02x11 - The Second Chance

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Opening scene - We see Sandy pull up outside the Cohen house, he stops the car looks at the front door and then looks at his watch. In the kitchen we see Ryan sitting at the kitchen table, studying intensely. He looks up slightly when Seth walks in. Seth makes a screeching noise at the back door, then turns to look at Ryan

Seth: you�re up early

Ryan: i'm studying for this test

Seth: ah yeah I know it�s great, I was actually on my way out jus ta talk

Ryan: studying

Seth: (ignoring) yeah it�s fine we can talk here, I jus think the issue feels a little more pool house'y

Ryan: is this about Alex

Seth: uh no, no she�s merely kitchen table fodder at this point she�s no longer up ta pool house snuff

Ryan: so it�s Summer an Zach

Seth: yes, which I realise is...more of an evening subject best served over a game of playstation

Ryan: (thinks) ill allow it

Seth: great, thanks alot (sits at the table) so the three of us are moving forward with this comic book

Ryan: right so

Seth: so Summer an I are getting involved professionally Ryan, now you know how these things go, late nights at the office-

Ryan: you don�t have an office

Seth: sure, but with the added stress of work an deadlines you know things can-can get uh-uh sexy (raises eyebrows)

Ryan: (looks at Seth) your writing a comic book, not sexy

Seth: so you think I�m reaching

Ryan: I think your movin on with Alex, you moved on with Summer an for the first time in your life your not facing any women issues (leans on his book)

Seth: so then you�re saying I�m jus complaining that I have nothin'a complain about

Ryan: (looks at Seth) this is what I�m saying (sighs)

Seth: ok great (stands) then I will await the next great romance to wreak havoc on my heart an mind (leaves the kitchen)

Ryan: I can hardly wait

(Seth goes up the stairs and as he does Sandy sneaks in the front door, Seth stops when he hears the door open. Sandy shuts the door just as Seth walks down a few stairs. Sandy looks around trying to see if anyone is around, he sees Seth and Seth mouths "hi" with a big grin)

Sandy: (shocked) (whispers) well your up early

Seth: are you sneakin in...after curfew

Sandy: busted...am I grounded

Seth: perhaps if I let you off...you'll remember this act of kindness, an afford me the same leniency should I miss my own curfew (raises eyebrows)

Sandy: keep dreamin

Seth: it was worth a sh*t

CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - in the background we can hear water running, and we see Sandy sneaking in the door. he rushes into the room and puts his shoes down next to the bed, he takes his jacket off just as Kirsten walks out of the bathroom

Kirsten: your home, I was worried about you

Sandy: uh I�m ok (Kirsten puts her hands on his shoulders) you know jus b*at

Kirsten: mm, how did...Professor Bloom take the news about Rebecca

Sandy: oh, how d'you think he took it

Kirsten: I can only imagine (Sandy puts his watch on the bedside table) his only daughter an now she�s gone an he didn�t even get ta see her

(Sandy unbuttons his shirt, his phone rings and he takes it out of his jacket pocket and puts up 1 finger to Kirsten before answering it)

Sandy: hello

(we see Rebecca talking to Sandy from a pay phone by the water)

Rebecca: hey Sandy, Rebecca

Sandy: yeah

Rebecca: listen I�m at the pier, d'you want me ta grab you some coffee

Sandy: no, no, nine o'clock is fine ill see you then (Kirsten holds Sandy from behind)

Rebecca: ok (hangs up)

Sandy: it�s gonna be a little hectic for a while

Kirsten: well...well you should try an get some sleep, you look exhausted (kisses Sandy�s cheek)

(Kirsten leaves the room and Sandy looks guilty)

Opening theme - California by Phantom Planet

Cohen kitchen - Ryan is still studying at the table, and Kirsten comes in

Kirsten: your up an about early

Ryan: (not looking up) test, not ready

Kirsten: don�t miss those days

Ryan: uh thanks

Kirsten: how�s school, life

Ryan: yeah pretty good, usual

Kirsten: you an Lindsay

Ryan: ah we're good...y'know good

(Kirsten walks over to the table with 2 coffees)

Kirsten: there was definite hesitation

Ryan: uh, jus studying

Kirsten: Ryan (sits) whatever you did, it can be undone, candies, flowers, work miracles

Ryan: actually its not something I did although thanks for your confidence, its uh...it�s your dad

Kirsten: ah, the one man impervious ta miracles, what happened

Ryan: well Lindsay reached out to him, or I did for her um there was a meal...(frowns) or there was supposed to be a meal um...we went to a restaurant

Kirsten: poor girl, what'did he say

Ryan: he didn�t actually take out his cheque book but he might as well have

Kirsten: he thought she wanted money, well he must'a got her confused with my other sister (smirks) or his wife

Ryan: look I�m not the biggest fan'a your dad no offence, but I mean Luke Skywalker was happy ta have a dad even if he was Darth Vader

Kirsten: (thinks) (nods) your right she needs a dad, ill handle this...there�s gonna be another meal, here, an actual food will be eaten, an ill make sure that he behaves himself

(Ryan looks at Kirsten, worried)

CUT TO: Alex's apartment - we are looking in the front door from outside. Marissa is in a shirt and her underwear clearing empty beer bottles into a trash bag, Alex comes out similarly dressed except her top is a singlet/t*nk

Alex: oh my god did we really drink that much last night

Marissa: uh we drank that much here

Alex: (yawns, sits on the couch) who knew you Harbor chicks could throw down

Marissa: yeah well, I�m not like the other girls (looks at Alex)

Alex: well then I guess it�s about time I show you the meth lab in the basement

Marissa: I thought you'd never ask (smiles)

(Alex laughs, Marissa laughs and they look at each other)

