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Previously onThe O.C.:I'm doing the right thing,

closing down the Newport Group.

You're putting the past behind you.

How much are we talking?

If you need help with the down payment...

I'm not destitute, Kirsten-- I'm discerning.

You bought me a condo?

Julie, I don't want anything from you.

It's all yours.

I don't have any friends.

I don't trust people, and so I try to control them,

which then drives them away.

Ergo, no friends.

[ tearful sniffing ] Hey.

What's wrong? What did you do to her?

Nothing.

I'm fine.

Hey, man, you see your girl talking

to some guy you don't know...

It could happen to anyone.

My life just doesn't

work without you.

It doesn't always go so smooth when we're together.

[ echoing]: My life just doesn't work without you.

[ wolf-like howling]

RYAN: He's my brother.

[ gasping ]

Trey, get off of him, please!

You're killing him!

[ gunshots ]

[ phone ringing ]

Yeah.

Hey, it's me.

You okay?

No.

I mean, yes, but I had a dream,

and Trey was there again and so were you,

and it was happening all over.

Look, I'm sorry to wake you up, okay?

I'm just scared.

I know. I know,

but you don't have to be.

Trey's gone.

Everything's fine.

You should go back to sleep. I'll talk to you tomorrow, okay?

Okay.

Hey.

Oh...

Nightmares, huh?

You know, at first I thought you were

just a sweaty sleeper.

Didn't want to say anything,

but...

I guess I thought if I slept with you, they'd go away.

You talk to Ryan about it?

I tried.

I mean, you know how he is.

Yeah. Not much with words.

And he went through it with me, he should understand.

I know.

Well, I'm here.

What?

I just wish that Ryan knew that that was all he had to say.

Yeah.

[ phone case snaps shut ]

[ lays down phone ]

[ piano and acoustic guitar strumming gentle melody ].

♪ California, here we come

♪ Right back where we started from ♪

♪ California... California... ♪

♪ California... California... ♪

So? you have your new class schedule?

Right here.

You got all your supplies?

In the bag.

Guys, he's been in school before.

He knows how to do it.

We're just glad you're back at Harbor.

Make sure nothing goes wrong.

Dr. Kim was very clear.

I know, I know.

I can't get in any trouble, and I won't.

Don't worry.

Just you and me.

How about another cup of coffee?

Don't mind if I do.

You and me in the house to ourselves?

I could get used to this.

Ah, if I never set foot in an office again...

Well, hopefully you won't have to.

I found a buyer for the Newport Group.

Music to my ears.

Well, if the meeting goes well tomorrow,

I'm going to sign the papers.

Then sayonara Newport Group.

Are you okay with that?

With what? Walking away

from the company that your father built.

You spent 15 years there.

And it took me that long to realize I hated it.

Oh, Sandy, I'm ready to let it go.

Ryan and Marissa haven't broken up in weeks.

It's got to be a new record.

Oh, but I feel a breakup coming.

I have a sixth sense about those two.

Well, they break up, they get back together, whatever.

It's a natural cycle.

It has to do with the tides.

No, it's different now.

If they break up, Marissa could disappear.

She could get swallowed up at Newport Union.

It's like the Bermuda Triangle.

It's a school, and it's two miles away.

Look, I don't care.

It's just, those two need to log in some serious couple time

or our little foursome's gonna shrink to about half.

Hey, man.

How's it feel being back?

We're gonna, we're gonna get coffee.

Ah, excellent.

It's good, you know.

I got a lot of work to do.

You can study all weekend.

Well, you can't study all weekend-- we got plans.

We do? Yeah, um, Cohen

invited Marissa and I over for dinner tonight,

and you can't hide from us

in your own home.Ah, I don't know,

I think I should back off for a little while.

I mean, now that I'm back in school,

it can't be easy for Marissa.

The least I can do is give her some space.

Space? No, no, no. Who needs space?

Marissa, she likes a short leash.

Yeah, listen, dinner tonight, my house.

