"Previously on The O.C." "Are you saying you want to be social chair?" "Maybe." "Don't move." " I didn't steal anything." " One month detention." "Unless you want to give up your partner..." "They're reading Caleb's will on Friday." "From what you to me about your dad," "I'd bet he's planned a surprise for you." " Caleb Nichol was broke." " Broke?" "Ryan and I don't go to Harbor, but it'll be fine." "At least you guys have each other." "If you stick together, everything will be okay." " Deal?" " Deal." "Newport Union." "Orange County's answer to public education." "Well,the parking lot looks spacious." "ah,and well-lit.You know, at night,with all the lights." "Plus,you're up on a hill;" "probably get a good breeze." "That's important." "A good breeze can make all the difference." "Cohen,shut up about the breeze,okay?" " You're not helping." " Oh,really?" "And you think the lights in the parking lot are making her feel better?" "Okay,look,guys, it's gonna be fine." "You sure this is what you want,Coop?" "I don't really have a choice,Summ." "I mean,even if I hadn't got kicked out of Harbor, my mom can't afford private school anymore." "Well,I told you,you can always home school with me." "I know." "But I really think this is going to be fine." "I mean,honestly,it's kind of nice to be somewhere where everybody doesn't know every little detail about your life and you don't have to be stared at all thtime." "I could see that." " Okay,I'm going to go." " All right." "I'll pick you up this afternoon." "Check out Newport Barbie." "And that was the last they ever saw of her." "=The O.C.=" "The Last Waltz- Here you are,my little social chair maven." "Thank you." "Wait,don't put that there!" "That's the order for the caterer Saturday night." "And that's my calculations for the streamers." "You could put it there,though, on the contract for the DJ." "I'm sure Dr. Bootyopolis wouldn't mind a little coffee." "was a ceremonial position, like Rose Bowl queen or president." "How did Marissa do it all?" "Cohen..." "I took a little tour of the boys' locker room last night." "I'm surprised the entire track team doesn't have trench foot." "So I'll see you there at 3:00." "Okay." "You sure this is detention?" "It's got more of a..." ""work release" feel." "Like I said,you give up the person who helped you steal the tiki hut, and this can go easier." "On both of you." "Sorry." "It's just me." "3:00." "You'll start with the toilets." " Dude,you've got to leme tell him." " No way!" "Look,he's just upset,still,'cause Ryan humiliated him at the carnival." "This is my call." "You plan the dance." "Leave the toilets to me." " I was hoping that'd sound more heroic." " No,I got it, it's okay." "Hey,there you are!" "Just got off the phone with your new tutor." "She's got a great resume." "TutoreStallone's kids" "Look,uh,I know this is kind of awkward timing, but what do you think about me going to Newport Union?" "Newport Union." "With Marissa." "A private tutor is really expensive, and it's not like I haven't been to public school in Chino." "Ryan,Ryan." "Look,she's going through a tough time." "Caleb left them with nothing;" "her dad just took off." "Neither of whichs your responsibility." "Okay,fine." "Why do I need a reason?" "Because you need to focus on getting your life back on track." "You need to start thinking about college and about S.A.T.'s, all right?" " All right." " Th's it,kid." " Hey." " Hey." "A little morning gardening." "Oh,I thought I'd put in an herb garden." "Dr. Woodrow sa we should confront our fears," " and mine is my cooking." " So is mine." "If that doesn't work, I'll buy dinner." "I'm gonna take a shower." "You know..." "You don't look so clean yourself." " You think?" " No..." "I j-just showered." "Did I tell you how glad I am you're back?" "Yeah,and I like hearing it." " Julie Cooper Nichol?" " yes?" "May I help you?" "You're hereby notified that this house and its contents are being seized for repayment of debt." "You have 48 hours to vacate the premises." "I'm sorry." " Oh,you did not just walk into me." " Sorry,I wasn't looking." "was i supposed to see you coming and step aside,princess?" "Uh,no,it's just it's my first day, and I don't know my way around yet." "Fine." "I'll let you go." "Just tell me you think you're better than me." "What?" "Tell me you think