Alex: sooo I guess you have'ta go to school (stands) (Marissa looks uncomfortable) say Hi ta Seth for me I kinda miss his little chicken arms, what�s he ben up to he hasn�t bugged me for a while

Marissa: um I don�t know, but I was kinda thinking of skipping school today, I mean how much is there ta learn about the Aztecs anyway

Alex: nothing really (shrugs)

Marissa: that�s exactly what I was thinking, so what'do you wanna do (looks at Alex)

Alex: well you ready for that surf lesson (unsure)

Marissa: yes, awesome (Alex smiles) um let me jus jump in the shower if that�s ok (Alex nods)

(Marissa walks up the hallway towards the shower, and takes off her top as she goes. we see her from behind, you can just see her tattoo. she holds the shirt over her naked chest and turns back)

Marissa: oh wait, d'you have another shirt I can borrow (Alex stares at Marissa)

cause this one kinda smells like cigarettes

(Alex still stunned, nods. Marissa smiles and walks away. Alex looks away, shocked)

CUT TO: The pier - Rebecca and Sandy are walking together

Rebecca: so who would'a thought Sandy Cohen would be living in Newport Beach, surrounded by all these surfers

Sandy: its ben twenty two years

Rebecca: you say that like it�s a long time

Sandy: yeah

Rebecca: so you have two kids huh

Sandy: yeah

Rebecca: who'd ya end up marrying, wait let me guess...left wing radical from long island, reformed (Sandy smiles)

Sandy: yep that�s it...not even close...rich, conservative, Presbyterian and she grew up right uh, well here basically, blonde blue eyes, cute little nose...like a button

Rebecca: (smiles) your full'a suprises...how'd she take the news about my return

Sandy: I haven�t told her yet (Rebecca nods) I don�t want her ta be considered an accomplice, what with my-my harboring a fugitive

Rebecca: yeah, that I am

Sandy: so what about you

Rebecca: hm

(they stop walking and stand next to the ocean)

Sandy: are you married, you got those five kids you always wanted ta have

Rebecca: not even close, I haven�t met anybody since you (Sandy looks down) its kinda hard ta meet people when you cant let anybody know...who you really are an� cant stay in one place too long

Sandy: I can see how that might salt your game

Rebecca: salt my game...is that how they talk in Orange County

Sandy: (laughs) stick around you'll be sayin rad in no time

Rebecca: yeah except I�m not staying, I figured id um...hang out in my uh lovely accommodations at the flea bag in for...another forty eight hours, spend this time with my dad...then disappear

Sandy: you�re leavin

Rebecca: how can I stay...you said yourself I�m a fugitive...the feds are lookin for me I don�t wanna get you in any trouble

Sandy: ...does your dad know your leaving so soon

Rebecca: I was hoping you'd help me out with that

(Sandy looks at Rebecca)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Lindsay is at her locker and Ryan walks over to her

Ryan: hey there, mwaaa (kisses Lindsay�s cheek) (Lindsay smiles/laughs) so what'do you want for dinner

Lindsay: (smiles) why are you inviting me over

Ryan: uhhhhh Kirsten is

Lindsay: great (shuts her locker) so who's it gonna be with

Ryan: ah you know me, you, Kirsten (coughs) Caleb

Lindsay: huh

Ryan: (coughs again) Caleb (Lindsay pulls his hand down) (softly) Caleb

Lindsay: why, one horrible dining experience wasn�t enough

Ryan: well Kirsten jus feels bad about what happened at our dinner

Lindsay: (looks away) you told her

Ryan: she wants ta help

Lindsay: well I don�t want her help, I don�t want your help an ugh, I definitely don�t wanna dine with Caleb Nichol (walks away)

Ryan: alright, look (sighs) Luke Skywalker was happy ta find his dad right, even if he turned out ta be Darth Vader

Lindsay: Ryan (closes her eyes) Luke Skywalker an Darth Vader fought each other with light sabers until one of them d*ed, Vader cut off Skywalker's hand

Ryan: when you put it that way

Lindsay: look jus don�t worry about my family...or our family (frustrated) whatever they are just let it be, ok (walks away)

Ryan: alright

(Ryan watches Lindsay walk away, then the door that she walked through shuts)

CUT TO: Caleb�s office - Kirsten walks in, and Caleb is sitting at his desk

Caleb: (stands) Kirsten, what a pleasure to see you in my office (kisses Kirsten�s cheek) y'know that yoga-laties or cardio bar whatever it is you ben up to is working wonders on your figure (Kirsten looks at him) an that top it-its...so fetching

Kirsten: fetching (Caleb nods) are you done

Caleb: done what, done complimenting my beautiful daughter...on how beautiful she is

Kirsten: dad, I need you to do me a favour (raises eyebrows) I need you ta have dinner with me Lindsay an Ryan an I need you to not be the worlds biggest ass

Caleb: what're you talking about

Kirsten: you accused her of wanting money, not that you've ever viewed that as a personality flaw before

Caleb: well she-she turned up with that inland street thug

Kirsten: (not impressed) dad, listen up (walks over to Caleb) Ryan the assumed street thug has ben living with us for a year an a half now, he is a brother ta Seth an a son ta me an Sandy

Caleb: I still question his motives, I-I'm just protective of my family

Kirsten: this girl...wants ta know her father she wants ta get ta know you, now tonight (fixes Caleb�s tie) you are gonna show up for dinner, an you are gonna be a real dad ta this girl or your gonna lose two daughters, got it

(Caleb nods)

CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Rebecca, Max & Sandy are in there

Rebecca: dad I can�t stay, I�m already endangering you an Sandy

Max: (upset) oh I see so I-I�m...I�m gonna lose you all over again then

Sandy: we don�t really have a choice here (sits)

