Opening scene - Cohen kitchen, morning - the first thing we see is Seth looking at his chin in the reflection of some sort of door. I can't tell what it's to, but it's around the corner from the fridge. Ryan is also in the kitchen

Ryan: (looks at Seth) why d'you keep touching your face

Seth: (frowns) last night before I went to bed I had the sensation of a pimple about to surface, this morning...skins as clear as a smogless sky

Ryan: (at the fridge) an that's a problem because

Seth: (sighs) Ryan don't ya see (holds up hands)

Ryan: (shuts fridge) not so much

Seth: things are goin way too well around here

Ryan: (looks at Seth) ...what

Seth: Marissa got back inta Harbor, you guys seem to of resolved your surftastic love triangle, my girlfriend got a near perfect score on her SAT's but we've never been happier

Ryan: Seth its senior year its (raises eyebrows) suppose'ta be best year ever

Seth: no you should know better, every time things are goin too well around here, is when doom comes'a knockin

Ryan: (looks at Seth, raises eyebrows) doom

Seth: a knockin

Ryan: mm

(we hear the doorbell)

Seth: (points) or a ringin

(Ryan looks towards the door and frowns)

Seth: right on time, don't answer it it's probably a flaming bag of crap

Ryan: (walks away) or FedEx

(Seth makes an "eek" face. Ryan goes to answer the door)

Ryan: (opens door) yeah

(a young girl is standing with her back to the door. she also has a small suitcase next to her. she turns around and looks at Ryan)

Kaitlin: (frowns) so I show up at my house to suprise my mom...an this Persian dude answers the door

Ryan: (mouth agape) uhh I'm-I'm sorry

Kaitlin: I figured he was the new butler...but then I saw his shoes (raises eyebrows) Prada (Ryan looks at her, confused) I thought, maybe he was my new step-dad...an I was about'a like hug him (squints) an then his wife shows up, no matter how rich the guy is my mother would never join a harem

Ryan: uh I don't-

Kaitlin: so I was like Persian dude, what're you doing at my house, an where is my mother an he was all like who is your mother (Ryan nods, frowns) so I told him, an he tells me that my mother moved an that all the mail is being forwarded here

Ryan: (still not realising) uhh I think that you may have-

Kaitlin: are you gonna invite me in or what (Ryan looks down, frustrated) gees Ryan (Ryan suddenly looks at her) I see Newport hasn't improved your manners at all

Ryan: (finally realises) oh my god

(Seth is now standing behind Ryan)

Seth: (frowns) oh my god Kaitlin Cooper

Kaitlin: weird neighour kid (grins sarcastically) hi

Seth: you have uh you've grown-

Kaitlin: (matter of factly, nods) boobs

Seth: (shakes head, softly) no I

(Ryan looks at Seth, Seth mouths "yes" to him and nods almost immaturely lol. Kaitlin looks at them both and walks in with her stuff. Ryan closes the door)

Seth: (to Ryan) oh, it's a knockin

(I just have to describe what Kaitlin is wearing at this moment. for starters she definitely does not look her age (14ish) she has her school uniform on but its sexier than it should be. its kind of like something you'd see on TV or a movie where the girl changes out of the conservative clothing she left the house in, when she gets to school, into the my-parents-can-never-see-me-in-this outfit. she has on a sexy white midriff top that is tied at the bottom to show her belly button and unbuttoned at the top to show cleavage. she has her hair down/out, jacket unbuttoned and her skirt is pretty short. though she is wearing pants or stockings with it so that's not so bad. you'll see in a second why I'm describing her current look)

Theme song - California by Phantom Planet

Cohen kitchen - Sandy, Kirsten, Seth and Ryan are now in there together. Seth is sitting down at the far end of the counter and Ryan is standing at the opposite end. Kirsten is making coffee and Sandy is standing at the side of the counter midway between Seth and Ryan

Sandy: (frowns) Kaitlin Cooper, must be two years since she's been back

Kirsten: did she mention why she's home in the middle of a semester

Ryan: we never really got passed where home was

Sandy: oh, Julie wants us to wait till she gets here before we tell Kaitlin-

Seth: that her family's a prime candidate for pimp my double wide

(Summer comes in)

Summer: hey, guys, good morning (to Seth) you ready to go, it's the third day of the Pride an Prejudice mini series in English class (sits on Seth's lap, puts arm around his neck)

Seth: Summer the show you are about ta see has all the makings of a classing Jane Austen novel, you've got sisters, lies an bosoms (Summer frowns, not following)

Ryan: Kaitlin's back

(we hear the sound of a door opening)

Summer: (suprised) mini Cooper

Seth: (looks at Summer) mini Coop not so mini (Summer looks at him)

(Julies comes in followed by Marissa)

Julie: Kaitlin, where's my baby

Kirsten: she's getting herself together

Sandy: the kids a little confused

Julie: yeah, I don't know what I'm gonna tell her, I mean I jus wanted to protect her from everything that's gone on around here, shootings, funerals, public school

Marissa: well just explain it to her, she'll understand (Ryan looks at her)

Julie: honey, you might've understood your your fathers daughter, Kaitlin's me, she's not gonna want our life

Sandy: she came home

Kirsten: (nods) an that means she wants her family more than anything

Kaitlin: (off screen) mom

(everyone looks towards the kitchen arch. Kaitlin is standing there and she has had quite the transformation, this is what I was talking about before. the sexy is gone and she looks more her age now. she has put her hair in 2 plaits, very school girl esque. the white top is now buttoned up as is the jacket. no belly button or cleavage showing now, lol. Julie moves closer to Kaitlin, Kaitlin does the same and they hug. Kaitlin has a huge smile on her face. Seth and Summer watch, Seth frowns and looks at Ryan, Ryan frowns back, lol)

Marissa: hi

Kaitlin: hi

(Marissa and Kaitlin hug)

Julie: sweetie what're you doing here

Kaitlin: d'you even look at my calendar, its mid winter break

Julie: I knew that, its just I figured (mumbles) isn't it fashion week (Kaitlin frowns) I-I thought you'd be in Paris with Alexandra like last year, front row at Chanel (smiles) I saw the photo on wire image

