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Opening scene - Harbor school - Ryan and Seth are walking outside
Seth: so uh you an Marissa...you guys broken up, you guys takin a break what's the deal?
Ryan: I don't know I guess we're just uh not seeing each other
Seth: ooh except you will see each other of course...you know at school every day for the next couple'a years
Ryan: right...well we'll uh we'll jus got back to bein friends
Seth: (looks at Ryan) when were you guys ever friends, was it when you were beatin up her boyfriend or uh spooning in a Tijuana motel, is that when you were friends?
Ryan: yeah, it doesn't mean we can't be friends does it
Seth: (smiles) I don't know
Ryan: think ill have ta see her today
(Marissa and Summer are now walking)
Summer: friends Coop what're you guys gonna do together, lift weights, try on wife beaters (Marissa looks at her) sorry, guys like Ryan aren't friends with girls
Marissa: well I don't wanna jus be his friend, but after the whole Oliver thing I guess I need to show him he can trust me...(unsure) who knows if he'll even wanna be friends...(cheery) so how goes it with Seth
Summer: weird, in public he's like this huge geek who mumbles, I don't even know what he's saying half'a the time but behind closed doors, underneath the sheets he's like the anti-Cohen, do you think ill have'ta seem him today
(Back to Seth and Ryan)
Seth: I think me an Summer are finally over the hump by the way...so to speak. I jus hope man that she can keep it in her trousers when she sees me today, she'll probably have her little paws all over me (phone rings) ohp its prolly her now, a little phone sex (reads call ID) (frowns) who do I know from the 909
Ryan: (takes the phone from him) nobody (answers) hello
(Theresa on a bed, in some room. I'm assuming it's her place in Chino)
Theresa: Ryan, hi its Theresa...yeah Seth's mom gave me this number
Ryan: hey hey how are you uh everything ok?
Theresa: yeah fine I'm (we hear the noise of a shower in the background)...uh I'm actually coming out there today
Ryan: (suprised) you are uh how come, I mean uh for work
Theresa: yeah but...(smiles) they cant make us work all the time right, so I was thinking maybe we could hang out tonight (noise of the shower being shut off)
Ryan: tonight uh sure
Theresa: (laughs) don't sound so excited
Ryan: no no I am I'm just-I'm just a little suprised that's all
Theresa: oh you know me full'a suprises, so I-ill come by after dinner
Ryan: yeah that sounds good, see ya then
(Theresa hangs up the phone and we see Eddie coming out of the bathroom, he was just in the shower)
Eddie: hey baby who was that?
Theresa: (pushes suitcase under the bed with her foot) wrong number
Eddie: oh (Theresa raises her eyebrows at him)
(back to Ryan and Seth)
Ryan: that was Theresa...she's in town wants ta hang out (Seth looks at him) as a friend
Seth: oh, well first uh Marissa then Theresa (smirks) who knew Ryan Atwood was so friendly
(Ryan nods his head, not saying anything)
Theme Song - California by Phantom Planet
Still at Harbor school except now we are inside, Ryan and Seth are walking in the halls and they see Marissa and Summer
Seth: Summer
Summer: (smiles) Cohen
Marissa: Ryan
Ryan: (smiles) hi (Marissa looks at him, emotionless)
(Brad comes up to them)
Brad: Summer (Summer turns to face him) can we talk?
Summer: hey Brad, what's up?
Seth: Brad! oh dude I didn't recognise you outta the speedo (Summer & Brad look at him) not that I would recognise you in the speedo but
Summer: (laughs) ok
(Brad and Summer walk off)
Seth: gees (follows them)
(Ryan and Marissa are now by themselves. they are both clearly awkward/unsure around each other)
Marissa: so how are you?
Ryan: (smiles) I'm uh (Marissa smiles) (smile goes) i'm-i'm late see ya (walks off)
CUT TO: Brad and Summer standing together, Seth is nearby
Brad: so we're doin a fundraiser...for the team, a kissing booth. I'm gonna be the guy and uh (Seth looks shocked) we're lookin for a girl who's comfortable (Seth shakes his head) bein paid to ta make out with a bunch of guys, naturally I thought of you
Summer: (flattered) really? you thought of me, go (enthusiastic) totally! (smiles) I mean why not
Brad: thanks Summer
Summer: sure
Seth: that guy jus talked to you like I wasn't even there, does he not know we're goin out
Summer: (rolls her eyes) look its not like he wants ta kiss me, he jus wants me ta kiss a bunch of other dudes for money
Seth: oh ok
Summer: ill see you tonight (Seth doesn't look happy) my place (leans forward) you can help me practice
(Summer walks away and we see Anna standing in the background)
Seth: Anna
Anna: so you guys are together now, well that didn't take long did it
Seth: um yeah Summer an I are...an I'm sorry
Anna: its ok I mean I did see it coming, it is the reason I broke up with you
Seth: (mouths 'right') hey how was Pittsburgh
Anna: (smiles) it was...good ta be home
Seth: yeah
Anna: mm-hmm
Seth: Pittsburgh's also the home of uh Andy Warhol, Mr. Rogers an ketchup (shakes his head) an you can't compete with that
Anna: (smiles) no you can't, yeah it was really great I got a tuna melt at my favourite diner an I saw some kind of wonderful at the midnight movie an hung out with all my friends
Seth: (nods) that sounds awesome
Anna: it was really nice, I guess...I didn't realise how much I missed them
CUT TO: Caleb's office - Caleb is in there and Kirsten comes in
Kirsten: (knocks) hey dad (walks in) you wanted ta see me
Caleb: Kiki, we got a problem, it's your uncle Shaun, he was arrested last night
