02x12 - The Lonely Hearts Club

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Opening scene - The first thing we see are roses, we then see that we are in the Cohen kitchen. Ryan is in there making himself breakfast. Seth comes in. there are bunches of roses everywhere

Seth: Ryan I had no idea you felt this way

Ryan: hm don�t look at me they were here when I came in

(Sandy comes in carrying 2 more bunches of roses)

Seth: (to Sandy) hey, you do realise Valentines Day is tomorrow, right

Sandy: yeah well we're startin a little earlier this year...your mother deserves an extra long holiday...what with your grandfather in the hospital

Seth: an with you burnin the midnight oil as much as you have

Sandy: why don�t you guys give me a hand huh, the rest'a the flowers are out in the car

Seth: you got more flowers...there�s such a thing as over k*ll

Ryan: man your parents are pretty hardcore about Valentines Day

Seth: pff, I jus hope I survive this hateful holiday

Ryan: mm, still broken up over the Alex break up

Seth: nope that�s emotional childs play (Ryan looks at him) compared to what we're dealin with now Ryan

Ryan: hm

Seth: Summers back

Ryan: (suprised) whoa, what

Seth: yeah, an I don�t want it to be (shakes his head) believe me but apparently the universe has other plans for us

(they are now outside heading to the car)

Ryan: the universe is involved now

Seth: why else would I be forced ta go to San Diego with her on the one year anniversary of our sexual...t�te-�-t�te or prodado if you will (Ryan hands him flowers)

Ryan: (picks up flowers) yeah as long as it�s not a m�nage-a-trois since you will be going to San Diego with� Zach her boyfriend

Seth: yeah, an my friend

Ryan: yeah

Seth: dude I don�t wanna go to San Diego ok I don�t wanna go anywhere near Summer

(they are now back inside)

Ryan: no but the uh the universe

Seth: yeah exactly

Ryan: well it shouldn�t be a problem for ya I mean you an Summer've ben friends for a while now right

Seth: y-yes an id be a little more confident about my chances of uh cheating fate an not cheating

Ryan: ah-huh

Seth: if Summer an I hadn�t made out

(they are now back in the kitchen)

Ryan: (looks at Seth) you guys made out

Seth: no, but our noses grazed...an it was like the most sexually charged nose graze in the history of nose grazes (Ryan looks at him) it�s essentially nose humping is what it is, so what am I gonna do

Ryan: I'm gonna tell you what your gonna do (points with the flowers) your gonna go down to San Diego, with your friend Summer an her boyfriend your friend Zach (Seth is listening) an your gonna keep it in your trousers, alright (hits Seth with the flowers) nothing can happen, got it

Seth: yeah, I have no heart I hate Valentines Day

(Sandy comes back in)

Sandy: (laughs) an that�s why you�re my son, what about you Ryan, you have anything lined up for Lindsay

Ryan: uh no Lindsay an I are takin a break she�s gettin to know her dad

Seth: so for Valentines Day you�re getting Lindsay grampa

Ryan: yeah (nods) ...an that�s bad right

Seth: dad step in here (points) help big brother out, this guys got mad Valentines Day skills bitch?

Sandy: word son, oh I hope I've learned somethin after twenty years with your dear mother

Ryan: that�s right it�s her favourite holiday

Seth: yeah which means she�s probably gearin up for the cupid routine right now

Ryan: mm

(Kirsten comes in, looking like hell)

Sandy: (smiles) (picks up flowers) here�s my Valentine

(Sandy holds the flowers out to Kirsten, Kirsten looks at Sandy with no emotion. she takes the flowers and holds them flower end down in the sink, she turns the garbage disposal on. Sandy looks at the flowers then at Kirsten. Kirsten looks at Sandy then leaves the kitchen. the boys watch quietly. Sandy picks up the flowers which are now just stems and stares at them in disbelief)

Seth: looks like I'm not the only one at odds with the universe

Theme song - California by Phantom planet

Cohen bedroom - Kirsten is standing at the far end of the room with her back to the door, looking like hell. Sandy opens the door and slowly walks in

Sandy: I think I know what this is about (Kirsten reacts but Sandy cant see) an I can explain

Kirsten: (turns around) you lied to me Sandy

Sandy: no I didn�t lie

Kirsten: you told me Rebecca was dead

Sandy: when I told you that I thought she was

Kirsten: I went to your office last night an she was standing there

Sandy: ...oh, you saw her (nods)

Kirsten: an then I came home, you an I had dinner...an nothing you didn�t say a word

Sandy: she�s accused of a very serious crime (Kirsten looks at him) anything I would tell you about her could make you an accessory

Kirsten: (upset) don�t try ta get off on a technicality, this is about our marriage, you an I come first

Sandy: I did what I thought I had ta do, she�s innocent...an she�s my client

Kirsten: she�s not just your client, you were in love with her don�t pretend this isn�t complicated for you

Sandy: (loud) your damn right its complicated (Kirsten looks at him) look (shakes his head) there�s nothin goin on between us (Kirsten rolls her eyes, folds her arms and looks away) look please lets not fight, tomorrows Valentines Day

(Kirsten walks passed Sandy and out of the room. Sandy stands there helplessly)

CUT TO: Lindsay�s house - Lindsay looks through the glass panel in the door and smiles, she opens the door and we see someone pull a single red rose out from behind their back. Ryan holds the rose out and Lindsay raises her eyebrows

Ryan: happy day before Valentines Day

Lindsay: (takes the rose) ok (Ryan smiles) uh you said that we should take a break (Ryan nods) in relationship speak they call this mixed signals

Ryan: I know (frowns) but it didn�t really occur to me at the time that Valentines Day was comin up

Lindsay: (smiles) (cutesy) you didn�t wanna be alone on Valentines Day (puts her head on the side) aww you are such a girl

Ryan: so what'do you think, can we take some time off from takin time off

Lindsay: (thinks) sure (Ryan smiles) if...you do something for me

Ryan: (enthusiastic) yeah, name it, anything

Lindsay: (moves closer) (bites her lip) apologise to Caleb

Ryan: (smile goes) except that...

