Opening scene - The Cohen's kitchen. Sandy, Kirsten, Seth & Ryan are in there, and there is food everywhere! Kirsten is looking at recipes which Seth isn't happy about, lol

Seth: (to Kirsten) mom-mom no-no recipes, put them away!

Kirsten: (ignoring him) this is Ryan's first thanksgiving in the house and we're gonna make this meal as a family

Seth: (following her) ah-ha ok seriously where's Rosa

Kirsten: no Rosa, just us. I for one-am ready-for this challenge

Seth: dad the take out menus

Kirsten: Sandy!

Sandy: (sighs) you sure you wanna do this honey

Seth: mom no (desperate) NO we're not ruining thanksgiving

Kirsten: who said we are?

Seth: I wait for this event every year mom, please thanksgiving is my favourite it's my favourite holiday, everyone knows this

Ryan: my...family was never really into the holidays

Kirsten: all the more reason to make this special... (unsure) are there pans, are there any pans anywhere

Sandy: not inspiring alotta confidence darling

Seth: do you know what I dream about when I dream about thanksgiving which is-which is often (dramatic) I dream about eating SO much deliciousness that all the blood rushes to my stomach and I pass out at the table (hits the table) please don't deny me that!

Ryan: (looks at him) that's just weird

Kirsten: (with a pot in her hand) well I guess we should start with the turkey...uh...um (unsure) do I...uh (grabs the turkeys legs and lifts it)

Sandy: (to Seth) aww that's just how she held you as a baby

Kirsten: (looks at him) Sandy! um I guess we should just um start...basting?

(Seth gives Sandy a 'do something' look)

Sandy: I'll tell you what, I'll baste

Seth: that's a good idea

Kirsten: well, are you-are you sure

Sandy: (pushing her out of the way) oh I love to baste you know that

Kirsten: ok well next up is cranberries

Ryan: (panics) uhhh I got it, big fan of the cranberry

Kirsten: well then, I'll peel the potatoes

Seth: (panics) no I've got it there's few things as therapeutic (bumping her out of the way) as peeling a potato, I'm sorry

Kirsten: (lost) so, what am I suppose to do?

Sandy: set the table!

Seth: yeah setting the tables important

(phone rings)

Kirsten: how bout I get the phone

Seth: or you can answer the phone, its not gonna answer itself

Sandy: you own the phone

Kirsten: (picks up) hello...yeah I'll accept the charges...uh yeah he's uh he's right here, hol-hold on a second, uh Ryan it's your brother

(Sandy, Seth & Ryan all look suprised)

Ryan: (looks up) (takes the phone) I'm just gunoo ah (walks out of the kitchen)

Seth: ok

Kirsten: (whispers) he's uh-he's calling from jail

Sandy: well he's gonna be there for a while he's got an impressive record

Seth: hey did you ever meet him?

Sandy: (shakes head) no

Kirsten: it's just that I've gotten use to Ryan in the family, you jus you kinda forget that he has one of his own

CUT TO: Ryan sitting on the stairs, talking on the phone

Ryan: (sighs) hey bro...good you? what today its-its thanksgiving Trey...no yeah I know its ben a long time its jus... (sorry can't get this bit)... (sighs) ok...nah I wanna see you too...its ben - too long so...you too, bye (Ryan hangs up and goes back in the kitchen)

Sandy: how's Trey

Ryan: ok...he was hoping I could visit him (Seth looks up) holidays, he doesn't wanna be alone

Sandy: oh, can you blame him?

Kirsten: so are you uh...are you gonna go?

Ryan: well it's only an hour away um I could help out here, go down be back by dinner

Sandy: well great, that'll be great...get to see your brother (Ryan sort of smiles, he looks unsure)

Theme Song - California by Phantom Planet

Still in the Cohen kitchen, but now its just Seth & Ryan by themselves

Seth: (frowning) people actually make stuffing

Ryan: what'd you think?

Seth: I didn't...so you should probably be headin out soon

Ryan: uh I gotta finish the stuffing, then there's the gravy and the candied yams

Seth: yeah and if you find enough cooking to last three to five years then Trey'll be out

Ryan: (sighs) he's just gonna want something from me favor, money

Seth: hey maybe not though maybe he just wants to see his family on thanksgiving

Ryan: (half laughs) you don't know Trey

Seth: I know we never talk about him

Ryan: well not alot to talk about

Seth: well...he's your brother (Ryan looks at him) but if you want I'll-I'll go with you I'd like to meet him

Ryan: nah you wouldn't

Seth: well legally, Ryan we're all like brothers now so I-I

Ryan: well someone's gonna have to keep your mom away from the food (raises his eyebrows)...besides you've got Anna coming over

Seth: yes I do (smiles)

CUT TO: Kirsten & Sandy out the back, Sandy appears to be cooking on the grill

Kirsten: you think Ryan's ok?

Sandy: I think he'll be ok...I mean he needs to do this

Kirsten: ok (getting down from the bench) let me get in there do some flipping (grabs the tongs)

Sandy: oh, oh no honey honey (using his arm to stop her getting close) Seth really likes corn

Kirsten: how do you expect me to get better?

Sandy: I don't I-I'm sorry but the boys an I made a pact

Kirsten: (suprised) a pact?

Sandy: a solemn promise

Kirsten: when!

Sandy: you were in the bathroom (Kirsten is shocked) look I am all for you expanding your horizons but not today we have guest who-who-who expect that food'll actually be served

Kirsten: speaking of which, did you tell Rachel about Jimmy?