Max: of course we do, the choice we've always had Sandy

Rebecca: look I�m not turning myself in, you know how long it would be before I even got ta court, we've had no time together

Max: all I want is ta-ta see you clear your name ta-ta ta ta get your life back

Sandy: it�s gonna be very hard ta do considering what happened

Max: except it didn�t happen Sandy (looks at Rebecca) tell him Rebecca (Rebecca looks at him)

Sandy: (looks at Rebecca) tell me what

Rebecca: ok um...that night I never showed, I got scared Zucowsky had to uh (looks down) go it alone (sighs) (Max sighs)

Sandy: (shocked) I knew it, why'd ya run

Rebecca: I panicked, I knew if I got caught id have'ta testify against my friends

Max: Sandy you could defend her, you-you could clear her name

Rebecca: (to Max) we can�t ask him ta put himself at risk like that, he has a family now

Max: wait-wait-wait, before you left we were his family (Sandy looks at him) Sandy please I am begging you, give my daughter her life back

(Sandy looks at Max, then Rebecca. Rebecca looks at Sandy)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Seth is sketching by himself in the student lounge. Summer walks over to the couch

Summer: hey

Seth: hey

Summer: is that Marissa

Seth: yeah, or as I like ta call her Cosmo Girl (Summer sits next to him) with a passion for fashion...an a magic flask

Summer: hm alcoholism as a super power, well that is an interesting take (smiles) you mus think Marissa is super hot, your not gonna like draw me all short an stumpy are you, ta like punish me for not liking you anymore (raises eyebrows)

Seth: this is...kinda my concern, you an me in the artistic process

Summer: what about it

Seth: well you an I have a history an I�m a little concerned...that it�s gonna compromise my vision

Summer: (frowns) are you writing me out! (Seth makes an I don�t know motion) (puts up her fist) oh I will compromise your vision do not forget about my rage blackouts

Seth: I have not, infact its part'a your super powers

Summer: (happy) really

Seth: yeah, it�s very Hulk like

Summer: (frowns) but I�m not gonna like turn green am I (Seth doesn�t say anything) oh this is your way ta make me rip off all my clothes (raises eyebrows)

Seth: that right there, our history its affecting the work

Summer: are you forgetting about our third partner, Zach super hero nickname, the boyfriend has the power ta make me forget you (cheesy grin)

Seth: I�m jus saying, high stress late nights close quarters I hope it doesn�t but I don�t know (shrugs) it could get weird

Summer: (frowns) you think

Seth: well

(Zach rushes over to them, excited)

Zach: hey guys, I got great news

Seth: hey

Zach: my dad has an intern whose uncle works (sits between Seth & Summer) at wild storm

Seth: really

Summer: (lost) what�s wild storm

Zach: unbelievable comic book company (to Seth) I pitched them the shape of the idea

Seth: well Zach we don�t really have an idea yet-

Zach: they loved the world of Orange County man, they think it could be really hot right now, they said if they like the art work, they might wanna set up a meeting

Seth: (smiles) alright

Zach: so get ready man, late nights high stress (Seth looks at him) close quarters oh an Cohen, you gotta nail Summer

Seth: what (looks away)

Summer: excuse me

Zach: pitch them her character, Little Miss Vixen with her designer hand bags full'a k*ller credit cards they loved her

Summer: (happy) they did

Zach: (nods) yeah

Summer: they loved me

Zach: ok but we gotta lock down her likeness (Seth looks unsure) you gotta start drawin her right away

Seth: (reluctant) ah oh ok

Zach: like tonight (Seth nods)

Summer: so...ill be posing for Cohen, tonight (Seth looks worried, Zach is oblivious) (frowns) its fine

Zach: so this is gonna be great (smiles)

Summer: (frowns) great

Seth: (unsure) so great

(Zach has a huge smile on his face, Summer looks worried and Seth forces a big smile for Zach)

CUT TO: Cohen house at night - we see the formal dining room from outside, Kirsten comes in from the left dressed up for her dinner, and Sandy comes in from the right

Sandy: hey

Kirsten: hey (puts candles on the table)

Sandy: (confused) we're not havin a party are we I mean one never knows (laughs) (kisses Kirsten�s cheek)

Kirsten: no its jus dinner, with my dad

Sandy: oh

Kirsten: don�t worry, your not invited

Sandy: oh, oh good I should probably get back ta the office anyway

Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) oh, ok, are you working with Max

Sandy: yeah (nods)

Kirsten: what�s there left ta do

Sandy: everything (walks closer to Kirsten) what if I told you he wants me ta clear Rebecca�s name (Kirsten looks at him) prove she was innocent

Kirsten: I would think that would be wonderful

Sandy: you would

Kirsten: the mans daughter d*ed, an if you can�t bring his daughter back...at least you can clear her name

Sandy: I knew you'd understand (smiles)

CUT TO: The kitchen - Ryan is in there, not dressed for the dinner and Kirsten walks in

Kirsten: well why aren�t you dressed is Lindsay here

Ryan: Lindsay isn�t coming

Kirsten: (frowns) why

Ryan: (frowns) cause Caleb�s coming

Kirsten: well I know that was the idea, go an get her

Ryan: I've gotten in the middle enough

Kirsten: well didn�t you use that Luke Skywalker Darth Vader thing

Ryan: she poked a serious hole in that analogy

Kirsten: look my father is on his way over here an if Lindsay doesn�t show up we're gonna be having dinner with him, alone

Ryan: that�s a good point...I jus don�t think there�s anything I can say

Kirsten: ...maybe your right (hands Ryan cutlery) forks on the left soup spoons on the right (leaves)

