01x27 - The Ties that Bind

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Opening scene - we see a beautiful sh*t of the coast then we see sailing boats on the water, then we hear Seth's voice. - Seth and Ryan are outside somewhere, it turns out they are waiting for Theresa but we don't know that yet

Seth: Thor it's a strong name, no ones gonna mess with Thor

Ryan: thanks

Seth: Seth's a good name for a boy too, although at camp Tokaho I was often referred to as as girl so I guess it works either way

Ryan: can we not play the name game

Seth: right, sorry its premature (shakes his head) she's probably not even pregnant...maybe you sh**t blanks

Ryan: I feel much better

Seth: sorry, if you're in no mood ta kid I woul- kid there's an unfortunate choice of a word

Ryan: we don't even know if this kid is mine

Seth: we don't even know if there is a kid, how much faith can you put in a pee swab

Ryan: s-Seth don't say swab (walks away)

Seth: Ryan Atwood jus made a joke (follows)

Ryan: yeah got a keep a sense'a humour no matter what right

Seth: hey! stuffed in the locker, shoes full of the water polo teams urine, never funnier

Ryan: (looks at him) good ta know

Seth: yeah infact having you around ta defend me, i've kinda gotten soft not having anyone picking on me there's really ben no need for the uh Seth Cohen retaliatory zinger

(Ryan half smiles then looks over to where Theresa is coming out, the door reads 'FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC'. Theresa turns around and walks over to them, Ryan raises his eyebrows)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Kirsten is on the phone and Sandy comes in

Kirsten: my dad hates Cilantro, if you put Cilantro on anything I may be uninvited to the wedding

Sandy: somebody get me some Cilantro

Kirsten ooh (phone) coloured lights? no way white lights only because coloured lights remind my father of a carnival an he hates carnies

Sandy: note to self, hang with carnies

Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) u-yeah great (laughs) ill see ya on Saturday...thanks, bye (to Sandy) (sighs) well the wedding rehearsal is confirmed (sighs) that means this wedding is actually happening

Sandy: never have two people deserved each other more

Kirsten: I can't believe my dad is walking down the aisle (emphasised) with a black eye

Sandy: I know, its cause Jimmy punched him, if id punched him he'd be walkin down the aisle with a broken nose

Kirsten: what're the odds of you two making up before the wedding

Sandy: I would say not - good at all

Kirsten: it's important ta me a daughter wants her father to be happy on his wedding day

Sandy: an here I was thinking it was suppose'ta be the other way around

Kirsten: (smiles) well what if I...begged (holds him from behind)

Sandy: ooh

Kirsten: (her head near his neck) an...groveled maybe cajoled (playfully bites his ear)

Sandy: oooh honey come on he sabotaged my restaurant he-he committed fraud there's no - way (turns around to face her) I could possibly forgive him

Kirsten: mmm (kisses him)

Sandy: mm...well maybe I-I could pretend ta (Kirsten smiles and licks his lip) forgive him

Kirsten: mm-hmm (they kiss more)

Sandy: maybe I-I could apologise with my (kiss) my fingers crossed

Kirsten: mm-hmm (they kiss more)

(in the background Ryan, Theresa and Seth walk in)

Seth: (cringes) ooooh

Kirsten: (sees them) mm (they stop kissing) uh

Sandy: hey, you're not at school

Ryan: yeah we were at the doctor's office

Kirsten: (worried) is everything ok

Seth: hmm? yeah it's fine

Theresa: i'm pregnant

(Kirsten and Sandy look at them stunned)

Seth: well... except for that (nods)

Theme Song - California by Phantom Planet

Harbor school - Ryan and Marissa are walking up the stairs outside

Marissa: so it's official

Ryan: yeah, it is

Marissa: an does she know who the father is?

Ryan: ...no and they don't like ta do paternity tests until the baby's born (Marissa nods) too dangerous I guess

Marissa: but there's a chance that it could be yours

Ryan: we...we were broken up

Marissa: oh right no totally (Ryan looks at her) (upset) we were broken up for like a week

Ryan: i'm sorry, I wish I could take it back...believe me but (Marissa looks at him) if you wanna...you know ill understand

Marissa: like there's a choice...I mean if your the father then (shrugs) wont you an Theresa

Ryan: no, no I wanna help her out but... (sincerely) I also, I wanna make this work (Marissa looks at him) between us

(Marissa smiles and they walk off together holding hands - awww)

CUT TO: Seth and Summer outside, it looks like they are at a coffee cart outside

Seth: (to woman) there decafe right, cause if there not i'm gonna be up for for days, thankyou (hands Summer hers)

Summer: thanks...i'm freaking out Cohen

Seth: you're freakin out, you hear about Ryan an Theresa

Summer: what about my best friend

Seth: princess sparkle is freaking out

Summer: Marissa dumb-ass

Seth: oooh, I was always get those two confused, they have really shiny hair

Summer: (sad) how can you even joke about this

Seth: (sighs) cause I don't know, I have to, i'm not emotionally equipped ta actually process this information

Summer: I mean it's not bad enough that she has'ta live with Lucifer an Julie Cooper?

