:24,581 --> 00:23:27,383 and also one of the nicest, smartest people 440 00:23:27,451 --> 00:23:30,186 I've met at college. Excuse me. 441 00:23:33,057 --> 00:23:35,191 Hey. How is your date? 442 00:23:35,259 --> 00:23:36,359 Great. 443 00:23:36,426 --> 00:23:38,094 Dan's making Indian chicken. 444 00:23:38,162 --> 00:23:39,595 Moroccan, actually. 445 00:23:39,663 --> 00:23:43,967 Oh. Uh, look, I know I shouldn't be asking you this. 446 00:23:44,034 --> 00:23:45,534 I was just wondering, 447 00:23:45,602 --> 00:23:48,604 Why did dan change his mind about me meeting his parents? 448 00:23:48,672 --> 00:23:50,706 I must have done something to scare him off. 449 00:23:50,775 --> 00:23:53,743 You can tell me the truth. I promise. No, you didn't do anything. 450 00:23:53,811 --> 00:23:55,411 Well, I must have. 451 00:23:55,479 --> 00:23:57,647 You know what? I'm just gonna ask him. 452 00:23:57,714 --> 00:23:59,849 No! 453 00:23:59,917 --> 00:24:02,852 Look, Dan's parents are just 454 00:24:02,920 --> 00:24:04,988 really judgmental, and they're always going on 455 00:24:05,055 --> 00:24:07,924 about celebrities and the dumbing down of culture. So he's worried 456 00:24:07,992 --> 00:24:11,627 his parents will think I'm some shallow Hollywood pinhead? 457 00:24:11,695 --> 00:24:14,164 No... like Dan's embarrassed to introduce me to them? 458 00:24:14,231 --> 00:24:17,901 Olivia, Dan just wants to protect you from them. 459 00:24:17,968 --> 00:24:19,502 You know what, Vanessa? 460 00:24:19,569 --> 00:24:23,639 You don't need to make excuses for him, okay? I get it. 461 00:24:23,707 --> 00:24:25,741 I gotta go. 462 00:24:29,780 --> 00:24:32,782 So where do you get your hair cut? 463 00:24:32,850 --> 00:24:34,750 Oh, uh, Trumper's, off Piccadilly. 464 00:24:37,121 --> 00:24:38,587 Tut, tut. 465 00:24:38,655 --> 00:24:40,656 I'm not that kind of girl. 466 00:24:40,724 --> 00:24:42,926 Do you have a boyfriend? 467 00:24:44,188 --> 00:24:46,495 Not exactly. 468 00:24:46,563 --> 00:24:48,764 Wait. What for? 469 00:24:48,833 --> 00:24:50,433 Ah. 470 00:24:53,670 --> 00:24:55,972 What the... Mr. Ellis. 471 00:24:56,040 --> 00:24:58,341 Blair Waldorf. Oh, lord. 472 00:24:58,408 --> 00:25:00,609 I... I have to go. 473 00:25:02,230 --> 00:25:03,813 Don't you run away from me. 474 00:25:05,883 --> 00:25:09,452 Hey! Have you no sense of decency? 475 00:25:09,519 --> 00:25:12,021 Well, you got your kiss. 476 00:25:12,089 --> 00:25:14,924 Number 27 on the Tribeca scavenger hunt... 477 00:25:14,992 --> 00:25:17,727 Kiss the Chuck Bass. 478 00:25:17,794 --> 00:25:19,195 Check. 479 00:25:19,263 --> 00:25:22,698 I expect more from a representative of a college! 480 00:25:22,766 --> 00:25:25,434 And the toast? Oh, a deal's a deal. It's all yours. 481 00:25:27,271 --> 00:25:29,873 I should call Vanessa, break the bad news. 482 00:25:29,940 --> 00:25:31,107 Allow me. 483 00:25:31,175 --> 00:25:33,709 We're rivals, but friends at heart. 484 00:25:33,777 --> 00:25:35,211 Until tonight. 485 00:25:35,279 --> 00:25:37,546 Out, you cable-knit queen! 486 00:25:37,614 --> 00:25:39,249 You were late. 487 00:25:39,316 --> 00:25:42,318 I got caught in a text flurry with Dorota. I'm sorry. 