03x13 - The Pot Stirrer

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Opening scene - Cohen kitchen, morning - Sandy walks into the kitchen holding a tie in each hand

Sandy: (frowns) hey baby h-have you seen my lucky tie

Kirsten: I got it dry cleaned (holds up tie)

Sandy: (takes tie, pleasantly suprised) oh (looks at Kirsten) you're an angel

(Ryan is reading the paper down the far end of the counter)

Ryan: big day

Sandy: (puts on tie) well I gotta sign some papers, make a few calls, build a hospital

Ryan: (impressed) building a hospital, wow

Sandy: well Caleb deserves most'a the credit, I just inherited the project

Ryan: so who's payin for it

Sandy: the board of the Newport Laguna medical centre, they commissioned a proposal from us an (motions) from a firm in Brea an (raises eyebrows) today we're both presenting

Kirsten: (confident) an they are gonna pick you

Sandy: well (wiggles tie) now that I got my lucky tie (smiles)

Kirsten: hm

(Seth comes in. he's a little out of it and still in his robe)

Sandy: hey

Seth: hello, hi

Kirsten: (frowns) are you ok, you seemed a little distracted last night

Seth: (looks at Kirsten) uhh yeah, no, I'm fine

(Kirsten looks from Seth to Sandy)

Sandy: I don't think that convinced anyone

Seth: (sighs) I was leavin school yesterday an Mrs. Rushfield said that some Brown rep called an...wants ta interview me on Sunday

Sandy: that's great (Ryan looks at Seth) why didn't you say anything

Seth: I don't know, I guess it just needed to sink in

Ryan: did Summer get an interview

Seth: (laughs) I forgot ta ask actually I was jus kinda spinning

Ryan: well you want me to help you out, maybe uh ask you a few questions

Seth: (with his back to Ryan) yeah

Sandy: listen Matt's waitin for me right now but when I get back lets talk, we'll-we'll practice, whatever you need

Seth: yeah (pours cereal)

Sandy: I gotta go

Kirsten: oh I better go too, Julie an I have a meeting with a new client (touches Seth's arm) I am so proud of you

Seth: thanks

(Kirsten smiles and leaves. Ryan goes over to Seth)

Ryan: you sure your alright man

Seth: (frowns) yeah its jus kinda weird, its like there I am an I'm all ready to go an I got my watch set ta East coast time an then I get this interview an (shrugs) I don't know it just kinda hit me, like I'm leaving Newport

Ryan: well, so your havin second thoughts

Seth: (points) dude I planned my first escape on an etch-a-sketch this is my dream, its just I don't know now it's real

Ryan: well why don't you talk ta Summer about it I mean I'm sure she's freakin out a little bit too

Seth: no I'm fine, seriously this is just my process

Ryan: (raises eyebrows) fair enough your...pouring your coffee in your cereal

(Seth looks at Ryan then looks down at what he's doing. his cereal bowl has coffee in it)

Seth: mm

(Seth sits the bowl in the sink and sighs. he looks out the window nostalgically)

Seth: (sighs) Newport I hardly knew you...

Theme song - Calfornia by Phantom Planet

Harbor school - Seth is at his locker and Summer runs over to him excitedly

Summer: Cohen! I got one

Seth: hey Summer-

Summer: (breathless) an interview with the Brown guy Mrs. Rushfield jus told me an that you got one too (points)

Seth: (unenthusiastically) oh yeah, that's great

Summer: great? Mrs. Rushfield said they only interview people that there serious about, this like totally increases our chances'a getting in together (hits Seth) show some excitement

Seth: no it's amazing its jus (looks at Summer) are you feelin any anxiety at all about this

Summer: about what (raises eyebrows)

Seth: about leavin Newport an your friends an family an goin somewhere completely new in September

Summer: (shrugs) well yeah honestly I was

Seth: (a little relieved) really cause-

Summer: but then I talked to Colonel Flinn

Seth: who's Colonel Flinn

Summer: he's my boot camp instructor, he's a former Delta (Seth nods) he says you can either ride change, or change rides you (Seth frowns) an also there's no room in the trenches'a life (frowns) for whiny little babies

Seth: ah

Summer: wanna see my w*r face (screws up face) grrrrrr

Seth: that's uh that's just scary?

(we hear the bell)

Summer: I gotta go, but um (frowns) its not September (raises eyebrows) freshman orientation starts August twenty fifth

Seth: oh...

Summer: (kisses Seth) bye

Seth: bye

CUT TO: Newport Group - the first thing we see is a large board with a drawing of the proposed hospital on it. Sandy is standing next to it presenting their proposal

Sandy: (points) situated as it is the hospital will provide ready access to Newport's affluent an less affluent neighbourhoods, servicing the whole community

(we see 3 business men sitting across from Sandy and Matt. one of them we later find out is Bill Merriam)

Matt: more detailed budgets an schedules are in your folders, along with copies of the permits that we've pulled

(one of the men takes a bite of a bagel and looks at his watch)

Matt: we know you have another proposal to hear today, you should know we're ready to start any time, jus give us the green light

Bill: well speaking for all of us you two have done a great job (stands) I only wish Caleb could'a ben here

Sandy: thanks Bill, this project was close to his heart, he did have one as it turns out (shakes Bills hand)

Bill: we'll contact you as soon as we've made our decision

(Sandy and Matt are now in the room by themselves)

Sandy: (pours coffee) now we wait (Matt looks at Sandy then down) what

Matt: I took a look at Brea groups plan this morning, I didn't wanna tell you because I didn't wanna spook you before the presentation

Sandy: (looks at Matt) so

Matt: it's good

Sandy: better than ours

Matt: there both excellent...but the Brea group has been wining an dining Bill Merriam an the board for months I mean dinner, concerts, cruises

Sandy: well we offered em bagels when they came in

Matt: I'm worried that we've handicapped ourselves

Sandy: when I got inta this I said I wouldn't do business by plying people with meals an gifts

Matt: an I respect that, I do but what it could all come down to is who Bill Merriam likes more (raises eyebrows)

Sandy: well, hopefully he'll appreciate the fact that we appealed to his intelligence...an not to his taste for Pinot

