Gossip Girl (2007–2012): Season 4, Episode 21 - Shattered Bass - full transcript
Charlie is finally starting to feel less like a fish-out-of-water with Serena and her friends, but complications present themselves when Charlie is invited to attend the Constance Billard ...
GOSSIP GIRL: Gossip Girl here,
your one and only source...
... into the scandalous lives
of Manattars elite.
Vanessa said if I helped Rufus,
I'd help me get you.
He's under the impression
you tried to sabotage me...
...and you happen to make
a perfect villain.
My goal was to destroy Chuck.
My uncle is my worst enemy.
Chuck tried to cover up the truth
about my mother.
NATE: This one is from the night of the fire.
- What's on it?
Bart having an argument with a woman,
Avery Thorpe.
My father and Avery Thorpe
were having an affair.
I'll explain it all in person. I look forward
to meeting with you too, Jack.
Don't think I don't know it was you
that sent Princess Sophie...
...that scrapbook from Gossip Girl.
LOUIS: Without the royal court's approval,
it means even more.
Will you marry me?
You never marry anyone else.
You're mine.
- I said it's over.
- Argh!
Mom, I have some news. I'm engaged.
WOMAN:
Where has she been?
GOSSIP GIRL:
And who am I?
That's one secret I'll never tell.
You know you love me. XOXO...
... Gossip Girl.
[MOTOR REVVING]
You're not in my dream anymore.
No! Ah!
GOSSIP GIRL:
Good morning, sleepyheads.
Looks like "Dream until
your dreams come true"...
... wasrt such a good idea after all.
So I thought I'd bring
some luxury across the river.
Brooklyn needs it.
It's all bars, bakeries and babies.
No hotel in sight.
Charles Place.
You up to attend the ribbon-cutting?
No, thanks.
You're still pissed I lied to Raina
about my father.
That was a big lie, even for you.
It's why I'm stepping out from under his
shadow and away from the Bass name.
Whatever you want to call yourself or
your hotel, you're still the same person.
With everything going on,
I need my best friend by my side.
I saw what you did to Blair.
I'm going to stay with Raina
for a while.
- Walk out, don't be here when I get back.
- Don't worry. I'm already gone.
[PHONE RINGING]
Really? You're trying me again?
Does that seem like it's going to work?
- You answered.
- You're right. My bad.
Wait. I know you don't like me...
...but can you acknowledge
everything was true?
Your point?
You didn't need to have your cousin
make me look like a crazy bitch.
Oh, you don't need any help with that.
She said I manipulated her
to ruin Rufus' business dinner.
You're telling me that Charlie
came up with that by herself?
I'm saying you probably did
whatever she said you did.
If Charlie's fighting back, good.
She's learning.
Goodbye, Vanessa.
- Mm. Green.
- Yellow.
That's 0-for-4.
Okay, let's try Sour Patch Kids.
- We were going to have breakfast.
- This is breakfast.
When I was little, Sour Patch Kids
were my best friends.
Them and books.
Books? Me too.
What was your favorite?
I could try to be cool and make
something up, but if I were honest...
...FIowers In The Attic.
My copy literally fell apart.
Really? What was it that
you loved most exactly?
Was it the gripping tale
of teen incest or the general...
...fine quality of the prose?
Oh, my God.
I totally should have lied
and said Fitzgerald.
I can tell he influences your writing.
Especially that story
in The New Yorker.
Was that about Serena?
Yeah. Yeah. That was back
when I was on the outside...
...not getting my own
personal invitation...
...to the Constance-St. Jude's
black-tie alumni fundraiser.
Yeah. So...
I wasrt gonna go because
I wasrt exactly the most popular kid...
...so why relive that?
But then I thought...
...maybe if you came with me,
it'd be fun.
Yes. Are you kidding? Yes.
Blair is having this little engagement toast
beforehand and she invited me.
I figured I should go,
so you want to meet me there?
I'd love to.
[CHARLIE GIGGLES]
So here comes the future princess.
Now, what does that make us, I wonder?
Well, as of now, nothing.
In choosing me,
Louis gave up his succession rights.
Fortunately, we are here
to throw you an engagement party...
...so maybe we can fix that.
While this looks delicious, I thought
we agreed on a champagne toast.
Of course. This is the vitaminwater
design competition with the CFDA.
Me and Joe Zee and the Vena Cava girls,
we are the judges...
...and we will be picking the final T-shirt
from a young designer...
...to complete the collection.
We could be launching someone's career.
Well, let's keep our attention
on my future, shall we?
I really want the princess
to understand...
...that Louis can have me
and his rightful title.
Not to worry. I happen to be
an expert mediator.
Serena. Did Lily get those dresses
that I sent over?
The Maxi ones
from last year's collection?
I'm on my way to her, so I'll ask.
And be back in time for
the engagement party, I hope?
Or not. I'd actually like to be engaged
when it's over.
I'm sorry I sent those blasts to Louis'
mother, but everything worked out great...
...so can we just enjoy it
and move on, please?
Like much else in your life,
that apology was underwhelming.
SERENA:
Good to see you, Eleanor.
You must be Jack.
Thank you for getting here so quickly.
It was nothing.
Your father and I go way back.
Which won't stop me from
inviting you to have this little chat...
...someplace more comfortable,
like your hotel room.
I see the Bass family resemblance.
[JACK CHUCKLES]
So, what's this about that old building
my brother burned down?
I just found out my mother was in it.
I didn't even know she was dead
until recently.
But now that I do,
I want the revenge my dad never got.
Chuck has proof that my mother's death
wasrt an accident.
He's been covering it up
ever since he found out.
While I love making
my nephew suffer...
...what, besides entertainment,
is in it for me?
The reins of Bass Industries.
You know all the right things to say,
don't you?
What the hell?
Nate, I'm sure you know Jack.
Yes, unfortunately, I do,
but why do you?
I'll be in touch to discuss details.
Should have known you'd still be dining
on my nephew's leftovers.
You brought in Jack Bass?
Is that Panic's art? It looks great.
Yeah. Hey, your mom called...
...and she was concerned
you were due for a refill of medication.
Shoot. I was so excited about going
to the fundraiser tonight with Dan...
...I forgot to pick it up.
I'll go right now.
I already did.
Last time things went well,
you stopped taking it.
And then they went from well to hell.
Trust me, I never want that
to happen again.
- Well, I'm glad. Neither do we.
- You have nothing to worry about.
Unlike me, who has no idea
what I'm gonna wear tonight.
New York is always so gray,
even in the spring.
And the angles everywhere,
they are so harsh.
I'll be happy to be back in Monaco.
The Glenn Ligon: America exhibit
at the Whitney is won'th the trip.
There's nothing gray or angular there.
Except the building.
I think I've had my fill
of your city's ugliness for this trip.
- Mother, please.
- I'm sorry...
...for the way Chuck behaved.
He's out of my life for good...
...and you can rest assured that
my friends are nothing like him.
Most of the time.