Kirsten: (nods) your kidding for what (folds her arms)
Caleb: oh he was drunk stumbled into another guest's room at the Saint Regis
Kirsten: oh Shaun's ben stumbling around drunk since you met him, which was in a bar if I'm not mistaken, ill have someone in legal handle it
Caleb: I was thinking you might ask Sandy
Kirsten: very funny
Caleb: oh he knows people at the DA's office doesn't he, he can make this whole thing go away
Kirsten: he'll never do it
Caleb: why not...because it would be a favor ta me
Kirsten: (thinks) pretty much, yeah
Caleb: well you could always tell him that it would mean alot to you
Kirsten: actually it would me alot ta me...but if you want Sandy's help after all these years, then you need ta ask him because that would mean alot ta Sandy
(Caleb looks at her)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Seth is in the student lounge pretending to read, he's actually watching Summer with a group of guys, she's giggling and flirting. Anna comes in and sits next to Seth
Seth: hey
Anna: hi...so...this is you an Summer being a couple
Seth: mm-hmm aint love grand
Anna: yeah I can really sense the bond it's like your closeness I-it's overwhelming
(Seth waves to Summer and Summer sort of waves back, but tries to disguise it)
Anna: oh my gosh, wait (looks at him) is it last fall already (points) come on Seth she is totally ignoring you
Seth: Anna she's not ignoring me, Summer jus has her priorities in order you know how she feels about charity
(Anna laughs, then goes to say something but she stops herself)
Seth: (sees) yes?
Anna: yeah, goodluck with that (walks off)
(Summer is still laughing with the guys, Seth is getting more and more jealous, he turns the page more roughly then he was before)
CUT TO: The hall - Julie is walking, Luke is at his locker and sees her when he turns around
Luke: (suprised) Mrs. Cooper, what're you doin here?
Julie: (smiles) parent-teacher conference...it's good to see you
Luke: well its-its good to see you too...really good you- I mean, god you look good (goes to grab her)
Julie: Luke uh I'm Marissa's mother your a student at this school, we can't do this
Luke: you mean...its over?
Julie: (softly) no, I mean in the hall way... (smiles) ill see you tonight
(Jimmy walks up to them)
Jimmy: (puts hand on Julies shoulder) hey Julie
Julie: Jimmy, hi, you remember Luke
Jimmy: who could forget, Luke
Luke: hey Mr. Cooper
Jimmy: I'm glad you're here I wouldn't wanna go ta Dr Kim's office alone the woman scares me
Luke: ok well uh (smiles) goodbye Mrs. Cooper...and Mr. Cooper (Jimmy nods) ill uh ill see ya...both (tries to go through a door but its locked, he's freaked out) (walks away) have a good-have a good day
(Jimmy looks at him like he's crazy)
CUT TO: The student lounge - Marissa and Ryan run into each other. because of what happened earlier Marissa isn't happy to see him. Ryan however smiles
Ryan: hey i'm-i'm sorry about this morning that uh...it-it shouldn't have ta be
Marissa: (smiles) like this
Ryan: yeah
Marissa: I was just sorta hoping we could be...friends you know, I mean as long as that's ok with you
Ryan: yeah no we should we should uh we should hang out
Marissa: (smiles) ok uh (shrugs) what're you doing tonight
Ryan: tonight's no good
Marissa: (laughs) uh you know what its ok we don't have ta do this (goes to walk away)
Ryan: (stops her) what about after school
Marissa: (thinks) um actually after schools good, its better actually cause I'm spose'ta have dinner with my dad, so uh your place
Ryan: yeah see ya then (smiles)
Marissa: cool
CUT TO: The light house - Sandy is there eating, and Caleb walks in
Caleb: well (Sandy looks up) the restaurants coming along Sandy, at this rate you'll be open by 2008
Sandy: an there goes my appetite, Caleb hello
Caleb: (referring to the food) what the hell is that?
Sandy: it's my mother's meat loaf
Caleb: oh god your mothers here (looks around)
Sandy: her recipe is, we're tryin out a chef, you want some?
Caleb: actually I think the sight of your mother's meatloaf has turned me into a vegetarian
Sandy: (sighs) look I know your a big fan of the pop in but is there another reason why your here
Caleb: i've (sits) come to ask a favor
Sandy: (shocked, sits forward) I'm sorry what'did you say
Caleb: you didn't hear me
Sandy: no I heard ya I-I I jus wanna make you say it again (smiles)
Caleb: a friend'a mines in trouble I want ya ta help him out
Sandy: oh I didn't know you had friends
Caleb: it's Bill Shaunessy
Sandy: Uncle Shaun, yeah well you pay Uncle Shaun ta be your friend, well I guess he qualifies what'did he do
Caleb: oh he was drinking accidentally stumbled inta someone else's hotel room, they called security an now it's a legal matter
Sandy: well you got a team'a high priced barristers at your beckon call
Caleb: he came ta me as a friend, I want it handled like a friend (nods) quietly
Sandy: by someone who has a relationship with the DA's office (drinks his drink)
Caleb: Sandy I'm asking you, i've know Shaun for over 40 years...it would mean alot ta me
Sandy: did Kirsten tell you ta say that
Caleb: she thinks you're gonna say no
Sandy: oh my wife knows me pretty well...but you know sometimes I like ta suprise her, I don't want her to go an get all conceited an stuff you know, ya have a copy of the police report? (Caleb gets it) now I'm not saying that ill do it I'm saying that ill take a look at the report ill make some calls an then we'll see (reads the report)
Caleb: (nods) got anymore'a that meatloaf?
