3x08 - The Grandfather (2)

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Why settle for some club in a hotel When you can just buy the hotel? I'm worrying.

Politics is a van der bilt birthright.

The only thing nate's ever voted for is "american idol.

" Tripp was the same way.

Grandfather can be very persuasive.

When did tripp decide to run for congress? Well, after congressman kruger d*ed, A house seat opened up in manhattan.

Dan, i have to tell you something.

(Man) oh, olivia! Oh, my god.

Are you-- You're not Fleur.

I lied because i-I care about you.

The only person i want to kiss here tonight is you.

Why would you leak a fake photo? Are you trying to destroy tripp's campaign? That's gonna win tripp the election.

And what happens to carter? I am sorry i had to lie to you.

No, you're not.

I settled your debt with the buckleys.

Nate probably hates me now, but it doesn't matter.

I'm sorry, s.

, but chuck's hotel needed this.

Without your celebrities, we're buried in the city section.

Now we're front page news.

You got my clients photographed at the hottest party Of the year.

Your job is safe.

And, serena, that job Now includes publicly dating patrick.

I don't know if i'd call that work.

Get back to me after date two.

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

You know you love me.

X.

O.

X.

O.

, gossip girl.

In manhattan, some parties are v.

I.

P.

Only.

(Woman) � love is gonna hurt you � Others are strictly private.

� if it's all right, i'm gonna try and � But some parties are political, And those lines are drawn By the most established of the establishment.

� i can rob you if i want to � � i can rob you if i try � � i can rob you if i need to � Hey.

You want to use that? And once those lines are drawn, they can never be crossed.

A michael mann political thriller? That's good news.

Wonderful news.

And my source tells me Michael's only considering two actors for the lead.

Patrick and ryan phillippe.

Well, then he's in.

Ryan totally lost his mojo After reese got with jake.

Don't "jake" me, serena.

This is serious.

Your job is to get patrick's photo taken with politicians At the van der bilt election party tonight.

But, k.

C.

, i can't.

The producers will eat it up.

Plus, it'll totally help him Get into character for his audition next week.

So i look forward to hearing how it goes.

Wait, k.

C.

, the problem is i'm I'm kind of on the outs with the van der bilts right now.

Serena, what's p.

R.

Rule number one? My only value is my social network.

But i'm afraid that network Is currently one archibald short.

Make it happen.

Clean up your mess or clean out your desk.

No, that one.

Hey.

How long you been awake? Mm.

Not long.

A muffin basket.

Vanessa's been completely m.

I.

A.

Since she started sh**ting that documentary.

She was here for, like, ten seconds yesterday, And i guess she's getting amazing footage.

The only footage i want to see is your jimmy fallon appearance.

I mean, dinner was great last night.

I just wish we'd gotten back in time to see it.

Yeah.

Sorry i-I dragged you to that gelato shop.

I had a really bad sugar craving.

(Chuckles) You know what? I bet it's online.

No.

Uh, you can't watch it like that.

Th-The--The quality's so bad, you know? I'd rather you watch it in h.

D.

Okay.

When? I'm sorry.

I'm just excited.

It's been a while since i had A girlfriend on a late night talk show.

Um, well, i'm--I'm sure i can get a copy from k.

C.

Okay.

(Door closes) (Sighs) Ho ho! Watch out.

It's bathroom boy.

Clear the way.

(Laughs) Uh, good morning to you, too.

(Chuck) welcome to my new suite.

We may patent the media system-- Interactive, high-Def 3-D gaming.

Instant access to the world's largest media library And all in-House food, spa services.

Just touch the button.

Blair's favorite part-- Real-Time surveillance playback.

It's naughty.

(Chuckles) Well, it certainly is a step up from the columbia dorms.

Most penthouses are, nathaniel.

There's two bedrooms.

Feel free to crash any time you like.

Tripp, maureen.

(Tripp) hey, chuck.

Hey.

All this behind-The-Scenes stuff is really great.

Thanks again for letting me film tripp's campaign.

Oh, no problem.

Charles.

Well, you've outdone yourself.