I suppose I will see for myself
this evening at your party.
And I was also thinking
that we could go...
...to my alma mater's fundraiser
tonight afterwards.
Didrt one of Caroline's bastard
children go to this school?
Or was it Albert?
Blair, do you know?
I'm sorry, I just remembered that I have
to get my dress for tonight altered.
I lost weight in
the whirlwind romance...
...so would you mind if I took
a rain check for tea?
- Of course. We'll see you tonight.
- Okay.
She's lying.
About losing weight?
I had her followed.
If you are going to give up the throne
for this girl...
...the least she can do is give up
her bad habits.
The first place she went after
you asked her to marry you...
...to see Chuck Bass.
GOSSIP GIRL: Let's hope
the only thing B has in common...
... with Marie Antoinette
is impeccable taste.
Or she just might lose her head
before she gets her crown.
CHARLIE: I can't believe how amazing
these parties look.
That's the Constance-St. Jude's
fundraiser.
It's a shame we're missing it this year
since my mom can't go.
Actually...
...Dan invited me.
Oh, that's great.
Are you sure?
You said that you werert seeing him and...
I can call right now
and cancel if you want.
Don't be ridiculous.
Dan and I are barely even talking.
CHARLIE:
Um...
I've never been to
a black-tie affair before.
If only I had something to wear.
Your mom's been super-generous...
...but I can't put a dress
like that on her black card.
What about your trust fund?
You're over 18. Why haven't you got it?
Maybe Grandma and my mom's issues
are worse than we thought.
No. I bet that that's not it.
My mom and CeCe have basically gone
Celebrity Rehab...
...and she's never held it
against me and Eric.
Let me call her and find out.
You're like my fairy god-cousin.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
- I'll let you get started.
- Yeah.
Well, look who finally
came to her senses.
The concierge at the Empire
said that you were here.
Louis and I are still
very much engaged.
Then why are you here with me?
I'm risking my well-being
to tell you your Uncle Jack is in town.
I saw him myself this afternoon.
Makes sense. New building,
new way to hurt me.
I just came to warn you...
...so you can prepare
for what Jack is planning.
How will I ever prepare
for what you're planning?
I should go. I can't be late
for my engagement party.
Already so royal...
...sensitive to the suffering
of her subjects.
You have no idea
what I've been going through.
Chuck.
Just be careful.
And all this time, I thought you hated Bart
because of his sunny personality.
I see you've spoken with my daughter.
And apparently you haven't.
She's holding onto some anger
about this whole situation.
Can't say I blame her.
Doesrt mean I wanna do business
with her.
Which is why you called me.
What Raina is proposing suits me fine.
It's just your daughter's history
with Chuck...
...Nate Archibald crashing our meeting
looking like he ran away from home.
The whole thing feels messy, juvenile.
I couldn't agree more.
What did you have in mind?
My nephew is at the edge of a cliff again.
Nothing turns him upside down
like losing Blair Waldorf.
All he needs is a push.
And I'll have the men in lab coats
waiting to catch him when he falls.
Let me know what I can do.
You can start by paying for drinks...
...during which we'll discuss
what else you'll be paying for.
[RUSSELL LAUGHING]
Yeah. You know,
there's one more thing.
I believe there's a box
Chuck is protecting in his suite.
I'm guessing it's where Bart kept
mementos, letters from my wife.
It would mean the world to me
if I could have those things for myself.
I'll make sure you're well compensated.
I'll make sure you get a key.
Looks like someone got their trust fund.
Thank you for vouching for me.
I got a loan from the Bank of CeCe
until my official checkbooks arrive.
I've also fallen in love with Nina Ricci,
or whoever designs her dresses.
Ooh. Let me see.
[PHONE RINGING]
Shoot. It's my mom. I better get this.
- I'll show you later?
- Of course.
Hi, Mom.
I just got the most amazing dress...
...for this fundraiser
at St. Jude's tonight with Dan.
With my trust fund.
No. No. Don't be mad.
Everything's perfect.
I promise. Nothing's wrong.
I'll talk to you later.
GOSSIP GIRL: I don't think that's what
the doctor had in mind...
... when he said, "Use as directed."
How can you have an engagement party
without the prince?
Oh, right. He's not one anymore.
I invited you to attend, not to speak.
WOMAN:
Try the '91.
Did you know that Princess Sophie
is an avid ornithologist, just like me?
I cannot concentrate on vintage
with you droning on about insects.
My dear, ornithology is
the study of birds not insects.
ELEANOR:
Oh.
[FRENCH MUSIC PLAYING
ON SPEAKERS]
[SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]
I'm Cyrus Rose, Blair's stepfather.
And this is my wife, Eleanor.
Princess Sophie, welcome to
our tasteful and appropriate home.
- Thank you.
- Now, I'm a hugger.
Hope you don't mind.
Oh. Princess Sophie, I apologize
for not greeting you properly.
[SPEAKS FRENCH]
He said he would meet me here.
CHUCK: This is good work.
If you two will excuse me.
Your Highness.
You'll forgive me if I'm too busy to bow.
I don't appreciate the sarcasm.
Or for that matter,
anything else about you.
- Then we're equal.
- Except I'm not pursuing your fianc?e.
I know Blair came here to see you.
Maybe your fianc?e is pursuing me.
I highly doubt that after you
humiliated her in front of the royal court.
Why don't you tell me what's going on?
- Shouldrt you be asking Blair that?
- I want the truth.
If you can't trust Blair to tell the truth,
you've got bigger problems than me.
All I'll say is, get used to it.
Blair is nothing without her secrets.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
I have a real foe to fight.
What did you do to your hand?
It will heal with time.
Unlike you, who's facing a lifetime
doubting Blair.
Hey. What are you still doing here?
Bringing Mom dinner.
She's in a bidding war...
...for a vintage Birkin on eBay
and can't leave the computer.
Don't you have Blair's engagement toast?
I know you have issues.
I can't force Blair to want me there.
Come on, it's Blair.
She might have trouble saying it
most of the time...
...but she loves you
as much as she loves anybody.
Of course she wants you there.
Sorry to barge in, but I'm thinking about
going to Blair's party after all.
- Wanted to check a dress in my closet.
- No problem.
Ugh. This is terrible. I can't even decide
how to wear my hair.
Do your feet hurt
after wearing heels all night?
And does Dan dance?
Do you prefer lipstick or lip gloss?
Okay, breathe. Lipstick lasts longer,
but gloss is more fun.
Dan does love to dance,
but he's terrible at it, so no laughing.
Your feet won't hurt as long as you have
just the right amount of champagne.
Other than that, just be yourself.
That's what I did at cotillion and
Dan and I had the most magical night.
And your hair looks great down.
I can't reach Louis, and I've barely had
any time to bond with Princess Sophie...
...thanks to Cyrus' kibitzing.
She looks like she's enjoying
the conversation.
[BOTH LAUGHING]
Your stepfather is wonderful, Blair.
Yes, I loved him at first sight.
ELEANOR: No, you didn't.