Lindsay: I�m not saying it�s your fault I�m jus gonna be spending time over there while he�s recouperating an if you two are at each others throats it�s gonna be really uncomfortable for everyone

Ryan: (unsure) so if I apologise I could take you out...Valentines Day (Lindsay makes a 'maybe' motion) me an Cal...happy to do it

(Lindsay smiles)

CUT TO: Summers bedroom - Summer puts a bag down on her bed and picks up another one, she walks over to her mirror and sees how it looks. there�s a knock at the door

Summer: (calls) Zach

(Seth opens the door and walks in, he shakes his head)

Summer: hey Cohen you�re early

Seth: yeah I jus wanted to um...stop by an check in (shuts the door) before Zach got here

Summer: what

Seth: an sorta touch base

Summer: something you wanna talk about

Seth: somethin you wanna talk about

Summer: huh

Seth: what

Summer: you came here

Seth: (frowns) yeah no I know I know I-I...jus wanted to make sure that...your dressing warmly an you are so, great

Summer: you know what actually there is something I wanna ask you

Seth: yeah

Summer: yeah (holds up big hoop earrings) (frowns) are these earrings too bling for our meeting, I don�t wanna come off trashy

Seth: (distracted) no I think...there fine

Summer: hm

Seth: listen Summer

Summer: hm

Seth: I know that the three of us sometimes...working together can get pretty weird...an so I jus I have'ta say that if it ever maybe gets t-ta be...too much for you

Summer: (putting the earrings on) hey, broken record, I�m fine (smiles) I jus want us to kick ass on our pitch, I really care about this comic book (Seth is suprised) what is that so hard to believe

(Zach knocks and comes in)

Zach: (happy) hey you guys ready to hit the road

Summer: hey (Seth waves) did you mapquest the meeting

Zach: yep I got directions (Summer kisses him on the cheek) got snacks

Seth: (softly) I was gonna pack snacks

Zach: motors running (leaves)

Summer: alright, sh*t g*n (goes to leave)

Seth: alight

Summer: come on, move it Cohen San Diegos not drivin to us

(Summer leaves and Seth looks frustrated)

CUT TO: The hospital - Caleb comes out of the elevator in a wheel chair, he�s being pushed by a male nurse. Kirsten and Lindsay are behind them

Caleb: (annoyed) for god sake (points) the door is ten feet away must I be humiliated in this chair

Kirsten: oh dad just humour us, you can lose the chair when you get home

Lindsay: oooh that reminds me (holds up a bag) I uh brought you a little care package (Kirsten smiles)

Caleb: that�s very thoughtful of you (looks) madlibs

Kirsten: oooh those were my favourite when I was a kid (laughs)

Caleb: (to Lindsay) well I hope you�ll be around long enough to teach me how to play (Lindsay and Kirsten smile at each other) Julie's still gallivanting around in Europe which means I�ve got that big old house all to myself

(they are now outside)

Kirsten: well what about Marissa

Caleb: (laughs) Marissa can�t be bothered she�s too busy running around with that tattooed new friend of hers

Lindsay: well if you�re looking for company I know that Ryan wanted to stop by for a visit

Caleb: oh I think I�ve seen just about enough of him

Kirsten: uh Lindsay why don�t you go find the chauffeur an see if he'll pull up

Lindsay: sure (walks away)

Kirsten: you an Lindsay seem to be making strides

Caleb: it�s all I regret, coming into her life so late

Kirsten: you know how you can make it up to her (Caleb looks at her) make things right with Ryan

Caleb: what is it with my daughters an that kid

Kirsten: (almost angry) dad

Caleb: fine, fine

(Lindsay walks back over to them, followed by the chauffeur)

Caleb: Lindsay can uh can three people play madlibs

Lindsay: sure, why

Caleb: well I thought it might be quite nice ta (stands up) to invite Ryan over for a round (Kirsten smiles) I understand he�s...handy with an adverb (gets in the car)

Lindsay: (thrown) uh y-yeah ill-ill call him right now

(Kirsten and Lindsay look at each other, suprised)

CUT TO: Zach, Summer and Seth in the car - the cardboard cut out of Little Miss Vixen is on the roof, along with other stuff. Zach is driving, Summer is sitting next to him and Seth is in the back by himself

Summer: (referring to the music) ugh what, are the Olsens making records now (sticks out her tongue)

Zach: I don�t know, you don�t like it

Summer: (screws up her face) no

Seth: careful man if she doesn�t like your music she'll drive you off the road

Summer: hey! Cohen that was so your fault (to Zach) last year he drove us into a ditch on our way to Tijuana

Zach: (smiles) you guys did the TJ thing

Seth: yeah, actually we did the pitt stop on the way to TJ thing also

Summer: god we had to spend this night in this sleazy ass hell hole seriously it was like hepatitis central

Seth: ok it wasn�t that bad

Summer: hello Cohen the bed was like covered with all these tiny little curly hairs

Seth: oh really well I seem ta remember you begging me for a spot on that bed

Zach: so who won

(Summer and Seth both look at Zach)

Summer: huh

Zach: who...got the bed

at the same time:

Seth: (frowns) we worked it out I-I don�t know that there was, yeah

Summer: uh...(frowns) I don�t really remember, no

CUT TO: Caleb�s mansion - A guy drops Julie�s bags inside the front door, and we see Julie standing next to them

