Opening scene - Newport Union High School - the first thing we see is the range rover driving up to the parking lot. the car stops and we see that Ryan is driving and Marissa is in the passenger seat. she is looking towards her new school. we see a sign that has NEWPORT UNION HIGH SCHOOL written in white, on a greeny/aqua background. underneath that in black letters on a white background is WELCOME BACK STUDENTS

Seth: Newport Union, Orange County's answer to public education

(we can now see that Seth and Summer are in the back seat together)

Seth: y'know the parking lot (raises eyebrows) looks spacious

Summer: yeah, an well lit, you know at night with all the lights (nods)

Ryan: yeah (looks at Marissa) plus your up on a hill. It'll probably get a good breeze

Seth: that's important (points) good breeze can make all the difference

Summer: (looks at Seth) Cohen, shut up about the breeze (shrugs) ok your not helping

Seth: (looks at Summer) oh really an d'you think the lights in the parking lot are making her feel better

Marissa: ok look guys it's gonna be fine (looks at Summer/Seth)

Summer: (worried, sad) are you sure this is what you want Coop

Marissa: look I don't really have a choice Sum (shrugs) I mean even if I hadn't got kicked out of Harbor my mom can't afford private school anymore

(Summer and Seth both look sad)

Ryan: well, I told you you can always...home school with me (looks at Marissa)

Marissa: I know, but I really think this is gonna be fine, I mean honestly its kinda nice to be somewhere where...everybody doesn't know every little detail about your life (looks at Ryan) an you don't have'ta be stared at all the time (raises eyebrows)

Summer: I could see that (nods)

(Marissa looks out of the window again, alot of the kids look over at the car/her)

Marissa: (notices) ok, I'm gonna go (takes off seatbelt)

Ryan: alright, ill pick you up this afternoon

Marissa: (softly) ok

(Marissa gets out of the car and smiles at Ryan, then starts walking away. Summer puts down her window so she and Seth can watch. Marissa looks back at Ryan and waves then continues walking away. we see a close up of Ryan's worried face. we then see Marissa walking near the lockers. as she's walking kids are noticing her and looking. on the stairs a group of 4 tough looking girls notice her. one of these girls we later find out is Heather)

Heather: check out Newport Barbie

(Marissa hears what was said and looks a little upset by it, she keeps walking. Heather watches Marissa as she walks away. we then see Summer and Seth still watching in the car)

Seth: (dramatic) an that was the last they ever saw of her

(Summer looks away from the window and we see another close up of Ryan's worried face)

Theme song - California by Phantom Planet

Harbor School - student lounge. we see Seth carrying 2 coffees. he walks over to Summer who is sitting on a couch with a big binder on her lap. the coffee table in front of her is absolutely covered in papers

Seth: here you are my little social chair maven

Summer: thankyou

(Seth goes to put the coffee down on the table, which remember is covered in papers)

Summer: w- wait don't put that there that's (frowns) the order for the caterer Saturday night (Seth goes to put it down again) and (frowns) that's my calculations for the streamers (Seth looks frustrated) you could put it there though (points) on the contract for the DJ I'm sure Dr Bootyopolis wouldn't mind a little coffee

(Seth puts the coffee down and then sits down next to Summer on the couch and sighs)

Summer: you know I always thought that social chair was a ceremonial position like (Seth looks at her) Rose Bowl Queen or President (looks at Seth) how'did Marissa do it all

(Jack is standing near them)

Jack: Cohen

(Seth and Summer look up)

Jack: I took a little tour of the boys locker room last night (Summer looks at Seth) I'm suprised the entire track team doesn't have trench foot, so ill see you there, at three

Seth: ok (screws up face) you sure this is detention, it's got more of a (thinks) work release feel

Jack: like I said, you give up the person who helped you steal the tiki hut (Summer looks down) an this can go easier, on both of you

Seth: I'm sorry, it's jus me (raises hand slightly)

Jack: (nods) three o'clock, just start with the toilets

(Seth looks away, unhappy)

Summer: dude you've got ta let me tell him

Seth: no way, look he's just upset still cause Ryan humiliated him at the carnival, its my call (looks at Summer) you plan the dance you leave the toilets to me (stands) (Summer frowns) I was hopin that'd sound a little more heroic

Summer: no, I got it, its ok

CUT TO: Cohen house - we see Ryan come in the front door. Sandy comes out of his office

Sandy: hey there you are (Ryan looks) I just got off the phone with your new tutor, she's got a great resume...tutored Stallones kids

Ryan: ahhh, look uhh I know this is kinda awkward timing but what'do you think about me going to Newport Union

Sandy: (looks at Ryan) Newport Union...with Marissa

Ryan: private tutors really expensive an it's not like I haven't been to public school in Chino (hopeful)

Sandy: Ryan Ryan (looks down)

Ryan: look she's goin through a tough time, Caleb left em with nothing (Sandy nods) her dad just took off

Sandy: (shrugs) neither of which is your responsibility

Ryan: ok fine, well why do I need a reason

Sandy: (sternly) because you need'ta focus on getting your life back on track (Ryan looks at him with raised eyebrows) you need'ta start thinking about college an about SAT's, alright

Ryan: ...alright (slightly nods)

Sandy: that's it kid (smiles)

(Ryan walks away. Sandy looks over and sees Kirsten doing a little gardening outside. she has a few small pot plants on a table, and she has one in her hand. Sandy just watches. (his expression is hard to describe but it's definitely bordering on happy) the next thing we see is Kirsten drop dirty gardening gloves on the floor and walk into their room from outside. Sandy comes in from the hallway)

Sandy: hey

Kirsten: (looks) hey (smiles)

Sandy: a little morning gardening (impressed)

Kirsten: oh I thought id put in an herb garden

Sandy: wow

Kirsten: Dr. Woodruff says we should confront our fears (raises eyebrows) an mine is my cooking

Sandy: so's mine

Kirsten: well we'll confront my cooking together (smiles)

Sandy: an if that doesn't work ill buy dinner

Kirsten: (takes off shirt) I'm gonna take a shower

(Sandy watches Kirsten adoringly)