488 00:25:42,386 --> 00:25:45,054 I have to get uptown for a dinner. 489 00:25:45,122 --> 00:25:46,990 I assume you're skipping the parents' thing? 490 00:25:47,057 --> 00:25:49,058 I may pop in... 491 00:25:49,126 --> 00:25:52,495 for Vanessa's toast, just for laughs. 492 00:25:52,562 --> 00:25:55,198 Are you upset because you kissed a guy? 493 00:25:55,266 --> 00:25:59,035 I'm upset because I kissed somebody that wasn't you. 494 00:25:59,103 --> 00:26:01,938 You really think I've never kissed a guy before? 495 00:26:02,006 --> 00:26:03,907 Love me? Always. 496 00:26:16,320 --> 00:26:19,989 Oh, well. I tried. 497 00:26:20,057 --> 00:26:23,359 Hi. 498 00:26:23,427 --> 00:26:24,994 Guess I should, uh, 499 00:26:25,062 --> 00:26:27,063 work on keeping my opinions to myself. 500 00:26:27,131 --> 00:26:28,864 You think? 501 00:26:28,933 --> 00:26:32,435 I just wanted to say, tonight I will promise 502 00:26:32,502 --> 00:26:34,837 to keep an open mind about your school, 503 00:26:34,905 --> 00:26:36,639 about everything. 504 00:26:36,706 --> 00:26:38,741 When you hear my toast, 505 00:26:38,809 --> 00:26:42,145 I think you'll understand why this is the right place for me. 506 00:26:42,212 --> 00:26:44,047 Okay. 507 00:26:44,114 --> 00:26:46,416 Come here. 508 00:26:46,483 --> 00:26:48,451 I hope. 509 00:26:48,518 --> 00:26:51,620 So what do you think about going out to eat tonight? 510 00:26:51,688 --> 00:26:54,057 Or we could just go to the parents' dinner. 511 00:26:54,124 --> 00:26:57,427 Are you sure? I mean, my parents are... are gonna be there. 512 00:26:57,494 --> 00:27:00,563 Well, then I better be on my best behavior. 513 00:27:00,630 --> 00:27:02,865 Pick me up in an hour? 514 00:27:02,933 --> 00:27:03,899 Okay. 515 00:27:03,968 --> 00:27:06,902 As for lonely boy, 516 00:27:06,971 --> 00:27:09,805 I suspect tonight's going to be strictly a family affair... 517 00:27:09,873 --> 00:27:11,240 to remember. 518 00:27:31,901 --> 00:27:34,636 I'll be right back. I just have to find someone. 519 00:27:37,474 --> 00:27:42,244 Don't you just adore the national arts club? 520 00:27:42,312 --> 00:27:44,813 Ahh. It's so "age of innocence." 521 00:27:44,881 --> 00:27:46,849 Are you looking for Mr. Ellis? 522 00:27:46,916 --> 00:27:50,319 Because he asked me to give you a message. Now what was it? 523 00:27:50,387 --> 00:27:52,855 Oh, you're not giving the toast, 524 00:27:52,922 --> 00:27:55,491 I am, and there's nothing you can do about it. 525 00:27:55,558 --> 00:27:58,327 What are you talking about? I won, like always. 526 00:27:58,395 --> 00:28:02,064 Please... don't do this. 527 00:28:02,132 --> 00:28:04,566 Oh, my God. Are you begging? 528 00:28:04,634 --> 00:28:06,202 My mom is here, 529 00:28:06,269 --> 00:28:09,438 and you have no idea what this speech means for me. 530 00:28:09,506 --> 00:28:11,907 Please. You're embarrassing yourself even more than usual. 531 00:28:11,975 --> 00:28:13,675 When will you learn? 532 00:28:13,743 --> 00:28:17,579 Some people are simply better than others. 533 00:28:25,722 --> 00:28:28,124 Don't worry. I'm sure they're gonna love you. 534 00:28:28,191 --> 00:28:31,460 Uh-Huh. So you think they're gonna want my autograph? 