1 00:00:04,170 --> 00:00:07,507 ♪ ("WHAT'S THE POINT" BY EMPRESS OF PLAYS) ♪ 2 00:00:07,590 --> 00:00:09,926 ♪ What's the point Of loving like this... ♪ 3 00:00:10,009 --> 00:00:13,430 GOSSIP GIRL: Sooner or later, we all go to war. 4 00:00:16,891 --> 00:00:19,728 GOSSIP GIRL: And when that begins... 5 00:00:21,020 --> 00:00:24,607 it's only natural for our defenses to go up. 6 00:00:24,691 --> 00:00:28,153 Especially when we find ourselves under fire. 7 00:00:28,236 --> 00:00:29,696 ZOYA LOTT: We said we wouldn't look! 8 00:00:29,779 --> 00:00:31,448 ♪ (MUSIC CONTINUES) ♪ 9 00:00:31,531 --> 00:00:34,409 ♪ There's some things That I never miss... ♪ 10 00:00:34,492 --> 00:00:35,952 I was just checking the weather. 11 00:00:36,035 --> 00:00:36,870 If it was snowing, I would have to go back 12 00:00:36,953 --> 00:00:38,872 to my dad's house and get a coat. 13 00:00:38,955 --> 00:00:40,457 But... all clear. 14 00:00:40,540 --> 00:00:41,708 Breakfast is ready. 15 00:00:41,791 --> 00:00:42,959 GOSSIP GIRL: Dunno 'bout you, 16 00:00:43,042 --> 00:00:46,588 but I love the smell of facepalm in the morning. 17 00:00:47,380 --> 00:00:48,631 And what can you do 18 00:00:48,715 --> 00:00:51,259 when the enemy has you backed into a corner? 19 00:00:52,719 --> 00:00:54,554 GOSSIP GIRL: Call in support? 20 00:00:54,637 --> 00:00:57,390 Rally the troops? 21 00:00:57,474 --> 00:01:01,019 ♪ (MUSIC CONTINUES) ♪ 22 00:01:01,102 --> 00:01:03,646 Growing up, I wasn't even allowed to go to Alphabet City. 23 00:01:03,730 --> 00:01:05,648 Now a 500 square foot apartment there 24 00:01:05,732 --> 00:01:07,192 costs more than a whole house in Buffalo. 25 00:01:07,275 --> 00:01:08,777 ZOYA: Why are you looking at three bedrooms? 26 00:01:09,652 --> 00:01:11,821 She and I could just share. 27 00:01:11,905 --> 00:01:12,739 The firm's already putting me on some bigger cases. 28 00:01:12,822 --> 00:01:14,449 Many more billable hours. 29 00:01:14,532 --> 00:01:16,659 We'll be fine. 30 00:01:16,743 --> 00:01:17,994 I still can't believe we have to leave. 31 00:01:18,077 --> 00:01:18,870 The building's gonna take photos at three. 32 00:01:18,953 --> 00:01:21,164 Maybe stay at school a little later 33 00:01:21,247 --> 00:01:22,248 and do your homework there? 34 00:01:22,332 --> 00:01:23,625 Dad, that can't be who I think it is. 35 00:01:23,708 --> 00:01:25,627 GOSSIP GIRL: But remember, there's nothing 36 00:01:25,710 --> 00:01:27,295 quite like a sneak attack. 37 00:01:27,378 --> 00:01:29,005 Here to set the record straight 38 00:01:29,088 --> 00:01:31,883 about recent accusations is Davis Calloway, 39 00:01:31,966 --> 00:01:33,718 with his fiancée Lola Morgan. 40 00:01:33,802 --> 00:01:36,221 -Engaged again. Imagine that. -DAVIS CALLOWAY: Thank you. 41 00:01:36,304 --> 00:01:37,597 LOLA MORGAN: During our relationship, 42 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:38,765 -he proved to be one of the most... -No, don't. 43 00:01:38,848 --> 00:01:41,059 GOSSIP GIRL: Whatever your defensive strategy might be, 44 00:01:41,142 --> 00:01:44,854 know that I'll be here to give the blow-by-blow. 45 00:01:44,938 --> 00:01:47,148 -I know his heart like my own. -GOSSIP GIRL: Because at the end of the day, 46 00:01:47,232 --> 00:01:49,192 it's kill or be cancelled. 47 00:01:49,275 --> 00:01:51,861 The accuser is mistaken. 48 00:01:51,945 --> 00:01:52,904 Davis, I notice that you've been quiet. 49 00:01:52,987 --> 00:01:54,948 It's a change of pace for me, I know. 50 00:01:55,031 --> 00:01:58,535 But really, I'm just trying to listen. 51 00:01:58,618 --> 00:02:00,578 You know, everyone has their version of the truth. 52 00:02:00,662 --> 00:02:01,496 The last thing that I wanna do 53 00:02:01,579 --> 00:02:03,331 is prevent someone from speaking it. 54 00:02:03,414 --> 00:02:04,749 I'm glad you said that, because there are rumors 55 00:02:04,833 --> 00:02:07,001 that your own daughter 56 00:02:07,085 --> 00:02:09,379 tried to stop an accuser from coming forward. 57 00:02:09,462 --> 00:02:10,547 DAVIS: I heard about that, 58 00:02:10,630 --> 00:02:13,174 but I know that whatever Julien is doing, however misguided, 59 00:02:13,258 --> 00:02:15,385 that she's doing it in support of me. 60 00:02:15,468 --> 00:02:18,805 I just want her to know, if she's watching, that I love her. 61 00:02:18,888 --> 00:02:20,640 -And, uh, we're gonna make-- -(TV SHUTS OFF) 62 00:02:20,723 --> 00:02:21,474 I can't believe he'd say that 63 00:02:21,558 --> 00:02:23,226 after everything he's put you through. 64 00:02:23,309 --> 00:02:26,563 There's no way anybody's gonna believe that, right? 65 00:02:26,646 --> 00:02:28,481 Of course not. 66 00:02:28,565 --> 00:02:30,775 -It's all right, Jules. -Yeah. 67 00:02:30,859 --> 00:02:33,361 Well, if you guys can believe that, then so can I. 68 00:02:38,449 --> 00:02:40,118 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 69 00:02:40,201 --> 00:02:41,202 Couldn't we have met anywhere else? 70 00:02:41,286 --> 00:02:44,622 The perfume in here is too expensive for my sinuses. 71 00:02:44,706 --> 00:02:46,541 This is all my fault. 72 00:02:46,624 --> 00:02:47,584 There is no way you could've known 73 00:02:47,667 --> 00:02:50,086 how people would misinterpret what she was doing. 74 00:02:50,169 --> 00:02:51,170 We don't even fully understand what she was doing. 75 00:02:51,254 --> 00:02:54,007 We know it's not what she was being accused of. 76 00:02:54,090 --> 00:02:55,925 I just wish I could end this whole thing once and for all. 77 00:02:56,009 --> 00:02:56,259 You could come clean? 78 00:02:59,012 --> 00:03:00,847 Or we could continue brainstorming 79 00:03:00,930 --> 00:03:02,140 like we have for days. 80 00:03:02,223 --> 00:03:03,725 -You're not helping. -How can I? 81 00:03:03,808 --> 00:03:05,602 One shady move and I'll be out, too. 82 00:03:05,685 --> 00:03:07,395 I may be useful as their tech guy, 83 00:03:07,478 --> 00:03:09,564 but I'm a holdover from the last administration, 84 00:03:09,647 --> 00:03:11,232 and you know how long those last. 85 00:03:11,316 --> 00:03:13,192 Maybe we can get one of the others to turn? 86 00:03:13,276 --> 00:03:14,903 -Sharon? Tati? -Sharon's QAnon, 87 00:03:14,986 --> 00:03:16,946 and they both rolled over for Scott. 88 00:03:17,030 --> 00:03:19,616 He does all the posts, full stop. 89 00:03:19,699 --> 00:03:20,825 When he's done dismantling Julien, 90 00:03:20,909 --> 00:03:22,285 there'll be nothing left. 91 00:03:22,368 --> 00:03:25,663 Women don't get to rebuild the way men do. 92 00:03:25,747 --> 00:03:28,166 Do you think he understands he's destroying her? 93 00:03:28,249 --> 00:03:30,627 What he understands is that he has a captive audience, 94 00:03:30,710 --> 00:03:32,211 and they're eating up what he's serving. 95 00:03:33,087 --> 00:03:34,631 (SIGHS) 96 00:03:34,714 --> 00:03:37,050 AUDREY HOPE: Hey, Mom! Is it okay if Julien's over a bunch this weekend? 97 00:03:37,133 --> 00:03:40,178 Oh, of course. She's lucky to have you. 98 00:03:40,261 --> 00:03:41,554 It's not easy to stand by someone 99 00:03:41,638 --> 00:03:42,347 when they're going through something so hard. 100 00:03:42,430 --> 00:03:44,307 Oh, it's just a temporary crisis. 101 00:03:44,390 --> 00:03:46,559 Which is more than I can say 102 00:03:46,643 --> 00:03:48,811 about whatever is happening in here. 103 00:03:48,895 --> 00:03:51,189 Oh, it's the Equinox Hotels gig, remember? 104 00:03:51,272 --> 00:03:54,609 An "athleisure garment" that can live on and off a treadmill? 105 00:03:54,692 --> 00:03:56,235 Definitely screams, "running in place." 106 00:03:56,319 --> 00:03:57,987 Look, I know that it's not fashion. 107 00:03:58,071 --> 00:04:00,949 But it feels so good to be doing something creative, 108 00:04:01,032 --> 00:04:03,660 and it really has me, like, just so excited. 109 00:04:03,743 --> 00:04:05,870 Listen. What do you think of this? 110 00:04:05,954 --> 00:04:09,290 Post-COVID chic jumpsuit caftan line. 111 00:04:09,374 --> 00:04:11,209 "Self-Caress by Katharine Hope." 112 00:04:11,292 --> 00:04:13,044 Oh. (NERVOUS CHUCKLE) 113 00:04:13,127 --> 00:04:13,670 I think Kmart will love it. 114 00:04:13,753 --> 00:04:16,714 KIKI HOPE: Ouch. Geez. 115 00:04:16,798 --> 00:04:17,924 Wait. What is this coral dress? 116 00:04:18,007 --> 00:04:20,343 Oh, that's something I scrapped. 117 00:04:20,426 --> 00:04:22,553 Bold color. Chic contour. 118 00:04:22,637 --> 00:04:26,224 Mom, if I were you, I would table this MumuLemon idea 119 00:04:26,307 --> 00:04:27,850 and I would expend my energy here. 120 00:04:27,934 --> 00:04:30,395 I thought so too. So I mocked one up. Look. 121 00:04:30,478 --> 00:04:33,231 Look. Just doesn't sing to me. 122 00:04:33,314 --> 00:04:34,023 AUDREY: Are you losing your hearing? 123 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:36,943 -This is a coloratura. -(CHUCKLES) 124 00:04:37,026 --> 00:04:39,195 It's fast fashion that's actual fashion. 125 00:04:39,278 --> 00:04:41,281 It is too specific, and relies on a consumer 126 00:04:41,364 --> 00:04:43,533 that I don't have name recognition with. 127 00:04:43,616 --> 00:04:46,160 It's better to go broad and get back on track. 128 00:04:47,286 --> 00:04:49,455 What are you thinking for our post-game carb load? 129 00:04:49,539 --> 00:04:51,874 Should I get our table at Lilia, 130 00:04:51,958 --> 00:04:54,335 or are you in more of a Pierozek mood? 131 00:04:54,419 --> 00:04:56,379 Uh, I actually think I might need a bit of a rain check. 132 00:04:56,462 --> 00:04:59,090 'Cause I was thinking about checking in on Julien. 133 00:04:59,173 --> 00:05:00,883 You know, maybe bring her some mochi donuts, 134 00:05:00,967 --> 00:05:02,051 making sure she's doing all right. 135 00:05:02,135 --> 00:05:05,054 -Just cheer her up. -Uh, okay. 136 00:05:06,848 --> 00:05:07,890 All right, go ahead. Analyze me. 137 00:05:07,974 --> 00:05:10,601 No, I think it's nice that you're being supportive. 138 00:05:10,685 --> 00:05:12,103 I just hope she recognizes it. 139 00:05:12,186 --> 00:05:13,479 Look, she's going through a lot, all right? 140 00:05:13,563 --> 00:05:14,397 And that's what being a good friend means, right, 141 00:05:14,480 --> 00:05:16,691 is you don't expect anything in return. 142 00:05:16,774 --> 00:05:18,484 No, but are you doing this as a friend? 143 00:05:18,568 --> 00:05:20,111 Everyone knows that you're still in love with her. 144 00:05:20,528 --> 00:05:21,237 Even Zoya. 145 00:05:21,320 --> 00:05:23,156 I just don't want you to get hurt. 146 00:05:23,239 --> 00:05:24,157 I'm not-- I-- 147 00:05:24,240 --> 00:05:26,200 I won't, all right? I promise. 148 00:05:26,284 --> 00:05:27,243 AUDREY: Jules! 149 00:05:27,326 --> 00:05:30,121 -Hi, babe. You look great. -JULIEN CALLOWAY: Hi. 150 00:05:30,621 --> 00:05:32,582 Thank you. 151 00:05:32,665 --> 00:05:35,168 I thought you were gone for the rest of the week. 152 00:05:35,251 --> 00:05:36,586 What was I doing there, anyway? 153 00:05:36,669 --> 00:05:37,712 Jules? 154 00:05:39,172 --> 00:05:40,923 Why is everyone so surprised? 155 00:05:41,007 --> 00:05:43,134 I just-- I-- I thought you'd be gone longer. 156 00:05:43,217 --> 00:05:44,761 No. The sooner she gets back out here, 157 00:05:44,844 --> 00:05:45,970 the sooner everybody sees that nothing's different. 158 00:05:46,054 --> 00:05:48,139 Things are different. 159 00:05:49,307 --> 00:05:52,310 (CAMERA SHUTTERS CLICKING) 160 00:05:55,772 --> 00:05:58,649 So, since you've been gone, there have been some changes. 161 00:05:58,733 --> 00:05:59,484 Hiccups, just hiccups. 162 00:05:59,567 --> 00:06:01,652 You can tell me the truth. It's fine. 163 00:06:01,736 --> 00:06:03,154 Just rip off the band-aid. 164 00:06:03,237 --> 00:06:06,449 That Reykjavik hotel that booked you for their Christmas party canceled, 165 00:06:06,532 --> 00:06:08,576 and some brands have requested that you stop posting. 