Julie: thankyou (calls) I�m home (no response) anyone here (no response) helloooo

CUT TO: Caleb sitting outside reading the paper. Julie pulls the paper down so he can see her

Julie: (happy) I�m home (kisses Caleb�s cheek) mwaa, how�s the ticker

Caleb: (looks at Julie) ticking, thankfully, I wasn�t expecting you today

Julie: I cancelled my trip to Nice so I could come home an keep you company

(Lindsay comes out of the house carrying drinks, and food for herself and Caleb)

Julie: (sees Lindsay) but I see your already doing fine in that department

Lindsay: hi Julie (smiles)

Julie: Lindsay, hello

Caleb: Lindsay�s making us some lunch, tuna sandwiches

Lindsay: want one

Julie: ill pass, thanks, but its nice to see you two have grown so close since I�ve ben gone

Caleb: well Juju, Lindsay an I are in the midst of some madalibs, I�m sure you wanna go freshen up

Julie: (smiles) fine, I can take a hint (to Lindsay) well make yourself at home, Caleb�s casa is su casa (walks away)

Caleb: ok plural noun

CUT TO: Julie knocking on Marissa�s door - Marissa doesn�t answer so Julie lets herself in, the room is dark

Julie: Marissa...oh honey its one o'clock in the afternoon

Marissa: (in bed) oh, get out mom I�m sleeping

Julie: (opens the curtains letting light in) you an your step father are quite the welcome wagon

Marissa: oh (sits up slightly) d'you want something

Julie: (opens more curtains) jus ta say hello to my daughter (Marissa squints from the light) an to give you this (holds out a box) (smiles) it�s a Chanel clutch, every girl I saw in Paris was carrying one'a these

Marissa: (looks at Julie) thanks, you can leave it on the dresser (rolls over)

Julie: (puts the box down) Marissa, you know (sits on the bed) when I was in Europe I did some real soul searching

Marissa: (covers her head with a pillow) (muffled) I hope you didn�t hurt yourself

Julie: (pulls the pillow away) I�m tryin'a talk to you, look I know that you've ben angry with me

Marissa: (sits up on her elbows) (sarcastically) what gives you that idea

Julie: and you have your reasons I jus think that its time to put those memories behind us, its time we became friends again, lets go to dinner just the two of us

Marissa: (laughs) thanks mom, but I�m not that lame (rolls over)

(Julie, frustrated stands up and walks over to some of Marissa�s things)

Julie: what if I took away your blackberry

Marissa: (mumbles) ok (waves it off)

Julie: AND your cell phone (picks it up)

Marissa: uh (sits up) you cant take away my cell phone

Julie: (smiles) oh I think I just did, you gonna throw the bedroom furniture in the pool now

Marissa: (stands up) that�s great, you wanna become friends so your blackmailing me, that�s a great plan mom (puts on her robe) ill see you at dinner (holds out her hand for her phone)

(Julie gives Marissa her cell phone back, pleased with herself)

CUT TO: Sandy driving in his car. we see the car pull up outside a building. Sandy gets out and goes through the doors. the camera pans so we can see that Rebecca is sitting in the passenger seat. the next thing we see is Sandy and Rebecca walking into a nice room {very bed and breakfast'ish}

Rebecca: oh, not bad

Sandy: well it beats livin in my office (closes the door)

Rebecca: your office was fine...it was the running into Kirsten part that was rough, she must be furious

Sandy: well there was some poor roses that took the brunt of it this morning

Rebecca: I know I�ve complicated your life lately (smiles) an to thankyou I got you a little valentines gift (goes over to her bag) when I saw it I couldn�t resist (hands it to Sandy)

Sandy: (looks) (suprised) Ghandi, every time I see this I think'a you (Rebecca laughs) snorin right next ta me (laughs) in that theatre

Rebecca: I couldn�t help it, it�s a long movie

Sandy: it was our first date, you could'a stayed awake

Rebecca: oh it was a lousy first date movie

Sandy: (smiles) your right (smile goes) (looks at Rebecca)

Rebecca: ok (sighs) I know that look...you wanna talk

Sandy: oh here�s the thing I...I don�t know if I�m the best lawyer for ya (Rebecca nods) you know I�m not that well schooled in amnesty cases

Rebecca: an it might...put a strain on your marriage

Sandy: (nods) that too

Rebecca: (nods) ok

Sandy: I know you wanna put this thing behind ya, I want it over to

Rebecca: but you an I spending day after day pouring over my case, our meetings stretching into the wee hours

Sandy: there are days I think Kirsten an me are b*llet proof...I don�t wanna test that theory

Rebecca: (nods) ah I should've seen this coming...one thing I know about you Sandy Cohen, you always do the right thing

Sandy: I�m gonna get you a list of the best lawyers in town...your gonna get through this

Rebecca: wish I was gettin through this with you...

(Rebecca looks at Sandy, and Sandy looks down)

Sandy: well...be careful what you wish for

(Sandy goes over to give Rebecca the room key and they touch hands. Sandy looks into Rebecca�s eyes, Rebecca looks into Sandy�s)

CUT TO: Cohen backyard - Sandy walks out, and Kirsten is out there sitting at the table with a coffee. Sandy walks over to her

Sandy: hey there (Kirsten looks up) how�s your father doin

Kirsten: he�s ok

Sandy: an you

Kirsten: about the same...credit card company called to verify that you�re staying at the Inn at ply Delray?

