1 00:00:01,001 --> 00:00:02,480 Previously onThe O.C... 2 00:00:02,524 --> 00:00:03,568 I figured I'd do all right in a few surf competitions, 3 00:00:03,612 --> 00:00:04,787 maybe hook up with some sponsors. 4 00:00:04,830 --> 00:00:06,223 Turn that into a career, you know? 5 00:00:06,267 --> 00:00:08,399 I'll get the operation and get back on my board. 6 00:00:08,443 --> 00:00:09,226 What's going on with you guys? 7 00:00:09,270 --> 00:00:10,619 I can talk to him. 8 00:00:10,662 --> 00:00:11,837 Knowing that you're pulling for me 9 00:00:11,881 --> 00:00:13,709 is the only thing that keeps me going. 10 00:00:14,492 --> 00:00:15,406 Mom, hi. 11 00:00:15,450 --> 00:00:17,191 Hurry, I'm running late. 12 00:00:17,234 --> 00:00:18,931 If you'd just loosen up a little bit, you would be... 13 00:00:18,975 --> 00:00:20,368 I would be one of the popular girls. 14 00:00:20,411 --> 00:00:21,847 Truth is, I'm looking down the barrel 15 00:00:21,891 --> 00:00:22,848 of divorce number two. 16 00:00:22,892 --> 00:00:24,807 I live in a trailer park. 17 00:00:24,850 --> 00:00:25,808 No student has ever 18 00:00:25,851 --> 00:00:27,418 been involved in a shooting. 19 00:00:27,462 --> 00:00:29,029 Apparently, the parents are protesting. 20 00:00:29,072 --> 00:00:31,814 They want Marissa out. 21 00:00:31,857 --> 00:00:34,904 [ loud slurping] ♪ I'll light the fire ♪ 22 00:00:34,947 --> 00:00:38,342 ♪ You place the flowers 23 00:00:38,386 --> 00:00:42,607 ♪ In the vase that you bought today... ♪ 24 00:00:42,651 --> 00:00:44,261 Ah... 25 00:00:44,305 --> 00:00:45,915 Who's ready for another fauxito? 26 00:00:45,958 --> 00:00:48,570 I think I kinda hit a wall on the mocktails. 27 00:00:48,613 --> 00:00:49,875 Besides, it's a school night. 28 00:00:49,919 --> 00:00:51,094 But it's not a school night. 29 00:00:51,138 --> 00:00:52,313 It's our last night 30 00:00:52,356 --> 00:00:54,358 before our last semester of our last year 31 00:00:54,402 --> 00:00:55,577 of high school. 32 00:00:55,620 --> 00:00:58,058 So we have to make it last. 33 00:00:58,101 --> 00:00:59,885 It's hard to argue with that logic. 34 00:00:59,929 --> 00:01:03,106 You guys, this has been a really fun winter break. 35 00:01:03,150 --> 00:01:04,586 Yeah. 36 00:01:04,629 --> 00:01:06,762 Just the four of us hanging out like old times. 37 00:01:06,805 --> 00:01:08,068 Yeah, I can't believe it's gone by so fast. 38 00:01:08,111 --> 00:01:09,982 I wish I could, like, TiVo it 39 00:01:10,026 --> 00:01:11,854 so we could play it over and over again until graduation. 40 00:01:11,897 --> 00:01:13,421 Well, unfortunately, after tonight 41 00:01:13,464 --> 00:01:15,205 it's back to regular scheduled programming. 42 00:01:15,249 --> 00:01:16,598 For you guys. 43 00:01:16,641 --> 00:01:18,730 I got to go back to Newport Union by myself. 44 00:01:20,950 --> 00:01:22,169 I got to pee. 45 00:01:22,212 --> 00:01:23,996 You got to pee? No, not really. 46 00:01:24,040 --> 00:01:25,085 I got to pee. 47 00:01:25,128 --> 00:01:25,998 Okay. 48 00:01:26,042 --> 00:01:27,130 Screw it. 49 00:01:27,174 --> 00:01:28,871 I'll go get us some drinks first. 50 00:01:28,914 --> 00:01:31,917 ♪ ...is a very, very, very fine house with two cats... ♪ 51 00:01:31,961 --> 00:01:32,962 What if it doesn't have to end? 52 00:01:33,005 --> 00:01:34,137 What, our break? 53 00:01:34,181 --> 00:01:35,965 No, the four of us being together. 54 00:01:36,008 --> 00:01:38,054 It's a new year, but it's our last chance. 55 00:01:38,098 --> 00:01:40,143 Senior photos are this Friday. 56 00:01:40,187 --> 00:01:42,667 The Harbor Class of 2006 will be immortalized in the yearbook 57 00:01:42,711 --> 00:01:44,016 for, like, all time. 58 00:01:44,060 --> 00:01:45,888 Marissa has to be part of that picture. 59 00:01:45,931 --> 00:01:48,282 Are you saying what I think you're saying? Yes. 60 00:01:48,325 --> 00:01:50,371 The dirty dean, he's gone, right? 61 00:01:50,414 --> 00:01:53,069 And Dr. Kim, she's always seemed pretty reasonable. 62 00:01:53,113 --> 00:01:55,724 Yeah, but the Board kicked out Marissa, not Dr. Kim. 63 00:01:55,767 --> 00:01:56,986 Plus there's all those concerned parents. 64 00:01:57,029 --> 00:01:58,074 Whatever! 65 00:01:58,118 --> 00:02:00,032 Out of sight, out of mind. 66 00:02:00,076 --> 00:02:01,469 Time heals all wounds. 67 00:02:02,905 --> 00:02:04,428 You love something, set it free, 68 00:02:04,472 --> 00:02:05,429 you know? 69 00:02:05,473 --> 00:02:06,778 Maybe they're over it. 70 00:02:06,822 --> 00:02:08,302 Yeah, this town's real forgiving. 71 00:02:08,345 --> 00:02:10,260 They're all out of fauxitos, 72 00:02:10,304 --> 00:02:13,133 so I got us a couple of fake Manhattans 73 00:02:13,176 --> 00:02:14,743 and a Safe Sex on The Beach. 74 00:02:14,786 --> 00:02:16,658 Ryan, what if the four of us 75 00:02:16,701 --> 00:02:18,050 can all finish senior year together? 76 00:02:18,094 --> 00:02:19,791 Summer's planning Operation Free Marissa. 77 00:02:19,835 --> 00:02:20,879 Oh. 78 00:02:20,923 --> 00:02:21,880 Yeah, secure some key allies. 79 00:02:21,924 --> 00:02:23,273 Go behind enemy lines. 80 00:02:23,317 --> 00:02:24,666 You been watching the War Channel again? 81 00:02:24,709 --> 00:02:26,494 Yes, it's the new Food Network. 82 00:02:26,537 --> 00:02:28,409 I'm always up for a little danger and intrigue. 83 00:02:28,452 --> 00:02:29,888 See? Hmm? 84 00:02:29,932 --> 00:02:31,412 You guys seriously want to do this? 85 00:02:31,455 --> 00:02:32,717 Mm-hmm. 86 00:02:32,761 --> 00:02:35,067 Okay. All right. 87 00:02:35,111 --> 00:02:36,634 But we don't tell Marissa until we have a plan. 88 00:02:36,678 --> 00:02:38,201 Cheers. 89 00:02:38,245 --> 00:02:40,072 To getting Marissa back to where she belongs. 90 00:02:40,116 --> 00:02:41,900 [ chuckles] 91 00:02:44,251 --> 00:02:45,382 Anyone have an idea how we do that? 92 00:02:49,734 --> 00:02:54,957 [ piano and acoustic guitar playing gentle melody] 93 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:58,003 ♪ California, here we come 94 00:02:58,047 --> 00:03:01,224 ♪ Right back where we started from ♪ 95 00:03:01,268 --> 00:03:02,878 ♪ California 96 00:03:02,921 --> 00:03:12,975 ♪ California... ♪ 97 00:03:12,975 --> 00:03:24,987 ♪ California... ♪ 98 00:03:25,030 --> 00:03:26,249 SUMMER: I cannot believe 99 00:03:26,293 --> 00:03:28,077 it is our last semester of high school. 100 00:03:28,120 --> 00:03:30,210 SETH: I know. College applications 101 00:03:30,253 --> 00:03:32,951 have been sent off, study, homework, learning. 102 00:03:32,995 --> 00:03:35,215 All the reasons to come here are pretty much irrelevant. 103 00:03:35,258 --> 00:03:36,912 Well, good. With all your free time, 104 00:03:36,955 --> 00:03:38,522 you can help out with Free Marissa. 105 00:03:38,566 --> 00:03:40,959 To what exactly are we freeing her from? 106 00:03:41,003 --> 00:03:42,918 Um, exile to public school, 107 00:03:42,961 --> 00:03:45,094 a year of solitude, ill-fitting gym shorts, 108 00:03:45,137 --> 00:03:46,269 mediocre lunches. 109 00:03:46,313 --> 00:03:47,923 Hey, there's Ryan. 110 00:03:47,966 --> 00:03:49,881 Hey. Can't talk. Got an appointment with Dr. Kim. 111 00:03:49,925 --> 00:03:51,231 What are you going to say? 112 00:03:51,274 --> 00:03:53,058 Just going to come right out and ask. 113 00:03:53,102 --> 00:03:53,885 All right. Direct approach. 114 00:03:53,929 --> 00:03:55,452 I like it. Good luck. 115 00:03:55,496 --> 00:03:57,976 Excellent. Prong One of the campaign has been initiated. 116 00:03:58,020 --> 00:04:00,675 You and I will take on Prong Two: grassroots movement. 117 00:04:00,718 --> 00:04:02,372 You know, information booth, petition, 118 00:04:02,416 --> 00:04:04,766 maybe a protest rally. 119 00:04:04,809 --> 00:04:06,594 How many prongs are involved in this operation? 120 00:04:06,637 --> 00:04:08,160 Dude, like, so many prongs. 121 00:04:09,901 --> 00:04:11,120 [ knocking] 122 00:04:11,163 --> 00:04:13,078 Ryan, come on in. What can I do for you? 123 00:04:13,122 --> 00:04:14,602 Dr. Kim, sorry I'm late. 124 00:04:14,645 --> 00:04:16,560 Actually, I wanted to talk to you about Marissa Cooper. 125 00:04:16,604 --> 00:04:18,127 Oh, how's she doing over at Union? 126 00:04:18,170 --> 00:04:20,521 Good, good. As good as can be expected. 127 00:04:20,564 --> 00:04:22,174 Um, actually, I was wondering 128 00:04:22,218 --> 00:04:23,437 if you might consider reinstating her this semester. 129 00:04:23,480 --> 00:04:25,134 Ryan... 130 00:04:25,177 --> 00:04:26,440 Her grades are good. She hasn't been in any trouble. 131 00:04:26,483 --> 00:04:27,832 Ryan, I understand Marissa's expulsion 132 00:04:27,876 --> 00:04:29,878 seemed terribly unfair to you, 133 00:04:29,921 --> 00:04:32,141 and frankly, I wish the outcome had been different myself. 