Sandy: maybe
CUT TO: Harbor school - Julie and Jimmy are coming out of Dr Kim's office
Jimmy: well that was a relief, Dr Kim seems to think Marissa's doing well, I was sure she was gonna revoke my license ta parent
Julie: you know Jimmy I don't think I ever really thanked you
Jimmy: that's not true Jules you've thanked me for alienating the community, destroying the family-
Julie: for doing a wonderful job with Marissa (Jimmy is thrown by that) I'm serious listening to you in that meeting, you're totally involved in her life
Jimmy: (laughs) you an Caleb must be doing really well
Julie: (frowns) why would you say that
Jimmy: because you're being so (shrugs) nice
Julie: well actually Caleb an I aren't seeing each other anymore...and I'm much happier
Jimmy: huh an ta think (frowns) you've spent a life time wanting ta be rich an married...when what agrees with you most is being poor an alone (laughs)
(Julie smiles)
CUT TO: Summer's bedroom - Seth and Summer are underneath the sheets, kissing
Summer: isn't it better when we're alone, jus the two of us
Seth: hey, why did you ignore me at school today?
Summer: I didn't ignore you (Seth looks at her) ugh ok maybe a little (Seth sits up on his elbows) I just I want our relationship to be private ok, I don't like other people knowing my business
Seth: why not
Summer: because its none'a there business...look there's like...pressure an scrutiny in the spotlight
Seth: (sits up) what spotlight?
Summer: when has being in the public eye ever helped a relationship huh yeah sure we're this weeks hottest couple but then the world gets sick of it the shopping sprees the strip clubs, people turn against us ok how many juicy sweat suits does she need (Seth has no idea what she's on about) oh that goatee is soo mid 90s (faster) an pretty soon the movie bombs and the wedding is called off (Seth looks at her) (touches his chin) but I'm not gonna let that happen ta us, cause Cohen, what we have is special
Seth: (frowning) Summer...that's maybe jus
(Summer kisses him and pulls him under the blanket)
CUT TO: Cohen house - Ryan and Marissa are playing psx in the living room. Marissa loses
Marissa: guess I'm not very good
Ryan: yeah (laughs)
Marissa: want a rematch? cause I couldn't possibly get any worse
Ryan: (smiles) nah no I uh I should probably start on my home work
Marissa: oh yeah me too, I mean my dads probably waiting... (unsure) is this I don't know are we
Ryan: why-why is this weird?
Marissa: (laughs) it shouldn't be
Ryan: I know we use'ta hang out all the time an-
Marissa: (laughs) make out
Ryan: we could always fight about Luke
Marissa: or Oliver
Ryan: (half smiles) uh-hm
Marissa: sorry...I jus
(Rosa brings Theresa in)
Theresa: hey Ryan
(Marissa looks at him, Ryan looks at her)
Theresa: hey Marissa (Marissa doesn't say anything) um I-I'm early sorry ill go an come back later
Ryan: no no its ok we weren't uh we weren't doin anything
Marissa: yeah I was jus leaving, hes got alotta home work (stands up) good ta see you Theresa
Theresa: its nice ta see you too
(Ryan watches Marissa leave)
Theresa: ooh the ninja game (sits) your dead
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy and Kirsten are in there talking about Uncle Shaun
Sandy: considering he is your Uncle Shaun don't you think it's a little weird that we have never met
Kirsten: he's not really my uncle (turns to face Sandy) an he pretty much works all the time
Sandy: doing what
Kirsten: he's a consultant
Sandy: coul-could you please be a little more vague
Kirsten: he knows...people
Sandy: you did it! that was more vague
Kirsten: (smiles) the guys at the permit office, the union guys he's our liaison
Sandy: ah-huh (Kirsten nods) ah-huh...well I looked over the police report, I put in a few calls an I'm sure ill hear somethin back before we get together tonight
Kirsten: (leans over) thankyou
(Ryan and Seth come in)
Seth: over exposure Ryan it's a major source of conflict in new relationships 'Summereth' 'Sethummer' you understand what I'm sayin
Ryan: (sits at the counter to eat breakfast) no, no but that's normal
Kirsten: uh Ryan your friend Theresa called
Sandy: i'd like ta meet Theresa
Ryan: yeah she'd like to meet you guys
Kirsten: uh what is she doin out here?
Ryan: she's uh taking a semester off makin some money catering a tennis tournament uh her mom got laid off (Kirsten nods)
Seth: so she's out here a while then hmm does Marissa know? I'm jus curious
Ryan: they kinda bumped into each other
Seth: (laughs) heeeey look at you the friend guy bringin friends together
Kirsten: I sense sarcasm
Seth: well your perceptive mother this uh mysterious caliente female from your past jus shows up (Ryan smiles) outta nowhere with ah all this time on her hands an no one ta spend it with but you
Sandy: an Marissa's ok with this
Seth: ooooh yeah Marissa's fine there goin back ta bein friends so
Sandy: (confused) sooo when were they ever friends?
