03x14 - The Cliffhanger

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Opening scene - The pool house, dawn - Sandy comes into the pool house dressed in a robe, very flustered. the sun is just coming up

Sandy: Ryan, Ryan (shakes Ryan's body gently) c'mon wake up

(we see Ryan curled up on the bed under the covers, he stirs a little)

Ryan: hey, what's wrong

Sandy: Seth is gone

Ryan: (sits up on his elbows, frowns) what, he's gone

Sandy: yeah, yeah his alarm went off I went inta his room his bed is empty

Ryan: uhhh calc exam

Sandy: calc exam (raises eyebrows)

Ryan: yeah, yeah yeah um he probably jus (screws up face) went in early to school, cram for it

Sandy: yeah well I'm gonna drive over there to make sure

Ryan: no-no-no-no-no (pushes covers away) no ill go, ill go, I gotta get to school early anyway (sits around)

Sandy: if there was anything going on with Seth, anything I should know (Ryan looks at him) you would tell me right

Ryan: (sniffs, nods) yeah, ill call you uh when I find him

(Sandy looks at Ryan then looks around the pool house helplessly before leaving)

CUT TO: The Pier - we see Seth leaning on the railing looking out at the water, Ryan walks up to him

Ryan: hey man (Seth looks) so uh Sandy noticed you were gone, he's worried

Seth: jus takin in the sunrise Ryan

Ryan: eh that's what they got windows for

Seth: so I wanted to be alone are you the only one in this family that's allowed to brood

Ryan: (sighs) man whatever it is you can tell me

Seth: (looks at Ryan then down) my Brown interview did not go...so well, actually it didn't go at all

Ryan: (looks at Seth) blew it off

Seth: (nods, looks down) yep, an then to put the cherry on top'a that I went ahead an lied to Summer about it

Ryan: (nods, looks down) right (raises eyebrows) well, I don't know talk to her

Seth: yeah its jus Summer was over pot by the tenth grade an (shrugs) she thinks it's totally juvenile, it'd be like telling her I'm inta Beanie Babies

Ryan: well, you know at least tell her that you missed the interview, you do that an-an ill keep quiet about the rest of it

Seth: we're dangerously close to an after school special here Ryan, its marijuana an I did it twice

Ryan: so you're telling me you didn't come down here to buy a bag

(Ryan looks at Seth, Seth looks at Ryan then looks away. Ryan looks at Seth and Seth scratches the side of his head)

Seth: fine I wasn't gonna smoke anymore anyways

Theme song - California by Phantom Planet

Wayside trailer park - Kaitlin has the bottoms of a bikini in her hand and Marissa comes in

Marissa: what're you doing (sits)

Kaitlin: tryin'a decide on a bathing suit, d'you think tankinis are over

Marissa: you're going swimming

Kaitlin: no, Johnny's taking me for a surf lesson (Marissa looks at her, shocked) he says the waves are always best in the morning

Marissa: (smiles, nods) that's what I hear

Kaitlin: look, I know that you're mad about me an Johnny (looks at Marissa)

Marissa: I'm not mad, do I look mad

Kaitlin: ok we may not be BFF's but you're my sister an I can tell when you're mad

Marissa: (looks at Kaitlin) Kaitlin, look in my eyes (points) I don't care about you an Johnny

(Marissa goes outside and Kaitlin follows her)

Kaitlin: you have a boyfriend, so Johnny Harpers fair game right

Marissa: (stops, looks at Kaitlin) I'm not talking about this

Kaitlin: (moves closer) can you honestly tell me you have no feelings for him

(we see Johnny come around the corner, a little away from where Marissa and Kaitlin are. Marissa looks at Kaitlin but doesn't say anything

Kaitlin: that's what I thought (to Johnny) hey, you're right on time

(Marissa shakes her head then looks at Johnny)

Johnny: sorry I didn't mean to (Kaitlin looks at Marissa) walk in on anything

(Marissa looks away)

Kaitlin: no problem, you ready ta surf

Marissa: uh I gotta go, enjoy the beach (small wave)

(Johnny watches Marissa leave and then looks at Kaitlin who has a big smile on her face)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Kirsten and Julie are sitting at the kitchen table together. Kirsten has a New Match profile in her hand

Kirsten: (reads) Katie Rubel, thirty nine, single, loves tennis loves working out, do we have anyone for her

(Julie doesn't seem to be paying attention, she has her chin in her hand and is almost daydreaming)

Julie: I say she dies alone

Kirsten: (looks at Julie) Julie!

Julie: (sighs) I'm sorry I jus can't focus on fixing other peoples love lives when my own is such a mess

Kirsten: Dr. Roberts will call you (smiles) or if you want you could call him (drinks coffee)

Julie: (rolls eyes, stands) I know you've been married for like two hundred years but you must remember something about dating

Kirsten: well I hope so or I'm in the wrong business (Julie pours herself more coffee) maybe that's the answer, pitch Dr. Roberts the dating service (nods) set him up

Julie: set him up (frowns) are you high

Kirsten: no I'm serious, then you'll be back on his radar (shrugs) an it won't seem like your pursuing him

Julie: (thinks, gasps) I like it, I'm aloof but thoughtful

Kirsten: an when he's confronted with the idea of dating these Newpsies

Julie: half of whom he's botoxed himself (sits)

Kirsten: he will realise that the only woman he wants is you (Julie smiles) an he will call you for dinner

Julie: ill suggest Al Fornos, a table by the window (Kirsten looks at her) I'm impressed, your sneakier than I thought (squints) Kirsten Cohen

Kirsten: well, being around you all these years, it's rubbed off

(Julie smiles almost proudly)

CUT TO: Harbor school - Summer is sitting cross legged on a bench amongst some trees, it looks really peaceful actually. Seth walks over

Seth: hey

Summer: (looks up) hey Cohen, hey did you write your thank you note yet to the Brown interviewer

Seth: (sits, frowns) no actually that's...somethin I wanted to talk to you about

Summer: oh well you came to the right person, because I am master (points to herself with a pen) of the thank you note

Seth: oh (raises eyebrows)

Summer: listen to this (Seth nods) thank you so much for the (looks at Seth) resplendent (raises eyebrows) interview

