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Into the scandalous lives
of Manhattan's elite.

I see you've met my daughter.

Raina Thorpe.

I have decided to set my sights.

On a company that has just
come back up on the block.

Bass Industries.

My car is just outside.
I'll wait five minutes.

Before taking off.

What in the hell were you trying to do?

Get Ben out of prison.

What, by putting me in?
The information about Ben.

In the affidavit can never get out, ever.

I'm here to see Ben Donovan.

I'm sorry. You just missed
him. Mr. Donovan was released.

Are you free for coffee?

I'm free for anything.

Have you come to recruit another
virgin to be your drug mule?

I would say, why, are you available?

And who am I?

That's a secret I'll never tell.

You know you love me.

X.O.X.O., Gossip Girl.

Brr, Upper East siders.

It's cold outside.

And as February approaches,
we need to find ways.

To fight frostbite.

Some keep warm the old-fashioned way.

Who knew what a turn-on it would be.

To sleep with a woman
trying to buy my company?

As long as we play clean in
business, I'm happy to keep it...

Dirty between the sheets.

Some seek the comfort of loved ones.

What are you doing up this early?

By painting things bright.

Breakfast with Ben. And don't lecture.

He's a nice person.
A nice, innocent person.

Who deserves a friend after
what my mom did to him.

A lot of mascara for a friend,

but you can have breakfast
with whomever you want.

I don't judge. Well, today I don't,

because today everything
is new and fresh and golden.

Today my internship begins.

You're finally going
to tell me where it is?

It's too important. I can't jinx it.

I'll tell you after my first day,

but I must go.

But you realize most offices
aren't even open this early.

Unless you're interning
at a doughnut shop?

I want to be early. What
is wrong with being early?

Catch the worm!

Okay, I'll see you at
the "W" party tonight.

And good luck at your new
job at the mayor's office.

Or the Whitney or CIA or... whatever.

This... this is like
living with Don Draper.

Lily, again, thank you so much
for getting me this opportunity.

Just so you know,
it may not be what...

Don't worry. I realize
most internships are about.

Exploitation and espresso runs.

I'm just happy to get a chance
to be around writing again.

Well, then you're welcome, Daniel.

How about a celebratory breakfast?

Uh, you know, I-I can't. I'm super busy.

I gotta... I gotta limber
up for all this bootlicking

I'm gonna be doing,

but thank you.

Okay. Bye.

Well, at least one of
our kids appreciates me.

Lily.

I get Ben out on parole,

but Serena and Eric continue
to treat me like I'm toxic.

I know you did what you could,

but Ben's still gonna
have a criminal record.

Give them time.

Everything I do or have ever done.

Is for my children.

And someday they'll realize that.

Right?

Hmm.

Hmm.

No, please, let me.

I asked. You got last time.

I'm sorry I had to leave so abruptly.

My, uh, friend Edward was waiting for me.

How's life on his sofa?

Pullout couch beats a prison cot.

Serena... the reason I asked you here.

Is 'cause I heard from
an old college friend.

He's starting an organic farm in Ithaca,

wants me to move up there.

Wow.

Ithaca... it's supposed
to be beautiful.

But are you sure?

Being outside all day,
working with my hands...

After being cooped up for so long,

it's kind of ideal.

Yeah. Well, I hope we get.

To spend some time together before you go.

I'm leaving tomorrow.

I wanna start my new
life as soon as possible.

I hope you understand.

Yeah. Yeah, of course.

I'm sure we can,

you know, write or e-mail
or call or...

I'm really happy for you.

Take care, Serena.

Rufus, hey, you used to have.

A plot in a community garden, right?

You gotta be kidding me.

"Scorpio Rising" was a great film.

That dreck puts the "ick" in "esoteric."

All right, fine. We can go see.

The Merchant Ivory
Retrospective. You can ensure.

That your delicate
sensibilities aren't disturbed,

and I can catch up on my sleep.

Going to movies is a
one or... 4-time thing.

It's not like we're friends.

I never suggested we
were, but I am going to see.

The Joseph Beuys exhibit in Chelsea.

Oh, you are such a boy.
How could you go to that.

When the Degas is about
to close at the Morgan?

You are such a girl. I'm gonna
take a pass on the ballerinas.

Frilly dresses and tutus
are not my idea of art.

Fashion is the most powerful art there is.