I'm sure my mom's at home right now,

cooking something disgusting.

Hi, can I have three coffees, please?

Thank you.

All right, fine, dinner.

Oh, God. Incoming.

Hey, guys.

Have you heard about

the "lock-in" tomorrow night?

The entire senior class

is gonna spend the night in the gym.

Oh! We can't make it.

Yeah. I'm taking off my arm with a hacksaw.

Oh, well, that's a shame.

Um, you're gonna have to miss that.

Lock-in's mandatory.

Counts as a class-- and I knowyou

can't afford any cuts.

We'll be there.

Super.

It's gonna be a blast.

We're even gonna make s'mores.

We're using Bunsen burners to simulate campfires. It's just

a little idea I came up with.

Oh, my God.

That's genius.

Well, um, remember--

all you need to bring is a sleeping bag and an open mind.

There goes our Saturday night.

Oh, um, I almost forgot.

I'm gonna need a few guys to help me set up tomorrow night.

So, Seth and Ryan...

I figured you'd both be up for it.

I mean, I did pretty much get you back into school.

So...

I'll see you tomorrow at 2:00.

And there goes the rest of our weekend.

Hey, guys.

Marissa! Hey, you ready for this weekend?

Um, I don't know, what's this weekend?

The swells are coming in from Antarctica,

which means they're finally gonna get some height.

Okay, I have no idea what that means.

Oh, I forgot. Born and raised

in Newport and never surfed a wave.

That's me.

It means that after the flattest season ever,

we're finally getting some decent waves.

We like to welcome these southern swells

with an ancient ritual known as "Dawn Patrol."

Does that mean you stay up all night and party before you surf?

Hey, she's not entirely hopeless.

Yeah, you should totally come with us.

I mean, some of us are gonna hang out tonight,

even though the real

festivities start tomorrow.

Yeah, maybe we'll even teach you a few moves.

Or I'll just sit on the sand and watch?

Ugh.. Come on, Chili, we have physics.

Dawn Patrol, tonight.

Grandeawesomeness.

Whoo!

You got a free period, too?

Uh... yeah. Yeah.

You okay?

You look a little tired.

Gee, thanks.

Sorry.

No, it's okay.

I haven't really been sleeping.

At all.

Too much coffee?

I don't think it's that.

Bad dreams?

Maybe. Something like that.

Come on. Let's hit the vending machines, my treat.

How could I say no?

Hey.

Hey.

Good news.

The movers showed up with my stuff.

Our place is almost livable.

Wonderful.

We should celebrate.

Ooh. In fact, I should throw you a housewarming.

Oh, well, thanks, but you've already

done enough favors for me.

It's getting a little creepy.

Oh, come on. I'm gonna be

going to Aspen in a few weeks.

Marissa's gonna move in and you two

are just gonna forget all about me.

At least let me throw a party before I go.

I don't know. I'm a little low on the friends these days.

Ah, Everybody bailed on you when you lost your money, huh?

You should see them in the cardio bar.

They don't even look me in the eye.

I used to rulethat class.

The same thing happened to me when I first got out of rehab.

All the New York women just icedme.

How did you do?

Well, I thought about leaving...

but instead I threw a party.

A black-tie benefit.

It was the smartest thing I've ever done.

I raised a lot of money for a good cause,

and I got my life back.

Yeah, well, I can't throw those anymore.

I don't have the cash orthe clout.

Well, I can help you.

I mean, of course, we'd need Kirsten, but...

It would really be good for you, Julie.

I think you should think about it.

Hey.

Hey!

You up for dinner tonight?

The Cohen's want to have us over.

Uh, sure, but I'm gonna have to meet you there,

'cause I told Johnny I'd hang with him at the beach.

Hmm. Again with the Johnny.

Casey and Chili are gonna be there, too.

I guess these swells are coming in

and if you're a surfer,

it's like Christmas. Ooh.

You know, you should come by tomorrow, check it out.