Seth: (looks at Summer) resplendent

Summer: yeah (picks up thesaurus) I bought a thesaurus, Shelley loves SAT words (makes a "go figure" expression)

Seth: hey I didn't know you two were on a first name basis

Summer: oh yeah we totally power bonded which means I may actually have a chance at getting inta Brown, d'you know what that means (Seth looks at her) no calling, no texting, no emailing just us together isn't that great

Seth: (smiles, nods, softly) yeah

Summer: ok so tell me how did your interview really go (frowns) d'you think you aced it

Seth: (thinks)...I knocked it outta the park (nods)

Summer: (happy) really

Seth: yeah, yeah an it wasn't easy believe me but you know (Summer nods) I turned on the Cohen charm as usual (Summer laughs) an...the lady swooned

Summer: (laugh/smile gone, looks down) Cohen

Seth: yeah

Summer: (looks at Seth) Shelley's a guy

Seth: (speechless) is it because (nods, closes eyes) yes yes your- I'm sorry, correct (Summer frowns) but with a feminine energy I don't know I got a gay vibe I'm gender blind that's the thing (looks at Summer) an that's somethin that I'm gonna have'ta work on at Brown, next year when we go together (holds up hand for a high five) when we go together (hits Summers leg) ok I'm gonna see you later (stands) I gotta go

Summer: (closes eye, annoyed) Cohen

Seth: we'll talk after school (leaves)

(Summer tries to say something but she cant, she just lets him leave - inside the student lounge Marissa is sitting by herself studying something thick, she looks up briefly and Ryan walks passed with coffee)

Marissa: (takes coffee) wow somebody was really craving caffeine

Ryan: oh yeah (flops into chair) could barely keep my eyes open ooooh early morning wake up call courtesy of Seth

Marissa: oh has he told Summer yet

Ryan: no an he's not going to by the way I promised (frowns) that um we'd keep quiet about it as long as he told her about the interview

Marissa: oh I was looking forward ta Summer bitch slapping Kaitlin for giving Seth pot...guess she's jus gonna get away with it like always

Ryan: maybe thatt's for the best (frowns) I mean she screwed up but she's still pretty much a kid so

Marissa: (nods) yeah, but with my moms DNA, which means she's capable (squints) of more than you think (looks at Ryan)

Ryan: um (looks away then at Marissa) are we...still talking about Seth

Marissa: this is just sister stuff (Ryan looks at her skeptically) (sighs) you know I should probably get to class (Ryan frowns) ill see ya later

Ryan: ok

(Marissa leaves and Ryan watches her from the corner of his eye)

Ryan: (to himself) its just sister stuff...

CUT TO: The beach - we see Kaitlin on top of a surfboard on the sand "paddling" with her arms. Johnny is standing next to her

Johnny: ok let's practice your pop up one more time

Kaitlin: (leans up) look when you told me you were gonna give me a surfing lesson I (looks towards the water then back at Johnny) kind of imagined us in the water

Johnny: no, no (crouches) first lessons always on sand

Kaitlin: (sits up) as long as we're skippin the water part, why don't we jus do this back at your place (Johnny looks at her) or we could jus blow the whole thing off, rent a movie, order in pancakes

Johnny: I thought you said you wanted to learn how to surf

Kaitlin: I'm not training for the Olympics (raises eyebrows) ok

Johnny: (sits down) I'm sorry, I'm jus distracted

Kaitlin: (nods) thinking about Marissa (Johnny looks at her) story of my life, I like a guy he's in love with my older sister

Johnny: look, Marissa an I have a history together alright its...just complicated (looks down)

Kaitlin: (matter of factly) un-complicate it, do something

Johnny: I can't do anything, it's not my place

Kaitlin: if you're too lame to do something (stands) ill jus find somebody who will

(Kaitlin leaves .Johnny stays on the sand)

CUT TO: Newport Group - Sandy and Matt are there together discussing the hospital

Sandy: I thought this was a done deal, Merriam already gave us the hospital contract

Matt: he did, an now he has'ta present it to the board of physicians, cant have a hospital without doctors, like it or not they got a say

Sandy: right, now we have'ta ply more people with women an liquor

Matt: (sits) I don't think that's gonna work, these guys are doctors not businessmen

Sandy: then we got that in common, call it willful naivety, call it bleary eyed optimism

Matt: you think we've got a sh*t

Sandy: yeah, there's over a hundred thousand uninsured that live in Orange County, there's got to be some angle we can find to make that land on these guys

Matt: ...well there is (Sandy listens, pacing) the head of the board Henry Griffin, turns out we have a...a personal connection

Sandy: (looks at Matt) well now there's a shocking turn of events

Matt: it's his daughter Mia

Sandy: she's a stripper too

Matt: (smiles) no she was a year ahead'a me at Kellogg, now she's one of its most trusted advisors, an she use'ta have a thing for me

Sandy: (looks at Matt) well who could blame her (Matt half smiles) so now you wanna wine an dine her (Matt looks down) use her affection for you to manipulate her father

Matt: listen it's no worse than the strippers we got for Bill Merriam

Sandy: (frowns) oh I don't know, I draw the line at family Matt, how bout this, how bout we find a strategy (raises eyebrows) that doesn't involve liquor...or sexual favours

CUT TO: Roberts' living room - Neil is sitting on the couch reading a medical book. the maid comes in with Julie

Julie: thank you, I mean Gracias

Neil: (looks) Julie (stands)

Julie: hi (smiles) uh your receptionist told me you'd be home today (Neil takes off his glasses) so I thought id come by an personally thank you for hosting Kaitlin's birthday party, and as a token of my appreciation

(Julie smiles and holds out the New Match folder, Neil puts his glasses back on and looks at the cover. it's a white folder with New written in black curly writing, the M of match is a red heart and the atch is the same font as new. underneath that is Bachelorettes of Newport in smaller print)

Neil: bachelorettes of Newport (looks at Julie) you wanna set me up

Julie: w- unless...you don't wanna be set up

Neil: (takes off glasses, folds arms) well I hadn't really thought about it

Julie: because I can totally understand (frowns) if a blind date seems like too much

Neil: huh...lets see what you have there

(Julie smiles and almost reluctantly hands the folder back to Neil. Neil puts his glasses back on and sits down)

