2x12 - It's a Wonderful Lie

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It sounds like you still like him.

I'm really sorry about Nate.

If it's any consolation, I don't think he ever really liked me anyway.

I mean,I haven't heard from him in weeks.

Our friendship is more important than some guy, right? He has a P.

I.

on retainer.

Bart's people are top-notch and very discreet.

Did you hire someone - to look into my past? Do you have a Lily Bass dossier? - Aaron asked me out, but I said no - because I wasn't sure how you would feel.

I like Aaron, so you have my blessing.

What are you doing here? - Well, it's thanksgiving, - and I couldn't think of anywhere that felt more like home.

What about Bart? - Not coming.

Vanessa, I I haven't heard from Jenny in weeks.

So can we get together sometime? - I guess that'd be okay.

As of right now, this moment I am fficially a one-woman man.

And who am I? That's a secret I'll never tell.

You know you love me.

X.

o.

x.

o.

, gossip girl.

Winter in New York A gossip girl checklist to surviving the cold Cashmere stole for ice-skating at Wollman Rink Jacques Torres hot chocolate for window-shopping the holiday displays and the perfect date to the senior snowflake charity ball.

B.

, I have other things to do today.

Serena, this is the holiday event for high school seniors.

The Queen and the Queen-to-be from all the big private schools will be there.

The pictures dominate the society pages - through the new year.

I need a ringer.

Wait, have all of these guys asked you already? Of course.

You think Angelina Jolie even considers a project without an offer on the table? - I'm strictly a pay or play dater.

Just out of curiosity, Who's in the lead to play "guy with no future" ? What makes you think I'm not looking for something long-term? - Call it a hunch.

Keith Nelson.

Are you kidding? Have you ever seen him without gum? The oral fixation alone would drive you insane.

Andy Clark.

Outscored your verbal on the SATs.

I like an intelligent man.

He can whisper mellifluous nothings in my ear.

You only think you like an intelligent man.

The moment he gave you a history of the word "mellifluous," you'd rip out his sweetly flowing tongue.

Okay.

Okay, now this - Okay.

Hey, um, I'll call you later.

So who's next? Dan! Hey.

Hey.

What's up? Look.

Wow.

"letters to a young poet," first edition.

And the original herter norton translation to boot.

That's All thanks to you.

I found it at the rare book store you told me about last week.

I'm giving it to Aaron for Hanukah.

That's very nice.

It means he must've accepted your invitation to the snowflake ball.

Unfortunately, he will be unable to attend.

Oh.

Apparently, high society formals don't go with the whole Brooklyn artist thing.

Well, i it's an acquired taste, to be sure.

Um will you still be going? Absolutely.

There's something I love about the snowflake ball.

It reminds me of "Anna Karenina," only by Anna Wintour.

I'll just be flying solo.

That's my preferred method of social travel.

That's good.

Uh, we can we can hang out then.

Dan Humphrey, the scourge of high society, - is going to the ball? - I know.

I'm still reeling.

Uh, yeah, I just realized that some of the best memories in my past two years have, uh, have been at those events.

So I figured, why fight it? Well, look who's embracing change.

Uh, I'm assuming that Aaron will be okay with two dateless friends hanging out at the ball together? Yeah.

He he better be.

And he's friends with his ex, Lexi.

She's actually coming to town for the holidays.

I'm going to the gallery now to see his new installation.

Do you want to come? I just have to stop and change first.

Yeah.

Yeah, sure.

I got your message.

What's the emergency? Do you consider Muddy Watters blues or classic rock? I'm reorganizing my dad's record collection by genre.

Why? - Because I already bound all of Dan's short stories - and cleaned the loft twice.

Did you accidentally put red bull - in your cereal this morning? - No, I just need to keep myself busy.

Otherwise, I'm gonna start thinking about my future, and then there's gonna be a Jenny Humphrey-shaped hole - through my wall.

Okay, would you stop putting so much pressure on yourself? You're back home and you're still a great designer.

The future will work itself out.

It's just that's not all I'm thinking about.

What? - Okay, look, I don't I don't want to be awkward, but the one thing I can't figure out is what happened with Nate.

Is that totally pathetic, sitting around, - thinking about how some guy blew you off? - No.

But in my experience, it doesn't really help either.

I'd Move on.

Yeah.

Sorry.

I told Rufus that I'd be at the gallery all day.

So I'll see you later? Yeah.

I'll be here, literally probably in the same spot.

Oh, hello, weird documentary girl.

Good-bye, sad Blair Wannabe.

Penelope, what are you doing here? Snowflake ball I wanna commission a dress.

Your fashion show was impressive.

Thanks, but snowflake ball's tomorrow, And I kinda hate you, so I know, but this is about fashion, not friendship, J.

Hazeland is keep biting my style, and I need something custom.

I'm very expensive.

I hope so.

I think we'd better have a second snowflake machine.

I mean, it is called the snowflake ball.

We can't have drizzle.

Hey.

Hey.

I thought the decorating committee - agreed on poinsettias.

Oh, they did.

I didn't.

Uh, casablanca lilies.

Sneaky.

Hey, thanks for offering, um, to help out.

It's really been fun.

Well, when you just happened to mention my background in sound systems and lack of volunteer hours at the last P.

T.

A.

Meeting - I sort of got your signal.

Sorry.

I had to get out of the house, and I didn't want to be down here alone.

You and Bart still haven't talked.

I've pretty much hung up the, uh, - Marital "do not disturb" sign.

Well, you're gonna have to talk to him sooner or later.

Well, isn't that what new year's resolutions are for? Hmm.

Have you decided if you're going to, uh, make it to the dance or not? - Witness the fruit of your labors? - Jury's still out.

All right, well, if you do, save me a dance.

Yeah, I'll talk to you later.

We need to talk.

Fine.

Aw, they're adorable! You know, I feel inspired to shop at the GAP.

Or, um, validate my self-image with overpriced cosmetics.

Wait a minute.

You sure this one didn't just come with the frame? Women have been the focal point for artists throughout history, - and you know it.

Exactly.

Yeah, way to swing at a 2,000-year-old pitch.

And with blondie the bombshell, no less - Serena, Dan, hey.

This is Lexi.

The ex? I was wondering when I'd finally meet you.

So I I know I probably should've asked you sooner, But how would you feel about coming with me to the snowflake ball? Oh.

Uh I would love to, But I don't I don't think it's a very good idea right now.

Oh, you mean, you haven't told Jenny about us? Look, I know you guys are close, and I'm the last person who'd want to come between friends.

But believe me.

Jenny doesn't care.

I mean, she pretty much blew me off.

But whatwhat if she didn't? I mean, what if you found out that she still liked you? I mean Vanessa, I'm I'm really happy right now.