134 00:04:32,184 --> 00:04:33,185 Would you consider letting her reapply? 135 00:04:33,229 --> 00:04:34,665 Even if I wanted to, 136 00:04:34,709 --> 00:04:37,146 only the Board of Trustees has the power to readmit 137 00:04:37,189 --> 00:04:38,365 an expelled student. 138 00:04:38,408 --> 00:04:40,062 Okay, great. Can we meet with them? 139 00:04:40,105 --> 00:04:41,237 They're meeting on Thursday 140 00:04:41,281 --> 00:04:42,978 to discuss the new semester. 141 00:04:43,021 --> 00:04:44,501 It's a little late. 142 00:04:44,545 --> 00:04:47,069 But... 143 00:04:47,112 --> 00:04:50,028 Ah, I could probably get Marissa's case 144 00:04:50,072 --> 00:04:50,768 put on the docket. 145 00:04:50,812 --> 00:04:52,161 That would be great. 146 00:04:52,204 --> 00:04:53,641 Ryan, you'll be fighting an uphill battle. 147 00:04:53,684 --> 00:04:55,077 Wouldn't be the first time. 148 00:04:55,120 --> 00:04:56,078 They rarely reverse their decisions on anything. 149 00:04:56,121 --> 00:04:57,601 All we need is a chance. 150 00:04:57,645 --> 00:05:00,125 Students are not allowed to speak at Board meetings. 151 00:05:00,169 --> 00:05:01,997 You'll need a parent advocate. 152 00:05:02,040 --> 00:05:03,868 I think I know someone who'd be right for the job. 153 00:05:05,217 --> 00:05:06,306 Thank you, Doctor. 154 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:10,179 You might want to check out the library 155 00:05:10,222 --> 00:05:11,702 for transcripts of an old meeting. 156 00:05:11,746 --> 00:05:13,138 There might be a precedent. 157 00:05:13,182 --> 00:05:17,229 Say, fall semester in 1996? 158 00:05:23,671 --> 00:05:25,455 Hey, Marissa. 159 00:05:25,499 --> 00:05:26,630 Johnny, hey. 160 00:05:26,674 --> 00:05:28,806 How was your break? 161 00:05:28,850 --> 00:05:30,634 I feel like I haven't seen you in forever. 162 00:05:30,678 --> 00:05:32,723 Ah, you know, I've just been laying low since the operation. 163 00:05:32,767 --> 00:05:33,768 I already started physical therapy. 164 00:05:33,811 --> 00:05:35,073 That's great. 165 00:05:35,117 --> 00:05:35,900 Thanks. What have you been up to? 166 00:05:35,944 --> 00:05:37,598 Um, I don't know. 167 00:05:37,641 --> 00:05:40,557 Just hanging out with Seth and Summer, Ryan, doing nothing. 168 00:05:40,601 --> 00:05:42,690 It's kind of great, actually. 169 00:05:42,733 --> 00:05:45,693 Well, look, if you still got nothing to do, 170 00:05:45,736 --> 00:05:48,086 there's this thing I want you to go to with me. 171 00:05:48,130 --> 00:05:51,568 Uh, okay. What kind of thing? 172 00:05:51,612 --> 00:05:54,528 Um, it's a party, actually. 173 00:05:54,571 --> 00:05:57,400 See, Pac West is doing this big press event 174 00:05:57,444 --> 00:05:59,184 for their 2006 surf team on Thursday. 175 00:05:59,228 --> 00:06:01,273 The Pac West surf team? 176 00:06:01,317 --> 00:06:03,145 The coach called last night asking how the surgery went. 177 00:06:03,188 --> 00:06:05,190 Turns out one of their guys failed a drug test, 178 00:06:05,234 --> 00:06:07,236 so I got an alternate spot on the team. 179 00:06:07,279 --> 00:06:08,498 I can do my physio on the road 180 00:06:08,542 --> 00:06:10,674 and hopefully, compete by summer. 181 00:06:10,718 --> 00:06:12,284 Wow, that's amazing, Johnny. 182 00:06:12,328 --> 00:06:13,808 Thanks. 183 00:06:13,851 --> 00:06:15,940 Um, we're only allowed to bring one guest 184 00:06:15,984 --> 00:06:19,204 to the party, so what do you say? 185 00:06:19,248 --> 00:06:21,729 Oh, I mean, shouldn't you take your mom 186 00:06:21,772 --> 00:06:23,165 or, I don't know, one of your entourage. 187 00:06:23,208 --> 00:06:25,123 I'm sure Chili's dying to go. 188 00:06:25,167 --> 00:06:26,168 I want you to go. 189 00:06:27,909 --> 00:06:30,781 I mean, none of this would be happening 190 00:06:30,825 --> 00:06:32,827 if it weren't for you. 191 00:06:34,394 --> 00:06:36,352 All right. Then I wouldn't miss it. 192 00:06:36,396 --> 00:06:38,572 Hey, I'm really happy for you, Johnny. 193 00:06:38,615 --> 00:06:40,661 Thanks. 194 00:06:40,704 --> 00:06:42,445 First meeting of a brand-new year. 195 00:06:42,489 --> 00:06:43,794 Of a brand-new enterprise. 196 00:06:43,838 --> 00:06:44,926 Let's begin. Okay. 197 00:06:48,364 --> 00:06:51,933 Divorced, divorced, separated, divorced. 198 00:06:51,976 --> 00:06:53,108 I didn't know there were so many 199 00:06:53,151 --> 00:06:54,762 broken marriages in this town. 200 00:06:54,805 --> 00:06:56,111 It's an epidemic. Speaking of which. 201 00:06:59,157 --> 00:07:00,985 Dr. Roberts is getting a divorce? 202 00:07:01,029 --> 00:07:02,857 You didn't hear it from me. 203 00:07:02,900 --> 00:07:04,162 I'm going to go say hi. 204 00:07:04,206 --> 00:07:05,773 He's been so good to Marissa. 205 00:07:08,558 --> 00:07:10,212 Hi, Neil. How are you? 206 00:07:10,255 --> 00:07:12,606 Hey, Julie. 207 00:07:12,649 --> 00:07:13,737 Happy New Year. 208 00:07:13,781 --> 00:07:16,392 Should old acquaintance be forgot. 209 00:07:16,436 --> 00:07:17,959 I don't think that you're in much danger 210 00:07:18,002 --> 00:07:20,962 of being old or forgot anytime soon. 211 00:07:21,005 --> 00:07:22,093 You're too sweet. 212 00:07:22,137 --> 00:07:23,660 I never properly thanked you 213 00:07:23,704 --> 00:07:24,531 for having me over for Christmas dinner. 214 00:07:24,574 --> 00:07:26,489 It was a pleasure. 215 00:07:26,533 --> 00:07:28,665 It took the focus off of Gloria's conspicuous absence. 216 00:07:28,709 --> 00:07:32,147 Oh. You haven't told Summer about your separation? 217 00:07:32,190 --> 00:07:33,540 No. She thinks that Gloria didn't call 218 00:07:33,583 --> 00:07:34,758 because she's in some zen retreat. 219 00:07:34,802 --> 00:07:36,760 And Marissa thinks 220 00:07:36,804 --> 00:07:39,197 I'm supervising the longest condo renovation in history. 221 00:07:39,241 --> 00:07:42,331 I feel a couple of New Year's resolutions coming on. 222 00:07:44,072 --> 00:07:45,900 If we're going to launch a successful campaign 223 00:07:45,943 --> 00:07:47,423 to get Marissa back into Harbor, 224 00:07:47,467 --> 00:07:49,512 we have to find someone who can organize the masses. 225 00:07:49,556 --> 00:07:52,297 Someone who they'll follow, you know, into battle. 226 00:07:52,341 --> 00:07:53,298 You mean, General Townsend? 227 00:07:55,170 --> 00:07:56,476 Affirmative. 228 00:07:58,652 --> 00:07:59,827 Hey, Taylor. 229 00:07:59,870 --> 00:08:01,132 Hey, Madd. Hey, Ash. 230 00:08:01,176 --> 00:08:02,307 Madd, Ash. 231 00:08:02,351 --> 00:08:04,135 Summer, Seth, hi! 232 00:08:04,179 --> 00:08:08,052 Um, I left you guys a message about my Boxing Day party. 233 00:08:08,096 --> 00:08:09,358 I guess you didn't get it, though. 234 00:08:09,401 --> 00:08:10,881 But, like, how was your break? Awesome? 235 00:08:10,925 --> 00:08:13,188 Yes. So awesome, in fact, 236 00:08:13,231 --> 00:08:14,668 that we need your help with something. 237 00:08:14,711 --> 00:08:16,278 Oh, you want my help? 238 00:08:16,321 --> 00:08:17,540 Whatever you need. 239 00:08:17,584 --> 00:08:19,107 I'm there for you 110% 240 00:08:19,150 --> 00:08:20,412 Oh, cool, 'cause we're launching a campaign. 241 00:08:20,456 --> 00:08:21,631 I love campaigns. 242 00:08:21,675 --> 00:08:24,547 To get Marissa back into Harbor. 243 00:08:24,591 --> 00:08:29,509 Oh, wow, that's... aggressive. 244 00:08:29,552 --> 00:08:30,684 Are you serious? 245 00:08:30,727 --> 00:08:32,424 Taylor, who out of our group 246 00:08:32,468 --> 00:08:34,165 would be better than you 247 00:08:34,209 --> 00:08:36,777 at winning over the hearts and minds of the student body? 248 00:08:36,820 --> 00:08:38,126 Did you say "our group"? 249 00:08:38,169 --> 00:08:39,562 Great. So you'll do it. 250 00:08:39,606 --> 00:08:41,303 It's an honor to share your foxhole. 251 00:08:43,261 --> 00:08:45,742 Okay, so we're going in front of the Trustees on Thursday. 252 00:08:45,786 --> 00:08:47,309 So I was thinking 253 00:08:47,352 --> 00:08:49,746 maybe you could, like, go home tonight and brainstorm. 254 00:08:49,790 --> 00:08:51,008 We could go over the plan at 0800? 255 00:08:51,052 --> 00:08:51,835 Sounds good. 256 00:08:51,879 --> 00:08:54,229 Thanks, friend. Bye. 257 00:08:56,231 --> 00:08:58,276 Oh, my God, Taylor, 258 00:08:58,320 --> 00:09:00,714 Marissa Cooper is, like, your number one rival. 259 00:09:00,757 --> 00:09:02,411 If she gets back into Harbor, 260 00:09:02,454 --> 00:09:04,326 she'll, like, totally socially crush you. 261 00:09:04,369 --> 00:09:06,067 [ laughs] 262 00:09:06,110 --> 00:09:08,939 Grow up, Ashley. That is so last semester. 263 00:09:08,983 --> 00:09:11,986 I hate to be the one to burst your popularity bubble, 264 00:09:12,029 --> 00:09:14,379 but isn't your mom still head of the Parents Association? 