1 00:00:00,224 --> 00:00:01,375 Gossip Girl here... 2 00:00:01,376 --> 00:00:05,640 Your one and only source in the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. 3 00:00:05,641 --> 00:00:08,487 I needed a family member for a blood transfusion, 4 00:00:08,517 --> 00:00:10,465 and I gave the doctors Jack's number. 5 00:00:10,466 --> 00:00:11,105 Jack? 6 00:00:11,106 --> 00:00:13,096 I told Chuck he doesn't have my heart anymore. 7 00:00:13,097 --> 00:00:15,490 I realized it belongs to someone else. 8 00:00:17,252 --> 00:00:19,648 I've always hesitated going after Lola's father 9 00:00:19,649 --> 00:00:20,976 for child support. 10 00:00:20,977 --> 00:00:21,793 Do you know who he is? 11 00:00:21,794 --> 00:00:23,093 I'm looking right at him. 12 00:00:23,094 --> 00:00:25,203 It's time to pass the Gossip Girl baton. 13 00:00:25,204 --> 00:00:28,478 Now be a doll and send this for me. 14 00:00:28,695 --> 00:00:31,335 There's stuff on this laptop that'll blow people's minds. 15 00:00:31,336 --> 00:00:34,082 Why did you introduce this girl as your daughter? 16 00:00:34,083 --> 00:00:35,551 Who is she? Ivy Dickens. 17 00:00:35,552 --> 00:00:37,840 Your mom hired me to be you. 18 00:00:37,841 --> 00:00:42,488 "As for the rest of my estate, I leave to you, Ivy Dickens." 19 00:00:42,489 --> 00:00:43,950 I think it'd be best if you left. 20 00:00:43,951 --> 00:00:45,494 I was just gonna say the same thing. 21 00:00:45,495 --> 00:00:47,521 This is my apartment now. 22 00:00:50,296 --> 00:00:51,339 And who am I? 23 00:00:51,911 --> 00:00:54,040 That's a secret I'll never tell. 24 00:00:55,305 --> 00:00:56,636 You know you love me. 25 00:00:56,982 --> 00:01:00,316 X.O.X.O., Gossip Girl. 26 00:01:07,684 --> 00:01:09,437 Dear "S by S" readers, 27 00:01:09,438 --> 00:01:11,817 it looks like spring has finally sprung, 28 00:01:11,818 --> 00:01:13,921 and lucky for us, one thing that hasn't yet popped up 29 00:01:13,922 --> 00:01:15,306 is Gossip Girl. 30 00:01:15,307 --> 00:01:17,809 Hopefully my family's unfortunate exile to Brooklyn 31 00:01:17,810 --> 00:01:20,228 will pass quietly and with dignity. 32 00:01:25,071 --> 00:01:26,017 What's wrong? 33 00:01:27,022 --> 00:01:28,765 I'm perfect as usual... 34 00:01:29,156 --> 00:01:31,266 And we've been waiting weeks, so... 35 00:01:32,174 --> 00:01:33,071 Blair. 36 00:01:34,691 --> 00:01:36,344 Oh, God. 37 00:01:40,992 --> 00:01:42,730 I thought you said they were having breakfast with William. 38 00:01:42,731 --> 00:01:44,307 Yes. Here. 39 00:01:44,870 --> 00:01:46,338 You're welcome to join us. 40 00:01:49,768 --> 00:01:51,221 How could I say no? 41 00:01:56,805 --> 00:01:58,251 If I had known this was what you meant 44 00:02:01,766 --> 00:02:02,819 You didn't need clothes 45 00:02:02,820 --> 00:02:05,803 for mistress Katya's blindfolded trust exercise, 46 00:02:05,804 --> 00:02:07,865 but I would wear something more suitable 47 00:02:07,866 --> 00:02:10,805 when I thank you officially for saving my life. 48 00:02:11,607 --> 00:02:13,701 What, from that arsonist, Russell Thorpe? 49 00:02:14,106 --> 00:02:15,785 That was... a year ago. 50 00:02:15,786 --> 00:02:16,849 Took you long enough. 51 00:02:16,850 --> 00:02:18,838 No, no, no, I'm referring to the car accident-- 52 00:02:18,839 --> 00:02:20,136 your blood donation, 53 00:02:20,137 --> 00:02:22,363 after my body rejected the first transfusion, 54 00:02:22,364 --> 00:02:24,256 and I needed the family member. 55 00:02:24,547 --> 00:02:26,124 Oh. That. 56 00:02:27,520 --> 00:02:29,715 Well, I wouldn't be here without you. 57 00:02:29,958 --> 00:02:31,101 I'm eternally grateful. 58 00:02:31,102 --> 00:02:34,037 Yeah, well, I considered letting you die 59 00:02:34,093 --> 00:02:35,688 and taking your billions. 60 00:02:36,885 --> 00:02:37,810 That's probably why you let me 61 00:02:37,811 --> 00:02:39,681 have all the hot ones last night. 62 00:02:39,682 --> 00:02:43,413 My first gift. My second... is a bit larger. 63 00:02:44,373 --> 00:02:47,036 I've endowed a new wing at the hospital 64 00:02:47,037 --> 00:02:48,270 where I was treated. 65 00:02:48,271 --> 00:02:50,489 It's going to be the Jack Bass pavilion. 66 00:02:50,977 --> 00:02:54,692 Tonight is the ribbon cutting ceremony for the renovation. 67 00:02:55,097 --> 00:02:56,398 Seriously? You're not just trying 68 00:02:56,399 --> 00:02:59,069 to get me to the hospital to put me in rehab? 69 00:02:59,070 --> 00:03:00,712 No, but that said, you might want to 70 00:03:00,713 --> 00:03:02,818 get rid of the evidence of last night's exploits 71 00:03:02,819 --> 00:03:04,193 before we go. 72 00:03:05,578 --> 00:03:06,872 I'll sleep it off... 73 00:03:08,165 --> 00:03:09,072 with... 74 00:03:09,143 --> 00:03:11,826 you and you. Come on. 75 00:03:15,130 --> 00:03:17,712 Mmm. Well, I may have made a few too many waffles, 76 00:03:17,713 --> 00:03:19,677 but it's only because it's great to be back in my old kitchen. 77 00:03:19,678 --> 00:03:21,176 You mean with the stove with the burners 78 00:03:21,177 --> 00:03:23,014 you have to light with a match? 79 00:03:23,212 --> 00:03:24,715 It's the quirks-- the little quirks 80 00:03:24,716 --> 00:03:26,051 that make it feel like home. 81 00:03:26,404 --> 00:03:28,586 You know, I never knew that the croissants in Brooklyn 82 00:03:28,587 --> 00:03:30,265 rivaled Sant Ambroeus. 83 00:03:30,266 --> 00:03:32,264 They don't. I ran up there this morning. 84 00:03:32,265 --> 00:03:35,003 I also stopped by to see Vanya, who had some packages for me 85 00:03:35,004 --> 00:03:37,979 and arranged to have, um, Serena's delivered. 86 00:03:38,133 --> 00:03:40,498 It is ludicrous that we have to go to these lengths 87 00:03:40,499 --> 00:03:42,076 to get our own mail. 88 00:03:42,650 --> 00:03:44,963 William, please tell me you found a way to fix this. 89 00:03:44,964 --> 00:03:46,691 Well, there's nothing technically wrong with the will, 90 00:03:46,692 --> 00:03:49,363 so as executor, my hands are tied. 91 00:03:49,447 --> 00:03:51,556 The law requires that I remain neutral. 92 00:03:51,557 --> 00:03:54,102 Lily and I have a meeting with Bruce Caplan later. 93 00:03:54,103 --> 00:03:57,011 I think it's best if we get our legal opinions from an expert. 94 00:03:57,037 --> 00:03:59,183 He won't tell you anything different. 95 00:03:59,477 --> 00:04:01,370 William, what are you even still doing here? 96 00:04:01,371 --> 00:04:04,950 Uh, Rufus, William, let's not let Ivy drive us apart. 97 00:04:05,031 --> 00:04:06,824 Well, sounds like everyone's got a lot to do today. 98 00:04:06,825 --> 00:04:08,678 I think you should probably get started right away. 99 00:04:08,679 --> 00:04:10,550 Uh, Blair and I can clean up. 100 00:04:10,551 --> 00:04:11,450 I don't-- 101 00:04:11,778 --> 00:04:16,005 uh... see... why 102 00:04:16,900 --> 00:04:18,452 you shouldn't all leave immediately, 103 00:04:18,453 --> 00:04:19,279 because when you are dealing 104 00:04:19,280 --> 00:04:22,693 with a charlatan like Ivy Dickens, time is of the essence. 105 00:04:25,234 --> 00:04:27,225 Did you see what Lily and Serena 106 00:04:27,226 --> 00:04:29,288 said about me today in the paper? 107 00:04:29,454 --> 00:04:30,591 I don't read the paper. 108 00:04:30,640 --> 00:04:34,560 Not even your boyfriend's? 'Cause that's where it is. 109 00:04:34,808 --> 00:04:39,174 They said my father's fatal overdose 110 00:04:39,175 --> 00:04:42,463 sparked my lifetime of criminal behavior. 111 00:04:43,957 --> 00:04:46,566 I'm not a criminal. You know that. 112 00:04:46,586 --> 00:04:49,309 Well, a year ago, I might have agreed with you, but now... 113 00:04:49,310 --> 00:04:51,131 Lily has plenty of money. 