It's movement, design, and
architecture all in one.

It shows the world who we are
and who we'd like to be, just.

Like your scarf suggests that
you'd like to sell used cars.

Vanessa gave me this scarf.

Look, I-I have to go.
Stop wasting my time.

You know today is a big day for me.

So you're gonna finally tell
me what internship you got?

No, all right. Well, then I won't say.

Which one I got either. I will
see you Sunday at the Morgan.

I will wear my most fashionable toe shoes.

Don't get your hopes up.

Serena. Hey, it's great
to see you. I heard about.

The Ostroff Center, and
Juliet giving you the...

The drugs that you sold her?

I had no idea what her plans were.

I wanna make sure that you're okay.

Look, I couldn't care less
about clearing your conscience.

When are you gonna realize
your occupation hurts people?

I don't give anyone anything.

That they don't come looking for.

Okay, well, then I guess
you're only half responsible.

That I almost died.

"W" stands for "way better"
than I even imagined.

I'm already planning outfits in my head.

If you mean outfits for Lara Stone to wear.

In our Meisel shoot on
Friday, I would love to hear.

Your thoughts, but if you're dreaming.

About what you're gonna wear to
the party tonight, think again.

I saw that movie, too,
but this is real life,

not some Hollywood chick flick
where a girl with a scrunchie.

Gets a makeover and triumphs in the end.

I have never owned a scrunchie.

I think I read that on your resume.

Down there is the main production area,

conference room, and
through those doors...

Editor in chief, Stefano Tonchi.

And how soon can I get
a sit-down with him?

I have some exciting new ideas.

That I've organized in a
Powerpoint presentation.

I've been Stefano's
assistant since he took over.

I've barely had five
minutes alone with him.

But my research says he
has an open door policy,

that he's collaborative.

Doesn't mean he isn't crazy busy.

Then it sounds like he
needs my help immediately.

Ah, you're all so young, so adorable.

All who?

All of you interns.

But I...

Thought it was just me.

Thousands of applications.

These are the best of the best.

I'm the best of the
best. I'm Blair Waldorf.

Assuming that's your way of saying.

You're the most distinguished,
ambitious student.

At your school, then
they're all Blair Waldorfs...

From Princeton, Yale, Penn, and Parsons.

Here you are.

This must be our sixth and final intern.

Oh, I think there must be some mistake.

Daniel Humphrey, N.Y.U.?

I'm Epperly Lawrence, your
supervisor. Welcome to "W"

Nothing says January
like a brand new cold war.

Designed to get you in,
and out, and back to life.

Hey. Um, Mrs. Humphrey?

Oh, Jonathan, hello.

Eric left this in class the other day.

I thought he might need it.

Oh, that is so considerate.
Jonathan, how are you?

I haven't seen you since you...

Eric and I broke up, probably.

Well, not that I see my
son much these days either.

He's been with Elliot nonstop
since they got back from Gstaad.

What?

Elliot broke up with
Eric over the holidays.

It's... all anyone was talking about.

The first day back at school.

But Eric slept at his place last night.

Hey. Brought you some coffee.

She looks a little lost.

Can I... help you, Miss?

Um, no, thank you.

I'm just here to bring
something to a friend,

but I think I have the wrong address.

Is your friend an ex-con?

Then you're in the right place.

This is a halfway house.

Focus on your work
ethic, not your wardrobe.

"W" is about more than
just fashion and beauty.

We do probing interviews, an art issue.

We're looking for visionaries.

Get out of here, Humphrey. This
is my world.

I can't just quit. When Lily
said cond� nast, I figured.

She meant "Vanity Fair"
or "The New Yorker,

but that doesn't mean she
didn't pull every string.

She had on my behalf. Turns out
it's easier to get a guy paroled.

Than it is to get a magazine
internship in this town.

You don't know the difference
between Rodarte and road kill.

You'll be guillotined.

We're interns.

I may not know Couture,
but I know how to collate.

And I know how to staple,
so stay out of my way,

or I'll use one to attach your
tongue to your shoulder blade.

Blair?

I'm sorry. Dan here was just
telling me how much he'd love

to work for "The New Yorker."

Oh, that's right. You're the writer.

Maybe you could do something
special for our new blog.

We're announcing tonight
at the party... books, movies,

"Fashion on Film." This
month we'll be in celebration.

Of contemporary authors,
and Lynn Hirschberg's.