Let's just go with this.

Please.

Okay.

Okay.

But - What? What? - We're in "gossip girl" country, so rein in your horses.

Hmm.

You're probably right.

Huh? Okay.

So tell me.

Whatever happened between you and Nate? I'm sorry? Please.

Your kiss was all over "gossip girl.

" And he was living here, wasn't he? Uh It uh, yeah, for a little bit.

Um Why do you care? Now that the Archibald name is on the social rebound, I was thinking of asking Nate to the ball.

So what's the story? Nothing.

Um, nothing even happened between us, so Well, I wouldn't beat yourself up about it.

I mean, you had to know it was doomed from the start.

He's upper east side, and you're, well here.

You've gotta be kidding me.

Sorry, ladies, for those of you who you are hoping to find Nate Archibald under your trip, looks like he has already picked up his own mistletoe mate.

I really don't appreciate you your showing up unannounced at a school function.

I'm sorry, but you haven't left me many options, - And we do need to talk.

Fine.

Talk.

It's, uh It's been a long time since I've been a husband, Lily.

And I just want you to know that I fired Andrew Tyler, That private investigator who gathered all those files.

No more snooping.

No more trying to control you and the kids.

It's done, and I'm sorry for everything.

Thank you, but, um, I don't think that that's enough.

Well, then tell me what is, and I'll do it.

I can change, Lily.

You know I can If you'll let me.

I should be back from my Miami trip in time to go to the ball.

So if you want to think about what I said and are willing to give me a second chance, I'd be honored to accompany you.

I, um, I have to go.

There's a few more things I have to do inside.

I know Lexi can be a bit much.

Blair Waldorf is my best friend.

I can handle "much," but that felt personal.

She doesn't mean anything by it.

She thinks she's protecting me.

Oh, great! Well, how long is the enforcer gonna be with us? Uh, she's staying with her folks through the holiday.

So is that christmas eve? Or are we talking new year's eve? Or or maybe boxing day? You have any kopi luwak back there? - Uh, kopi what wak? - It's a coffee made from berries That have been passed by the Asian palm civet.

It's a cat.

Oh.

I had it in indonesia.

It's delicious.

Well, our cat lives with our grandmother in Florida.

My sister has allergies.

That's a shame.

Yeah, uh, we do, however, have this bag here of nondescript beans whose berries have been passed through a massive corporate infrastructure, so You're funny.

Come on.

It would mean a lot to me if you gave her a chance.

Please? # Sexual riot # Okay.

Fine.

But as long as we're swapping favors here, It'd really make me feel much better about you spending all this time with her if you I don't know, escorted me to my senior winter dance? Fine.

You got yourself a deal.

So New plan for tonigt Dan here has agreed to give me a walking tour of Brooklyn - Yeah, last-minute - I and I thought it might be fun for the four of us to hang out, Get to know each other.

# Sexual riot # I mean, unless the two of you guys want to hang out alone.

# Sexual riot # # Sexual riot # No, no.

Sounds great, Lexi.

Anyone home? I have a gift certificate to Grimaldi's, And I'm thinking double pepperoni.

Everything okay? How could you? Really, Vanessa? Lying and seeing Nate behind my back? I'm So sorry.

I have been meaning to tell you.

I just wasn't sure how.

You knew this entire time why Nate wasn't calling, - And it was because he was with you! - I understand that you're upset.

But if I remember correctly, - you kissed Nate behind my back first.

And I felt so horrible about it That I ran after you, and you were gone.

So what happened to not letting a guy get in between us? - Are you really that desperate, Vanessa? - Are you that jealous, Jenny? - Oh, my god! - I'm sorry you found out this way.

I am.

But since you have, you might as well know that Nate asked me to the ball tomorrow night, and I think I'm gonna go.

What do you want, Bass? - It occurred to me today when I was having my afternoon shiatsu - that I should choose your date.

You? Why? Why not? And it'll let me prove I know you better than anyone else.

Fine.

Then I choose yours.

I bring a date for you, you bring one for me.

Let's see who's paying attention to the other's desires.

There has to be something to keep you honest and make things interesting.

Name the stakes.

If you actually like your date, I get your limo for a month.

Fine.

And if you like yours, I get Dorota.

What? Dorota? Yes, Ms Blair? Fine.

By the way, I take my breakfast in bed.

What are you staring at? Go polish something.

You know, I I write on these benches all the time.

And actually, Norman Mailer used to live in that townhouse right there.

You can't imagine how many times I thought about knocking on his door.

Why didn't you? - Uh, common courtesy? Okay.

It's a door, but Whatever.

No.

She's she's she's right.

I I don't know why I'm always so worried about what people might think of me.

It certainly hasn't paid off.

Wow! And here, I thought the "y" chromosome was incapable of change.

Look at you two branching out.

Aaron decided he would escort me to the snowflake ball tomorrow night.

Oh.

Wait, I'm sorry.

Pause.

Snowflake ball? - Yeah.

Yeah, it's this, uh, this, uh, school charity dance that Serena and I have.

And you're going as well? - Yeah.

And what? I'm here to test-drive the Norman Mailer anecdote for your actual date tomorrow night at the ball? No.

Uh, no.

I don't have a date, actually.

Oh! Oh! Oh! Uh, you know what? I just had the craziest idea.

Why don't the four of us go together? - That is, if you would be my date.

Well, it depends.

That little speech you just gave - Well, he doesn't live there anymore.

Not really the point, is it? - He he the man's dead.

Come now.

Ring doorbell.

You okay with her coming tomorrow? Well, yeah.

It's a little "when Harry met crazy.

" But as long as Dan's fine with it I'm guessing he'll end up being more than fine with it.

Meaning? Lexi likes to sleep with guys on the first date.

She claims it's a political statement Against male-dominated sexual hypocrisy or something.

Well, can't she just vote? In her defense, she she she dates very few guys.

But once there's one in her sights, that's pretty much it.

You still okay? Yeah.

Whatever.

Yeah, whatever.

Taking off? - Morning meeting in Miami.

I should be back tomorrow.

Sure that's wise? Seems to me - the old marriage thermostat is headed south of late.

And whose fault is that? Thanksgiving was a disaster because of those files.

You think I don't know who had the combination to that safe? Every time I think we're making progress You show your true colors.

Hey.

Uh, your housekeeper let me in.

Good, then she can let you out.

What? - And tell your friend Vanessa it's not wise to fish in our pond.

Mm.

Well, she's not my friend.

Really? Because we were just trying to think of a way to send her a little message.

Feast your eyes, ladies.

Well what do you think? I think you shouldn't stand in front of the light in that dress.

Oh, my god! It's see-through! Well, that's one way to be the center of attention.

At least you don't have to worry about going home alone.