Neil: (reads) New Match, wow, she's pretty

Julie: (sits near Neil) mm pear shaped (looks at Neil) but pretty

Neil: (turns page) oooh look at her, nice...smile

Julie: yeah (nods) adult braces

Neil: ahh (turns page) Julie all of these women look fantastic (Julie looks at him) its going'ta take me a while to choose one, mind if I get back to you

(Julie smiles as if to say "sure" but you can tell she's disappointed)

CUT TO: The pool house - we see a pair of feet impatiently tapping on a foot stool. in the background Ryan comes up the outside stairs and stops when he sees who it is, he rubs his eyes and then keeps walking. Kaitlin is sitting in a chair watching him

Kaitlin: finally, your home, what'd you do take the scenic route

Ryan: (throws jacket on the bed) sorry I didn't know you were waitin for me (puts bag down)

Kaitlin: well (gets up from the chair) I jus...get kinda lonely while you guys are all at school

Ryan: yeah speakin of school (frowns) shouldn't you be goin back to yours soon

Kaitlin: how many times do I have'ta tell you guys, it's called mid winter break (raises eyebrows, smiles) its long

Ryan: (nods) apparently

Kaitlin: look I wanna talk to you about Marissa (Ryan looks at her) this whole Johnny triangle we're all trapped in

Ryan: triangle

Kaitlin: well, now that I'm here (frowns) it's more like a square (Ryan looks at her, clearly not amused) oh anyway see I like him an I'm not getting anywhere because he thinks he's got a chance with Marissa (raises eyebrows)

Ryan: well (sighs) not that that's any of your business but it's not the case

Kaitlin: I don't know, see, today I asked her if she had feelings for him, point blank (Ryan looks at her) she didn't deny it

(Ryan looks at Kaitlin, Kaitlin looks at him)

Ryan: (nods, had enough) well thanks for the heads up (touches Kaitlin's shoulder) I think Marissa an I can handle it ourselves so, if you jus wanna (points to the open doors)

Kaitlin: Ryan I want you to do something about it (Ryan puts his hands on his hips) I mean you're a man of action, you throw punches, set fires (Ryan folds his arms) at least that's the guy I remember from two years ago

Ryan: m we've all grown up since then (smiles)

Kaitlin: so your reformed now, congratulations, it doesn't mean you still can't talk to her

Ryan: (sighs) so you can hook up with Johnny

Kaitlin: you get something out of it too (Ryan looks at her) you gett'a find out where you stand, once (raises eyebrows) an for all

(Kaitlin leaves and Ryan looks as though he's thinking)

CUT TO: The diner - Marissa is sitting in a booth by herself drinking coffee, then we see Ryan come in and sit opposite her

Marissa: Ryan hey, is everything ok (worried) cause...you sounded really weird on the phone

Ryan: I need to know how you feel about Johnny

Marissa: (looks down) so I take it Kaitlin paid you a visit

Ryan: this isn't about Kaitlin, we both know this was an issue long before she showed up (looks at Marissa)

Marissa: (looks at Ryan) I'm with you

Ryan: (sighs) but that's not the whole story is it (Marissa looks at him wide eyed) look (closes eyes, opens them) maybe...you jus feel sorry for him or...maybe sometimes you didn't think you could talk to me (Marissa looks away) or I wasn't listening (Marissa looks down) or maybe your in love with him (Marissa looks at him) either way you gotta figure it out an until then I...I don't wanna see you

(Marissa looks at him shocked. Ryan looks at her, he means it)

Marissa: (blinks) look I know things have been confusing

(Ryan looks away and then leaves. he really doesn't want to hear it anymore, aww. Marissa looks away sadly)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Seth is sitting at the end of the counter with a coffee and Ryan comes in from outside

Seth: hey, morning

Ryan: hm (goes to the fridge)

Seth: oh no, the Atwood grunt that's never a good sign, whats'a matter, I'm gonna guess Marissa or Johnny (raises eyebrows) or maybe...Kaitlin, I'm gonna say probably a combo platter

Ryan: I think Marissa an I are on thin ice

Seth: ooooh

Ryan: (pours cereal) yeah, she needs to figure out her relationship with Johnny pronto

Seth: she's uh got good taste in people I'm sure she'll do the right thing

Ryan: (sits next to Seth) speaking of the right thing (sighs)

Seth: um...I tried to talk to Summer

Ryan: and

Seth: I chickened out (Ryan listens) which is kinda my go to move these days but I'm gonna take care of it an I'm rescheduling (raises eyebrows) the interview

Ryan: (looks at Seth) think there gonna let you take it again after you blew the first one off

Seth: well for the first one I had an epileptic fit an there was a three car pileup on the freeway with a jack knifed trailer truck so (makes a "there you go" noise") (Ryan looks at him) d- a- alright ill work on my excuse

Ryan: I think that's a good idea (eats)

CUT TO: The trailer - Marissa is sitting in a chair reading. Julie is cooking something on the stove and she doesn't look thrilled with it. Kaitlin comes out

Julie: Kaitlin, your up I was jus making some grits

Kaitlin: ok (sits) mom, we get it (motions with hand) we live in a trailer park there is no need ta go overboard

Julie: Marissa you want some (smiles)

Marissa: (looks) I'm not hungry

(Kaitlin looks from Marissa to Julie)

Julie: fine, ill go see if Gus likes these, I mean he does eat pigeons after all, be right back (leaves)

Kaitlin: id k*ll for some apple jacks, d'you think we have any

Marissa: (sits forward) Kaitlin, you had no right to talk Ryan about my relationship with Johnny, it's none of your business

Kaitlin: I was jus sharing my opinion

Marissa: (frowns) what'did I ever do to you (Kaitlin looks at her) I mean I know mom ignores you an dad left

Kaitlin: ok let's not turn this inta family therapy

Marissa: ok then let's not pretend (shrugs) this is all about Johnny

Kaitlin: what else would this be about

Marissa: come on your doing this ta punish me (Kaitlin looks away) you know I was actually happy when you came home (picks up bag) I thought we were gonna be friends again (stands) but now I jus cant wait for you to leave (leaves)

(Kaitlin looks over at the door and we hear an almost slam)

CUT TO: Harbor school - we see Seth come out of a door and into the hall, he then goes out of the sh*t and we see Summer walking down the hall. she notices Seth walking away and then looks over at the door he came out of. the next thing we see is Summer going into a room where a woman already is