Kirsten: (thinks) you know, you don't look so clean yourself

Sandy: you think

(Kirsten moves closer to Sandy and puts her arms on Sandy's shoulders)

Kirsten: no

Sandy: cause I just showered

(Kirsten wipes her dirty hands over Sandy's forehead, and down his cheeks. Sandy smiles and Kirsten kisses him passionately. Kirsten has her hands wrapped tightly around Sandy's neck. Sandy has his on Kirsten's back)

Sandy: did I tell you how glad I am your back

Kirsten: yeah (smiles) an I like hearing it

(Kirsten kisses Sandy again. aww)

CUT TO: Cooper-Nichol mansion - we hear the doorbell. then we see Julie answer the door. a man in a suit is standing there

Man: Julie Cooper-Nichol

Julie: yes, may I help you

Man: (hands Julie a document) you are here-by notified that this house an its contents are being seized for repayment of debt (Julie listens) you have forty eight hours to vacate the premises, I'm sorry

(the man walks away. Julie stands there looking stunned and angry. she goes inside and shuts the door)

CUT TO: Newport Union High School - we see a girl sticking up a poster on the side of the lockers. on it in big letters at the top is SATURDAY 7PM! underneath that is NEWPORT UNION HIGH SCHOOL. then a photo and then under that is BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE. and under that is RULES. the girl then goes and sticks another one up on a wall next to a classroom door just as the bell rings. kids come out of the door. we then see Marissa standing in the middle of the hall looking at a map. she looks around frowning then she looks back down at the map and turns around. she bumps into Heather from earlier

Heather: (attitude) oh you did not jus walk inta me

Marissa: sorry, I wasn't looking (tries to keep walking)

Bitch: (walks in front) was I jus suposed'ta jus see you coming an step aside princess

(a girl watches Marissa and Heather from her locker. we find out in a second that her name is Casey)

Marissa: um no its just it's my first day an I don't know my way around yet

Heather: fine ill let you go (folds arms) (Casey watches) just tell me you think you're better than me

Marissa: (looks at Heather) what

Heather: (matter of factly) tell me you think you're better than me, an ill let you go

Marissa: (confused) I don't

Heather: so now you're lying to me, so you think I'm stupid too is that it

Casey: (walks over) hey Heather, are you welcoming a new student, I can take over if you want

Heather: (looks at Casey) whatever (walks away)

Marissa: (sighs) thanks, I really don't know why she's got it in for me

Casey: my guess is the bag (Marissa looks at her bag) an the shoes...an the Chanel necklace (Marissa puts her hand on the necklace) probably isn't helping either, but it's just a guess (smiles, shrugs) anyways welcome to Newport Union (holds hand out) I'm Casey

Marissa: (shakes Casey's hand) Marissa...Cooper, your the first nice person I've actually met

Casey: (shrugs) an I'm not even that nice

(the bell rings and Casey walks off. Marissa nods then starts walking in Casey's direction. she frowns turns around and shakes her head as she walks away. she stops again and looks back, lost)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Summer is in a classroom with a bunch of other students working on the school dance. the banner is being worked on, on the floor. Summer walks over it, then over to a blonde girl sitting at a desk holding a yellow triangle in her hand

Summer: hey...Beth (Beth looks up) that's supposed'ta be an octagon, eight sides (shakes head) not three

(Beth smiles and walks away. Summer sighs, frustrated. Taylor walks over to her. she's not her annoying cheery self)

Summer: (notices Taylor, folds arms) you need something (frowns)

Taylor: hi...um, I thought id see if you needed any help with the dance

Summer: (nods) mm, no (smiles smugly, shrugs)

Taylor: ok Summer look (Summer looks up) I know I can be a pain (raises eyebrows)

Summer: a pain? Taylor you staged a power play at the kick-off carnival (frowns) you tattled to the Dean an got Ryan kicked out of school

Taylor: I don't have any friends

Summer: well gee, there's a shocker

Taylor: I know an it's my fault I...I don't trust people an so I try to control them which then drives them away, ergo no friends (Summer listens) I'm working through it with my therapist

Summer: well don't quit now (nods, raises eyebrows)

Taylor: but I decided that this year was gonna be different, an I thought if I was social chair thennnn people would like me but...I screwed that up...as usual

Summer: ok is this where I'm suppose'ta feel sorry for you (shakes head)

Taylor: ok look (smiles) I'm sure people write prose poems in your yearbook about what an incredible friend you are (raises eyebrows) (Summer listens) you know what I get, have a nice summer, but...its my senior year, an I wanted more I...I want someone ta write...I'm glad I finally got to know you

Summer: (softens) ...go show Beth what an octagon is (closes eyes)

Taylor: (happy) god she is a pin head isn't she (laughs) (Summer looks at her) yeah see that's the kind of thing I've gotta keep in check (nods)

(we see an aerial shot of the room. Taylor walks over the banner. we can see almost the whole banner. it is mainly yellow and red with a blue wave on it. the writing is white with Harbor School in smaller letters then underneath that in big letters is End of Summer Dance)

CUT TO: Newport Union High School - Marissa is at the lockers trying to open one. she pulls on it but it doesn't open. she moves to the locker next to it and starts turning the combination dial. a guy walks over to her, who we find out in a second is Johnny

Johnny: either you're the worst thief ever (Marissa looks at him) or it's your first day

Marissa: (smiles) I cant remember which locker is mine

Johnny: well it probably isn't that one because that ones mine

Marissa: (nods, points) right, sorry

Johnny: (opens his locker) that's alright, the vice principal has all the locker assignments, I can walk you over there if you want (looks at Marissa) I got alot of experience being sent to the vice principals office (smiles)

Marissa: (laughs) thanks but my boyfriends gonna show up so

Johnny: well you could throw your books in here if you want

Marissa: (looks at the locker then Johnny, touched) thanks, hey I'm Marissa (smiles, holds out hand)

Johnny: (shakes Marissa's hand) nice to me you I'm-

Casey: (off screen, yells) Johnny!