(Seth turns to face Ryan and looks at him)
CUT TO: Mermaid Inn - Julie and Luke are in a room, Luke is putting his pants on and Julie is sitting on the bed smiling
Luke: (sighs) you are so beautiful you know that
Julie: (laughs) your very sweet
Luke: (jumps up on the bed) I wish we could stay here forever
Julie: why
Luke: we got everything we need we got a bed we got our cable hmm (kisses her) we got each other (kiss) this place is awesome
Julie: it's not awesome its seventy nine dollars a night (kisses him)
Luke: mm I gotta motor (gets off the bed) I don't wanna be late for home room
Julie: you have home room...right cause your in high school and your only eighteen (phone rings, answers) Kaitlin are you ok?...what'd you mean your in front of the house Chester's mom was spose to pick you up at grandmas an take you to school...your diorama uh yeah I think its in the living room honey...ok just wait-wait there with grandma ill be there as soon as I can...ok see you soon
Luke: ill see ya tonight?
Julie: (sighs) Luke (puts her top on) motels home rooms dioramas, this is not the stuff of great romance
Luke: (disappointed) but Mrs.- Julie
Julie: (kisses him on the forehead) oh I'm sorry
Luke: (sad) no worries
Julie: good
(Luke comes out of the hotel room and we see Theresa walk passed him on the way to her room which is next door)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Ryan is outside walking with his lunch, he goes over to Marissa who is at a table by herself
Ryan: hey, you mind if uh (motions to sit)
Marissa: (smiles) no (motions for him to sit)
Ryan: thanks (sits)
(at the same time)
Ryan: so sorry about the-
Marissa: sorry I was such a- (smiles)
Ryan: I shoulda told you she was comin
Marissa: oh you didn't have to, but you could of I mean now that we're friends right
Ryan: right (smiles)
Marissa: so are you an Theresa...
Ryan: we're friends
Marissa: oh, an she's back in town for-
Ryan: work, she's uh staying till the end'a the week
Marissa: where's she staying?
Ryan: (frowns) uh the a the motel out by the peer the uh the-the (unsure) the sea...shell sea...monkey (laughs)
Marissa: (laughs) the mermaid
Ryan: (smiles) right
Marissa: (excited) hey so I was thinking maybe next week we could have that rematch
Ryan: yeah, you think you're up for it
Marissa: hey what I lack in numchucks I make up for in saber (raises her eyebrows)
CUT TO: Seth and Anna walking outside
Anna: so, did you talk to Summer yesterday
Seth: oh yeah
Anna: oh yeah?
Seth: well we talked about uh-uh school an-an sports an the weather but uh if your referring to the part where she's ashamed'a me no, we didn't get to that
(Anna goes to say something, then stops herself like before)
Seth: were you gonna say somethin (Anna shakes her head) somethin very wise an helpful Anna...hmm
Anna: no
Seth: no, you got nothin no advice at all for me
Anna: (shakes her head) mm-mm
Seth: it looked like you did
Anna: (frustrated) ugh why do I do this!
Seth: because you're so wise Anna ya cant not
Anna: (giving in) alright fine look, you have to take a stand alright you cant let Summer get away with this otherwise she does have something to be ashamed of because then...her boyfriend is a coward
(Summer walks up with some guys, one of which knocks into Seth and doesn't apologise)
Summer: oh, hey I'm jus going to help with the kissing booth you know cause I love ta help (laughs, walks off)
Seth: right coward, got it
CUT TO: The light house - Sandy walks in and Uncle Shaun is in there waiting for him
Shaun: aah hope you don't mind, I let myself in through the back
Sandy: it's what you do, famous Uncle Shaun
Shaun: (laughs) here (pours him a drink) famous grouse, I haven't seen a bottle of this since Bob Mitchum passed
Sandy: (sits) you knew Robert Mitchum
Shaun: yeah you know he an his wife er Dorothy they use'ta have a place over there on Linda Isle (points) that was their favourite booth, Sunday dinners, chicken parm
Sandy: I'm partial to the parm myself and a lover of blended scotch (picks up the glass) salatchi(?)
Shaun: (laughs) an Caleb keeps sayin you have no redeeming qualities
Sandy: (swallows) so I read the police report I just have a couple'a questions, this fella whose pressing charges, he's in the construction business
Shaun: really, huh
Sandy: yeah yeah he's a lumbar supplier one'a the biggest in the country, infact he was in town on a negotiation with one'a the Newport group's chief rivals
Shaun: imagine that
Sandy: yeah I'm guessing that in that room that you accidentally stumbled into were documents containing information that would be very valuable ta somebody like Caleb
Shaun: you think
Sandy: (sits forward) you expect me or the DA's office ta believe that a belly full'a liquor or a wild coincidence would put you in that room (smiling) you were there for Caleb
Shaun: (laughs) that's an interesting theory...an one I you know I hope you don't explore to much cause uh, what is it Sandy, Sandy you know Caleb an I have ben friends for many years (laughs) an if I were ta si'down with the DA there's no...telling what we might talk about (laughs)
(Sandy looks at him)
CUT TO: The beach - Ryan and Theresa are walking on the sand eating ice cream
Ryan: so what'do you think?
Theresa: it's good
Ryan: yeah
Theresa: mm (eats some)
Ryan: (eats some) they call em Balboa bars
Theresa: its just ice cream
Ryan: no such thing as just ice cream in Newport (laughs) like instead of-instead of car washes they have auto-spas, dogs have day care, Fashion Island has valet parking, it's a weird place
Theresa: still...it's beautiful...I can see why you wanna live here, start over
Ryan: is that why you came back here, ta start over
Theresa: (looks at him) no, I couldn't, i've got my mom ta think about...my brother...an Eddie
Ryan: you guys are still uh...