My pleasure, sir.

I can't think of a better way to christen the ballroom Than with a van der bilt victory party.

Your generosity will not be forgotten by me or my family.

We're very much looking forward to tonight's event.

Thanks again, chuck.

Even if the night ends in defeat, At least we'll have a good party.

Sweetie (chuckles) don't talk like that.

This morning's polling numbers aren't great.

We're down where we should be up, and where we are up, We're barely hanging on.

That's what makes it exciting, right? (Chuck) excuse me.

He's right, nathaniel.

Things aren't where they should be.

The buckleys' dirty pool is starting to work.

Thanks to serena, we weren't able to expose it.

Well, isn't there something we can do? It's election day.

At this point, nathaniel, It would take nothing short of a miracle.

Hey.

I was running errands, And k.

C.

Asked me to drop off your jimmy fallon interview.

Great.

I guess that means you've seen it.

Yeah.

You know i didn't mean what i said.

Oh, don't--Don't worry about that.

I'm sure dan understands.

He hasn't even seen it.

I don't know what to do.

I have to fix this, And meanwhile, keep him away from tv and the internet And strangers with the urge to make fun of him.

Don't forget about gossip girl.

I have to just keep him completely isolated.

Oh, hey.

What are you doing here? Um serena just, uh, came by To tell us how much she likes patrick.

Oh.

Yeah.

(Chuckles) uh, oddly, he's my favorite part of my job.

It's actually pretty fun having a fake relationship.

Talk about no pressure.

I'm slightly relieved.

I heard some pretty crazy stuff about patrick after we broke up.

Supposedly he went a bit method After that gus van sant movie he did nobody saw.

Yeah.

His--His agents and k.

C.

Are filtering all the scripts that get to him.

So far, he's only been allowed to read a political thriller.

What's the worst thing he can do, pass a bill? Listen, as much as i enjoy my current girlfriend talking To my ex-Girlfriend about her fake boyfriend who is also My current girlfriend's ex, uh, you--You--You could probably Get us a copy of that fallon interview, right? But first, um, serena, You should probably get to patrick's Before fedex does with more scripts.

Good-Bye.

Okay.

Bye.

(Door closes) S.

I hope you're not here looking for an apology.

No, i was just dropping something off to olivia.

Oh, that's right.

I momentarily forgot your job Is more important than your friends.

I have a couple minutes.

Do you want to get a latte? If by "getting a latte" you mean apologizing, then no, i don't.

Out of respect for our many years of friendship, I'm willing to let what you did slide.

What i did? Okay, we both made decisions that hurt the other.

We both feel badly.

Now let's move on.

I actually have to go meet chuck right now.

We've been going nonstop, prepping For tripp van der bilt's election party tonight.

Speaking of which, i noticed you're not on the guest list.

That can only mean one thing-- Nate still hates you For whatever it is you did to him.

I'd check your sources, b.

And i am going tonight, with my handsome boyfriend, patrick.

Since your boyfriend's working the party, Who are you going with, one of your knockoffs? Since you're so interested, i have made real friends here.

I just don't share your need to brag.

Okay.

Well, i can't wait to meet them tonight.

I need a friend.

Stat.

I'm your friend.

(Scoffs) Please.

I'm not friends with staff.

(Cell phone rings) you need to get that? (Beep) no, it's not important.

This is nate.

Leave a message.

I'm just saying, if this morning's polls Put you neck and neck with sullivan, Then there's still time, so why not let grandfather help you? Nate, i've said it before, and i'll say it again-- I'd rather lose fair and square than win with a dirty campaign.

Yeah, well, asking grandfather for help Doesn't necessarily mean playing dirty.

(Vanessa) so it's election day.

Who are you voting for? (Man) hey! Someone's drowning over here! Call 9-1-1! (Man) help! I can't swim! Help! I'm drowning! It look like tripp's prayers have been answered With another miracle on the hudson.

Are the van der bilts blessed with good luck or good timing? (Man) you're watching new york 1-- News all day.

Just this morning, Congressional candidate tripp van der bilt Rescued a man who was drowning in the hudson river.

