Opening scene - The Diner in the morning - the first thing we see are gorgeous shots of the ocean and the pier. then we are inside the diner. Ryan, Marissa, Summer and Seth are sitting in a booth together opposite each other

Summer: this is so wrong, like epically tragic, end'a the world locusts an horned beasts bummer (pouts)

Ryan: ahhh its fine (raises eyebrows) it's really not that bad guys

Marissa: yeah, I mean Ryan an I don't go to Harbor anymore but (looks at Ryan, Ryan looks at her) it'll be fine

Seth: not for me (shakes head)

Summer: (looks at Seth) yeah without Ryan it'll be like freshmen year for Cohen, slammed into lockers, shoes peed in (Seth frowns) ridiculed as death-breath-Seth

Marissa: (thinks) didn't you use'ta call him that

(Summer smiles and then it quickly goes. Seth looks at Summer, frowning)

Summer: this was spose'ta be the best year ever

Ryan: kay, really not...cheerin us up here

Seth: why'do you need cheering up, I'm the one who's gonna get his ass cheeks duct taped together

Summer: whoa yeah you guys should be psyched, no mean Dean, no annoying (raises eyebrows) Taylor Townsend

Seth: (looks at Ryan) urine free foot wear

Summer: freedom to do whatever you want

Marissa: except what I want is to go to school...(Ryan closes his eyes then looks at her)

Summer: well at least you guys have each other, if you stick together everything'll be ok

(Marissa and Ryan look at each other)

Ryan: deal (raises eyebrows)

Marissa: deal (half smiles)

(Marissa's cell phone rings, she looks at who is calling)

Marissa: (answers) hi mom (Summer looks at her) ...ok (hangs up) she wants me home right away to discuss my future

Ryan: alright, we'll hook up later then

(Marissa looks at Ryan. Ryan's cell phone rings now. Marissa smiles)

Ryan: ooo (Seth frowns) (answers) hello (Marissa looks at him) yeah alright, I'll be right there (hangs up) Sandy

Marissa: soooo (looks at Ryan)

Ryan: uhhhh (raises eyebrows) have a good day

Seth: (smiles) oh thanks Ryan you too (Summer looks at him) sorry (puts head down)

Summer: you guys (points) both of you have a good day (wiggles finger) together

(Ryan and Marissa get up to leave. Ryan does a small wave)

Seth: you really believe all that stuff

Summer: what that you'll be ridiculed at school (nods) definitely

Seth: (looks at Summer) about Ryan an Marissa sticking together an everything being ok

Summer: well if they can stick together, I don't know they've survived alot, I don't know that they can survive this

Seth: (sad) I'm gonna need you to hold me

Summer: (motions with hand) oh, c'mon

Seth: hold me (leans into Summers shoulder)

Summer: come on

(Summer puts her arm around Seth, and Seth has his head on Summers shoulder. awww)

Theme song - California by Phantom Planet

Cohen dining room - Sandy is sitting at the table on the phone, with papers and a model house infront of him. Ryan comes in

Sandy: look, I've never done this before, no no I am in charge eh...look its not my usual job (looks over at Ryan) so let me know when the crew shows up (hangs up, frustrated)

(Ryan goes over to the fridge)

Ryan: hey (shuts fridge) tryin'a keep the Newport group afloat while Kirsten's gone

Sandy: that an everything else

Ryan: an...I haven't exactly been makin life easier for you I know

Sandy: oh its not me I'm worried about kid (looks at Ryan) its you (Ryan looks at him) why'dont you sit'down

(Ryan walks over to the table)

Sandy: I understand everything you've been through this summer what with your brother an Marissa an now school (Ryan sits, looks at Sandy) (shakes head) you have'ta move passed all that

Ryan: (matter of factly) I am, I want to

Sandy: (frowns) I don't think you do (Ryan looks at him) those kids at Harbor Ryan are no better than you...but their workin towards their future an your sittin here-

Ryan: well I don't wanna be (looks at Sandy) I-I jus

Sandy: you couldn't help sluggin the Dean

Ryan: he had his hands on Marissa

Sandy: which is wrong...(sternly) you gotta stop thinkin about Marissa Cooper an start thinkin about yourself (Ryan looks away) I think you should stop seein her for a while

Ryan: (laughs) oh come on Sandy lets not overreact here

Sandy: I'm not saying break-up, I'm saying take some time apart...until you get out of this hole you've dug for yourself

(Ryan doesn't look at Sandy, and he doesn't look happy. he stands and walks away)

CUT TO: Cooper-Nichol living room - Julie is writing on a note pad which has alot of things with lines through them, she has a phone in her other hand. Marissa comes in

Julie: (looks up) hey sweetie

Marissa: (unenthusiastically) hey

Julie: I have really good news an I wanted'ta tell you in person

Marissa: (flops on the chair) mm, I need some good news

Julie: I have been on the phone all morning with Caitlyn's boarding school (smiles) they've agreed ta take you

Marissa: (shocked, sits forward) boarding - school

Julie: well apparently the more elite the institution the more accepting they are of criminals, not that you're technically

Marissa: (frowns) no way, I'm not going

Julie: (leans forward) but honey, you get a fresh start where nobody knows you, i mean nobody but your sister an I've agreed to up her allowance to keep her quiet

Marissa: I don't care who knows

Julie: (loud) well you should, you need to get back on track...or did you think you'd just spend the year hanging out with Ryan ruining your life

Marissa: (sadly) no I thought I was gonna spend it here with you an dad, getting our family back together

Julie: (softens, sympathetically) oh honey

(Julie moves closer to Marissa then puts her hand on her shoulder)

Julie: ok, I won't force you to go to boarding school but you have'ta promise me one thing

Marissa: (closes eyes, pulls away) what

Julie: well you have'ta stay away from Ryan

Marissa: (stunned, stands) mom this is not his fault

Julie: Marissa, I gave you your independence an look where you ended up (Marissa looks away) barely escaping jail an kicked out of school (looks at Marissa) you need ta listen to me...let me an your father handle this

(Marissa looks at Julie, not happy)

CUT TO: Cohen house out the front - the first thing we see is Jimmy getting out of his car, on the phone. we can't see a cell phone just a thingy that is on his ear

Jimmy: look I told you, I'll handle it, you'll get your money, everythingssss under control