265 00:09:14,423 --> 00:09:15,598 So? 266 00:09:15,642 --> 00:09:16,773 So she's the one 267 00:09:16,817 --> 00:09:18,383 who started the petition 268 00:09:18,427 --> 00:09:20,255 to get Marissa kicked out in the first place. 269 00:09:20,298 --> 00:09:23,650 Also last semester. 270 00:09:24,999 --> 00:09:26,261 I'm sure she's totally over it. 271 00:09:26,304 --> 00:09:27,828 Your mom? Over it? 272 00:09:32,006 --> 00:09:34,486 And in 1996, the Board voted to reinstate a kid 273 00:09:34,530 --> 00:09:36,401 due to extenuating circumstances 274 00:09:36,445 --> 00:09:38,273 after he threatened another student with a knife. 275 00:09:38,316 --> 00:09:40,101 You've done your homework. 276 00:09:40,144 --> 00:09:42,582 So that's precedent, right? 277 00:09:42,625 --> 00:09:44,279 Yeah, but a precedent is just a small piece 278 00:09:44,322 --> 00:09:45,454 of a bigger puzzle. 279 00:09:45,497 --> 00:09:47,195 It doesn't guarantee anything. 280 00:09:47,238 --> 00:09:50,285 Look, if you're saying we don't have a case, 281 00:09:50,328 --> 00:09:52,069 then that's fine, I get it, 282 00:09:52,113 --> 00:09:54,898 but if this is because you don't want Marissa and me 283 00:09:54,942 --> 00:09:56,987 going to the same school, 284 00:09:57,031 --> 00:09:59,424 I promise you things are different now. 285 00:10:01,339 --> 00:10:04,516 You have a shot, but it's a long one. 286 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:06,649 Okay. We need a parent advocate 287 00:10:06,693 --> 00:10:09,086 to address the Board. Would you? 288 00:10:09,130 --> 00:10:10,479 A good cause, poor odds, 289 00:10:10,522 --> 00:10:11,785 a chance to ruffle some Newpsie feathers? 290 00:10:11,828 --> 00:10:12,873 How could I say no? 291 00:10:12,916 --> 00:10:14,265 Who's the chairman this year? 292 00:10:14,309 --> 00:10:16,354 Uh... 293 00:10:16,398 --> 00:10:17,355 A guy named Mercer? 294 00:10:17,399 --> 00:10:18,356 Jim Mercer? 295 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:19,314 Yeah, you know him? 296 00:10:19,357 --> 00:10:20,532 Yeah, he's a judge. 297 00:10:20,576 --> 00:10:22,491 I've argued before him many times. 298 00:10:22,534 --> 00:10:24,536 And that's a good thing, right? 299 00:10:24,580 --> 00:10:27,322 Well, he's what they call a "hanging judge." 300 00:10:27,365 --> 00:10:29,237 He's a real hard ass. 301 00:10:29,280 --> 00:10:30,978 Just means we'll have to present a really good case, that's all. 302 00:10:31,021 --> 00:10:32,719 Great. 303 00:10:32,762 --> 00:10:34,808 Now all we got to do is... 304 00:10:34,851 --> 00:10:36,026 ...cross your fingers 305 00:10:36,070 --> 00:10:37,985 because it is all handled. 306 00:10:38,028 --> 00:10:40,074 Any luck, you'll be back at Harbor by Friday morning. 307 00:10:42,946 --> 00:10:45,340 Is that the good kind of speechless or the bad kind? 308 00:10:45,383 --> 00:10:46,907 Uh, good kind. 309 00:10:46,950 --> 00:10:48,691 I was just, "Wow." Could it really happen? 310 00:10:48,735 --> 00:10:50,998 It's no sure thing, but yeah. 311 00:10:51,041 --> 00:10:52,782 Look, I know that you just got settled at Union, 312 00:10:52,826 --> 00:10:54,697 you made a few friends. 313 00:10:54,741 --> 00:10:56,394 If you're happy where you are, 314 00:10:56,438 --> 00:10:57,439 I don't want to mess that up. 315 00:10:57,482 --> 00:10:58,832 Are you kidding? 316 00:10:58,875 --> 00:11:00,964 I'd love to finish high school with you guys. 317 00:11:01,008 --> 00:11:02,574 All right, I'm going to go grab dinner, 318 00:11:02,618 --> 00:11:05,403 check in with Sandy and I will call you later. 319 00:11:08,580 --> 00:11:09,973 Hey, when's the meeting? 320 00:11:10,017 --> 00:11:10,974 Uh, Thursday. 321 00:11:11,018 --> 00:11:13,455 Oh, this Thursday? 322 00:11:13,498 --> 00:11:16,588 Yeah. Is that all right? 323 00:11:16,632 --> 00:11:17,764 Yeah. 324 00:11:25,249 --> 00:11:26,903 Hey. 325 00:11:26,947 --> 00:11:28,644 Hey, did you talk to Ryan? 326 00:11:28,688 --> 00:11:30,341 Yeah. 327 00:11:30,385 --> 00:11:33,388 Not exactly the triumphant enthusiasm I was expecting. 328 00:11:33,431 --> 00:11:34,215 I'm sorry. 329 00:11:34,258 --> 00:11:35,390 I really do appreciate 330 00:11:35,433 --> 00:11:36,739 everything you guys have been doing. 331 00:11:36,783 --> 00:11:38,523 But...? 332 00:11:38,567 --> 00:11:40,177 But, does anyone even want me back at Harbor? 333 00:11:40,221 --> 00:11:41,831 What, other than your three best friends? 334 00:11:41,875 --> 00:11:43,180 Well, what if it doesn't work? 335 00:11:43,224 --> 00:11:44,616 It's gonna work. 336 00:11:44,660 --> 00:11:47,489 And the meeting is this Thursday? 337 00:11:47,532 --> 00:11:49,012 Coop, what is going on? 338 00:11:49,056 --> 00:11:51,493 Well, it's just that Pac West is announcing Johnny 339 00:11:51,536 --> 00:11:52,320 as an alternate 340 00:11:52,363 --> 00:11:53,669 on their team that night 341 00:11:53,713 --> 00:11:55,758 and I kind of promised him I'd be there. 342 00:11:55,802 --> 00:11:57,629 Hmm. Well, that's really nice of you... 343 00:11:57,673 --> 00:11:59,327 but you're just going to have to cancel. 344 00:11:59,370 --> 00:12:01,503 Sorry. 345 00:12:01,546 --> 00:12:03,157 He'll be happy for you. 346 00:12:08,379 --> 00:12:09,380 [ dial tone] 347 00:12:09,424 --> 00:12:16,213 [ dials slowly] 348 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:22,393 The boys seem really excited 349 00:12:22,437 --> 00:12:24,221 about getting Marissa back into Harbor. 350 00:12:24,265 --> 00:12:25,788 Do you think she has a chance? 351 00:12:25,832 --> 00:12:27,224 Well, there's a good argument to be made. 352 00:12:27,268 --> 00:12:28,312 Morning. 353 00:12:28,356 --> 00:12:29,836 Morning. 354 00:12:29,879 --> 00:12:33,404 Oh! The boys have poster board and paint. 355 00:12:33,448 --> 00:12:35,580 I love student activism. 356 00:12:35,624 --> 00:12:36,843 Yeah. Did you get a chance to throw a call in 357 00:12:36,886 --> 00:12:38,496 to Judge Mercer? 358 00:12:38,540 --> 00:12:39,846 He's going to be out of town till Wednesday, 359 00:12:39,889 --> 00:12:41,543 but I did speak to another trustee 360 00:12:41,586 --> 00:12:43,284 who assured me that we'll be given a fair chance 361 00:12:43,327 --> 00:12:44,459 to present Marissa's case. 362 00:12:44,502 --> 00:12:45,808 All right. Well, uh, let us know 363 00:12:45,852 --> 00:12:46,591 if there's anything more we can do. 364 00:12:46,635 --> 00:12:47,723 We should get going. 365 00:12:47,767 --> 00:12:49,725 Yeah. Someone will kick our ass 366 00:12:49,769 --> 00:12:50,726 if we're late with our supply drop. 367 00:12:50,770 --> 00:12:52,206 Mmm. Have fun. 368 00:12:52,249 --> 00:12:53,729 Thank you. 369 00:12:53,773 --> 00:12:55,818 This isn't the same Judge Mercer 370 00:12:55,862 --> 00:12:56,993 that jailed you for contempt? 371 00:12:57,037 --> 00:12:59,039 Six hours in the slammer 372 00:12:59,082 --> 00:12:59,909 because he didn't like my closing argument. 373 00:12:59,953 --> 00:13:01,693 And to this day, 374 00:13:01,737 --> 00:13:03,783 I still don't understand what it is I said to the guy 375 00:13:03,826 --> 00:13:05,393 th-that struck such a nerve. 376 00:13:05,436 --> 00:13:08,657 All I remember is that he hated you passionately. 377 00:13:08,700 --> 00:13:09,571 Maybe he won't remember. 378 00:13:09,614 --> 00:13:10,615 Not likely. 379 00:13:10,659 --> 00:13:11,834 And he's not out of town. 380 00:13:11,878 --> 00:13:13,270 He's ignoring me. 381 00:13:13,314 --> 00:13:14,706 Thinks anything a counselor has to say 382 00:13:14,750 --> 00:13:16,230 should be done on the record. 383 00:13:16,273 --> 00:13:19,363 Oh, come on. It's not like this is an actual trial. 384 00:13:19,407 --> 00:13:21,888 Tell that to Judge Mercer. 385 00:13:21,931 --> 00:13:23,759 I don't understand. Why do you need to see the Pac West doctor? 386 00:13:23,803 --> 00:13:25,369 Why can't they just have your doctor send over 387 00:13:25,413 --> 00:13:26,849 your charts and stuff? 388 00:13:26,893 --> 00:13:29,199 Something to do with their insurance. 389 00:13:29,243 --> 00:13:31,723 I'm sure it's just standard stuff. 390 00:13:31,767 --> 00:13:33,421 Hey, guys. Hey! 391 00:13:33,464 --> 00:13:35,466 Can I talk to you for a sec? 392 00:13:35,510 --> 00:13:37,120 Um, if you want, man, 393 00:13:37,164 --> 00:13:39,644 I can give you a lift over to the doctor's at lunch. 394 00:13:39,688 --> 00:13:41,821 If youwant, I can give you a lift anytime. 395 00:13:43,735 --> 00:13:45,694 I thought you were done with all the doctors. 396 00:13:45,737 --> 00:13:47,696 Ah, this is a routine post-op thing. 397 00:13:47,739 --> 00:13:50,481 It's no big deal. So what's up? 398 00:13:50,525 --> 00:13:54,311 Um... I, uh, I was gonna call you last night. 399 00:13:54,355 --> 00:13:57,749 I don't think I can make it to your party on Thursday. 