535 00:28:31,528 --> 00:28:33,762 I... I doubt it. 536 00:28:33,830 --> 00:28:36,698 Dan, what are you doing here? Please. Miss the freshman dinner? 537 00:28:36,766 --> 00:28:40,236 Dad, Lily, this is Olivia. Rufus Humphrey. Dan has told us so much about you. 538 00:28:40,303 --> 00:28:42,304 Oh, that dress is beautiful. 539 00:28:42,372 --> 00:28:45,574 I recognize it from the herve leger show. Oh, yeah? 540 00:28:45,642 --> 00:28:49,445 Except it wasn't on the runway, so that's kind of impossible. 541 00:28:49,513 --> 00:28:51,514 Max Azria's, like, one of my best friends. 542 00:28:51,581 --> 00:28:53,582 He does me crazy favors. 543 00:28:57,054 --> 00:28:59,455 Are you feeling okay? Totes. 544 00:28:59,523 --> 00:29:01,490 So anyone famous here? 545 00:29:01,558 --> 00:29:03,859 I mean, besides me. 546 00:29:10,833 --> 00:29:14,170 You there. You're one of Blair's new minions, aren't you? 547 00:29:14,237 --> 00:29:16,638 You're Chuck Bass. Blair said you weren't coming. 548 00:29:16,706 --> 00:29:18,941 My dinner canceled. The Emir had to fly home... 549 00:29:19,008 --> 00:29:21,610 something about a revolution. Where is she? 550 00:29:21,678 --> 00:29:26,248 Probably getting ready for her toast. Keep up, Bambi. Blair's not giving the toast. 551 00:29:26,316 --> 00:29:28,850 Uh, yes, she is. Mr. Ellis promised if... 552 00:29:28,918 --> 00:29:31,687 Promised what? 553 00:29:45,302 --> 00:29:46,668 Nate. 554 00:29:46,736 --> 00:29:50,106 Hey. What are you doing here? Serena. 555 00:29:50,173 --> 00:29:53,142 I heard you talking to your grandfather. 556 00:29:53,210 --> 00:29:55,544 Why would you leak a fake photo? 557 00:29:55,612 --> 00:29:58,114 Are you trying to destroy Tripp's campaign? 558 00:29:58,181 --> 00:30:00,949 No. That's gonna win Tripp the election. 559 00:30:01,017 --> 00:30:04,686 What are you talking about? Once the Buckleys leak it, we'll release the real photo. 560 00:30:04,754 --> 00:30:06,622 It's gonna look like 561 00:30:06,689 --> 00:30:08,624 the Buckleys planted the fake one. 562 00:30:08,691 --> 00:30:10,892 People are finally gonna see them 563 00:30:10,960 --> 00:30:14,130 as the villains they really are. And what happens to Carter? You... you just used him? 564 00:30:14,197 --> 00:30:16,398 Come on, Serena. He proposed to P.J.'s sister 565 00:30:16,466 --> 00:30:18,467 to pay off his gambling debt. 566 00:30:18,535 --> 00:30:21,003 Wake up. The guy's hardly innocent. 567 00:30:21,070 --> 00:30:23,839 But I am sorry I had to lie to you. 568 00:30:23,906 --> 00:30:25,941 No, you're not, but you will be. 569 00:30:30,180 --> 00:30:32,348 Manhattan, New York. P.J. Buckley. 570 00:30:36,919 --> 00:30:39,087 No, I'm doing the Mother Teresa movie. 571 00:30:39,156 --> 00:30:41,857 Yes. Yeah, Leo's playing my boyfriend. 572 00:30:41,924 --> 00:30:43,859 I'm sure she'll be just a second. 573 00:30:43,926 --> 00:30:46,094 Well, let's just meet at your pad in the Bu. 574 00:30:46,163 --> 00:30:49,165 The Bu... the Bu is Malibu. 575 00:30:49,232 --> 00:30:52,067 Oh, yes. You know what? Just give us a moment, please. 576 00:30:52,135 --> 00:30:55,271 Uh-Huh. Oh! Wait. I... I gotta go. 577 00:30:55,338 --> 00:30:58,106 I love you, too, bitch. What... what are you doing? 