1 00:00:14,452 --> 00:00:16,453 I never accused ben of any crime. 2 00:00:16,487 --> 00:00:18,455 I saw the affidavit. 3 00:00:18,489 --> 00:00:19,506 I didn't sign anything. 4 00:00:19,541 --> 00:00:20,874 Then who did? 5 00:00:20,925 --> 00:00:22,209 Lily's selling bass industries. 6 00:00:22,260 --> 00:00:23,710 I won't let you do this, lily. 7 00:00:23,761 --> 00:00:26,713 since my mom isn't gonna help get ben out of jail, 8 00:00:26,764 --> 00:00:28,432 I wanna find the judge whose name is on the affidavit. 9 00:00:28,466 --> 00:00:29,600 Why don't you come with me? 10 00:00:29,634 --> 00:00:30,884 Serena, I would love to go away with you, 11 00:00:30,935 --> 00:00:32,019 But it feels like this trip 12 00:00:32,053 --> 00:00:33,787 Is something you might need to do on your own. 13 00:00:33,821 --> 00:00:34,972 I- I promise you I'm gonna be very busy writing, 14 00:00:35,006 --> 00:00:36,723 Seeing "nénette" at the film forum. 15 00:00:36,774 --> 00:00:38,926 I'm seeing "nénette" at film forum. 16 00:00:40,311 --> 00:00:42,846 And who am I? 17 00:00:42,864 --> 00:00:46,316 That's a secret I'll never tell. 18 00:00:46,350 --> 00:00:48,318 You know you love me. 19 00:00:48,352 --> 00:00:50,320 X.O.X.O., gossip girl. 20 00:00:50,355 --> 00:00:54,041 Synced By YesCool www. addic7ed. com 21 00:00:54,075 --> 00:00:56,410 It's a cold new year, upper east siders. 22 00:00:56,461 --> 00:01:00,631 Time to donate that fall wardrobe to the help 23 00:01:00,665 --> 00:01:04,468 And to present the world with a better version of you... 24 00:01:04,502 --> 00:01:07,370 Which could mean facing your future... 25 00:01:07,388 --> 00:01:11,425 ♪ je te plumerai le tête ♪ 26 00:01:11,459 --> 00:01:13,310 And forgetting past mistakes... 27 00:01:13,344 --> 00:01:15,646 ♪ bang, you're dead, alouette ♪ 28 00:01:15,680 --> 00:01:17,514 ♪ paint your silhouette ♪ 29 00:01:17,548 --> 00:01:19,016 ♪ je te plumerai le tête ♪ 30 00:01:19,050 --> 00:01:21,685 Or finally settling on a brave new path. 31 00:01:21,719 --> 00:01:25,689 But a new year doesn't wipe away old problems. 32 00:01:29,827 --> 00:01:32,779 Well, welcome back. All this for two weeks? 33 00:01:32,830 --> 00:01:35,532 I had no idea where my p. I. Mission was gonna take me. 34 00:01:35,566 --> 00:01:37,567 I had to be prepared. 35 00:01:37,585 --> 00:01:39,836 For a night with taylor swift? 36 00:01:39,871 --> 00:01:43,590 Aside from forging affidavits that send innocent men to jail, 37 00:01:43,625 --> 00:01:45,592 Judge stephens also enjoys riding horses 38 00:01:45,627 --> 00:01:47,361 On his ranch in virginia. 39 00:01:47,395 --> 00:01:49,262 Well, someone did her research. 40 00:01:49,297 --> 00:01:50,931 Apparently, not enough, because he wasn't there, 41 00:01:50,965 --> 00:01:52,599 And no one knew where he was, 42 00:01:52,634 --> 00:01:54,601 So I had to pull an erin brockovich and go down 43 00:01:54,636 --> 00:01:56,603 To the litchfield county clerk's office 44 00:01:56,638 --> 00:01:58,622 To try to get a copy of the case. 45 00:01:58,656 --> 00:02:00,307 And how's this for irony? 46 00:02:00,358 --> 00:02:01,858 Court records are public, 47 00:02:01,893 --> 00:02:03,860 So you wore a push-up bra for no reason? 48 00:02:03,895 --> 00:02:07,014 No, the file was sealed because the case involved a minor. 49 00:02:07,048 --> 00:02:09,116 just take me away from my problems. 50 00:02:09,150 --> 00:02:11,652 Please, tell me, what did you do over the break? 51 00:02:11,703 --> 00:02:14,354 Why? What did you hear? 52 00:02:14,389 --> 00:02:16,456 I... Ate leftovers 53 00:02:16,491 --> 00:02:18,458 And supervised dorota taking down the tree, 54 00:02:18,493 --> 00:02:19,960 And I finally settled 55 00:02:19,994 --> 00:02:22,579 On who I want to intern for this semester. 56 00:02:22,613 --> 00:02:24,247 Indra nooyi- 57 00:02:24,281 --> 00:02:26,917 "forbes'" number six most powerful woman in the world. 58 00:02:26,951 --> 00:02:28,218 Wow. I'm impressed. 59 00:02:28,252 --> 00:02:31,221 As she will be once I figure out how to win her over 60 00:02:31,255 --> 00:02:34,307 Before the internship deadline, which, yes, is in three days. 61 00:02:34,342 --> 00:02:38,595 Did you... Happen to see dan over the break? 62 00:02:38,629 --> 00:02:40,714 Why would I? 63 00:02:40,748 --> 00:02:43,000 What's going on with you two anyway? 64 00:02:43,034 --> 00:02:44,484 I don't know. 65 00:02:44,519 --> 00:02:47,554 I guess we'll find out how we both feel at family brunch. 66 00:02:47,588 --> 00:02:49,472 Well, here's my advice. 67 00:02:49,490 --> 00:02:51,074 Have a little faith. 68 00:02:51,109 --> 00:02:53,777 And if that doesn't work, a lot of mimosas. 69 00:02:53,811 --> 00:02:56,029 ♪ un, deux, trois ♪ 70 00:02:56,080 --> 00:02:58,448 ♪ bang, bang, bang ♪ 71 00:02:58,482 --> 00:03:00,200 ♪ alouette ♪ 72 00:03:00,251 --> 00:03:02,119 ♪ when feathers fly, you deny everything ♪ 73 00:03:02,153 --> 00:03:03,420 Hey, man. How was new zealand? 74 00:03:03,454 --> 00:03:05,422 I have to say, it was an extraordinary bust. 75 00:03:05,456 --> 00:03:07,541 Jack was out of the country. 76 00:03:07,592 --> 00:03:09,793 Oh, I'm sorry. Man. I knew you were counting on his help. 77 00:03:09,827 --> 00:03:12,829 As fate would have it, I might've found one last ally. 78 00:03:12,847 --> 00:03:14,831 My father's old friend russell thorpe 79 00:03:14,849 --> 00:03:16,332 Is in town from chicago. 80 00:03:16,350 --> 00:03:18,051 He's hosting a party at apella this afternoon. 81 00:03:18,102 --> 00:03:19,886 I'm on my way to his field office 82 00:03:19,937 --> 00:03:21,388 To see if I can get a meeting. 83 00:03:21,439 --> 00:03:22,389 oh, yeah! 84 00:03:22,440 --> 00:03:23,774 give it! 85 00:03:23,808 --> 00:03:25,859 I hear you've kept yourself entertained in my absence. 86 00:03:25,893 --> 00:03:27,510 No, that's not me. 87 00:03:27,528 --> 00:03:29,229 That's right. 88 00:03:29,280 --> 00:03:30,781 Your father's out on parole. How's it been? 89 00:03:30,815 --> 00:03:32,899 40-15. 90 00:03:32,950 --> 00:03:35,869 I know he's earned the right to blow off a little steam, 91 00:03:35,903 --> 00:03:39,206 But it's been nothing but spas and restaurants and nightclubs. 92 00:03:39,240 --> 00:03:41,742 I mean, shouldn't he be concentrating on-on his future? 93 00:03:41,793 --> 00:03:43,794 Perhaps you should dock his allowance. 94 00:03:43,828 --> 00:03:46,046 Oh, yeah! Hey, nate, need one more for a foursome. 95 00:03:46,080 --> 00:03:47,664 You in, dude? 96 00:03:47,698 --> 00:03:49,666 That's not what it sounded like. 97 00:03:49,700 --> 00:03:51,668 But I should go. Good luck. 98 00:03:51,702 --> 00:03:53,787 You, too. 99 00:03:55,706 --> 00:03:58,225 Boom goes the dynamite! 100 00:03:58,259 --> 00:04:01,061 People still use mailboxes? 101 00:04:01,095 --> 00:04:03,063 Oh. No, it's vanessa's mail. 102 00:04:03,097 --> 00:04:05,932 She's moving back into the dorms. 103 00:04:05,983 --> 00:04:07,267 Welcome home. 104 00:04:09,320 --> 00:04:12,072 So... How was your break? What did you do? 105 00:04:12,106 --> 00:04:13,523 Why? What'd you hear? 106 00:04:13,557 --> 00:04:15,525 Nothing, which I'm afraid 107 00:04:15,559 --> 00:04:18,779 Is what I have to report from my road trip. 108 00:04:18,830 --> 00:04:21,782 Mm. I'm sorry. I know you were hoping for some closure. 109 00:04:21,833 --> 00:04:25,035 Well, my mom's deviousness is the gift that keeps on giving. 110 00:04:25,069 --> 00:04:29,039 So, for now at least, the past still lingers. 111 00:04:29,073 --> 00:04:32,125 Uh, was brunch a special occasion? 112 00:04:32,176 --> 00:04:34,461 No, no, no. I have an interview with writers house later. 113 00:04:34,512 --> 00:04:36,463 It's a literary agency for my internship. 114 00:04:36,514 --> 00:04:39,182 Well, that's the one good thing about being a freshman. 115 00:04:39,217 --> 00:04:41,218 I don't have to think about that this year. 116 00:04:41,252 --> 00:04:44,604 Mm, that and-and a lot of other things, it seems. 