(Johnny looks over and we see Casey walking down a ramp towards Johnny and Marissa, a guy is with her on his skateboard, who we find out in a second is Dennis)

Casey: (smiles) hey

Dennis: hey Johnny, what's up

(Dennis knocks into a guy who was walking on the ramp and he falls off his skateboard. they both tumble down to the end of the ramp. eek. Johnny and Marissa see it. Marissa screws up her face)

Dennis: (rolls on the ground, screws up his face) its alright, I'm ok

(Casey walks over to Johnny and kisses him then holds onto his arm)

Johnny: (smiles) this is Casey my girlfriend

(Marissa looks at Johnny then Casey)

Casey: oh yeah actually we've met, so I see you survived your first day

(Marissa tips her head side to side, as if to say I guess so. Dennis slowly gets up off the ground)

Dennis: oww, I think I hurt something (picks up skateboard)

Johnny: and that's Dennis

(Marissa looks over at Dennis)

Dennis: (waves) Childers, everyone calls me Chili

Johnny: no one calls him Chili (shakes head)

Dennis: not if you keep tellin people that, I'm tryin'a get a nickname, handle, a hook (makes claw with his hand) (Marissa smiles)

Casey: hey, you wanna come with us, where gonna go get something to eat

Johnny: (looks at Casey) oh Marissa's actually waiting for her boyfriend

Dennis: boyfriend (Marissa looks at him) that's gonna be a problem for me because I love you

(Casey and Marissa looks at Dennis. Johnny looks at Marissa)

Dennis: I fall fast an hard

Casey: on a skateboard

Dennis: (laughs) oh zing

Casey: (looks at Marissa) hey um what if we jus gave you a ride home

Johnny: yeah I mean wouldn't you rather come to school tomorrow knowing a few people, even if one of em is um...Chili

Dennis: (happy) hey (points) the nicknames stickin

(Casey and Marissa smile at Dennis. Johnny looks at Marissa, hopeful)

Casey: c'mon what'do you say

Marissa: (bites lip) ummmm (thinks) yeah ok let me jus make a call

(Marissa walks away from the group - outside in the parking lot we see Ryan pull up in the range rover. his cell phone rings)

Ryan: (answers) hey

(from the car we can see Marissa walking towards the fence on her cell phone. this means that Ryan can see her from where he is)

Marissa: hey it's me, I was gonna see if you'd left already

Ryan: uhhh-

Marissa: because some people asked me to get food an I know I should try an make friends, but if you've already left then

(Ryan watches Marissa on the phone)

Marissa: Ryan

Ryan: no no go ahead I was jus gettin in the car

Marissa: you sure

Ryan: yeah yeah uh jus call me later ok

Marissa: ok, bye (hangs up) alright

(Johnny Casey and Dennis look over. Johnny has his arm around Casey. aww. Ryan watches from the car as Marissa walks out of the school next to Dennis, laughing and smiling! Ryan goes to drive away)

CUT TO: Marissa's bedroom the next morning - Marissa goes to put her things in the same Chanel bag as yesterday but decides against it. she opens a drawer and pulls out a black bag that isn't so attention grabbing. we hear a knock at the door and Julie walks in

Julie: good morning, d'you have a second

Marissa: (looks over) yeah, sure what's up

Julie: uhh...how would you like to uh...stay with Summer for a few days

Marissa: sure, any reason

Julie: oh, its such a mess (sits) you see I- I told Caleb's lawyer that we were thinking about moving he thought that meant we already had a place so he put this house on the market

Marissa: (doesn't buy it) we're getting kicked out, aren't we

Julie: no, of course not its jus

Marissa: mom Caleb was broke, it makes sense we'd have'ta sell everything, you know you don't have'ta protect me

Julie: well then d'you think it would be alright with Summer if you stayed until we got back on our feet (confident) an we will get back on our feet (nods) an we'll be wearing very expensive shoes when we do (smiles)

Marissa: I trust you

Julie: (suprised) you do

Marissa: yeah I mean I know we've had our differences but if there's one thing ill always say (raises eyebrows) its your a survivor, so if you say we'll make it I believe you

Julie: (touched) oh honey (stands, hugs Marissa) thankyou

Marissa: sure...besides you must've saved alotta money over the years (looks at Julie) right

Julie: ...of course (smiles)

CUT TO: Cohen front door - we hear a doorbell and Kirsten opens the door

Kirsten: hello

(we see a guy standing with his back to Kirsten. holding a bouquet of flowers. he turns around and smiles at Kirsten)

Guy: hi, uh Kirsten Cohen

Kirsten: uh, yeah

Guy: these are for you (holds out the flowers)

Kirsten: thank you

(the guy leaves and Kirsten shuts the door. in the flowers we can see a card sticking out. Kirsten reads it)

CUT TO: Summers house - we see Summer pull up out the front in her car. Marissa is in the passenger seat

Marissa: thanks for letting me stay with you (gets out of the car) on such late notice

Summer: oh (gets out of the car) you know, I always wanted a sister (Marissa smiles) Cohen got Ryan as a brother so it makes sense that I get you

Marissa: (remembers, picks up phone) oh god Ryan, I'm suppose'ta be having breakfast with him this morning, I totally forgot

Summer: (looks at Marissa) oooooo

(we now see Ryan sitting in a booth at the diner by himself :(. his phone rings)

Ryan: (answers) hey

Marissa: I am a terrible girlfriend

Ryan: (smiles) no

(Summer is in the background looking at Marissa's stuff in her car)

Summer: heeeeeey, this is my top I knew you had it (Marissa rolls her eyes)

Ryan: (hears) are you with Summer

Marissa: yeah, my mom an I are getting kicked out of our house

Ryan: (frowns) what

Marissa: (shrugs) we found out this morning which is why I had'ta pack up an move inta Summers (frowns) an I just totally forgot about breakfast

Ryan: its fine, I mean with everything your going through I don't want you worryin about me too, just um (shakes head) I don't know (raises eyebrows) ill pick you up this afternoon we'll do somethin then

Marissa: ok, thanks (hangs up)

(Ryan hangs up)

Summer: (looks) what else of mine d'you have in here

CUT TO: Cohen house - we hear the phone ring and see that Kirsten is already holding the phone

Kirsten: (answers) hello

(we then see Charlotte on her phone. we can't tell where exactly she is yet)

