Opening scene - The first thing we see is a black screen, and we can hear the repeated echo of Marissa saying to Ryan "my life just doesn't work without you" we then hear the sound of waves at the beach and we see Marissa at her lifeguard tower. this changes to Trey howling on the beach that night, while we can hear the howling we can see Trey slam Marissa down on the sand and get on top of her, we hear the echo of Marissa saying "get away" and also Ryan saying "he's my brother". we see Treys head leaning down towards a scared Marissa. this goes black and then we see the night of the shooting, we hear the echo of Marissa saying "Trey get off of him, please! and we can see the scene where Trey holds the phone above his head, about to smash Ryan with it. we then hear Marissa say "you're killing him" and the faint sound of the gun firing, we then see Marissa fire it and hear the sound of the shot more loudly. we see a close up of Treys bloody, stunned face. much clearer/brighter than we did in 224, we then hear the sound of like a tape being fast forwarded. we see a stunned Marissa gradually sitting on the ground, dazed and out of it. we see Trey turn around and look at Marissa, then the vision of Trey freezes dramatically before disappearing altogether. we then see an eye open suddenly, in an otherwise dark scene. the eye blinks and the camera zooms out to show that its Marissa, she is very shaken up and breathing heavily. she looks over at Summer who is asleep next to her before getting out of bed and grabbing her cell phone, she goes to sit in the hall by herself. she then dials a number - we now see a sleeping Ryan in the pool house, he is woken up by his phone ringing. he rolls over and turns on the light, which makes him screw up his face from the brightness, then he leans on his elbow and answers the phone

Ryan: yeah

Marissa: hey, it's me

Ryan: (sits up) are you ok

Marissa: no (upset) I mean yes but I had a dream, and Trey was there again and so were you an it was happening all over, look I'm sorry to wake you up ok I'm just scared

Ryan: I know, I know but you don't have'ta be (sighs) Treys gone (Marissa still looks shaken up) everythings fine...you should go back to sleep ill talk to you tomorrow ok

Marissa: ...ok (hangs up)

(Ryan hangs up - a now awake Summer goes and sits with Marissa)

Marissa: hey

Summer: (yawns) nightmares huh, you know at first I thought you were just a sweaty sleeper, didn't wanna say anything, but

Marissa: (looks at Summer) I guess I thought if I slept with you (raises eyebrows) they'd go away

Summer: have you talked ta Ryan about it

Marissa: I try, but I mean you know he is

Summer: yeah, not much with words

Marissa: an he went through it with me, he should understand

Summer: (softly) I know (shrugs) well I'm here (Marissa nods, sadly) what

Marissa: I just wish that Ryan knew that that was all he had ta say

Summer: yeah (rubs Marissa's back comfortingly. aww)

(Ryan is lying back down now, he puts his hands on his face then sits up and grabs the phone, he looks at it for a few seconds as if he wants to dial, but then he puts it down and turns off the light. we see the darkened pool house from outside)

Theme song - California by Phantom Planet

Cohen kitchen, morning - Sandy, Kirsten, Ryan and Seth are all in there together. Sandy and Kirsten are excited about Ryan's first day back at Harbor!

Kirsten: so, you have your new class schedule

Ryan: right here (holds it up, smiles)

Sandy: (hands Ryan bottled water) you got all your supplies

Ryan: in the bag

Seth: you guys he's ben in school before (refuses water from Sandy) he knows how'ta do it

Kirsten: we're just glad you're back at Harbor

Sandy: make sure nothing goes wrong, Dr Kim was very clear

Ryan: I know, I know I can't get'in any trouble and I won't, don't worry (smiles)

(Ryan and Seth leave)

Kirsten: (smiles, shrugs) just you and me

Sandy: how bout another cup 'a coffee

Kirsten: (grins) don't mind if I do

(we now see Kirsten and Sandy walking outside together towards the table)

Sandy: you an me an the house to ourselves...I could get use'ta this

Kirsten: aaaah if I never set foot in an office again

Sandy: well hopefully you won't have to, found a buyer for the Newport Group

Kirsten: (sits) music to my ears

Sandy: (drinks) well, if the meeting goes well tomorrow, I'm gonna sign the papers

Kirsten: (pleased) then sayonara Newport Group

Sandy: are you ok with that

Kirsten: with what

Sandy: walking away from the company that your father built (shakes head) you spent fifteen years there

Kirsten: an it took me that long ta realise I hated it...ah Sandy I'm ready ta let it go (nods)

(Sandy smiles and holds his coffee out to Kirsten as if to say "cheers" Kirsten does the same back)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Seth and Summer are walking together outside

Seth: Ryan an Marissa haven't broken up in weeks, its gotta be a new record

Summer: I know, but I feel a break up coming, I have a sixth sense about those two

Seth: well they break up they get back together, whatever, it's their natural cycle it has ta do with the tide

Summer: nooo it's different now, if they break up Marissa could disappear (Seth looks at her) she could get swallowed up at Newport Union, it's like the Bermuda Triangle

Seth: (reassuringly) it's a school, an its two miles away (ruffles Summers hair)

(Summer and Seth are now inside)

Summer: look, I don't care it's just those two need ta log in some serious couple time or our little foursomes gonna shrink to about half

Seth: (sees Ryan) hey man, hows it feel bein back, we're gonna go get coffee

Ryan: ah excellent, its good you know got alotta work ta do (Seth nods) yeah I gotta study all weekend

Summer: well, you can't study all weekend we got plans

Ryan: we do

Summer: yeah um Cohen invited Marissa an I over for dinner tonight an you can't hide from us in your own home

(they are now in the student lounge)

Ryan: uhh I don't know, I think I should back off for a little while, I mean havin me back in school cant be easy for Marissa, least I can do is give her some space

Summer: space, no-no-no who needs space, Marissa she likes a short leash

Seth: yeah listen, dinner tonight my house, I'm sure my moms at home right now cooking something disgusting, hi could I have three coffees please

Summer: thankyou

Ryan: alright fine, dinner (sighs)

Seth: (looks over) oh god, incoming

(we now see that Seth saw Taylor walking over to them, all cheery)

Taylor: hi guys (smiles) have you heard about the lock in tomorrow night (Summer shakes her head) the entire senior class is gonna spend the night...in the gym

Ryan: (softly, sarcastically) yes!