166 00:06:08,659 --> 00:06:10,369 Dumbo Hall placed a hold on your membership, 167 00:06:10,453 --> 00:06:11,788 citing security reasons. 168 00:06:11,871 --> 00:06:13,122 Dirty Lemon discontinued your free monthly shipment. 169 00:06:13,206 --> 00:06:16,084 JulienCallowayUpdates stopped posting. 170 00:06:18,044 --> 00:06:20,171 -So that means... -You're being canceled. 171 00:06:20,254 --> 00:06:22,840 Canceled? I didn't even do anything. 172 00:06:22,924 --> 00:06:24,050 Which is what canceled people say, 173 00:06:24,133 --> 00:06:25,301 so stop saying that. 174 00:06:25,384 --> 00:06:27,136 It's just stage one. You are on life support. 175 00:06:27,220 --> 00:06:29,555 -But you can turn it around. -How? 176 00:06:29,639 --> 00:06:31,182 By making sure there's no new dirt for people to dig up. 177 00:06:31,265 --> 00:06:33,768 I've already flagged 46 old posts 178 00:06:33,851 --> 00:06:36,646 that feature you, your father, and other young women. 179 00:06:36,729 --> 00:06:38,439 I say head off the haters and delete 180 00:06:38,523 --> 00:06:40,983 before they're rediscovered and distributed with new context. 181 00:06:41,067 --> 00:06:42,944 Do you really think this is gonna fix anything? 182 00:06:43,027 --> 00:06:45,154 Well, people still wear Marchesa, don't they? Why? 183 00:06:45,238 --> 00:06:47,490 Because Georgina Chapman never slipped past stage one. 184 00:06:47,573 --> 00:06:48,658 To ensure you don't either, 185 00:06:48,741 --> 00:06:50,993 it's time to go... (INHALES DEEPLY) ...local. 186 00:06:51,077 --> 00:06:52,161 Act like you're fine. 187 00:06:52,245 --> 00:06:54,872 Talk to anyone that recognizes you. 188 00:06:54,956 --> 00:06:56,666 Hail cabs instead of waiting for Lyfts. 189 00:06:56,749 --> 00:06:59,544 -The struggle is more relatable. -MONET DE HAAN: Also street eat. 190 00:06:59,627 --> 00:07:01,671 And I don't mean Cha Cha Matcha or Juice Press, 191 00:07:01,754 --> 00:07:02,964 like, full halal. 192 00:07:03,047 --> 00:07:06,300 The goal here is Santa Monica Shawn and Camila barefoot stroll. 193 00:07:06,384 --> 00:07:07,385 Dunkin Ben Affleck. 194 00:07:07,468 --> 00:07:10,012 Borrow a dog and walk it or whatever. 195 00:07:10,096 --> 00:07:12,557 A week of that, and you'll be back at stage zero. 196 00:07:14,517 --> 00:07:17,520 -Can you believe she's back? -She should transfer. 197 00:07:17,603 --> 00:07:18,980 What school would touch her? 198 00:07:21,607 --> 00:07:23,359 STAFF MEMBER: Are you Zoya? 199 00:07:23,442 --> 00:07:25,361 The headmistress would like to see you after school. 200 00:07:25,444 --> 00:07:25,528 Thank you. 201 00:07:27,071 --> 00:07:28,197 ♪ (SOFT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ 202 00:07:28,281 --> 00:07:31,284 ...tried to tell her-- (CHUCKLES) 203 00:07:32,994 --> 00:07:35,705 -(WHISTLE BLOWS) -(CROWD CHEERING) 204 00:07:35,788 --> 00:07:38,583 SCOTT KOVACS: Watch the screen. That's yours! 205 00:07:38,666 --> 00:07:41,460 -So, no one's seen Max today? -He wasn't in Russian. 206 00:07:41,544 --> 00:07:43,504 Or Comparative Race and Ethnicity. 207 00:07:44,213 --> 00:07:46,674 He skips class now and then. 208 00:07:46,757 --> 00:07:48,134 CONSTANCE COACH: Hustle! 209 00:07:48,217 --> 00:07:51,429 -Yeah, but usually I know why. -Maybe you are why? 210 00:07:53,764 --> 00:07:55,391 SCOTT: Come on, Isaiah! Let's go. 211 00:07:55,474 --> 00:07:57,476 COACH: All right, here we go. Five up, five up, five up! 212 00:07:57,560 --> 00:07:58,436 Let's go. 213 00:08:04,025 --> 00:08:05,026 Oh... 214 00:08:05,484 --> 00:08:06,903 AUDREY: Whoo! 215 00:08:08,988 --> 00:08:09,989 What? 216 00:08:11,741 --> 00:08:13,284 Maybe you should spend more time in practice 217 00:08:13,367 --> 00:08:14,577 and less in protest, Berg. 218 00:08:14,660 --> 00:08:16,746 -Let's go, Obes. -What did you say? 219 00:08:16,829 --> 00:08:18,039 You too busy helping Ghislaine Calloway 220 00:08:18,122 --> 00:08:18,998 get girls for her daddy? 221 00:08:19,081 --> 00:08:21,584 -(WHISTLE BLOWS) -REFEREE: All right. Time. Time. 222 00:08:21,667 --> 00:08:23,127 COACH: Bergmann, you're benched. Cool it off. 223 00:08:23,211 --> 00:08:24,128 -OBIE BERGMANN: Are you fucking kidding me? -AKI MENZIES: He started it. 224 00:08:24,212 --> 00:08:26,422 COACH: You wanna join him, Menzies? 225 00:08:26,505 --> 00:08:28,466 You're point guard. Go check in, all right? 226 00:08:28,549 --> 00:08:29,300 Come on, fellas. Come here. Come here. 227 00:08:29,383 --> 00:08:32,094 Listen. Play your game. All right? 228 00:08:32,178 --> 00:08:34,263 Have we been sleeping on Aki? 229 00:08:34,347 --> 00:08:38,184 Yes, but from the look of those deep-set bags, not enough. 230 00:08:39,101 --> 00:08:40,603 -(CROWD CHEERING) -(AUDREY CHUCKLES) 231 00:08:40,686 --> 00:08:45,107 -Max would've loved that. -So call him. Get him here. 232 00:08:45,191 --> 00:08:47,568 Hey, he probably feels sidelined by how much of your attention 233 00:08:47,652 --> 00:08:50,071 -I've been needing lately. -You have. 234 00:08:51,489 --> 00:08:53,574 Hey, my boyfriend is having a moment 235 00:08:53,658 --> 00:08:55,159 and you're missing it. Where are you? 236 00:08:55,243 --> 00:08:56,535 MAX WOLFE: Well, I went to the club to play racquetball, 237 00:08:56,619 --> 00:08:59,747 but then I ended up in Ridgewood at a club. 238 00:08:59,830 --> 00:09:02,041 -You good? -♪ (CARTOON MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ 239 00:09:02,124 --> 00:09:03,501 AUDREY: And here I thought you were avoiding us. 240 00:09:03,584 --> 00:09:05,670 No. I picked up, didn't I? 241 00:09:05,753 --> 00:09:08,673 But I should go. I'm uh... being rude to my dates. 242 00:09:08,756 --> 00:09:10,132 AUDREY: Well, do you wanna hang out tomorrow? 243 00:09:10,216 --> 00:09:12,134 MAX: No, I can't. 244 00:09:12,218 --> 00:09:14,387 I'm helping Pops plant Anna Wintour's annuals. 245 00:09:14,470 --> 00:09:16,138 -Tomorrow night? -MAX: Not available. 246 00:09:16,222 --> 00:09:18,307 I've got this Hanukkah dinner to go to. 247 00:09:18,391 --> 00:09:20,643 We do it every year at dad's attorney Cyrus's house. 248 00:09:20,726 --> 00:09:22,520 -Wait. Cyrus? As in Cyrus Rose? -MAX: Yeah. 249 00:09:22,603 --> 00:09:25,314 AUDREY: Who's married to Eleanor Waldorf? 250 00:09:25,398 --> 00:09:28,484 As in head of the CFDA, Eleanor Waldorf? 251 00:09:28,567 --> 00:09:30,611 Yeah, well, since you seem to be familiar-- 252 00:09:30,695 --> 00:09:32,989 The CFDA gives grants to designers in need 253 00:09:33,614 --> 00:09:34,323 or starting new lines. 254 00:09:34,407 --> 00:09:36,951 And my mom is both of those things. 255 00:09:37,034 --> 00:09:38,327 You have to take her to that dinner. 256 00:09:38,411 --> 00:09:39,829 What? No. No, it's-- No. 257 00:09:39,912 --> 00:09:41,998 It's not an open house, Hope. Okay? 258 00:09:42,081 --> 00:09:43,666 It's an invite-only holiday dinner. 259 00:09:43,749 --> 00:09:47,003 Okay? And plus everyone there is gonna be Jewish, so-- 260 00:09:47,086 --> 00:09:48,629 Well, Kiki's ad-Jew-cent. 261 00:09:48,713 --> 00:09:51,591 I mean, we've done Passover with you for years. 262 00:09:51,674 --> 00:09:53,551 Plus I'm sure your dad would love to see her. 263 00:09:53,634 --> 00:09:54,176 They've been trying to get something on the books 264 00:09:54,260 --> 00:09:56,887 for weeks now. Please, Max? 265 00:09:56,971 --> 00:09:58,514 I really need your help. 266 00:09:58,597 --> 00:10:01,726 Okay. Dad's technically dateless without Pops as Shabbas goy. 267 00:10:01,809 --> 00:10:04,854 So, I mean, I could ask him if he could take Keeks, but... 268 00:10:04,937 --> 00:10:07,481 it's just your mom, not you, right? 269 00:10:07,565 --> 00:10:09,191 Yeah. Just her. 270 00:10:09,275 --> 00:10:11,569 Thank you so much, Max, and, um... 271 00:10:12,153 --> 00:10:13,279 Shalom. (GIGGLES) 272 00:10:15,656 --> 00:10:18,367 ZOYA: You wanted to see me, headmistress? 273 00:10:18,451 --> 00:10:20,661 This is about my sister, I presume? 274 00:10:20,745 --> 00:10:22,121 It's about you. 275 00:10:22,204 --> 00:10:25,207 You're here because you hold the Calloway Arts Scholarship, 276 00:10:25,291 --> 00:10:27,126 a grant which, due to recent events... 277 00:10:27,209 --> 00:10:30,421 (INHALES DEEPLY) ...has created some controversy on the board. 278 00:10:31,589 --> 00:10:34,175 A meeting was held this morning where it was decided 279 00:10:34,258 --> 00:10:36,927 that Constance cannot in good conscience 280 00:10:37,011 --> 00:10:39,722 continue to take this money from Davis Calloway. 281 00:10:39,805 --> 00:10:40,765 What does that mean? 282 00:10:40,848 --> 00:10:42,433 I need that scholarship to go here. 283 00:10:42,516 --> 00:10:45,019 Which brings me to good news. 284 00:10:45,102 --> 00:10:47,146 Another donor has stepped up with an offer to fund 285 00:10:47,229 --> 00:10:49,398 a replacement endowment. 286 00:10:49,482 --> 00:10:52,109 One which you would be eligible to receive. 287 00:10:52,193 --> 00:10:53,903 But I could still not get it. 288 00:10:53,986 --> 00:10:56,822 Zoya, you are an exceptional young woman. 289 00:10:57,948 --> 00:10:59,658 But your grades have slipped. 290 00:10:59,742 --> 00:11:00,743 Your teachers mention 291 00:11:00,826 --> 00:11:02,870 that there's a general lack of concentration, 292 00:11:02,953 --> 00:11:04,914 and I can't help but think 293 00:11:04,997 --> 00:11:07,833 that it has something to do with the company you keep. 294 00:11:07,917 --> 00:11:09,335 So this is about Julien. 295 00:11:10,169 --> 00:11:11,420 Look, she just-- 296 00:11:11,504 --> 00:11:13,464 She really needs my support right now. 297 00:11:15,174 --> 00:11:18,135 When you meet the new donor tomorrow, 298 00:11:18,219 --> 00:11:19,720 be honest about the stress you've been under, 299 00:11:19,804 --> 00:11:24,642 and how you plan to not let that affect you moving forward. 300 00:11:25,684 --> 00:11:27,812 -Thank you, Headmistress Burton. -Of course. 301 00:11:28,479 --> 00:11:29,480 Good luck. 302 00:11:32,358 --> 00:11:36,570 (CROWD CHEERING) 303 00:11:37,822 --> 00:11:41,450 If he sees me with you, he might put two and two together. 304 00:11:41,534 --> 00:11:42,868 (CHEERING CONTINUES) 305 00:11:42,952 --> 00:11:44,286 If he held two and two in each hand, 306 00:11:44,370 --> 00:11:46,497 -he couldn't put them together. -What are we doing here? 307 00:11:47,039 --> 00:11:48,582 (SIGHS) 308 00:11:49,708 --> 00:11:51,168 Oh, I see. 309 00:11:51,252 --> 00:11:52,711 I don't like it, but I see. 310 00:12:01,053 --> 00:12:02,388 (BUZZER RINGS) 311 00:12:02,471 --> 00:12:04,849 (CHEERING) 312 00:12:10,813 --> 00:12:12,815 That's my baby! Whoo! 313 00:12:14,275 --> 00:12:16,152 (NOTIFICATION PINGS) 314 00:12:17,069 --> 00:12:19,447 (CELL PHONES CHIME) 315 00:12:20,656 --> 00:12:22,283 GOSSIP GIRL: Uh-oh, JC. 316 00:12:22,366 --> 00:12:23,742 Your friends at JulienCallowayUpdates 317 00:12:23,826 --> 00:12:27,496 discovered some tracks you tried to cover up. 318 00:12:27,580 --> 00:12:30,708 Not a good look. As the saying goes, 319 00:12:30,791 --> 00:12:34,545 those who forget the past are doomed to have it retweeted. 320 00:12:34,628 --> 00:12:36,338 Let's get out of here. Let's go. 321 00:12:36,422 --> 00:12:40,092 (STUDENTS BOOING) 322 00:12:44,138 --> 00:12:46,849 ♪ (TENSE MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ 323 00:12:54,231 --> 00:12:57,318 (SCOFFS) If it isn't my very own reply girl. 324 00:12:57,401 --> 00:12:59,278 See? I'm picking up the lingo. 