Opening scene - The first thing we see is RAIN over the ocean, lots and lots of rain. then we hear thunder and I have to mention this because it really made the scene, the song No Rain by Blind Melon begins to play. I think it was a perfect choice for this scene! And while I�m on a tangent, a bit of trivia. the week this episode aired it was actually really raining in LA so it made it that much more believable, I thought that was neat they were able to fluke it like that! ok back to the scene! the scene to this voice over is an aerial shot of the ocean, then of houses

Guy: well I cannot believe I�m saying this but it�s raining in the OC

Girl: I know its crazy (thunder) I gotta tell ya the traffic is a nightmare, the four o five is jammed, the five the seven ten there all gridlocked

Guy: stay safe, stay dry an lets all pray for sunshine again

(ok we now see the outside of the Cohen house, it looks very dreary and the rain is of course still coming down. we then see Ryan inside the pool house. he draws up his blinds to see the rain over the glass panel in his door. he stares for a minute, shocked. we see the rain pouring down on the pool. Ryan draws up another blind - we then go inside the Cohen house where Seth is walking, he heads into the kitchen towards the back door and stops suddenly. he looks out through the glass paneling in the door just like Ryan did. there is a bolt of lightening and a loud clap of thunder. Seth sees Ryan at his door. Ryan puts his hand on his door handle but doesn�t open it. Seth motions for Ryan to come over to him. Ryan screws up his face and shakes his head, and motions for Seth to go to him. Seth again motions for Ryan to go to him. Ryan again motions for Seth to go to him {neither like the idea of having to go out in the rain lol} Seth looks sadly at Ryan and walks away from the door, he comes back to the door with a HUGE grin on his face, and a basket of bagels, he waves them around at Ryan trying to bribe him into coming to the kitchen. Ryan shakes his head, half smiles then screws his face up. Seth puts the bagels back, disappointed. Seth walks back over to the door with his tongue poking out a little, and he has a phone to his ear. we hear a ringing sound. Ryan walks back over to his door and answers his phone_

Seth: hey I kinda need'a talk to you so, you comin over for breakfast

Ryan: uh you know I got a little cleanin up to do, why don�t you swing by the pool house

Seth: uh, have you looked out the window, it�s like the opening sequence from day after tomorrow

Ryan: its jus Rain, ill be here if you need'a talk

Seth: dude, come on, I�m a child of southern California I can�t go out in this ill melt (Ryan doesn�t budge) you wanna do it over the phone

Ryan: works for me

Seth: (walks to the table) so does this weather, its very uh reflective (sits) of my current emotional state

Ryan: yeah I know what you mean (sits on the bed)

Seth: ...(sad) so I�m gonna lose her man...Summers leavin for Italy tomorrow, its gonna be nothin but canollis an canoodling with Zach

Ryan: yeah well I haven�t talked ta Lindsay since she ran out at Caleb�s

Seth: well you should talk to her

Ryan: she doesn�t wanna talk ta anyone

Seth: I don�t know, maybe it'll all work out for the best

Ryan: yeah maybe

(lightening and thunder)

Seth: (walks towards the door) you don�t think that�s god tryin'a tell us anything do you

Ryan: (walks to the door) I�m not gonna take that chance, I�ve gotta talk to Lindsay

Seth: yeah, d'you think we should stick together...kinda two by two like Noah did...he�s very wise Ryan he had a beard

Ryan: its jus rain, it can�t hurt us

(thunder and lightening again. Seth and Ryan both look at it)

Seth: not worse then our women can

(Ryan looks at Seth, Seth puts his hand on the glass and it slides down dramatically. they both look miserable)

Theme song - California by Phantom planet

Cohen house - we see the outside first, still as dreary as before. we hear thunder and the rain falling on the pavement. we then see through Sandy and Kirsten�s bedroom door, it is very dreary and Kirsten is still in bed. we then see Kirsten from above, she is frowning with her hands together on her chest, she looks so sad. she looks over to the right over her at a photo of her and Sandy, they look SO happy. Kirsten puts the photo face down so she can�t see it. Sandy comes out of the bathroom drying his hair with a towel.

Sandy: its ten o'clock...are you gonna stay in bed all day

Kirsten: maybe...I like it here

Sandy: (sits on the bed near Kirsten) you know I feel like...like we've become like strangers

Kirsten: well I was taught (rolls over) never to talk to strangers

Sandy: funny

Kirsten: not trying to be

Sandy: ...I�m sorry you�re upset

Kirsten: really, cause the last time I checked everything was all my fault

Sandy: I never said that

Kirsten: not in those exact words

(Sandy phone rings and Kirsten closes her eyes. Sandy gets up to answer it, Kirsten opens her eyes)

Sandy: hello

Rebecca: Sandy

Sandy: Rebecca:

Kirsten: (angry) now I�m up (starts to get out of bed)

(Rebecca is in a diner somewhere)

Rebecca: I wanted to run Sandy I um got on a bus I was on my way (sighs) but I realised I couldn�t leave without saying goodbye

(Kirsten leaves the room quickly, Sandy follows her. while Sandy is saying the below. we see Kirsten walking away from him and putting her robe on, Sandy stands in the doorway of their room watching her)

Sandy: well as long as you don�t flee we have a chance with your case, please, stay where you are

CUT TO: Caleb�s mansion - Julie is in the kitchen making bagels, Marissa and Alex come in

