Opening scene - The pool house - Sandy goes in to talk to Ryan. Ryan is on his bed reading
Sandy: (knocks, then opens the door) you're not havin breakfast
Ryan: I'm not really hungry
Sandy: Dr Kim jus called to let us know that you've ben suspended indefinitely, y'know until the disciplinary committee can figure out whether or not they wanna expel ya
Ryan: I know you want me to say I'm sorry but I'm not, Oliver admitted it right to my face, he told me he wanted me gone...so he could get to Marissa
Sandy: (shrugs) then why would he drop the as*ault charges against ya
Ryan: he did that
Sandy: yeah I-I mean it seems to me that if he had it in for ya (walks inside) if he wanted you gone you'd be gone you'd be back in juvi already I mean y'know that right...c'mon help me out here would ya (sits on the bed) (Ryan sits forward) tell me what's goin on
Ryan: (sighs) Oliver's dangerous
Sandy: this is what I know, you att*cked him period your on probation you knew the slightest infraction would probably result in ya bein taken from us (shakes his head) an ya did it anyway I-I for the life of me I can't understand why, talk to me (Ryan shuts his eyes) c'mon Ryan talk to me
Ryan: (swings round to sit on the edge of the bed) what's the point your not gonna believe me anyway
Sandy: (trying to get through to him) it's not about what I believe, I wish it was! it's about what you did! (Ryan looks at him) the next time you feel like raisin your fist you had better open your mouth an talk (Ryan looks down) I'm here for that (rubs his eyes) so what am I spose'ta do, I cant ground ya I'm not gonna chain ya to the wall (frustrated) you wanna go after that Oliver kid (stands) go ahead, doors open (Ryan just sits there listening) but if you wanna stay, if you wanna be part of this family your not gonna go anywhere your not gonna do anything your not gonna see anyone unless Kirsten an I say its ok, that's the deal take it or leave it (Ryan looks at him, not saying anything)
Theme Song - California by Phantom Planet
We are still in the pool house, but Ryan is there by himself. he's just sitting there flicking through a book, we pan across and Ryan is now lying on the bed he's puts the book next to him, we pan again and Ryan is now doing sit ups on the floor. pan again and Ryan is sitting on the edge of the bed, he falls back and sighs. in the background we hear the sound of a bell, Ryan looks at his clock just as it changes to 8:00am
CUT TO: Harbor school - Marissa and Summer are walking outside
Summer: so Ryan jus like punched him for no reason
Marissa: well that's what Ryan does he punches people, he doesn't talk to them...an he doesn't listen
Summer: ok well he had to have a reason though, I mean yeah Ryan's violent but he's not stupid
Marissa: (sighs) he just...I don't know he thinks Oliver's in love with me...or something
Summer: well isn't he (Marissa looks at her) a little
Marissa: (heated) we're jus friends!
Summer: (defensive) ooooook
Marissa: I mean Oliver's like the only guy in my life who isn't jealous an scary an breathing down my neck all the time, an he actually tells me what he's thinking...unlike some people
Summer: soooo are you an Ryan...
Marissa: we broke up
Summer: (shocked) whoa! Coop...(thinks) so that means that we're both single now...which (excited) rocks! right (Marissa half smiles) no more Ryan no more Seth Cohen we're totally free, liberated, infact how bout I treat us both to a little Bourke Williams today after school, a little facial a little massage
Marissa: (smiles) I cant I promised Oliver I'd help him study after school
Summer: (disappointed) oh, well how bout this weekend
Marissa: well my dads taking Caitlyn to my grandmas an I have to spend the entire weekend at my moms, apparently she's got this whole like mother daughter marathon thing planned
Summer: well then when are we gonna hang out
Marissa: (shrugs) soon
(the bell goes and Marissa walks off. Summer looks disappointed)
Marissa: (turns back) hey you coming?
CUT TO: Seth and Anna getting drinks inside
Anna: well even if Ryan gets expelled he's still gonna live with you guys right, I mean your parents aren't gonna kick him out
Seth: no, I don't think so
Anna: (concerned) well is he ok
Seth: yeah, he's not the one who got punched in the face
Anna: (takes his arm and they start walking) I'm talking about in the larger sense Seth
Seth: I guess I-I don't really know
Anna: you don't know, haven't you talked to him
Seth: no, what am I spose'ta say
Anna: um I don't know are you ok is there anything I can do
Seth: well that's the thing there is nothing I can do, I begged him to stay away from Oliver an he didn't listen'a me, look you don't really know Ryan that well ok you don't understand
Anna: (hurt) I'm trying
(Summer & Marissa are walking towards them, they all stop. it's awkward)
Marissa: hey
Seth: hey
Summer: hey
Anna: hey...how is everybody
Marissa: (over enthusiastic) good
Seth: good
Summer: good
Anna: good
(they all look at each other)
Seth: ok this is really um-
Summer: weird
Seth: yeah (to Marissa) jus cause you an Ryan aren't together anymore (Marissa nods)
Summer: that doesn't mean we cant all
Seth: (points) exactly
Summer: right
Marissa: so is he ok?