One minute i'm walking along the pier, And the next thing i know i lose my balance, And boom! I'm in the hudson.

If it wasn't For this brave young man, tripp van der bilt apparently van der bilt was on his way to his Ten hours till the polls close.

Let's seize the day, gentlemen.

Where are we with media? I've locked down coverage from every local station For the midday news.

Time to call couric.

She owes me a favor.

Maybe she can squeeze tripp into the evening news.

Excuse me, grandfather.

Can i speak with you for a moment? Zogby has them neck and neck.

Rasmussen puts him up by a point.

(Laughs) tripp, that's fantastic.

Remember, until the polls close, any time someone mentions The name tripp van der bilt, It should be followed by the word "hero.

" (Lowered voice) well, i guess miracles do happen, Huh, grandfather? Our family is really blessed.

So is that man who almost d*ed.

(Woman) william, can you take a look at this? Absolutely.

No, thank you.

Thank you so, so much.

Hey.

My rescue footage is gonna be on the news tonight.

William told me to go out and drum up some interest, And it looks like i'm the only one who got it all on tape.

Congratulations.

Have you seen nate? Yeah.

He's over there.

Tell him bye for me.

I've gotta go home and get my tapes together.

Okay.

What are you doing here? I-I left you a message.

Y-You never called me back.

Yeah, well, as you can see, i've been sort of busy.

And i really have nothing to say to you.

Then i'll make it quick.

I need you to put me And patrick roberts on the guest list for tripp's party tonight.

What? Are you kidding me? Nate, my job is at stake.

Oh, that's funny.

So is my cousin's campaign, thanks to you.

As far as i'm concerned, we're even.

You used me for your buckley photo scam.

All i did was find out and undo it.

Well, i wouldn't exactly call revenge A solid foundation for a friendship.

Who said anything about friendship? All i need is an invite, plus one.

Serena.

Tripp, hey.

I-I voted for you.

Thanks.

You coming tonight? Absolutely.

I wouldn't miss it.

Thanks, nate.

(Man) tripp, can i get you to sign off on this? Washington square park, bobst library, bar none.

I even tried spinning the cube in st.

Mark's place, But not a friend in sight.

I just know this wouldn't be so hard at yale.

What about that vanessa girl? Didn't you know her in high school? I have never heard that name before in my life.

Now feel free to see yourself out.

Oh, my god.

How does that girl have the valentino 360 bag? I'm still wait-Listed.

Who? Where? At the register.

Quick.

How do i look? Superior.

(Sighs) No one follow me.

I love your 360.

Thanks.

I just got it.

Very smart to pair it with peter som.

You're good.

I know.

I'm blair.

May i? Oh, please.

Do.

(Sighs) the moment i saw it, It joined my list of blair's most wanted.

Believe me when i tell you I don't say this very often-- But i think i like you.

Well, give me those peep toes and maybe i'll believe you.

Sorry.

My alexandre birmans are sacred.

Amen.

(Chuckles) By the way, i'm brandeis.

How would you like to come with me to a fabulous party tonight? "Mat.

" Are you joking? Oh, not in the least.

It's going on the end of "door," Which makes it a triple word score, scrabble b*tches.

That's my son.

Wow.

The humphreys are--Are so serious About their scrabble games.

Oh, yeah.

Mm-Hmm.

(Lily) you two are so sweet to come over and entertain jenny.

Poor thing.

Well, she's been cooped up with this virus for a week.

I mean, when she called, how could we resist? Yeah.

Th-Thank you guys so much.

Really getting sick of, uh, tv and internet.

(Cell phone alert chimes) (Jenny coughs) (cell phone alert rings) Oh, i need a s.

A.

R.

S.

Mask.

Um, can i-- Can i borrow your phone? Yeah, go ahead.

I keep leaving mine in the dorm.

(Jenny coughs) that's 33.

A whopping 33 points.

(Rufus) "jetdoorman"-- Is that a word? (Dan) don't you mean "jetdoormat"? (Rufus) oh, jetdoormat.

(Dan) s.