Kaitlin: I thought that you'd be happy to see me

Julie: well I am, of course

Marissa: hey we're so happy to see you

Kaitlin: (looks from Marissa to Julie) so that guy at Caleb's said you moved (Julie looks at her wide eyed)

Summer: ...I think we're gonna be late for school guys

(Summer, Ryan, and Seth start to leave)

Kirsten: (to Sandy) Sandy can I talk to you about the launch party

Sandy: oh I love discussin a party

(Kirsten and Sandy leave. Kaitlin smiles at them, oblivious to the reality check she is about to get)

Marissa: (points) I'm actually gonna be late for school too (Kaitlin nods) but lets do something (hugs Kaitlin) later an catch up ok

Kaitlin: ok

Marissa: bye

Kaitlin: bye

(Marissa leaves, Julie looks at her and then looks back at Kaitlin)

Kaitlin: (lost) ok so what's going on

Julie: ok, d'you remember that email I sent you about Caleb (Kaitlin blinks) there were some financial complications afterwards

CUT TO: The trailer park - Julie and Kaitlin are sitting in the car near Julie's trailer

Kaitlin: oh my god (looks at Julie) we live in a trailer

Julie: well...yes (gets out of the car) but not live live um we're more like refugees (Kaitlin gets out) we're only half'a mile from the beach and well (looks at trailer then Kaitlin) its Tiffany blue (smiles) (Kaitlin looks at her) oh honey this is so temporary, once Kirsten's an my business is up an running everything's gonna be jus like it was

Kaitlin: (looking at the trailer dazed) mm

Julie: so let's go inside

(inside the trailer Julie shows Kaitlin how the pull out bed works)

Julie: an then you pull it open like this...and, whala (puts hand up, sits) it's a bed

Kaitlin: ...well...that's...versatile (smiles)

Julie: oh honey (stands) I'm sorry I know this isn't what your use'to but think of it as a life experience and this is exactly the kind of place Britney Spears is from

Kaitlin: mom its ok, really (shrugs) I mean it's like a slumber party, the three of us...here (smiles)

Julie: oh (picks up stuffed puppy) you still have this puppy Marissa gave you (Kaitlin smiles and takes it) although you didn't really care for him until you found out he was a purse an you could put your pretend credit cards in his belly

Kaitlin: yeah it was that summer in Taho...(raises eyebrows) the whole family together (Julie smiles) I guess it's sentimental

(Julie smiles at Kaitlin, Kaitlin smiles back)

Julie: (gasps) I know lets get our nails done, I wanna hear everything you've been up to in Montecito, although I'm spose'ta be helping Kirsten with our launch but she'll understand

(Julie goes to ring Kirsten just as Kaitlin's cell phone makes a noise)

Julie: you got a message (Kaitlin looks at her cell) somebody from school (gasps) a boy mm (smiles) (Kaitlin grins) (sadly) oooh, my little girls growing up, I'm gonna call Kirsten

(Kaitlin pushes a button and puts her cell phone to her ear

Msg:

Guy: hey, its me, I can't believe you just took off like that (Kaitlin frowns) don't think that just because you left town I'm gonna-

Kaitlin shuts the cell phone. she looks almost worried. she sits down on the couch dazed)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Ryan and Marissa are in the student lounge together walking and holding coffee

Marissa: its jus the Kaitlin I know is obsessed with her hairless pony...I feel like I've missed this whole part of her life (sits on couch)

Ryan: (sits) puberty

Marissa: an it's all my fault

Ryan: naaah, what're you talkin about

Marissa: well, I mean its not like I ever tried to keep in touch (thinks) in fact we were never really close, it was always her an my mom versus me an my dad

Ryan: well she's home now, you can fix that

(Seth and Summer come over)

Seth: are you talkin about Kaitlin's transformation from horsey tweener to lanky limbed jailbait (Marissa looks at him)

(Seth and Summer are now sitting on the couch opposite Ryan and Marissa)

Summer: Cohen, one more pervy word about Coops not so mini Coop an I may have'ta staple your tongue ta your collar

(an over enthusiastic Taylor comes over)

Taylor: (claps) yay there you are!

Marissa: hey Taylor

Taylor: (hugs Marissa) hi

Marissa: oh, thanks so much for everything at that meeting last week

(Marissa moves her bag from between herself and Ryan and Taylor sits down between them)

Taylor: oh, of course, you were lonely at that school, you had no friends, no one to talk to (Marissa looks at her) kind of like Charlton Heston in Planet of the Apes (Ryan looks at her)

Summer: I think that was Mark Wahlberg

Marissa: uh actually, I had a couple (shrugs) good friends

Taylor: but not like our group here (sits back) right

(Seth and Summer look at Taylor)

Marissa: I should get to class (stands)

Ryan: uh me too

(Marissa and Ryan leave. Taylor gets up from the now empty couch)

Taylor: the poor thing (sits on coffee table) it must be really hard for her, readjusting (raises eyebrows) kinda like coming back from Nam

Summer: huh

Taylor: thankfully she has us

(Taylor puts a hand on Seth and Summers knees. Seth sighs, Summer looks at him - in the hall Marissa and Ryan are now walking)

Ryan: hey (Marissa looks) you alright Taylor can be a little Taylor

Marissa: (smiles) no she jus made me realise I haven't talked to Johnny since I got here, I mean I've left him messages (remembers) the tour starts soon I hope he hasn't left yet

Ryan: nah I don't think he'd do that, why don't you try uh (thinks) what's his name, bizarro Seth

Marissa: (smiles) Chili, I could, thanks

Ryan: yeah not a problem, alright (pats Marissas arm) see you at lunch (Marissa nods)

CUT TO: Newport Union - Johnny and Dennis are walking down the stairs together

Dennis: dude will you please just call her back, this whole sacrificing your happiness for hers thing clearly is not working

Johnny: look no it wasn't a sacrifice alright I...jus thought my life would be...simpler without her

(Johnny and Dennis are now off the stairs)

Dennis: yeah it's real simpler your miserable dude will you please jus take my phone an call her