(Oliver comes up to them before Seth can answer. his lip looks gross & they are all shocked by it)
Oliver: what up what up, so what're we doing this weekend, ski trip mammoth six to eight inches of fresh powder tomorrow
Marissa: Oliver your lip
Oliver: oh, I was hopin it'd already made the transition from scary to sexy (Marissa laughs) not yet huh, walk me to western civ
Marissa: sure, bye you guys
Anna: bye (Seth & Summer wave) wow Oliver seems almost-
Seth: happy
Summer: yeah well why shouldn't he, he has Marissa all to himself now
CUT TO: Kirsten's office. Kirsten and Sandy are eating lunch together, Sandy is sitting there quiet
Kirsten: what
Sandy: I think I made a mistake (sighs)
Kirsten: by leaving Ryan home alone
Sandy: by bringin him home in the first place
Kirsten: Sandy he's a good kid, he's not perfect but we'll work it out we always do, everything's gonna be ok
Sandy: who'd ever thought you'd be tellin me that (Kirsten smiles)
(there is a knock at the door)
Guy: Kirsten Cohen
Kirsten: uh yes
Guy: your not spose to be here
Kirsten: (confused) I'm sorry
Guy: we have a work order here from Julie Cooper (shows the papers) excuse me sir
(they take the chair that Sandy was sitting on)
Kirsten: there must be a mistake
(the guys carry furniture out and Julie walks in)
Julie: (suprised) Kirsten what're you doin here you said you were going to lunch
Sandy: we ordered in, deli? (holds up his lunch)
Julie: oh hi Sandy (smiles) no thankyou
Kirsten: Julie! what is going on?
Julie: well as the Newport groups new design director I've decided to give the office a much needed face lift (excited) now wait till you see your furniture Kiki, its very fresh very Danish, very 'hello'
Kirsten: I'm sure it is, but you can't just initiate a redesign, you have to get approvals
Julie: Caleb said it was ok
Sandy: oh Caleb said it was ok (Kirsten looks at him)
Kirsten: aaah my coffee table (chases it)
(Caleb comes in)
Caleb: Kiki what the hell is going on, some man in a jumpsuit jus made off with my massage chair, I want my chair, I want my desk I want my office back (Kirsten just nods)
Julie: by the time we get back from lunch you'll have it an you'll love it (kisses his cheek) mwa, hey you guys wanna join us, we're celebrating my new position
Sandy: oh I'm not gonna touch that one
Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) no we're ok
(Caleb & Julie leave, Kirsten walks back into her now empty office)
Kirsten: (lost) I...I have work to do
Sandy: don't worry honey you said it yourself everything's gonna be fine
CUT TO: Cohen house - Ryan is watching TV in the living room. he changes the channel a few times then looks over at the phone. he picks it up then looks at the clock which says 12 exactly. he starts to dial then stops
CUT TO: Harbor school - Marissa and Oliver are outside eating lunch
Oliver: come on you have to go, we both could use the weekend away, it'll be my treat
Marissa: I can't, besides I'm the one who should be treating you, you never would've gotten hurt if it weren't for me
Oliver: hey that was Ryan not you, what'did we learn in therapy huh say it with me now, we are responsible for our own actions
(Marissa smiles, Luke comes and sits with them)
Luke: hey what's up (sits)
Oliver: Luke you have to help me convince Marissa to come up to mammoth with us
Luke: who's goin'a mammoth
Marissa: not me, my dads outta town so I'm gonna be spending the weekend at my moms
Oliver: which means she'll be spending it next to Ryan which is not good for her right now
Luke: well isn't that kind of up to Marissa
Marissa: look it's not a big deal, its fine
Oliver: ok so let me at least get you an your mom a suite at the hotel, that way ill be there an you wont even have'ta think about Ryan
(Marissa's phone rings)
Marissa: look this is probably her now already checking up on me (reads the call ID) (her smile goes)
Oliver: its Ryan isn't it (Marissa nods)
Luke: your not gonna get it
Oliver: (answers for her) she's not talkin to Ryan right now
Luke: is she still talkin'a me or are you doing all of her talking
Marissa: Luke
Luke: from now on
Marissa: don't
Luke: no Marissa
Marissa: (stands) I should probably jus go
Luke: stay, you two enjoy your lunch (leaves)
Oliver: I am so sorry, I guess I can jus get a little over protective sometimes, but I would never presume to
Marissa: (smiles) I know, its ok, really, why don't I jus go get us some desert (leaves)
(Oliver picks up Marissa's phone and listens to her messages)
You have one new message
Ryan: hey I was hopin maybe we could talk
face to face if you want, so ill meet you in the library after school an I hope...ill-ill see you there -
to save the message press 2 to erase the message press 3 (Oliver presses something)
message deleted
(Oliver closes the phone and puts it down, then continues eating like nothing happened)
CUT TO: Seth and Anna are walking outside
Anna: so what's the plan comic books first or frozen yoghurt?
Seth: actually do you think it's cool if we give the comics a run tomorrow
Anna: oh
Seth: I sorta thought it'd be better if maybe I went home an checked on Ryan
Anna: yeah that's a good idea (takes his arm) do you want some company
(Summer is in front of them)
Summer: hey where're you guys going
Seth: um well we were talkin about maybe going to the comic book store but I
Summer: really huh, can I come?
Seth: to the comic book store
Summer: yeah, I like comics sort of
Anna: (amused) you do
Summer: mm hmm believe it or not Betty an Veronica had a huge influence on me
Anna: you know what I do I do believe that
Seth: (smiles) I believe it to
Summer: besides Marissa has Oliver now and I...have a whole afternoon to k*ll
(Seth nudges Anna)
Anna: so great, you'll spend it with us
Seth: yeah (Summer smiles)
Anna: (to Seth) except don't you have to go check on Ryan
Seth: well I (sees Ryan in the school parking lot) excuse me (walks over to Ryan) hey
Ryan: hey
Seth: what're you doin here?