Theresa: we're taking some time apart you know ta see if we really belong together...what about you an Marissa
Ryan: kinda the same thing I guess, we're tryin'a be friends but it hasn't exactly ben easy...actually it's never really ben-
Theresa: like this...that's cause I've never really liked you
Ryan: true, makes things easier (both smile, laugh)
(shots of them walking along the beach at sunset)
CUT TO: Summer's bedroom - Summer and Seth are in there together
Summer: do you need to stretch so you won't pull a hammy? (laughs) or are you ready for your work out
Seth: (puts his hand up) I'm sorry Summer...I needa take a stand ok this whole separation of the public an private spheres is not workin for me I cant do it
Summer: but I told you how I-
Seth: one day you know ya might have a series of MTV driven radio hits, an then you know a little moderately priced teen clothing line (Summer folds her arms) I could get offered twenty million dollars to portray a blind super hero in a red leather unitard but until then as long as we're (emphasis) complete faceless nobodies (Summer rolls her eyes) living in obscurity (shakes his head) I cant acknowledge you privately if your not gonna acknowledge me publicly
Summer: (frowns) Cohen!
Seth: so let'me know when your ready'ta come to the bargaining table but until then (points) you jus go ahead an consider me on strike
Summer: well you'll be crossing your own picket line in no time
Seth: (walking out) (makes a fist) fight the power
(Summer throws a stuffed toy in his general direction)
CUT TO: Out the front of the Cohen house - Ryan comes home on his bike and Eddie is wating for him
Ryan: Eddie
Eddie: hey
Ryan: hey man
Eddie: how's it goin Ryan, its good ta see you man (does hand shake/hug thingy with him) (Ryan smiles) you look good, you look good man, y'know I went up an visited your brother last week, it kills me that he's still servin time, sucks huh
Ryan: yeah, yeah its ben a while man what uh what're you doin here
Eddie: well...actually um...I'm looking for Theresa
Ryan: (frowns) Theresa
Eddie: yeah well you know her mom said she was workin out here in Newport an your brother said you were livin the life out here you know so I...I don't know I thought maybe you'd seen her
Ryan: she-she didn't leave a note or something?
Eddie: no...nothing, some thanks for the ring I got her huh
Ryan: ring?
Eddie: yeah, we're uh...engaged
Ryan: (suprised) engaged (Eddie nods) damn Eddie that's-that's great man
Eddie: yeah, yeah it is...so she uh...I mean she hasn't looked you up at all
Ryan: nah sorry
Eddie: eh (laughs) your really livin the dream out here huh
Ryan: yeah you said it
Eddie: that's alright you deserve it man, you know puttin up with Trey for all those years (they look at each other) alright I'm gonna get outta here but um...hey if you see her you know just-
Ryan: yeah
Eddie: (opens the car door) I don't know I just-I just...I can't believe she ran out on me like that
Ryan: (nods) either can I
CUT TO: Mermaid Inn - Ryan and Theresa are in Theresa's room
Ryan: were you gonna tell me you were engaged
Theresa: I'm not engaged
Ryan: what the hell are you doin?
Theresa: he asked I didn't say yes
Ryan: so you jus took off, you think that'll fix everything
Theresa: you did (Ryan doesn't say anything) sorry
Ryan: your gonna have'ta face him sooner or later
Theresa: (sighs) I-I just need time ta think
Ryan: (worked up) yeah ya need about 5 years your-your seventeen
Theresa: an what's gonna be different for me in 5 years, or have you totally forgotten where you come from
Ryan: oh come on
Theresa: no not everybody has an infinity pool in their backyard goes to private school an drives around in a range rover
Ryan: what the hell are you even talkin about?
Theresa: Eddie's got his own place he's a foreman at work and he's not a drunk or a screw up like the rest of his friends
Ryan: all good reasons ta marry him
Theresa: an he loves me
Ryan: an you...
Theresa: (shakes her head) I jus need time
(they both look at each other, not saying anything)
Ryan: (sighs) what're you doin for dinner
Theresa: nothing
Ryan: don't say you're not hungry I know you
Theresa: I didn't say I wasn't hungry, I'm starving why'do ya think I'm bein such a bitch
Ryan: so what're you gonna do eat outta the vending machine, c'mon, c'mon your comin to the house with me (throws her car keys)
Theresa: you just need a ride
Ryan: ah-huh
CUT TO: The Cohen house - Seth answers the door and a very worked up Summer is there
Summer: upstairs alone now (walks in)
Seth: upstairs alone um I'm afraid i'd have ta file a grievance with the union
Summer: i've had enough Cohen
Seth: I left your house two hours ago
Summer: yeah well it feels like four...an i've ben thinking about what you said an I find it totally insensitive
Seth: I'm being insensitive really
Summer: yeah
Seth: how
Summer: (worked up) well why can't you accept that I'm not comfortable with public displays of affection
Seth: (can't believe what she said) (worked up) your offering yourself for ten dollars a pop at a kissing booth! how much more publicly can affection be displayed
Summer: (calm) look, I know there's a strike...but technically (goes closer to him) you wouldn't be considered a scab
Seth: Summer don't say scab
Summer: if you didn't have'ta do anything (Seth looks at her, Summer smiles)
Seth: (softly in her ear) well your strike busting techniques are no good here, sorry the rank an file are holding strong (Summer walks out, confused) (holds his fist up) solidarity
CUT TO: Julie's front door - Julie opens it and Caleb is standing there
Julie: (suprised) Cal um what a suprise
Caleb: a welcome one I hope
Julie: (smiles) well that depends, you've brought flowers (Caleb hands them to her) thankyou there beautiful
Caleb: i've missed you
Julie: i've missed you too
Caleb: lets face it Julie we're neither of us love struck adolescents looking for to be swept off our feet we're both adults (Julies smile goes) our lives are full of responsibilities, difficulties
Julie: well isn't this romantic
Caleb: we should be able to come to some arrangement, where we get from a relationship what we want
Julie: (angry) is this a booty call
Caleb: (confused) what's a booty...call
Julie: its when you show up at night un announced no apologies no compliments no commitments just some crappy mini carns from Ralph's (throws the flowers at him) and the very mistaken idea that I just might wanna f- (slams door)
(porch light goes off and Caleb just stands there, he picks up flowers and begins to walk away)
Caleb: guess it was a booty call
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy and Kirsten are in there preparing dinner
Sandy: how much are you involved with Uncle Shaun day to day?