(Dennis holds out his phone and it rings. he looks at who is calling)

Dennis: it's like I summoned her (answers) Marissa

(we see Marissa near her locker, on her phone)

Marissa: hey Chili have you seen Johnny

Dennis: as a matter of fact Harper is right next to me

(Dennis holds out the phone to a reluctant Johnny, after a few seconds he takes it)

Johnny: hey Marissa

Marissa: hey, I called you a few times, did you get my messages

Johnny: yeah sorry um...I've jus ben really busy

Marissa: course, packin an stuff

Johnny: yeah, packing (Dennis raises his eyebrows)

Marissa: ok well my sisters in town id love for you to meet her before you leave

Johnny: oh yeah I don't know um maybe if I have time

Marissa: come on, your not really gonna leave without saying goodbye (Johnny doesn't say anything) the diner, four thirty ppleasee

Johnny: ill see you there

(Johnny hangs up, not looking thrilled with the idea)

CUT TO: Cohen's front door - we hear the door bell and then see Kirsten open it. Veronica Townsend is standing there

Kirsten: (suprised) Veronica, what're you doing here

Veronica: hello Kirsten (walks in) I hear you an Julie are starting a new dating service, I want you ta set me up...with the delicious Dr. Neil Roberts

Kirsten: (confused) the father of Marissa's best friend...the girl you called little miss Columbine at last weeks board meeting (Veronica looks down) d'you really think he'd go out with you

Veronica: of course not, if however I could talk to him...say over a candle lit dinner (Kirsten looks at her) I'm sure I could convince him that I was just a...concerned parent looking out for her daughter...an that's where you come in

Kirsten: an why would I help you (squints)

Veronica: Marissa's back at Harbor but her involvement in after school activities, senior day, prom, graduation is yet to be determined...and I carry alotta weight with the parents association, you might say I am the parents association

Kirsten: your gonna hold a seventeen year old girl hostage for a date (raises eyebrows)

Veronica: a good man is hard to find Kirsten (Kirsten looks at her appalled) I'm free tomorrow if you're wondering

(Veronica leaves, Kirsten closes the door stunned)

CUT TO: Newport group - Sandy is in his office on the phone to somebody

Sandy: oh you'll have the contracts by Friday, yeah, oh its great Sid, ill talk to ya then (hangs up)

(Kirsten walks in)

Sandy: well, this is a wonderful suprise

Kirsten: I wish it was (kisses Sandy) Sandy I have a problem (sits on the couch) (Sandy leans on his desk) Veronica Townsend came by to see me this morning, she wants me to set her up with Neil Roberts

Sandy: good luck

Kirsten: an she threatened to make Marissa's life a living hell at Harbor if I don't, an she can do it (nods)

Sandy: we can't give inta threats like that, we don't negotiate (folds arms) with the Newpsies

Kirsten: I know, but Marissa's ben through alot, an all Neil has'ta do is take her out for dinner tomorrow night

Sandy: well so what'do you want me ta do about it, you're the one with the dating service

Kirsten: Neil isn't a client

Sandy: (shakes head) an I'm not an employee

Kirsten: no but you are Sandy Cohen professional persuader, you guys play golf together an your...guys (Sandy looks reluctant) an I'm calling in a wifely favour, jus call

(Sandy frowns, clearly not wanting to do it)

CUT TO: The pier - Marissa and Kaitlin are walking towards the diner together carrying shopping bags

Marissa: shopping was such a good idea

Kaitlin: even if it was at a thrift store

Marissa: hey vintage is very "in" right now

Kaitlin: (laughs) so who are we meeting again

Marissa: oh my friend Johnny from Newport Union...I guess he's going away on this surfing trip an...I jus don't wanna lose touch you know

Kaitlin: (pointed) do I know about losing touch mm (grins at Marissa)

Marissa: Kaitlin...mom in her own deranged way was jus tryin'a protect you (looks at Kaitlin) and I...was (frowns) I don't know but it won't happen again

Kaitlin: yeah I know its jus...I'm not a little kid anymore you know (looks at Marissa)

Marissa: I know...there they are (points)

(we see Johnny and Dennis walking towards Marissa and Kaitlin)

Kaitlin: (off screen) which ones Johnny (looks at Marissa) perfect bone structure or carrot top

Marissa: yeah your definitely not a kid huh, hey guys

Johnny: hey

Marissa: so, Kaitlin this is Chili an Johnny

Johnny: it's nice to meet you (shakes Kaitlin's hand)

Dennis: hi

Johnny: hey Marissa

Marissa: hey, thanks for coming

(Johnny smiles, he and Marissa share an awkward moment which Kaitlin picks up on - they are now inside the diner. Dennis and Johnny sit on one side of the booth and Marissa and Kaitlin opposite them)

Marissa: so uh when do you leave

same time:

Dennis: April

Johnny: next week

(Marissa looks from Johnny to Dennis, Kaitlin does the same. Johnny looks down)

Dennis: right he leaves uh next week for training, tour starts in April (Marissa looks at him)

Johnny: umm dude did I lock my car (Marissa & Kaitlin look at him) I think I forgot to lock- (stands)

(Marissa looks from Johnny to Dennis)

Dennis: been alotta thefts in the area lately he's got bunch'a cassette tapes...in there

Kaitlin: can you excuse me, um much coffee (smiles) small bladder

(Dennis nods. Marissa watches Kaitlin leave then looks back at Dennis)

Marissa: w-what's going on

Dennis: Marissa do I have'ta spell it out for you (Marissa shrugs) ok, guess I do, look, he knew that you weren't gonna go back to Harbor while he was still there so

Marisa: (realises) he told me that he was leaving...oh my god

(outside the diner Kaitlin catches up to Johnny)

Kaitlin: (calls) Johnny

Johnny: (looks) hey

Kaitlin: so how long have you been in love with my sister

Johnny: (scoffs) ...we're jus friends

Kaitlin: good, cause I'm sure as you know, she's not available (Johnny nods) unlike...say...me (smiles)

(Johnny laughs and Kaitlin looks at him with an almost smug smile)

CUT TO: Cohen house - we hear the doorbell sound and then we see Ryan heading to answer it