114 00:04:51,132 --> 00:04:53,072 Cece just wanted me to have some, too. 115 00:04:53,073 --> 00:04:54,270 Ivy, I really think it would be best 116 00:04:54,271 --> 00:04:56,010 if you stopped calling me, okay? 117 00:05:03,980 --> 00:05:04,879 Lola! 118 00:05:06,176 --> 00:05:08,230 Hey, I was just about to call you. 119 00:05:08,375 --> 00:05:10,228 Is there any chance I could interview you 120 00:05:10,229 --> 00:05:11,991 for my Ivy Dickens story? 121 00:05:12,225 --> 00:05:12,912 I'm sorry, Serena. 122 00:05:12,913 --> 00:05:15,101 I'm really not comfortable getting involved. 123 00:05:15,242 --> 00:05:16,571 You already are involved, 124 00:05:16,572 --> 00:05:17,855 never mind what she did to your family, 125 00:05:17,856 --> 00:05:19,702 but what she did to you was worst of all. 126 00:05:19,703 --> 00:05:21,231 I mean, she stole your identity. 127 00:05:21,232 --> 00:05:22,985 I really don't wanna talk about it, okay? 128 00:05:22,986 --> 00:05:24,474 Especially not in the press. 129 00:05:25,235 --> 00:05:27,956 Okay. Well, if you change your mind. 130 00:05:30,483 --> 00:05:32,070 I swear that wasn't another botched attempt 131 00:05:32,071 --> 00:05:33,903 to get you two together. She just works here. 132 00:05:33,904 --> 00:05:34,803 I know. 133 00:05:35,845 --> 00:05:37,812 All I wanna do is figure out if I fit into this family, 134 00:05:37,813 --> 00:05:38,862 but I don't know how to do that 135 00:05:38,863 --> 00:05:40,710 in the middle of a war with Ivy. 136 00:05:41,468 --> 00:05:43,295 Well, did you ever call your uncle William back? 137 00:05:43,560 --> 00:05:44,561 He's Cece's executor. 138 00:05:44,562 --> 00:05:46,775 She obviously trusted him a lot. Maybe he has some ideas. 139 00:05:46,776 --> 00:05:48,630 Yeah, I guess it couldn't hurt to go ask. 140 00:05:50,229 --> 00:05:51,121 Oh. 141 00:05:51,311 --> 00:05:52,536 This coffee is probably cold, 142 00:05:52,537 --> 00:05:54,778 and I've just dumped a bunch of my problems in your lap, 143 00:05:54,779 --> 00:05:57,390 but I swear I came here with good intentions-- 144 00:05:57,592 --> 00:05:59,608 a warm beverage and a little moral support 145 00:05:59,609 --> 00:06:01,602 before your big investor meeting. 146 00:06:01,642 --> 00:06:02,520 Thanks. 147 00:06:04,819 --> 00:06:07,423 I'm trying, Carol, but a will is a legal document. 148 00:06:07,424 --> 00:06:10,433 I can't just overturn it because you're blackmailing me. 149 00:06:10,434 --> 00:06:12,215 I don't care what's legal. 150 00:06:12,216 --> 00:06:13,760 I want my inheritance. 151 00:06:13,761 --> 00:06:16,631 You can pay me out of your pocket if it's easier. 152 00:06:17,840 --> 00:06:20,705 You know I can't do that. I work for a living. 153 00:06:20,706 --> 00:06:22,977 Then get ready for Serena and Eric to hate you 154 00:06:22,978 --> 00:06:24,879 when they find out that you fathered my daughter 155 00:06:24,880 --> 00:06:26,610 while you were married to their mother. 156 00:06:26,722 --> 00:06:28,930 Lily will never forgive you, and you know that. 157 00:06:29,064 --> 00:06:31,836 You hired someone to play our daughter to keep it secret. 158 00:06:31,837 --> 00:06:34,379 Yes, which should give you some sense of 159 00:06:34,380 --> 00:06:36,341 what I'm willing to do to get my money. 160 00:06:40,665 --> 00:06:43,142 Bye! Good luck with the lawyer. 161 00:06:43,900 --> 00:06:46,131 I thought I had a primping problem. 162 00:06:46,157 --> 00:06:47,772 How long does it take two middle-aged people 163 00:06:47,773 --> 00:06:48,910 to leave the apartment? 164 00:06:48,911 --> 00:06:50,526 At least they're finally gone. 165 00:06:52,205 --> 00:06:52,755 We need to move fast. 166 00:06:52,756 --> 00:06:54,567 I don't know how long this meeting's gonna take. 167 00:06:55,772 --> 00:06:58,623 Well, at least our month of failed intimacy attempts 168 00:06:58,624 --> 00:07:00,638 brought to light every possible potential problem. 169 00:07:00,639 --> 00:07:02,042 Oh, yeah, and I moved the condoms from the dresser 170 00:07:02,043 --> 00:07:02,912 to the nightstand-- 171 00:07:02,913 --> 00:07:05,130 That's one I don't care to relive. 172 00:07:05,131 --> 00:07:06,847 It wasn't as bad as the time my dad and Lily-- 173 00:07:06,848 --> 00:07:10,450 Twice. Three times less than Serena 174 00:07:10,451 --> 00:07:11,652 went into our shared bathroom. 175 00:07:11,653 --> 00:07:12,536 Yeah, and how does that housekeeper 176 00:07:12,537 --> 00:07:14,250 filling in for Dorota not know how to knock? 177 00:07:14,251 --> 00:07:16,537 We can't even escape to a proper pied-a-terre in Manhattan 178 00:07:16,538 --> 00:07:18,099 until Georgina gets me my divorce, 179 00:07:18,100 --> 00:07:20,146 or my family will have to pay the dowry. 180 00:07:20,147 --> 00:07:21,596 But nothing is in our way now. 181 00:07:21,597 --> 00:07:25,274 Not even another unfortunate unzipping incident. 182 00:07:25,801 --> 00:07:27,302 Oh, my poor Prabal. 183 00:07:33,543 --> 00:07:34,638 Wait. What? 184 00:07:34,639 --> 00:07:35,668 Do you feel that? 185 00:07:35,669 --> 00:07:36,618 Uh? 186 00:07:37,012 --> 00:07:38,699 It's like someone's watching us. 187 00:07:41,771 --> 00:07:44,742 Um... it's just Cedric. 188 00:07:53,521 --> 00:07:55,577 Uh, maybe that'll stop. 189 00:08:00,271 --> 00:08:02,357 Earplugs? Noise-canceling headphones? 190 00:08:08,510 --> 00:08:09,255 This came for you. 191 00:08:09,256 --> 00:08:10,273 Thank you so much. 192 00:08:10,274 --> 00:08:11,600 Hey, do you have those numbers for your column? 193 00:08:11,601 --> 00:08:12,756 I need them for my meeting. 194 00:08:12,757 --> 00:08:13,629 Yeah, they're on my desk. 195 00:08:13,630 --> 00:08:14,451 Thanks. 196 00:08:16,191 --> 00:08:18,642 Oh, hey, I saw you and Lola earlier. 197 00:08:19,023 --> 00:08:21,359 Maybe you could take it easy on her like she asked. 198 00:08:21,360 --> 00:08:22,661 If you don't mind, I think I'll determine 199 00:08:22,662 --> 00:08:24,143 how to handle my family. 200 00:08:24,339 --> 00:08:26,103 Well, it was just a suggestion. 201 00:08:27,180 --> 00:08:29,000 S., welcome to your future 202 00:08:29,001 --> 00:08:31,019 as Gossip Girl 3.0. 203 00:08:31,020 --> 00:08:32,835 I wouldn't tell anyone you have this. 204 00:08:32,836 --> 00:08:35,145 Trust me, anonymity is key, 205 00:08:35,146 --> 00:08:36,885 and don't pretend you're not intrigued. 206 00:08:36,886 --> 00:08:37,963 We all know there's only one 207 00:08:37,964 --> 00:08:39,666 Upper East Side blogger who matters, 208 00:08:39,667 --> 00:08:41,567 and it's not S by S. 209 00:08:41,568 --> 00:08:45,548 The power is now in your hands. Your old friend G., singular. 210 00:08:45,549 --> 00:08:48,435 P.S. Keep the password to yourself. 211 00:08:50,336 --> 00:08:52,143 The only recourse you really have 212 00:08:52,144 --> 00:08:54,674 is if you can prove that Cece wasn't of sound mind 213 00:08:54,675 --> 00:08:55,988 when she changed her will. 214 00:08:55,989 --> 00:08:57,880 Everyone we spoke with said that your mother's mind 215 00:08:57,881 --> 00:09:00,631 was sharp to the end, even with the gin. 216 00:09:00,889 --> 00:09:02,297 There's no other way to get the court 217 00:09:02,298 --> 00:09:03,510 to overturn the will? 218 00:09:03,511 --> 00:09:05,239 They'll only grant a hearing and freeze the assets 219 00:09:05,240 --> 00:09:07,123 with evidence of wrongdoing on Ivy's part. 220 00:09:07,124 --> 00:09:08,837 Well, she pretended to be my niece. 