117 00:04:44,639 --> 00:04:48,058 Dan, you knew my focus was fixing things for ben. 118 00:04:48,092 --> 00:04:50,193 I didn't realize I had an ultimatum. 119 00:04:50,228 --> 00:04:53,396 you know, let's go inside. It's cold out. 120 00:05:01,372 --> 00:05:04,440 Hey, I, uh, I wanted to call, but she wouldn't let me. 121 00:05:09,247 --> 00:05:12,549 are you telling me it's been a week, 122 00:05:12,583 --> 00:05:15,886 And you still can't get me five minutes alone with indra? 123 00:05:15,920 --> 00:05:17,888 She's only here for two days 124 00:05:17,922 --> 00:05:19,890 Before heading to chennai tomorrow. Her schedule's packed. 125 00:05:19,924 --> 00:05:22,008 Oh, I've always wanted to go to india. 126 00:05:22,059 --> 00:05:24,010 Can you get me a seat on her plane? 127 00:05:24,061 --> 00:05:26,012 Or get me her itinerary. 128 00:05:26,047 --> 00:05:27,681 It's being faxed over. 129 00:05:30,067 --> 00:05:31,651 go, go, go, go. 130 00:05:31,686 --> 00:05:33,320 Make a decision, laurel, 131 00:05:33,354 --> 00:05:36,156 Or I'll make the last one you'll hear. 132 00:05:36,190 --> 00:05:38,358 Got it. 133 00:05:38,409 --> 00:05:40,360 What are you girls doing? 134 00:05:40,411 --> 00:05:43,113 Just solidifying the details of my internship. 135 00:05:43,147 --> 00:05:45,448 Oh, honey, that reminds me. 136 00:05:47,151 --> 00:05:50,370 I was thinking, why not work with me at waldorf designs? 137 00:05:50,421 --> 00:05:51,872 You love fashion. 138 00:05:51,923 --> 00:05:53,874 Well, I also love a good pot au feu, 139 00:05:53,925 --> 00:05:58,461 But that doesn't mean that I'm gonna build a career around it. 140 00:06:01,665 --> 00:06:04,851 Well, I have a-a monster of a day. 141 00:06:04,886 --> 00:06:06,970 Ohh! 142 00:06:07,004 --> 00:06:10,023 Do you know how many women would kill to work with your mother? 143 00:06:10,057 --> 00:06:11,358 Yes, 144 00:06:11,392 --> 00:06:13,610 And they're the jenny humphreys of the world. 145 00:06:13,644 --> 00:06:15,946 Indra's itinerary. 146 00:06:17,448 --> 00:06:20,233 Ugh. This isn't hers, it's my mother's. 147 00:06:21,518 --> 00:06:23,870 And indra's on it. 148 00:06:23,905 --> 00:06:26,990 My mother's dressing her for a party this afternoon. 149 00:06:27,024 --> 00:06:28,191 Dorota! 150 00:06:31,629 --> 00:06:33,580 Well, mr. Thorpe can't meet at noon, 151 00:06:33,631 --> 00:06:35,799 So you can push or you can cancel, 152 00:06:35,833 --> 00:06:38,585 Whichever you prefer. Thought so. 153 00:06:38,636 --> 00:06:42,839 If I could impose on you to pop back up to the office 154 00:06:42,873 --> 00:06:45,308 And tell mr. Thorpe chuck bass is here to see him. 155 00:06:45,343 --> 00:06:46,593 I'll take a coffee and today's "pravda" 156 00:06:46,644 --> 00:06:47,761 If it'll be a few minutes. 157 00:06:47,812 --> 00:06:49,679 I'm sorry. Who are you? 158 00:06:49,713 --> 00:06:51,014 Chuck bass. 159 00:06:51,048 --> 00:06:53,016 I just flew in from new zealand, 160 00:06:53,050 --> 00:06:55,018 Got the invitation to mr. Thorpe's party. 161 00:06:55,052 --> 00:06:57,237 Thought I'd stop by early to discuss business. 162 00:06:57,271 --> 00:06:59,239 Would you mind telling me what this is regarding? 163 00:06:59,273 --> 00:07:01,408 I don't usually expose my private matters 164 00:07:01,442 --> 00:07:02,943 To assistants. 165 00:07:02,994 --> 00:07:04,945 "assistant"? 166 00:07:04,996 --> 00:07:06,947 I prefer the term "secretary," don't you? 167 00:07:06,998 --> 00:07:08,949 Why not just call things as you see them? 168 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:10,450 Couldn't agree more. 169 00:07:10,501 --> 00:07:12,285 So since I'm sure your boss will see me, 170 00:07:12,336 --> 00:07:13,954 If you just tell him I'm here- 171 00:07:14,005 --> 00:07:15,288 That won't be possible. 172 00:07:15,339 --> 00:07:17,290 Let me save your job, sweetheart, 173 00:07:17,341 --> 00:07:19,843 And tell you why it is possible. 174 00:07:19,877 --> 00:07:21,845 I'm trying to block the potential sale 175 00:07:21,879 --> 00:07:23,847 Of bass industries, my dead father's legacy. 176 00:07:23,881 --> 00:07:27,100 And since mr. Thorpe and my father were business associates 177 00:07:27,134 --> 00:07:29,102 When they were starting out, I'm sure he'd like 178 00:07:29,136 --> 00:07:31,438 The opportunity to help me intervene. 179 00:07:31,472 --> 00:07:33,440 I meant, that won't be possible 180 00:07:33,474 --> 00:07:35,859 Because mr. Thorpe hasn't touched down from chicago yet. 181 00:07:35,893 --> 00:07:38,812 And I probably shouldn't tell you this, 182 00:07:38,863 --> 00:07:40,146 But... 183 00:07:40,197 --> 00:07:41,597 I'm listening. 184 00:07:41,615 --> 00:07:44,651 In my position here, I'm privy to certain information, 185 00:07:44,702 --> 00:07:47,404 And it appears you may be out of the loop. 186 00:07:47,438 --> 00:07:50,440 The potential sale of bass industries is very real. 187 00:07:50,458 --> 00:07:51,908 There's a deal on the table, 188 00:07:51,942 --> 00:07:53,994 And it's fast-tracked to close in 24 hours. 189 00:07:54,045 --> 00:07:57,330 I'm guessing I'll be seeing you at my boss' party later? 190 00:08:06,590 --> 00:08:08,791 I'm sorry for ambushing you guys, 191 00:08:08,809 --> 00:08:11,094 But we need to start talking again... 192 00:08:11,128 --> 00:08:13,346 All of us. 193 00:08:13,397 --> 00:08:15,899 Dan, how's that internship search going? 194 00:08:15,933 --> 00:08:18,068 Oh, that's right. Maybe I can help. 195 00:08:18,102 --> 00:08:20,070 I can call one of my friends at condé nast. 196 00:08:20,104 --> 00:08:21,654 Hmm. Maybe you could, uh, 197 00:08:21,689 --> 00:08:23,907 Forge your signature on the cover letter? 198 00:08:23,941 --> 00:08:25,075 serena. 199 00:08:25,109 --> 00:08:26,609 This talking thing's going great. 200 00:08:26,643 --> 00:08:27,827 What I wanna know is how many times 201 00:08:27,862 --> 00:08:29,863 You got your hair done this week 202 00:08:29,914 --> 00:08:30,864 While an innocent man sat in prison. 203 00:08:30,915 --> 00:08:32,866 Serena. 204 00:08:32,917 --> 00:08:34,367 Contrary to what you might believe, 205 00:08:34,418 --> 00:08:36,870 I'm handling this in a way that is best for this family, 206 00:08:36,921 --> 00:08:39,255 And we're not gonna discuss it anymore. 207 00:08:39,290 --> 00:08:40,590 Okay. 208 00:08:42,760 --> 00:08:45,845 I'm gonna make sure she's okay. 209 00:08:45,880 --> 00:08:47,380 And... 210 00:08:47,431 --> 00:08:50,183 I'm not hungry anymore, so I'll see you at home. 211 00:08:50,217 --> 00:08:51,885 Hmm. 212 00:08:54,171 --> 00:08:57,140 She'll come around. Just give her time. 213 00:08:57,174 --> 00:08:59,142 Thank you for trusting me. 214 00:08:59,176 --> 00:09:00,510 Mm. 215 00:09:00,528 --> 00:09:04,564 I'm, uh, I'm gonna go get our check and coats. 216 00:09:08,519 --> 00:09:10,203 Oh, judge stephens. Hi. 217 00:09:10,237 --> 00:09:13,073 Um, I hope you enjoyed your time in the city, 218 00:09:13,124 --> 00:09:15,575 Um, but you can return to the ranch now. 219 00:09:15,626 --> 00:09:17,460 I'll take it from here. 220 00:09:17,495 --> 00:09:18,711 Crazy question, 221 00:09:18,746 --> 00:09:21,697 But why isn't ben just going after lily himself? 222 00:09:21,715 --> 00:09:23,699 Because he knows she'll go to the cops 223 00:09:23,717 --> 00:09:25,201 And tell them what juliet did to me. 224 00:09:25,219 --> 00:09:26,886 Oh, you mean kidnap and drug you? 225 00:09:26,921 --> 00:09:29,205 Look, however wrong it was, 226 00:09:29,223 --> 00:09:31,925 Enough harm has been done to their family by ours. 227 00:09:31,976 --> 00:09:34,377 It's a lot to take on by yourself, that's all. 228 00:09:36,180 --> 00:09:38,148 You know, I am tired, 229 00:09:38,182 --> 00:09:42,185 And this crusade has taken me away from other things. 230 00:09:42,219 --> 00:09:45,688 Well, you wanna go somewhere and talk? Or not talk? 231 00:09:51,529 --> 00:09:53,196 Serena, a moment. 