(Jimmy rings the Cohen's door bell and takes the thing off of his ear - inside Sandy opens the door)

Sandy: (suprised) Jimmy

Jimmy: hey, Sandy...so these past couple weeks'a ben (sighs) pretty crazy no ones been thinkin straight (raises eyebrows) I know (points to self) I know I haven't an I just wanted to say on behalf'a my whole family...I'm sorry

Sandy: (nods) I appreciate that (shakes Jimmy's hand)

Jimmy: thanks

Sandy: come on in

Jimmy: (walks in) you know uhh...this is kinda awkward cause it's not the only reason why I came over (looks at Sandy) Julie an I have been living in limbo (raises eyebrows) for the past couple'a months (Sandy nods, smiles) I mean its not that you know we need the money

Sandy: you wanna know when the lawyers are gonna read Caleb's will

Jimmy: (smiles, relieved) if you-if you don't mind making a phone call

Sandy: (frowns) is there anything I...I need to know

Jimmy: oh w no no I mean uhh nah, are you kiddin no its fantastic it just uh I jus wanna give my fiancé a little piece'a mind, that's all

Sandy: (raises eyebrows) well anything for the soon to be Mrs. Cooper-Nichol-Cooper

(Jimmy laughs)

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

Summer: you know isn't it a little immature of seniors to be giving wedgies

Seth: (holding his backside, frowns) they were sophomores...large...bitter sophomores

Summer: oh Cohen

Seth: oh god don't look

(we see that Jack/Dean has come into the student lounge)

Summer: what

Seth: (whispers) I jus said don't look!

Jack: hey, I'm glad I found you two, what'do you think about helping with the schools production of South Pacific

Seth: ooo I'm all for that (Summer looks at him) (realises) oh you meant us helping

Jack: considering I happen to know for a fact you two were responsible for Marissa Cooper crashing the carnival (nods) the least you can do is offer to be stage hands for the drama club

Summer: no way, ok, I will join the synchronised swim team do rhythmic gymnastics shot put collect stamps march for woman's rights free animals from the laboratories, you know I will even read comic books with Cohen an his whack pack of social maladjusts (Seth raises his eyebrows) but drama club (wiggles finger, shakes head) no, see Taylor Townsend is the president an (realises)

(we see a cheery Taylor walk over)

Summer: suddenly, this all makes sense (smiles)

Seth: aahhh we'd be stage hands an Taylor'd be

Taylor: the director, that's correct and writer

Seth: (frowns) pretty sure Rogers an Hammerstein wrote South Pacific

Taylor: well I changed some lyrics, cut a character (Jack looks at her, smiling) it was just such a good musical, it made me wish it were better!

Summer: (over enthusiastic, raises eyebrows) that sounds awesome, it does yeah (normal) but you know what I think that we are really busy (nods, looks at Seth) right

Seth: totally booked up, I'm gettin tired jus thinkin about it

(Taylor makes a puppy dog face at Jack, bottom lip out and all)

Jack: well uh-hm it is purely voluntary of course (goes to walk away, stops) uh but (scratches nose) unless you wanna join Ryan an Marissa in the streets (smugly) id think about showing a little Harbor school spirit

(Seth bits his lip and closes his eyes. Summer looks at Jack, not impressed. then at Taylor even less happy)

CUT TO: Newport Bay Yacht Club - Jimmy walks over to Julie who is sitting by herself looking at a menu. he kisses her on the lips, which suprises her

Julie: mmm, wow, hello (huge smile)

Jimmy: (sits) lets get married

Julie: ok (touches Jimmy's shoulders) the part where you propose an I say yes, already happened

Jimmy: no-no-no like right now, I mean not...right now but as soon as possible like-like (shakes head) Saturday

Julie: (blinks) what can we pull together in under a week

Jimmy: (frowns) come on, two hundred strangers a DJ playing cool an the gang who needs it (shrugs) just...the family, close friends an we-we could do it here

Julie: (coming around) tasteful, understated, maybe a breakfast thing mimosas

Jimmy: oh yeah (nods)

Julie: (getting more excited) a chef making custom omelets I like it (smiles)

Jimmy: (smiles) yeah, ill call Reverend Donahue (kisses Julie)

Julie: mm (laughs)

Jimmy: an then the honeymoon, we stock up the boat..sail off right after the ceremony, two weeks in Hawaii that'll get our heads straight (Julie has a dreamy look on her face) an then we can uh y'know (raises eyebrows) come back ta reality

Julie: (frowns) oh Jimmy what're we gonna do, Marissa begged me not to go to boarding school I- I've called every school within a fifty mile radius an let me tell you something they all read the paper, I jus wish there were a way to keep the family together an give Marissa the clean slate she deserves

Jimmy: (touches Julie's hair) things won't seem so bad when we're anchored in Hanalei Bay

Julie: (thinks) James...what is your opinion on the educational system in Kaua`i

CUT TO: Lake Arrowhead cottage - we see a shot of the cottage from outside and then we see Sandy standing by himself in the living room? he's just walking and looking around. Charlotte comes in from another room

Charlotte: Kirsten said she'll be right out (moves closer) we weren't expecting you i- (frowns) is everything ok

Sandy: (raises eyebrows) yeah, fine thanks

(Charlotte nods, Sandy looks at her)

Charlotte: ok, well (shrugs) ill let you have some privacy

Sandy: (softly) thankyou

(Sandy waits and Kirsten comes out from the opposite side to Charlotte)

Kirsten: honey, what'a ya doin here (smiles, laughs)

(Kirsten goes over and gives Sandy a big hug. awww)

Kirsten: mm (Sandy kisses her cheek) not that it isn't great to see you

Sandy: (rubs Kirsten's back) oooh its official business I'm afraid...there readin Caleb's will on Friday (Kirsten looks worried) what's wrong

Kirsten: iiits just (shrugs) I've worked so hard to put my dad behind me an...do I have'ta decide right now can I think about it

Sandy: of course, yeah, whatever you need to get better (Kirsten looks at him) I gotta tell you though...at Suriak...you seemed alot more positive

Kirsten: reality is a little more complicated than they tell you at Suriak

Sandy: says who...Charlotte

Kirsten: ...I've seen her on the verge of relapse Sandy (Sandy listens) she has these stories about how you think you've hit bottom an then you find a...new low'ta sink to

Sandy: oh honey it sounds like she's tryin'a scare ya

Kirsten: she's just being honest (Sandy nods) Sandy...