221 00:09:08,838 --> 00:09:10,560 What could be more wrong than that? 222 00:09:10,561 --> 00:09:14,307 Nothing, if Cece had named Charlie Rhodes in her will, 223 00:09:14,308 --> 00:09:16,593 but she left everything to Ivy Dickens. 224 00:09:16,920 --> 00:09:19,214 Cece clearly knew who she really was. 225 00:09:19,215 --> 00:09:22,306 At least we have plenty of money and a great place to live 226 00:09:22,307 --> 00:09:23,794 while we figure this out. 227 00:09:23,840 --> 00:09:26,091 I'm sorry, Rufus, but I can't see a bright side 228 00:09:26,092 --> 00:09:27,967 to a con artist living in my home, 229 00:09:27,968 --> 00:09:29,710 debasing my mother's memory. 230 00:09:31,418 --> 00:09:33,660 She did something illegal. 231 00:09:34,248 --> 00:09:35,869 I just have to find it. 232 00:09:36,706 --> 00:09:38,420 I don't understand. 233 00:09:38,421 --> 00:09:42,731 I'm offering to pay you just to show me fabric. 234 00:09:44,508 --> 00:09:45,395 Okay. 235 00:09:45,636 --> 00:09:46,360 Fine. 236 00:09:46,361 --> 00:09:48,203 Having trouble finding a decorator? 237 00:09:48,271 --> 00:09:51,963 Or... an art consultant or a personal shopper 238 00:09:51,964 --> 00:09:54,492 or anyone from the Upper East Side 239 00:09:54,493 --> 00:09:55,589 to talk to me. 240 00:09:55,590 --> 00:09:57,133 What's the point of having all this money 241 00:09:57,134 --> 00:09:58,953 if no one will let me spend it? 242 00:09:58,954 --> 00:10:01,161 Well, perhaps I can be of assistance. 243 00:10:02,383 --> 00:10:04,381 For a percentage of that money, of course. 244 00:10:04,419 --> 00:10:07,639 I'd pay anything to get Lily and Serena 245 00:10:07,640 --> 00:10:09,718 to stop blackballing me. 246 00:10:09,719 --> 00:10:11,650 All you have to do is throw a party. 247 00:10:11,852 --> 00:10:14,249 Why? No one will come. 248 00:10:14,250 --> 00:10:15,878 They'll have no choice if it's a benefit to honor 249 00:10:15,879 --> 00:10:18,267 the Celia Rhodes Cancer Foundation. 250 00:10:19,330 --> 00:10:20,538 I'll see to that... 251 00:10:21,016 --> 00:10:22,267 for a healthy fee. 252 00:10:22,655 --> 00:10:25,120 You just can't let anybody know that it was my idea. 253 00:10:26,491 --> 00:10:27,479 You've done a great job 254 00:10:27,480 --> 00:10:29,726 building up a full-fledged news source, 255 00:10:29,727 --> 00:10:31,204 but with so many other media options, 256 00:10:31,205 --> 00:10:33,767 what sets you apart to compete long term? 257 00:10:33,768 --> 00:10:35,198 Well, we don't just follow the news. 258 00:10:35,199 --> 00:10:36,431 We're the people involved in it, 259 00:10:36,432 --> 00:10:38,067 so we get the stories and perspectives 260 00:10:38,068 --> 00:10:39,929 that no one else has access to. 261 00:10:40,137 --> 00:10:41,407 Isn't that Serena Van Der Woodsen? 262 00:10:41,408 --> 00:10:43,287 I've seen her in the society pages. 263 00:10:43,288 --> 00:10:44,709 Exactly my point. 264 00:10:46,929 --> 00:10:49,408 Serena. This is James Mackenzie. 265 00:10:49,409 --> 00:10:51,633 He's considering becoming our new financial partner. 266 00:10:51,634 --> 00:10:52,608 Oh. It's a pleasure. 267 00:10:52,609 --> 00:10:55,275 Serena's blog is one of "The Spectator's" biggest draws. 268 00:10:55,542 --> 00:10:58,996 I'm just writing a story right now on Ivy Dickens. 269 00:10:58,997 --> 00:11:00,331 That's the woman who inherited everything 270 00:11:00,332 --> 00:11:01,657 from your grandmother. I read about her. 271 00:11:01,658 --> 00:11:03,681 Like I said, Serena's writing from the inside. 272 00:11:03,682 --> 00:11:05,725 She's our generation's Dominick Dunne. 273 00:11:06,273 --> 00:11:07,800 I can't wait to read it. 274 00:11:07,801 --> 00:11:10,140 Nate, you can expect an official offer by tonight. 275 00:11:10,409 --> 00:11:12,909 Thank you, James. I look forward to working with you. 276 00:11:12,910 --> 00:11:14,300 I'll see myself out. 277 00:11:16,432 --> 00:11:17,091 I hope he means it. 278 00:11:17,092 --> 00:11:19,279 His offer is the only one with the money we need. 279 00:11:19,280 --> 00:11:22,652 So thank you. I think your Ivy expose helped close the deal. 280 00:11:23,429 --> 00:11:24,456 Is that the story? 281 00:11:25,132 --> 00:11:26,294 Oh. Gossip Girl's back? 282 00:11:26,295 --> 00:11:27,332 I think so. I don't know. 283 00:11:27,333 --> 00:11:29,586 I was just, um, looking up some stuff on Ivy, 284 00:11:29,587 --> 00:11:31,319 but there is a new post. 285 00:11:31,337 --> 00:11:34,061 Do you know she's throwing a party tonight in Cece's honor? 286 00:11:34,062 --> 00:11:36,920 I can't believe this girl. She has no shame. 287 00:11:36,967 --> 00:11:39,072 That we knew. Strange I didn't get the blast yet. 288 00:11:39,073 --> 00:11:41,601 I figured she was still on vacation, whatever that means. 289 00:11:41,602 --> 00:11:44,090 Yeah. I-I just got it now, so I'm sure you'll get it soon. 290 00:11:44,091 --> 00:11:45,512 Well, let me know what you find on Ivy. 291 00:11:45,513 --> 00:11:46,285 I'm gonna go see how we're doing 292 00:11:46,286 --> 00:11:48,694 on that Jack-Bass-saving-Chuck story. 293 00:12:11,615 --> 00:12:13,642 There was no answer in Dr. Van Der Woodsen's room, 294 00:12:13,643 --> 00:12:15,623 so I was wondering if I could leave a message. 295 00:12:17,137 --> 00:12:19,140 Oh. Actually, never mind. 296 00:12:24,953 --> 00:12:27,647 Lily just R.S.V.P.'d she's coming. 297 00:12:27,822 --> 00:12:30,633 The plan's working. And thanks for helping me with the caterer. 298 00:12:30,634 --> 00:12:31,623 You can keep the "thank yous," 299 00:12:31,624 --> 00:12:33,471 but I'll take that check you offered. 300 00:12:33,472 --> 00:12:35,065 I still haven't heard from Serena. 301 00:12:35,066 --> 00:12:36,849 Well, that wasn't part of our agreement. 302 00:12:36,951 --> 00:12:38,333 Look, I've lived here long enough to know 303 00:12:38,334 --> 00:12:41,069 not to write a check until they actually show up. 304 00:12:42,423 --> 00:12:43,782 I'll see what I can do. 305 00:12:58,360 --> 00:13:01,884 Hey. If I have to be sober tonight, shouldn't you? 306 00:13:01,955 --> 00:13:04,453 I just had an interesting conversation with Nate. 307 00:13:04,454 --> 00:13:06,819 It's about time he confessed his true feelings for you. 308 00:13:06,820 --> 00:13:08,038 "The Spectator" is doing a story 309 00:13:08,039 --> 00:13:10,053 on the hospital dedication tonight, 310 00:13:10,645 --> 00:13:12,693 and his reporter did some research on you. 311 00:13:12,694 --> 00:13:15,593 Well, if she's having a coronary reading about my history, 312 00:13:15,594 --> 00:13:18,155 then I can help her. I'm about to have my own hospital wing. 313 00:13:18,418 --> 00:13:20,605 Incredibly, it wasn't your fondness 314 00:13:20,606 --> 00:13:22,789 of the beer bath at Chodovar 315 00:13:22,790 --> 00:13:25,055 or your restraining orders that caught her eye. 316 00:13:25,056 --> 00:13:26,518 It was your time at Eton. 317 00:13:27,721 --> 00:13:29,459 It's an English boarding school. 318 00:13:29,640 --> 00:13:31,008 Everyone tries it. 319 00:13:31,482 --> 00:13:33,726 Schoolboy exploits aside, 320 00:13:34,008 --> 00:13:37,570 spending more than 3 months in the U.K. from 1980 to 1996 321 00:13:37,571 --> 00:13:40,450 prohibits you from donating blood in this country. 322 00:13:40,451 --> 00:13:41,914 Didn't they ask you about that? 323 00:13:41,915 --> 00:13:44,004 Yeah. They also asked me if I ever used drugs 324 00:13:44,005 --> 00:13:45,739 or slept with prostitutes. 325 00:13:45,740 --> 00:13:46,764 I told them what they wanted to hear 326 00:13:46,765 --> 00:13:48,331 so I could save your life. 327 00:13:48,673 --> 00:13:49,544 Right. 