You know, I would, I just, uh, I have to be imprisoned in the gym

and forced to eat s'mores.

Yeah, I wish I was kidding.

Wow, that sounds like a Taylor Townsend event.

You know, somedays I really don't miss life at Harbor.

Mm-hmm. So, um, I guess

I'll see you at the Cohens'.

Okay. See ya.

Wouldn't want to beya.

Hey, where is everyone?

Oh, Casey's on her way.

Chili's still out there.

See in the distance?

That kid...

wiping out.

Whoa, ouch.

Anyway, you just caught me on a break-- want to sit?

Sure.

It's so beautiful out here.

Almost makes me wish I surfed.

Yeah, I'm telling you,

it helped me.

You know, with my sleep.

With everything, really.

You want to talk about it?

Uh... I don't know about you, but I'm freezing.

I'm gonna run to the car and grab a sweatshirt, you want to come?

Sure. Um, let me just call Summer.

Do you have to go?

No. No, it's okay.

What are you making?

Beef stew.

Can't we just order out like normal people?

We arenormal people.

Normal people cook.

I wonder if my poor mouth will ever taste pizza again.

Probably not, because we are very abusive parents,

cooking for you like this.

Hey.

Hey, Summer. You're just in time.

I hope you like stew.

Oh, it's my favorite.

Where's Marissa?

Oh, she can't make it, she's busy.

Oh, is she studying? 'Cause I've been known

to get her to blow off some homework.

Uh, she's not studying.

She's at the beach with Johnny.

Ryan, try not to punch Summer.

I'm just the messenger.

Yeah, that's all right. Really, I mean, she's with her friend.

She has to hang out with him.

She probably just got held up.

Yeah.

KRISTEN: Well, I guess there'll be more beef stew for everyone.

You want one?

Yeah, sure.

Thanks.

Hmm, Central varsity baseball.

I didn't know you played.

I don't, not anymore.

I quit everything when I moved here.

New town, new sports.

I just want to start over.

What?

Uh, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to.

It's my dad.

We had a... fight.

I haven't seen him since.

When was that?

I don't know, like, three years ago? Four?

Well, have you tried calling him or contacting him?

It's not that easy.

He was a... drunk.

He used to always go after my mom.

You mean...?

One night I just snapped.

I came home from baseball practice...

and there he was.

Had her up against the wall,

his hands around her neck.

I just lost it.

Lost it...

I took my baseball bat...

and I guess I just started beating him.

I-I don't remember any of it.

And when I came to, he was unconscious.

I was covered in his blood.

Oh, God.

You know, when I think back on that night...

...I didn't even know who I was.

How I could have done that.

I know what you mean.

Johnny, I'm sorry.

You want to hear something crazy?

You're the first person I've told.

Coop... wake up.

[ groans]

Oh... oh, my God, let me sleep.

No, sorry, can't let you do that.

I waited up last night till, like, a million o'clock.

Where were you?[ groans]: I...

I was with Johnny.

Yeah. Well, I had fun explaining to the Cohens

that you couldn't make dinner because you were off

romping on the beach with some surfer guy.

Oh, I know. I'm sorry I missed it.

I meant to be there.Yeah, well, you weren't.

And now I'm finding, hmm, just suspicious

articles of clothing lying around the room,

belonging to strange men.

I've seen unfaithful, Coop, I know the signs.

Summer... I would never cheat on Ryan, ever.

Okay. I knew that.

I just needed to hear you say it.

Now, why are you blowing off your boyfriend

to hang out with some random guy?

He needed to talk.

Well, that's what his girlfriend's for.

He needed to talk to me.

Because he likes you.He doesn't like me.

We just have stuff in common.

Yeah. He's a surfer, you're a shopper.

Totally make the connection.

He... went through something,

something like I went through.

And, I don't know, he just gets me.

Okay, so Johnny gets you and what, Ryan doesn't?

I didn't say that.