W: Summer, I just got off the phone with Mr. Spibey from Brown, looks like you've got a fan

Summer: (suprised) oh great, you know I was actually jus curious did he mention how it went with Seth

W: (looks at Summer) Seth Cohen

Summer: yeah you know gangly, mop head, barely has an ass

W: right um unfortunately Seth missed his (nods) interview

Summer: (stunned) what

W: he was a no show, he was just in here explaining the situation (shakes head) something about a tractor trailer accident

Summer: (to herself) oh my god that little bitch

W: excuse me (puts hand on hip)

Summer: I'm sorry, thank you for your help (leaves)

CUT TO: Cohen house - we see Julie come in the front door. we then see that Kirsten is sitting on the living room couch looking at some papers

Julie: well (Kirsten looks up) I finally heard from Dr. Roberts (smiles)

Kirsten: that's great (Julie looks at her) or not...

Julie: he had me set him up with Laura Cross, they'll be eating at Al Fornos (sits) a table by the window

Kirsten: (closes eyes) oh Julie I'm sorry

Julie: ah, well its my own fault (looks at Kirsten) I let you do the scheming (Kirsten looks away) clearly not your wheel house, from now on if someone needs to be manipulated, we put me in charge!

Kirsten: fair enough (Julie looks at her) Laura Cross I-I I don't know her

Julie: (melodramatically) well she'll probably marry him an enjoy a life of free brow lifts (raises eyebrows) (Kirsten looks at her) anyway, I am going to get to know her an find out what I'm up against

Kirsten: (smiles, shakes head) don't tell me your gonna spy on them

Julie: I tried taking your (points) advice Kiki (stands) an quite frankly it sucked (looks at Kirsten) from now on we do things the Julie Cooper way (leaves)

Kirsten: Julie Cooper be careful

CUT TO: Johnny's bedroom - Johnny is lying on his bed and Dennis is sitting on a desk chair in front of the bed

Dennis: I see we have a problem

Johnny: Chili man I'm fine alright, I'm jus

Dennis: in love with Marissa Cooper (Johnny looks at him) (sighs) my friend in all my years of loving ladies an getting nothing in return I have never been this bad off as you

Johnny: thanks man it makes me feel alot better

Dennis: (points from nose to Johnny) normally (stands) I would advise you to go cold turkey, delete her number from your cell, spam block her emails an jus hope the obsession passes (sits on the bed) but I see that you, are in deeper than this

Johnny: so what'do I do

Dennis: take a sh*t (looks at Johnny) that way even if she rejects you at least you know you tried

Johnny: (sits up) yeah an...an there's always the chance that she feels the same way right (hopeful)

Dennis: reasons abound (holds hands out encouragingly) the point is you owe it to yourself to at least know whether or not she likes you

(Johnny nods, thinking)

CUT TO: NB Yacht Club - Sandy and Kirsten are sitting at a table together about to order. Sandy looks distracted

Kirsten: you could have a drink tonight

Sandy: (looks at Kirsten) are you sure

Kirsten: well, you've had a tough day

(Sandy nods and then stops suddenly)

Sandy: so has Matt

(we see Matt walking over to the bar)

Sandy: looks like he's come here ta drown his sorrows

Kirsten: (looks) ooh, well you should ask him to join us if he's all by himself

(Sandy puts his hand in the air to get Matt's attention then stops. we see what he is seeing. Matt stands up and a gorgoeus young woman joins him)

Sandy: or not

Kirsten: (looks) oh, that's Mia Griffin (Sandy looks at her shocked) OC weekly jus did a profile on her, apparently she is an up an coming Newpsie...wow I have too much time on my hands

Sandy: well if she's the new queen (nods) she's still got alot to learn

Kirsten: well why wouldn't she date him, he's young an attractive (looks over)

Sandy: he's using her (Kirsten looks at him) her fathers the head'a the board

Kirsten: are you gonna talk to him

(Sandy looks over at Matt and Mia, they are talking and appear to be having a good time)

Sandy: tomorrow (raises eyebrows) tonight I'm out with my lovely, beautiful morally uncompromised wife

Kirsten: (smiles) we could go ta the Crab Shack, pick up something to go

Sandy: (happily suprised) sand dabs are in season (raises eyebrows) genius

(Sandy and Kirsten stand. we see one last sh*t of Matt and Mia together)

CUT TO: The pier - Johnny is looking out at the water by himself and Marissa walks up

Marissa: hey

Johnny: (looks) hey, thanks for meeting me

Marissa: yeah (looks down) I wanted to talk to you too (looks at Johnny) things have been really-

Johnny: (nods) really weird between us, I know um that's jus why I wanted to get everything out in the open

Marissa: Johnny I don't know if now's the time to bare your soul-

Johnny: I love you (Marissa closes her eyes) an I think you love me too

Marissa: Johnny

Johnny: look, ok look what's happened between us, I mean I-I got hurt an you took care of me, even when I begged you not to

Marissa: I know (nods) that's- that's true but-

Johnny: I told you to stay away from me an you showed up at my house (Marissa looks at him) I'm not imagining this ok, there's something real between us, that's why ? ? walk away (Marissa looks down then at Johnny) look...you don't have'ta say anything right now ok, jus you know think about it

(Marissa looks at Johnny. Johnny looks at her and then leaves. Marissa looks out at the water)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen, next morning - Kirsten and Sandy are sitting at the end of the counter together sharing the paper. Ryan comes in

Ryan: (off screen) morning

Sandy: (looks) morning

Kirsten: (looks) hi Ryan (motions) feel like a bagel

Ryan: I do, thank you (takes bagel)

Sandy: ahh there's my son

(we see Seth walk into the kitchen. he looks a bit down, he gives a small wave but doesn't say anything)

Sandy: how are you

Seth: good, do we have poppy, oh, great (takes bagel)

Sandy: (looks at Seth) how are you really

Seth: uhh (Ryan looks at Seth) I'm really fine dad, how are you

Sandy: (nods) I'm good, I'm good jus makin sure your stayin afloat, I know you got alotta stress, exams, college applications

Seth: (looks down) yeah no not to worry its all under control (Ryan looks at him then down)

Kirsten: oh hey Summer (smiles)

(Sandy and Seth look over towards the arch and Summer comes in)

Summer: hey (smiles)

Sandy: you're just in time for breakfast

Summer: oooh thanks Mr. C, actually I was wondering if I could talk to Seth (points) upstairs um possibly alone

Seth: (looks at Summer) ok

(Seth walks passed Summer. Summer turns to follow him and looks at Ryan briefly. Ryan frowns and Summer leaves .the next thing we see is a close up of Seth in his bedroom)

Seth: alright so-

(Summer slaps Seth on the forehead, Seth sort of falls back but manages to straighten up again)

Seth: what the hell!

