The party has begun. Caleb's back yard is fully decorated, lights strung in all the trees and shrubbery, and music is playing softly in the background for guests to dance to or to just listen to as they socialize, drink, eat, and gossip. Many guests have already arrived as our characters make their arrival. Unlike Sandy and Kirsten's party though, there is no formal receiving line, and guests just come and go as they please. As Seth and Summer arrive, without Ryan and Marissa, they almost immediately spot his parents and go over to see them The first song to be playing is Rilo Kiley's "I Never".
Summer: (She is dressed a floor length, baby yellow chiffon gown with one inch straps. It is v-necked and fits loosely from the waist down as it flows softly when she moves. Her hair is down in loose curls around her face. Seth, like all the other men there, is in a tux.) Can you believe those two? Pretending that Marissa lost an earring so that they could say that they had to stay to look for it while instead they're making out in the back of the Range Rover like a couple of love sick teenagers.
Seth: Aw, Summer, are you jealous? Do you want to loose your earring, too, because let me tell you, that can definitely be arranged!
Summer: Ew, Cohen, yeah right. We are at one the biggest parties this town has ever seen, there is no way I'm missing a minute of it. Come on, let's go over there and talk to your parents. Maybe we can finally find out what the hell this gigantic party is for!
Seth: Summer, I already told you, they got me a new boat, and this is the party where they're going to announce it, but I have to admit this is a little redonkulous even for Newport. This must be one awesome boat! (She whirls around to face him and smacks him upside the head.)
Summer: Cohen! I've told you once, I've told you twice, hell I've told you fifty million times, this party is not for you, you self absorbed ss! Now can it, and let's go talk to your parents.
Seth: You look beautiful my little buttercup.
Summer: Yeah, not going to be able to sweet talk your way out of this one Cohen, and I know I look good.
Seth: Well aren't we quite the pair, the brainy, self-absorbed comic book genius…
Summer: Nerd.
Seth: And the stuck up, btchy princess.
Summer: Dmn straight, Cohen! (They reach Sandy and Kirsten just as Summer entwines their hands together. Kirsten's dress is a baby blue, silk, spaghetti strapped, semi-tight fitting gown with a slit up the back to her knees. Her hair is also down but flat ironed straight as it frames her face. Sandy, once again, is in a tux.)
Kirsten: Summer, you look gorgeous.
Summer: Thanks Kirsten, as do you. It looks like we're both trying to reflect the upcoming season with our soft, spring pastels.
Kirsten: We're not the only ones. (As they look around the party, most of the guests were wearing similar colors.)
Sandy: So where are Ryan and Marissa? I thought they were coming with you?
Seth: Marissa lost and earring in the car. They're looking for it as we speak. (Sandy and Kirsten exchange quiet laughs as Seth nods his head in recognition of what they're thinking. Summer just rolls her eyes.)
Kirsten: So I take it everything's back to normal between them?
Sandy: What do you mean; they had a fight?
Summer: Nah, they've just been acting weird since the break in, kind of stand-offish and distant with each other. Ryan's been brooding a lot and Marissa's been moody and depressed, but they're definitely back to normal…well at least as normal as Coop and Chino can get. I unlocked the door on them earlier in a very compromising position.
Kirsten: You unlocked the door?
Summer: Yeah! I wanted Marissa to hurry up so that we could get ready; how was I supposed to know they were five seconds away from going horizontal? (Seth laughs as does Sandy but Kirsten is slightly unhappy.)
Kirsten: You could have just knocked.
Summer: I did, but they wouldn't open up, so I took matters into my own hands. Hey, have you two seen my Dad? He said he'd be coming tonight without the step monster, so I would actually enjoying running into him.
Sandy: He was over by the dessert table the last time I saw him.
Summer: Thanks Sandy. (She takes Seth and pulls him after her, walking quickly away to try to catch her father.)
Kirsten: We better hide the poolhouse keys for in the future.
Sandy: Oh honey, calm down. It's funny, and you should be used to Seth and Summer doing things like this by now.
Kirsten: Ryan and Marissa needed that time alone together. Sandy you haven't been home this week…
Sandy: That's because I've been working.
Kirsten: I know, don't remind me, but while you were gone all day concerned about your career, I stayed at home and became very concerned for our son and his girlfriend. They're just not the same since the break in, and I know that Ryan wanted to talk to you this week.
Sandy: And I talked to him. Thursday morning he caught me before I left for work, and we had a nice, long discussion.