Ryan: I'm spose to meet Marissa
Seth: ok but-but here in broad daylight in front of god an Dr Kim an everyone man
Ryan: she's not taking my calls ok, this is the only place I knew id be able to see her
Seth: (worried) so does Marissa know about this meeting
Ryan: (hurt) you'd think you of all people would believe me, I believe you
Seth: Ryan Marissa's a big girl ok you can't go around telling her who she can an can't hang out with
Ryan: Oliver's not stable he's dangerous, he's violent one girl already got a restraining order against him and his girlfriend Natalie either she lives in Niagara falls or she doesn't exist
Seth: I'm sure he's not making up girlfriends
Ryan: Seth he's crazy
Seth: ok ok fine he's crazy but this mission impossible act you're pulling, it's not the way to make your case
Ryan: I have to go (he walks off)
CUT TO: Ryan in the library waiting, unbeknownst to him Oliver is there
Oliver: she's not coming (Ryan turns around) an she asked me to tell you not to call her anymore...an not to try an see her. an if you do she's gonna get a restraining order against you
Ryan: (smug) really, what's that like?
Oliver: its not my fault she doesn't wanna see you, I mean you spied on her, you stole from her, you b*at up one of her best friends
Ryan: an I'd do it again too, right now!
Oliver: I coulda pressed charges but I didn't, I'm trying to help you but if you keep this up no ones gonna be able to save you, give it up buddy, its over! (walks away)
Ryan: hey Oliver (Oliver turns around) it hasn't even begun
(Oliver smiles freakily and walks off. Ryan stands there looking worried)
CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Kirsten is on the phone. Sandy comes in and looks at the kitchen, that is now looking more like Kirsten's office
Kirsten: I need my office back by the end of the day Brian oh and if Julie Cooper asks you to do anything else you nod your head an do nothing, thanks (hangs up)
Sandy: have you uh have you seen the coffee
Kirsten: oh very funny in the mean time I have no place to work
Sandy: yeah I have no place ta eat
Kirsten: her first day on the job an Julie has displaced half the staff from their offices an personally alienated the other half, she's driving everyone crazy!
Sandy: including me would you please talk to her before I starve to death
Kirsten: you can't talk to Julie Cooper she's...Julie Cooper
Sandy: so talk ta your dad, he's the only reason she's there
Kirsten: I know but then he's gonna think it's personal or that I'm jealous, I can't talk to my father
Sandy: hmm
Kirsten: you don't mind if I work outta the house do you
Sandy: oh (puts his hands out)
(Ryan comes in)
Ryan: sorry I thought if there was coffee
Kirsten: oh Ryan come on in, there's coffee an-an cereal an...a model home
Ryan: yeah (takes coffee) ok thanks
(Ryan looks at Sandy and doesn't say anything, he leaves the kitchen)
Kirsten: (quietly) Seth said Ryan didn't leave the pool house all day yesterday, maybe we're being too hard on him
Sandy: we gotta hang tough, it's for his own good
Kirsten: then why do I feel so bad (door bell)
(Kirsten goes to answer the door, its Julie)
Julie: (cheery) Kirsten (suprised) oh you're not dressed
Kirsten: Julie
Julie: I thought we could car pool from now on I mean we're right next door, have you read the latest EPA figures, what we're doing to the environment, Sandy I can see you hiding in there
Sandy: (yells) not hiding Julie jus making myself presentable
Julie: oh well don't go to any trouble for me
Sandy: don't worry
Julie: Kirsten! you're still not dressed
Kirsten: yes uh well I was planning on working from the house today, since my office is still...
(Sandy comes in)
Sandy: actually honey weren't you spose'ta meet with Caleb this afternoon to talk about the...the thing
Kirsten: it can wait
Sandy: so can Julie! grab a shower, I can get Julie some coffee (Kirsten glares at him)
Julie: ill help myself, is it flavoured?
Sandy: no (mouths to Kirsten 'go go')
CUT TO: Julie is in the backyard drinking coffee and reading the paper, she puts the paper down and we see Ryan standing there
Julie: aren't you a little bit late for school
Ryan: I got suspended
Julie: ooh what a suprise (smiling) who'd ya b*at up this time, Dr Kim
Ryan: I guess you an Marissa haven't talked in a while
Julie: well as a matter of fact she'll be spending the weekend with me so
Ryan: she will
Julie: I guess you an Marissa haven't talked in a while
Ryan: (sits at the table with her) look I know you an I haven't always agreed when it comes to Marissa...but I'm asking you please keep her away from this kid Oliver, he's not well
Julie: really...the boy who lives in the pool house is warning me about the boy who lives in the penthouse
Ryan: (looks at her) he's got this thing that he does, he locks into a girl thinks she's gonna make everything ok an when she cant he loses it
Julie: (rolls her eyes) I am not getting involved in the thrills of teenage romance thankyou
Ryan: he cut his wrists last year because of a girl, last month when his girlfriend Natalie broke up with him he got busted for tryin'a buy cocaine...its true you can ask Marissa (Julie looks at him)
(Kirsten comes out)
Kirsten: Julie are you ready
Julie: yeah (stands up) uh-hm, stay out of trouble Ryan
CUT TO: Harbor school - Marissa and Oliver are walking up the stairs outside
Oliver: what'did your mom say about mammoth
Marissa: I didn't ask her yet...I'm sorry I jus I try not to talk to my mom as much as possible (laughs)
Oliver: look if...you don't wanna hang out with me this weekend that's fine
Marissa: what?
