Nate Archibald is regretful.
"Serena and I...we were kids back then, Blair. You're the only girl I love."
That's why he wishes Serena was the mother of his daughters, everyday of his life.
Blair Waldorf-Archibald is more fragile than she lets on.
"Nate loves me more than anything. Our marriage is beyond perfect, thank you very much."
That's why she sobs every night, knowing the father of her children is really in love with her best friend.
Georgina Sparks-Bass is a heartless golddigger.
"Of course I loved Chuck. His money never phased me, not even a little bit."
That's why in divorce court, she took every dime he ever had and never felt remorse.
Serena Van der Woodsen is desparate.
"Carter? That's silly. We're friends, that's all. He's too trashy for my taste."
That's why she runs to him for sex, cocaine and solace; hoping one day he'll take her unconditional love for him seriously.
Jenny Humphrey is an addict.
"I like the fact that I have morals. I'm a good girl. High school was rough, but the partying scene isn't my style these days."
That's why she became a stripper, just to earn a little bit of money for her sick heroin habit.
Dan Humphrey is full of jealousy.
"Those people I went to high school with are the total opposite of who I'd like to be. I never needed their lavish lifestyles."
That's why he failed himself out of college, bitterly accepting he would never be as successful or rich as them.
Chuck Bass is the most broken mess of all.
"Sure, I've had problems. So Blair didn't care enough and Georgina was a fake whore. So what? Nothing I'd kill myself over.
That's why 6 people have all come together to lower his casket 6 feet under the ground.