CUT TO: Harbor school - Marissa and Summer are in the student lounge together, sitting at table looking through old photos of the Cooper family. we see one of the photos close up when the scene begins, it is of a young Julie Cooper holding a chubby baby in her arms

Summer: here's a picture with Kaitlin (frowns) but what's wrong with this horse

Marissa: (looks) that's China, she has alopecia

Summer: eww, she looks like a giant Chihuahua

(Ryan comes over)

Ryan: hey, what's up (sits)

Marissa: hey, so Kaitlin turns fifteen this weekend an I'm putting together an album for her

Ryan: ah, that's nice of you

Marissa: yeah well she hasn't ben home for one since she was (thinks) twelve (raises eyebrows) so we've got a few to make up for

Summer: well as long as it comes with 2 carat diamond earrings I'm sure our little Kaitlin will be happy (Ryan looks at her)

Marissa: my parents kinda went over board on Kaitlin's birthdays when she was little, it always made (looks at Summer) Summer a little jealous

Summer: I need a coffee, anyone else

(Ryan shakes his head. Summer leaves. Marissa looks nostalgically at a photo she's holding, it's of a young girl next to a toddler'ish looking girl. I wouldn't be suprised if it was a real photo of Mischa and her little sister. Ryan looks at Marissa then at the photo)

Ryan: (nods) what is it

Marissa: its jus looking at these old photos...I mean is this really the same girl who stole money from a fraternity (Ryan looks at her) an then lied about paying for an abortion, I feel like I don't even know her anymore

Ryan: well family's can be like that, people change on you (Marissa looks at him) maybe this is your chance to get to know the new Kaitlin

Marissa: I guess, I mean otherwise she goes back to school an (shrugs) I have'ta go to college an that's it

(we see a close up of another photo. it's of a young girl standing with a white horse)

CUT TO: The pier - Kaitlin and Johnny are walking together

Johnny: Cirque du Soleil

Kaitlin: yeah what's wrong with that

Johnny: most people I know jus had a clown at their birthday party

Kaitlin: my mom went all out, we had presents, games, petting zoo, an honestly the best part was always the after party (smiles, remembering) the whole family together (Johnny listens) we'd stay up late an eat cake (sighs) an watch The Sound Of Music, sing along (laughs)

Johnny: (laughs) oh you mean like um...I'm sixteen going on seventeen

Kaitlin: yeah except however old I was turning we'd always put in the ages, I guess as long as we still do that the rest doesn't really matter

(they are now standing against the railing facing each other)

Johnny: (nods)...so have you told Marissa that we're hangin out

Kaitlin: (slightly shakes head) no, your not gonna tell her are you

Johnny: not much chance of that, now that she's back at Harbor...I haven't even talked to her since your moms party

Kaitlin: you mean since we had our midnight swim

Johnny: (laughs) you mean since you had your midnight swim an I got you a towel

Kaitlin: most guys would've taken advantage of me

Johnny: (nods, laughs) yeah I guess I'm old fashioned

Kaitlin: it's what I like about (smiles)

(Johnny smiles and Kaitlin kisses him on the cheek)

Kaitlin: (touches Johnny's arm) now lets talk about what your gonna get me for my birthday

CUT TO: The Piet still but a different part - we see Neil go into an establishment we've never seen before. it seems like a restaurant/bar type place but it's not overly fancy. Julie is sitting at a table by herself

Neil: Julie (Julie looks) I am so sorry to keep you waiting a procedure ran long (sits)

Julie: oh no no its fine you know it's just uh (looks at watch) I have'ta pick up Marissa from school in a few minutes

Neil: oh no...well, let's enjoy the time that we have, I'm just happy that we're finally meeting after you postponed twice (raises eyebrows) I...thought maybe you changed your mind

Julie: no I jus...kept thinking about the fact that our daughters are best friends I'm a recent widow your...just out of a marriage

Neil: (nods) so what...finally tipped the scale

Julie: (looks at Neil)...I felt something

Neil: (smiles) me too

(Julie smiles at Neil, Neil smiles back then Julie looks away)

Julie: I'm-I'm so sorry (picks up purse) I really have'ta go

Neil: (puts hand on Julies) oh no no no, I got this, Julie how bout dinner on Sunday night (Julie looks at him) I know this terrible burger joint even the owner avoids it, we'll be totally alone

Julie: (smiles) Sunday then

CUT TO: Seth's bedroom - Seth is on his bed holding Capt. Oats, he's looking very lost. aww. we hear a knock at the door and then Sandy walks in

Sandy: hey

(Seth slowly sits around and Sandy sits down next to him on the edge of the bed)

Sandy: I came to see how your doin

Seth: hey dad

Sandy: its amazing to think that you'll be leavin in a few months

Seth: (sighs) yeah I'm freakin out, for years I've been talkin about how much I wanna get outta here an then...soon as its time I'm all like no, no I'm not ready

Sandy: what your feelin is totally natural, I felt it (looks at Seth) leavin the Bronx for California ugh I was terrified about fittin in (Seth listens) I spent a month practicin how to say dude

Seth: you still say it ?

Sandy: look you're about to begin this great adventure an ya have no idea what's gonna happen

Seth: yeah (shrugs) I jus don't really feel like it's the beginning of anything (Sandy's cell rings) I feel like more things are comin to an end an

Sandy: I'm sorry (Seth looks at him) it's the hospital board

(Seth looks away sadly. Sandy stands and answers the phone)

Sandy: Bill, how you doin (laughs)

Seth: (stands) uh I'm gonna go take a walk

Sandy: (covers phone, softly) good idea clear your head, ill talk to you when you get back (into the phone) I'm sorry, so, are we buildin a hospital

CUT TO: The trailer park - Marissa comes through the door carrying take away food

Marissa: hey, Kaitlin, anyone home me an mom got take out

(Marissa puts the bags on the counter and takes off her jacket. she notices The Sound Of Music DVD sticking out of Kaitlin's bag. Marissa picks it up, looks at it, smiles and then puts it back. Julie comes in

Julie: (to Kaitlin) hey sweetie, did Marissa tell you we got Thai take out we're doing dinner ala Cohen