Sandy: (nods) it�s for Rebecca, so she doesn�t have'ta stay at my office

Kirsten: I know you�re being put in the middle of this...but if you wanna take her case I�m not gonna stand in your way

Sandy: (shakes his head) I�m not gonna be her lawyer

Kirsten: don�t, not because'a me

Sandy: o'course its because'a you, I know enough not to mess with my wife on Valentines Day

Kirsten: (closes her eyes) Sandy

Sandy: you didn�t force me to do anything

Kirsten: well maybe this is selfish of me but I have'ta say I�m...happy

Sandy: good (smiles) there�s one thing you could do for me (sits across from Kirsten) please find a restaurant that still has a reservation open for tomorrow night, I don�t wanna eat take out on Valentines Day

Kirsten: (smiles) what're you in the mood for

Sandy: oh (thinks) somethin with a view'a ocean...an an over priced pre fix menu

Kirsten: sounds like the Arches

Sandy: perfect

Kirsten: ill call them right now

(Kirsten walks over to Sandy and kisses him before walking away)

CUT TO: The Bait Shop - Alex is stapling flyers to the wall and Marissa is walking up the stairs towards her, carrying more flyers

Marissa: hey this is the last of these so should we make more copies

Alex: you know you don�t have'ta hang around here all day an help me

Marissa: please, any excuse to avoid my house, my moms ben home for like three hours an already I�m going insane

Alex: you know my mom use'ta drive me crazy to an then one day I jus decided I was not gonna let it bother me anymore

Marissa: you make it sound so easy

Alex: no, every time my mom channels Satan I take a deep breath (Marissa is listening) count to three give her a big smile an say something like, interesting idea mom ill give that some thought

Marissa: an that really works

Alex: women like that they thrive on confrontation, but if you refuse to engage then there�s not really anything they can do which makes them go even more outta their heads

Marissa: wow, sounds like a fun way ta spend an evening...but you know anyone who can make my mom even crazier gets a free dinner...so what'do you say (hopeful)

Alex: (smiles/nods) ok...but not tomorrow night I don�t do Valentines Day first dates I think it�s a jinx

Marissa: (disappointed) ok

Alex: (moves closer to Marissa) but next week (Marissa looks at her) when we don�t have hallmark breathing down our necks...we'll go on a date...cool

Marissa: cool

(Alex walks away and Marissa looks disappointed)

CUT TO: The wild storm office - Seth, Summer and Zach are sitting in the waiting room

Zach: ok, so lets go over this again (sits) ill do the introduction Seth you do the character arcs

Seth: Zach...you jus need'a relax a little bit man, I promise you I have this

Summer: (looking in a compact mirror) uh you know what my teeth are all plaque'y, I am gonna go do a last minute floss (walks away)

Zach: (smiles) god she is so OCD man back packing with her is gonna be a nightmare

Seth: (suprised) you guys are going back packing

Zach: yeah my sisters getting married in Tuscany, Summers gonna be my date

Seth: (raises eyebrows) Tuscany like Italy

Zach: yeah my family�s renting a villa but we're jus gonna stay for the wedding (Seth has his mouth open, shocked) an then we're gonna go off on our own, you know back pack through Chinquitara? maybe a weekend in Venice

Seth: (stunned) wow that doesn�t sound...romantic at all

(a woman comes in)

W: hey are you guys here to pitch ta Mr. Burnstein

Zach: (stands) yes we are

W: he can�t see you till tomorrow, he got delayed coming back from Japan

Zach: what

W: (points) there gonna get you rooms in town an ill re schedule you for first thing tomorrow ok (answers phone) wild storm

Zach: well at least we'll have an extra night to work on the pitch huh Seth

Seth: (distracted) yeah...so jus Chinquitara an Venice or maybe like Florence to or somethin

CUT TO: Caleb�s mansion - Lindsay is leading Ryan to see Caleb

Lindsay: you are dreading this aren�t you

Ryan: pretty much...I�m sorry can you blame me

Lindsay: uh (touches Ryan�s shoulder) look it�s like the dentist, think of how much better you'll feel when it�s over (smiles) go on ill wait here

(we then see Caleb playing pool in his office. Ryan walks in)

Ryan: hey Mr. Nichol (Caleb looks at him) came by to say hello

Caleb: call me Caleb (sinks a ball)

Ryan: so you play pool

Caleb: no, my first time

Ryan: look I came by to apologise

(Caleb sinks another ball then looks at Ryan)

Ryan: I�m sorry...if I had anything ta do with your heart att*ck

Caleb: (sharpening the stick) thankyou Ryan...I realise it wasn�t easy for you to string so many words together

Ryan: excuse me

Caleb: I�m merely noting, how rarely I hear you talk (hits a ball)

Ryan: guess I don�t have that much ta say to you (goes to leave)

Caleb: (loud) well how bout thankyou (Ryan looks at him) for the fine education your getting, the roof over your head, everything else I�ve done

Ryan: like insulting me, treating me like a criminal

Caleb: (laughs) but you are a criminal (walks closer) my do gooder son in law dragged you out of jail an installed you in his pool house, remember

Ryan: you know Mr. Nichol I don�t know why I tried to talk to you...it�s just a waste'a time

(Ryan leaves and Caleb goes back to playing pool. we see Ryan come out of the room and back to where Lindsay is)

Lindsay: (stands) so...how'd it go

Ryan: there�s always next Valentines Day

(Ryan leaves and Lindsay touches his arm as he walks passed. she looks disappointed)

CUT TO: San Diego - Zach, Summer and Seth walk into their accommodation

Seth: oooh one bed huh, looks like Zach an I are gettin cosy tonight

Zach: (points) Cohen we got adjoining rooms man your in here

Seth: ...we do (Zach nods) really (looks into his room) oh well then ok, jus one second though if I�m in here now that means that (points) (swallows) then what y-y-you guys would be in here