Oliver: its ok if you don't jus tell me because after what happened with me an Natalie
Marissa: I do wanna hang out with you, believe me there's nothing id rather do then jus blow everything off, school, therapy, my mom an hang out with you (Oliver smiles) but I've got so-
Oliver: you mean it, seriously (Marissa nods/shrugs) then let's do it lets-lets blow it off, alright we can drive to LA we can have lunch at the IV do the gette swing by the troubadour
Marissa: (smiles) it sounds perfect except my mom would k*ll me! I mean I'm spose to have dinner with her tonight
Oliver: well what if I get you back by dinner (Marissa thinks) come on you know you want'to
Marissa: (laughs) stop it, what about therapy
Oliver: oh you don't need therapy, from what you told me your moms the one who needs therapy right
Marissa: (gives in) promise ill be back before dinner
(Oliver smiles and puts his arm around her neck, they both walk down the stairs. the camera pulls back to show that Seth and Luke were watching them)
Seth: where're they goin?
Luke: I don't know but I don't trust that dude
Seth: stop it man you sound like Ryan (Luke looks at him) you've met Natalie right
Luke: Oliver's ex Natalie, no, you?
Seth: no, Ryan thinks he made her up
Luke: (thinks) Oliver said she went to Pacific right (Seth nods) so I've got some friends over there I can jus ask em
Seth: you don't think that's a little crazy
Luke: dude have you met Oliver
CUT TO: Caleb's office - Caleb is in there working and Kirsten comes in
Kirsten: (knocks) dad, do you have a minute?
Caleb: exactly one
Kirsten: uh it's about Julie
Caleb: (looks up) close the door (Kirsten closes the door) she's driving me crazy
Kirsten: (confused) excuse me
Caleb: don't get me wrong I enjoy the woman, but not every living minute of the day, she's there every time I turn around at home in the office, I wouldn't be suprised if she wasn't in here now (looks around paranoid)
Kirsten: dad you're the one who hired her
Caleb: I gave her something to do so she wouldn't be calling me all the time
Kirsten: well it worked, now she doesn't have'ta call you she's always here
Caleb: which is why I want you to talk to her, I know she's your friend but in the interests of the business not to mention your father's sanity, this has to end
Kirsten: (frowns) what're you talking about the job or- (Caleb doesn't say anything) (realises) you want me to break up with her!
Caleb: I knew you'd understand (kisses her cheek) mm (pats her arm)
(Kirsten is stunned)
CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is lying on the bed and Seth comes in
Seth: (opens door) hey...so um Summer an Anna are both here an Summer is about to read her first comic, I knew you wouldn't wanna miss that
Ryan: (flat) let me know how it goes
Seth: (nods) ok...well I can see your busy
Ryan: why don't you invite over Oliver...Natalie if you can find her
Seth: (nods) maybe ill do that (leaves)
(Ryan lays there with no emotion)
CUT TO: Sandy comes in from work - he goes into the living room where Seth, Anna and Summer are reading comics. Seth and Summer are on the floor and Anna is on the couch
Sandy: hey guys what're you doin
Seth: hey well believe it or not Summer's shown a latent interest in-in comic book reading
Sandy: I don't believe it (Summer smiles, Anna looks left out)
Seth: believe it
Sandy: (nods) hey where's Ryan
Seth: I invited him to come join us but he's chosen to stay in the fortress of solitude (to Summer) that's a superman reference
Summer: I knew that
Seth: so I'm gonna start ya off with some basics (Anna looks at them, not happy) batman the dark knight returns, very important uh watchmen an the sandman (hands them to her) enjoy
Anna: Seth
Seth: yeah
Anna: don't you think maybe you wanna start on something a little less grim an gritty
Seth: like what
Anna: like the Archie's
Seth: (cringes) ugh Anna the Archie's
Sandy: hey I'm with Anna, life's gritty enough comic books are for fun
Seth: (frowns) life's gritty enough? we live in Newport beach
CUT TO: Sandy now in the kitchen. Anna comes in
Anna: hey Mr. Cohen
Sandy: yeeeess
Anna: did you read comic books when you were a kid
Sandy: oh yeah sure, I mean not like Seth
Anna: (smiles) I know...you have no idea how rare it is to find another comic book person (Sandy smiles) especially one who loves death cab an sailing, I thought I was the only one
Sandy: I thought Seth was the only one (Anna laughs) death cabs a band yes (Anna nods) yeah
(Kirsten comes in carrying grocers)
Kirsten: guys (yells) Seth (to Sandy) uh can you help me with the rest of the groceries
Sandy: yeah yeah yeah in a minute
(Kirsten walks out)
Anna: so I guess you an Mrs. Cohen have alot in common huh
Sandy: oh yeah, yeah sure we-we both love (thinks) uh...Seth so I guess we don't have alot in common
Anna: huh...well then what do you think is the key to a successful relationship
Kirsten: uh sooner we get the bags outta the car, sooner we eat
Sandy: (yells) coming (laughs) well I think as far as Cohen men are concerned the key (nods) is patience
Anna: patience (smiles)
(Seth comes in)
Seth: hey dad is it uh cool if Summer stays for dinner (Sandy looks at him)
Anna: (not happy) uh...I'm gonna get the groceries
Seth: alright thanks (Sandy smacks him up the back of the head) come on man what're you doin
Sandy: what're you doin!