you're better than me, and I'll let you go." " I don't." " So now you're lying to me." "So you think I'm stupid, too-- is that it?" "Hey,Hther." "You welcoming a new student?" "I can take over if you want." "Whatever." "Thanks." "I really don't know why she's got it in for me." "My guess is the bag." "And the shoes." "d the Chanel necklace probably isn't helping either." "But it's just a guess." "Anyways... welcome to Newport Union." " I'm Casey." " Marissa Cooper." "You're the first nice person I've actually met." "And I'm not even that nice." "Cool." "Hey,Beth,that's supposed to be an octagon." "Eight sides,not three." "You need something?" "Hi,um..." "I thought I'd see if you needed any help with the dance." "Mm." "No." "Okay,Summer,look..." "I know I can be a pain." "A pain?" "Taylor,you staged a power play at the kickoff carnival." "You tattled to the dean,and got Ryan kicked out of school." " I don't have any friends." " Well,geez,there's a shocker." "I know,and it's my fault." "I don't trust people, and so I try to control them, which then drives them away... ergo,no friends." "I'm working through it with my therapist." "Well,don't quit now." "But I decided that this year was going to be different." "And I thought if I was social chair, then people would like me, but I screwed that up,as usual." "Okay,is this where I'm supposed to feel sorry for you?" "Okay,look..." "I'm sure people write prose poems in your yearbook about what an incredible friend you are." "You know what I get?" ""Have a nice summer."" "But...it's my senior year." "And I wanted more." "I want someone to write," ""I'm glad I finally got to know you."" "Go show Beth what an octagon is." "Oh,God,she is a pinhead, isn't she?" "Yeah,see,that's the kind of thing I've got to keep in check." "Either you're the worst thief ever, or it's your first day." "I can't remember which locker is mine." "Well,it probably isn't that one,'cause that one is mine." " Right." "Sorry." " It's all right." "The vice principal has all the locker assignments." "I can walk you over there, if you want." "I got a lot of experience being sent to the vice principal's office." "gonna show up,so..." "You can throw your books in here if you want." "Thanks.Hey,I'm Marissa." " Nice to meet you,I'm..." " Johnny!" " Hey!" " Hey,Johnny!" "What's up?" "Sorry!" "I'm okay." "This is Casey, my girlfriend." "Oh,yeah." "Actually,we've met." "So,I see you survived your first day." "I think I hurt something." "And that's Dennis." "Childress." "Everyone calls me Chili." "No one calls him Chili." "Not if you keep telling people that!" "I'm trying to get a nickname, a handle...a hook." "Hey,you want to come with us?" "We're gonna go get something to eat." "Marissa's actually waiting for her boyfriend." "Boyfriend?" "That's gonna be a problem for me,because I love you." "I fall fast and hard." " On a skateboard." " Ha!" "Zing." "Hey,what if we just gave you a ride home?" "Yeah." "I mean,wouldn't you rather come to school tomorrow knowing a few people?" "Even if one of them is,um..." "Chili?" "Hey,the nickname's sticking." "Come on,what do you say?" "Yeah,okay,let me just make a call." " Hey." " Hey,it's me." "I was gonna see if you'd left already." "Because some people asked me to get food, and I know I should try and make friends." "But if you've already left,then..." " Ryan?" " go ahead" "You sure?" "Yeah,yeah." "Uh,just call me later,okay?" "Okay,bye." "All right." "Good morning." " You have a second?" " Yeah." "Sure." "What's up?" "how would you like to,uh, stay with Summer for a few days?" "Sure." " Any reason?" " Oh,it's such a mess." "You see,I told Caleb's lawyer that we were thinking about moving." "He thought that meant we already had a place, so he put this house on the market." "We're getting kicked out,aren't we?" "No,of course not." "It's just..." "Mom,Caleb was broke." "It makes sense we'd have to sell everything." "You know,you don't have to protect me." "Well,then do you think it would be all right with Summer if you stayed until we got back on our feet?" "And we will get back on our feet and we'll be wearing very expensive shoes when we do." " i trust you." " You do?" "Yeah,I mean,I know we've had our differences, but if there's one thing I'll always say,it's you're a survivor." "So if you say we'll make it,I believe