Summer: ooooh, we can't make it (shakes head)

Seth: yeah, I'm taking off my arm with a hack saw

Taylor: oooh, well that's a shame (Seth nods) um your gonna have'ta miss that (nods) lock in's mandatory, counts as a class (points at Ryan) an I know you can't afford any cuts

Ryan: (drinks, grins) we'll be there (points)

Taylor: (laughs) super, its gonna be a blast (hands out flyers) we're even gonna make s'mores, we're using Bunsen burners ta simulate campfires (Seth throws the flyer over his shoulder) it's just a little idea I came up with

Seth: (sarcastically) oh my god, that's genius (Summer smiles)

Taylor: well um remember all you need to bring is a sleeping bag, and an open mind (taps side of head dramatically)

(Taylor walks away. all three of them look annoyed, lol)

Summer: there goes our Saturday night

(Taylor stops and walks back)

Taylor: oh um I almost forgot I'm gonna need a few guys ta help me set up tomorrow night so Seth an Ryan, figured you'd both be up for it, I mean I did pretty much get you back inta school (Ryan looks at her, grinning) so, ill see you tomorrow at two

Seth: and there goes the rest of our weekend

CUT TO: Newport Union - Marissa walks over to Johnny, Casey & Dennis at the lockers

Marissa: hey guys (Casey smiles)

Dennis: Marissa, hey are you ready for this weekend

Marissa: um I don't know, what's this weekend

(Dennis puts his hand out as if to say "how can you live in Newport and not know" lol)

Casey: the swells are comin in from Antarctica which means we're finally gonna get some height (goes over to Johnny)

Marissa: mm-kay I have no idea what that means

Johnny: I forgot (shakes head in disbelief) born an raised in Newport an never surfed a wave

Marissa: (almost proudly) that's me

Johnny: it means that after the flattest season ever, finally gettin some decent waves

Dennis: (moves closer) we like ta welcome these southern swells with an ancient ritual known as Dawn Patrol

Marissa: (thinks) does that mean you stay up all night an party before you surf (raises eyebrows)

Dennis: (smiles) heeeeey she's not entirely hopeless (looks at Casey/Johnny, raises eyebrows)

Casey: right, an you should totally come with us, I mean some of us are gonna hang out tonight even though the real festivities start tomorrow (Marissa looks from Casey to Johnny)

Johnny: yeah, maybe (shrugs) we'll even teach you a few moves

Marissa: or ill just sit on the sand (raises eyebrows) and watch

(bell rings)

Casey: ugh, c'mon Chili we have physics

Dennis: Dawn Patrol, tonight (points at Marissa) grande awesomeness wooooo

(Dennis and Casey walk off)

Johnny: you got a free period too

Marissa: ummm yeah (rubs nose/eyes)

Johnny: (notices) you ok (Marissa looks at him) look a little tired

Marissa: gee, thanks (smiles)

Johnny: sorry

Marissa: no it's ok, I haven't really ben sleeping...at all

Johnny: too much coffee

Marissa: mm'nah I don't think its that

Johnny: ...bad dreams

(Marissa stops walking and looks at Johnny, Johnny looks at Marissa)

Marissa: maybe, something like that

Johnny: (looks at Marissa) come on, let's hit the vending machines, my treat

Marissa: how could I say no (smiles)

CUT TO: Yacht club - Julie walks in and we see Charlotte already sitting a table reading the menu. Julie walks over to her

Julie: hey (smiles)

Charlotte: hey (stands, hugs Julie)

Julie: good news, the movers showed up with my stuff (sits) our place is almost livable

Charlotte: wonderful, we should celebrate, ooooo (leans forward) in fact I should throw you a housewarming

Julie: oo well thanks, but you've already done enough favours for me (looks at Charlotte) its getting a little creepy

Charlotte: oh come on, I'm gonna be goin ta Aspen in a few weeks, Marissa's gonna move in an you two are jus gonna forget all about me, at least let me throw a party before I go

Julie: (reluctant) I don't know, I'm a little low on the friends these days

Charlotte: ah, everybody bailed on you when you lost your money huh

Julie: you should see them at Cardio Barre, they don't even look me in the eye, I use'ta rule that class

Charlotte: (shakes head) same thing happened ta me when I first got outta rehab, all the New York women just iced me (frowns)

Julie: how did you dea

Charlotte: well, I thought about leaving (raises eyebrows) but instead I threw a party (Julie raises eyebrows) black tie benefit, it was the smartest thing I could've done, it raised alotta money for a good cause an I got my life back

Julie: yeah well, I can't throw those anymore, don't have the cash or the clout

Charlotte: well I could help you, I mean of course we'd need Kirsten but (sits back) it would really be good for you Julie, I think you should think about it

(Julie blinks, considering)

CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Marissa walks in holding books, Summer is already in there reading a magazine on her bed

Marissa: hey

Summer: hey, you up for dinner tonight the Cohen's wanna have us over

Marissa: uh sure, but I'm gonna have'ta meet you there cause I told Johnny id hang with him at the beach

Summer: hm (looks at Marissa) again with the Johnny

Marissa: (frowns) Casey an Chili are gonna be there too, I guess these swells are coming in (frowns) an if your a surfer it's like Christmas

Summer: (frowns, raises eyebrows) ooo

Marissa: (grabs bag) you know you should come by tomorrow, check it out

Summer: you know I would, I just uh I have'ta be imprisoned in the gym an forced ta eat s'mores (Marissa looks at her) yeah I wish I was kidding (nods)

Marissa: wow, that sounds like a Taylor Townsend event, you know some days I really (raises eyebrows) don't miss life at Harbor

Summer: mm-hmm

Marissa: so um I guess ill see you at the Cohen's (leaves)

