Opening scene - Cohen house in the morning - we see an outside shot of the house and range rover, then we see Sandy in the living room. Trey comes off the stairs with his bag packed, Sandy sees him standing in the hallway

Sandy: (swallows coffee) morning (turns off TV)

Trey: mornin Mr. Cohen (waves)

(Sandy and Trey both head into the kitchen, at opposite ends)

Sandy: so today's the big day huh...movin inta your new apartment (points) you got all your stuff

Trey: (puts bag on bench) yeah it's not much ta get

Sandy: you sure you don't need anything

Trey: no thanks, you guys have already done more 'en enough

Sandy: well your Ryan's brother, we're happy ta help

Trey: still its-its (shakes his head) not many people (raises eyebrows) who'd take in an ex-con (Sandy looks at him) he's lucky ta have you

Sandy: well your part'a this family now so if anything comes up (shakes Treys hand) we're here

Trey: (small smile) thanks

Sandy: grab yourself some breakfast, ill uh...ill drop you by your place on my way ta work

Trey: I'm not really hungry but I will take you up on the ride

Sandy: (looks at Trey) did'you tell Ryan you're leavin

Trey: no but, its ok

Sandy: (looks down) yeah, I don't know what happened with you guys, in fact I don't wanna know (Trey listens) an it doesn't matter who was wrong, but someone's gonna have'ta be the first ta reach out

(Ryan comes in. Trey looks over)

Sandy: there he is (Ryan looks at Sandy, and avoids eye contact with Trey) I tell ya the timing in this household is a thing'a beauty, I'm gonna leave you two ta say your goodbyes (looks at Ryan, Ryan looks at him) (to Trey) Trey ill be in the car

(Sandy leaves and Trey raises his eyebrows and looks over at Ryan. Ryan looks at Trey, emotionless)

Trey: (points) Sandy is givin me a lift over ta the apartment

Ryan: you got everything

Trey: (nods) you know its weird, bein able ta fit your whole life inta one bag (Ryan just blinks) (moves closer to Ryan) look, Ryan...I know it hasn't ben easy man but I want you ta know that I appreciate everything you an the Cohen's have done for me

Ryan: funny way'a showin it

Trey: (softly, sincerely) look I'm sorry Ryan, ok, I screwed up (Ryan looks at him) an you an Seth an Marissa, you guys saved my ass I know that, will you please just accept my apology (holds his hand out, hopeful)

(Ryan puts his head down and Trey looks at him)

Ryan: don't keep Sandy waiting (walks away)

(Ryan walks over to the cupboard and Trey puts his hand down, disappointed. Trey walks over to the bench and looks at the back of Ryan, he picks up his jacket and bag then leaves the kitchen)

Theme song - California by Phantom Planet

Harbor school - we see the outside of the school, kids walking around etc then we see Marissa walking down the hall, she goes over to Ryan and Seth. Ryan opens his locker

Marissa: hey guys (smiles)

Ryan: hey

Seth: (waves) hey

Marissa: what's up (touches Seth's arm) ...so uh Ryan doesn't Trey move inta the apartment today

Ryan: (looks, then looks at his locker) uhhh yeah he left this morning (looks at Marissa, then looks down at his books)

Marissa: well don't you think maybe (raises eyebrows) we should go by there, give him a housewarming gift

Ryan: that's alright he doe'nt need anything

Seth: you sure (Ryan looks at him) he doesn't exactly seem over burdened with possessions, unless that bag'a his is like Mary Poppins (Ryan looks at him) (shakes his head, closes his eyes) I wish I had never made that reference

Ryan: look uh, he's got his own place he's out of our lives jus (looks at them both) let him go

(Marissa looks at Seth out of the corner of her eye)

Seth: you know you think maybe its time ta (Ryan looks up, but his back is facing Seth) forgive him for the whole yard sale thing

Ryan: (shuts his locker) it wasn't a thing Seth he stole

Marissa: only because he wanted ta be near you

Ryan: (turns around) I appreciate what you guys are doin (looks at Seth, then Marissa)...but he's my brother...jus leave him alone (walks off)

(Seth and Marissa watch Ryan walk away, they both look worried)

CUT TO: Kirsten's office - Kirsten is sitting at her desk and Carter comes in holding their first issue of Newport Living. off screen we hear a knock

Kirsten: (off screen) come in, good morning

Carter: (walks in, smiles) Kirsten congratulations, as of this morning you are a bona'fied magazine publisher

Kirsten: I know (smiles) the first issues on the stands

Carter: I was referring to our very first libel suit

Kirsten: (shocked) what

Carter: Nick Morton, Newport Beach politico...doesn't like the profile we ran, thinks it makes him look sleazy

Kirsten: you wrote that profile

Carter: I know, I made him look sleazy (almost proud)

Kirsten: well what're we supposed'ta do

Carter: I thought id talk ta Sandy

Kirsten: (looks at Carter) ...yeah you guys are friends now so great (Carter nods) Julies on her way - over (smiles) I have to explain ta her why she's not on the cover anymore (nods)

Carter: hey she's ben ta Europe you know maybe she's become this...un-materialistic...humble (Kirsten laughs silently) sweet person

Kirsten: (trying not to laugh) Carter we're talking about Julie

(Julie walks in)

Julie: (cheery) what about her

Kirsten: (suprised) Julie (Carter hides the magazine behind his back) your (Julie smiles) we were jus saying how glad we are your back

Julie: oh, well thankyou Kirsten (smiles) Carter

Carter: Julie (smiles)

Kirsten: so, how was Italy

Julie: well Cal is still in Rome, some business thingy but scandal or no scandal I had ta be back for our first issue (smiles)

Kirsten: (smile goes) Julie...there is something that I need ta tell you (Julie listens) uh (stands) after the whole...