Kirsten: About what?
Sandy: His father.
Kirsten: So Summer was right, it was his father who was Trey's accomplice?
Sandy That's what Ryan thinks, but we won't know for sure until the cops close the case, but it fits. He got out of prison a couple of months ago.
Kirsten: Well thanks for telling me this Sandy; glad to see we're still communicating in this marriage! (She moves away from him, angry, and leaves him standing by himself. As she does so, Jimmy and Caitlyn walk in. Caitlyn's dress is a lilac, chiffon, floor length, Grecian goddess dress with an empire waist and extremely loose, and, just like the other two women described before her, her hair is down, curled like Summer's. Jimmy, too, is in a tux. When Sandy sees them, he walks over to greet them.)
Jimmy: So where is the happy couple? Have they figured out that this party is for them yet?
Sandy: Well Seth thinks the party is for him and the new boat Kirsten and I bought him.
Caitlyn: That's a little self-involved.
Sandy: That's Seth.
Jimmy: So I take it no boat?
Sandy: No.
Jimmy: This could turn out to be a little disappointing for him then.
Sandy: Well no matter what with my son and his fiancée, it's bound to be entertaining. (He turns and hugs Caitlyn who is shocked by his actions.) You look lovely Caitlyn.
Caitlyn: (Slightly nervous.) Thanks….so do you. (Sandy laughs.) But if you two will excuse me, I think I'd rather go find someone a little closer to my own age to spend the evening with.
Jimmy: Just stay close. (She waves her hand at him dismissively as she walks away.)
Sandy: Wow, Jimmy, you have that one on a tight leash.
Jimmy: Well it's kind of hard to become an instant parent when you weren't one for the first seventeen years of her life, but I'm working on it. I was just thrilled that she agreed to come with me. This is the most time I've spent with my daughter since I started working for Caleb.
Sandy: Well Cal doesn't really understand the concept that a parent should be there for his child for more than their birthday and the major holidays. He thinks quality time is sending his personal shopper out to by them a new gift. (Jimmy laughs.)
Jimmy: Speaking of Caleb, what'd you decide? Are you in, are you going to help me bring down the evil that is my soon-to-be ex wife, or are you out?
Sandy: In, but we play this my way, and I will make sure you stick to your legal intensions.
Jimmy: I wouldn't have it any other way.
Sandy: Alright so Monday morning I'll start compiling the information you need on…
Jimmy: His name is Lance Baldwin.
Sandy: On Lance Baldwin, and I'll take a trip down to the police station on my break and see if one of my buddies couldn't call the Riverside cops and pry them for a little undisclosed information as well.
Jimmy: Thanks, that'd be great. I'm going to owe you big time when we're through with this.
Sandy: Let's just wait and see if we can stop her first, okay?
Jimmy: Oh we will, I just have a feeling Julie Cooper is going down.
Sandy: (He laughs.) Now that is something we should drink to. Come on, the bar is right over here. (They walk off together towards the bar, laughing, talking, and having a good time. The camera pans to Kirsten who is standing with Caleb admiring the party. They both spot Sandy and Jimmy and have a puzzled look on their faces.)
Caleb: What the hell?
Kirsten: That's what I'd like to know….I mean, Sandy and Jimmy talking and laughing together like long lost friends. When did this happen?
Caleb: I have idea. Last I knew, Jimmy was planning on asking Sandy to help with the Julie situation, but that was earlier today and now this….it's kind of frightening.
Kirsten: What did Sandy say?
Caleb: Just then, how am I supposed to know! Do I look like I can read lips!
Kirsten: No, I meant this afternoon, is he going to help Jimmy?
Caleb: So he didn't tell you about it?
Kirsten: When was he supposed to? I was here all day setting up. I even got dressed here and he just met me here.
Caleb: I saw you talking earlier.
Kirsten: That's not exactly a conversation you should have a party.
Caleb: I guess you have a good point.
Kirsten: So is he going to help Jimmy with this Julie situation or not?
Caleb: Oh, I don't know. Jimmy said he was going to give him his answer tonight.
Kirsten: Well, looks like he probably said yes.
Caleb: So it seems. It actually surprises me. I thought for sure that he'd turn Jimmy down once he learned that he'd technically be helping me out.