578 00:30:58,175 --> 00:31:01,109 What do you mean? You're referring to the Bu, you're calling your astrologer. 579 00:31:01,178 --> 00:31:04,046 Since when do you even have an astrologer? I guess ever since 580 00:31:04,113 --> 00:31:06,248 I became another shallow Hollywood celebrity, 581 00:31:06,316 --> 00:31:08,417 you know, the kind that you are so afraid 582 00:31:08,485 --> 00:31:11,353 your parents wouldn't approve of? What are you talking about? 583 00:31:11,421 --> 00:31:15,123 Vanessa told me that's why you disinvited me. 584 00:31:15,192 --> 00:31:18,160 Vanessa? I... I blew this dinner off because Vanessa told me 585 00:31:18,228 --> 00:31:20,629 that you were freaking out about meeting my parents. 586 00:31:20,697 --> 00:31:24,200 What? I never said that. 587 00:31:24,267 --> 00:31:27,236 Oh, my God. 588 00:31:27,304 --> 00:31:30,439 The lips, the teeth, the tip of the tongue. 589 00:31:30,507 --> 00:31:34,176 The lips, the teeth, the tip... of the tongue. 590 00:31:34,244 --> 00:31:37,213 Please tell me you're not coming here to grovel. 591 00:31:37,280 --> 00:31:40,082 You really think you're that much better than me? 592 00:31:40,149 --> 00:31:42,784 Oh, I think we both know the answer to that. Blair, I have to talk to you. 593 00:31:42,852 --> 00:31:44,587 Not now. Just listen. Ithe one person who trusts me more than anyone. 594 00:31:44,654 --> 00:31:47,323 Quiet! God, I've had just about enough of you. 595 00:31:47,390 --> 00:31:49,258 Sophie, you're minion number one. 596 00:31:49,326 --> 00:31:51,093 Amalia, you're number two. 597 00:31:51,160 --> 00:31:54,263 So tell me once and for all, what makes you better than me? 598 00:31:54,331 --> 00:31:58,400 Do you really want to know? Yeah. 599 00:31:58,468 --> 00:31:59,835 Everything. 600 00:31:59,902 --> 00:32:01,870 Generations of breeding and wealth 601 00:32:01,938 --> 00:32:03,872 had to come together to produce me. 602 00:32:03,940 --> 00:32:07,343 I have more in common with Marie Antoinette than with you. 603 00:32:07,410 --> 00:32:10,312 And granted, you may be popular at some step-Ivy safety school, 604 00:32:10,380 --> 00:32:13,549 but the fact is, the rabble is still rabble, and they need a queen. 605 00:32:13,617 --> 00:32:16,418 You stole the toast. I was willing to do what was necessary, 606 00:32:16,486 --> 00:32:19,255 including lying to Chuck, 607 00:32:19,322 --> 00:32:20,856 the one person who trusts me more than anyone. 608 00:32:23,260 --> 00:32:26,094 Now if you'll excuse me, I have to give my toast. 609 00:32:26,162 --> 00:32:28,163 Actually, Blair... 610 00:32:28,231 --> 00:32:30,299 Congratulations. You just did. 611 00:32:49,753 --> 00:32:51,253 Oh, no. 612 00:32:57,360 --> 00:32:59,428 Oh, no. Sorry, ladies. 613 00:32:59,496 --> 00:33:01,229 Les jeux sont faits. 614 00:33:01,298 --> 00:33:03,165 Thanks for playing... each other. 615 00:33:04,768 --> 00:33:07,570 I know I shouldn't have lied. It's just when Mr. Ellis 616 00:33:07,637 --> 00:33:10,606 asked Olivia to give the toast instead of me... Wait. You were the other girl? 617 00:33:10,674 --> 00:33:13,308 Wait a second, you were supposed to give the toast? 