Oh, what do you guys think Vanessa's wearing to the ball? - She's going to the ball? Yeah, with Nate.

Jenny, Isabel's dress looks a little like one of yours, - don't you think? - No.

Not at all.

I know of a little something called "lining.

" Well, what if you didn't? Snowflake or snowfake, either way it's gonna be a ball Chuck is gonna in the shock of his life.

I have depths he'll never plumb, but I know every inch of his wafer-thin soul.

What do you think? You're right.

Louboutin peep toes, always.

Hey, just so you know, seeing someone with your ex, - even if you think you're ready Not easy.

I assume you're talking about your lame outer-boroughs double date last night.

What happened? - Uh, nothing.

It was great Right up until Dan asked Lexi to go with him to the snowflake ball.

So they're going to the dance? - Yeah, and then I found out she tends to extend herself to guys on a first date.

So? - So?! We're we're friends.

So shouldn't I, like, give him a heads-up or something? - Oh, absolutely.

Guys hate to be caught off guard with sex on the first date.

You're right.

You're right.

I should just not think about it.

Exactly, just like I'm sure Dan doesn't think about you and Aaron all horizontal and sweaty.

Wait, you guys have slept together, haven't you? Why not?! He's hot, and you actually like him.

How often do you find that in the same guy? Which is why I haven't rushed into anything.

You wanna wait? Fine.

But in the meantime, Dan is going to be taking a ride on the Lexi-coaster.

Think about it.

Jenny.

What are you doing here? - I'm still mad at you.

So what, you're gonna k*ll me and put me in the garment bag? I couldn't sleep last night.

I was up half the night making this before I realized who it was for.

You made that for me? Yeah.

I mean, um I said some pretty awful things because I was hurt.

So I guess just consider this a peace offering.

You'll look great.

I, uh I don't I don't know what to say.

Just say you'll try it on.

Okay.

I thought I made it clear that we need to find Chuck the perfect date.

Kristin Curran is the loosest girl in our class.

Don't you know - that Chuck doesn't like his fruit pre-picked? - She has long hair.

in Poland, long hair symbolizes - And Elizabeth Phillips is somewhere between mormon and moron! - How did you come up with these? - Facebook.

I joined few groups.

This has to be Chuck's dream girl intelligent but not a bookworm, strong-willed but still feminine.

An equal.

And he likes brunettes with deep brown eyes.

But, Miss Blair, that's you - No, that girl is out there, and you better hope for your sake that I find her! Please.

I don't want to shine Mr.

Chuck's shoes for a month.

Yeah, his shoes if you're lucky.

What? Nothing.

Now get back to work.

Ticktock, ticktock.

Hello? - You know, when you rent a tux in Brooklyn, They throw in the shoes.

No, I I didn't know that.

Um, what's going on? Uh, well, this is probably stupid, but I just wanted to make sure that this was all okay with you.

You know, uh, you, me, Lexi and Aaron.

Yeah, of of course.

Why wouldn't it be? Well, I don't know.

Dramatic precedent? Well, I think we've outgrown that.

Good.

Good.

Me, too.

Uh, you know, I have to say, I'm really looking forward to this tonight.

Oh, okay.

Great.

Um, I will I'll just talk to you later then.

Yeah, I I'll see you.

Yeah.

So I I so appreciate you coming tonight.

I know.

You've thanked me a dozen times.

I know.

I know, but, um I wanna thank you Properly.

Later tonight.

Really? Hmm.

There.

It's beautiful.

Mm.

Um, Jenny, about the whole - handbag.

Here.

I'm gonna get going.

Wait.

I have to tell you something.

When I flipped out on you yesterday and asked if you were jealous, it's because I always have been a little of you and Dan.

And to me, growing up, you guys had it all.

And it doesn't excuse what I'm about to tell you, but Um It's cool.

You don't you don't have to tell me.

I don't want to know.

And No, it's fine.

Um, have fun tonight, though, okay? Bye.

Hey.

I'm glad you called.

There's something I have to talk to you about.

No, I, um, I'd rather do it tonight in person, actually.

Hello, Mrs.

Landingham.

Could you tell Bart that I'm waiting for him to go to the snowflake ball? Well a meeting? Well, who's it with? Andrew Tyler? Let me call you back.

Hi.

Uh, it's me.

Could you inform Mr.

Bass that my plans have changed? I won't be waiting, and he shouldn't come to the ball.

We all set? Jenny called after she delivered the dress.

Brooklyn Betty walks in, we cue the song Hazel's new boyfriend hits her with the spotlight.

I hate you all.

And we expose her in nothing but her cheap glass slippers.

Nate Save me a dance? Oh.

Uh, yeah.

Sure.

# The crowd's getting thinner, we are getting closer # - Are you Chuck Bass? - Are you Blair's girl? Not bad.

You know, the roof has a spectacular view of the city.

Oh.

Excuse me.

He's taken.

Shoo.

You look lovely.

Not as lovely as I'll look in my limo.

Where's my prince uncharming? Sandbox rules.

I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

Fine.

Here she comes.

Justine, this is Chuck Bass.

Very nice to meet you.

You can't be serious.

I need to talk to you.

Excuse us.

# But later I'm crying # # I'm sick and stronger, I'm always getting weaker # Looks like tonight's the night.

What, uh, what are you what are you talking about? Well, Aaron likes to play things a little close to the vest.

Took a little arm-twisting, but I finally found out that Serena gave him the green light for tonight.

Oh, you mean they they haven't had sex? You're not as quick on the uptake as you pretend to be, Humphrey.

Do you care? I don't.

I don't.

We both know that I'm your one and only, and a Canal Street knockoff seemed like the best option.

My thinking exactly.

Fine.

You know, if beta-bass is anything like the original, I've no doubt that sooner or later, he'll disappointment me.

And I'm curious to see if the new Blair has all the features I so enjoyed on the old model.

So the bet is still on? - Unless you're prepared to concede? To you? Never.

Um Hi, Rufus.

Wow.

# I saw you you saw me# Where's Bart? # That's when I needed you # I'm leaving him.

I'm doing it for me.

I don't expect anything.

# I kissed you # Except maybe a dance.

# We'd always be # # Well, I like you # # You like me # # Seems that we fit # # So perfectly # # You made me # # Feel worthy # # And I've let you # # Take care of me # # Oh, oh # # We're all right now # # Gonna break down the breakdown # # Move from where we stand # Uh, so you and Aaron seem like you're having a good time.

So do you guys.

What? Uh, no, uh, lexi told me about your your and Aaron's plan tonight, that's all.

Oh.

I am gonna miss her when she's gone.

No, I only mention it because we're, you know, we're friends now.

So, uh, is there anything you wanna talk about? - Well, what's there to talk about? We've we've been dating for a while.