Kirsten: Julie's not just going after you; she's going after your money which means the Newport Group which means our children. I'm sure that's why Sandy is doing this. Plus, it doesn't hurt that he's not the biggest fan of your latest arm candy. (Caleb snorts in acknowledgement of what she says and slightly laughs. The song changes to Cary Brothers' "If You Were Here".) So, speaking of little Miss 'Debbie Does Dallas', where is she?
Caleb: Who knows? She said something about not feeling well earlier, that she'd be in the guest house trying to compose herself. I just hope she stays there all night; maybe she's got the flu or something. She did ask me if I had any saltines earlier.
Kirsten: I can't believe she's not out here hanging onto your arm and insisting that you introduce her to everyone, especially the rich older men so that she can work out her next mark once she doesn't get what she wants out of you.
Caleb: Hm, you're right. Maybe she is really sick. (He shrugs his shoulders, takes a drink, and then watches the party for a few moments in silence with his daughter. As they stand there Ryan and Marissa finally appear. They are both glowing not afterglow just happy to be with each other. Marissa's dress is a black, figure forming, jersey, tea length, boat necked and long sleeved, but when she turns around, it is backless. Her hair is swept up softly so that her back is bare with a few soft tendrils dangling down around her face which drift in the wind. Ryan, unlike every other man there, is not in a tux because Marissa hates ties. He, instead, is wearing black dress pants, a black oxford with the first few buttons undone, and a black suit jacket which matches the pants. Together they make a stunning couple, and when they make their entrance, walking down the stairs that lead from the house to the back yard, almost all the eyes at the party turn to face them.) Well, I have to hand it to you, Kiki, they do make a fine looking couple, and I bet their children, your grandchildren, will be gorgeous.
Kirsten: They'll be your great grandchildren.
Caleb: Don't push your luck, Kiki, I'm trying here. (She laughs.)
Kirsten: I can tell, but here's your first real test. They're coming over here, and remember the deal we made earlier. (Ryan and Marissa walk up to Caleb and Kirsten. Kirsten leans in and gives Marissa a hug first and then Ryan one. Surprising him, Caleb sticks his hand out and shakes Ryan's hand.)
Caleb: Ryan.
Ryan: Mr. Nichol.
Caleb: So I take it you're Marissa. I've seen you before but we've never officially met. I've heard a lot about you, all good let me assure you. (Marissa smiles and shakes his hand.)
Marissa: I've heard a lot about you, too, but I can't say the same thing as far as it being all good. (Caleb laughs. As Kirsten watches the interaction, a slight smile plays on her face, but Ryan is confused and watches Caleb like he's in a very startling dream and is trying to figure out what he has to do to wake up.)
Kirsten: Marissa, you look…, what can I? Wow! Where did you find that dress?
Marissa: Oh I just always borrow them from Summer. I can't afford to go out and buy dresses for all these events, and I really don't have anything of my own, so she lets me where old dresses of hers. Don't you recognize it?
Kirsten: (She is slowly catching on to what Summer is doing but doesn't say anything.) Oh honey, I've been to too many of these events with Summer to remember all her dresses, and I know she's been to many that I didn't go to. Besides, you two are built so differently, it would have looked completely different on her.
Marissa: Yeah, I guess you're right. So where are they? Do they know yet that this party is to celebrate their engagement?
Kirsten: They went off to talk to Summer's dad the last time I saw them, and no, they don't know the party is to celebrate their engagement yet. My Dad wants to surprise them with toasts to announce what this little gathering is for.
Marissa: Little gathering….this is more like a grand fete. I couldn't imagine throwing a party this big! You must have been working round the clock these last few weeks to pull this off.
Kirsten: Oh it wasn't that bad. After you've thrown as many Newport parties and events as I have, I think I could do it in my sleep! (She notices that Julie has just emerged from the guest house. She is wearing a fire red, floor length, tight fitting, satin, halter dress which has a very long slit up the left leg. Her hair is up, but unlike Marissa's, it is extremely busy and intricate, and big. As she works her way over to Caleb, he, along with Kirsten, notices Marissa's uneasiness.)
Caleb: It was lovely to meet you Marissa, but this is a party; you two should be enjoying yourselves. Go and dance, get something to eat. You don't need to stand here all night and keep an old man and his lovely daughter company. (Marissa smiles, grateful that she won't have to speak with her mother, and leaves with a still very stunned and confused Ryan just as Julie approaches where they once stood.)
Julie: Kirsten. (After the short, curt, slightly rude address, she turns to Caleb.) So Cal, we really need to talk. Do you have a minute now?