Zach: yeah (to Summer) is that ok

Summer: well sure yeah I mean (looks at Seth) well it makes sense (Zach nods)

Seth: yeah that�s fine that�s great (raises eyebrows) that�s actually perfect (Summer looks uncomfortable) um so then (swallows) well I take it you two will be in here uh in there (points to the bed) actually uh uh together an I will be (pounds the wall) just on the other side of this-this sou-soundproof wall

Summer: (looks at Seth) hey

Seth: yeah

Summer: you ok

Seth: yeah no I�m fine I�m just having an allergic (swallows) reaction ta...the universe (Summer nods) so (puts both thumbs up) ok (goes into his room)

(Summer and Zach look at each other. Zach raises his eyebrows. Summer laughs and makes a 'coo coo' motion)

CUT TO: The pier at night - Sandy is walking with a coffee in his hand. we can�t see him yet, but he�s with Max

Sandy: here you go, I got you coffee

Max: oh thanks Sandy but I-I�ve given up on that stuff

Sandy: (suprised) I never thought id see the day (sits on the bench) you use'ta average a pot an hour as I recall

Max: (laughs) (sits with Sandy) y-yeah that�s probably why I never slept...that and you keeping me up all hours bending my ear with your right winged conspiracies

Sandy: who else was gonna listen'a me

Max: see I assumed that you were prepping me for father in-law duty an...then everything changed

(Sandy and Max look at each other for a second)

Sandy: (shakes his head) I feel like I�m jumpin ship here Max

Max: no-no-no-no your not, I mean your-your conscience Sanford I mean...well it�s always worked in over drive

Sandy: no, leavin you an Rebecca jus when we found her

Max: (sighs) the-the rest 'll work itself out

(Sandy drinks the coffee)

Sandy: if you�re not drinkin coffee what're ya drinkin

Max: green tea

Sandy: oh

Max: supposedly it�s a...toxifier an...who knows maybe if I started it earlier I uh (looks at Sandy) I would'a held up better

Max: w- ill go get you some, there�s a cafe right down the pier, ill be back in a sec

Max: (smiles) ok thanks Sandy

(Sandy walks away and Max sits there looking worried)

CUT TO: San Diego - we see a sh*t of the TV with some kind of scary movie on it. then we see Summer and Zach on their bed with Seth sitting in between them. Summer and Zach do not look impressed. Seth is enjoying the movie

Seth: ooooh ooooh

Zach: (gets up) you know what we should turn in early, we've got the pitch at the cr*ck'a dawn (turns off the TV)

Seth: (points) why don�t we watch another movie, I think Vanhelsing is on pay-per-view, I like monsters don�t know about the rest'a you

Zach: I�m pretty tired

Summer: me too

Seth: well then why don�t we go ta the gift shop an see (Summer grabs his hand) maybe if they have cards cause then-then we could play gin (Summer pulls him off the bed) or I could do some slight of hand for you guys

Summer: ok, Cohen go - to bed (opens his door)

Seth: yes ok (nods) but listen, I�m gonna be in here if you guys need me, or anything

Summer: (nods) ok (Zach nods)

Seth: (sad) ok (goes through the door)

(Zach starts getting ready for bed and Summer walks towards the bed)

Seth: (pokes his head out) pssst maybe we should invent a secret knock just incase for whatever

Summer: (turns around) uh-hm (walks toward Seth) goodnight Cohen (pushes Seth into his room and shuts the door)

(we hear a kock...knock knock knock...knock)

Seth: (calls) that�s the knock we use

CUT TO: The pier at night - Sandy is walking back over to Max with his drink

Sandy: (yells) hey Max they-they didn�t have any green tea but I-I got ya some jasmine y-you drink jasmine

(we see Max sitting on the bench still, from the back. Sandy stops when he sees him and looks worried)

Sandy: hey Max

(the camera zooms in to show Max with his head slightly to the side, his eyes are closed and he�s not moving. Sandy is standing in front of him. Sandy sits down next to him and takes his pulse. Sandy stares at Max for a little while then we see them from a distance)

CUT TO: The beach the next morning - Sandy and Rebecca are there together, the sun is still rising. Rebecca is upset and Sandy moves closer and takes her hand in his. their heads are very close. Rebecca looks at Sandy, then Sandy takes her in his arms. Rebecca rests her head on Sandy�s shoulder, and Sandy leans his on the back of her head. Rebecca is crying. we then see them from a distance

CUT TO: The wild storm office - the first thing we see is a foot tapping rapidly, then we see a hand tapping on the arm of the chair. we see Summer and Zach sitting opposite so we know that Seth is the one fidgeting. Summer and Zach are watching him, stunned. we see Seth still tapping, drinking a coffee. Seth looks like he didn�t sleep at all the night before, he has messy hair and reddish eyes and hes drinking coffee

Seth: there�s no way there�s three sh*ts of espresso in that

Zach: you look kinda spent Seth

Summer: (worried) did you sleep at all

Seth: yep (to the tune of his tapping) got a solid - - - fifteen - - - minutes - - - they say - - - that�s all - - - ya need

(Summer looks at Zach, worried. Zach looks down)

Seth: what about you guys, probably didn�t sleep too well huh (grins) (laughs freakily)

Summer: I slept fine actually

(Burnstein comes in)

Larry: hi guys (Seth jumps up quickly) Larry Burnstein come on in

Seth: ok (hyper) alright he�s ready show time come on come on come on (motions)

(Summer and Zach gather together their things - we are now inside the meeting. Larry is standing at the front pouring himself a coffee)

Larry: well guys I read the treatments and I think it�s interesting

(Seth, Summer and Zach sit down at the table)