Sandy: (smiles) mmm, alright (Kirsten smiles) well let me know what you wanna do about the will

Kirsten: (smiles) ok

(Sandy leans forward and kisses Kirsten. they hug again. Sandy still looks worried. in the background we see a door close, as if Charlotte was standing there the whole time listening)

CUT TO: Marissa's bedroom - Marissa and Ryan are making out on Marissa's bed. Ryan is on top of Marissa

Marissa: mm you should probably go

Ryan: mm hmm

Marissa: cause if my mom finds you here she'll kill you

Ryan: mm not if Sandy kills me first (smiles) (Marissa laughs)

(they continue kissing. we hear a knock at the door. Marissa and Ryan stop kissing)

Julie: (calls) Marissa

Marissa: (whispers) hide

(Ryan jumps off the bed and falls on the floor, lol we hear the thud!)

Marissa: (a little louder) hide

(Ryan heads towards the balcony and Marissa runs to the door. she unlocks it)

Marissa: uh what mom (opens door)

Julie: we don't have locked doors in this house (walks in, looks around suspiciously)

Marissa: sorry, I didn't know it was (fixes hair) so, what's up

Julie: (smiles) your father an I have decided to move the wedding up to Saturday

Marissa: ok, great (smiles)

Julie: an then we were thinking of Hawaii

Marissa: err always a classic choice

Julie: well we thought we'd take the whole family, you and your sister (smiles)

Marissa: ok, I'm happy (shrugs) ta work on my tan

Julie: and then we thought we'd...sort of stay there

Marissa: (frowns) what'do you mean

Julie: a fresh start...for the whole family, put Newport an all of our history behind us...a new life

Marissa: (raises eyebrows, stunned) wwwhat, no, ok mom we can't I-I can't

Julie: (stern) you can and you will (Marissa looks at her) after the wedding on Saturday the Coopers are moving to Kaua`i

(Julie leaves the room, Marissa looks upset and stunned. Marissa looks over towards the balcony as Ryan comes back in. they just look at each other helplessly)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen the next morning - Ryan and Seth are in there together. Ryan pours omelet mix into a frying pan. Seth is behind him making coffee

Seth: ok how bout this, you an Marissa run away together

Ryan: uh last time I tried to run away

Seth: we were ambushed by the cops, got it, I guess you're not up for the model home idea either

Ryan: ahh I thought we might be able to start with something that didn't involve me getting arrested (frowns)

Seth: is it my fault that most of our half baked adolescent schemes goes hopelessly array an my dad has'ta bail us out

Ryan: (looks at Seth) uh usually yeah

Seth: (moves closer, with coffees) ok uhh new shape (raises eyebrows, holds coffee out)

Ryan: m thank you (takes coffee)

Seth: the Coopers are movin to Hawaii, you move there also get a job as a scuba instructor (Ryan looks at him) and or work on a macadamia nut farm I (closes eyes) love macadamia nuts

Ryan: what if Marissa moved in here

Seth: (looks at Ryan) ...I think the nut farm has a better shot

Ryan: why not, Marissa should be in Newport for her senior year right wherever we end up goin ta school, we got plenty'a room, Kirsten an Sandy are like the Coopers oldest friends

Seth: an Julie Coopers not exactly your biggest fan (raises eyebrows)

Ryan: (blinks, thinks) where's Sandy

Seth: my moms office, Ryan he's never gonna go for that man, he doesn't even want you seeing Marissa (Ryan looks at Seth and sighs) fine your gonna need ammo

(Seth picks up a bagel and hands it to Ryan)

Ryan: (waves the bagel, softly) thankyou

CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Summer and Marissa hug sadly, they are sitting on Summers bed next to each other

Summer: (sad) you can't leave, I won't let you

Marissa: (looks at Summer) I know

Summer: oh no I really mean that I wont let you, ill restrain you if I have'to, you may be tall but I am wiry and I have Ryan on my side (raises eyebrows)

Marissa: except Ryan's part'a the reason (shrugs) they want me to leave

Summer: well whatever, you got outta going to boarding school

Marissa: yeah, because I really didn't wanna go to boarding school

Summer: so what're you saying that you really wanna (closes eyes) go to Hawaii

Marissa: no no it's just the best we can do if our family wants to stay together (Summer looks at her sadly) (sadly) hey it's just...for the first time like ever (raises eyebrows) my parents are actually happy...they've been given a second chance and...as crazy as it might sound (frowns) I think I wanna be apart'a that

(Summer looks at Marissa sadly, then looks down)

CUT TO: Jimmy's boat - Julie and Jimmy are there together. the first thing we see is them kissing passionately

Julie: (laughs) wow...what's gotten into you Jimmy, you've been tense for weeks an now your acting like a new man

Jimmy: well I jus feel like we're finally moving forward you know (Julie nods) wills being read tomorrow we're getting married (kisses Julie)

Julie: mm-hmm, oooh (gasps) speaking of which...I-I I told the caterer id meet him like (looks at watch, panics) five minutes ago we're tabling a motion turkey sausage or pork (starts to leave)

Jimmy: (puts hands out) why not both

Julie: (looks at Jimmy) why not (smiles) ohhh (kisses Jimmy) mwa

(Jimmy smiles and watches Julie leave. we see Julie bump into Don on the dock)

Julie: oop, hi, hi there (smiles)

(Julie walks away and Don watches her as he moves closer to Jimmy's boat. Jimmy raises his eyebrows)

Don: that the missus

Jimmy: soon to be (Don laughs) looks like this stories gonna have a happy ending (Don is now onboard) didn't believe me on the phone

Don: you been saying the same thing this whole time why would I believe you now

Jimmy: because now it's true...(confident) your gonna have all your money tomorrow night, every-every dime

Don: (looks at Jimmy) that's all I wanted to hear (goes to leave then turns back) your a good guy Jimmy I'm rootin for ya (nods) but I gotta tell ya this as clear as I can...this is it (holds up crossed fingers) see ya tomorrow night

(Jimmy nods and laughs. Don leaves)

