Opening scene - The Cohen Kitchen - Seth and Ryan are at the dining room table discussing Ryan's kiss with Theresa

Seth: what-what kind of kiss was it?

Ryan: I don't know a kiss, my lips Theresa's lips a kiss

Seth: lips now that's interesting (they both get up from the table) uh was there tongue

Ryan: i'm not answering that

Seth: why

Ryan: you really wanna know

Seth: (thinks) no but jus tell me this, what sort of level of kiss are we talking about was it like a-like a Christina Madonna peck or was it like a Britney Madonna sorta smooch or was it like a full on like a-like a Al an Tipper Gore lip lock

Ryan: it was just a kiss ok

(they are now heading out of the kitchen to the backyard)

Seth: ok so you guys a couple now, what is she staying here, if so where is she gonna live how is she gonna live what's her credit like (Ryan looks at him) what sort of lease is she lookin'a sign (they are now entering the pool house) are we talkin about like a year or-or a month ta month or is she lookin ta buy

Ryan: lease? there's no lease! ok

Seth: ok so then what she's going back an if so what're ya gonna do are ya gonna commute back an forwards from Chino an if your commuting who's car are you gonna take (Ryan looks at him like he's crazy) how're you gonna pay for gas how're you gonna do that, what free way is your free way - of - choice, are you gonna take the 55 to the 5 or are you gonna take the 91 to the 71 or are you gonna take the seventy-

Ryan: (completely frustrated) whoa! (Seth looks at him as if to say 'what?') just-just whoa!

Seth: ok ill just whoa, the thing is you guys kissed an I think you should have a plan cause its kind of a big deal

Ryan: no it's not a big deal your jus makin it a big deal

Seth: really

Ryan: really I mean I don't even know when id see her again

(Theresa comes in)

Theresa: hi

Ryan: (shocked) Theresa, hey

Seth: hey we were just discussing your plan

Theresa: what plan

Seth: yeah...exactly (Ryan glares at him)

Theresa: I just had the morning off I thought you guys might need a ride ta school

Ryan: oh yeah great

Seth: yeah

Theresa: I hope its ok me stopping by

Seth: it's fine come on

Ryan: yeah sure why wouldn't it be (Theresa laughs)

(Marissa comes in)

Seth: Marissa (raises his eyebrows at Ryan) hello

Theresa: hey

Marissa: Theresa hi I didn't think you'd be-

Seth: staying? yeah well (laughs)

Ryan: what's up?

Marissa: uh nothing I just thought maybe you guys'd need a ride...ta school

Ryan: oh thanks

Seth: (nods) cool

(they all look at each other uncomfortably)

Seth: well I can go with Marissa and Ryan an Theresa can go together

Marissa: no, no Seth really it's ok

Theresa: (to Marissa) actually it makes more sense if you take them

Marissa: (pointed) why because we go'ta the same school (shrugs) because I live here

(awkward silence)

Seth: (softly) ill go with Marissa an Ryan an Theresa can go...

Marissa: yeah sorry y-you know what I should've called first anyway

Theresa: I should've called to

Marissa: um uh ill jus see you guys at school (leaves)

Theresa: yeah I shouldn't just stop by i'm gonna go

Ryan: no no wait-wait (mumbles)

Theresa: call me later (leaves)

Seth: well looks like we're hitch hiking

Theme Song - California by Phantom Planet

Cohen kitchen - Sandy and Kirsten are in there together

Sandy: mornin beautiful

Kirsten: good morning

(Marissa walks through the kitchen on her way out)

Kirsten: Marissa

Marissa: Kirsten, Sandy (walks out)

(Sandy frowns and looks back towards the door)

Kirsten: well your not gonna believe who is Riviera magazines man of the year

(Theresa walks through now)

Kirsten: Theresa

Theresa: Mrs. Cohen, Mr. Cohen (leaves)

Sandy: well that's nice, I mean she really deserves the award, good kid

Kirsten: it's my dad (puts magazine in front of Sandy)

Sandy: ugh my vote stays with Theresa

(Ryan and Seth come in)

Seth: uh-hm

Kirsten: hey

Seth: hey

Sandy: is it a good morning

Ryan: mmm

Kirsten: so Ryan a couple of your friends stopped by...briefly

Seth: yeah we know it was awkward

Kirsten: (to Ryan) so is Theresa staying

Seth: yeah looks that way looks that way

Sandy: I thought she was goin home

(Ryan goes to answer)

Seth: nope change'a plans (Ryan looks at him)

Sandy: it's amazing his lips (points to Ryan) don't even move

Kirsten: well how long is she staying?

Seth: well uh uh (Ryan glares at him) you tell them

Ryan: we're-we're-we're figuring it all out

Sandy: well is she-is she gonna...what rent a place what kinda lease month to month year is- can she afford ta buy (Ryan looks at Seth) what's she gonna do

Seth: (smiles) I am this way for a reason

Ryan: yeah I just told you guys she's catering a tennis tournament that's it

Kirsten: is she gonna get a job after that

Sandy: an what about the guy she's engaged to

Kirsten: is she going back to school

Ryan: (tries to answer, but sounds just come out) school, bye (leaves)

Seth: now you know why I do all the talking we're gonna need a ride by the way thanks (leaves)

Kirsten: uh ill take em ta school it's on my way ta the office, so is my dad gonna be in a good mood

Sandy: well he should be...he's man'a the year

Kirsten: I meant the case...are you gonna take it

Sandy: i'm thinkin about it

Kirsten: its jus we're gonna host the reception here for my dads award an it would be nice...if Uncle Shaun could be here