Kirsten: not much, he spends most of his time outta the office, on site with the crews, suppliers, inspectors
Sandy: well you gotta be a real hard ass to be good at that job lots'a tough characters in that world
Kirsten: I'm sure Shaun can be persuasive when he needs'ta be
Sandy: convincing argument persuasive or...baseball bat persuasive
Kirsten: look if you don't wanna help him I understand, I didn't think you'd do it in the first place
(Seth walks in)
Kirsten: hey dinners ready, slaved over hot take out containers
Sandy: Ryan here?
(Ryan and Theresa walk in)
Ryan: hey
Sandy: hey
Ryan: uh this is Theresa (smiles)
Theresa: hi
Seth: hello friend (Ryan looks at him, Seth raises his eyebrows)
Kirsten: (smiles) nice to meet you uh I'm Kirsten an this is
Sandy: Sandy (shakes her hand) hi i've heard so much about ya
Theresa: its nice to meet you all, can I help it looks great
Kirsten: sure um the key is taking the food out of the styrofoam containers
Sandy: but her real specialty is ordering
Theresa: (in the background) is the silverware over here or
(Ryan and Seth are standing together, Kirsten, Sandy and Theresa are around the table)
Seth: what's goin on here an don't say nothing cause it's not nothin its somethin-
Ryan: (sighs) she's engaged
Seth: wow, you make quick work with the ladies
Ryan: t-ta this guy Eddie
Seth: oh she jus told you
Ryan: no, he did when he showed up looking for her (looks at him then takes the plates to the table)
(Seth has his mouth open, Sandy and Kirsten walk over to him)
Sandy: alright what's goin on here?
Kirsten: an don't say nothing
Sandy: yeah because it's not nothin it's something
Seth: its is something parents what we have here is our very own (whispers) Telenovela
Kirsten: Telenovela?
Seth: yeah Spanish language soap opera, Nina Amada Mia...I hope Isobel gets Victor I do love his handle bar mustache
(in the background)
Theresa: you do it
Ryan: give it to me
Sandy: ai adios mio
CUT TO: Jimmy's house - Marissa is lying on the lounge in the dark watching 'The Valley'
TV: Previously on The Valley
(Jimmy comes in the door)
Jimmy: hey (turns light on) what're you doin home I thought you'd be over at Ryan's house
Marissa: yeah he's kinda busy, a friend from home (cold)Theresa
Jimmy: (frowns) and your ok with that
Marissa: yeah it's not a big deal
Jimmy: it is kind of a big deal I mean he's important to ya
Marissa: (sitting up) actually dad what's important to me is that we not talk about this right now, cause I'm fine...its jus high school
Jimmy: hey that's spose'ta be my line ok your spose'ta say how I could never understand and how Ryan's the most important thing in the world and without him
Marissa: (smiles) we're just friends...or at least we're tryin'a be
Jimmy: look at the risk of embarrassing you, you an Ryan (shakes his head) never friends
Marissa: so i've ben told (sighs) but if we can't be friends then (shrugs)
Jimmy: then you need ta let him know what you wanna be (Marissa looks at him) see there's still room around here for me ta be the adult (Marissa smiles) ok
(Marissa looks as though she's thinking)
CUT TO: Cohen dining room - they are all sitting around the table. Sandy is at the end, Kirsten on the left of him, Seth next to her, and Theresa and Ryan opposite them
Theresa: so we're all dressed up for my brothers sixteenth birthday
Ryan: no,no,no no not this one, don't you have anything that doesn't involve me falling down or getting injured (Theresa laughs)
Seth: did Ryan fall down when you did musicals, maybe you could tell us about that
Sandy: (suprised) you did musicals, I did a musical or two myself in college
Kirsten: oh someone please stop him before he starts singing grease lightening
Seth: do it dad Travolta's your bitch! (Theresa laughs)
Sandy: oh thankyou son
Kirsten: (to Theresa) go ahead
Theresa: so we were at the holiday inn at the revolving restaurant an Ryan has this thing about heights (door bell)
Kirsten: uh ill get it, scuse me
(Theresa looks at Ryan, and Ryan looks uncomfortable. Kirsten answers the door and it's Marissa)
Kirsten: hey sweetie
Marissa: hey, is Ryan here
Kirsten: uh yes he-he is
(cut back to the table)
Seth: I love revolving restaurants
Sandy: who doesn't, motion indigestion, unbeatable combination
(Kirsten an Marissa walk in)
Kirsten: uh look who's here
Marissa: hey
Ryan: (stunned) h-hi
(Marissa and Theresa look at each other uncomfortably)
Sandy: d-does everybody (stands) know everybody
Marissa: yeah, hi Theresa
Theresa: hi Marissa
(Seth looks at Marissa, then Theresa)
Sandy: ya hungry
Marissa: actually I'm starved (touches her stomach) is it ok?