Seth: I often get those two confused as well

Summer: (sad) what's gonna happen'ta Ryan an Marissa I mean there like the perfect couple

Seth: (frowns) based on your parent's marriage I sort of understand that perspective

Summer: i'm holding hot coffee Cohen

Seth: look I don't know what's gonna happen, I jus wish there was something I could do ta help him

Summer: (sad) we jus got passed all this drama an...this summer was spose'ta be all time

Seth: yeah well, now it's all up in the air (drinks his coffee)

Summer: we're done having sex by the way

Seth: excellent, there's not enough pain an suffering around us already

CUT TO: The Balboa bakery - Theresa is at work. Kirsten comes in the door

Theresa: (holding coffees) excuse me (puts them down) i'm sorry about the wait

Kirsten: (looks around) hi

Theresa: (suprised) h-hi

Kirsten: I-I just wanted to see if you wanted ta talk

Theresa: we're a little under staffed (picks up a tip) eighty five cents, great ill put it towards the baby's college tuition

Kirsten: if you wanna talk about it, that an (Theresa nods)

W: Theresa the registers broken

Theresa: sorry (walks away)

(Kirsten watches her, worried)

CUT TO: Caleb's office - Caleb is in there working, his eye looks really bad. he puts his hands on his head. Sandy walks in and goes to knock he stops when he sees Caleb

Sandy: now there's a portrait of a man headed ta the altar

Caleb: what the hell do you want?

Sandy: no it's not what I want, it's what Kirsten wants...detente peace, the promise of a feud free wedding

Caleb: you've come to the wrong groom, you want'to apologise do so but do it quick

Sandy: oh you have no idea how much cajoling it took to get me here, I am only here because'a Kirsten

Caleb: (scoffs) it's always cause'a Kirsten, when you rail roaded my dinner was that cause'a her too

Sandy: no, that one was for you (points)

Caleb: so, what're you gonna do when i'm not around to make you feel better about yourself

Sandy: oh you goin somewhere?

Caleb: maybe...like say San Quentin

Sandy: (walks closer) what the hell are you talkin about

Caleb: what did you think I was doing in Vegas

Sandy: what besides flipping my restaurant for a tidy sum

Caleb: I was trying ta save the Newport group, selling that property was spose'ta keep this company from going bankrupt

Sandy: (stunned) w-well Kirsten never said anything

Caleb: that's because residential real estate is our only profitable division, she doesn't know anything about the bad investments, the debts...the losses

Sandy: so sell the property ta somebody else, Robert Campbell can't be the only buyer in town

Caleb: it doesn't mean as much to anyone else, Campbell owns the rest of the coast line, this property was the last piece of the puzzle that he was missing

Sandy: so that's why you wanted us outta the restaurant so fast, oh you sneaky (shakes his head) not so successful son of a bitch

Caleb: enjoy it while you can (stands) I got the DA all over me again, must smell blood in the water, have a nice day Sandy

(Caleb walks out and Sandy looks worried)

CUT TO: Jimmy's house - there are a few cardboard boxes in the living room, we can tell they belong to Marissa because her 'share bear Care Bear' from 125 is in there, as is a photo of her and Jimmy. Marissa is holding a picture in her hands and Jimmy comes in the front door

Jimmy: hey kiddo

Marissa: (smiles) hey

Jimmy: what're you doin

Marissa: oh you know preparing to move into the house on haunted hill

Jimmy: you know uh you don't have'ta do this, i'd sooner give back the cheque then let you move in with your mom (picks up her care bear & sits down)

Marissa: an then you're left with nothing, you'd have'ta move to Phoenix, well at least this way I can still see you (smiles)

Jimmy: (shakes his head, sad) life jus wasn't this complicated when I was growin up

Marissa: yeah I know, it feels like we're constantly being punished for something, an mom jus keeps on ticking

Jimmy: hey your mom has'ta wake up every morning an be Julie Cooper (Marissa smiles) that is punishment enough (looks at Marissa) c'mon lets take a break, what'do you say go down the pier an-an get a Balboa bar

(Jimmy raises his eyebrows hopeful)

Marissa: I cant...i've jus got so much ta do

(Marissa looks at him, and Jimmy looks heartbroken)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Kirsten, Sandy and Ryan are in there

Sandy: does Theresa's mom know

Ryan: noo not yet, Theresa's not ready ta tell her besides it'll make the whole thing feel too real

Sandy: I got news for ya, it's real

Kirsten: Sandy...