328 00:13:49,826 --> 00:13:50,767 I should've known better 329 00:13:50,768 --> 00:13:52,866 than to expect you to play by the rules. 330 00:13:52,867 --> 00:13:54,199 It's the only way I'm predictable. 331 00:13:54,200 --> 00:13:55,393 I should get to the hospital, 332 00:13:55,513 --> 00:13:57,395 make sure everything's ready for tonight. 333 00:13:57,396 --> 00:13:58,004 I'll see you there. 334 00:13:58,005 --> 00:14:00,125 I'll just drink enough to behave normally. 335 00:14:06,882 --> 00:14:07,952 How'd your meeting go? 336 00:14:07,953 --> 00:14:10,993 I should have the official offer tonight. 337 00:14:11,006 --> 00:14:13,482 Oh, that's great. Congratulations. 338 00:14:13,483 --> 00:14:15,087 Thanks. You're a good actress, 339 00:14:15,088 --> 00:14:16,960 but that smile doesn't look real. 340 00:14:16,961 --> 00:14:18,272 What's wrong? 341 00:14:19,088 --> 00:14:19,846 Not to sound tacky, 342 00:14:19,847 --> 00:14:21,523 but can I ask you a rich person question? 343 00:14:21,524 --> 00:14:23,248 I put my extensive knowledge of privilege 344 00:14:23,249 --> 00:14:24,946 fully at your disposal. 345 00:14:24,947 --> 00:14:26,285 Well, when I went to go see William, 346 00:14:26,286 --> 00:14:29,447 I ended up overhearing Ivy offering him money. 347 00:14:29,614 --> 00:14:32,273 He's the executor of Cece's will, so that's sketchy, right? 348 00:14:32,274 --> 00:14:35,189 A beneficiary is not allowed to reward an executor. 349 00:14:35,190 --> 00:14:36,788 It would call the entire inheritance into question 350 00:14:36,789 --> 00:14:38,266 if he was working for her. 351 00:14:38,267 --> 00:14:39,195 Do you think William would really do that 352 00:14:39,196 --> 00:14:40,429 to his family, though? 353 00:14:40,430 --> 00:14:43,399 Well, William's history isn't exactly pristine. 354 00:14:43,518 --> 00:14:45,960 He's been known to con people and so is Ivy. 355 00:14:46,937 --> 00:14:49,414 I mean, this would be grounds to contest the will in court. 356 00:14:50,003 --> 00:14:51,984 I think you have to tell Serena. 357 00:14:53,345 --> 00:14:54,796 I have to think about it. 358 00:14:56,077 --> 00:14:58,041 And I have to get to class, too. 359 00:14:59,619 --> 00:15:01,115 Let's just keep this between us for now, okay? 360 00:15:01,116 --> 00:15:02,682 Yeah. Okay. 361 00:15:17,644 --> 00:15:19,465 Let me guess. You're redecorating. 362 00:15:21,099 --> 00:15:22,681 I know that the jewelry mother left me 363 00:15:22,682 --> 00:15:24,180 is here somewhere. 364 00:15:25,317 --> 00:15:29,151 I can't believe I have to go to a benefit for my mother 365 00:15:29,152 --> 00:15:31,294 as a guest at my home. 366 00:15:31,965 --> 00:15:34,462 You sure you don't want me there for moral support? 367 00:15:35,087 --> 00:15:36,621 No, you've so been looking forward 368 00:15:36,622 --> 00:15:39,029 to this magnetic fields concert, and let's be honest. 369 00:15:39,030 --> 00:15:41,466 I fake a happy face better than you do. 370 00:15:41,932 --> 00:15:44,490 I just wanted to wear something of Cece's 371 00:15:44,491 --> 00:15:47,957 to remind everyone who her true daughter really is. 372 00:15:48,881 --> 00:15:51,572 Hmm. Will, uh, this necklace work? 373 00:15:54,055 --> 00:15:55,922 It's perfect. 374 00:15:56,609 --> 00:15:57,562 Thank you. 375 00:15:57,563 --> 00:16:01,790 Mm. I know how hard this has been, Lil. 376 00:16:01,874 --> 00:16:03,157 Um, so if it helps, 377 00:16:03,158 --> 00:16:05,189 I decided to buy us a little privacy. 378 00:16:05,972 --> 00:16:07,533 You reconsidered about the hotel? 379 00:16:07,534 --> 00:16:09,220 Well, just for tonight, to start. 380 00:16:09,221 --> 00:16:11,277 Oh, that's great, and then once we realize it's easier, 381 00:16:11,278 --> 00:16:13,123 we can always extend. 382 00:16:13,594 --> 00:16:15,728 Oh, my God. I'm gonna pack. 383 00:16:15,729 --> 00:16:17,597 No. You don't need any more stress. 384 00:16:17,598 --> 00:16:19,305 That's why I got the room for Dan. 385 00:16:24,270 --> 00:16:26,164 I should take this for the loft. 386 00:16:26,275 --> 00:16:28,925 I don't know how I didn't think of that sooner. 387 00:16:31,137 --> 00:16:33,198 And us entering separately eliminated the threat 388 00:16:33,199 --> 00:16:35,190 of anyone seeing us together. 389 00:16:35,280 --> 00:16:37,263 Alas, no car alarms. 390 00:16:37,334 --> 00:16:38,782 There's no construction. 391 00:16:38,784 --> 00:16:42,260 No friends, no housekeepers, or family to interrupt. 392 00:16:45,248 --> 00:16:46,989 I think I forgot the champagne at your place. 393 00:16:46,990 --> 00:16:49,488 We don't need it... or this conversation. 394 00:16:50,881 --> 00:16:52,462 Let's hope good flings 395 00:16:52,463 --> 00:16:54,609 come to those who wait. 396 00:17:06,107 --> 00:17:07,346 Wow. 397 00:17:08,644 --> 00:17:10,377 Yeah. My words exactly. 398 00:17:10,933 --> 00:17:12,723 Well, it was only one word. 399 00:17:14,021 --> 00:17:15,223 One's all you need, really. 400 00:17:15,224 --> 00:17:16,316 Yeah. 401 00:17:18,420 --> 00:17:20,727 Well, I would love to stay for seconds, but... 402 00:17:21,213 --> 00:17:24,335 I should really get back home and make sure that fake Dorota 403 00:17:24,336 --> 00:17:27,377 doesn't put my Lemaire cashmere in the washer again. 404 00:17:27,795 --> 00:17:29,259 Well, it's understandable. 405 00:17:30,584 --> 00:17:33,390 Well, I-I mean, anyway, we're both... 406 00:17:33,616 --> 00:17:37,175 Going to that horrible Ivy thing tonight, right? 407 00:17:37,558 --> 00:17:38,983 I mean, that's the only reason why we had to finish 408 00:17:38,984 --> 00:17:40,630 in such a timely fashion. 409 00:17:40,631 --> 00:17:44,097 Yeah, family obligations are important. 410 00:17:44,098 --> 00:17:46,237 Right. Well... 411 00:17:46,637 --> 00:17:48,448 I'll see you over... 412 00:17:48,857 --> 00:17:50,522 Tacky aperitifs. 413 00:18:15,019 --> 00:18:17,729 I'm sorry, Mr. Bass. There must be a misspelling 414 00:18:17,730 --> 00:18:19,576 or a glitch in the system. 415 00:18:19,577 --> 00:18:21,534 I can't find your file. 416 00:18:21,836 --> 00:18:22,826 All my records are missing? 417 00:18:22,827 --> 00:18:25,035 I was on duty the night of your accident, 418 00:18:25,036 --> 00:18:28,104 but the only Bass that came up in my search is first name Jack. 419 00:18:28,105 --> 00:18:30,769 Oh, his records are fine, too, actually. 420 00:18:30,791 --> 00:18:32,333 Except I'm not allowed to show you 421 00:18:32,334 --> 00:18:33,765 another patient's information. 422 00:18:33,766 --> 00:18:37,027 Of course. I'm just trying to find out some specifics 423 00:18:37,028 --> 00:18:39,536 about his blood donation that saved my life. 424 00:18:39,537 --> 00:18:41,686 I was hoping to mention them when I dedicate the new wing 425 00:18:41,687 --> 00:18:43,124 in his honor. 426 00:18:44,265 --> 00:18:46,130 He's the one who gave you blood? 427 00:18:46,948 --> 00:18:48,340 I don't understand. 428 00:18:48,487 --> 00:18:51,630 I'm sorry. I can't discuss someone else's chart. 429 00:18:51,670 --> 00:18:53,443 So I'll stop asking you, too. 430 00:18:54,080 --> 00:18:56,183 Could you let director Brancolini 431 00:18:56,184 --> 00:18:57,537 know that I'm here? 432 00:18:57,759 --> 00:18:59,936 I'd like to speak with him before the ceremony. 433 00:18:59,937 --> 00:19:01,153 My pleasure. 434 00:19:26,416 --> 00:19:27,593 I don't understand. 435 00:19:27,594 --> 00:19:30,461 If Lola saw my dad take money from Ivy, 436 00:19:30,462 --> 00:19:31,873 then why didn't she tell me herself? 