(Ryan taps the to piles together)

CUT TO: The Bait Shop - Marissa is looking at pictures on the wall of Alex's office and Alex is working, it�s very quiet

Marissa: what�s this

Alex: (looks up) oh its something Seth drew, its a demon water polo player I guess...he left it here (sighs) maybe in ten years ill sell it on eBay or something (walks out)

Marissa: (follows) so what�s the deal with you guys

Alex: we never really left the ground you know we taxied down the runway but never achieved lift off

Marissa: (relates) yeah I jus got outta one'a those

Alex: yeah well there good for getting over someone I guess

Marissa: or getting you ready for someone

(Alex reacts to what Marissa said but doesn�t turn around to face her)

Marissa: hey can I crash at your place again...anything to avoid hanging out with my step-dad

Alex: (turns around) works for me, but (serious) can I ask you a question

Marissa: (looks at Alex) sure (shrugs)

Alex: what're you doing with me

Marissa: (unsure) picking up a pint of cherry garcia an renting some DVDs

Alex: (not looking at Marissa) I mean...sleeping over (looks) hanging out all the time borrowing my clothes...things that never happened with Seth an I was dating him

Marissa: well Seth�s not really your size

Alex: no but he was however briefly (softer) my boyfriend

Marissa: (uncomfortable) maybe your right, I should probably sleep at home anyway (Alex is thrown) I�m out of fresh clothes as it is

Alex: (nods) ok

(Marissa is at the bottom of the stairs)

Marissa: oh an ill wash this shirt, get it back to you

Alex: no, don�t worry about it (looks down)

(Marissa looks down and quickly goes up the stairs, Alex watches then walks away. Marissa stops at the top and looks back at Alex, you can tell she is confused and completely torn)

CUT TO: Lindsay�s room - Lindsay is practicing her obo. there is a knock at the door

Lindsay: I�m almost done practicing mom

Kirsten: (opens the door) not your mom (smiles) your sister

Lindsay: (smiles) hi

Kirsten: I didn�t know you played the obo

Lindsay: oh not well I jus...started practicing again

Kirsten: well it sounds great, what was that

Lindsay: uh it was Brahms, ? castral piece

Kirsten: you know who likes Brahms

Lindsay: yeeeaaah iii'mm not going...ta dinner even if Caleb is a huge fan of the obo (laughs)

Kirsten: look no one has ben more thoroughly crushed by our dad then me

Lindsay: hey now, there�s a club I wanna join

Kirsten: he�s got allotta issues, he�s not the easiest guy in the world ta get along with...but once you figure him out he's-he's really a good guy

Lindsay: (looks at Kirsten) really

Kirsten: (laughs) I don�t know, I�ve never ben able ta figure him out (shakes her head) (Lindsay smiles) but maybe we can try...together

(Lindsay looks at Kirsten, still unsure)

CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Rebecca and Sandy are looking at a room for a place for Rebecca to stay

Sandy: well its not much (turns on the light) but the couch is pretty comfy

Rebecca: mm-hmm

Sandy: an we got air-condition- well we don�t have air-conditioning but we-we have windows (points)

Rebecca: carpeting, very lush

Sandy: it�s private an the price you cant b*at it

Rebecca: its great Sandy its perfect I mean it'll be fine for the next forty eight hours

Sandy: oh it might take me a little longer then that ta figure out how'ta take on your case (laughs)

Rebecca: ...you are (smiles) you will (Sandy doesn�t say anything) oh (hugs Sandy) thankyou

(their hug lasts a while and is more then just a friendly hug)

Rebecca: (pulls away) I mean um...thanks, I know I said I didn�t want your help but (sighs) I kinda did

Sandy: I kinda knew that

Rebecca: hm so um...have you told your wife yet

Sandy: no (shakes his head)

Rebecca: Sandy

Sandy: she can�t know anything yet, not until we get this sorted out (Rebecca nods) uh I don�t like it but...it�s the best thing for her

Rebecca: (nods) ok that�s your decision (Sandy nods) my dads gonna be thrilled (smiles) we should celebrate

Sandy: yeah ill go rent out Chuckee-cheese

Rebecca: (laughs) I know we can�t go out but we could order in Mexican, grab a bottle of tequila...still like pachung?

Sandy: yeah

Rebecca: (smiles) yeah, smoke a little weed

Sandy: (laughs) cool, yeah while I�m harboring a fugitive ill go score some pot off the street

Rebecca: ah (holds out some) (Sandy laughs) never leave home without it (Sandy shakes his head) happen ta have a bong handy

Sandy: not these days (raises eyebrows) no, no my son Seth is...he�s quite the detective

Rebecca: hm, if my memory serves Sandy Cohen could turn just about anything into a pipe, soda can, apple

Sandy: do we get ta listen to the Altman brothers to

Rebecca: depends if you've got an apple

Sandy: ...lets just stick ta the tequila

(Rebecca nods)

CUT TO: Summer's bedroom - Summer opens the door in a pink robe and Seth is standing there with his sketch book

Seth: helllooo

Summer: hm come in (motions to the bed)

Seth: alright (shuts the door) hey nice ta see you dressed up for the occasion

Summer: (stands in front of Seth) ah yes uh-hm (Seth sits on the bed) ready

Seth: (opens the pad) hang on just a second...alright

(Summer opens her robe and lets it fall to the floor. we see this from her feet up, and the camera gradually moves up to show the rest of her. she has black sexy knee high boots, red fishnet stockings, short tight black skirt, the upper part is black with a middle bit of pinky sequin things, and a chocker made out of the same stuff with silver spikes. and she has small bands around each wrist. she looks awesome!)