Sandy: there's no point in sugar coating it, you know how many un wed mothers use'ta come through my office

Kirsten: we all know how real this is, can we just eat dinner

Sandy: alright (to Ryan) hey look (puts his hand on Ryan's back) we are we're we are, an we'll help you through this, we can do it together (Ryan nods)

(Seth comes in during Sandy talking)

Seth: hey man, they raised me ok proof pudding (Ryan looks at him) speaking of pudding mother do we have any tapioca on tap

Kirsten: you are king'a the segway

Seth: I just love pudding an its so fun ta say pudding, puuding, puuuding

Sandy: (to Ryan) I think our child rearing skills speak for themselves

(Theresa walks in)

Seth: pudding, puuuding

Kirsten: oh hey sweetie um I have my secret recipe, take out

Theresa: oh thanks, I-I ate at work

Seth: pudding

Theresa: (to Ryan) Ryan can we talk

Ryan: yeah, yeah sure

(they walk out to the backyard)

Ryan: so uh what's goin on

Theresa: i've ben thinking...we haven't really talked about it (Ryan nods) you're not ready for this, i'm not ready for this

Ryan: yeah I know but we can-

Theresa: I can't do this i'm not gonnda do it...i'm not gonna have it...the baby

Ryan: ...your not?

Theresa: you can tell the Cohen's...but I can't tell my mom (Ryan looks at her) hey you're off the hook (walks away)

(Ryan stands there stunned)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen the next morning - Seth is in there, Ryan is sitting at the table eating breakfast

Seth: (picks up envelope) yay, I have'ta go down an uh renew my dock fees for my boat man, you wanna go down there with me, maybe take her out for a spin

Ryan: ok sure, sounds good

Seth: no, no it sounds great! ok come one we haven't even ben on that since last summer, you remember last summer, we were jus gettin'a know each other now look at us, best friends (Ryan raises his eyebrows) brothers even an what'da brothers do Ryan (Ryan frowns) you know what brothers do...brothers sail

Ryan: what brothers sail

Seth: the Wright brothers, before they invented airplanes how do you think they got everywhere man the uh the Ringling brothers (Ryan raises his eyebrows) with-with their chimps an their tigers, it was like Noah's ark on that boat, Hanson Hanson playing cruise lines

Ryan: ok we'll go sailing

Seth: no get excited ok you dodged a b*llet- not that-not that its you b*llet-(Ryan looks at him) I-I jus think that its cool- not so much cool but ok I just I don't know, I thought you would be relieved

Ryan: no, no I am its jus uh it's complicated

Seth: too complicated for banter about boats an Hanson

(Ryan looks at him)

CUT TO: The pool house - Theresa is getting ready for work, Kirsten walks in

Kirsten: hey

Theresa: (smiles) hey

Kirsten: can I get ya anything...tea, toast dramamine

Theresa: no thanks um I don't wanna be late I'm only workin a half day today, I have an appointment at planned parent hood

Kirsten: is-is Ryan gonna go with you

Theresa: (sighs) no I haven't told him he's freaked out enough as it is

Kirsten: what about your mother

Theresa: no I can't um...she's extremely religious

Kirsten: well uh y-you'll need someone there ta listen to the doctors because your gonna have a million things going through your mind and you wont wanna drive an i'm an excellent driver and amazing parker (smiles)

Theresa: (smiles) thanks, I hate parallel parking

CUT TO: Harbor school - Marissa and Ryan are sitting at a table for lunch

Marissa: so how're you doing with it, are you relieved, sad disappointed

Ryan: all of the above, yes

Marissa: well did she say when she was gon-

Ryan: soon...uh I guess (sighs)

Marissa: well then at least maybe everything can go back ta normal, not that anything around here ever is normal

Ryan: more normal than this

(they look at each other)

Marissa: (smiles) I think we should spend this whole summer just being normal

Ryan: we're not gonna hold Seth ta that are we?

Marissa: (thinks) no, no that would be impossible (moves closer to him) I was talking more about us

(Marissa kisses him, then they stop kissing and touch foreheads - aww)

CUT TO: Caleb leading a blind folded Julie

Julie: you are just full of suprises (Caleb laughs) oh...I hear water an by the way Caleb we should hold onto this blind fold, oh god

Caleb: good to know (takes off her blind fold)

(Julie laughs then stands there mouth wide open and gasps)

Julie: (screams) oh my god!