400 00:13:57,793 --> 00:13:59,229 You're not sure, or... 401 00:13:59,273 --> 00:14:00,883 No. No, I can't. 402 00:14:00,927 --> 00:14:03,016 See, there's this board meeting at my old school 403 00:14:03,059 --> 00:14:05,235 and... I kind of have to be there 404 00:14:05,279 --> 00:14:06,758 because they're going to decide whether or not 405 00:14:06,802 --> 00:14:08,717 I can reapply this semester. 406 00:14:08,760 --> 00:14:10,371 You're going back to private school? 407 00:14:10,414 --> 00:14:12,939 I mean, it's not a done deal 408 00:14:12,982 --> 00:14:15,898 but, uh... yeah, I'm gonna try. 409 00:14:15,942 --> 00:14:17,769 That's great! 410 00:14:17,813 --> 00:14:20,424 Really? Cause I was worried you might be upset. 411 00:14:20,468 --> 00:14:22,687 Why? I mean, I'm happy for you. 412 00:14:22,731 --> 00:14:23,775 Great. Of course. 413 00:14:23,819 --> 00:14:25,212 Anyway, Chili will be stoked. 414 00:14:25,255 --> 00:14:27,562 You know, he was next in line for the party, so... 415 00:14:27,605 --> 00:14:28,911 I'm really sorry. 416 00:14:28,955 --> 00:14:31,218 You'll go to the next one. 417 00:14:31,261 --> 00:14:32,654 All right. 418 00:14:32,697 --> 00:14:34,134 I'll see you later. 419 00:14:38,529 --> 00:14:40,140 Okay, how many flyers do we have? 420 00:14:40,183 --> 00:14:42,403 Four stacks of 200. 421 00:14:42,446 --> 00:14:44,405 Okay, good. I want one of those on every locker by lunch, 422 00:14:44,448 --> 00:14:47,060 and you put the extras on bathroom stalls and mirrors. 423 00:14:47,103 --> 00:14:49,192 Um, any word on the T shirts? 424 00:14:49,236 --> 00:14:50,498 Uh, Ryan's supposed to get them at lunch. 425 00:14:50,541 --> 00:14:51,978 Great. I'm going to put some pressure 426 00:14:52,021 --> 00:14:52,979 on my button guy and see if I can get them done 427 00:14:53,022 --> 00:14:54,894 at the same time. 428 00:14:54,937 --> 00:14:56,678 Uh-oh. Fire in the hole. 429 00:14:57,984 --> 00:14:59,594 Taylor. 430 00:14:59,637 --> 00:15:00,900 Mom, what are you doing here? 431 00:15:00,943 --> 00:15:02,292 I just came from my pre-board meeting. 432 00:15:02,336 --> 00:15:03,206 Taylor's mom's on the board? 433 00:15:03,250 --> 00:15:03,990 Did you know there's 434 00:15:04,033 --> 00:15:05,252 a motion on the docket 435 00:15:05,295 --> 00:15:07,428 to reinstate Marissa Cooper? 436 00:15:07,471 --> 00:15:09,778 Yes. Flyer. 437 00:15:13,477 --> 00:15:15,915 May I have a word with you? 438 00:15:18,874 --> 00:15:20,267 I don't know what she's saying, 439 00:15:20,310 --> 00:15:22,182 How dare you do this but it can't be good. 440 00:15:22,225 --> 00:15:24,445 without talking to me? 441 00:15:24,488 --> 00:15:26,142 I can read lips. 442 00:15:26,186 --> 00:15:27,535 Starmagazine. "What stars are really saying." 443 00:15:27,578 --> 00:15:28,579 Oh. 444 00:15:28,623 --> 00:15:30,364 I'm helping my friends, Mom. 445 00:15:30,407 --> 00:15:31,931 Taylor, you don't have any friends. 446 00:15:31,974 --> 00:15:32,801 Which is one of the reasons 447 00:15:32,844 --> 00:15:34,324 why I had Marissa Cooper 448 00:15:34,368 --> 00:15:36,196 removed from the school in the first place. 449 00:15:36,239 --> 00:15:37,458 That's so demented. 450 00:15:40,330 --> 00:15:44,465 Oh, you dropped your... you dropped your... your flyer. 451 00:15:45,640 --> 00:15:47,990 Um... 452 00:15:48,034 --> 00:15:49,731 I can't help you guys anymore. 453 00:15:49,774 --> 00:15:51,037 Sorry. 454 00:15:51,080 --> 00:15:52,908 Taylor! 455 00:15:54,344 --> 00:15:55,998 I guess that means no button guy. 456 00:15:56,042 --> 00:15:57,173 Oh, Seth! 457 00:15:57,217 --> 00:15:59,349 I just wanted to meet the button guy! 458 00:15:59,393 --> 00:16:02,744 I'm looking at a comp sheet that puts the property value at 12. 459 00:16:02,787 --> 00:16:03,963 Yeah, I'm meeting him right now. 460 00:16:04,006 --> 00:16:06,008 Okay, I'll call you back in 20. 461 00:16:06,052 --> 00:16:07,792 So. 462 00:16:07,836 --> 00:16:09,707 I say we put a cash bid on the Erbena Building 463 00:16:09,751 --> 00:16:11,318 at eleven five. 464 00:16:11,361 --> 00:16:13,320 I thought you said the Erbena Building was overvalued. 465 00:16:13,363 --> 00:16:14,756 That was before my guy found out 466 00:16:14,799 --> 00:16:16,714 Lockheed plans to build a new plant in the area. 467 00:16:16,758 --> 00:16:19,108 Oh, well done. Your guy? 468 00:16:19,152 --> 00:16:21,502 Yeah. I have a guy. 469 00:16:21,545 --> 00:16:24,548 Actually, he's your guy, too. 470 00:16:24,592 --> 00:16:26,246 Licensed Private Investigator, 471 00:16:26,289 --> 00:16:28,726 registered with the state. Completely legal. 472 00:16:28,770 --> 00:16:30,076 Above the board. 473 00:16:30,119 --> 00:16:31,294 Well, maybe he can dig up a little something 474 00:16:31,338 --> 00:16:32,165 on the Honorable Jim Mercer. 475 00:16:32,208 --> 00:16:33,644 Who's that? 476 00:16:33,688 --> 00:16:35,211 He's the head of the Harbor Board of Trustees, 477 00:16:35,255 --> 00:16:36,734 the person who has the final say 478 00:16:36,778 --> 00:16:37,822 on whether or not Marissa will be readmitted. 479 00:16:37,866 --> 00:16:39,041 I take it that's a problem? 480 00:16:39,085 --> 00:16:40,086 Oh, he's not a big fan of mine. 481 00:16:40,129 --> 00:16:41,870 I'll put in a call. 482 00:16:41,913 --> 00:16:43,089 Whoa... Just a little background check. 483 00:16:43,132 --> 00:16:44,177 Just see what he comes up with. Be fun. 484 00:16:48,442 --> 00:16:50,009 Hey. Hey! 485 00:16:50,052 --> 00:16:51,706 What are you doing here? 486 00:16:51,749 --> 00:16:53,925 I dropped by to give you an update 487 00:16:53,969 --> 00:16:55,231 and some campaign schwag. 488 00:16:55,275 --> 00:16:57,059 What do you think? Wow. I love it. 489 00:16:57,103 --> 00:16:58,495 What's next? Coffee mugs? Baseball caps? 490 00:16:58,539 --> 00:17:00,280 Yeah, whatever it takes. 491 00:17:00,323 --> 00:17:02,282 Seriously, I can't believe this is happening. 492 00:17:02,325 --> 00:17:03,500 Where's Johnny? 493 00:17:03,544 --> 00:17:05,198 Doesn't he usually eat with you? 494 00:17:05,241 --> 00:17:07,026 Yeah, well, he had a doctor's appointment. 495 00:17:07,069 --> 00:17:08,984 Oh, I guess Pac West's giving him a second chance. 496 00:17:09,028 --> 00:17:10,899 Really? That's great. 497 00:17:10,942 --> 00:17:13,554 Yeah. Everything's finally working out. 498 00:17:13,597 --> 00:17:15,773 [ phone rings] 499 00:17:15,817 --> 00:17:19,038 Hello? 500 00:17:19,081 --> 00:17:21,083 Um, okay. 501 00:17:21,127 --> 00:17:23,520 Are you sure? 502 00:17:23,564 --> 00:17:27,611 Uh... okay. Well, then I'll come right now. 503 00:17:27,655 --> 00:17:28,917 All right. 504 00:17:28,960 --> 00:17:30,092 Everything all right? 505 00:17:30,136 --> 00:17:31,572 Uh... yeah, that was just Chili. 506 00:17:31,615 --> 00:17:33,182 I guess he's not feeling well, so 507 00:17:33,226 --> 00:17:35,358 I need to bring him this book. 508 00:17:35,402 --> 00:17:36,881 Wait. You need to bring him 509 00:17:36,925 --> 00:17:38,187 the book at lunch? Won't take me long. 510 00:17:38,231 --> 00:17:39,623 All right, well, I can drive you. 511 00:17:39,667 --> 00:17:40,798 No, you know, you should get back-- 512 00:17:40,842 --> 00:17:42,452 help someone on the front lines. 513 00:17:42,496 --> 00:17:43,975 I'll see you guys at the diner, okay? 514 00:17:44,019 --> 00:17:44,802 Yeah. 515 00:17:44,846 --> 00:17:46,108 Thanks for stopping by. 516 00:17:46,152 --> 00:17:47,805 Yeah. 517 00:17:54,073 --> 00:17:55,291 Ow. 518 00:17:58,077 --> 00:17:59,817 Don't tell me there's a problem 519 00:17:59,861 --> 00:18:01,341 with the T shirts or I might freak out. 520 00:18:01,384 --> 00:18:02,211 T shirts are fine. They're in the car. 521 00:18:02,255 --> 00:18:03,734 It's Marissa. 522 00:18:03,778 --> 00:18:05,040 She just came from union and she got a cal from Chili 523 00:18:05,084 --> 00:18:06,128 and took off. 524 00:18:06,172 --> 00:18:08,174 Something I should know? 525 00:18:08,217 --> 00:18:10,045 Well, there might be a slight issue. 526 00:18:10,089 --> 00:18:11,568 Right. I mean, not like an issueissue. 527 00:18:11,612 --> 00:18:12,874 A friend issue. 528 00:18:12,917 --> 00:18:15,050 A Johnny issue. 529 00:18:15,094 --> 00:18:17,574 She's afraid she might be abandoning him. 530 00:18:17,618 --> 00:18:18,575 Ah, of course she is. 531 00:18:18,619 --> 00:18:20,142 Wait! Stand down, Private! 532 00:18:20,186 --> 00:18:21,970 It's the way she's wired. 533 00:18:22,013 --> 00:18:24,103 You wouldn't love her if she wasn't. 534 00:18:24,146 --> 00:18:25,539 She wants to come back here 535 00:18:25,582 --> 00:18:26,888 and she told Johnny just like she said she would. 536 00:18:26,931 --> 00:18:29,673 If you want to get mad and punch somebody 537 00:18:29,717 --> 00:18:31,980 or something... why not Taylor's mom? 538 00:18:32,023 --> 00:18:33,721 You need to get your ass back into gear. 539 00:18:33,764 --> 00:18:36,593 Start handing out some buttons. 