Caitlan and Summer are sitting together in Caitlan's room. Caitlan is painting Summer's toe nails.

Ca: So, what are we doing for your birthday?

Su: I don't know, I guess the usual...

Summer says evasively.

Ca: One party, 5 kegs, and enough hot guys for everyone?

Caitlan suggests.

Su: Exactly.

Summer replies, with exaggerated enthusiasm.

Caitlan smiles.

Su: We just had the cheerleading party...

Summer points out. Caitlan shrugs.

Ca: You can never have enough parties, especially in Newport.

Caitlan responds. Summer nods.

Su: So, who was that guy you here hanging with at the cheerleader party?

Summer asks, curious.

Ca: This kid Ryan, I'd never seen him before...

Summer nods.

Su: He's hot.

There's a pause. Summer looks at Caitlan.

Su: You gonna see him again?

Ca: Are you crazy?

Caitlan says, as if Summer is crazy to suggest it.

Ca: He's from Chino!

Caitlan finishes.

Su: Ew!

Summer responds quickly.

Ca: Exactly!

They both laugh.

Ca: So what about you, did you get any action?

Summer thinks, deciding how much he can tell Caitlan.

Su: Yeah this one guy.

Summer answers vaguely. Caitlan looks at Summer expecting more.

Ca: So, did you two...?

Caitlan asks, expecting Summer to fill in the blank.

Su: Yeah, totally.

Summer lies, trying to impress Caitlan.

Ca: Was he, uh...

Caitlan says raising her eyebrows.

Su: Great, yeah.

Summer interrupts, trying to end this conversation. Caitlan smiles.

Ca: Right on girl.

Caitlan gives Summer a high-five. Summer smiles, please at Caitlan's approval. Caitlan sees Marissa and Seth walking in the hall.

Ca: Hey Maris.

Marissa keeps walking. Caitlan gets up and goes after Marissa. Seth looks in the room at Summer. Marissa slams the door shut. Caitlan is confused.

Ca: Hey Marissa, there's a party tomorrow night…

Caitlan says through the door.

Ca: for Summer's birthday… you should come. And I guess you could bring Seth.

Caitlan says dismissively. Marissa ignores Caitlan.

Ca: Marissa!

Caitlan says loudly. Meanwhile Seth walks into Caitlan's room where Summer is sitting.

Se: Hey Summer.

Su: Cohen.

Summer responds quickly. There's an awkward pause.

Se: So, yeah, I was thinking...

Su: Yeah, don't.

Summer cuts him off.

Seth looks at Summer.

Se: Okay, well I know your birthday's tomorrow...

Summer looks at Seth.

Su: How do you know?

Summer asks. There's a pause.

Se: Well, I...

Su: Have you been stocking me?

Summer questions, insulting Seth.

Se: No.. I just,

Su: Look Cohen...

Summer starts, but then stops when Caitlan re-enters the room. Summer is embarrassed that Caitlan is seeing her with Seth.

Ca: Seth, what's wrong with Marissa? She slammed the door in my face.

Seth exits the room. Caitlan smiles.

Ca: Thank god. I can't stand him.

Caitlan says, in response to Seth walking out of her room.

Su: Yeah, good riddance.

Summer answers hesitantly.

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