Julie: porno debacle, you can say it

Kirsten: there were letters (Julie looks shocked) lots of letters, an then the advertisers s-started threatening ta cancel (frowns) so we had ta take you off the cover, I'm sorry (Julie looks at Kirsten, shocked)

(Kirsten looks at Julie, sadly. Carter looks at Kirsten)

Julie: (looks at Kirsten) you did the right thing

Kirsten: (suprised) I did

Julie: absolutely don't give it another thought...god it's really good ta see you (looks at Carter) both of you (looks at Kirsten) I really missed you

(Julie smiles at them both, and leaves. Carter looks at Julie, thrown. Kirsten looks at Carter frowning)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Seth and Zach are in the student lounge together, over at the bit where they get coffee

Zach: (off screen) I'm jus saying

Seth: (to the worker) thanks

Zach: maybe I should do the talking this time

Seth: Zach, do not worry ok, I promise you this wont be another wild storm, look I am calm, I am well rested (Zach sit on the couch) plus Reeds already read the pages an (sits) he freakin loves em, he's drivin all the way from LA jus ta meet us

Zach: mm (looks at Seth, frowns) so what'do we know about this guy, what's he like

Seth: I jus know that he's Carters assistant before goin'a work at bad science, we've only emailed

Zach: (smiles in disbelief) dude I still can't believe we're gonna have our own graphic novel

Seth (sits forward) I know I- (sees Summer walk in) I jus can't believe its two thousand five weren't we spose'ta have personal jet packs by now, who dropped the ball

Zach: (lost) what're you talkin about

Seth: (to Summer) hey

Zach: (realises) oh hey, Summer

(Zach and Seth make room for Summer to sit in the middle)

Zach: we were just uh

Summer: uh-hmm

Zach: we were

Summer: talking about your comic, don't lie ok (looks at Zach)

Seth: (corrects) graphic novel (puts his finger up) (Summer looks at him) (mumbles) whatever...jus...a little different

(Summer looks forward, and the three of them sit their quietly for a few seconds)

Zach: (nods) right, well (stands) I'm gonna head ta class and uh have a good one (walks off)

(Summer turns to the side and faces Seth, Seth turns to face Summer)

Seth: I'm sorry ok (puts his hand on her shoulder) I know I promised it wouldn't be weird but I'm telling you this, from here on out, full disclosure ok ill tell ya (Summer closes her eyes and shakes her head) everything Zach an I do, an ill- I'm gonna let you know the ins an outs of whatever

Summer: no

Seth: an (suprised) what

Summer: (looks at Seth) look I think that you an Zach working together is a bad idea, but (shrugs) I can't stop it

Seth: Summer, come on

Summer: no so here's the deal, whatever happens (closes her eyes) I don't wanna know anything about it, which means that as far as I'm concerned your little comic doesn't exist (raises eyebrows, smiles condescendingly then walks away)

Seth: (corrects) graphic novel (looks down)

CUT TO: Sandy's office - Sandy is sitting on the floor finishing of makingf a surfboard coffee table. Carter walks in

Carter: a surfboard coffee table (Sandy looks over) I am in the OC

Sandy: (laughs) Carter its good ta see ya (turns the coffee table over) yea, a little carpentry project while I'm between cases (stands)

Carter: well I came at the right time (holds his hand out, they shake hands) you ever do any libel work

Sandy: wow, one day on the stands you already got a libel suit, not bad (smiles) not bad, who is it

Carter: Nick Morton

Sandy: ah that sleaze bag

Carter: mm, well he doesn't like ta be called one in print

Sandy: oh id be happy ta help out, libel cases are notoriously hard ta prove, I'm assuming all your quotes are verbatim

Carter: yeah, word for word, ill give you the interview tapes

Sandy: great, should be a breeze

Carter: (looking at the coffee table) you know I use'ta surf (Sandy looks at him) grew up in Long Island, Montauk point west end

Sandy: I'm headin out tomorrow why don't you come with me

Carter: oh I don't know I- its ben such a long time, I don't have a board

Sandy: (shrugs) ill lend you one

Carter: an if Kirsten asks why I'm not at work

Sandy: you can tell her we'll be talking about the case

(Sandy smiles, Carter smiles. he looks keen!)

CUT TO: Treys apartment - we hear a knock and then see Trey open the door

Marissa: (smiles) hey

Trey: (suprised) Marissa

Marissa: I brought you a little something (holds up a bag, Trey takes it) I figured this place could use some sprucing

Trey: (looks in the bag) wow, that's a lava lamp

Marissa: (nods) mm-hmm (smiles)

Trey: that's uh that's great

Marissa: Ryan wanted ta come but he had this thing after school

Trey: ah-huh (looks down)

(Marissa looks at Trey)

Trey: (realises) uh, come in (points)

(Marissa walks in. all we see is a yellow bean bag in an otherwise empty room)

Trey: I still haven't bought chairs an tables an stuff but

Marissa: nice bean bag (smiles)

Trey: (laughs) yeah its kind of a stupid first thing ta buy, I've always wanted one (Marissa smiles) its kind of a...early birthday present ta my self

Marissa: (interested) when's your birthday

Trey: Saturday (nods) uh big two one, though after being in prison y'know being able ta buy beer feels a little anti-climactic

(Marissa and Trey laugh. Trey looks away, then back at Marissa)

Trey: uh d'you want somethin ta drink, I've got one glass (puts up a finger) but I can wash it

Marissa: (smiles) no no that's ok um I should get going, but ill see you later

Trey: sure

Marissa: ok (heads to the door)

Trey: thanks again

(Marissa leaves and Trey leans on the door watching her)

CUT TO: A restaurant - Seth and Zach are there for their meeting with Reed, the graphic novel guy

Seth: he said he'd have all our stuff with him (looks around)

Zach: (looks) um...Seth

(we see what Zach is looking at. which is a girl at a table by herself, with their stuff spread out on the table)

Seth: (looks) oh my god (turns away) ugh (Zach smiles) he's a she that's terrible, listen, Zach I love girls an I love comics, the two do not mix ok, its gonna be like, lets make their outfits cuter

Zach: hey we're here lets jus give her the benefit of the doubt

Seth: no Zaaaaaach

(they walk over to the table. Zach smiles)

Reed: you must be my two wonderkins (stands, and holds her hand out) Reed Carlson, bad science comics

Zach: it's a pleasure to meet you (points to himself) I'm Zach (points) this is Seth