Ryan: (calls) yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah

(Ryan opens the door. a guy is standing there who appears to be the around the same age as Ryan)

Justin: hi uh this the Cohen house

Ryan: it is, can I help you

Justin: I'm lookin for someone, I guess I had the wrong address uh a Persian guy said I could find her here Kaitlin Cooper

Ryan: (looks at Justin) are you a friend of hers

Justin: I really need'a get ahold of her, is she here or not

Ryan: ...look man I haven't seen Kaitlin since she was eleven an rode a pony

Justin: ...alright, well, if she shows up call me (writes down number) (Ryan watches him) it's important

(Ryan takes the number and Justin leaves. Ryan looks worried)

CUT TO: The trailer park - Kaitlin is on the verandah painting her toe nails. Ryan pulls up in the range rover, we can now see that Kaitlin also has music in her ears. she looks over and sees Ryan walking up

Kaitlin: hey Ryan, what's up

Ryan: your sister around

Kaitlin: no she went out...can I help you

Ryan: ...maybe (sits) there was this guy (sighs) showed up at the house last night, lookin for you

Kaitlin: (looks at Ryan) ...Justin

Ryan: (nods) you know him

Kaitlin: he's from Montecito an he goes to Kate (Ryan listens) I met him at a mixer

Ryan: is he your uh boyfriend

Kaitlin: I barely even spoke to the guy (Ryan sits back) then he kept on calling me coming by my school...I finally told my dorm mother an it got him (raises eyebrows) in trouble...an now he's like your messing up my chances in Princeton (Ryan looks at her) I cant believe that he showed up here...I mean id already changed my cell phone

Ryan: (sighs) alright ill take care of it

Kaitlin: an you won't tell Marissa (Ryan doesn't look thrilled with the idea) I mean we're just starting to get'ta know each other again an I don't want her to think that I'm some stalker magnet, an I don't want her to worry (Ryan looks at her, unsure)

CUT TO: Johnny's house - Marissa knocks on the door and Johnny opens it

Marissa: (smiles) hi

Johnny: ...hey

Marissa: so Chili-

Johnny: told you

Marissa: yeah

Johnny: yeah he was never one ta keep a secret

Marissa: well what you did was pretty amazing (Johnny looks at her) I jus wanted to thank you

Johnny: yeah I'm a...real martyr (avoids eye contact)

Marissa: ...uh so (raises eyebrows) what're you gonna do now...(shrugs) since your not going on tour

Johnny: I hadn't really thought about it

Marissa: well I mean you could (shrugs) always apply to college for next January or

Johnny: no I don't think so

Marissa: I could help you (shrugs)

Johnny: listen Marissa (looks at Marissa) it's not your problem anymore (Marissa looks at him) you know your back where you belong an...well you know my life... maybe it's not ta tour the world to surf but (shrugs) I don't need you saving me

Marissa: look its jus you did this incredible thing for me an I-

Johnny: is that what you think (Marissa looks at him) I needed you to leave

Marissa: (raises eyebrows) so I'm back at Harbor but...what're you saying that you (shrugs) don't ever wanna see me again

Johnny: yeah, I guess that's what I'm saying (Marissa looks at him, shocked) look right now I jus need you outta my life

(Marissa looks at Johnny, Johnny looks at her. Marissa is almost on the verge of teary)

Marissa: (nods, hurt, softly) ok

(Marissa leaves, Johnny closes the door behind her)

CUT TO: Cohen house - Sandy picks up the phone in the kitchen and dials a number. we hear the ringing tone

Neil: hello

Sandy: Neil, hey, it's Sandy I I hope I'm not interrupting

(we see Neil on the phone at his house)

Neil: no-no-no not at all Sandy, how can I help you

Sandy: well...there's a bit of a situation (raises eyebrows) with Marissa

Neil: anything I can do, Marissa an her mom mean alot to me

Sandy: well this is awkward (leans on counter) you know Veronica Townsend

Neil: do I know Veronica Townsend Sandy, I know every former A cup in this town

Sandy: well what would you think about havin dinner with her tonight (unsure)

Neil: ...you mean a date

Sandy: look I know she is a bitch on wheels but she wants to go out with you and she's willing to make Marissa's life at Harbor very difficult if it doesn't go through

Neil: oh come on Sandy that's preposterous

Sandy: I wouldn't be askin ya if I didn't think she'd follow through on this (Neil listens) look its one dinner, crowded restaurant, meet there, Kirsten an I'll pick up the tab

Neil: how horrible can it be

Sandy: trust me it'll be horrible, I owe you, thanks

Neil: (hangs up) huh

CUT TO: The Bait Shop - Ryan is standing at the bar drinking what looks like bottled water. Justin comes in and walks over to Ryan

Ryan: good your here

Justin: (looks around) where's Kaitlin, she came with you right

Ryan: nah I didn't think that was a very good idea, look best thing for you to do (looks at Justin) is get in your car, go back where you came from, put this behind you

Justin: I'm not going anywhere without the fifteen hundred bucks she stole from my brother

Ryan: (laughs) she says she barely knows you

Justin: we've been goin out for like a month (Ryan looks at him) an I wanted her to meet my brother Sam, he's a Gamma Tau at UCSB they were having a party so I brought her along (laughs) an then she uh ditched me ran off with the dorm money an left town (Ryan looks at him in disbelief) look three guys saw her stuff it in a gym bag an take off

Ryan: so I'm spose'ta take the word of three drunk frat brothers over a fourteen year old girl

Justin: (suprised) fourteen, she told me she was sixteen

(Ryan looks at Justin, Justin looks at him)

Ryan: like I said put this behind you

Justin: I've been tryin'a help her...alright it's not my money an now its outta my hands

(Justin leaves. Ryan looks as though he's thinking)

CUT TO: Roberts' house - Summer and Seth are on the couch together. Seth is on the long bit lying down, reading. Summer is sitting next to him studying

Summer: I had three messages from Taylor this morning

Seth: (looks at Summer) I told you she has abused puppy syndrome (frowns) if you show her the tiniest bit of affection she's gonna follow you around for the rest'a your life

Summer: I know but she's kind of our responsibility now

Taylor: (off screen, screams) aaaahhh oh my god, huge news!