Kaitlin: that sounds great, I love Thai (sits on stool)

Julie: oh you know what I also picked up a menu from this Armenian place, I thought you guys could order from there Sunday night (puts menu down) I have a business dinner, it's totally annoying

Kaitlin: ...Sunday (looks at Julie)

Marissa: uh mom, we've got plans Sunday remember

Julie: (clueless) what're you talking about we don't have plans on Sunday

Marisa: (looks at Julie) yeah we do, we were gonna order in food, watch The Sound Of Music

(Kaitlin looks away, hurt)

Julie: (still clueless, looks at Marissa) The Sound Of Music why would

(Marissa motions to Kaitlin with her eyes then looks at Julie. Julie shakes her head then looks at Kaitlin, finally realising. Kaitlin is still looking away)

Julie: oh my god, baby I totally forgot Sundays your birthday (smiles) (Kaitlin looks away more)

Marissa: yeah but hey if its business you can totally (shrugs) reschedule right (smiles)

Julie: I-I can totally reschedule

Kaitlin: you know what, why bother (grabs her bag and jacket, stands)

Julie: Kaitlin

Kaitlin: no seriously, I hardly even remembered myself (Julie looks at her) I'm gonna go meet a friend because I'm not even hungry

Julie: Kaitlin wait

(Kaitlin leaves, Julie sighs and Marissa shrugs)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Sandy comes down the stairs looking a little like Seth has lately. he goes into the kitchen where Kirsten is cooking dinner

Kirsten: oh Sandy d'you wanna tell the boys that dinners almost ready

Sandy: sure but (points) Seth's takin a walk, he'll be back soon

Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) what's wrong

Sandy: ah Bill Merriam called, looks like there goin with the group in Brea

Kirsten: oh I'm sorry (looks at Sandy sympathetically)

Sandy: I jus really wanted this project

Kirsten: is it too late for a new approach

Sandy: no we took our sh*t...plus I don't want a contract if we have'ta get it by plyin some guy with Kobe beef

Kirsten: if that's what you think would convince him (raises eyebrows) I think you're selling yourself short

Sandy: what'do you mean (looks at Kirsten)

Kirsten: I jus know that when you wooed me there was no caviar an champagne an you did alright

Sandy: (looks at Kirsten)...I should take Bill Merriam out for pizza (Kirsten smiles) an bad wine in the back of a mail truck

Kirsten: I mean show him who you are beyond schedules an budgets (Sandy looks down) an who knows maybe he loves pizza (Kisses Sandy's cheek)

CUT TO: The Pier - we see the back of Kaitlin's head, she's smoking against the railing and notices Seth walking in the distance

Kaitlin: hey

(Seth is standing on the other side. Kaitlin goes over to him)

Seth: (looks) Kaitlin, what're you doin here (Kaitlin walks passed him so she's facing him) (frowns) are you...are you smoking pot

(we see a quick sh*t of the joint in Kaitlin's hand)

Kaitlin: yeah, why, you a cop

Seth: no, but I, you know (points behind himself) I mean

Kaitlin: relax, noooobody here's gonna bust me (smiles) you want some

Seth: no I'm ok, I'm good thanks

Kaitlin: sure (Seth nods) it helps take the edge off an...I could tell you could use it

Seth: yeah (looks down) well I was savin the whole drug thing for college plus...my dad smoked pot at Berkeley so it...it's pretty much ruined for me (frowns) where'd you get that at

Kaitlin: school (matter of factly) this girl grows it in a closet

Seth: what made you decide to uh...

Kaitlin: my mom forgot my birthday

Seth: (nods) oh

Kaitlin: yeah, that whole time when I was gone I kept tellin myself that your paranoid an there not gonna forget about you, wrong (looks away, shrugs)

Seth: well you know what, I'm sure your mom feels really bad

Kaitlin: but that's not the point, can you imagine (looks at Seth) growing up with Marissa Cooper as your older sister...my birthday was the one day I could count on people actually noticing me, not anymore

(Marissa runs over)

Marissa: (calls) Kaitlin

(Seth and Kaitlin look over)

Kaitlin: (to Seth) please don't say anything

(Seth motions to Kaitlin that he won't. Kaitlin puts the join out on the railing just as Marissa gets closer)

Seth: hey

Marissa: hey

Seth: we jus bumped into each other, two ships passing

Marissa: (to Kaitlin) um come on, please can we go home now (Seth looks at Kaitlin, Kaitlin looks at him) mom feels terrible

Kaitlin: (softly) fine

(Kaitlin looks at Seth and then starts walking away with Marissa)

Marissa: (to Seth) ill see ya

Kaitlin: (looks at Seth) offer stands, you know where to find me

(Kaitlin and Marissa walk away. Seth has a surreal expression on his face, sort of like "did that really happen/is she for real")

CUT TO: The trailer park, next morning - Marissa is sitting on a chair reading InStyle magazine in her PJ's, we can hear the shower running in the backround. we hear a cell phone ringing

Marissa: (looks up) Kaitlin your phone

(Kaitlin doesn't respond so Marissa puts the magazine down and looks at Kaitlin's cell, she frowns and answers)

Marissa: Johnny

(Johnny is in his room on his phone, he is also thrown by Marissa answering and not Kaitlin)

Johnny: oh Marissa, hey

Marissa: hey w- were you calling Kaitlin

Johnny: ...uh no I was calling you umm but...your phone didn't ring sooo I figured id give hers a try (shakes head)

(Kaitlin comes out of the shower in a pink robe and sees Marissa on her cell phone)

Kaitlin: what're you doing

Marissa: (takes phone away, softly) hey it's Johnny (shrugs) it's for me

(Kaitlin looks away. Marissa goes back to the phone)

Marissa: what's up

Johnny: y-you know it jus seemed like we hadn't talked for a while

Marissa: (raises eyebrows) I know, what're you doing tonight cause we were all gonna go out (Kaitlin looks at her)

Johnny: oh uh thanks buuut I-I'm gonna be with a friend...um hey listen my mom needs me, let me uh call you later

Marissa: ok, bye (hangs up)

Kaitlin: so any time a guy calls it's for you (looks at Marissa)