Marissa: hey

Julie: (cheery) good morning Mariss- (sees Alex) oh I didn�t know you had a friend over last night (to Alex) I�m Julie Cooper-Nichol (shakes Alex's hand)

Alex: Alex

Julie: ah so you�re the feisty young lady Caleb mentioned (Marissa looks at Alex, Alex looks at Julie) well I was jus making bagels I figure if the Cohen�s can do it why cant we

Alex: uh none for me thanks I don�t eat breakfast

Julie: ah that�s very punk of you (Marissa frowns) you know I use'ta like the punk in my day

Marissa: mom

Julie: oh your right Marissa, it still is my day, I was jus being modest (smiles)

(Alex smiles. Julie�s bagels pop up in the toaster. Alex smiles at Marissa. Julie is standing at the toaster with her back to the girls. Marissa smiles at Alex)

Julie: we�ll be keeping kosher in no time

(Marissa playfully throws a piece of food at Alex, Alex gasps then they kiss heatedly. remember this is all going on behind Julies back)

Julie: so how bout this weather (we see Alex and Marissa kissing, close up) huh, unbelievable (turns around)

(Marissa and Alex quickly stop kissing and smile at Julie, Marissa looks as though she�s trying hard not to laugh)

Alex: yeah, think I have to go but very nice to meet you (points)

Julie: oh (puts her fist up) rock on

(Marissa looks at Julie, Alex leaves. Marissa goes to the fridge)

Julie: she seems nice

Marissa: ah-huh

Julie: an you know I have no problem if you want a friend to stay over its just if you could let me know before hand

Marissa: oh you didn�t get the memo

Julie: (fake laughs) you know what Marissa I don�t think it�s too much to ask to know what�s going on underneath my roof that�s all

Marissa: oh, you wanna know what�s going on with me...I�m gonna tell you the truth, no screaming, no crying...jus the truth

Julie: you have no idea how happy it makes me to hear that

Marissa: hold that thought...Alex is my girlfriend

Julie: I know (smiles) an I�m so happy that you've made a new friend, although I hope you keep seeing Summer-

Marissa: no mom not my friend who's a girl...my girl-friend (Julie is stunned) yeah

(Marissa walks away and Julie is still staring, stunned, her mouth opens. we hear thunder)

CUT TO: Lindsay�s house - we hear/see Lindsay playing the obo, we then hear the doorbell. Lindsay continues playing, we then hear the doorbell being pressed more urgently. Lindsay closes her eyes and stops playing, she sighs and puts the obo down. we then see her looking at a packed suitcase. she sighs again. we then hear knocking on her window. she looks over and then walks over and draws up the blind. a VERY soaked Ryan is standing there. Lindsay sees him then opens the window

Lindsay: what're you doing

Ryan: you wouldn�t open the door

Lindsay: (nods) that's cause I don�t wanna see anyone

Ryan: please let me in...I rode my bike here, bicycle monsoon seriously floored plan, I'm freezing

Lindsay: (smiles) come on

(Lindsay helps Ryan climb through the window. Ryan falls head first and we see his feet go up in the air. Lindsay squeals)

Lindsay: (laughs) are you ok

Ryan: (lying face down on the floor) yeah

Lindsay: (laughing) alright, hold on (goes to get Ryan a towel)

(Ryan gets up and shuts the window)

Lindsay: ok come here

(Lindsay wraps the towel around Ryan, they share a moment. Lindsay walks back over to her bed)

Ryan: well you coulda opened the door for me a half hour ago

Lindsay: uh I thought you were Caleb (looks at Ryan) showing up to drive me to my DNA test

Ryan: (walks towards Lindsay) he scheduled you a DNA test

Lindsay: mm-hmm, it was either that or the pony

Ryan: so you�re not goin

Lindsay: mm no way

Ryan: (sees the suitcase) but you�re...goin somewhere

Lindsay: uh yeah I wassss gonna pack up to move in with my dad (nods) but since he might not be my dad uh I was thinkin about (Ryan looks at her) packin up for...uh maybe (shrugs) I don�t know Chicago

Ryan: (laughs) ...w- I don�t (frowns) know Chicago

Lindsay: (nods) yeah, we have family there (sits on the bed) actual no doubt about it family an my mom is thinking that it getting out about her an Caleb...that maybe the best thing would be (shakes her head) ta start over

Ryan: (sits next to Lindsay) (shocked) you'd go with her

Lindsay: (looks at Ryan) (nods) well if Caleb�s not my dad what else can I do

Ryan: except you don�t know he�s not your dad

Lindsay: (looks down, sighs) (looks at Ryan) I don�t know that I wanna know

Ryan: well then it�s not gonna stop until you know the truth, an besides...if you are his daughter at least you'll have reason to stay (Lindsay looks at him) I mean your other reason

(they both smile)

Lindsay: I don�t know Ryan...DNA test...just sounds so sci-fi scary

Ryan: (looks at Lindsay) ill go with you (Lindsay doesn�t say anything) hmm

Lindsay: (whispers) ok (nods)

CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Summer is in an awful fancy yellow dress.