Sandy: no did you tell Jimmy about Rachel

Kirsten: no he's freaked out enough (sighs) first thanksgiving without his wife

Sandy: well I bet he'll have less indigestion this year, unlike your father who will probably be in agony

Kirsten: (laughs) I can't believe he is having thanksgiving with Julie Cooper (slightly hurt) cause he's never had it with us

Sandy: uh no complaint here

(Seth comes to the back door & sees Kirsten near the grill)

Seth: mom come on, your uncomfortably close to the corn right now, please can we back up a little bit (Kirsten looks at him, Sandy laughs)

CUT TO: Jimmy's house. Marissa & Jimmy are there

Marissa: I should've just gone with Caitlyn to grandmas...cause I really don't wanna go to moms

Jimmy: I know kiddo but just for an hour

Marissa: why do we have to spend thanksgiving with him...he's creepy

Jimmy: (sighs) Caleb's not creepy he's just (Marissa raises her eyebrows) he's just (and again) hmm scary

Marissa: he's dating mom!

Jimmy: I'm-I'm-I'm I'm well aware

Marissa: well isn't that weird for you

Jimmy: look your mom is...shes-shes movin on, but you know what I got news for ya so's your dad

Marissa: (big smile) really?

Jimmy: well not exactly I mean y'know there's the fraud charges and the whole (sigh) bankruptcy thing an I don't even have a job so I'm not exactly a catch but uh...feel free to disagree (Marissa looks at him) look I know its weird alright, but your mom is still...your mom...she loves you

Marissa: (gives him a 'please' look) mm-hmm...come on (walks out)

CUT TO: Seth in his room, Ryan comes in

Ryan: hey, I've gotta get on the road

Seth: (going through a drawer) alright just give me one sec

Ryan: Trey doesn't even read comics

Seth: (closing the drawer and standing) yeah he doesn't yet but that's because he hasn't seen the new Titans (hands it to Ryan)

Ryan: (looking) Titans? (holds it out to Seth) what about Legion that was kinda cooler

Seth: the guy is in prison man have you seen Oz I'm sure that'll be fine (Ryan still holding the comic out) but yeah the new Legion is cooler

(Ryan walks over to Seth's drawers and picks up what looks like perfume. he sprays it in the air several times & coughs)

Seth: hey-hey-hey-hey (hits him with the comic) easy on my adieu toilette please

Ryan: (puts it back) since when did you start wearin cologne

Seth: (fake offence) I'm-I'm-I'm sorry for tryin'a step it up a notch (Ryan looks at him) since today

Ryan: oh right cause Anna's coming over

Seth: what...(defensive) uh...no why would you I mean why would you even wear you-I-I-I-I Anna are you totally uh uh I don't even I don't I couldn't no (shakes his head)

Ryan: (smiling) you like her

Seth: no what makes you even think that

Ryan: what's the problem she's cool, she's into you

Seth: (giving in) ok I need t-I need to ask your advice on something but you have to promise me ok you have to promise me that you will not tell anybody ok

Ryan: (puts his hand up) promise

Seth: promise

Ryan: promise!

Seth: the other night on my grandfathers yacht Summer attacked me with her lips (Ryan is suprised) and she swore if I told anyone she would kill me, and she's got a interesting take on romance

Ryan: yeah

Seth: yeah so the first sixteen years of my life I have no woman, now I have two

Ryan: (sarcastically) yeah yeah I feel really bad for you

Seth: oh, hey thanks buddy

Ryan: no seriously man tough, tough problem to have (smirking)

Seth: I liked it so much better when you had no sense of humour (Ryan makes a 'yeah I bet you did' face then leaves. door bell)

CUT TO: Kirsten & Sandy answering the door. Jimmy & Marissa are there

Kirsten: (smiling) happy thanksgiving

Marissa: hi (hugs Kirsten)

Sandy: welcome

Kirsten: good to see you

Sandy: (to Marissa) hey

Marissa: hey (kisses him on the cheek and hugs him)

Sandy: happy thanksgiving

Kirsten: (to Jimmy) hey

Jimmy: (kisses her on the cheek) how are you?

Marissa: (walks over to Ryan) hey, just wanted to stop by before I went to my moms (smiling) see if you wanted to talk

Ryan: (smiles) your pool house or mine (they leave)

Jimmy: it's a twist off so that's classy right (referring to the bottle of wine Sandy has)

Sandy: ooh you've outdone yourself

Jimmy: oh yeah (laughs) so thanksgiving, big day, excited?

Kirsten: yeah, yeah...new shirt?

Jimmy: (looks down) uh, I guess

Sandy: yeah it's uh, it's a tuck in

Jimmy: apparently (confused)

Kirsten: and you wore your hair like uh...like this (points)

Jimmy uh w-w yeah I mean I wasn't aware that I, do I wear my hair any way, I mean...what uh, what's goin on? uh isn't uh, it's just us right?

Sandy: hey I'm a fan of the tuck in (walks off)

Kirsten: and your hair looks good (walks off)

(Jimmy stands there puzzled)

CUT TO: the pool house - Ryan & Marissa are making out on his bed

Marissa: mmm I gotta go...my moms waiting

Ryan: ok

Marissa: I'll be back in like an hour (sitting up)

Ryan: (sitting up) great, I should be back by 8

Marissa: where are you going?

Ryan: (sigh) to see my brother

Marissa: oh I thought he was in-

Ryan: he is...but he called, wants me to drive down to visit him

Marissa: you want company?