540 00:18:45,602 --> 00:18:51,086 [ doorbell rings] 541 00:18:51,130 --> 00:18:52,653 Neil. Julie. 542 00:18:52,696 --> 00:18:53,871 What a nice surprise. 543 00:18:53,915 --> 00:18:55,525 Yes, yes, it is. 544 00:18:55,569 --> 00:18:56,700 I mean, I didn't expect to see you at home. 545 00:18:56,744 --> 00:18:58,311 I'm looking for Marissa. 546 00:18:58,354 --> 00:18:59,790 Well, the girls aren't home from school yet. 547 00:18:59,834 --> 00:19:02,880 Why don't you come in? 548 00:19:02,924 --> 00:19:05,013 Please. 549 00:19:05,056 --> 00:19:07,407 So, no rhinos to plasty today? 550 00:19:07,450 --> 00:19:09,322 No, Gloria called. 551 00:19:09,365 --> 00:19:10,975 She wants her things sent to her sister's in Napa 552 00:19:11,019 --> 00:19:12,934 so I cleared my schedule. 553 00:19:12,977 --> 00:19:14,762 Thought I'd have that talk with Summer today. 554 00:19:14,805 --> 00:19:17,286 Oh. Aren't we too peas in a pod? 555 00:19:17,330 --> 00:19:19,201 Now that Marissa might go back to Harbor, 556 00:19:19,245 --> 00:19:21,203 the money I've saved for a new place 557 00:19:21,247 --> 00:19:22,813 will go to tuition. 558 00:19:22,857 --> 00:19:25,816 Kind of forces my hand with the trailer situation. 559 00:19:25,860 --> 00:19:27,557 I don't know what she's going to think. 560 00:19:27,601 --> 00:19:29,255 Well, I think she's going to be very grateful. 561 00:19:29,298 --> 00:19:33,041 Her mom making sacrifices for her future. Hmm? 562 00:19:37,219 --> 00:19:38,307 Oh, yeah. 563 00:19:38,351 --> 00:19:40,004 Um... 564 00:19:43,182 --> 00:19:45,793 Girls should be home. 565 00:19:45,836 --> 00:19:49,753 Should be home any minute. 566 00:19:49,797 --> 00:19:51,015 I think they were up most of the night last night 567 00:19:51,059 --> 00:19:53,279 working on that petition. Oh. 568 00:19:53,322 --> 00:19:54,193 They're so hopeful. 569 00:19:54,236 --> 00:19:55,019 And here we are about 570 00:19:55,063 --> 00:19:56,847 to ruin everything. 571 00:19:56,891 --> 00:19:57,805 Really? 572 00:19:57,848 --> 00:20:00,024 That's, uh... 573 00:20:00,068 --> 00:20:02,505 really selfish of us if you think about it, isn't it? 574 00:20:02,549 --> 00:20:06,466 Yeah. You know, I suppose I could wait a few days, you know? 575 00:20:06,509 --> 00:20:08,250 See how everything pans out. 576 00:20:08,294 --> 00:20:10,165 Seems like more of a weekend conversation, doesn't it? 577 00:20:10,209 --> 00:20:11,471 You are so right. 578 00:20:11,514 --> 00:20:13,603 You know... I could really go for a drink. 579 00:20:13,647 --> 00:20:15,431 You read my mind. 580 00:20:22,960 --> 00:20:25,136 MARISSA: Oh, my God. 581 00:20:27,313 --> 00:20:30,446 Where is he? 582 00:20:30,490 --> 00:20:32,056 Who knows? 583 00:20:32,100 --> 00:20:34,668 The Pac West doctors refused to sign off on his knee. 584 00:20:34,711 --> 00:20:35,886 Said it was too soon to tell 585 00:20:35,930 --> 00:20:37,801 whether or not he'll be back 100%. 586 00:20:37,845 --> 00:20:41,675 They're not going to let him tour. 587 00:20:41,718 --> 00:20:43,416 I've never seen him like this. 588 00:20:43,459 --> 00:20:44,678 Not even after the accident. 589 00:20:44,721 --> 00:20:46,027 Well, we've got to find him. 590 00:20:46,070 --> 00:20:47,289 And tell him what? 591 00:20:47,333 --> 00:20:49,900 Everything's going to be okay? 592 00:20:49,944 --> 00:20:51,293 The guy's future's trashed. 593 00:20:51,337 --> 00:20:53,948 He's pretty much lost everything. 594 00:20:59,127 --> 00:21:02,870 I don't know if he'll be able to make it back from this. 595 00:21:10,443 --> 00:21:16,927 ♪ When I passed you in a doorway... ♪ 596 00:21:16,971 --> 00:21:18,973 I can't believe we spent all day canvassing 597 00:21:19,016 --> 00:21:20,975 and we only have, like, 13 signatures. 598 00:21:21,018 --> 00:21:24,413 Well, say what you want about Taylor, the girl's connected-- 599 00:21:24,457 --> 00:21:27,329 cheerleaders, water polo players, the band. 600 00:21:27,373 --> 00:21:28,852 She turns, they all turn. 601 00:21:28,896 --> 00:21:30,332 All right, so it's down to the three of us, 602 00:21:30,376 --> 00:21:32,900 the AV Club and the comic book geeks. 603 00:21:32,943 --> 00:21:35,250 Actually, Leon's still a bit of a holdout. 604 00:21:35,294 --> 00:21:36,599 Wait, you guys... 605 00:21:36,643 --> 00:21:38,253 Shut up. Just act positive, okay? 606 00:21:38,297 --> 00:21:40,081 Hey. We're so gonna rock that hearing. 607 00:21:40,124 --> 00:21:41,343 We really are. 608 00:21:41,387 --> 00:21:44,346 You guys, I don't think I can go. 609 00:21:44,390 --> 00:21:46,522 What? Why? What happened? 610 00:21:46,566 --> 00:21:48,742 Look, I really appreciate everything you guys have done, 611 00:21:48,785 --> 00:21:53,312 but I just don't think I can go back to Harbor. 612 00:21:53,355 --> 00:21:58,055 ♪ It's all right, I'm dancing in the moonlight ♪ 613 00:21:58,099 --> 00:22:01,885 ♪ All these long, hot summer nights... ♪ 614 00:22:08,152 --> 00:22:10,764 Hey. Hey. 615 00:22:10,807 --> 00:22:14,420 So, I know I didn't feel like talking about it last night, 616 00:22:14,463 --> 00:22:16,422 but I owe you an explanation. 617 00:22:16,465 --> 00:22:17,684 It's Johnny. 618 00:22:17,727 --> 00:22:18,772 I kind of figured that. 619 00:22:18,815 --> 00:22:20,295 Don't be mad. 620 00:22:20,339 --> 00:22:21,818 I'm not mad. 621 00:22:21,862 --> 00:22:24,821 It's just, I wanted to come back to Harbor. 622 00:22:24,865 --> 00:22:27,998 Okay, so... so, what's wrong now? 623 00:22:28,042 --> 00:22:30,392 Well, Pac West just changed their mind. 624 00:22:30,436 --> 00:22:32,394 They're not letting him on the tour after all. 625 00:22:32,438 --> 00:22:33,787 He's really freaked out. 626 00:22:33,830 --> 00:22:35,223 You gotta stop making this your problem. 627 00:22:35,266 --> 00:22:36,833 But it is my problem. 628 00:22:36,877 --> 00:22:39,270 His girlfriend, the accident, 629 00:22:39,314 --> 00:22:40,315 getting kicked off the team... 630 00:22:40,359 --> 00:22:41,838 Are not your fault. 631 00:22:41,882 --> 00:22:43,100 You can't give up your one chance 632 00:22:43,144 --> 00:22:44,798 to go back to Harbor just so 633 00:22:44,841 --> 00:22:46,408 Johnny has someone to hang with in the hall. 634 00:22:46,452 --> 00:22:48,845 I never asked you to do this. 635 00:22:48,889 --> 00:22:52,414 So... you're saying we shouldn't have? 636 00:22:52,458 --> 00:22:55,374 No, and, uh... I don't know, I'm sorry. 637 00:23:00,509 --> 00:23:02,729 Well, we're meeting here 638 00:23:02,772 --> 00:23:06,080 before going to the school tonight. 639 00:23:06,123 --> 00:23:08,125 Just so you know. 640 00:23:14,567 --> 00:23:16,438 My guy came through on your judge. 641 00:23:16,482 --> 00:23:17,918 Don't have to use it if you don't want to, 642 00:23:17,961 --> 00:23:19,615 but it's interesting. 643 00:23:19,659 --> 00:23:21,835 And not irrelevant to the matter at hand. 644 00:23:21,878 --> 00:23:22,966 Tell me the short version. 645 00:23:23,010 --> 00:23:24,838 The judge has a son, Nick. 646 00:23:24,881 --> 00:23:26,622 He's got a drug problem. 647 00:23:26,666 --> 00:23:28,885 He got kicked out of military school for using. 648 00:23:28,929 --> 00:23:29,799 Nobody's heard from him since. 649 00:23:29,843 --> 00:23:32,454 Ah. 650 00:23:32,498 --> 00:23:33,542 The case where he and I squared off, 651 00:23:33,586 --> 00:23:35,805 I was defending a kid like that. 652 00:23:35,849 --> 00:23:38,068 Well, if the judge wants to play hardball with Ryan's girlfriend, 653 00:23:38,112 --> 00:23:39,461 at least you have some ammunition. 654 00:23:39,505 --> 00:23:41,245 To what? 655 00:23:41,289 --> 00:23:43,465 To exploit his family's tragedy? 656 00:23:43,509 --> 00:23:45,641 To embarrass him in front of the community? 657 00:23:45,685 --> 00:23:46,816 I just thought you'd want to know. 658 00:23:46,860 --> 00:23:49,471 I do. Thank you. 659 00:23:49,515 --> 00:23:51,386 It's gonna be tricky. 660 00:23:51,430 --> 00:23:52,605 And there'll be four very disappointed kids 661 00:23:52,648 --> 00:23:54,868 if I make a wrong move. 662 00:23:54,911 --> 00:23:57,479 Free Marissa. Help Marissa get back into Harbor. 663 00:23:57,523 --> 00:23:58,306 And sign our petition. 664 00:23:58,349 --> 00:24:01,483 Sign this, geek. 665 00:24:01,527 --> 00:24:02,789 I'm not going to sign his genitals. 666 00:24:02,832 --> 00:24:04,617 Okay, we are, like, getting crushed. 667 00:24:04,660 --> 00:24:06,880 I just don't understand why this is happening. 668 00:24:06,923 --> 00:24:08,664 I mean, even if people don't really like Marissa... 669 00:24:08,708 --> 00:24:11,014 What, whoa, everybody likes Marissa. 670 00:24:11,058 --> 00:24:12,973 Well, even if they didn't, they could still sign the petition. 