325 00:12:59,361 --> 00:13:01,363 You here to take me out, or...? 326 00:13:01,447 --> 00:13:05,159 -Do I need a bodyguard or...? -I know we have our differences. 327 00:13:05,242 --> 00:13:08,621 But I've been watching your work, and... I'm impressed. 328 00:13:10,498 --> 00:13:12,666 The key is not to care about it. 329 00:13:12,750 --> 00:13:13,751 You wanted to make them better people. 330 00:13:15,336 --> 00:13:17,129 I just like the game. 331 00:13:17,213 --> 00:13:19,507 Well, since it seems I've misjudged you, 332 00:13:19,590 --> 00:13:24,220 I'd love to get your opinion on... anything, really. 333 00:13:24,303 --> 00:13:24,929 Over drinks? 334 00:13:27,973 --> 00:13:31,685 (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) The ACC game is on tomorrow. 335 00:13:31,769 --> 00:13:33,229 I'll be at Off The Wagon. 336 00:13:33,312 --> 00:13:34,563 See you there. 337 00:13:36,106 --> 00:13:37,358 (EXHALES) 338 00:13:37,441 --> 00:13:40,319 What are we gonna do? Your plan backfired. 339 00:13:40,402 --> 00:13:42,279 But I'm still in phase one, right? 340 00:13:42,363 --> 00:13:44,073 That doesn't change that? 341 00:13:44,156 --> 00:13:46,283 It's been picked up everywhere from iHeartRadio 342 00:13:46,367 --> 00:13:48,994 to the Hindustan Times. I'm sorry, JC. 343 00:13:49,078 --> 00:13:50,746 Looks like you're on your way to stage two. 344 00:13:51,455 --> 00:13:53,040 Emergency resuscitation. 345 00:13:53,123 --> 00:13:54,750 Why does this keep happening? 346 00:13:54,833 --> 00:13:55,918 I had nothing to do with what my dad did, 347 00:13:56,001 --> 00:13:58,546 and I'm sick of Gossip Girl making it seem like I did. 348 00:13:58,629 --> 00:14:01,090 I'm an innocent fucking bystander. 349 00:14:01,173 --> 00:14:02,091 Maybe it's time we show her then? 350 00:14:02,174 --> 00:14:04,677 How? Last time she tried, it blew back on her. 351 00:14:04,760 --> 00:14:06,804 Yeah, because last time she did it, 352 00:14:06,887 --> 00:14:08,639 it seemed like you were doing something in secret. 353 00:14:08,722 --> 00:14:09,890 You need to do something public. 354 00:14:11,350 --> 00:14:12,434 A party. 355 00:14:12,518 --> 00:14:14,895 Don't you think that that is in incredibly poor taste? 356 00:14:14,979 --> 00:14:16,605 Not if it's for charity. 357 00:14:16,689 --> 00:14:18,899 All proceeds from any food and drink 358 00:14:18,983 --> 00:14:20,442 will go to a legal defense fund 359 00:14:20,526 --> 00:14:21,360 for survivors who come forward against your dad. 360 00:14:21,443 --> 00:14:23,571 Not just the proceeds. 361 00:14:23,654 --> 00:14:25,322 -You'll match it. -You'll match it. 362 00:14:25,406 --> 00:14:27,199 Sends the message loud and clear. 363 00:14:27,283 --> 00:14:28,784 You are not your father's daughter. 364 00:14:29,868 --> 00:14:30,869 Let's cancel this cancellation. 365 00:14:32,371 --> 00:14:33,706 (JULIEN EXHALES SHARPLY) 366 00:14:33,789 --> 00:14:35,124 ♪ (UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYS) ♪ 367 00:14:35,207 --> 00:14:37,376 (PHONE RINGING) 368 00:14:38,419 --> 00:14:40,963 GOSSIP GIRL: Rise and shine. 369 00:14:41,046 --> 00:14:44,425 The day might just be getting started for yesterday's victors, 370 00:14:44,508 --> 00:14:45,759 but losers never sleep. 371 00:14:45,843 --> 00:14:49,847 And it seems a certain rival team's mate 372 00:14:49,930 --> 00:14:50,931 dug under the cover of darkness 373 00:14:51,015 --> 00:14:53,976 to unearth a precious piece of the past. 374 00:14:54,059 --> 00:14:57,771 Shall we put a clock on your next move, Menzies? 375 00:14:57,855 --> 00:15:01,400 Tick-tock. Or should we say, Tik-Taki? 376 00:15:01,483 --> 00:15:03,485 No, no, no. No. No, no. No. 377 00:15:03,569 --> 00:15:05,321 Sometimes I know exactly what you're gonna say. 378 00:15:05,404 --> 00:15:06,530 The other times? 379 00:15:06,614 --> 00:15:08,324 The other times you're just a stinker. 380 00:15:09,199 --> 00:15:10,909 Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God... 381 00:15:10,993 --> 00:15:12,202 (AS HUMPHREY BOGART) What did you do that for? 382 00:15:12,286 --> 00:15:12,745 I wondered whether I'd like it. 383 00:15:12,828 --> 00:15:14,455 What's the decision? 384 00:15:14,538 --> 00:15:16,415 I don't know yet. It's even better when you help. 385 00:15:16,498 --> 00:15:17,625 ♪ (ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ 386 00:15:17,708 --> 00:15:18,917 Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck... 387 00:15:20,502 --> 00:15:22,379 (PHONE RINGING) 388 00:15:24,089 --> 00:15:25,507 -Hello? -I need your help. 389 00:15:25,591 --> 00:15:26,800 I'm kind of in the middle of something right now. 390 00:15:26,884 --> 00:15:28,636 We beat Fieldstone yesterday because of me, 391 00:15:28,719 --> 00:15:30,763 and now their star player Isaiah's out for blood. Mine. 392 00:15:30,846 --> 00:15:32,723 Please, please tell me you haven't seen-- 393 00:15:32,806 --> 00:15:35,768 Your version of the bathtub scene 394 00:15:35,851 --> 00:15:37,478 would have won Gaga the Oscar. 395 00:15:37,561 --> 00:15:39,521 I thought I deleted that account, okay? 396 00:15:39,605 --> 00:15:40,939 Just help me? Before he comes at me again? 397 00:15:41,023 --> 00:15:44,234 You know, you and your girlfriend seem pretty needy 398 00:15:44,318 --> 00:15:45,694 for people who made it clear 399 00:15:45,778 --> 00:15:47,988 they weren't interested in this body. 400 00:15:48,072 --> 00:15:49,865 So find another guard? 401 00:15:49,948 --> 00:15:50,908 I don't need protection. I need pointers. 402 00:15:50,991 --> 00:15:54,203 No one's ever come at me besides Gossip Girl. 403 00:15:54,286 --> 00:15:55,204 And only as collateral to you! 404 00:15:55,287 --> 00:15:58,624 I'm center stage now. I don't know what to do. 405 00:15:58,707 --> 00:16:01,418 This guy is only coming for you 'cause you're on top now. 406 00:16:01,502 --> 00:16:04,713 -Okay? So be a top, retaliate. -How? 407 00:16:04,797 --> 00:16:07,800 He tried to embarrass you, but that wears off. 408 00:16:07,883 --> 00:16:10,052 So you gotta find something that'll stick. 409 00:16:10,135 --> 00:16:12,638 Now look, please don't call me again. Okay? 410 00:16:15,140 --> 00:16:17,935 NEWS ANCHOR: Three more women have come forward 411 00:16:18,018 --> 00:16:21,105 with accusations against popular music producer Davis Calloway. 412 00:16:21,188 --> 00:16:22,564 -Oh, my God. -(MUTTERS) 413 00:16:22,648 --> 00:16:24,733 NEWS ANCHOR: The women, as yet unnamed, are claiming that Calloway-- 414 00:16:25,234 --> 00:16:26,402 What was that? 415 00:16:26,485 --> 00:16:28,946 Oh. Uh, just... 416 00:16:29,029 --> 00:16:30,739 Aki's Bombshell reenactment? 417 00:16:30,823 --> 00:16:31,824 (BOTH GIGGLE) 418 00:16:32,449 --> 00:16:33,992 Um... I forgot napkins. 419 00:16:34,076 --> 00:16:35,494 Would you mind grabbing them? 420 00:16:35,577 --> 00:16:36,578 Thanks, Jules. 421 00:16:38,455 --> 00:16:40,457 All the usual vendors, sponsors, and designers 422 00:16:40,541 --> 00:16:42,042 have not-so-mysteriously vanished. 423 00:16:42,126 --> 00:16:43,919 Attendee numbers are so low, we might as well have said that 424 00:16:44,002 --> 00:16:45,587 Armie Hammer was running the buffet. 425 00:16:45,671 --> 00:16:47,881 Guys, you have to keep trying. She really needs this to work. 426 00:16:47,965 --> 00:16:49,299 We all do. 427 00:16:49,383 --> 00:16:51,218 How are the RSVPs for tonight? 428 00:16:51,301 --> 00:16:52,511 Um, are we gonna need to standing room 429 00:16:52,594 --> 00:16:54,096 like we did for my birthday? 430 00:16:54,179 --> 00:16:55,222 That's a great idea. 431 00:16:55,305 --> 00:16:57,850 We were just talking about how to handle the overflow. 432 00:16:57,933 --> 00:17:00,269 -Oh, hey, girls. -Hi. 433 00:17:00,352 --> 00:17:01,603 Don't mind me. I'm just back from Mood. 434 00:17:01,687 --> 00:17:04,565 I needed to get more velour. 435 00:17:04,648 --> 00:17:06,817 Think you could turn some of that into a yarmulke? 436 00:17:06,900 --> 00:17:08,277 What? 437 00:17:08,360 --> 00:17:10,738 Gideon wants to invite you as his plus one 438 00:17:10,821 --> 00:17:12,698 to Eleanor Waldorf's Hanukkah dinner tonight. 439 00:17:12,781 --> 00:17:14,199 That's a lot of words. 440 00:17:14,283 --> 00:17:16,368 Eleanor is on the board of the CFDA. 441 00:17:16,452 --> 00:17:18,287 -Yeah. -I did my research. 442 00:17:18,370 --> 00:17:19,455 And right now, 443 00:17:19,538 --> 00:17:22,249 they're looking for designers like you to give grants to, 444 00:17:22,332 --> 00:17:23,125 40-plus and pivoting. 445 00:17:23,208 --> 00:17:27,796 I... am 41, and I'm not pivoting. I'm-- 446 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:29,089 Designing bathrobes without your name on them 447 00:17:29,173 --> 00:17:32,176 that are just gonna end up wet on the floor? 448 00:17:32,259 --> 00:17:36,180 Mom, you do this because you love it, right? 449 00:17:36,263 --> 00:17:39,266 -Yeah. -Do you really love this? 450 00:17:39,349 --> 00:17:43,979 Okay. So you would like me to crash a party and pitch myself? 451 00:17:44,062 --> 00:17:46,398 This is not Emily in Paris, Audrey. 452 00:17:46,482 --> 00:17:47,357 And even if I thought it was a good idea, 453 00:17:47,441 --> 00:17:49,568 it's too much pressure on such short notice. 454 00:17:49,651 --> 00:17:51,278 What pressure? Go. Eat some latkes, spin a dreidel. 455 00:17:51,361 --> 00:17:54,198 -(CHUCKLES) -And then, when the timing is right, 456 00:17:54,281 --> 00:17:56,992 give Eleanor the best Hanukkah gift you can. 457 00:17:57,076 --> 00:18:00,996 An exclusive look at the sketches to your new line. 458 00:18:01,079 --> 00:18:02,206 I met her a couple years ago at Fashion Week. 459 00:18:02,289 --> 00:18:05,876 I saved her from sitting on Irina Shayk's micro-mini-bag. 460 00:18:05,959 --> 00:18:07,002 We both hated that trend. 461 00:18:07,086 --> 00:18:09,338 Similar sensibilities already. I love it. 462 00:18:09,421 --> 00:18:10,798 Look, I think that we should move 463 00:18:10,881 --> 00:18:12,758 the higher-end designs to the front. 464 00:18:12,841 --> 00:18:14,676 -Just, you know, easy access. -I don't know about this. 465 00:18:14,760 --> 00:18:15,511 Audrey, this is stressing me out. 466 00:18:15,594 --> 00:18:18,680 Hey. Are these caftans? 467 00:18:18,764 --> 00:18:20,390 -Caftans. Yeah. -Caftans. 468 00:18:20,474 --> 00:18:22,476 -This is beautiful. -Aw, thank you. 469 00:18:22,559 --> 00:18:25,395 See, even the youth thinks you have exquisite taste. 470 00:18:25,479 --> 00:18:27,022 You really think it's cool? 471 00:18:27,105 --> 00:18:27,606 Yeah, absolutely. 472 00:18:27,689 --> 00:18:30,609 ♪ (MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ 473 00:18:30,692 --> 00:18:33,028 Well, I guess I have a dinner to get ready for. 474 00:18:33,111 --> 00:18:35,364 -I guess so. -(KIKI GIGGLES) 475 00:18:35,447 --> 00:18:36,115 (AUDREY EXHALES SHARPLY) 476 00:18:36,198 --> 00:18:38,033 I'm gonna need to wear something 477 00:18:38,116 --> 00:18:40,244 no one's ever seen me in for this party tonight. 478 00:18:40,327 --> 00:18:41,495 Lu? Are we committed to a designer yet? 479 00:18:41,578 --> 00:18:43,539 All free. 480 00:18:48,252 --> 00:18:49,211 What? 481 00:18:49,294 --> 00:18:50,838 Audge, do you think your mom would let me borrow this 482 00:18:50,921 --> 00:18:51,713 -for tonight? -I mean, yeah-- 483 00:18:51,797 --> 00:18:54,258 It would look amazing on you. 484 00:18:54,341 --> 00:18:57,886 Okay, I'm gonna try it on, but without this. (SQUEALS) 485 00:18:57,970 --> 00:18:58,929 Okay. Okay. 486 00:18:59,012 --> 00:19:01,932 AUDREY: You're not worried by all this? 487 00:19:02,015 --> 00:19:03,892 I don't think it's right for us 488 00:19:03,976 --> 00:19:05,644 to let her hit unsubscribe from reality. 