A.

R.

S.

Mask! (Vanessa) so it's election day.

Who are you voting for? I don't know.

That's a good question.

You know, i'm not really sure Who i'm gonna vote for.

He's awfully young.

(Video rewinds) (Clicking key) you know, i'm not really-- What? sure who i'm gonna vote for.

He's awfully young.

(Knock on door) Wow.

You look hot.

Same.

I have great news.

Yeah.

So do i.

You first.

I just finished reading a fantastic script.

The political thriller? No, it's a remake of "leaving las vegas.

" They want to redo it with a younger cast.

Where did you get those scripts? In the garbage.

I'm telling you, this one's amazing.

Care to join me in a little research? No.

No research.

Your team has been pushing very hard for the political one.

And i have worked my butt off to get you into this party tonight.

Yeah, but miley cyrus is already signed on To play the elisabeth shue role.

They must've seen her on that pole at the t.

C.

A.

S.

Okay, we don't have time to talk about this.

You need to get ready.

This party is a very big deal for both of us.

There will be tons of important political people there tonight.

Forget vegas.

It's all about d.

C.

, okay? Put on some clothes, please.

Hey, vanessa.

Listen, i'm really busy.

Uh, this couldn't wait? Honestly, no.

And i thought it'd be better To talk away from the campaign chaos.

Mm.

I'm in a really awkward position, So i'm just gonna say what i have to say.

Okay.

What happened at the hudson this morning Wasn't what it looked like.

What do you mean? The guy you and tripp saved-- He didn't fall.

I think it-- I think it was set up.

(Scoffs) that's ridiculous.

I have it all on tape.

Well, has anyone else seen the footage? No, but i-I already agreed to sell it to new york 1, And i'm going to meet caroline lowe, One of the producers, at cafeteria.

Whoa.

Wait.

Vanessa, if you do that, then-- Nate, i'm sorry, But if i just sit on it, i become part of a cover-Up.

Listen, the polls close in a few hours.

Can you just-- Can you just wait? I wish i could, but this is not Some high school thing with blair and the mean girls.

This is someone running for public office, nate.

Yeah, but there's gotta be some sort of an explanation.

Someone set tripp up to look like a hero, And i think we both know the person most likely To orchestrate something like that is your grandfather.

(Sighs) i have so much respect for tripp, And he has been so generous to let me film his campaign.

Should i warn him so he can prepare a strategy For damage control? Don't worry about telling tripp.

Okay? I'll tell him.

I'm sorry, nate.

No.

This election may be too close to call, But when it's his family's honor or his own, Nate archibald has the number on speed dial.

Yes, uh, new york 1, please.

Caroline lowe.

Wow.

Thank you so much for explaining that.

Hey, we were just discussing The senate committee on appropriations.

Maybe you'd like to join us.

Oh, my god.

Hello.

Thank you so much.

See? Isn't this great? You've got the--The perfect capitol hill vibe.

(Sighs) i gotta hit the can.

Okay.

He's great.

Do you wanna Oh, my god.

That's senator proctor.

Wow.

You really do know everyone.

Oh, i don't know everyone.

I'll be right back.

Hey, blair.

Hey.

Do you see that gorgeous blonde in proenza schouler Talking to those high-Profile politicians? That's my best friend brandeis.

She knows most of them personally.

Oh, that's great.

I mean, political connections Aren't the first thing most people look for in friends.

They must really love her, Because when she introduced us, they seemed thrilled to meet me.

They even asked if we were sisters.

Well, i can't wait for you to meet patrick.

He's over at the bar, getting me a drink right now.

I feel so lucky.

He's so attentive.

It doesn't take much, does it? What? No one's ever accused you of saying no.

(Scoffs) Hey, where is the scrabble dictionary? I could swear "squiffy's" a word.

Oh.

(Types) scrabble dictionary.

Bathroom boy? All right, you know our next guest From the "endless knights" movie franchise-- Please welcome the lovely olivia burke, everybody! (Cheers and applause) She's cute.

� there you are � (Woman on tv) served four years on city council And ten in the state legislature.

