1 00:00:00,316 --> 00:00:02,738 Gossip Girl here... your one and only source 2 00:00:02,739 --> 00:00:05,513 into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. 3 00:00:05,514 --> 00:00:08,117 Vanessa stole my phone and sent an e-mail to my Professor. 4 00:00:08,118 --> 00:00:09,465 I did not do this. 5 00:00:09,466 --> 00:00:11,681 I wanted to be friends, but what did you expect me to do? 6 00:00:11,682 --> 00:00:13,603 Serena's Professor is Colin... 7 00:00:13,604 --> 00:00:14,907 Our cousin Colin. 8 00:00:14,908 --> 00:00:15,910 And what's the problem? 9 00:00:15,911 --> 00:00:18,603 I need him. He pays for my school, my rent. 10 00:00:18,604 --> 00:00:21,643 Relationships with faculty are strictly forbidden. 11 00:00:21,644 --> 00:00:23,501 I don't think I can make it six weeks. 12 00:00:23,502 --> 00:00:26,053 At least we stopped ourselves before we made a mess of everything. 13 00:00:26,054 --> 00:00:27,874 No one found out, so we're safe. 14 00:00:27,875 --> 00:00:29,809 You're different than anyone I've ever known. 15 00:00:29,810 --> 00:00:31,159 Well, you know what? Just save it. 16 00:00:31,160 --> 00:00:33,310 'Cause you're exactly like everyone I've ever known. 17 00:00:33,311 --> 00:00:35,900 A peace treaty based on more than just a handshake. 18 00:00:38,514 --> 00:00:39,731 And who am I? 19 00:00:40,094 --> 00:00:42,279 That's a secret I'll never tell. 20 00:00:43,598 --> 00:00:44,803 You know you love me. 21 00:00:45,169 --> 00:00:48,640 X.O.X.O., Gossip Girl. 22 00:00:52,161 --> 00:00:53,963 Morning, Upper East Siders. 23 00:00:53,964 --> 00:00:56,085 Hope you had a good night's sleep... 24 00:00:56,129 --> 00:00:58,428 Or at least a good night's play. 25 00:01:03,284 --> 00:01:05,362 I need to talk. I'm having Colin issues. 26 00:01:05,363 --> 00:01:08,711 And boundary issues. Ladies knock. 27 00:01:08,712 --> 00:01:10,074 And besides, the only issue 28 00:01:10,075 --> 00:01:12,499 you should be having with Professor Forrester 29 00:01:12,500 --> 00:01:14,031 is the topic of your midterm. 30 00:01:14,032 --> 00:01:15,040 Now if you don't mind, I'd like to 31 00:01:15,041 --> 00:01:16,306 hit the snooze button on this conversation 32 00:01:16,307 --> 00:01:17,440 and go back to... Okay. 33 00:01:17,441 --> 00:01:18,495 All I can think about 34 00:01:18,496 --> 00:01:21,224 is how much I wanna be on his arm at the ballet. 35 00:01:21,225 --> 00:01:24,786 And instead, I've got the dean's target on my back. 36 00:01:24,801 --> 00:01:27,382 How are we supposed to even try to have a relationship? 37 00:01:27,817 --> 00:01:30,752 I hate it when the duvet puffs up like that. 38 00:01:31,142 --> 00:01:32,577 Maybe it's just the way you're sitting. 39 00:01:32,584 --> 00:01:35,372 I know we agreed to wait, but it feels like meanwhile, 40 00:01:35,373 --> 00:01:38,380 life is just passing us by. It's... it's not fair. 41 00:01:38,861 --> 00:01:41,016 Life is tough, Serena. Just... 42 00:01:41,764 --> 00:01:42,639 Get a helmet. 43 00:01:42,640 --> 00:01:44,627 Or at least borrow one of my chapeaus. 44 00:01:44,778 --> 00:01:47,464 Wear it all day to remind you not to lose your... 45 00:01:47,588 --> 00:01:49,678 Head. Get on! Go! 46 00:01:49,679 --> 00:01:51,804 Well, thank you for the great advice. 47 00:01:59,780 --> 00:02:01,290 This comforter blocks out so much noise, 48 00:02:01,291 --> 00:02:02,676 they could sell it at Bose. 49 00:02:02,677 --> 00:02:04,450 Ugh. This has got to end. 50 00:02:04,791 --> 00:02:06,168 I thought it just did. 51 00:02:07,649 --> 00:02:09,216 That was the last time. 52 00:02:15,221 --> 00:02:17,735 Hey. I'm, uh, headed over to my dad and Lily's for breakfast. 53 00:02:17,736 --> 00:02:18,781 Do you wanna come? 54 00:02:18,970 --> 00:02:21,478 Actually, I have a lot of work. But if you could swipe 55 00:02:21,479 --> 00:02:23,940 some Santa Maria novella soap for me while you're there... 56 00:02:23,941 --> 00:02:25,568 That's right. The, uh, olive oil, not the mint. 57 00:02:25,569 --> 00:02:26,473 I know. 58 00:02:27,594 --> 00:02:30,197 I had no idea you were a Colin Forrester fan. 59 00:02:30,198 --> 00:02:32,553 I saw Matt Lauer interview him on the "today" show recently. 60 00:02:32,554 --> 00:02:33,710 Yeah? What what was it about? 61 00:02:33,711 --> 00:02:36,286 Who was cuter. Or maybe that was just me. 62 00:02:36,287 --> 00:02:38,981 Well, he's no Maria Bartiromo, but he is Serena's Professor, 63 00:02:38,982 --> 00:02:41,903 and she's been raving about him, so I figured I'd borrow 64 00:02:42,343 --> 00:02:43,658 that book from her. 65 00:02:43,659 --> 00:02:45,215 And you checked out of this conversation 66 00:02:45,216 --> 00:02:46,607 the minute the "s" word came up. 67 00:02:46,608 --> 00:02:48,885 Sorry, but ever since the Hamilton house debacle, 68 00:02:48,886 --> 00:02:51,252 I'm dead to anyone in Serena's life, 69 00:02:51,253 --> 00:02:53,629 except for you. Nate doesn't even return my calls. 70 00:02:53,630 --> 00:02:54,450 Well if it makes you feel any better, 71 00:02:54,451 --> 00:02:55,341 he's not talking to me, either. 72 00:02:55,342 --> 00:02:57,760 He's still pissed that I stole that treaty. 73 00:02:58,079 --> 00:03:00,275 Well, unlike you, I didn't do anything. 74 00:03:00,537 --> 00:03:04,753 Juliet framed me. She's crazy. Is any of this ringing a bell? 75 00:03:04,817 --> 00:03:07,555 Vanessa, let's not get into this again. We... we put it behind us. 76 00:03:07,556 --> 00:03:09,957 We'll leave it there. All right? 77 00:03:20,899 --> 00:03:23,215 I got it. We're good. 78 00:03:24,874 --> 00:03:25,959 I'll call you later. 79 00:03:27,135 --> 00:03:28,310 Hi! 80 00:03:28,388 --> 00:03:29,737 Sorry I'm late. 81 00:03:30,162 --> 00:03:32,461 I had to pull an all-nighter just to finish "persuasion" 82 00:03:32,462 --> 00:03:34,058 for my comp lit class. 83 00:03:34,059 --> 00:03:36,585 Apparently, even Jane Austen can have a misfire. 84 00:03:36,861 --> 00:03:38,645 Nice try. You're just trying to avoid 85 00:03:38,646 --> 00:03:40,758 finishing our conversation from the other night. 86 00:03:40,759 --> 00:03:43,288 You promised me you weren't in contact with Ben. 87 00:03:43,289 --> 00:03:46,934 I'm all he has. It's not that easy for him. 88 00:03:47,004 --> 00:03:48,195 Prison shouldn't be easy, 89 00:03:48,196 --> 00:03:50,345 especially when you deserve to be there. 90 00:03:51,252 --> 00:03:52,804 He didn't do it. 91 00:03:54,182 --> 00:03:55,946 You're the only person that thinks that. 92 00:03:56,177 --> 00:03:58,634 Why else would his lawyer have him plead guilty? 93 00:04:00,717 --> 00:04:02,723 Look, I understand he's your brother and you love him, 94 00:04:02,724 --> 00:04:04,726 but you are playing with fire. 95 00:04:05,044 --> 00:04:07,464 Oh, really? And you're not? 96 00:04:07,533 --> 00:04:08,730 What is that supposed to mean? 97 00:04:08,731 --> 00:04:09,741 I saw the way that you were looking 98 00:04:09,742 --> 00:04:10,849 at Serena Van Der Woodsen 99 00:04:10,850 --> 00:04:13,322 at Blair Waldorf's party the other night. 100 00:04:13,352 --> 00:04:14,732 If you'll excuse me, I'm running late, 101 00:04:14,733 --> 00:04:17,595 so let me just say this... I may pay for your life here, 102 00:04:17,596 --> 00:04:19,351 but if you continue to see your brother, 103 00:04:19,352 --> 00:04:22,880 it will cost you, and this is what you will lose. 104 00:04:31,912 --> 00:04:33,871 You know how much money you can make in lobsters? 