Writing the intro. I'll
be sure to introduce you.

Wow. Thank you.

Jonathan? What are you doing here?

Where were you last night?
And don't say Elliot's.

I called over there
and spoke to his mother.

Well, I was with a friend.

Why didn't you tell me
that you two broke up?

I didn't wanna share a
huge fact from my life.

I wonder where I got that gene from.

Now you
listen to me...

Lily, can I maybe talk to Eric alone?

Fine.

Are you okay?

What's going on with you and your mother?

Oh. Now you care. 'Cause you
didn't when you dumped me.

I was angry, and rightly so, but...

I've always cared, and you know that.

It's my family, and... and Elliot,

and it's just been...
A rough few weeks for me.

But I missed having you in my life.

Well, I'm here now.

Uh, your mother said you guys.

Were going to some party tonight.

Is there any chance you'd
wanna bring someone along.

To be there for you, help keep the peace?

Make fun of everyone we see?

Yeah, that sounds perfect.

No, I don't know.

There.

Okay, I'll let her know.

What'd he say?

These strappy zanottis would look great.

With your sweaty gym socks.

Epperly asked me to pull
the lemon Louboutins.

Oh. You poor lost lamb.

Let me help you.

I didn't date Serena Van Der Woodsen.

For two years and not come away knowing.

That those are Marc
Jacobs, and they're mustard.

Ugh! Why does this
taste like Chanel No.5?

Hey, I was, uh, just
getting myself a cappuccino.

I thought you might like one, too.

The nutmeg foam...
That's a Humphrey touch.

My dad used to own a coffee bar.

Thank you, Daniel. That's very thoughtful.

Who's got a stapler?

Give it up, Blair. I'm
actually good at this,

and unlike the other interns, I know you.

Your stupid tricks won't work.

Oh, look, it's Georgina's baby.

Ow.

Where have you been?
I've been calling you.

Your parole officer told me.

You missed another job interview.

I didn't wanna tell ya
until everything was settled.

I have incredible news.

I got a job.

A real job,

as a financial advisor
in a top tier company.

Are you serious? Dad, that's great.

I never thought it
would happen again...

The suits, the business
lunches, the ability to pay.

My own hotel bills. I
can't stop pinching myself.

What's the firm?

Thorpe Enterprises.

I'll be working with
Russell Thorpe himself.

See you later, pal.

Hey, Chuck.

Did I just walk past
your dad in a $2,000 suit?

Seems The Captain, who
could barely get an interview.

For a custodial position,
got a big executive job.

With the guy trying to buy your company.

So... how are you enjoying your first day?

Well, what should have been perfection.

Has now been tainted by a run-in.

With Brookyln's Benedict Arnold.

How am I a traitor? The only reason.

You're still here is
'cause no one has ratted out.

Your attempts at sabotage to Epperly.

And the only reason you're still here.

Is because no one's asked
you, "who's Givenchy?"

Lynn Hirschberg's
flight from Dublin got canceled.

I knew Stefano should've made
that Colin Farrell interview.

A phoner instead.

Hirschberg's out.

Major disaster.

Unless someone... shows
up with a new author.

And saves the day.

Yes.

And when she does, she will shine.

As the best intern.

And her insipid competition will be fired.

You do realize that I know

Jeremiah Harris personally, right?

And you do realize that I know
everyone personally, right?

Okay, so then we'll both
show up with our authors.

Tonight at the party, and
whoever Epperly decides.

Is the best fit for "W"
wins. The other resigns.

I can agree to that.

It's gotta be a clean fight.

Do you understand that
as a concept? No sabotage?

I can't wait to see you
bleeding on the rack.

But yes, no sabotage.

Hey, is Eric here? I'm
supposed to take him to lunch.

Oh, he's brooding in his room.

Here. Vanya asked me to give this to you.

What is it?

Everything okay, Lily?

Yes, it's nothing.
I'll deal with it later.

Oh, come on, mom. We're all trying.

To move forward here. No more secrets.

Well, it's not a secret.
In fact, I have no idea.

What it is or who it's from.

Then what's the big deal about
opening it in front of us?

This was for Ben.

"Please use this money to start a new life.

Far away from me and my family."

Charming, mom.

Seems Serena's getting
frosty with her mother.

Over an envelope of cold-hard cash.

Looks like not everything or everyone's.