He was a supporter of john mccain, Stumping for him all across rural upstate new york In the 2008 presidential race.

Someone just told me you're vanessa abrams.

Is that right? Yeah.

So who did you end up selling the footage to? My office just called, said that you sold Your rescue footage to another network.

Yeah, i sold it to new york 1, actually-- A woman named caroline lowe.

I met her two hours ago.

I'm caroline lowe.

So who was the woman in the restaurant? Finally.

It's your turn.

Oh, you know what? I just realized i have An, uh, environmental studies paper due tomorrow.

Oh, wait.

Um, i'll just get my stuff.

No, you know what? Stay.

You're winning, And you gotta keep jenny company.

I'll text you later, okay? Did my son just walk out Before playing a "q" on a double letter? (Elevator bell dings) That is so not the humphrey way.

My computer.

(Groans) Hmm.

Hmm.

You know, i am sensing something else is going on here.

Well, you didn't actually think they wanted To play five hours worth of board games with us, did you? Mm.

(Hollywood holt) � these girls be in my face � � that's why i grab that can of mace � (sighs) � because i got expensive taste � looking for your boyfriend? Uh, no.

He's probably getting mobbed by fans right now.

He's--He's just still on the way to get us a drink.

Doubt it, Because he downed both your drinks And then ordered two more-- For himself.

Where is he? Don't worry.

I took care of it.

I had him taken up to his suite.

What? Why? He's bombed.

He's drunker than paula abdul during hollywood week.

(Scoffs) are you really that jealous that he's here with me? Look, s.

, you know wasted better than most of us, Having been in that state so many times yourself.

I guess you just met your match.

But since i just found out that your date is really work, You may want to play closer attention to him next time.

This is nate's big night at chuck's hotel, So sorry, s.

, i did what i had to do again.

So you're out with this guy, and he goes to the bathroom.

Yes.

He comes back well, it was-- It was our first date, And he goes to the restroom and when he comes back, His--His shirt was on inside out.

Uh, uh, check, please.

No.

That's where you go right there.

That's when you get out.

That's when you have to leave, yes.

Really? No, i find out later that on the way Into the bathroom, he's walked into a spiderweb, And the spider crawled inside his shirt.

Yeah, the old-- The old spider excuse.

(Laughter) yeah, we've all used that one before.

Yeah, the old "oh, a spider came down on my shirt, And that's why i had to take my shirt off and"-- Okay, that-- Yeah, i believe that.

Yeah, i would believe that one.

And--And now are you still dating bathroom boy or jimmy.

Or are--Was he arrested? I don't know.

You know what? Tomorrow is our 1-Month anniversary.

(Audience) aw! Oh, oh, my gosh.

Well, congratulations.

Yeah.

Yeah, it's big.

In--In honor--In honor, i'll be taking my clothes off In the bathroom and then redressing myself.

(Clicks mouse) Wow.

And after all that scrabble i can't believe i told that story on national television.

He must hate me.

(Whispers) please pick up.

Please pick up.

Please pick up.

(Normal voice) it went to voice mail.

Hey.

Um, it's me.

I know that you're not picking up Because you must be so mad at me.

Please know that i'm so, so sorry.

(Beep) Patrick.

Patrick.

Patrick! Patrick.

What are you doing? Whoa! I told you how important tonight was.

Serena, what? (Laughs) oh.

(Water running) you think blair had me thrown out Because i was a little tipsy or because i was talking To that high-Priced call girl friend of hers? (Anya marina's "two left feet" playing) What did you just say? � i wish i never would have let you go � � but the music � Why'd you do it? Do what? Come on, nate.

You're the only one who knew I had a meeting to sell that footage.

I had to protect tripp.

I came to you first, as a friend.

Don't be so self-Righteous.

You were only selling the footage To further your own career.

That is not true.

Oh, so you're saying you weren't excited to see your name Flash on every television in manhattan? You know what, nate? I'll let you know how that feels In just a minute.

What does that mean? (Man) hey.

Hey, everybody, quiet down for a second.

with breaking news.