Summer: oook, see ya (raises eyebrows) wouldn't wanna be ya

CUT TO: The beach - we see some surfers out in the water. then Marissa walking down on the sand near the lifeguard tower. she walks over to Johnny who is standing nearby in a wet suit, with a towel draped around his shoulders

Marissa: hey, where is everyone

Johnny: Casey's on her way, Chili's still out there (points) see in the distance (Marissa looks) that kid, wipin out

(we see a guy come off his board and hit the water hard)

Marissa: whoa, ouch

Johnny: (sighs) anyways you jus caught me on a break, wanna sit

Marissa: sure

(Marissa and Johnny walk forward a little)

Marissa: it's so beautiful out here (sits) almost makes me wish I surfed

Johnny: yeah I'm tellin you, it helped me (Marissa looks at him) you know with my sleep..everything really

Marissa: ...you wanna talk about it

(Johnny looks at Marissa, Marissa looks at Johnny)

Johnny: ...um I don't know about you but I'm freezing, I'm gonna run ta the car an grab a sweatshirt, you wanna come

Marissa: sure um let me just call Summer

(Marissa and Johnny stand up)

Johnny: do you...have to go

Marissa: (looks at Johnny) no, no it's ok

(Marissa takes out her cell phone. Johnny smiles and picks up his surfboard. Marissa walks with him)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - we see a big pot of what appears to be stew. Ryan lets go of the spoon that is in it, and frowns

Ryan: what're you making

(we can now see that Kirsten, Sandy and Seth are in the kitchen as well)

Kirsten: beef stew

Seth: ugh, can't we just order out like normal people

Sandy: we are normal people, normal people cook (adds something to the stew)

Seth: (sighs) I wonder if my poor mouth will ever taste pizza again

Sandy: probably not because we are very abusive parents cooking for you like this (smiles)

(Summer walks in)

Summer: hey

Kirsten: hey Summer (smiles) your just in time, we hope you like stew

Summer: oh, it's my favourite

Sandy: where's Marissa

Summer: oh she can't make it she's busy

Ryan: oh is she studying, cause uh I've ben known ta get her ta blow off some homework

Summer: uh she's not studying (shakes head) (Ryan looks at her) she's at the beach with Johnny

(Ryan looks at Summer confused. Kirsten and Sandy look at Ryan)

Seth: Ryan try not ta punch Summer (Ryan looks at him)

Summer: I'm just the messenger

Ryan: yeah, that's alright really I mean she's with a friend she has'ta hang out with him

Sandy: she probably just got held up

Ryan: yeah (goes over to the table)

Kirsten: well I guess there'll be more beef stew for everyone

(Ryan looks disappointed)

CUT TO: The beach - Marissa and Johnny are by the jeep. Marissa is leaning against the back and Johnny is putting on a jacket

Johnny: you want one

Marissa: yeah sure (stands)

(Johnny puts his arm in the back of the car and pulls one out for Marissa)

Marissa: thanks, hm central varsity baseball, I didn't know you played (puts on jacket)

Johnny: I don't, not anymore, quit everything when I moved here (Marissa nods) new town new sports...I jus wanna start over

Marissa: (looks at Johnny) what (Johnny looks at her then away) uh you don't have'ta tell me if you don't want to

(Johnny and Marissa are now leaning against the railing, looking out at the ocean)

Johnny: it's my dad...we had a...a fight...I haven't seen him since

Marissa: an when was that

Johnny: I don't know like three years ago (shrugs) four

Marissa: (looks at Johnny, shocked) well have you tried calling him or contacting him

Johnny: ...its not that easy...he was a...drunk...use'ta always go after my mom

Marissa: you mean...

Johnny: (nods) ...one day I jus snapped...came home from baseball practice (shakes head) an there he was...had her up against the wall, his hands around her neck (Marissa looks away) I just lost it

Marissa: (looks at Johnny) lost it...

Johnny: I took my baseball bat...I guess I just started beating him...I-I don't remember any of it (looks at Marissa) (Marissa listens) when I came to (swallows) he was unconscious...an I was covered in his blood

Marissa: oh god

Johnny: you know when I think back on that night (looks at Marissa) I didn't even know who I was...how I could've done that

Marissa: (tears in her eyes, nods, relating) ...I know what you mean

(Johnny looks at Marissa, then away. Marissa looks at him)

Marissa: oh, Jonnny (rubs Johnny's back) I'm sorry

Johnny: you wanna hear somethin crazy (swallows) ...your the first person I've told (looks at Marissa)

(Marissa looks at Johnny - we then see Casey pull up in the parking lot. she gets out of her car then looks over and sees Johnny and Marissa standing together at the railing, Marissa puts her hand on Johnny's back and looks at him. Casey looks confused. this fades to Johnny and Marissa again, still standing together as the sun sets in front of them)

CUT TO: Summers bedroom, next morning - Marissa is still sound asleep in bed, and Summer is standing next to the bed

Summer: Coop (taps/pokes Marissa repeatedly) wake up

Marissa: (stirs) mm, oooh, oh my god- let me sleep

Summer: nup sorry cant let you do that, I waited up last night till like a million o'clock (shoves Marissa harder) where were you

Marissa: I...I was with Johnny

Summer: yeah, well I had fun explaining to the Cohen's that you couldn't make dinner because you were off romping on the beach with some surfer guy

Marissa: I know, I'm sorry I missed it (rolls over) I meant ta be there

Summer: yeah, well you weren't (glares at Marissa) an now I am finding (frowns) hm just suspicious articles of clothing lying around the room (Marissa looks at her, squinting) belonging ta strange men (holds up Johnny's jacket) I've seen unfaithful Coop, I know the signs

Marissa: (sits up on elbows) Summer, I would never cheat on Ryan, ever

Summer: (nods) ok, I knew that I just needed ta hear you say it (Marissa sighs and lies down) now why are you blowing off your boyfriend ta hang out with some random guy

Marissa: (frowns) he needed ta talk

Summer: well that's what his girlfriends for (raises eyebrows)