618 00:33:13,377 --> 00:33:16,645 Why didn't you tell me? I wanted to surprise you with this nice toast about being here 619 00:33:16,713 --> 00:33:21,116 with your parents, and... and then you disinvited me. Well, I did that because you lied to me. 620 00:33:21,184 --> 00:33:24,787 Why couldn't you just tell me you wanted to give the toast? 621 00:33:24,855 --> 00:33:27,956 I mean, I would have given it to you. I know. I let Blair convince me if I asked, you'd say no. 622 00:33:28,024 --> 00:33:30,459 When I called and asked why Dan didn't want me 623 00:33:30,527 --> 00:33:33,562 to meet his family, you said it's because they looked down 624 00:33:33,630 --> 00:33:36,131 on Hollywood people like... And they probably do now, you know. 625 00:33:36,199 --> 00:33:39,435 I mean, you were... you were pretty annoying. I am so sorry. I substituted my awful family 626 00:33:39,503 --> 00:33:43,338 for his amazing one. I love Rufus and Lily, 627 00:33:43,407 --> 00:33:46,542 and I wish they were my parents. Vanessa? 628 00:33:51,815 --> 00:33:54,884 I just want to wish you luck. 629 00:33:54,951 --> 00:33:57,286 Mom. 630 00:34:02,292 --> 00:34:03,793 Chuck? 631 00:34:05,128 --> 00:34:06,929 Chuck is gone. 632 00:34:06,996 --> 00:34:10,232 But I need to talk to him. I need to explain. 633 00:34:10,300 --> 00:34:12,735 Blair, whatever you needed him to do, 634 00:34:12,803 --> 00:34:15,471 do you really think he would have refused you? 635 00:34:15,539 --> 00:34:16,605 No. 636 00:34:18,442 --> 00:34:21,376 He'd never say no... to anything. 637 00:34:23,079 --> 00:34:24,914 I messed up, didn't I? 638 00:34:24,981 --> 00:34:27,516 Yes. Yes, you really did. 639 00:34:27,584 --> 00:34:29,518 Lily, you're supposed to say, 640 00:34:29,586 --> 00:34:31,520 "Everything is going to be fine." 641 00:34:31,588 --> 00:34:35,023 Where did you learn how to give a pep talk... Guantanamo? 642 00:34:35,091 --> 00:34:38,527 Blair, I understand a thing or two about ambitious women, 643 00:34:38,595 --> 00:34:40,729 but without trust, you're lost. 644 00:34:40,797 --> 00:34:42,865 Let Chuck lick his wounds. 645 00:34:42,933 --> 00:34:44,900 You can talk to him tomorrow. 646 00:34:54,410 --> 00:34:57,813 Serena. 647 00:34:57,881 --> 00:35:01,316 You came. 648 00:35:01,384 --> 00:35:03,151 Mmm. 649 00:35:03,219 --> 00:35:06,088 I'm sorry for all the things that I said to you 650 00:35:06,155 --> 00:35:07,690 at the wedding. 651 00:35:07,757 --> 00:35:10,325 I deserved them. Um, look, Serena, I'm leaving tomorrow. 652 00:35:10,393 --> 00:35:11,894 No, you're not. 653 00:35:11,962 --> 00:35:13,929 I settled your debt with the Buckleys. 654 00:35:13,997 --> 00:35:16,431 What? 655 00:35:16,500 --> 00:35:18,200 How? 656 00:35:18,267 --> 00:35:20,402 It's a long story, but... 657 00:35:20,470 --> 00:35:24,807 I helped P.J. avoid a very public fiasco. 658 00:35:24,875 --> 00:35:27,510 Nate probably hates me now, but it doesn't matter. 659 00:35:27,577 --> 00:35:29,778 You can stay. 660 00:35:29,846 --> 00:35:32,848 I didn't ask for you to save me. I wanted to. 661 00:35:32,916 --> 00:35:35,584 Serena, this was my debt to settle, not yours. 662 00:35:35,652 --> 00:35:38,487 If that means I have to go work on... Work on an oil rig? 663 00:35:38,555 --> 00:35:40,856 Carter, I wasn't gonna allow that to happen. 