We are just now getting reports that firsthand footage Of the hudson river rescue reveals tripp van der bilt's Heroic act might not have been so heroic.

It seems after close inspection Of the footage taken at the time, it's apparent The man deliberately went into the hudson river (Gossip girl) the polls are closed, And gossip girl is calling this election dirty.

It remains to be seen Who exactly is responsible for this hoax.

Someone in the van der bilt camp? Maybe the candidate himself? But news of this breaking grandfather.

effect it'll have on the polls Is impossible to measure.

All right, could someone just turn that off? And, please, just give us a moment of privacy.

Thank you.

I can't believe You would compromise my integrity like this.

Take a deep breath, tripp.

You didn't believe i could actually win, did you? Honestly, i had my doubts, But i did not do this.

The hell you didn't.

Tripp, just calm down.

Listen to me very carefully, grandfather.

If you don't go out there And take responsibility for this, then i will-- By stepping out of the race.

I'm not gonna go stand in front of those cameras and lie.

Oh, come on, grandfather.

It's time to come clean.

I give you my word.

I'm not responsible for this.

Unfortunately for the both of us, Your word means nothing anymore.

Well, if you are both done, I'm going to go down and join the celebration.

(Scoffs) Gather the press, nate.

I'm going to announce my official withdrawal.

I just have to tell maureen first.

I know i'm an enemy of the state right now.

What happened to you, nate? The guy i used to call my friend Had a moral compass.

Well, right now i'm thinking i'm just gonna go for my master's, But who knows? Sorry to interrupt.

Brandeis, right? I'm serena.

Hi, serena.

This is congressman wade.

Pleasure to meet you.

And are you a, uh, student, like brandeis? No, i'm just a regular old working girl.

Really? And--And do you two work together? Because maybe the three of us-- Uh, congressman, you've been campaigning a little too hard.

(Laughs) (laughs) Let me guess-- You want to go upstairs And see if two blondes make a right? Uh, excuse us.

I'm sorry.

I thought i was working this party alone.

Did the agency send you? No, you're right.

This party is all yours.

Excuse me.

As a friend of the family, what do you have to say About the allegation That tripp van der bilt's heroism might have been staged? Uh, i say i'm a businessman, not a politician.

Fine, so how will it affect your business If the empire's inaugural event is mired in scandal? Look, you think anyone goes to the mercer for the maid service? They go 'cause they want to see russell crowe throw a hissy.

Anyway, nothing happens at the empire without my say-So.

What are you doing, blair? Looking for your best friend? Bad news.

Security just escorted her out In time to avoid a major political scandal.

You're kidding me.

Now we're doing tit for tat? She was an escort, a high-Priced hooker.

(Scoffs) you're ridiculous.

Brandeis is not a call girl.

She's a psych major.

Who on earth told you that? Patrick.

The guy is wasted.

He thought chuck schumer was his father.

You're just trying to get back at me.

No, actually, i'm just looking out for chuck and nate.

I doubt chuck would want a prost*tute at his hotel, Especially at this party.

You don't get it.

Patrick was about to cause a scene.

I was protecting everyone, including you.

What are you talking about? Look, ladies, please.

This is supposed to be a classy event, Not a sample sale at an outlet mall.

Chuck, you'll never believe what serena did.

She had my friend kicked out of the party.

(Chuckles) the call girl? Security just told me.

W--No, no.

I promise you, brandeis is not an escort.

Serena's just trying to get even with me.

Look, i don't know what's going on here, But if the girl's still here, i'll find her And get to the bottom of it, okay? Thank you, chuck.

And who's the one getting paid to date her clients anyway? That's enough, blair.

No.

If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck The only prost*tute here is you.

Come on, chuck.

I want some cake.

(Grunts and gasps) (Gossip girl) blair and serena at w*r again.

Yummy.

Hey.

Let me go first.

Nate, it's okay.

I know what i'm doing.

(Amplified voice) excuse me.

(Microphone feedback whines) excuse me.

Hi.

My name is nate archibald.

I'm tripp van der bilt's cousin.