Sandy: not if we have'ta pay for the bar tab (Kirsten looks at him) i'm thinking about it (Kirsten kisses him on the cheek)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Luke is sitting outside playing his guitar, Marissa sees him and goes over

Luke: (smiles) hey

Marissa: (sits next to him) hey...can I ask you something

Luke: yeah sure

Marissa: uh...when...you an I...broke up...an uh I started dating Ryan, was it hard for you (shrugs) ta see us together

Luke: (nods) yeah (Marissa nods) but hey we wouldnt'a broken up if I hadn't...deserved it

Marissa: I guess now I know what it feels like huh (shrugs) to deserve it

(Marissa looks up and sees Ryan and Seth walking together. Luke sees that she was watching)

Luke: the sooner you realise that it's never gonna go back ta the way it was...the sooner you can move on

CUT TO: Marissa is talking to a group of people, she sees Ryan walking by himself and goes over to him

Marissa: (to group) ok ill see you guys later (catches up to Ryan) hey Ryan i'm sorry about this morning

Ryan: no, no, no its-its ok

Marissa: I jus didn't realise she was gonna be there

Ryan: yeah there was a-a change of plans

Marissa: (nods) how long is she staying for

Ryan: I dont'know she's just uh gotta find a job, place ta live

Marissa: minor details huh

Ryan: yeah (smiles)

Marissa: well if you need any help

Ryan: ah-huh thanks (walks away)

(Marissa watches him go)

CUT TO: Seth, Summer and Anna are outside at the lunch tables. Summer has the Riviera magazine that has Caleb on the front cover

Seth: check out gramps he looks so angry

Anna: that's because he is

Summer: I don't know why he's on the cover of a magazine

Anna: (sarcastic) it's hard to believe that doesn't leave him happy an fulfilled right

Summer: totally, I know

(Anna looks at Seth, and Seth smiles)

Summer: oh I love the society page it's like suddenly all of the people we know are famous, wow Diana Kahn totally got a chin implant

Anna: (touches her chin) they have chin implants (Seth touches his chin)

Summer: oh yeah my dad does em all the time he says chins are the new nose

Anna: so did Picasso

Summer: really, what hospital does he work for (Anna looks at her, as does Seth) (smiles) kidding i'm not that dumb just shallow

Seth: is all this talk of uh Newport an plastic surgery boring you Anna

Anna: no actually, i'm savoring it, I won't be hearing it much longer, i'm leaving

Seth: you gettin desert

Anna: no (stands) i'm going back ta Pittsburgh

Seth: what

Anna: i'm gonna go live with my aunt an uncle, i've jus kind of had enough of Newport so (nods) i'm leaving

(Seth looks heart broken, Summer looks sad)

CUT TO: Harbor parking lot - Ryan and Theresa are sitting in Theresa's car. they are going through jobs in the newspaper

Ryan: park ranger cadet full time position available

Theresa: I wouldn't look good in the hat

Ryan: you'd get ta put out forest fires

Theresa: moving on...

Ryan: classifieds are uh...

Theresa: depressing

Ryan: we'll find something, we'll figure it out

Theresa: I know...i'm glad you called me ta come meet you...who knew being unemployed could be so much fun

(they look at each other, then the bell goes)

Ryan: I gotta get ta class (Theresa nods)

(Theresa puts the newspaper up in front of her head and Ryan leans over and kisses her, they both laugh/smile. Ryan gets out of the car)

Ryan: it will be ok

Theresa: (nods) ok

(Theresa starts the car and leaves, Ryan watches her go)

CUT TO: Julie's door - Luke knocks and Kaitlin answers

Luke: Kaitlin, hi

Kaitlin: (smiles) hi Luke, what's goin on

Luke: well I just uh finished school for the day you know which is always a good thing

Katilin: I so know what you mean (smiles)

(Julie comes to the door)

Julie: Luke, what're you doing here?

Kaitlin: we're talking mom (smiles at Luke)

Julie: (to Kaitlin) go get ready daddy's coming to take you ta dinner

Kaitlin: (to Luke) so ill see ya soon?

Julie: (softly) Luke you know not ta come to the house we meet at the motel

Luke: I just thought...that you needed help with your DSL

Julie: Luke as much as I want high-speed internet access it's not worth Kaitlin becoming suspicious

(sound of a car door, Jimmy walks up)

Jimmy: hey Jules, Luke

Julie: Luke jus came by ta defrag my hard drive

Jimmy: ok

Julie: hurry along Luke make it quick

(Luke goes inside, Julie and Jimmy look at each other)

Julie: ill make sure Kaitlin's ready

(Jimmy looks unsure about what just happened)

CUT TO: Cohen backyard - Sandy is grilling fish and Ryan comes out

Sandy: hey, should I put another piece'a swordfish on for Theresa...or Marissa... (smiles) or any other ladies you plan on having over

Ryan: uh I was gonna go pick up Theresa so...

Sandy: done an done...so how's that goin with you guys?