232 00:09:53,230 --> 00:09:55,782 Uh, now is not a good time. 233 00:09:55,833 --> 00:09:57,784 Unfortunately, time is why I'm here. 234 00:09:57,835 --> 00:10:00,503 Unless we stop her, your mother is going to sell bass industries 235 00:10:00,538 --> 00:10:02,338 In 24 hours. 236 00:10:02,373 --> 00:10:05,458 I think I have a plan that can get us both what we want. 237 00:10:05,509 --> 00:10:08,344 Well, we've waited this long. What's a few more hours? 238 00:10:08,379 --> 00:10:10,180 Sure. My interview's at 2:30, so... 239 00:10:10,214 --> 00:10:12,182 Okay, we'll meet at the waldorf's at 2:00 240 00:10:12,216 --> 00:10:14,467 And then cab down there together. 241 00:10:18,255 --> 00:10:21,808 Watch your back, lily. 242 00:10:21,859 --> 00:10:25,395 These kids are definitely not all right. 243 00:10:28,888 --> 00:10:31,339 As I see it, we have two distinct goals. 244 00:10:31,390 --> 00:10:34,476 I want to block the sale of bass industries, 245 00:10:34,510 --> 00:10:37,062 You want to get old ben out of jail. 246 00:10:37,096 --> 00:10:40,181 Yet, a single strategy may satisfy us both. 247 00:10:40,232 --> 00:10:41,316 Which is? 248 00:10:41,350 --> 00:10:42,684 Blackmail. 249 00:10:42,735 --> 00:10:44,986 But I can't pressure her unless I have hard evidence. 250 00:10:45,021 --> 00:10:46,771 Oh, while you were brunching, 251 00:10:46,805 --> 00:10:49,190 I took the liberty of checking the safe at the house. 252 00:10:49,241 --> 00:10:51,192 Did you know she has a safety deposit box 253 00:10:51,243 --> 00:10:53,194 At the dorset bank on madison? 254 00:10:53,245 --> 00:10:54,362 No. 255 00:10:54,413 --> 00:10:57,415 I know you've spent your entire life 256 00:10:57,450 --> 00:10:59,417 Not wanting to become your mother, but... 257 00:10:59,452 --> 00:11:01,586 desperate times... 258 00:11:06,658 --> 00:11:08,126 You gettin' soft, kid? 259 00:11:08,160 --> 00:11:09,627 No, I'm getting bursitis. 260 00:11:09,661 --> 00:11:11,296 That was mile nine. Maybe we should head back. 261 00:11:11,330 --> 00:11:12,681 I feel like I'm 20 again. 262 00:11:12,715 --> 00:11:14,683 I am 20. I think I'm gonna puke up a lung. 263 00:11:14,717 --> 00:11:16,885 Don't you have things to do? 264 00:11:16,936 --> 00:11:17,936 Like what? 265 00:11:19,638 --> 00:11:21,106 Something on your mind? 266 00:11:21,140 --> 00:11:22,607 Just making sure 267 00:11:22,641 --> 00:11:24,442 You're concentrating on the future, is all. 268 00:11:24,477 --> 00:11:26,444 Your terms of parole are pretty specific-a job, for one. 269 00:11:26,479 --> 00:11:28,396 I know what the terms are, 270 00:11:28,447 --> 00:11:30,398 Which was why my p. O. Already has 271 00:11:30,449 --> 00:11:32,400 An interview set up for me this afternoon. 272 00:11:32,451 --> 00:11:34,402 Really? Why didn't you tell me? That's fantastic. 273 00:11:34,453 --> 00:11:36,321 Well, I thought it'd be a nice surprise. 274 00:11:36,355 --> 00:11:38,239 How about this? After I gethis job, 275 00:11:38,290 --> 00:11:40,241 What do you say I take you out to celebrate? 276 00:11:40,292 --> 00:11:42,210 I told chuck I'm going to this thorpe party later. 277 00:11:42,244 --> 00:11:43,545 Russell thorpe? 278 00:11:43,579 --> 00:11:45,547 Yeah. But you know what? 279 00:11:45,581 --> 00:11:47,549 A celebratory dinner sounds like a good after-party. 280 00:11:47,583 --> 00:11:49,551 Maybe you could get an advance and pick up the check. 281 00:11:49,585 --> 00:11:52,387 At the pay grade I'm at, I hope you don't mind the halal cart. 282 00:11:54,423 --> 00:11:56,591 Uh, you look beat. 283 00:11:56,642 --> 00:11:59,394 Listen, uh... I'll see you later, all right? 284 00:11:59,428 --> 00:12:02,180 Yeah. Sure. 285 00:12:02,214 --> 00:12:04,432 Excuse me. Excuse me. Excuse me. 286 00:12:04,483 --> 00:12:05,934 I was wondering... 287 00:12:07,603 --> 00:12:09,487 Elevator's coming up. 288 00:12:09,522 --> 00:12:10,739 Okay. Thank god. Showtime. 289 00:12:12,608 --> 00:12:15,944 What are you doing here? 290 00:12:15,995 --> 00:12:18,196 Hello to you, too. 291 00:12:18,230 --> 00:12:22,367 I told you that it was just one movie on one... 292 00:12:22,401 --> 00:12:24,669 lonely holiday break. That's it. 293 00:12:24,703 --> 00:12:27,255 No, I'm here to see serena. 294 00:12:27,289 --> 00:12:30,091 Oh. Well, she's not here to see you. 295 00:12:30,126 --> 00:12:31,793 shocker. 296 00:12:31,844 --> 00:12:32,877 Where is she? 297 00:12:32,911 --> 00:12:35,079 Uh, she's off scheming with chuck. 298 00:12:35,097 --> 00:12:37,048 Disguises are involved. It can't end well. 299 00:12:37,082 --> 00:12:39,017 I'll wait. I'm sure she'll be back. 300 00:12:39,051 --> 00:12:40,318 She knows I have an interview to get to. 301 00:12:40,352 --> 00:12:41,636 You do know that "powerful woman" 302 00:12:41,687 --> 00:12:43,972 Is not actually a career, right? 303 00:12:44,023 --> 00:12:46,024 And neither is serena van der woodsen, 304 00:12:46,058 --> 00:12:47,809 But 10 bucks says that 305 00:12:47,860 --> 00:12:50,061 You'll miss your interview waiting for her... Yet again. 306 00:12:50,095 --> 00:12:52,063 10 bucks whatever harebrained scheme you're cooking up 307 00:12:52,097 --> 00:12:53,882 Blows up in your face, as per usual. 308 00:12:53,916 --> 00:12:55,483 loitering lounge is upstairs. 309 00:12:55,534 --> 00:12:56,818 Already there, sister. 310 00:12:56,869 --> 00:12:58,203 no, laurel. Go! 311 00:12:58,237 --> 00:12:59,621 The schedule was not sent over. 312 00:12:59,655 --> 00:13:01,623 Look, I can't have the office falling apart now. 313 00:13:01,657 --> 00:13:03,825 I am in over my head with fittings. 314 00:13:03,876 --> 00:13:05,827 What? 315 00:13:05,878 --> 00:13:08,997 I'm sorry about what I said earlier. 316 00:13:09,048 --> 00:13:10,999 It was the stress talking. 317 00:13:11,050 --> 00:13:13,001 I thought about it, 318 00:13:13,052 --> 00:13:15,587 And I really would love to intern with you. 319 00:13:15,621 --> 00:13:17,305 Really? 320 00:13:17,339 --> 00:13:19,224 Well... 321 00:13:19,258 --> 00:13:21,226 That is just great, dear. 322 00:13:21,260 --> 00:13:24,012 And since you seem to have your hands full, 323 00:13:24,063 --> 00:13:26,014 I thought maybe I could accompany you... 324 00:13:26,065 --> 00:13:27,232 Oh. 325 00:13:27,266 --> 00:13:29,267 On your fittings for the midwestern mogul party. 326 00:13:29,301 --> 00:13:31,903 Well-well-well, perhaps, uh, it might be more efficient, 327 00:13:31,937 --> 00:13:33,905 Uh, for you to have your own assignment 328 00:13:33,939 --> 00:13:35,607 Rather than accompanying me. 329 00:13:35,641 --> 00:13:37,108 Even better. Why not- 330 00:13:37,142 --> 00:13:38,576 Patti blagojevich! 331 00:13:38,611 --> 00:13:42,113 I'm going to assume that that noise was a sneeze 332 00:13:42,147 --> 00:13:45,333 And that you meant to say indra nooyi. 333 00:13:45,367 --> 00:13:48,703 indra? Don't be silly. 334 00:13:48,754 --> 00:13:51,789 She is a huge new client, and you are just an intern. 335 00:13:51,823 --> 00:13:53,208 But... 336 00:13:53,259 --> 00:13:55,877 You can deliver this to patti 337 00:13:55,928 --> 00:13:57,462 And you can style her. 338 00:13:57,496 --> 00:13:59,797 god knows she needs it. 339 00:13:59,831 --> 00:14:01,132 But- 340 00:14:01,166 --> 00:14:03,384 darling, I am thrilled. 341 00:14:09,308 --> 00:14:11,943 Tell indra's people 342 00:14:11,977 --> 00:14:16,814 That her eleanor waldorf fitting has been moved up a half-hour. 343 00:14:16,848 --> 00:14:19,450 Relax. You're a spitting image. 344 00:14:19,485 --> 00:14:22,954 Remind me to kill you later for that. 345 00:14:22,988 --> 00:14:26,708 The teller we need to talk to is named julie. She's new. 346 00:14:26,742 --> 00:14:28,159 I'd remember her. 347 00:14:28,193 --> 00:14:29,544 And who do we say you are? My son? 348 00:14:29,578 --> 00:14:31,996 Is it weird hearing you say that actually turns me on? 349 00:14:32,030 --> 00:14:33,998 This better be worth the therapy. 