105 00:04:33,872 --> 00:04:35,664 No, Daniel, I do not. 106 00:04:37,752 --> 00:04:38,861 Sorry, I just kind of assumed 107 00:04:38,862 --> 00:04:40,278 when you invited me for family breakfast 108 00:04:40,279 --> 00:04:43,564 that there would be, uh, more... family involved. 109 00:04:43,565 --> 00:04:44,527 Yeah, so did I, but I forgot 110 00:04:44,528 --> 00:04:47,109 about Lily and Eric going to his interview at Wesleyan. 111 00:04:47,110 --> 00:04:49,096 And Serena? Do you know where she is this morning? 112 00:04:49,516 --> 00:04:52,099 'Cause, I mean, you know, Nate mentioned... 113 00:04:52,151 --> 00:04:54,312 Uh, she might be seeing someone. 114 00:04:54,556 --> 00:04:57,051 Well, Lily hasn't said anything. Why don't you just ask her? 115 00:04:57,677 --> 00:04:59,693 Because I have a vested interest in her answer. 116 00:04:59,762 --> 00:05:01,115 Things between us got so sidetracked 117 00:05:01,116 --> 00:05:04,123 after everything with Milo and... and... and Vanessa. 118 00:05:04,124 --> 00:05:06,285 I just would like to get them figured out once and for all. 119 00:05:06,286 --> 00:05:07,816 I don't know how she feels. 120 00:05:08,062 --> 00:05:10,971 So take her to coffee or something and ask her. 121 00:05:11,596 --> 00:05:14,452 You're right. I'll just go find her on campus. 122 00:05:15,809 --> 00:05:17,339 I'm gonna go for broke today. 123 00:05:17,912 --> 00:05:19,484 I'm glad I could be so influential. 124 00:05:20,746 --> 00:05:22,592 Oh, no, it's actually the title of chapter one here... 125 00:05:22,593 --> 00:05:25,488 "Going for Broke," but, um, you're awesome, too, dad. 126 00:05:32,440 --> 00:05:35,456 Yo! Where have you been? You haven't been home in days. 127 00:05:35,457 --> 00:05:37,694 Well, the New York marathon was this weekend. 128 00:05:37,813 --> 00:05:41,630 Those women run 26.2 miles in under 3 hours, 129 00:05:41,631 --> 00:05:43,372 so their warm-ups are key. 130 00:05:43,475 --> 00:05:44,665 What about you? 131 00:05:44,666 --> 00:05:47,110 Things back on with Juliet? A romantic rendezvous? 132 00:05:47,111 --> 00:05:48,584 No, that's over. 133 00:05:48,748 --> 00:05:50,932 I'm just actually swinging by her place 134 00:05:50,933 --> 00:05:52,747 to return her things she left at the suite. 135 00:05:52,748 --> 00:05:54,828 I just gotta get rid of them so I can finally be done. 136 00:05:54,829 --> 00:05:57,328 Closure... the unobtainable goal. 137 00:05:57,329 --> 00:05:58,387 In my personal experience, 138 00:05:58,388 --> 00:06:00,002 the closest I've come to getting it 139 00:06:00,003 --> 00:06:02,002 is through mass amounts of hate sex. 140 00:06:02,003 --> 00:06:03,356 But that's just me. 141 00:06:03,585 --> 00:06:04,915 I think I'll stick to giving Juliet 142 00:06:04,916 --> 00:06:07,619 her shampoo and copy of "the help" back. 143 00:06:10,717 --> 00:06:12,600 Well, you go ahead. 144 00:06:12,792 --> 00:06:14,940 I've left my blackberry in the limo. 145 00:06:16,112 --> 00:06:17,115 You're holding it. 146 00:06:17,116 --> 00:06:20,225 Then I need another ristretto. See you around. 147 00:06:26,608 --> 00:06:27,726 What if someone sees? 148 00:06:27,727 --> 00:06:29,043 You don't like that anymore? 149 00:06:29,044 --> 00:06:31,921 No, you idiot. I mean, what if someone we know sees? 150 00:06:33,617 --> 00:06:36,287 What... what am I saying? There will be nothing to see. 151 00:06:36,288 --> 00:06:37,378 This ends here. 152 00:06:37,379 --> 00:06:38,716 What about over there? 153 00:06:40,893 --> 00:06:42,264 Okay. Hurry. 154 00:06:50,727 --> 00:06:53,408 You realize this breaks our pact not to be alone together. 155 00:06:53,409 --> 00:06:56,678 Ah, it wasn't us. It was fate. I mean, can we help it 156 00:06:56,679 --> 00:06:58,067 if we're in the same place at the same time, 157 00:06:58,068 --> 00:06:59,276 hailing the same cab? 158 00:06:59,277 --> 00:07:00,549 It has happened before. 159 00:07:00,550 --> 00:07:02,734 Numerous times, which is why you know how long 160 00:07:02,735 --> 00:07:05,185 it would've taken to hail another one during rush hour. 161 00:07:07,686 --> 00:07:09,009 I'm having a whole new appreciation 162 00:07:09,010 --> 00:07:11,096 for pleather seats with duct tape. 163 00:07:11,503 --> 00:07:12,974 Though where I really wanna be with you 164 00:07:12,975 --> 00:07:14,752 is at the ballet tonight. It would be in public, 165 00:07:14,753 --> 00:07:17,006 so we'd be forced to restrain ourselves. 166 00:07:17,031 --> 00:07:19,727 Unfortunately, I know more than a few Columbia faculty members 167 00:07:19,728 --> 00:07:21,776 who are big supporters of the Balanchine. 168 00:07:22,132 --> 00:07:23,229 Probably not a good idea. 169 00:07:23,230 --> 00:07:25,143 You're right. I just hate that we have to wait over a month 170 00:07:25,144 --> 00:07:27,368 to have another accidental cab ride together. 171 00:07:28,897 --> 00:07:30,966 Unless that's enough for you? 172 00:07:32,352 --> 00:07:33,939 Why don't we go away for the weekend? 173 00:07:34,248 --> 00:07:35,010 What? 174 00:07:35,011 --> 00:07:36,475 We can go to Harbour island. 175 00:07:36,476 --> 00:07:37,897 We can spend days on the beach 176 00:07:37,898 --> 00:07:39,995 and nights having long talks over dinner. 177 00:07:40,478 --> 00:07:43,038 Separate rooms, of course, so no rules get broken. 178 00:07:44,305 --> 00:07:46,040 We're almost there. What are you thinking? 179 00:07:47,538 --> 00:07:49,393 I'm packing in my head already. 180 00:08:18,506 --> 00:08:20,362 In a city that never sleeps, 181 00:08:20,363 --> 00:08:22,974 it's important to always be alert... 182 00:08:24,622 --> 00:08:26,254 Because if you blink, 183 00:08:26,255 --> 00:08:28,064 you might miss something... 184 00:08:32,702 --> 00:08:34,638 Or someone. 185 00:08:45,389 --> 00:08:46,302 Yes, hi. 186 00:08:46,303 --> 00:08:48,971 I need to make an appointment with dean Reuther right away. 187 00:08:50,701 --> 00:08:52,481 I have something that she wants to see. 188 00:08:54,324 --> 00:08:55,592 But be careful, 189 00:08:55,644 --> 00:08:58,392 since the truth can be eye-opening. 190 00:08:59,579 --> 00:09:00,714 Hey, excuse me. 191 00:09:00,801 --> 00:09:02,891 I'm dropping some stuff off for Juliet Sharp. 192 00:09:02,947 --> 00:09:03,627 Who? 193 00:09:03,628 --> 00:09:06,611 Juliet Sharp. Uh, 4a, I think it is? 194 00:09:07,492 --> 00:09:09,995 I'm sorry. There's no one named Sharp in this building... 195 00:09:09,996 --> 00:09:11,570 Or Juliet for that matter, 196 00:09:11,571 --> 00:09:13,501 at least not in the eight years I've worked here. 197 00:09:16,229 --> 00:09:18,205 Good morning, Upper East Siders. 198 00:09:18,206 --> 00:09:20,096 This is your wake-up call. 199 00:09:28,934 --> 00:09:31,302 Serena. What are you doing on campus so early? 200 00:09:31,303 --> 00:09:33,937 Watching you climb out of a brownstone vestibule 201 00:09:33,938 --> 00:09:36,260 with Chuck following like the Bass that ate the canary. 202 00:09:36,261 --> 00:09:38,232 And no denials. Your skirt's on backwards. 203 00:09:38,233 --> 00:09:39,890 No, it isn't. 204 00:09:42,177 --> 00:09:46,047 Fine, I may have slipped up a little, 205 00:09:46,048 --> 00:09:48,791 but it's just sex, and a one-time thing at that. 206 00:09:48,949 --> 00:09:52,011 Or maybe a 5-time thing. Okay, if we're being honest, 207 00:09:52,012 --> 00:09:53,706 I've lost count how many times... 