Seth: (sees) oh my god (puts the book to his mouth)

Summer: (annoyed) what! (folds her arms) it�s my costume I told you I had wardrobe approval...look if it was up to you id be wearing shredded purple jeans an pasties

Seth: no this is better, this is much better (smiles)

Summer: ok come on lets be professional, less drooling more drawing (Seth looks back at his book) (frowns) an don�t give me any junk in the trunk either

Seth: its jus the gifts god gave you

(Summer stands there fidgeting. Seth looks at her, then draws a little. Summer doesn�t know where to look. Seth looks up and then draws some more)

Seth: you think you could maybe turn like forty degrees (Summer shifts a little) but keep your face tilted towards the light (Summer tries to do it) an then hold your arms akimbo

Summer: (confused) a what'bo

(Seth puts one finger up then goes over to her. he places her hands on her hips)

Seth: ok jus like this...ok now chest out a little bit

(Summer half smiles then Seth crouches down near her legs, he points one knee out a little. Summer looks down at Seth, Seth looks up at Summer)

Seth: an kinda this way (moves her a little)

Summer: mm-hmm

Seth: an kinda (moves her chin) (softly) turn your face up this way a liitle bit (looks) wait (puts a finger up) shh shh

Summer: what

(Seth gently pushes one side of her hair behind her ear. it�s an intense moment)

Summer: ok, are your greasy paws done manhandling me (raises eyebrows)

Seth: yeah, you look good

(Summer sees the sketch Seth had been doing sitting on the bed)

Summer: did you jus draw that! like now (goes over to look at it)

Seth: yeah but...(frustrated) you jus stepped outta the light!

(Summer is kneeling next to the bed looking at the starting of her sketch. it�s just her head. she turns the page over so it�s a blank sheet)

Summer: ok, you know I wish I could draw (scribbles with the pencil) (frowns) but every time I try ta draw a person its jus one big head with legs coming out of its chin

Seth: yeah (kneels next to Summer) look how you�re holding the pencil your choking it

Summer: no I am not this pencil can breathe on its own

Seth: no it won�t a guy with no neck cant? loosen up a little bit (helps Summer loosen her grip)

Summer: alright, alright

Seth: (holds Summer's wrist to guide her) jus...take it nice an easy

Summer: (softly) yeah

(their heads gradually get closer together while Seth helps Summer draw. right now their foreheads are almost touching)

Seth: yeah...Picasso said, first you have to be able to draw a straight line (smiles)

Summer: right

(Summer and Seth turn toward each other. they are almost kissing distance now. Seth quickly lets go of Summer's wrist. Summer puts the pencil down. they are both staring intensely into each others eyes. Summer smiles and closes her eyes)

Seth: I think I�ve got all the angles I need (nods) I can do the rest from memory

Summer: (whispers) yeah good cause uh...my costumes starting ta ride me

Seth: excellent...ill come back for Princess Sparkle later

Summer: (nods) (softly) ok

Seth: (nods) ok

(Seth picks up his things and leaves the room. Summer looks almost disappointed. Seth walks out the door and closes it behind him, he leans against it and sighs before walking away)

CUT TO: Cohen dining room - Caleb is sitting at the head of the table, Kirsten at the other. Ryan and Lindsay are sitting opposite each other

Caleb: this is the best meal you ever cooked Kiki

Kirsten: oh, its fondue dad, cheese pot not so difficult

(Ryan eats and then looks over at Lindsay, Lindsay eats and looks down. Caleb eats and Kirsten looks worried about how the evening is going)

Kirsten: (to Caleb) did you know that Lindsay plays the obo

(Caleb looks at Lindsay)

Lindsay: not well (nervous smile)

Caleb: (smiles) do you now, do you play any Brahms

Lindsay: I try (smiles)

(Caleb nods, Kirsten smiles at Lindsay)

Kirsten: (to Lindsay) did you know that dad has box seats at the Hollywood bowl, have you ever ben

Lindsay: uh no I heard its amazing

Caleb: tickets are yours

Lindsay: great, Ryan what'do you think (Caleb looks at Ryan, not impressed) a little essapeca? a little yoyo ma (Ryan smiles)

Caleb: I don�t think Ryan 'd be interested

(Ryan looks at Caleb. Kirsten looks at Caleb)

Kirsten: dad

Caleb: what I�m jus saying, a boy like Ryan would probably get bored with a show like that

Lindsay: (looks at Caleb) right cause they don�t have music in Chino

Ryan: its fine, jus let him insult me

Caleb: (to Ryan) I didn�t mean to insult you I jus had no idea that you were a classical music fan

(Ryan has his eyes closed, Lindsay looks uncomfortable)

Caleb: what�s your favourite Brahms concertio (eats)

Kirsten: (closes her eyes) Ryan I�m so sorry

Ryan: no its fine you know what, I�m jus gonna go, this was spose'ta be about Lindsay an Caleb makin up for lost time (stands up)

Caleb: what're you insinuating

Ryan: jus you guys have alot ta catch up on, id hate to see you waste all your time insulting me

Lindsay: Ryan...stay

Caleb: yes Ryan stay, as long as you like (Ryan looks at Caleb) living in this house, eating our food, dating our children, butting into our affairs

Kirsten: (to Caleb) (glares) you are so outta line

Caleb: what, I�ve forgiven him for burning down my model home, for teaching my grandson how ta steal cars (Ryan just stands there) an for starting a brawl at my man of the year party an everyone seems to have forgotten that he impregnated a girl (Lindsay looks down)

Ryan: (can�t stay quiet) something you might know a thing or two about except I didn�t pay her off ta stay quiet

Caleb: what did you say ta me

Ryan: (hands on his hips) I�m jus tellin you the truth (walks closer) an you can try an hide from Lindsay, make this all about me

Caleb: I�ve had just about enough outta you

Ryan: (walks closer) that�s too bad cause I�m jus gettin started (Caleb stands up)

Kirsten: Ryan

(Ryan and Caleb are now standing opposite each other like they are going to physically fight)

Caleb: let me tell you something if you've come here for a fight

Kirsten: dad

Lindsay: Ryan, don�t

(Caleb makes some groaning noises and grabs his chest. Lindsay and Ryan watch helplessly)

Kirsten: (yells) dad! (goes to Caleb)

(Caleb falls forward on the table and takes the table cloth with him to the floor, causing all the food and plates to land on him. we see Caleb�s head hit the floor hard, and he is clenching his teeth in pain)

Kirsten: (leaning over Caleb) dad! dad! oh my god, call 9 1 1, dad!