Marissa: he needed ta talk ta me

Summer: because he likes you (raises eyebrows)

Marissa: he doesn't like me, we just have stuff in common

Summer: (thinks) yeah, he's a surfer you're a shopper (sarcastically) totally make the connection

Marissa: he...went through something, something like I went through an I don't know he just gets me

Summer: (nods) ok, so Johnny gets you an what Ryan doesn't (raises eyebrows)

Marissa: I didn't say that (frowns) besides he doesn't have a crush on me he has a girlfriend (rolls over) an if you don't believe me then why don't you come to the beach with us later

Summer: (sighs) fine, I can go before the lock in, but you have'ta find your boyfriend an apologise ta him for last night

CUT TO: Harbor school gym - Seth and Ryan are setting up

Seth: so have you talked ta Marissa yet

Ryan: uuh nah, got a message from her late last night no explanation just says she's sorry she's gonna stop by later today

(Marissa walks in)

Seth: (points) an right on cue (walks away)

Marissa: (walks over) hey

Ryan: hey

Marissa: I'm sorry about last night, you must be mad at me

Ryan: no, jus curious, where were you

Marissa: I was talking ta Johnny

Ryan: about

Marissa: (worried) its personal (frowns) (Ryan looks at her) look I know how bad that sounds its jus, you've gotta trust me there's nothing going on between me an him

Ryan: no no I believe you, I jus...I jus wanna make sure your alright (frowns)

(Marissa moves away slightly)

Ryan: what's up

Marissa: (shrugs) well I'm still dealing with all of this stuff with Trey

(Marissa looks at Ryan, Ryan looks at Marissa helplessly. poor guy doesn't know what to do)

Taylor: (calls) Ryan (Ryan looks over) we're on the clock here (laughs) chop chop

(Ryan looks back at Marissa)

Marissa: its ok...ill see you later...

(Marissa leaves, Ryan just stands there)

CUT TO: Newport Group - Sandy is in an office, and two men walk in. one is older looking and the other looks younger than Sandy

Kurt: Mr. Cohen Kurt Williams (holds out hand) it's nice to meet you

Sandy: (shakes hands) nice to meet you

Kurt: id like you to meet my associate Matt Ramsey

(Matt and Sandy shake hands)

Kurt: he's a rising star in our company

Sandy: good ta meet you, come on in gentleman (points) have a seat

Kurt: thankyou, Mr. Cohen Matt an I are thrilled at the prospect of taking over the Newport Group (sits)

Sandy: well I'm thrilled ta sell it to ya (sits) but I do have a condition, only one

Kurt: course

Matt: the Martinson Complex (Sandy looks at him, impressed) (to Kurt) there low income properties down by the water

Kurt: ah-huh

Sandy: (to Matt) you've done your homework, I fought my late father in-law tooth an nail ta get those up, an now I uh (sits forward) I gotta know they wont be destroyed (Kurt nods) even if they don't bring in much revenue

Kurt: mm

Matt: I totally agree, Mr. Cohen, its properties like those that are the heart an soul of a company like this

Kurt: absolutely (looks at Sandy) Mr. Cohen id like to assure you that I intend to keep Caleb Nichols legacy in place

Sandy: (looks at Kurt) so your not gonna knock em down an build another juice shop

Kurt: you have my word

Sandy: (nods) alright

Kurt: (stands, smiles) terrific

(Sandy and Kurt shake hands. Matt stands and shakes Sandy's hand. Sandy looks from Matt back to Kurt)

CUT TO: Harbor school gym - we can see part of a sign, what we can make out in big red letters is ERE IS NO then underneath that in black is "I" then underneath that is EAM. if we could see the whole sign it would read THERE IS NO "I" IN TEAM. Taylor is holding it in her hands

(we can now see that Seth is standing next to her)

Taylor: I made these myself, they should help keep us psyched inta the wee hours

Seth: yeah you're...talented, ok ill put em up

(off screen we hear an annoyed "Taylor". Taylor looks over and sees an annoyed woman standing at the gym doors)

Taylor: (walks over) mom, hi

Ts mom: hurry I'm running late, I have your party favours in the car (Taylor nods) (scoffs) these your prisoners (Taylor looks at her) they look like they wanna be here just about as much as I do

(Ts mom walks to her car and Taylor follows her - in the gym Seth stops and goes to walk back)

Seth: tape would be a good idea (drops signs) Taylor (walks over to the door) Taylor, do we have any uh

(Seth watches Taylor and her mom at the car)

Ts mom: I mean really Taylor, locking in a bunch'a kids so you don't have'ta spend another Saturday night alone

Taylor: mom that's not why I'm doing it

(Seth watches/listens)

Ts mom: baloni, your doing it because your lonely, if you'd just loosen up a little bit you would-

Taylor: I would be one of the popular girls, I know mom

Ts mom: (hands bag of supplies to Taylor) I'm off ta the club, if you need me ill be on my cell, Taylor, un-tuck your shirt (Taylor looks at her) your ass is so not made for low riders

Taylor: ...got it

(Ts mom leaves and Taylor heads back over to the gym. Seth moves away from the door)

CUT TO: The beach - Summer and Marissa are walking on the sand together

Summer: so there like really inta surfing here huh

Marissa: yep, it seems ta be kind of a Newport Union obsession

Summer: hmm

(Johnny, Dennis & Casey walk up in their wetsuits)

Johnny: (waves) Marissa

Marissa: hey everyone, this is Summer

Summer: hey (smiles)

Dennis: (smiles) oh man I should'a known, hot chicks always travel in packs (Casey looks at him)

Summer: (raises eyebrows) like wolves

Marissa: uuhm that's Chili

Dennis: (grins, waves) hi

Casey: uh yeah don't listen ta anything that he says we think he was dropped on his head as a child

(Dennis mouths "I love you" and points at Summer)

Summer: (nods) well it'd make sense (laughs, shrugs) well it's nice to meet you guys

Casey: (smiles) you too

(two tough looking surfer guys walk over to them. one of them is Volchok)

Volchok: hey Johnny (smiles at Summer/Marissa) see you found yourself a couple'a new groupies

Johnny: (reluctantly) Summer, Marissa this is Volchok (Volchok makes a biting motion) he likes ta think he owns the waves

(Summer screws up her face at what Volchok did)

G: he's gotta be better than you

Volchok: yeah, saw you go for a cut back out there an wipe (nods) it was nice

Johnny: whatever man

Volchok: oh no I'm jus sayin, your gonna have'ta do better than that if you wanna get on the pack west tour

Dennis: (points) was that the tour that you tanked last year, or, cause there were a few (Volchok and his friend fake laugh)

Johnny: Chili its cool (to Summer/Marissa) come on you guys let me show you where we can get some drinks

Summer: bye?