Marissa: what're you talking about, I mean it was for me

Kaitlin: forget it

Marissa: look Kaitlin I know your upset about last night but

Kaitlin: I'm bored talking about it

Marissa: ok, well um...we're all going out tonight to the Bait Shop if you wanna come

Kaitlin: I can't, I'm meeting friends (smiles)

Marissa: I'm gonna go take a shower

(Marissa goes into the bathroom and Kaitlin sits down and calls Johnny back)

Johnny: hello

Kaitlin: so how d'you feel about going to the Bait Shop tonight

CUT TO: Roberts' house - Julie is standing at the door and Neil has just opened it

Neil: Julie, what a suprise, come in

Julie: hi Neil, is Summer here

Neil: no I think she's at Seth's

Julie: oh ok well, is there any chance that we could have dinner tonight instead of tomorrow night

Neil: unfortunately I'm working your not gonna cancel on me are you

Julie: well, tomorrows Kaitlin's birthday, I cant believe it slipped my mind, id like to give her a small party, I guess it'd have'ta be small I live in a trailer, I hope you understand

Neil: (thinks) then why don't you have it here

Julie: what

Neil: well there's plenty'a room, girls can use the pool...an I get to see you, what'do you say

Julie: (stunned) I say

Neil: wonderful (picks up key) here is a key, you can let yourself in do all the prep that you need (Julie looks at Neil, smiles) I've got a couple'a minutes why don't I give you a tour

(Neil walks away. Julie stares at the key in her hand)

CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is sitting on his bed and Seth and Summer are sitting in front of him. Ryan is helping them prepare for the interview. Summer appears to also be reading a gossip magazine, lol

Ryan: alright Summer (points) this ones for you, you ready

Summer: (looks up) yeah I'm listening

Ryan: ok, whose been the greatest influence in your intellectual development

Summer: um Muccia Prada

Seth: (looks at Summer) you probably wanna say somebody more like Einstein or

Summer: so you want me to like lie

Seth: no I jus I don't think that uh Prada is the answer that there looking for

Summer: well this interview could like determine the rest of our lives (raises eyebrows) right (Seth listens) well if I say something that I don't believe in I could end up with (frowns) the wrong life, how awful would that be (Seth looks at her)

Ryan: she has a point (looks at Seth) (Seth screws up his face at him, as if to say "what the hell")

Summer: I have'ta go get a mani pedi (starts to leave)

Seth: Summer

Summer: (stops) Cohen if you wanna memorise answers you think that they wanna hear that's fine (folds arms) but (shrugs) I believe in being myself (Seth looks at her) an by the way Muccia Prada combined styles from time periods in ways people never even imagined possible (shrugs) her clothes teach you to change your perspective (smiles, leaves)

Seth: I think she'll be fine (points)

Ryan: so where d'you see yourself in ten years

Seth: where do I see uh myself (points to himself) in ten years (looks down) that's a good question, ok, uhhh (looks at Ryan) well I guess more than anything you know what I would like (points) I would like the happiness (rubs arm) that I have right now, although I guess what're the chances'a that I (puts hands out) mean you go through your life an your probably only gonna be able to look back an...pin point like two or three times where you were genuinely actually happy an then of course in those moments you wouldn't of even (raises eyebrows) appreciated it anyways because who does right so (sighs) where do I see my self in ten years (thinks) umm I guess what I would like is uh id like to be right here, you know what I mean, right now in this moment (frowns) and uh (touches nose) not because I'm afraid of uncertainty because I'm not its jus (chews finger, shakes head) you know I was taught that when you have something good what your suppose'ta do is you hang onto it (nods) you know ya hang onto it with both hands (screws up face) an if somebody tries to take that from you what you should do is you should make sure that they pry it from your cold dead fingers...(softly) yeah

Ryan: (looks at Seth)...lets take a break (stands)

Seth: oh god (puts head down in hands)

Ryan: (pats Seth's neck) ill get you some water

CUT TO: Newport Group - Sandy is arriving and Matt is there working

Sandy: hey I told you to stop comin in on Saturdays

Matt: (motions) look whose talking

Sandy: hey listen, give Bill Merriam a call an tell him we'd like to take him out tomorrow

Matt: (nods) this is a good idea, I know that they officially haven't given Brea the word yet so, what should I do uh set up a tee time, reservation at The Arches

Sandy: you ever eaten at El Pavo Loco

Matt: no, is that a new restaurant (folds arms)

Sandy: it's a burrito stand, I thought we'd take him on a walking tour of the neighbourhoods around the hospital

Matt: (looks at Sandy) your kidding

Sandy: the Brea group's hospital is smack in an exclusive area, ours would serve more people I wanna bring that home

Matt: Sandy

Sandy: I know (closes eyes) it's not how the rest of the world does business (shrugs)

Matt: ok...ill tell Bill Merriam that he'll have a day...he'll never forget (Sandy nods)

CUT TO: The Bait Shop - we see sh*ts of the dance floor and then we see Marissa and Ryan sitting together at the bar

Ryan: (holds up drink) cheers

Marissa: (clinks with Ryan's) cheers (drinks)

Ryan: how's it goin with Kaitlin

Marissa: ...well, I mean she was pretty upset, I invited her out

(Marissa's eyes wander over and she sees Johnny and Kaitlin coming down the stairs together. Marissa looks at them stunned. Kaitlin sees Marissa but doesn't seem phased at all)

Marissa: (stands) Kaitlin

(Marissa makes her way through the crowd and over to the stairs. Ryan follows)

Kaitlin: oh my god Marissa I totally forgot you were gonna be here

(Marissa looks from Kaitlin to Johnny confused)

Marissa: hey, well what're you two doing

(Johnny looks at Kaitlin. Kaitlin looks at him)

Kaitlin: we're jus hangin out (smiles) so don't freak out or anything

Johnny: yeah we probably should'a mentioned it

Marissa: so you two are jus, hangin out

Kaitlin: well yeah, he took me home from the party remember, then we had a chance to talk (Ryan watches) (looks at Johnny) went for a swim (Marissa raises her eyebrows)

Johnny: actually uh-

Marissa: (looks at Johnny) oh so I asked you to drive my little sister home an you guys went for a midnight swim