Ryan: aah good, just tryin'a figure it out

Sandy: 'it' being

Ryan: (sits up on the bench) pretty much everything

Sandy: you wanna know what I think

Ryan: your gonna tell me either way right

Sandy: like my own son, your in high school she should be...your both in way over your heads (Ryan is listening) she's got no real job, she's got no place ta live an please don't ask me if she can stay here

Ryan: nah I wouldn't

Sandy: good cause you have no idea what Kirsten did the last time I floated such a concept, Theresa's got family in Chino, she's got a life in Chino, running away is not the answer

Ryan: I know, it's kinda crazy

Sandy: oh no its sweet its-its totally misguided but its-its-its kinda charming...you gotta tell her, its time she faced the music or at least the fiancé

CUT TO: Dining room/kitchen - Caleb and Kirsten are preparing dinner

Caleb: an your gonna do that thing with the white lights in your back yard right

Kirsten: of course dad

Caleb: good, I love the white lights...an no cilantro, I hate cilantro

Kirsten: your man'a the year, I think they can make some food without cilantro

Caleb: ill have'ta make a toast...you've got that 73 Dom in your wine cellar yes

Kirsten: I think you went through that on your birthday

Caleb: hmm

(Ryan comes in)

Ryan: Kirsten...Mr. Nichol

Kirsten: why don't you call him Caleb?

(Ryan looks at Kirsten, Caleb looks at Kirsten)

Ryan: congrats on your award

Caleb: ah means nothing, there lucky I agreed ta pose for there front cover

Kirsten: I think you should use that in your speech (to Ryan) do you want me ta set a place for Theresa

Ryan: (unsure) uh i'm gonna have'ta get back to you on that one (leaves)

Kirsten: i'm gonna go check on the Dom you know I was thinking chardonnay...for dinner

Caleb: nah get the pinot (Kirsten looks at him) do what you like it's your house i'm jus making a salad (Kirsten smiles)

Sandy: man'a the year an still so modest i'm so glad ta see it hasn't gone to your head Cal

Caleb: the case, have you made your decision

Sandy: i've decided what it'll take ta make me decide, you tell Kirsten, everything

Caleb: she's better off not knowing

Sandy: no she's not, you are...she is already implicated without her knowledge

Caleb: then why worry her, this may all go away you know

Sandy: it - may - not an I wont spend the next year lying to her so if you want my help ya tell her everything (Caleb looks at him)

CUT TO: Mermaid Inn - Ryan is sitting in the car looking up at the motel, then we go to Theresa's door where she is just opening it

Theresa: (big smile) hi

Ryan: hey

(at the same time)

Ryan: we should talk

Theresa: I have news (they both smile/laugh)

Ryan: you go first

Theresa: I just got off the phone with Eddie an I told him (shakes her head) i'm not coming home any time soon

Ryan: (shocked) you did

Theresa: he didn't take it well but uh now that I did it which I cant believe I did...I feel so much more free or something (Ryan doesn't say anything) what'did you wanna talk about?

Ryan: (smiles) how'do you feel about swordfish

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen the next morning - Seth is sitting at the bench looking lost, Ryan comes in from outside also looking lost

Seth: so she's leaving

Ryan: no she's staying

Seth: (confused) what when did you talk ta Anna

Ryan: (confused) Anna?

Seth: yeah she told me she's goin back ta Pittsburgh

Ryan: (frowns) Anna's goin back ta Pittsburgh

Seth: well uh uh not anymore, according ta you

Ryan: i'm totally confused

Seth: she Anna - is leaving

Ryan: she Theresa is staying

Seth: right, got it (sighs) so she really is leaving

Ryan: that sucks (sits next to him)

Seth: do you think its cause'a me...I can't believe I caused a girl ta leave the state, the county, maybe sure fine

Ryan: you really think its cause'a you

Seth: well I mean we broke up she went back east she had a great time she comes back only ta see me standing on a coffee cart declaring my eternal love for Summer

Ryan: well maybe she jus doesn't feel that comfortable here, not everybody does

Seth: I know, I get that but if it is cause'a me...maybe I can talk her out of it except for the fact that I cant ask her if its cause'a me without sounding totally self absorbed but i'm not self absorbed right Ryan me, me

Ryan: (thinking) huh

Seth: me

Ryan: uh I was jus thinkin about Theresa (sighs) she's staying what am I gonna do

Seth: (sighs) she's leaving what am I gonna do

CUT TO: Toledo Grill (some type of restaurant I assume) - Kirsten is walking to the outside tables, and Caleb is waiting for her

Caleb: hey Kiki (kisses her cheek)

Kirsten: mwa

Caleb: thanks for meeting me

Kirsten: (unsure) is everything ok

Caleb: uh jus, why don't you have a seat (pulls seat out for her)

Kirsten: (frowns at Caleb) is it Uncle Shaun

Caleb: ...the hotel room that he accidentally stumbled into the other day...Joel Mcuin was staying there

Kirsten: well that's quite a coincidence since Joel Mcuin is the leading lumber supplier on the west coast...not such a coincidence

Caleb: it's not the first time that he's accidentally stumbled into a hotel room, its jus the first time he's got caught

Kirsten: I knew Uncle Shaun was a tough negotiator an yeah well he sent extra nice Christmas presents to certain teamsters but breaking an entering, theft (laughs) what else black mail racketeering (Caleb just drinks his drink) is he goin'a jail

Caleb: not if Sandy can help it

Kirsten: well if he can't, are they gonna go after you

Caleb: ...i'm afraid it's not just me

(Kirsten is stunned)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Ryan is sitting in the student lounge studying, Marissa comes in and goes over to him

Marissa: hey

(Ryan looks up and smiles)

Marissa: catching up on Western Civ

Ryan: yeah Spanish Inquisition, alotta fun

Marissa: (laughs) yeah tell me about it (Ryan smiles) could they give us anymore-

(Eddie runs in and shuts Ryan's book, it scares Marissa)

Eddie: (angry) get up

Ryan: Eddie (stands) Eddie what's goin on

Eddie: (upset) (points) you know exactly what's goin on (sad) you sleep with her? (Marissa watches, shocked)

Ryan: no, no

Eddie: no then why would she call me an tell me she's not comin back why would she stay here huh

Ryan: (softly) this isn't the right time (touches Eddies arm)

Eddie: no don't touch me man, after everything I did for you growin up the least you can do is be honest with me, now you be a man an you tell me, are you sleepin with her

Ryan: (loudly) no!