Summer: (startled) oh my god (Seth sits up a tad)

(Taylor is now in front of Summer with a huge smile, clapping happily)

Summer: um who you let in

Taylor: I speak fluent housekeeper, guess what...my moms getting set up with your dad (Summers mouth is agape) (squeals) aaaahhh (claps happily)

Seth: oh my god

Taylor: (laughs) I know, if they get married (grins) we could be sisters!

(Summer and Seth are both stunned. Taylor is borderline delirious, lol)

Taylor: ok so I'm gonna go take a quick spin around (points) an see which room I might want (stands) ok, ill be right back

Summer: (dazed) ok

Taylor: (runs, squeals happily) eeeeeeeee (goes up stairs)

Summer: (to Seth) she is so going back to the pound

CUT TO: NB Yacht club - Veronica and Neil are sitting at a table together

Veronica: no-no-no-no the football players are the real pussycats, it's the female tennis players that will kill you in your sleep (Neil listens) you know in Russia rumour has it that Sharapova's rep is former KGB

Neil: I had no idea being a sports agent was so dangerous

(Veronica laughs shyly, Neil smiles at her - Julie and Kaitlin walk in)

Kaitlin: (looks around) mom this place is way too expensive

Julie: oh but honey it's your homecoming it's a special occasion-

(Julie stops suddenly and we see why. she sees Veronica and Neil together. they clink glasses. Kaitlin looks at a stunned Julie)

Kaitlin: mom

Julie: ...you know where we should go

Kaitlin: here you jus said so-

Julie: the Crab Cooker we haven't ben there in years it'll be so fun (pulls Kaitlin towards the door)

Kaitlin: (confused) wha...ok

(Julie takes a last look at Neil and Veronica before they leave, she looks hurt)

CUT TO: The trailer park - Marissa is inside the trailer lifting up clothes trying to find something. Ryan comes in

Ryan: hey

Marissa: hey, oh I'm almost ready

Ryan: take your time, movie doesn't start for a while

Marissa: (still looking) ok

Ryan: you alright

Marissa: I'm tryin'a find my stupid jacket (goes to the bedroom)

Ryan: ill help you

Marissa: its brown, with things on it (turns on light)

Ryan: an stupid (looks at Marissa)

Marissa: (sighs) I got in a fight with Johnny, he lied about the surf tour he was never going (Ryan doesn't say anything, or look suprised) (realises) you knew didn't you

Ryan: yeah an I should'a told you but I mean the guy did a good thing

Marissa: he did it to get rid of me (raises eyebrows) an I mean even though he is not going now, he still says he doesn't ever wanna see me again

Ryan: ok but he's in an awkward position, you gotta respect that, give him some time

Marissa: (closes eyes) I know

Ryan: look you uh you got your sister back here (raises eyebrows)

Marissa: yeah (moves closer to Ryan) I guess I do have a great boyfriend (smiles)

Ryan: (nods) you have a great boyfriend too

Marissa: (laughs) an I'm jus getting to know my sister...so life could be worse

Ryan: mm-hmm

(Ryan watches as Marissa unzips a small suitcase and finds her brown jacket, underneath it is a blue and yellow gym bag with a Gamma Tau logo on it)

Marissa: (takes jacket) hey

Ryan: hey

Marissa: that's awesome (leaves)

(Ryan goes over and picks up the gym bag. he looks inside and its empty. he puts it back down and turns off the light)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Ryan is leaning against the side counter drinking coffee, looking deep in thought Seth comes in

Seth: hey what's up

Ryan: hey

Seth: you seem pensive, scoot down

Ryan: (scoots down, sighs) so Kaitlin is up to somethin

Seth: dude, I told you, doom

Ryan: (nods) I know

Seth: alright hit me with it, what is it

Ryan: alright so this guy showed up lookin for her, when I asked her about it she said he'd been stalking her (raises eyebrows) right

Seth: but when you went to give him the get outta town speech

Ryan: (nods) he said she stole money from some frat party...an then I found this bag he described in the trailer

Seth: oooh, she's Jimmy Coopers daughter theft is in her blood

Ryan: I know an I wanna give her a chance to explain but-

Marissa: (off screen) hey guys, good morning

(Marissa and Kaitlin come in)

Seth: hey, I love how people jus come in now no more'a that useless back an forth to the front door

Marissa: so we're gonna go get pancakes d'you guys wanna come

(Kaitlin and Ryan look at each other. Seth notices)

Seth: uh actually Marissa I'm gonna need'a borrow you for a second...cause we're gonna have'ta work on Summers birthday present (nods)

Marissa: her birthdays not for like eight months (looks at Seth)

Seth: (pulls Marissa out of the kitchen) what to get the girl that has everything, we need to plan early

(Marissa looks back at Ryan confused, but follows Seth anyway. Kaitlin smiles at Ryan)

Ryan: so I went ta see Justin yesterday

Kaitlin: oh my god thank you so much

Ryan: he said you stole some money

Kaitlin: what...money (frowns) I don't know wh-

Ryan: I found the bag in your stuff

Kaitlin: (looks away then at Ryan) ok so I took it, but it was for a good reason

Ryan: (raises eyebrows, nods) please (as if to say explain)

Kaitlin: Justin's brother Sam's dating my friend Megan, he seemed like the perfect guy right, till she told him that she was pregnant (nods)

Ryan: (looks down) ok then what happened

Kaitlin: so she asked him for some money ta...you know (raises eyebrows) take care of it...an he said it wasn't his problem...so I took it (Ryan looks at her) d'you wanna call Megan (unzips her doggy bag from earlier) an ask her how her abortion went

Ryan: (shakes head) whatever happened you need to tell Marissa ok

Kaitlin: you know I can't tell her, you know how she is

(Marissa and Seth come back in)

Marissa: (frustrated) Seth I'm sure whichever action figure you choose Summer will be equally thrilled (looks at Ryan) can we go

Kaitlin: (looks at Ryan, then away) you know, I lost my appetite (shrugs) (Ryan looks at her) can you guy's jus drop me off on the way