Charlotte: Kirsten, its Charlotte

Kirsten: oh hey Charlotte, how are you

Charlotte: well I am sitting here staring at the lake an wishing my friend was here to share it

Kirsten: aww, well the flowers were beautiful, thankyou

Charlotte: oh I'm glad you liked them, listen I'm gonna be in the area tomorrow (stands) I was hopin we could maybe meet, lunch or coffee

Kirsten: oh lunch sounds great

Charlotte: great how bout uh the Newport Bay Yacht Club

Kirsten: sounds great, ill see you tomorrow, let's say one o'clock

Charlotte: perfect (smiles) bye (hangs up)

(we can now see that Charlotte is in like a motel room. a guy comes out of what looks like the bathroom and goes over to Charlotte. its the same guy who delivered Kirsten's flowers)

Guy: finally, she better come through with that money now

Charlotte: (looks at Guy) trust me she will (smiles) (cutesy face) and she loved her flowers

Guy: (laughs) right

CUT TO: Harbor school - Summer is walking in the hall carrying a huge binder. Taylor is there talking with another girl, she sees Summer and goes over to her

Taylor: Summer

Summer: (frowns) wait just a second, I was up all night going over the budget for the dance an I don't know how the school expects us ta-

Taylor: (softly) c'mere (pulls Summer to the side)

Summer: what're you doing

Taylor: ok um

(Taylor looks around cautiously, then back at Summer)

Taylor: if I tell you this, you did not hear it from me ok (Summer shakes her head) I mean this has'ta be secret, I mean I'm talking deep-throat before he went public to cash in on the fat book deal

Summer: (confused) wait, what're you talking about

Taylor: (looks around again then whispers) I was walking by the teachers lounge, an I heard Dean Hess telling Dr. Kim that he knew Seth hadn't stolen the tiki hut alone, which by the way I totally forgive him for

Summer: (frustrated) Taylor (closes eyes)

Taylor: ok, but if Seth didn't tell him by the end of the day who the other person was...he was gonna suspend him

Summer: (shocked) oh my god, are you serious

(Seth walks over to them)

Seth: whats the matter

(Taylor and Summer look at Seth with open mouths)

Summer: oh, hey, Taylor was jus telling me that um (Taylor looks at Summer) Dr. Bootyopolis (raises eyebrows) was found on a paedophile website (Seth screws up his face) we have got to replace him, Taylor you know (nods) good job

Taylor: yeah no problem, um ill see you later (waves)

Summer: ok

Taylor: ok (walks away)

Seth: I still can't believe your letting her help with the dance (points)

Summer: you know she's not so bad

Seth: (softly) a paedophile website, what was she doin on it

(Summer and Seth walk away)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - we see the over door open and then close again. Sandy comes in and Kirsten takes off the oven glove and goes over to the fridge

Kirsten: ah, just give me a few minutes, the quiche is almost ready

Sandy: (impressed) the quiche (raises eyebrows) for lunch, wow, I could get use'ta this (smiles)

Kirsten: is everything ok

Sandy: yeah...yeah, listen I put this off as long as possible but we really have'ta make a decision about the Newport Group

Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) ok...what's the situation

Sandy: well I've done my best ta stay on top'a things but Caleb's financial troubles have left a huge hole in the company (Kirsten listens) pretty soon all that will be left is the name

Kirsten: how long before we default on our loans

Sandy: six weeks (tips head side to side) its not too late to rescue it, if that's what you want we could sell off some assets...restructure the debt

Kirsten: (nods) option two

Sandy: sell everything an walk away, I'm behind you either way, an jus so you know this family is fine financially so don't make this decision thinking that we need your income (shakes head) we don't

Kirsten: (thinks) its time ta let it go...

Sandy: ill handle everything

(Sandy leaves the kitchen. Kirsten looks as though she's thinking)

CUT TO: Harbor school - there is a knock on Jacks door. Jack is sitting at his desk working

Jack: come in

(Summer opens the door and pokes her head in)

Summer: Dean Hess

(Jack looks up at Summer. Summer goes in and shuts the door)

Summer: hi (Jack looks at her) look IIII (closes eyes) I helped Seth steal that tiki hut (shakes head) or borrow it, whatever

Jack: I had a feeling you might've helped out

Summer: helped out, please I did all'a the work old noodle arms (raises eyebrows) he couldn't even lift a palm tree leaf without (stops herself) anyway, that's the truth

Jack: you know, Summer...with this on your record (shrugs) I cant very well allow you to remain as social chair

Summer: wait look, please I really have grown to love that job (Jack sits back) (realises) wait a second who would...replace me um...Taylor (looks at Jack)

Jack: hmm well Taylor's pretty qualified for the position, ill let her know you suggested her

Summer: (looks away, clenches teeth) I'm such an idiot (looks at Jack) you were never gonna suspend Seth, were you

Jack: you're late for class Summer

(Summer stands there, dazed - am I the only one who believed Taylor had actually changed? lol yes I'm gullible *sigh*)

CUT TO: Newport Group - Sandy is in an office doing work. Julie comes to the doorway and knocks

Julie: Sandy

Sandy: Julie, have a seat (motions) what can I do for ya

Julie: uh it's such a small thing, really jus uh...what exactly are the rules about loans to company officers (Sandy leans back) well in this case former officers

Sandy: so you want a loan from the Newport Group

Julie: I could pay it back within a year tops, two outside

Sandy: well (puts out hands) first off (stands) you can't take personal loans from a company, people go to jail for that, an secondly, in a few weeks there isn't gonna be a Newport Group anymore

Julie: (shocked) what

Sandy: yeah Kirsten's not coming back'ta work, so we're gonna liquidate the company

Julie: wow its-its uh (picks up a picture) it's all really ending hm

Sandy: hey forgive me for asking but uh...where do ya stand financially cause Kirsten an I could lend you-

Julie: (turns around) no no um the loan was just for convenience really I I'm looking to put a down payment on a house I found this really great place on the beach, ill jus sell some stock you know I have too much anyway (smiles) (Sandy looks at her, unconvinced) uh you get back to your liquidating (Sandy raises his eyebrows) please tell Kirsten ill stop by soon I promise

Sandy: sure

(Julie leaves the office and stops just around the corner, she looks stunned)

CUT TO: Harbor school - we see Taylor at her locker. she shuts it and turns around to walk off. an angry Summer is standing in front of her with her arms folded

Taylor: Summer

Summer: no (puts hand up) jus so you know (points) you an your friend the Dean may of won this round but the war is not over (glares at Taylor)

Taylor: (scoffs) well unless you have an exit strategy, don't even get out of the boat, I am a human quagmire

(Taylor walks off)

Summer: (stops a guy) what's a quagmire (guy walks away) (talking to everyone in the hall) hello...anyone...quagmire...