(Ryan stares helplessly)

CUT TO: The hospital - Lindsay, Kirsten, Ryan and Seth are sitting on chairs in the corridor waiting for news, they all look like hell. Ryan is sitting forward with his head resting on his hand. Lindsay is sitting forward with her hands around her stomach

Kirsten: that�s the last time I try cooking

Seth: I�m starving uh-hm (stands up) there�s gotta be a vending machine ta raid around here

Kirsten: id love some coffee

Ryan: yeah let me get that (stands)

Seth: hey Lindsay you wanna come

(Kirsten looks at Lindsay)

Lindsay: (shakes her head) ill stay here

(Ryan looks at Lindsay, Kirsten looks from Lindsay to Ryan. Ryan follows Seth. Sandy walks in)

Sandy: I�m here (Kirsten stands) I�m sorry (Kirsten kisses his cheek) not that I haven�t wished it on the man but how�s he doing

Kirsten: haven�t heard yet, I was worried about you

Sandy: oh I...I was workin late

Kirsten: (frowns) have you ben drinking

Dr: uh Kirsten Cohen

Kirsten: (turns around) uh yes

Dr: I�m Dr. Steven Lasser, I was with your father all night let me say, he�s going to be ok (smiles)

Kirsten: (relieved) ooooh, thank god (turns to face Sandy)

Dr: he did however suffer a mild heart att*ck an where gonna have ta run some tests an keep him here a day or two, but nothing to worry about (Kirsten smiles)

Lindsay: (stands) um can we see him

Dr: well visits are restricted ta family

Lindsay: ...I�m his daugther (Kirsten smiles)

Dr: then right this way

(Lindsay follows the Dr then stops)

Lindsay: are you coming

Kirsten: uh in a second

(Lindsay and the Dr walk off)

Kirsten: I was thinking...you around my dad right now

Sandy: oh probably not the best thing for his blood pressure huh

Kirsten: (nods) probably not (smiles)

Sandy: I understand, I got plenty'a work ta do at the office but ill stay if you want me to

Kirsten: well no I have Lindsay Ryan an Seth (shrugs)

Sandy: right

(Kirsten kisses Sandy�s cheek then walks away, Sandy just stands there)

CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Marissa is lying on her stomach on the bed holding Princess Sparkle and Summer is sitting up, next to her working on Princess Sparkle�s cape

Marissa: (suprised) oh my god you almost kissed him!

Summer: shouldn�t you be at the hospital

Marissa: eh whatever, its jus Caleb, Ryan said he'll be fine besides he�s like a (thinks) a (frowns) cockroach you know, he'll out live us all (Summer looks at Marissa) again you almost kissed Cohen!

Summer: it was not an almost kiss, it was a nose graze, totally different

Marissa: not totally (thinks) sometimes you can jus have like a moment (raises eyebrows) with someone...you know when your doing something totally random an...its jus like charged or something

Summer: (frowns) who you ben nose grazin with

Marissa: (looks at Summer) what, no one I jus mean (sighs) do you know what I mean

Summer: yeah, like even if you�re dating a totally hot guy that really likes you, you can still get flustered by a bobble headed geek in size twenty seven jeans

Marissa: yeah, what is that

Summer: I don' know

Marissa: an what're you suppose'ta do about it

Summer: I think it depends on who the person is, if its Cohen well I think you need ta use all your weapons in your designer handbag ta defend yourself, if it�s a normal person you go for it

Marissa: (thinks) well what if it�s someone whose nose you never thought you'd graze... (holds Princess Sparkle out)

Summer: (puts cape on Princess Sparkle) do you mean like Princess Sparkle hm (rubs Princess Sparkle�s nose on hers, then on Marissa�s)

Marissa: nice (laughs)

Summer: you are young, you are single an you have a cute nose so why not put it out there

(Summers gets off the bed and puts Princess Sparkle on the table. Marissa looks as though she is thinking)

CUT TO: The hospital - Kirsten and Lindsay are in Caleb�s room. Caleb is lying down with his eyes closed and tubes coming out of him

Kirsten: are you comfortable...do you need anything from home, slippers robe

Caleb: (sits up) no, no, no I�m fine...thanks...actually I�ve never ben better

Kirsten: (looks at Caleb) are you on morphine

Caleb: (laughs) (serious) I owe you both a huge apology (Lindsay looks sad) it�s just a shame it took a coronary for me ta realise how terrible I�ve ben, an I�ve ben terrible

Kirsten: dad it�s ok

Caleb: it�s not ok, but now that I�ve got a second chance well...id like a second chance (takes Kirsten�s hand then holds his other hand out to Lindsay. Lindsay slowly walks forward and takes it) (sincerely) can we start over

Lindsay: (teary) well if it makes you feel any better I didn�t even think I liked you (sniffs) till I thought I lost you

Caleb: does that...mean you forgive me

(Kirsten looks at Lindsay)