Summer: you lied about your college interview an (hits Seth repeatedly, like a girly slap, through clenched teeth) I don't like liars

Seth: I can explain

Summer: (folds arms, looks at Seth) explain what, that you're pathological, that you invent stories about college interviews that never even happened

Seth: (looks at Summer) you make it sound so bad

Summer: Cohen, you are in a deceit spiral, an if you don't stop now you could turn inta one'a those creepy old men who have secret attics (raises eyebrows) where they hide stolen money an p*rn

Seth: ok first of all that sounds awesome (Summer rolls her eyes) second of all could be worse

(Summer puts her hands on her hips and looks at him as if to say "how could it possibly be worse")

Seth: I got scared

Summer: scared (confused)

Seth: yeah...tongue tied uhh dizzy (sits on the bed) my bladder felt weak

Summer: I just wanna know why you didn't tell me...

Seth: (looks down) because I was embarrassed (looks at Summer) you've got this natural confidence your small an your cute, people like you, I'm a social outcast with a mumbling problem... (puts head down sadly)

(Summer smiles and sits next to Seth. she puts her arm around his neck)

Summer: your jus realising this now

Seth: well if we go to college together everybody's gonna love you an I'm gonna be your nerdy boyfriend

Summer: (frowns) an I'm gonna be your not so bright girlfriend that cant keep up when everyone's talking about Yakuza films an proust

Seth: (looks at Summer) its proost

Summer: see, look (takes Seth's hand) we have'ta be honest with each other or this is never gonna work

Seth: (looks down) ...I know your right

Summer: so is there anything else you need to tell me, cause now's your chance just put it out on the table

Seth: (looks at Summer)...no (shakes head)

Summer: (smiles) ok, then you are officially exonerated (Seth raises his eyebrows impressed) thesaurus again

Seth: oh

(Summer nods, Seth smiles and they lean in to kiss each other, Seth kisses her first and Summer half laughs. Summer holds Seth's hand and taps it)

Seth: (sighs) you wanna get down

CUT TO: Newport Group - Sandy is sitting at his desk in his office and Matt comes in

Matt: hey (Sandy looks) I didn't know we were workin this weekend, I thought may you an i'd go hit the links

Sandy: what, an ruin a sport I love (Matt laughs) it's the weekend so I'm gonna make this brief as I know how (Matt looks at him) I was at dinner last night with Kirsten at the Yacht Club, I saw you there (Matt sits) with Mia (looks at Matt)

Matt: (sighs) Henry Griffin told Mia about meeting with me so she decided to get in touch

Sandy: (raises eyebrows) she asked you to dinner

Matt: (nods) she did (Sandy doesn't look convinced) why is it illegal to take a girl out to dinner

Sandy: you know when Kirsten use'ta run this place...I saw alotta creeps in nice suits (Matt raises his eyebrows) that use'ta try to use her to get to her father, I didn't like it then (raises eyebrows, shakes head) an I don't like it now

Matt: we're tryin'a build a hospital that could service a hundred thousand uninsured

Sandy: your tryin'a use a daughter to manipulate her father, an your comfortable with that

Matt: (looks down then at Sandy) look Sandy your a great guy...but maybe you don't have the stomach for this (leans forward) all I'm sayin is that we're gonna have'ta bend the rules if we wanna win a game

Sandy: that'll look great on a bumper sticker (Matt looks up) I wanna see you on Monday (Matt stands) with a real game plan

Matt: alright

(Matt leaves and Sandy looks worried)

CUT TO: The pool house - we see a blurry Ryan in the background and a hand knocking on the door way. Ryan is sitting at an architect style table and he looks over at Johnny

Johnny: hey (smiles)

(Ryan doesn't look happy to see Johnny but he turns to face him anyway)

Johnny: um Kirsten let me in she seems really nice

Ryan: what'do you want

Johnny: (walks in, softly) um, look um (looks at Ryan) you've always been a really good guy to me, you know you've (Ryan closes his eyes then looks at him) helped me with Volchok an trust me with Marissa

Ryan: an now you're in love with her

Johnny: (looks at Ryan)...I told her (Ryan looks down) I-I promised myself I-I would just live with these feelings you know I...I wouldn't do anything about them but um...I jus can't do that anymore

Ryan: ...what'do you want my blessing (closes eyes)

Johnny: ...I guess I just...just wanted to say I'm sorry (nods)

Ryan: (looks at Johnny) thanks for that...(swallows) leave - now (turns back to the table)

(Johnny looks at Ryan for a second and then leaves)

CUT TO: Al Fornos - we see Neil and Laura at a table together, talking

Laura: well I'm passionately devoted to my work on the board of the children's museum, children are so important, don't you think

(the camera has now zoomed out to show that Julie is sitting at the table near them, but with her back facing them, so we can see her face. well kind of, she has a "disguise" on, lol big black sunglasses, and a scarf covering most of her head. she's also on the phone

Julie: (screws up face) ugh she's so phony

(we now see that Kirsten is on the phone out in the backyard. we are seeing her through the kitchen window)

Kirsten: well of course she is, she lives in Newport

(Julie gasps and then we see what she is seeing, which is Taryn coming in)

Julie: oh god may day, Taryn Baker just walked in

Kirsten: well you better get outta there before she sees you

(Taryn smiles and waves at Julie)

Julie: oh too late (hangs up) hi Taryn

Taryn: why are you all bundled up like that, has Newport been taken over by the Taliban

Julie: (stands) id really love to stay an chat but I have'ta be going

Taryn: (gasps) oh my goodness it's Laura Cross

(Taryn goes over to Neil and Laura's table and takes Julie with her. Julie makes a face but still has her back to them)