CUT TO: Newport Union - Marissa shuts her locker and notices the dance poster. she goes over and looks at it. Johnny comes over

Johnny: you thinkin of going

Marissa: (looks) uh well I don't know, does it have a theme

Johnny: (looks at Marissa) theme

Marissa: yeah like uh Winter Wonderland or Under The Sea

Johnny: I think the theme is, school gym bag'a pretzels an Chili spikes the punch (smiles) pretty much the same theme every year

Marissa: (smiles) right, I don't think ill be going then (Johnny looks at her) (adds quickly) not because (points) it doesn't have a theme just

Johnny: no look I-I know I made it sound like not much fun (thinks) cause it isn't, but you should go really, Dennis an Casey an I are going, we'll all not have fun together (Marissa smiles)

(Heather comes over)

Heather: excuse me (Marissa and Johnny look at her) hey uh, I jus wanted to apologise about yesterday I-I was actin like a jerk

Marissa: don't worry about it

Heather: so then your not gonna (louder) shoot me uh-hm (Marissa looks at her)

(Heather looks around at all the kids who are now looking at Marissa. she's pleased with herself)

Heather: I mean isn't that why you got kicked outta that private school (Johnny looks at her) cause you shot someone

(Marissa looks at Heather and then walks off. Heather looks at Johnny. Johnny goes after Marissa. Heather watches - the next thing we see is Marissa crying against the fence)

Johnny: Marissa (Marissa wipes her eyes) don't listen'ta her

Marissa: why, she's right, that's why I'm here an now everyone's gonna know

Johnny: yeah well...everyone already kinda knew

Marissa: (shakes head) I jus thought if I came here (sniffs) then maybe id get a second chance

(Johnny goes and leans against the fence next to Marissa)

Johnny: look, I saw the news...I know you-you did what you had'ta do, it said you saved someone's life that night (Marissa closes her eyes) not alotta people would do that (looks at Marissa) hm

(we now see Ryan pull up in the parking lot. he looks over and sees Marissa leaning against the lockers near the fence. Johnny is in front of her with his hand on the top of the fence. Ryan quickly gets out of the car - Marissa sniffs and wipes her eyes)

Johnny: c'mon lets go find Casey

Ryan: (calls) what's goin on

(Johnny and Marissa look)

Marissa: Ryan

Ryan: (runs over) hey, what's wrong (to Johnny) what'did you do to her

Marissa: nothing, I'm fine (to Johnny) this is my

Johnny: boyfriend I'm guessing (holds hand out) hey

(Ryan doesn't shake Johnny's hand, he looks at Marissa. Johnny looks at Marissa as well. Marissa looks at Johnny, clearly embarrassed and uncomfortable. Ryan finally shakes Johnny's hand)

Johnny: ill see you guys later

Marissa: Johnny

Johnny: its cool (smiles, nods)

Marissa: (looks at Ryan) he was jus trying to be nice

(Marissa walks off, upset. Ryan stands there, alone again :( )

CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is sitting in the doorway near the pool, studying. Seth comes into the pool house

Seth: hey

Ryan: (mumbles) hey

Seth: dead or alives playin at the lido, you me yakuza blood bath, we're there (makes a sword motion with his arms)

Ryan: uh yeah I can't uh Miss Reed really uh loaded me up with alotta work so (looks at Seth)

Seth: I'm not buyin it looks like we got an emotional thing goin on (shakes head) alright, c'mon buddy get ready (claps, sits) a little old fashioned Seth Ryan time

Ryan: alright fine (turns to face Seth) uh so yesterday I went to pick up Marissa at school

Seth: oh Marissa (rubs hands) didn't see that one comin (Ryan looks at him out the corner of his eyes) (grins) continue

Ryan: thanks, and I thought I saw this guy...I-I misjudged the situation (looks at Seth) and uh...I over reacted and IIII might've (shrugs) maybe embarrassed her (Seth scratches his nose and frowns) I embarrassed her (looks down)

Seth: now you're tearin yourself apart, wondering if you've not only damaged her standing at a new school but perhaps also your relationship

Ryan: more or less

Seth: well that is a pickle (stands)

Ryan: that's it, no advice

Seth: what advice, call her an apologise (shakes head) its not rocket science, man you home-school kids are pathetic

CUT TO: Summers backyard - Summer is sitting on the edge of the pool with her feet in the water, she's also wearing sunglasses. Marissa is sitting nearby also wearing sunglasses

Summer: why aren't you going to the dance

Marissa: gee, I don't know, maybe because in one day I went from being the girl no one knows (looks at Summer) to the girl who shot someone

Summer: I thought you said the surfer guy was cool about it

Marissa: yeah, he was but

Summer: but nothing, why don't you call him an jus tell him that your gonna go

Marissa: well what about Ryan (Summer looks at her) I mean he looked like he wanted to kill Johnny (sadly) an it's not like id go without him

Summer: well you have to (Marissa looks at her) harsh, I know but you know what, your at a new school an there is a dance its like social survival 101

(Marissa's cell phone rings. she takes off her sunglasses and looks at who is calling)

Marissa: it's Ryan

Summer: ok time to go mystic?, ugh I need to even out (walks away)

Marissa: (answers) hey

Ryan: hey, how you doin

Marissa: good

Ryan: good listen um...about yesterday

Marissa: it was my fault, you know I was just upset, your reaction was normal

Ryan:(thrown) ...ok uh...so you wanna go to the movies later tonight I could um beat up the usher, get us some free milk duds

Marissa: (smiles) actually I was thinking of doing my homework, its just it's the first week an I wanna make a good impression

Ryan: (thrown) sure...