Marissa: kay

(Chili wiggles a finger at Volchok and his friend as he walks passed, grinning)

Volchok: hey Casey, hold up a second, I thought you were dating Harper

Casey: I am

(we see Johnny and Marissa walking together up ahead. Summer and Dennis are walking together a little behind them)

Volchok: doesn't look like it

(Volchok walks off and Casey watches them all, frowning)

Johnny: (calls) Casey c'mon let's go

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Charlotte, Julie and Kirsten are in there together. Charlotte and Julie are facing each other, leaning against the counter/sink, Kirsten is down the end near the stove, with a kettle

Charlotte: no its ben great, except for Julie leavin her wet towels all over the house (Kirsten laughs)

Julie: well, life without a maid is an adjustment (Charlotte laughs)

Kirsten: I can't believe you two living together, you must be having so much fun

Julie: we are

Charlotte: we both know how lucky we are to of survived the last few months so we've ben talking about finding a way to give back

(they are now outside sitting at the table)

Julie: we wanna throw a charity event, black tie, the club, hole nine yards

Charlotte: for under privileged women, so that they can go ta rehab an have the same chance ta heal that we did

Kirsten: well that sounds like a wonderful cause (smiles) (Julie smiles)

Charlotte: (hopeful) so you'll help us throw it

Kirsten: (looks from Charlotte to Julie) uhhh, well actually...I told myself id wait a while before I jump back into all that (Julie looks disappointed) you know those Newpsies (laughs) make you wanna drink

(Charlotte and Julie look uncomfortable, we hear the kettle whistle, saved by the bell, lol)

Kirsten: ahh, excuse me (leaves)

(Julie looks at Charlotte)

Charlotte: (holds up hand) ill handle this (follows Kirsten)

(we now see Kirsten take the kettle off the stove and pour it into the smaller tea pot. Charlotte is watching her)

Charlotte: look Kiki you know I am all for you takin your recovery slowly but (shrugs) I'm jus worried about Julie, I mean if she's ever gonna get back on her feet she needs a way back inta society

Kirsten: Charlotte I understand but you two don't need me ta throw this

Charlotte: (scoffs) of course we do, nobody in this town even knows me an...Julie couldn't get arrested, your name on the invitation would be a huge draw

Kirsten: (thinks) I don't know...

Charlotte: loo- do it for your friend, she needs you

(Julie comes in)

Julie: hey (Kirsten looks over) what're you guys talkin about in here

Kirsten: uuuh I was jus...telling Charlotte how id love ta help

(Kirsten smiles then looks at Charlotte. Charlotte smiles back)

Julie: (suprised) really, you would

Kirsten: mm-hmm (raises eyebrows) I'm in

(Kirsten takes the tea outside. Charlotte looks pleased with herself and raises her eyebrows at Julie. Julie looks happy and suprised)

CUT TO: The Beach - we see Johnny, Marissa and Summer walking up to like a beach house. we find out in a second that Dennis lives there, and he's standing there to greet them

Dennis: yeah what's up, woooo, welcome to my casa (manly hugs Johnny) hey Summer, c'mon ill give you a little tour, show you my lair

Summer: (looks at Dennis) you're a dweeb

Marissa: (to Johnny) will you show me where ta drop my stuff (touches Johnny's arm)

Johnny: sure, follow me

(Summer watches Marissa and Johnny walk off together, she's getting worried)

Summer: w-where's his girlfriend

Dennis: (looks over) I don't know (more people arrive) hehe Dawn Patrol (points) you know what I'm talkin about (hugs a girl)

(Summer is looking more worried - inside Dennis' house we see Johnny leading Marissa)

Johnny: so I think this will officially make you the first girl in Chili's room

Marissa: what an honour

(Marissa follows Johnny in - Summer wanders inside and watches them)

Marissa: (laughs) ooooh my god (picks up photo) is this you an Chili

Johnny: (grabs the photo) oooh I forgot he had it (holds photo behind his back)

Marissa: (tries to take it back) wait let me see that

Johnny: no-no-no I'm sorry I cant do that

Marissa: c'mon please, that's hysterica

(Marissa is still trying to wrestle it off Johnny, Johnny isn't giving up)

Johnny: come come on please

Marissa: c'mon, you look cute, really

(Summer is still watching them)

Johnny: no it's not cute, a bowl cut an Power Rangers underwear isn't cute?

Marissa: (laughs) yes it is (tries to stop laughing) please I promise, what if I promise I won't laugh (puts hand on mouth) mm-kay

(Johnny sighs and shows it to Marissa, Marissa looks and cant help herself, she starts giggling again)

Johnny: (takes it away) you lied, you liar!