350 00:14:34,032 --> 00:14:36,000 Let's get this over with. 351 00:14:50,382 --> 00:14:52,350 Yeah, hi, this is dan humphrey. 352 00:14:52,384 --> 00:14:54,519 I am caught in some brutal traffic. 353 00:14:54,553 --> 00:14:56,053 Can I reschedule? 354 00:14:58,107 --> 00:15:01,109 No, I didn't realize he was deciding today or I... 355 00:15:01,160 --> 00:15:03,661 I wouldn't have put myself in this position. 356 00:15:03,696 --> 00:15:05,163 okay. Thank you. 357 00:15:06,749 --> 00:15:09,751 Will lonely boy ever learn that s. Can't tell time, 358 00:15:09,785 --> 00:15:13,338 Especially when she's wasting someone else's? 359 00:15:13,372 --> 00:15:15,373 ♪ mostly I don't seem... ♪ 360 00:15:16,742 --> 00:15:19,043 All I have in my pile are divorce papers, jewelry, 361 00:15:19,077 --> 00:15:21,462 And artful nudes of my mother in her groupie days. 362 00:15:21,513 --> 00:15:23,765 Swap piles? 363 00:15:23,799 --> 00:15:25,433 I knew there would be nothing. 364 00:15:25,467 --> 00:15:28,303 What did you expect to find in here, anyway? 365 00:15:28,354 --> 00:15:30,638 A gun. The smoking kind. 366 00:15:30,689 --> 00:15:31,639 ♪ I snap back ♪ 367 00:15:33,258 --> 00:15:36,611 Oh, my god. You found a copy of the affidavit. 368 00:15:36,645 --> 00:15:38,112 Any handwriting expert would be able to prove 369 00:15:38,147 --> 00:15:39,814 That this is not mine. 370 00:15:39,865 --> 00:15:42,066 Not that we'll ever need to call one. The threat alone is enough. 371 00:15:42,101 --> 00:15:44,068 Looks like serena may have found 372 00:15:44,102 --> 00:15:45,903 Ben's get-out-of-jail-free card. 373 00:15:45,937 --> 00:15:47,071 We have her. 374 00:15:47,105 --> 00:15:48,990 You wanna make the call or should I? 375 00:15:49,024 --> 00:15:50,325 No. 376 00:15:50,359 --> 00:15:51,960 Later, in person. 377 00:15:51,994 --> 00:15:54,595 I like the way you think, mom. 378 00:16:04,996 --> 00:16:06,463 Charles. 379 00:16:06,497 --> 00:16:10,300 I assume you weren't upstairs playing rufus' guitars. 380 00:16:10,335 --> 00:16:12,469 If you didn't want me rooting around in the family safe, 381 00:16:12,503 --> 00:16:14,921 You should've changed the combination. 382 00:16:14,955 --> 00:16:17,507 Well, I'm just curious- what were you hoping to find? 383 00:16:17,558 --> 00:16:19,509 A way to stop you from disposing 384 00:16:19,560 --> 00:16:21,678 Of the last remaining bit of my father. 385 00:16:21,713 --> 00:16:24,031 Is that what you think I'm doing? 386 00:16:24,065 --> 00:16:26,233 Why else would you be selling bass industries? 387 00:16:26,267 --> 00:16:28,251 Because it's in trouble, charles. 388 00:16:28,286 --> 00:16:29,736 What are you talking about? 389 00:16:29,771 --> 00:16:32,089 You read the papers. Real estate, hotels... 390 00:16:32,123 --> 00:16:34,658 Even in manhattan, no one's impervious. 391 00:16:34,692 --> 00:16:37,694 Why wouldn't you tell me? 392 00:16:37,745 --> 00:16:39,946 Because I thought we could ride it out, 393 00:16:39,980 --> 00:16:41,481 Refinance or something. 394 00:16:41,516 --> 00:16:43,483 I was hoping I could turn it around 395 00:16:43,501 --> 00:16:45,986 And wouldn't have to tell you, but then you disappeared. 396 00:16:46,020 --> 00:16:48,705 And by the time you got back, it was an inevitability. 397 00:16:48,756 --> 00:16:51,758 You expect me just to accept this, go on with my day? 398 00:16:51,793 --> 00:16:54,761 If I sell now, I can control how we sell it and to whom. 399 00:16:54,796 --> 00:16:57,264 There's a private buyer that's made a very generous offer. 400 00:16:57,298 --> 00:17:00,100 The company will stay intact, and so will your father's name. 401 00:17:00,134 --> 00:17:02,085 And the money from the sale 402 00:17:02,120 --> 00:17:04,221 Will give you a chance to build a future. 403 00:17:04,272 --> 00:17:06,807 And who knows? Maybe even buy it back someday. 404 00:17:06,841 --> 00:17:08,892 But if this deal gets messed up- 405 00:17:08,943 --> 00:17:11,194 Bass industries will go to the highest bidder- 406 00:17:11,229 --> 00:17:13,196 Someone who'll fire the employees, 407 00:17:13,231 --> 00:17:15,148 Cheapen the brand. 408 00:17:15,182 --> 00:17:17,384 Exactly. This buyer's committed to maintaining 409 00:17:17,418 --> 00:17:20,320 The company's integrity, your father's integrity. 410 00:17:20,355 --> 00:17:22,739 And I know he'd want you to be a part of the next phase. 411 00:17:22,790 --> 00:17:24,491 Is it russell thorpe? 412 00:17:24,525 --> 00:17:27,544 You don't have to say. I know it's him. 413 00:17:29,630 --> 00:17:31,915 The important thing is that you believe me 414 00:17:31,949 --> 00:17:34,918 When I tell you I don't want your father's legacy to die. 415 00:17:34,969 --> 00:17:37,421 I'm trying to save what's left of it. 416 00:17:37,472 --> 00:17:39,389 In 24 hours, you'll see, 417 00:17:39,424 --> 00:17:42,342 And hopefully serena will see some things, too. 418 00:17:42,376 --> 00:17:44,678 Yes, penelope, 419 00:17:44,712 --> 00:17:46,646 You will stand in the cold and hail me a cab. 420 00:17:46,681 --> 00:17:48,648 Call me when it's curbside. 421 00:17:48,683 --> 00:17:51,985 And show some leg if you have to. I'm already late for indra. 422 00:17:52,019 --> 00:17:53,987 Is dan still here? 423 00:17:54,021 --> 00:17:56,106 No. He left 20 minutes ago. Where were you? 424 00:17:56,157 --> 00:17:57,774 Oh, I feel terrible about standing him up, 425 00:17:57,825 --> 00:17:59,443 But we found a copy of the affidavit. 426 00:17:59,494 --> 00:18:01,945 B., I think I can get ben out of prison. 427 00:18:01,996 --> 00:18:03,830 What? You didn't know him. 428 00:18:03,865 --> 00:18:05,699 He was a good man before all this happened. 429 00:18:05,733 --> 00:18:08,652 They're all good men before something happens to them, s. 430 00:18:08,686 --> 00:18:12,372 Some of them stay good, no matter how they're treated. 431 00:18:12,406 --> 00:18:14,458 I thought you hated dan. 432 00:18:14,509 --> 00:18:16,626 I do, so very much. 433 00:18:16,661 --> 00:18:18,762 But whatever it is that you see in him, 434 00:18:18,796 --> 00:18:20,764 He seems to see in you as well. 435 00:18:20,798 --> 00:18:22,766 I know you wanna focus on ben, 436 00:18:22,800 --> 00:18:25,352 But maybe you're avoiding your future, not fixing your past. 437 00:18:28,473 --> 00:18:30,440 Hey, I thought we were gonna meet up later. 438 00:18:30,475 --> 00:18:31,725 We'll have to hit "pause" on that. 439 00:18:31,759 --> 00:18:34,611 I think lily is trying to do the right thing 440 00:18:34,645 --> 00:18:36,630 By the company and by your inmate, too. 441 00:18:36,664 --> 00:18:38,949 She said she'll prove it in 24 hours. 442 00:18:38,983 --> 00:18:40,433 Of course she did. 443 00:18:45,606 --> 00:18:49,126 Well, there's something I have to do anyway, so... 444 00:18:49,160 --> 00:18:50,710 One more day. 445 00:18:52,279 --> 00:18:54,247 Who is this russell thorpe exactly? 446 00:18:54,281 --> 00:18:55,749 His name sounds familiar. 447 00:18:55,783 --> 00:18:58,001 Oh. Um... He and bart started out in real estate 448 00:18:58,052 --> 00:19:00,453 About the same time. He ended up settling in chicago. 449 00:19:00,471 --> 00:19:03,173 Comes into town once a year, throws a garish party... 450 00:19:04,258 --> 00:19:06,176 So we all know he still exists. 451 00:19:06,227 --> 00:19:08,178 I wish we didn't have to go, but... 452 00:19:08,229 --> 00:19:09,513 But nothing. 453 00:19:09,547 --> 00:19:12,015 According to this invitation, it's gonna be a wingding. 454 00:19:12,066 --> 00:19:14,017 why aren't you dressed? 455 00:19:14,068 --> 00:19:16,186 Uh, shirt, pants... 456 00:19:16,220 --> 00:19:17,854 Yeah, I'm dressed. 457 00:19:17,905 --> 00:19:19,856 Look, I know you disapprove of me, 458 00:19:19,907 --> 00:19:21,908 But can't you please do so in a tuxedo? 459 00:19:21,943 --> 00:19:24,911 The sale of bass industries is in a very delicate stage, 460 00:19:24,946 --> 00:19:28,582 And it's vital that we at least present a unified family front. 