437 00:19:31,874 --> 00:19:33,576 You know this is complicated for her. 438 00:19:33,577 --> 00:19:34,895 I just thought you deserved to know, 439 00:19:34,896 --> 00:19:36,337 and this way, Lola doesn't have to be 440 00:19:36,338 --> 00:19:37,088 in the middle of anything. 441 00:19:37,089 --> 00:19:38,880 Oh, yeah, but instead she'll just accuse my dad 442 00:19:38,881 --> 00:19:40,120 of taking bribes. 443 00:19:40,121 --> 00:19:41,893 Look, he would never do something like that. 444 00:19:41,894 --> 00:19:43,527 Lola just must have heard wrong. 445 00:19:43,528 --> 00:19:45,303 I don't think she did, but don't worry. 446 00:19:45,304 --> 00:19:47,633 I'm not gonna write anything until I confirm it. 447 00:19:47,634 --> 00:19:48,756 You're not gonna write anything? 448 00:19:48,757 --> 00:19:51,111 What are you talking about? This is my article. 449 00:19:51,898 --> 00:19:54,176 You're too close, Serena. I'm sorry. 450 00:19:54,218 --> 00:19:55,679 I can't take a chance on the article 451 00:19:55,680 --> 00:19:57,060 that hooked Mackenzie. 452 00:20:02,749 --> 00:20:04,732 Hey, dad. I-I'm so glad it's you. 453 00:20:04,733 --> 00:20:06,608 I wanted to ask you something. 454 00:20:06,795 --> 00:20:09,902 Great. Let's chat at Ivy Dickens' party tonight. 455 00:20:10,361 --> 00:20:12,843 I wasn't planning on going to that. Why on earth are you? 456 00:20:12,844 --> 00:20:13,926 I know how you feel about her, 457 00:20:13,927 --> 00:20:16,434 but it is a benefit to honor your grandmother. 458 00:20:16,435 --> 00:20:18,314 I felt we should all be there as a family. 459 00:20:18,315 --> 00:20:21,678 Um... okay. You know what, dad? 460 00:20:21,679 --> 00:20:23,525 Um... I guess you're right. 461 00:20:23,526 --> 00:20:25,240 I'll be there at 7:30. 462 00:20:25,241 --> 00:20:27,330 Great. All right, love. 463 00:20:27,752 --> 00:20:29,020 Serena's coming. 464 00:20:29,297 --> 00:20:30,958 All we need now is for Ivy to write that check. 465 00:20:30,959 --> 00:20:33,482 Yes, our proof she's engaging in illegal activity. 466 00:20:33,483 --> 00:20:36,366 The court will have to agree to hear our case. 467 00:20:42,664 --> 00:20:44,755 Tick tock, Upper East Siders. 468 00:20:44,756 --> 00:20:49,372 This time bomb is about to send Ivy's party up in smoke. 469 00:20:56,136 --> 00:20:57,380 I thought it was crank call 470 00:20:57,381 --> 00:20:59,151 when you say that you come to Queens. 471 00:20:59,152 --> 00:21:02,890 Why? You know my manners are impeccable, 472 00:21:02,891 --> 00:21:05,361 even if it means crossing into unsavory areas 473 00:21:05,362 --> 00:21:08,233 to give you a baby gift. 474 00:21:10,186 --> 00:21:11,989 You weren't there to wrap it, so... 475 00:21:13,490 --> 00:21:15,826 This is re-gift from your wedding to prince, 476 00:21:15,827 --> 00:21:17,509 not present for Leo. 477 00:21:17,510 --> 00:21:20,183 Well, everyone brings the child a gift, 478 00:21:20,184 --> 00:21:23,555 but no one needs champagne more than a new mother. 479 00:21:24,043 --> 00:21:26,664 You must have something to break these in with. 480 00:21:28,519 --> 00:21:29,633 This will do. 481 00:21:29,634 --> 00:21:31,954 Hey, I'll be here. Thanks. 482 00:21:32,106 --> 00:21:33,217 Hey, man. I was just in the neighborhood. 483 00:21:33,218 --> 00:21:35,106 Thought I'd stop by to see if you, uh, 484 00:21:35,107 --> 00:21:36,837 you wanted to grab a drink or... you know what? 485 00:21:36,838 --> 00:21:38,076 We could just drink here. 486 00:21:38,077 --> 00:21:39,016 I figure you must have something, 487 00:21:39,017 --> 00:21:41,928 unless you haven't honored our "Be like Don Draper" pact. 488 00:21:42,327 --> 00:21:44,315 Does this sudden onset alcoholism 489 00:21:44,316 --> 00:21:45,460 have something to do with Blair? 490 00:21:45,461 --> 00:21:47,109 No. Uh, Blair's great. 491 00:21:47,110 --> 00:21:49,978 It's perfectly normal for a new relationship 492 00:21:49,979 --> 00:21:52,590 to need time to find its, uh, its groove. 493 00:21:52,962 --> 00:21:54,618 The sex was bad, wasn't it? 494 00:21:57,513 --> 00:21:59,464 It happened to you, too? It must be her, then. 495 00:21:59,465 --> 00:22:01,060 That makes me feel a lot better. 496 00:22:03,176 --> 00:22:05,358 Now that you drink, spill. 497 00:22:06,144 --> 00:22:07,954 What Mr. Lonely Boy do? 498 00:22:08,516 --> 00:22:10,873 Don't tell me the anatomical reason 499 00:22:10,874 --> 00:22:12,209 he always so lonely? 500 00:22:12,210 --> 00:22:14,320 Dorota! No! 501 00:22:14,979 --> 00:22:17,146 Everything was... physically appealing, 502 00:22:17,147 --> 00:22:20,107 but the problem wasn't the man. It was the deed. 503 00:22:20,433 --> 00:22:22,170 You see, I didn't have any technical difficulties. 504 00:22:22,171 --> 00:22:25,266 It was just... inexplicably terrible. 505 00:22:25,267 --> 00:22:28,811 Hmm, sounds like a classic case of the Dan Humphrey overthink. 506 00:22:28,812 --> 00:22:31,274 All right, so what if after the build-up, 507 00:22:31,275 --> 00:22:33,102 that aspect of the relationship doesn't work? 508 00:22:33,103 --> 00:22:34,992 Maybe he nervous. 509 00:22:35,176 --> 00:22:38,564 What he say when you tell him sex only so-so? 510 00:22:38,753 --> 00:22:40,351 Well, what did Blair say about it? 511 00:22:40,955 --> 00:22:41,896 Nothing at all. 512 00:22:41,897 --> 00:22:44,350 Oh, you mean after you lied and told her how great it was? 513 00:22:44,351 --> 00:22:47,025 Honesty is your only shot at making this any better. 514 00:22:47,026 --> 00:22:48,256 Well, it would've been impolite, 515 00:22:48,257 --> 00:22:50,411 and I didn't want to upset him. 516 00:22:50,412 --> 00:22:53,143 Upset is only the beginning if you say nothing. 517 00:22:53,712 --> 00:22:57,742 It take honest communication to turn Vanya 518 00:22:57,743 --> 00:23:02,709 from boy to man in bedroom. 519 00:23:03,660 --> 00:23:07,096 I'm gonna need another drink to forget I just heard that. 520 00:23:07,284 --> 00:23:08,860 You need to go talk to her. 521 00:23:09,125 --> 00:23:11,700 Okay. Just after one more drink. 522 00:23:11,701 --> 00:23:14,471 You're looking for answer in wrong borough. 523 00:23:14,472 --> 00:23:16,766 You need to talk to Mr. Lonely Boy. 524 00:23:16,767 --> 00:23:19,734 Fine. But I'm gonna need a stronger buzz 525 00:23:19,735 --> 00:23:21,479 to enter Ivy's party. 526 00:23:32,345 --> 00:23:34,071 We're only good friends. 527 00:23:41,357 --> 00:23:42,200 Wine? 528 00:23:42,201 --> 00:23:45,496 Oh. Red wine at a cocktail party. 529 00:23:45,701 --> 00:23:46,907 Excuse me. 530 00:23:47,918 --> 00:23:50,569 Why? What's wrong with it? 531 00:23:50,570 --> 00:23:54,863 Well, you don't serve red when people are moving around. 532 00:23:54,864 --> 00:23:56,131 If they were to spill... 533 00:23:56,132 --> 00:23:59,665 Well, I trust my guests, including you. 534 00:23:59,975 --> 00:24:01,189 Thank you for coming. 535 00:24:01,190 --> 00:24:04,577 Yes, well, you know quite well that I would not miss a chance 536 00:24:04,578 --> 00:24:06,059 to honor my mother. 537 00:24:06,363 --> 00:24:07,623 I miss her, too. 538 00:24:07,814 --> 00:24:10,554 I know she would want us to be close, 539 00:24:10,555 --> 00:24:12,594 so I was hoping we could respect her wishes 540 00:24:12,595 --> 00:24:14,485 by talking again. 541 00:24:15,297 --> 00:24:18,020 We used to have such a wonderful relationship. 542 00:24:18,024 --> 00:24:21,364 Yes, yes, under, uh, false pretenses. 543 00:24:24,190 --> 00:24:26,869 Then let this be our fresh start. 