Summer: (frowns) who looks good in this much yellow (pulls at the frills near her neck) (moves closer to the mirror) ai, ai ,ai (knock at the door) Zach (walks to the door) thank god look I really don�t know about this dress (opens the door)

(Seth is standing there wearing a Spiderman mask, and the top of his shirt is soaked)

Seth: hi (waves) I�m just your friendly neighbourhood Seth Cohen

Summer: (nods) ok...what

Seth: well I look stupid in hats, an I don�t have a raincoat so (pulls off the mask) Spiderman here is really the only protective waterproof head gear I own

Summer: (arms folded) well it�s to bad you weren�t wearing protective head gear when you were dropped on your head as a child (walks away)

Seth: (fake laughs) zing (puts up a finger) (walks in) so listen um I know that my visits to your bedroom are probably getting a little bit repetitive

Summer: (nods) mm you are helping me miss you less

Seth: that�s great, so um (sees Summers luggage) wow your really goin huh

Summer: yeah, course I�m going how could I not be I am in his sisters wedding

Seth: you are

Summer: why do you think I look like lemon meringue...bridesmaids dress

Seth: ...your a bridesmaid (Summer nods) oh (swallows) wow that�s really uh I guess you an Zach are really serious

Summer: look Cohen (frowns) are we gonna do this again, or did you like actually come here to advance the plot

Seth: (mumbles) your like part of his family (Summer looks sad) ok the reason I came by is to tell you (Summer looks at him) ...uh you need'ta take a special plug for the outlets there (swallows) for your hair dryer don�t want ya to brown out western Europe (Summer looks down) (near the door) goodbye again (points) and uh you have a safe flight (Summer walks towards the door) jus bon voyage (waves)

(Summer closes the door and leans against it, looking lost. Seth is on the other side of the door leaning against it. he puts his Spiderman mask back on, sad and slowly walks away)

CUT TO: A diner - we see Sandy get out his car and go inside. Rebecca is sitting at a booth and she calls him over

Rebecca: thanks for coming

Sandy: (sits) oh it wasn�t easy, rains in southern California all of a sudden nobody can drive

(Rebecca smiles and drinks her coffee. her fingers shake)

Sandy: (notices) your shaking

Rebecca: (sighs) Sandy I don�t wanna run anymore

Sandy: so come back with me

Rebecca: an do what, sit in jail...destroy your marriage

Sandy: my marriage has nothin to do with your case (Rebecca looks at him) come back with me we'll explore amnesty or some kinda plea bargain, I think we can make this right

(Rebecca and Sandy look at each other)

CUT TO: Alex�s apartment - there is an urgent knocking, Alex opens the door. Marissa is standing there soaking wet. she walks in and kisses Alex

Alex: wow

Marissa: (smiles) I told her

Alex: you told who what

Marissa: my mom, about us I cant believe it but I did

Alex: (stunned, closes the door) you uh you told her

Marissa: whoa, I thought you'd be happy

Alex: no I- it jus depends did you tell her to piss her off

Marissa: hey look (moves closer to Alex) I told her so this could be real (puts her hands on Alex�s hair, then her shoulders) for us

Alex: wow

Marissa: mm-hmm

Alex: (smiles) so...what happens now

Marissa: she�s probably having a melt down as we speak so I mean I can�t (raises eyebrows, shrugs) go home

Alex: so stay here

Marissa: are you sure

Alex: but first, lets get you outta these wet clothes (smiles)

(Marissa smiles and they kiss)

CUT TO: Lindsay�s - Ryan and Lindsay walk into her bedroom. they both take off their jackets

Lindsay: thanks for coming with me

Ryan: hey, what�s more romantic then a DNA test

(Lindsay laughs and lies back on her bed)

Lindsay: yeah, maybe we can uh donate kidneys one Saturday night

(Ryan moves on top of Lindsay, holding himself up with his arms)

Ryan: oooh, now we're talkin (Lindsay laughs and they kiss)

Lindsay: mmm, so if in twenty four hours turns out Caleb is my dad (Ryan kisses her neck)

Ryan: talkin dirty to me

(Lindsay laughs, they kiss and she pushes Ryan so he�s next to her on the bed)

Ryan: sorry (Lindsay laughs) well if it does come back positive then...he'll adopt you right

Lindsay: ...right...except I don�t know if I want him to adopt him

Ryan: well your not going to Chicago (strokes Lindsay�s face) so lets jus forget about that option

Lindsay: (touches Ryan�s hand) no I...I know that (Ryan smiles) I couldn�t...handle the cold, an the wind

Ryan: it is the windy city

Lindsay: I�m not a big fan of deep dish pizza

Ryan: thin crust only way to go

Lindsay: ...I couldn�t be without you

Ryan: mm so (puts his arm behind Lindsay�s head so her head is on his chest) I come in right below pizza that�s good to know (puts his hand on Lindsays)

Lindsay: (has her arm around Ryans waist) yeah well a girls gotta eat

Ryan: (sighs) yeah

(they both look worried)

CUT TO: Kirsten�s office - Kirsten is sitting at her desk looking very lost, and alone. she has her eyes closed. Julie comes in

Julie: what're you doing here late on a Saturday

Kirsten: (looks over) oh hey Julie, I�m jus tryin'a distract myself an failing, what about you

Julie: same...so how long is this weather spose'ta last

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Kirsten: ? says twenty four hours

Julie: (sighs) I don�t think my hair can take it

Kirsten: I don�t know if my marriage can

Julie: oooh, gossip (sits)