you." "Oh,honey,thank you." "Sure." "Besides,you must have saved a lot of money over the years,right?" "Of course." "Hello." "Hi." "Uh,Kirsten Cohen?" " Uh,yeah." " These are for you." "Thk you." "Thanks for letting me stay with you on such late notice." "Oh,you know..." "I always wanted a sister." "Cohen got Ryan as a brother, so it makes sense that I get you." "Oh,God,Ryan." "I was supposed to have breakfast with him this morning." "I totally forgot." "Hey." " I am a terrible girlfriend." " No." "Hey!" "This is my top." "I knew you had it!" " You're with Summer?" " Yeah." "My mom and I are getting kicked out of our house." " What?" "!" " We found out this morning, which is why I had to pack up and move intSummer's." "I just totally forgot about breakfast." "It's fine." "I mean,with everything you're going through," "I don't want you worrying about me,too." "Just,um..." "I don't know," "I'll pick you up this afternoon." "We'll do something then." "Okay,thanks." "What else of mine do you have in here?" " Hello?" " Kirsten,it's Charlotte." "Oh,hey,Charlotte." "How are you?" "Well,I am sitting here staring at the lake and wishing my friend was here to share it." "." "Well,the flowers were beautiful." "Thank you." "Oh,I'm glad you liked them." "Listen,I'm gonna be in the area tomorrow." "I was hoping we could maybe meet-- lunch or coffee?" "Oh,lunch sounds great." "Great." "How about the Newport Bay Yacht Club?" "Sounds great." "I'll see you tomorrow." " Let's say 1:00?" " Perfect." "Bye." "Finally." "She better come through with that money,though." "Trust me,she will." "And she loved her flowers." "Right." " Summer." " Huh?" "Wait just a second." "I was up all night going over the budget for e dance, and I don't know how the school expects us to..." " Come here." " What are you doing?" "Okay,um,if I tell you this, you did not hear it from me,okay?" "I mean,this has to be secret." "I mean,I'm talking Deep Throat before he went public to cash in on a fat book deal." "What are you talking about?" "I was walking by the teachers' lounge, and I heard Dean Hess telling Dr. Kim that he knew Seth hadn't stolen the tiki hut alone." "Which,by the way, I totally forgive him for." " Taylor..." " Okay." "But... if Seth didn't tell him by the end of the day who the other person was, he was gonna suspend him." "Oh,my God,are you serious?" "What's the matter?" "Taylor was jt telling me that,um..." "Dr. Bootyopolis was found on a pedophile Web site." "We have got to replace him." " Taylor,you know,good job." "Yeah,no problem." "Um,I'll see you later." " Okay." " Okay." "I still can't believe you're letting her help with the dance." "You know,she's not so bad." "A pedophile Web site?" "What was she doing on it?" "Oh!" "Just give me a few minutes." " The quiche is almost ready." " The quiche?" "For lunch?" "Wow." "I could get used to this." " Is everything okay?" " Yeah,yeah." "Listen,I put this o as long as possible, but we really have to make a decision about the Newport Group." "Okay." "What's the situation?" "Well,I've done my best to stay on top of things, but Caleb's financial troubles have left a huge hole in the company." "Pretty soon,all that will be left is the name." "How long before we default on our loans?" "Six weeks.It's not too late to rescue it,if that's what you want." "We could sell off some assets,restructure the debt." "Option two?" "Sell everything and walk away." "I'm behind you either way." "And just so you know,this family is fine financially." "So don't make this decision thinking that we need your income we don't." "It's time to let it go." "I'll handle everything." "Come in." "Dean Hess?" "Hi." "Look,I..." "I helped Seth steal that tiki hut." "Or borrow it." "Whatever." "I had a feeling you might have helped out." "Helped out?" "Please." "I did all the work." "Old noodle arms,he couldn't even lift a palm tree leaf without..." "Anyway,that's the truth." "You know,Summer, with this on your record," "I can't very well allow you to remain as social chair." "Wait,look." "Please?" "I really have grown to love that job." "Wait a second, who would replace me?" "Um,Taylor?" "Hm." "Well,Taylor's pretty qualified for the position." "I'll let her know you suggested her." "I'm such an idiot!" "You were never gonna suspend Seth,were you?" "You're late for