Marissa: but ill probably need a break, so uh we'll talk later ok

Ryan: yeah, yeah sounds good (hangs up)

CUT TO: Newport Bay Yacht Club - we see Charlotte walk in the door. the way she is dressed and has her hair looks alot like Kirsten's style. very creepy. she walks over to the table Kirsten is sitting at

Charlotte: hey you

Kirsten: oooh hey (hugs Charlotte) its great to see you

Charlotte: oh you too (smiles, looks at Kirsten) you look amazing

Kirsten: oh thankyou, so do you (sits)

Charlotte: well (sits) it was all that time at my dads

Kirsten: yeah, it was such a wonderful place

Charlotte: how lucky were we, I mean to be able to go someplace (closes eyes) so peaceful

Kirsten: you're right, it's a shame everyone can't stay there

Charlotte: (smiles) ...well what if there...was a place (nods) like the lake house where women could go between rehab an the real world

Kirsten: that would beee amazing (raises eyebrows)

Charlotte: yeah that's what some investor friends of mine thought too (smiles) see I pitched the idea to a few people, I even started looking at properties, I'm thinkin Sedona (excited) an then I realised Kirsten has'ta be apart of this (smiles)

Kirsten: you mean invest (raises eyebrows)

Charlotte: oh it would just be a couple million to start, ill be assuming (touches chest) most of the risk an you'd get it all back within the first few years

Kirsten: ...well I'm flattered but I don't have that kinda money

Charlotte: (laughs) please, don't be so modest

Kirsten: I wish I was (raises eyebrows) when my father died he left nothing (nods, smiles)

(Charlotte looks at Kirsten shocked. Kirsten laughs)

Charlotte: really I (shakes head) I just assumed (shrugs, frowns) I mean after you-you went ta the reading of the will everything was great

Kirsten: everything is, things with Sandy an my kids have never been better

Charlotte: (smiles, dazed) well that is so wonderful that you've got your priorities in place

(Kirsten smiles. Charlotte is clearly panicking despite the happy front she is putting on)

Charlotte: w- so what about the Newport Group as a silent partner

Kirsten: I'm selling it (raises eyebrows) you know it's riddled with debt an unpaid loans an I just figured

Charlotte: (pointed) better to rid yourself of every last vestige of your dad

Kirsten: well I- I don't know if id put it that way (frowns)

Charlotte: its classic Kirsten, you're hoping that by closing up shop all your issues with your dad'll just disappear

Kirsten: it's not like that (shakes head)

Charlotte: I've ben there (leans forward) I think its-its so great that your tryin'a put the past behind you its jus (Kirsten looks at her) not that easy (Kirsten looks away) I'm sorry I jus, I don't want you to be disappointed when the issues remain even after the company's sold (Kirsten looks at her) anyway, invest or not you are welcome anytime, Sedona's beautiful (smiles) (Kirsten smiles) so what's good here

(Kirsten looks as though she's thinking about what Charlotte said)

CUT TO: Cooper-Nichol mansion - we hear the doorbell and Julie opens the front door

Julie: oh no not you again (tries to shut the door)

(a uniformed officer pushes in along with movers. the suited man from before talks to Julie)

Julie: hey! (glares)

Man: Mrs. Nichol please don't make this more difficult than it has'ta be

Julie: more difficult, who are they w-w- what're they doing

Man: if you haven't already done so, I suggest you take this time to pack your personal belongings (points) the deputy is here to see you don't interfere with the movers

Julie: (stunned) oh my god (sits)

CUT TO: Summers backyard - Marissa is sitting on the pool lounge reading. we hear the doorbell

Marissa: (calls) Sum, your door

(Marissa goes back to reading and we hear the doorbell again, this time more urgent)

Marissa: (frowns) Summer!

(after a few seconds Marissa goes inside and heads to the front door. Marissa opens the door and we see Casey and Johnny hugging. Dennis is sitting on a railing a little behind them)

Johnny: suprise

Marissa: (suprised) hey, what're you guys doing here

Casey: we came to take you to the school dance

Marissa: oh thanks, but I'm not going

Dennis: (yells) you could be my date (waves) Marissa (Marissa looks at him)

Casey: way to bait the hook Dennis

Johnny: it's a school dance you gotta go, if you don't show up people might start to talk, you'd

hate for that to happen right

(Marissa looks like she's caving!)

Casey: besides since we're not leaving without you (looks at Johnny) you'd be ruining our night too (puts her head on Johnny's shoulder)

(Marissa looks as though she's trying to decide. Dennis watches her)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy and Kirsten are in there together, and there are some grocery bags on the bench. Seth and Ryan come in from outside

Ryan: yo

Seth: hey, you stocking the larder

Sandy: your moms making me lamb ragoo, its French, now where you headed (Ryan touches his arm on the way out) (looks at Seth) where are you headed

Seth: uh dance, there's a beach theme

Ryan: yeah I'm gonna drop in on Marissa, see if she needs a study break maybe grab a bite (waves)

Sandy: well your welcome ta join us

Kirsten: you two have fun (smiles)

Seth: (waves) enjoy

(Sandy looks at Seth as he leaves the kitchen. he is wearing a very nice shirt jacket and tie up top, on the bottom half he has shorts and casual shoes on. he does a cool little walk and he looks adorable)

Sandy: honey I got everything on the list including a little chunky monkey but that's mostly for me, alright, its all for me (puts it in the cupboard)

Kirsten: (distracted) ...thanks sweetie

Sandy: is everything ok...listen if your not up to cooking we can order in (Kirsten looks at him) its alot safer

Kirsten: (smiles) no no it's just (thinks) I'm doing the right thing closing down the Newport Group, I'm not hiding right

Sandy: hiding (raises eyebrows) no, you're putting the past behind ya (Kirsten looks away) what is it

Kirsten: (softly) nothing (looks at Sandy) we forgot the oregano, ill be right back

(Kirsten grabs the car keys and starts heading out of the kitchen)