Reed: I can't tell you how much I've ben looking forward ta this meeting

Seth: (sits) oh that's great, lets jus get right ta the project

Reed: oooo kay, I think that you have tapped inta something real (Seth listens) an compelling, I think the characters are vivid (Zach smiles, then looks at Seth) an engaging, especially The Ironist

Seth: really

Reed: yeah he's smart funny hip, he is unlike anyone else in comics

Seth: (looks at Zach then back at Reed) wow well can I uh first just say how great it is ta finally see a woman involved in comics (Zach frowns)

Reed: thankyou

Seth: we were actually thinking of expanding The Ironists role a little bit uh-

Reed: I have ta ask who came up with this business plan

Zach: uh...I did (smiles)

Reed: its amazing (smiles)

Zach: really (huge smile)

Reed: (Seth looks jealous) I mean I was a marketing minor in college (Zach looks at Seth) (Reed looks through the plan) but the fact that you put this together an your seventeen I-I'm in awe (Zach smiles, Seth looks at him) your like a Doogie Howser meets Gordon Gecko but with dimples

Zach: well I'm...glad you liked it

(phone rings. Seth looks unhappy about losing the attention)

Reed: (picks up phone) uh that's my boss, just a sec (stands)

(Seth doesn't look happy. Zach still has a huge smile)

Reed: oh hey genius boy (Zach and Seth both turn around) (points) Zach right (Zach nods and Seth turns back around) could you order me an ice tea

(Reed walks away. Seth rubs his neck)

Zach: (excited) god how great is it, she liked my business plan

Seth: (unenthusiastic) yeah it's really- very its very cool

CUT TO: Cohen house - we hear the door bell, and then we see Ryan open the door. Marissa is standing there

Ryan: (suprised) hey (frowns) what's up

Marissa: can I come in

Ryan: yeah

(they are now walking into the kitchen together)

Ryan: so what's goin on, you hungry, want somethin'a drink (goes to the fridge)

Marissa: I'm fine

Ryan: yeah

Marissa: (hesitant) iiii jus came by ta ask you something

Ryan: oh, ok, sure

Marissa: ok uh (looks at Ryan) don't get mad... (hopeful) but I was thinking it might be nice (Ryan listens) ta throw Trey a birthday party

Ryan: what

Marissa: we could do it at my house (shrugs) by the pool (Ryan looks confused) you forgot Saturdays his birthday

Ryan: no I- (looks at Marissa) ...yeah (nods) yeah I did (Marissa looks at him) (scoffs) you went over ta see him didn't you

Marissa: Ryan-

Ryan: after I asked you not to

Marissa: I brought him a lava lamp (laughs) it was no big deal

Ryan: (looks at Marissa) why are you doin all this...goin over ta see him, wantin ta throw him a birthday party

Marissa: he's your brother

Ryan: (upset) exactly...he's my brother (Marissa looks down) an if everyone had just let me handle it from the beginning then none'a this would'a happened...so I'm asking you again stop - pushing it

Marissa: I'm sorry I thought- (Ryan glares at her) sorry (walks away upset)

(Ryan looks as though he feels bad, then puts his head down)

CUT TO: The pool house the next morning - Ryan is asleep on his side and Seth is holding a cup of coffee near his nose

Seth: (waves the coffee, softly) Ryan, waaakkkee uuuuppp (Ryan sniffs) Ryyyyaaann (Ryan's eyes open and he leans up a little) Ryan wake up (Ryan goes to touch the cup) nooo get your own (sits near the bed) (Ryan groans) wake up man its a beautiful day, the suns shinin the birds are y'know, did I happen ta mention t'you last night about meeting Reed

Ryan: beautiful, loves comics, promises to make you famous, yes

Seth: so here's the thing, I'm a little bit worried about Zach (drinks)

Ryan: Zach (nods skeptically)

Seth: yeah (frowns) you shoulda seen him at the meeting, it was like Reed this Reeeed that, it was kind'a disgusting

Ryan: (closes his eyes, with his head back on the pillow) an your sure it's Zach who has the crush (sighs)

Seth: I love Summer, ok, Reed is a colleague, I jus don't want her ta like Zach more then me

Ryan: hm

Seth: hey you know this is actually our first conversation in the pool house since Marissa left

Ryan: let's not talk about Marissa (gets out of bed)

Seth: what, come on we did me let's go around the horn

Ryan: we got in a fight yesterday cause she wanted ta throw a birthday party for Trey (puts his hands out, puts on his thongs)

Seth: (thinks) its Treys birthday

Ryan: Seth

Seth: no hang on I'm jus thinking...how you know sometimes it takes an event (raises eyebrows) like a birthday or a wake (looks at Ryan) ta bring a family together (Ryan leaves the pool house) think about this, Trey, he's blowin out his candles on his birthday (Ryan is out of the shot now) his only wish is that his brother forgives him...its a pretty nice moment (nods)

CUT TO: Marissa's bedroom - Marissa is getting ready for school, and Julie walks by about to make a phone call, she stops when she sees Marissa

Julie: (pokes her head in) good morning (smiles)

Marissa: (looks up) hey (small smile)

Julie: (walks in) (sighs) oh it feels so good ta be home...oh an how much do I wish you could've come ta visit in Italy it was (thinks) it was magical

Marissa: yeah if it was so great then why'd you come home early, everything ok with Caleb

Julie: of course, I told you I-I ...needed ta come home for the magazine an (looks at Marissa) I missed you

(Marissa rolls her eyes and has a slight smile. phone rings)

Julie: oh (puts up a finger then answers with her back to Marissa who continues getting ready for school) yeah...d'you have an address...(scoffs) oh I should've known (hangs up) honey I have'ta go but lets have dinner tonight (puts her head on the side) jus the two of us ok (smiles)

(Julie leaves and Marissa nods slightly, but she looks suspicious regarding the phone call she just over heard - the next thing we see is Julie in what looks like a bedroom. she puts a small key into a lock on a red velvet box, she turns the key twice and the lid lifts a little. she lets go of the key and slowly opens the lid all the way. inside the box is a fancy silver gun with a white handle. she picks up the gun and looks at it in her hand)