CUT TO: Kirsten's office at N.P.G - we hear a knock and we see Sandy sitting behind Kirsten's desk doing work. Sandy looks up and we see Ryan walk in with one hand behind his back

Ryan: I brought you somethin (smiles)

Sandy: is it a three-point-plan about how your gonna keep your grades up graduate on time an get into a great college

Ryan: it's a bagel (puts bagel on the desk) toasted, cream cheese (sits)

Sandy: (closes eyes, picks up bagel) I'm sorry about yesterday...I assume your here for more than breakfast

Ryan: I don't know if you heard but theee Coopers are movin to Hawaii (looks at Sandy)

Sandy: (looks at Ryan) the Coopers

Ryan: ...I was thinkin maybeeee (looks at Sandy) Marissa could stay here live with us

Sandy: you got alotta nerve even to bring that up

Ryan: look I get it alright (sits forward) I don't wanna be here, ask you this but (sighs) uh but I care about this girl...an I cant just stand by an watch as she's dragged off to some island by her paranoid mom...you an I are both here because somebody gave us a break...well, now Marissa needs one

Sandy: (thinks) ...I think havin Kirsten gone is makin me all sentimental (Ryan smiles, stands) or maybe my brain is fried from doin all these real estate deals...your plan poses a myriad of obstacles

Ryan: (points) anything you could do, thankyou!

(Ryan leaves and Sandy picks up the phone - the next thing we see is Kirsten thinking, her cell phone rings. Kirsten looks at who is calling and smiles)

Kirsten: (answers) hey

Sandy: hey

Kirsten: I was jus thinking about you, about seeing you, on Friday

Sandy: (happy) so your gonna come

Kirsten: mm well, I'm not exactly looking forward to it the (sits) the will part I mean, but...I think it's important for me to be there and uh I think I can handle it

Sandy: then ill see you tomorrow...is there any chance you might...you might wanna stay after that

Kirsten: (unsure) lets see how it goes

(Charlotte comes out carrying a tea pot and cups on a tray. she smiles at Kirsten)

Kirsten: bye honey

Sandy: ill see you soon

(Charlotte sits down in the chair next to Kirsten's and puts the tray down. Kirsten smiles and hangs up)

Charlotte: so you're going to the reading of the will, sorry over heard

Kirsten: (nods) I think it's the right thing'ta do

Charlotte: right for you or your husband (looks at Kirsten)

Kirsten: Sandy supports whatever I decide (looks at Charlotte) he offered to go in my place (smiles)

Charlotte: (nods) then maybe it's your father your tryin'a please (raises eyebrows)

Kirsten: well it's a little late for that...(looks at Charlotte) I'm not going for him, I'm going for me (Charlotte nods) I feel great

Charlotte: ok jus...please promise me you'll sleep on it

(Kirsten looks at Charlotte and smiles)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Summer and Seth are helping out with the play, we can't see Seth yet though only Summer. Taylor is there as well ordering them around

Taylor: ok left, no not stage left my left, ok this way, towards me

(we now see that Summer is struggling with a straw roof of a Tonganese hut. that is what Taylor is giving directions on. every now and then Summer grunts)

Taylor: moooore...leeeeess (grins at Jack) a little more, a little less, and a little less, and a little less

Summer: (frustrated, lets go) ok that is good (not happy)

Taylor: (looks at Summer then the roof) I was just about to say that, oooh I love the Tonganese beach hut, it's so romantic (nods) good job Summer, Seth...Seth

Seth: uh I think I nailed my shirt to the wall (rips it off the nail)

(Seth is inside the hut working with a hammer)

Summer: he's a little disabled when it comes to handling tools

Taylor: Summer it's specially-abled (drinks water) you know...it is so great that you guys have each other

Summer: (unsure how to take it) thanks

Seth: yes thankyou

Taylor: cause I mean everyone knows that Marissa was the popular one an (Summer raises her eyebrows in disbelief) an Seth no judgment but its not like you got any cooler over the last two years I mean (Seth and Summer look at each other, shocked) everyone just acted that way cause they were afraid of Ryan Atwood (Seth frowns) I mean even as a senior your still pretty much the biggest geek in Newport

Summer: (had enough, scoffs) oooh, no (points finger) alright listen skank, just because your saying really mean things (mocks) in like a really nice voice (normal) (Seth glaress at Taylor while hitting the hammer on his hand) doesn't mean that we don't realise that your jus some stupid little skank

(Taylor looks to the left and we see that Jack has come over to see what the fuss is)

Jack: Seth, Summer (Summer looks at him) we couldn't possibly be having a problem here

Taylor: (arms folded) oh no (shakes head) no Dean Hess there's-there's um there's no problem (starts crying) everything's just super (walks off still crying)

(Seth and Summer watch Taylor, in disbelief)

Jack: this is your idea of school spirit (Seth is speechless) one more incident an there'll be consequences

(Jack walks away and Seth and Summer just stand there stunned)

CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is lying on his bed and Marissa comes to the door, she knocks

Ryan: (sees) hey

Marissa: hey (walks in)

(Ryan slides off the bed and they kiss. awww. Marissa wraps her arms around Ryan's neck. Ryan wraps his around Marissa's back and then they hug)

Ryan: how you doin

Marissa: I think (raises eyebrows) I'm still in shock, I can't believe this is really happening

Ryan: what would you say (looks at Marissa) if I told you you didn't have to

Marissa: iiiid saaayy (raises eyebrows) what're you talking about (shrugs)

Ryan: (smiles) I talked to Sandy and I asked him if you could stay here with us (Marissa looks shocked) took a little bit to get there but he said he'd be able ta help us

(Marissa looks away, she doesn't know what to say)

Ryan: (moves closer) what's wrong

Marissa: (touched) it means the world to me that you would do that

Ryan: but...