- His knowledge of birds is magnifique.
[CYRUS CHUCKLES]
Perhaps I judge you too harshly
after the consulate affair.
Cyrus has told me of your job at W
and your straight-A average...
...all while dedicating yourself
to avian welfare.
You would never let a duck
go hungry.
And you do make Louis very happy.
You and Louis may make your first
formal appearance as an engaged couple...
...this evening, if you like,
at Constance-St. Jude.
Your first royal appearance.
I have ways of swaying the court.
There are certain dalliances that
they would rather not have exposed.
It feels like we're family already.
What is this?
It's true, what they say
about diamonds.
They cut not only glass,
but porcelain as well.
BLAIR:
Oh.
- Did you hear the good news?
- I did.
[TAPPING ON GLASS]
Let us all raise a glass...
...to the newly reinstated prince
and princess-to-be.
[APPLAUSE]
May your lives be as full of love...
...as the skies are of birds.
SOPHIE: Ha, ha.
MAN: Very sweet.
WOMAN: Cheers.
We need to talk.
Your attempt to destroy me will have
to wait. I have a meeting.
I'm not doing anything,
except getting you the help you need.
Oh, whoa.
Little unsteady, are we? It's okay.
It's understandable you'd succumb
to substance abuse...
...after all you've been through.
A mother who scammed you for profit.
A stepmother who cut you out
of your own company.
And of course, the love of your live
leaving you...
...for a monarchy
smaller than Manattan.
Forgetting my uncle that made me
choose between my legacy...
...and the love of my life.
Blair did jump at the chance to sleep
with me again, didn't she?
Hey. What the hell's going on?
Get ahold of yourself.
Look who rode in on his high horse
to tell me, "I told you so."
I'm coming to make sure you're okay.
- Get out of the way or get hurt.
- First Blair, now me?
- You do need some help.
- Which is why I've brought it.
You can't be serious.
After everything you've done?
I'd be insane to not want
to beat the crap out of you.
Yeah, well, they have experts
who will decide that.
You either go with these gentlemen...
...or I'll call the cops
and file a civil suit against you.
Sorry, man. You should go,
it's the only way.
You're making a grave mistake.
Don't touch the suit.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Sedate him if necessary, now.
Oh, and I guess
you won't be needing this.
And remember,
it only works if you work it.
GOSSIP GIRL:
We hear one Bass is hitting bottom.
- Nicely played.
- Feel free to take whatever you want...
...including precious works of art.
GOSSIP GIRL: Looks like the hotel
isn't the only Charles that needs rehab.
[POP MUSIC PLAYING ON SPEAKERS]
SERENA:
Hey, what'd I miss?
Cyrus charmed the princess
into returning Louis to the throne...
...but he's upstairs waiting to talk
and he didn't seem happy...
...so I should go.
- B, I know you don't believe me...
...but no matter how much we fight,
all I've ever wanted for you is true love.
I'm sorry that it took me so long
to realize that.
You deserve this.
Well, it's not as if I haven't done
my share of subversion.
Penelope would have gotten far too much
satisfaction out of being maid of honor. Heh.
[PHONE BEEPING]
GOSSIP GIRL:
Spotted: A lush headed for lockdown.
Let's hope this Bass can survive
on dry land.
You okay?
I know I shouldn't care,
but I'm worried about him.
Not tonight. Go be a princess.
Rehab is the safest place for Chuck...
...and your engagement.
- Hey, you came.
- So did you.
I mean, that's... That's all right, right?
We're good?
Yeah. I mean, Blair's getting engaged
and you're taking Charlie...
...to her first black-tie event,
so it seems everyone's moving on.
Thank you.
Oh, I'm sorry it took me so long,
but we can celebrate you getting back...
...your rightful place in your family
and the country.
Blair, I know you saw Chuck.
Well, l...
I wanted him to hear about
our engagement from me.
Twice.
And I had to warn him that
his evil uncle was in town.
All of which sounds very noble,
so why didn't you tell me?
[SIGHS]
You know we have a history,
so I was worried...
...that you'd think it meant
more than it did.
I saw him before I came here.
If he told you something happened,
he's lying.
- He's trying to get you leave me.
- I saw his hand.
It's not the ring that cut your face.
Blair, how can you lie
to protect someone who hurt you?
Since I'm not seeing him again,
there's no reason to embarrass him.
I think you're the one
who's embarrassed.
You have your own dark side.
I understand if you wanna end it.
It's very unbecoming of a princess.
I want you, Blair.
But the only way it will work is
if you show me...
...all of the parts of yourself...
...even the ones you're ashamed of.
Maybe if we don't talk about them,
they'll just go away.
I hope you'll join me at this party
to make our formal debut.
If you're not ready to share your life,
all of it...
...don't show up.
I'll leave with my mother tonight.
Hey, I'm worried about Charlie.
She should be here by now.
[ELEVATOR BELL DINGS]
Forget I asked.
WOMAN:
Take your coat?
That's my dress.
RUSSELL:
Gentlemen.
- What the hell is going on?
- Divine intervention.
If you consider Satan divine.
- You did get in one good punch.
- Was a long time coming.
He reached out to me to help.
You see, as much as I love
to screw with my nephew...
...your using me to do it
just didn't sit right.
What's on that tape
you just put in your pocket?
You didn't just wanna read
your cheating wife's love letters.
CHUCK: In that box
was evidence against my father.
Even if you went to the authorities,
the implications are limited on a dead man.
JACK:
So we played follow the leader.
Unless you're into arson porn,
there's something else on that tape.
Bart murdered my wife.
I can take my story to the press.
[ELEVATOR BELL DINGS]
CHUCK:
First you'll stay for the viewing.
The time code is after my father
left the building.
You're the one who locked the doors.
My father didn't set the fire
that killed your wife...
...you did.
[FRENCH MUSIC PLAYING ON SPEAKERS]
You look great.
You wanna grab a drink before we go?
Ahem. You should've asked me
if you wanted to wear my cotillion dress.
You can borrow anything you want,
but you do need to say something.
This isn't your dress.
I got this at Nina Ricci, remember?
You do have a lot of dresses.
Pamela Dennis made it especially for me.
I think I would know.
And so should you
since you were my date.
I bought this myself.
I wouldn't steal from you.
Okay, then let's see the label.
Well, it's in your mom's garbage.
It was jabbing me in the back.
I think I still have the red mark
if you wanna see that.
Whoa, whoa. Stop, stop, come on.
There are a million gold dresses.
But only one with
a Pamela Dennis label cut out.
- Take it off.
- This is obviously a misunderstanding.
Why are you defending her?
You are not leaving in that.
If you didn't want me to go with Dan,
you didn't have to humiliate me.
Okay, Charlie,
this has nothing to do with Dan.
Good. Then you won't mind
if we leave together now.
I was trying to take it slow with Charlie
because I value our friendship so much.
Can we just call the cops?
I'm hungry, and all you seem to have are
olives and hallucinogenic mushrooms.