544 00:24:27,256 --> 00:24:28,389 Um, excuse me. 545 00:24:28,390 --> 00:24:30,628 Could we have a picture, please? 546 00:24:31,374 --> 00:24:32,738 For Cece. 547 00:24:56,089 --> 00:24:58,634 Since when do ribbon cuttings involve crippled kids? 548 00:24:58,635 --> 00:25:00,779 I wouldn't call him crippled to his face. 549 00:25:01,008 --> 00:25:02,081 Sorry, kid, but let's face it. 550 00:25:02,082 --> 00:25:03,393 You're crippled. 551 00:25:03,394 --> 00:25:04,969 Michael, meet Jack. 552 00:25:05,650 --> 00:25:07,001 Don't touch me. 553 00:25:07,349 --> 00:25:09,963 After hearing about his brave battle with leukemia, 554 00:25:09,964 --> 00:25:13,032 I decided a blood drive would be a much better symbol 555 00:25:13,048 --> 00:25:16,120 of your heroism than a simple ribbon cutting. 556 00:25:16,513 --> 00:25:17,715 Well, another needle in the arm 557 00:25:17,716 --> 00:25:19,558 doesn't sound like a celebration, 558 00:25:19,559 --> 00:25:20,863 unless it's putting something in. 559 00:25:20,864 --> 00:25:24,078 We can celebrate properly later. He's ready. 560 00:25:26,364 --> 00:25:28,831 Okay, you know I can't give that kid my blood, so... 561 00:25:29,945 --> 00:25:31,104 Go away. 562 00:25:32,683 --> 00:25:33,879 Thank you, Michael. 563 00:25:36,731 --> 00:25:39,068 Tell your agent the check's in the mail. 564 00:25:41,903 --> 00:25:44,088 You played me with a fake kid? 565 00:25:44,089 --> 00:25:45,659 No, the kid's real. He's just not sick. 566 00:25:45,660 --> 00:25:48,439 But you are-- with hepatitis. 567 00:25:48,553 --> 00:25:51,034 Since I don't have it, I know you didn't give me blood. 568 00:25:51,035 --> 00:25:53,110 It's the only way I could get you to admit it. 569 00:25:54,732 --> 00:25:56,972 So I guess this is the end of the Jack Bass Wing. 570 00:25:56,973 --> 00:25:59,614 Well, we can discuss that after you tell me the truth. 571 00:26:03,688 --> 00:26:06,006 Looks like you're having a stellar debut. 572 00:26:06,931 --> 00:26:08,676 Which means I did my job. 573 00:26:08,677 --> 00:26:10,797 Yes. Thank you. 574 00:26:10,959 --> 00:26:12,822 And I will write you that check 575 00:26:13,207 --> 00:26:16,761 just after I talk to Lauren San Domingo. 576 00:26:16,865 --> 00:26:18,845 I can't believe she came. 577 00:26:27,692 --> 00:26:28,611 Hey. How you holding up? 578 00:26:28,612 --> 00:26:31,570 Well, seeing our home taken over by Florida trash is torture, 579 00:26:31,571 --> 00:26:32,905 but I'm taking it in stride. 580 00:26:32,906 --> 00:26:34,911 It'll all be over soon. 581 00:26:35,549 --> 00:26:38,265 She offered your father a bribe. 582 00:26:38,920 --> 00:26:39,830 How do you know that? 583 00:26:39,831 --> 00:26:41,743 Well, William told me right after she did it. 584 00:26:41,744 --> 00:26:44,712 Luckily, he thought quickly and he accepted, 585 00:26:44,713 --> 00:26:46,361 knowing it was the ammunition we need 586 00:26:46,362 --> 00:26:48,205 to take her case to court. 587 00:26:48,206 --> 00:26:49,949 He'll likely be removed as executor, 588 00:26:49,950 --> 00:26:53,123 but he's willing to make that sacrifice for us. 589 00:26:53,124 --> 00:26:56,454 Mom, that's... that's amazing, but what are you waiting for? 590 00:26:56,455 --> 00:26:58,920 Ivy hasn't written your father a check yet. 591 00:26:58,921 --> 00:27:00,748 Hopefully it'll be any minute. 592 00:27:02,006 --> 00:27:04,317 Now look, I know how much you dislike her, 593 00:27:04,318 --> 00:27:07,227 but don't say anything yet. We don't wanna spook her. 594 00:27:07,228 --> 00:27:08,326 That's just what I was thinking. 595 00:27:08,327 --> 00:27:10,412 You know, I just realized I have an 8:00 deadline. 596 00:27:10,413 --> 00:27:13,503 Um, I hope she didn't pack up my old computer. 597 00:27:15,345 --> 00:27:16,649 Excuse me. Oh, Serena. 598 00:27:16,650 --> 00:27:17,917 Hi, Mr. Cavett. 599 00:27:17,918 --> 00:27:21,186 Oh, you look like a million bucks before taxes. 600 00:27:21,187 --> 00:27:21,966 Oh, thank you. 601 00:27:21,967 --> 00:27:24,176 As the late Bob Hope would say... 602 00:27:26,227 --> 00:27:28,147 Oh, seriously, though, I was so sorry 603 00:27:28,148 --> 00:27:30,012 to hear about your grandmother's passing. 604 00:27:30,013 --> 00:27:32,493 She was such a-- how would you say-- 605 00:27:32,494 --> 00:27:34,892 such a--such an original woman, wouldn't you say? 606 00:27:34,893 --> 00:27:36,604 Oh, yes. Well, thank you. 607 00:27:42,762 --> 00:27:44,055 Dan. 608 00:27:45,404 --> 00:27:46,388 Blair, hey. 609 00:27:46,389 --> 00:27:47,938 What are you doing here? 610 00:27:47,939 --> 00:27:50,711 I'm, um... same as you. 611 00:27:50,712 --> 00:27:52,341 I'm just going to-- going to the party. 612 00:27:52,342 --> 00:27:53,750 So let's go up, 613 00:27:53,855 --> 00:27:56,426 instead of staying here and talking 614 00:27:56,427 --> 00:27:58,556 'cause there's... nothing to talk about. 615 00:27:59,959 --> 00:28:01,973 Yeah. I agree. There's nothing at all. 616 00:28:02,015 --> 00:28:03,870 I hope she has a full bar. 617 00:28:03,983 --> 00:28:05,936 Yeah. Mm, me, too. 618 00:28:07,771 --> 00:28:10,089 Oh, Serena, go easier on me in your column from now on. 619 00:28:10,090 --> 00:28:11,966 Oh, you gotta stop being so scandalous. 620 00:28:11,967 --> 00:28:14,512 Look, I can't miss this deadline. Take care. 621 00:28:15,660 --> 00:28:17,175 Oh, Serena, I've been looking for you everywhere. 622 00:28:17,176 --> 00:28:18,135 Now's not a good time. 623 00:28:18,136 --> 00:28:18,966 It's about Ivy. 624 00:28:18,967 --> 00:28:19,964 I would love to talk about her, 625 00:28:19,965 --> 00:28:22,445 but I just have to do something before 8:00. 626 00:28:23,768 --> 00:28:25,177 You can steal money, 627 00:28:25,178 --> 00:28:27,286 but you can't steal class. 628 00:28:27,815 --> 00:28:30,996 Looks like Ivy's poisoned what little remained 629 00:28:30,997 --> 00:28:32,629 of her good will. 630 00:28:32,937 --> 00:28:36,732 Last I heard, it was illegal to bribe an executor. 631 00:28:38,278 --> 00:28:39,864 That's what I wanted to tell you. 632 00:28:40,722 --> 00:28:42,753 I guess Gossip Girl got to it first. 633 00:28:43,690 --> 00:28:45,241 And ruined everything. 634 00:28:57,084 --> 00:29:00,638 I should have known you only came to humiliate me 635 00:29:00,639 --> 00:29:02,366 with more of your lies. 636 00:29:02,367 --> 00:29:04,147 I didn't bribe William. 637 00:29:04,148 --> 00:29:05,605 You tried. 638 00:29:05,933 --> 00:29:08,717 You said you'd pay me to get people to attend this party. 639 00:29:09,591 --> 00:29:11,719 Because you offered. 640 00:29:13,425 --> 00:29:15,458 This is just all a setup. 641 00:29:15,459 --> 00:29:18,820 The only setup here is whatever you did to manipulate my mother. 642 00:29:18,821 --> 00:29:21,964 You have no proof I did anything wrong. 643 00:29:21,965 --> 00:29:24,849 You'd kick me out of this house, and you can't. 644 00:29:25,094 --> 00:29:27,205 I should have never had you back. 645 00:29:29,167 --> 00:29:30,519 Please, you have to tell everyone 646 00:29:30,520 --> 00:29:32,343 that you saw Ivy offer to pay my father. 647 00:29:32,344 --> 00:29:33,626 You're the only proof we have. 648 00:29:33,627 --> 00:29:34,525 I don't know, Serena. 649 00:29:34,526 --> 00:29:36,747 From what I saw, it looked like William was in on it. 650 00:29:36,748 --> 00:29:38,013 He only agreed to take the money 651 00:29:38,014 --> 00:29:39,803 to prove that Ivy was defrauding people. 652 00:29:39,804 --> 00:29:41,275 I didn't know his plan either. 