Besides, he doesn't have a crush on me, he has a girlfriend.

And if you don't believe me,

then why don't you come to the beach with us later?

Fine. I can go before the lock-in.

But you have to find your boyfriend

and apologize to him for last night.

So, have you talked to Marissa yet?

Nah, I got a message from her late last night.

No explanation, just says she's sorry,

she's gonna stop by later today.

Right on cue.

Hey.Hey.

I'm sorry about last night. You must be mad at me.

No, I'm just curious. Where were you?

I was talking to Johnny.

About?

It's personal.

Look, I know how bad that sounds, it's just,

you've got to trust me-- there's nothing going on between me and him.

No, no, I believe you, I just...

I just want to make sure you're all right.

So...Well, I'm still dealing

with all of this stuff with Trey.

GIRL: Ryan...

we're on the clock here.

Chop, chop.

It's okay.

I'll see you later.

Mr. Cohen, Curt Williams.

It's nice to meet you.Nice to meet you.

I'd like you to meet my associate Matt Ramsey.

He's a rising star in our company.Good to meet you.

Come on in, gentlemen. Have a seat.Thank you.

Mr. Cohen, Matt and I are thrilled at the prospect

of taking over the Newport Group.

Well, I'm thrilled to sell it to you.

But I do have a condition. Only one. 'Course.

The Martinson Complex. They're low-income properties

down by the water. Aha.

You've done your homework.

I fought my late father-in-law tooth and nail to get those up,

and now I, uh,

I got to know they won't be destroyed.

Even if they don't bring in much revenue.Mm.

I totally agree, Mr. Cohen-- it's properties like those

that are the heart and soul of a company like this.

Absolutely.

Mr. Cohen, I'd like to assure you

that I intend to keep Caleb Nichols legacy in place.

So you're not gonna knock them down

and build another juice shop.

You have my word.

All right.

Terrific.

I made these myself.

They should help keep us psyched in the wee hours.

Yeah, you're... talented.

Taylor?Okay, I'll put them up.

Mom, hi.

Hurry, I'm running late.

I have your party favors in the car.

[ chuckles]: These your prisoners?

They look like they want to be here just about as much as I do.

Tape would be a good idea.

Taylor?

Taylor, do you have any...

I mean, really, Taylor, locking in

a bunch of kids so you don't have

to spend another Saturday night alone?

Mom, that's not why I'm doing it.Baloney.

You're doing it because you're lonely.

If you'd just loosen up a little bit...

I would be one of the popular girls.

I know, Mom.

I'm off to the club.

If you need me,

I'll be on my cell.

[ sighs]: And, Taylor... untuck your shirt.

Your ass is so not made for low-riders.

Got it.

SUMMER: So they're, like, really into surfing here, huh?

Yep, it seems to be kind of a Newport Union obsession.

Hmm.

Marissa.MARISSA: Hey, everyone.

This is Summer.

Hey.

Oh, man, I should have known.

Hot chicks always travel in packs.

Like wolves?

Um, that's Chili.

Yeah, don't listen to anything that he says.

We think he was dropped on his head as a child.

Uh, makes sense. [ chuckles]

Well, it's nice to meet you guys.

You, too.

Hey, Johnny.

[ chuckles]

See you found yourself a couple of new groupies.

Summer, Marissa, this is Volcheck.

JOHNNY: He likes to think he owns the waves.

He's got to be better than you.

Yeah.

Saw you go for a cut-back

out there and wipe, that's nice.

Whatever, man.I don't know, I'm just saying.

You're gonna have to do better than that

if you want to get on the Park West Tour.

Was that the tour that you tanked last year?

[ mock chuckle]

Chili, it's cool.

Come on, you guys.

Let me show you where we can get some drinks.

Casey, Casey, hold up a second.

I thought you were dating Harper.

I am.

Doesn't look like it.

Casey, come on, let's go.

Come on, Casey!

No, it's been great,

except for Julie leaving her wet towels all over the house.