489 00:19:05,727 --> 00:19:08,605 I mean, it's not right to pretend everything's okay when it's not. 490 00:19:08,689 --> 00:19:10,524 If this is what she needs, then this is how we support her. 491 00:19:10,607 --> 00:19:11,900 Okay? Don't you think she'd do the exact same thing if-- 492 00:19:11,984 --> 00:19:14,111 -I mean... -Shit, my interview. 493 00:19:14,194 --> 00:19:16,196 -I gotta go. -Uh, okay. 494 00:19:16,280 --> 00:19:20,617 JULIEN: Oh, my God. This dress is incredible. 495 00:19:20,701 --> 00:19:23,287 I can't wait for everyone to see me in this tonight. 496 00:19:23,370 --> 00:19:24,246 (ELEVATOR BELL DINGS) 497 00:19:25,539 --> 00:19:28,041 Hi, um, sorry I'm a little late but I'm... 498 00:19:28,125 --> 00:19:29,501 Who are you here to see? 499 00:19:30,711 --> 00:19:33,130 I, um... I'm actually not really sure. 500 00:19:33,213 --> 00:19:34,131 JEREMY O. HARRIS: Yo, Zoya. 501 00:19:35,173 --> 00:19:35,257 Over here. 502 00:19:36,884 --> 00:19:38,135 -ZOYA: Oh, that's me. -Mm-hmm. 503 00:19:41,054 --> 00:19:44,266 -You're the new donor? -Hmm. 504 00:19:44,349 --> 00:19:45,267 (CHUCKLES) Hi. 505 00:19:47,019 --> 00:19:47,895 How? 506 00:19:47,978 --> 00:19:50,272 Well, I read about what happened on Gossip Girl. 507 00:19:50,355 --> 00:19:52,774 -You read Gossip Girl? -I read everything. 508 00:19:52,858 --> 00:19:53,984 I went to private school too. Twice. 509 00:19:54,067 --> 00:19:57,112 And I was always the scholarship kid. 510 00:19:57,195 --> 00:20:00,866 And so I know it's fucked. (LAUGHS) 511 00:20:00,949 --> 00:20:03,285 But the opportunities and experiences 512 00:20:03,368 --> 00:20:04,786 I had access to there, 513 00:20:04,870 --> 00:20:05,621 I mean, provided the framework for all the shit 514 00:20:05,704 --> 00:20:07,873 I write about now. 515 00:20:07,956 --> 00:20:11,501 I just wanted you to know that as long as you wanted it, 516 00:20:11,585 --> 00:20:12,628 you had the option. 517 00:20:12,711 --> 00:20:13,629 God, I can't believe 518 00:20:13,712 --> 00:20:16,340 Jeremy O. Harris is my fairy godfather right now. 519 00:20:16,423 --> 00:20:17,549 (BOTH CHUCKLE) 520 00:20:17,633 --> 00:20:20,218 Please, can you consider me just, like, a fan? 521 00:20:20,302 --> 00:20:22,763 I mean, I started following you that night after the opening. 522 00:20:22,846 --> 00:20:24,473 You know, now that I've read your one act 523 00:20:24,556 --> 00:20:25,349 and your entrance essay... 524 00:20:26,767 --> 00:20:27,351 (MIMICS EXPLOSION) 525 00:20:28,852 --> 00:20:29,811 And I can't imagine 526 00:20:29,895 --> 00:20:31,980 what you and your sister are going through right now. 527 00:20:32,064 --> 00:20:33,440 I mean, I know that once you get through 528 00:20:33,523 --> 00:20:36,526 all of the pain and drama of that, 529 00:20:36,610 --> 00:20:37,611 you're gonna be fine. 530 00:20:37,694 --> 00:20:39,237 Yeah. I'm totally committed to it. Okay? 531 00:20:39,321 --> 00:20:40,822 And I can't wait to prove that to you. 532 00:20:40,906 --> 00:20:43,075 Don't worry about me. I'm all in. 533 00:20:43,158 --> 00:20:44,201 Prove it to yourself. 534 00:20:45,202 --> 00:20:46,370 So, now should we get something to eat? 535 00:20:46,453 --> 00:20:48,997 I have a little bit of time before I go to my meeting 536 00:20:49,081 --> 00:20:50,165 with Harry Styles, so... 537 00:20:51,375 --> 00:20:53,710 You're meeting with-- with who? 538 00:20:53,794 --> 00:20:54,836 With Harry Styles? 539 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:58,131 -(LAUGHS) -(CELL PHONE BUZZES) 540 00:20:58,215 --> 00:21:00,342 Sorry, I would never ask this, but, um... 541 00:21:00,425 --> 00:21:01,385 No, is it Julien? 542 00:21:01,969 --> 00:21:04,054 -Mm-hmm. -Yeah. Go. 543 00:21:07,307 --> 00:21:08,642 Did you mean to call me? 544 00:21:08,725 --> 00:21:10,435 The venue I got us at the last minute 545 00:21:10,519 --> 00:21:13,438 pulled out when we got here because someone... 546 00:21:13,522 --> 00:21:15,023 mentioned the name "Calloway" upon arrival. 547 00:21:15,107 --> 00:21:16,274 Okay, so where's everyone gonna go? 548 00:21:16,358 --> 00:21:19,820 Everyone who? With no high-profile RSVPs, 549 00:21:19,903 --> 00:21:21,363 no one average is even bothering to attend. 550 00:21:21,446 --> 00:21:23,907 This might as well be an event for Vitamin Water. 551 00:21:23,991 --> 00:21:24,992 So what's the next move? 552 00:21:25,075 --> 00:21:26,868 There is no move. You better tell Julien it's over. 553 00:21:26,952 --> 00:21:29,037 No, she needs this, okay? 554 00:21:29,121 --> 00:21:29,955 And we have to get it for her. We can't just give up. 555 00:21:30,038 --> 00:21:33,208 Trust me. This is an act of mercy. 556 00:21:33,291 --> 00:21:36,086 A party is RIP with no VIPs. 557 00:21:36,169 --> 00:21:38,630 Better tell her now than see it on her face later. 558 00:21:38,714 --> 00:21:40,090 Excuse me. You can't. 559 00:21:40,173 --> 00:21:42,718 No phones allowed in the bar area. 560 00:21:43,969 --> 00:21:46,096 Why am I holding? I don't hold. 561 00:21:46,179 --> 00:21:48,223 I got one when she was with him. 562 00:21:48,307 --> 00:21:49,433 Hey, can I see? 563 00:21:51,268 --> 00:21:52,477 Here, do me a favor. 564 00:21:52,561 --> 00:21:56,106 Whatever you do, please don't send it into Gossip Girl. 565 00:21:56,189 --> 00:21:58,066 Okay? I'm trying to keep it a surprise for my sister, 566 00:21:58,150 --> 00:21:58,317 Julien Calloway. 567 00:21:59,985 --> 00:22:00,402 Okay, bye. 568 00:22:05,699 --> 00:22:07,492 Post that the party's gonna be at Dumbo Hall. 569 00:22:07,576 --> 00:22:08,994 Tell everybody there's a celebrity guest, 570 00:22:09,077 --> 00:22:09,953 -but don't tell them who. -You can't do that. 571 00:22:10,037 --> 00:22:12,122 People aren't stupid. 572 00:22:12,205 --> 00:22:13,540 Check Gossip Girl in five minutes, 573 00:22:13,623 --> 00:22:14,791 and they won't have to be. 574 00:22:14,875 --> 00:22:16,418 What happens when Julien sees it? 575 00:22:16,501 --> 00:22:19,129 She won't. I've turned her notifications off this morning. 576 00:22:19,212 --> 00:22:20,255 You've been watching. 577 00:22:21,339 --> 00:22:22,257 On it. 578 00:22:24,426 --> 00:22:24,885 (CELL PHONE CHIMES) 579 00:22:24,968 --> 00:22:26,887 GOSSIP GIRL: Spotted. 580 00:22:26,970 --> 00:22:30,015 Little Z planning something big for her big sis. 581 00:22:33,769 --> 00:22:35,687 Oh, Jules. 582 00:22:36,980 --> 00:22:39,357 Obie? What are you doing here? 583 00:22:39,441 --> 00:22:40,484 I texted you. 584 00:22:40,567 --> 00:22:43,236 Oh, Zoya has me on a no-phone policy. 585 00:22:43,320 --> 00:22:44,446 Oh. 586 00:22:44,529 --> 00:22:46,198 Well, I wanted to bring you some coffee. 587 00:22:46,281 --> 00:22:48,158 And then I thought, you know, that you'd probably be hungry, 588 00:22:48,241 --> 00:22:49,326 so I grabbed you pizza. 589 00:22:49,409 --> 00:22:51,953 And then I was like, "Well, this is already a full meal, 590 00:22:52,037 --> 00:22:53,038 so you need dessert," and, uh... 591 00:22:53,121 --> 00:22:55,916 I appreciate how much you... 592 00:22:59,461 --> 00:23:01,379 I've been such a burden on everyone. 593 00:23:01,463 --> 00:23:03,632 No, no. Look, you have not, at all. 594 00:23:03,715 --> 00:23:05,467 I mean, you're going through something. 595 00:23:05,550 --> 00:23:08,178 You know, and your friends want to be there for you. 596 00:23:08,887 --> 00:23:09,304 I'm glad you're my friend. 597 00:23:11,890 --> 00:23:12,724 I didn't mean it like that. 598 00:23:12,808 --> 00:23:15,811 I just meant... I'm glad that you still... 599 00:23:16,228 --> 00:23:17,938 We still... 600 00:23:18,980 --> 00:23:21,691 Do you want to go to the party with me tonight? 601 00:23:22,818 --> 00:23:24,528 Like, as my date? 602 00:23:27,072 --> 00:23:28,281 Yeah. 603 00:23:28,365 --> 00:23:28,824 Yeah. I would love that. 604 00:23:28,907 --> 00:23:31,326 -Great. -Yeah. 605 00:23:31,409 --> 00:23:34,996 -Um, I mean, yeah, I'm glad. -Okay. 606 00:23:37,833 --> 00:23:39,918 All right, well, I will, uh... I'll pick you up? 607 00:23:40,669 --> 00:23:42,838 -Yeah. At Zoya's. -I know. 608 00:23:53,598 --> 00:23:54,683 -To review. -Mm-hmm. 609 00:23:54,766 --> 00:23:56,393 Eleanor retired from the business side of Waldorf Designs 610 00:23:56,476 --> 00:23:57,853 last year, leaving it all to her daughter, 611 00:23:57,936 --> 00:23:59,938 -Blair. -Blair. 612 00:24:00,021 --> 00:24:02,357 Good job. Though she maintains a legacy line. 613 00:24:02,440 --> 00:24:03,275 -Right. -Okay? 614 00:24:03,358 --> 00:24:05,360 -Her husband's name is Cyrus. -Cyrus. 615 00:24:05,443 --> 00:24:06,444 Mm-hmm. 616 00:24:06,528 --> 00:24:09,406 And his son Aaron is an artist hung in the Whitney. 617 00:24:09,489 --> 00:24:10,490 Feel free to mention that. 618 00:24:10,574 --> 00:24:12,576 But do not mention the Menzies. 619 00:24:12,659 --> 00:24:15,954 Okay? Basically, Cyrus is an entertainment lawyer 620 00:24:16,037 --> 00:24:17,664 who has sued many of Roger's papers 621 00:24:17,747 --> 00:24:19,875 -on clients' behalfs. -Okay. 622 00:24:19,958 --> 00:24:21,209 Oh, and from what I've read, 623 00:24:21,293 --> 00:24:23,545 do not bring up Monaco, like, at all. Try these. 624 00:24:23,628 --> 00:24:24,421 Monaco? 625 00:24:25,547 --> 00:24:27,591 I wouldn't have even thought the word "Monaco" 626 00:24:27,674 --> 00:24:28,383 until you said the word "Monaco." 627 00:24:28,466 --> 00:24:30,886 How am I supposed to remember this 628 00:24:30,969 --> 00:24:32,095 and find time to pitch her my work? 629 00:24:32,179 --> 00:24:34,764 No. I'm not going, Audrey, okay? 630 00:24:34,848 --> 00:24:35,557 I never should have said yes. 631 00:24:35,640 --> 00:24:38,268 This was impulsive and ill-advised. 632 00:24:38,351 --> 00:24:40,770 If you were coming, it would be one thing, but-- 633 00:24:40,854 --> 00:24:43,565 Hold up. I have an idea. 634 00:24:43,648 --> 00:24:46,193 ♪ (JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING ON SPEAKERS) ♪ 635 00:24:47,777 --> 00:24:50,447 Oh, boy. 636 00:24:50,530 --> 00:24:51,114 By the way, we're Jewish now. 637 00:24:51,198 --> 00:24:53,408 My name is Katherine. 638 00:24:53,491 --> 00:24:55,785 -You converted. -(SIGHS) 639 00:24:57,746 --> 00:24:59,748 You promised you wouldn't come. 640 00:24:59,831 --> 00:25:01,082 Don't you like seeing me? 641 00:25:01,166 --> 00:25:02,250 -Mm-hmm. I'll be back. -Wait a second. 642 00:25:02,334 --> 00:25:05,253 Where are you going? I need you. 643 00:25:05,337 --> 00:25:07,088 You think I can sit through this sober? 644 00:25:07,172 --> 00:25:09,758 ♪ (JAZZ MUSIC CONTINUES) ♪ 645 00:25:11,551 --> 00:25:13,011 If you like their margs, you'll love their wings. 646 00:25:13,094 --> 00:25:15,347 Best in New York. 647 00:25:15,430 --> 00:25:18,308 Yeah, I, uh, I see they're ranked ten 648 00:25:18,391 --> 00:25:20,393 on the "Blazing Scale." 649 00:25:20,477 --> 00:25:22,729 -(EXHALES) -(SPORTS COMMENTARY PLAYING ON TV) 650 00:25:22,812 --> 00:25:24,397 So, uh, you were saying? 651 00:25:24,481 --> 00:25:27,275 It just doesn't do much to just report on their behavior. 652 00:25:27,359 --> 00:25:30,445 You have to shape it yourself. 653 00:25:30,528 --> 00:25:31,571 If I want my team to play better next time, 654 00:25:31,655 --> 00:25:36,243 I'm not gonna write, "Too bad you sucked last time." 655 00:25:36,326 --> 00:25:37,786 I'm gonna use GG 656 00:25:37,869 --> 00:25:40,622 to start a war between them and the other team. 657 00:25:40,705 --> 00:25:41,748 Get them fired up. 658 00:25:41,831 --> 00:25:44,459 So you're trying to start a war with Julien? 659 00:25:44,542 --> 00:25:47,170 Is this why you wanted to come out tonight? 660 00:25:47,587 --> 00:25:49,339 Shop talk? 661 00:25:49,422 --> 00:25:50,548 There's... no other reason? 