Teacher: excuse me, this lounge is for faculty an students only

Eddie: alright, believe me (softly to Ryan) i'm not lettin her go (leaves)

(Ryan stands there and looks over to where Marissa is standing, she looks worried/shocked, Ryan picks up his things and walks out, Marissa watches him leave)

CUT TO: Anna rushing up the stairs outside, Seth goes over to her

Seth: Anna (Anna looks back but doesn't stop) hey

Anna: hi

Seth: this is nice weather we're having

Anna: yeah

Seth: yeah oh did you hear the Lakers won

Anna: oh did they

Seth: yeah

Anna: huh

Seth: yeah, yeah they did, there was somethin else I wanted'ta talk to you about actually what was it I can't remember (puts finger on his chin) oh that's it...your leaving, why the hell are you leaving

Anna: you know I cant i'm late for class

Seth: yeah you've got at least 3 minutes

Anna: no it's a little bit more complicated then that

Seth: why don't you start with like...one reason, there's gotta be you know one main overriding reason

Anna: (giving in) alright fine look I miss the seasons, I miss fall foliage I miss the snow, I miss- I miss the first signs of spring

Seth: you miss the seasons?

Anna: yeah and...

Seth: and

Anna: an my little dog swifty, we left him with my aunt an my uncle an-an the Jimmy Stewart museum an peanut butter cup pies at Dingbats the vinyl selection at record village, an Sundays the superflea fleamarket...huh I guess I did get it into three minutes huh

Seth: so that's it there's not like...one other reason

Anna: did I say peanut butter cup pies

Seth: (nods) yeah

Anna: (shakes her head) then no

Seth: good excellent um...tomorrow we're havin this thing at my house for my grandpa

Anna: cant, tomorrow i'm leaving

Seth: well ya can't leave without saying goodbye though

Anna: ill come say goodbye

Seth: ok

Anna: alright (walks off)

(Seth walks off, looking lost)

CUT TO: Ryan is at the bike rack getting his bike, Marissa walks over to him

Marissa: ...is there anything I can do'ta help, you, Theresa

Ryan: yeah sure she just needs a job an a place to live so if you've got any...

Marissa: well does she need a friend, cause I could help out there...why don't you invite her ta Caleb's party (shrugs) an we could all hang out

Ryan: why the hell would you want that?

Marissa: (looks at him) look i'm use'ta getting what I want...which I know is not the most attractive quality but I also know that I cant compete with a girl you've known your whole life (Ryan looks at her) (shrugs) not after everything that's jus come between us

Ryan: I don't think she has clothes...a dress...for it (Marissa nods) but thanks

(Marissa nods and walks away, Ryan looks back then rides off)

CUT TO: Cohen backyard - Kirsten is sitting on the sun lounge drinking, Sandy comes out

Kirsten: hey, how was the rest'a your day

Sandy: oh I jus wanted'ta get home an see how you were doing

Kirsten: (upset) after the Heights I knew that my dad wasn't above board but this is beyond anything that I could've imagined

Sandy: we're gonna figure this out an you better believe ill do everything I can ta protect you

Kirsten: no! I don't want you to i'm goin'a get outside counsel I do not want you involved (Sandy sits next to her) when I asked for your help I had no idea what I was asking you for

Sandy: oh I know that

Kirsten: but this is my mistake, not yours an I will not let you compromise yourself...not even for me (Sandy looks at her) i'm gonna call the caterers an make sure that uh there's no cilantro for the man'a the year

(Sandy watches her, worried)

CUT TO: Seth and Summer sitting on the hood of Summer's ? car making out. they have some type of fast food also

Seth: (stops kissing) (sighs) she's lying, I know it

Summer: (confused) what?...who?

Seth: Anna

Summer: you're thinking about Anna right now

Seth: I just...ugh I just wish I could convince her not ta leave cause'a me

Summer: you think she's leaving just cause of you

Seth: it makes sense doesn't it?

Summer: well yeah but even if I thought it I wouldn't say It mean its a little self absorbed Cohen

Seth: (sad) I jus never wanted'ta hurt her feelings

Summer: well maybe she jus didn't like it here, I hear there are a few people who don't, it does rain sometimes in January

(Seth half smiles, Summer kisses him then he sort of pulls away from her)

Seth: i'm kind of (picks up burger) i'm kinda hungry you wanna eat

Summer: (takes burger) (softly) thanks

CUT TO: Theresa's room - Ryan taps on the window and she opens the door to let him in

Ryan: hi

Theresa: hey (closes door) are you still good at foot massages cause I have ben on my feet all day!