Taryn: Laura hi, it's me Taryn from orchard club

Laura: (looks) oh Taryn of course

Taryn: (points) do you know Julie

Julie: I have'ta go (tries to walk away but Taryn stops her)

Laura: we haven't met, Julie

Neil: (looks) Julie

Julie: (turns around, fakes suprise while taking her glasses off) oh my, what a coincidence (smiles)

Neil: have you been sitting at the next table this whole time (smiles) (Julie looks mortified) are you spying on me

(Laura and Taryn look at Julie)

Julie: uh I...I'm sorry

(Julie turns around to leave and bumps into a waiter. the tray he's holding goes on his chest. Taryn has her mouth agape in shock. Julie leaves. Neil smiles and puts his hand up to his head)

CUT TO: The pier - Marissa is sitting on a bench by herself, staring out at the water. Kaitlin walks over

Kaitlin: hey (Marissa looks then looks away) (sits) there's a sale at Paul Frank if you wanna go...probably can't afford anything (looks at Marissa) but we could try stuff on

Marissa: (softly) no thanks

Kaitlin: I'm guessing your still mad at me (Marissa closes her eyes and looks down) look I know you may not believe me when I say this but (looks at Marissa) I'm tryin'a do you a favour

Marissa: oh yeah, well thanks so far its been a real blast

(Marissa puts her arms around her knees, hugging them to her chest while looking out at the water)

Kaitlin: (thinks) remember when we were little an dad use'ta always take us to Baskin Robbins (Marissa looks at her) you''d have'ta sample like every single flavour before you could decide on what you actually wanted, an then once you did...you realised that you didn't like it so you'd cry...dad'd have'ta take you back in to get another cone

Marissa: is this another story (shrugs) about how growing up (raises eyebrows) it was always about me

Kaitlin: no, it's about you not trusting your instincts

Marissa: ...maybe I'm not (shrugs) built that way

Kaitlin: so (shakes head) it's a skill, learn it, make a decision an stick with it (Marissa looks away) remember what I use'ta always get

Marissa: (looks at Kaitlin) gold medal ribbon

Kaitlin: every time, I figured I loved it (looks at Marissa) why question it

(Marissa looks back out at the water thinking. Kaitlin leaves. we then see a breathtaking sh*t of the sun setting, it's truly Kodak moment stuff)

CUT TO: Johnny's house - Johnny comes out of the bathroom towel drying his hair and then goes into his bedroom. Johnny's mom comes to the doorway

Gwen: honey (Johnny looks) you just missed Marissa

Johnny: Marissa

Gwen: yeah, she left this for you (holds out envelope)

(Johnny takes the envelope and starts to open it. Gwen smiles and leaves. Johnny starts reading)

CUT TO: The pool house - Ryan is on his bed watching TV, we hear a few footsteps and then a knock. Its Marissa in the doorway. Ryan turns the TV off and looks over

Marissa: (leans in the doorway) I'm sorry...(sighs)

Ryan: (sits around, sighs) you wanna be with Johnny (stands)

Marissa: no, I'm sorry I ever made you wonder

Ryan: (looks down) look you two have a connection I get that it's not even about him

Marissa: no its (shrugs) its about me (looks at Ryan, Ryan looks at her) i was just (closes eyes) not being able to talk to you about Trey (Ryan listens) an then with Kaitlin coming back, her hooking up with Johnny (closes eyes) it jus...(shrugs) it threw me for a loop, but I think we can get passed this

Ryan: its not that easy you can't just snap your fingers an make everything go back the way it was before

Marisa: well we can try, maybe start with dinner

(Ryan looks at Marissa. Marissa looks at him, hopeful)

CUT TO: Wayside trailer park - the first thing we see is some old movie on the TV. Kaitlin is on the couch by herself watching the movie and eating what appears to be breakfast cereal, we hear/see a knock at the door. Kaitlin turns the TV off and opens the door, Johnny is standing there

Kaitlin: Johnny (looks Johnny up and down) which Cooper are you here to see

Johnny: (laughs) I'm here ta see you, I thought maybe we could go to the beach

Kaitlin: for a night surfing lesson

Johnny: I was thinkin more like bonfire an tequila (smiles)

Kaitlin: (looks at Johnny impressed) even better, I know where my mom keeps the stash (smiles)

(Johnny goes inside and Kaitlin grabs the bottle)

Kaitlin: so what's the occasion

Johnny: just feel like you an I never really got a chance to party, what'do you say

Kaitlin: ok (gives tequila to Johnny)

(Johnny smiles and goes outside, Kaitlin grabs something, a jacket? and leaves the trailer)

CUT TO: Newport Group - Sandy is sitting on the couch in his office, its dark and he looks stressed. Kirsten comes to the door with food, Sandy looks over

Kirsten: hungry

Sandy: oh I'm sorry baby (looks at watch) I...I should'a called

Kirsten: oh that's ok (sits next to Sandy) I figured you were here (puts food down)

Sandy: who would'a thought the Newport Group would be where I go to for a moment of zen

Kirsten: oh, sometimes this job makes you do alot of (looks at Sandy, sighs) hard thinking

Sandy: (shakes head) I want this hospital more than I have wanted anything in a long time

Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) then you cant let Matt's relationship with Mia Griffin stand in your way (Sandy looks at her) for all you know she could be using him to or (shrugs) they could live happily ever after (Sandy nods) the point is if you want this as bad as I think you do, you have'ta go for it

Sandy: so where's the line (looks at Kirsten)

Kirsten: I'm not worried about you knowing where the line is, you always do, it's who you are (smiles)

(Sandy looks as though he's not so sure)

CUT TO: Seth's bedroom - we hear loud music and see an open window with an ashtray sitting on the window sill. we can also see a little bit of smoke drifting up. we then hear a loud knock at the door. Seth quickly jumps up and tries to wave the smoke out the window

Seth: uh-hm, coming

Summer: (off screen) Cohen! (knocks harder)

Seth: hang on

(Seth picks up the ashtray and takes it over towards his desk)

Summer: (off screen) Cohen why is the door locked (knocks more)

(we now see Summer standing outside the door)

Summer: Cohen, I brought some DVD's

(we suddenly hear a scratching sound and the music disappears, Seth opens the door and waves)