Seth: these are crazy people
Sandy (walking out of the kitchen) Luke! what're you doin here besides relievin me of grocery duties
Luke: well I hadn't seen Ryan in a while so I thought id stop by an say hey, is that ok (Sandy nods)
CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan and Luke are in there
Luke: I can't stay I have'ta go have dinner with my dad but there's somethin you should know
Ryan: what
Luke: I saw Marisa leave school today with Oliver they skipped the whole day (Ryan shuts his eyes) an I tried her on her cell but
Ryan: you don't know where they went
Luke: (shakes his head) no...an I'm sure she's probably fine right but there's somethin about that kid...so I went over ta Pacific after school I know a few guys on the water polo team over there I figured id ask them what they knew about him uh what was he like when he went to Pacific uh did they even know him uh did they know Natalie...well turns out there is no Natalie (Ryan looks at him) at least not at Pacific high
(Ryan looks worried)
CUT TO: Anna setting the table in the dining room, Summer is walking behind her correcting everything Anna does. Kirsten comes in with the wine
Summer: are you sure its ok that I'm staying for dinner
Kirsten: oh absolutely we have more then enough for everybody
(Kirsten walks into the kitchen where Sandy and Seth are)
Sandy: I don't know where we're gonna put it all
Seth: (carrying food) eventually in my belly
(Anna smiles, Summer smiles, then Anna turns around and sees that Summer smiled and they both stop)
(we see Ryan coming out of the pool house, he closes the door and sees them all around the dinner table through the window. he stands and watches for a minute then he walks off)
CUT TO: Everyone around the dinner table. Kirsten and Sandy are either end. Seth and Anna are on one side and Summer on the other
Sandy: why don't you go ahead and start without me
Seth: (already eating) ok
Sandy: (gets up) ill go get Ryan
CUT TO: The front of Julie's - Marissa is getting out of the car, Ryan is waiting for her
Marissa: what are you doing at my house...you have to leave...I mean it
Ryan: I have to tell you something
Marissa: (angry) you went to my mom she called the school, she called the hotel looking for Oliver's parents
Ryan: jus let me talk to you please
Marissa: (yells) why do you hate him so much, what'did he ever do to you
Ryan: there is no Natalie
Marissa: your becoming pathetic (tries to get passed Ryan who's in her way)
Ryan: ask him, ask him to show you his year book, she's not there she's not real, he made her up (Marissa doesn't say anything)
(Julie comes out)
Julie: Marissa inside your in big trouble, Ryan go home
Marissa: no you know what Ryan you stay I'm going (she gets in the car)
Julie: Marissa (yells) Marissa get back here
(the sound of a car starting)
Julie: (yells) get back here
(Marissa drives off, Julie goes back inside and Ryan just stands there, he looks up and sees that Sandy saw the whole thing, Sandy walks away disappointed)
CUT TO: The penthouse - Marissa is urgently knocking on the door, after a while Oliver opens it
Marissa: hey
Oliver: hi
Marissa: (upset) do you mind if I stay here tonight
(Oliver motions for her to come in and she walks in. we pan out on the door shutting)
CUT TO: The pool house the next morning - Ryan is lying on the bed and we hear a knock. Ryan sits up and slides to the edge of the bed. Sandy comes in
Sandy: uh I thought you might want some breakfast (hands him food and a coffee)
Ryan: (sighs) thanks
(Sandy sits in the chair and drinks his coffee)
Ryan: I shouldnt'a gone over there last night
Sandy: do you wanna talk about it
Ryan: not really
Sandy: Ryan, I promise I will do everything I can to help you but I-I-I cant help you if you don't talk ta me, if you don't tell me what's goin on
Kirsten: (knocks) Ryan I thought you might like some...uhhh coffee
Sandy: great minds
Kirsten: (smiles) Luke's here to see you
Ryan: (gets up) thanks you guys
(Ryan is now walking towards Luke in the hallway)
Luke: hey man (they shake hands) how'd it go last night, what'd she say
Ryan: she didn't believe me...an then her mom started in an she ran away
Luke: ta Oliver's
Ryan: I don't know
Luke: we- so let's go find out
Ryan: an then what, she wants ta be with him she's gonna be with him
Luke: so your jus gonna give up
Ryan: what else can I do she's not gonna listen'ta a word I have ta say
Luke: well...she's gonna listen'a me, see ya (leaves)
(Ryan sits on the step)
CUT TO: The penthouse - Marissa and Oliver are eating breakfast
Oliver: so if we leave for LA after our massages we can check inta my parent's suite around 2
Marissa: wait your parents have their own private suite in LA to
Oliver: yeah yeah they have private suites in all their hotels, London, Paris
Marissa: oh I wish we could go to Paris
Oliver: we can, it's only fifteen hours away
Marissa: (smiles) yeah as long as we're back by Monday right
Oliver: look if uh if you don't wanna go jus say so we don't have to
Marissa: no I do I jus...cant
Oliver: why not, you've ben sayin you wanna get away from your mom and from Ryan, an this way it'll jus be you an me (smiles) in Paris
(Marissa's phone rings)
Oliver: hey don't answer that it's probably your mom
Marissa: (checks the call ID) its Luke uh (answers) hey
Oliver: Marissa
Luke: (driving) where are you, are you ok?
Marisa: I'm fine I'm at the hotel
Oliver: why is he callin you?