class,Summer." " Sandy?" " have a seat" "What can I do for you?" "Oh,it's such a small thing,really." "Just..." "What exactly are the rules about loans to company officers?" "In this case, former officers." "So you want a loan from the Newport Group?" "I could pay it back within a year,tops,two outside." "Well,first off,you can't take personal loans from a company." "People go to jail for that." "And secondly,in a few weeks, there isn't gonna be a Newport Group anymore." "What?" "Yeah,Kirsten's not cong back to work." "So we're gonna liquidate the company." "Wow,it's-it's,uh, it's all really ending,hm?" "Hey,forgive me for asking,but,uh... where do you stand financially?" "'Cause Kirsten and I could lend you..." "No,no." "Um..." "The loan was just for convenience,really." "I-I'm looking to put a down payment on a house." "I found this really great place on the beach." "I'll just sell some stock,you know?" "I have too much anyway." "Uh,you get back to your liquidating." "Please tell Kirsten I'll st by soon,I promise." "Sure." "Summer." "No." "Just so you know, you and your friend,the dean, may have won this round, but the war is not over." "don't even get out of the boat." "I am a human quagmire." "What's a quagmire?" "Hello?" "Anyone?" "Quagmire?" "You thinking of going?" "Oh,well,I don't know." "Does it have a theme?" "Theme?" "Yeah,like,uh,"Winter Wonderland" or "Under the Sea."" "I think the theme is school gym, bag of pretzels and Chili spikes the punch." "It's pretty much the same theme every year." "Right." "I don't think I'll be going,then." "Not because it doesn't have a theme." "Just..." "No,look,I know I made it sound like not much fun-- 'cause it isn't-- but you should go,really." "Dennis and Casey and I are going." "We'll all not have fun together." "Excuse me." "I-I was acting like a jerk." "Don't worry about it." "So then you're not gonna shoot me?" "I mean,isn't that why you got kicked out of that private school-- 'cause you shot someone?" "Marissa." "Don't listen to her." "Why?" "She was right." "That's why I'm here,and now everyone's gonna know." "Yeah,well,everyone already kind of knew." "I just thought,if I came here, maybe I might get a second chance." "Look..." "I saw the news." "They said you saved someone's life that night." "Not a lot of people would do that." "Hm?" "Come on, let's go find Casey." " What's going on?" " Ryan." "Hey." "What's wrg?" "What'd you do to her?" "Nothing.I'm fine." "Boyfriend,I'm guessing." "Hey." "Okay." "I'll see you guys later." " Johnny..." " No,it's cool." "He was just trying to be nice." "ey,Dead or Alive is playing at the Lido." "You,me,Yakuza Bloodbath." "We're there." "Uh... yeah,I can't." "Miss Reed really loaded me up with a lot of work,so..." "Not buying it." "Looks like we've got an emotional thing going on." "All right,come on,buddy." "All right,fine." "Uh..." "So,yesterday,I went to pick up Marissa at school." "Ah." "Marissa." "Didn't see that one coming." "Continue." "Thanks." "And thought I saw this guy..." "I..." "I misjudged the situation." "And,uh..." "I overreacted and..." "I might have,maybe, embarrassed her." "I embarrassed her." "Now you' tearing yourself apart, wondering if you not only damaged her standing at a new school, but perhaps also your relationship." " More or less." " Well,that is a pickle." "That's it?" "No advice?" "What advice?" "Call her." "Apologize." "It's not rocket science." "Man,you home-school kids are pathetic." "Why aren't you going to the dance?" "Gee,I don't know." "Maybe because,in one day," "I went from being the girl no one knows to the girl whshot someone." "I thought you said the surfer guy was cool about it." " Yeah,he was,but..." " but nothing." "Why don't you call him and just tell him that you're going to go?" "Well,what about Ryan?" "I mean,he looked like he wanted to kill Johnny." "It's not like I'd go without him." "Well,you have to." " Harsh,I know." " But you know what?" "You're at a new school, and there is a dance." "It's like Social Survival 101." " It's Ryan." " Okay,time to goystic." "I need to even out." " Hey." " Hey." "How you doing?" "Good." "Good." "Listen,um..." "about yesterday..." "It was my fault." "You know,I was just upset." "Your reaction was normal." "Okay." "so you want to go to the movies later tonight?" "I could,um... beat up the usher, get us