(Marissa still laughing, tries to get it back. she ends up with an arm around Johnny's neck, laughing hard)

Johnny: ok, come on, no stop

(Summer watches them, really worried now)

Marissa: come on

Johnny: come on

Marissa: please

Johnny: stop

(Marissa has her hands around Johnny's waist, trying to get the photo which he's holding behind his back, she has both her hands on it)

Marissa: stop being so sensitive

Johnny: I'm a very sensitive person

Marissa: we can laugh about it

Johnny: no we cant, no

(Summer frowns sadly, still watching them)

CUT TO: Harbor school gym - Seth is lying on his back on one of those gymnast horse things. he looks really bored, his cell phone rings and he answers it

Seth: hello

(we see Summer at Dennis' house talking on her cell phone)

Summer: hey it's me

Seth: hey (sits up) where are you

Summer: I don't know, some guy Chili's house on the end'a Dune road or something (frowns)

Seth: ok (gets down) are you not aware the lock in's mandatory

Summer: no I don't care about lock in right now, I jus need Ryan ta get here ok, it's an emergency

Seth: why, what's the problem

Summer: I can't get into it right now but-

(Taylor takes Seth's cell phone off of him)

Seth: uhhh

Taylor: (hangs up) sorry, all cell phones must be surrendered at the door

(Seth leans forward as if he wants to choke Taylor, but stops himself. it's hilarious!)

Seth: the lock in hasn't even started yet

Taylor: yes but your in the gym (Seth looks at her) believe me by making you exist in a world where we don't depend on technology to communicate with one another (points to herself and Seth repeatedly) I'm doing you a very serious favour (touches Seth's arm)

(Seth screws up his face and shakes his head at Taylor as she walks away. Ryan walks over)

Ryan: what was that about

Seth: I don't know, Summer called she said somethin about you gettin ta some guy's house on Dune road right away (shakes head) some emergency

Ryan: is it Marissa

Seth: I don't know, my cell phone was confiscated (louder) which I do believe is a violation of my civil liberties

Ryan: yeah I gotta go

(Taylor notices Ryan heading to the doors)

Taylor: where do you think your going Ryan Atwood (Ryan looks at her) if your not back here by the time the doors lock at nine pm, you're in very serious trouble

(Ryan looks at her, Taylor looks at him smugly)

Ryan: yeah I gotta go (leaves)

CUT TO: Dawn Patrol Party at Dennis' - we see the range rover driving down a deserted beachy road. we then see Marissa and Johnny inside looking through CD racks together - outside Summer and Dennis are sitting next to each other watching Marissa and Johnny

Dennis: I don't get it, why don't you like me

Summer: (matter of factly) I'm already dating a dork (looks at Dennis)

Dennis: hmm

Summer: yeah (nods)

Dennis: that kinda gives me inspiration

(Summer raises her eyebrows and smiles at Dennis. Dennis grins and pats Summers leg)

Dennis: (raises eyebrows) I'm wearin you down

(Summer laughs and Dennis walks off - back inside Casey goes over to Johnny and Marissa)

Johnny: (smiles) there you are (holds Casey around the waist)

Casey: yeah I just needed a little disco nap

(Johnny goes to kiss Casey and she pulls away)

Johnny: are you ok

Casey: yeah I'm fine

(Marissa notices the tension. Casey and Johnny look at each other, Casey is clearly not happy)

Marissa: ...I'm gonna go get (holds up cup) myself a refil

(Casey watches Marissa walk away. Johnny turns Casey's head towards him)

Casey: I'm fine, it's ok

(Summer watches Casey and Johnny who are a little more affectionate and friendly now that Marissa isn't around)

Summer: oooh crap

(Summer takes out her cell phone and dials a number, after a few seconds we hear a message

Seth: this is Seth its 2005 you know how these things work)

Summer: hello, why am I getting your voicemail, Cohen look about Ryan abort mission, I repeat abort mission

(Summer looks over and sees Ryan)

Summer: or not (hangs up, calls) Atwood (Ryan looks over) hey

(Ryan nods and walks over to Summer)

Summer: you move quickly

Ryan: yeah well Seth said Marissa'was in trouble

Summer: oh, yeah, false alarm (nods) you know you should get back ta the lock in you don't wanna miss out on the s'mores

Ryan: ah-huh, why'd you call me

Summer: well I- (screws up face) (Ryan looks at her) I was jus worried about Johnny an Marissa

Ryan: Johnny, you mean uh that Johnny (points)

(we see Johnny and Casey still standing together, looking happy and adorable)

Ryan: hangin with his girlfriend Johnny

Summer: I have a bit of a hair trigger, but you should go before Marissa sees you

(of course, Marissa now walks over)

Marissa: Ryan, what're you doing here

Ryan: I was uh jus checkin up on-

Summer: me

(Ryan and Marissa look at Summer)

Summer: he wanted ta make sure that I had a ride ta the lock in

Ryan: (plays along) she's low on gas

(Johnny comes over)

Johnny: hey Ryan, glad you could make it, c'mere an let me show you where you can get a drink

(Marissa looks at Ryan. Ryan looks from Johnny to Summer)

Ryan: id love to

(Ryan walk off with Johnny, Marissa looks at Summer. Summer forces a smile. its getting close to sunset)

CUT TO: The Newport Group - Sandy is there with Matt Ramsey, the young guy from earlier. Kurt is nowhere to be seen

Sandy: Matt thanks for comin

Matt: sure, is there a problem with the sale or

Sandy: well I was hopin you could tell me about that...lets talk about your boss

Matt: well, he's a brilliant businessman

Sandy: but I shouldn't trust him should I (shakes head, opens door for Matt) that handshake, that smile, oh I've met his type before, this town is full of em

Matt: this is about the Martinson Complex, isn't it

Sandy: (looks at Matt) yes (sits) I need ta know those people won't be displaced

Matt: you know id love ta tell you otherwise but...Williams is gonna tear it down, whatever's not makin him a bundle, simple as that

Sandy: (impressed) I appreciate your honesty

Matt: well unfortunately honesty is not a valued commodity in this business

Sandy: well, ta me it is

Matt: (thinks) then don't sell ta Williams (Sandy listens) hang onta the company, ill help ya

Sandy: (laughs) I don't know about that (raises eyebrows) I'm no business man, an you don't look much older than my son

Matt: (sits forward) I'm twenty six, I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berkeley

(this gets Sandy's attention)

Sandy: Berkeley

Matt: I got my MBA in one year at Kellogg, an the last fourteen months I spent workin under Kurt Williams

Sandy: well that's an impressive resume...but there's no substitute for life experience