Kirsten: you have no idea

Julie: (smiles) wanna break inta Caleb�s liquor cabinet, dish some dirt

(the next thing we see is Kirsten smoking a cigar. she coughs. Julie has the thingy that cuts the head of cigars and she is opening and closing it with her fingers)

Julie: (evil look) id like ta use this on Caleb some times

Kirsten: (screws up her face from the cigar) I know what you mean

Julie: more scotch

Kirsten: sure why not

Julie: nothin like a rainy day ta reflect on what a mess your life is huh...I mean not yours per-se it was you know the universal you

Kirsten: (coughs) my life is a pretty big mess...I may even beat you on that one

Julie: oh I don�t think so honey but go ahead (drinks)

Kirsten: well my husband is currently transporting a fugitive...(frowns) who use'ta be his ex girlfriend

Julie: oh, well ill see your fugitive former flame an raise you a lesbian daughter

Kirsten: (suprised) Marissa (Julie nods, wide eyed while puffing on the cigar) well I�m sure it�s just a phase

Julie: it was for me (Kirsten looks at Julie) and it is for you too, you guys'll work it out

Kirsten: ...I�m not so sure

Julie: (sits forward) no, Kirsten seriously you have to work it out (Kirsten looks at her) I mean I-I couldn�t handle it if you didn�t you two are like the moral centre of the universe your...your Sandy an Kirsten

Kirsten: yeah well now we're Sandy an Kirsten...an Rebecca (drinks)

CUT TO: Sandy and Rebecca driving - they come to a sudden stop

Rebecca: oh no, police

Sandy: take it easy, your fine (Sandy winds his window down)

Guy: sir the road is completely washed out ahead we need you to turn around, we should have the road opened by morning

Sandy: not till morning

Guy: yes sir (points) there�s lodging a few miles back

Sandy: thankyou

Guy: you�re welcome

(Sandy and Rebecca look at each other)

CUT TO: Seth�s bedroom - the first thing we hear is Boyz II Men playing on the stereo. we see Seth is under the covers on his bed. Ryan walks in and sees

Ryan: (looks at Seth) your listening'ta Boyz II Men

Seth: I can think of no sadder song in the whole world

Ryan: (walks over to the stereo) so I�m guessing it didn�t go well (turns the song down)

(Seth puts the covers down so his head is exposed. Ryan sits on the chair)

Seth: unless I can think of one last grand romantic gesture...Summers gone

Ryan: wow...you know I remember when I first heard about Summer, we were sailing an you said you named your boat after her (Seth looks as though he�s thinking) which I thought was a little weird considering you never actually talked to her

Seth: (sits up) eureka Ryan (points) (thinks) can�t believe I jus said eureka but that�s ok that�s it (gets out of bed)

Ryan: what�s it (stands)

Seth: the thing to win her back, the grand romantic gesture that�s gonna put Zachary�s euro trip to shame, I shall take her on a sailing adventure ...aboard the Summer breeze (points)

Ryan: (looks at Seth) ...except ya sold the boat for bus fare

Seth: I did (frowns) damn it (claps) (stands on his bed) eureka Ryan (points) I shall buy back the Summer breeze (puts his fist in the air) yes

Ryan: ah-huh...except with what money

Seth: ok if I wanted my parade rained on I would just step outside (Ryan looks at him) let me ask you something, d'you like the shape'a the idea even

Ryan: definitely

Seth: ok great so all I need is money hang on (closes his eyes) yes got the answer (points) but before I say eureka again d'you see any other potential flaws or holes in my plan

Ryan: (shakes his head) no

Seth: (smiles) then eureka Ryan (jumps off the bed) EU-FREAKIN-REKA (walks to the door) turn this music off its depressing me

(Ryan goes to turn the stereo off)

CUT TO: Summers bedroom - the first thing we see is a stereo and Boyz II Men is once again playing! {awww} the camera pans to show Summer sitting on the floor near the stereo. Princess Sparkle is behind her and Summer is holding her cell phone looking at it sadly. we see what she�s looking at, which is a photo of Seth to go with his phone number. it says Cohen above the picture, and the number below it. we hear some buttons being pressed on the phone then we hear a knock at the door. Summer frowns

Summer: come in

(Zach opens the door and goes into her room)

Summer: (smiles) hey, hey Zach (shuts her phone)

Zach: hi uh (points) your listening to Boyz II Men this song is so sad

Summer: um yeah I was...waiting for motown philly (turns it off)

Zach: oooh, right (nods)

(Zach helps Summer up off the floor)

Summer: thanks

Zach: (notices all her luggage) oh my god

Summer: hm

Zach: your taking all that

Summer: well yeah I don�t want the Italians to think I have bad style, I am representing America

Zach: oh that�s very...patriotic of you

Summer: hm

Zach: I just (frowns) we're gonna be back packing...you know going from hostel to hostel

Summer: (frowns) ewww, you haven�t seen hostel {hostile} till you put me up in one

Zach: well no it'll be fun (smiles) an adventure

Summer: look (fast) an also don�t you think its a little much that I�m in your sisters wedding I mean after all I�ve only met her like...once

Zach: no I told you she doesn�t have very many friends, she�s very alienating an severe (Summer looks down) d'you not wanna come

Summer: no well no yes I-I just (Zach looks at her) I have'ta get a special plug for my hairdryer