664 00:35:40,924 --> 00:35:43,559 You have nothing to prove to the Buckleys. 665 00:35:43,627 --> 00:35:45,694 I wasn't proving it to them. 666 00:35:45,762 --> 00:35:47,897 I was proving it to you, to myself. 667 00:35:47,964 --> 00:35:50,432 I wanted to take responsibility for what I did. 668 00:35:53,169 --> 00:35:54,670 I have to go. 669 00:35:54,738 --> 00:35:57,339 No. 670 00:35:57,407 --> 00:36:00,643 I saw the way you looked at me at the wedding, 671 00:36:00,710 --> 00:36:03,812 and I see the way that you're looking at me now. 672 00:36:03,880 --> 00:36:06,248 I think I'd rather... have you hate me 673 00:36:06,315 --> 00:36:08,250 than feel sorry for me. 674 00:36:08,317 --> 00:36:10,085 Please. 675 00:36:18,127 --> 00:36:19,494 Mom. 676 00:36:19,563 --> 00:36:21,697 Please. 677 00:36:21,765 --> 00:36:23,832 I'm so sorry. 678 00:36:23,900 --> 00:36:26,902 Vanessa, we are so hard on you 679 00:36:26,970 --> 00:36:30,172 because we want you to challenge yourself to be your own person. 680 00:36:30,239 --> 00:36:33,542 Are we really wrong to... to question your decision 681 00:36:33,610 --> 00:36:35,210 to attend college here? 682 00:36:35,278 --> 00:36:38,681 I think it's time 683 00:36:38,748 --> 00:36:42,284 for you to consider who this place is turning you into. 684 00:36:53,229 --> 00:36:55,497 Your parents hate me. I hate me. 685 00:36:55,565 --> 00:36:58,100 We'll just explain what happened. You'll be fine. 686 00:36:58,167 --> 00:37:00,335 Maybe she's different when they're alone. Ahem. 687 00:37:00,403 --> 00:37:02,337 Maybe she's totally different. Ahem. 688 00:37:02,405 --> 00:37:06,208 Oh, hey. We missed you guys. Yes, very much. 689 00:37:06,275 --> 00:37:09,712 Oh, God. Dan, was that Blair on the P.A.? 690 00:37:09,779 --> 00:37:11,513 She really should have run that speech past someone. Uh, yeah, you know, I'll... I'll... I'll get to that, 691 00:37:11,581 --> 00:37:13,849 but, uh, before, when Olivia was, 692 00:37:13,917 --> 00:37:17,853 I don't know, I guess she was being all Hollywood... Oh, what? 693 00:37:17,921 --> 00:37:21,090 I don't know what you're talking about. Oh, my God. I have to explain. I'm so sorry. 694 00:37:21,157 --> 00:37:23,158 Ladies and gentlemen, 695 00:37:23,226 --> 00:37:25,193 it's time for this year's freshman toast, 696 00:37:25,261 --> 00:37:28,363 and it's my honor to call upon Olivia Burke. 697 00:37:28,431 --> 00:37:30,599 What? 698 00:37:30,667 --> 00:37:33,568 I was not expecting this. 699 00:37:33,637 --> 00:37:37,339 Olivia, can I get a picture? Me, too. 700 00:37:37,406 --> 00:37:39,675 Oh, sure. Um... 701 00:37:47,917 --> 00:37:51,603 Nice try, ladies. 702 00:37:51,603 --> 00:37:54,600 You came out swinging but never stood a chance 703 00:37:54,600 --> 00:37:56,400 against a Hollywood heavyweight. 704 00:37:56,435 --> 00:37:57,292 Why did we do all this? You tell me. 705 00:37:57,360 --> 00:38:01,281 Hi. I'm Olivia Burke. 706 00:38:05,867 --> 00:38:09,084 Okay, Dan, the humiliation has got to end. 707 00:38:09,119 --> 00:38:12,338 It'll be fine this time. I promise. I hope. 708 00:38:12,407 --> 00:38:14,274 Hey. There you are. 709 00:38:14,341 --> 00:38:16,777 Hi. I'm Jenny. 