(we see what Julie is seeing, it's a huge house with swimming pool etc, it looks like a mansion)

Julie: (shocked) it's a palace

Caleb: fit for a queen

Julie: (almost crying) oh Cal it's amazing

Caleb: (puts his arm around her) I built it just for you

Julie: it's more then I ever could've imagined ooh (kisses him) mwa (smiles) I wanna live her forever (laughs & jumps up & down)

CUT TO: The dock - Ryan and Seth are at Seth's sailing boat

Seth: (pulls off cover) ooooh i've missed you (rubs a pole) its ben too long

Ryan: you're talkin to a boat Seth

Seth: yeah I talk to a plastic horse too but that never worries anyone

Ryan: it worried me

Seth: (finds his compass) heeey, I forgot about this (Ryan steps onto the boat) this compass is gonna lead me all the way ta Tahiti

Ryan: yeah whatever happened ta that (sits) big plan ta sail ta Tahiti

Seth: well you showed up man, suddenly I had much less reason ta flee...I don't know Newport became kind of uh (nods) kind of alright

Ryan: yeah

Seth: could've done it in forty two days though

Ryan: guess we'll never know

Seth: yeah but now that we got the uh the Summer Breeze back in action we can sail ta Catalina we can take our ladies

Ryan: (smiles) catch fresh fish right off the side'a the boat, cook em right there sounds good man (Seth nods) sounds great

CUT TO: Kirsten and Theresa after Theresa's appointment, they are sitting at a table together outside and Theresa is reading a pamphlet called 'THE FACTS ABOUT ABORTION'

Kirsten: so ill take you to your appointment tomorrow, your not taking any anesthetics so you don't have'ta worry about what to eat, we'll get there about a half an hour before an fill out some forms. everyone there seems really nice

Theresa: (nods) I cant believe i'm actually doing this

Kirsten: you don't have to

Theresa: (nods) yeah I do I mean i'm in high school or I should be, I make eleven dollars a day in tips...not having this baby...makes the most sense

Kirsten: you don't have to make the decision that makes the most sense

Theresa: (laughs) right coming from you I mean (Kirsten looks at her) your life is so together you know you have a an amazing family (Kirsten smiles & looks down) great job, its perfect

Kirsten: nothings perfect...sometimes...things...just...happen

Theresa: yeah but never ta someone like you right (Kirsten looks at her, then looks down) i'm sorry I-I

Kirsten: its ok I don't regret the decision I made (Theresa nods) I just wish that when I was...trying to choose...there was someone there for me (Theresa is listening) whatever you decide...we're here for you (Theresa nods & half smiles)

CUT TO: The pool house, its now night - Theresa is in there and Ryan comes in

Ryan: hey (sits next to her) how're ya feelin

Theresa: pretty lousy...remember that part last night about me not having the baby...as hard as it is to imagine having a baby I cant really imagine not having it

Ryan: (stunned) (softly) so your gonna have it

Theresa: I have to (nods) (hugs Ryan)

(Theresa looks scared, Ryan hugs her back but looks unsure about everything)

CUT TO: Cohen house the next morning - Sandy and Kirsten are walking in the hallway

Sandy: well what'did you say to her

Kirsten: I didn't say anything

Sandy: so all of a sudden she just decided'ta change her mind

Kirsten: not it's all of a sudden that she made all of her decisions

Sandy: what? you talked her into having this child

(they are now in the kitchen)

Kirsten: so I should just let her make a totally uninformed decision

Sandy: there two kids with nothing how can they start a family

Kirsten: that's not our choice

Sandy: you know what Ryan's goin through right now

Kirsten: not as well as I know what she's going through

Sandy: (frowns) what'does that mean

Kirsten: nothing, its jus she's alone, she can't talk to her mother, she's scared and she's confused, all I did was listen

(Ryan walks in)

Kirsten: oh hey you want some breakfast

Ryan: ah no thanks ill get somethin later I jus wanna see if Theresa wants anything

Kirsten: I should call my dad, I have'ta make sure he knows to be here by eight, have you talked ta him recently he doesn't seem himself

Sandy: I can't blame him I wouldn't wanna be him either he's about to be bound by law ta Julie Cooper

Kirsten: don't remind me, denials a very effective coping mechanism

Sandy: well it should be some weekend

CUT TO: Ryan coming up to the pool house, Theresa is sitting on the bed packing

Ryan: hey, want some breakfast pancakes waffles (Theresa turns around) (sighs) your leaving

Theresa: i'm going home, I talked ta my mom...I told her everything, I should'a left last night when I saw the look on your face

Ryan: (sits next to her) you don't have'ta leave...we can figure this out together

Theresa: (looks at him) then come with me (Ryan doesn't say anything) never mind breakfast ill grab something on the road

CUT TO: The mansion - Marissa, Jimmy and Hailey carry Marissa's things inside

Marissa: wow, this place is huge

Hailey: it's a castle

Jimmy: the t*rture chamber must be in the basement

(Julie comes in from a different room)