Caleb: Sorry, but I have to go and speak with some important clients. Kiki and I were actually headed there before, but when Ryan and Marissa entered, we stopped to speak with them for a few minutes.
Julie You talked to Ryan, what's wrong with you Cal? You hate him.
Caleb: Times change, and I'm beginning to realize that I might not be the best judge of character. (Kirsten smirks at his comment knowing exactly what he meant, but Julie just stands there unfazed.)
Julie: Fine, but when you're done, please come and find me. It is extremely important that we talk tonight.
Kirsten: Really Julie, tonight? This is my son's engagement party…
Julie: Hello Kirsten, I know that. I did organize, throw, and host it for them!
Caleb: I do believe you had some help. From what I've heard Kiki here did more work than I had expected her to do.
Kirsten: Look, this is not the time nor the place to debate who's responsible for this party, and frankly, I don't care, but I will not have you ruining it for Seth and Summer, so if this little conversation of yours is going to cause any problems, you better postpone it until either after the party ends or tomorrow morning, got it?
Julie: Calm down, Kiki, it's not bad news. In fact, I'm hoping that Cal finds the news as exciting as I do. It won't ruin the party; I wouldn't do that. (Kirsten eyes her suspiciously.)
Caleb: Come on Kiki, let's go talk to those investors. Julie, why don't you go and find yourself something to drink. (With that they walk off leaving Julie by herself.)
Julie: Wish I could, but if you saw me drinking now, this whole scam would be over with a single sip. (She walks on her own looking for someone to talk to or something to do. The camera moves its focus to Seth, Summer, and Neil as they sit at a table and talk. The three of them are talking while they eat.)
Neil: So Summer, how have you been feeling lately? Everything has been alright since…
Summer: Everything's good. We have our six week check up soon, and that should tell us more. They'll be able to access the damage now, and then we'll know what we're up against for the future.
Neil: I'm sure everything will work out. (Seth grabs Summer's hand under the table and squeezes it tightly.)
Seth: I am, too. (Neil smiles at him realizing that he is trying to comfort Summer.)
Neil: And work, how is that going?
Summer: Good, really good. I really like my character, the wardrobe I get is out of this world and I get to borrow things whenever I want, so like my closet has basically doubled in size, and, oh, we met this really great friend, Branning.
Seth: Summer's actually in the process of trying to set him up. (Summer turns and gives Seth a glare.)
Neil: Sounds fun. So Seth, how's school going? (When he doesn't press her with questions about her matchmaking, she releases a long breath, relieved that she didn't have to go into details and explain the whole Branning/Zach situation.)
Seth: Really well. Mid terms went great, my scores should be good, and I'm just really getting excited to graduate, get a job, and move on to the next phase of my life.
Neil: Well it seems as if you two really have your lives together, which I'm glad to hear. So have you been able to figure out what this party's for yet? I'm dying to know. (Summer kicks Seth under the table to make sure he didn't suggest his boat idea and glares at him while doing it so that he didn't scream out in mock pain.)
Summer: Nope, no clue, but how have you been Dad?
Neil: Me, well, I've been fine, working a lot, missing you.
Summer: Aw, Dad, well then you should come down for another weekend some time, especially now since I'm feeling better, because we could go out and do more this time.
Neil: I might just take you up on that offer, but I've kept you two long enough. Go, enjoy yourself. This is a party after all, not to mention that you're on your spring break. I think I just saw Ryan and Marissa dancing.
Seth: Ah, so they came up for air then?
Neil: Excuse me?
Summer: When we got here, Marissa mysteriously lost her earring so they had to remain behind in the car and search for it, but we don't think they were doing much looking if you catch my drift.
Neil: Summer, I may not be young anymore but I wasn't born yesterday. I remember what it was like to be young and in love, I know exactly what they were doing. (Summer becomes awkward with her father's confession, so she stands up quickly, takes Seth's hand, and walks away with a curt goodbye.)
Summer: Yeah, well, see you Dad. (They disappear and Neil just laughs to himself before gathering up their plates and leaving the table. Summer and Seth go directly over to Ryan and Marissa who do not even notice them. They are lost in the dance, holding onto each other tightly, eyes closed, and just enjoying being in each others' arms. Summer goes up to Marissa and looks at the ear which is exposed. There is no earring in it.)
Summer: Coop! (Ryan and Marissa jump apart startled.) What the hell; you aren't even wearing any earrings.
Marissa: Um….yeah…well we couldn't find the one I lost, so I took the other one out, too, you know didn't want to look like a pirate with only one earring in.