Johnny: no I- look (holds hand up defensively) I jus got her a towel

(Kaitlin smiles. Ryan looks from Johnny to Kaitlin)

Marisa: who were you really calling this morning me or her

(Ryan looks at Johnny. Johnny looks down then at Marissa)

Kaitlin: (to Johnny) look, I knew she was gonna freak out like this

(Marissa raises her eyebrows at Kaitlin. Kaitlin looks at her. Marissa looks at Ryan in disbelief then back at Kaitlin. Ryan looks at Johnny/Kaitlin. Johnny looks at Marissa/Ryan)

Marissa: I'm not freaking out I jus don't like being lied to

Kaitlin: whatever

(Johnny looks down. Ryan raises his eyebrows and looks down)

Kaitlin: (to Johnny) can you take me home, I don't feel very well

(Marissa rolls her eyes, looks away and then at Johnny)

Johnny: I'm sorry

(Kaitlin and Johnny leave. Marissa looks at Ryan)

Ryan: you alright

Marissa: yeah I jus, I don't see why they couldn't (squints) tell me the truth

(Ryan looks at Marissa then up at Kaitlin and Johnny as they leave. Marissa is also watching)

CUT TO: The trailer park - the first thing we see is a sign that reads "WAYSIDE and underneath that TRAILER PARK". then Johnny's car as it drives in

Kaitlin: (off screen) come on, watching Marissa get jealous, admit it felt great

Johnny: (off screen) she wasn't jealous

(the car stops in front of Julie's trailer)

Kaitlin: (off screen) she was so jealous, seeing us together (smiles)

Johnny: Kaitlin I'm not sure about this

Kaitlin: but I...I thought you liked me

Johnny: (looks away) I do...but ok look even if you weren't Marissa's sister (looks at Kaitlin) I'm seventeen your fourteen

Kaitlin: fifteen tomorrow

Johnny: still

Kaitlin: (looks away) fine, I get it (gets out)

Johnny: (leans over) no look (Kaitlin looks at him) I wanna keep hangin out...but...as friends, ok

Kaitlin: it'll make Marissa mad

Johnny: (laughs) I can live with that

(Kaitlin shuts the door and smiles, Johnny smiles back and then leaves. Kaitlin walks up to the door)

Seth: hey

Kaitlin: (startled) oh my god (closes eyes)

(we can now see that Seth is standing in the bushes beside the side of the veranda, its dark and he is hard to see)

Seth: (laughs) sorry I didn't mean to scare ya I know it seems weird uh me loitering in the shadows

Kaitlin: its ok (Seth looks at her) I had a feeling you'd come around

(Seth lifts his hands off the railing as if to say "well here I am")

CUT TO: Seth's bedroom - the first thing we see is a zip lock bag, a lighter and 3 joints sitting next to a school book. the sh*t changes and we see that Seth is sitting at his desk staring at the joints. he has his head on his hand just staring. we hear a knock at the door. Seth slides everything into an open drawer just as Sandy comes in, and closes it

Sandy: hey, top of the mornin

Seth: hey

Sandy: so today's the day huh

Seth: yeah interviews not till this afternoon

Sandy: well your mothers makin pancakes (motions) come on down

Seth: you know I already ate plus I jus wanna kinda go over some'a this stuff

Sandy: at a certain point cramming becomes counter productive (looks at Seth) do somethin to relax

Seth: I was thinkin that myself (frowns)

Sandy: your gonna do great

(Sandy smiles, leaves and closes the door. Seth opens the drawer and pulls the joints back out. the next thing we see is Seth pushing a towel in the gap under the door. he then goes and opens a window, lights up one of the joints with the lighter, blows on the end and then puts it in his mouth)

CUT TO: The trailer park - we see Kaitlin eating her breakfast by herself. Marissa comes out looks at Kaitlin and then leans against the fridge

Marissa: Happy Birthday

(Kaitlin looks at Marissa and then looks down)

Marissa: look Kaitlin I know you think I over reacted or whatever but, I mean Johnny's just (raises eyebrows) alot older than you and I don't wanna see you get hurt

Kaitlin: (looks at Marissa) oh please, like that's really why you got mad

Marissa: (looks at Kaitlin) uh what's that suppose'ta mean

(Julie comes in from outside, dressed in a sporty outfit. she's breathless)

Julie: oo, hey, oh look at that, my two little girls or, should I say two young women (to Kaitlin) Happy Birthday sweetie (Kisses Kaitlin's cheek and half hugs her) mwah, oh

Kaitlin: (screws up face) oh gross mom, you're all sweaty

Julie: (wipes mouth) oh I know, I'm sorry I was running, you know after years of doing cardio-barre an yoga-lates I forgot how good this feels, I got three honks!

Marissa: (raises eyebrows, almost disturbed) that's great mom

(Kaitlin is standing at the sink with her back to Julie and Marissa, playing with her breakfast)

Julie: ok so tonight, not only have I planned am amazing dinner but Dr. Roberts said that we could have it at his house

Marissa: whoa Dr. Roberts offered you his house (moves to the counter so Julie can open the fridge)

Julie: yeah well I-I ran into him yesterday an I mentioned that it was Kaitlin's birthday an whala he couldn't take no for an answer (smiles) he's so generous, whoever gets him is a very lucky woman

Kaitlin: (looks at Julie) you know I don't want a birthday dinner

Julie: (swallows water) what're you talking about, he even said that we could watch The Sound Of Music on his plasma

Kaitlin: maybe next year

Julie: (looks at Kaitlin) oh honey I am so sorry that I forgot your birthday (Kaitlin looks away) ever since Caleb's death things have been a little crazy...but we really need this, as a family (Kaitlin looks at her) please

Kaitlin: (looks at Marissa then Julie) only if I can invite a friend

Marissa: (frowns) no! (Julie looks at her) I mean isn't it better if it's just our family an the Roberts

Julie: well its Kaitlin's birthday she can have whoever she wants (gasps) oh maybe we should invite your old friends from the equestrian club

Kaitlin: sure (smiles, looks at Marissa almost smugly) sounds great, bye

Julie: ok, bye honey (kisses Kaitlin's cheek)