Ryan: no its ok...you don't want to uh

Marissa: no I wanna see where you're from, where you lived

Ryan: you should be with your mom

Marissa: I feel like you have this whole life I don't know anything about

Ryan: its better that way

Marissa: no, its not

Ryan: (turning round) YES, it is... (moving over to her)... look its, its not my life anymore so what does it matter right

(Marissa half smiles, he kisses her then Marissa leaves, Ryan smiles then it goes and he looks worried)

CUT TO: door bell - Kirsten & Sandy answer the door. It's Rachel

Sandy: Rachel!

Rachel: hi, happy thanksgiving (kisses him on the cheek and gives him a bottle of wine)

Sandy: happy thanksgiving, thankyou

Kirsten: that is so sweet

Rachel: oh sure

(Kirsten and Rachel both aren't sure whether to hug, they both go to a few times, then finally do it)

Rachel: hi

Kirsten: hi, thanks for coming

Rachel: sure (they all go into the living room) well (looking around) so this is the uh the-the the summer cottage the for weekend get-aways

Sandy: ah that means nice house in Rachel

(Jimmy walks in)

Rachel: hi

Jimmy: hi uh um I'm Jimmy we met

Rachel: (smiles) yeah La Roga

Jimmy: (smiles) right

Sandy: right, great Jimmy Rachel, hey why don't you both have a seat

Rachel: ok uh-hm

(the 4 of them look at each other for a few seconds not saying anything)

Kirsten: ok well uh I have ta...check on something in the kitchen

Sandy: as do I (they both rush out)

(Rachel & Jimmy look at each other and laugh)

CUT TO: Sandy & Kirsten in the kitchen, Seth is cooking

Sandy: we suck

Kirsten: (whispers) that was not very smooth

Sandy: I told you this was a bad idea

Kirsten: no you didn't!

Seth: I don't wanna know, don't care

Ryan: (walking in) ok, so I'm gonna take off

Sandy: hey (handing Ryan his mobile) just incase why don't ya take this (Ryan takes it) are you alright?

Ryan: yeah, yeah (half smiles)

Kirsten: (concerned) do you want anyone to go with you?

Ryan: no no I'm ok

Kirsten: ok ah well um you should take the keys (hands them to him) and uh I have a little something for Trey (goes to the fridge) (holds out a pie, Ryan raises his eyebrows) don't worry its store bought

Ryan: (smiles) thanks

Seth: hey later on buddy (hugs him)

Ryan: bye...ooooh

Seth: what, too much?

Ryan: oooh oooh ooooh (makes a face)

Seth: seriously did I did I put too much on

(Ryan smirks at him as if to say 'just messin' and leaves)

Seth: so did you guys hear that Ryan's funny now ha ha

CUT TO: front door - Ryan comes out and walks to the car to get in, Marissa is sitting in the passenger seat. Marissa smiles at him

Ryan: what're you doing?

Marissa: (matter of factly) I'm coming with you (Ryan looks at her) my mom said it was ok

Ryan: (skeptical) she did

Marisa: (putting on her belt) yeah well she's tryin'a stay on my good side these days

Ryan: uh I don't know

Marisa: (smiles) I do (motions with her head for him to get in)

(Ryan thinks, then gets in and hands the pie to Marissa)

Ryan: thanks

(Marissa is smiling and they drive off down the road)

CUT TO: the prison - Ryan and Marissa are walking up to the gate to get into the visitors yard. They walk over to Trey who is stilling by himself at a table. Ryan puts the pie down

Trey: (stands up) hey little brother

Ryan: hey...uh this is Marissa (Marissa smiles)

Trey: it's good to see you man (hugs him)

Marissa: uh you know what you guys talk I'll uh I'll just be over here (she sits down at the table next to them)

(Ryan and Trey both sit down)

Trey: look at you man

Ryan: sorry I haven't come by to see you

Trey: you've ben busy, mom said you'd done pretty good for yourself

Ryan: how you ben?

Trey: (shrugs) you know...not so good

Ryan: (looks at him) what'd you need

Trey: don't say it like that man, can't a guy just see his brother on thanksgiving

Ryan: (moving his head) you tell me

Trey: hey forget about it alright...I didn't wanna have to call you but (sighs) I'm in trouble...when we got arrested I owed some people alotta money - money that I lost like six grand

Ryan: (shocked) how'd you lose six grand?

Trey: your an Atwood bro, you know our luck...the people that I owe it to...they got friends in here who like to remind me about it...its only gonna get worse

Ryan: I don't have that kinda money

Trey: I'm not askin you for de money

Ryan: so what are you askin me for?

CUT TO: Ryan & Marissa back in the car

Marissa: (worried) you can't tell me where we're going?

Ryan: bus station, you're goin home

Marissa: what? Ryan!

Ryan: I have to pick up a stolen car ok that I have to drop off at some chop shop to pay back a debt

Marissa: (shocked) a stolen car

Ryan: now you know why you're not comin

Marissa: (scared) but if you get caught then y-

Ryan: he's my brother...if I don't do this...I've got no choice ok

Marissa: (looking at him) me either, I'm not leaving you

CUT TO: Kirsten & Sandy in the kitchen

Kirsten: (excited) can you believe Seth has a girl coming over (laughs)

Sandy: (laughs) I know

Anna: (walking in with Seth) how can I help?