CUT TO: The beach - Sandy and carter are in the parking lot of the beach. Sandy is holding a board near the car, and Carter is sitting on the bumper. the back is opened

Sandy: (off screen) ah you're just out of practice (on screen) everybody hits themselves in the face with the board (puts board in the car)

Carter: three times in one wave (rubs his foot)

Sandy: well, that was impressive (smiles)

Carter: (laughs) still, surfing the OC it's a world away from Long Island

(Erin walks over to them. a gorgeous woman with a surfboard under her arm)

Erin: hey Sandy (smiles)

Sandy: Erin (Carter stands) how you doin, are you goin out

Erin: yeah, I don't have'ta make rounds for a couple hours so I figured id get in the water (glances at Carter)

Carter: hi (smiles)

Sandy: Erin, Carter Buckley (Erin and Carter shake hands) he's running Newport Living, magazine my wife's company publishes

Erin: oh yeah that came ta the office yesterday, I read the profile on uh (thinks) Nick Morton, way ta skewer him

Sandy: (points) Carter wrote that

Carter: an now we're being sued (Erin looks at him, almost impressed)

Sandy: Erin's an orthopedist in town an an excellent surfer, Carters jus gettin back into it (puts the other surfboard in the car)

Carter: yeah today I uh mastered hitting myself in the face (nods)

Erin: (laughs) well any time Sandy's busy an you need a surf buddy, give me a call

Carter: yeah thankyou, I m- I might do that

Erin: (smiles) alright see you guys

(Carter watches Erin walk away)

Carter: yes a world away from Long Island (shakes his head) ill tell ya

(Sandy nods, smiling. and it looks as though he's thinking about something)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Marissa and Summer are in the student lounge together

Summer: and he got mad because you wanted ta throw a party for his brother

Marissa: uh its not jus the party, its ben building (sighs) I mean Trey coming here's ben really hard for him (sits on the couch)

Summer: (sits) well you tried, if he doesn't want a relationship with his brother (shrugs) that's his problem

Marissa: (thinks) id jus hate for him ta realise like two years from now how important his brother is an then find out he's lost him (looks down)

Summer: (laughs) oh my god, you are the most supportive non-girlfriend (raises eyebrows) in history

Marissa: (looks at Summer) come on you know if something important was happening in Seth's life you'd be there for him

Summer: (thinks) right, of course

(the camera pans across and Summer goes out of focus. in the background Seth and Zach come into focus, as they enter)

Seth: an then when she started talkin, about how Iron mans armor - his old armor - is actually better then his ultimate armor I-

Zach: dude, what about when she threw down on the whole cyclops versus storm debate

Seth: I never thought talking about comic books could be so (closes his eyes) sexy

Zach: a beautiful girl...who loves comics I-I didn't even know they existed

Seth: its like finding the unicorn Zach, it's like finding a really hot unicorn

Zach: you know it's just to bad you have a girlfriend now otherwise...

Seth: (looks at Zach) see I was thinking (points) you could ask her out but now your workin together so there's that whole ss, professional ethics thing

Zach: (frowns) yeah you know I was wondering, how did Summer take the fact that Reeds a woman, she's not bothered by out late nights work

Seth: eh turns out Summer doesn't wanna know anything about the entire enterprise, so I couldn't tell her even (raises eyebrows) if I wanted to

Zach: ah-huh

Seth: yeah

(Summer walks up)

Summer: (smiles) hey guys

Seth: hey

Zach: hey

Summer: hi, what's goin on

Seth: (looks at Zach) nothin

Zach: actually, we were jus talking about Reed (grins) (Seth gives him evil eyes)

Summer: who's Reed

Zach: (looks at Seth) Seth'll tell you, see ya later

(Seth doesn't look impressed)

Summer: (laughs, hits Seth on the arm) who's Reed

Seth: uh you don't wanna know, it's a comic book rep (kisses Summers cheek, then hugs her)

Summer: (feels bad) no, I do

Seth: (looks at Summer) you do

Summer: yeah (frowns) look I've changed my mind, I know this comic book is important ta you so it's important ta me (shrugs) I wanna know everything

Seth: (dazed) everything

Summer: yeah

CUT TO: Lance's room - Lance opens the door and Julie is standing there, she has a serious look on her face

Lance: (suprised) Jules, how the hell did'you find me

Julie: well it was easy Lance, I jus looked for the cheapest, scummiest motel near a liquor store an wha-la, may I come in (doesn't wait for an answer)

Lance: well I guess so (shuts the door) listen Jules (sighs) I don't know what your thinkin w-

(Lance turns around to face Julie and she pulls the gun on him. he looks at the gun, stunned)

Lance: what the hell is that

Julie: it's a gun genius, you use it ta shoot people you wanna kill

Lance: alright Jules...here's what happened-

Julie: what happened...what happened is that you humiliated me in front of my friends an family (Lance looks almost scared) I've ben kicked out of every organisation an club I belong to, my own magazine has taken me off the cover and at home I have a teenage daughter who sooner or later will find out that her mother was a pornographer

Lance: (breathes in) lets jus be reasonable here Jules

Julie: (tears in her eyes) I am being reasonable...in one night...you destroyed a life I spent almost twenty years building...so I'm here ta kill you

Lance: (panics, yells) jus wait

(Julie pulls the trigger...the gun was not loaded so it just clicks. Lance looks at the gun, breathing heavily. a mixture of relief, and shock)

Lance: (softly) there's no bullets

Julie: (looks at the gun) no...unfortunately (looks at Lance) but for just a second...I wanted you ta feel like your life was being taken away

(Julie looks Lance in the eyes before walking passed. Lance looks as though he understands how he made Julie feel now. and he almost feels bad!)

CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is on his bed studying and Seth walks in

Seth: hey, headed out ta pick up some Thai d'you wanna come

Ryan: (doesn't look up) can't - studying history

Seth: well (walks in) you know what's on the way ta the Thai place (claps) the apartment of a certain (flops on the bed next to Ryan) ex-con I know

Ryan: that's quite a sell

Seth: so your jus not gonna see him anymore

Ryan: people who don't learn from the past are doomed ta repeat it, well, I've learned

Seth: yeah you've learned but y'know your great victory's gonna be what (looks at Ryan) not seein your brother anymore (Ryan doesn't say anything) congratulations...look I'm not even talkin about like havin him move in or helpin him find a job or anything (Ryan looks at him) I mean I literally mean happy - birthday...four syllables (mouths it to make sure it is four, lol then nods satisfied)

(Ryan looks at Seth then looks back at his work, he's considering)

Ryan: (caves) four syllables, that's it (points)

Seth: yeah

(Ryan gets up off the bed and puts his hand out to help Seth up)

Seth: (sits up) or six (takes Ryan's hand)

Ryan: oooh (pulls Seth up)

Seth: hey Trey - happy birthday

(they head towards the door)

CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - Kirsten is sitting on the edge of the bed and she takes her shoes off. Sandy walks in, taking off his tie

Sandy: hey (smiles) you jus get home (kisses Kirsten's cheek)

Kirsten: yeah, I sent Seth out for Thai

Sandy: oh, perfect, did Carter tell ya about surfing this morning, you know he's a little rusty but he's definitely got some skills

Kirsten: (looks up) did you two manage ta discuss the case at all during your bonding session

Sandy: oh you know a little, oooh comin outta the water we ran inta Erin Lee that young orthopedist (Kirsten listens) I think there're definitely some sparks between her an Carter (smiles, sits on the bed opposite Kirsten) so I was thinkin we should have em over for dinner, y'know set em up

Kirsten: (turns around) wait, you're serious

Sandy: yeah, Carters new in town, he doesn't know that many people

Kirsten: (unenthusiastic) fine, sure

Sandy: great (stands) ill make the calls

(Sandy leaves the room, and the camera pans back over to Kirsten. she doesn't look happy about it)

CUT TO: Treys apartment - Ryan and Seth pull up out the front. we can see the light is on inside

Seth: alright, just in an out, hey, happy twenty first then we're at the Thai place

Ryan: this is a mistake he's never gonna change

Seth: dude, you gotta trust people more

Ryan: (looks) there he is

Seth: alright great, let's go (goes to get out)

(we see Trey come out of the door and lock it)

Ryan: (frowns) no, wait, wait-wait (puts his hand out)

Seth: would you relax, he's probably jus goin'a buy cigarettes

(we see a car pull up and Trey gets in it)

Seth: or getting in an un suspicious looking Camaro...with a guy who looks like Blue Reed? (Ryan looks at him) alright, hope you like cold Thai (follows the Camaro)

(we now see them in an aerial view, driving on the road)

Seth: it's his twenty first birthday I'm sure he's jus goin out for a drink

Ryan: whoa whoa there stoppin, pull over

Seth: there probably jus pickin up a friend...iiiiinnnn a dark alley

(Seth stops their car and we see the one Trey is in, turn down a dark alley and stop. Seth and Ryan watch as Trey gets out of the car and walks over to a rough looking guy. we see Trey take out his wallet and hand the guy money)

Seth: who he owes some money to

(Ryan doesn't look happy. Seth watches, frowning)

CUT TO: Treys apartment the next morning - we hear impatient, loud banging. a sleepy Trey is headed towards the door to open it

Trey: (sniffs) alright (more banging) alright (more banging) oh my god you have'ta be kidding me (shakes his head)

(Trey opens the door and Ryan is standing there about to bang again)

Trey: (suprised) what's up man

(Ryan rushes forward and pins Trey against the wall, hard)

Trey: what the hell is your problem

Ryan: (still holding Trey) you're unbelievable you know that, I saw you last night

Trey: what

Ryan: (upset) wha'd you buy coke, speed (lets go of Trey) where is it, get rid of it right now!

Trey: oh god man (walks away)

Ryan: I am such an idiot for ever believin in you (turns to face Trey)

Trey: here, why'dont you call my parole officer (holds up a card) cause it was his car I got into last night (throws the card at Ryan, hurt)

Ryan: what

Trey: (yells) yeah, guy in the alley, that's a buddy'a mine from prison who got out a few months ago an disappeared (Ryan looks at him) I asked my PO ta find him because I was worried

Ryan: you gave him money

Trey: he asked me for five bucks am I suppose'ta say no, guys livin in a trash can, god I was tryin'a convince him ta go to a shelter (Ryan looks at him) that's it Ry

(Ryan and Trey look at each other for a few seconds. Ryan walks towards the door to leave and Trey steps in front of him)

Trey: (voice breaking) an you know its-its funny (Ryan looks at him) cause when I saw ya, I thought ta myself...my brothers come over ta take me out ta breakfast for my birthday

(Ryan looks at him helplessly. Trey moves out of the way and Ryan goes to leave)

Trey: you know, maybe I'm the idiot for believin

(Trey slams the door just as Ryan goes to turn around)

CUT TO: Marissa's bedroom - Marissa is lying on her bed reading a book and we hear a knock, she sits up a little and we can see Ryan standing in the doorway

Marissa: hey

Ryan: hey, hope I'm not um

(Marissa looks at him, she still looks hurt over what happened earlier)

Ryan: can I (motions to the door)

(Ryan goes in slowly, and shuts the door behind him)

Ryan: so I'm sorry about the other day I-I was outta line

Marissa: (shrugs) he's your brother, I should've jus respected that

Ryan: you didn't do anything wrong I...was takin out my frustration with him on you

Marissa: so does that mean you're willing ta give him another chance

Ryan: well if he's willing ta give me one (Marissa listens) last night Seth an I kinda followed him (sits) (Marissa looks at him) we hadn't meant to at first...but we did uh (sighs) we thought we saw him tryin'a buy drugs...so this morning

Marissa: you went an accused him

Ryan: pretty much (looks down)

Marissa: an no drugs

Ryan: (looks at Marissa) he...was helping out a homeless guy

Marissa: (smiles, softly) ouch

Ryan: (smiles) I don't know what ta do

Marissa: well, as it happens you've come ta the right place

(Ryan smiles at Marissa)

CUT TO: The diner - Seth and Reed are sitting at a table together, discussing the graphic novel. Reed is looking through some of Seth's latest drawings in a folder