Seth: good, great, great to hear it, an uh on behalf of all of us, the three of us sitting three across in your office (leans back in his chair) uh uh uh thankyou, an we like your jacket

Larry: uh...your welcome an thankyou

(Seth makes an 'a ok' motion to Summer an Zach)

Larry: but putting pretty people by the beach isn�t enough for me even if they have powers so let�s talk about characters

Seth: great (puts his finger up) kay first of all uh-hh (stands) what can I tell ya, we got Kid Chino with his fists of fury ok he�s a kid from the wrong side'a the tracks...think karate kid now take away the karat'ay (Larry looks at him) now let that marinate, then we got Cosmo Girl, shes got a passion for fashion an a magic flask (points) ta boot (Larry nods) but what I wanna do right now actually is take ya (sits back down) ta the white hot centre of our comic ok the core relationship of really what I think we're doin here (Summer and Zach both look at him) now what I�m talkin about here is passion (raises eyebrows) but (puts up a finger) real passion not the kinda passion you buy for a dollar ninety nine at the grocery store with a can'a soup

Summer: Cohen, what'does that even mean

(Zach looks confused)

Seth: I have no idea

Larry: so you�re saying there�s a love story

Seth: yeah

Zach: no

Summer: oh no-no-no nooooo no no definitely not (shakes her head)

Seth: yeah there is (points) now maybe you cant see it (points to Summer) an maybe you cant but let me tell you somethin I promise you this (Summer glares at him) its there (Larry looks interested) amongst the demon water polo players that arise from the toxic pacific an att*ck atomic county...its a love story for our time (Summer and Zach aren�t impressed) for all time mm-hmm

Larry: (interested) between who

Summer: yeah, Cohen, between who (raises eyebrows)

(Seth rolls his chair to sit between Summer and Zach)

Seth: why between the Ironist an Little Miss Vixen

Summer: what (Seth nods freakishly)

(Seth rolls back to where he was)

Larry: the Ironist an Little Miss Vixen

Seth: the Ironist (stands) who's quick quips an pop culture laden bromides? can foul even the most insidious of villains (takes off his jacket) an Ltle Miss Vixen (points to the cut out) who�s so cute an so sweet in her black leather, her amex card can decapitate a demon up to a hundred yards away especially when she senses her true love the Ironist, is in danger

(Zach doesn�t look happy, Summer looks down)

Larry: well this is an...interesting approach (looks at his watch)

Zach: yes, but not one we've discussed

Summer: no there is no love story

Seth: yeah not yet there isn�t ok (to Summer) stop, here�s the thing an the thing is this sir if the Ironist...an Little Miss Vixen...(looks at Summer) could put their differences aside (Summer bites her nails) for just one issue an stop their bickering an stop their bantering even though the readers might find it adorable...I really feel like they would realise how much more evil that they could vanquish together

Zach: (not happy) no Cohen they can�t

(Seth cracks his knuckles)

Summer: um look we are really sorry sir w- this is not the comic that we wanted'ta pitch to you

(Seth pours himself more coffee from Larry�s flask. Summer and Zach both look disappointed in Seth)

Larry: yes uh-hm well it has some promise but you three are clearly not ready to forge a partnership

Zach: (nods) clearly

Larry: so...get back to me...(stands) after high school

(Larry leaves the room and Summer, Zach and Seth don�t say anything. Seth however looks worse then he did before)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - It is completely deserted and quiet. Sandy walks in from the right and Kirsten comes in shortly after

Sandy: the coroner said he-he guessed it was a stroke (Kirsten looks at Sandy, worried) he didn�t suffer...we can be grateful for that

Kirsten: (sad) I�m so sorry

Sandy: yeah I know

Kirsten: an Rebecca

Sandy: well she�s doin her best...I�m sorry I (shakes his head) I didn�t call till late an stayed out till this morning

Kirsten: I understand

Sandy: I...I ill wanna go out tonight

Kirsten: I- Sandy its just Valentines Day, we can celebrate another time

Sandy: no I-I-I I think we need this you know I-m not use'ta things bein soooo (shakes his head) like they are right now you know I...I don�t like it

Kirsten: me neither

Sandy: (nods) tell ya what...I�m gonna go take a power nap...an uh when I wake up I wanna see you dolled up in your Valentines finest (smiles)

(Kirsten smiles, Sandy leaves the kitchen watches him, clearly worried)

CUT TO: Caleb�s mansion - Ryan is standing outside the front door and Lindsay opens it

Lindsay: hey, I thought we agreed we weren�t doing the Valentines thing

Ryan: I know jus give me one more chance with him, it'll only take a few hours

(Lindsay motions for Ryan to go in)

Caleb: oh great, your back

(Lindsay shuts the door)

Ryan: can I talk to you for a second, in your study

(Lindsay watches them, worried - the next thing we see is Ryan walking back into the study. Caleb follows)

Ryan: look id say we need to talk but clearly that doesn�t work for us

Caleb: so what'do you wanna do, take a swing at me, you might as well I�m the only person in town ya haven�t punched

Ryan: ill make you a bet...we play pool (Caleb listens) if you win I stay outta your way, but if I win you have to accept me as Lindsay�s boyfriend

Caleb: (laughs) what is this the colour of money, it�s absurd

Ryan: you got a better idea

Caleb: (thinks) fine best of seven

Ryan: rack em (throws his jacket)

CUT TO: A restaurant - Julie and Marissa are sitting opposite each other at a table

Julie: well, what would you like ta talk about, clothes, school

Marissa: why don�t you cut to the chase, tell me what this is really about

Julie: its not about anything, except that I�m very happy to be here with you (Marissa looks at her) you know now that your fathers gone an Caitlyn�s in boarding school its like we're all that�s left of the family an it jus makes sense (shrugs) for us ta lean on each other