662 00:25:52,884 --> 00:25:54,970 -I know I ghosted you. -I ghosted you. 663 00:25:55,053 --> 00:25:57,264 But I felt bad about it. 664 00:25:57,347 --> 00:25:59,975 At the time, I was clinging on to this stupid idea 665 00:26:00,058 --> 00:26:03,144 that as a hot guy, I shouldn't have to repeat. 666 00:26:03,228 --> 00:26:06,314 But then COVID hit and... 667 00:26:06,398 --> 00:26:08,525 I realized just how lonely I was. 668 00:26:08,608 --> 00:26:10,986 And maybe I'm putting myself too out there 669 00:26:11,069 --> 00:26:12,696 by saying this, but... 670 00:26:13,905 --> 00:26:15,532 I thought about you a little bit. 671 00:26:17,325 --> 00:26:20,620 -(CHUCKLES) -Anyways, shots? 672 00:26:31,631 --> 00:26:33,049 Did you follow me here? 673 00:26:33,133 --> 00:26:34,259 What? Of course not. 674 00:26:34,342 --> 00:26:36,886 You're telling me this is just your normal, neighborhood-- 675 00:26:36,970 --> 00:26:38,763 Tati picked the place. I'm trying to help. 676 00:26:38,847 --> 00:26:40,682 If it doesn't work with him, maybe it can work with her? 677 00:26:42,225 --> 00:26:45,145 Kate. What an odd surprise. 678 00:26:45,228 --> 00:26:47,522 Tots and Jor-Jor are here? 679 00:26:47,605 --> 00:26:49,941 (LAUGHS) Whoa. Slide over. We'll double up. 680 00:26:50,900 --> 00:26:55,363 ♪ (UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING ON SPEAKERS) ♪ 681 00:26:55,447 --> 00:26:58,408 -What is wrong? -Um... 682 00:26:58,491 --> 00:27:02,454 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 683 00:27:04,164 --> 00:27:05,749 Look. 684 00:27:05,832 --> 00:27:07,208 I don't know why I was worried. 685 00:27:07,292 --> 00:27:08,376 Well, I know why. 686 00:27:08,460 --> 00:27:09,336 But seems like we didn't have to be. 687 00:27:09,419 --> 00:27:11,629 People are buying a lot of drinks. 688 00:27:11,713 --> 00:27:12,547 You may need to dip into your trust fund 689 00:27:12,630 --> 00:27:15,467 -to match these donations. -Very glad to. 690 00:27:15,550 --> 00:27:16,968 Relax. Go have fun. 691 00:27:17,052 --> 00:27:17,719 -Hi. -Hi. 692 00:27:21,473 --> 00:27:23,725 So, you told people not to mention 693 00:27:23,808 --> 00:27:25,018 the new allegations, right? 694 00:27:25,101 --> 00:27:26,978 It's not exactly something that you can mention 695 00:27:27,062 --> 00:27:28,355 -at the coat check. -Great. 696 00:27:28,438 --> 00:27:30,357 They're waiting to see Jeremy O. Harris. 697 00:27:30,440 --> 00:27:31,066 They're not going to destroy that opportunity. 698 00:27:31,149 --> 00:27:33,610 -You'll see. -Sure. 699 00:27:33,693 --> 00:27:35,779 And, um, when it's clear that he's not coming? 700 00:27:36,321 --> 00:27:37,322 Hmm? 701 00:27:38,114 --> 00:27:39,282 Luna. 702 00:27:39,366 --> 00:27:44,204 (CHANTING PRAYER) 703 00:27:49,042 --> 00:27:52,921 (CHUCKLES) And now, my favorite part, dinner. 704 00:27:53,004 --> 00:27:55,006 My apologies for the lack of space 705 00:27:55,090 --> 00:27:56,174 to serve yourselves. 706 00:27:56,257 --> 00:27:58,593 The renovation in the city is approaching two years now. 707 00:27:58,676 --> 00:28:02,931 So we're stuck here at Cyrus's late mother's 708 00:28:03,014 --> 00:28:04,432 for the foreseeable future. 709 00:28:05,141 --> 00:28:07,268 Hashem rest her taste level. 710 00:28:07,352 --> 00:28:08,603 (ALL CHUCKLE) 711 00:28:09,646 --> 00:28:11,731 -GUEST: Only at Hanukkah. -(LAUGHTER) 712 00:28:11,815 --> 00:28:12,774 ELEANOR: Don't do that. 713 00:28:12,857 --> 00:28:15,276 Gidi, I felt so sad to hear about your separation. 714 00:28:15,360 --> 00:28:17,654 Oh, thank you, Eleanor. It's been-- 715 00:28:17,737 --> 00:28:20,281 Albeit for me to presume... anything, 716 00:28:20,365 --> 00:28:22,742 but I have seated you next to someone very special. 717 00:28:24,202 --> 00:28:25,954 -A new client of Cyrus's. -Hmm. 718 00:28:26,037 --> 00:28:29,624 Micah is a documentary filmmaker. 719 00:28:29,707 --> 00:28:30,917 Oh. (GASPS) 720 00:28:31,751 --> 00:28:33,002 You're setting me up? 721 00:28:34,254 --> 00:28:36,798 -(WHISPERING) On Hanukkah? -(CHUCKLES) 722 00:28:36,881 --> 00:28:39,717 Who knew I'd turn into such a yenta this late in life? 723 00:28:39,801 --> 00:28:43,596 But if I am being too much of a platke-macher... 724 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:47,976 She's taking Yiddish at the 92nd Street Y. 725 00:28:48,059 --> 00:28:50,019 So, Micah loves theatre. 726 00:28:50,103 --> 00:28:51,271 I've told him all about you. 727 00:28:51,354 --> 00:28:54,399 His favorite show is Wicked. 728 00:28:54,732 --> 00:28:55,733 Huh. 729 00:28:55,817 --> 00:28:57,861 ELEANOR: You have to get back out there. 730 00:28:57,944 --> 00:29:00,196 If I hadn't, I would never have met Cyrus. 731 00:29:00,280 --> 00:29:03,741 (WHISPERING) Besides, we both know you could do much better. Go. 732 00:29:07,245 --> 00:29:08,705 -Oh. -Pardon my reach. 733 00:29:09,414 --> 00:29:11,833 I love your shoes. 734 00:29:11,916 --> 00:29:14,878 Thank you. I had them made. 735 00:29:14,961 --> 00:29:16,546 What's your documentary about? 736 00:29:16,629 --> 00:29:16,671 Kelp. 737 00:29:18,465 --> 00:29:20,467 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 738 00:29:21,593 --> 00:29:24,637 Oh, for heaven's sake. I forgot the applesauce. 739 00:29:25,847 --> 00:29:30,310 I told you, Dorota, you're a guest here. 740 00:29:30,393 --> 00:29:31,686 Sorry, Ms. Eleanor. 741 00:29:31,769 --> 00:29:34,355 Wait staff did so much wrong, I give notes. 742 00:29:34,439 --> 00:29:37,275 They need a moment to absorb. 743 00:29:37,358 --> 00:29:40,069 I keep telling her she doesn't have to do everyone's job. 744 00:29:40,153 --> 00:29:42,197 -(CHUCKLING) -She passed this on to Ana too. 745 00:29:42,280 --> 00:29:43,907 Well, now we can truly begin. 746 00:29:49,037 --> 00:29:53,291 Mrs. Rose, thank you so much for the last-minute invite. 747 00:29:53,374 --> 00:29:55,627 We almost forgot the holiday since my mom's been so busy 748 00:29:55,710 --> 00:29:57,295 concentrating on her new collection. 749 00:29:57,378 --> 00:29:59,589 Isn't that right, Mom? 750 00:29:59,672 --> 00:30:01,549 -This casserole-- -Kugel. 751 00:30:01,633 --> 00:30:02,592 -Kugel... -Mm-hmm. 752 00:30:02,675 --> 00:30:05,053 -...is delicious. -Oh, thank you. 753 00:30:05,136 --> 00:30:06,221 Thank you, and you're welcome. 754 00:30:06,304 --> 00:30:08,473 I always say, the more the merrier. 755 00:30:08,556 --> 00:30:09,724 (ALL CHUCKLE) 756 00:30:09,807 --> 00:30:11,392 We've been so lonely this last year, 757 00:30:11,476 --> 00:30:14,562 with my daughter in Paris 758 00:30:14,646 --> 00:30:18,191 and Cyrus at the office every night. 759 00:30:18,274 --> 00:30:20,985 Been so many lawsuits this last decade. 760 00:30:22,153 --> 00:30:24,239 Cyrus is representing not one 761 00:30:24,322 --> 00:30:28,701 but two of the accusers on that horrible Calloway case. 762 00:30:28,785 --> 00:30:31,496 Eleanor. You know you can't talk about my clients. 763 00:30:31,579 --> 00:30:35,041 -And I represent three. -(CHUCKLES) 764 00:30:35,124 --> 00:30:35,959 But let me tell you, 765 00:30:36,042 --> 00:30:39,754 whatever fall that man has coming to him, 766 00:30:39,837 --> 00:30:42,549 it's definitely not enough. 767 00:30:42,632 --> 00:30:45,927 Zol es im onkumn vos ikh vintsh im. 768 00:30:46,010 --> 00:30:47,971 Yes. 769 00:30:48,054 --> 00:30:50,807 In Poland, women would handle directly. 770 00:30:50,890 --> 00:30:54,269 Next day, man disappear. (CHUCKLES) 771 00:30:54,352 --> 00:30:56,187 Or part of man. 772 00:30:57,480 --> 00:31:00,608 Ana follow his daughter on social media. 773 00:31:00,692 --> 00:31:02,569 Sounds like she's having bad fall too. 774 00:31:02,652 --> 00:31:05,071 She's throwing the saddest party right now. 775 00:31:05,154 --> 00:31:06,322 And her dress is hideous. 776 00:31:07,031 --> 00:31:08,032 Full cringe. 777 00:31:09,200 --> 00:31:12,120 ELEANOR: Ah, I loathe coral, even for resort. 778 00:31:12,203 --> 00:31:13,788 -How could some... -Salmon only, and even then... meh. 779 00:31:16,708 --> 00:31:17,875 Excuse me one second. I just... 780 00:31:19,877 --> 00:31:22,505 ♪ (TENSE MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ 781 00:31:29,387 --> 00:31:32,098 (CELL PHONE RINGING) 782 00:31:32,181 --> 00:31:34,601 -Are you here? -AUDREY: Still at dinner with my mom. 783 00:31:34,684 --> 00:31:36,644 I forgot to tell you not to tell anyone... 784 00:31:36,728 --> 00:31:37,770 anyone, that my mom designed your dress. 785 00:31:37,854 --> 00:31:40,773 What? People love to know that kind of stuff. 786 00:31:40,857 --> 00:31:43,526 Yeah, but I-- Turns out the line isn't announced yet. 787 00:31:43,610 --> 00:31:45,903 So it's top secret. 788 00:31:45,987 --> 00:31:49,157 Plus, I didn't tell her you were taking it, so... 789 00:31:49,240 --> 00:31:51,326 Ugh. Okay. When are you getting-- 790 00:31:55,580 --> 00:31:57,999 Um, it looks like people are leaving. 791 00:31:58,082 --> 00:31:59,792 I heard someone mention Jeremy O. Harris. 792 00:31:59,876 --> 00:32:02,170 Is he here, having a party on another floor or something? 793 00:32:02,253 --> 00:32:03,838 I have no idea, but I'll find out. 794 00:32:03,921 --> 00:32:05,298 Why don't you go check the bar tally? 795 00:32:05,381 --> 00:32:06,841 Fingers crossed we've cracked five digits. 796 00:32:06,924 --> 00:32:07,008 LUNA LA: Yeah. 797 00:32:09,218 --> 00:32:11,846 -ZOYA: Oh, my God. -You need to get Jeremy here. 798 00:32:11,929 --> 00:32:13,890 If it gets out he didn't show, it's even worse for her. 799 00:32:13,973 --> 00:32:16,726 I can't do that. I-- I don't actually know him. 800 00:32:16,809 --> 00:32:18,019 What? Okay. 801 00:32:18,102 --> 00:32:19,687 I'll call Kevin Abstract. They're friends. 802 00:32:19,771 --> 00:32:20,730 He'll have his number. 803 00:32:20,813 --> 00:32:23,316 He did a jingle for my mom's restless leg drug once. 804 00:32:23,399 --> 00:32:24,692 Why don't we just tell Gossip Girl that Jeremy's here? 805 00:32:24,776 --> 00:32:26,736 Who's to say he isn't? Right? 806 00:32:26,819 --> 00:32:28,446 And Dumbo Hall has a no picture policy. 807 00:32:28,529 --> 00:32:29,739 Yeah, but no one listens to that. 808 00:32:29,822 --> 00:32:31,741 Well then, we'll-- we'll make it a scavenger hunt. 809 00:32:31,824 --> 00:32:33,117 Um... see who can find him first. 810 00:32:33,201 --> 00:32:34,619 And then make it seem like they missed him. 811 00:32:34,702 --> 00:32:35,870 He's ten feet tall, though. Who could miss him? 812 00:32:35,953 --> 00:32:38,706 Yeah, also, that might get people to stay, 813 00:32:38,790 --> 00:32:39,749 but it's not gonna give us buzz. 814 00:32:39,832 --> 00:32:41,709 We need live stories, press pickup. 815 00:32:41,793 --> 00:32:42,835 That means people taking pictures. 816 00:32:42,919 --> 00:32:46,255 There is one other group we could call, 817 00:32:46,339 --> 00:32:48,341 but it won't be pretty. 818 00:32:48,424 --> 00:32:51,719 No, Luna. There are lines that we can't cross. 819 00:32:51,803 --> 00:32:52,720 But you know in order to keep someone trending, 820 00:32:52,804 --> 00:32:55,765 you need numbers, not notables, so... 821 00:32:56,391 --> 00:32:57,892 Fine. I'll invite them. 822 00:32:57,975 --> 00:33:00,520 But I'm not staying to watch. It's too tragic. 823 00:33:00,603 --> 00:33:01,354 I know. 824 00:33:01,437 --> 00:33:02,814 Like, I know CrossFit gets a bad rap, 825 00:33:02,897 --> 00:33:06,067 but you can't argue with the gains. 826 00:33:06,150 --> 00:33:07,485 You know what I'm talking about, right bro? 827 00:33:07,568 --> 00:33:08,403 Totally, bro. 828 00:33:08,486 --> 00:33:10,488 It's funny seeing you and Scott together. 829 00:33:10,571 --> 00:33:13,324 All things considered. 