Zach: (smiles) I already got ya one (holds it out)

Summer: (aww expression) of course you did

(Zach smiles and kisses Summer)

CUT TO: Alex�s apartment - there is a knock at the door and Alex opens the door. a VERY wet Seth in his Spiderman mask is standing there

Alex: Seth (Seth waves) you here'ta fight crime

(Seth goes in)

Seth: no actually (Alex shuts the door) I�m here to get my job back (hopeful) (grins)

Alex: no, n-n-n-no what you were like the flakiest employee in Bait Shop history

Seth: you think that�s an easy accomplishment, what about Homer the beer guy

Alex: and how long would you be planning on keeping your job this time

Seth: until I can make five hundred dollars so...however long that is, please (Alex looks as though she�s breaking) (begs) Alex, Alex, Alex (softly) please

Alex: I don�t know Seth, with great power comes great responsibility

Seth: (closes his eyes) yeees oh thankyou (hugs Alex)

Alex: (smiles) oooh

Seth: listen to me it�s gonna be like no one ever peed in the bathrooms ever, ok the only other thing though is I kinda need an advance...

Alex: (suprised) well...your lucky today was payday

(Seth grins and Alex goes to get his money. Seth waits and Marissa comes out wearing only a robe)

Marissa: hey Alex should I be getting dressed or are we going back to (sees Seth)

(Seth and Marissa stare at each other, stunned)

Marissa: bed

(Alex comes back in with the money)

Seth: (stunned) oh -- my -- god

Marissa: oh my god (looks at Seth)

Alex: (looks at Marissa) oh my god

(Marissa looks at Alex, then Seth. Seth closes his eyes then rubs them with his fists and makes a squeaky noise. he has wide eyes and an open mouth)

Seth: let me get this straight (Alex looks at him) you broke up with me...for Marissa

Alex: (holds up the money) d'you want your money

Seth: hey (takes the money) who better then a super hero understands secret identity (looks at Marissa)

(Alex pushes Seth towards the door)

Seth: now hold on, jus wanna make sure I have the visual (Marissa smiles and raises her eyebrows) (looks at Alex) ok I got it great thankyou (Alex opens the door) hey listen Alex thankyou, both'a you for everything I mean (Marissa waves) keep doing what your doing I like it

(Alex shuts the door)

CUT TO: Pink motel - the pink sign is lit up but the M is out so it only says Pink OTEL, we then see Sandy�s car parked there. the next thing we see is Rebecca opening a bottle of alcohol and Sandy sitting on the bed with food {just a quick FYI. this scene is similar to the season 1 Ryan/Marissa scene where they argued over ding dongs or cheese sticks on the TJ trip}

Sandy: so what'll it be ding dongs (sits next to Rebecca on the floor) or cheese sticks

Rebecca: oh this is a desert wine so id say ding dongs of course

Sandy: (smiles) really, well this is one classy picnic

Rebecca: (laughs) we got washed out road (they clink their cups) rain storm...cheap motel

Sandy: cheap wine

Rebecca: mm

Sandy: has all the makings of a great slasher movie

Rebecca: (smiles) gettin stuck here over night

Sandy: well that�s elnino for ya

Rebecca: (nods) or fate (Sandy looks down) here we are all alone no one knows where we are (touches Sandy�s hair) its like nothing else exists...tomorrow we head back ta reality but for now (moves so her face is in front of his) it�s just us (goes to kiss Sandy)

Sandy: except it�s not just us...it hasn�t ben just us for...twenty years

Rebecca: ...hm

Sandy: ...I gotta call Kirsten (Rebecca looks at him) say goodnight

(Sandy gets up and Rebecca watches him. he goes outside and stands on the verandah)

CUT TO: Summer breezes buyer - Seth is there with him trying to buy it back. they are in like a storage garage

Seth: I appreciate you sellin me my boat back...when I sold it I was in desperate straits...low blood sugar no snacks

Guy: listen just a heads up, I made some modifications to her

Seth: modifications, terrific, that�s very mellville of you referring to the boat as a she

(the guy pulls back the cover revealing a shark like mouth painted on the side at the front, with the words GIMMIE SEX in big pink letters with a darker border)

Seth: dear god...she�s a slut

CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - we see Kirsten in bed from above, similar to how we saw her earlier. she doesn�t look any happier. we hear the phone ring beside her. Kirsten rolls over and picks it up, she looks at it for a second before answering

Kirsten: hello

Sandy: hey honey

Kirsten: ...hi

Sandy: I tried ya last night

Kirsten: I got your messages I uh I passed out early it was a long day at the office

Sandy: oh...well I was hopin the rain would'a stopped by now an then they said they've have the road opened up but

Kirsten: right...the conveniently washed out road

Sandy: ...believe me when I tell you...I�m walkin home if I have to

Kirsten: (teary, she looks at the photo from earlier) jus get home...one way or the other

Sandy: ill see ya soon

(Kirsten hangs up)

CUT TO: Caleb�s mansion - Marissa is in her bedroom packing some of her clothes and things for Alex's. Julie knocks and walks in

Julie: you got a minute

Marissa: not really

Julie: well I would like to talk to you about your friend Alex

Marissa: I�m sure you would mom

Julie: look Marissa, I experimented to when I was your age (Marissa looks at her) albeit it involved a little motley crew an alotta yager