Reed: oh Seth these new pages are great

Seth: (plays it down) ah yeah, there y'know jus sketches mostly but thankyou

Reed: oh I owe Carter big, you an Zach are a find

Seth: yeah, yeah (sits back) we're a good team I mean (frowns) I come up with the stories, I write the dialogue I draw the pages an uh...Zach handles the late night coffee runs (Reed smiles) seriously if you need a bone dry cappuccino, Zach's, he's your go to guy so (points)

Reed: well where is Zach anyway, I thought he was coming

Seth: I don't know (thinks) what is it Saturday he's probably gettin a hair cut...you wouldn't know it but that guy spends copious amounts'a time grooming, let me ask you (points) did you get like a slight gay vibe from him at all (phone rings)

Reed: (raises eyebrows) what

Seth: excuse me (looks at his phone then answers) hey what's up girl-girl-girlfriend

Summer: hey, Cohen, um I need your help

Seth: I'm actually in a m-meeting right now with (swallows) with Reed

Summer: oh ok well uh (frowns) when you're done with him will you meet me at Marissa's (raises eyebrows)

Reed: oh my god I love these Little Miss Vixen sketches

Summer: (overheard) who was that

Seth: the waitress, anyways, I'm gonna call you back in a little bit

Summer: ok, bye (hangs up)

Seth: (hangs up) that's my mom

Reed: you call your mom girlfriend

(Seth nods, and raises his eyebrows)

CUT TO: Caleb's mansion - we hear a door bell, then we see Julie answer the door. a delivery guy is standing there with a medium sized envelope in his hand

Guy: (reads) Mrs. ...Cooper-Nichol

Julie: yeah

(the guy hands her something to sign. Julie signs her name and hands it back. the guy hands her the yellow envelope and she takes it, then shuts the door. Julie turns over the envelope and pulls open the top. she sticks her hand in and pulls out the PORN IDENTITY tape. stuck to the tape is a yellow piece of paper, which she reads. Julie looks shocked)

CUT TO: Treys apartment - its now night, we hear a knock on the door and then we see Trey opening it. a semi dressed up Marissa is standing there with a big smile on her face

Marissa: hey

Trey: (suprised) Marissa, what...are you doing here

Marissa: (grabs Treys arm) come on I'm taking you out

Trey: what

Marissa: I'm taking you out it's your birthday (touches Trey's arm) no arguments

Trey: ok...ok alright (nods then goes back inside) let me (puts up a finger) get my keys

(Trey goes back out and pulls the door shut, then locks it)

Marissa: (smirks) afraid someone's gonna steal your bean bag

Trey: (looks at Marissa) yeah, actually

Marissa: (laughs) hm, come on (pulls Trey away)

CUT TO: Caleb's mansion - we the outside of the mansion. then we see Marissa keying herself back in at the front door

Marissa: I can't believe I forgot my wallet it'll jus take a second (opens the door)

Trey: (walks in) so where're we going ta dinner (shuts the door, and takes in the incredibleness of the house)

Marissa: well...actually...I was thinking maybe we could eat in (holds her hands out)

(we see Ryan, Seth and Summer standing there with a happy birthday sign strung across the fireplace near by)

Seth: suprise

Summer: suprise

(Trey looks at them, shocked)

Seth: (walks closer to Trey) well happy birthday dude (shakes Treys hand)

Summer: yeah happy birthday (kisses Treys cheek)

Ryan: (looks at Trey) happy birthday (holds his hand out)

(Trey looks at Ryan's hand, then Ryan. he doesn't move. Seth Summer and Marissa all look uncomfortable, Marissa looks at Trey. Ryan waits. after a few seconds Trey moves forward and pulls Ryan into a tight hug {awww})

Ryan: (closes his eyes) sorry man (pats Treys back) (Marissa smiles)

Seth: alright we have hot dogs, an hamburgers an kielbasas for you (touches Summers arms)

Summer: Cohen learned how ta use the grill this summer, it's a major life achievement (Ryan looks at Trey)

Seth: that's right I grilled some corn, I grilled some veggies...found somethin in Marissa's fridge (points) I jus, I grilled it (Marissa smiles)

Trey: (puts his arm around Ryan) sounds great (Ryan puts his arm around Trey)

(Trey and Ryan go over to Seth and Summer. Marissa goes to follow but Julie comes out)

Julie: Marissa (Marissa turns around) I have'ta go out for a bit uh can I trust you while I'm gone

Marissa: (closes her eyes) yes mom, it's only gonna be us (points) an maybe a couple girls from the charity league

Julie: well I don't wanna come home an find I'm living in Delta house (looks over) is that Ryan's brother

Marissa: yeah

Julie: ok, well since he's twenty one I guess it would be ok if he had a beer, but jus one (holds up a finger) (smiles) see I can be a cool mom to, bye honey (kisses Marissa's cheek) mwa

(Julie leaves. Marissa frowns then heads over to the others)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Kirsten puts some wine glasses on the bench and Sandy and Carter come in

Sandy: one weekend we should drive down ta Swarmys, it's a little crowded but it's got a killer right

Carter: (touches Sandy's shoulder) count me in, hey Kirsten

Kirsten: (smiles) hey Carter, you look nice

Carter: oh thanks uh Sandy told me ta spiff it up a bit

Sandy: yeah I-I didn't want him to embarrass us (Kirsten looks at him, with her head on side)

(doorbell)

Sandy: that must be Erin (goes to answer the door)

Carter: (softly) I um I hope this isn't uh strange or

Kirsten: (shakes her head) no, its not, its fun (smiles)

Carter: you know because this, it wasn't my uh, I didn't-

(Sandy and Erin come in. Kirsten looks down)

Sandy: Carter, you remember Erin (points)

Carter: yes I do (shakes Erin's hand) hi

Erin: (smiles) hi

Carter: hi

Sandy: my wife Kirsten (points)

Erin: (leans over and shakes Kirsten's hand) nice to meet you

Kirsten: you too (smiles)

Sandy: I was jus sayin ta Carter that we should go down ta Swarmys some weekend, what'do you think

Erin: sure (looks at Carter) id love to (Carter nods, then looks at Kirsten)