And i know there's a lot of buzz going around About what exactly happened This morning at the hudson river.

And it saddens me to tell you all That the story about it being a hoax-- It is true.

(Guests murmuring) However, my cousin, tripp van der bilt, Had no knowledge of any kind of setup.

My cousin is not only the most moral, Honest And courageous guy i know He's still a hero.

And how do i know this? Because i'm the one who set it up.

(Guests murmuring) What the hell is wrong with you? Right now, thirst.

I need a drink.

She called me a prost*tute.

Yeah.

Why do you think she did that? I'm not sleeping with patrick.

You, of all people, know what a prost*tute does.

The reason blair att*cked you is because she misses you.

Don't tell me after 18 years, you can't read waldorf subtext.

I shouldn't have to.

If that's what she's feeling, then she should tell me.

It is time for her to grow up.

This coming from someone Who just pushed their best friend into a cake.

Look, you think your friendship is going to take care of itself.

You're not kids anymore.

You can't say you hate each other Then make up an hour later on the met steps.

You tell her that.

I'm telling you.

And you should be careful, because one day you're Gonna find yourself telling people about blair waldorf, The girl who used to be your best friend.

(Knock on door) Hi.

I got your text.

Yeah.

All it said was-- "Maybe we should talk"-- And so i just came right away.

I'm sorry about fallon.

Up till now, my publicist would decide everything for me-- What i'd talk about during interviews And even script exactly what i would say.

And just this one time, i wanted to just be myself And--And go out there and be me, and i i bombed.

What? No, you didn't.

No.

No, it was funny, really.

And then today, you left, and i knew--I knew that i'd hurt you.

And our first date meant so much to me.

Olivia, fallon was right.

The spider story isn't even true.

What is--What is this? You want to know the truth about our--Our first date? There was no spider.

I, uh, i-I was so nervous That i was with you, i kept sweating through my shirt, So i was running to the bathroom to use the hand dryer to-- (Laughs) What? This isn't funny.

Don't laugh.

I'm not--I'm trying-- I'm really trying not to.

(Laughs) and then today, I rushed out of scrabble because i'd just seen Your interview on tv, where you told the whole world That today was our 1-Month anniversary, you know, and I mean, i'm--I'm usually very on the ball with these things.

Stop.

You're amazing.

And you're not the only one with a surprise today.

(Man) you're watching new york 1-- News all evening.

Before we return to the race for the mayor of new york city, We first want to take you to the congressional election, Which really couldn't be any closer.

At this time, with 85% of the votes counted, Mike sullivan has 49,837 votes.

Hey.

What are you doing down here? Get back to your party.

I was hoping you'd still be here.

I wanted to thank you For the sacrifice you made on that stage tonight, For me.

Hey, i was happy to, Because i believe in you.

Here it is.

And apparently, new york does, too.

We are now prepared to call the election in favor Of newcomer 26-Year-Old william van der bilt iii, Affectionately known to those around him as "tripp.

" That is right.

With 96% of the votes counted i won.

Yeah, you did.

Just do me one favor, though.

Anything.

Be the best congressman this district's ever seen.

(Cheers and applause in distance) I have complete faith in you.

And after all, i mean, You're the only honest man in our family.

(Sighs) Congrats.

Thanks.

You deserve it.

I better get going before we're seen together And another scandal erupts.

I promise you, One day i will make things right.

I will fix this.

This is the beginning of a new van der bilt dynasty, One we can be proud of.

(Chuckles) (Woman speaking indistinctly on tv) (Laughs) Stay away from me.

Blair, i'm sorry.

I-I shouldn't have done that.

But whether it was patrick tonight Or--Or k.

C.

'S clients at chuck's party, A real friend would have come to me with the problem, And we would have solved it together.

Seriously, serena? After 18 years of this, i actually feel sorry for you.

You're so far deep in serena world, You can't even recognize what's really going on.

Throughout all my years with nate-- My whole life, really-- You've always been number one.

And now for the first time, Things are different.

I'm different.

I have college And a real relationship.

I'm starting to build a life for myself.