208 00:09:53,707 --> 00:09:55,726 Though that depends on what you're actually counting as... 209 00:09:55,727 --> 00:09:57,729 Blair, what are you doing? You've come so far. 210 00:09:57,730 --> 00:09:58,866 Don't fall off the wagon now. 211 00:09:58,867 --> 00:09:59,876 I haven't. 212 00:09:59,877 --> 00:10:03,119 It's just your ordinary, run-of-the-mill ex sex, 213 00:10:03,120 --> 00:10:05,088 fueled by the most common of aphrodisiacs... 214 00:10:05,089 --> 00:10:06,515 mutual loathing and disdain. 215 00:10:06,516 --> 00:10:08,427 May I remind you that both of those are feelings? 216 00:10:08,428 --> 00:10:10,145 And having any feelings for Chuck 217 00:10:10,146 --> 00:10:11,446 is where the problems always start. 218 00:10:11,447 --> 00:10:13,049 There are about as many feelings between me and Chuck 219 00:10:13,050 --> 00:10:15,718 as there are thoughts in Levi Johnston's head. 220 00:10:15,798 --> 00:10:18,564 We're nothing more than enemies with benefits. 221 00:10:18,765 --> 00:10:20,094 And quite a lot of judgment 222 00:10:20,095 --> 00:10:21,647 coming from you, Elizabeth Taylor. 223 00:10:21,648 --> 00:10:23,445 You're about one inappropriate relationship away 224 00:10:23,446 --> 00:10:24,480 from the Guinness book. 225 00:10:24,481 --> 00:10:26,389 Colin and I actually had a very good talk this morning, 226 00:10:26,390 --> 00:10:28,293 and he wants a real relationship, too. 227 00:10:28,711 --> 00:10:31,216 Yes, I hear the 97th street transverse 228 00:10:31,217 --> 00:10:33,251 is a lovely spot to drive past on a date. 229 00:10:33,252 --> 00:10:34,882 I saw you get in that cab. 230 00:10:35,564 --> 00:10:37,657 We happen to be going away this weekend 231 00:10:37,658 --> 00:10:39,763 so we can get to know each other like a normal couple 232 00:10:39,764 --> 00:10:41,680 while still adhering to our rules, of course. 233 00:10:41,681 --> 00:10:44,231 Please. Do you forget what happens to you on vacations? 234 00:10:44,232 --> 00:10:46,102 There's a reason why you never get a tan line. 235 00:10:46,103 --> 00:10:47,391 You have no willpower. 236 00:10:47,392 --> 00:10:48,684 And you do? 237 00:10:49,046 --> 00:10:51,962 Yes. I stopped having meaningful sex with Chuck, 238 00:10:51,963 --> 00:10:55,334 and I can just as easily stop having meaningless sex with him. 239 00:10:55,335 --> 00:10:58,543 In fact, I am going to call him right now and make it clear 240 00:10:58,544 --> 00:11:00,638 that our little dalliance is finished forever. 241 00:11:00,639 --> 00:11:01,963 And maybe you should follow my example 242 00:11:01,964 --> 00:11:03,851 before you get your passport stamped again. 243 00:11:14,018 --> 00:11:14,776 Hey. 244 00:11:14,777 --> 00:11:16,439 This how you return phone calls now? 245 00:11:16,961 --> 00:11:18,775 I went to Juliet's apartment this morning, 246 00:11:18,776 --> 00:11:22,060 and it turns out she doesn't live there. She never has. 247 00:11:22,061 --> 00:11:23,089 What? 248 00:11:23,314 --> 00:11:25,261 Look, I'm sorry, Vanessa. 249 00:11:25,262 --> 00:11:27,624 I should've believed you when you said she set you up. 250 00:11:27,625 --> 00:11:29,190 Juliet's a liar. 251 00:11:29,191 --> 00:11:30,916 She's been lying to me this whole time. 252 00:11:30,917 --> 00:11:33,315 Finally! Took someone long enough. 253 00:11:34,095 --> 00:11:36,745 But seriously, I-I appreciate you telling me. 254 00:11:37,821 --> 00:11:39,937 Enough to help me find out what she's hiding? 255 00:11:40,599 --> 00:11:42,956 Let me see... writing a paper on Hannah Arendt 256 00:11:42,957 --> 00:11:45,861 or a secret mission that might help me clear my name? 257 00:11:46,387 --> 00:11:47,657 Let me grab my bag. 258 00:11:47,658 --> 00:11:48,568 All right. 259 00:11:53,998 --> 00:11:57,310 Why do you have mad face? Is everything okay? 260 00:11:57,357 --> 00:11:59,168 No, it's not okay. You should know better. 261 00:11:59,169 --> 00:12:00,602 I think I missed something. 262 00:12:00,603 --> 00:12:02,324 I didn't. I saw you this morning 263 00:12:02,325 --> 00:12:04,387 getting out of a cab with Colin Forrester. 264 00:12:04,388 --> 00:12:06,344 Are you having an affair with your Professor? 265 00:12:06,510 --> 00:12:08,543 Well, technically, he's a guest lecturer, 266 00:12:08,544 --> 00:12:10,440 and, no, it's not an affair because we agreed 267 00:12:10,441 --> 00:12:12,920 not to do anything until the semester's over. 268 00:12:12,921 --> 00:12:13,878 It's romantic. 269 00:12:13,879 --> 00:12:15,057 What would be romantic 270 00:12:15,058 --> 00:12:17,225 is him actually making a sacrifice for you. 271 00:12:17,226 --> 00:12:18,488 What are you saying? 272 00:12:18,522 --> 00:12:21,454 When we were together, I would've done anything for you. 273 00:12:21,455 --> 00:12:23,361 So if this billionaire really cares about you, 274 00:12:23,362 --> 00:12:25,878 then why can't he quit teaching, take you on a date? 275 00:12:25,932 --> 00:12:27,955 You're worth more than a guest lecturer fee. 276 00:12:27,956 --> 00:12:30,832 Everyone knows that. I just wish you did. 277 00:12:39,171 --> 00:12:40,732 Sex in the limo. 278 00:12:41,313 --> 00:12:43,253 We've literally come full circle. 279 00:12:43,547 --> 00:12:46,332 You're right. We need to do whatever we can to end this. 280 00:12:46,879 --> 00:12:49,934 It may be difficult, but... it's the only way. 281 00:12:59,617 --> 00:13:03,272 Arthur, we need to pick up some Klug du Mensil '95... 282 00:13:03,273 --> 00:13:04,835 And lots of condoms. 283 00:13:04,926 --> 00:13:07,351 It's going to be a long day of immersion therapy. 284 00:13:07,668 --> 00:13:09,438 If Blair and I are going to end this, 285 00:13:09,439 --> 00:13:11,257 we'll have to have sex as many times as we can 286 00:13:11,258 --> 00:13:13,017 in the next 24 hours. 287 00:13:18,331 --> 00:13:20,284 Dorota, you have to keep me away from Chuck 288 00:13:20,285 --> 00:13:22,463 for the next 24 hours, no matter what. 289 00:13:22,464 --> 00:13:23,296 But, miss Blair... 290 00:13:23,297 --> 00:13:24,166 Don't "miss Blair" me! 291 00:13:24,167 --> 00:13:26,087 The only way to be done with this thing once and for all 292 00:13:26,088 --> 00:13:28,884 is to have a Bass-ectomy. Now help keep me occupied. 293 00:13:35,827 --> 00:13:38,394 Hey. I was just on my way to your office. 294 00:13:38,698 --> 00:13:40,099 Look, I've been thinking... 295 00:13:40,100 --> 00:13:42,363 Think no more. We're about to go on vacation. 296 00:13:42,469 --> 00:13:44,779 We leave tomorrow morning. At least I do. 297 00:13:44,950 --> 00:13:45,964 What do you mean? 298 00:13:45,965 --> 00:13:48,444 I'm on a 9:00 A.M. flight, and you'll be on the 11:00. 299 00:13:48,500 --> 00:13:49,750 Separate flights? 300 00:13:49,751 --> 00:13:52,476 We'll meet at the pink sands. Your room's under your name. 301 00:13:52,477 --> 00:13:54,275 I always book mine under "buffett." 302 00:13:54,837 --> 00:13:56,650 Uh-oh. I can tell you're thinking again. 303 00:13:56,651 --> 00:13:57,408 Yeah, I'm just thinking 304 00:13:57,409 --> 00:13:59,527 maybe this trip isn't such a great idea. 305 00:14:00,223 --> 00:14:02,105 Okay. Fine. We won't go anywhere. 