Ryan: we-we gotta talk

Theresa: (starts to take off his jacket) so no foot massage

Ryan: uh no listen-listen (lost) I-I don't know what'ta do...about us I (sighs) I can't get you a job an a place to live, I live in a pool house-

Theresa: shh shhh, shut up (holds him from behind) shut the hell up, I don't need you ta take care of me, I can take care of myself

Ryan: (turns to face her) I know, I know

Theresa: I am not one'a these Newport (pushes him on the bed) chicks that needs a trust fund to survive (gets on the bed with him) but the fact that you thought I needed you is...really great, sweet (kisses him) sexy (kisses him again)

Ryan: what about Eddie

Theresa: I told Eddie that I can't marry him right now

Ryan: (closes his eyes) jus cause your ok with it doesn't mean that he is

Theresa: i'm not ok with it I just know it's for the best...i'm here ta be with you (kisses him)

Ryan: (breathless) are we doin this

Theresa: it's not like we haven't before

(Ryan gets on top of her and they continue kissing. the camera pans across the room and stops at the window, we see a black car parked outside. the view changes and its now from inside the car looking up at the room where the light is on, view changes again and we see Eddie looking up towards Theresa's room. the light in the window goes out. Eddie closes his eyes, heart broken. he speeds off)

CUT TO: Mermaid Inn the next morning - we see Theresa and Ryan asleep next to each other. Ryan opens his eyes, kisses her on the shoulder twice then gets up and starts getting dressed

Theresa: (sees & sits up) whats'a matter

Ryan: uh it's not like home, I got people that notice if I don't get back

Theresa: (nods) I had the day off, I thought if you wanna go ta the beach or go ta the pier tonight

Ryan: uh actually I have a thing

Theresa: a thing

Ryan: yeah Kirsten's dads being honoured by some magazine there havin a cocktail party at the Cohen house (Theresa nods)

Ryan: you uh...you wanna come?

Theresa: do you want me ta come cause i'm kinda getting the vibe that...

Ryan: no, yeah no um (shrugs) its just you know what these things are like, these people

Theresa: an it might be kinda weird, the girl who serves food at the party is now a guest at the party

Ryan: I w-I wasn't saying that

Theresa: i'm jus feeling like your not really tryin'a invite me

Ryan: no I do I-I am, I didn't think you'd wanna go I know what these things are like for me

Theresa: I don't wanna go...I just wanna make sure you're not embarrassed to bring me ta your things

Ryan: i'm not

Theresa: good, I have nothing to wear anyway...but come over after an we can both wear nothing

(Ryan smiles, leans down and kisses her then leaves)

CUT TO: Golf course - Sandy is walking with his clubs, he stops next to a guy that turns out to be DA

Sandy: well if you keep lookin up like that all your gonna see is a bad shot, hey Hodes how're things at the DA's office (shakes his hand)

Hodes: better since you left the PD's office, my people seem ta win a few more

Sandy: well that's why I left, I started feelin bad for ya

Hodes: so, why don't I think it's a wild coincidence to see you here?

Sandy: well you have trust issues, that's why you've never ben married

Hodes: well saves me a phone call, we have a deal ta offer your client

Sandy: client?

Hodes: Shaughnessy

Sandy: ugh, he's not my client

Hodes: that's not what he said

Sandy: ah he's drunk most'a the time, ya can't take anything he says very seriously

Hodes: we're taking what we think he has'ta say very seriously

Sandy: just outta curiosity, what kinda deal were you gonna offer him

Hodes: curiosity?

Sandy: yeah, mild

Hodes: (laughs) ok if he were to cooperate, let us know who signs his marching orders...we'd considering pleading him down to a lesser charge

Sandy: unless...the plaintiff decides ta drop the charges in which case Shaughnessy would have no reason ta talk

Hodes: except the plaintiff has no reason'a do that, right (Sandy swings his club) let me tell you something Sandy, the Newport group is Orange County's Enron, you make this just a little bit difficult for me an I will come down on you as hard as I can

Sandy: oh wow, this must be a reelection year

Hodes: oh spare me, you an I 've ben friends for years, that's probably why Caleb Nichol hired ya but it use'ta be Sandy Cohen's moral compass wouldn't point him anywhere except the direction of truth, no matter who he took down

Sandy: oooh spoken like a man who's never ben married, I jus can't hit it any better then that, good to see ya again (leaves)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Ryan is in there and Seth comes in. there is also a bunch of people in there preparing for the party

Seth: hey man where ya ben?

Ryan: (eating cereal straight from the box) at Theresa's, your parents say anything

Seth: no I covered for you, but dude you shouldn't be doin this you're sleepin there now? that's serious

Ryan: I jus fell asleep

Seth: yeah well I heard about some scary guy that showed up at school, his name wouldn't be Eddie would it?

Ryan: yeah he came down ta talk

Seth: yeah about how it's gettin serious between you an Theresa

Ryan: (sighs) you-you an Anna you have the talk

Seth: damnit do not change the subject to me i'm (screws up his face) powerless not ta talk about it, I tried an uh she gave me a list'a reasons why she's leaving

Ryan: you didn't make the cut did ya?

Seth: but she's lying (Ryan raises his eyebrows) I want her to know that you know i'm sorry that I hurt her feelings but she doesn't-she doesn't have'ta do this she shouldn't be doing this

Ryan: then jus tell her

Seth: jus tell her huh (Ryan nods) simple honest direct, no wonder I never considered it, ok fine I will ill tell her tonight, might have'ta have a little bubbly first though, a little veritas in vino you know what I mean

Ryan: hardly ever (eats more cereal)

CUT TO: Theresa's room, there is a knock at the door

Theresa: coming (opens door) (suprised) hey, come in

(Marissa comes in)

Marissa: how're you

Theresa: (smiles) good, what's going on?