We've gotten to know each other.

It's not like we're rushing into anything.

Right.

And that's, uh, that's, you know, that's important.

Well, it is to some people.

I know Lexi has a more "come hither" attitude about sex.

Right.

Wait, what? Well, she's planning on seducing you tonight.

Seduce seducing me? I Wow.

What does "wow" mean? Well, I I always assumed that I would, uh you know, again sooner or later.

Maybe "assumed" is a strong word, "hoped" is probably more accurate.

# You need me # What? # But I need to # # feel strong # Mm.

Nothing.

I just you and Lexi together I I just thought sex was meaningful to you, that's all? Well, it is, and especially when I haven't had it in a long time.

Right.

Okay, then.

Have fun.

Well, Serena, I I was kidding.

There you are.

I'm parched.

Drinks? Sure.

Jenny? What are you doing here? Hi.

Uh It it doesn't matter.

Um I'm ending things with Nate.

What? I never meant to hurt you.

Please believe that.

Where is she? How long does that subway thingy take? - Maybe she's not coming.

Or little Jenny had second thoughts.

Vanessa! Finally.

Showtime.

Hey.

Wow, you look gorgeous.

Thank you.

I need to tell you something, and while I do, I need for you not to say anything.

Okay.

I've, um I've never felt this way about anyone before.

Never.

And it made me do something that I can't believe I did.

Jenny never got your letter.

That's why you never heard from her again.

I took it before she saw it.

And I'm sorry.

Vanessa! Poor Vanessa.

Even Cinderella was given the courtesy of a stealth getaway.

Then again, what's a trail of ugly stepsisters compared to Jenny Humphrey? Vanessa, here.

Take this.

Vanessa, wait.

Please! Looks like it might turn out to be an unhappily ever after for everyone.

Jenny, did you do that to Vanessa? Yeah.

You don't understand, though.

Oh, she completely She what? She lied? She went behind your back? So what? For that she deserved to be publicly humiliated? She's your friend, Jenny.

You know, there's no reason for me to tell you this now, but I wrote you this letter after the fashion show, telling you I had feelings for you.

I never got that.

No, I know.

Vanessa stole it.

But she felt so bad about it, she came and told me the truth.

Okay, look, I I know what you must think of me right now.

But if I'd if I'd gotten that - Well,I'm glad you didn't.

Honestly, you're not who I thought you were.

Where are they? Relax.

They'll be here somewhere.

This is the worst out-of-body experience ever.

Hey! Explain this! After you and Chuck walked off, Justine and I got to talking.

He took me up to the roof, and we looked over the city.

Well, of course he did.

We just knew we were meant for each other.

But she's me, only less.

I gave her that headband.

We're as surprised as you are.

Everyone, even our doppelgangers, can work it out, but we can't? I hate that I have to hurt him.

I know it sounds strange, but I suddenly feel horrible about what I have to do.

I'd be worried about you if you didn't.

And the kids.

Oh, Eric has become so accustomed to him.

Eric wants you to be happy.

I never thought my life would turn out like this.

I've always tried to do the right thing.

It's all you can do.

Just, uh Smile and fake it.

Tell me something, Rufus.

What? Something you shouldn't.

I never wanted to weigh in about your relationship with Bart.

I was afraid of what I might say.

Which was? I let you go on your wedding day because I was afraid I couldn't give you what you needed.

I wasn't sure what I needed.

And I have regretted it every day since.

As much as I appreciate company from the airport, I thought I made myself clear.

Your services are no longer required.

Trust me, you gave me a final assignment, and you do wanna know what I found out.

This isn't a good time, Chuck.

She's here.

What are you talking about? - Lily's at the ball with Rufus Humphrey.

And from what I'm seeing, You should figure something out and get down here now.

What do you have? Charles.

You've been good for him, good for us.

I always liked you, Regardless of how I may have acted.

He's on his way here.

You owe him a conversation.

Vanessa! Wait.

You stole my letter.

I know.

Is there anything else you wanna tell me? Pretty sure that was it.

You said you never felt this way about anyone before.

Is that true? Does it matter? Okay, listen, after all we've been through When you walked away tonight, all I could think was, "she's the one I want to be with.

" So, yeah, it matters.

It's easy for you to say because you didn't just pull a Janet Jackson at the snowflake ball.

Oh.

You wanna grab a drink? Yes, I would.

Somewhere dark with no backlighting.

Well, maybe a little backlighting.

Mm, let's go.

Okay.

Don't think we didn't see you try and save her.

We should've known you didn't have what it takes.

You never did.

You know, I don't know what's more pathetic That I wanted to be one of you, or that I was - actually scared of you.

Either way, that leaves you with pathetic, you and your friend.

Uh, oh, Vanessa? Vanessa is ten times the person you will ever be.

That is why you hate her so much.

It's kinda easy for you to talk big when you're hiding out in Brooklyn.

Well, maybe we should change that.

I'll see you guys around.

# Hey, hero, what you do? # # Again and again # # Goes either way # # Goes either way # # Without you # Dance with me.

What's the point, Chuck? We're never gonna be them.

You said so.

Remember? It's not for us.

Maybe.

But I wouldn't change us, Not if it meant losing what we have.

And what do we have, Chuck? You tell me.

Tonight.

So shut up and dance with me.

# Goes either way # # Goes either way # # Without you # Hello? Yes, this is Lily Bass.

Think maybe we should wait for, uh, Aaron and Serena? - I don't know.

I thought it might be fun for the two of us to hang out - Alone.

Right.

Right, alone.

Y you know what? We came with them, so I just I wouldn't want to be rude.

I mean, uh I don't know.

Are you hungry? - 'Cause I know a great place we could go - Dan.

Hey.

Hey, guys.

What's up? Do do you mind if I talk to Dan for a second? No.

No, I don't.

I'm gonna I'll grab us a cab.

I'll get one for us, too.

Mm.

I just want to apologize for how I acted earlier.

I, um I had no right.

No, no apology necessary.

Good.

I I dIdn't want you to go off tonight And, uh, do whatever it is you're gonna do, Um, without me just Clearing the air first.

Well, uh, well, consider it cleared.

And by the way, - I didn't mean to pry earlier about all that stuff.

No, I know.

Well, uh Good, I good.

We can both Go with clean air.

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess so.

It was meaningful with you.

It it it was the greatest night of my life.

Mine, too.

W-why why does it feel like we're cutting some mythological tie? I don't I don't know, but it but it does.

Are we - Serena, where's Charles? - I I don't know.

I need to find him.

Mom, what's wrong? Bart's been in an accident.

[bunniefuu]

(OG version)


WOMAN:
Where has she been?

GOSSIP GIRL:
And who am I?