671 00:24:13,016 --> 00:24:14,583 What do they care if she goes here? 672 00:24:14,627 --> 00:24:15,845 Well, that's the point. They don't care. 673 00:24:15,889 --> 00:24:17,325 This school is apathetic. 674 00:24:17,368 --> 00:24:19,022 They need someone who can inspire, 675 00:24:19,066 --> 00:24:20,502 someone who can intimidate. 676 00:24:20,546 --> 00:24:22,417 They need Taylor. 677 00:24:22,461 --> 00:24:24,201 Yeah. 678 00:24:24,245 --> 00:24:26,639 You know, maybe it's better to be feared than loved. 679 00:24:26,682 --> 00:24:29,337 Cohen, you have my permission to do whatever it takes. 680 00:24:29,380 --> 00:24:31,078 And what is it? 681 00:24:31,121 --> 00:24:32,862 I'm picturing, like, Indecent Proposal. 682 00:24:32,906 --> 00:24:34,473 You're Demi, naturally, 683 00:24:34,516 --> 00:24:36,910 and Taylor is the leather-faced guy who talks to horses. 684 00:24:36,953 --> 00:24:38,477 You want me to trade sex for signatures? 685 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:39,869 Get her on board. 686 00:24:39,913 --> 00:24:44,308 I need Marissa back at this school. 687 00:24:44,352 --> 00:24:46,180 I feel so dirty. 688 00:24:53,579 --> 00:24:55,102 I'm not going to school today, Mom. 689 00:24:55,145 --> 00:24:56,886 Mom just left for work. 690 00:24:56,930 --> 00:25:00,977 She let me in on her way out. 691 00:25:01,021 --> 00:25:04,154 Marissa told me you left the tour. 692 00:25:04,198 --> 00:25:06,461 I'm sorry, man. 693 00:25:06,505 --> 00:25:08,898 She send you to... check up on me? 694 00:25:08,942 --> 00:25:10,204 She doesn't know I'm here. 695 00:25:10,247 --> 00:25:12,728 She's the reason I came. 696 00:25:12,772 --> 00:25:14,208 Is she okay? 697 00:25:14,251 --> 00:25:17,428 That depends on how you look at it. 698 00:25:17,472 --> 00:25:19,343 She's... she's decided 699 00:25:19,387 --> 00:25:24,131 to stay at Newport Union. 700 00:25:24,174 --> 00:25:25,262 You private school kids find it hard to believe. 701 00:25:25,306 --> 00:25:26,742 First of all, I don't need you 702 00:25:26,786 --> 00:25:28,352 lecturing me about public school. 703 00:25:28,396 --> 00:25:29,832 Second of all, she's not staying 704 00:25:29,876 --> 00:25:30,877 for the quality of the education. 705 00:25:30,920 --> 00:25:33,488 She's staying for you. 706 00:25:33,532 --> 00:25:35,011 Well, I didn't ask her to do anything. 707 00:25:35,055 --> 00:25:40,800 You didn't have to. 708 00:25:40,843 --> 00:25:46,283 No matter what anyone says, it's still going to be her choice. 709 00:25:46,327 --> 00:25:50,026 Just wants to make sure she feels free to make it. 710 00:25:50,070 --> 00:25:52,942 [ door slams] 711 00:26:02,865 --> 00:26:04,998 Sandy? 712 00:26:05,041 --> 00:26:06,434 Hey. 713 00:26:06,477 --> 00:26:08,088 Well, you have lunch yet? 714 00:26:08,131 --> 00:26:09,742 I was signing a new client at the deli, 715 00:26:09,785 --> 00:26:13,572 and I picked you up a turkey pastrami on rye. 716 00:26:13,615 --> 00:26:14,573 With mustard? 717 00:26:14,616 --> 00:26:15,530 Spicy Dijon. 718 00:26:15,574 --> 00:26:17,445 My hero. 719 00:26:25,279 --> 00:26:26,628 Bad day? 720 00:26:26,672 --> 00:26:29,718 I've been faced with an ethical dilemma. 721 00:26:29,762 --> 00:26:31,546 Well, if I do say so, my ethics are excellent. 722 00:26:31,590 --> 00:26:34,027 Try me. 723 00:26:34,070 --> 00:26:35,594 Judge Mercer. 724 00:26:35,637 --> 00:26:37,465 Ah, the one who hates you 725 00:26:37,508 --> 00:26:38,640 and tried to get you disbarred. 726 00:26:38,684 --> 00:26:41,034 The very one. 727 00:26:41,077 --> 00:26:43,645 Turns out he's the father of a junkie. 728 00:26:43,689 --> 00:26:45,995 His kid got kicked out of school 729 00:26:46,039 --> 00:26:49,216 and he fell right off the map. 730 00:26:49,259 --> 00:26:52,219 And you think you can use this information to shame him 731 00:26:52,262 --> 00:26:53,655 into helping Marissa. 732 00:26:53,699 --> 00:26:55,918 The thought has crossed my mind. 733 00:26:55,962 --> 00:26:59,226 Well, what would you do 734 00:26:59,269 --> 00:27:00,444 if you were still a public defender, 735 00:27:00,488 --> 00:27:03,491 and Marissa was your client? 736 00:27:10,237 --> 00:27:11,760 Taylor. 737 00:27:11,804 --> 00:27:13,588 Hey, we need to talk. 738 00:27:13,632 --> 00:27:16,243 I would like to talk to you about anything but Marissa... 739 00:27:16,286 --> 00:27:18,506 I have been sanctioned to offer you sexual favors. 740 00:27:18,549 --> 00:27:20,943 I swear, Summer said it was okay. 741 00:27:20,987 --> 00:27:23,511 Wow. 742 00:27:23,554 --> 00:27:26,470 Anything else, you would be facing a long night 743 00:27:26,514 --> 00:27:29,082 involving candle wax, tube socks 744 00:27:29,125 --> 00:27:31,693 and a new Fiona Apple CD. 745 00:27:31,737 --> 00:27:33,042 But Marissa, 746 00:27:33,086 --> 00:27:34,174 I can't. 747 00:27:34,217 --> 00:27:37,438 Okay, well, lucky for both of us, 748 00:27:37,481 --> 00:27:39,222 I've optioned to forgo man whoring 749 00:27:39,266 --> 00:27:40,746 and make an appeal to your heart 750 00:27:40,789 --> 00:27:42,399 because I know that you have one. 751 00:27:42,443 --> 00:27:43,400 Seth, don't. 752 00:27:43,444 --> 00:27:44,663 Well, I am your friend. 753 00:27:44,706 --> 00:27:46,795 So is Summer and so is Ryan. 754 00:27:46,839 --> 00:27:47,883 And if Marissa came back, you'd have her, too. 755 00:27:47,927 --> 00:27:49,276 Okay, you don't get it. 756 00:27:49,319 --> 00:27:50,277 My mom's a sports agent. 757 00:27:50,320 --> 00:27:51,931 Your mom's a sports agent? 758 00:27:51,974 --> 00:27:53,715 I thought she was just a bored, bitter Newpsie. 759 00:27:53,759 --> 00:27:55,499 She's a bored, bitter ball-buster. 760 00:27:55,543 --> 00:27:57,414 Oh. 300-pound football players 761 00:27:57,458 --> 00:28:00,026 go to her when they need something done. 762 00:28:02,202 --> 00:28:03,638 She threatened to take away my car. 763 00:28:03,682 --> 00:28:04,639 I'll give you a ride to school. 764 00:28:04,683 --> 00:28:05,553 Not to pay for college. 765 00:28:05,596 --> 00:28:08,121 You can get a scholarship. 766 00:28:09,296 --> 00:28:11,472 I'm sorry. 767 00:28:11,515 --> 00:28:13,953 Fine, but as your friend, I'm going to beg you to do one thing. 768 00:28:13,996 --> 00:28:15,998 Do not grow up to be like your mom, 769 00:28:16,042 --> 00:28:18,784 'cause you're too good for that. 770 00:28:30,796 --> 00:28:34,234 [ knock at door] 771 00:28:34,277 --> 00:28:38,064 I don't want any pigeon pie, Gus. 772 00:28:38,107 --> 00:28:41,458 I think it's terrible what you do to those little birds. 773 00:28:41,502 --> 00:28:43,765 Neil! Wow, uh... 774 00:28:43,809 --> 00:28:46,202 This is a surprise. 775 00:28:46,246 --> 00:28:49,118 Well, I figured I owed you one. 776 00:28:49,162 --> 00:28:52,774 Wow, so this is what one of these looks like on the inside, huh? 777 00:28:52,818 --> 00:28:56,169 Mmm... pork rinds. 778 00:28:56,212 --> 00:28:58,432 Uh, yeah, well, when in Rome... 779 00:28:58,475 --> 00:29:00,434 Well, I thought you'd be dressed and ready to go to the hearing. 780 00:29:00,477 --> 00:29:01,740 I was hoping you might need a ride. 781 00:29:01,783 --> 00:29:04,003 Oh, thank you. 782 00:29:04,046 --> 00:29:08,877 Um... but, uh, truthfully, I don't think I'm gonna go. 783 00:29:08,921 --> 00:29:10,966 I think Marissa just might be better off without me. 784 00:29:11,010 --> 00:29:12,402 That's nonsense. 785 00:29:12,446 --> 00:29:14,187 Every girl needs her mom. 786 00:29:14,230 --> 00:29:16,015 And I'm going to be in your corner. 787 00:29:16,058 --> 00:29:21,020 I give a lot of money to that school. 788 00:29:21,063 --> 00:29:23,022 Give me five minutes. 789 00:29:25,589 --> 00:29:27,853 Um, I'll just... 790 00:29:27,896 --> 00:29:29,898 take these and I'll be outside, 791 00:29:29,942 --> 00:29:32,640 trading stock tips with your friend Gus, huh? 792 00:29:38,385 --> 00:29:39,560 [ sighs heavily] 793 00:29:39,603 --> 00:29:40,953 No word back from Taylor. 794 00:29:40,996 --> 00:29:42,084 We gotta leave in an hour... 795 00:29:42,128 --> 00:29:44,304 ...and no sign of Marissa. 796 00:29:44,347 --> 00:29:46,045 So what are you guys saying? 797 00:29:46,088 --> 00:29:47,829 That this was a valiant campaign. 798 00:29:47,873 --> 00:29:49,135 Yeah, really valiant. 799 00:29:49,178 --> 00:29:51,006 One every general would be proud of. 800 00:29:51,050 --> 00:29:52,529 Surrender much? 801 00:29:52,573 --> 00:29:54,096 I bet Napoleon never talked like this. 802 00:29:54,140 --> 00:29:55,358 Well, maybe he should have, 803 00:29:55,402 --> 00:29:56,925 right before he was defeated and exiled. 804 00:29:56,969 --> 00:29:58,709 Summer, my little empress, 805 00:29:58,753 --> 00:30:00,711 this is our Waterloo. 