461 00:19:31,752 --> 00:19:33,820 Fine. Then it's just us. 462 00:19:46,717 --> 00:19:48,018 Hello? 463 00:19:48,052 --> 00:19:50,020 may I speak to mrs. Humphrey, please? 464 00:19:50,054 --> 00:19:51,938 This is the concierge at the palace. 465 00:19:51,973 --> 00:19:53,607 Uh, yeah, she just left. Can I take a message? 466 00:19:53,641 --> 00:19:55,108 It seems that 467 00:19:55,142 --> 00:19:57,277 The guest mrs. Humphrey was hosting, john stephens, 468 00:19:57,311 --> 00:19:59,279 Left a pair of cufflinks in his room 469 00:19:59,313 --> 00:20:01,281 When he checked out this morning. 470 00:20:01,315 --> 00:20:05,068 Um, I'm sorry, you mean... Judge john stephens? 471 00:20:13,861 --> 00:20:17,714 Dorota, have you seen the dress marked for indra nooyi? 472 00:20:17,748 --> 00:20:20,717 And-and what is patti blagojevich's dress 473 00:20:20,751 --> 00:20:23,720 Still doing here? 474 00:20:32,897 --> 00:20:35,265 Uh-oh. 475 00:20:35,316 --> 00:20:38,401 Where is blair? 476 00:20:38,436 --> 00:20:40,720 No one is answering in her room, miss. 477 00:20:40,738 --> 00:20:42,856 Thus the reason I need your services. 478 00:20:42,890 --> 00:20:44,858 Now let's see that master key card of yours. 479 00:20:44,892 --> 00:20:46,860 It's against hotel policy to open- 480 00:20:46,894 --> 00:20:49,579 Listen... Harvey? Ms. Nooyi was expecting me. 481 00:20:49,614 --> 00:20:51,581 So the silence on the other side of the door 482 00:20:51,616 --> 00:20:53,617 Could only mean one of two things. 483 00:20:53,668 --> 00:20:55,585 Either she neglected her appointment, 484 00:20:55,620 --> 00:20:57,587 Which a woman of her professionalism 485 00:20:57,622 --> 00:20:59,623 Is not wont to do, or she's lying there, 486 00:20:59,674 --> 00:21:01,591 Having choked on one of her own snack chips, 487 00:21:01,626 --> 00:21:04,761 While you're standing here quibbling about policy. 488 00:21:04,795 --> 00:21:06,596 As I thought. 489 00:21:06,631 --> 00:21:09,049 Spotted-b. Using old tricks 490 00:21:09,083 --> 00:21:11,751 To get to one nooyi. 491 00:21:13,253 --> 00:21:15,138 Ms. Nooyi? 492 00:21:15,189 --> 00:21:17,607 Indra? 493 00:21:17,642 --> 00:21:19,893 Assistants? Anyone? 494 00:21:19,927 --> 00:21:21,394 But it seems 495 00:21:21,428 --> 00:21:25,115 That someone got an s. O.S. To the c. E.O. 496 00:21:28,035 --> 00:21:30,236 Sorry, b. 497 00:21:30,270 --> 00:21:32,806 That internship has sailed. 498 00:21:37,995 --> 00:21:40,080 Hey. 499 00:21:40,114 --> 00:21:42,132 Nice tie. You changed it. 500 00:21:42,166 --> 00:21:43,583 Mm. 501 00:21:43,617 --> 00:21:45,585 I'm-I'm really sorry. I- I swear I thought 502 00:21:45,619 --> 00:21:48,588 I would make it in time. Did you miss your interview? 503 00:21:48,622 --> 00:21:50,090 Yeah, but it was my own fault 504 00:21:50,124 --> 00:21:51,591 For thinking you'd show up on time. 505 00:21:51,625 --> 00:21:53,059 Look, I-I-I really can't get into this now. 506 00:21:53,094 --> 00:21:54,177 I'm on my way out. 507 00:21:54,228 --> 00:21:55,178 Where you going? 508 00:21:55,229 --> 00:21:57,180 Well, james franco's giving a reading 509 00:21:57,231 --> 00:21:59,399 Of some of his short stories at housing works, 510 00:21:59,433 --> 00:22:01,568 And the writers house agent is gonna be there. 511 00:22:01,602 --> 00:22:03,570 So I'm gonna go and try to- try to woo him. 512 00:22:03,604 --> 00:22:05,572 The agent, not james franco. 513 00:22:05,606 --> 00:22:07,574 Well, why don't I go with you as your date? 514 00:22:07,608 --> 00:22:10,777 And then after you impress the hell out of the agent, 515 00:22:10,811 --> 00:22:13,279 We can have that talk. 516 00:22:13,313 --> 00:22:15,415 Well, you did come all the way to brooklyn to apologize, 517 00:22:15,449 --> 00:22:16,750 And you aren't dressed for a party, so... 518 00:22:18,285 --> 00:22:20,587 Hold on. Hey, eric. What's up? 519 00:22:20,621 --> 00:22:22,255 You know that judge stephens you were looking for? 520 00:22:22,289 --> 00:22:24,374 Mom was hiding him at the palace while you were gone. 521 00:22:24,425 --> 00:22:26,376 And guess when he checked out. 522 00:22:28,963 --> 00:22:30,930 This morning, after brunch? 523 00:22:30,965 --> 00:22:32,716 Hey, shall we? 524 00:22:32,767 --> 00:22:34,884 Um, let me call you back. 525 00:22:34,935 --> 00:22:37,554 Yeah, I just need to make a quick detour first. 526 00:22:37,605 --> 00:22:41,558 Looks like serena's ablaze on a path to punishment. 527 00:22:41,609 --> 00:22:43,893 Suit up, lily. 528 00:22:43,944 --> 00:22:46,345 Your baby's out for blood. 529 00:22:58,645 --> 00:23:00,946 Why don't you get us some drinks? I'll be just a minute. 530 00:23:00,980 --> 00:23:02,397 All right. 531 00:23:02,449 --> 00:23:06,201 Hey. What are you doing here? I thought you went to brooklyn. 532 00:23:06,236 --> 00:23:07,986 I did. Dan came with me. Have you seen chuck? 533 00:23:08,020 --> 00:23:10,289 No. Have you seen indra nooyi? 534 00:23:10,323 --> 00:23:11,406 No. 535 00:23:11,458 --> 00:23:13,408 Oh, but I do see your mother, 536 00:23:13,460 --> 00:23:16,829 And she doesn't seem too happy to see you. 537 00:23:16,863 --> 00:23:18,547 Gotta go. Bye. 538 00:23:27,006 --> 00:23:29,308 Hey. What are you doing here? With your family? 539 00:23:29,342 --> 00:23:30,676 Serena. You? 540 00:23:30,710 --> 00:23:32,928 I got a call this afternoon, so I'm looking for my dad, 541 00:23:32,979 --> 00:23:35,180 Who skipped a job interview he was required to go to 542 00:23:35,214 --> 00:23:36,682 By his parole officer. 543 00:23:38,551 --> 00:23:39,935 Oh, and what did he skip it to do? 544 00:23:39,986 --> 00:23:41,687 Eat a chicago superdawg? 545 00:23:42,906 --> 00:23:45,891 ♪ 546 00:23:48,895 --> 00:23:50,529 Mr. Bass. 547 00:23:50,563 --> 00:23:52,447 Looking dapper. 548 00:23:52,499 --> 00:23:53,448 Thank you... 549 00:23:53,500 --> 00:23:55,951 Raina. 550 00:23:56,002 --> 00:23:58,670 Someone wanted to say hello. 551 00:23:58,705 --> 00:24:01,006 mr. Thorpe. 552 00:24:01,040 --> 00:24:03,375 It's a pleasure to finally meet you, sir. 553 00:24:03,409 --> 00:24:05,711 Call me russell. I see you met my daughter. 554 00:24:05,745 --> 00:24:07,546 Raina thorpe. 555 00:24:07,580 --> 00:24:08,764 Mm-hmm. 556 00:24:08,798 --> 00:24:09,848 Wharton grad, 557 00:24:09,883 --> 00:24:11,850 Thorpe enterprises' vice president, 558 00:24:11,885 --> 00:24:16,021 And most trusted advisor to her proud and aging papa. 559 00:24:16,055 --> 00:24:18,023 You said you were his assistant. 560 00:24:18,057 --> 00:24:21,226 You said that. I said I prefer the term "secretary," 561 00:24:21,260 --> 00:24:24,363 Which I do, for those whom it actually refers to. 562 00:24:24,397 --> 00:24:27,199 Raina never lies. It's her best quality. 563 00:24:27,233 --> 00:24:30,235 I highly doubt that. 564 00:24:30,286 --> 00:24:32,955 Actually... 565 00:24:32,989 --> 00:24:36,074 I know it's premature, russell, but, uh, I came here 566 00:24:36,108 --> 00:24:38,577 To shake the hand of the man who's buying bass industries. 567 00:24:38,611 --> 00:24:40,212 What's that? 568 00:24:40,246 --> 00:24:42,214 I understand your need for discretion. 569 00:24:42,248 --> 00:24:44,216 And while I wasn't happy the company was being sold, 570 00:24:44,250 --> 00:24:46,218 I was heartened to learn 571 00:24:46,252 --> 00:24:48,387 That it would be my father's old friend at the helm. 572 00:24:48,421 --> 00:24:50,589 Son, uh, I'm not the buyer. 573 00:24:50,623 --> 00:24:53,475 And I was good friends with your father... 574 00:24:53,509 --> 00:24:55,310 Until he kicked me out of every deal he could 575 00:24:55,345 --> 00:24:57,179 And pushed me out of new york. 576 00:24:57,230 --> 00:25:00,349 If I'd known in time that his company was going up for sale, 577 00:25:00,400 --> 00:25:03,151 I would've bought it cheap, dismantled it for parts, 578 00:25:03,186 --> 00:25:05,971 And hosted a fire sale. 579 00:25:14,814 --> 00:25:17,082 Dan? 580 00:25:17,116 --> 00:25:19,084 This party doesn't seem like your speed. 