306 00:14:02,106 --> 00:14:04,329 We'll just go back to waiting, tough it out. 307 00:14:04,330 --> 00:14:07,158 But we shouldn't have to. We say we want a real relationship, 308 00:14:07,159 --> 00:14:07,859 but the truth is 309 00:14:07,860 --> 00:14:09,807 neither one of us is willing to make a sacrifice. 310 00:14:09,808 --> 00:14:12,518 I'm confused. We both knew the deal going in. 311 00:14:12,614 --> 00:14:13,542 What's changed? 312 00:14:13,543 --> 00:14:14,977 I did, I guess. 313 00:14:14,978 --> 00:14:17,141 I don't know. Maybe we're not such a great idea. 314 00:14:17,947 --> 00:14:19,767 What happened when you got out of the cab? 315 00:14:19,917 --> 00:14:22,883 We both know that this is just a case of bad timing. 316 00:14:23,400 --> 00:14:25,436 I'm just the first one to say it. 317 00:14:27,240 --> 00:14:28,423 I'm sorry. 318 00:14:31,629 --> 00:14:32,772 I was surprised you called. 319 00:14:32,773 --> 00:14:35,080 I really thought you never wanted to talk to me again. 320 00:14:35,638 --> 00:14:36,569 'Cause you broke up with me 321 00:14:36,570 --> 00:14:38,722 doesn't mean we can't be friends, right? 322 00:14:41,502 --> 00:14:43,997 *** 323 00:14:44,934 --> 00:14:47,451 Sorry. Chuck's asking where the batteries are. 324 00:14:47,827 --> 00:14:49,499 Okay, now I know you're lying. 325 00:14:50,705 --> 00:14:51,769 I wish I knew when you were. 326 00:14:51,770 --> 00:14:53,799 It would've saved me a lot of time now, wouldn't it? 327 00:14:54,497 --> 00:14:56,384 Nate, what's going on here? 328 00:14:56,417 --> 00:14:58,092 I should be asking you that. 329 00:14:58,926 --> 00:15:00,009 I went to your apartment today, 330 00:15:00,010 --> 00:15:02,112 and they said you don't live there, okay. 331 00:15:02,113 --> 00:15:05,207 And I thought for sure I was done giving a damn about you, 332 00:15:05,208 --> 00:15:06,564 but I just can't let it go. 333 00:15:06,565 --> 00:15:09,420 I mean, why... why do you need to lie about everything? 334 00:15:10,975 --> 00:15:13,438 Because I didn't want you to see where I really live. 335 00:15:14,888 --> 00:15:18,682 My actual apartment is a studio on 126th street, 336 00:15:18,683 --> 00:15:20,054 and I... 337 00:15:20,950 --> 00:15:23,351 I couldn't even afford that if it weren't for my cousin. 338 00:15:23,352 --> 00:15:25,435 He pays for my rent, my tuition, 339 00:15:25,436 --> 00:15:27,227 and the rest of the stuff, I scrape together 340 00:15:27,228 --> 00:15:29,821 or... return... 341 00:15:30,719 --> 00:15:32,438 When I can, okay? 342 00:15:33,155 --> 00:15:36,434 So that's what you've been hiding? That... that you're... 343 00:15:36,435 --> 00:15:37,632 Poor? 344 00:15:38,959 --> 00:15:39,832 Do you really think 345 00:15:39,833 --> 00:15:43,230 I would've been keymaster of Hamilton house if people knew 346 00:15:43,231 --> 00:15:46,710 I took metro north to Woodbury common twice a month? 347 00:15:46,711 --> 00:15:48,188 Or that I do my own hair? 348 00:15:48,588 --> 00:15:50,833 And would Nate Archibald 349 00:15:50,834 --> 00:15:52,726 really have wanted to date me if he knew I lived 350 00:15:52,727 --> 00:15:55,236 above a bodega in a fifth floor walk-up 351 00:15:55,237 --> 00:15:58,585 with fluorescent lights and Ikea furniture I put together myself? 352 00:16:01,186 --> 00:16:03,693 When my dad went to jail, I had nothing, okay? 353 00:16:03,694 --> 00:16:07,278 So I know... I know what it's like to feel the need to keep up. 354 00:16:07,302 --> 00:16:10,377 I'm sorry I lied to you. I was ashamed. 355 00:16:10,616 --> 00:16:12,521 And that's the reason I broke it off between us, 356 00:16:12,522 --> 00:16:15,772 because I... I didn't want to get too close. 357 00:16:15,773 --> 00:16:18,068 But I did really like you, 358 00:16:19,145 --> 00:16:20,674 and I still like you. 359 00:16:23,500 --> 00:16:24,646 I should probably get going... 360 00:16:24,647 --> 00:16:26,301 No, no, no, no. Wait. Wait. 361 00:16:26,791 --> 00:16:29,781 You... finally told me the truth, 362 00:16:30,300 --> 00:16:32,782 and I'm a big believer in second chances. 363 00:16:33,038 --> 00:16:34,673 I've had a couple in my life. 364 00:16:36,085 --> 00:16:37,856 There's the, uh, winter opening 365 00:16:37,857 --> 00:16:39,357 for the New York city ballet tonight. 366 00:16:39,358 --> 00:16:40,651 Would you wanna come? 367 00:16:40,813 --> 00:16:42,966 Maybe wear a dress that you actually own, 368 00:16:42,967 --> 00:16:44,898 even if it's from Woodbury common? 369 00:16:45,339 --> 00:16:47,522 Yes, I would love to. 370 00:16:48,426 --> 00:16:50,197 Thank you for understanding. 371 00:16:50,198 --> 00:16:54,162 You can't even imagine how much it means to me. 372 00:17:21,153 --> 00:17:23,279 *** 373 00:17:41,828 --> 00:17:44,490 They say a picture's worth a thousand words. 374 00:17:44,491 --> 00:17:46,607 But in this case, it seems like 375 00:17:46,608 --> 00:17:49,271 there's only three letters to adequately describe 376 00:17:49,272 --> 00:17:53,042 these pictures... O.M.G. 377 00:18:05,165 --> 00:18:06,814 ** 378 00:18:06,815 --> 00:18:08,175 ** 379 00:18:08,176 --> 00:18:09,536 ** 380 00:18:15,927 --> 00:18:17,044 Dorota! 381 00:18:21,124 --> 00:18:23,177 Blair, is there something we need to talk about? 382 00:18:23,869 --> 00:18:26,220 This is no cause for concern, Serena. 383 00:18:27,143 --> 00:18:30,485 I know I said I was quitting Chuck, and I am. 384 00:18:30,560 --> 00:18:32,639 It's just a bit harder to Chuck Chuck than I thought. 385 00:18:32,640 --> 00:18:34,690 What if I need sex rehab like Jesse James? 386 00:18:34,691 --> 00:18:36,307 You're gonna overcome this, 387 00:18:36,773 --> 00:18:39,817 maybe because I overcame my obstacle today. 388 00:18:40,271 --> 00:18:42,973 I showed some willpower, and I broke up with Colin. 389 00:18:42,974 --> 00:18:44,509 Good for you. 390 00:18:44,510 --> 00:18:47,522 For once, you're thinking with your brain and not with your... 391 00:18:47,629 --> 00:18:48,891 Macaroon? 392 00:18:50,706 --> 00:18:52,210 If he really wanted to be with me, 393 00:18:52,211 --> 00:18:54,270 all he needed to do was just drop the class. 394 00:18:54,271 --> 00:18:56,798 It was a class that he didn't want or need to teach anyway. 395 00:18:56,799 --> 00:18:59,053 You are Serena Van Der Woodsen. You deserve a guy 396 00:18:59,054 --> 00:19:01,027 who would move mountains to be with you if he had to. 397 00:19:01,028 --> 00:19:02,851 I've been thinking about that all day. 398 00:19:02,871 --> 00:19:04,473 And you're Blair Waldorf. 399 00:19:04,474 --> 00:19:06,899 Fortitude is your talent. Stay strong. 400 00:19:07,110 --> 00:19:09,310 I'll see you at the ballet. Gotta go make a call. 401 00:19:26,099 --> 00:19:27,505 Thank you for letting me come by. 402 00:19:27,506 --> 00:19:29,921 I just... I wanted to let you know in person that 403 00:19:30,179 --> 00:19:33,371 I heard what you said about Ben, and I'm taking your advice. 404 00:19:33,592 --> 00:19:35,578 I'm cutting off all communication with him. 405 00:19:35,588 --> 00:19:37,546 Glad to hear it. What changed your mind? 406 00:19:37,649 --> 00:19:39,220 There's this guy that I like, 407 00:19:39,221 --> 00:19:41,711 and I broke up with him because Ben wanted me to. 408 00:19:41,712 --> 00:19:44,720 And now this guy, Nate... he wants to try again. 409 00:19:44,788 --> 00:19:46,982 And I can't say no to a second chance. 