some free Milk Duds." "Actually,I was thinking of doing my homework." "It's just it's the first week,and I want to make a good impression." "Sure." "But I'll probably need a break." "So,uh..." "we'll talk later,okay?" "Yeah." "Yeah,sounds good." "Hey,you." "Oh,hey!" " It's great to see you." " Oh,you,too." " You look amazing." " Oh,thank you." "So do you." "Oh,it was all that time at my dad's." "That was such a wonderful place." "How lucky were we?" "I mean,to be able to go someplace so peaceful." "You're right." "It's a shame everyone can't stay there." "Well,what if there was a place, like the lake house, where women could go between rehab and the real world?" "That would be amazing." "Yeah." "That's what some investor friends of mine thought,too." "See,I pitched the idea to a few people." "I even started looking at properties." "I'm thinking Sedona." "And then I realized Kirsten has to be a part of this." "You mean invest?" "Oh,it would just be a couple million to start." "I'll be assuming most of the risk, and you'd get it all back within the first few years." "Well,I'm flattered,but I don't have that kind of money." "Oh,please." "Don't be so modest." "I wish I was." "When my father died, he left nothing." "Really?" "I..." "I just assumed..." "I mean,after you went to the reading of the will," " everything was great." " Everything is." "Things with Sandy and my kids have never been better." "Well,that is so wonderful that you've got your priorities in place." "So what about the Newport Group as a silent partner?" "I'm selling it." "It's riddled with debt and unpaid loans,and I just figured..." "Better to rid yourself of every last vestige of your dad." "Well,I don't know if I'd put it that way." "It's classic, Kirsten." "You're hoping that, by closing up shop, all your issues with your dad will just disappear." " It's not like that." " I've been there." "I think it's... it's so great that you're trying to put the past behind you." "It's just not that easy." "I'm sorry." "I just..." "I don't want you to be disappointed when the issues remain even after the company's sold." "Anyway,invest or not, you are welcome anytime." "Sedona's beautiful." "So what's good here?" "Oh,no." "Not you again." "Mrs. Nichol,please don't make this mo difficult than it has to be." "More difficult?" "Who are they?" "What are they doing?" "If you haven't already done so," "I suggest you take this time to pack your personal belongings." "The deputy is here to see you don't interfere with the movers." "Oh,my God!" "Sum,your door!" "Summer!" "Surprise." "Hey,what are you guys doing here?" "We came take you to the school dance." "Oh,thanks,but I'm not going." "You could be my date,Marissa!" "Way to bait the hook,Dennis." "It's a school dance." "You got to go." "If you don't show up,people might start to talk." "You'd hate for that to happen,right?" "Besides,since we're not leaving without you, you'd be ruining our night,too." "Yo!" "Hey." "Stocking the larder?" "Your mom's making me lamb ragu." "It's French." "Uh... a dance." "There's a beach thing." "I'm going to drop in on Marissa, see if she needs a study break." "Maybe grab a bite." "Well,you're welcome to join us." "You two have fun." "Honey,I've got everything on the list, including little Chunky Monkey, but that's mostly for me." "All right, it's all for me." "Thanks,sweetie." "Is everything okay?" "Listen,if you're not up to cooking,we can order in." "It's a lot safer." "No,no." "It's just..." "I'm doing the right thing, closing down the Newport Group." " I'm not hiding,right?" " Hiding?" "No." "You're putting the past behind you." "What is it?" "Nothing." "We forgot the oregano." "I'll be right back." "You never" "I forgot.I'll be back soon." "All right,here we go." "Oh,check you out,girl." " I thought Marissa was studying." " So did I." "Ryan,hey!" "He looks kind of mad." "Yeah." "I think that's his look." "I'm going to go get Summer before things get awkward." "I thought you were studying tonight." "I was." "Andale!" "Arriba!" "Arriba!" "Your lab partner?" "There's this dance tonight at Newport Union." "I was going to tell you." "I just didn't..." " Is this about yesterday?" " No." "I swear." "Hey,look,I wish I didn't have to go to this." "It's just being there every day,alone..." "I mean,I really need these friends,Ryan." "You're