Kirsten: hi

Sandy: you must be Anna, Sandy Cohen (shakes her hand)

Anna: nice to meet you

Kirsten: uh we're doing fine we're just uh working away

Seth: ok if by we you're referring to yourself then (looks at Sandy) somebody violated the pact (Sandy puts his hands out in defense)

Kirsten: I am merely opening the wine a skill I feel very confident about

Seth: no argument here

Sandy: so Anna what's the deal

Anna: huh

Sandy: your parents don't believe in celebrating the genocide of the American Indian

Anna: hardly, they went back to Pittsburgh to have dinner with the rest of the clan

Kirsten: oh you didn't wanna go?

Anna: ahh nooo it's kinda challenging to sit at a table with the Sterns of Pittsburgh and still have an appetite...its sort of an anathema to the whole spirit of thanksgiving

(Sandy mouths something to Seth and makes a motion like' she's a keeper')

Anna: (with a box of cornflakes) yes!

Seth: hey sweet potatoes an uh marshmallows an cornflakes suddenly-suddenly not so hungry

Anna: well then all you'll be eating are your words

(Seth smiles, Kirsten smiles, Seth makes a 'what' face to her, then Sandy pats him on the back. Kirsten & Sandy walk out)

Anna: Seth a little help please?

(Seth goes over and helps, Anna is busy with the food and Seth keeps just staring at Anna and smiling - awww)

CUT TO: Sandy out by the grill with Rachel

Rachel: your tryin'a set me up with Jimmy Cooper

Sandy: oh that's crazy

Rachel: yes it is, the man is a white collar criminal

Sandy: but a nice one

Rachel: how desperate do you think I am? (Sandy looks at her) don't answer that

Sandy: look, Jimmy's a good guy

Rachel: he's a thief!

Sandy: and you're a lawyer it's a perfect match

Rachel: (nodding) hmm you don't wanna deal-with what's goin on between us

Sandy: there is nothing going on between us you know that we're co-workers we're friends that's it, Jimmy is cool he's funny, he's attractive

Rachel: its not happenin Sandy (drinks her drink and looks at him)

CUT TO: Kirsten & Jimmy in the dining room

Jimmy: ok...admit it

Kirsten: admit what

Jimmy: this whole thing is a-is a set up

Kirsten: (ignoring him) should I use orange candles or brown candles?

Jimmy: (laughs) jus say it! (Kirsten looks guilty but doesn't say anything)

CUT TO: Rachel walking into the living room where Jimmy is watching the game

Rachel: hey

Jimmy: hey... (makes room for her) uh-hm

Rachel: umm (bites her lip)

Jimmy: yeah I-I- I didn't know about the uh y'know the

Rachel: oh me neither

Jimmy: kay I just wanted ta...wanted to make that

Rachel: good

Jimmy: clear

Rachel: good

Jimmy: kay

Rachel: ok

Jimmy: (referring to the game) oh c'mon break that tackle baby

Rachel: ooh

Jimmy: yes!

Rachel: (sitting) no kill him kill him

Jimmy: oh

Rachel: hit him

Jimmy: good go

Rachel: hit him

Jimmy: all-the waaaaay (raises his arms in the air) whooooo

Rachel: (disappointed) man

Jimmy: (smiling) huh

Rachel: dolphins fan

Jimmy: huge, what're you, you're a cowboys fan?

Rachel: obsessed

Jimmy: oh

Rachel: mmhmm

Jimmy: we've got a game here

Rachel: yeah we do

(Jimmy laughs and looks at Rachel)

CUT TO: Sandy & Kirsten coming inside, they walk passed the kitchen and watch Seth & Anna together

Anna: (couldn't catch the first bit, sorry!) your taste?

Seth: not at all

Anna: (holding out a spoon of food) why not

Seth: no cause its

Anna: (smelling) it's really good

Seth: its two week old gravy

Anna: (laughs) its not it's diluted

(Kirsten and Sandy look at each other, then look over and watch Jimmy & Rachel together)

Jimmy: do you ever watch um ESPN classics?

Rachel: oh my god I love ESPN classics, something about it you know it's so-so

Jimmy & Rachel: soothing

Jimmy: yes

Rachel: yeah

Jimmy: (smiling) it's totally soothing

Rachel: (smiling) totally

Jimmy: I don't know what that is

(Kirsten and Sandy toast each other, pleased at their match making - door bell. Sandy & Kirsten go to answer it. It's Julie & Caleb)

Sandy: ah the gruesome twosome

Kirsten: that means uh happy thanksgiving in Sandy

Julie: our caterer's truck broke down with our entire thanksgiving feast I wanted to tell Marissa that we're going out to eat (walks in)

Kirsten: except that she's not here

Caleb: or we could just eat here (Kisses Kirsten's head) you don't mind do you Kiki

(Sandy looks unimpressed as he shuts the door)

Kirsten: no, why would I mind

Caleb: footballs on, I forgot

Sandy: Cal please come on in make yourself at home

Caleb: (taking off his jacket) why not, its mine (hands Sandy his jacket smugly)

CUT TO: Julie & Kirsten going into the kitchen, they walk passed Seth & Anna

Julie: well I don't understand if Marissa's not here where is she, with Ryan?

Kirsten: uh he went home, he left this morning

(they are now walking into the living room where Jimmy & Rachel are)

Jimmy: Julie

Julie: Jimmy

Rachel: Rachel (puts up hand)

Julie: (un impressed) uh-huh

Caleb: Rachel, Jimmy (sitting down) what's the score?

(close up of Kirsten looking worried, then Sandy looking worried then back to Kirsten who takes a gulp of her wine)

CUT TO: Chino- Ryan & Marissa are still in the car, they are driving through Ryan's old neighbourhood. there are alot of run down houses, nothing like Newport

Marissa: (looking) so this is your old neighbourhood

CUT TO: Ryan & Marissa at a house, Ryan knocks on the door

Theresa: Ryan Atwood

Ryan: Theresa hi (Theresa has a big smile on her face) Arturo in?