That's one secret I'll never tell.

You know you love me. XOXO...

...Gossip Girl.

GOSSIP GIRL:
Winter in New York.

A Gossip Girl checklist
to surviving the cold:

Cashmere stole for ice-skating
at Wollman Rink...

...Jacques Torres hot chocolate for
window-shopping the holiday displays...

...and the perfect date to the
Senior Snowflake Charity Ball.

SERENA:
B, I have other things to do today.

Serena, this is the holiday event
for high-school seniors.

The crème de la crème will be there.

Pictures dominate society pages
through New Year. I need a ringer.

SERENA: All of these guys asked you?
BLAIR: Of course.

You think Angelina Jolie considers
a project without an offer?

-I'm a pay-or-play dater.
-Just out of curiosity...

...who's in the lead to play
"Guy With No Future"?

You think I'm not looking long-term?

Call it a hunch.

-Keith Nelson.
-Are you kidding?

Ever seen him without gum?
Oral fixation would drive you insane.

-Andy Clark.
-Outscored your verbal on the SATs.

I like an intelligent man.

He can whisper mellifluous
nothings in my ear.

You think you like intelligent men.

The moment he gave you a history of
"mellifluous," you'd rip out his tongue.

Okay.

Hey, Dan. Can I ask you a question?

Hey, I'll call you later.

[CHUCK SIGHS]

So who's next?

SERENA: Dan. Hey.
-Hey. What's up?

-Look.
-Wow.

Letters to a Young Poet, first edition.

And the original Herter Norton
translation to boot.

All thanks to you.

I found it at the rare-book store
you told me about.

-I'm giving it to Aaron for Hanukkah.
-That's very nice.

Means he accepted
your invitation to the ball.

Unfortunately, he will be unable
to attend.

Apparently high-society formals don't go
with the whole Brooklyn artist thing.

Well, it's an acquired taste,
to be sure.

-Um.... You still going?
-Absolutely.

Something I love
about the Snowflake Ball.

It reminds me of Anna Karenina,
only by Anna Wintour.

-I'll just be flying solo.
-My preferred method of travel.

That's good.
We can hang out, then.

Dan Humphrey, the scourge
of high society, is going to the ball?

I know. I'm still reeling.

I just realized...

...that the best memories
of my past two years...

...have been at those events,
so I figured, why fight it?

Well, look who's embracing change.

I'm assuming that Aaron'll be okay...

...with two dateless friends
hanging out.

Yeah. He'd better be.
He's friends with his ex Lexi.

She's coming to town
for the holidays.

I'm going to the gallery to see his
installation. Wanna come?

I just have to stop and change first.

[CHUCKLES]
Yeah. Yeah, sure.

[LAUGHS]

I got your message.
What's the emergency?

Do you consider Muddy Waters
blues or classic rock?

I'm reorganizing my dad's
record collection by genre.

-Why?
-I already bound all of Dan's stories...

...and cleaned the loft twice.

-Did you put Red Bull in your cereal?
-No, I just need to keep busy.

Otherwise I'm gonna think about my
future. Gonna be a hole through my wall.

Stop putting pressure on yourself.

You're back home
and you're still a great designer.

-The future will work itself out.
-That's not all I'm thinking about.

What?

Okay, look, I don't
wanna be awkward...

...but the thing I can't figure out
is what happened with Nate.

Is that totally pathetic?

Sitting around thinking
about how some guy blew you off?

No, but in my experience
it doesn't really help either.

I'd...

...move on.

Yeah.

[CELL PHONE RINGING]

Sorry, I told Rufus
I'd be at the gallery all day.

-So I'll see you later?
-Yeah. I'll be here. Literally.

Probably in the same spot.

[CHUCKLES]

-Oh, hello, weird documentary girl.
-Bye, sad Blair wannabe.

-Penelope. What are you doing here?
-Snowflake Ball.

I wanna commission a dress.
Your fashion show was impressive.

Thanks, but the Snowflake Ball's
tomorrow.

-And I kind of hate you, so--
-I know.

But this is about fashion,
not friendship, J.

Hazel and Is keep biting my style,
and I need something custom.

-I'm very expensive.
-I hope so.

I think we'd better have a second
snowflake machine.

I mean, it is called the Snowflake Ball.
We can't have drizzle.

-Hey.
-Hey.

I thought the decorating committee
agreed on poinsettias.

-They did. I didn't. Casablanca lilies.
-Sneaky.

Hey, thanks for offering to help out.
It's really been fun.

When you just happened to mention
my background in sound systems...

...and lack of volunteer hours
at the last PTA meeting...

-...I caught your signal.
-Ha-ha.

Sorry. I had to get out of the house,
and I didn't wanna be here alone.

You and Bart still haven't talked.

No. It's my fault.

Since Thanksgiving I pretty much hung
up the marital "do not disturb" sign.

You're gonna have to talk to him
sooner or later.

Isn't that what New Year's resolutions
are for?

Have you decided if you're going to
make it to the dance?

Witness the fruit of your labors?

-Jury's still out.
-All right. If you do, save me a dance.

I'll talk to you later.

We need to talk.

Fine.

LEXI:
Aw. They're adorable.

You know, I feel inspired
to shop at the Gap...

...or validate my self-image
with overpriced cosmetics.

You sure this one
didn't just come with the frame?

Women have been the focal point
for artists throughout history.

Exactly. Yeah, way to swing
at a 2000-year-old pitch.

And with Blondie the Bombshell,
no less.

-Serena. Dan. Hey. This is Lexi.
-The ex.

I was wondering when I'd finally
meet you.

I probably should have asked sooner...

...but would you come with me
to the Snowflake Ball?

Oh, I would love to, but I don't think
it's a very good idea right now.

You mean you haven't told Jenny
about us?

I know you guys are close
and I'm the last person...

...who'd wanna come between friends,
but Jenny doesn't care.

-She pretty much blew me off.
-But what if she didn't?

I mean, what if you found out
that she still liked you?

I mean, Vanessa,
I'm really happy right now.

Let's just go with this. Please.

NATE: Okay?
VANESSA: Okay.

But we're in Gossip Girl country,
so rein in your horses.

-You're probably right. Okay.
-Ha-ha-ha.

So tell me, whatever happened
between you and Nate?

-I'm sorry?
-Please.

Your kiss was all over Gossip Girl,
and he was living here, wasn't he?

Uh, heh....

[STAMMERS]

Yeah, for a little bit.
Why do you care?

Now that Archibald is on the rebound,
I was thinking of asking Nate to the ball.

So, what's the story?

Nothing. Nothing even
happened between us, so....

I wouldn't beat yourself up about it.
I mean...

...it was doomed from the start.

He's Upper East Side and you're,
well, here.