Marissa: but (looks at Ryan) my parents are together now an (Ryan realises) I think we have a chance to be a real family

Ryan: ok (takes Marissa's hand)

Marissa: so (teary) I'm sorry

(Marissa lets go of Ryan's hand and leaves. Ryan just stands there, emotionless)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen the next morning - Ryan, Seth and Sandy are in there together

Seth: I don't know, Marissa sounds pretty upset

Ryan: yeah an now I don't know what to do (sighs)

Sandy: well there's nothing you can do except be there for her an wrap your head around the whole long distance thing

Seth: yeah, ill hook ya up with a little webcam action, you can start your own blog keep her updated daily on the innermost workings of Ryan Atwood

Ryan: an until then it seems like all I do is make her feel even worse than she already does

Sandy: so think of somethin special to do before she leaves

Seth: yeah that way she has something to remember you by when she's surrounded by...hot native dudes an lonely sailors (Ryan looks at him, then Sandy does) not that that's gonna happen

Sandy: listen I'm gonna see your mom in a few hours, is there anything you want me to pass along

Seth: (looks down sadly) could you ask her if she's ever coming home

Sandy: oh if we push to hard an it doesn't work out we'll only have ourselves to blame

Seth: well maybe if we don't push at all we'll never see her again

Sandy: (walking away) you know the situations a little too complicated for those snide comments

(Sandy looks at Seth. Ryan looks at Sandy then Seth. Sandy leaves)

Seth: maybe I took that a bit too far (Ryan looks at him) come on, give me a ride to school (frowns) ill help you think'a somethin for Marissa

CUT TO: Lake Arrowhead cottage - we see Kirsten walking down the stairs outside. Charlotte comes out

Charlotte: well you look nice

Kirsten: (looks) oh thanks (smiles) I I decided to go after all

Charlotte: well why don't I drive you (shrugs) I mean I could wait in the car an then we can stop in Palm Springs for lunch on the way back

Kirsten: I ordered a car (Charlottes smile goes) I think I jus need to go alone

Charlotte: (nods) your right, have a great time

Kirsten: it's just a bunch'a bureaucratic stuff, who gets what property bank accounts, it really won't affect me

Charlotte: yeah, but from what you've told me about your dad id...be willing to bet he's planned a suprise for you (Kirsten looks at her) (shrugs) I just hope it's a good one

(Kirsten and Charlotte look at each other)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Summer and Seth are working on the play set again, they are painting waves

Summer: (whispers) who came up with that plan Cohen

Seth: I did, why does it suck

Summer: no I think it's freaking romantic

Seth: so you're in

Summer: but I also think it's really dangerous

Seth: (confused) so you're not in

Summer: no I'm in I'm jus saying there's heavy security spy's in our midst (raises eyebrows) like I'm not even gonna tell you what would happen if we got caught

Taylor: caught doing what

(Summer and Seth look at each other)

Summer: talking while we should be painting (Seth points at her) (hits Seth on the arm) god shut up Cohen, your incessant chatter keeps messing me up

Taylor: yeah, that seagull kinda looks like its got fins (Seth frowns)

Summer: (looks at Taylor) that's because it's a dolphin

Charlotte: (nods) make it a seagull (walks away)

Summer: (whispers) alright (raises eyebrows) black ops maneuvers commence at twenty one hundred hours

(Taylor looks over at Seth and Summer suspiciously)

Summer: synchronise your watch

Seth: (whispers) hey I thought this was my plan

Summer: fine, what'do you wanna do

Seth: (thinks) that twenty one hundred thing sounded pretty cool, an then we're gonna synchronise our watches (Summer nods) we have'ta get watches (frowns)

CUT TO: Newport Group - Jimmy and Julie are waiting and Sandy walks in

Julie: hey Sandy

Jimmy: hey

(Jimmy and Julie stand)

Sandy: Jimmy, Julie, you remember my wife (points)

(Kirsten walks in slightly behind Sandy)

Kirsten: (smiles) hi

Julie: (suprised) Kiki (Jimmy smiles)

Kirsten: hiiii

Julie: oh my gosh (hugs Kirsten) I didn't know we were gonna see you

Kirsten: (softly) good to see you

Jimmy: (smiles) great to see you (hugs Kirsten)

Kirsten: good to see you too

Jimmy: you look fantastic

Kirsten: oh thankyou

Julie: god, maybe I should check myself inta rehab

(Jeff Frankel the lawyer walks in)

Jeff: sorry I'm late, lets uh (raises eyebrows) get started shall we

Jimmy: great

(Julie and Jimmy sit in an armchair each. Sandy and Kirsten sit on the couch opposite them and Jeff sits infront of them all. Jimmy smiles excitedly. Kirsten looks worried)

Jeff: Caleb Nichol was a...very generous man who...loved his family very much (nods)

Julie: Sandy gave a very nice eulogy at the funeral so lets jus skip the niceties ok (smiles)

Jeff: Caleb's wish was (raises eyebrows) to split his fortune equally (nods) between his daughters and his wife

(Julie has her mouth open, suprised)

Jimmy: wow that's-that's very generous

Julie: (happy) I'm getting the same as Kirsten (huge smile)

Jeff: as I said that was (raises eyebrows) Caleb's intention

Julie: an that's all that matters right

(Jeff goes quiet)

Kirsten: what is it Mr. Frankel

Jeff: ...after careful scrutiny of his account it's become clear that Caleb Nichol was broke

Julie: broke...what's broke (Jimmy looks worried)

Jeff: well Caleb had a...series of high interest loans (Julie looks stunned) two mortgages on the house (Kirsten listens) back taxes

Sandy: what about the business

Jeff: eh, why'do you think he was borrowing so much money

(we see close ups of Sandy, Julie and Jimmy taking it all in)

Jeff: he asked me ta give this to you

(Jeff stands and hands Kirsten an envelope)

Kirsten: (takes it) what is it

Jeff: a personal letter he uh...sent it to me the day he died

(Kirsten looks at Jeff and swallows, stunned. Sandy looks at Kirsten. Kirsten grabs her bag and starts walking away, dazed)

Sandy: honey (to Jeff) excuse me a minute (stands) Kirsten where're you goin

Julie: (stands) w- s- (sighs) (Jeff looks at her) what about me, I mean e- (points) where's-where's my letter (Jeff doesn't say anything) are you saying that-that I don't get anything I mean I don't-I don't believe this Jimmy do something (looks at Jimmy)

(Jimmy looks at Julie and then Jeff, stunned)

Julie: Jimmy

(outside we see Kirsten come out of the doors followed by Sandy)

Sandy: what're you doin

Kirsten: (scoffs) I should've never come here today, Charlotte told me this would happen