Luke: Marissa you've gotta listen'a me, there is no Natalie Bishop Ryan was right
Marissa: (rolls her eyes) Luke don't you start to
Luke: I'm tryin'a help you Marissa
Marissa: you really wanna help go to my moms pick up my clothes an tell her I'm fine
Luke: Marissa!
Marissa: Luke please
Luke: (sighs) ill-ill be there soon (hangs up)
Marissa: (hangs up) (Oliver looks at her) he's jus dropping off some clothes
Oliver: well if you don't wanna stay
Marissa: (smiles) no I do! I do I jus can't fly ta Paris right now, I'm sorry
Oliver: well its cold right now anyway, we'll go in the spring (Marissa looks at him, almost as if she's beginning to see what Ryan does)
CUT TO: Kirsten's office - Kirsten walks in and it's completely different
Kirsten: (suprised) unbelievable
Julie: (pops up form behind a chair) oh don't look its not finished I wanted you to be suprised when you walked in on Monday
Kirsten: I am...Julie its gorgeous (Julie smiles) did you do all this today
Julie: oh well I was suppose to have Marissa this weekend an that didn't happen an...I haven't heard from your father all day so then I thought why not work right, take my mind off things...so have you heard from your father, have you talked to him today
Kirsten: uh no, no not today but
Julie: but what is-is is he alright did something happen
Kirsten: no he's fine its jus
Julie: what
Kirsten: ...he doesn't like confrontation...Julie you wanna sit down
Julie: why, what's going on (Kirsten tries to speak but nothing comes out) (realises) no is-is is he breaking up with me (Kirsten motions yeah) or are you doing it for him
(Caleb comes in)
Caleb: Kiki I saw your car (to Julie) hello darling (looks at Kirsten) I tried to call you earlier but
Julie: don't bother Cal (puts her hand up) Kirsten's already done your dirty work for you...because obviously your not man enough to do it yourself
Caleb: (sighs) I'm sorry
Julie: you should be...god I deserve so much better from you...from both of you, enjoy your office I quit (leaves)
(Kirsten raises her eyebrows at Caleb)
CUT TO: The Cohen house - Summer Seth and Anna are in the living room watching a cartoon. Sandy comes in
Sandy: hello ladies, Seth
Seth: dad don't call me a lady
Anna: hey Mr. Cohen
Summer: hey Sandy (Seth waves)
Sandy: so the uh comic book education continues
Seth: mm-hmm
Anna: mm batman the animated series
Seth: yeeeesss girls night out in which bat girl an super girl team up to combat the forces of evil an delight Seth Cohen
(Anna doesn't look happy, Sandy notices)
Summer: is super girl wearing doc martins
Seth: yes, yes she is Summer
Summer: hmm
Seth: an a mid-driff bearing t shirt an a mini skirt
Summer: hmm
Seth: it's excellent
Summer: well no wonder you like comics super perve
Seth: (mouths 'that's right') dad we're all gonna have lunch um do you know if there's
Sandy: (arms folded) can I see you, now
Seth: kay
(they are now near the kitchen)
Seth: what, what'did I do
Sandy: you hurt that poor girls feelings out there (points)
Seth: who dad, Summer? please
Sandy: no, no Anna
Seth: I didn't say a word ta Anna
Sandy: exactly, how do ya think that makes her feel to watch you flirtin with another girl right in front'a her
Seth: ok dad, I was not flirting
Sandy: Seth
Seth: dad, Summer an I are friends
Sandy: that's not what it looked like
Seth: kay great (shakes his head) I'm not talkin about this anymore
Sandy: of course your not talkin'a me about it no ones talkin'a me about anything lately, if you wanna go ahead an flirt with Summer you go ahead-
Seth: ok why are we still talking about it?
Sandy: because I'm your father an I'm responsible for you, an if I see somethins goin on with you we are gonna talk about it!
Seth: ...do you think that this is about me...or could this be about Ryan
Sandy: no, it's about you!
Seth: ok...but just incase it's a little bit about Ryan (shrugs) I think he'll come to you when he's ready (pats Sandy on the arm)
(Sandy pats Seth on the back and Seth walks out)
CUT TO: Julie's house - Luke is at the door. Julie opens it and you can see she's been crying
Luke: hey Mrs. Cooper
Julie: (upset) hey
Luke: you alright?
Julie: (sniffs) hard day, come on in ill get Marissa's things for you
(Luke walks in and Julie closes the door. we are now in Marissa's room. Luke is stretched out on Marissa's bed and Julie is organising Marissa's clothes)
Julie: well I have to say I'm very impressed that you an Marissa are still friends
Luke: yeah I'm impressed she forgave me
Julie: maybe one day she'll forgive me to
Luke: for what?
Julie: (laughs) well I haven't exactly ben the best mom have I (sighs) or the best wife or the best girlfriend for that matter (laughs)
Luke: you an Mr. Nichol
Julie: yeah, it's over...which means that...in the past six months I've lost my husband...my daughter...my boyfriend an my job (cries) I'm sorry no, I shouldn't be telling you all this
Luke: no, no its ok (gets off the bed) the past few months have ben rough on everybody
Julie: yeah, yeah they have (sniffs) thankyou for listening...I haven't had anyone ta talk to in so long
Luke: well...you can talk ta me I don't know what good it'll do but (smiles)
(Julie smiles then kisses him on the cheek, they pull away from that and just stare into each others eyes)
Julie: you should go, Marissa's waiting
(Luke picks up the bag and leaves)
CUT TO: Lobby of the hotel - Marissa goes to the front desk to find out if her clothes have been dropped off yet
Marissa: hi I'm Marissa Cooper I'm staying in the penthouse with Oliver Trask, I was jus wondering if someone dropped off a bag for me
(hotel phone rings)
Girl: sorry one moment (answers) thankyou for calling this is Natalie, can you hold please
(Marissa sees the gold name tag that says 'Natalie')
Natalie: (hangs up) let me check for you miss Cooper
Marissa: Natalie, do you know Oliver Trask
Natalie: (smiles) yeah since he was just a little guy, I use to baby-sit him, you don't wanna know how old I am
Marissa: ...your last name isn't Bishop is it?