Marissa: (screws up her face) whoa, way too much information

Julie: I�m jus saying (Marissa turns around) I understand that this is a phase, but I won�t make a big deal out of it if you don�t

Marissa: right, this way you avoid any public embarrassment (picks up Share Bear from her bed)

Julie: where're you going

Marissa: I�m moving out

Julie: (shocked) what

Marissa: you have my cell if Caleb kicks (shrugs) an you need help counting your cash

(Marissa walks out and Julie puts her hands on her hips and sighs)

CUT TO: The Cohen living room - we see from the outside that Seth and Ryan are in there, along with the former Summer breeze

Ryan: so what�s the plan here (gets on the boat)

Seth: (gets on as well) we get the boat in the pool, I get Summer to come over...wha-la

Ryan: (nods) you take Summer for a spin in the pool in the Gimmie Sex

Seth: it�s a symbolic gesture Ryan, an one that will get Summer to fall back in love with me ok

Ryan: ok

Seth: oh by the way, our ex's (smiles) are dating each other now

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(Ryan sits forward, suprised. Seth grins)

Seth: Marissa an Alex, no longer welcome in the red states

Ryan: ...that I wouldnt've predicted

(Seth nods and smiles, clearly enjoying it)

Ryan: think it�s for real

Seth: god I hope so (thinks) (softly) I just want em ta

(Ryan and Seth look as though they are both thinking {lol} Kirsten comes in)

Kirsten: I�m not even gonna ask why there�s a boat in the living room

Seth: it�s an objective correlative mother I�m getting Summer back

Kirsten: ah-huh (to Ryan) Lindsay called (Ryan looks at her) the tests are back she wants us to go with her

CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Summer is walking out of her room carrying one bag, Zach has the rest

Zach: so this is it right, there�s not another room full'a samsonites somewhere

Summer: (laughs) I promise, thankyou ooh you know what I forgot Princess Sparkle I can�t go without her

Zach: ok

Summer: here (Zach takes the bag)

Zach: as long as you leave her stable ill meet you in the car

Summer: (laughs) ok

(Zach heads for the car and Summer goes back into her room. she grabs Princess Sparkle and her phone rings. she answers it)

Summer: hello

(we see Seth on the phone at home)

Seth: hey Summer its me

Summer: why am I not suprised

Seth: so ah what're you doin

Summer: gee don�t know, leaving for the airport (sits) to go to Italy

Seth: listen'a me Summer, I have something I wanna show you, ok (frowns) an not in a creepy way

Summer: Cohen what your sellin I aint buyin

Seth: ok Summer...before you get on that plane I need you to give me one last shot, ok

Summer: you had your shot, remember when we were dating an you sailed away

Seth: yeah that�s what I wanna talk to you about

Summer: no, you have no right ta do this to me, not now ok I�m hanging up

Seth: ok then jus tell me this...I mean when you�re with him is it...is it like what we had

Summer: (frowns) you know, I can�t remember that far back (Seth looks sad) an clearly Cohen what we had, it wasn�t as awesome as what you had with Ryan otherwise you wouldnt've left, so you know what now I�m leaving you (heard through the phone) Seth: ok Summer will you please

(Summer hangs up. Seth hangs up. Summer looks as though she�s thinking, she picks up Princess Sparkle again and stands)

CUT TO: The hospital - we see close ups of Lindsay, Ryan, Caleb, Kirsten and Renee all staring blankly, waiting. we see Lindsay and Ryan holding hands

Lindsay: someone please...say something

Caleb: there�s alotta...alotta rain

Renee: (to Kirsten) nice to see you

Kirsten: there�s is (to Renee) yeah it�s nice to see you too

Lindsay: (nervous) yeah I-I feel...much more relaxed

Kirsten: (smiles) Lindsay no matter what happens...you'll always be a'part of the family (Lindsay smiles)

Caleb: I couldnt've said it better myself

(the doctor comes in)

Dr: hello (Lindsay and Ryan stand) thankyou for waiting (Caleb stands, Kirsten and Renee sit forward) all our results demonstrate (reads) we have a match (Ryan and Lindsay look at each other) Caleb Nichol is the father of Lindsay Wheeler-Gardner

(Caleb, Kirsten and Renee look relieved)

Caleb: (smiles) I knew you were my daughter

(Caleb kisses Lindsay�s head, and hugs her. Renee looks at Lindsay. Ryan looks worried still)

CUT TO: Seth�s bedroom - we once again hear Boyz II Men playing on the stereo {aww} Seth is lying on his bed, looking very lost. Ryan walks in

Ryan: uh Boyz II Men huh, guess it didn�t go well (sits)

Seth: I just hope they get the sex over with early...like...jus join the mile high club over the Atlantic or something (sits up)

Ryan: oh I�m sorry man

Seth: what happened with Lindsay

Ryan: (matter of factly) she�s Caleb�s daughter

Seth: hey, that�s great (Ryan sort of nods) wait I don�t know is it

Ryan: (frowns) she�s movin in with him...she went home to talk everything over with her mom, you want-you wanna help move her, get your mind off Summer

Seth: ah the schlepping of heavy things...comfort for the weary soul, ill pass

Ryan: well you can�t stay here an mope

Seth: no I know, I�ve got a plan, got the satellite fired up there showin a marathon of sherman oaks the real valley so