Theresa: your just gonna ask for my stupid brother, your not even gonna tell me where the hell you ben for the last five months

Ryan: uh no, yeah uh

Theresa: (looking at Marissa) who's this?

Marissa: (walking forward to shake her hand) hi I'm Marissa Cooper

Theresa: (to Ryan) so this is your new girlfriend (Ryan looks uncomfortable)

Marissa: oh so you two were-

Theresa: off an on...we grew up together, I was the girl next door

Marissa: so am I

Ryan: yeah, Arturo?

Theresa: yeah he's here (she goes in)

Ryan: (to Marissa) I'll explain later

Marissa: (smiles) uh-huh (goes inside)

(Ryan looks exhausted, then follows)

CUT TO: Inside Theresa's house - her mom is organising their thanksgiving meal

Theresa: mom, look who I found

T's mom: oh Ryan (hugs him) (happy laugh) where have you ben? I haven't seen your mom in a while

Ryan: yeah me neither

T's mom: an your brother?

Ryan: that's kinda why I'm here

Arturo: (coming in) so you here for the car?

Ryan: hey man

Arturo: hey man how you doin (hugs him)

Ryan: this is Marissa

Arturo: (shakes her hand) hey

Marissa: (smiles) hi

Theresa: his girlfriend

Arturo: (to Ryan) come on man lets go (motions with his head) might take us a minute to get the engine goin

Ryan: yeah (to Marissa) you uh you wanna come

Marissa: you go, I'll hang out here

(Ryan leaves)

T's mom: you could help us cook

Marissa: great

Theresa: mom don't ask her to help I'm sure she doesn't cook, she's got maids for that

CUT TO: Cohen house - Jimmy & Julie are talking in the lounge room. Rachel & Caleb are also there

Jimmy: I don't know where she is Julie

Julie: so you lost her?

Jimmy: she's spose to be at your house, you lost her (Julie glares at him)

Rachel: oooh 3rd and long big play (Julie glares at Rachel now)

CUT TO: Kirsten & Sandy talking in the kitchen. Seth & Anna are also there

Kirsten: (whispers) they can't stay

Sandy: I know Julie's gonna blow our whole Jimmy Rachel thing, all our hard work for nothin

Kirsten: who does he think he is?

Sandy: (to Caleb who has just come in) oh are you leavin? well it was good to see ya

Caleb: hey Seth how are ya

Seth: hey there gramps you remember Anna

Caleb: how could I forget

Seth: alright

Caleb: Kiki I know your upset with me...perhaps we should talk

Kirsten: its ok dad...I-I'm-I'm not upset with you anymore, no talk needed (walks away)

Caleb: uh uh n-not so fast

Anna: Mr. Nichol (walking in front of him) you own the heights right, the property above the wetlands

Caleb: (flustered) not you to

Anna: no I was just wondering, how do you feel about building a huge development that'll only pollute and destroys hallowed ground

Sandy: oh that's quite a message you're sending to the youth of Orange County Cal

Caleb: has she read my report, is she aware of the estuary we just announced we're building

Sandy: oh everybody knows that doesn't go far enough

Anna: it's a band aid for a bullet wound

Caleb: oh really

Sandy: (enjoying this) really

(door bell)

Seth: oh tell you what I'll get that

CUT TO: Seth opening the door. It's Summer

Seth: Summer ah hi what-what're what're you doin here?

Summer: um I'm tryin'a have thanksgiving (nodding) (Seth keeps looking back, nervously) I was spose to meet Marissa at her house

Seth: yeah

Summer: cause there was no way I was eating with my step mom why does she need (?) cause she's on valium

Seth: ah yeah well some of the Coopers are here but I-I don't know where Marissa is

Summer: well while I'm here uh maybe we should talk

Seth: yes (softly) what should we talk about?

Summer: about what didn't happen on the yacht

Seth: oh

Summer: so are you gonna invite me in

Seth: ah (looks behind him) yeah you know what why don't we discuss this in the pool house... cause that's gonna work for me, also lets go around front because we put some new gardenias in the lawn and I think that-I think you'll be impressed, I wanna show you

CUT TO: pool house. Summer & Seth walk in

Seth: huh its weird cause-cause they said those gardenias should of been in bloom by like thanksg-

(Summer pushes him against the wall and kisses him)

Seth: hey what's goin on?

Summer: (confused) I just can't help it

Seth: uh-huh

Summer: an I certainly can't explain it, you didn't tell anyone?

Seth: uh no of course not

Summer: cause I'll kill you

Seth: no I believe you

(Summer kisses him again)

Seth: could you do me a favour and just wait one second because I've got some green beans that I really need to go check on

Summer: you're passing me up for beans

Seth: (shakes his head) no (they kiss again)

CUT TO: Chino - Marissa is looking at Theresa's fridge

Marissa: (frowns) is this Ryan? (referring to a photo)

T's mom: you mean snoopy, that's from the 8th grade musical, you're a good man Charlie brown. Theresa was peppermint patty

Marissa: (laughing) and Ryan was snoopy

T's mom: he was so talented

Marissa: (can't believe it) Ryan did musicals

Theresa: he quit when we got to high school

Marissa: (picking up a photo) oh that's a really pretty dress

Theresa: yeah that's when me and Ryan went to the winter dance together last year that was a crazy night