Well... life without a maid is an adjustment.

I can't believe you two living together.

You must be having so much fun.

We are.

We both know how lucky we are

to have survived the last few months, so...

we've been talking about finding a way to get back.

We want to throw a charity event--

black tie, the club, whole nine yards.

For underprivileged women, so that they can go to rehab

and have the same chance to heal that we did.

Well, that sounds like a wonderful cause.

So you'll help us through it?Uh...

W-Well, actually,

I told myself I'd wait a while before I jump back in

to all that.

You know those Newpsies.

Make you want to drink.

[ tea kettle whistles]Ah, excuse me.

[ quiet groan]

I'll handle this.

Look, Kiki, you know,

I am all for you taking your recovery slowly,

but I'm just worried about Julie.

I mean, if she's ever gonna get back on her feet,

she needs a way back into society.

Charlotte, I understand,

but you two don't need me to throw this.

Of course we do.

Nobody in this town even knows me,

and Julie couldn't get arrested.

Your name on the invitation

would be a huge draw.

I don't know.

Look, do it for your friend, she needs you.

Hey.

What are you guys talking about in here?

Uh...

I was just telling Charlotte how I'd love to help.

Really? You would?

Mm-hmm. I'm in.

JOHNNY [ laughing]: What's up?

Whoo! Welcome to my casa.

Hey, Summer.

Why don't I give you a little tour, show you my lair?

You're a dweeb.

Will you show me where to drop my stuff?

JOHNNY: Sure. Follow me.

Wh-Where's his girlfriend?

I don't know. She...

Hey, Dawn Patrol!

You know what I'm talking about.

So I think this will officially make you

the first girl in Chili's room.

What an honor.

Oh, my God.

Is this you and Chili?

Oh, I forgot he had that.

Wait, let me see that.No, no, no.

I'm sorry, I can't do that.

Please? That's hysterical. Come on, come on! Please? Oh!

You looked cute, really.

No, it's not cute.

Both of us in Power Rangers underwear, not cute.

Yes, it is.

Please, I promise.

I really promise I won't laugh. Okay?

[ sighs]

[ giggling] You lied!

You liar!That's really great.

Come on, no, stop.Come on.

Come on.Please?

Stop.

Stop being so sensitive.

I'm a sensitive person.

We can laugh about it. No, we can't, no.

[ cell phone ringing]

Hello?

Hey, it's me.

Hey. Where are you?

I don't know, some guy Chili's house.

At the end of Dune Road or something.

Okay, are you not aware that lock-in is mandatory?

Well, I don't care about lock-in right now.

I just need Ryan to get here, okay?

It's an emergency.

Why? What's the problem?

Aah.

Sorry.

All cell phones must be surrendered at the door.

The lock-in hasn't even started yet.

Yes, but you're in the gym.

Believe me, by making you exist in a world

where we don't depend on technology

to communicate with one another,

I'm doing you a very serious favor.

What was that about?

I don't know.

Summer called. She said something

about you getting to some guy's

house on Dune Road right away.

Some emergency.

Is it Marissa?

I don't know.

My cell phone was confiscated,

which I do believe is a violation of my civil liberties.

Okay, I gotta go.

Where do you think you're going, Ryan Atwood?

If you're not back here

by the time the doors lock at 9:00 p.m.,

you're in very serious trouble.

Yeah, I gotta go.

I don't get it. Why don't you like me?

I'm already dating a dork.

Hmm. Yeah.

That kind of gives me inspiration.

I'm wearing you down.

There you are.

Yeah, I just needed a little disco nap.

You okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

I'm gonna go get myself a refill.

Hey.

I'm fine. It's okay.

[ cell phone ringing]

This is Seth. It's 2005,

you know how these things work.

SUMMER: Oh, why am I getting your voice mail!

Cohen, look, about Ryan, abort mission.

I repeat, abort mission.

Or not. Atwood!

SUMMER: Hey!

You move quickly.