(Kaitlin leaves)

Julie: oh Marissa I'm gonna need you ta help me set up (Marissa looks at her) please I need to make this up ta Kaitlin

Marissa: fine (rolls eyes)

Julie: ok thanks (kisses Marissa cheek) oh sorry about the sweat (wipes Marissa's cheek)

(Marissa half smiles and rubs her cheek. Julie goes out of the room)

Julie: (sings off screen) I am sixteen going on seventeen

CUT TO: Cohen backyard - Ryan is sitting in the doorway by the pool reading. Kaitlin walks in the other door

Kaitlin: knock knock

Ryan: (looks up) hey

Kaitlin: (picks up photo) hm you an Marissa, looks like the perfect couple (we see that it's an early photo of Ryan and Marissa together on the beach) you know people use'ta say that about her an Luke

(Ryan stands and takes the photo from Kaitlin)

Kaitlin: life's weird huh

Ryan: yeah, what's up (puts photo back)

Kaitlin: I need your advice, my moms throwing a party for me tonight, of course your invited (Ryan looks at her) but d'you think that Marissa would mind if I invited Johnny

Ryan: no, why would she mind

Kaitlin: well, she seemed a little weird when she saw us together last night, but there just friends so (frowns) why would it matter if we're hanging out if (raises eyebrows) there just friends

Ryan: Kaitlin what're you tryin'a do

Kaitlin: jus make everybody happy, I told you

Ryan: cause it seems like your mad at Marissa an your (sighs) I don't know your lookin for a way to hurt her

Kaitlin: what're you talking about, Marissa's my sister an I love her

Ryan: then why don't you talk to her instead'a tryin'a stir something up

(Kaitlin looks at him and blinks, Ryan raises his eyebrows at her)

Kaitlin: you know I'm sad that you feel that way, but Johnny's my friend an I want him at my party (Ryan looks at her) its jus that look on her face when she saw us together, but I don't have'ta tell you about that do I (Ryan blinks) see ya tonight

(Kaitlin leaves and Ryan stands there)

CUT TO: Roberts' house - Julie and Kirsten are inside together preparing for the party. Julie is arranging flowers and Kirsten is doing something with a tray of food

Julie: thank you so much for your help Kiki, god knows I have my talents cooking is not one of them

Kirsten: well it was nice of Neil ta lend you his house

Julie: (smiles) yes he is a gentleman

Kirsten: is he (looks at Julie)

Julie: Kirsten please, we've hardly had a real date we haven't even kissed

Kirsten: but he offered his house for Kaitlin's birthday, id say that's a good sign

Julie: it is a beautiful house, although I was thinking you could change out the marble in the entrance hall an some of the furniture-

Kirsten: Julie (Julie looks at her) since you haven't kissed yet you might wanna hold off on the redecorating

Julie: oooh yeah, jus making conversation

Kirsten: (nods) should I take this out

Julie: yeah, please

(Kirsten leaves with the tray of food. Julie touches the flowers a little and then picks up a gorgeous silver tea pot and smiles)

CUT TO: The pier - Sandy and Matt are at a stand getting Churros for themselves and Bill

Sandy: here you go, Newport's finest Churro (holds one out to Bill)

Bill: (smiles) thanks Sandy, I don't remember the last time I walked this much

Sandy: well, the hospital would service a wide variety'a neighbourhoods I wanted you to get a sense of that

Bill: (nods, eating Churro) mission accomplished

Sandy: an I told you how the free clinic might operate

Bill: twice, but if you don't mind I think I need a little break from the hospital

(Bill walks away, Matt goes over to Sandy)

Sandy: alright (Matt looks) we're losin him (nods) let's do it your way

Matt: yeah, you sure

Sandy: the truth is the tour worked more on me than it did on him, I'm not gonna rob this community of somethin it needs just...just so I can sleep easier, so come on, Bill (Bill looks at him) its almost dinner time, where would you like to go

CUT TO: Roberts' backyard - we see Kaitlin swimming underwater in the pool. with the black bikini she is wearing it borders on sexy

Kaitlin: (surfaces) Marissa you should come in, the waters great

(we can now see that Marissa is putting out food near the pool)

Marissa: yeah id love to but I'm helping set up for your party

Kaitlin: an I'm so grateful

(Kaitlin gets out of the pool. Marissa watches her)

Julie: (calls) Marissa, Kaitlin look whose here (points to Neil behind her)

Marissa: (waves) hi Dr. Roberts

Neil: hey Marissa

(Kaitlin wraps a towel around herself)

Julie: Kaitlin, don't you think you should say thank you for Dr. Roberts' hospitality

Kaitlin: oh (smiles) thank you so much for letting me use your house for my party

Neil: you are so welcome

(Johnny comes out)

Kaitlin: Johnny (goes over, drops towel) you came (hugs Johnny)

(Marissa walks by with a bunch of balloons)

Julie: oh my little girl is growing up

Marissa: yeah an she wants everyone ta see it too (Neil smiles)

Kaitlin: oh mom this is Johnny

Julie: of course (points) this is Dr. Roberts, this is his house

Neil: hey Johnny (shakes Johnny's hand)

Johnny: nice to meet you, hey Marissa

Marissa: (fixing balloons) hi

Kaitlin: oh look I got you all wet (rubs towel on Johnny's chest) I'm sorry

Marissa: (looks at Kaitlin) I'm gonna go uh see if Kirsten (points) needs help

(Marissa leaves. Julie looks at Neil. Neil has a half smile)

CUT TO: Seth's bedroom - the sh*t we first see is of his open window from the outside. we see smoke rising, the sh*t then changes and we can see that Seth is sitting against his wall under the window smoking a joint. he is looking very out of it. we hear a knock and Seth kind of comes out of his daydream

Seth: come, ooh

Ryan: (off screen, calls) Seth

Seth: yes

Ryan: hey man

Seth: yes

(we hear more knocking. Seth puts the joint out in an ashtray next to him on the floor)

Seth: co-, gees man I'm (laughs) com-

Ryan: (off screen) something's blocking the door

Seth: ok (laughs) jus calm down (picks up ashtray and stands) I gotta get in right now, I'm coming I got (puts ashtray down on the desk and picks up air freshener) gotta do somethin real (covers ashtray with a book, softly) yeah that's perfect