Ryan: (frowns) what�s that

Seth: mm apparently the Valley, its got its own reality show knock off, an you know why watch the angst of fictional characters when you can watch real people in contrived situations...could you turn the music up on your way out please...thanks (slides under the covers)

(Ryan turns the music up and leaves the room. we see a close up of Seth hidden under the covers)

CUT TO: Sandy and Rebecca driving at night - the rain is coming down hard

Sandy: oh lay off your brakes, cant anyone drive in this weather

Rebecca: Sandy, relax, please...can we talk about last night

Sandy: no we've got nothin to talk about other then your case an this traffic

Rebecca: so what we had meant nothing

Sandy: (looks at Rebecca) it meant everything to me then (Rebecca looks at him) that was then now I got a family that I love an I�m not throwin that away...I gotta get back ta Newport an make sure they know that

Rebecca: (screams) Sandy

Sandy: whoa

(we hear screeching tyres and Sandy and Rebecca go off the road. {there was a commercial break here but it�s the same scene so ill just continue} Sandy is out of the car)

Sandy: ooooh

(Sandy limps around to Rebecca�s side and opens her door)

Sandy: are you ok

Rebecca: yeah I think

(Sandy helps Rebecca out of the car. up on the road a truck has stopped)

Driver: (yells) hey (Rebecca & Sandy look) you guys alright

Sandy: (yells) yeah little bruised an battered but we're ok

Drive: already called 911 cops are on the way, the tow truck ambulance (Rebecca looks worried)

Sandy: alright thankyou

Driver: alright (waves)

(Rebecca gets her things out of the car)

Sandy: what're you doin

Rebecca: I can�t do this, I gotta go...the cops are comin there gonna arrest me, maybe arrest you

Sandy: so we'll talk to them

Rebecca: I�m gonna chalk last night up to fate...I gotta do the same here

Sandy: ya can�t run again

Rebecca: what choice do I have (Sandy looks at her helplessly) an now my fathers gone an you...I (shakes her head) your right...what we had was a long time ago...gotta let it go, let you go

(Sandy looks at Rebecca. Rebecca kisses him on the forehead. she says something but I can�t work it out, sorry. I think its something about gone. Rebecca walks up the hill. Sandy watches her)

CUT TO: The airport - we see close up of Summer waiting for the plane, she doesn�t look very happy. Zach looks at her

Z's mom: (sighs) so your father�s flight doesn�t leave DC until eleven, he�s lucky he doesn�t have'ta fly in this weather

(we hear a phone ringing)

Summer: uh, sorry (looks for her phone) uh-hm (Summer looks at who's calling. its Seth she shuts it) um I�m really excited that I finally get to meet your dad he sounds really cool

Zs sister: oh um did dad make reservations at the oo feetsie?

Z's mom: oh he sure did, can�t wait ta see the Bata celli

Zach: the birth of Venus is amazing in person

Zs mom: (smiles) are you a fan of Bata celli

Summer: yes (nods) yes I am uh although I prefer his earlier work...you know the comedies (Zach smiles)

(Zach�s mom and sister look confused)

Summer: yeah, I�m gonna go get a magazine, would you like people, us weekly, in touch, anything

Zs mom: oh I could take an economist

Zs sister: I could use a zanex

Summer: ok...ok

(Summer walks over to the gift shop. she looks around then pulls out her phone dials some numbers and listens)

Message: you have 1 new message (bites her lip) Seth: hey its me look uh perhaps your screening, perhaps your...being screened by security I just (sighs) uh huh I just wanted'a say sorry to leave things like that ok (Summer half smiles) an I hope you have a good trip I really do, an somebody else here wants to say something (horse noises) uh Captain Oats is a (Summer laughs silently) horse of few words but he said he'd like you to travel safe and uh he said we'll miss you so...ok, ok bye

(Summer looks sad and hangs up)

CUT TO: Alex�s apartment - Alex is sitting on the couch laughing at the TV and drinking beer. Marissa comes out from the bedroom holding some of her clothes

Marissa: um, there�s no more closet space

Alex: no (shakes her head) I know I�m sorry

Marissa: ...its ok, I can learn ta live with less shoes

Alex: uh I gotta get to work, hey you wanna walk me I love walking in the rain

Marissa: (smiles) sure

Alex: cool, oh uh (stands) garbage days tomorrow d'you mind taking out the cans (Marissa�s smile goes) an rent is due the first day of the month

Marissa: ok rent (smiles)

Alex: I know it�s really real huh, no turning back (smiles)

Marissa: its real (smiles)

Alex: bet you never (strokes Marissa�s hair) did anything this crazy before (kisses Marissa�s cheek) I�m gonna grab my jacket

(Marissa nods and looks around at the mess)

CUT TO: Lindsay�s room - Lindsay is packing and Ryan stands at the door. he knocks on the door frame and Lindsay looks over and smiles

Ryan: hi

Lindsay: hey

Ryan: all packed

Lindsay: getting there

Ryan: call Caleb, let him know you were comin

Lindsay: (shakes her head) no (Ryan looks at her) ...because I�m not

Ryan: (raises eyebrows) huh, ok

Lindsay: Ryan (Ryan moves closer) I talked it over with my mom...an I wanna go with her (closes her eyes) to Chicago

Ryan: I thought...