830 00:33:13,408 --> 00:33:14,909 It was time for an olive branch. 831 00:33:16,202 --> 00:33:16,953 So, where is it? 832 00:33:19,455 --> 00:33:24,836 Well, I respect that you guys have taken a different approach. 833 00:33:24,919 --> 00:33:28,089 For me, it was always about keeping the kids accountable. 834 00:33:28,172 --> 00:33:32,593 Slander and altering public perception wasn't really-- 835 00:33:32,677 --> 00:33:34,303 See, that's where you got it wrong. 836 00:33:34,387 --> 00:33:36,389 Gossip isn't therapy. It's dirt. 837 00:33:36,472 --> 00:33:39,267 No one clicks on an anonymous account for a point of view. 838 00:33:39,350 --> 00:33:42,145 They click it to verify their own. 839 00:33:42,228 --> 00:33:45,064 There's a reason our numbers have doubled since you left. 840 00:33:45,148 --> 00:33:47,108 You just asked questions. 841 00:33:47,692 --> 00:33:49,193 We give answers. 842 00:33:49,277 --> 00:33:51,070 -Uh, that's an astute observa-- -JORDAN: I think what Kate is trying to say, 843 00:33:51,154 --> 00:33:56,367 and don't get me wrong, I'm a hundo with you, bro, 844 00:33:56,451 --> 00:33:59,078 um, is that leaving questions open 845 00:33:59,162 --> 00:33:59,954 gives our subjects space to change. 846 00:34:00,037 --> 00:34:02,039 Otherwise you're boxing them in for life. 847 00:34:03,833 --> 00:34:04,792 I agree. 848 00:34:06,210 --> 00:34:07,795 With Scott. 849 00:34:07,879 --> 00:34:10,089 His method is the only one that actually makes sense. 850 00:34:10,173 --> 00:34:14,302 The only way to change someone is by shaming them, 851 00:34:14,385 --> 00:34:14,969 not guiding them. 852 00:34:15,052 --> 00:34:17,013 Matt Lauer is back at work. 853 00:34:17,096 --> 00:34:19,474 Ellen DeGeneres lost nothing. 854 00:34:19,557 --> 00:34:23,144 If you really care about Julien, you wouldn't simply tag her 855 00:34:23,227 --> 00:34:26,397 like a conservationist and send her back out into the wild. 856 00:34:26,481 --> 00:34:28,024 You would hold her feet to the fire 857 00:34:28,107 --> 00:34:31,402 so she would never walk on anyone else again. 858 00:34:36,157 --> 00:34:37,074 Cheers to that. 859 00:34:38,034 --> 00:34:39,494 (CHUCKLES) 860 00:34:42,079 --> 00:34:43,831 Another round on me? 861 00:34:43,915 --> 00:34:45,583 -Hell yeah. -TATI: Sure, why not? 862 00:34:45,666 --> 00:34:48,377 I'm, uh, gonna go help her with the drinks. Thanks. 863 00:34:49,670 --> 00:34:52,799 I got Scott out tonight to try to talk some sense into him. 864 00:34:52,882 --> 00:34:54,175 And now your girlfriend is ruining it. 865 00:34:54,258 --> 00:34:58,262 If we were alone, I could probably get GG back. 866 00:34:58,346 --> 00:34:59,347 Get her out of here? 867 00:34:59,430 --> 00:35:00,556 I really don't think I'm her type. 868 00:35:00,640 --> 00:35:02,892 And I'm getting the distinct impression that we didn't end up 869 00:35:02,975 --> 00:35:05,603 at the same bar by accident either. 870 00:35:05,686 --> 00:35:06,938 (BOTH GIGGLING) 871 00:35:07,021 --> 00:35:08,564 -KATE KELLER: Oh, ew. -JORDAN GLASSBERG: Yeah. 872 00:35:08,648 --> 00:35:10,691 -Gross. -Mm-hmm. 873 00:35:10,775 --> 00:35:13,194 Shit. Okay, um, new plan. 874 00:35:13,277 --> 00:35:16,030 I try to get him out of here instead. 875 00:35:16,114 --> 00:35:20,034 Okay, but, uh, if I may, at least act like you want to? 876 00:35:20,117 --> 00:35:21,035 (SIGHS) 877 00:35:29,460 --> 00:35:30,920 People are still leaving. 878 00:35:31,003 --> 00:35:32,839 When is whoever you called gonna get here? 879 00:35:32,922 --> 00:35:34,590 -Careful what you wish for. -(ELEVATOR BELL DINGS) 880 00:35:36,134 --> 00:35:37,176 -HOSTESS: Hi. -Hey. 881 00:35:37,260 --> 00:35:39,303 Who are they? And why do they look twelve? 882 00:35:39,387 --> 00:35:40,638 They are. 883 00:35:40,721 --> 00:35:44,475 They're Jul-Lions. AKA Julien's stans. 884 00:35:44,559 --> 00:35:47,395 They flood her DMs, buy everything she endorses, 885 00:35:47,478 --> 00:35:48,729 keep her top of the charts. 886 00:35:48,813 --> 00:35:50,022 It's a bad look, having them here, 887 00:35:50,106 --> 00:35:50,898 but it'll get her name trending again. 888 00:35:50,982 --> 00:35:53,818 -Right. Okay. -You'll see. Yeah. 889 00:35:53,901 --> 00:35:57,822 Hey, Jules! Um, just in time to meet some loyal fans. 890 00:35:57,905 --> 00:35:58,906 Okay. Whatever. 891 00:36:00,074 --> 00:36:03,161 Julien. We're here in demonstration of our support. 892 00:36:03,244 --> 00:36:06,205 Thank you. It means a lot that you guys are-- 893 00:36:06,289 --> 00:36:07,540 Not support for you. 894 00:36:07,623 --> 00:36:09,584 The accusers of your dad's that you tried to stop 895 00:36:09,667 --> 00:36:11,419 -from coming forward. -What? 896 00:36:11,502 --> 00:36:14,505 No. I did no such thing. 897 00:36:14,589 --> 00:36:15,923 If anything, I'm trying to help them. 898 00:36:16,007 --> 00:36:17,466 That's why I did all of this, even. 899 00:36:17,550 --> 00:36:19,260 Not according to Gossip Girl. 900 00:36:19,343 --> 00:36:20,887 She said you're using this fundraiser 901 00:36:20,970 --> 00:36:21,679 to get your name trending again. 902 00:36:21,762 --> 00:36:24,473 We don't stan silencers. 903 00:36:27,643 --> 00:36:28,185 Ladies? 904 00:36:28,269 --> 00:36:31,105 ♪ (DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS) ♪ 905 00:36:33,024 --> 00:36:34,609 And there it is. 906 00:36:34,692 --> 00:36:35,276 Cancellation stage three. 907 00:36:36,777 --> 00:36:37,612 Flatline. 908 00:36:37,695 --> 00:36:39,614 Let it be known from this moment forward, 909 00:36:39,697 --> 00:36:42,241 the Jul-Lions have officially un-stanned J.C. 910 00:36:42,325 --> 00:36:44,160 STAN 2: Apparently, so has everyone else. 911 00:36:44,243 --> 00:36:46,287 (SCOFFS) She couldn't even get a designer to dress her. 912 00:36:46,370 --> 00:36:47,663 That's def off a rack. 913 00:36:47,747 --> 00:36:50,958 It-- No. No, it is not. 914 00:36:51,042 --> 00:36:54,712 This is a Kiki Hope original. Off of her top-secret new line. 915 00:36:55,379 --> 00:36:56,172 Please. 916 00:36:58,132 --> 00:36:59,216 (EXHALES SHARPLY) 917 00:36:59,300 --> 00:37:01,552 Go. Now's your time. She's obviously bored with that kid. 918 00:37:01,636 --> 00:37:04,513 KIKI: No. I can't just walk up and interrupt her. 919 00:37:04,597 --> 00:37:07,224 Maybe the moment's passed. Maybe it'll never happen. 920 00:37:07,308 --> 00:37:09,393 -Oh, donuts. -Sufganiyot. 921 00:37:09,477 --> 00:37:10,770 God. See? I don't even speak the language. 922 00:37:10,853 --> 00:37:12,188 I shouldn't talk at all. 923 00:37:12,271 --> 00:37:13,356 (WHISPERING) Oh, my God. 924 00:37:14,690 --> 00:37:17,193 You're not helping. And where were you all dinner? 925 00:37:18,069 --> 00:37:21,155 I did my job. I got you in here. 926 00:37:21,239 --> 00:37:23,449 Your job is not done until she's inner circle, Max. 927 00:37:23,532 --> 00:37:24,825 You weren't even supposed to be here. 928 00:37:24,909 --> 00:37:26,327 Why do you keep saying that? 929 00:37:27,370 --> 00:37:28,496 -So, Katherine... -Yes. 930 00:37:28,579 --> 00:37:30,164 -Where do you shul? -Shul? 931 00:37:30,248 --> 00:37:33,584 Oh, um, well, ever since Barney's closed, I-- 932 00:37:33,668 --> 00:37:35,795 (ALL LAUGH) 933 00:37:35,878 --> 00:37:38,172 Barney's was a temple to a lot of us. 934 00:37:38,255 --> 00:37:41,801 Mrs. Rose, ask her about her amazing designs. 935 00:37:43,844 --> 00:37:46,138 -Happy? -(CELL PHONE RINGS) 936 00:37:49,266 --> 00:37:50,893 I told you not to call me. 937 00:37:50,977 --> 00:37:53,187 AKI: I'm in a little bit of trouble. 938 00:37:53,270 --> 00:37:54,397 Fuck. What? 939 00:37:59,318 --> 00:37:59,902 Ooh, this looks yummy. 940 00:37:59,986 --> 00:38:03,280 (GUESTS CONVERSING INDISTINCTLY) 941 00:38:03,364 --> 00:38:05,032 There's not-- No, there's not a problem. 942 00:38:05,116 --> 00:38:05,866 There's not-- (LAUGHS) 943 00:38:05,950 --> 00:38:10,371 (GUESTS CONVERSING INDISTINCTLY) 944 00:38:11,789 --> 00:38:12,248 (LAUGHS) Roy? 945 00:38:14,792 --> 00:38:17,044 (SIGHS) What are you doing here? 946 00:38:17,128 --> 00:38:20,006 Uh, well, Max seemed sad I wasn't coming earlier, 947 00:38:20,089 --> 00:38:21,215 so I thought I'd surprise him, 948 00:38:21,298 --> 00:38:23,926 but I see I'm surprising everyone else as well. 949 00:38:24,010 --> 00:38:25,219 Yes, yes, and I'm so sorry, 950 00:38:25,302 --> 00:38:28,472 but we simply don't have any more room. 951 00:38:30,307 --> 00:38:32,309 -No, this is for Max. -AUDREY: Yeah. 952 00:38:32,393 --> 00:38:33,477 Wherever he is. 953 00:38:33,561 --> 00:38:36,564 DOROTA KISHLOVSKY: Nonsense. The more the merrier. 954 00:38:36,647 --> 00:38:38,983 (CHUCKLES) As you say. 955 00:38:39,775 --> 00:38:42,695 Yes. Yes, I do say that, don't I? 956 00:38:44,321 --> 00:38:46,699 -Thank you. -Please. Leo, sit on my lap. 957 00:38:52,455 --> 00:38:55,374 -I'm Micah. -That's nice. 958 00:38:55,458 --> 00:38:59,462 As I was saying, there's no middle ground anymore. 959 00:38:59,545 --> 00:39:04,091 Today you have two choices, playful or prestige. 960 00:39:04,175 --> 00:39:07,928 But women like me, like Donna, Jil, Dian, 961 00:39:08,012 --> 00:39:11,474 we offered women a range. 962 00:39:11,557 --> 00:39:13,559 Because you don't wanna be one thing. 963 00:39:13,642 --> 00:39:14,935 You... you want to be everything. 964 00:39:15,019 --> 00:39:17,605 -KIKI: Hmm. -That is so funny. 965 00:39:17,688 --> 00:39:19,273 -My mom was just saying that. -Oh? 966 00:39:19,356 --> 00:39:22,068 Her new line moves from elegant comfort 967 00:39:22,151 --> 00:39:24,153 to elevated classics. 968 00:39:24,236 --> 00:39:26,113 No. None of those are words I would use to describe what I do. 969 00:39:26,197 --> 00:39:29,325 -(ALL LAUGH) -AUDREY: Staying humble. 970 00:39:29,408 --> 00:39:30,201 Did I also mention that she hates 971 00:39:30,284 --> 00:39:32,536 -coral as well? -(WHISPERING) Stop. 972 00:39:32,620 --> 00:39:35,539 Then why did you pick that color for Julien's dress? 973 00:39:36,248 --> 00:39:37,375 Calloway? 974 00:39:37,458 --> 00:39:40,294 No, I didn't design a dress for Julien Calloway. (CHUCKLES) 975 00:39:40,377 --> 00:39:42,880 José Criales-Unzueta just called it 976 00:39:42,963 --> 00:39:44,965 "a Kiki Hope-less un-original." 977 00:39:49,261 --> 00:39:49,345 KIKI: I... 978 00:39:51,305 --> 00:39:54,642 Nobody was supposed to wear that dress. 979 00:39:54,725 --> 00:39:56,393 It was supposed to be thrown away. 980 00:39:56,477 --> 00:39:58,604 Kiki is a wonderful designer, Eleanor. 981 00:39:58,687 --> 00:39:59,939 Yes, she's dressed me... (SCOFFS) 982 00:40:00,022 --> 00:40:02,608 ...on numerous occasions. 983 00:40:02,691 --> 00:40:04,318 Kiki Hope? 984 00:40:04,402 --> 00:40:06,529 Now, that must be a married name. 985 00:40:06,612 --> 00:40:08,864 My tea is cold. 986 00:40:08,948 --> 00:40:10,324 Would anyone else like a refill? 987 00:40:10,407 --> 00:40:11,742 (WHISPERING) No, thank you. 988 00:40:12,535 --> 00:40:13,410 I'll be right back. 989 00:40:14,912 --> 00:40:16,413 I'm so sorry. We can leave right now. 990 00:40:16,497 --> 00:40:18,415 -I'm so sor-- -No, stop. 991 00:40:18,499 --> 00:40:21,710 We're not leaving until she sees my designs. The real ones. 992 00:40:22,837 --> 00:40:24,755 (KIKI SNIFFLES) 993 00:40:29,760 --> 00:40:30,970 This is my cave. 994 00:40:31,053 --> 00:40:34,348 (CHUCKLES) Cool, cool, cool. 995 00:40:34,431 --> 00:40:38,227 -Wow. So many books. -(CELL PHONE CHIMES) 996 00:40:38,644 --> 00:40:39,937 Fuck yes. 997 00:40:40,020 --> 00:40:42,148 -What is it? -My plan worked. 998 00:40:42,231 --> 00:40:44,650 A manufactured war between our teams. 999 00:40:44,733 --> 00:40:47,319 Menzies tried to get back at Isaiah and failed. 