410 00:19:47,672 --> 00:19:50,774 It's just... it's so hard giving up on Ben. 411 00:19:50,775 --> 00:19:52,752 I mean, you remember what he was like before? 412 00:19:52,753 --> 00:19:55,561 He was so optimistic, idealistic. 413 00:19:55,562 --> 00:19:56,749 I mean, the day he became a teacher 414 00:19:56,750 --> 00:19:58,167 was the happiest day of his life. 415 00:19:58,168 --> 00:20:00,261 And I guess I just... I still see him like that. 416 00:20:00,262 --> 00:20:02,534 I know, but he's not that person anymore. 417 00:20:02,535 --> 00:20:04,168 He's a 26-year-old convict 418 00:20:04,169 --> 00:20:06,634 who still hasn't taken responsibility for his actions. 419 00:20:06,635 --> 00:20:08,058 He's not gonna be able to move on 420 00:20:08,059 --> 00:20:09,777 until he accepts what happened. 421 00:20:09,983 --> 00:20:11,910 I guess I don't want to accept it either. 422 00:20:14,238 --> 00:20:15,313 But I have to. 423 00:20:15,314 --> 00:20:18,641 I have to stop talking to him for my own good. 424 00:20:19,843 --> 00:20:20,963 Thank you. 425 00:20:22,866 --> 00:20:24,721 Sometimes you have to let things go 426 00:20:24,722 --> 00:20:27,227 so there's room for better things to come into your life. 427 00:20:27,588 --> 00:20:28,527 Well put. 428 00:20:28,528 --> 00:20:31,013 Your words. "Winner!" Chapter three. 429 00:20:31,558 --> 00:20:33,329 Those were my words, weren't they? 430 00:20:33,438 --> 00:20:34,691 Mm-hmm. 431 00:20:36,178 --> 00:20:37,196 Thank you. 432 00:20:44,144 --> 00:20:45,297 What are you doing here?! 433 00:20:47,757 --> 00:20:49,149 Step any closer, and I'll scream. 434 00:20:49,150 --> 00:20:50,761 You better believe you will. 435 00:20:51,093 --> 00:20:52,444 If we're going to end this, we have to start 436 00:20:52,445 --> 00:20:53,993 the immersion therapy right away. 437 00:20:53,994 --> 00:20:56,951 What are you talking about? This is a detox. 438 00:20:56,952 --> 00:20:58,327 We have to stay away from each other. 439 00:20:58,328 --> 00:20:59,635 Where's the fun in that? 440 00:21:00,144 --> 00:21:01,972 Cleanses aren't fun. They're effective. 441 00:21:01,973 --> 00:21:04,153 You know what's even more effective? Excess. 442 00:21:04,154 --> 00:21:06,144 Eat anything too much, and you won't want it again. 443 00:21:06,145 --> 00:21:09,163 I hope you did your yoga. This could go on a while. 444 00:21:11,284 --> 00:21:12,009 No! 445 00:21:12,888 --> 00:21:15,173 Miss Blair, no! 446 00:21:15,465 --> 00:21:17,038 Professor Forrester is downstairs. 447 00:21:17,039 --> 00:21:18,474 What? Why? 448 00:21:19,037 --> 00:21:21,397 He's here for me as my date. 449 00:21:21,398 --> 00:21:22,018 A date? 450 00:21:22,019 --> 00:21:24,365 Yes, and I must leave now 451 00:21:24,366 --> 00:21:26,286 to go to the ballet with him 452 00:21:26,287 --> 00:21:27,915 and not have sex with you. 453 00:21:33,160 --> 00:21:37,899 If KGB can't get me to talk, Chuck Bass has no chance. 454 00:21:45,531 --> 00:21:46,371 Hey. 455 00:21:46,372 --> 00:21:47,511 Hey. What are you doing tonight? 456 00:21:47,512 --> 00:21:51,306 I got a hot date with some Grimaldi's and Netflix. Why? 457 00:21:51,741 --> 00:21:53,924 Well, I ended it with Colin. 458 00:21:53,925 --> 00:21:55,525 Oh, you did? That's terrible. 459 00:21:55,910 --> 00:21:59,330 No, you were right about him, so it's actually good. 460 00:21:59,331 --> 00:22:01,407 But DVDs and pizza, really? 461 00:22:01,612 --> 00:22:03,180 What, you got a better offer? 462 00:22:03,181 --> 00:22:04,318 How do you feel about ballet? 463 00:22:04,319 --> 00:22:05,733 Watching or performing? 464 00:22:06,512 --> 00:22:07,761 Meet me at the Lincoln center fountain 465 00:22:07,762 --> 00:22:10,220 in an hour, and we'll discuss both after. 466 00:22:10,529 --> 00:22:11,777 Okay, I'll be there. 467 00:22:21,442 --> 00:22:22,793 Blair. Is Serena here? 468 00:22:22,794 --> 00:22:25,650 No, but the better question is, why are you here? 469 00:22:25,651 --> 00:22:28,378 I came to my senses and did what I should've done weeks ago. 470 00:22:28,379 --> 00:22:30,941 I called the dean and told her I am done teaching at Columbia, 471 00:22:30,942 --> 00:22:32,573 even managed to find a replacement. 472 00:22:32,574 --> 00:22:34,843 Just when I had written you off... 473 00:22:34,844 --> 00:22:37,515 Well, not "just." I kind of wrote you off weeks ago. 474 00:22:38,004 --> 00:22:40,978 Sorry. But now you're coming with me. 475 00:22:40,979 --> 00:22:41,765 We're gonna go find Serena 476 00:22:41,766 --> 00:22:43,781 so you two unfairly genetically blessed people 477 00:22:43,782 --> 00:22:45,339 can be together, and I can escape 478 00:22:45,340 --> 00:22:48,424 the best sex of anyone's life based solely on principle. 479 00:22:48,425 --> 00:22:49,932 And if anyone asks, you're my date. 480 00:22:49,933 --> 00:22:50,985 Blair! 481 00:22:51,094 --> 00:22:53,566 Hurry. There's a Bass on the loose, and it's hungry. 482 00:22:53,764 --> 00:22:55,319 Actually... 483 00:22:57,461 --> 00:22:58,794 So am I. 484 00:23:07,153 --> 00:23:08,909 Vanessa! What... 485 00:23:09,545 --> 00:23:10,319 How did you know that I... 486 00:23:10,320 --> 00:23:11,118 That you live here? 487 00:23:11,119 --> 00:23:13,462 I saw you check into Ollie's a lot on foursquare, 488 00:23:13,463 --> 00:23:16,159 so I paid the delivery man to give me your address, 489 00:23:16,160 --> 00:23:18,603 and slipping some cash to your super got me in your door. 490 00:23:18,604 --> 00:23:20,678 You should probably move to a safer neighborhood. 491 00:23:20,679 --> 00:23:23,344 Why would you break into my apartment? 492 00:23:23,345 --> 00:23:26,350 Because I was looking for something to prove to everyone 493 00:23:26,351 --> 00:23:28,685 that you're the crazy liar that I know you are. 494 00:23:28,924 --> 00:23:31,164 And, well, mission accomplished. 495 00:23:31,165 --> 00:23:33,042 And then I found this. 496 00:23:34,135 --> 00:23:36,464 Please, you don't understand. 497 00:23:36,465 --> 00:23:37,624 Juliet, I'm sorry I didn't believe you 498 00:23:37,625 --> 00:23:39,654 when you said Serena sent the e-mail. 499 00:23:39,655 --> 00:23:41,761 You were right. She was trading sex for grades all along. 500 00:23:41,762 --> 00:23:43,963 But don't worry. Your secret is safe with me. 501 00:23:43,964 --> 00:23:47,223 I'm far more interested in exposing Serena Van Der Woodsen 502 00:23:47,224 --> 00:23:49,218 than some petty class pretender. 503 00:23:49,219 --> 00:23:50,621 Thanks, I guess, 504 00:23:50,622 --> 00:23:53,268 but I don't plan on showing those pictures to anyone. 505 00:23:53,269 --> 00:23:54,198 Why not? 506 00:23:54,199 --> 00:23:57,704 You have just what you need to destroy Serena and vindicate me. 507 00:23:58,038 --> 00:23:59,987 Vanessa, I am so sorry that you got dragged into this, 508 00:23:59,988 --> 00:24:01,562 and I wish that I could fix it for you, 509 00:24:01,563 --> 00:24:05,708 but I'm no longer interested in taking down Serena. 510 00:24:05,738 --> 00:24:08,243 In fact, the only thing 511 00:24:08,244 --> 00:24:11,863 that I'm doing with those photos is deleting them. 512 00:24:12,407 --> 00:24:15,478 You... you... you can't be serious. You have just what you need 513 00:24:15,479 --> 00:24:17,724 to show the world who Serena really is, 514 00:24:17,725 --> 00:24:19,624 and you just now decide to change? 515 00:24:19,625 --> 00:24:22,166 I had to make a choice, so I chose. 