Lindsay: do I really wanna be Caleb Nichols daughter (Ryan closes his eyes) it�s not the life I want (Ryan looks at her) (softly) an as hard as it is to leave you...I can�t leave my mom...she�s the only family I�ve ever really had

Ryan: (looks at Lindsay) I get it (half smiles)

(Lindsay, teary puts her head on Ryan�s shoulder. Ryan holds her close, taking it all in. Lindsay closes her eyes and a single tear falls. the camera zooms out to show them holding each other)

CUT TO: Cohen living room - Seth sits on the couch, and Captain Oats is on the arm next to him

Seth: here we go buddy, hours of mind numbing escapism (points the remote control)

(we see the TV with nothing but snow and a channel number. Seth goes to other channel�s and it�s the same thing)

Seth: the satellites out (closes his eyes) ugh (softly) I refuse to be denied this one - small - pleasure...this I can fix (turns off the TV and leaves the room)

CUT TO: The airport - Summer is coming out of the gift shop, Zach walks over to her panicked

Zach: I need you, the flights ben delayed a couple hours because'a the weather, my sister is having an anxiety attack

Summer: (worried) well what�s the matter

Zach: she�s really superstitious an she thinks this whole thing is a sign that she shouldn�t marry Rodolfo (Summer raises her eyebrows) I don�t know maybe a...girls point of view

Summer: sure, yeah

Zach: ok good

Summer: ok

(Summer goes to follow Zach but she looks over and sees a little boy playing with a horse on the floor. he has comic books spread out, he�s basically a mini Seth. Summer watches him thinking. the little boy looks up at her and she bites her lip)

Zach: are you coming

Summer: huh (looks at Zach) (closes her eyes) I can�t do it

Zach: ok I-ill talk to her myself

Summer: (softly) no...I mean I can�t go I can�t do this

(Zach looks at Summer confused. Summer looks back at Zach. the little boy says neigh neigh. Zach looks over and sees him. Summer looks over, teary. Zach looks back at Summer, he touches her neck and Summer closes her eyes)

Zach: (frowns, softly) truth be told...I didn�t think you'd make it passed security

Summer: (upset) I�m really sorry

Zach: can�t fight fate

(Summer leans forward and kisses Zach, she wipes his lips with her thumb and finger and looks at him one last time, sadly before running out {the song Champagne Supernova begins to play, and continues to play right through to the end of the episode. it fits each scene perfectly!} we see Zach clearly in the foreground, and in the background Summer runs out the doors)

CUT TO: A bus pulling up - we see Sandy looking out the window to Kirsten who is waiting for him holding an umbrella. the bus comes to a stop and Sandy quickly gets off. they look at each other

Kirsten: you took the bus

Sandy: I told you...nothing is keepin me from you

Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) ...is it over

Sandy: I promise you it never started

(they slowly lean in towards each other and kiss. they look into each others eyes before kissing more)

CUT TO: Outside the Cohen house - Seth climbs onto the roof with some rope, he�s wearing the Spiderman mask again. he slowly crawls towards the satellite dish. it�s still pouring down rain. he ties the rope to the concrete block, and the other end is around his waist. he stands up and pulls on the satellite. there is a flash of lightening and he slips onto his back. he slides off the roof head first screaming all the way. the rope pulls tight and we see Seth dangling head down, off of the roof. he�s a few feet from the ground

Seth: uh help, anyone (looks around) mom

CUT TO: Marissa and Alex walking in the rain - Marissa is holding an umbrella over them both and they are just outside the Bait Shop entrance

Alex: thanks for walking me, are you sure you don�t wanna come in the band is really, really, good

Marissa: oh no I should get back, the dishes (shrugs) aren�t gonna wash themselves

Alex: (smiles) ok (kisses Marissa) bye

Marissa: bye (smiles)

(Alex goes inside and Marissa turns around to walk away. she looks over and sees Ryan standing by himself near a railing, he's getting wet, she walks over to him)

Marissa: hey (holds the umbrella over them)

Ryan: (softly) hey

Marissa: (worried) ...are you ok

(Ryan looks at Marissa, his face is dripping with water, more then likely from the rain but I am sure there are tears mixed in {poor guy})

Ryan: (nods) yeah

(Marissa thinks, then she puts her hand on his shoulder. we see them from the back and she moves her hand across his back to the other shoulder so she has her arm around him)

CUT TO: A cab pulls up somewhere and Summer gets out, she screams from the rain. she runs around the back of the cab and we can now see its the Cohen�s house. she runs up to the front and knocks hard, she waits a second and then opens the front door and goes in

Summer: (yells) Cohen...Cohen

Seth: (yells) help...someone

(Summer goes through the living room and out the door to the backyard)

Seth: anyone

Summer: (with her back to him) (frowns) Cohen

Seth: Summer

Summer: (turns around and sees him) oh my (runs over to Seth and looks into his face with an 'awww' expression) {remember he still has the Spiderman mask on}

Seth: what're you doing here

Summer: what'do you think Cohen

(Summer peels the Spiderman mask back just enough to reveal Seth�s mouth, she laughs and kisses him. her hands are on his cheeks and Seth puts his hand on Summers back. there�s more thunder and lightening. we see them from a distance and they are still kissing! {awwwww} Champagne Supernova continues to play, which really made the scene that much better!)

Fade out on one of the most perfect scenes the OC has given us yet!