Well, at least now I know why Ben lied.

He doesn't wanna have
anything to do with me because

I'm the daughter of the person that ruined.

The last three years of his life.

And is trying to ruin the rest of it.

$30,000 would hardly ruin his life.

You said you were gonna
help Ben find an apartment,

not pay him to disappear.

Mom paid someone off again.

Well, we should make this a drinking game.

Ben Donovan has information
that can ruin this family.

What's wrong with not wanting him around?

Because he's blameless.

Because he was a wonderful teacher.

Who can't do what he loves thanks to you,

and because he deserves more.

I'm going out.

I'm right behind you.

Yeah. Hold the elevator.

Well, I did a little
Humphrey smooth talking,

and Jeremiah Harris said
he'd be delighted to come,

so I'm just gonna add his
name to the list real quick.

Oh! Well, you can put him
under Lorrie Moore, my author.

He'll be most comfortable there.

I don't think so. Before
Jeremiah Harris was a novelist,

he wrote film reviews for "Vanity Fair,"

and he had a wine column in "Bon Appetit,"

and Stefano also knows
him from "The Times."

So? Lorrie Moore was a 2010 finalist.

For the P.E.N./Faulkner Award.

True. Maybe she is a better get.

Oh, but did I mention that Jeremiah.

Is on the board of admissions at Williams,

where Stefano's niece
is applying to college?

So glad you called.
Afternooners are my favorite.

I thought you said you
were totally aboveboard.

When it comes to business.

I did, and I am.

So why did you hire
my best friend's father.

To work for your company?

The Captain?

He and my dad are old friends.

My father believes in second chances,

and we need someone who
knows the lay of the land.

His son's my roommate.
It's an obvious conflict.

Chuck, we just met. I had
no idea who you live with.

I know that you're sensitive to this,

I assure you, Thorpe
Enterprises has no interest.

In corporate espionage.

Even so, I spoke to Nate.
The Captain's a loose Cannon.

I'd consider it a personal favor.

If you'd have him fired.

Now... what were you
saying about afternooners?

Actually... I just
remembered I have a meeting.

Sorry, Chuck.

Your mother might
be up to her old tricks,

but maybe it's best for Ben to
get a fresh start without you.

Maybe. I don't know.

I just don't want to
go down without a fight.

Speaking of fights, I'm at
full-on war with Humphrey.

B., I know you like to turn.

Everything into a contest, but surely Dan.

Isn't your biggest competition at "W"

All the other girls are
variations on a theme,

and that theme... slightly
lesser versions of me.

But... Dan is a writer.

He makes delicious coffee.

Never mind the fact that.

He's not a completely
horrible-looking straight guy.

Working at a fashion magazine.

He's got the whole office buzzing.

Sounds like someone's
feeling a little threatened.

Well, not for long. My
author will make his look like.

A monkey with a typewriter... or maybe.

An invisible monkey with a typewriter.

B., I hear scheming in your voice.

You cannot sabotage him.

Why not? I'm not gonna
treat him any better.

Than all my other enemies just because.

You sporadically love him.

He's not your enemy.

Earn the spotlight on your own merits.

You'll feel better.

Well, I'll call you later. Let Ben go?

Let Dan be.

Oh, picking up a late lunch for Epperly?

No. Actually, it's for you.

Don't worry. It's not poisoned.

I wouldn't wanna win due
to my rival's starvation,

and I figured you were
too much of a food snob.

To deign to eat at the commissary.

And Epperly needs me to
alphabetize. Duty calls.

Fancy seeing you here, Mr. Donovan.

Damien Dalgaard.

I heard you went to the
pokey for poking a student.

Congratulations on getting out.

Sure you've been doing a
lot of celebrating, yeah?

Wanna buy some party favors?

So it's true.

Straitlaced academic star became a dealer.

Guilty.

I remember that paper you wrote.

Comparing "The Wire" to "The Iliad."

Did not intend for English comp.

To be an occupational training course.

Well, you always said what
we learned in high school.

Would inform our futures
in unexpected ways.

Yeah, the
thing with "The Wire" is.

The witnesses usually had evidence.

Before they testified.

I know you were the one who said you saw.

Me and Serena at that B&B.

I told the truth.

Nothing happened between
me and Serena that night,

but I went to prison anyway.

You say "potato." Judge says "pedophile."