Lindsay: (nods) ok (wipes tears away) yeah (Caleb smiles)

(Ryan comes to the door with coffees and sees Lindsay holding Caleb�s hand, and Kirsten with her arm around Lindsay�s arm holding her close. Ryan keeps walking)

CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Sandy, Rebecca and Max are there together

Rebecca: am I going ta jail

Sandy: not necessarily...but clearing your name is probably impossible, i-i-its not gonna be easy, with your permission id like to explore some kind of amnesty, a plea bargain ta keep you outta jail so you can be with your dad

Rebecca: (puts her hand on Max�s shoulder) yeah, that�s what�s important here

Max: w-what can we do

Sandy: I�m gonna need a statement of fact of your story an then we can track down any witnesses who can corroborate the truth...but first, I gotta call my wife, excuse me (walks outside and sits on the step) hey baby its me, oh I was hopin you'd be there, I guess we'll catch up back at the ranch for dinner, call me if you need anything, I love you (hangs up)

(Rebecca walks out and sits next to Sandy)

Rebecca: maybe you should um be with your family, your wife given everything

Sandy: oh it�s ok I-I don�t think she really wants me there...her father an I don�t exactly get along so well

Rebecca: you sure

Sandy: yeah yeah th-the sooner we get started

Rebecca: the sooner I�m out of your life an you can have yours back

Sandy: oh it�s not like that

Rebecca: ...yeah it is (sighs) go home to your wife, we'll work on this in the morning

(Sandy doesn�t say anything)

CUT TO: The hospital - Ryan is sitting in the corridor and Kirsten walks over

Ryan: hey, uh these are probably pretty cold by now (hands Kirsten coffee)

Kirsten: oh thanks (sits)

Ryan: yeah I was gonna go an give em to you guys but I didn�t wanna interrupt

Kirsten: where�s Seth

Ryan: he-he went home, you know ta shower do some work

Kirsten: well why didn�t you go with him

Ryan: I...jus figured id stay here, least I could do

Kirsten: Ryan nobody blames you for this, really

(Ryan doesn�t look convinced)

CUT TO: Cohen front door - there is a door bell sound and then we see Seth answering the door, Alex is standing there

Seth: (suprised) hey, what�s goin on

Alex: (smiles) hey uh-hm I jus...came by ta give you this (holds out the demon water polo player drawing) might be worth alotta money some day

(Seth and Alex look at each other. - they are now in the kitchen. Seth gets a drink for Alex from the fridge)

Alex: nice house (takes drink)

Seth: thanks...its good for weekends an...you know vacations (Alex laughs) so you seeing anyone, multiple people perhaps, female, life partner

Alex: (smiles) Seth

Seth: it�s a legitimate question

Alex: (walks closer) don�t make me hurt you in your nice house

Seth: well you know what you hurt me enough already so

Alex: c'mon I didn�t hurt you (looks at Seth�s sketch pad) it was never that kind of thing

Seth: well I remember you scratching my cornea really bad (Alex laughs) and uh bending my arm in ways it�s not suppose'ta bend

Alex: you know what I mean, we were each others in between people you know, you helped me get over Jody and I helped you get over (looks at the Summer sketches) Summer

Seth: mm-hmm

Alex: (shuts the book) it�s kinda cool actually (Seth makes an 'it is? expression) we helped...get each other ready for what�s next

Seth: well good luck with that (smiles)

Alex: (smiles) good luck with Summer

(Seth watches Alex leave)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy is busy preparing dinner and Kirsten walks in

Kirsten: (suprised) look at this!

Sandy: (smiles) well I figured you could use a home cooked meal, its grilled salmon in a raspberry cooly reduction

Kirsten: my favourite

Sandy: I know

Kirsten: my hero (kisses Sandy�s cheek) mmm, you shaved

Sandy: well I clean up nice

Kirsten: (laughs) so you ben working hard, it�s a good thing you got the new office how do you like it

Sandy: well, it�s a little rough around the edges its jus my style

Kirsten: well if your gonna be spending alotta time there your gonna need ta spruce it up

Sandy: I like it un spruced

Kirsten: well while you are whipping up a culinary miracle I�m gonna go ta the store and pick up some things for my dad (kisses Sandy�s cheek) I love you

Sandy: I love you

(Kirsten leaves the kitchen and Sandy looks like he feels guilty)

CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Seth goes to knock on her bedroom door and then stops himself, he walks out of the frame then walks back in and quickly knocks. Summer opens the door

Summer: hey

Seth: hey

Summer: Cohen

Seth: Summer (nods)

Summer: you (motions for Seth to go in)

at the same time:

Seth: (walks passed) so I-I've ben

Summer:� yeah I-I�ve ben thinking

Seth: (laughs) sorry go, go

Summer: no, no y-you go first (points)

Seth: yes ok...ill go, um...I�m not happy with the uh (Summer looks at him) shadings, my sketches

Summer: I�m glad ta hear that because I�ve uh made some modifications to my costume

Seth: oh

Summer: an-an an (holds up Princess Sparkle) Princess Sparkle now has a cape

Seth: nice touch, fantastic

Summer: yeah

Seth: (avoiding eye contact) I always say every four legged side kick they need a cape

Summer: yes!