I'm building a life for myself, too.

With carter? With your job as an assistant to a publicist Who pays you to date a whacked-Out movie star? You're drifting away from dan and your family, And you've lost nate, One of your oldest friends.

(Sighs) This night is finally over And as far as i'm concerned, so are we.

Who would have thought That s.

And b.

'S friendship had a term limit? Sorry, ladies.

Party's over.

Thank you.

Hey, brandeis.

I thought you'd be long gone by now.

Hey, blair.

Great party.

I am so sorry.

I can't believe serena Told everyone you were a prost*tute.

That is, like, so crazy.

Well, to be honest, it's not that crazy.

How so? It's true.

I'm a working girl.

I wanted to tell you, but we just met.

Ew! Do you even go to school at n.

Y.

U.

? Yes.

And i am a psych major.

Ask me anything-- Freud, skinner, piaget.

I'm still the same person, blair.

This is just how i pay for college and couture.

Huh.

Well, i have to run it by my people, but We can still shop together, perhaps.

Absolutely.

But right now I got a job.

You used me to meet new clients? Sorry, but i'm new to the big apple.

And rotten to the core.

Okay, come on.

Come on.

Let's get you in.

Easy.

Come on.

Watch your head.

Hey, come on.

Let's go to bar boulud.

No.

You have to.

You're my girlfriend.

I can't be seen without you, remember? That's what you get paid for.

Tell miss cunningham she has a delivery.

(Indistinct conversations) I think nathaniel was brilliant tonight, don't you? Brilliant? Foolish is more like it.

Come on, william.

Even you have to admit it.

This couldn't have worked any better if it was planned.

You.

All this time, you thought the only thing i was capable of Was holding his hand and smiling on the sidelines.

To be honest, my dear, I never really spent that much time thinking about you.

Well, your loss is my gain.

My husband is a congressman.

And thanks to vanessa's camera, You're out of our lives for good.

Finally tripp can be his own man, My man.

You think i'm really just going to stand aside, Let myself become collateral damage? I'll tell him.

You don't exactly have a lot of credibility right now.

Who's he going to believe? (Mika's "i see you" playing) I thought you said you were going home.

I changed my mind.

Well, if i'd known, I would have come sooner.

� i'm sitting across from you � Did you ever find brandeis? � i don't speak � Yes.

� you don't know me � We're not friends anymore.

� i say nothing but stare at you � But that's okay.

I have you.

That's all i need.

� but i see you � � but i see you � � but i see you � (Woman speaking indistinctly) � but i see � � conversations, not me at all � (Gossip girl) sometimes it's hard to see The lines we've drawn Until we cross them.

� hating everyone � (Jimmy fallon) this is used for the sake cups.

All right, oh, you know, i did want to say something.

Uh, we want to apologize for last time.

I was a little hard on your boyfriend, And i apologize for that, so, dan, if you're watching, We wanted to say happy anniversary.

Oh! This is for you, olivia and dan.

Happy anniversary.

I'm very sorry.

Thank you.

Oh! (Gossip girl) that's when we rely on the ones we love To pull us back And give us something to hold on to.

� but i see you � � i'm standing across from you � � but i see you � � i've dreamt alone � Congratulations, congressman elect.

S-Serena, thank you.

� i've dreamt alone � Shouldn't you be in the ballroom? Probably.

Where's your better half? I don't know.

I was looking for her.

Then i realized this might be My last private moment for a while.

Well, i can leave.

No, it's okay.

Stay.

Please.

I'd love to have someone to sit with, Not talking about politics, not talking about anything.

You wanna tell me about it? No.

I-I don't think you want to hear this one.

I do.

Let your problem Be the first that i address as your elected representative.

Okay, congressman.

(Laughs) But i'm gonna warn you.

This one might need a special committee.

Uh, wait.

This sounds serious.

Bartender, i'll have what she's having.

Uh, i'll have another, please.

Thank you.

� but i see you � Then there are the clearly marked lines, The ones that if you dare cross, You may never find your way back.

X.

O.

X.

O.

, gossip girl.

(Laughs)