Well, it's been great catching up, Mr. D.,

but my friend just arrived.

I'd introduce you, but
you may or may not have.

Statutorily raped his sister.
Might be a tad awkward.

Let's go. Get a table.

Good job today. I think you could be.

A great fit here, provided you survive.

I try and stay out of the intern drama,

but I couldn't help but notice.

Your friend Blair's a little competitive.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I admire your loyalty.

Maybe the striver thing is all an act,

and maybe it's just a coincidence.

That my coffee tasted like her perfume.

I'm sure you know her better than I do.

Yeah, I do know her.

I know that her
kindergarten yearbook quote

is "The best defense is a good offense."

Hi. Uh, Ms. Moore, I'm
an assistant at "w,"

and I'm afraid there has
been a terrible mix-up.

Careful, D., it's flu season,

but nothing's more
contagious than mistrust.

I'll be right back. One second.

Uh, where's mom?

She's still licking her wounds.

We were all pretty hard
on her this afternoon.

I never would have come to a
party like this without her,

but I needed some air.

Oh, hey, I get it. Being in a room.

With a selfish manipulator can
really suck the life out of you.

She's worried. She's just
trying to protect her family.

Hey.

You two have a good
time. I'll see you later.

Great party.

Are you hungry? There's appetizers.

Yes, yeah. I'm gonna...
I'll grab us some, yeah?

Thakery, Imoon, enjoy your treats.

Um, I need to talk to you.

Hi.

Chuck Bass... and no guest.

You may enter.

Blair Waldorf working the door?

I got an internship at "W"

Knowing you, you'll be editor
by may. Your plan's working.

So it seems to be.

Ben, you came.

Thank you for meeting
me here. Can we talk?

Serena, I'm actually here
because I saw your brother Eric.

With Damien Dalgaard, who we
both know is a drug dealer.

No. No, no. Eric hates Damien,

and he doesn't do drugs,

so there... there must be
some sort of explanation.

Jonathan. Hey.

By any chance, have you seen Eric?

Eric? No. The guy should become
a magician. He disappeared.

I thought we were here on a date.

I guess I'm getting played once again.

I'm sorry. A date? What about Elliot?

Elliot dumped him.

He didn't tell you?

He promised me he was over
his Jenny Humphrey phase.

I guess he was wrong...

Or maybe I was, for believing him.

It'll be okay. Come on. Let's find him.

Lorrie is a bit late,

but she'll be here any minute.

I hope Jeremiah brought his "a" game.

Oh, he's not here yet either.

Any reason you think he might be late?

The guy is a famous recluse.

He might not show up at all.
It's your fault for picking him.

My fa... oh, you've
got to be kidding me.

We said no sabotaging.

What are you talking about?

Jeremiah. Hi.

Mr. Humphrey, show me to the bar.

I warn you, if the krug
is warmer than 55 degrees,

I'm leaving.

Jeremiah Harris?

Epperly Lawrence.

Yes. How do you do?

Daniel told me you
were in a bit of a bind.

Nice. Let's get you a glass of champagne.

I'll tell you all about our plans.

O.M.G.

I was just poleaxed by a poor person.

Fancy seeing you here.

Chuck, this is Stuart Fuji.
He's in the film business.

Stuart, can I borrow her for a moment?

What are you doing with that bore?

Let's get out of here.

Actually, I'm having a nice time.

Stuart understands that when
I say I'm telling the truth,

I am.

Raina, you're trying to take my company.

How can I just trust you?

You'd think less of me if I did.

I couldn't think less of
you than I do right now.

Sorry.

I wouldn't be like this if
it wasn't my father's legacy.

Stakes are too high to
take a chance on trust.

Hey.

It's just business.

From now on, I don't even know
if we have that to discuss.

Maybe Eric went home.

He doesn't really like parties anyway.

He can't be buying from Damien.

Come on.

Your sister just clocked us.

Okay, wh-what do we do?
Just go with me on this one.

Well, I'm gonna go get a drink.
Would you like anything, babe?

Uh...

So you're Damien's "babe" now?

You... Williamsburg weasel!

I can't believe you
stabbed me in the back.

I only did it because I
thought you did the same to me.

Hillary Clinton is one of my role models.

I do not break treaties, you
ass, but I do secure borders,

so I'm gonna go tell Epperly
what you did right now.

No. Blair, wait. Look, we can...
We can figure something out.