(we see the photo that Marissa is looking at) we use to get into all kinds ‘a trouble... he just left...you know that, he was there one day, next day his house was empty

Marissa: I don't think he planned any of it

Theresa: he coulda called, you know someone your whole life, you grow up next to them, I guess I didn't know him at all

(Marissa looks at the photo again)

CUT TO: Ryan and Arturo with the car

Arturo: this cars hot man (?) 'll be psyched, your brother must owe him alotta money, that dudes crazier then your brother is

Ryan: yeah

Arturo: so why you back here doing Treys bitch work (Ryan doesn't answer) look Trey was my best friend, but the guy's trouble (getting in)

Ryan: I've noticed

Arturo: you don't have to do this, you could just go back to your new life, what's Trey gonna do

Ryan: (thinks) lets just get this thing runnin

CUT TO: Cohen house - Rachel, Julie, Caleb & Jimmy are all sitting on the couch together, no one looks comfortable. Sandy & Kirsten are in the kitchen

Sandy: well you've ben tryin'a get him to come to thanksgiving for years

Kirsten: the only reason why he is here is because his food didn't show up and the game is on (drinks)

Sandy: y'know you might wanna slow down with that, your drinkin on an empty stomach

Kirsten: don't you tell me to slow down, tell him to hit the bricks!

Sandy: hit the bricks t-who talks like that

Kirsten: (upset) don't you judge me I have a family that won't let me cook for thanksgiving dinner I have a father who is using me for my candied yams and we are out of merlot

Anna: do you want some...privacy

Sandy: oh

Anna: I'll jus (walks out)

(Seth is coming back into the house)

Anna: hey

Seth: Anna, why hello there

Anna: where you ben?

Seth: ah hm no, Ryan just asked me to feed his sea monkeys while he was away

Anna: Ryan has sea monkeys I love those things (goes to go see them)

Seth: yeah (grabs her arm) but you know what though ya can't see em... because there dead

Anna: oh

Seth: yeah suicide you know how hard the holidays can be so

Anna: (gives him a look) well...um...the pool house is empty (Seth looks worried) maybe we could take some alone time...to hang out

Seth: yeah

Anna: away from everybody

Seth: yeah let's do that, lets do that in my room

Anna: even better

Seth: (pushing her) alright (he looks back guiltily)

CUT TO: Seth's room

Anna: huh...so...this is your bedroom

Seth: (nods) yes-yes it is (smiles)

Anna: (moving closer to him) hmm (goes to kiss him)

Seth: (panics) have you met captain oats yet, I don't think you have (picks him up) (Anna laughs) huh (makes a horse sound)

Anna: mmhmm Seth, you didn't bring me here to introduce me to captain oats (raises her eyebrows)

Seth: (shakes his head) no I didn't

Anna: that's what I thought (they kiss)

Seth: I have cauliflower (Anna looks at him) steaming so what I'm gonna do is I'm gonna leave you here with captain oats to get acquainted and I'll be right back ok thankyou (runs out)

CUT TO: Seth making a phone call

CUT TO: Chino - Ryan comes in, Marissa, Theresa & T's mom are there

Ryan: so the cars ready to go

(Ryan's phone rings, Theresa & Marissa are talking in the background)

Ryan: (answers) hello

Seth: man its me listen now uh despite what the penthouse letters might suggest two girls an one guy uh uh no-no its not really all its cracked up to be

Ryan: yeah I know what you mean but uh can I call you back when Marissa an I are on the road

Seth: Marissa's with you?

Ryan: yeah why

Seth: uh just her moms here looking for her but just call me-call me back ok

Ryan: yeah (looks confused)

(Ryan hangs up and looks over at Marissa, not happy that she lied to him)

CUT TO: Kirsten in the kitchen using the blender, Seth comes in

Seth: (over the noise of the blender) hey so um Marissa's with Ryan

Kirsten: (shouts) what

Seth: I said-I said Marissa's in Chino

Kirsten: I can't hear you

Seth: (frustrated) I SAID MARISSA (blender turns off) is in Chino...wow that actually happens in real life

Julie: (rushes in, everyone else follows) what-what did you say

Seth: yeah no I said that Marissa has my chinos, I love those pants

Caleb: looks like we'll be here a while (to Kirsten) you ready to talk

Kirsten: (tipsy, holds up the blender jug) fresh margs

CUT TO: Chino - Ryan is saying bye to Theresa. Marissa is waiting at the car

Ryan: so, I'll see you again

Theresa: (nodding) mhmm, good luck

Ryan: yeah you to, and you know...sorry

Theresa: me too, this place isn't as fun as it use to be (Ryan smiles)

(Theresa waves to Marissa then goes inside, Ryan walks towards the car, and Marissa walks towards him)

Marissa: so how come you didn't tell me there was a Theresa

Ryan: how come you didn't tell me about your mom, me and her haven't ben through enough your gonna put this on me to

Marissa: I didn't put anything on you

Ryan: (angry) who do you think she's gonna blame

Marissa: I'll explain it to her

Ryan: look, I never should'a brought you here

Marissa: I'm not gonna let you do this alone

Ryan: so you're my wheel man now, just go back to Newport I'll take the bus

Marissa: Ryan!

Ryan: this is not a conversation (putting the keys in her hand) (hurt) you lied to me

(Marissa gives in and walks towards the car)

CUT TO: Newport - Seth & Summer are making out in the pool house on Ryan's bed. Summer is on top of Seth trying to undo his shirt

Summer: ugh what is up with this shirt Cohen, is it like childproof

Seth: alright well (gets on top of her) why don't you let me do it

Summer: oooh, way to take charge Cohen (they kiss more)

(Seth stops kissing her and just stares)

Summer: what? do I have lipstick on my mouth?