Julie: Jimmy! ugh what, you should not be here Caleb's due back any minute an thanks to you he has'ta take his wedding photos with a black eye

(Marissa rolls her eyes and goes outside to the car)

Jimmy: oh it'll match the black lump of coal where his heart should be

Julie: (smiles) why can't you be happy for me hm I am

Hailey: Julie, you can't be happy, an that makes me happy

Julie: oh classy choice Jimmy although it's pretty obvious that your with her because you can't be with Kirsten, you know I think in psychology that's called transference

Jimmy: oh an you marrying Caleb I think in psychology that's called shameless gold digging

Julie: no, that's what he has his youngest daughter for

Hailey: do not - make me

Julie: (yells) make you what, go back ta life as a stripper or a coke whore

Jimmy: ooh, someone forgotten about the eighties

Julie: at least i'm not a criminal

Jimmy: yeah you're just marrying one

(Marissa is at the door)

Marissa: (drops a box) (yells) ok stop it, just stop it! (walks towards them) no more fighting ok (to Julie) look your getting what you wanted i'm moving in with you

Julie: well that's what you wanted to, right sweetie

(Marissa looks at Julie, Jimmy looks at Julie then at Marissa)

Marissa: (sighs) I-i've got some more stuff in the car (to Julie) ill get the rest of my stuff out of your house tomorrow (walks out)

(Jimmy looks at Julie)

CUT TO: The dock - Seth is in his boat and Summer is standing on the dock

Summer: I can't believe your boats name is Summer what a coincidence, my names Summer your boats names Summer, its kinda crazy

Seth: (nervously laughs) yeah it's just crazy

Summer: well it's the only Summer you'll be ridin for a while

Seth: right yeah no sex I got it thankyou

Guy: hey Seth

Seth: hey

Guy: you got the paperwork

Seth: yeah (hands it to him) it's all uh still in really good condition

Guy: yeah I got a guy who I think'll offer six thousand he's ben bugging me for a while

Seth: ok great uh will you try an remember ta get cash for me though

Guy: I told him

Seth: ok

Guy: come by tomorrow (shakes Seth's hand)

Seth: I will

Summer: six thousand dollars in cash,. what're you fleeing the country Cohen

Seth: no it's for Ryan

Summer: what for vintage wife beaters

Seth: ...its actually for Theresa or...Ryan ta give ta Theresa (Summer raises her eyebrows) listen don't say anything ok cause I don't-I don't even think Ryan's told Marissa yet but um...I think Theresa's gonna have the baby

Summer: (shocked) what (worried) oh my god

Seth: I know, an she's gonna need money an you know I spent all mine on Vegas hookers so (Summer looks at him) this is the only thing I have that's worth anything...I jus don't know how else ta help

Summer: Cohen (makes an aww expression)

CUT TO: Cohen house - The backyard is set up for the rehearsal dinner. Kirsten and Caleb are out there and Jimmy comes over

Caleb: what the hell is he doing here?

Kirsten: he's family too

Jimmy: hey

Kirsten: hey

Jimmy: how ya doin Caleb

Caleb: get away from me

Kirsten: dad!

Jimmy: well, congrats she's a...hell of a woman

(Jimmy walks off shaking his head, laughing - Summer and Julie are hugging)

Summer: congratulations Mrs. Cooper

Julie: oh thankyou, Seth (kisses him on the cheek) are you excited about being a groomsmen

Seth: its th...it's the fulfillment of a life long dream (nods) yeah (Summer laughs)

(Marissa walks up to them)

Marissa: (smiles) hey guys

Julie: (gasps) Marissa, you look beautiful

Marissa: (cold) thanks

(everyone is uncomfortable, Julie ends up walking away)

Marissa: hey have you guys seen Ryan he didn't call me back earlier, do you think he's ok

(at the same time)

Seth: oh yeah no he takes a long time with his hair, getting that angry, that's like four hours you should see him its weird

Summer: yeah he's probably doing his like...hair yeah, bangs I don't know moose, products I don't know

(Sandy walks over to Caleb who is standing by himself)

Sandy: so Cal...I talked to the DA

Caleb: Otis?

Sandy: yeah

Caleb: what did that pant load have ta say for himself

Sandy: it's over (Caleb looks at him)

Caleb: what the hell am I spose'ta do

Sandy: well have you told the future Mrs. Nichol about your financial situation

Caleb: what're you saying Sandy, that Julies only marrying me for my money

Sandy: (laughs) noo, never, course not...but you might think about postponing this thing

Caleb: impossible, the wedding is tomorrow I have never let anyone push me around an this is no exception but...thanks for trying, I appreciate it

Sandy: (nods) it's ironic, Julie leaves Jimmy marries you, now he's worth millions an your gonna be broke

Caleb: I don't believe in irony

Sandy: oh well that's too bad cause , well it might be just the thing to get ya through this

(Sandy walks away, Caleb watches him - Marissa opens the door to the pool house, Ryan is in there)

Marissa: hey, what're you doing?