Let go of me, you classless cling-on.

Blair, do not go to Epperly.
I need this job, all right?

No!

Uh... whoa.

Aah!

Oh, no.

Oh, is that...

Stefano Tonchi. I'm on the list.

Stefano, this way, please.

Spotted... dubious friends
in definite hot water.

Obviously, you're both
fired. Go back to the office.

And pack your things.

Looks like "W" just left Dan and Blair.

I just got an interesting
phone call from Raina Thorpe.

Did you tell Chuck to have me fired?

Let me guess. Uh,
you thought I'd embarrass you.

The Thorpe's were trying to
take over Bass Industries.

We thought they might be using
you just to get information.

I'm a grown man, Nate,

and I'm actually good at
what I do. Chuck is family.

I would never do anything
to jeopardize things for him.

You do realize that's a
total contradiction, though,

being Chuck's family and
then working for the Thorpe's?

Word around the office is that
he's banging Thorpe's daughter.

Talk about sleeping with the enemy.

But that's Chuck's decision, okay?

And whatever happens with
Raina is on him and him alone.

You need the second chance.

You can't go down in another scandal.

So you're getting me fired instead?

All those nights in prison,

when I thought I couldn't take it,

when I wanted to quit.

Or die or... I didn't,
because I knew there was still.

One person out there who believed in me.

Dad, you'll get another job.

Yeah, washing toilets.

You know what? I think I'd
rather live in a halfway house.

Than live with someone
who only halfway trusts me.

Come on. It was just an internship.

I'm sure you can have your mother call.

And get you a new one in a second.

My mother didn't get me
"W" She's a designer.

She can't call in favors
from a fashion magazine.

Well, you don't get jobs like
this without a connection.

Well, I did. I practically
stalked Stefano.

I spent the night at his
lobby waiting to meet him.

And after the police escorted
me out for the third time,

I faxed a letter to every
machine in the building.

That's like 200 fax machines.

332.

Wow, Blair, I'm so sorry.

I didn't know any of this.

What, the fact that
you were willfully ignorant.

Is supposed to make me feel better?

You wanted an internship.
I wanted this one.

So why didn't you just sabotage me?

You had every opportunity.

Guess I must have some
undiagnosed brain injury,

because I stupidly thought.

That this fake friendship might be real.

Damien Dalgaard,
of all people...

You know what kind of person he is.

Oh, so now you wanna get all sisterly?

You're dating a demon.

Can't you see he's using
you like he did Jenny?

Why? 'Cause nobody could
ever like me for me?

Hey, I know what it
feels like when you think.

You got no one to turn to.

Who the hell are you?

I'm Ben,
Serena's...

Non-rapist but still technically
ex-con former teacher.

You have taken up a lot of
time over the dinner table.

At our house.

I'm sure all that drama
has been overshadowing.

What's going on in everyone
else's life, especially yours.

No offense, man, but
mind your own business.

When I got locked up,

I... befriended some not very good guys.

Found out the hard way,

when you do things
that betray who you are,

it can become very difficult
to recognize yourself.

I don't wanna see that happen to you.

Please, Eric.

Mom did this awful thing,

and... and you went
away to Ostroff,

and I was looking so forward
to just being away with Elliot.

And having somebody to talk to,

and then he broke up with
me, and I didn't have anybody.

You always have me.

No, I didn't. You were
off chasing some judge,

trying to help him.

I don't want to feel sad.

I didn't wanna feel anything,
and the one thing about Damien.

Is he is a good distraction, but...

You're right.

Thank you.

I won't see him anymore.

Um, Serena, can I speak to you?

It's okay. I gotta go anyway.

What Juliet did... has
it crossed your mind.

That Ben was at least
partially responsible?

He wanted revenge because he
thought I put him in prison.

But that's in the past.
You know, he just gave Eric.

Some really fatherly
advice, helped convince him.

To stay away from Damien Dalgaard.

Damien?

Look, I would love to explain,

but I need to find Ben right now.

Epperly, uh, it's Dan Humphrey.
I know I ruined your party.

And humiliated your boss.

And there's no reason for you to
want to listen to me right now,

but I've got to tell you something.

Eric.

I just heard that you've
been hanging out with Damien.

Are you doing drugs?

You know, I could lie and say no.

Um... but I bought sleeping pills.