Seth: I always say that

Summer: yeah (nods) good...so d'you need ta draw me again

Seth: noooo (shakes his head) that�s not necessary, that is not necessary I�ve got your image...its jus seared in my memory

Summer: (frowns) good...I-I think, yeah I look forward ta seeing what you come up with

Seth: (closes his eyes) here�s the thing, I jus think that the best way for us (Summer listens) ta maintain a professional relationship-

Summer: is ta spend as little time together as possible (raises eyebrows)

Seth: yes exactly (points)

Summer: good

Seth: it�s perfect (Summer smiles)

(Zach comes in)

Zach: who�s ready for a road trip

Summer: (turns around) what

Zach: I jus talked ta the guy at wild storm he loved your drawings, I set up a meeting, we're goin ta San Diego (excited) just the three of us

(Seth and Summer look at each other then at Zach)

at the same time:

Seth: that�s great (forces a smile)

Summer: greeeattt (forces a smile)

CUT TO: The Bait Shop - Rachel Yarmagata is performing a song, she�s playing the piano and singing. we see some of that and then we see Alex sadly watching a couple kiss. Alex walks out from behind the bar and passed the stairs. the camera shows Marissa standing at the top of the stairs looking out into the crowd. we see more of Rachel singing. Alex stands at the edge of the crowd then slowly makes her way to the middle and listens/watches. we see Alex on the side, and we can also see in the background Marissa coming down the stairs. Marissa stops at the bottom and looks around, she sees Alex and slowly and almost reluctantly walks towards her. {she looks shy, and unsure of herself here. Mischa did a great job!} Marissa stands next to Alex and gently takes her hand in hers. Alex slowly turns to face Marissa and smiles, suprised. Marissa faces Alex and they look intensely at each other. Marissa looks at Alex with an "I feel the same way" expression. Marissa looks away and smiles, Alex looks back at the music as well much happier now. we see a close up of their hands and they let go so their fingers are touching each other, (like hand on hand) then hold hands again like before

CUT TO: The hospital - Ryan is asleep in the corridor leaning on his hand and Lindsay walks up and sits next to him, she takes her hand in his which wakes him up. Ryan rubs his eye and smiles at Lindsay. Lindsay smiles at him - we then see them pulling up outside the Cohen�s, in Lindsay�s car, Lindsay turns the car off and they both sit there quietly

Ryan: (looks at Lindsay) this is my fault

Lindsay: no I-its no ones fault...but I-I think Caleb has changed...he really wants a relationship with me

Ryan: (looks at Lindsay) well that�s great

Lindsay: yeah it is

Ryan: yeah

Lindsay: its jus...I think that that�s gonna be pretty hard

Ryan: (realises) if I�m around yeah I know

Lindsay: look I know...that he�s gonna like you...I mean...how could he not (laughs) (Ryan smiles) I jus think that it�s gonna take some time...an he needs me now

Ryan: yeah we'll take some time off, it�s not like we haven�t done it before

Lindsay: I don�t know its first Kirsten an now my dad

Ryan: hey you don�t want a relationship with Julie Cooper do you cause I don�t think we'd see each other (smiles)

Lindsay: yeah (shakes her head) that�s...not gonna happen (laughs)

Ryan: look...I know what it�s like...not havin a dad I...I get it (looks at Lindsay)

(Ryan leans over and kisses Lindsay)

Ryan: (softly) bye (smiles)

(Ryan gets out of the car and Lindsay watches, teary. she smiles. Ryan turns around and watches her reverse out)

CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Rebecca is sitting on the couch and her phone rings, she looks at who is ringing and smiles

Rebecca: (answers) hello

(Sandy is in the Cohen kitchen, talking on the phone)

Sandy: hey, it�s me I�m jus checkin up on ya makin sure your ok

Rebecca: yeah, I was just getting ready ta...sack out on the couch

Sandy: alright, ill see ya in the morning...an we'll figure this out

Rebecca: with you leading the charge, I have no doubt (smiles)

Sandy: goodnight

Rebecca: goodnight...thankyou

(Sandy hangs up - Rebecca gets off the couch and turns the light off)

CUT TO: Seth�s bedroom - Seth is sitting on his bed working on a sketch of himself? and the phone rings. he sighs and stops drawing. the phone is all the way over on his desk so he tries to use his super 'powers' to bring it to him {so cute!} the phone continues to ring so he gives up and walks over to answer it

Seth: (sits back on the bed) hello

(Kirsten is driving in the car, talking on her phone)

Kirsten: oh hey sweetie its mom

Seth: hey how�s Grampa

Kirsten: uh he�s-he�s ok I just saw him, is your dad around

Seth: uhhh hang on let me check (stands up and walks to the door) (calls softly with no effort) dad (into the phone) pff I have no idea where he is right now (sits back on the bed)

Kirsten: ok well I-I�m gonna make a pitt stop, i'm gonna drop a few things off at his office, needs some sprucing up

Seth: (frowns) did you jus say sprucing

Kirsten: (smiles) yes I did indeed

Seth: alright, listen um if he an I should cross paths is there anything you want me ta tell him

Kirsten: nah I-I want it ta be a suprise jus-jus let him know that ill be home in a few minutes

Seth: alright I can do that, bye bye (hangs up and goes back to drawing) (knock at the door) yeah

(Sandy walks in)

Sandy: hey

Seth: hey

Sandy: Ryan an I could use a little help settin the table

Seth: alright (gets off the bed)

Sandy: (frowns) who called

Seth: oh it was mom

Sandy: oh yeah what'did she say

Seth: she�s gonna be home in a few

(Sandy and Seth walk out of the room)

CUT TO: Sandy�s office - Kirsten lets herself in and shuts the door. she walks over to Sandy�s desk and puts the bag of things down then turns the desk lamp on so there is a little light in the room. Kirsten smiles and picks up a book that Sandy left on his chair

Rebecca: (from the other room) Sandy

(Kirsten turns around)

Rebecca: is that you

(Rebecca comes out of the room and sees a very shocked/stunned Kirsten standing there)

Kirsten: Rebecca

(Rebecca doesn�t say anything, Kirsten looks at Rebecca, stunned) - Fade out