Marissa: you act like your all alone, I mean (shrugs) you have Caleb

Julie: you know Marissa I think your old enough now that I can be honest with you about this (Marissa looks at her) I worry about Caleb an me, an that we might not make it

Marissa: come on mom if you two can�t make it no one can

Julie: point is whatever happens between Caleb an me ill survive...what I could never handle is losing you

Marissa: (thrown) well thanks...I-I almost believe you

Julie: oh honey (takes Marissa�s hand) you an me we need to play our cards right

Marisa: (scoffs, realising) what'do you mean our cards

Julie: jus that we spend our time with Caleb wisely, I�ve already launched the magazine that�s a good start, but id like to control a little more of the company just incase (Marissa cant believe what she�s hearing) if we can play happy family for just a few more months I can figure out my next move

Marissa: oh my god mom you are unbelievable

Julie: what, do you want your inheritance going to little miss Lindsay because that is where this is headed unless you put in some serious face time with your step father

Marissa: (thinks) that�s an interesting idea mom, ill think about (Julie is thrown) now why don�t you tell me about your trip

CUT TO: San Diego - Seth is sitting on his bed, stunned. Summer knocks and walks in. she sits next to him on the bed

Summer: ok...Cohen, you wanna explain that meltdown before

(Seth smiles, then stops)

Summer: look (Seth looks at her) if there�s something you wanna say to me now�s your chance

(Seth looks at her, then sees Zach walk passed in the other room carrying the cut out Little Miss Vixen)

Seth: (swallows) you know I jus think I�m gonna lay off the caffeine forever (nods)

Summer: fine, don�t say I didn�t ask

(Zach comes in)

Zach: you ready to hit the road

Seth: yeah you know actually I think I�m jus gonna uh take the bus

Summer: the bus

Zach: fine with me...you know actually if we're not gonna take Cohen home we could stay here (points) we have the room an its Valentines Day

Seth: yeah an since you guys are goin to uh Italy you should start gettin use'ta the hotel life (Summer looks at Seth) ok headed to the bus depot (stands) happy Valentines Day

(Seth leaves and Zach smiles at Summer, Summer sighs and half smiles at Zach)

CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - Sandy is getting ready for dinner and his phone rings

Sandy: hello

(Rebecca is on the phone in her room at the inn)

Rebecca: oh I expected to get your voicemail, I thought you'd be out with your wife

Sandy: no we got a late reservation, we're-we're just on our way out

Rebecca: oh (nods) I wont keep you I um...I just uh...I didn�t wanna disappear again without saying goodbye

Sandy: (frowns) what're you talkin about

Rebecca: I�m leaving an don�t try ta talk me out of it, i mean lets be realistic my chances of getting off are slim

Sandy: well isn�t it worth trying

Rebecca: ...not if I don�t have my father anymore

Sandy: (sad) ...so when are ya leavin

Rebecca: tonight...guess there�s uh no chance of you swingin over here, say goodbye in person

Sandy: oh I don�t think so

(Kirsten comes in dressed in a beautiful dress, she sees Sandy on the phone. Sandy sees her)

Sandy: (sighs) let me get back to ya

Rebecca: ok

(Sandy hangs up)

Kirsten: ...Rebecca

Sandy: yeah she�s uh...she�s leavin tonight...going back ta...god knows where

Kirsten: (nods) she wants ta say goodbye

Sandy: yeah (nods)

Kirsten: (looks at Sandy) ...well if you wanna go I-I�m not gonna try an stop you

(Sandy looks at Kirsten then looks away, you can tell he�s seriously considering it. he walks closer to her)

Sandy: ill be right back

(Sandy leaves and Kirsten looks devastated)

CUT TO: The bus - Seth is the only one on there. he�s sitting close to the back looking out the window. he has his cell phone in his hand and he looks down at it

CUT TO: San Diego hotel - Summer and Zach are sitting on the bed together, there are plates of half eaten food on the table, so it appears they had a romantic dinner earlier

Zach: I think we've actually salvaged Valentines Day (looks at Summer)

Summer: hm (nods) even though Cohen did his best to destroy it

Zach: I don�t think he�s ever gonna get over you...I�ve kinda accepted it?

Summer: look Zach those are his issues not mine

Zach: good, cause all I really care about is...that you an I are ok

Summer: look at us, we're in a hotel room (frowns) by ourselves on Valentines Day, I think we're ok (smiles)

Zach: good (smiles)

Summer: I know we weren�t even spose'ta be here its jus like fate handed us this dream date...so...why don�t we jus make the most of it (smiles)

Zach: ...um Summer before we do anything I need to tell you something

Summer: mm-hmm

(Summers phone rings. she picks it up and looks at whose calling)

Zach: who is it

Summer: (frowns) it doesn�t matter (puts the phone down)

CUT TO: The bus - Seth has his phone to his ear and an a*t*matic message plays

Message:

Summer: hey its Summer obviously, you should know that since you called me I guess I cant get to the phone or I am screening because you creep me out (Seth looks at the phone) leave a message

(Seth sadly shuts the phone with his chin and lays his head back on the chair)

CUT TO: Caleb�s mansion - Caleb and Ryan are still playing pool in his office. Caleb sh**t and the ball doesn�t go in

Caleb: your sh*t

(Ryan picks up the chalk to sharpen his stick)

Ryan: you don�t seem worried

Caleb: should I be

Ryan: (confident) you�re about to lose

Caleb: I don�t think so, you�re a hot head Ryan, pool takes a steady hand

Ryan: (getting ready) oh I�ve got a steady hand

Caleb: why do you always find yourself in trouble...setting fires, impregnating teenage girls