653 00:29:41,276 --> 00:29:42,555 That's why I'm the one that sent the tip in 654 00:29:42,556 --> 00:29:43,963 to "Gossip Girl." 655 00:29:43,964 --> 00:29:46,551 Now you're the only one who can fix what I screwed up. 656 00:29:46,718 --> 00:29:48,762 This is your chance to help our family. 657 00:29:48,763 --> 00:29:49,786 Oh, stop saying "our". 658 00:29:49,787 --> 00:29:51,756 I still don't know if I wanna be part of this family. 659 00:29:51,757 --> 00:29:53,245 Is that really how you feel? 660 00:29:53,246 --> 00:29:55,020 Or how your mother wants you to? 661 00:29:55,026 --> 00:29:56,936 'Cause she kept you from us your entire life. 662 00:29:56,937 --> 00:29:59,168 She lied to you because she didn't want anyone else 663 00:29:59,169 --> 00:30:00,452 to love you, not to mention, 664 00:30:00,453 --> 00:30:01,141 she never even told you 665 00:30:01,142 --> 00:30:02,141 who your father was. 666 00:30:02,142 --> 00:30:03,780 What does my father have to do with this? 667 00:30:03,781 --> 00:30:06,050 Because without him and without her, 668 00:30:06,479 --> 00:30:08,695 we're the only family you have left. 669 00:30:10,411 --> 00:30:12,107 And we really need you. 670 00:30:18,289 --> 00:30:20,424 This elevator is so slow. 671 00:30:20,695 --> 00:30:23,004 Feels like it's not even moving. 672 00:30:25,649 --> 00:30:27,169 Did you push the button? 673 00:30:28,060 --> 00:30:29,645 I thought you did it. 674 00:30:29,707 --> 00:30:31,106 Ah, you are wasted. 675 00:30:31,107 --> 00:30:33,180 This elevator smells like vodka. 676 00:30:33,181 --> 00:30:36,138 Vodka doesn't smell, and... 677 00:30:36,139 --> 00:30:37,811 You are drunker than I am. 678 00:30:37,812 --> 00:30:41,816 And I can tell by the fact that you're not hyper-verbal 679 00:30:41,817 --> 00:30:44,541 that you are avoiding something. 680 00:30:44,542 --> 00:30:46,684 Well, I can tell by the fact that you drank vodka 681 00:30:46,685 --> 00:30:47,869 that you are, too. 682 00:30:47,870 --> 00:30:49,243 Mm. 683 00:30:49,372 --> 00:30:50,764 You first. 684 00:30:52,137 --> 00:30:53,843 Fine. Fine. 685 00:30:55,524 --> 00:30:58,437 I wasn't 100% honest with you today. 686 00:30:59,613 --> 00:31:00,630 Me neither. 687 00:31:00,631 --> 00:31:02,383 That "wow" really meant 688 00:31:02,384 --> 00:31:04,378 "Wow, that was terrible." 689 00:31:04,379 --> 00:31:07,842 And it was just--it was... mind-numbingly boring. 690 00:31:07,843 --> 00:31:11,010 Like the least sexy thing since Courtney Stodden. 691 00:31:11,011 --> 00:31:12,388 Yeah, I mean, I don't know who that is, 692 00:31:12,389 --> 00:31:14,090 but it's much worse. 693 00:31:14,091 --> 00:31:16,580 Oh, so what--what are... 694 00:31:17,537 --> 00:31:20,558 Is our chemistry just purely intellectual? 695 00:31:20,559 --> 00:31:22,244 Is it only in our heads? 696 00:31:22,294 --> 00:31:23,536 Apparently. 697 00:31:23,537 --> 00:31:26,641 But before we, uh, we--we break up, 698 00:31:27,121 --> 00:31:29,481 I just wanna let you know that you were really, really good 699 00:31:29,482 --> 00:31:30,517 in my head. 700 00:31:30,518 --> 00:31:34,202 I am really, really good out of it, too. 701 00:31:34,203 --> 00:31:36,011 No. I don't think so. 702 00:31:36,012 --> 00:31:38,845 Hey, I will prove it to you. 703 00:31:39,325 --> 00:31:41,075 Right--right here in this elevator? 704 00:31:41,076 --> 00:31:41,698 Mm. 705 00:31:41,699 --> 00:31:43,600 But people have to go... up and down. 706 00:31:43,601 --> 00:31:45,624 Mm, yes, they do. 707 00:32:24,430 --> 00:32:26,555 I'd like to think my night with Pamela Anderson 708 00:32:26,556 --> 00:32:29,927 was worth it, but it hasn't seemed to slow me down. 709 00:32:29,928 --> 00:32:32,874 I like to think of myself as the Magic Johnson of Hep-C. 710 00:32:32,875 --> 00:32:34,541 Why didn't you just tell me the truth? 711 00:32:34,542 --> 00:32:36,385 And give up a hospital wing in my name? 712 00:32:36,386 --> 00:32:37,732 We both know if you wanted one, 713 00:32:37,733 --> 00:32:39,273 you'd just buy one. 714 00:32:39,404 --> 00:32:41,965 You're covering for who really gave me the blood-- 715 00:32:42,370 --> 00:32:43,743 Elizabeth. 716 00:32:46,968 --> 00:32:48,490 She didn't want you to know, 717 00:32:49,268 --> 00:32:51,440 especially, well, after she told you 718 00:32:51,441 --> 00:32:52,988 she wasn't your mother. 719 00:32:53,624 --> 00:32:56,408 Well, I guess this proves otherwise once and for all. 720 00:32:56,654 --> 00:32:58,290 I'd like to thank her. 721 00:32:59,403 --> 00:33:00,626 She's unreachable. 722 00:33:00,627 --> 00:33:03,556 I mean, just refer to your previous 20 years on earth. 723 00:33:03,903 --> 00:33:04,864 Let it be. 724 00:33:04,865 --> 00:33:06,710 Does it matter why you're alive? 725 00:33:06,711 --> 00:33:08,296 The fact is, you are. 726 00:33:09,874 --> 00:33:12,545 This weekend did remind me 727 00:33:12,546 --> 00:33:15,113 how much I value all my senses. 728 00:33:15,114 --> 00:33:16,986 We're all the family we need. 729 00:33:19,028 --> 00:33:20,485 Let's do this again. 730 00:33:20,492 --> 00:33:21,916 My turf next time. 731 00:33:40,191 --> 00:33:42,751 Do I need to call security to escort you out? 732 00:33:42,752 --> 00:33:44,651 We're just waiting for the elevator, okay? 733 00:33:44,652 --> 00:33:47,159 And we'll be back. This is our home. 734 00:33:47,359 --> 00:33:48,817 Not anymore. 735 00:33:49,156 --> 00:33:51,824 Tonight made me see why Cece left it all to me. 736 00:33:51,890 --> 00:33:54,887 You're so selfish that you couldn't even honor her 737 00:33:54,888 --> 00:33:56,526 for an hour. 738 00:33:56,809 --> 00:33:58,068 I cared about her. 739 00:33:58,069 --> 00:34:01,146 All you care about is ruining me with your lies. 740 00:34:01,147 --> 00:34:02,597 It's not a lie. 741 00:34:03,377 --> 00:34:04,234 Lola. 742 00:34:04,235 --> 00:34:06,474 I heard you offering to pay William myself. 743 00:34:07,836 --> 00:34:10,241 That's exactly the proof we need. 744 00:34:10,242 --> 00:34:12,308 No, it's not. 745 00:34:12,700 --> 00:34:14,054 They're setting me up. 746 00:34:14,055 --> 00:34:15,629 You know I wouldn't do that. 747 00:34:15,630 --> 00:34:17,782 All I know is what I saw, Ivy. 748 00:34:18,527 --> 00:34:20,235 I'll have my lawyers start proceedings 749 00:34:20,236 --> 00:34:22,014 to contest the will immediately. 750 00:34:22,015 --> 00:34:22,757 Go ahead. 751 00:34:22,758 --> 00:34:23,776 You don't have a case. 752 00:34:23,777 --> 00:34:25,053 I didn't do anything wrong. 753 00:34:25,054 --> 00:34:26,835 The court will decide that. 754 00:34:26,836 --> 00:34:29,171 In the meantime, your assets will be frozen. 755 00:34:29,172 --> 00:34:30,848 Thank you for coming forward. 756 00:34:31,086 --> 00:34:33,722 I can't believe you're taking their side. 757 00:34:33,987 --> 00:34:35,537 I mean, they're just using you. 758 00:34:35,538 --> 00:34:37,468 And when they're done, they'll throw you out 759 00:34:37,469 --> 00:34:38,802 just like they did me. 760 00:34:38,803 --> 00:34:40,317 No, they won't. 761 00:34:40,410 --> 00:34:41,994 They're my family. 762 00:34:49,923 --> 00:34:53,252 Looks like Lola's untangled some knots 763 00:34:53,307 --> 00:34:55,915 to form family ties. 764 00:35:00,200 --> 00:35:01,491 Well, this just proves sometimes 765 00:35:01,492 --> 00:35:03,556 you gotta throw away the first pancake. 766 00:35:03,889 --> 00:35:05,567 I don't know how breakfast food 767 00:35:05,568 --> 00:35:08,788 has anything to do with this, but obviously, 768 00:35:08,804 --> 00:35:10,481 this afternoon was an anomaly. 