1000 00:40:47,403 --> 00:40:48,779 Just in time for playoffs. 1001 00:40:49,613 --> 00:40:51,240 You don't mind if I... (CHUCKLES) 1002 00:40:51,323 --> 00:40:53,367 ...do your old job in front of you? 1003 00:40:53,451 --> 00:40:56,871 Only if you do it better, like you have been. 1004 00:40:56,954 --> 00:40:58,622 You don't have to bullshit me. I know you're still mad. 1005 00:40:58,706 --> 00:41:01,375 I am. 1006 00:41:01,458 --> 00:41:06,922 But... I am also strangely enjoying being around you. 1007 00:41:07,006 --> 00:41:09,258 I'm strangely enjoying you too. 1008 00:41:09,341 --> 00:41:13,137 ♪ ("WILDFIRE" BY CAUTIOUS CLAY PLAYING) ♪ 1009 00:41:13,220 --> 00:41:15,556 ♪ Your eyes are like weapons ♪ 1010 00:41:16,974 --> 00:41:18,475 Thought you didn't have your phone. 1011 00:41:19,727 --> 00:41:22,188 I have it just for tonight, just for the party. 1012 00:41:22,271 --> 00:41:24,565 But the notifications were off. 1013 00:41:24,648 --> 00:41:26,692 Did you know about the other women? 1014 00:41:26,775 --> 00:41:28,527 About what Gossip Girl was saying about me? 1015 00:41:28,611 --> 00:41:30,070 -About this party? -Look, okay. 1016 00:41:31,113 --> 00:41:32,114 Why don't we just get away? 1017 00:41:32,198 --> 00:41:36,410 Okay? Somewhere with no Wi-Fi, no people, no parents. 1018 00:41:36,493 --> 00:41:38,996 -Just me and you. -It won't work. (SIGHS) 1019 00:41:39,079 --> 00:41:40,039 Everywhere I go, people hate me. 1020 00:41:40,122 --> 00:41:43,876 -No, no, no, they don't. -Yes, they do. Read this. 1021 00:41:43,959 --> 00:41:45,711 Okay, but these people, they don't know you, Julien. 1022 00:41:45,794 --> 00:41:48,088 The people that know you, love you. You know I-- 1023 00:41:50,299 --> 00:41:50,424 I love you. 1024 00:41:53,594 --> 00:41:56,513 Obie, please. Not now. I can't-- 1025 00:41:56,597 --> 00:41:56,680 You can't, or... 1026 00:41:58,390 --> 00:41:58,432 or you don't? 1027 00:41:59,350 --> 00:42:02,728 This has been the day from... 1028 00:42:03,312 --> 00:42:05,481 the month from hell. 1029 00:42:05,564 --> 00:42:08,108 And I just-- I can't think about anything like-- 1030 00:42:08,192 --> 00:42:10,819 Don't think. I just want you to tell me how you feel. 1031 00:42:12,529 --> 00:42:15,324 I feel like this is a really bad time for you to tell me that. 1032 00:42:17,201 --> 00:42:19,119 -I'm sorry. I didn't mean-- -No, it's fine. 1033 00:42:19,203 --> 00:42:20,162 It's fine. It's a bad time. 1034 00:42:20,246 --> 00:42:23,916 ♪ You make it look it easy ♪ 1035 00:42:23,999 --> 00:42:26,669 ♪ The way that you lead me ♪ 1036 00:42:26,752 --> 00:42:28,712 ♪ Into the fire, babe... ♪ 1037 00:42:28,796 --> 00:42:29,797 I can't believe how fast you got me out. 1038 00:42:29,880 --> 00:42:33,384 What, you think this is my first Fieldstone entanglement? 1039 00:42:33,467 --> 00:42:35,636 Let me guess. You tried to pull a prank, 1040 00:42:35,719 --> 00:42:38,097 but your target saw it coming and trapped you in media res. 1041 00:42:38,180 --> 00:42:39,181 Well, I tried to steal his jersey 1042 00:42:39,265 --> 00:42:42,476 and throw it in the Central Park Grizzly Bear Enclosure 1043 00:42:42,559 --> 00:42:44,812 for Betty and Veronica to destroy. 1044 00:42:44,895 --> 00:42:46,897 Appropriate names for a revenge plot 1045 00:42:46,981 --> 00:42:48,315 as basic as Riverdale. 1046 00:42:48,399 --> 00:42:50,943 When I said to retaliate, I meant obliterate. 1047 00:42:52,152 --> 00:42:54,071 Well, I clearly don't deserve to be on top. 1048 00:42:56,198 --> 00:42:57,574 What time is it in London? 1049 00:42:59,201 --> 00:43:00,911 Around 3:00 a.m. Why? 1050 00:43:01,912 --> 00:43:02,538 One lesson from the top. 1051 00:43:04,790 --> 00:43:07,334 -Never surrender. -(PHONE RINGS) 1052 00:43:07,418 --> 00:43:08,585 ELEANOR WALDORF: These are unique, Katherine. 1053 00:43:10,629 --> 00:43:12,298 Is unique... good? (CHUCKLES) 1054 00:43:12,381 --> 00:43:13,841 Quite. Quite. 1055 00:43:13,924 --> 00:43:17,136 You've taken what everyone chased post-COVID, 1056 00:43:17,219 --> 00:43:20,139 some impossible idea putting together "work-at-home" and... 1057 00:43:21,223 --> 00:43:23,517 "out-for-the-night." 1058 00:43:23,600 --> 00:43:25,853 -Now, a lot of them are rough. -KIKI: Yes. 1059 00:43:25,936 --> 00:43:27,646 ELEANOR: But I can see where you're going. 1060 00:43:27,730 --> 00:43:28,981 Oh, thank you so much. 1061 00:43:29,064 --> 00:43:30,107 That means so much to me coming from you. 1062 00:43:30,190 --> 00:43:32,276 But I can't help you. 1063 00:43:33,068 --> 00:43:34,903 Oh... 1064 00:43:35,654 --> 00:43:37,656 Yeah. Of course. No. 1065 00:43:37,740 --> 00:43:39,199 I shouldn't have come here and pushed my designs on you. 1066 00:43:39,283 --> 00:43:42,328 No, no. Not because of that. 1067 00:43:42,411 --> 00:43:43,579 I know what it's like to have a meddlesome daughter 1068 00:43:43,662 --> 00:43:47,374 who only wants the best for you, believe me. 1069 00:43:47,458 --> 00:43:49,960 I've been in your shoes. 1070 00:43:50,753 --> 00:43:51,628 Cheating spouse, 1071 00:43:52,296 --> 00:43:53,881 struggling business, 1072 00:43:53,964 --> 00:43:56,592 emotional exhaustion, and to take on something new 1073 00:43:56,675 --> 00:43:59,595 when all that is fresh is a lot of pressure. 1074 00:44:01,930 --> 00:44:04,350 And to be, uh, perfectly blunt, 1075 00:44:04,433 --> 00:44:08,270 I've heard about your recent troubles. 1076 00:44:08,354 --> 00:44:10,731 Ah. Well. 1077 00:44:10,814 --> 00:44:13,442 So if you wouldn't mind a little mentorly advice... 1078 00:44:13,525 --> 00:44:14,902 Please. 1079 00:44:14,985 --> 00:44:17,154 Take the time... to heal. 1080 00:44:17,237 --> 00:44:19,740 The world will be waiting 1081 00:44:21,158 --> 00:44:22,493 when you're ready. 1082 00:44:22,576 --> 00:44:25,204 If you try anyway and you're not... 1083 00:44:26,121 --> 00:44:27,998 you may never get the chance again. 1084 00:44:29,833 --> 00:44:31,752 -Hmm? -Mm. Thank you. 1085 00:44:37,800 --> 00:44:39,676 (SIGHS) 1086 00:44:40,177 --> 00:44:42,262 Ms. Calloway? 1087 00:44:42,346 --> 00:44:43,722 Jeremy O. Harris's manager just called. 1088 00:44:43,806 --> 00:44:47,101 This event is being falsely promoted online 1089 00:44:47,184 --> 00:44:49,311 as featuring one of our founding members. 1090 00:44:49,395 --> 00:44:51,605 We have no choice but to shut it down. 1091 00:44:51,688 --> 00:44:53,607 What are you talking about? 1092 00:44:53,690 --> 00:44:55,192 This is my party. There's no one's promoting it. 1093 00:44:55,275 --> 00:44:56,610 Jeremy isn't even here? 1094 00:44:57,444 --> 00:45:00,489 That's why you all were here? 1095 00:45:00,572 --> 00:45:02,366 -That would be my cue. -ZOYA: Luna! 1096 00:45:07,830 --> 00:45:11,792 -Tell me this wasn't you. -We were just trying to help. 1097 00:45:11,875 --> 00:45:12,918 Lying on my behalf is helpful? 1098 00:45:13,001 --> 00:45:14,503 You said it yourself, you just needed this to go well 1099 00:45:14,586 --> 00:45:15,754 and it would turn everything around. 1100 00:45:15,838 --> 00:45:20,134 -Not if it's a lie, Zoya. -It's all we could do, Julien. 1101 00:45:20,217 --> 00:45:21,468 Nobody wanted to come. 1102 00:45:21,552 --> 00:45:23,137 I can't believe you put me in this position. 1103 00:45:24,346 --> 00:45:26,432 You have no idea what I risked to make this happen. 1104 00:45:26,515 --> 00:45:28,142 To keep you happy so that you could go on pretending 1105 00:45:28,225 --> 00:45:29,309 everything's okay. 1106 00:45:29,393 --> 00:45:32,104 -I never asked you to do-- -You never have to! 1107 00:45:32,187 --> 00:45:33,730 You just assume that we will. And you know what? 1108 00:45:33,814 --> 00:45:35,232 Instead of trying to make things right 1109 00:45:35,315 --> 00:45:36,942 with everybody else, people that you don't even know, 1110 00:45:37,025 --> 00:45:39,027 how about you start trying with those that you do? 1111 00:45:39,111 --> 00:45:40,154 God. 1112 00:45:40,237 --> 00:45:42,865 (CAMERAS CLICKING) 1113 00:45:48,245 --> 00:45:49,246 GIDEON: You don't have to leave. 1114 00:45:49,329 --> 00:45:50,497 ROY: Nobody likes a third wheel. 1115 00:45:50,581 --> 00:45:51,623 GIDEON: I'm not on a date, I told you. 1116 00:45:51,707 --> 00:45:54,376 He doesn't even know who Sondheim is. 1117 00:45:54,460 --> 00:45:56,336 -Eleanor just thought-- -Oh. (CHUCKLES) 1118 00:45:56,420 --> 00:45:57,296 I know exactly what Eleanor thought. 1119 00:45:57,379 --> 00:45:59,298 That's why I came. 1120 00:45:59,381 --> 00:46:01,592 I don't want her trying to talk you into leaving for real. 1121 00:46:01,675 --> 00:46:02,634 We're separated, Roy. 1122 00:46:02,718 --> 00:46:03,802 Yeah, but we're gonna get back together, aren't... 1123 00:46:04,219 --> 00:46:06,263 aren't we? 1124 00:46:06,346 --> 00:46:07,181 Get back together? 1125 00:46:07,264 --> 00:46:08,932 ROY: Well, you know what I mean, Gideon. 1126 00:46:09,016 --> 00:46:11,268 Come on, I-- It's like I've been saying. 1127 00:46:11,351 --> 00:46:13,645 I'm willing to do the work, however long as it takes. 1128 00:46:13,729 --> 00:46:16,064 It is not about the work. 1129 00:46:16,148 --> 00:46:18,442 Oh, relationships are always about the work. 1130 00:46:18,525 --> 00:46:20,194 When you admitted 1131 00:46:20,277 --> 00:46:22,654 that you were not that attracted to who I am inside, 1132 00:46:22,738 --> 00:46:24,948 you destroyed the safe space between us. 1133 00:46:25,032 --> 00:46:27,784 And you can't get that back with work. 1134 00:46:27,868 --> 00:46:29,119 -It's gone. -We can create a new space. 1135 00:46:29,203 --> 00:46:30,871 I... I miss you. 1136 00:46:33,290 --> 00:46:35,042 Babe, I miss us. 1137 00:46:35,125 --> 00:46:37,753 What you miss doesn't exist anymore. 1138 00:46:38,712 --> 00:46:40,339 And I miss it too. 1139 00:46:57,231 --> 00:46:58,774 (CELL PHONE BUZZES) 1140 00:47:02,819 --> 00:47:04,112 Do you, um, wanna take this into the bedroom? 1141 00:47:04,196 --> 00:47:06,156 If you do. 1142 00:47:06,240 --> 00:47:07,282 As long as you don't mind the repeat. 1143 00:47:07,366 --> 00:47:08,659 I'll be right there. 1144 00:47:08,742 --> 00:47:10,369 (PHONE BUZZING) 1145 00:47:14,414 --> 00:47:17,501 A tip just came in about Zoya and Julien lying 1146 00:47:17,584 --> 00:47:18,919 to promote her party. 1147 00:47:19,002 --> 00:47:21,088 Once Scott posts that, Julien will be destroyed. 1148 00:47:21,171 --> 00:47:22,422 I don't think he's seen it yet. 1149 00:47:22,506 --> 00:47:24,758 If I got in, I could craft the post the right way and help her. 1150 00:47:24,841 --> 00:47:27,427 I can get you in, but they'll know. 1151 00:47:27,511 --> 00:47:29,263 KATE: So if I post, we're both out. 1152 00:47:29,346 --> 00:47:29,846 And if I don't, Julien is. 1153 00:47:31,848 --> 00:47:33,850 (EXHALES SHARPLY) I say we burn ourselves. 1154 00:47:33,934 --> 00:47:37,145 If you don't mind an abrupt end to your date. 1155 00:47:38,438 --> 00:47:40,232 Let's do this. 1156 00:47:41,567 --> 00:47:43,277 Texting you the two-step password 1157 00:47:43,360 --> 00:47:46,321 -in three... two... one. -(CELL PHONE CHIMES) 1158 00:47:46,405 --> 00:47:47,781 ♪ (TENSE MUSIC PLAYS) ♪ 1159 00:47:47,864 --> 00:47:51,034 -SCOTT: Kate, you coming? -Uh, just a sec! 1160 00:47:52,578 --> 00:47:53,453 GOSSIP GIRL: This just in. 1161 00:47:53,537 --> 00:47:56,623 Little Z and sis JC caught in a big lie. 1162 00:47:56,707 --> 00:47:59,668 But only 'cause of a bigger faux pas 1163 00:47:59,751 --> 00:48:01,253 on the part of moi. 1164 00:48:01,962 --> 00:48:03,755 Even I have bad days. 1165 00:48:04,548 --> 00:48:06,425 And bad intel. 1166 00:48:06,508 --> 00:48:09,428 Consider the tip that J was ever on Daddy DJ's side 1167 00:48:09,511 --> 00:48:12,306 officially cancelled. 