[CELL PHONES BEEP]

You gotta be kidding me.

GOSSIP GIRL:
Sorry, ladies. For those of you hoping...

...to find Nate Archibald
under your tree...

...looks like he's already picked up
his mistletoe mate.

I don't appreciate your showing up
unannounced at a school function.

I'm sorry, but you haven't left me
many options. We do need to talk.

Fine. Talk.

It's been a long time
since I've been a husband, Lily.

I just want you to know
that I fired Andrew Tyler...

...that investigator
who gathered those files.

No more snooping, no more trying
to control you and the kids.

It's done and I'm sorry for everything.

Thank you,
but I don't think that that's enough.

Well, then tell me what is, and I'll do it.

I can change, Lily. You know I can.
If you'll let me.

I should be back from my trip
in time to go to the ball.

If you think about what I've said
and are willing to give me a chance...

...I'd be honored to accompany you.

I have to go. There's a few
more things I have to do inside.

I know Lexi can be a bit much.

Ugh. Blair Waldorf is my best friend.
I can handle "much." That felt personal.

She doesn't mean anything.
Thinks she's protecting me.

Oh, great. Well, how long is the enforcer
gonna be with us?

She's staying with her folks
through the holidays.

So is that Christmas Eve,
or are we talking New Year's Eve?

Or maybe Boxing Day?

-You have any kopi luwak back there?
-Kopi what-wak?

It's a coffee made from berries that have
been passed by the Asian palm civet.

It's a cat. I had it in Indonesia.
It's delicious.

Our cat lives in Florida.
My sister has allergies.

-That's a shame.
-Yeah.

We do, however, have this bag here
of nondescript beans...

...whose berries
have been passed...

...through a
corporate infrastructure.

You're funny. Heh.

[CHUCKLES]

Come on. It would mean a lot to me
if you gave her a chance. Please?

[SIGHS]

Okay, fine. But as long
as we're swapping favors here...

...it would make me feel much better
about you spending time with her...

...if you, I don't know, escorted me
to my senior winter dance?

Fine. Got yourself a deal.

So. New plan for tonight.

Dan here has agreed to give me
a walking tour of Brooklyn...

...and it might be fun
for the four of us to hang out.

Get to know each other.

I mean, unless the two of you guys
wanna hang out alone.

[SIGHS]

No, no. Sounds great, Lexi.

VANESSA:
Anyone home?

I have a gift certificate to Grimaldi's
and I'm thinking double pepperoni.

Everything okay?

How could you?

[CELL PHONE BEEPS]

Really, Vanessa? Lying and seeing Nate
behind my back?

I'm so sorry.

I've been meaning to tell you.
Just wasn't sure how.

You knew why Nate wasn't calling
and it was because he was with you.

I understand that you're upset...

...but if I remember correctly,
you kissed Nate first.

I felt so horrible about it
that I ran after you and you were gone.

What happened to not letting a guy
get between us?

-Are you that desperate?
-You that jealous?

-Oh, my God.
-Sorry you found out this way.

I am. But since you have...

...Nate asked me to the ball
and I think I'm gonna go.

[PIANO PLAYING]

What do you want, Bass?

It occurred to me while I was having my
shiatsu that I should choose your date.

-You. Why?
-Why not?

And it'll let me prove I know you
better than anyone else.

-Fine. Then I choose yours.
-I bring a date for you.

You bring one for me. See who was
paying attention to the other's desires.

There has to be something to keep you
honest and make things interesting.

Name the stakes.

If you actually like your date,
I get your limo.

-For a month.
-Fine.

And if you like yours, I get Dorota.

-What? Dorota?
-Yes, Miss Blair?

Fine.

By the way,
I take my breakfast in bed.

What are you staring at?
Go polish something.

DAN:
I write on these benches all the time.

Actually, Norman Mailer
used to live in that townhouse there.

You can't imagine how many times
I thought about knocking on his door.

-Why didn't you?
-Common courtesy?

-Okay. It's a door, but whatever.
-No. She's right.

I don't know why I'm always worried
about what people might think of me.

It certainly hasn't paid off.

Wow. Here I thought the Y-chromosome
was incapable of change.

Look at you two branching out.

Aaron decided he would escort me
to the Snowflake Ball tomorrow.

Sorry. Pause?

-Snowflake Ball?
-Yeah.

It's this school charity dance
that Serena and I have.

And you're going as well?

-Yeah.
LEXI: And what?

I'm here to test the Mailer anecdote
for your actual date tomorrow night?

-At the ball?
-No. I don't have a date, actually.

Oh, oh. Oh. Ha-ha. Uh....

You know what?
I just had the craziest idea.

Why don't the four of us go together?

-That is if you would be my date.
LEXI: That depends.

-That little speech you just gave?
-He doesn't live there anymore.

-Not really the point, is it?
-The man's dead.

LEXI:
Come now. Ring doorbell.

You okay with her coming tomorrow?

Yeah. It's a little When Harry Met Crazy,
but as long as Dan's fine with it.

I'm guessing Dan will end up
being more than fine with it.

Meaning?

Lexi likes to sleep
with guys on the first date.

She claims it's a political statement
against male-dominated sexual hypocrisy.

Or something.

Can't she just vote?

In her defense, she dates
very few guys...

...but once there's one in her sights,
that's pretty much it.

[LAUGHS]

-You still okay?
-Yeah.

-Whatever.
-Yeah, whatever.

-Taking off?
-Morning meeting in Miami.

-I should be back tomorrow.
-Sure that's wise?

The marriage thermostat
is headed south of late.

And whose fault is that? Thanksgiving
was a disaster because of those files.

You think I don't know who had
the combination to that safe?

[SIGHS]

Every time I think we're making
progress, you show your true colors.

Hey. Your housekeeper let me in.

-Good, then she can let you out.
-What?

And tell your friend Vanessa
it's not wise to fish in our pond.

Well, she's not my friend.

Really?

Because we were just trying to think of
a way to send her a little message.

[DOOR OPENS]

Feast your eyes, ladies.

ISABEL:
Well? What do you think?

I think you shouldn't stand in front
of a light in that dress.

[LAUGHS]

ISABEL: Oh, my God. It's see-through.
-One way to be the center of attention.

At least you don't have to worry
about going home alone.

[GIRLS LAUGH]

-What do you think Vanessa's wearing?
-She's going?

Yeah. With Nate.

Jenny, Isabel's dress looks a little
like one of yours, don't you think?

No, not at all. I know of
a little something called lining.

Well, what if you didn't?

Snowflake or Snowfake?
Either way, it's gonna be a ball.

BLAIR:
Chuck is in for the shock of his life.

I have depths he'll never plumb...

...but I know every inch
of his wafer-thin soul.