You have to believe me.
It was an accident.
Bart and I were partners.
I had proof that he was planning the fire.
So when I found out he was sleeping
with Avery...
...it was a perfect setup.
- Trying to keep my family.
- By killing the mother of your child?
I swear to you,
I thought it was Bart in that building.
I knew no matter what I said,
he would never let Avery go.
It sounds crazy but I still loved her.
And she loved you.
I read the letter she wrote
to my father ending things.
That letter was for me.
Bart called and said we needed to talk...
...that I should meet him at the building.
That was when I decided
that he wouldn't be leaving.
That's what Avery and my father
were arguing about on the tape?
She wanted to tell you in person
she loved him.
Unless we're close to the end
of this sob story...
...I'm gonna order room service, okay?
RUSSELL:
Your father and I made an agreement.
I would keep the proof of
his involvement in the fire a secret...
...I would give him the company,
the insurance money...
...and go back to Chicago.
And he would say that
he was responsible for the accident.
He always felt guilty
about Avery being there.
I can't choose my entr?e with Hallmark
Hall of Fame in the background.
- I'm calling the cops.
- Please.
I'll pay.
I'll give you Thorpe Enterprises.
Anything you want.
But I can't let Raina find out what I did.
I'll give you the same deal he did.
Girls, can we at least
get my plane fare home?
Get out of New York
and never come back.
Thank you.
If Raina ever found out,
I don't know what I'd do.
- Blintz?
- No, thank you. I've lost my appetite.
Well, how is that possible?
You're returning to your alma mater
as a princess-bride-to-be.
You and Louis are practically giddy
about each other.
- Not when he finds out who I really am.
- You mean a brilliant and beautiful...
...and remarkably-strong-for-her-stature
young woman?
You may not be aware of this,
but it's not all light and bright in here.
There are some places devoid
of even a hint of sparkle.
Louis will love those too,
one would hope.
Chuck was the only one who ever did.
But he couldn't see the rest.
Louis says he wants it all,
but what kind of a princess schemes...
...and plays sex games and dreams
herself into old Hollywood movies?
Well, pretending, as your stepfather,
that I didn't hear the sex-games part...
...the truth is, the only way
that you're gonna know...
...if Louis is the one,
is to tell him everything.
But what if he doesn't love me after I do?
Take it from someone who's
head over heels for a Waldorf woman...
...even everything is not enough.
[SIGHS]
NATE: Hey.
- You're late.
I'm sorry. Something came up.
It was really important.
- I'm not that late. What's wrong?
- Jack Bass called.
He's backing out of the whole plan.
Says he just used me for the free flight.
Well, that's Jack for you.
I told you he couldn't be trusted.
We're talking about my payback
for my mother's death...
...and you're l-told-you-so-ing me?
Punishing Chuck's not gonna bring
your mom back.
Chuck knew Bart murdered my mother.
He watched me get my hopes up...
...about that waitress. He tried to ruin
my relationship with my father.
- He should pay for that.
- I know you're upset.
But you have to trust me on this.
Chuck didn't do anything wrong.
First Jack, now you. What is going on?
You've been through enough pain
without digging up more.
I am not stopping
until Chuck feels as bad as I do.
Chuck's father didn't kill your mother.
Yours did.
[CHATTERING]
[PHONE RINGING]
DAN:
You gotta take that?
Um... No.
GOSSIP GIRL: They say love is the best
medicine, that is unless you don't take it.
Your dad was a nasty son of a bitch...
...but I never thought for a second
he'd actually gone O.J.
Thank you for using your evil powers
for good this time.
It was selfish, really. I didn't want anyone
else playing with my punching bag.
Dysfunction is best kept in the family.
It's true.
Plus, what would I want with a company
someone else owns half of?
Or a building in Brooklyn?
Now, if you still had Blair,
things might be different.
On that note,
I'm going to cut this reunion short...
...and try to find her
before the nice guy actually wins.
I'm counting on you not to defile
the Bass name...
...and lose her to a family
of titled circus performers.
RAINA [ON PHONE]:
I know what you did, Dad.
Honey, what are you talking about?
You're the reason my mother is dead.
Did Chuck Bass tell you that?
He's lying.
He's trying to cover his own guilt.
Why don't I come and take you to dinner
and we can talk about it.
Don't come near me.
The only one lying is you, my whole life.
Raina, please.
You're as dead to me as my mother is.
Thanks for coming.
Couldrt resist finding
what we have in common.
Unless it includes an apology,
I'm not staying.
You accused me of getting Charlie to turn
Dan against you. She just did the same.
You think Blair is behind it? I mean,
Dars a good kisser, but that good?
It's Waldorf-level scheming,
but Blair is in love with her prince.
- This was all Charlie.
- Hey, Serena. And Vanessa.
I'm not even gonna ask
what the two of you are doing together.
But have either of you seen Charlie?
[CHATTERING]
I don't know why being here makes me
feel like I'm on the outside again.
Oh, you know why? Because
you're the only one talking to me.
[CHARLIE LAUGHS]
What's up, Kati, Is? Nice to see you girls
back together again, still dressing alike.
- Do you hear something?
- Nope. Nothing.
[CHARLIE CHUCKLES]
Come on, you must have had some fun
in high school.
Not in actual school. No.
So you never did anything crazy?
Like blow up a toilet
or spray-paint lockers...
...or try to get some
behind the bleachers?
- No. I was pretty much the anti-crazy.
- Huh.
We're gonna have to fix that.
I was here
after a swimming-pool incident.
It was not the good kind of crazy.
That kind is better.
You shouldn't leave high school
without doing it on a desk.
Can you call me "Serena"?
What?
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Wait, wait, wait. Wait a second.
Maybe this is not a great idea.
Queller wasrt known for a sense of humor.
Um...
Why don't you get dressed...
...I'll meet you outside.
[PHONE BEEPING]
Have you seen a prince? I am engaged
to him. You should be green with envy...
[PHONE RINGS]
...but I don't have time to make
you wallow in it. I have to take this call.
- What?
BLAIR: Hello.
Of course.
I'll be there as soon as I can.
Serena's cousin. Thank God.
I just got a call that Chuck needs me.
When Louis arrives,
tell him I was here and I'll be back.
Whatever you do, don't let him leave.
GOSSIP GIRL:
A dream is just a dream, or is it?
So when you say Charlie
went off her medication...
...you don't mean
the doctors told her to.
No. Her mother said it happened
once before, last time she was happy.
Ended pretty badly.
GOSSIP GIRL: A place where fantasy
and reality collide.
Chuck Bass, what a disappointment.
I was rooting for you.
CHUCK:
Have you seen the real Blair?
Don't you read Gossip Girl?
You lost her to the prince.
Not yet I haven't.
I told you he wouldn't let her get away.
GOSSIP GIRL: Everything you ever wanted
seems possible.
Excuse me, sir.
Someone called me from the building...
...and told me Chuck Bass was up here.
He was threatening to jump
and asking for me. I'm Blair Waldorf.