Marissa: yyeah sure

(Kaitlin looks at Ryan almost pointedly and then leaves. Seth squints at Ryan as if he knows Ryan is the cause)

Marissa: (to Ryan) I-is everything ok

(Ryan taps the counter and sort of nods. he looks worried)

CUT TO: Roberts house - Summer comes down the stairs and goes into the room that Neil is already in. he's sitting on the couch reading the paper

Neil: morning sweetheart

Summer: late night last night

Neil: actually I wanted ta tell you, I went on a date

Summer: (pointed) with Veronica Townsend

Neil: how'd you know (looks at Summer)

Summer: (picks up school books) word gets around when Orange County's Cruella nabs her next puppy (goes to leave)

Neil: (laughs) I am sorry I didn't tell you, I thought it would jus be that one dinner

Summer: (stops, frowns) what'do you mean you thought, one dinner I get one dinner is a man on the rebound with a severe lapse of judegment

Neil: alright, that's enough (takes off glasses) she happens to be a misunderstood woman

Summer: dad (moves closer) she is an evil bitch, her daughter was picking out paint chips for her new room, which is your study by the way

Neil: Summer I am taking Veronica to the launch party at the Cohen's tonight (Summer is shocked) an I expect you to at least be polite to her

Summer: (reluctant)...fine!

(Summer picks up her books and leaves, clearly not happy)

CUT TO: The trailer park - we hear a knock and then Kaitlin comes out of the bedroom in a pink robe

Kaitlin: Gus I'm sorry, my mom said I can't open the door for you again, even if you actually have candy (looks out the window)

Johnny: (off screen) it's Johnny

Kaitlin: (opens the door) oh, hi (smiles)

Johnny: um is Marissa here

Kaitlin: how come nobody ever comes knocking on this door looking for me

Johnny: sorry I jus...I said some stuff to her yesterday I wanted to apologise

Kaitlin: I'm afraid she's not here

Johnny: oh, ok (goes to leave)

Kaitlin: but (Johnny stops) my moms having this launch party tonight for her new company, it's at the Cohen's, she'll be there...maybe you should stop by

Johnny: I don't think that's such a good idea

Kaitlin: come on (raises eyebrows) I'm inviting you (Johnny half smiles) so at least there's one person there that's not totally lame

Johnny: uh maybe ill stop by (Kaitlin smiles) to apologise to Marissa

(Kaitlin nods and smiles. Johnny leaves. Kaitlin closes the door)

CUT TO: The pier - Ryan and Marissa are walking near the railings

Marissa: so, tell me

Ryan: ugh, that obvious

Marissa: well I mean you barely touched your short stack I can tell when something's up

Ryan: (sighs) its Kaitlin, there's this guy lookin for her (Marissa listens, shocked) who says uh she stole money from his brother

Marissa: wh- she stole from another kid, no way

Ryan: no she admitted it but...she says she took it becauseeee the brother got her friend pregnant (Marissa raises her eyebrows, mouth agape) an...needed it

Marissa: (looks away) I cant believe it

Ryan: it doesn't make any sense, why would he come after her if her story is true

Marissa: (thinks) so you think she's lying

Ryan: I don't know I think you need'ta talk to her

Marissa: (unsure)...an accuse her (raises eyebrows) of being a thief, I mean after everything we've put her through that'll really build her trust

Ryan: well...I don't think the guys goin away without his money

Marissa: alright well, ill talk to her after the party (looks at Ryan) until then we'll just have'ta (shrugs) keep an eye on her

CUT TO: Cohen backyard - there are people everywhere getting everything ready for the party. there is a guy dragging a big metal torch/fire thing. Kirsten talks to him

Kirsten: (to guy) uh check the propane, thankyou

(Kirsten looks over and sees Julie at a bench doing something with paper. I think it's like an information thing for their guest's cause you see a quick flash of what looks like a brochure with a heart on the front)

Kirsten: how's it going

Julie: great, I've done maybe twelve an I've got about a hundred to go

Kirsten: well make that a hundred an two (Julie looks at her) I've added Neil Roberts (screws up face) an Veronica Townsend to the guest list

Julie: (shocked) you've gotta be kidding me

Kirsten: did Sandy-

Julie: what, tell me they were dating, no, I had'ta find that out myself last night at the yacht club, oh (sadly) its jus...

Kirsten: what is it

Julie: well...for the past few weeks Neil an I have gotten quite close an sure the man is a real catch (Kirsten listens) a wealthy doctor estate with pool an tennis court but, I was jus grateful that he's been so kind to Marissa an then...last night I saw him with Veronica an it hit me...I think I have feelings for him (closes eyes) romantic feelings (Kirsten understands now) now he's with that witch who tried to harpoon Marissa an there coming to our launch party (Kirsten looks at her) ill be ok Kiki, I'm like the Gulf Region, at this point (shrugs) what's one more hurricane

CUT TO: Seth's bedroom - Summer and Seth are sitting against the side of Seth's bed

Seth: I'm tellin you it'd work

Summer: we are not starting a rumour that my dad has genital warts

(Sandy comes in the open door)

Sandy: hey Seth (Summer & Seth look) how bout lending your mom a hand downstairs

Seth: actually uh dad we're kinda busy right now

Summer: we're tryin'a figure out a way how to break up my dad an some skanked out ho bag (looks down sadly)

Sandy: Veronica Townsend

Summer: (to Seth) see everyone knows

Sandy: you got nothin'a worry about (Summer looks at him) it's a long story but last nights date, one time thing

Summer: really (Sandy nods) because I mean he's bringing her to the party tonight

Sandy: (suprised) he's goin on a second date with her

(Summer puts out her hands and mumbles "I don't know". Kirsten comes in)

Kirsten: oh Sandy, there you are, I have'ta talk to you about Veronica Townsend an...you know who

Seth: now we have a quorum (Summer looks at him, shocked that Kirsten knows as well)

Sandy: (looks at Kirsten) what happened

Kirsten: ...there are factors of which I was not aware when I had you set them up