516 00:24:22,847 --> 00:24:23,715 Fine. 517 00:24:24,140 --> 00:24:26,483 It's better if we put this behind us. 518 00:24:36,064 --> 00:24:39,237 Looks like the chip on Vanessa's shoulder 519 00:24:39,238 --> 00:24:41,559 just went digital. 520 00:25:15,356 --> 00:25:17,669 Colin, this is Gillian Murphy and Ethan Stiefel 521 00:25:17,670 --> 00:25:19,499 of American ballet theatre. 522 00:25:24,263 --> 00:25:25,935 Excuse me. I'll, uh, I'll see you inside, yeah? 523 00:25:25,936 --> 00:25:26,864 Yeah. 524 00:25:29,888 --> 00:25:31,192 Dan Humphrey at the opening night of the ballet? 525 00:25:33,182 --> 00:25:35,475 Let me guess... Serena's date? 526 00:25:36,742 --> 00:25:38,475 Ah, and you were last week. 527 00:25:38,980 --> 00:25:40,102 Yeah. 528 00:25:40,649 --> 00:25:43,366 She's probably just using you to make that Colin guy jealous, 529 00:25:43,367 --> 00:25:45,239 just like she used me at Blair's. 530 00:25:45,443 --> 00:25:47,837 Actually, she and Colin broke up. 531 00:25:48,439 --> 00:25:49,931 Is that so? 532 00:25:49,932 --> 00:25:50,835 Hi! 533 00:25:50,836 --> 00:25:52,885 I don't understand. You brought Colin as your date? 534 00:25:52,886 --> 00:25:54,973 Are you on a sugar high? 535 00:25:55,733 --> 00:25:58,618 No. He's your date, not mine. 536 00:25:58,814 --> 00:26:00,284 Shall we head inside? 537 00:26:03,277 --> 00:26:04,489 Sorry, man. 538 00:26:05,038 --> 00:26:07,152 You shouldn't have thought you were any different. 539 00:26:08,558 --> 00:26:10,933 I resigned from Columbia. 540 00:26:11,168 --> 00:26:12,431 I don't care about being a teacher. 541 00:26:12,432 --> 00:26:14,523 I care about being with you. 542 00:26:14,524 --> 00:26:16,023 I can't believe you did that. 543 00:26:16,024 --> 00:26:18,799 What I can't believe is how long it took me to do it. 544 00:26:44,778 --> 00:26:48,036 Blair, we need to talk, or, rather, not talk. 545 00:26:48,037 --> 00:26:50,114 What don't you get? I'm here with a date. 546 00:26:50,115 --> 00:26:52,369 Professor Forrester isn't a date. He's a distraction. 547 00:26:52,370 --> 00:26:56,323 Keep your focus. Give in to your desires, your needs. 548 00:26:56,324 --> 00:26:57,958 Let's finish this the right way. 549 00:26:57,959 --> 00:27:00,729 Colin isn't a distraction. You are. 550 00:27:00,730 --> 00:27:01,642 What? 551 00:27:01,879 --> 00:27:03,649 He and I made a deal. 552 00:27:03,650 --> 00:27:06,947 We couldn't be together until the class was over, 553 00:27:06,948 --> 00:27:07,979 but it's so hard. 554 00:27:07,980 --> 00:27:10,753 So I had to work out my desires somewhere. 555 00:27:10,821 --> 00:27:12,004 Nice try. 556 00:27:13,036 --> 00:27:14,484 I'll be waiting in a telephone booth 557 00:27:14,485 --> 00:27:16,272 across from the dress circle. 558 00:27:16,273 --> 00:27:17,603 See you in five. 559 00:27:29,840 --> 00:27:31,324 Help yourself, sir. 560 00:27:31,391 --> 00:27:32,291 Thank you. 561 00:27:32,359 --> 00:27:33,709 You're welcome. 562 00:27:35,290 --> 00:27:38,533 Opening night of the ballet... tuxedos, champagne. 563 00:27:38,534 --> 00:27:40,305 Of course you'd be here. 564 00:27:41,388 --> 00:27:43,129 Just a heads-up, Serena's here, 565 00:27:43,130 --> 00:27:44,578 Blair, Chuck, the whole gang. 566 00:27:44,579 --> 00:27:46,926 The person I'm here to see is dean Reuther. 567 00:27:46,927 --> 00:27:48,322 She's a big supporter of the ballet. 568 00:27:48,323 --> 00:27:51,104 I-I assume she's around here somewhere. 569 00:27:51,105 --> 00:27:52,461 Everyone your own age is mad at you, 570 00:27:52,462 --> 00:27:54,401 so you're befriending the dean? 571 00:27:54,402 --> 00:27:55,732 Juliet was right about Serena. 572 00:27:55,733 --> 00:27:57,752 She's having an affair with her Professor. 573 00:27:58,157 --> 00:27:59,411 How do you know that? 574 00:27:59,412 --> 00:28:01,733 I found pictures of Serena and Colin Forrester 575 00:28:01,734 --> 00:28:03,272 at Juliet's apartment. 576 00:28:03,476 --> 00:28:06,221 What? Juliet took photos of Serena? 577 00:28:06,222 --> 00:28:08,725 And now everyone will know the truth. 578 00:28:09,574 --> 00:28:10,579 Vanessa. 579 00:28:10,580 --> 00:28:11,623 Don't do that. 580 00:28:11,624 --> 00:28:14,300 Why? For Serena? 581 00:28:15,824 --> 00:28:17,383 Sorry, Nate. 582 00:28:27,341 --> 00:28:28,668 Dan, wait. 583 00:28:28,669 --> 00:28:31,203 I think I've waited enough. Tell me something, Serena. 584 00:28:31,204 --> 00:28:32,906 How... how far down the list did you get 585 00:28:32,907 --> 00:28:34,061 before you called me to be your date? 586 00:28:34,062 --> 00:28:35,651 I mean, obviously, you couldn't come with Colin 587 00:28:35,652 --> 00:28:37,965 since he's your Professor, and Nate was last week's beard. 588 00:28:37,966 --> 00:28:40,341 So... so what does that make me? Bachelor number three? 589 00:28:40,342 --> 00:28:42,839 I didn't know Colin was coming. 590 00:28:42,840 --> 00:28:46,183 I also didn't know that he quit his job to be with me. 591 00:28:46,473 --> 00:28:48,287 Okay. So what now? 592 00:28:51,955 --> 00:28:53,364 Why do I even ask? 593 00:29:08,739 --> 00:29:11,662 Thank you, all, for coming to tonight's benefit, 594 00:29:11,663 --> 00:29:14,897 kicking off the winter season of the New York city ballet. 595 00:29:15,162 --> 00:29:18,167 Tonight's program is dedicated to the late George Balanchine, 596 00:29:18,168 --> 00:29:21,089 a true pioneer in the world of dance 597 00:29:21,090 --> 00:29:23,586 and the founder of this great organization, 598 00:29:24,067 --> 00:29:25,366 and a good friend of mine. 599 00:29:26,171 --> 00:29:26,702 Hear, hear! 600 00:29:26,703 --> 00:29:27,998 Hear, hear. 601 00:29:30,993 --> 00:29:31,715 Excuse me. 602 00:29:31,716 --> 00:29:33,907 Yes? Dean Reuther, hi. 603 00:29:34,114 --> 00:29:35,630 Oh... my... 604 00:29:36,206 --> 00:29:38,517 Vanessa Abrams, is that you? 605 00:29:38,518 --> 00:29:39,662 My apologies, dean. 606 00:29:39,663 --> 00:29:42,438 I haven't seen this one since... Exeter! 607 00:29:42,489 --> 00:29:44,023 Mm! 608 00:29:44,091 --> 00:29:46,275 No problem, Ms. Sharp. Have a nice evening. 609 00:29:46,326 --> 00:29:47,260 You, too. 610 00:29:48,929 --> 00:29:50,806 Exeter? Seriously? 611 00:29:50,807 --> 00:29:53,915 What are you doing here? And why were you talking to the dean? 612 00:29:53,916 --> 00:29:55,295 Maybe because you aren't. 613 00:29:55,296 --> 00:29:57,542 I gave you back your camera, but I kept the memory card. 614 00:29:57,543 --> 00:30:00,004 Hey, I thought we decided not to do anything with that. 615 00:30:00,005 --> 00:30:00,905 No, you decided. 616 00:30:00,906 --> 00:30:02,896 I've been losing to Serena for three years, 617 00:30:02,897 --> 00:30:04,884 watching her get away with anything and everything, 618 00:30:04,885 --> 00:30:06,005 and I'm over it. 619 00:30:06,664 --> 00:30:08,076 Tell you don't feel the same way. 620 00:30:08,077 --> 00:30:10,427 I mean, there's obviously a reason you took these photos. 621 00:30:10,428 --> 00:30:14,052 Yeah, there was, but I had a change of heart. 622 00:30:18,609 --> 00:30:20,826 If you're doing this because of Nate, 623 00:30:20,827 --> 00:30:23,616 then you should know the truth. He set you up. 624 00:30:24,167 --> 00:30:26,383 How do you think he took you to coffee out of the blue? 625 00:30:28,993 --> 00:30:31,635 He kept you occupied while I searched your apartment. 