Summer: (holds up DVD rental cases) hm Save The Last Dance an She's All That, now I know you're not interested in either of them but I cannot watch another movie about Japanese people flying through the air

Seth: ok that's fine uh let's go downstairs (tries to walk passed)

Summer: wait what- that's fine but are you ok (worried, frowns)

Seth: yeah I'm great come on

Summer: what's that smell (sniffs)

Seth: it is incense I was doing yoga plus I had some really bad gas (shuts the door)

Summer: gross

FADE TO: The beach - we see the bonfire Johnny was talking about earlier, Johnny is standing next to it drinking the tequila and poking the fire with a long stick. Kaitlin is standing nearby watching him. Johnny takes a few drinks and then Kaitlin takes the bottle off him, she drinks and then screws up her face

Kaitlin: ugh, god, wish we brought somethin to mix it with (crouches)

Johnny: (drunk, crouches) yeah (takes bottle back) a couple more sips...you won't even notice (drinks)

Kaitlin: mmkay alchy, can we just hook up already err, before you pass out on me

Johnny: (laughs) you don't waste any time do you

Kaitlin: well it's just the fire (sarcastically) it's so romantic (looks at Johnny)

Johnny: well the fire is...actually kinda dying (drinks)

Kaitlin: well (stands) ok then, ill just go find some driftwood, heat things up a bit

(Kaitlin walks away and Johnny laughs and shakes his head, holding onto the tequila bottle tightly. after a few seconds we see a close up of him taking out Marissa's letter from earlier. he unfolds it and looks at it sadly. we see a close up of Johnny's anguished face and then we hear a noise. Johnny looks and Kaitlin is back)

Kaitlin: (looks down at Johnny) what's that

Johnny: (screws up letter) I don't wanna remember (throws letter into the fire)

(Kaitlin crouches down near the fire and looks at Johnny, almost smiling. Johnny looks at her upset. all of a sudden Johnny stands up and Kaitlin follows him. Johnny looks around and then starts walking away)

Kaitlin: where are you going

Johnny: climb up there

Kaitlin: (follows Johnny) hey tequila an rock climbing I'm not exactly sure it's the best combination

Johnny: (doesn't care) so don't come

Kaitlin: (calls) Johnny wait

CUT TO: Wayside trailer park - Julie takes a bottle of something out of the fridge, she's upset, either crying or has been recently. we then hear a knock, she ignores the knock and drinks from the bottle

Julie: go away Gus

(we hear more knocking)

Julie: (sighs, not in the mood, goes towards the door) I told you I don't wanna play strip pinochle

(before Julie can open the door Neil does. Julie looks at him, stunned, with tear streaked cheeks. aww)

Neil: you play strip pinochle

Julie: long story, wh- (sniffs) what're you doing here

Neil: I stopped by to thank you for fixing me up with Laura (Julie looks at him) she's a wonderful woman

Julie: (nods)...well, good I'm-I'm glad it worked out with the two of you

(we hear a high pitched beep)

Julie: if you'll excuse me I have a hot pocket in the microwave an a wine cooler with my name on it so, good luck (goes to close the door, Neil stops her) what! what'do you want

Neil: (looks at Julie) you

Julie: excuse me

Neil: you can be manipulative, you can be aggressive, I've known you to stretch the truth on occasion (Julie looks down) but the fact is, when I'm not around you I miss you

Julie: (raises eyebrows) you do

Neil: (nods) what can I say (Julie looks at him) (laughs) I've fallen for you (smiles)

Julie: (smiles, laughs, wipes tears away) well, this just may be your lucky night (looks at Neil) I have an extra hot pocket

(Neil smiles and then goes inside and closes the door)

CUT TO: The beach - the first thing we see is Johnny on the side of a pretty big rocky cliff, he's climbing up it with the tequila bottle still in his hand

Johnny: (calls) I'm almost to the top

(we see that Kaitlin is on the sand near the bottom of the cliff looking up at Johnny)

Kaitlin: (half smiles) Johnny would you jus come down already, you're wasted

Johnny: (calls) nah nah I'm not wasted

Kaitlin: Johnny jus come down

(Johnny keeps climbing)

Kaitlin: (starting to worry) stop it that's high enough!

Johnny: I'm not gonna fall

Kaitlin: your scaring me...I-I get it your awesome, just stop!

(Johnny goes to grab some rock and it crumbles away, one of his feet slip and he is only hanging on by one hand and one foot)

Kaitlin: Johnny! oh my god

Johnny: (calls) its ok

(we see Johnny get his feet back on the rocks)

Kaitlin: Johnny!

Johnny: (looks down at Kaitlin, laughs) did you see

Kaitlin: Johnny jus come down

Johnny: (holds out bottle) I almost dropped it

(Kaitlin looks up at Johnny worried)

Johnny: (calls) its ok I got it

Kaitlin: (begs) Johnny please! just come - down!

(we see Johnny ignoring Kaitlin and crawling his way over the edge at the top)

CUT TO: The pool house - we see Ryan and Marissa walk in, Marissa is carrying two plastic bags with take away food in them

Ryan: poor Seth, he's really inta that movie

Marissa: yeah I know an he ate all of our dumplings

(Marissa puts one of the bags down and hands the other to Ryan. Ryan sits on the edge of the bed and Marissa sits on the foot stool in front of him a little. Marissa watches Ryan, Ryan looks at her and then looks down)

Marissa: look I know it's gonna take more than Thai food an teen movies to sort this out but...if you wanna talk (looks at Ryan)

Ryan: (looks at Marissa then away) talkings the last thing I feel like doing

Marissa: I figured since you gave me silent treatment the whole way in the car

Ryan: (frustrated) what'do you want from me (looks at Marissa)

Marissa: (looks at Ryan, away, then back at him) I want you (moves closer)

(Ryan looks at her. Marissa is sitting in front of him all cute and vulnerable, she touches his arm and looks into his eyes. aww. Ryan touches her and then Marissa leans forward, touches the side of his neck and kisses him. aww. after a few seconds Ryan brings his hand up to Marissa's neck and kisses her back. the next thing we see is Marissa lowering herself onto the bed with Ryan above her, still kissing each other. the kissing continues for a few seconds and then Ryan helps Marissa take her jacket off, they manage to get one arm off without stopping but Marissa has to sit up for the other side. as she does we hear her cell phone ringing. Ryan is still on top of her, kind of leaning on his arms to support himself)