769 00:35:10,955 --> 00:35:12,398 Where to? 770 00:35:12,554 --> 00:35:14,516 Rufus and Lily are definitely gonna come back to the loft 771 00:35:14,517 --> 00:35:15,150 at some point. 772 00:35:15,151 --> 00:35:17,307 Mm, Serena will be at my place. 773 00:35:17,308 --> 00:35:19,062 I still have that hotel room. 774 00:35:19,063 --> 00:35:21,505 To be haunted by the ghost of bad sex past? 775 00:35:21,506 --> 00:35:23,681 You two lovebirds going somewhere or not? 776 00:35:24,638 --> 00:35:26,019 I need another drink. 777 00:35:26,020 --> 00:35:28,884 All right. Uh, take us to Williamsburg, please. 778 00:35:28,885 --> 00:35:31,925 There's a place there. It's got about 300 whiskeys. 779 00:35:32,342 --> 00:35:35,561 And hopefully a clean bathroom we can use. 780 00:35:44,606 --> 00:35:47,781 Thanks again for coming forward up there. 781 00:35:47,782 --> 00:35:48,655 It's the least I can do 782 00:35:48,656 --> 00:35:51,168 after thinking you were conspiring with Ivy. 783 00:35:51,833 --> 00:35:52,784 Sorry about that. 784 00:35:52,785 --> 00:35:53,909 It's hard to know what to think 785 00:35:53,910 --> 00:35:56,541 when no one's told you the whole story. 786 00:35:56,610 --> 00:36:00,226 Seriously. No one's ever told me my whole story. 787 00:36:05,575 --> 00:36:07,593 I used to know your mother pretty well. 788 00:36:10,025 --> 00:36:12,116 And if she's concealing things from you, 789 00:36:12,117 --> 00:36:13,966 then it's... 790 00:36:14,556 --> 00:36:16,115 Probably only to protect you. 791 00:36:16,116 --> 00:36:17,520 Protect me? 792 00:36:17,681 --> 00:36:20,031 How did it protect me to grow up alone 793 00:36:20,032 --> 00:36:21,744 with no family but her? 794 00:36:21,931 --> 00:36:23,035 Hey. 795 00:36:25,379 --> 00:36:26,721 Talk to your mom. 796 00:36:26,722 --> 00:36:27,850 Forgive her. 797 00:36:28,907 --> 00:36:31,525 I messed things up so badly with Serena and Eric, 798 00:36:31,526 --> 00:36:35,173 that it took a long time to rebuild the relationship, 799 00:36:35,698 --> 00:36:37,583 and they found a place in their hearts to forgive me, 800 00:36:37,584 --> 00:36:39,859 but... I would never 801 00:36:39,860 --> 00:36:42,676 do anything ever again to lose them. 802 00:36:42,677 --> 00:36:45,402 I know. Parents are human. 803 00:36:45,403 --> 00:36:47,415 Everybody makes mistakes. 804 00:36:47,782 --> 00:36:50,533 What if my dad doesn't even know I exist? 805 00:36:51,361 --> 00:36:54,225 What if all he'd want is to know me? 806 00:36:55,521 --> 00:36:57,169 I'm sure he does. 807 00:37:03,013 --> 00:37:05,029 Here's your cab. You catch this one, okay? 808 00:37:06,909 --> 00:37:08,396 I'll catch the next. 809 00:37:09,566 --> 00:37:10,617 Thank you. 810 00:37:10,618 --> 00:37:11,786 Good night. 811 00:37:29,747 --> 00:37:31,429 Hey. I got your text. 812 00:37:31,430 --> 00:37:33,717 What's so important I had to come into the office tonight? 813 00:37:33,718 --> 00:37:35,607 "The Spectator's" entire future. 814 00:37:36,156 --> 00:37:37,851 What are you talking about? 815 00:37:37,933 --> 00:37:40,229 Mr. Mackenzie saw the story about Ivy 816 00:37:40,230 --> 00:37:42,089 you obviously sent in to "Gossip Girl." 817 00:37:42,090 --> 00:37:44,793 You knew I hooked him with our exclusive access. 818 00:37:44,794 --> 00:37:46,342 He said if I couldn't deliver on that, 819 00:37:46,343 --> 00:37:48,742 he couldn't trust me to deliver on the big things either. 820 00:37:50,175 --> 00:37:51,944 He backed out, Serena. 821 00:37:52,136 --> 00:37:53,744 I'm sorry, Nate. 822 00:37:53,745 --> 00:37:55,386 I-I just wanted to help my family, 823 00:37:55,387 --> 00:37:57,437 and you wouldn't let me put it on "The Spectator." 824 00:37:57,438 --> 00:37:58,512 Yeah, well, that's all well and good, 825 00:37:58,513 --> 00:37:59,969 but you're fired. 826 00:38:00,088 --> 00:38:01,564 A-are you kidding me? 827 00:38:01,565 --> 00:38:02,716 None of this would have happened 828 00:38:02,717 --> 00:38:04,479 if you hadn't taken the story away from me. 829 00:38:04,480 --> 00:38:05,971 Yeah, and I was right not to trust you with it 830 00:38:05,972 --> 00:38:06,838 or anything else. 831 00:38:06,839 --> 00:38:08,697 Now I have to go try and save the jobs 832 00:38:08,698 --> 00:38:10,217 of the people who still work here. 833 00:38:18,516 --> 00:38:21,509 Spring is the season of rebirth-- 834 00:38:21,615 --> 00:38:23,615 a time for change... 835 00:38:23,743 --> 00:38:25,727 A time to blossom. 836 00:38:33,519 --> 00:38:34,793 I know it's a victory, 837 00:38:34,794 --> 00:38:37,771 but what if Ivy pulls an Anna Nicole Smith 838 00:38:37,913 --> 00:38:39,512 and takes it to the Supreme Court? 839 00:38:39,513 --> 00:38:41,286 This could take years. 840 00:38:41,493 --> 00:38:44,284 Maybe we should look for another place. 841 00:38:44,285 --> 00:38:45,857 We have another place. 842 00:38:45,858 --> 00:38:47,937 No, I mean a more permanent home. 843 00:38:50,791 --> 00:38:53,306 Took me a while to get used to the Upper East Side, too. 844 00:38:54,047 --> 00:38:55,039 Oh. 845 00:38:58,088 --> 00:39:00,695 But there are always late bloomers. 846 00:39:18,777 --> 00:39:19,954 Do you take credit cards? 847 00:39:19,955 --> 00:39:21,603 Sorry, miss, we don't. 848 00:39:22,332 --> 00:39:25,740 And some buds are nipped before they can grow. 849 00:39:28,022 --> 00:39:29,119 Whoo! 850 00:39:29,120 --> 00:39:32,217 That Japanese whisky went so well with Croque Monsieur. 851 00:39:32,218 --> 00:39:34,586 I told you. Great things grow in Brooklyn. 852 00:39:36,175 --> 00:39:37,648 Well, now we have the problem 853 00:39:37,649 --> 00:39:39,257 of where do we go from here? 854 00:39:39,258 --> 00:39:41,819 Uh... here looks pretty good. 855 00:39:41,902 --> 00:39:42,990 What? 856 00:39:47,324 --> 00:39:51,282 New relationships flourish and take on new form... 857 00:39:54,851 --> 00:39:57,523 Andrew, you remember the woman with the locket 858 00:39:57,524 --> 00:39:59,574 I had you look for a couple years ago? 859 00:39:59,705 --> 00:40:01,114 Elizabeth Fisher? 860 00:40:01,849 --> 00:40:03,064 Yeah, my mother. 861 00:40:03,810 --> 00:40:05,413 I need to find her again. 862 00:40:06,092 --> 00:40:09,548 While old relationships can be re-examined. 863 00:40:14,855 --> 00:40:18,726 I just left Chuck. He knows it wasn't my blood. 864 00:40:19,107 --> 00:40:21,992 I think you should come back and handle it yourself. 865 00:40:21,993 --> 00:40:24,362 But some things never change. 866 00:40:24,669 --> 00:40:27,814 This is the Upper East Side, in case you forgot. 867 00:40:28,612 --> 00:40:29,957 Before you say anything, 868 00:40:30,987 --> 00:40:33,370 I'm sorry that I told Serena what you saw. 869 00:40:34,616 --> 00:40:36,301 I wanted an honest relationship, 870 00:40:36,302 --> 00:40:38,356 and I shouldn't have betrayed your trust. 871 00:40:38,357 --> 00:40:41,958 Thanks. I'm just glad everything's on the table now. 872 00:40:42,139 --> 00:40:43,259 Yeah. 873 00:40:52,271 --> 00:40:54,846 I don't wanna move, but I know it's my lawyer. 874 00:41:00,014 --> 00:41:01,613 All right, please tell me we have an offer 875 00:41:01,614 --> 00:41:03,636 that'll at least keep "The Spectator" afloat. 876 00:41:06,871 --> 00:41:09,399 Yes, I, uh, I do know Diana Payne. 877 00:41:26,194 --> 00:41:27,499 I read your blog, 878 00:41:27,500 --> 00:41:29,693 and while you do a pretty good me, 879 00:41:29,694 --> 00:41:31,797 you're not the real deal. 880 00:41:32,102 --> 00:41:34,294 So if you'll just hand over the password, 881 00:41:34,295 --> 00:41:35,997 I'd like my site back. 882 00:41:35,998 --> 00:41:38,863 X.O.X.O., Gossip Girl.