GOSSIP GIRL: Until you realize
the nightmare is just beginning.
XOXO, Gossip Girl.
[English - US - SDH]
your one and only source...
... into the scandalous lives
of Manattars elite.
Vanessa said if I helped Rufus,
I'd help me get you.
He's under the impression
you tried to sabotage me...
...and you happen to make
a perfect villain.
My goal was to destroy Chuck.
My uncle is my worst enemy.
Chuck tried to cover up the truth
about my mother.
NATE: This one is from the night of the fire.
- What's on it?
Bart having an argument with a woman,
Avery Thorpe.
My father and Avery Thorpe
were having an affair.
I'll explain it all in person. I look forward
to meeting with you too, Jack.
Don't think I don't know it was you
that sent Princess Sophie...
...that scrapbook from Gossip Girl.
LOUIS: Without the royal court's approval,
it means even more.
Will you marry me?
You never marry anyone else.
You're mine.
- I said it's over.
- Argh!
Mom, I have some news. I'm engaged.
WOMAN:
Where has she been?
GOSSIP GIRL:
And who am I?
That's one secret I'll never tell.
You know you love me. XOXO...
... Gossip Girl.
[MOTOR REVVING]
You're not in my dream anymore.
No! Ah!
GOSSIP GIRL:
Good morning, sleepyheads.
Looks like "Dream until
your dreams come true"...
... wasrt such a good idea after all.
So I thought I'd bring
some luxury across the river.
Brooklyn needs it.
It's all bars, bakeries and babies.
No hotel in sight.
Charles Place.
You up to attend the ribbon-cutting?
No, thanks.
You're still pissed I lied to Raina
about my father.
That was a big lie, even for you.
It's why I'm stepping out from under his
shadow and away from the Bass name.
Whatever you want to call yourself or
your hotel, you're still the same person.
With everything going on,
I need my best friend by my side.
I saw what you did to Blair.
I'm going to stay with Raina
for a while.
- Walk out, don't be here when I get back.
- Don't worry. I'm already gone.
[PHONE RINGING]
Really? You're trying me again?
Does that seem like it's going to work?
- You answered.
- You're right. My bad.
Wait. I know you don't like me...
...but can you acknowledge
everything was true?
Your point?
You didn't need to have your cousin
make me look like a crazy bitch.
Oh, you don't need any help with that.
She said I manipulated her
to ruin Rufus' business dinner.
You're telling me that Charlie
came up with that by herself?
I'm saying you probably did
whatever she said you did.
If Charlie's fighting back, good.
She's learning.
Goodbye, Vanessa.
- Mm. Green.
- Yellow.
That's 0-for-4.
Okay, let's try Sour Patch Kids.
- We were going to have breakfast.
- This is breakfast.
When I was little, Sour Patch Kids
were my best friends.
Them and books.
Books? Me too.
What was your favorite?
I could try to be cool and make
something up, but if I were honest...
...FIowers In The Attic.
My copy literally fell apart.
Really? What was it that
you loved most exactly?
Was it the gripping tale
of teen incest or the general...
...fine quality of the prose?
Oh, my God.
I totally should have lied
and said Fitzgerald.
I can tell he influences your writing.
Especially that story
in The New Yorker.
Was that about Serena?
Yeah. Yeah. That was back
when I was on the outside...
...not getting my own
personal invitation...
...to the Constance-St. Jude's
black-tie alumni fundraiser.
Yeah. So...
I wasrt gonna go because
I wasrt exactly the most popular kid...
...so why relive that?
But then I thought...
...maybe if you came with me,
it'd be fun.
Yes. Are you kidding? Yes.
Blair is having this little engagement toast
beforehand and she invited me.
I figured I should go,
so you want to meet me there?
I'd love to.
[CHARLIE GIGGLES]
So here comes the future princess.
Now, what does that make us, I wonder?
Well, as of now, nothing.
In choosing me,
Louis gave up his succession rights.
Fortunately, we are here
to throw you an engagement party...
...so maybe we can fix that.
While this looks delicious, I thought
we agreed on a champagne toast.
Of course. This is the vitaminwater
design competition with the CFDA.
Me and Joe Zee and the Vena Cava girls,
we are the judges...
...and we will be picking the final T-shirt
from a young designer...
...to complete the collection.
We could be launching someone's career.
Well, let's keep our attention
on my future, shall we?
I really want the princess
to understand...
...that Louis can have me
and his rightful title.
Not to worry. I happen to be
an expert mediator.
Serena. Did Lily get those dresses
that I sent over?
The Maxi ones
from last year's collection?
I'm on my way to her, so I'll ask.
And be back in time for
the engagement party, I hope?
Or not. I'd actually like to be engaged
when it's over.
I'm sorry I sent those blasts to Louis'
mother, but everything worked out great...
...so can we just enjoy it
and move on, please?
Like much else in your life,
that apology was underwhelming.
SERENA:
Good to see you, Eleanor.
You must be Jack.
Thank you for getting here so quickly.
It was nothing.
Your father and I go way back.
Which won't stop me from
inviting you to have this little chat...
...someplace more comfortable,
like your hotel room.
I see the Bass family resemblance.
[JACK CHUCKLES]
So, what's this about that old building
my brother burned down?
I just found out my mother was in it.
I didn't even know she was dead
until recently.
But now that I do,
I want the revenge my dad never got.
Chuck has proof that my mother's death
wasrt an accident.
He's been covering it up
ever since he found out.
While I love making
my nephew suffer...
...what, besides entertainment,
is in it for me?
The reins of Bass Industries.
You know all the right things to say,
don't you?
What the hell?
Nate, I'm sure you know Jack.
Yes, unfortunately, I do,
but why do you?
I'll be in touch to discuss details.
Should have known you'd still be dining
on my nephew's leftovers.
You brought in Jack Bass?
Is that Panic's art? It looks great.
Yeah. Hey, your mom called...
...and she was concerned
you were due for a refill of medication.
Shoot. I was so excited about going
to the fundraiser tonight with Dan...
...I forgot to pick it up.
I'll go right now.
I already did.
Last time things went well,
you stopped taking it.
And then they went from well to hell.
Trust me, I never want that
to happen again.
- Well, I'm glad. Neither do we.
- You have nothing to worry about.
Unlike me, who has no idea
what I'm gonna wear tonight.
New York is always so gray,
even in the spring.
And the angles everywhere,
they are so harsh.
I'll be happy to be back in Monaco.
The Glenn Ligon: America exhibit
at the Whitney is won'th the trip.
There's nothing gray or angular there.
Except the building.
I think I've had my fill
of your city's ugliness for this trip.
- Mother, please.
- I'm sorry...
...for the way Chuck behaved.
He's out of my life for good...
...and you can rest assured that
my friends are nothing like him.
Most of the time.
I suppose I will see for myself
this evening at your party.
And I was also thinking
that we could go...
...to my alma mater's fundraiser
tonight afterwards.