Sandy: what, w-what's happened

Kirsten: this letter Sandy (holds up envelope) what'do 'you think this is

Sandy: well I don't know, let's open it together we'll find out

Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) he wrote this after our fight, after I told him he was gonna die alone...I told him every problem our family ever had was because of him, that my drinking was because of him (Sandy listens) could you imagine what he wrote me back (Sandy doesn't say anything) I cant be here right now (walks to the car)

Sandy: wait a minute, wait honey wait-wait c'mon

(Kirsten gets in the car and the driver shuts her door)

Sandy: Kirsten don't (tries to open the door, knocks on the window) come on

(the car drives off and Sandy just stands there helplessly)

CUT TO: Marissa's bedroom - Ryan goes to the door and goes to knock. he stops when he sees a suitcase on the bed, and Marissa sitting next to it looking at a photo, packing. Ryan knocks

Ryan: hey

Marissa: (smiles) hey, I didn't think I'd see you today

Ryan: why would you think that (smiles, walks in)

Marissa: mmm because it's kinda depressing around here

Ryan: ahhh

Marissa: and (looks at Ryan) I thought you might be mad at me

Ryan: well I'm not, if anyone understands tryin'a keep a family together

Marissa: (shrugs, sadly) its just I don't want you to feel like I'm leaving, I mean I am leaving (raises eyebrows) but, I'm not leaving you

Ryan: what's important right now is that you an I have the best twenty four hours of our lives together

Marissa: really (smiles)

Ryan: yeah (pulls Marissa up gently) so c'mon we're gonnoo uh maybe head down by the pier meet Seth an Summer, chili cheese fries those black an white milkshakes Summer likes

Marissa: (slightly disappointed) sure, the diner sounds great

CUT TO: Newport Bay Yacht Club - Julie and Jimmy are sitting together, drinking. Jimmy looks awful

Julie: you know Jimmy, when I think about it...I sort of talked myself inta loving Caleb (thinks) not for the money but for the security that money brings (Jimmy looks at her) (sighs) but I never felt safe with him (looks at Jimmy) the way I do with you (Jimmy smiles) an besides its not like we're gonna be poor right, I mean...you have your business in Hawaii (Jimmy frowns) an we'll be sailing inta town on a hundred foot yacht, aloha (drinks)

(Jimmy smiles, laughs then his cell phone rings. he looks at who is calling, then at Julie)

Jimmy: you know darn I-darn I forgot this um (stands) yes last minute stuff about the uh...the boat

Julie: well, ok then ill see you at home

Jimmy: oh...you know actually honey um (frowns) its bad luck...ta spend the night before the wedding with the bride so I'll-I'll mee- I'll meet you here, tomorrow (Julie smiles) ok

Julie: ok (Jimmy kisses her head) I had no idea you were so traditional, alright then ill see you tomorrow

Jimmy: kay (kisses Julies cheek)

Julie: (smiles) bye

CUT TO: Lake Arrowhead cottage - Charlotte is sitting on the couch by the fire, smoking. we hear the phone ring

Charlotte: (answers) hello

Sandy: Charlotte hi it's Sandy Cohen

Charlotte: (frowns) Sandy, hi

Sandy: hey, is uh is Kirsten there

Charlotte: no I...expected her hours ago (Sandy puts his head down) is everything ok

Sandy: well I uh...I don't think so, she's not answering her cell an if she's not with you...I don't know where she is, any ideas

Charlotte: (raises eyebrows) ...e- she didn't wanna go today, Sandy (Sandy closes his eyes) she told me how scared she was, she was afraid that...the stress would cause her to relapse...but she didn't wanna let you down

Sandy: ...well if you hear anything would you let me know

Charlotte: sure

Sandy: thankyou

(Charlotte hangs up, pleased with herself)

CUT TO: The diner - Seth, Summer, Marissa and Ryan are sitting in a booth together, eating

Summer: well that was jus delicious

Seth: mm-mm

Summer: who's tired, what is it like, god, midnight

Marissa: (looks at Summer) it's like eight thirty

Seth: oooh

Summer: mm (nods)

Seth: oooo that's passed my bedtime (hits the table for emphasis) we should get going

Ryan: see ya later

Marissa: (frowns) wait but I haven't finished my food yet (looks at Seth, Summer then Seth again, squints) you guys are up to something (looks at Ryan)

(Seth laughs)

Summer: what ppshh, no not at all (Ryan laughs) but we are outta here you know so we'll jus see you at the wedding

Seth: Ryan ill cover for you man

(Summer and Seth leave Ryan and Marissa together. Marissa and Ryan look at each other)

Ryan: (slightly shy) so there's um...a little somethin

(Ryan slides out of the booth and holds his hand out to Marissa. Marissa looks at him smiles and takes his hand)

Ryan: follow me

(we then see the range rover driving down the road)

FADE TO: The beach - we see waves crashing on the sand. there is soft giggling/talking here from both Ryan and Marissa. Ryan is leading Marissa on the sand, he has his hand covering her eyes

Marissa: I'm peeking

Ryan: (laughs) no you're not no

Marissa: yes I can, I can see

Ryan: nooo, nooo

Marissa: (laughs) oww, c'mon where are we

Ryan: hey

(Ryan stops near a lit tiki torch that is stuck in the sand)

Marissa: this is silly

(Ryan takes his hand off Marissa eyes and she laughs then looks ahead)

Marissa: (suprised) whoa

(we now see what Marissa is seeing, which is the Tonganese hut from the play set. around it there are three big tiki torches, with a path of smaller ones leading to the entrance. its gorgeous!)