Natalie: yes, why do you ask?
(Marissa doesn't say anything. she is now coming back into the penthouse. she looks worried)
Oliver: hey
Marissa: hey
Oliver: I was jus callin your cell, where'd you go I got outta the shower an you were gone
Marissa: oh I jus went down stairs to see if they had my bag, but they didn't
Oliver: oh you didn't have'ta do that they'll bring it up (Marissa nods) you ok?
Marissa: yeah I'm fine...its jus (less worried) it's just the weirdest thing happened, so you know the concierge at the front desk her names Natalie, Natalie Bishop the same as your ex girlfriend right, it's just how weird is that
Oliver: yeah I know what your thinkin but
Marissa: there is no ex girlfriend is there
Oliver: Marissa I can explain
Marissa: (frowns) I have to go
Oliver: (grabs her arm) no no no please ok I'm sorry (holding her hands) I always do this (let's go of her hands and hits his head repeatedly) why do I always do this
Marissa: (worried) Oliver stop it (Oliver screams) Oliver stop
Oliver: (stops) ok
Marissa: alright, its ok I'm not going anywhere (scared) so why don't you just go get changed an then uh then we can go
Oliver: (softly) I'm so sorry
Marissa: it's ok
Oliver: ok ok (begins to walk away)
Marissa: yeah
(Marissa watches him leave the room, as soon as he does she gets her phone from her bag and dials a number)
Marissa: (breathing heavily, scared) pick up
CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is lying on his bed, we hear the phone ringing, he looks over and sighs, he lays there and lets it ring then finally decides to answer it
Ryan: hello
Marissa: (urgent) Ryan it's me
Ryan: (sits up, worried) what's goin on where are you
Marissa: (upset, scared) I'm at the hotel, I can't really talk right now but its Oliver he's...you were right an now he wont let me leave
(in the background we see Oliver come back into the room)
Oliver: hang up
(Marissa turns around and sees that Oliver has a g*n, she looks terrified)
Oliver: (walking over to her and waving the g*n) hang up the phone, please
(Marissa takes the phone away from her ear and is breathing heavily just starting at the g*n)
Oliver: give me the phone
Marissa: wh-what're you doing
Ryan: (listening through the phone) what's goin on Marissa?
Oliver: PLEASE give me the phone
(Marissa reluctantly hands the phone to Oliver)
Oliver: bye Ryan (hangs up)
CUT TO: The Cohen house - Kirsten, Seth, Sandy and Anna are in the kitchen/dining room preparing for lunch
Kirsten: its to bad that Summer couldn't stay there's so much food
Seth: never fear mom (rubs Anna's shoulders) Anna's here
Anna: you noticed (pulls away)
Sandy: hey Seth why don't you go get Ryan
Seth: ok (to Anna) hey will you come with me
Anna: yeah sure maybe then we can be alone for like ten seconds
Seth: hey, I'm sorry about the Summer thing ok you know how excited I get turning people onto comics
Anna: I know how excited you get turning Summer on yeah
Seth: ok that's not fair, I thought we were all friends
Anna: no! she's your friend, I am your girlfriend there's a difference or there should be
(Ryan rushes in)
Sandy: hey foods here, where you goin
Ryan: (picking up car keys) I think Marissa's in trouble I'm jus gonna make sure she's ok
Sandy: give me the keys
Ryan: no I have to go ok
Sandy: (sternly) give me the keys
Ryan: you said if I needed help I could come to you
Sandy: (more sternly) give me the keys
(Ryan hands them over)
Sandy: ill drive
CUT TO: The penthouse - Oliver is walking around with the g*n and Marissa is sitting on the couch scared
Oliver: (upset) I'm sorry ok I'm so sorry, I just heard you on the phone with him an I didn't know what to do
Marissa: (upset) that's ok so why don't you jus put the g*n down an we can talk about it
Oliver: no-no I cant you'll leave
Marissa: Oliver I have to go some time
Oliver: what ta him (Marissa is crying) ta him right (points to himself) what about me huh
Marissa: you an I are friends we will always be-
Oliver: (yells) friends, friends Marissa I'm in love with you (Marissa is crying) how could you not know that, I've always ben...your the one who gets me, the only one who gets me (sniffs) your the only thing in my life that I love
Marissa: (crying) then why would you wanna hurt me
Oliver: I don't, I never would (holding out the g*n) this isn't for you this'is for me cause if you leave I will have nothing else to live for so you have to promise me you will not leave
(phone rings. Oliver cries and Marissa looks at it)
CUT TO: The hotel lobby - Ryan is on a phone, and Sandy is standing with him
Ryan: there's no answer, they're not pickin up
(Sandy nods and walks over to the front desk. Ryan follows)
Sandy: scuse me my names Sandy Cohen (shows his ID) an we got an emergency call from the penthouse about twenty minutes ago an now no ones answering is there any chance at all you could let us in up there
Natalie: I'm sorry sir but without the guests permission we're really not able to
Ryan: (desperate) please we have a friend up there in trouble if you could uh ju (sees the name tag) wait wait your Natalie (Natalie smiles) Natalie Bishop
Natalie: (nods) are you a friend of Oliver's
(Ryan nods. we now see Natalie, Ryan, Sandy and 2 security guards getting off the elevator on the penthouse floor. they walk to the door)
Natalie: (knocks) Oliver are you there it's Natalie
Oliver: uh (Marissa stands)
Natalie: Oliver I'm coming in (grabs the card)
Oliver: uh no no that's ok um I'm fine I jus got out of the shower
Marissa: (whispers) Oliver please
Oliver: (puts the g*n to his mouth) shhh
(Marissa is breathing heavily and crying)
Natalie: I guess he's fine
Sandy: well thanks for checking um...we'll go
Ryan: (not giving up) no, no (yells) Marissa!