626 00:30:32,021 --> 00:30:34,805 And I, uh, told Nate about the photos. 627 00:30:35,080 --> 00:30:37,545 And I'm pretty sure he's filling in Blair right now. 628 00:30:41,882 --> 00:30:45,254 Face it. At the end of the day, you're an outsider just like me. 629 00:30:45,255 --> 00:30:48,147 And if it's ever between one of us and Serena Van Der Woodsen, 630 00:30:48,416 --> 00:30:51,280 they will always choose Serena. 631 00:30:57,637 --> 00:30:59,106 Excuse me, dean Reuther. 632 00:31:00,457 --> 00:31:02,918 I have something that you need to see. 633 00:31:04,240 --> 00:31:06,472 Put on your toe shoes, Serena. 634 00:31:06,473 --> 00:31:09,507 It's gonna be hard to dance your way out of this one. 635 00:31:12,496 --> 00:31:14,295 I have proof that Serena Van Der Woodsen 636 00:31:14,296 --> 00:31:16,431 is having an affair with her Professor. 637 00:31:17,204 --> 00:31:19,938 Ms. Sharp, I am here with friends. 638 00:31:19,939 --> 00:31:21,238 This is the one night of the year 639 00:31:21,239 --> 00:31:23,875 where I get to try and put everything else out of my mind 640 00:31:23,876 --> 00:31:25,947 and just enjoy myself. 641 00:31:26,280 --> 00:31:28,700 Dean Reuther, may I please have a moment with you? 642 00:31:29,671 --> 00:31:32,451 Of course you're involved with this, Ms. Waldorf. 643 00:31:32,452 --> 00:31:34,347 I told you and Ms. Van Der Woodsen 644 00:31:34,348 --> 00:31:36,548 to try and stay off my radar. 645 00:31:36,549 --> 00:31:38,433 Dean Reuther, I'm not lying. 646 00:31:38,434 --> 00:31:39,639 What's going on? 647 00:31:40,429 --> 00:31:42,058 Nothing that concerns you, Professor, 648 00:31:42,059 --> 00:31:44,962 or concerns anyone for the moment. 649 00:31:44,963 --> 00:31:46,831 Actually, it does concern Colin. 650 00:31:47,754 --> 00:31:50,342 He's the one in the photos with Serena. 651 00:31:51,395 --> 00:31:54,166 Is that why you resigned your position today? 652 00:31:56,597 --> 00:31:59,496 While it's true that I resigned 653 00:31:59,497 --> 00:32:00,955 because of my involvement with a student, 654 00:32:00,956 --> 00:32:03,460 it's nobody's business who that student is. 655 00:32:03,461 --> 00:32:05,325 All that matters is that the responsibility is mine, 656 00:32:05,326 --> 00:32:07,234 and I took it by leaving my post. 657 00:32:07,235 --> 00:32:09,829 That's somewhat admirable, Colin. 658 00:32:10,056 --> 00:32:11,577 And while usually it's the Professor 659 00:32:11,578 --> 00:32:13,825 in the student-Professor relationship 660 00:32:13,826 --> 00:32:17,005 that takes responsibility for any impropriety, 661 00:32:17,006 --> 00:32:19,838 if that student is under suspicion 662 00:32:19,839 --> 00:32:22,510 of trading sex for grades in the past, 663 00:32:22,511 --> 00:32:25,366 I think we might need to examine the situation 664 00:32:25,367 --> 00:32:26,766 a little more closely. 665 00:32:26,767 --> 00:32:28,276 Oh, let me get my camera. 666 00:32:28,277 --> 00:32:29,865 Here. Look as close as you want. 667 00:32:29,866 --> 00:32:32,303 Oh, let me help you with that. Oops. 668 00:32:33,993 --> 00:32:35,516 You didn't want to look at those photos anyway 669 00:32:35,517 --> 00:32:38,807 because it wasn't Serena in them. 670 00:32:38,808 --> 00:32:39,994 It was me. 671 00:32:40,650 --> 00:32:42,415 Blair, you don't have to do this. 672 00:32:42,416 --> 00:32:46,327 Why would I jeopardize my college career by lying? 673 00:32:46,328 --> 00:32:50,068 So go ahead, fire Colin. Oh, wait. He already quit. 674 00:32:52,363 --> 00:32:53,321 Allegro! 675 00:32:53,322 --> 00:32:54,712 If I could say something, 676 00:32:54,713 --> 00:32:57,877 I, for one, completely corroborate Ms. Waldorf's story. 677 00:32:57,878 --> 00:33:00,708 She was indeed having an affair with Professor Forrester. 678 00:33:00,709 --> 00:33:02,671 I know this because I keep tabs 679 00:33:02,672 --> 00:33:04,707 on everyone Blair sees and talks to, 680 00:33:04,708 --> 00:33:07,521 due to my... insatiable jealousy. 681 00:33:07,522 --> 00:33:09,096 Though she did state something to the effect 682 00:33:09,097 --> 00:33:12,187 that he didn't quite satisfy her like I used to. 683 00:33:15,282 --> 00:33:16,540 It's true. 684 00:33:17,803 --> 00:33:19,545 Don't you see? 685 00:33:19,546 --> 00:33:21,144 They're all protecting each other. 686 00:33:21,145 --> 00:33:23,000 This is what they always do. 687 00:33:23,001 --> 00:33:25,461 I'm sorry. Who are you? 688 00:33:26,230 --> 00:33:28,992 Ms. Sharp, the reality is 689 00:33:28,993 --> 00:33:29,978 that with no proof, 690 00:33:29,979 --> 00:33:34,019 I can't tell who is telling the truth. 691 00:33:34,020 --> 00:33:38,426 Yeah, well, there was proof, until Blair drowned it. 692 00:33:41,835 --> 00:33:45,023 Juliet, I don't like tattletales much more 693 00:33:45,024 --> 00:33:48,513 than I like young women who use their sexuality 694 00:33:48,514 --> 00:33:50,458 to further their academic careers. 695 00:33:50,459 --> 00:33:53,319 So if you will please excuse me, 696 00:33:53,320 --> 00:33:55,726 I'm going to try my best to enjoy this performance, 697 00:33:55,727 --> 00:33:58,170 which, hopefully, is a little more graceful 698 00:33:58,171 --> 00:34:01,122 than the one I've just seen. Good evening. 699 00:34:13,508 --> 00:34:14,896 Excuse me, Serena. 700 00:34:17,367 --> 00:34:20,051 You took photos of me?! What the hell were you thinking?! 701 00:34:20,052 --> 00:34:21,374 You should've never gotten involved 702 00:34:21,375 --> 00:34:22,969 with Serena Van Der Woodsen in the first place. 703 00:34:22,970 --> 00:34:24,041 I tried to warn you. 704 00:34:24,042 --> 00:34:26,193 Oh, yeah, you really had my back. 705 00:34:26,194 --> 00:34:27,927 I always knew Ben would eventually turn you against me, 706 00:34:27,928 --> 00:34:29,822 but I never thought you would do something like this. 707 00:34:29,823 --> 00:34:32,631 It's not that simple. I never meant to hurt you. 708 00:34:32,632 --> 00:34:35,060 In this case, the only person you hurt is yourself, 709 00:34:35,061 --> 00:34:38,214 because starting now, you are completely cut off. 710 00:34:38,503 --> 00:34:41,915 As far as I'm concerned. You are as dead to me as your brother. 711 00:34:42,188 --> 00:34:43,378 Colin! 712 00:34:45,292 --> 00:34:47,381 Now it's our turn. 713 00:34:47,888 --> 00:34:50,575 Your obsession with Serena has grown tiresome. 714 00:34:50,576 --> 00:34:52,583 Just because you have no money and delusions of grandeur 715 00:34:52,584 --> 00:34:55,852 does not make it okay for you to be a single white trash female. 716 00:34:59,488 --> 00:35:02,378 Nate, this isn't me. You know that. 717 00:35:02,379 --> 00:35:04,803 Why would I ever believe anything you say again? 718 00:35:04,804 --> 00:35:06,827 Well, you can believe the part where she does her own hair. 719 00:35:06,828 --> 00:35:08,718 You tried to destroy my friendship with Blair, 720 00:35:08,719 --> 00:35:11,106 my reputation, my academic career. 721 00:35:11,107 --> 00:35:13,298 You failed every time, and now it's time for you to go. 722 00:35:13,686 --> 00:35:14,848 I'm trying to. 723 00:35:14,849 --> 00:35:16,599 He's talking about Columbia. 724 00:35:16,600 --> 00:35:17,951 You don't belong there anyway. 725 00:35:17,952 --> 00:35:20,007 If we catch you hanging around again, 726 00:35:20,008 --> 00:35:21,457 there will be consequences. 