Ryan: just...y'know hiding

Marissa: (smiles) yeah I can't blame you (sits next to him) so where's Theresa

Ryan: she went back home, ta have the baby

Marissa: (shocked) well di-did she an Eddie make up (Ryan shakes his head & sighs) so she's having the baby alone

(Ryan looks at her not saying anything, Marissa looks worried)

CUT TO: them all gathered around the table. Caleb is at one end and Sandy at the other. on the left side there is Hailey, Ryan, Summer and Seth. opposite them are Julie, Marissa, Jimmy and Kirsten. Caleb taps his fork on a glass and stands up

Caleb: ill keep it brief I promise, first I would like ta thank Kirsten for hosting a wonderful dinner and to say tomorrow is a truly important event (the left side of the table look at him) as a father its a great joy (Kirsten looks at him) to have a family and to watch that family grow (Ryan is thinking, he looks over at Marissa who look down, then up at him) we've all ben through a great deal together, for better an for worse (Ryan looks at her again, she looks at him then looks away) but tomorrow the Nichol's the Cohen's and the Coopers become one family and I feel very lucky to be at the head of that family (Sandy looks at him) cheers an many thanks

(everyone raises their glasses and says cheers, Ryan gets up from the table and walks away, Marissa watches him worried ~ Ryan is inside the kitchen now, he's breathing heavily and just looks completely lost. Marissa comes in)

Marissa: (worried) hey, are you ok

Ryan: I jus...need some air (Marissa nods)

(Seth and Summer come in)

Seth: hey

Marissa: hey

Seth: (worried) everything ok?

Ryan: c-can we jus get outta here

Seth: please!

CUT TO: The beach - the four of them are walking along the sand. Summer is wearing Seth's jacket and Marissa is wearing Ryan's - aww

Seth: you know Ryan I uh think it was on this very stretch of beach where we first got our asses kicked by the water polo team

Ryan: yeah, could be

(Seth bends down and picks up some sand, puts in his mouth then spits it out)

Seth: yes it definitely tastes the same

(they are now walking up what I think is like a life guard tower. they are walking up a ramp thing)

Marissa: wait, when was that?

Ryan: when I first got here

Seth: yeah it was after that fashion show at uh Holly's beach house

Summer: (frowns) you guys were at that party

Seth: (looks at her & laughs) those were the days

(Seth puts his arms around Summer)

Marissa: (to Ryan) hey, you feeling better

Ryan: (nods) ...i've ben thinkin...I think...I need'a go back

(Seth, Summer and especially Marissa are stunned)

Ryan: I can't let Theresa do this by herself

(Summer and Seth look down, Marissa has tears in her eyes)

Ryan: (tears in his eyes) ...i'm leavin

(they all look at him, sad)

CUT TO: The dock - Seth is down there to talk to the guy

Seth: hey, so we all good proof of purchase bill'a sale

Guy: yeah sooo the guy called me this morning said he couldn't come up with the money

Seth: (upset) what, what the hell man you told me it was a done deal

Guy: he said give him a couple'a months

Seth: (shakes his head) I can't do that, I need it right now...just forget it, it jus figures

Guy: i'm sorry man

Seth: yeah well, it's the way its ben goin for me lately

CUT TO: Seth walking into some food place, he sits down with Summer and Marissa

Seth: hey ok I have a plan, listen. Ryan doesn't wanna leave, right we don't want him ta leave so lets not let him, you know we can all get jobs we can pool our salaries an we can cover his apartment, we can cover rent for an apartment up in the numbered streets

Marissa: except Theresa wants ta be with her family an Ryan has ta be with her

Seth: so what then you jus wanna give up, do you wanna let him go

Summer: look there's nothing else we can do, other then kidnap him

Marissa: believe me if there was something I could do I would

Seth: (upset) well I think you've done enough so...

Marissa: (looks at him) what'does that mean

Seth: I jus don't even think Ryan would be back with Theresa if it wasn't for you an Oliver in the first place

Summer: Cohen! (Marissa is taken back)

Seth: really all you ever did was drag that kid inta your messed up life, an I just

Marissa: right an all you ever did was use him to meet girls an get out of fights!