1168 00:48:12,389 --> 00:48:14,224 I know you'll forgive me. 1169 00:48:14,308 --> 00:48:16,643 But give us both a second chance, won't you? 1170 00:48:16,727 --> 00:48:19,146 What's better than a takedown? 1171 00:48:19,896 --> 00:48:21,023 A comeback. 1172 00:48:27,070 --> 00:48:28,113 You wanna join me? 1173 00:48:30,616 --> 00:48:31,908 KATE: I'd check that first. 1174 00:48:34,578 --> 00:48:37,122 You're kidding. You and Jor-Jor? 1175 00:48:37,205 --> 00:48:38,165 We couldn't let you ruin her. 1176 00:48:38,248 --> 00:48:41,501 You can create conflict among your players all day, 1177 00:48:41,585 --> 00:48:44,254 but doing that to Julien has ramifications that you, 1178 00:48:44,338 --> 00:48:46,715 quite simply, will never understand. 1179 00:48:46,798 --> 00:48:49,843 Blaming a young girl for the things a grown man has done 1180 00:48:49,926 --> 00:48:51,637 is part of why abuse persists. 1181 00:48:52,512 --> 00:48:54,681 I thought you liked me. 1182 00:48:55,140 --> 00:48:57,351 I do... but... 1183 00:48:57,434 --> 00:48:59,561 This isn't about us. This is bigger than us. 1184 00:48:59,645 --> 00:49:00,812 This isn't about stopping abuse. 1185 00:49:00,896 --> 00:49:04,441 This is about power, and you want it back. 1186 00:49:04,983 --> 00:49:06,318 Well, guess what? 1187 00:49:06,401 --> 00:49:08,111 Me and Gossip Girl? 1188 00:49:08,612 --> 00:49:10,322 Gone forever. 1189 00:49:14,910 --> 00:49:16,203 (SIGHS) 1190 00:49:16,286 --> 00:49:17,204 AUDREY: I'm sorry. 1191 00:49:17,287 --> 00:49:18,955 I put way too much pressure on you tonight, Mom. 1192 00:49:19,039 --> 00:49:20,040 -I'm so sorry. -It's okay. 1193 00:49:20,123 --> 00:49:24,044 You did put pressure on me, but I want to thank you. 1194 00:49:25,462 --> 00:49:26,380 Are you okay? Did you eat too much kugel? 1195 00:49:26,463 --> 00:49:28,298 No, I'm serious. 1196 00:49:28,382 --> 00:49:30,967 You pushed me out of my comfort zone. 1197 00:49:31,051 --> 00:49:31,885 You know, it's been such a long time 1198 00:49:31,968 --> 00:49:35,597 since I felt confident in my work, and... 1199 00:49:35,681 --> 00:49:38,058 I think it just took someone saying that I'm not ready 1200 00:49:38,141 --> 00:49:40,060 to know that I actually am. 1201 00:49:40,143 --> 00:49:41,061 And right now, what I'm going to do is 1202 00:49:41,144 --> 00:49:43,438 -I'm going to let everyone know... -Oh, boy. 1203 00:49:43,522 --> 00:49:47,567 ...that my mother is back to being a badass businesswoman. 1204 00:49:47,651 --> 00:49:49,736 -Without my help, of course. -Yes. 1205 00:49:49,820 --> 00:49:51,822 AUDREY: Aki, what's this Gossip Girl post about you? 1206 00:49:51,905 --> 00:49:53,073 What did I miss? 1207 00:49:53,156 --> 00:49:55,200 -You haven't missed anything. -AUDREY: Baby. 1208 00:49:55,283 --> 00:49:56,702 Baby, you've blown up. 1209 00:49:56,785 --> 00:49:59,162 -What? Mom. -I don't know what that means. 1210 00:49:59,246 --> 00:50:00,997 "Hashtag ThirstEntrapment." 1211 00:50:01,081 --> 00:50:03,417 -"That body is the real felony." -No, thank you. 1212 00:50:03,500 --> 00:50:04,918 -"I want Aki to put me in handcuffs." -Oh, gosh! 1213 00:50:05,001 --> 00:50:08,088 Flattering. But ultimately people's projections. 1214 00:50:08,171 --> 00:50:10,507 I'm just going to enjoy this moment while I'm on top. 1215 00:50:11,007 --> 00:50:12,759 Well, beware. 1216 00:50:12,843 --> 00:50:15,595 The ride down can be a little rough. 1217 00:50:16,179 --> 00:50:17,931 I'll see you inside? 1218 00:50:18,014 --> 00:50:19,307 -Yeah, I'll see you inside. -Yeah. 1219 00:50:27,649 --> 00:50:29,693 What is it? What's wrong? 1220 00:50:30,444 --> 00:50:32,821 Um... I tried to help Julien. 1221 00:50:33,363 --> 00:50:34,698 And I got caught. 1222 00:50:35,574 --> 00:50:37,617 Caught doing what? 1223 00:50:41,747 --> 00:50:43,415 I just got a call. 1224 00:50:43,498 --> 00:50:45,125 The school is pulling the scholarship. 1225 00:50:45,208 --> 00:50:47,961 And come January, we have to pay for full tuition, or... 1226 00:50:48,462 --> 00:50:50,464 (SIGHS) 1227 00:50:50,547 --> 00:50:51,047 Yeah. That's what I thought. 1228 00:50:55,719 --> 00:50:57,053 (SOBS) I'm so sorry. 1229 00:50:58,346 --> 00:50:59,389 Come here. 1230 00:50:59,473 --> 00:51:01,349 (SOBBING) 1231 00:51:07,397 --> 00:51:09,065 JULIEN: So basically, I'm standing there, 1232 00:51:09,149 --> 00:51:11,151 and she's blaming me for this disaster of a party. 1233 00:51:11,234 --> 00:51:14,821 I mean, can you believe the nerve of Zoya to say that? 1234 00:51:14,905 --> 00:51:18,784 So, just to be clear, you didn't come here to return the dress. 1235 00:51:18,867 --> 00:51:21,036 You came here for emotional support? 1236 00:51:21,119 --> 00:51:21,953 Both, I guess? I just... 1237 00:51:22,037 --> 00:51:24,706 I wanted to talk and see what you think. 1238 00:51:24,790 --> 00:51:26,291 Okay. Then yeah... 1239 00:51:27,667 --> 00:51:30,545 I do believe that Zoya said that because it's true. 1240 00:51:30,629 --> 00:51:32,464 Example number one, Julien. 1241 00:51:32,547 --> 00:51:33,423 I asked if I could borrow this. 1242 00:51:33,507 --> 00:51:35,008 And I asked you to not to say it was my mom's. 1243 00:51:35,091 --> 00:51:37,385 But you couldn't even do that for me. 1244 00:51:37,469 --> 00:51:38,762 I had to. I was being humiliated. 1245 00:51:38,845 --> 00:51:40,680 You mean you almost looked bad? 1246 00:51:40,764 --> 00:51:43,141 Meanwhile, you take for granted 1247 00:51:43,225 --> 00:51:45,685 everyone who bends over backwards for you. 1248 00:51:45,769 --> 00:51:46,978 But what else should I expect? 1249 00:51:47,062 --> 00:51:49,523 I mean, helping you has always been a one-way street. 1250 00:51:49,606 --> 00:51:51,441 Okay, you're seriously overreacting. 1251 00:51:51,525 --> 00:51:53,193 I am reacting. 1252 00:51:53,276 --> 00:51:55,737 But maybe you don't remember what that looks like. 1253 00:51:55,821 --> 00:51:58,198 Because ever since you became whatever it is you are now, 1254 00:51:58,281 --> 00:52:02,994 you've made sure the rest of us revolve around you. 1255 00:52:03,078 --> 00:52:04,996 Don't you think this isn't the time 1256 00:52:05,080 --> 00:52:06,998 to be saying all of this to me? 1257 00:52:07,082 --> 00:52:07,749 I'm kind of going through a lot. 1258 00:52:07,833 --> 00:52:11,169 Yes, and it's unfathomable. 1259 00:52:11,253 --> 00:52:12,754 But it does not mean that you can treat 1260 00:52:12,838 --> 00:52:14,047 the people who care about you like an afterthought. 1261 00:52:14,130 --> 00:52:16,883 I've been through hell this year, too. 1262 00:52:16,967 --> 00:52:18,051 Or have you forgotten? 1263 00:52:19,135 --> 00:52:21,596 -Audrey, you're right-- -AUDREY: But I'm okay. 1264 00:52:21,680 --> 00:52:23,265 Because I faced it. 1265 00:52:24,975 --> 00:52:27,686 What happened with Davis, it's not a hiccup. 1266 00:52:27,769 --> 00:52:29,020 And whether you like it or not, you're a part of it. 1267 00:52:29,104 --> 00:52:31,439 So you can either run away from it, 1268 00:52:32,274 --> 00:52:33,525 or you can deal with it. 1269 00:52:33,608 --> 00:52:36,027 But you cannot do both at the same time. 1270 00:52:41,074 --> 00:52:44,828 ♪ ("LONESOME TEARS" BY BECK PLAYING) ♪ 1271 00:52:46,204 --> 00:52:47,914 -GOSSIP GIRL: So... -(CELL PHONE CHIMES) 1272 00:52:47,998 --> 00:52:50,959 How'd those defensive strategies go? 1273 00:52:55,255 --> 00:52:56,298 Did you win the war? 1274 00:52:58,675 --> 00:52:59,676 Or maybe you realized 1275 00:52:59,759 --> 00:53:02,095 it wasn't a war worth winning in the first place. 1276 00:53:04,347 --> 00:53:09,311 Because sometimes, the greatest enemy is yourself. 1277 00:53:09,978 --> 00:53:12,981 ♪ Lonesome tears... ♪ 1278 00:53:13,064 --> 00:53:14,649 Hey, I'm proud of you. 1279 00:53:14,733 --> 00:53:17,319 It's not easy stepping out of Julien's shadow. 1280 00:53:17,402 --> 00:53:19,613 You never told me what prank you pulled off. 1281 00:53:19,696 --> 00:53:21,156 You know, actually, it was all Max. 1282 00:53:21,239 --> 00:53:22,949 He called Isaiah's parents and told them 1283 00:53:23,033 --> 00:53:25,952 that he found steroids in his locker 1284 00:53:26,036 --> 00:53:28,330 and said it'd be best if he got pulled out of school. 1285 00:53:28,413 --> 00:53:30,206 -What? -I mean, it's harsh, but... 1286 00:53:30,290 --> 00:53:31,958 he did try to get me arrested. 1287 00:53:32,042 --> 00:53:34,461 I guess I have Max to thank too. I mean... 1288 00:53:34,544 --> 00:53:36,546 I would've never been able to get my mom into that dinner 1289 00:53:36,630 --> 00:53:38,465 -without him, so... -Yeah, it's funny. 1290 00:53:38,548 --> 00:53:41,134 I always looked at Max as the devil on our shoulder. 1291 00:53:41,217 --> 00:53:43,887 But... maybe we were just looking the wrong way. 1292 00:53:44,804 --> 00:53:45,972 JULIEN: Dad? 1293 00:53:47,223 --> 00:53:48,558 We need to talk. 1294 00:53:51,394 --> 00:53:52,395 LOLA MORGAN: He's gone. 1295 00:53:53,730 --> 00:53:55,190 He said you didn't want him here. 1296 00:53:56,191 --> 00:53:57,317 And that I shouldn't. 1297 00:53:57,400 --> 00:54:01,112 He broke up with me, packed his bags, and left. 1298 00:54:03,740 --> 00:54:04,199 But you do want him here... 1299 00:54:06,910 --> 00:54:08,078 right? 1300 00:54:08,161 --> 00:54:08,203 No. 1301 00:54:09,579 --> 00:54:10,705 Not at all. 1302 00:54:12,791 --> 00:54:15,627 GOSSIP GIRL: And that's one battle we all must fight alone. 1303 00:54:17,420 --> 00:54:18,338 Very alone. 1304 00:54:20,215 --> 00:54:23,051 And in this battle, there will be some who feel 1305 00:54:23,134 --> 00:54:24,260 they've already lost. 1306 00:54:26,096 --> 00:54:27,973 And those who are inspired 1307 00:54:28,932 --> 00:54:31,226 to not give up without a fight. 1308 00:54:31,309 --> 00:54:33,687 -Hi. -It's almost midnight. 1309 00:54:33,770 --> 00:54:35,188 Yeah, which is when you wake up. 1310 00:54:35,271 --> 00:54:37,315 We reserved rooms at four different hotels. 1311 00:54:37,399 --> 00:54:39,025 And you get to choose which one we hit first. 1312 00:54:39,109 --> 00:54:41,319 I don't think you understand. 1313 00:54:41,403 --> 00:54:42,404 I want nothing to do with you. 1314 00:54:42,487 --> 00:54:47,701 I've been your dealer, your sex toy, your therapist, 1315 00:54:47,784 --> 00:54:49,369 your agent, and lawyer. 1316 00:54:49,452 --> 00:54:50,954 But one thing that I've never been to you is your friend. 1317 00:54:51,037 --> 00:54:54,499 Because if I were... (CHUCKLES) 1318 00:54:54,582 --> 00:54:56,042 You would notice how... 1319 00:54:57,377 --> 00:55:00,255 how much it goddamn hurts every time you use me 1320 00:55:00,338 --> 00:55:04,467 to make yourselves feel and seem and look better. 1321 00:55:04,551 --> 00:55:06,302 But that's it. No more middle-Max. 1322 00:55:06,386 --> 00:55:08,221 Don't call me, don't sext me, 1323 00:55:08,304 --> 00:55:10,849 and definitely don't wave me over at school. 1324 00:55:11,975 --> 00:55:13,059 (SNIFFLES) 1325 00:55:13,143 --> 00:55:15,228 Goodbye, good luck, and good riddance. 1326 00:55:15,311 --> 00:55:16,688 'Cause I'm done. 1327 00:55:17,772 --> 00:55:20,442 ♪ (MUSIC SWELLS) ♪ 1328 00:55:20,525 --> 00:55:24,821 GOSSIP GIRL: And, of course, those who just give up. 1329 00:55:29,075 --> 00:55:30,243 But rest assured. 1330 00:55:31,494 --> 00:55:32,287 You're never really alone. 1331 00:55:34,622 --> 00:55:35,749 Not while I'm around. 1332 00:55:42,839 --> 00:55:44,049 XOXO... 1333 00:55:45,133 --> 00:55:46,342 Gossip Girl. 1334 00:55:46,426 --> 00:55:48,344 ♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪ 1335 00:55:51,514 --> 00:55:56,061 ♪ (UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