806 00:30:00,755 --> 00:30:03,236 We have to retreat and minimize collateral damage. 807 00:30:03,279 --> 00:30:04,672 Well, can't we just wait a couple of minutes 808 00:30:04,715 --> 00:30:06,500 before we raise the white flag? 809 00:30:06,543 --> 00:30:09,155 She's always late. 810 00:30:09,198 --> 00:30:11,897 I mean, maybe she got lost or something. 811 00:30:11,940 --> 00:30:14,073 [ sighs] 812 00:30:18,773 --> 00:30:20,427 Marissa. 813 00:30:20,470 --> 00:30:22,298 Hey, aren't you supposed to be at that Harbor thing? 814 00:30:22,342 --> 00:30:24,866 No, but hey, have you seen Johnny? 815 00:30:24,910 --> 00:30:26,215 'Cause I've been looking for him all day. 816 00:30:26,259 --> 00:30:27,738 I know, it's crazy, right? 817 00:30:27,782 --> 00:30:29,479 I actually gotta go right now. 818 00:30:29,523 --> 00:30:30,741 Otherwise, I'd be late for the Pac West thing. 819 00:30:30,785 --> 00:30:32,221 Wait, what Pac West thing? 820 00:30:32,265 --> 00:30:35,877 You haven't talked to Johnny at all? 821 00:30:35,921 --> 00:30:37,400 Well, it turns out that 822 00:30:37,444 --> 00:30:39,489 that fancy surgeon that you hooked him up with 823 00:30:39,533 --> 00:30:41,883 went to med school with the Pac West doctor. 824 00:30:41,927 --> 00:30:43,189 He put in a call and convinced the guy 825 00:30:43,232 --> 00:30:44,494 that Johnny would make a full recovery, 826 00:30:44,538 --> 00:30:46,235 and he's back on the team. 827 00:30:46,279 --> 00:30:47,454 I can't believe he didn't tell me. 828 00:30:47,497 --> 00:30:48,585 Uh, it's been insane. 829 00:30:48,629 --> 00:30:49,717 They want him to leave next month. 830 00:30:49,760 --> 00:30:51,153 I guess they hired him some tutor 831 00:30:51,197 --> 00:30:52,894 that's supposed to help you with the GED. 832 00:30:52,938 --> 00:30:54,548 I've already hit up my dad for frequent flyer miles 833 00:30:54,591 --> 00:30:55,418 so I can tag along. 834 00:30:55,462 --> 00:30:56,724 You're going, too? 835 00:30:56,767 --> 00:30:59,901 Ah, yes, it's a chance of a lifetime. 836 00:30:59,945 --> 00:31:02,599 But, uh, anyways, 837 00:31:02,643 --> 00:31:04,558 it's kind of funny how it all worked out, huh? 838 00:31:04,601 --> 00:31:06,299 I mean, Johnny and I hitting the road, 839 00:31:06,342 --> 00:31:09,606 you going back to your old school. 840 00:31:09,650 --> 00:31:10,651 Yeah. 841 00:31:10,694 --> 00:31:12,087 Hey, I gotta go. 842 00:31:12,131 --> 00:31:13,480 But if you see Johnny, 843 00:31:13,523 --> 00:31:14,176 will you congratulate him for me? 844 00:31:14,220 --> 00:31:15,874 I will. 845 00:31:39,810 --> 00:31:41,900 Summer, we can't wait any longer. 846 00:31:41,943 --> 00:31:43,553 Marissa's not coming. 847 00:31:43,597 --> 00:31:45,207 [ sighs] 848 00:31:45,251 --> 00:31:47,514 Okay, fine. 849 00:31:47,557 --> 00:31:50,473 All right, I'll tell Sandy. 850 00:31:50,517 --> 00:31:53,172 Sandy's waiting in the car. 851 00:31:53,215 --> 00:31:54,521 I told him we'd be right out. 852 00:31:54,564 --> 00:31:56,653 You guys ready? 853 00:31:56,697 --> 00:31:58,046 Yeah. 854 00:32:09,318 --> 00:32:11,364 Thanks so much for doing this. 855 00:32:11,407 --> 00:32:12,669 Really, it really means a lot. 856 00:32:12,713 --> 00:32:14,062 Ornery judge, captive audience... 857 00:32:14,106 --> 00:32:15,194 righteousness on my side. 858 00:32:15,237 --> 00:32:17,239 I feel right at home. 859 00:32:17,283 --> 00:32:19,328 This is what you do. You'll be great. 860 00:32:19,372 --> 00:32:21,852 Judge Mercer. Sandy Cohen. 861 00:32:21,896 --> 00:32:23,593 I know who you are. 862 00:32:23,637 --> 00:32:24,812 Be a cold day in hell, Cohen. 863 00:32:24,855 --> 00:32:28,207 I'm looking forward to this. 864 00:32:28,250 --> 00:32:30,861 Oh, yeah. You got to bury him. 865 00:32:34,039 --> 00:32:35,649 Sandy... 866 00:32:35,692 --> 00:32:38,043 Hi, Kirsten. Sorry to bother you both. 867 00:32:38,086 --> 00:32:39,653 We're about to start here. 868 00:32:39,696 --> 00:32:40,784 Yeah, I know. I think you want to hear this. 869 00:32:40,828 --> 00:32:42,003 All right. 870 00:32:42,047 --> 00:32:42,961 Be right back. 871 00:32:44,614 --> 00:32:47,052 Mom... Mom, please, 872 00:32:47,095 --> 00:32:48,836 if you want to do this, it's your decision, 873 00:32:48,879 --> 00:32:51,317 but don't make me face my friends while you do it. 874 00:32:51,360 --> 00:32:53,406 Taylor, you are either with me or against me. 875 00:32:53,449 --> 00:32:56,322 Now which is it? 876 00:32:56,365 --> 00:32:59,803 I have to go to the little girls' room. 877 00:32:59,847 --> 00:33:00,804 Dr. Kim... 878 00:33:00,848 --> 00:33:02,067 can I have a word with you? 879 00:33:02,110 --> 00:33:03,807 Yes, Veronica. 880 00:33:03,851 --> 00:33:05,244 I had my guy keep digging. 881 00:33:05,287 --> 00:33:06,680 I've been thinking about this. 882 00:33:06,723 --> 00:33:08,160 I don't know. 883 00:33:09,988 --> 00:33:11,990 Oh... 884 00:33:12,033 --> 00:33:13,121 Tell me everything. 885 00:33:13,165 --> 00:33:14,731 Hey, Taylor, it's Seth. 886 00:33:14,775 --> 00:33:15,645 And Summer. 887 00:33:15,689 --> 00:33:17,343 Hi, Seth and Summer. 888 00:33:17,386 --> 00:33:18,822 So we were kind of hoping 889 00:33:18,866 --> 00:33:20,302 we might see you here at the meeting. 890 00:33:20,346 --> 00:33:23,958 Yeah. Uh... 891 00:33:24,002 --> 00:33:26,047 No. 892 00:33:26,091 --> 00:33:28,006 Sorry, guys. 893 00:33:28,049 --> 00:33:29,572 I know you must be really mad at me. 894 00:33:29,616 --> 00:33:30,791 No, it's okay. 895 00:33:30,834 --> 00:33:32,662 It's your mom, we get it. 896 00:33:32,706 --> 00:33:33,663 Well, listen, thanks for trying. 897 00:33:33,707 --> 00:33:35,404 We'll just, uh... 898 00:33:35,448 --> 00:33:37,015 we'll let you know how everything goes. 899 00:33:37,058 --> 00:33:38,842 Thanks. 900 00:33:38,886 --> 00:33:40,279 That's really nice. 901 00:33:45,501 --> 00:33:48,287 Look, speak of the devil-- literally. 902 00:33:51,464 --> 00:33:53,901 Neil, always a pleasure. 903 00:33:53,944 --> 00:33:56,295 Veronica, you know Julie Cooper Nichol? 904 00:33:56,338 --> 00:33:58,123 Hi. Of course. 905 00:33:58,166 --> 00:34:01,604 Marissa's a real chip off the old block, isn't she? 906 00:34:01,648 --> 00:34:04,085 I couldn't agree with you more-- 907 00:34:04,129 --> 00:34:08,089 brains, beauty and a flair for fashion. 908 00:34:08,133 --> 00:34:09,917 Excuse me. 909 00:34:13,181 --> 00:34:14,965 Maybe this was a bad idea. 910 00:34:15,009 --> 00:34:16,097 JUDGE MERCER: Good evening. 911 00:34:16,141 --> 00:34:18,012 Thank you all for coming. 912 00:34:18,056 --> 00:34:20,101 I see it's a full house tonight. 913 00:34:20,145 --> 00:34:23,017 And I think we all know what, or should I say who, 914 00:34:23,061 --> 00:34:24,627 brought in the crowd. 915 00:34:24,671 --> 00:34:26,803 So why don't we just start with the matter 916 00:34:26,847 --> 00:34:28,283 of Marissa Cooper. 917 00:34:28,327 --> 00:34:30,242 Ms. Townsend, you were speaking on behalf 918 00:34:30,285 --> 00:34:31,678 of the Parents' Association. 919 00:34:31,721 --> 00:34:33,723 Would you care to open? 920 00:34:33,767 --> 00:34:34,898 Where's Dad? 921 00:34:34,942 --> 00:34:35,899 He'll be right back. 922 00:34:35,943 --> 00:34:38,337 Thank you, Judge Mercer. 923 00:34:38,380 --> 00:34:40,208 As I'm sure you all know, 924 00:34:40,252 --> 00:34:43,733 Marissa Cooper shot a boy in the back. 925 00:34:43,777 --> 00:34:45,431 As head of the Parents' Association 926 00:34:45,474 --> 00:34:47,302 and a concerned parent myself, 927 00:34:47,346 --> 00:34:51,393 I can tell you, this is not what the parents want. 928 00:34:51,437 --> 00:34:53,352 And this is not what the Harbor students want either. 929 00:34:53,395 --> 00:34:56,268 Yes, it is. 930 00:34:56,311 --> 00:34:58,270 Sit down, young lady. 931 00:34:58,313 --> 00:35:00,707 Children are not permitted to address the board. 932 00:35:00,750 --> 00:35:06,191 But they're allowed to address each other, right? 933 00:35:06,234 --> 00:35:09,585 Taylor, why don't you show us what you've got? 934 00:35:09,629 --> 00:35:13,328 It's a petition with over 500 signatures. 935 00:35:13,372 --> 00:35:16,114 Basically, the entire student body. 936 00:35:24,513 --> 00:35:26,733 Well, this is all well and good, 937 00:35:26,776 --> 00:35:29,039 but Ms. Townsend is correct. 938 00:35:29,083 --> 00:35:32,173 Students do not make the decisions on these matters. 939 00:35:32,217 --> 00:35:34,436 Well, I am not a student. 940 00:35:34,480 --> 00:35:37,047 And I would like to tell everyone here that Marissa 941 00:35:37,091 --> 00:35:38,571 has shown such dignity 942 00:35:38,614 --> 00:35:40,703 and maturity throughout this entire nightmare. 943 00:35:40,747 --> 00:35:43,097 Of course you think so. You're her mother. 