What do you think?

You're right.
Louboutin peep-toes. Always.

Just so you know,
seeing someone with your ex...

...even if you're ready,
not easy.

I assume you're talking about your lame
outer-boroughs double date last night.

-What happened?
-Nothing. It was great.

Right up until Dan asked Lexi
to go with him to the Snowflake Ball.

So they're going to the dance?

And I found out she tends to
extend herself to guys on a first date.

-So?
-So? We're friends.

Shouldn't I give him a heads up
or something?

Absolutely. Guys hate to be caught
off-guard with sex on the first date.

You're right. You're right.
I should just not think about it.

Exactly. Like I'm sure
Dan doesn't think about you...

...and Aaron all horizontal and sweaty.

Wait, you have slept together,
haven't you?

Why not?

He's hot. You like him. How
often you find that in the same guy?

Which is why I haven't
rushed into anything.

You wanna wait, fine,
but in the meantime...

...Dan is going to be taking a ride
on the Lexicoaster. Think about it.

VANESSA:
Jenny.

-What are you doing here?
-I'm still mad at you.

You're gonna k*ll me and put me
in the garment bag?

I couldn't sleep last night.

I was up half the night making this
before I realized who it was for.

-You made that for me?
-Yeah.

I mean, I said some pretty awful things
because I was hurt.

So I guess just consider this
a peace offering. You'll look great.

[CHUCKLES]

-I don't know what to say.
-Just say you'll try it on.

Okay.

I thought I made it clear that we need
to find Chuck the perfect date.

Kristin Curran is the loosest girl
in our class.

Don't you know Chuck
doesn't like his fruit pre-picked?

She has long hair.
In Poland, long hair--

And Elizabeth Phillips is somewhere
between Mormon and moron.

-How'd you come up with these?
-Facebook. Joined groups.

This has to be Chuck's dream girl.

Intelligent but not a bookworm,
strong-willed but still feminine.

An equal.

And he likes brunettes
with deep brown eyes.

-But Miss Blair, that's you--
-No.

That girl is out there and you better hope
for your sake I find her.

Please. I don't want to shine
Mr. Chuck's shoes for month.

His shoes if you're lucky.

-What?
-Nothing. Now get back to work.

Tick-tock. Tick-tock.

[LINE RINGING]

SERENA: Hello?
-You know, rent a tux in Brooklyn...

...they throw in the shoes?

No, I didn't know that.

What's going on?

Well, this is stupid, but I wanted to
make sure this was all okay with you.

You know, you, me, Lexi, Aaron.

Of course.
Why wouldn't it be?

I don't know. Dramatic precedent?

Well, I think we've outgrown that.

Good. Good. Me too.

I have to say, I'm really looking forward
to this tonight.

Okay, great.

-I'll just talk to you later, then.
-Yeah, I'll see you.

Oh....

So?

I so appreciate you coming tonight.

I know. You've thanked me.

I know.

I know, but...

...I wanna thank you properly.

-Later tonight.
-Really?

[CHUCKLES]

-There.
-It's beautiful.

[CHUCKLES]

-Jenny, about the whole--
-Handbag.

Here. I'm gonna get going.

Wait. I have to tell you something.

When I flipped out yesterday
and asked if you were jealous...

...it's because I always have been,
of you and Dan.

To me, you guys had it all.

And it doesn't excuse
what I'm about to tell you, but--

[CELL PHONE RINGING]

JENNY:
Um....

It's cool.
You don't have to tell me. I don't--

I don't wanna know. It's fine.

Have fun tonight, though, okay? Bye.

Hey. I'm glad you called.

There's something
I have to talk to you about.

No. I'd rather do it tonight,
in person, actually.

LILY:
Hello, Mrs. Landingham.

Could you tell Bart that I'm waiting
for him to go to the Snowflake Ball?

Wha--? A meeting?
Well, who's it with?

Andrew Tyler?

Let me call you back.

[DIALING]

Hi, it's me.

Could you inform Mr. Bass
that my plans have changed?

I won't be waiting,
and he shouldn't come to the ball.

["THE SUN AIN'T SHINING NO MORE"
PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS]

We all set?

Jenny called
after she delivered the dress.

-Brooklyn Betty walks in, cue the song.
-Hazel's new boyfriend...

-...hits her with the spotlight.
-I hate you all.

And we expose her
in nothing but her cheap glass slippers.

Nate. Save me a dance?

Oh, yeah, sure.

Are you Chuck Bass?

Are you Blair's girl? Not bad.

You know, the roof
has a spectacular view of the city.

Oh.

Excuse me, he's taken, shoo.

You look lovely.

Not as lovely as I'll look in my limo.

-So where's my Prince Un-Charming?
-Sandbox rules.

Show you mine if you show me yours.

Fine, here she comes.
Justine, this is Chuck Bass.

Very nice to meet you.

[LAUGHS]

You can't be serious.

I need to talk to you. Excuse us.

-Looks like tonight's the night.
-What are you talking about?

Aaron likes to play things
close to the vest.

It took arm-twisting...

...but I found out Serena gave him
the green light for tonight.

Oh. You mean, they haven't had sex?

You're not as quick
as you pretend to be.

[CHUCKLES]

-Do you care?
-I don't. I don't.

Okay.

We both know
that I'm your one and only...

...and a knockoff
seemed like the best option.

My thinking exactly.

Fine.

If beta Bass is like the original...

...I have no doubt that sooner or later
he'll disappoint me.

I'm curious if the new Blair...

...has all the features I so enjoyed
on the old model.

-So the bet is still on?
-Unless you're prepared to concede.

To you? Never.

[INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE]

It was nice to meet you.

[DEERHEART'S "BREAKDOWN"
PLAYING]

[MOUTHS]
Okay.

Hi, Rufus.

Wow.

Where's Bart?

I'm leaving him.

I'm doing it for me,
I don't expect anything.

Except maybe a dance.

[CHUCKLES]

[GIGGLES]

Uh-- So you seem
like you're having a good time.

-So do you guys.
-Mm.

-What?
-Uh....

Lexi told me about your and Aaron's
plans tonight, that's all.

Oh. I am gonna miss her
when she's gone.

I only mention it
because we're friends now...

...so if there's anything
you wanna talk about....

Well, what's there to talk about?

We've been dating,
gotten to know each other.

-It's not like we're rushing into anything.
-Right.

And that's important.

Well, it is to some people.

I know Lexi has a more
"come hither" attitude about sex.

Right. Wait. What?

Well, she's planning
on seducing you tonight.

Seducing me?

Wow.

What does "wow" mean?

Well, I always assumed that I would,
you know, again sooner or later.

"Assumed" is a strong word.
"Hoped" is more accurate.

What?

Mm.