Summer: ok you guys come on

Seth: well I don't really care, I gotta get ready so as long as your cool with him leaving

(Seth leaves and Marissa sits there upset)

CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is getting ready for the wedding. Sandy walks in

Sandy: hey

Ryan: hey

Sandy: we'll probably leave for the chapel in an hour if Kirsten can get ready in time, it is a mystery ta me what goes on in that bathroom

Ryan: think you'll be done by six

Sandy: god I hope so

Ryan: uh that's what time I told Theresa ta pick me up (sits on a step)

Sandy: (nods) (sits next to him) you know as your guardian I can stop you

Ryan: (softly) yeah I know...but if you taught me anything, you gotta do whatever it takes to protect your family (looks at Sandy) she's my family now

Sandy: we are too...you can stay here, so can she we can make this work, as a family

Ryan: (looks at him) I can't (Sandy looks at him) I can't ask that of you...you've done more then enough, more then I ever could'a asked of anyone

Sandy: I told you...you could'a done worse

Ryan: (smiles) no when you took me in I had nothing (sniffs) no family, no hope (teary) I don't want this kid ta grow up like I did (Sandy nods) (Ryan looks down)

Sandy: well...jus cause your leavin (Ryan looks up) doesn't mean i'm lettin ya go (Ryan half smiles) now come on get dressed...we gotta witness the most unholy of all unions

CUT TO: The wedding/church - we see Kaitlin walking down the aisle, she stands at the front with Marissa, Hailey and Kirsten. on the other side is Caleb, Sandy, Seth and Ryan. Julie begins to walk down the aisle, she's got a huge smile on her face. Sandy looks over at Kirsten, Kirsten closes her eyes then looks over at Sandy - aww) we see Julie walking again then we see Summer and Julie sitting with the rest of the guests. Julie makes it to the front and Ryan looks over at Marissa, Marissa looks over at him sadly, Ryan looks down. Julie is now standing opposite Caleb in front of the priest. Julie looks at Caleb, Caleb looks at Julie then we see a camera flash

CUT TO: Outside - Julie and Caleb are having their first dance together, the song 'maybe i'm amazed' is heard. Jem is singing it live. after a little while Sandy takes Kirsten's hand and leads her to the dance floor, they begin to dance. Jimmy and Hailey follow shortly after and begin to dance. we see Sandy and Kirsten again, then Julie and Caleb both smiling. then we see Jem singing - Ryan is sitting by himself at a table looking very lost/down. Marissa walks over to him, she looks as lost as he does. Ryan stands up and looks at the dance floor then at Marissa

Ryan: wanna dance? (smiles)

(Marissa smiles and they walk to the dance floor. Marissa puts her arm around his neck and they look at each other. Sandy and Kirsten look at them worried, then look back at each other. Ryan and Marissa are now dancing very slowly {I think it reflects both their emotions perfectly} )

Marissa: (upset) (sighs) I just want you to know (softly) I understand why you have to do this

Ryan: (smiles) (softly) thanks

Marissa: (teary) but I wish you didn't have to

Ryan: (softly) me too (nods)

(Marissa looks into his eyes then brings her head closer to his so her nose is touching his cheek)

Marissa: (whispers near his ear) I love you

(Marissa closes her eyes, she lifts her head up and puts it's over the other side on his shoulder, she holds onto him tightly still upset. Ryan holds her hand to his chest and closes his eyes. they continue dancing slowly {aww, so beautiful}. the camera zooms out so we can see the whole dance floor)

CUT TO: Seth is sitting by himself on a grass hill. he looks over and we see Summer walking up to him

Summer: hey (kneels next to him)

Seth: (barely heard) hey

Summer: (sits) they sent me out ta find you... found you (Seth almost laughs) (smiles) I figured you'd be stuffing your pockets with cocktail weenies (Seth forces a smile) your still gonna see him, Chino's not that far away

Seth: (upset) I jus can't believe he's leaving...he's the first real friend i've ever had...he's the only real friend i've ever had

Summer: (sad) (softly) I know...you have me

Seth: yeah but that's not the same thing, you don't get it before he got here, I was the biggest loser this place was hell for me ok (Summer looks at him) an I can't help an I jus I cant even imagine what it's gonna be like here without him

Summer: (touches his arm) (softly) we'll make it through it, I promise

Seth: (swallows) could you tell em that ill be back in a few minutes please

Summer: (nods) sure (begins to walk away)

Seth: you know for the record, the boat was named after you (Summer smiles, Seth half smiles)

(Summer walks away)

CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan zips up his bag and takes one last look around the pool house, he sighs and picks up his bags, he walks to the doorway and looks back, then continues walking {its interesting to note that he is wearing the same 'hoody' (hooded sweatshirt) that he wore when he first got there}

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Kirsten is in there packing some food into a brown paper bag. Sandy is in there with her and Ryan walks in

Sandy: hey

Ryan: hey (puts his bags down)