Yeah, well, Seth said Marissa's in trouble?

Oh, yeah, false alarm.

You know, you should get back to the lock-in.

You don't want to miss out on the s'mores. Uh-huh.

Why'd you call me?

Well, I...

I was just worried about Johnny and Marissa.

Johnny? You mean that Johnny?

Hanging-with-his- girlfriend Johnny?

I have a bit of a hair trigger.

But you should go before Marissa sees you.

Ryan?

What are you doing here?

I was, uh, just checking up on...

Me.

He wanted to make sure that I had a ride to the lock-in.

She's low on gas.

Hey, Ryan.

Glad you could make it.

Let me show you where you can get a drink.

I'd love to.

Matt, thanks for coming.

Sure.

Is there a problem with the sale?

Well, I was hoping you could tell me about that.

Let's talk about your boss.

Well, he's a brilliant businessman.

But I shouldn't trust him, should I?

That handshake...

that smile-- oh, I've met his type before.

This town is full of them.

This is about the Martinson Complex, isn't it?

Yes.

I need to know those people won't be displaced.

You know, I'd love to tell you otherwise,

but Williams is gonna tear down

whatever is not making him a bundle.

Simple as that.

Well, I appreciate your honesty.

Well, unfortunately, honesty is not

a valid commodity in this business.

Well... to me it is.

Then don't sell to Williams.

Hang on to the company.

I'll help you.

[ chuckling]: I don't know about that.

I'm no businessman,

and you don't look much older than my son.

I'm 26.

I graduated magna cum laude from Berkeley.

Berkeley?I got my MBA

in one year in Kellogg, and the last 14 months

I spent working under Kurt Williams.

Well, that's an impressive resume,

but there's no substitute for life experience.

That's what you'll bring to the table.

Me, I'll... I'll crunch the numbers.

I'll do all the boring stuff.

Look... if you give me this opportunity,

I will work my ass off for you,

I promise.

I've been dodging this business for the last 20 years.

Think of the change that you could bring to this community

if you had control of a multimillion dollar company.

Well, I'm gonna have to think about that.

You know what that means, don't you?

I gotta ask my wife.

Of course.

Look, all I'm asking for is a shot... six months.

Hmm.

So, I was thinking five grand a person.

Mm-hmm. That sounds fair.

We'll have three courses.

Perfect.

[ cell phone ringing]

Oh... one second, it's my dad again.

Hello?

Did you need anything else?

Uh...

Can you hang on a sec?

My friend is treating.

Actually, just a sec. Here.

Um...

Let's see. I'm not sure which one of these

she might want to use.

You know... why don't I just give you cash?

Thank you.

RYAN: So look, I just want you to know

I'm... I'm only here 'cause Summer called.

You sure you're not here because you freaked out about me and Johnny?

Well, I wasn't, but I'm starting to think I should be.

What's going on with you guys?

I... I don't know, I just... I can talk to him.

About what?

About...

About... Trey, I guess.

You can't talk to me about it?

I tried. I mean, I tried the other night.

At 4:00 in the morning.

Yeah, and you told me to go back to sleep.

I mean, it's like you want to pretend

it didn't even happened.

Wh-What do you want me to do?

I mean, I can't fix this.

I can't make it go away.

Hey.

How's it going?

Great.

Look, I gotta get to the lock-in.

I'll see ya.

Guys.

RYAN: Hello?

Hey, Ryan, where are you?

SETH: Where's Summer? You guys got to get over here.

RYAN: I'm leaving. See you in a minute.

SETH: Okay, well, hurry up.

I'm freaking out right now.

I'm using a pay phone, and God knows

what ancient strand of lip herpes I'm contracting.

That's disgusting.

I'll be there as soon as possible.

Atwood!

Wait up!

I'm sorry I overreacted.

I meddled.

Oh, my God, I'm Seth.

It's okay.

Look, I just get nervous

that we're gonna lose her, you know?

I know.

I cannot sleep tonight if you guys do not make up.