Matt: that's what you'll bring ta the table, me ill ill crunch the numbers ill do all the boring stuff (moves closer to Sandy) look, if you give me this opportunity, I will work my ass off for you, I promise

Sandy: (shakes head) I've ben dodgin this business for the last twenty years

Matt: think'a the change that you could bring ta this community if you had control over a multi-million dollar company

Sandy: well I'm gonna have'ta think about that (nods) you know what that means don't you...I gotta ask my wife

Matt: (laughs) course, look all I'm askin for...is a shot...six months

(Sandy laughs and looks as though he's seriously considering it)

CUT TO: Al Forno - Julie and Charlotte are at a table together discussing their event

Charlotte: so I was thinking five grand a person

Julie: mm-hmm that sounds fair, we'll have three courses (writes)

Charlotte: perfect (also writes)

(we hear Charlotte's cell phone ring. she takes it out and looks at who is calling)

Charlotte: oh, one sec it's my dad again (answers, leaves table) hello

Waiter: (puts bill down) did you need anything else

Julie: uh (looks at bill) can you hang on a sec, my friend is treating (smiles)

(the waiter stands there)

Julie: actually (holds up finger) just a sec here um

(Julie grabs Charlottes bag and pulls out a whole stack of cards, she looks through them)

Julie: (frowns) let's see I'm not sure which one of these she might wanna use

(we see Julie flicking through the different cards. the first one says California driver license Newport Beach etc, the second says New York State driver license, underneath those are 5 different VERSA credit cards, the first has Charlotte Morgan, the second has Kim Dropik, the third has Jennifer Donner, the fourth has Claire Schmitz and the last one has Michelle Simmons. Julie frowns then puts them all back in the bag)

Julie: you know, why don't I just give you cash (smiles)

(Julie puts cash down on the bill and the waiter happily takes it. she then looks as though she's thinking, she also puts Charlotte's bag back where it was)

CUT TO: Dawn Patrol party at Dennis' - we see couples making out and dancing, and drinks being poured - we then see Marissa and Ryan outside together, it's now dark

Ryan: so look I just want you ta know I'm-I'm only here cause Summer called me

Marissa: you sure your not here because your freaked out about me an Johnny (raises eyebrows)

Ryan: well I wasn't, but I'm starting ta think I should be...what's goin on with you guys

Marissa: I...I don't know I just (shrugs) I can talk ta him

Ryan: about what

Marissa: (thinks) about...about...Trey (frowns) I guess

Ryan: (almost hurt) you can't talk ta me about it

Marissa: I try (shrugs) I mean I tried the other night

Ryan: at four in the morning (raises eyebrows)

Marissa: yeah an you told me ta go back ta sleep (Ryan looks at her) I mean it's like you wanna pretend it didn't even happen

Ryan: yeah well what'do you want me ta do...I mean I can't fix this, I can't make it go away

(Marissa looks away. Summer walks over)

Summer: hey, hows it goin

Ryan: great, look I gotta get ta the lock in

Marissa: (looks at Ryan) ok, see ya (walks away)

(Ryan raises his eyebrows and leaves)

Summer: guys

CUT TO: Harbor School gym - Seth is on a pay phone, we hear the ringing

Ryan: hello

Seth: hey Ryan where are you, where's Summer, you guys gotta get over here

(we see that Ryan is still at Dennis')

Ryan: I'm leavin, ill see you in a minute

Seth: ok, well hurry up alright, I'm freakin out right now I'm...usin a pay phone an (shakes head) god knows what ancient strand'a lip herpes I'm contracting

Ryan: that's disgusting, ill be there as soon as possible (hangs up)

(Summer is following behind Ryan)

Summer: Atwood (Ryan looks) wait up, I'm sorry I over reacted, I meddled, oh my god I'm Seth (closes eyes)

Ryan: (smiles) its ok

Summer: look I jus get nervous that we're gonna lose her, you know (Ryan understands) I cannot sleep tonight if you guys don't make up (begging) will you please jus go back in there an talk ta her

(Ryan nods and smiles - inside Marissa is sitting on the couch with a couple making out beside her. Johnny sits down next to her)

Johnny: where's Ryan

Marissa: he's gone, we had an argument

Johnny: you should call him (Marissa looks at him) you'll feel better if you talk to him

Marissa: well is there somewhere I could go, somewhere quiet

Johnny: yeah, come with me

(Johnny and Marissa get up and head towards Dennis' room)

Johnny: you can use Chili's room (opens door)

(we see a guy and girl getting very hot and heavy on the bed. after a few seconds we see that it's Casey and the guy is Volchok from earlier. Casey is in her bra and Volchock is topless)

Casey: Johnny

(Johnny and Marissa look at them. Johnny is stunned. Casey quickly gets off the bed and pulls her pants up (they aren't down much) Volchok looks pleased with himself. Marissa looks as though she feels bad for Johnny. Casey does up her pants and runs out of the room passed Johnny and Marissa. Volchok goes over to Johnny)

Volchok: you get my sponsorship (hits Johnny on the arm) I got your girl, seems fair ta me (to Marissa) how you doin, good

(Marissa screws up her face at Volchok. as Volchok leaves we see Summer and Ryan standing there. Marissa puts her hand on Johnny's back - we now see Dennis, Ryan, Johnny, Marissa and Summer together. I think the party is over cause it's just them, and there's no music or anything anymore. Johnny and Marissa are sitting on the couch together)

Dennis: I'm gonna kick Volchok's ass man, I mean I know the dudes crazy an he could probably break me with his bare hands but you know what, its worth it

Marissa: (rubs Johnny's back) hey are you ok

(Johnny doesn't say anything. Ryan looks down)

Dennis: I know where he is too, by the dunes you know he's there with his (mocking) bros

Summer: Johnny look if we can do anything jus let us know ok

Johnny: (softly) thanks guys...I think I jus need ta be alone

(Johnny grabs two beer bottles and goes into another room. Marissa mouths something to Summer, then we hear a knock at the door)