Didrt one of Caroline's bastard
children go to this school?
Or was it Albert?
Blair, do you know?
I'm sorry, I just remembered that I have
to get my dress for tonight altered.
I lost weight in
the whirlwind romance...
...so would you mind if I took
a rain check for tea?
- Of course. We'll see you tonight.
- Okay.
She's lying.
About losing weight?
I had her followed.
If you are going to give up the throne
for this girl...
...the least she can do is give up
her bad habits.
The first place she went after
you asked her to marry you...
...to see Chuck Bass.
GOSSIP GIRL: Let's hope
the only thing B has in common...
... with Marie Antoinette
is impeccable taste.
Or she just might lose her head
before she gets her crown.
CHARLIE: I can't believe how amazing
these parties look.
That's the Constance-St. Jude's
fundraiser.
It's a shame we're missing it this year
since my mom can't go.
Actually...
...Dan invited me.
Oh, that's great.
Are you sure?
You said that you werert seeing him and...
I can call right now
and cancel if you want.
Don't be ridiculous.
Dan and I are barely even talking.
CHARLIE:
Um...
I've never been to
a black-tie affair before.
If only I had something to wear.
Your mom's been super-generous...
...but I can't put a dress
like that on her black card.
What about your trust fund?
You're over 18. Why haven't you got it?
Maybe Grandma and my mom's issues
are worse than we thought.
No. I bet that that's not it.
My mom and CeCe have basically gone
Celebrity Rehab...
...and she's never held it
against me and Eric.
Let me call her and find out.
You're like my fairy god-cousin.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
- I'll let you get started.
- Yeah.
Well, look who finally
came to her senses.
The concierge at the Empire
said that you were here.
Louis and I are still
very much engaged.
Then why are you here with me?
I'm risking my well-being
to tell you your Uncle Jack is in town.
I saw him myself this afternoon.
Makes sense. New building,
new way to hurt me.
I just came to warn you...
...so you can prepare
for what Jack is planning.
How will I ever prepare
for what you're planning?
I should go. I can't be late
for my engagement party.
Already so royal...
...sensitive to the suffering
of her subjects.
You have no idea
what I've been going through.
Chuck.
Just be careful.
And all this time, I thought you hated Bart
because of his sunny personality.
I see you've spoken with my daughter.
And apparently you haven't.
She's holding onto some anger
about this whole situation.
Can't say I blame her.
Doesrt mean I wanna do business
with her.
Which is why you called me.
What Raina is proposing suits me fine.
It's just your daughter's history
with Chuck...
...Nate Archibald crashing our meeting
looking like he ran away from home.
The whole thing feels messy, juvenile.
I couldn't agree more.
What did you have in mind?
My nephew is at the edge of a cliff again.
Nothing turns him upside down
like losing Blair Waldorf.
All he needs is a push.
And I'll have the men in lab coats
waiting to catch him when he falls.
Let me know what I can do.
You can start by paying for drinks...
...during which we'll discuss
what else you'll be paying for.
[RUSSELL LAUGHING]
Yeah. You know,
there's one more thing.
I believe there's a box
Chuck is protecting in his suite.
I'm guessing it's where Bart kept
mementos, letters from my wife.
It would mean the world to me
if I could have those things for myself.
I'll make sure you're well compensated.
I'll make sure you get a key.
Looks like someone got their trust fund.
Thank you for vouching for me.
I got a loan from the Bank of CeCe
until my official checkbooks arrive.
I've also fallen in love with Nina Ricci,
or whoever designs her dresses.
Ooh. Let me see.
[PHONE RINGING]
Shoot. It's my mom. I better get this.
- I'll show you later?
- Of course.
Hi, Mom.
I just got the most amazing dress...
...for this fundraiser
at St. Jude's tonight with Dan.
With my trust fund.
No. No. Don't be mad.
Everything's perfect.
I promise. Nothing's wrong.
I'll talk to you later.
GOSSIP GIRL: I don't think that's what
the doctor had in mind...
... when he said, "Use as directed."
How can you have an engagement party
without the prince?
Oh, right. He's not one anymore.
I invited you to attend, not to speak.
WOMAN:
Try the '91.
Did you know that Princess Sophie
is an avid ornithologist, just like me?
I cannot concentrate on vintage
with you droning on about insects.
My dear, ornithology is
the study of birds not insects.
ELEANOR:
Oh.
[FRENCH MUSIC PLAYING
ON SPEAKERS]
[SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]
I'm Cyrus Rose, Blair's stepfather.
And this is my wife, Eleanor.
Princess Sophie, welcome to
our tasteful and appropriate home.
- Thank you.
- Now, I'm a hugger.
Hope you don't mind.
Oh. Princess Sophie, I apologize
for not greeting you properly.
[SPEAKS FRENCH]
He said he would meet me here.
CHUCK: This is good work.
If you two will excuse me.
Your Highness.
You'll forgive me if I'm too busy to bow.
I don't appreciate the sarcasm.
Or for that matter,
anything else about you.
- Then we're equal.
- Except I'm not pursuing your fianc?e.
I know Blair came here to see you.
Maybe your fianc?e is pursuing me.
I highly doubt that after you
humiliated her in front of the royal court.
Why don't you tell me what's going on?
- Shouldrt you be asking Blair that?
- I want the truth.
If you can't trust Blair to tell the truth,
you've got bigger problems than me.
All I'll say is, get used to it.
Blair is nothing without her secrets.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
I have a real foe to fight.
What did you do to your hand?
It will heal with time.
Unlike you, who's facing a lifetime
doubting Blair.
Hey. What are you still doing here?
Bringing Mom dinner.
She's in a bidding war...
...for a vintage Birkin on eBay
and can't leave the computer.
Don't you have Blair's engagement toast?
I know you have issues.
I can't force Blair to want me there.
Come on, it's Blair.
She might have trouble saying it
most of the time...
...but she loves you
as much as she loves anybody.
Of course she wants you there.
Sorry to barge in, but I'm thinking about
going to Blair's party after all.
- Wanted to check a dress in my closet.
- No problem.
Ugh. This is terrible. I can't even decide
how to wear my hair.
Do your feet hurt
after wearing heels all night?
And does Dan dance?
Do you prefer lipstick or lip gloss?
Okay, breathe. Lipstick lasts longer,
but gloss is more fun.
Dan does love to dance,
but he's terrible at it, so no laughing.
Your feet won't hurt as long as you have
just the right amount of champagne.
Other than that, just be yourself.
That's what I did at cotillion and
Dan and I had the most magical night.
And your hair looks great down.
I can't reach Louis, and I've barely had
any time to bond with Princess Sophie...
...thanks to Cyrus' kibitzing.
She looks like she's enjoying
the conversation.
[BOTH LAUGHING]
Your stepfather is wonderful, Blair.
Yes, I loved him at first sight.
ELEANOR: No, you didn't.
- His knowledge of birds is magnifique.
[CYRUS CHUCKLES]
Perhaps I judge you too harshly
after the consulate affair.