Seth: wait you set them up

Kirsten: Veronica wanted ta go on a date with Summers dad (Summer frowns) an she threatened ta make Marissa's life hell if we didn't set them up, Neil agreed as a favour

Sandy: look Neil's a smart guy if he wants to go on second date with her maybe he sees something (shrugs) in her that we don't

Summer: huh

Seth: what the hockey (Summer laughs)

Kirsten: no-no-no

Sandy: n- ok, ok fine, but we have'ta make sure that she's the one who ends it, if Neil starts pullin away she might take it out on Marissa

Seth: (hands out) genital - warts (Summers hit him) is the answer

Kirsten: Seth

Sandy: (to Kirsten) you've got a dinner to set up (looks at Summer & Seth) you two keep workin on a plan (Summer looks at Seth) ill keep thinking, we can do this (nods)

(Seth wave's bye as Sandy leaves. Kirsten follows him)

Seth: ok we've gotta make Veronica Townsend not wanna date your dad so tell me the most shameful thing you know about your father

(Summer frowns, thinking - downstairs near the kitchen we see Kaitlin walk passed the double doors outside. Ryan and Marissa are watching her from inside)

Marissa: I'm jus not sure which is harder to believe, that she stole the money or that she paid for some other girls abortion (Ryan looks at her) (points) either way that girls not my sister

(we hear the doorbell)

Ryan: ill get it

(Ryan goes over to answer the door and Marissa watches him. Justin is standing there with 3 other guys)

Ryan: (waves) hey, you brought friends

Sam: (to Justin) this is the guy who knows where she is

(Marissa comes to the door behind Ryan)

Marissa: hey look no ones getting anything, get outta here

Sam: I'm not goin anywhere

Marissa: an which are you the stalker or his brother who got a fourteen year old girl pregnant

(Justin looks from Marissa to Ryan, confused)

Sam: what the hell is she talkin about

(Ryan and Marissa look at them. Kaitlin comes near them without realising)

Kaitlin: has anyone seen (Ryan & Marissa look at her) the cocktail napkins (stops when she sees the guys)

Sam: give me my money back bitch (starts to go inside)

Ryan: (stops Sam) whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa

Justin: Kaitlin

Ryan: Kaitlin, Kaitlin go to the pool house

(Kaitlin quickly leaves)

Marissa: look get outta here or we're gonna call the cops

Justin: look I've ben tryin to do Kaitlin a favour (Marissa & Ryan look at him) she wont help herself, if you wanna call the cops go ahead (shrugs) ill call them myself

Ryan: no-no-no-no its fine (to Marissa) Marissa jus go talk to her please

(Marissa leaves)

Ryan: maybe we can settle this (puts up hand) jus give em a second alright

(Sam, Justin and the other guys look at Ryan - we now see Marissa going into the pool house)

Marissa: Kaitlin these guys are-

(Marissa looks around the empty pool house, no Kaitlin in sight)

Marissa: Kaitlin

(Marissa looks worried)

CUT TO: The trailer park - there is a taxi parked out the front of Julie's trailer. the range rover pulls up next to it. Marissa is in the passenger seat and Ryan is driving

Marissa: (takes off seatbelt) looks like she already planned her getaway

(Marissa and Ryan get out of the car - inside the trailer Kaitlin is busy packing her suitcase. Marissa and Ryan walk in)

Marissa: going somewhere

Kaitlin: like anyone would notice

Marissa: oh I think those boys you stole the money from would

Kaitlin: (to Ryan) I told you not to tell her, I knew she was gonna act like a self righteous princess

Marissa: you're blaming me!

Ryan: hey, why don't you two jus talk to each other

(Marissa closes her eyes, frustrated. Kaitlin continues packing. Marissa calms down a little and sits on the bed, Kaitlin sits next to her)

Marissa: you should jus let me help you

Kaitlin: now I'm suppose'ta believe that you care

Marissa: (looks at Kaitlin) I do care

Kaitlin: yeah, that's why I spent the last two Christmases with complete strangers (Marissa closes her eyes) strangers who don't even have a nice tree

Marissa: an I want ta make that up to you...but you have'ta start being more honest (looks at Kaitlin)

Kaitlin: I have'ta start being honest, look around Marissa you an mom have been living a giant lie

Marissa: hey I jus found out about the trailer (frowns) mom said she was...renovating a condo

Kaitlin: (looks at Marissa) an you believed her...my friend Hadley's dad owns this property an when he heard about his new tenant he called her right away cause he couldn't believe it, Julie Cooper-Nichol, isn't that Kaitlin's mom, why would she be living in a trailer park

Marissa: (shakes head) I can't believe you knew

Kaitlin: my whole school knew

Marissa: ...so...why did you steal the money (frowns)

Kaitlin: because I wanted to come back home...

Marissa: why (raises eyebrows) ta find out if the rumours are true

Kaitlin: (softly) no (shakes head) ta make sure that you an mom were ok

Marissa: (closes eyes, sincerely) I'm sorry...but we really we're just trying to spare you

Kaitlin: from what...being a part of this family

(Marissa looks at Kaitlin, Kaitlin looks at her)

Marissa: (half laughs) come here

(Marissa leans forward and hugs Kaitlin. Kaitlin hugs her back, awww)

Marissa: (rubs Kaitlin's back) look if you stick around long enough you might find out what that's really like

(after they finish hugging Kaitlin goes to her suitcase and takes the puppy bag thing that Marissa gave her, out)

Kaitlin: Ryan

(Ryan comes to the door way. Kaitlin unzips the puppy and pulls out a large wad of cash and holds it out. Ryan takes it from her)

Kaitlin: I only wanted enough for the car to get down here, I'm sorry for all the lies

Ryan: ill tell the cabbie he's not needed

(Ryan takes some money from the wad of cash and goes outside. Marissa stands next to Kaitlin)

Marissa: well, I guess unfortunately you have'ta go to moms launch party

Kaitlin: (frowns) only if I can borrow something to wear

CUT TO: Cohen backyard - we see red tea lights floating in the pool. people standing around and a big New Match sign. it's black with the New & Match in gold and a red heart between them. we then see Summer and Seth watching Neil and Veronica together, they clink glasses