Marissa: ill get it

(Marissa gets up and goes to the door. its Casey)

Marissa: (opens door) Casey

Casey: is he here (looks)

Marissa: yeah sure

Casey: look jus so you know I'm not a terrible person (shakes head)

(Marissa goes outside and closes the door behind her)

Casey: (upset) I could just...see where all this was headed

Marissa: (Frowns) what'do you mean

Casey: the way he's ben looking at you...all your long secret talks

Marissa: it's not even like that

Casey: wake up Marissa (frowns) you may not know it yet but...he's falling in love with you an...I'm not gonna sit around an watch that happen

(Marissa looks at Casey, frowning)

Dennis: (off screen) Johnny's gone

(Marissa and Casey go back inside)

Dennis: he went after Volchok

(Marissa looks at Casey, they both look worried)

CUT TO: the front of Al Fornos - Charlotte and Julie are walking

Charlotte: so you wanna stop an get a movie on the way home

Julie: sounds good...just answer me one teensy question...who the hell are you (looks at Charlotte)

(Charlotte looks at Julie, Julie glares at Charlotte)

Charlotte: (laughs) what

Julie: you heard me, I just saw what's in your purse, what like half'a dozen credit cards all with different names

Charlotte: (looks at Julie) I think you an I have got a little misunderstanding

Julie: please (closes eyes) there is not a lie in the world I haven't heard or told so just give it to me straight, it'll save us alot of time

Charlotte: (nods, raises eyebrows) I was never gonna hurt you Julie

Julie: right, you were just gonna scam me inta throwing a fake charity an leave me ta pick up the pieces so you could skip town

Charlotte: (thinks) well what if you help me

Julie: are you drinking again

Charlotte: just hear me out, we raise a couple hundred grand, we split it then I disappear, your rich again an everybody in town sleeps better because they think they've helped a good cause

(Julie looks at her, Charlotte looks at Julie)

Julie: I'm not a criminal (walks away)

Charlotte: you haven't had ta be yet (Julie stops) have you given any thought ta how your gonna support your family, I mean you don't have a man (shrugs) ta bail you out this time Julie (Julie looks at her) if your smart you'll take matters inta your own hands

(Julie stands there thinking, Charlotte walks passed her)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Kirsten and Sandy are in there together, they have just finished a candle lit dinner and are clearing up the plates

Kirsten: I thought you loathed corporate America

Sandy: oh I do, I loathe it all, greed, republicans, navy suits

Kirsten: (frowns) so why are you considering this

Sandy: well after your father died I basically shut down my law practice so I could be with the Newport Group, an this might be a way ta make it all mean somethin, your work an mine

Kirsten: well, if this is something that you want (looks at Sandy) you know ill support you

Sandy: well what about you...if my takin over the company threatens any of the progress you've made (shakes head)

Kirsten: I'm outt'a the woods now...its time for you ta get back ta making yourself happy (raises eyebrows)

(Sandy looks at Kirsten, Kirsten smiles)

CUT TO: Harbor School gym - Taylor is trying to get everyone organised

Taylor: ok um if we could just um (motions) move it over ta the bleachers that would be great, great, everyone um can you-can you make your way over ta the bleachers, please yes everyone

(Seth walks over)

Seth: hey Taylor, Taylor (Taylor looks at him) hows it goin, so far this lock in (claps) it's awesome

Taylor: not happening Seth

Seth: (plays dumb) what, what's not happening

Taylor: your kissing my ass so ill sign in Ryan an Summer

Seth: no-no-no but actually, it turns out they got held up so if you could just uh cut them some slack that'd be great

Taylor: Seth what I am doing here (dramatic pause) is creating an atmosphere of trust (Seth looks at her, barely following) now if I give your friends preferential treatment well then I've muddled the message haven't I

Seth: (frowns, lost) what

Taylor: now those doors (points) are gonna lock in twenty minutes, an if Ryan an Summer aren't here (shrugs) you can't save people Seth, they need ta save 'emselves (points)

Seth: thankyou for your help...

Taylor: go sit down (motions) go ahead

(Seth reluctantly heads over to the bleachers)

Taylor: (into mic) ok everybody, hi, so um lock in hasn't officially started yet but hey (smiles) we can still start the fun right (puts hand in air) whooo (laughs) who's in the mood for trust falls

(in the crowd we hear someone yell "nobody")

Taylor: so if you could...each find a buddy...preferably someone who you don't know very well (points) or even someone of a different race

Geek: you're a loser

(everyone laughs. Taylor looks at Seth. Seth looks down)

Taylor: um...

(Seth shakes his head and walks over to Taylor)

Taylor: um...

(Seth goes to take the mic, Taylor moves it away. in the crowd he were "sit down Seth")

Taylor: (whispers) what're you doing up here

Seth: I am going ta help you

Taylor: I don't-I don't need your help, get off my stage

Seth: ok-ok-ok (moves away)

Taylor: ok um well maybe we'll just work up ta trust falls (Seth watches) why don't we turn ta the person next to us and tell them something about ourselves that um they may not already know

Geek: Taylor - Townsend - SUCKS

(somebody in the bleachers throws a shoe at Taylor, it barely misses her. everyone laughs. Seth walks back over)

Seth: gotta watch out for those (takes mic) uhhh hi everybody my name is Seth Cohen, of the west coast Cohen's an I was feeling like we should all play a delicious game of capture the flag

(we hear "bite me" from the crowd. Taylor watches Seth taking the hostility for her)

Seth: now I should warn all of you I'm very talented at this game, yeah I was all camp capture the flag camp Takaho so

Geek: you were all geek at camp geek

(everyone laughs and another shoe is thrown. Seth dodges it)

Taylor: (whispers) Seth, why are you doing this

Seth: I can take it, I'm use to it

(from the crowd we hear "Seth Cohen's a tool")

Taylor: (whispers) thankyou

Seth: (into mic) now listen (nods at Taylor) everyone to my right, your gonna be the red team, everyone to my left your gonna be the blue team

(Taylor watches Seth, almost admiringly)

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