Seth: no uh no (kisses her) (stops again)

Summer: what (laughs)

Seth: (laughs, and stares like he can't believe he's kissing her) this is happening (kisses her again)

Summer: whoa, what-what'd you mean this is happening n-n-n-no Cohen (pushes him off her) no

Seth: (falls on the floor) ahh ooow

Summer: no you know what th-this cant be happening

Seth: yes it can come on it just was I was just expressing awe and delight which now will be replaced with a severe bruise on my ass

Summer: ok I need to think, or eat something I'm feeling a little headed, can we go inside

Seth: no actually um I think that its best then (doing up his shirt) if I go inside because I'm the host an I-I bring food to you cause your the guest an I think that's really the most polite thing to do, also you probably don't wanna go in there right now cause my moms cooking and that's something that-that nobody should witness and plus my dad is wearing an apron so that also falls into the same category and my grandpas talkin about politics in there and (getting faster, puts on his vest) nobody likes politics not when he talks about it he's very intense and you don't wanna get all tensed out right now so stay here where the relaxation is, I'll be right back (leaves)

(Summer sighs, and looks kinda sad)

CUT TO: Julie & Jimmy talking in the kitchen. Kirsten, Sandy, Rachel & Caleb are also there

Julie: this is your fault because you allowed her to go with Ryan

Jimmy: I had no idea she was doing this

Julie: well that's encouraging

Caleb: what sort of a father doesn't know what his daughter is up to?

Kirsten: oh you're not serious!

Caleb: I may be alot of things but never a bad parent

Sandy: destroyer of the environment

Rachel: tyrannical land baron

Julie: (to Rachel) you stay out of this I don't even know what you're doing here

Kirsten: (drunk) oh she's our guest, unlike some people

Julie: oh so suddenly you have standards about who you let into this house

Kirsten: what'does that mean

Julie: Marissa wouldn't be in Chino if she hadn't met someone from Chino

Sandy: Ryan's not the problem

Caleb: your right it's the over zealous tree hugger that brought him in

Julie: or the irresponsible parent whose to busy tryin'a get laid on thanksgiving

Jimmy: well excuse me for making up for lost time

Rachel: well excuse me

Jimmy: sorry I was...heat of passion

Julie: don't expect that to happen very often

Sandy: oh people please feel free to share

Kirsten: does anyone want another drink

Sandy: (to Seth who has just walked in) hey Seth would you run back out to the pool house and grab the-

Seth: (rushing) cant talk gotta go

(the adults all look at each other, not saying anything)

CUT TO: Seth's room. he goes back in to see Anna

Seth: (leaning against the wall) hey Anna, what's up

Anna: (on Seth's bed) I'm beating captain oats at jenga, I think it's his lack of opposable thumbs that gives me a certain advantage

Seth: it's gettin a little weird in here

Anna: (sitting up) well you left me alone for so long I guess I was going a little...crazy

(they lay back on his bed, Seth is on top of Anna)

Seth: you know captain oats is a sore loser anyway

Anna: mmhmm (they kiss)

Seth: have I mentioned that thanksgiving is my favourite holiday (he rubs his nose with hers) (kiss more) well it is

Anna: aren't you kinda hot in this

Seth: yes, it is rather balmy

Anna: why don't you take it off?

Seth: why don't we (sitting up) I was never a fan of it anyway cause my mom picked it out an I was like mom dude i'm- (Anna looks at him) anyway its untrue, I dress myself, that's untrue

Anna: (laughs) I got it (helping him pull it off)

(it gets stuck and Seth ends up falling on the floor)

Anna: oooh Seth

Seth: (laying there with the vest over his head) ok that's two bruises today

Anna: (frowns) two?

Seth: (getting up) yeah the first one was from cooking (putting the vest back on properly) sweet potatoes just aren't as sweet as they use to be anymore speaking of which I have left them un-attended I'm very neglectful so I'll be right back and uh what is that captain oats, he wants a rematch, do that (rushes out)

Anna: (sighs and picks up captain oats) do you want a rematch

CUT TO: the pool house - Summer comes out of the bathroom. Sandy is in there, unbeknownst to her

Summer: back so soon cause I was just (shrieks) ewww oh uh (Sandy is shocked) I mean not ewww, your very attractive...for a dad (Sandy is still in shock) uh distinguished but... oh my god (runs back in the bathroom)

CUT TO: Chino - Ryan is dropping off the stolen car

guy: (walks over to the car) you Ryan (Ryan nods) this is a hot ride I'll tell you that, hard to believe your brother could pull it off cause uh he's such a stupid son-of-a-bitch

Ryan: (now out of the car) yeah well what'd you think?

guy: what huh what (hits Ryan's arm) what'do I think about what

Ryan: we good, you take the car Treys off the hook

guy: oh, is that the deal

Ryan: that's what he told me

guy: huh, you fellas hear that (to a group of guys behind Ryan) I've ben waiting six months for this alright and there's something called interest

Ryan: I don't have anything

guy: (pushes Ryan against the fence) yeah well interest needs to be paid (punches Ryan in the face) alright

(car horn. Marissa is in the car not far from Ryan. Ryan punches the guy, Marissa opens the passenger door & Ryan runs towards the car. the guys follow)

Ryan: (getting in the car) go!

(the car screeches as Marissa drives off)

Ryan: what the hell are you doin?