Sandy: guys come on outside, the best thing about this place are the sunsets (Erin follows him)

Carter: lead the way (looks at Kirsten before leaving)

Kirsten: uh you all go, ill bring the wine (smiles)

Sandy: (off screen) hey come on out ta the patio, w-watch your step, we've got about a minute an a half until the sunset is just - magical

(Kirsten pours herself a glass of wine and swallows the lot in one hit. she doesn't look like shes coping well)

CUT TO: The room - well that's what the green neon sign inside says anyway, lol. it appears to be a bar of some sort. Julie walks in and appears to be looking for someone. she walks over to a table and we see its Lance

Lance: (stands) hey Jules, thanks for comin

Julie: jus tell me what I'm doing here (reads the note) if you want the rest meet me, what'do you expect ta get Lance, my life is already ruined

Lance: look I don't want anything (holds up a bag) here its...it's the rest'a da tapes (puts it down) look just yesterday I got offered eighty five hundred dollars for them but I said no

Julie: (scoffs) oh, what a gentleman, so you want points for turning down eight grand after fleecing Caleb for five hundred thous-

Lance: I didn't get a penny outta Caleb

Julie: (confused) what're you talking about

Lance: yeah, after he got the master tape he had me beaten up (looks at Julie) an threatened alot worse (Julie looks shocked) but I guess he didn't tell you that

Julie: (stunned) ...no (sits)

Lance: I thought he would just pay up...you know ta protect his wife an all...but I guess a guy like Caleb Nichol doesn't mind takin chances

Julie: (dazed) yeah when it's my reputation he's gambling

Lance: Jules, I never meant ta hurt you...honestly, but after he did that...well you know what I'm like when I think I'm being cheated

Julie: yeah I remember

Lance: look if I had the money now I would give it to you, every - cent (Julie listens) but I don't, I got nothing, not even the eighty five hundred (drinks)

Julie: ...got enough ta buy me a drink

CUT TO: Caleb's mansion - the party is now alot more happening then previously. there are a few kids wandering around by the pool. Ryan, Marissa, Seth and Summer are standing on the balcony looking down at them. Seth has his arm around Summer

Ryan: huh so uh how many people would you say ya invited

Marissa: (thinks) four

Summer: yeah me to

Seth: I don't even know four other people

(Trey comes over) looks like word spread

Summer: (laughs) yyyyeeeaaahhh (looks over) hey, check out Zach an that hotty

Seth: hey that's um (we see Zach and Reed together) (Ryan and Marissa look at him) a very attractive woman

Marissa: (frowns) she looks a little older don't you think, like maybe she's in college

Seth (shakes his head, softly) I wouldn't- I don't-

Summer: yeah...yeah, maybe he'll bring her out here

Seth: yeah you know what, I think I see somebody doin magic by the pool, lets go check that out

Summer: magic tricks (laughs) uh definitely somebody you invited

(Seth watches Zach and Reed as he walks away with Summer - the next thing we see is Ryan and Marissa walking together inside)

Ryan: this is fine, you won't get inta trouble for this right

Marissa: yeah, it's not like I'm throwing a rager

(doorbell. Marissa and Ryan go over to the door, Marissa opens it and a girl is standing there)

Marissa: helloooo

Girl: is there a party here

Marissa: uh...yeah

Girl: (turns around and yells) this is it

(the girl runs inside and a whole heap of kids follow, screaming, woohooing and carrying booze etc. Ryan and Marissa just stand back and watch in disbelief)

Ryan: I think the word has spread

Marissa: yeah

(Ryan puts his fist in the air and waves it around, copying another guy)

CUT TO: The party - it is now a definite RAGER. we see closes ups of bikini clad girls dancing sexily, then a couple kissing heavy, then more girls dancing. then a guy with his hand up a blonde girls top, and the blonde girl looks pretty out of it. they kiss. then we see 3 guys doing shots together on the lounge. a few guys getting high, another guy doing a shot. a guy pours more alcohol into the shot glass and it goes everywhere. we then see a girl in the pool, and more girls having fun in the jacuzzi. then we hear screaming, and chug chug chug, a guy chugs a cup of beer. some guy dances weirdly near the pool. the guy who chugged the beer high fives his mates, and everyone screams wooooo. - we then see Seth walking around by himself, he taps a water polo player on the back who's in the middle of chugging a beer

Seth: excuse me (guy turns around) sorry ta interrupt your drinking, I'm looking for uh Zach he plays water polo to

Guy: are you talking ta me geek

(another player knocks into Seth)

Seth: oh uh I think you know the kickin a comic book guys ass, we're probably passed it (the first guy puts his hand around Seth's neck) ohhh your hand goes all the way around... kinda hard ta breathe

(Trey goes over and pushes the guy that has hold of Seth around the neck. Trey grabs him around the neck and holds him on the ground. Seth and the other players watch)

Guy: stop it alright (Trey just looks at him, angry) stop it, I got a game tomorrow

Trey: yeah, then I suggest you go home - an get some sleep

(Trey lets go of the guy, and the other guy goes over to help the first guy up. Seth kicks the guy on the ground in the stomach {good for him! lol} Trey puts his arm around Seth's shoulder)

Seth: wow

Trey: you ok

Seth: thanks dude, its deja vu...OC party, attacked by water polo guy, saved by an Atwood, hello

(a blonde girl is standing opposite Trey. she looks impressed with Treys performance)

Jess: that was amazing, do'you like know akido or something (looks at Seth)

Seth: ok ill jus go (walks away)

Jess: I'm Jess (smiles)

Trey: I'm Trey (looks down) nice tat

Jess: thanks, it's a Buddha smoking a joint

(the tattoo is on her stomach, a little below her belly button)

Trey: that's very artistic

Jess: (moves closer to Trey) id show you the rest but my boyfriends probably watching (Trey nods) we can go somewhere else

Trey: (nods) sure

(Jess takes Treys hand and leads him away - we then see Seth again, still looking for Zach)