Marissa: did you do all this

Ryan: I had some help but uh...yeah (Marissa looks at him adoringly. aww) you like it

Marissa: (turns to face Ryan) yeaah I like it (moves closer) you wanna know how much

Ryan: ah-huh

(Marissa heads towards the entrance and Ryan follows her. they both laugh. we then see the water washing onto the sand again)

CUT TO: The dock - we see Jimmy heading towards his boat with a small suitcase. a car pulls up infront of him. Don gets out

Jimmy: hey Don

Don: hey Jimmy

Jimmy: you're early

Don: (shrugs) you got my money

Jimmy: well to be honest I-I-I-I ran inta some uh...unexpected complications an I-an I don't I-I uh (Don nods) I don't have your money

(Don knocks his hand on the bonnet of the car)

Jimmy: Don (puts his hands out) c'mon what're we gangsters or something I mean (two guys get out of the car) no we're rational human beings I mean we're jus two guys talking to each other

Don: I'm not sayin anything...Jimmy I'm done talkin (shakes head)

(Jimmy looks at the two guys who are standing near Don)

Don: (motions with head) get in the car

(one of the guys picks up Jimmy's suitcase. Jimmy looks at them)

Jimmy: car, uh, alright, yeah ill go for a ride

Don: Jimmy...I'm sorry

(Don opens the door for Jimmy. Jimmy gets in the front and then Don gets in the back of the car. we hear the engine start and see a close up of Jimmy's worried face)

CUT TO: Tonganese hut on the beach - we see a lit candle, then we see Marissa and Ryan making out pretty intensely

Marissa: mm (stops kissing) mm (sits up) wait stop...I'm sorry but I can't do this (upset) I have'ta go

(Ryan watches deadpanly as Marissa leaves. after a few seconds Marissa pokes her head through the curtain door way)

Marissa: what (smiles cheekily) you weren't even gonna try an stop me

{I just have to say Marissa looks so freaking adorable right there. its such a sweet scene! aww}

Ryan: (smiles, stands) ooooooh

Marissa: (laughs) what

(Ryan picks Marissa up in his arms like a hug, and turns around so she is now facing the door way and he has his back to it)

Ryan: you are so not funny

Marissa: (laughs) I am kinda funny (smiles)

(Ryan kisses Marissa, they kiss for a few seconds)

Ryan: so (kisses, breathes heavily) you sure you wanna do this cause uh...we've done alot but (smiles) not this (Marissa nods slightly) yeah...(looks into Marissa's eyes) you know it's gonna make it that much harder for you ta leave

Marissa: (looks into Ryan's eyes) I know

(Marissa and Ryan are standing close together with foreheads touching. aww. Marissa slowly takes her hands off of Ryan's chest and moves them down to her top, we see a close up of her fingers unbuttoning her top and at the same time Ryan takes his shirt off so he is just in his wife-beater. they look into each others eyes and Ryan is breathing heavily)

CUT TO: we are now seeing a montage of different scenes set to the song Salvation by The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. the first scene is Jimmy walking with Don and the guys on the beach. we see one of the guys smash Jimmy's head into a wooden pylon and we hear a moan from Jimmy. we then see one of the guys hold onto him while the other punches him. Jimmy falls forward then they hold him again and punch him in the stomach, this time he falls to the sand and we see his bloody emotionless face. Jimmy is then dragged off ~ the next thing we see is a bottle of vodka being put down on a counter, and money being put down next to the vodka. we see the worker put the bottle into a brown paper bag then the camera pans up to show it is Kirsten who just brought it. we then see Kirsten come out of the store and get into the car from earlier ~ we then see a close up of Ryan and Marissa. Ryan is on top of Marissa and they are just staring into each others eyes, under the blanket. Marissa puts her hands on Ryan's neck. Ryan leans down and gently kisses Marissa. aww Ryan is holding himself up with his arms ~ we then see the two guys push Jimmy face down into the water. he gets punched, and then punched again. the guy who isn't punching catches him ~ we then see Sandy sitting in their bedroom with his cell phone, he looks at it and then puts it up to his ear, waiting ~ we then see Kirsten inside the car. she is holding her ringing cell phone, dazed. she puts the bottle of vodka into her bag. the next thing we see is the car parked outside of a motel. Kirsten gets out of the car and goes into the office, which has a red neon sign above it ~ we then see Sandy sadly looking at his cell phone, he puts it down, worried ~ we then see Kirsten sitting on the bed in the room, staring at the unopened bottle of vodka which is sitting on the table with her bag ~ we then see Ryan and Marissa, its alot more heated now. they are grinding into each other, kissing. and we see a little of either Marissa's bare leg, or Ryan's bare back sticking out of the blanket, its so fast its hard to be sure which it is. we then see a close up of Ryan and Marissa's heads, they are still kissing ~ we then see Jimmy in the water, still being beaten up. he gets punched ~ we then see Marissa and Ryan sort of on their sides, Marissa is almost on top of Ryan now. Ryan has his arm wrapped around Marissa's back and they are getting more intense ~ we then see Jimmy being thrown into the water ~ we then see Ryan and Marissa again, Marissa is now on top of Ryan, and they are still kissing intensely. Ryan has his hand on Marissa's head ~ we then see Jimmy trashing about in the water ~ we then see Ryan and Marissa again. Ryan is back on top of Marissa and we can see that her chest is sweaty, between them. Marissa lifts her head/body towards Ryan and they kiss more. they become blurry and we see a lit candle clearly ~ we then see that one of the guys is holding Jimmy down under the water. the guy then starts walking out of the water, leaving Jimmy in there. the wave crashes over him)

CUT TO: The beach the next morning - we see the sun rising, seagulls flying and then we see a sleeping Ryan and Marissa in each others arms. {aww they look so freaking cute!} Marissa has her head on Ryan's chest, with her arm over his bare chest. Ryan has his arm around Marissa's bare back. after a few seconds we hear a cell phone ring. Marissa starts to stir. she rolls off of Ryan, rubs her eyes and grabs her phone. she leans up on her elbow and looks at who is calling. Ryan opens his eyes, and looks over at Marissa

Marissa: (answers) hello...(sits up, worried) what's wrong

(Ryan sits up as well - the next thing we see is a now dressed Marissa and Ryan running on the dock. they head over to Jimmy's boat the slow dance. Marissa climbs onboard)

Marissa: (calls) dad... (stops) oh my god

(we see what Marissa is seeing, which is a truly gross sight. Jimmy's face is covered in bruising and dried blood. both eyes are black, he has a fat lip, cuts and swelling. it's awfu. i felt sick watching this scene!l)

Jimmy: hey...kiddo

Marissa: (worried) ...what happened (frowns, sadly)

Jimmy: uh...I'm in trouble I'm-I'm-I'm in real...trouble Marissa I...tried to fix it I-I I coul- I couldn't fix it (sighs) I gotta go an I-I can- I can't take you with me

Marissa: dad...