944 00:35:43,141 --> 00:35:44,838 You're absolutely right, Veronica, 945 00:35:44,881 --> 00:35:46,579 so I'll speak on behalf of Ms. Cooper. 946 00:35:46,622 --> 00:35:50,148 [ clapping]: Go, Dr. Roberts. 947 00:35:50,191 --> 00:35:52,976 Right... you... Sorry, sir. 948 00:35:53,020 --> 00:35:54,413 Marissa Cooper 949 00:35:54,456 --> 00:35:56,371 has been living in my home for the past few months. 950 00:35:56,415 --> 00:35:59,461 So I can say without hesitation 951 00:35:59,505 --> 00:36:01,942 that this young lady would make any father proud 952 00:36:01,985 --> 00:36:04,771 and this school would be lucky to have her. 953 00:36:04,814 --> 00:36:07,513 Well, that's a nice sentiment, Dr. Roberts, 954 00:36:07,556 --> 00:36:09,906 and this student petition is certainly meaningful, 955 00:36:09,950 --> 00:36:12,300 but I don't think I can advise the board 956 00:36:12,344 --> 00:36:13,910 to break precedent here. 957 00:36:13,954 --> 00:36:17,827 This school has never readmitted a student 958 00:36:17,871 --> 00:36:19,220 who has been expelled 959 00:36:19,264 --> 00:36:21,048 for reasons relating to violence. 960 00:36:21,091 --> 00:36:24,094 Uh, that's not exactly true. 961 00:36:24,138 --> 00:36:25,357 There is precedent. 962 00:36:25,400 --> 00:36:26,532 He's right. 963 00:36:26,575 --> 00:36:29,448 Um... ten years ago, 964 00:36:29,491 --> 00:36:31,928 a case not all that different from Marissa's-- 965 00:36:31,972 --> 00:36:33,278 it was knife, not a gun, 966 00:36:33,321 --> 00:36:36,019 but the incident occurred on campus. 967 00:36:36,063 --> 00:36:38,196 And after no criminal charges were filed, 968 00:36:38,239 --> 00:36:40,198 the expulsion was reversed. 969 00:36:40,241 --> 00:36:41,460 The students of this school need to respect 970 00:36:41,503 --> 00:36:44,419 the sanctity of this hearing and shut up. 971 00:36:44,463 --> 00:36:47,683 Unfortunately... 972 00:36:47,727 --> 00:36:51,296 even though this young man is speaking out of turn, 973 00:36:51,339 --> 00:36:52,471 he's right. 974 00:36:54,212 --> 00:36:56,562 But I still don't have to reinstate. 975 00:36:56,605 --> 00:36:58,999 You don't have to reinstate, but... 976 00:36:59,042 --> 00:37:00,261 you might want to. 977 00:37:00,305 --> 00:37:02,220 Enlighten me, Mr. Cohen. 978 00:37:02,263 --> 00:37:05,527 Why would I want to do that? 979 00:37:05,571 --> 00:37:09,270 'Cause sometimes a good kid goes through a rough time. 980 00:37:09,314 --> 00:37:12,273 And we might think by closing a door to her, 981 00:37:12,317 --> 00:37:13,709 or to him... 982 00:37:13,753 --> 00:37:16,277 we're teaching a lesson. 983 00:37:16,321 --> 00:37:20,194 And when that child needs us the most, 984 00:37:20,238 --> 00:37:23,589 we're not there for them. 985 00:37:23,632 --> 00:37:26,461 There isn't a person in this room that thinks Marissa Cooper 986 00:37:26,505 --> 00:37:28,071 is a threat to anyone... 987 00:37:28,115 --> 00:37:30,248 or that she wasn't a model student. 988 00:37:30,291 --> 00:37:33,338 Nor that she wouldn't continue to be. 989 00:37:33,381 --> 00:37:36,254 So what are we doing here? 990 00:37:36,297 --> 00:37:38,299 Instead of proving a point, 991 00:37:38,343 --> 00:37:41,128 let's right a wrong. 992 00:37:41,171 --> 00:37:42,825 It's so rare in life 993 00:37:44,479 --> 00:37:47,090 that anyone gets a second chance. 994 00:37:58,276 --> 00:38:00,365 JUDGE MERCER: The board has reached its' verdict. 995 00:38:00,408 --> 00:38:02,454 And with only one dissenting vote, 996 00:38:02,497 --> 00:38:05,979 we've decided to let Marissa Cooper graduate. 997 00:38:06,022 --> 00:38:08,851 [ applause] 998 00:38:23,475 --> 00:38:27,261 Um, do you guys think that I could get a ride home? 999 00:38:27,305 --> 00:38:28,349 Ooh... no, yeah, we can manage that. 1000 00:38:28,393 --> 00:38:29,698 Okay. A ride? 1001 00:38:29,742 --> 00:38:32,135 Hell no, sister, you're sleeping over. 1002 00:38:42,494 --> 00:38:43,843 Your Honor... 1003 00:38:43,886 --> 00:38:46,324 This isn't a courtroom, Mr. Cohen. 1004 00:38:46,367 --> 00:38:47,760 Right. Well... 1005 00:38:47,803 --> 00:38:49,762 I just wanted to say thank you. 1006 00:38:49,805 --> 00:38:51,677 I know what you were doing. 1007 00:38:51,720 --> 00:38:53,548 But you made your case. 1008 00:38:53,592 --> 00:38:55,768 And I appreciate that you've kept your information 1009 00:38:55,811 --> 00:38:57,378 just between us. 1010 00:38:57,422 --> 00:38:59,989 I, uh... 1011 00:39:00,033 --> 00:39:01,295 I know where he is. 1012 00:39:01,339 --> 00:39:02,775 What? 1013 00:39:02,818 --> 00:39:05,212 A private detective tracked him down to Los Angeles. 1014 00:39:05,255 --> 00:39:07,170 He's safe. 1015 00:39:07,214 --> 00:39:09,434 My friend brought him to this shelter. 1016 00:39:13,612 --> 00:39:16,310 He said he'd like to see you. 1017 00:39:17,790 --> 00:39:18,834 Thank you. 1018 00:39:27,016 --> 00:39:28,366 My hero. 1019 00:39:35,851 --> 00:39:37,897 Thanks for being here, Mom. 1020 00:39:37,940 --> 00:39:40,116 Oh, Marissa... 1021 00:39:40,160 --> 00:39:42,336 I feel like I've let you down in so many ways. 1022 00:39:42,380 --> 00:39:44,599 That's really not true. 1023 00:39:44,643 --> 00:39:45,861 There is no condo. 1024 00:39:45,905 --> 00:39:47,733 No renovations. 1025 00:39:47,776 --> 00:39:49,256 I live in a trailer park. 1026 00:39:49,299 --> 00:39:51,693 I was too ashamed to tell you. 1027 00:39:51,737 --> 00:39:54,130 Wow, well... I knew there was something, 1028 00:39:54,174 --> 00:39:55,828 but... 1029 00:39:55,871 --> 00:39:57,699 Look, I'll come home whenever you want. 1030 00:39:57,743 --> 00:39:59,353 Oh, sweetheart. 1031 00:40:02,356 --> 00:40:03,444 Thanks, Dad. 1032 00:40:03,488 --> 00:40:04,793 That was pretty cool of you, 1033 00:40:04,837 --> 00:40:07,274 standing up for Marissa like that. 1034 00:40:07,317 --> 00:40:10,408 Too bad Gloria wasn't here to see you in action. 1035 00:40:10,451 --> 00:40:15,108 Yeah. 1036 00:40:15,151 --> 00:40:17,066 Listen, sweetheart, um... 1037 00:40:17,110 --> 00:40:21,288 I don't think your stepmom's going to be coming back. 1038 00:40:21,331 --> 00:40:23,116 I'm sorry, Dad. 1039 00:40:23,159 --> 00:40:24,900 But you didn't have to be so scared to tell me. 1040 00:40:24,944 --> 00:40:27,250 I mean, we do okay, right? 1041 00:40:27,294 --> 00:40:31,646 Right. 1042 00:40:31,690 --> 00:40:33,953 I think that we are going to go to the diner. 1043 00:40:33,996 --> 00:40:34,823 So I'll see you later. 1044 00:40:34,867 --> 00:40:37,739 Coop! 1045 00:40:37,783 --> 00:40:41,526 Have fun, you guys. 1046 00:40:41,569 --> 00:40:42,918 You know, all things considered, 1047 00:40:42,962 --> 00:40:45,007 I think I raised a pretty good kid. 1048 00:40:45,051 --> 00:40:48,402 Mm, I think we both did. 1049 00:40:48,446 --> 00:40:49,577 You want a...? Drink? 1050 00:40:49,621 --> 00:40:52,493 Hey. Hey. 1051 00:40:52,537 --> 00:40:53,929 Uh, hey. 1052 00:40:53,973 --> 00:40:55,540 So... 1053 00:40:55,583 --> 00:40:57,411 what changed your mind about coming back here? 1054 00:40:57,455 --> 00:40:59,544 Well, Johnny got put on the Pac West tour 1055 00:40:59,587 --> 00:41:01,502 and Chili said he was going to go with him 1056 00:41:01,546 --> 00:41:02,677 so it just seemed kind of stupid 1057 00:41:02,721 --> 00:41:04,200 to stay at Union by myself. 1058 00:41:04,244 --> 00:41:05,071 Right. 1059 00:41:05,114 --> 00:41:06,768 It wasn't me? 1060 00:41:06,812 --> 00:41:07,943 Nope. 1061 00:41:07,987 --> 00:41:09,162 A little bit? Okay, a little. 1062 00:41:09,205 --> 00:41:11,207 SUMMER: Coop, Atwood, come on! 1063 00:41:11,251 --> 00:41:12,644 I'm coming. Why don't I meet you at the diner? 1064 00:41:12,687 --> 00:41:14,646 Okay, all right, I'll see you there. 1065 00:41:27,310 --> 00:41:28,877 Called your house. 1066 00:41:28,921 --> 00:41:32,228 Your mom said you'd be here. 1067 00:41:32,272 --> 00:41:36,537 Told her I was really happy for you, 1068 00:41:36,581 --> 00:41:43,022 getting back on the team. 1069 00:41:43,065 --> 00:41:45,720 Yeah, well... 1070 00:41:45,764 --> 00:41:48,157 just lucky I guess. 1071 00:41:48,201 --> 00:41:49,376 Thank you. 1072 00:41:49,419 --> 00:41:55,513 She deserves to be happy. 1073 00:41:55,556 --> 00:41:58,559 All right, we'll see you around. 1074 00:41:58,603 --> 00:42:00,822 Yeah, sure. 1075 00:42:00,866 --> 00:42:02,520 See ya. 1076 00:42:03,651 --> 00:42:07,002 [ guitar plays] 1077 00:42:08,482 --> 00:42:13,661 ♪ Screw California 1078 00:42:13,705 --> 00:42:18,231 ♪ Friends that are never there 1079 00:42:18,274 --> 00:42:22,844 ♪ Places that they ought to 1080 00:42:22,888 --> 00:42:29,764 ♪ Pretend that they even care 1081 00:42:29,808 --> 00:42:32,941 ♪ Uh, uh 1082 00:42:32,985 --> 00:42:36,336 ♪ Uh, uh, uh, uh 1083 00:42:43,082 --> 00:42:44,953 ♪ So lead us there. 1084 00:42:44,997 --> 00:42:47,303 Harbor rocks!