(Seth sprays the air freshener liberally around himself)

Ryan: (off screen) what's that

Seth: (puts can down) ok, god listen hey man (moves towel) I'm sorry there was a there was a (opens door) laundry build up right there, gees

Ryan: well it's-it's it's almost three thirty isn't your interview at four

Seth: what're you talking about (looks away) hey how'd that happen

Ryan: well are you ready

Seth: am I ready (Ryan nods) do me a favour (holds out arm) go ahead an feel that (rubs arm) feel that puppy right there

Ryan: no no no I'm no, I'm not gonna

Seth: ok, you don't wanna touch another man, I get it (Ryan frowns and sniffs the air) I get it, you find my slender swimmers body (sits on the bed) um intimidating

Ryan: something smells

Seth: (closes eyes) no it doesn't, no it doesn't but (puts his hand on his chin) they say the first sign of um a brain tumour is uh phantom smells so you should lie down (Ryan smells the air freshener) hey, hey (points, nods) you solved it you figured it out that's, your a mystery solver your like encyclopedia Brown (Ryan frowns) remember encyclopedia Brown, he went on down to Texas (Ryan looks at him then away) ta solve the mystery of the (touches chin) great sh**t out hey how bout this for a change (Ryan sniffs more) how bout in a cage match encyclopedia Brown versus the great brain (looks at Ryan completely straight faced) ta the death

Ryan: (looks at Seth) are you high

Seth: (frowns, tries to be serious but ends up laughing) am I high, no, no come on man I love when you go for the comedy(Ryan looks at Seth and goes over to the desk) but I would not quit your day job beatin up uh people

(Ryan moves the book off of the ashtray)

Seth: I would

(Ryan takes the ashtray with 2 joins in it over to Seth)

Seth: (completely serious) I don't know how that got there

(Seth looks up at Ryan, Ryan looks at him skeptically, lol. I just have to say Adam did an amazing job in this scene, I was lmao from the serious faces alone!)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Summer is in the hall, her cell phone rings

Summer: (answers) hello

(we now see Ryan on the phone heading into the pool house with a coffee in one hand. we can also hear the shower running in the background)

Ryan: hey Summer, are you at the interview yet

Summer: um yeah, I'm about to go in

Ryan: can you stretch yours out a little bit, Seth's gonna be late

Summer: sure, what happened

Ryan: uh I jus need'a bring him down ta earth a little, we'll be there as soon as we can ok

Summer: ok, bye (hangs up)

Ryan: (calls) Seth, hey man, got some coffee for ya, I want you to drink it ok

Seth: (off screen) dude I am not stoned anymore

Ryan: ok then uh why're you in my shower

(the bathroom door opens and Ryan looks away quickly while handing Seth the coffee)

Seth: whoa, how'd that happen

Ryan: jus drink the coffee (shuts the door, looks away)

(the next thing we see is Ryan pushing Seth in the hall at Harbor. Seth has his hands out sort of leaning back and Ryan has a hand on Seth's back pushing him forward. lol)

Seth: dude alright I'm fine (Ryan sighs) the guys gonna think I'm Rupert the monkey boy

Ryan: how long ya been doin this man

Seth: ugh, god, its pot

(moves away from Ryan so he's not supporting him anymore)

Seth: aren't you over reacting a little bit

Ryan: you were doing it alone an in secret it's a little bit different

Seth: well this is the first time I swear

Ryan: (raises eyebrows) an this is really just stress about leavin

Seth: two years ago this miracle happened to me ok, you showed up an Summer started talking to me an my life changed (Ryan listens) an id be leavin that for some place new an (shrugs) it'd jus be really easy for things to go back to the way they were an I jus I cant do that

Ryan: it wasn't a miracle (motions) your the one who got up on that coffee cart an told Summer you loved her (Seth looks down) you've changed I mean your gonna be fine wherever you go (Seth looks at him) now, tell me you weren't (screws up face) stupid enough to buy pot down at the pier cause you know half those guys are narcs right

Seth: no it was nothin like that uh (Summer comes out of the interview) hey don't get her in trouble with Marissa but actually (softly) I got it from Kaitlin (Ryan looks at him)

Summer: (softly) thank god (Ryan & Seth look) you guys d'you realise I have been in there (folds arms) for an hour an a half what took you so long

Ryan: he jus needed to calm down (Summer frowns) why don't you head on in an just meet us at Summers when you're done

Summer: yeah

Seth: ok (Ryan touches his arm comfortingly)

Summer: no pressure (Seth goes to kiss Summer but she keeps walking) but if you mess it up our future together is ruined

(Ryan and Summer leave. Seth slowly walks towards the door but you guessed it, just before he is there he turns around and leaves. we then see the Brown guy in the room by himself)

CUT TO: Roberts' backyard - now completely decorated for Kaitlin's party. we see balloons tied to a table full of presents, then we see a couple of random kids playing ball in the pool. some girls walking around. a couple of boys near a table. another kid near the drinks table by himself and then one of the boys in the pool hits the ball in the direction of Julie and Neil's table. Neil catches it and throws it back. we then see Johnny sitting on a pool lounge and Kaitlin is sitting with him. Marissa is sitting on the side of the hot tub by herself looking bored. Summer and Ryan walk over

Ryan: hey

Marissa: (smiles, stands) people I know (hugs Summer) hi (sits) after Kirsten left I had no one ta talk to (looks over at Johnny & Kaitlin)

Summer: this is a good turn out though

Marissa: yeah well my mom invited Kaitlin's old riding club (Summer nods) she probably shouldnt'a bothered

Neil: Summer

Summer: oh, scuse me you guys

Ryan: yeah

(Summer goes over to Julie and Neil)

Neil: sweetheart how'd your interview go

Summer: it went great

(Ryan sits down next to Marissa)

Ryan: you alright

(Marissa watches as Kaitlin leads Johnny inside by the hand)

Marissa: (looks at Ryan) yeah well, remember when I said I wanted to get to know Kaitlin (Ryan nods) be careful what you wish for