right." "You should go." " You okay?" " Fine." "Have fun." "Hey,man,sorry about all of the confusion." "A little heads-up would have been great,woman." "Don't you worry.I'm going to take care of her." "See ya." "Time to add a ttle flavor to the punch." "Get this party started." "Now it's officially a school dance." "Um... hey,you know what?" "Just... excuse me." "Marissa,wait." "What am I supposed to do?" "They're all staring at me." "That is exactly when you get in there, you throw down a little cardboard, and you make it happen, you know?" "Cut a little rug.That's what I'd do." "Yeah,but I'm not you." "Yeah,you've got that to be thankful for." "A... a little hurtful, but a good point." "Look, public-school kids-- all kids,really-- they're like dogs." "They smell fear." "And they like Frisbees." "You just got to go back in there and act like they're not looking at you." "Come on." "What do you say?" "Come on." "To make you feel better,I'll show you a couple of moves." "I'm just worrying about Ryan." "I feel like he's feeling left out." "do you like it?" "I know it's not like Marissa's dances,but..." " Summer,it's incredible." " Yeah?" "It's like you brought e ocean to us." "You're my little human tsunami." "Thanks." "Everyone,hi." "and I would like to thank you all for coming." "Relax,she's not taking credit for it." "Okay,she's taking credit for it." "I am going to kill her." "But there is one person without whose help none of this could ever have happened." " See,she's gonna..." " Deaness." "Thank you." "Wait." "So everyone have fun because this really is "The End of Summer."" "You kind of set yourself up for that one." "I knew it." "Spending 30 grand to go to rehab just to find a mark?" "It made sense.Every woman there was vulnerable and rich." "Yeah,except the one you picked out." "I mean,what the hell we supposed to do now?" "This woman is the princess of Orange County,okay?" "I..." "I will find a way to use her." "Okay?" "I'm not going to let Kirsten Cohen get away." "I didn't know you kept the oregano stashed in here." "Hey." "Hey." " Recognize this?" " Sure." "It's the Roth building on Ocean." "Built in 1922." "It was gonna be torn down, and I convinced my father to restore it." "It was my first project." "All those years, he was right on the other side of that wall, and no matter how hard I worked," "I was never gonna reach him." "Honey, we can keep the company." "No." "I just needed to say good-bye." "I guess it's too late for dinner." "How do you feel about a picnic?" "Hey,man." "Hey,man,I just wanted to see how you were doing." "I'm great." "How's the dance?" "Uh,good." "I sent Summer for a cool-down lap around the building." "Listen,I just wanted to make sure you're not taking this Marissa thing too seriously." "Seth,it's fine,I get it." "Yeah,okay." "I just want to make sure you don't think she's pulling away, or,you know, you're going to look back on tonight and say "This is when I started losing her." "I should have done something."" "Uh-huh." "Because I'm here to tell you that that's not going to happen." "I'm talking,like,zero chance." "Right." "Okay." "Well,I ju,I wanted to make sure you knew that." "ah,look,I got to go." "Yeah,okay, I'll talk to you later." " Can I get a check?" " Sure." "Ryan!" "Hey." "Seth,what are you doing here?" "I'm here to stop you,man." "And if that means throwing myself between you and the gym," "I'm only gonna ask that yospare my face." "It's okay." "You're not gonna rush in?" "It'd just ruin it." "You're doing the right thing,man." "You're not gonna lose her." "Will you give me a ride?" "My left leg's really tired." "This is Seth,it's 2005,you know how these things work." "Cohizzle,where are you?" "You said you'd only be gone, like,ten minutes." "Oh,my God." "Summer,hey,sorry." "Ryan,he needed..." "Seth,shut up.There's something really important I have to tell you." "Summer..." "Enjoying the dance?" "What's so important?" "What?" "Hey." "Hey." "So I just wanted to tell you how important it was for me to go to the school dance." "I know." "My life just doesn't work without you." "And it always goes so smooth when we're together." "Thanks." " So I'll make you a deal." " Yeah?" "Whatever song comes on the radio next wilbe our song,okay?" "Okay." "Oh,yeah." "Yeah,yeah,I like it." "It's definitely us." "No." "Hey."