(Inside Oliver looks worried, but Marissa looks hopeful now she knows Ryan is there)
(Outside Ryan and Sandy wait for a response, there is none)
(Inside they both remain quiet)
Ryan: (desperately yells) Marissa! {this is a powerful moment, in this one word we feel how much Ryan cares for Marissa and how desperate he is to hear her voice}
(Inside Oliver remains quiet, Marissa looks as though she wants to answer, but she can't
Sandy: alright let's go
Marissa: (desperately yells) Ryan! (crying) he's got a g*n
Security guards: let's go
Oliver: (screams) oh why did you do that! why!
Marissa: (crying) I'm sorry, please jus put the g*n away an let them in
(the security guards come through the door, followed by Ryan, Sandy and Natalie)
Security: (aims there g*ns) sir don't move, put the g*n down
Marissa: Ryan! (cries)
Oliver: or what your gonna sh**t me (puts the g*n to his head) let me save you the trouble
Security: come on son
Sandy: Oliver you don't wanna do that
Security: put the g*n down, now!
(Marissa is watching Oliver, scared. Oliver is upset and still has the g*n to his head)
Oliver: (whispers to Marissa) I'm sorry
Ryan: Oliver put the g*n down man
Oliver: why man, I'm doin you a favour
Ryan: why would you wanna do that you hate me (Oliver closes his eyes) that's right if you do this you wont hurt me you'll hurt Marissa the one person that cares about you an I know you don't wanna do that (Sandy watches Ryan) Oliver put the g*n down man
Oliver: you don't know anything about me man
Ryan: I know what its like to be abandoned by your parents, your friends...an have no one in your life who believes in you (Marissa looks at Ryan with tears in her eyes) but you put the g*n down you get a second chance
(Oliver stands there crying, Ryan looks at him, Marissa looks at him, Sandy looks at him. he finally puts it on the floor. the security guards rush in to take it away, Marissa runs to Ryan)
Marissa: (crying) I'm sorry (he hugs her) I'm so sorry
Ryan: it's ok
(Oliver is led out by the security guards, he's still upset. Marissa is crying on Ryan's shoulder and Ryan is holding her)
CUT TO: The Cohen house - Seth and Anna are in the dining room and Kirsten just got off the phone in the living room
Kirsten: (hangs up) Marissa's ok, her moms got her... an the police are taking Oliver to the hospital (stands up) I'm gonna clean up the pool house before they get here
Seth: (getting up) I should give Summer a call
Anna: what! why?
Seth: to let her know Marissa's ok
Anna: she doesn't know Marissa's not ok
Seth: yeah but don't you think she would wanna know there best friends
Anna: (getting up) you know what call her I'm leaving
Seth: Anna wait, will you jus wait one second this huge thing just happened
Anna: (yells) yeah an the first thing you do is decide to call Summer! (Seth doesn't say anything) come on Seth...look...I think your a great guy...but I'm not gonna stand here an pretend like I'm your girlfriend when I'm not...at least not anymore (softly) ill see you in school
(Seth just stands there)
CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan comes in and Seth is on the bed reading, waiting for him
Seth: hey, I was wondering where my copy of Kavalier an Klay went
Ryan: (sighs) you gave it to me, you said I couldn't be your friend until I read it
Seth: mm-hmm an have you
Ryan: ben a little distracted
Seth: well it's a good story Ryan (Ryan sits in the chair) it's the tale'a two young men who couldn't be more different but they learn'a overcome their differences they team up and essentially become brothers not unlike you an me...except that I blew it
Ryan: (sighs) its ok
Seth: no its not (moves to the edge of the bed) ever since the day you got here you 've totally had my back...an I just I promise you...from now on I will never fail you again...I am so sorry
(Ryan makes an 'its ok' motion then sits forward and sighs)
Seth: so do you wanna tell me about your night or shhh since I already heard about it could we jus skip to my break up with Anna
Ryan: really? Anna broke up with you?
Seth: now why would you just assume Anna broke up with me
Ryan: Seth come on
Seth: hmm what'does that mean (raises his eyebrows)
Ryan: (stands) what, she didn't break up with you
Seth: no she did, but your spose'ta have my back man...so uh-hm the three of us...
(Ryan sits next to him on the bed and we fade out on them talking - awww)
01x18 - The Truth
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A troubled youth becomes embroiled in the lives of a close-knit group of people in the wealthy, upper-class neighborhood of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.
A troubled youth becomes embroiled in the lives of a close-knit group of people in the wealthy, upper-class neighborhood of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.