Marissa: well there's this party tonight an-

Theresa: (nods) I heard

Marissa: yeah well I thought maybe you'd wanna go

Theresa: I can't, um I didn't really bring any'a my nice clothes with me

Marissa: (smiles) well I have some options (holds up dresses)

(they both smile at each other)

CUT TO: Caleb's party - there are people everywhere. Kirsten and Caleb are having photos taken together. Seth and Sandy are standing off to the side together

Sandy: (phone rings) hello, hello hey Joel thanks for getting back ta me...huh no actually now's a perfect time

(Sandy walks passed where Caleb and Kirsten are)

Caleb: come on smile for your father Kiki

Kirsten: i'm smiling on the inside

(Seth walks in front of them and takes some wine)

Seth: veritas in vino (nods his head to the caterer)

Sandy: (still on the phone) yeah then we have a deal, why spend alotta money when you can make alotta money yep Caleb will be pleased...yes Mr. Mcuin i'm aware, we do what we must ok (hangs up)

(Sandy walks past Ryan who is standing by himself. Summer comes and stands next to him)

Summer: is Theresa coming

Ryan: nope, Marissa?

Summer: I doubt it...look I get why you're doing what you're doing but she does really love you

Ryan: I know, it's just...

Summer: yeah the Oliver thing I know, it was messed up...but hey she dated Luke for years, ya cant always trust her judgment (they both smile) but she has a good heart

(Ryan looks over and sees Marissa come in, followed closely by Theresa)

Theresa: (to Marissa) not your typical back yard barbeque

Marissa: yeah well they never are

(they walk over to Summer and Ryan. Summer smiles)

Ryan: (blown away) you uh wow

Theresa: (nods) I had some help (smiles at Marissa)

(Marissa smiles and looks at Ryan)

Summer: Coop (grabs Marissa's arm and they walk off)

(Ryan and Theresa look at each other, camera pans to Caleb who is getting photos taken by himself.

Caleb: (walks over to Seth) c'mon Seth get in the picture, you are the future of the company

Seth: oh there's somethin'a look forward to (smiles awkwardly)

Caleb: you will grow out of comic books at some stage, an grow into wanting ta be rich

Seth: no I wont (smiles awkwardly again)

(Anna is at the front door, she walks in and sees Summer)

Anna: (smiles) hey

Summer: (smiles) hi

Anna: I jus came ta say bye, my planes leaving soon

Summer: (sad) you're really leaving

Anna: yeah

Summer: well you might not believe this but...i'm gonna miss you

Anna: ooh what's even more unbelievable is that i'm gonna miss you

Summer: (laughs) its pretty unbelievable

Anna: (laughs) bye Blanch

Summer: see ya Rose

(they laugh and hug. we are now back outside 2 women are gossiping)

w1: have you seen Molly Mulers boob job, there huge

w2: (laughs) Lois Robins face lift, wow

w1: Diane Kahn totally had chin implants

(Ryan and Theresa over hear)

Theresa: (frowns) they have chin implants

(Anna comes up to them)

Anna: oh yeah chins are the nose haven't you heard

Ryan: hey Anna, Theresa

Anna: (shakes her hand) nice to meet you (bites her lip and watches Seth with Caleb)

Ryan: came ta say goodbye ta Seth

Anna: yeah...(holding pink envelope) could you give him this (hands it to Ryan) its suppose'ta say everything that I couldn't say but now that i'm here I just...can't say anything at all

Ryan: (puts it in his pocket) yeah, yeah of course

Anna: see ya Ryan (hugs him)

Ryan: thanks for teachin me how'ta waltz

Anna: (smiles) you have the best life, you deserve it (Ryan smiles) (to Theresa) bye

Theresa: (waves) bye

(Anna watches Seth a little longer, with a sad look on her face then leaves. pan to Julie standing by herself, Luke goes over to her)

Luke: you look so hot

Julie: (smiles) not here Luke behave

Luke: I know it's just...your ass (Julie smiles)

(we see them from behind, Luke touches Julie as he walks away, Julie turns around and sees that Jimmy is standing a little away from her. he looks at her and she turns away. Caleb is standing over at the grill with a group of men, Sandy walks over)

Caleb: (to guys) excuse me guys, thanks

Sandy: I saw the DA today, it didn't go what I would call well

Caleb: I thought he was a friend of yours, you use'ta make deals all the time

Sandy: well it's an election year, it seems your not to popular with the people

Caleb: (scoffs) that's the best you could do, I need to go an make my toast

Sandy: ill make this go away but your gonna have'ta give something up, Joel Mcuin is gonna need ta be the chief lumber supplier for the next big Newport group contract (Caleb smiles) you wont be buyin wholesale...but it'll work

Caleb: I knew I could rely on you (holds his hand out for Sandy to shake)

Sandy: not if you were man'a the century

Caleb: whats'a matter Sandy, you cut deals for your clients all the time

Sandy: yeah well usually there the ones that'a broken the law...not me (Caleb laughs)

(Kirsten looks around and sees them together, a woman comes up to Caleb)

w: (in the background) Mr. Nichol its time for your speech (Caleb walks off)

(Sandy watches not happy, Kirsten watches Sandy. everyone gathers around for Caleb's speech)

W: (in the background) ladies an gentleman it is my sincere pleasure

(Jimmy stands next to Julie)

Jimmy: hey Jules

Julie: James

Jimmy: you know forgive me, this - cant - possibly be happening right I mean i'm-i'm crazy...to even think it right (Julie looks at him)

Julie: think what

Jimmy: ok that's what I thought because it would - destroy - Marissa...an I think we both know she's ben through enough

Julie: honestly Jimmy I don't know what you're talking about (Jimmy looks at her)

(everyone claps, Caleb is up on the podium)

Caleb: thankyou, thankyou it really is a tremendous honour, few publications better represent this great county of ours then Riviera magazine (clapping)

(we pan to Jimmy and Julie standing together, then Eddie coming through the front door - back outside with Ryan and Theresa)

Ryan: i'll be right back i'm gonna give Seth his letter (walks off)

Theresa: o-ok ill be here tryin'a spot the chin implants

(we see Eddie coming towards the back door)

Caleb: (in the background) where as my story has its own cast of characters (Marissa looks over & sees him, she looks worried) one doesn't become Riviera man of the year without some help (Eddie is now outside amongst the crowd, Marissa looks over to him, frowning) where would I be without my wonderful family (points) my beautiful daughter Kirsten, an my favourite- well my only grandson Seth, come join me

(Seth makes a 'do I have to' face but gets up reluctantly. Eddie walks over to Theresa)

Theresa: what're you doing here?