Kirsten: is Theresa here

Ryan: uh should be soon

Kirsten: (picks up the bag) uh a little something for the road (hands it to him) don't worry I-I didn't make it (smiles) but if I did learn ta cook, could we convince you to stay

(Ryan looks down, Sandy looks down)

Ryan: ...thankyou for uh inviting me into your home (Kirsten nods, teary) (Sandy listens) you guys (smiles) this year...was uh

Kirsten: (teary) (nods) for us too! (hugs him tight)

(Ryan holds her and closes his eyes, smiling. Sandy watches them. he walks over and puts one arm around Kirsten and one around Ryan)

Sandy: an Kirsten's not even a hugger

Kirsten: (laughs) (Ryan laughs) oh (sniffs) you always know how ta ruin a moment (laughs again)

Sandy: (smiles) that's what I do

(they both look at Ryan lovingly)

Ryan: i'm gonna, say goodbye ta Seth

CUT TO: Seth's bedroom - Seth is on his bed listening to music, he has a very 'whatever' attitude all through this scene, but it's only because he's upset at Ryan for leaving. Ryan knocks and walks in and Seth looks over

Ryan: hey man

Seth: hey

Ryan: uh gotta jet

Seth: cool (looks at Ryan) really gotta go?

Ryan: yeah

Seth: well if you need a nanny ill take the graveyard shift

Ryan: I think we'll manage

Seth: (laughs) I was afraid you'd say that

Ryan: you can come down an visit me (Seth doesn't say anything) hey so I uh I got you somethin (hands it to him) it's yours y'know, always good for ideas

Seth: map'a Tahiti (puts it down) cool man

(door bell. Seth looks at Ryan helplessly, almost pleadingly)

Ryan: ...so ill see you then

Seth: (puts ear phones back in) see you (puts his hands in his lap)

(Ryan walks out and we see Seth in a side on view, he looks so sad - ok from here on is a montage of different scenes to the song Halleluiah by Jeff Buckley {I mention this because it pretty much carries the scenes, it sets the mood beautifully}

Ok the first sh*t is of Ryan and Theresa in Theresa's car, Theresa's reverses out of the drive way and Ryan looks towards the house ~ Marissa is waiting outside of Julies house with her things pan across to Theresa's car coming out of the Cohen's drive way ~ Marissa looks over and sees, she looks sad ~ Theresa and Ryan in a front on view as the car goes around Ryan looks out the window at Marissa, Marissa looks in at him, Ryan sort of gives her a nod as they drive passed ~ Marissa watches ~ Ryan turns his head around and looks back at her. we see what he sees which is Marissa standing there and the limo pulling up to take her to Caleb's house ~ Ryan turns back around ~ we see Theresa's car driving out of the culdesac and passed the ocean

~ we are now in Seth's bedroom we see Captain oats sitting on his desk and he drops 2 white envelopes down, the camera pans to show Seth zipping up a bag, he puts it on his shoulder and picks up his skateboard. he looks around his room then walks out the door. we see a close up of the envelopes which read Mom & Dad the other reads Summer

~ we are now at Marissa's new 'house' she opens a door and walks in with a box that has her 'share bear' in it, she clearly doesn't want to be there. she walks in and puts the box down then opens up double doors which lead out to a balcony with water views. she stands near the edge of the balcony and looks out

~ we are now down at the dock with Seth, he's un tying his boat, he throws the rope on board then climbs on himself, he pulls out the compass from earlier. he pushes off from the side and we see him start to sail away

~ we are now in the pool house. Kirsten is taking the sheets off of Ryan's bed, she gathers them together then holds them close to her

~ we are now back with Ryan in the car, he looks out at the water. Theresa looks at him then he looks at her ~ we are now back with Seth on the water

~ we are now back in the pool house with Kirsten, she is crying and sits down on the bed, she's still holding the sheets in her arms. we see a close up of her face, she closes her eyes and just loses it, she puts her hand over her mouth. in the background we see Sandy come in the door

~ back with Marissa on the balcony, she has a bottle of alcohol in her hand, she takes the lid off and takes a big gulp from it, she puts her hand over her mouth and swallows, she closes her eyes then looks out to the ocean. the camera zooms out so that we can see how little she looks compared to the great big house, she looks trapped there

~ we see a distant sh*t of Seth sailing, which fades to Kirsten in the pool house still upset, she takes a deep breath in then puts her head down, crying. she just looks so devastated. she puts her head on Sandy's shoulder, Sandy strokes her head. Sandy isn't crying but you can tell he is just as devastated, we fade to Ryan still in the car, we see him through the window, and reflected in the window is the sun setting we fade from that to Seth sailing, we can see nothing but water so we know he is no where near home. Seth gets further and further away until finally the screen goes black)