727 00:35:21,458 --> 00:35:23,538 And we're really good at payback. 728 00:35:26,256 --> 00:35:30,541 Spotted... one ugly duckling exiled. 729 00:35:30,542 --> 00:35:33,871 Let's hope she doesn't turn into a black swan. 730 00:35:36,369 --> 00:35:38,303 I am so sorry about everything. 731 00:35:38,371 --> 00:35:40,672 I had no idea just how troubled Juliet was. 732 00:35:40,740 --> 00:35:42,740 Oh, there's no way you could've seen it. 733 00:35:43,305 --> 00:35:46,551 She didn't like me before you and I met... or she and I met. 734 00:35:47,178 --> 00:35:49,989 She was always jealous of mine and Nate's past. 735 00:35:49,990 --> 00:35:52,759 And when she found out I was seeing you... 736 00:35:52,760 --> 00:35:54,490 It was the last straw. 737 00:35:55,100 --> 00:35:57,354 But I just don't understand why she would hurt you, though. 738 00:35:57,355 --> 00:35:59,093 I mean, you guys are family. 739 00:35:59,094 --> 00:36:01,723 And from what Nate said, she owes you a lot. 740 00:36:01,724 --> 00:36:03,749 Well, it makes more sense than I'd like it to. 741 00:36:03,750 --> 00:36:07,500 Our family history is... Pretty complicated. 742 00:36:08,576 --> 00:36:10,543 But what I will never get 743 00:36:10,544 --> 00:36:11,682 is how easy it is for some people 744 00:36:11,683 --> 00:36:15,050 to throw away everything that's good just to settle a score. 745 00:36:15,967 --> 00:36:17,464 Well, hang around the Upper East Side 746 00:36:17,465 --> 00:36:20,237 a little longer, and you'll see it all the time. 747 00:36:21,114 --> 00:36:23,604 I'm willing to take my chances if you are. 748 00:36:27,977 --> 00:36:29,093 Oh. 749 00:36:29,877 --> 00:36:32,845 When I met you, I was running away from someone. 750 00:36:33,209 --> 00:36:35,715 I'm sorry that I ran right into you. 751 00:36:36,052 --> 00:36:40,020 I'm sorry you gave up teaching for me. I feel awful. 752 00:36:41,157 --> 00:36:43,316 To be honest, I was never any good. 753 00:36:43,317 --> 00:36:44,660 I hate using a red pen... 754 00:36:44,661 --> 00:36:47,551 Stop it. And lecturing in front of kids wearing pajamas 755 00:36:47,552 --> 00:36:49,294 is borderline degrading. 756 00:36:50,202 --> 00:36:51,280 So what are you gonna do? 757 00:36:51,281 --> 00:36:54,617 Oh, get back to doing what I do well... being a businessman. 758 00:36:54,618 --> 00:36:57,940 No relationships, no roots. Just... 759 00:36:57,941 --> 00:36:58,799 Work. 760 00:36:58,800 --> 00:37:01,775 That's a horrible idea. You're a good person. 761 00:37:01,776 --> 00:37:03,150 Someone deserves to have you do more 762 00:37:03,151 --> 00:37:05,373 than just put them in a cab. 763 00:37:08,021 --> 00:37:09,513 Good luck, Serena. 764 00:37:10,643 --> 00:37:11,778 Thank you. 765 00:37:34,776 --> 00:37:37,315 Hey, Dan, I don't know where you are right now, 766 00:37:37,316 --> 00:37:39,271 but I just got back to my place, 767 00:37:39,272 --> 00:37:42,618 and I was wondering if we could meet. 768 00:37:42,844 --> 00:37:44,590 I... 769 00:37:47,833 --> 00:37:50,400 sorry. Um, anyway... 770 00:37:51,023 --> 00:37:52,966 I'll wait outside for you. 771 00:37:52,987 --> 00:37:56,516 Would it be cheesy of me to say "for however long it takes"? 772 00:37:58,415 --> 00:37:59,462 Bye. 773 00:38:00,665 --> 00:38:02,233 Would it be cheesy of me to say 774 00:38:02,234 --> 00:38:04,905 "for however long it takes"? Bye. 775 00:38:04,906 --> 00:38:06,457 End of messages. 776 00:38:17,928 --> 00:38:19,866 Serena. Hey. 777 00:38:19,867 --> 00:38:21,866 Nate. Hey, what are you doing here? 778 00:38:21,867 --> 00:38:23,443 I've just been walking around, trying to clear my head 779 00:38:23,444 --> 00:38:25,434 after everything that happened tonight. 780 00:38:25,435 --> 00:38:28,248 I think it would take more than just a walk for that. 781 00:38:29,452 --> 00:38:31,161 You know, when, um... 782 00:38:31,162 --> 00:38:33,026 We had that fight at fashion's night out, 783 00:38:33,027 --> 00:38:33,660 you were right. 784 00:38:33,661 --> 00:38:37,079 It was... it was Juliet that made me turn on you 785 00:38:37,080 --> 00:38:38,897 when you got back from Paris. 786 00:38:41,333 --> 00:38:44,143 You know, I can't help but wonder 787 00:38:44,144 --> 00:38:46,265 what would've happened if it weren't for her. 788 00:38:46,266 --> 00:38:48,176 You know, maybe things would be different now. 789 00:38:48,177 --> 00:38:49,347 Different? 790 00:38:52,086 --> 00:38:54,142 The two of us, we've been through so much together. 791 00:38:54,143 --> 00:38:58,292 And I just... God, I really miss you. 792 00:39:03,288 --> 00:39:05,371 Just give me a second chance. 793 00:39:05,372 --> 00:39:06,727 I won't let you down. 794 00:39:06,990 --> 00:39:10,453 Sometimes in life, we hit a crossroads... 795 00:39:11,358 --> 00:39:15,716 And are forced to choose which path we want to take. 796 00:39:19,599 --> 00:39:20,359 There's nothing I love more 797 00:39:20,360 --> 00:39:23,144 than coming home with a victory under my belt. 798 00:39:23,907 --> 00:39:24,995 What do you think our count is? 799 00:39:24,996 --> 00:39:27,624 For us, a million. The world... zero. 800 00:39:28,816 --> 00:39:30,830 Sometimes I think a takedown's better than sex. 801 00:39:30,831 --> 00:39:32,016 Don't get crazy now. 802 00:39:32,017 --> 00:39:34,739 Well, it's an endorphin rush. 803 00:39:34,740 --> 00:39:37,215 Plus it makes me think of old times. 804 00:39:38,191 --> 00:39:40,781 I really appreciate you stepping up tonight. 805 00:39:40,782 --> 00:39:41,929 I wanted to say you owe me, 806 00:39:41,930 --> 00:39:45,033 but for some reason, didn't feel right. 807 00:39:45,402 --> 00:39:48,690 Wow. Holding back from a threat. 808 00:39:48,691 --> 00:39:50,805 It's almost like something a friend would do. 809 00:39:50,806 --> 00:39:54,797 Maybe that's because that's what we are... friends. 810 00:39:57,146 --> 00:40:00,527 Well, who knew it'd take tons of hate sex and a public takedown 811 00:40:00,528 --> 00:40:02,221 for us to finally get here? 812 00:40:06,613 --> 00:40:08,049 I should be going. 813 00:40:11,334 --> 00:40:13,193 Good night, Waldorf. 814 00:40:16,773 --> 00:40:18,033 Same to you, Bass. 815 00:40:46,232 --> 00:40:47,906 And there's no way of knowing 816 00:40:47,907 --> 00:40:51,111 if our journey will lead us to pleasure 817 00:40:51,112 --> 00:40:52,744 or to pain. 818 00:40:54,216 --> 00:40:56,677 Hi. Um, I'm Juliet Sharp. 819 00:40:56,678 --> 00:40:59,800 You... you don't know me, but a friend of ours thinks 820 00:40:59,801 --> 00:41:03,502 that we share mutual enemies on the Upper East Side, and, well, 821 00:41:03,503 --> 00:41:06,763 I could really use some help from the inside right now. 822 00:41:07,679 --> 00:41:10,528 This... this is so weird. 823 00:41:10,529 --> 00:41:13,422 You... you probably think I'm crazy. 824 00:41:13,904 --> 00:41:18,729 Uh, well, if you are, I'm sure they made you that way. 825 00:41:18,730 --> 00:41:20,916 Believe me, I know from firsthand experience. 826 00:41:20,917 --> 00:41:24,655 Uh, what exactly did you have in mind? 827 00:41:25,845 --> 00:41:29,909 Once we've made our choice, there's no turning back. 828 00:41:30,241 --> 00:41:32,019 Watch out, Upper East Side. 829 00:41:32,020 --> 00:41:33,111 I think this could be 830 00:41:33,112 --> 00:41:35,850 the beginning of an ugly friendship.