Eddie: (softly) I just wanna talk to you, cant you listen

(Ryan sees and rushes in their direction. camera goes back to Caleb who now has Seth and Kirsten by his sides)

Eddie: lets go somewhere an figure this out (grabs her arm)

Theresa: (pulls away) i'm not going anywhere-

(Ryan tries to pull Eddie away from Theresa)

Eddie: you stay the hell away from me ok you're lucky I don't kick your ass right here (to Theresa) look can we please just go (grabs her again)

Theresa: let go!

(Ryan tries to get Eddie away again, Eddie turns around and punches Ryan, Ryan falls into a table of food which crashes to the floor - everyone screams - Seth and Kirsten look worried, Caleb closes his eyes as if he's mortified by it - Jimmy turns around to see what happened - Luke Summer and Marissa are standing together, they all look worried - Ryan gets up off the floor and runs at Eddie knocking him onto a table that was holding drinks, glass smashes and everyone gaps)

Caleb: what the hell is going on (Kirsten & Seth lean forward worried)

(Ryan and Eddie are standing again, they both knock into a servant, and he ends up on the floor. Ryan and Eddie are on the ground kinda of wrestling each other - Luke goes over to them - Eddie stands Ryan up and punches him which sends him flying into the pool - Luke comes up behind Eddie and grabs him, Jimmy and Sandy are also standing there)

Sandy: why don't you leave right now before the cops get here alright?

Eddie: (yells to Ryan) your dead!

(Ryan is in the pool)

Sandy: right now!

Eddie: (still yelling) don't ever come home, your dead you hear me, get offa me man (Luke lets him go)

(Sandy goes to the edge of the pool, Ryan is still in the pool just floating there - Theresa looks upset - Ryan still in the pool)

CUT TO: Cohen living room - Ryan has an ice bag on his eye and he's sitting in a chair, Kirsten and Theresa are sitting on the couch near by and Sandy is sitting on the end of the coffee table

Sandy: oh that's gonna be quite a shiner, but hey (taps Ryan's leg) they look good on ya

Ryan: yeah? thanks

Theresa: (upset) i'm so sorry, about everything

Kirsten: oh its ok sweetie, it's not your fault

Sandy: hey I heard there was a rumble in the bedroom, i'm gonna go (stands) break it up (he and Kirsten leave)

(Ryan and Theresa look at each other, Seth and Summer come in)

Seth: you ok?

Ryan: (sighs) eh

(Seth and Summer are both sitting where Sandy was

Seth: (sighs) I cant believe Anna didn't show

Ryan: eh actually um (takes the now soggy envelope out & hands it to Seth)

Seth: your jus giving me this now

Ryan: I was a little distracted

Seth: (looking at it) (panics) the inks all smudged, I can't even read it (walks to the kitchen, Summer follows) is that a V or a Q? (to Summer) here, here look right there, first that says 'I love you' but then what is that word right there 'Azerbaijan' Aztecs'?

Summer: asprin

Seth: you think it says asprin

Summer: no, you're giving me a headache

Seth: ok coincidence, confucius, what is this C word

Summer: confusing?

Seth: you think it says confusing

Summer: (frustrated) no you're confusing me, what'do you care what it says

Seth: Summer Anna couldn't even say goodbye ta me alright an I think she's leaving because'a me, I don't want it ta happen

Summer: what is going on, last week your standing on a coffee cart declaring your eternal love for me, now your all like 'Anna's letter, I cant read it'

Seth: Summer, this isn't like that ok, she's jus my friend an I don't want her ta leave

Summer: then go...stop her

(Seth kisses her on the forehead and leaves the room. Ryan and Theresa are talking in the living room)

Ryan: so what're you gonna do?

Theresa: I need ta call Eddie...try an straighten everything out

Ryan: its gonna be ok

(Seth rushes in)

Seth: hey man uh i'm sorry ta interrupt I need you to drive me to the airport, I gotta stop Anna from leaving

Ryan: what you can't drive yourself

Seth: dude i've had like 3 glasses of champagne ok, you know how it goes straight ta my head, please

Theresa: you should go, he needs you

Seth: thankyou very much (rushes off)

(Ryan and Theresa stand)

Ryan: you're uh you're gonna be at the motel when I get back

Theresa: (nods) I don't want you to be late

(Ryan leaves, Theresa watches with a sad look on her face. Back outside, Julie is standing by herself and Caleb walks over)

Caleb: hey Juju (kisses her on the cheek) I was wondering if you were gonna ignore me all night

Julie: you seemed busy...congratulations

Caleb: thanks for coming, can I drive you home

Julie: I can walk down the driveway

Caleb: can I call you...take you out on a real date, things have gotten a bit crazy an I know I didn't appreciate you, I want to. I wanna make you feel appreciated

Julie: plan the perfect date...run it by me...we'll see

(Caleb smiles, Julie smiles and walks off, Caleb watches her go)

CUT TO: Ryan and Seth in the car driving to the airport, Seth is panicking

Seth: come on man, her flight leaves soon

Ryan: i'm doin 75 in a 65 alright

Seth: (girly voice) i'm doin 75 in a 60- (normal) everyone knows 80's the new 75

Ryan: what? who talks like that!