581 00:25:19,118 --> 00:25:20,586 Are you kidding? 582 00:25:20,620 --> 00:25:22,704 There are actually beers behind the bar I can pronounce. 583 00:25:22,755 --> 00:25:24,706 No, I, uh, I'm here with serena. 584 00:25:24,757 --> 00:25:27,125 Oh, she didn't tell me she was coming. 585 00:25:27,159 --> 00:25:31,296 No, she wasn't, but eric called her, and... Here we are. 586 00:25:31,330 --> 00:25:33,298 Hi, mom. I, uh- so sorry I'm late, 587 00:25:33,332 --> 00:25:35,300 But I couldn't find my cufflinks, 588 00:25:35,334 --> 00:25:37,302 So I just- I borrowed the ones 589 00:25:37,336 --> 00:25:39,187 That judge stephens left at the palace. 590 00:25:39,222 --> 00:25:41,223 Uh, what's going on? 591 00:25:41,274 --> 00:25:44,226 Dan, when you see serena, please tell her to stop whatever 592 00:25:44,277 --> 00:25:48,730 It is she's planning on doing before she destroys our family. 593 00:25:51,567 --> 00:25:54,620 I can't believe your nerve. What were you planning to do, 594 00:25:54,654 --> 00:25:57,656 Lobby ms. Nooyi for a job in the changing room? 595 00:25:57,690 --> 00:26:00,325 No, I was going to wait until after. 596 00:26:00,359 --> 00:26:02,327 Meetings in underwear tend not to be taken seriously. 597 00:26:02,361 --> 00:26:04,463 You would use me and jeopardize my business 598 00:26:04,497 --> 00:26:06,465 To pursue a career you thought of five minutes ago 599 00:26:06,499 --> 00:26:08,166 Based on some power list? 600 00:26:08,200 --> 00:26:10,302 I'm sorry I lied to you, 601 00:26:10,336 --> 00:26:12,304 But your dress was going to look stunning on her 602 00:26:12,338 --> 00:26:15,040 No matter who zipped it up in the back. 603 00:26:15,058 --> 00:26:18,260 I have to take my future into my own hands. 604 00:26:18,311 --> 00:26:19,711 Otherwise... 605 00:26:19,729 --> 00:26:21,813 Otherwise what? 606 00:26:21,848 --> 00:26:24,650 You'll be forced to follow in my footsteps? 607 00:26:26,602 --> 00:26:28,904 no, that's- that's fine, dear. 608 00:26:28,938 --> 00:26:31,490 Now that I realize that your childish games 609 00:26:31,524 --> 00:26:33,992 Are actually who you are and not a phase, 610 00:26:34,027 --> 00:26:36,411 I wouldn't want someone like you 611 00:26:36,446 --> 00:26:38,447 Wanting to be like me. 612 00:26:40,249 --> 00:26:42,084 And you are fired. 613 00:26:48,841 --> 00:26:50,792 There are you. What's wrong? 614 00:26:50,843 --> 00:26:52,794 Let's just say my patience is as strained 615 00:26:52,845 --> 00:26:54,296 As your mother's credibility. 616 00:26:54,347 --> 00:26:55,797 Ugh. What did she do? 617 00:26:55,848 --> 00:26:57,799 She misled me. The question is, why? 618 00:26:57,850 --> 00:27:00,552 You know why-to serve her own best interests, always. 619 00:27:00,586 --> 00:27:03,271 I found out that she paid off the judge twice- 620 00:27:03,306 --> 00:27:05,273 Once years ago to notarize my signature 621 00:27:05,308 --> 00:27:07,059 And again recently to disappear 622 00:27:07,093 --> 00:27:09,061 So that I couldn't hold him accountable. 623 00:27:09,095 --> 00:27:10,529 You have the affidavit? 624 00:27:10,563 --> 00:27:12,898 Let's go find my mom. 625 00:27:12,932 --> 00:27:15,067 Wait, I've got a better idea. We need to fire a warning shot. 626 00:27:15,101 --> 00:27:17,268 That guy is a journalist for the "post. " 627 00:27:17,286 --> 00:27:18,620 Give it to him, 628 00:27:18,654 --> 00:27:20,622 Tell him to ask questions. Start with your mother. 629 00:27:20,656 --> 00:27:22,324 That way she'll know we're serious. 630 00:27:22,375 --> 00:27:24,376 Hey, what are we doing here? 631 00:27:24,410 --> 00:27:25,544 Just one more minute. 632 00:27:25,578 --> 00:27:26,578 No, no more minutes. 633 00:27:26,612 --> 00:27:28,413 I'll head off lily. 634 00:27:28,447 --> 00:27:30,048 Look, she can't keep getting away with this. 635 00:27:30,083 --> 00:27:31,383 It's-it's not fair. 636 00:27:31,417 --> 00:27:33,385 Fair? My agent meeting was important today. 637 00:27:33,419 --> 00:27:34,920 It was my last shot. 638 00:27:34,954 --> 00:27:37,055 I know, but you'll get another chance. 639 00:27:37,090 --> 00:27:38,557 Mm, no, I won't. 640 00:27:38,591 --> 00:27:40,559 Normal people don't get an endless number of chances 641 00:27:40,593 --> 00:27:42,978 No matter the situation. That's just you. 642 00:27:43,012 --> 00:27:45,147 Whatever it is you're planning to do, 643 00:27:45,181 --> 00:27:46,815 Is it worth it? 644 00:27:46,849 --> 00:27:49,601 Or are you gonna walk out the door with me right now? 645 00:27:49,635 --> 00:27:53,071 ♪ 646 00:27:53,106 --> 00:27:54,239 I'm sorry. 647 00:28:04,283 --> 00:28:07,085 It seems like love can't compete 648 00:28:07,120 --> 00:28:09,204 With the allure of war. 649 00:28:09,255 --> 00:28:11,206 Find your seats, honored guests. 650 00:28:11,257 --> 00:28:13,859 Justice is served. 651 00:28:21,699 --> 00:28:23,333 Serena, what's in the envelope 652 00:28:23,367 --> 00:28:24,751 You just gave the "post" reporter? 653 00:28:24,785 --> 00:28:25,952 That is a copy of the affidavit. 654 00:28:26,003 --> 00:28:27,954 So you can have judge stephens release ben... 655 00:28:28,005 --> 00:28:30,123 And cancel the sale of bass industries. 656 00:28:30,174 --> 00:28:32,008 If not, I'll tell the reporter the truth, 657 00:28:32,042 --> 00:28:33,676 And the "post" will have a cover story. 658 00:28:33,711 --> 00:28:36,095 Excuse me, this what I think it is? 659 00:28:36,130 --> 00:28:37,263 There's an explanation. 660 00:28:37,298 --> 00:28:38,598 No need. I get it. 661 00:28:38,632 --> 00:28:41,851 I know how bad the job market is these days. 662 00:28:41,885 --> 00:28:44,137 What? 663 00:28:44,188 --> 00:28:46,773 Can you please this dan humphrey that while I'm very flattered, 664 00:28:46,807 --> 00:28:49,192 I don't have the power to hire anyone. 665 00:28:49,226 --> 00:28:50,610 Print's a dying medium. 666 00:28:53,197 --> 00:28:54,897 He switched the envelopes. 667 00:28:54,931 --> 00:28:58,534 Hmm. That's my boy. 668 00:28:58,569 --> 00:29:00,770 I need a drink. 669 00:29:02,239 --> 00:29:05,658 My son was actually looking for an internship, not a job. 670 00:29:05,709 --> 00:29:08,161 What in the hell were you trying to do? 671 00:29:08,212 --> 00:29:10,163 Get ben out of prison, mom. 672 00:29:10,214 --> 00:29:11,798 What, by putting me in? 673 00:29:11,832 --> 00:29:13,883 I wasn't gonna press charges against you. 674 00:29:13,917 --> 00:29:15,585 Well, it wouldn't be your choice. 675 00:29:15,619 --> 00:29:17,253 It would be the district attorney's. 676 00:29:17,287 --> 00:29:20,640 The information about ben and the affidavit 677 00:29:20,674 --> 00:29:22,558 Can never get out, ever. 678 00:29:22,593 --> 00:29:25,762 Now can you just trust me when I say I'm handling it? 679 00:29:28,766 --> 00:29:31,517 hey, I still have some friends in this town, 680 00:29:31,552 --> 00:29:33,519 And some of them are at this party. 681 00:29:33,570 --> 00:29:35,538 Why are you so upset? 682 00:29:35,572 --> 00:29:38,107 Because you skipped your job interview today, dad. 683 00:29:38,142 --> 00:29:40,076 Lucky for you, I covered. 684 00:29:40,110 --> 00:29:43,279 I told your p. O. You twisted your ankle on our jog. 685 00:29:43,313 --> 00:29:45,281 Got him to reschedule it for tomorrow. 686 00:29:45,315 --> 00:29:48,334 Nate, I went to the damn interview, okay? 687 00:29:48,369 --> 00:29:50,753 I walked into that waiting room in my suit and tie, 688 00:29:50,788 --> 00:29:54,257 And I realized I was there to beg for a janitor's job... 689 00:29:54,291 --> 00:29:56,292 Along with half a dozen other ex-cons 690 00:29:56,326 --> 00:29:58,294 Who probably don't have a high school education. 691 00:29:58,328 --> 00:30:00,797 Do you know how that makes me feel? 692 00:30:00,831 --> 00:30:02,164 Not good, I'm guessing. 