710 00:38:16,844 --> 00:38:19,780 It's nice to meet you. I've heard a lot about you. 711 00:38:19,847 --> 00:38:22,315 So, uh, do you really know Leo? 712 00:38:22,383 --> 00:38:25,719 Um, it was just a joke to lighten the mood. 713 00:38:25,787 --> 00:38:28,688 Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey, I'm really sorry about yesterday. 714 00:38:28,756 --> 00:38:31,190 Dan, already explained everything. Let's talk toppings. 715 00:38:31,258 --> 00:38:33,794 We have whipped cream, strawberries, chocolate chips. 716 00:38:33,861 --> 00:38:36,362 And, uh, does anyone want coffee? 717 00:38:36,431 --> 00:38:37,731 Jenny, wait. Um... 718 00:38:40,267 --> 00:38:42,402 my "welcome back, Kotter" mugs. 719 00:38:42,470 --> 00:38:44,871 Yes, well, it wouldn't be our home without them. 720 00:38:44,939 --> 00:38:47,441 Olivia, you get the, uh, Vinnie Barbarino. 721 00:38:47,508 --> 00:38:50,343 You know, Travolta has, uh, a set of these. 722 00:38:50,411 --> 00:38:53,212 He got really upset when I accidentally cracked 723 00:38:53,280 --> 00:38:56,182 his Freddie "boom-Boom" Washington. 724 00:38:56,250 --> 00:38:58,718 I'm just kidding. Hey, let's eat. 725 00:39:00,855 --> 00:39:02,722 Oh, you weren't kidding, were you? 726 00:39:02,790 --> 00:39:04,491 No. 727 00:39:09,664 --> 00:39:12,365 What do you want, Blair? 728 00:39:12,433 --> 00:39:15,201 Forgiveness. 729 00:39:15,269 --> 00:39:17,270 I'm so sorry, Chuck. 730 00:39:17,338 --> 00:39:20,139 I made a mistake. 731 00:39:20,207 --> 00:39:23,710 I know there's no excuse, but... it was just a kiss. 732 00:39:26,180 --> 00:39:31,150 The people you manipulate... 733 00:39:31,218 --> 00:39:35,254 I know how little respect you have for them. 734 00:39:35,322 --> 00:39:38,992 But not you. I don't feel that way about you. 735 00:39:39,059 --> 00:39:42,061 And I won't ever do it again. I promise. 736 00:39:44,899 --> 00:39:47,400 It was a mistake. I'm in a meeting. 737 00:39:47,468 --> 00:39:49,235 Call you later? 738 00:40:10,357 --> 00:40:13,359 Hey, mom. I'm at the place. I ordered you a croissant. 739 00:40:13,427 --> 00:40:16,329 Oh, honey, thank you, but I'm already on the road. Oh. 740 00:40:16,397 --> 00:40:19,465 Yeah, it's such a long drive, and I wanted to get an early... No, I get it. 741 00:40:19,534 --> 00:40:21,868 And I can't leave your dad alone too long. 742 00:40:21,936 --> 00:40:23,870 Yeah, t... tell dad I said hi. 743 00:40:23,938 --> 00:40:26,372 I will. Love you. 744 00:40:26,440 --> 00:40:28,542 Me, too. 745 00:40:31,412 --> 00:40:34,681 When it comes to family, we're all still children at heart. 746 00:40:41,789 --> 00:40:43,289 Yes. 747 00:40:45,893 --> 00:40:46,993 Hey. 748 00:40:47,061 --> 00:40:49,095 No matter how old we get, 749 00:40:49,163 --> 00:40:53,633 we always need a place to call home. 750 00:40:53,701 --> 00:40:57,070 Because without the people you love most... 751 00:41:02,043 --> 00:41:05,445 you can't help but feel all alone in the world. 752 00:41:34,341 --> 00:41:36,977 Fortunately, misery loves company... 753 00:41:37,044 --> 00:41:39,012 Well, for now at least. 754 00:41:39,080 --> 00:41:41,915 XOXO, Gossip Girl. 755 00:41:41,916 --> 00:41:43,008 Sync By YesCool - corrected by chamallow35 www.Addic7ed.Com