Summer: where is she

Seth: (looks around) don't worry Taylor'll be here

Summer: I can't believe I told you that about my dad

Seth: well it does kinda make me see him in a new light (Summer nods)

(Julie and Kirsten walk to where the banner is displayed. in front is a microphone)

Kirsten: (into mic) uh hi everybody (everyone looks) welcome, thanks for coming, I'm Kirsten Cohen

Julie: an I'm Julie Cooper-Nichol (everyone claps) thankyou, uh well tonight we launch Newport's first exclusive dating service New Match, because well whether your gay, straight, single, divorced, nearly divorced, in a world of wealth an luxury the only thing really worth pursuing...is a soul mate (smiles)

Kirsten: (smiles) so drink up enjoy and flirt

(everyone claps. Julie is distracted by Neil and Veronica once again clinking glasses together. Julie and Kirsten walk away from the microphone, Sandy walks up to them both, clapping proudly)

Sandy: if I didn't already have the perfect woman I would sign right up (Kirsten smiles)

Julie: will you two excuse me

(Julie leaves. Kirsten folds her arms worried)

Sandy: don't worry, the plan is in motion

(Kirsten and Sandy look over at Neil and Veronica - inside we see Seth near the front door)

Seth: Taylor, your here, great

Taylor: oooh its good ta see you too Seth

Seth: yeah (touches Taylor's arm) so

Taylor: (pulls away) now don't make a pass at me, I don't want you (folds arms) coming between sisters

Seth: (looks at Taylor) ok c'mere

(Seth pulls Taylor into another room)

Seth: listen uh how serious is your mom about Dr. Roberts

Taylor: well lets put it this way when my mom decides she wants something she gets it (nods) like when she wanted my dad she got him an when she (shrugs) wanted all of his money an the house in the divorce she got that (shrugs, smiles) an now she wants Dr Neil Roberts

Seth: well (screws up face) there's jus something I think you should know about him

(Seth motions for Talyor to move closer to him and then whispers something in her ear. Taylor's eyes are wide as she's listening)

CUT TO: The Bait Shop - Justin comes in and goes over to where Ryan is sitting, he sits down next to him

Ryan: there it is, most of it anyway

(Justin hides the money under some clothing)

Justin: thanks, so uh where's Kaitlin

Ryan: uhhh with her sister why (Justin looks at him) why do I get the feeling this isn't just about the money

Justin: jus thought Kaitlin might come by with you (Ryan looks at him) to apologise for something, least she could do is apologise (scoffs, frowns) so she didn't say anything to you about me at all

Ryan: (shakes head, raises eyebrows) like

Justin: I don't know

Ryan: (realises) your in love with her

Justin: ...maybe, I thought I was but

Ryan: but what

Justin: just be careful of that girl man, she's...amazing (Ryan looks at him) thanks

(Justin leaves and Ryan sits there thinking)

CUT TO: Cohen house - Kaitlin and Marissa are back at the party now

Kaitlin: you know I use'ta always lie awake so jealous that you mom an dad are at one'a these things (points) a Newport party

Marissa: (looks at Kaitlin) yeah well you're finally here

Kaitlin: oh yeah, but what I had in mind was way cooler than this

(we now see Seth and Summer in the backyard together)

Summer: we'll how'd it go

Seth: (points) watch an see

(we are now with Neil and Veronica)

Veronica: Neil maybe we should go somewhere a little bit more private an have a drink

Neil: well that sounds like a good idea

(Taylor comes up next to Veronica)

Taylor: hi um I'm sorry, mom can I just talk to you for a second

Veronica: um Taylor, Dr Roberts an I are trying to have a private conversation

Taylor: ok this is jus gonna take a second (holds up finger)

Neil: its ok, go ahead

(Taylor pulls Veronica away and whispers to her. Seth and Summer watch)

Veronica: (looks at Taylor, whispers) what, who told you that

(Seth and Summer are still watching)

Neil: is everything ok

Veronica: uhhh...yeah um Neil uh we'll have'ta do that drink another time uh uh Taylor's not feeling well uh ill jus talk to you later

(before Neil can say anything Veronica pulls Taylor away. as they walk away Taylor waves to Summer and Seth happily. Seth and Summer wave back, happily stunned)

Seth: huh (smiles)

Summer: oh my god that is amazing (looks at Seth) an all you did was tell her he voted for John Kerry

Seth: yes, that is exactly what I...said

Summer: (realises) you told her he had genital warts! come on

Seth: listen the Kerry thing wasn't gonna work

(we now see Sandy walk up to Neil)

Sandy: Neil

Neil: hey Sandy

Sandy: you're all alone

Neil: yes, yes Veronica's daughter wasn't feeling well

Sandy: well if you ask me you jus dodged a Newpsie bullet

Neil: oh your probably right, I think I been out of the dating pool so long I was momentarily (raises eyebrows) blind (laughs) I think its time for me to be gettin home

Sandy: you know I think there's someone here (points) who wouldn't mind your company

(we see Julie drinking alone, sadly. Neil and Sandy look over - out the front Johnny arrives. as he heads to the front door Kaitlin passes him. they both stop and Kaitlin smiles)

Johnny: hey Kaitlin, are you leaving

Kaitlin: I wish I could

Johnny: (nods) party that good huh

Kaitlin: (thinks) jus got a little bit more interesting

(Johnny looks at Kaitlin, Kaitlin looks at him almost flirtatiously. Johnny laughs)

Johnny: I'm gonna find Marissa, scuse me

(as Johnny starts to walk away Kaitlin purposely bumps into him and grins. Johnny leaves and she sighs - in the backyard Neil goes over to Julie)

Neil: hey there

Julie: (looks at Neil) where's Veronica

Neil: uh, she left (raises eyebrows)

Julie: (suprised) alone (Neil smiles) really, you two seemed to be getting along so well

Neil: mm (nods) actually I was hoping that you might have dinner with me sometime

Julie: (looks at Neil) Neil I would love to

(now we see Johnny walk up behind Marissa, he taps her and she turns around)

Marissa: Ryan uh (Johnny lo