693 00:30:02,182 --> 00:30:03,933 I mean here to reignite some old business connections, 694 00:30:03,967 --> 00:30:06,469 To remind people that before everything that went down, 695 00:30:06,503 --> 00:30:08,438 I used to be good at what I did. 696 00:30:08,472 --> 00:30:10,189 ♪ 697 00:30:10,224 --> 00:30:12,525 I'm gonna make you proud of me, I promise. 698 00:30:12,559 --> 00:30:16,345 That's what you said right before you got caught. 699 00:30:20,517 --> 00:30:21,984 Here are your coats. 700 00:30:22,018 --> 00:30:23,786 oh, thank you very much. 701 00:30:23,821 --> 00:30:26,789 I thought I saw you storm out of here ten minutes ago. 702 00:30:26,824 --> 00:30:29,325 Well, on top of everything else, they can't find my coat. 703 00:30:29,359 --> 00:30:32,161 So it doesn't take a genius to figure out 704 00:30:32,195 --> 00:30:35,248 That your sorry scheme blew up in your face. You owe me $10. 705 00:30:35,299 --> 00:30:37,750 And serena disappointed you twice today, so you owe me $20. 706 00:30:37,801 --> 00:30:39,585 Coat checker! 707 00:30:39,636 --> 00:30:42,588 What's wrong? It's not the coat. 708 00:30:42,639 --> 00:30:44,424 I'm sorry. Are we friends? 709 00:30:44,475 --> 00:30:46,092 Of course not. 710 00:30:47,478 --> 00:30:49,345 Here you go, sir. 711 00:30:49,379 --> 00:30:52,014 Oh, excellent. Thank you. Here you are. 712 00:30:52,048 --> 00:30:54,317 I had a horrible fight with my mother. 713 00:30:54,351 --> 00:30:56,319 I tried to be indra nooyi, 714 00:30:56,353 --> 00:31:00,273 And while I admit that choice may have been a bit random, 715 00:31:00,324 --> 00:31:03,326 The other choice was to be my mother, and I didn't want that. 716 00:31:03,360 --> 00:31:06,245 Why not? 717 00:31:06,280 --> 00:31:07,747 You care about fashion 718 00:31:07,781 --> 00:31:09,899 More than most people care about, uh... Well, anything. 719 00:31:09,917 --> 00:31:11,901 You used to send girls home crying from constance 720 00:31:11,919 --> 00:31:14,003 For wearing tights as pants. 721 00:31:14,037 --> 00:31:16,672 Well, somebody had to. It was for the greater good, 722 00:31:16,707 --> 00:31:18,841 Just like my suggestion that you take off that tie 723 00:31:18,876 --> 00:31:22,178 And shove it in your pocket right now. 724 00:31:22,212 --> 00:31:25,047 You're an evil dictator of taste, blair. 725 00:31:25,081 --> 00:31:28,351 Why deny that just because it's what your mother does? 726 00:31:28,385 --> 00:31:32,638 And by the way, this tie was my grandfather's. 727 00:31:32,689 --> 00:31:35,174 If only he'd been buried in it. 728 00:31:41,565 --> 00:31:43,533 I didn't lie to you, charles. 729 00:31:43,567 --> 00:31:47,102 Are you familiar with the sin of omission? 730 00:31:47,121 --> 00:31:50,105 You seemed calmed by the idea of thorpe as the buyer, 731 00:31:50,124 --> 00:31:53,108 And I needed to keep things smooth for another 24 hours 732 00:31:53,127 --> 00:31:55,110 So that this deal would close without incident, 733 00:31:55,129 --> 00:31:57,964 But it looks like I failed. 734 00:31:57,998 --> 00:31:59,966 the buyer just called. 735 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:03,970 Somehow, he heard about the scene that just transpired, 736 00:32:04,004 --> 00:32:06,472 The little war between me and my children, 737 00:32:06,507 --> 00:32:08,141 And he's backing out. 738 00:32:08,175 --> 00:32:09,642 Over a family squabble? 739 00:32:09,676 --> 00:32:14,430 All he had to do was hear that you and I were in a standoff. 740 00:32:14,464 --> 00:32:16,432 And now he's concerned that there would be problems 741 00:32:16,466 --> 00:32:19,235 Between us every step of the acquisition. 742 00:32:19,269 --> 00:32:22,471 So... My father's life's work 743 00:32:22,489 --> 00:32:25,741 Is heading for the auction block? 744 00:32:25,776 --> 00:32:28,778 pray it goes to someone who doesn't chop it up. 745 00:32:34,751 --> 00:32:36,085 shh, shh. 746 00:32:36,119 --> 00:32:39,005 Thank you, all, for coming, and, uh, a special thanks 747 00:32:39,039 --> 00:32:41,007 To the folks who came in from chicago, 748 00:32:41,041 --> 00:32:44,043 Uh, where we've enjoyed a great run. 749 00:32:44,094 --> 00:32:47,013 But... a wise man once told me, 750 00:32:47,047 --> 00:32:49,765 "if you stay in one place long enough, 751 00:32:49,800 --> 00:32:51,767 You'll never go anywhere. " 752 00:32:51,802 --> 00:32:54,336 Which is why my daughter and I 753 00:32:54,354 --> 00:32:56,338 Are very pleased to announce 754 00:32:56,356 --> 00:32:59,725 That thorpe enterprises is packing up and moving east 755 00:32:59,776 --> 00:33:01,394 To new york city. 756 00:33:03,614 --> 00:33:07,233 I was planning to get settled before I dove into business, 757 00:33:07,284 --> 00:33:09,619 But I'm a restless man. 758 00:33:09,653 --> 00:33:14,657 So I've decided to set my sights high on a company 759 00:33:14,691 --> 00:33:18,711 That has just this minute come back up on the block- 760 00:33:18,745 --> 00:33:23,132 My dear departed friend's bass industries. 761 00:33:23,166 --> 00:33:26,168 Looks like "page six" of this party will read, 762 00:33:26,202 --> 00:33:29,422 "the world according to thorpe. " 763 00:33:29,473 --> 00:33:31,807 So... Cheers to new friends 764 00:33:31,842 --> 00:33:34,744 And inevitable enemies. 765 00:33:34,778 --> 00:33:37,847 Forget your usual suspects, upper east siders. 766 00:33:37,881 --> 00:33:39,515 I look forward to facing you all. 767 00:33:39,549 --> 00:33:40,933 cheers. 768 00:33:40,984 --> 00:33:43,385 There's a new family in town. 769 00:33:53,996 --> 00:33:57,549 Come to twist the knife further? 770 00:34:01,303 --> 00:34:03,805 You were right. 771 00:34:03,839 --> 00:34:05,640 I used you... 772 00:34:06,842 --> 00:34:09,978 And I shouldn't have. I'm sorry. 773 00:34:10,012 --> 00:34:11,346 Don't be. 774 00:34:13,382 --> 00:34:15,984 I- I've watched you struggling to find your path, 775 00:34:16,018 --> 00:34:19,170 And I guess I just hoped that you would want to follow mine. 776 00:34:19,205 --> 00:34:21,940 But like any self-respecting daughter 777 00:34:21,974 --> 00:34:24,392 With an egocentric mother... 778 00:34:24,426 --> 00:34:27,745 Would be repelled by the thought of being anything like her. 779 00:34:27,780 --> 00:34:30,398 That is not true. 780 00:34:30,416 --> 00:34:33,701 Uh, mother, you are brilliant 781 00:34:33,736 --> 00:34:34,953 And resilient. 782 00:34:36,372 --> 00:34:38,456 And... A businesswoman 783 00:34:38,507 --> 00:34:39,958 And an artist. 784 00:34:40,009 --> 00:34:41,960 I'd be crazy not to want to be like you. 785 00:34:41,994 --> 00:34:44,012 Really? 786 00:34:44,046 --> 00:34:47,215 But you are not a designer. 787 00:34:47,249 --> 00:34:49,200 You are a, um... 788 00:34:49,235 --> 00:34:51,269 A dictator of taste. 789 00:34:51,303 --> 00:34:53,304 Exactly. I love that. 790 00:34:53,355 --> 00:34:54,806 Who said that? 791 00:34:54,840 --> 00:34:57,392 A friend of mine. 792 00:34:57,426 --> 00:35:01,563 Well, if only there was a person who did that for a living, 793 00:35:01,597 --> 00:35:04,616 Someone for you to aspire to. 794 00:35:06,118 --> 00:35:08,286 There is. 795 00:35:17,246 --> 00:35:20,381 Editrix of a high fashion magazine. 796 00:35:23,302 --> 00:35:26,120 So we'll strategize in the morning? 797 00:35:33,429 --> 00:35:38,650 ♪ once there was a friend of mine who... ♪ 798 00:35:38,684 --> 00:35:41,819 I realized I didn't really need to be in possession of this. 799 00:35:41,854 --> 00:35:43,821 ♪ he lost his way ♪ 800 00:35:43,856 --> 00:35:45,990 Thank you, I guess. 801 00:35:46,025 --> 00:35:48,660 ♪ he loved... ♪ 802 00:35:48,694 --> 00:35:50,878 I would say I'm sorry about today, 803 00:35:50,913 --> 00:35:54,482 But in my head, that just sounds inadequate. 804 00:35:54,500 --> 00:35:56,334 Nah, you don't need to apologize. 805 00:35:56,368 --> 00:35:58,202 It's not your fault that I seem to drop everything 806 00:35:58,253 --> 00:36:00,204 Just to make myself available to you. 807 00:36:00,255 --> 00:36:03,007 I don't mean to take you for granted. 