Sandy: (worried) you never mentioned oregano

Kirsten: I forgot, ill be back soon (leaves)

(Sandy looks worried)

CUT TO: Summers house - Marissa comes down the stairs out the front. she's now dressed for the dance

Dennis: woooo

Johnny: alright here we go

Dennis: whoa

Casey: check you out girl, you look great

(Marissa heads over to their car and a light shines on her. we see the range rover pull up with Seth and of course Ryan in it. they both look over at Marissa. Marissa looks at them, suprised)

Seth: (frowns) I thought Marissa was studying

Ryan: so did I

Seth: see, that's the problem with the suprise pop in

(Ryan and Seth get out the car. Marissa walks over to Ryan)

Marissa: Ryan, hey

(softly in the background)

Casey: he looks kinda mad

Johnny: yeah I think that's his look

Seth: I'm gonna go get Summer before uh, things get awkward

Ryan: I thought you were studying tonight

Marissa: I was

Dennis: (stands in the car) underlay reeba reeba

Ryan: he your lab partner (half smiles)

Marissa: uh there's this dance tonight at Newport Union...I was gonna tell you I jus didn't-

Ryan: is this (looks down) about yesterday (frowns)

Marissa: no I swear (Ryan looks down) hey look I wish I didn't have'ta go to this its just...being there every day alone, I mean I really need these friends Ryan

(Ryan looks over at Casey, Johnny and Dennis waiting in the car for Marissa, then at Marissa. Marissa looks at him)

Ryan: you're right you should go (nods)

(Marissa gives Ryan a kiss on the cheek then runs over to the car)

Casey: wooo, she's comin

(Johnny starts the car. Ryan looks down, then away sadly. he looks up again just as the car drives passed. Ryan waves to them and forces a smile, it goes as soon as the car goes passed. Summer and Seth come down the stairs)

Seth: you ok

Ryan: fine, have fun (smiles) (Seth looks at him worried)

Summer: hey man, I'm sorry about all of the confusion (Ryan waves it off)

Seth: (to Summer) a little heads up would've been great woman (to Ryan) don't you worry I'm gonna take care of her

Ryan: sure, see ya

(Summer and Seth get in Summers car and drive off. Seth watches Ryan as they pull away. Ryan stands in the driveway alone, once again :(. he opens the range rover door - I just have to say that the car Marissa got into with her new friends is a less fancy version of the jeep thing that Ryan and Seth got into to go to the party after the fashion show in season 1. Marissa is basically going through everything Ryan did)

CUT TO: Newport Unions dance - we see a DJ playing some music, a few balloons, a table set up for food and drinks and some streamers hanging down from the roof. at the gym doors we see Casey, Johnny, Dennis and Marissa come in. Marissa stands next to Casey and looks around

Dennis: (holding flask) time to add a little flavour to the punch (raises eyebrows) get this party started

(Casey and Marissa smile as Dennis goes over to the punch)

Johnny: ah, now it's officially a school dance (nods)

(we see Dennis casually walk over to the punch and pour the flasks contents in. Marissa looks around at the other kids, she sees Heather and her friends sitting over on the other side of the gym. Heather gets the attention of two of the girls. Marissa looks at them. Heather taps another girl who is sitting in front of her, and points towards Marissa. Marissa is still watching. Heather makes a fake gun with her hand and points it at Marissa, she bends her thumb for the trigger, pulls back her hand like she's putting down the "gun" and smiles at Marissa)

Marissa: (uncomfortable) um hey you know what just excuse me (walks away)

(Dennis, Casey and Johnny look around confused. they look at each other then over at Heather who waves and smiles at them. Johnny realises and goes after Marissa. we then see Marissa sit down on a bench by herself. Johnny Dennis and Casey come in behind her

Casey: Marissa wait

Marissa: (looks up) what am I suppose'ta do, there all staring at me

Dennis: hey that is exactly when you get in there, you throw down a little cardboard an you (dances) make it happen you know (Marissa looks at him) cut a little rug that's what id do

Marissa: yeah but I'm not you

Casey: yeah you got that to be thankful for

Dennis: (frowns) a li- a little hurtful but a good point

Johnny: look (sits) public school kids, all kids really, there like dogs (Marissa frowns) they smell fear

Dennis: and (points) they like frisbees (Casey frowns)

Johnny: (laughs) you jus gotta go back in there an act like there not lookin at'cha

Casey: come on, what'do you say (smiles)

Johnny: c'mon

(Marissa stands up and walks towards them)

Casey: c'mon

Dennis: if it'll make you feel better ill show you a couple of moves

CUT TO: Harbor school dance - Seth and Summer are about to walk in to the dance

Seth: (frowns) I'm jus worried about Ryan I feel like he's, feelin left out

(Seth opens the door to the dance. and we see what he sees, it is incredible. there is sand for the floor, a lifeguard tower. surfboards. a huge screen up on the stage that has surfing on it. and lights strung between poles. Summer and Seth walk in)

Summer: well (unsure) do you like it, I know it's not like Marissa's dances but

Seth: Summer, its incredible

Summer: yeah (looks at Seth)

Seth: its like you've brought the ocean to us (looks at Summer) my little human tsunami

Summer: (frowns) thanks

(Taylor is up on the stage with a microphone)

Taylor: hi everybody, everyone hi (waves) I'm Taylor Townsend your social chair, an I would like to thankyou all for coming (everyone claps)

(Summer looks at Seth, not happy)

Seth: relax she's not taking credit for it

Taylor: thankyou (laughs) so this dance has been my baby now for quite a while

(Summer looks at Seth)

Seth: ok she's taking credit for it

Summer: I am going to kill her

Taylor: but there is one person without whos' help none of this (shakes head) could ever of happened

Seth: see she's gonna-

Taylor: (points) Dean Hess

Seth: oh

(everybody claps and cheers as Jack goes up onto the stage. Summer looks even more pissed off)

Jack: thankyou

Summer: I am going to kill the both of them (goes to walk over to the stage)

Seth: (pulls Summer back to him) wait

(Summer tries to wriggle away from Seth but she can't)

