Forever Dreaming :: 2x19 - The Rager

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Author:	bunniefuu [ 04/17/05 19:21 ]
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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

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