And then I needed
Adderall to wake back up,

but that was it, and, um,

it was stupid, and I'm done with it.

If you need help, I wanna
make sure you get it.

No, I don't care about the drugs.

Damien was just there when
no one else would listen.

Ben, wait. Please don't avoid me.

I wanna be your friend.

Serena, it's a lot easier
for me to start over.

Without any reminders from my past.

But why? I saw you talking to Eric,

and it reminded me of what you were like.

At boarding school.

I'm not that person anymore.

Yes, you are.

You wanna know why I've been avoiding you?

Because I see that look in your eye,

and I know exactly what it means.

But I don't wanna be with you.

I didn't reciprocate back
then, and I don't now.

I'm sorry.

I'm not heartbroken. I'm humiliated.

I was falling for someone who
wants nothing to do with me.

And I thought I found my calling,

and now the only thing
that brings me any joy.

Is planning Dan Humphrey's
long, slow demise.

Epperly?

It's 9:20. Where are you?

W-what are you talking
about? You fired me.

Yes, and then Dan confessed
that you were the one.

Who called Jeremiah, and he
took credit for it and then.

Staged that whole wrestling
stunt to embarrass you.

I was totally wrong about
him. If you're gonna be.

A backstabber, just stab
some backs, you know?

Are you saying...

That Alex White is
styling eight looks today,

and I need someone to
steam the couture? Yes.

I'll be there in 15.
You know what I just remembered?

If you really want something,

you don't stop for anyone
or anything until you get it.

Thanks for meeting me.

Serena told me how helpful
you were with Eric yesterday.

Just saying what I thought.

Ben, I realize my wife hasn't
treated you justly in any way.

I'd like to help.

You're not gonna offer
me more money, are you?

You deserve a real shot at
getting back on your feet again,

and that's gonna be tough to
do living in a halfway house.

I have an extra room at my loft,

and I-I'd love it if you moved in.

After everything that's happened,

it's the least we can do.

I haven't experienced a
lot of kindness lately.

I gotta think about
it, but... sounds good.

Take your time.

Hi. Could you connect
me to room 312, please?

Howard Archibald.

What do you mean, he's checked out?

Yeah.

This winter.

Thank you.

Even though we bundle up,

a cold shoulder can freeze us out.

I heard about what young
bass asked Raina to do.

It's terrible.

Well, I'm just thankful
she gave me the heads up.

And you gave me a chance to talk.

We're old friends, and
you're doing a bang-up job.

I, uh, should've told you about my plans.

For Bass Industries,

but I didn't wanna put you
in a compromising position.

I completely understand,
and I can assure you,

there are no conflicts anymore.
Whatever you need, I'm your guy.

What are you doing here?

I was wrong to ask you
to fire The Captain.

Stuart, a moment?

Yes, you were.

I told you who I was when we met.

I don't play games.

In business or in my personal life.

My father is gonna do
everything humanly possible.

To acquire Bass Industries.

It's not a secret. It's a fact.

I know. I apologize for
losing sight of that.

Look, you're a beautiful girl
who says what's on her mind.

And isn't afraid of the consequences.

I don't want to stop seeing you.

I can handle the complications if you can.

Hmm. I think complications.

Are the least of what I can handle.

But...

There is a man... in a towel.

In my bathroom right now.

So...

Maybe another time?

You look good here.

Guess it turns out your
friend wasn't worthy.

Tell me about it.

I've been trying to
convince people for years.

But just so you know, he
was never really my friend.

Sometimes a ray of sun
shines in and gives us hope.

I offered Ben the apartment,
and he's thinking about it.

Thank you so much, Rufus.

We're just not gonna
take "no" for an answer.

Ben is still a good
person. I-I know he is.

Consider this a warning.
Stay away from Serena.

Stay away from her family.
I remember your father,

and I think we both know how
he would respond to your dealing.

If someone were to tell him.

What do you care, huh?

Those people ruined your life, not me.

You actually like her.

How I feel about Serena is
none of your damn business.

The only thing you should be
worried about is disappearing.

Hey. What are you doing right now?

Sorry, Damien, but
I'm done with the pills.

No, that's not what I
meant. You wanna hang out?

As friends.

But on the Upper East
Side, the slipperiest ice...

Uh, sure. Why not?

Good.

Is usually right in front of us.

Good.

X.O.X.O. Gossip Girl.
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