Ryan: in that case there's uh something I should tell you about her an Seth

(we now see the inside of Summers bedroom. Kaitlin comes in followed by Johnny. Kaitlin shuts the door)

Johnny: uh, what're we doing here

Kaitlin: I told you (sits on the bed) looking for my presents

Johnny: your presents (rubs head) are all downstairs

Kaitlin: (looks at Johnny, shakes head) not all of them

Johnny: Kaitlin look I told you (looks away)

Kaitlin: that your seventeen an that I'm fourteen, but I'm not fourteen anymore, remember

Johnny: ok but look someone could come in we should jus

Kaitlin: you wanna lock the door, what're you planning on doing to me (leans back on her arms, smiles)

Johnny: very funny

Kaitlin: or is it that your afraid that Marissa will come in (Johnny looks at her) she sees you with her little sister an then you really don't have a chance

Johnny: what're you talking about

Kaitlin: look (stands) you said that you liked me, an now we're only two years apart (Johnny looks at her) so unless there's something else

Johnny: I'm not interested in Marissa alright

Kaitlin: then prove it, one birthday kiss (smiles)

(Johnny looks at Kaitlin and Kaitlin leans in and kisses him)

Kaitlin: you know I think we'd better get back to the party

(Kaitlin smiles and walks passed him, Johnny laughs a little - the next thing we see is Marissa looking for Kaitlin and Ryan with her)

Marissa: you can't stop me, I've let this go far enough

Ryan: (sighs, holds Marissa's arm) listen Marissa look I know you need to talk to her but it's your sister it's still her birthday party

(Seth comes over. he looks higher than before)

Seth: hey (Ryan & Marissa look) I'm back, from (points) my interview for Brown, which I went to (nods)

Ryan: ok

(Marissa glares at Seth with her hand on her hip)

Seth: you told her didn't you, ok first of all (shakes head) don't blame Kaitlin

(Kaitlin and Johnny come down the stairs)

Kaitlin: fat chance of that

Marissa: (looks at Kaitlin) where have you ben

Kaitlin: oh Johnny gave me my present (smiles)

(Ryan and Marissa both look away. Marissa follows them Kaitlin and Johnny. Ryan looks at Seth about to say something)

Seth: (brings finger to mouth, closes eyes) shhhhh

(Ryan leaves. Seth opens his eyes with a straight face)

CUT TO: Matt's apartment - Sandy is making some drinks while Matt, Bill and a few girls that Matt knows are sitting together. Matt goes over to Sandy

Matt: so (raises eyebrows) looks like Lilly an Bill are hittin it off

Sandy: yeah I balked at takin him out to dinner but I'm totally cool about turnin your apartment into the Playboy ground hall? Bill (hands Bill drink) here you go

Bill: thanks Sandy

Sandy: (to Lilly) dry martini for you Lilly

Bill: I gotta tell ya I'm glad I didn't go home

Lilly: (smiles) so am I

Sandy: well this may not seem fair but I think I'm gonna have'ta talk to you a little bit more about the hospital

Bill: Sandy that won't be necessary (to the girls) excuse me, please

(Sandy and Bill move away from the girls)

Bill: I'm in

Sandy: (suprised) your in

Bill: honestly I didn't see the difference between the proposals (Sandy looks at him) your tryin'a take care'a me the least I can do is take care'a you, I mean that's business huh (picks up drinks) Caleb would'a been proud

Bill: (in the background) a martini, an scotch for the lady

(Matt goes over to Sandy)

Matt: so what'did he say

Sandy: we got the hospital

Matt: really

Sandy: really

Matt: Sandy (touches Sandys arm) that's amazing

(Sandy looks as though he's torn between being happy for the result, or being mad at himself for doing business like Caleb)

Bill: (in the background) so where do we go to have fun around here

(the girls laugh. Sandy cringes and drinks)

CUT TO: Roberts house - Kaitlin and Johnny are walking down the front stairs. Marissa comes out the front door

Marissa: where are you going

Kaitlin: leaving, would you tell mom

Marissa: your leaving your own birthday party (Kaitlin looks away) (to Johnny) I need to talk to my sister

Johnny: listen Marissa

Marissa: look I really don't feel like hearing it right now

(Johnny nods and walks away)

Marissa: (moves closer to Kaitlin) what's wrong with you

Kaitlin: heeere we go

Marissa: Kaitlin, you gave Seth pot, you stole money from a fraternity I don't even know who you are anymore

Kaitlin: d'you wanna jus spare me the concerned sister bit, we both know this is about Johnny

Marissa: ...you don't know what you're talking about

Kaitlin: look Marissa anyone can tell that you like him, you don't think Ryan can

Marissa: I love Ryan

Kaitlin: yeah you love Ryan you guys are soul mates blah blah blah, it doesn't mean that you don't like Johnny

Marissa: I don't (raises eyebrows)

Kaitlin: really, well then you wouldn't mind that I just made out with him upstairs (Marissa is stunned) yeah, you may not know me but I do know you

(Marissa looks at Kaitlin, shocked. we hear the car start and Kaitlin walks away. Marissa stands there as they drive away - inside Ryan goes over to Marissa)

Ryan: hey there you are, you alright

Marissa: no, it's Kaitlin

(Julie and Neil are in the same room over at the bar with the birthday cake)

Julie: hey Marissa honey where's Kaitlin (points) its time for the cake

Marissa: she's gone

Julie: what, what'do you mean she's gone, of course she's not gone I mean she wouldn't jus leave her own party (Neil watches)

Marissa: yeah well we got into a fight

Julie: (looks at Marissa) you got in a fight at her birthday party, what about

Marissa: (upset) look uh I don't wanna go into it ok

Julie: how could you do this to your little sister Marissa (Marissa scoffs, Ryan frowns) d'you even know what she's been through being away for so long, this was a very important birthday for her for all of us

Marissa: look mom no offense but I don't think a party's really gonna fix this family

(Neil looks down)

Julie: excuse me

(Marissa looks over at Neil and then Julie)

Marissa: (sighs) you know I should jus go ok I'm sorry I'm (waves) bye Dr. Roberts

Ryan: ill take you home

Marissa: no I...I wanna walk, I need the fresh air &