Jimmy: look I've ben a...terrible father (Marissa looks at him) Marissa I uh-

Marissa: dad, look I don't know what kinda trouble you're in but...if you have'ta go then go (Jimmy looks at her) ...but if you leave then I don't want you to come back (shakes head) its too hard to keep saying goodbye like this

(Jimmy nods, Marissa leans forward and hugs him)

Jimmy: hey watch (Marissa pulls away) watch the ribs there

Marissa: (softly) sorry

Jimmy: yeah

Marissa: is there anything I can do

Jimmy: ...yeah you can uh...you can give this...to your mom (holds out the wedding ring)

(Marissa takes the ring and looks at Jimmy, teary)

Jimmy: I uh, not that it makes any difference but...I really love her

(Jimmy kisses Marissa on the head and then Marissa leaves the boat. Ryan is waiting for her on the dock. Jimmy moves over to the railing and watches them)

Ryan: c'mon, let's go find your mom

(Marissa looks back at Jimmy then they walk away. Ryan has his arm around Marissa. Jimmy watches them)

CUT TO: Lake Arrowhead cottage - we hear a knock at the door, and then we see Charlotte come into the room

Charlotte: Kirsten thank god (stops)

(we see what Charlotte is seeing, which is a professional looking lady standing in the doorway)

Lady: Ms. Morgan...uh sorry to bother you

Charlotte: what is it

Lady: I don't know quite how to put this but the family (raises eyebrows) that owns this place has had a change in plans there returning sooner than expected...tomorrow actually

Charlotte: (shocked) w- we have a deal, this place is mine for two more weeks

Lady: well that would be the case if your cheque had cleared but since it didn't, how bout I charge you for the two weeks an you just (shrugs) start packin (smiles, laughs)

Charlotte: (smiles) alright let me (points) let me get you some cash (nods)

(the lady stands in the door way, waiting - the next thing we see is Charlotte quickly stuffing some clothes into a bag. she then opens a drawer and pulls out the Cohen Chrismukkah photo of Kirsten's and puts it into the bag. by this I am assuming that Charlotte is in Kirsten's room, and has packed all of Kirsten's things not her own. she then walks over to the window)

Lady: (calls) so you think you'll uh head back east

Charlotte: (opens window) actually I thought id spend some time at the beach

(Charlotte throws the bag out of the window then goes to climb out herself. lol)

CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - we see a very sad looking Sandy resting his head on his hand, looking very worried and lost. behind him we see a shadow in the hallway. the camera slowly pans across to show it is Kirsten! slowly walking in. Sandy looks over and sees her standing there

Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) I'm home

Sandy: (stands, relieved) oh thank god your alright

(Kirsten and Sandy move towards each other and kiss. aww. they then move into a tight hug. Kirsten puts her hand on Sandy's back and closes her eyes)

Kirsten: I'm so sorry I scared you...I think I even scared myself

Sandy: (sighs, looks at Kirsten) where were ya

Kirsten: at a sleazy motel...with a bottle of vodka...but I didn't drink (Sandy looks at her) oh Sandy I'm sick'a hiding from my life (smiles) I wanna live it again

Sandy: if things get messy...we'll clean em up together

(Kirsten takes the envelope with Caleb's letter, out. she holds it between them)

Sandy: (looks at the envelope) ooo

Kirsten: can't do this without you

Sandy: I'm right here

(Kirsten goes over and sits where Sandy was when she came in. Sandy stands beside her. Kirsten and Sandy look at each other. Kirsten takes a deep breath and slowly pulls the letter out and starts reading)

Kirsten: (teary) it's an apology (Sandy smiles) oh my dad (laughs) course he'd have'ta be dead to say nice things (crying)

(Sandy looks at Kirsten. Kirsten turns and buries her head in Sandy's chest, still crying. Sandy gently strokes Kirsten's head and then leans down and kisses it. Kirsten touches Sandy's arm)

CUT TO: Newport Bay Yacht Club - we see Marissa walk in and head over to Julie, she looks worried. Julie is dressed up for the wedding, standing beside a gorgeous 3 tier wedding cake with flower arrangements, candles and rose petals all around her

Julie: (sees Marissa) oh there you are honey

(Marissa doesn't say anything she just keeps walking towards Julie. Julie looks at Marissa, then she looks ahead and sees that Ryan is also there. Marissa looks at Ryan, he looks down. Julie looks as though she knows something isn't right)

Julie: (looks at Marissa) Marissa what's wrong...where's your father

(Marissa looks at Julie, not knowing what to say. Ryan watches on helplessly. Marissa looks down and holds up the wedding ring)

Julie: (upset) no...no (looks at Marissa, takes the ring, teary) (Marissa hugs her) oh my gosh what am I gonna do what're we gonna do (more upset)

Marissa: it'll be ok (frowns, sadly) we'll figure it out together (softly) like we always do

(we see a close up of a teary, upset Julie still hugging Marissa. aww)

CUT TO: Harbor school - the outside shot which usually shows kids everywhere is pretty much deserted. we then see Summer and Seth carrying the straw roof of the Tonganese hut back to the set of the play

Seth: well Summer id say our first foray inta musical theatre was a big success

Summer: aww honey, if I were you I wouldn't say (shakes head) foray like, ever (puts the roof down) uh but we did good

Seth: yeah

Summer: I'm gonna go get the tiki torches out of the car (leaves)

Seth: ok, I'm gonna stay here an...move things around until you get back, like this (kicks the roof with his foot)

(we hear a bang and a light goes on. Seth squints and looks up)

Jack: Seth Cohen (Seth looks at him) don't move

Seth: (still squinting) Dean

Jack: (moves closer) never took you for a thief, Cohen

Seth: I didn't steal anything (points) I borrowed it for a very good reason (Jack looks at him) my father...loves musicals ok an you should (Jack smiles, amused) actually think about opening up your auditions to parents cause his rendition of Some Enchanted Evening (laughs) its a treat

Jack: wow, thief an a liar

Seth: yeah ok fine listen I borrowed a theatrical set, which I brought back unharmed an I plan to reassemble immediately ok (puts hands out) talk about a victimless crime

Jack: (hands on hips) it's the principle of the thing Cohen, trespassing, removing school property without permission...I'm the Dean of discipline I'm here to set examples

Seth: then I guess go ahead an expel me, at the rate your goin the schools gonna be empty by Thanksgiving