Marissa: I followed you

Ryan: good idea

CUT TO: Cohen's kitchen. Kirsten, Caleb, Jimmy, Julie & Rachel are all yelling/arguing

Jimmy: (to Julie) you obviously have no manners, she likes the cowboys

Kirsten: when was the last time we spent thanksgiving together

Caleb: I have my work you know that

Julie: I am trying to rebuild a family Jimmy, and don't act so innocent

Jimmy: oh right

CUT TO: Seth & Sandy in the living room talking about the whole Summer thing

Seth: yeah I know dad but it's not like I planned on this happening ok

Sandy: look I get it I mean it's a difficult (laughing) position to be in, I mean you got Anna who's so smart

Seth: yes

Sandy: so funny

Seth: very funny

Sandy: she's adorable but...Summer is...

Seth: Summer

Sandy: yeah...you can't lead these girls on

Seth: no right I know-I know I can't

Sandy: be a man, tell Anna you like Summer

Seth: right you are except well...

Sandy: oh, ok well then... tell Summer you like Anna

Seth: yeah again not so sure

Sandy: uh (smells) something's burnin (gets up)

CUT TO: kitchen - everyone is still arguing

Rachel: (yells) guys I hate to interrupt you but-but there's um

Kirsten: oh my god my turkey!

(Rachel goes over to the oven, everyone coughs and whoa's from the smoke. this also sets the smoke alarm off)

Seth: (coming in) (disappointed) come on mom!

(Sandy pulls it out of the oven, it's ruined)

Caleb: where are the take out menus

Seth: (to Anna) hey

Anna: (coming in) is everything ok

Seth: everything's fine, let me meet you back upstairs

Summer: (rushing in) I thought I heard a smoke alarm

Anna: Summer!

Summer: Anna

Summer & Anna: SETH!

Seth: totally awkward uh this is weird and I wanna explain everything to you guys

Anna: I kissed you!

Seth: I know

Summer: I kissed you

Seth: so true (Caleb laughs)

Kirsten: I always knew you were a late bloomer sweetie

Seth: thanks mom

(Anna walks out)

Seth: Anna will you not go, please (Anna turns back)

Summer: oh you don't want her to go

Seth: no

Anna: NO

Seth: I mean yes, I mean yes

Anna: thats it (Anna leaves)

Summer: nice

Seth: ok that was awkward with her here now finally she's gone (Summer leaves, Seth goes after her) let me tell you something Summer I have disease

Kirsten: I don't feel very good uh

(Kirsten walks out and Sandy looks at the ruined turkey)

CUT TO: Chino - Ryan is back at the prison

Ryan: cars delivered, debts paid but I am never doing anything for you again you understand

Trey: I'm sorry man

Ryan: I coulda ben arrested, they coulda killed me

Trey: yeah I know but I also know that no one else would'a done this for me but I get it we're done

Ryan: well I'll co-come by to see you

Trey: don't you've got a chance little brother, you gotta leave me behind, leave all this behind

Ryan: take care of yourself

Trey: (nods) yeah, well you should jet you got people waitin for ya (hugs him)

(Marissa & Ryan leave)

CUT TO: Ryan and Marissa in the car, driving out of Chino

Ryan: so that was Chino (they look at each other)

Marissa: (sighs) I guess I never realised when you left, you left people behind

Ryan: I never wanna do that again

Marissa: (smiles) you won't have to (laughs) snoopy (Ryan looks at her)

CUT TO: them driving back in Newport. then driving in the gates

CUT TO: Kirsten & Sandy in their bedroom. Kirsten is asleep/passed out and Sandy is watching her and smiling, while eating take out and watching the game

CUT TO: Rachel & Jimmy eating take out in the living room together

Rachel: so we should-we should watch a game some time

Jimmy: yeah yeah no yeah I'd like that uh I dunno if I'm uh

Rachel: well when you're ready

Jimmy: yeah (they both smile)

CUT TO: Caleb & Julie in the kitchen eating take out together. Ryan and Marissa walk in

Julie: oh thank god, are you ok (hugs Marissa)

Marissa: yeah mom I'm fine

Julie: (gives Ryan a dirty look) why didn't you tell me you were going

Marissa: well

Caleb: Julie, its thanksgiving

(Julie smiles and doesn't say anymore)

CUT TO: Seth laying on his bedroom floor with captain oats

Ryan: (knocks) hey man (walking in with Marissa) what're you doin?

Seth: not lying with captain oats

Marissa: uh why are you on the floor

Seth: (sitting up) I figured id end up here anyway so I might as well cut out the middle man

Ryan: well looks like things went pretty well

Seth: yeah same for you nice shiner

Marissa: uh yeah so can we sit with you an captain oats?

Seth: yeah, no please (pats the floor)

(they both sit)

Seth: hey nothing says thanksgiving like moo shoo pork, thanks...so what'd your brother say?

Ryan: (looking down) good bye

Seth: so Chino was uh...

Ryan: it's good to be home (smiles)

(Seth smiles back, Marissa puts her head on Ryan's shoulder and Seth smiles at her, and she at him)

Marissa: hey so Seth (grabbing Ryan's chin) did you know that Ryan did musicals...mmhm

Seth: Ryan that's extremely minty of you (Marissa laughs) I didn't even know they had musicals in Chino, I didn't even know they had dancing or or laughter

Ryan: oh well that's cause no one lived there as funny as you

Seth: hey so we finally agree I'm the funny one, well look at that, looks like we all learned some valuable lessons this thanksgiving...it's uh it's heart warming.

(Fade out)