Cyrus has told me of your job at W
and your straight-A average...
...all while dedicating yourself
to avian welfare.
You would never let a duck
go hungry.
And you do make Louis very happy.
You and Louis may make your first
formal appearance as an engaged couple...
...this evening, if you like,
at Constance-St. Jude.
Your first royal appearance.
I have ways of swaying the court.
There are certain dalliances that
they would rather not have exposed.
It feels like we're family already.
What is this?
It's true, what they say
about diamonds.
They cut not only glass,
but porcelain as well.
BLAIR:
Oh.
- Did you hear the good news?
- I did.
[TAPPING ON GLASS]
Let us all raise a glass...
...to the newly reinstated prince
and princess-to-be.
[APPLAUSE]
May your lives be as full of love...
...as the skies are of birds.
SOPHIE: Ha, ha.
MAN: Very sweet.
WOMAN: Cheers.
We need to talk.
Your attempt to destroy me will have
to wait. I have a meeting.
I'm not doing anything,
except getting you the help you need.
Oh, whoa.
Little unsteady, are we? It's okay.
It's understandable you'd succumb
to substance abuse...
...after all you've been through.
A mother who scammed you for profit.
A stepmother who cut you out
of your own company.
And of course, the love of your live
leaving you...
...for a monarchy
smaller than Manattan.
Forgetting my uncle that made me
choose between my legacy...
...and the love of my life.
Blair did jump at the chance to sleep
with me again, didn't she?
Hey. What the hell's going on?
Get ahold of yourself.
Look who rode in on his high horse
to tell me, "I told you so."
I'm coming to make sure you're okay.
- Get out of the way or get hurt.
- First Blair, now me?
- You do need some help.
- Which is why I've brought it.
You can't be serious.
After everything you've done?
I'd be insane to not want
to beat the crap out of you.
Yeah, well, they have experts
who will decide that.
You either go with these gentlemen...
...or I'll call the cops
and file a civil suit against you.
Sorry, man. You should go,
it's the only way.
You're making a grave mistake.
Don't touch the suit.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Sedate him if necessary, now.
Oh, and I guess
you won't be needing this.
And remember,
it only works if you work it.
GOSSIP GIRL:
We hear one Bass is hitting bottom.
- Nicely played.
- Feel free to take whatever you want...
...including precious works of art.
GOSSIP GIRL: Looks like the hotel
isn't the only Charles that needs rehab.
[POP MUSIC PLAYING ON SPEAKERS]
SERENA:
Hey, what'd I miss?
Cyrus charmed the princess
into returning Louis to the throne...
...but he's upstairs waiting to talk
and he didn't seem happy...
...so I should go.
- B, I know you don't believe me...
...but no matter how much we fight,
all I've ever wanted for you is true love.
I'm sorry that it took me so long
to realize that.
You deserve this.
Well, it's not as if I haven't done
my share of subversion.
Penelope would have gotten far too much
satisfaction out of being maid of honor. Heh.
[PHONE BEEPING]
GOSSIP GIRL:
Spotted: A lush headed for lockdown.
Let's hope this Bass can survive
on dry land.
You okay?
I know I shouldn't care,
but I'm worried about him.
Not tonight. Go be a princess.
Rehab is the safest place for Chuck...
...and your engagement.
- Hey, you came.
- So did you.
I mean, that's... That's all right, right?
We're good?
Yeah. I mean, Blair's getting engaged
and you're taking Charlie...
...to her first black-tie event,
so it seems everyone's moving on.
Thank you.
Oh, I'm sorry it took me so long,
but we can celebrate you getting back...
...your rightful place in your family
and the country.
Blair, I know you saw Chuck.
Well, l...
I wanted him to hear about
our engagement from me.
Twice.
And I had to warn him that
his evil uncle was in town.
All of which sounds very noble,
so why didn't you tell me?
[SIGHS]
You know we have a history,
so I was worried...
...that you'd think it meant
more than it did.
I saw him before I came here.
If he told you something happened,
he's lying.
- He's trying to get you leave me.
- I saw his hand.
It's not the ring that cut your face.
Blair, how can you lie
to protect someone who hurt you?
Since I'm not seeing him again,
there's no reason to embarrass him.
I think you're the one
who's embarrassed.
You have your own dark side.
I understand if you wanna end it.
It's very unbecoming of a princess.
I want you, Blair.
But the only way it will work is
if you show me...
...all of the parts of yourself...
...even the ones you're ashamed of.
Maybe if we don't talk about them,
they'll just go away.
I hope you'll join me at this party
to make our formal debut.
If you're not ready to share your life,
all of it...
...don't show up.
I'll leave with my mother tonight.
Hey, I'm worried about Charlie.
She should be here by now.
[ELEVATOR BELL DINGS]
Forget I asked.
WOMAN:
Take your coat?
That's my dress.
RUSSELL:
Gentlemen.
- What the hell is going on?
- Divine intervention.
If you consider Satan divine.
- You did get in one good punch.
- Was a long time coming.
He reached out to me to help.
You see, as much as I love
to screw with my nephew...
...your using me to do it
just didn't sit right.
What's on that tape
you just put in your pocket?
You didn't just wanna read
your cheating wife's love letters.
CHUCK: In that box
was evidence against my father.
Even if you went to the authorities,
the implications are limited on a dead man.
JACK:
So we played follow the leader.
Unless you're into arson porn,
there's something else on that tape.
Bart murdered my wife.
I can take my story to the press.
[ELEVATOR BELL DINGS]
CHUCK:
First you'll stay for the viewing.
The time code is after my father
left the building.
You're the one who locked the doors.
My father didn't set the fire
that killed your wife...
...you did.
[FRENCH MUSIC PLAYING ON SPEAKERS]
You look great.
You wanna grab a drink before we go?
Ahem. You should've asked me
if you wanted to wear my cotillion dress.
You can borrow anything you want,
but you do need to say something.
This isn't your dress.
I got this at Nina Ricci, remember?
You do have a lot of dresses.
Pamela Dennis made it especially for me.
I think I would know.
And so should you
since you were my date.
I bought this myself.
I wouldn't steal from you.
Okay, then let's see the label.
Well, it's in your mom's garbage.
It was jabbing me in the back.
I think I still have the red mark
if you wanna see that.
Whoa, whoa. Stop, stop, come on.
There are a million gold dresses.
But only one with
a Pamela Dennis label cut out.
- Take it off.
- This is obviously a misunderstanding.
Why are you defending her?
You are not leaving in that.
If you didn't want me to go with Dan,
you didn't have to humiliate me.
Okay, Charlie,
this has nothing to do with Dan.
Good. Then you won't mind
if we leave together now.
I was trying to take it slow with Charlie
because I value our friendship so much.
Can we just call the cops?
I'm hungry, and all you seem to have are
olives and hallucinogenic mushrooms.
You have to believe me.
It was an accident.
Bart and I were partners.
I had proof that he was planning the fire.
So when I found out he was sleeping
with Avery...