Seth: what is up with this a.c, my jewfro's frizzin out I look like Screech

Ryan: the a.c's fine

Seth: what is this music?

Ryan: (had enough) do - not insult Journey, alright

{side note, its interesting to see that Seth is on the giving end of what Summer did to him way back in 107:The Escape, the 2 scenes are almost identical except Ryan was nice enough not to kick Seth out of the car,lol}

CUT TO: Jimmy's house - Marissa answers the door and it's Theresa

Marissa: hey...how are you

Theresa: just embarrassed, I can't believe it this huge fight at a fancy party

Marissa: actually not the first time that's happened

Theresa: hm here (hands her the dress) um i'm not gonna have time ta get it dry cleaned before I go

Marissa: (shocked) before you go?

Theresa: i've ben fooling myself thinking this was gonna be easy...I made a huge mess of everything and (shrugs) I have this whole life ta figure out an so so does Ryan so...take care of him, ill see you (leaves)

(Marissa is speechless)

CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - Sandy is in there getting ready for bed and Kirsten comes in

Kirsten: I talked ta my dad, he told me what you did

Sandy: (nods) obstructed justice...tampered with a witness

Kirsten: so what happens now?

Sandy: my guess is not much, since it's an election year the DA can't afford ta lose an without their start witness they don't really have a case, if your gonna go after the king, Caleb...then you had better know that you can kill the king

Kirsten: I told you that I didn't want you ta get involved

Sandy: I will always do what's before for my family

Kirsten: i'd rather go ta jail than be responsible for you being mixed up in this, getting inta bed with my father

Sandy: I promise ya, i'd rather send you ta jail than get inta bed with your father

(Kirsten smiles and sits next to him)

Kirsten: you do something like this, there's no going back

Sandy: yeah, its kinda like prom night...believe me, if anybody's gonna be puttin you in handcuffs...it's gonna be me (smiles)

(Kirsten laughs and puts her head on his shoulder, Sandy puts his arm around her)

CUT TO: Ryan pulling up outside the airport. Seth jumps out and runs for the door, he grabs a pamphlet from a monk guy and throws it on the ground inside. he stops just inside the door and looks around urgently. he runs towards the security bit

Seth: (yells) Anna!

(Anna looks over and sees him)

Seth: Anna wait!

Anna: (smiles) Seth? (to the security guy) hold on (runs over to him) Seth what're you doing here

Seth: (breathless) ok maybe...its jus the champagne talking but i'm jus gonna say it ok. please do not leave because'a me

Anna: (confused) what, what are you-

Seth: (pulls out the letter) look you love me, I read it an I get it ok an i'm so sorry if I did anything ta hurt your feelings or cause this but I don't want ya ta leave ok none of us do

Anna: Seth! I love you...as a friend

Seth: (swallows) what?

Anna: god I love you as a friend

Seth: it doesn't say 'Azerbaijan' (Anna shakes her head)

Anna: (teary) look I think your an amazing guy, a little self absorbed maybe (smiles) ...but great, but I mean if there's one thing that our relationship taught me it's that...we don't have alotta chemistry

Seth: so you're not leaving because'a me

Anna: i'm leaving cause I need ta leave (Seth nods) but who knows, maybe one day we'll be perfect for each other (shakes her head) I don't know (Seth looks at her, sad) I do know I have to go'ta Pittsburgh...i'm lonely Seth, I thought I could make this my home but I cant...thanks for coming... (touches his chin) an saying goodbye

(Seth nods, Anna hugs him, they both close their eyes and hold each other tightly. they stop hugging and look at each other, Anna lets go of his hand and begins to walk back to the security bit)

Seth: (teary) Anna wait a second (walking to the glass) what am I gonna do without you huh who am I gonna play Jenga with. your so wise in all your sage wisdom, what am I gonna do without that (shakes his head)

Anna: (crying) confidence, Cohen

(Anna begins to walk away, she looks back at him then continues walking. Seth stands at the glass crying)

Seth: (bangs) Anna!

(Anna turns back and smiles, Seth looks at her, Anna smiles again still teary and walks towards the boarding bit. Seth puts his nose on the glass and shuts his eyes {he looks so lost here, poor guy} Anna continues walking and she disappears in the crowd. Seth watches her go, he is devastated)

CUT TO: Mermaid Inn - Ryan and Seth pull up in the car

Ryan: ill be right back (gets out)

(Seth is sitting in the car, still sad. Ryan looks through the window of Theresa's room and a woman is in there vacuuming, all of Theresa's stuff is gone. Ryan walks away - Ryan and Seth are now sitting on a bench somewhere eating pizza)

Seth: what if the girl i'm spose'ta be with jus went back ta Pittsburgh

Ryan: what if she went back ta Chino

Seth: (playing) why would Anna go ta Chino (Ryan looks at him) i'm kidding come on

Ryan: nice one...well, at least we have each other

Seth: actually I have Summer now...but uh ill put a little Seth-Ryan time on the books, that's quality time

Ryan: thanks buddy, I could always hang out with Luke, what'do you think he's doin right now?

Seth: um discovering fire? hunting an gathering? shaving his chest with a buck knife, you guys could do that together

Ryan: I do do that

(fade out)