Seth: yeah
Sandy: sure
Kirsten: absolutely have a seat (points)
Ryan: let me get you a plate
(Marissa sits, Theresa looks at Ryan getting up, then Marissa, they sort of smile at each other, but you can tell it's uncomfortable. Ryan puts the plate and silverware down for her)
Marissa: so, what's everyone talking about (smiles)
CUT TO: The pool house the next morning - Ryan is getting ready for school and Seth comes in
Seth: hey man phone for you it's uh Eddie (Ryan motions to Seth that he's not here) hey man I cant find him um do ya want me ta take a message...apparently not he hung up. so uh dinner last night entertaining for the rest of us but for you wow
Ryan: what last night
Seth: yeah last night the whole uh dinner theatre Telenovela thing you performed
Ryan: (confused) Tele...novela
Seth: yeah Spanish language sudser, telemundo dude (Ryan still doesn't understand) univision, Victor with the sexy handlebar moustache, comprende?
Ryan: nada
Seth: Ci, so you still have the mindset that your the friend guy huh (Ryan looks at him) befriending any tall beautiful woman who cares to dine with us
Ryan: I'm workin on it
Seth: right, well...if I may speaking from a recent personal experience (sits on the chair) the triangles uh not a friendly shape ok, its pointy its got sharp edges, triangles hurt people man
Ryan: there is no triangle Marissa an I aren't together, an Theresa's just here's for work
Seth: except for the fact that Marissa still obviously has feelings for you an Theresa obviously has feelings for you. infact the only thing that's not obvious...is how Ryan Atwood feels
Ryan: (sighs) I don't know it's complicated
Seth: (nods) that's right it is complicated, it's complicated by the fact that there's an Eddie, an this Eddie still obviously has feelings for Theresa, infact that would actually make this romantic triangle more of a romantic...rhombus
Ryan: so what am I supposed ta do?
Seth: that, I don't know, but I would do something soon otherwise (stands) someone's gonna get hurt...and judging from Eddies phone voice its probably gonna be you
(Seth walks out, Ryan sits there thinking)
CUT TO: Caleb's office - Caleb is there with Sandy
Caleb: what the hell do you expect Sandy, constructions a dirty business, bids accepted below cost, permits mysteriously approved at the last second, guys like Shaun are the life blood of the industry
Sandy: well (stands) that was a touching speech Cal but still the answers no, good luck
Caleb: your opening a pandora's box you know that (Sandy turns back, listening) Shaun's old he's tired if the DA starts asking questions he's got lots of answers
Sandy: well if you build your empire on quick sand sooner or later it's gonna sink
Caleb: an what about Kirsten, she's complicit in all this to
Sandy: she doesn't know anything about this
Caleb: because I didn't tell her...I was trying to protect her, but she's number 2 here at Newport group, she signs Shaun's paychecks, so like it or not we're in this mess together
(Sandy just stares, stunned)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Anna is playing a video game in the student lounge, Summer goes over to her
Summer: hey
Anna: hi
Summer: look I'm sorry ok its not like Cohen an I planned ta get together it sorta jus happened and if it makes you feel any better I don't think its gonna work out
Anna: (upset) well that makes me feel great
Summer: ...I jus cant be like one of those couples you know who hold hands in the hall way an make out in between classes, let the whole world know what's going on, its none'a their business you know
Anna: yeah well you don't have to ignore him Summer
Summer: I don't ignore him (Anna looks at her as if to say 'please') ok maybe a little but only in public
Anna: look you spent so much time trying ta get his attention, I mean you dressed up as wonder woman, well wonder woman is spose'ta have an invisible jet not an invisible boyfriend (Summer doesn't say anything) I mean either your really evil or there's something else going on
Summer: (softly) (shrugs) I jus don't know why he likes me, I mean he's way smarter an we have like less then nothing in common an he's just gonna get bored with me because pretty much all boys do, an if everybody knows we're dating then everyone will know when he breaks up with me, which he will...I mean dumped by Seth Cohen...its real good for my reputation
(Anna stands there stunned)
CUT TO: Luke is at his locker, his phone rings
Luke: (answers) hello
Julie: Luke
Luke: hey Mrs.-
Julie: do - not say my name out loud, come to the motel park across the street an then walk ill get the same room knock twice so I know it's you, and Luke this is a booty call
(Luke smiles and hangs up)
CUT TO: Seth is at his locker, Anna comes over to him
Anna: it turns out that you're not the only one who's a coward
Seth: oh, well it's nice to see you also Anna
Anna: Summer's scared too
Seth: I know she is, she's scared of being seen in public with me its fine
Anna: come on, Cohen, she fought for you she was fearless, ruthless infact...now she's got you...there's nothing scarier then that
Seth: (confused) nothing scarier then being with me? or do you mean like anyone
Anna: look once you get what you want, that's when you've got something ta lose (Seth doesn't say anything) she's afraid of losing you Cohen
Seth: why? I'm not goin anywhere
Anna: maybe you need to let her know that
(Seth stands there, thinking)
CUT TO: Mermaid Inn - Marissa goes to see Theresa