...it was a perfect setup.
- Trying to keep my family.
- By killing the mother of your child?
I swear to you,
I thought it was Bart in that building.
I knew no matter what I said,
he would never let Avery go.
It sounds crazy but I still loved her.
And she loved you.
I read the letter she wrote
to my father ending things.
That letter was for me.
Bart called and said we needed to talk...
...that I should meet him at the building.
That was when I decided
that he wouldn't be leaving.
That's what Avery and my father
were arguing about on the tape?
She wanted to tell you in person
she loved him.
Unless we're close to the end
of this sob story...
...I'm gonna order room service, okay?
RUSSELL:
Your father and I made an agreement.
I would keep the proof of
his involvement in the fire a secret...
...I would give him the company,
the insurance money...
...and go back to Chicago.
And he would say that
he was responsible for the accident.
He always felt guilty
about Avery being there.
I can't choose my entr?e with Hallmark
Hall of Fame in the background.
- I'm calling the cops.
- Please.
I'll pay.
I'll give you Thorpe Enterprises.
Anything you want.
But I can't let Raina find out what I did.
I'll give you the same deal he did.
Girls, can we at least
get my plane fare home?
Get out of New York
and never come back.
Thank you.
If Raina ever found out,
I don't know what I'd do.
- Blintz?
- No, thank you. I've lost my appetite.
Well, how is that possible?
You're returning to your alma mater
as a princess-bride-to-be.
You and Louis are practically giddy
about each other.
- Not when he finds out who I really am.
- You mean a brilliant and beautiful...
...and remarkably-strong-for-her-stature
young woman?
You may not be aware of this,
but it's not all light and bright in here.
There are some places devoid
of even a hint of sparkle.
Louis will love those too,
one would hope.
Chuck was the only one who ever did.
But he couldn't see the rest.
Louis says he wants it all,
but what kind of a princess schemes...
...and plays sex games and dreams
herself into old Hollywood movies?
Well, pretending, as your stepfather,
that I didn't hear the sex-games part...
...the truth is, the only way
that you're gonna know...
...if Louis is the one,
is to tell him everything.
But what if he doesn't love me after I do?
Take it from someone who's
head over heels for a Waldorf woman...
...even everything is not enough.
[SIGHS]
NATE: Hey.
- You're late.
I'm sorry. Something came up.
It was really important.
- I'm not that late. What's wrong?
- Jack Bass called.
He's backing out of the whole plan.
Says he just used me for the free flight.
Well, that's Jack for you.
I told you he couldn't be trusted.
We're talking about my payback
for my mother's death...
...and you're l-told-you-so-ing me?
Punishing Chuck's not gonna bring
your mom back.
Chuck knew Bart murdered my mother.
He watched me get my hopes up...
...about that waitress. He tried to ruin
my relationship with my father.
- He should pay for that.
- I know you're upset.
But you have to trust me on this.
Chuck didn't do anything wrong.
First Jack, now you. What is going on?
You've been through enough pain
without digging up more.
I am not stopping
until Chuck feels as bad as I do.
Chuck's father didn't kill your mother.
Yours did.
[CHATTERING]
[PHONE RINGING]
DAN:
You gotta take that?
Um... No.
GOSSIP GIRL: They say love is the best
medicine, that is unless you don't take it.
Your dad was a nasty son of a bitch...
...but I never thought for a second
he'd actually gone O.J.
Thank you for using your evil powers
for good this time.
It was selfish, really. I didn't want anyone
else playing with my punching bag.
Dysfunction is best kept in the family.
It's true.
Plus, what would I want with a company
someone else owns half of?
Or a building in Brooklyn?
Now, if you still had Blair,
things might be different.
On that note,
I'm going to cut this reunion short...
...and try to find her
before the nice guy actually wins.
I'm counting on you not to defile
the Bass name...
...and lose her to a family
of titled circus performers.
RAINA [ON PHONE]:
I know what you did, Dad.
Honey, what are you talking about?
You're the reason my mother is dead.
Did Chuck Bass tell you that?
He's lying.
He's trying to cover his own guilt.
Why don't I come and take you to dinner
and we can talk about it.
Don't come near me.
The only one lying is you, my whole life.
Raina, please.
You're as dead to me as my mother is.
Thanks for coming.
Couldrt resist finding
what we have in common.
Unless it includes an apology,
I'm not staying.
You accused me of getting Charlie to turn
Dan against you. She just did the same.
You think Blair is behind it? I mean,
Dars a good kisser, but that good?
It's Waldorf-level scheming,
but Blair is in love with her prince.
- This was all Charlie.
- Hey, Serena. And Vanessa.
I'm not even gonna ask
what the two of you are doing together.
But have either of you seen Charlie?
[CHATTERING]
I don't know why being here makes me
feel like I'm on the outside again.
Oh, you know why? Because
you're the only one talking to me.
[CHARLIE LAUGHS]
What's up, Kati, Is? Nice to see you girls
back together again, still dressing alike.
- Do you hear something?
- Nope. Nothing.
[CHARLIE CHUCKLES]
Come on, you must have had some fun
in high school.
Not in actual school. No.
So you never did anything crazy?
Like blow up a toilet
or spray-paint lockers...
...or try to get some
behind the bleachers?
- No. I was pretty much the anti-crazy.
- Huh.
We're gonna have to fix that.
I was here
after a swimming-pool incident.
It was not the good kind of crazy.
That kind is better.
You shouldn't leave high school
without doing it on a desk.
Can you call me "Serena"?
What?
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Wait, wait, wait. Wait a second.
Maybe this is not a great idea.
Queller wasrt known for a sense of humor.
Um...
Why don't you get dressed...
...I'll meet you outside.
[PHONE BEEPING]
Have you seen a prince? I am engaged
to him. You should be green with envy...
[PHONE RINGS]
...but I don't have time to make
you wallow in it. I have to take this call.
- What?
BLAIR: Hello.
Of course.
I'll be there as soon as I can.
Serena's cousin. Thank God.
I just got a call that Chuck needs me.
When Louis arrives,
tell him I was here and I'll be back.
Whatever you do, don't let him leave.
GOSSIP GIRL:
A dream is just a dream, or is it?
So when you say Charlie
went off her medication...
...you don't mean
the doctors told her to.
No. Her mother said it happened
once before, last time she was happy.
Ended pretty badly.
GOSSIP GIRL: A place where fantasy
and reality collide.
Chuck Bass, what a disappointment.
I was rooting for you.
CHUCK:
Have you seen the real Blair?
Don't you read Gossip Girl?
You lost her to the prince.
Not yet I haven't.
I told you he wouldn't let her get away.
GOSSIP GIRL: Everything you ever wanted
seems possible.
Excuse me, sir.
Someone called me from the building...
...and told me Chuck Bass was up here.
He was threatening to jump
and asking for me. I'm Blair Waldorf.
GOSSIP GIRL: Until you realize
the nightmare is just beginning.
XOXO, Gossip Girl.
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