Nothing, I just....

You and Lexi together....

I just thought sex
was meaningful to you, that's all.

It is. Especially when
I haven't had it in a long time.

Right. Okay, then. Have fun.

Serena. I was kidding.

There you are.

I'm parched. Drinks?

Ha-ha. Sure.

[AFTERNOONS' "SATURDAY MORNING
[AFTER THE FUNERAL]" PLAYS]

VANESSA:
Jenny?

-What are you doing here?
-Hi.

Uh....

It doesn't matter.

I'm ending things with Nate.

-What?
-I never meant to hurt you.

Please believe that.

Where is she?
How long does that subway thing take?

-Maybe she's not coming.
-Or Little J had second thoughts.

Vanessa.

Finally. Showtime.

Hey.

-Wow, you look gorgeous.
-Thank you.

I need to tell you something...

...and I need for you
not to say anything.

Okay.

I've never felt this way
about anyone before. Never.

And it made me do something
that I can't believe I did.

Jenny never got your letter.

That's why
you never heard from her again.

I took it before she saw it.

And I'm sorry.

Vanessa.

[CROWD GASPS, LAUGHTER]

MAN 1:
Hey, you see that?

MAN 2: No way.
WOMAN 1: You see that? Look at that.

WOMAN 2:
Nice dress.

WOMAN 3:
You can see everything.

[LAUGHTER CONTINUES]

GOSSIP GIRL:
Poor Vanessa.

Even Cinderella was given the courtesy
of a stealth getaway.

Then again,
what's a trio of ugly stepsisters...

...compared to Jenny Humphrey?

Vanessa, here. Take this.

Vanessa, wait. Please.

Looks like it might turn out to be
an unhappily ever after for everyone.

Jenny. Did you do that
to Vanessa?

Yeah.

-You don't understand. She completely--
-She what? She lied?

She went behind your back?

So what?

For that she deserved
to be publicly humiliated?

She's your friend, Jenny.

You know, there's no reason
for me to tell you this now...

...but I wrote you after the fashion
show, telling you I had feelings for you.

-I never got that.
-No, I know.

Vanessa stole it.

But she felt so bad about it,
she came and told me the truth.

Okay, look, I know what you
must think of me right now...

-...but if I had gotten that--
-I'm glad you didn't.

Honestly, you're not
who I thought you were.

-Where are they?
-Relax. They'll be here somewhere.

This is the worst
out-of-body experience ever.

Hey. Explain this.

After you and Chuck walked off,
Justine and I got to talking.

JUSTINE: He took me up to the roof
and we looked over the city.

-Of course he did.
-We just knew...

-...we were meant for each other.
-But she's me. Only less.

-I gave her that headband.
-We're as surprised as you are.

Everyone, even our doppelgangers,
can work it out, but we can't?

[SCOFFS]

I hate that I have to hurt him.

I know it sounds strange, but I suddenly
feel horrible about what I have to do.

I'd be worried about you
if you didn't.

And the kids.

-Eric has become so accustomed to him--
-Eric wants you to be happy.

I never thought my life
would turn out like this.

I've always tried to do
the right thing.

That's all you can do.

Just smile and fake it.

Tell me something, Rufus.

-What?
-Something you shouldn't.

I never wanted to weigh in
about your relationship.

I was afraid of what I might say.

Which was?

I let you go on your wedding day...

...because I was afraid
I couldn't give you what you needed.

I wasn't sure what I needed.

And I have regretted it
every day since.

As much as I appreciate company...

...I thought I made myself clear:
Your services are no longer required.

Trust me.
You gave me a final assignment...

...and you do wanna know
what I found out.

[CELL PHONE BEEPS]

This isn't a good time, Chuck.

CHUCK: She's here.
-What are you talking about?

Lily's at the ball with Rufus Humphrey.

And from what I'm seeing,
you should get down here now.

What do you have?

LILY:
Charles.

[LILY SIGHS]

You've been good for him.
Good for us.

I always liked you,
regardless of how I acted.

He's on his way here.

You owe him a conversation.

Vanessa. Wait.

[SIGHS]

You stole my letter.

I know.

Is there anything else
you wanna tell me?

Pretty sure that was it.

You said you never felt this way
about anyone before.

Is that true?

[VOICE BREAKING]
Does it matter?

Listen. After all
we've been through...

...when you walked away tonight,
all I could think was:

"She's the one I wanna be with."

So, yeah, it matters.

Yes, it's easy for you to say...

...because you didn't just pull
a Janet Jackson at the Snowflake Ball.

[LAUGHS]

-You wanna grab a drink?
-Yes, I would.

Somewhere dark with no backlighting.

Well, maybe a little backlighting.

[BOTH LAUGH]

-Let's go.
-Okay.

[CAR DOOR CLOSES]

We saw you try and save her.

-Should have known you didn't have it.
-You never did.

I don't know what's more pathetic,
that I wanted to be you, or I was scared.

Either way that leaves you with pathetic.
You and your friend.

Oh-- Oh, Vanessa's 10 times
the person you will ever be.

-That is why you hate her.
-Easy to talk big...

...when you're in Brooklyn.

Well, maybe we should change that.

I'll see you guys around.

[THE ASTEROIDS GALAXY TOUR'S
"HERO" PLAYING]

-Dance with me.
-What's the point, Chuck?

We're never gonna be them.

We said so, remember?

It's not for us.

Maybe.

But I wouldn't change us.

Not if it meant losing what we have.

And what do we have, Chuck?
You tell me.

Tonight.

So shut up and dance with me.

[CELL PHONE RINGING]

Hello?

Yes. This is Lily Bass.

Think maybe we should we wait
for Aaron and Serena?

I thought it might be fun
for the two of us to hang out.

Alone.

Right. Right, alone.

You know what? We came with them.
I wouldn't wanna be rude.

I don't know, are you hungry?
Because I know a great place.

-Dan. Hey.
-Hey, guys, what's up?

Do you mind
if I talk to Dan for a second?

No. No, I don't.
I'm gonna-- I'll grab us a cab.

I'll get one for us too.

Mm.

I just want to apologize
for how I acted earlier.

-I had no right.
-No. No apology necessary.

Good.

Because I didn't want you
to go tonight...

...and do whatever it is you're gonna do
without me just clearing the air first.

Well, consider it cleared.

And I didn't mean to pry earlier.

No, I know.

Well, good, we can both go
with clean air.

Yeah. Yeah, I guess so.

Hey, it was meaningful with you.

It was the greatest night of my life.

Mine too.

Why does this feel like we're cutting
some mythological tie?

I don't know, but it does.

-Are we...?
-Serena.

-Where's Charles?
-I don't know.

I need to find him.

Mom, what's wrong?

Bart's been in an accident.