Seth: (calls) Zach

Zach: Seth

Seth: hey dude, you wanna explain yourself maybe

Zach: (frowns) what're you talking about

Seth: dude, Reed member the whole professional ethics conversation we had

Zach: (frowns) oh yeah like not letting me know there was a meeting

Seth: y'know first of all you were the guy, you were like I have a laundry list of things ta do

Zach: (not impressed) what're you doing telling her I'm gay

Seth: (puts a finger up) now I said gay vibe, I distinctly remember saying gay vibe, an the two are very different

Zach: ok then how about me getting you cappuccinos...bone dry (frowns) wha-what'does that even mean

Seth: god, what is she a court reporter

Zach: (points at Seth then pushes through the crowd) scuse me, sorry (now opposite Seth) look, ok, I don't really wanna get inta this right now ok so you jus look for your date an ill look for mine

Seth: fine

CUT TO: Marissa's bedroom - the room is dark and Jess and Trey walk in together. Jess shuts the door and leans against it, sexily

Jess: finally (Trey looks at her) somewhere private...you don't go ta Harbor do you

Trey: no, I jus moved here

Jess: from where

Trey: prison

Jess: (moves closer to Trey) did you kill someone (raises eyebrows)

Trey: no...I stole a car

Jess: (looks at Trey) so what's a car thief doing at a Newport rager

Trey: well actually...this is my birthday party (nods)

Jess: well...convict (raises eyebrows then kisses Trey) time ta open your present

(Jess looks at Trey then walks over and climbs onto Marissa's bed, next to Share Bear! she leans on her elbow and looks at Trey with a small, sexy smile. Trey looks at her then walks over)

CUT TO: The room - Julie and Lance are sitting in a booth together drinking and talking like old friends

Julie: oh my gosh, no but what was the name of that other guy

Lance: Dwight

Julie: oh no, oh (laughs) Dwight (Lance laughs) no he- he had that birthmark

Lance: oh

Julie: no I'm talking about the one (Lance laughs) the one who always said oh oh what was it, oh bottom line

Lance: oh my go- everything was bottom line, like (with an accent) yeah Vegas bottom line your gonna get

at the same time:

Lance: screwed

Julie: screwed

Lance: yeah

(Julie and Lance both laugh)

Julie: or he'd say bottom line I'm-

(Julie hears a song start to play on the juke box. its here I go again by Whitesnake)

Lance: (looks at Julie) what

Julie: (excited) oh my god

Lance: what

Julie: (gasps) d'you remember this concert (smiles reminiscently)

Lance: yeah, you threw your shirt at the band

Julie: no, no, no (points) that was the Rat concert

Lance: oh you went through alotta shirts

(Julie laughs and they clink glasses. then they drink, and laugh some more. Lance looks at Julie)

Julie: ...this was actually pretty fun but uh

Lance: hold on, don't go yet (Julie looks at him) one more drink...for Whitesnake

Julie: (gives in) for Whitesnake

Lance: yes

(Julie and Lance clink glasses again)

Julie: bring it on!

CUT TO: The party/Rager - we see the kids dancing again, a girl dirty dancing with another guy and someone drinking. Summer slowly pushes her way through the crowd and manages to get into the bathroom, where Reed is standing at the sink

Summer: (sees Reed) sorry

Reed: oh no come in, there're already a couple people in the shower anyway

Summer: wonderful (shuts the door) uh-hm (walks over to the sink) aren't you here with Zach

(from here we can see Summer and Reed talking to each by their reflections, we can't see the actual them. Reed is putting on lipstick)

Reed: yeah (smiles) I mean just as friends

Summer: (smiles) he's a great guy, isn't he

Reed: oh my god (looks at Summer) so sweet...an cute, I can't believe he doesn't have a girlfriend

Summer: (frowns) well, some girls at our school can be idiots

Reed: I know this sounds crazy but uh...have you ever heard of Little Miss Vixen

Summer: (looks at Reed) yeah um, how d'you know about Little Miss Vixen, d'you know Seth

Reed: yeah I'm working with him on his comic book (looks at Summer away from the mirror) I'm Reed

CUT TO: Seth standing by himself outside. an angry Summer comes up behind him

Summer: you ass! (touches Seth's back, he turns around) he's a she

Seth: hey, what're you doing

Summer: Reeds a girl!

Seth: ok I-I never said th-

Summer: (upset) don't you dare, don't you even pretend that you didn't lie

Seth: I jus, I knew you would get the wrong idea

Summer: (puts her head back) oh, right this is my fault, because of course I wouldn't wanna know that my boyfriend met some gorgeous twenty three year old who loves comics an thinks he's the next Brian Bendis whatever that means

Seth: she said that, she thinks I'm the next Bendis

Summer: (can't believe it, puts up her hand) oh my god (walks away)

Seth: (follows) hey...Summer look I'm sorry I should've told you ok

Summer: (calls out) Zach (Zach looks down) Zach hey are you leaving

Zach: yeah

Summer: can I get a ride (Seth is making a 'no, don't' motion to Zach)

Zach: um (looks at Reed) yeah

(Summer heads over to Zach. Seth just watches)

Seth: Summer please

Summer: Cohen jus shut up (looks at Seth) cause even when you're not lying, you're lying

(Summer walks up the stairs between Reed and Zach. Seth watches helplessly, Zach grins back at Seth, enjoying Seth's situation)

CUT TO: The room - Lance and Julie are dancing together. Julie is drunk and singing along enthusiastically, to the song on the juke box, every rose has its thorn

Julie: (sings and sways) every rose has its thorn...every night has its dawn (drinks a shot)

Lance: wow (smiles)

Julie: (swallows, continues singing) cowboy sings the sad, sad song (puts the shot glass down and throws her head back) every rose has its thornnnnn (almost head bangs) (Lance laughs) (points) Poison rocks

Lance: they did, they did (laughs and hugs Julie) oh baby I think its time ta get you home

Julie: (smile goes) oh yeah, home, great... home yeah...Caleb's gonna divorce me

Lance: (looks at her) Jules

Julie: no, you know he said he didn't judge me about the whole...ya know...but uh-hh...all during this trip he didn't even look at me, I mean an when he did I could see it in his eyes, he was (shakes her head) disgusted

Lance: that's not true