808 00:36:03,042 --> 00:36:05,543 It's just, if we're being completely honest... 809 00:36:05,594 --> 00:36:07,045 We are. 810 00:36:09,498 --> 00:36:12,350 I think that maybe sometimes I test you. 811 00:36:12,384 --> 00:36:15,853 You know, I keep thinking that if things get too hard, 812 00:36:15,888 --> 00:36:19,273 You'll give up on me, but you never do. 813 00:36:19,308 --> 00:36:21,492 And I never will. 814 00:36:21,527 --> 00:36:23,611 If you really need me ever, I am there, 815 00:36:23,646 --> 00:36:25,863 But I think there's a reason you didn't insist 816 00:36:25,898 --> 00:36:27,865 I come with you over break. 817 00:36:27,900 --> 00:36:30,618 And why you didn't try to make me stay? 818 00:36:35,190 --> 00:36:37,241 So where does that leave us? 819 00:36:37,292 --> 00:36:40,161 With one last shot. 820 00:36:40,195 --> 00:36:43,147 If we ever do jump in again, that'll be it. 821 00:36:43,182 --> 00:36:46,367 We either sink or swim. We won't get another chance. 822 00:36:48,420 --> 00:36:50,405 And when that time comes, 823 00:36:50,439 --> 00:36:52,874 We better make damn sure we're ready. 824 00:36:52,908 --> 00:36:55,393 Yeah. We should. 825 00:37:02,935 --> 00:37:05,987 ♪ and then you'll see her again ♪ 826 00:37:18,617 --> 00:37:20,585 Nate, I can't talk right now. 827 00:37:20,619 --> 00:37:21,586 Yes, you can. 828 00:37:21,620 --> 00:37:23,588 Your parole officer just called me 829 00:37:23,622 --> 00:37:25,373 'cause he didn't know where you were again. 830 00:37:25,407 --> 00:37:26,874 Dad, if you don't get a job soon, 831 00:37:26,908 --> 00:37:28,876 They're gonna send you back to prison. 832 00:37:28,910 --> 00:37:30,962 Kid, I'm at an interview right now. 833 00:37:30,996 --> 00:37:33,297 Yeah, at this time of night? Sure, dad. Whatever you say. 834 00:37:35,350 --> 00:37:38,302 sorry about that. Just my son. 835 00:37:38,353 --> 00:37:39,971 Anyway, you were saying? 836 00:37:40,022 --> 00:37:42,256 Well, I've been gone for a while, and, uh, 837 00:37:42,274 --> 00:37:45,259 We've been hard-pressed to find just the right financial guy 838 00:37:45,277 --> 00:37:47,261 To introduce us to n. Y.C. 839 00:37:47,296 --> 00:37:51,149 I know you've still got a lot of friends, family connections. 840 00:37:51,200 --> 00:37:52,450 What do you think? 841 00:37:53,952 --> 00:37:55,570 In the new year, 842 00:37:55,604 --> 00:37:59,540 We resolve to do things we've only dreamed of doing... 843 00:37:59,575 --> 00:38:02,877 And not to do other things ever again. 844 00:38:04,613 --> 00:38:07,331 I hope your visits don't become a habit, humphrey. 845 00:38:07,382 --> 00:38:09,500 Don't worry. I don't think 846 00:38:09,551 --> 00:38:10,968 You'll be seeing me around here for a while. 847 00:38:11,003 --> 00:38:12,470 Heading home to brooklyn? 848 00:38:12,504 --> 00:38:14,305 No. actually, I was gonna catch 849 00:38:14,339 --> 00:38:17,091 "monsieur hulot's holiday" at the walter reade. 850 00:38:17,126 --> 00:38:18,926 Try to cheer myself up. 851 00:38:18,960 --> 00:38:21,145 Oh. Well, I do enjoy myself some tati. 852 00:38:21,180 --> 00:38:24,015 Though I suppose if you're trying to improve your mood 853 00:38:24,066 --> 00:38:27,485 That my coming with you would defeat that purpose. 854 00:38:30,522 --> 00:38:33,758 It is pretty funny. Even you couldn't kill that much comedy. 855 00:38:33,792 --> 00:38:36,861 I still require you to sit two seats away. 856 00:38:36,912 --> 00:38:39,864 works for me. Keeps your paws off my popcorn. 857 00:38:39,915 --> 00:38:41,866 Wait here while I change. 858 00:38:41,917 --> 00:38:45,920 We may surprise ourselves as we face the future... 859 00:38:47,456 --> 00:38:49,924 Or be surprised when cleaning up the past. 860 00:38:49,958 --> 00:38:53,494 ♪ gets crazy life ♪ 861 00:38:53,512 --> 00:38:56,297 ♪ where every breath... ♪ 862 00:38:56,331 --> 00:38:58,332 Hi. I'm here to see ben donovan. 863 00:38:58,350 --> 00:39:01,352 I know it's late, but I really need to talk to him. 864 00:39:01,386 --> 00:39:03,638 I'm sorry. You just missed him. Mr. Donovan was released. 865 00:39:03,672 --> 00:39:05,223 What? How? 866 00:39:05,257 --> 00:39:09,393 His parole was moved up by a judge stephens. 867 00:39:09,428 --> 00:39:11,279 When did this happen? 868 00:39:11,313 --> 00:39:13,981 Says here the paperwork was filed a couple days ago, 869 00:39:14,016 --> 00:39:17,451 Just went through this evening. 870 00:39:17,486 --> 00:39:20,037 ♪ call me ♪ 871 00:39:20,072 --> 00:39:22,623 So russell thorpe seems nice. 872 00:39:22,658 --> 00:39:26,661 Oh, my god. It's not just his disloyalty or deviousness. 873 00:39:26,695 --> 00:39:28,629 It's his pomposity. 874 00:39:28,664 --> 00:39:30,631 And the fact that you slept with him? 875 00:39:30,666 --> 00:39:32,083 How did you kn- 876 00:39:32,134 --> 00:39:34,135 I remembered where I knew the name. 877 00:39:34,169 --> 00:39:37,338 It's from the time when we exchanged our lists. 878 00:39:37,372 --> 00:39:40,040 Oh, well, it was a long time ago, and it was fleeting. 879 00:39:40,058 --> 00:39:42,176 ♪ I'll break your heart ♪ 880 00:39:42,210 --> 00:39:43,678 Just when you thought 881 00:39:43,712 --> 00:39:45,813 You'd escaped another major scandal today... 882 00:39:45,848 --> 00:39:49,183 Dishonesty may help some make a few good amends... 883 00:39:49,217 --> 00:39:50,818 ♪ all dangers start ♪ 884 00:39:50,853 --> 00:39:55,439 While others are left to wonder if they can handle the truth. 885 00:39:55,490 --> 00:39:57,575 What are you doing here? 886 00:39:57,609 --> 00:40:00,494 Riverpark's one of the only bars I like in new york. 887 00:40:00,529 --> 00:40:03,281 And I came to offer you an apology. 888 00:40:03,315 --> 00:40:05,583 Today at the office, the identity game- 889 00:40:05,617 --> 00:40:08,286 I'm usually more straightforward than that, 890 00:40:08,337 --> 00:40:10,288 Which leads me to my next point. 891 00:40:10,339 --> 00:40:12,123 Edge of my seat. 892 00:40:12,174 --> 00:40:14,125 My father reported 893 00:40:14,176 --> 00:40:17,178 Your family's fight to the buyer during the party. 894 00:40:17,212 --> 00:40:19,997 Scared him off so he could go after it himself. 895 00:40:20,032 --> 00:40:22,416 While I'm impressed with your honesty, 896 00:40:22,434 --> 00:40:24,602 I can't say I like the information 897 00:40:24,636 --> 00:40:26,604 Or your relationship to it. 898 00:40:26,638 --> 00:40:29,390 It's just business. 899 00:40:29,424 --> 00:40:32,526 Right now I'm trying to focus on whatever pleasure I can. 900 00:40:32,561 --> 00:40:34,645 If you can separate the two, so can I. 901 00:40:34,696 --> 00:40:37,448 My car is just outside. 902 00:40:37,482 --> 00:40:40,184 I'll wait five minutes before taking off. 903 00:40:40,218 --> 00:40:43,087 If I go home alone, 904 00:40:43,121 --> 00:40:45,156 I'll never bring it up again. 905 00:40:45,190 --> 00:40:47,408 ♪ hold on right now ♪ 906 00:40:47,442 --> 00:40:50,044 ♪ we won't let you fall ♪ 907 00:40:52,047 --> 00:40:54,415 ♪ we are waiting ♪ 908 00:40:54,449 --> 00:40:56,133 ♪ for you ♪ 909 00:40:56,168 --> 00:40:58,302 ♪ with your dying need for ♪ 910 00:40:58,337 --> 00:41:02,807 And whether you kick things off by sleeping with the enemy 911 00:41:02,841 --> 00:41:07,228 Or trying your best to remake a former friend... 912 00:41:07,262 --> 00:41:08,763 Serena. 913 00:41:11,767 --> 00:41:14,068 You're still here. 914 00:41:14,102 --> 00:41:16,904 Just waiting for the bus. 915 00:41:16,939 --> 00:41:18,806 What are you even doing here? 916 00:41:20,859 --> 00:41:22,827 Are you free for coffee? 917 00:41:22,861 --> 00:41:25,763 I'm free for anything. 918 00:41:25,797 --> 00:41:28,532 Synced By YesCool www. addic7ed. com 919 00:41:28,583 --> 00:41:31,619 One thing's for sure- 920 00:41:31,653 --> 00:41:34,839 Anything is possible. 921 00:41:34,873 --> 00:41:39,293 X.O.X.O., gossip girl.