Taylor: so everyone have fun because this really is the end of summer

(Taylor looks at Summer smugly. Summer glares back at her with an open mouth)

Seth: well you kinda set yourself up for that one

(Summer glares at Taylor. Taylor looks back at her, pleased with herself. Taylor shakes Jacks hand. then we see some shots of dancing)

CUT TO: Pacific Sands motel - the guy from earlier is in the room with Charlotte

Guy: I knew it ok, from the beginning i knew this plan was crap, spending thirty grand to go ta rehab just to find a mark

Charlotte: (comes out of the bathroom) it made sense, every woman there was vulnerable an rich

Guy: yeah except the one you picked out, I mean what the hell we suppose'ta do now

Charlotte: listen this woman is the princess of Orange County, ok, I...I will find (touches his shoulders) a way to use her (kisses him) ok, I am not gonna let Kirsten Cohen get away

(Charlotte kisses him and then pushes him down on the bed. she climbs on top of him and kisses him again. she sits up and takes her robe off. at this moment you could easily mistaken her for Kirsten. especially the way she has her hair)

CUT TO: Newport Group - we see a close up a photo frame. it is meant to be a photo of Caleb with a young Kirsten. we then see through the window that Kirsten is sitting on the couch looking at the photo frame. Sandy slowly goes over to her

Sandy: I didn't know (Kirsten looks up) you kept oregano stashed in here (smiles)

Kirsten: hey

Sandy: hey

Kirsten: recognise this (holds up the photo Julie looked at earlier)

Sandy: sure, it's the grath? building on ocean

Kirsten: built in nineteen twenty two...it was gonna be torn down...an I convinced my father ta restore it (looks at Sandy) it was my first project (smiles reminiscently) ...all those years...he was right on the other side'a that wall an no matter how hard I worked...I was never gonna reach him

Sandy: honey (Kirsten looks at him) we can keep the company

Kirsten: (shakes head, teary) no...I jus needed to say goodbye

(Sandy looks at Kirsten lovingly. Kirsten looks at Sandy then leans over the back of the couch closer to Sandy)

Kirsten: (smiles) I guess it's too late for dinner

Sandy: how d'you feel about a picnic (holds up the basket)

Kirsten: aaaah

CUT TO: The Diner - we see a table being cleaned, then in the background Ryan comes into focus. he is sitting at a booth by himself with his head resting on his hand. he looks bored. the diner is dark except for his booth. we hear his cell phone ring

Ryan: (answers) hey man

(we then see Seth on his cell phone at the dance. he has his finger in his ear)

Seth: hey man I jus wanted to see how you're doing

Ryan: I'm great, how's the dance

Seth: aaah good, I sent Summer for a cool down lap around the building, listen...I jus wanted to make sure your not taking this Marissa thing too seriously

Ryan: (smiles) Seth its fine I get it

Seth: (frowns) yeah, ok, I jus wanted to make sure you don't think she's pullin away or you know your gonna look back on tonight an say (Ryan frowns, listening) it's when I started losing her, I-I should'a done something

Ryan: (softly) ah-huh

Seth: because I'm just I'm here to tell ya that that's not gonna happen I'm talking like zero chance

Ryan: right (blinks)

Seth: ok, well I jus, I wanted to make sure you knew that

Ryan: (dazed) ...yeah look I gotta go

Seth: yeah ok ill talk to you later

(Ryan hangs up)

Seth: (hangs up) hmm

(Ryan grabs his jacket and goes over to the waitress)

Ryan: can I get the cheque

(we then see Ryan driving in the range rover. we then see him running up to the Newport Union gym doors. he stops just inside the doorway and looks around. he sees Marissa laughing and having a good time with Dennis, Johnny and Casey, he watches them for a second. Johnny looks at Casey and smiles. Marissa smiles at both of them. we see a close up of Ryan's face, he realises Marissa doesn't need him. Seth goes over to him, carrying his skateboard, lol)

Seth: (calls) Ryan, hey

Ryan: (turns around) Seth, what're you doin here

Seth: I'm here to stop ya man, an if that means throwing myself between you an the gym...I'm only gonna ask that you spare my face (frowns)

Ryan: it's ok

Seth: (looks at Ryan) no rush in

(we see more of Marissa having a good time)

Ryan: (looks at Marissa then Seth) it'd jus ruin it (shrugs)

Seth: (sighs, relieved) your doin the right thing man your not gonna lose her (shakes head) (Ryan looks at him) can you give me a ride (touches Ryan's arm) my left legs really tired (Ryan nods)

(we see Marissa laugh then look over towards the doorway. she sees a glimpse of Ryan's jacket disappearing. she frowns, not quite sure what she saw)

CUT TO: Harbor school dance - Summer is walking with her cell phone to her ear amongst the crowd, she hears the below message

Seth: this is Seth its two thousand five you know how these things work

Summer: Cohizzle, where are you (frowns) you said you'd only be gone like ten minutes

(Summer stops and sees Taylor acting suspiciously. Taylor goes behind something which shows us her shadow then it/she disappears. Summer hangs up her phone and follows the direction that Taylor went. we see Summers shadow and then it disappears - we then see Summer peeking around a corner out in the dark halls. she walks down the hall to a corner and from here she can see Taylor kissing someone behind double doors. she can't see the other person. just Taylor who is very into it. Summer hides around the corner then after a few seconds looks again. Taylor stops kissing the other person, smiles and walks away. Summer watches and then becomes wide eyed. we then see what she is seeing which is Taylor looking sexily at the other person, who is none other than Jack Hess aka the Dean. when Taylor walks away Jack opens one of the double doors and comes out. Summer quickly moves back behind the corner)

Summer: (stunned) oh my god

(we then see Jack open a door and go through it. the camera goes back to where Summer was standing, but she's no longer there)

CUT TO: a motel room - Julie turns on the light and shuts the door. out of her window we can see the light from a green neon light, probably a sign. Julie slowly goes over and sits down on one of the two single beds. she looks around sadly then picks up the TV remote and turns it on. she goes over to her bag and puts it down at the end of the other bed. she sits down on the bed and unzips it. she pulls out a top and starts crying. she lies down on the bed and curls up, crying