Ryan: (sets up the sh*t) I know what your tryin'a do an it�s not gonna work

(Ryan sh**t and sinks the white ball)

Caleb: come on Ryan, all very chivalrous this challenging me to a duel for Lindsay's affection but you know ultimately...she�s gonna side with me...I�m her father (sets up the sh*t)

Ryan: who abandoned her for sixteen years

Caleb: (looks at Ryan) that's all in the past (sh**t and misses)

Ryan: I don�t think Lindsay sees it that way

(Ryan walks in front of Caleb and sets up his sh*t. he hits his ball into the pocket and looks at Caleb. Caleb doesn�t look phased)

Ryan: corner (points)

(Caleb watches. Ryan looks at the black ball then softly sh**t. it goes into the pocket and Ryan wins! Ryan looks at Caleb, hopeful)

Caleb: well this may be the way you settle things where you come from, a game of pool maybe a bar stool over someone�s head (Ryan picks up his jacket) but in real life it takes more then that

(Ryan glares at Caleb then goes to the door)

Ryan: (calls) hey sorry we're done

Lindsay: (smiles/walks in) good I was starting to worry about you guys (laughs)

Caleb: well enjoy your date, it�s on me

Lindsay: thanks (to Ryan) so uh what'do you wanna do, maybe go to Balboa island milkshakes an bumper cars

Ryan: (looks at Lindsay) uh you know what why don�t you guys stay here tonight (Caleb looks at Ryan, suspiciously)

Lindsay: are you sure its Valentines Day

Ryan: we'll go tomorrow night (kisses Lindsay) but uh have fun maybe rent a movie or somethin uh I hear the colour'a money is pretty good (smiles at Caleb)

(Caleb nods)

CUT TO: Cohen kitchen - Kirsten is in there by herself, she dials a number

Guy: good evening the Arches how can I help you

Kirsten: hi it�s Kirsten Cohen I�d like to cancel a reservation

Guy: an what time was your reservation

CUT TO: The room at the inn - Sandy is sitting on couch and Rebecca is standing in front of him

Rebecca: so you bailed on your wife on Valentines Day (Sandy shakes his head) that doesn�t seem like a Sandy Cohen move (sits)

Sandy: it isn�t...I wanted to say good bye to ya...but now I gotta go (stands) (looks at his watch) ooh I think we've already missed dinner

Rebecca: (smiles) soooo stay here

Sandy: ...I�ve ben without ya for twenty years...an still...I�m gonna miss ya...all over again

Rebecca: Sandy I...I wish it'd never happened (stands) I wish I could take it all back that night I wish id never run

Sandy: (softly) me too

(Rebecca half smiles and Sandy leans forward and kisses her {ass} Rebecca pulls away after a while. they look into each others eyes and then Sandy walks to the door)

Sandy: I gotta go...but you should stay

(Rebecca watches Sandy leave)

CUT TO: The diner - Seth is sitting at a booth by himself and Ryan comes in

Seth: hey...I'm sorry I...called you away from your hot date

Ryan: (sits) I�m jus sorry ta hear your uh Valentines Day went so terrible

Seth: terrible uh no no try catastrophic (Ryan nods) I blew the comic book an I jus completely (closes his eyes) humiliated myself in front'a Summer...after the way I acted today Ryan I don�t even think id get back together with me

Ryan: probably for the best...I mean with Zach an all

Seth: hey you know what truth is he deserves her (Ryan looks at him) an clearly he�s got the universe on his side so

CUT TO: The Bait shop - Marissa comes in and Alex is there by herself. Alex is suprised to see her

Alex: hey I didn�t know you were coming by

Marissa: neither did I-I guess I�m jus sort of here

Alex: are you ok

Marissa: yeah, yeah I mean I think I�m ok I just had a terrible dinner with my mom

Alex: my technique work (raises eyebrows)

Marissa: guess so...but also it was knowing I could (sits next to Alex) come here an see you (Alex looks at her) not that I wanna put any pressure on you or anything (softly) its jus that�s how I feel...an I had'ta say it

Alex: (looks at Marissa) are you in the mood for the beach

Marissa: now

Alex: yeah (smiles) itsss It's almost time

Marissa: time for what

Alex: for the tide to change, its a little ritual I have for whenever something really major...is about to change in my life

Marissa: I thought you said no dating on Valentines Day

Alex: (thinks) screw it (stands) come on, I�m a huge fan of spontaneous first dates (holds her hand out to Marissa)

Marissa: (smiles) I am too (takes Alex's hand)

(they walk out together)

CUT TO: Cohen bedroom - Kirsten is sitting alone at the table with her hands clasped together near her mouth, she looks over and sees Sandy slowly walk toward her. Kirsten slowly stands and walks towards Sandy, instead she shuts the door in Sandy�s face. Sandy closes his eyes and looks down

CUT TO: The pier - Ryan and Seth are walking together. there are couples all around them

Seth: no look I�m not sayin it�s not bad uh hanging out with my grandfather ranks very low (Ryan nods)...on the valentines scale I jus you know I think think mines worse I win

Ryan: your right yours is worse

Seth: look at all these people (Ryan looks back) these normal...non traumatised people...in relationships...in love...d'you think we'll ever have that

Ryan: (looks at Seth) no

Seth: (nods) yeah I�m with you

FADE TO: The beacb - we see Alex and Marissa sitting side by side on the beach in front of the waves. they are both smiling

Alex: (looks at Marissa) tide jus turned (smiles)

(Marissa looks at Alex and smiles, Alex looks into Marissa eyes then leans forward and kisses her. Marissa closes her eyes, kissing back. we then see them from behind and Marissa puts her arm around Alex�s back, they are still kissing intensely) - Fade out