Marissa: (knocks) hi
Theresa: hey
Marissa: can we talk...I know its weird me being here but I jus really needed to know
Theresa: am I still in love with Ryan (Marissa nods) because you still are
Marissa: I don't wanna be, it would be a whole lot easier if I wasn't
(Theresa motions for her to come in)
CUT TO: Ryan driving in the car, it then goes to Eddie at work. Ryan goes in looking for him
Eddie: hey man (hand shake thingy) what's up, it's a long drive just ta come say hello
Ryan: last night when you asked me about Theresa...I wasn't completely honest
Eddie: (looks at Ryan) Carl I'm gonna take a break alright
(they walk over to a deserted area of the factory)
Eddie: (upset) so why lie
Ryan: I'm sorry man I-I (shrugs) I didn't know
Eddie: is she stayin with you
Ryan: no she's workin like her mom said
Eddie: (sighs) still uh I mean I pop the question an then...she runs away... (shrugs) to you
CUT TO: Marissa and Theresa in the room
Marissa: (suprised) married (Theresa nods) wow
Theresa: yeah that's the plan
Marissa: you must really love him alot
CUT TO: Ryan and Eddie
Eddie: do you love her
Ryan: I-I don't know
Eddie: yeah well I do ok I do...an I wanna take care of her, do you? I mean can you?...look I know this is tough I-I cant tell you what to do...but if you wanted to you could talk ta her you know convince her ta come home, otherwise you better be ready ta fight for her cause I'm not jus gonna walk away ok, I cant (begins to walk away) you got a long ride home...you got alot ta think about
CUT TO: Marissa and Theresa
Theresa: in the church where my mom goes there's this stain glass window of Theresa of Avila...her hearts being pierced by the arrow of an angel (Marissa listens) her eyes are closed an even thought it hurts her ta love that much she has the most beautiful smile (Marissa smiles) I remember my first communion I was wearing a white dress an gloves (voice over, with scenes of Ryan driving home) an I looked up at that window an I thought some day someone would pierce my heart (end v.o) an I would walk down the aisle in a real white dress an understand why she's smiling (Ryan driving again) (laughs) I know it sounds lame (Marissa shakes her head, smiling) but I guess life's not really like that, ya cant get all caught up in wishing for something that's not gonna happen, you gotta hold onta the next best thing (Marissa looks as though she's thinking) I guess I should call Eddie
Marissa: yeah I should uh get back to school (Theresa nods)
(we see Julie in disguise going into room 205, just as she goes in Marissa comes out)
Marissa: so thanks
Theresa: I can see why Ryan likes it here (they both smile, Marissa leaves)
CUT TO: Harbor school - Summer is at the kissing booth in the student lounge. Seth pushes to the front of the line
Seth: (to guy) ah here you go here's a full refund (hands him money) thanks alot thanks for comin, shows over you guys thanks so much though it was great havin you
(Summer is shocked)
Brad: this kid botherin you Summer
Summer: no its ok thanks
Seth: yeah thanks
Summer: Cohen you're making a scene
Seth: I need'a talk to you right now
Summer: (trying to get rid of him) I'll IM you later
Seth: ok
(Seth tries to get on top of the booth, he struggles to get his leg up. Anna looks over and sees. Seth uses a near by chair and walks up on top of the booth)
Seth: let's talk up here (motions for her to come up)
Summer: (puts her hands on her head) oh my god, no
Seth: Summer I know you're scared
Summer: (looks up) yeah of you
Seth: you kiss all these other guys but you wont kiss me...acknowledge me now or lose me forever
Brad: wait your dating this emo geek
Seth: yes Brad she's dating this emo geek (to everyone) yeah that's right um I'm a big dork an I listen'a emo an I'm dating her (points)
Summer: (embarrassed) why are you doing this
Seth: cause Summer I like you, this much an if you don't feel the same way about me then...someone's gonna have'ta give me a hand down because its really high up here an I could fall an that would be embarrassing, more embarrassing
(Summer looks up at him, he puts his hand out to her she hesitates then smiles and gets up with him. the guys standing around all frown, the girls are all looking at them lovey dovey and 'awww' like)
Summer: (holding his hand) I can't believe this
Seth: (smiles) its all over but the big public make out session
(Summer kisses him, Anna watches smiling, then she looks kind of sad. the guys all walk away but the girls are watching still with lovey dovey looks)
Summer: that'll be ten bucks Cohen
Seth: that's for a worthy cause (they kiss again)
CUT TO: Theresa's room - she's packing her suitcase and on the phone
Theresa: hey Carl can I talk ta Eddie...yeah...yeah ill hold on (knock at the door)
(Theresa puts the phone down and opens the door, it's Ryan)
Ryan: hi
Theresa: hey
Ryan: you packing
Theresa: (goes outside) yeah, I think I should probably go home, seems like the right thing ta do right
Ryan: you gotta do what's right for you...for you an Eddie (Theresa nods) an I gotta-i gotta figure out what's right for me...an Marissa
Theresa: (nods) right
Ryan: (getting closer to her) so if it's the right thing to do why don't I want ya to go
Theresa: why don't I wanna go?
(they look at each other)
Ryan: I can think of a reason (he kisses her)
(we fade to the phone that Theresa left on the bed)
Eddie: hello, hello, Theresa are you there? Theresa?
(fade out)
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