Marissa: (looks over at the phone) uh

Ryan: (with his head near Marissa's neck) d'you want me to answer that (laughs)

Marissa: not really (laughs, kisses Ryan) wait

Ryan: mm

(Marissa reaches over for her cell phone and looks at who is calling)

Marissa: its Kaitlin (puts phone back)

Ryan: ah she's settin the mood

(Ryan kisses Marissa and we hear it ring again. Marissa laughs and touches the side of Ryan's neck, it rings again. Ryan runs his hand down the side of Marissa's face gently)

Marissa: mm, alright let me just get rid of her (laughs)

Ryan: no no (kisses Marissa's forehead) she's setting the mood (mumbles something and continues kissing Marissa's neck)

Marissa: (laughs) wait (Ryan leans up) (answers) Kaitlin let me call you back

(we now see Kaitlin at the beach, she is on the phone and really scared)

Kaitlin: Marissa can you come an get me (Marissa listens) I'm at Westward cove with Johnny

(Ryan kisses Marissa's nose and forehead)

Marissa: no I'm busy

Ryan: yeah gettin busy

(Marissa laughs and playfully pushes Ryan's mouth away)

Kaitlin: no but you don't understand (upset) I'm scared, he's drunk an he's acting like a crazy person

(we see Johnny now standing at the edge of the cliff with the bottle of tequila in his hand)

Johnny: (calls) hey come up here, you've gotta see this view, whoooo

Kaitlin: (heard through the phone) Johnny jus come - down

(Marissa rubs Ryan's neck and smiles, Ryan sighs and moves off of her and Marissa sits up)

Marissa: what's that

Kaitlin: Marissa it's him I'm telling you, Johnny's in trouble an...I don't know what to do

Marissa: um hold on (Ryan sits up) she sounds really upset

Ryan: it's Johnny

Marissa: yeah he's in trouble

Ryan: (takes phone) Kaitlin

Kaitlin: Ryan you have'ta help me he's drunk an he's gonna get hurt

Ryan: (looks at Marissa) he's really in trouble

Kaitlin: yes come now!

Ryan: be right there

CUT TO: Cohen family room - we see a close up of a teary eyed Seth sitting on the couch, we can see Summers arm next to him

Seth: wow (raises eyebrows) so that was um (scratches head, swallows) that was Save The Last Dance huh

Summer: ok I know there weren't any subtitles or Kung Fu or whatever (looks at Seth) but I thought it was pretty good

Seth: (over Summer) no, I thought it was amazing (Summer is suprised) that dance number at the end was so inspiring, an Summer I'm so glad I'm so so glad (Summer frowns) that she got into Julliard in - the - end (shakes head) an she did it...for her mom (looks at Summer, touches Summers head)

Summer: oh oh (grabs Seth's hand)

Seth: for...her mom, Summer

Summer: yeah (shakes head) wasn't that good (holds Seth's hand and frowns at Seth)

Seth: (points) this'is pretty amazing to

(Summer looks at what Seth is looking at and frowns. we then see what it is, the bright blue screen on the TV when something has ended, lol)

Summer: it's just a blue screen

(Seth tries to touch Summers head/face again, she puts up her hands to stop him and frowns)

Seth: I know but its so blue, I never...realised how blue it was before, kinda like (shrugs) I wanna go swimming in it or somethin (frowns, mesmerised)

Summer: (nods, frowns) yeah

Seth: a little dippy dip

Summer: ok, it's pretty blue

Seth: yeah

Summer: (thinks) could you excuse me I gotta go to the bathroom (stands)

Seth: yeah I'm not goin anywhere, mm (rubs face)

(we see another sh*t of the plain blue screen on the TV, lol)

Seth: (rubs head with a really happy expression) I'm not goin anywhere, we should- we should take our pants off

(the next thing we see is Captain Oats sitting under a lamp in Seth's room. Summer comes in)

Summer: (sighs, crouches next to Capt Oats) come on Captain Oats, we both know (raises eyebrows) something's up

(Summer stands up and sighs, then goes over to Seth's desk. she opens up a drawer and lifts some papers and things, feels to the back and then shuts it. she opens another draw and stops suddenly. the zip lock bag isn't even hidden its just sitting there on top of everything. Summer looks at the zip lock back and frowns)

Summer: eww

CUT TO: The beach parking lot - the range rover drives up. Ryan and Marissa get out and look over towards the cliff, we hear Johnny go whooo loudly. we can also see the bonfire still burning on the sand

Ryan: over there, you go ta Kaitlin I'm gonna find another way up there, keep him talking

Marissa: ok, be careful

(Ryan and Marissa go down the stairs to the sand. we then see Johnny with the tequila bottle in his mouth, stumbling near the edge. Kaitlin is still watching, scared)

Kaitlin: (yells) Johnny just come down!

Marissa: (off screen) Kaitlin (Kaitlin looks) are you alright

(Marissa hugs Kaitlin to her)

Kaitlin: I'm so happy that your here

Johnny: whoo

(Marissa and Kaitlin look up at Johnny)

Johnny: (looks down) Marissa

Marissa: Johnny (off screen) look you have'ta get down from there

(we see Ryan making his way up the hill to get to Johnny)

Johnny: no I dont wanna even see you? (mumbles something)

Marissa: (off screen) we can get through this alright, I mean your one of my best friends

(we see Ryan pass 2 signs. one says CAUTION HAZARDOUS AREA, and then underneath that is a NO TRESPASSING sign)

Johnny: after all we've ben through (Marissa looks up at him helplessly) I get to be your best friend

(we see that Ryan is now a few meters away from Johnny)

Johnny: jus go away, leave me alone (drinks)

Marissa: (off screen) come on just let me explain it to you, look jus come down Johnny

(Johnny turns around and sees Ryan standing there. Ryan looks at him)

Johnny: (points) dude you are the last person I wanna see right now

Ryan: ok alright (motions) lets get you down from there we can talk about it later ok

Johnny: (points) right, right, right so you can save me one more time for (laughs) Marissa (Ryan looks at him worri