Will you please just go back in there and talk to her?

Where's Ryan?

He's gone, we had an argument.

You should call him.

You'd feel better if you talk to him.

Well, is there somewhere I could go, somewhere quiet?

Yeah. Follow me.

You could use Chili's room.

Johnny.

You get my sponsorship, I got your girl.

Seems fair to me.

How you doing? You good?

I'm gonna kick Volcheck's ass, man.

I mean, I know the dude's crazy

and he could probably break me with his bare hands,

but you know what? It's worth it.

Are you okay?

I know where he is, too.

By the dunes.

You know he's there with his bros.

Johnny, look, if we can do anything,

just let us know, okay?

Thanks, guys.

I think I just need to be alone.

Okay.

[ knock at door]

I'll get it.

Casey.

Is he here?

Yeah, sure.

Look, just so you know, I'm not

a terrible person.

I could just see where all this was headed.

What do you mean?

The way he's been looking at you,

all your long, secret talks.

It's not even like that.

Wake up, Marissa.

You may not know it yet,

but he's falling in love with you,

and I'm not going to sit around

and watch that happen.

Johnny's gone.

I think he went after Volcheck.

So, you want to stop and get a movie on the way home?

Sounds good.

Just answer me one teensy question.

Who the hell are you?

What?

You heard me. I just saw what's in your purse.

What, like, half a dozen credit cards, all with different names?

I think you and I have had a little misunderstanding.

Please.

There is not a lie in the world I haven't heard or told,

so just give it to me straight.

It'll save us a lot of time.

I was never going to hurt you, Julie.

Right, you were just gonna scam me

into throwing a fake charity,

and leave me to pick up the pieces so you could skip town.

What if you help me?

Are you drinking again?

Just hear me out.

We raise a couple hundred grand, we split it,

and I disappear.

You're rich again, and everybody in town sleeps better

because they think they've helped a good cause.

I'm not a criminal.

You haven't had to be yet.

Have you given any thought

to how you're gonna support your family?

I mean, you don't have a man to bail you out this time, Julie.

If you're smart, you'll take matters into your own hands.

I thought you loathed

corporate America.

Oh, I do, I loathe it all:

greed, Republicans, navy suits.

So why are you considering this?

Well, after your father died,

I basically shut down my law practice

so I could deal with the Newport Group.

This might be a way to make it all mean something--

your work and mine.

Well, if this is something that you want,

you know I'll support you.

What about you?

If my taking over the company

threatens any of the progress you've made...

I'm out of the woods now.

It's time for you to get back to making yourself happy.

Okay, um, if we could just move it over to the bleachers,

that would be great, great.

Everyone, um, can you, can you make your way over

to the bleachers, please? Yes, everyone.

SETH: Hey, Taylor, Taylor.

How's it going?

So far, this lock-in, it's awesome.

Not happening, Seth.

What, what's not happening?

Your kissing my ass so I'll sign in Ryan and Summer.

No, no, no. But actually, it turns out they got held up.

So if you could just, uh, cut them some slack, that'd be great.

Seth, what I'm doing here

is creating an atmosphere of trust.

Now, if I give your friends preferential treatment,

well, then I've muddled the message, haven't I

What?

Now, those doors are gonna lock in 20 minutes.

And if Ryan and Summer aren't here...

You can't save people, Seth.

They need to save themselves.

Thank you for your help.

Sit down.

Go on.

Okay, everybody? Hi!

So, um, lock-in hasn't officially started yet,

but hey, we can still start the fun, right? Whoo!

[ people groaning]

Who's in the mood for trust falls?

BOY: Nobody.

So if you could each find a buddy,

preferably someone who you don't know very well.

[ blows raspberry]

or even someone of a different race.

You're a loser!

Um...

Um...

What are you doing up here?

I am going to help you.

I don't need your help.

Get off my stage, geek.

Okay,

um, well, maybe we'll just work up to trust falls.

Why don't we turn to the person next to us

and tell them something about ourselves

that, um, they may not already know?

Taylor Townsend sucks!

[ kids laugh]

Watch out for those.

Uh, hi, everybody.

My name is Seth Cohen, the West Coast Cohen's.

I was feeling like we should all play

a delicious game of Capture the Flag.

BOY: Bite me!

Now, I should warn all of you, I'm very talented at this game.

Yeah, I was All-Camp Capture the Flag captain

at Camp Takaho, so...

You were All-Geek at Camp Geek!

[ kids laugh]

Get off the stage!

[ whispering]: Seth, why are you doing this?

I can take it. I'm used to it.

BOY: Seth Cohen's a tool!

Thank you.

Now listen, everyone to my right,

you're gonna be the red team, everyone to my left,

you're gonna be the blue team.

Hey, dude, pass that joint.

Hey, check it out.

It's Harper.

He's come to whip Volcheck's ass.

Kevin, we need to talk, man.

Oh, yeah?

What are you going to do?

Why would you do that to me?

How could you do that to me? Back off!

You little bitch,

I said we're even! You want more?

You want some more of that?

Back up! Back up!

Come on.

No, no, no. He's not worth it.

Don't worry about it, don't worry about it.

Yeah, watch it.

Get that bitch out of here.

You know what? Hold on. I got to do something.

Uh...

Stay away from him.

Come on.

Not tonight, fellas.

I think some drinks are in order.

Bartender, two shots of Patron.

I haven't had tequila in... in forever.

Then we should have a whole bottle.

Game on, man.

What, what's next?

A frat party at SC?

No, I... just wanted to celebrate.

Listen, I expect you to take this job seriously.

I'm not gonna be out drinking

with you every night after work.

Weekends, maybe.

And tonight.

Game on, Matt.

Game on, boss.

Hi, Seth.

Hi.

Are you okay?

Well, I'm trapped in the gym with everybody

but my only two friends in the school,

so other than this being my worst nightmare ever,

yeah, I'm okay.

So I just wanted to say thank you for before.

Uh, I really appreciate it.

Yeah, it's no problem.

After 12 years, I'm immune to mockery, so...

And about the sign-in sheet.

Um, we could work something out.

You mean it?

Sure.

So do you mind if I, um, join you for some pizza?

No. Go ahead.

Thanks.

I guess Ryan's gonna miss the lock-in.

Yeah, well, it's probably better

he stayed with Johnny.

It'll keep him from going after Volcheck again.

Yeah, well, at this rate, we both might miss it.

Wait here, okay?

Okay.

Ooh!

Can anyone hear me?

Who is it?

Taylor, it's Summer! Open up!

[ pounding]

SUMMER: Taylor!

Taylor?

Sorry! I can't hear you.

What do you mean you can't hear...?

You're responding! Taylor!

Sorry!

What?!

Taylor!

Oh!

And I'll take a cheeseburger, extra fries.

Thank you.

Dinner's on me, man.

I'm really sorry about the fight.

Although I...

I gotta say, watching Volcheck

get his ass kicked was pretty awesome.

I'm glad I could be of service.

Hey, man, where'd you learn how to fight like that?

Ah, you know, Chino's a pretty good training ground.

Actually, I never won a fight till I got to Newport.

[ both chuckle]

SUMMER: Cohen is gonna kill me.

I'm sorry. I feel like it's my fault

you missed the lock-in.

Actually, I kind of feel

like everything's my fault.

What, you mean Johnny and Casey?

Not what I was referring to, but thanks.

I'm sorry, Coop, it's obvious, though.

She saw him falling for you,

so she hurt him before he could hurt her.

It's a classic girl move.

Summer, I know what everyone thinks, but...

Yeah, he likes you.

And sooner or later,

you're gonna have to deal with it.

I really wish everything would just slow down.

Well...

No such luck.

SUMMER: Yeah, Coop, this shouldn't be a problem for you at all.