Seth: I've always been a fan of the pirate look; it's very Harbor, very high school. (Marissa looks at him confused.)
Marissa: What are you talking about Seth?
Ryan: Our high school, we were the Harbor View Pirates.
Marissa: Seriously?
Summer: Afraid so, and the best part is that senior year when we were all working on our applications, Cohen and I decided that we needed some extra curricular activities, so he ended up trying to steal the job of the mascot and dressed up like a pirate one day. Those pictures will come in handy soon!
Seth: You too pictures?
Summer: Yep!
Seth: (He smirks.) Well then I guess it was a good thing that I got pictures of you in your band uniform!
Summer: Cohen!
Seth: Hey, all's fair in love and war!
Marissa: You were in the band?
Summer: For like one day, and then I decided college wasn't worth the torture. (Marissa turns to Ryan to speak with him.)
Marissa: What did she play?
Ryan: The tuba. (Marissa, Ryan, and Seth all start laughing at the image of Summer with her tuba, while Summer just gets annoyed and grabs Seth's hand and pulls him away again.) Well I guess we know how to get rid of them quickly; bring up the old high school memories that they would rather forget.
Marissa: Hey I don't care what we have to do as long as we get some privacy and alone time. Speaking of alone time, how much longer do you think we have to stay here?
Ryan: Kirsten said something about there being speeches, so as soon as they're over, when everyone is congratulating Seth and Summer and they won't realize that we're ditching them, I thought we could sneak off then. (Marissa pulls him back to her and they start dancing once again.)
Marissa: Just as long as it comes quickly. (The camera leaves them and goes to Caitlyn. She is standing alone near the entrance to the party. All of a sudden, Trey appears, but she doesn't see him, because he walks up behind her and wraps his arms around her waist. Without moving, they speak.)
Caitlyn: I was beginning to think you were going to stand me up again.
Trey: Hey, I'm not late; I'm right on time.
Caitlyn: Yeah, you are. Come on, let's go someplace more private. We don't need to have anyone catch us together, let alone find out that you're crashing this party.
Trey: Hey I was invited.
Caitlyn: Yeah, by me, and I really don't have any authority.
Trey: Your Mom is sleeping with the guy.
Caitlyn: Ugh, don't remind me, but knowing Julie Cooper, he's not the only one she's sleeping with right now, but she's definitely not my Mom. She's just another stranger in this town. (They begin to walk away and they leave the area of the party so that they escape the crowd and the lights to where no one will likely see them, but they can still watch the party. Trey leads them to a location where they have an excellent view of Ryan and Marissa, but Caitlyn doesn't notice.)
Trey: I feel a little underdressed. (He is dressed similarly to Ryan, but his shirt is white and he does not have a jacket on.) You never told me I was supposed to wear a tux….not that I have one, but still, you could have warned me.
Caitlyn: I figured you didn't have one, and I didn't know everyone would be this dressed up. I just thought that my Dad was laying it on a little thick to impress his new boss, but, hey, you're not the only not in a tux. My sister's boyfriend isn't wearing one either.
Trey: Hm, wonder why?
Caitlyn: Oh, that's Marissa's doing, guarantee it. She hates ties, so he'll probably never have to wear one again.
Trey: And am I lucky enough to have this trait run in the family?
Caitlyn: Nope. I like ties; too bad for you, huh?
Trey: Yeah, too bad for me! (They both laugh together, but then he becomes serious and pulls something out of his pocket but she doesn't notice.) You know, I think there is something missing from your outfit tonight.
Caitlyn: Really? You don't like it? (She begins to look at herself nervously. He laughs at her and she looks up into his smiling face. The song changes to 311's "Love Song ".)
Trey: No, you look wonderful, but I just think that you would look even better with this on. (He holds out his hand and she sees the necklace he tried to give her the day they got into a fight in the parking lot of Harbor, the necklace he stole violently from Marissa. Caitlyn smiles and turns around so that he can put it on her. He does and then she turns around and kisses him lightly on the lips before pulling him towards her so that they could dance. The camera leaves them and goes to Kirsten who is talking to random guests while she catches site of Caitlyn dancing with someone out in the shadows and she becomes suspicious. She excuses herself and starts to walk off towards them, but Sandy intercepts her and stops her to talk.)
Sandy: There you are; where have you been all night?
Kirsten: I've been mingling, talking to a lot of different people unlike someone else I know. (Sandy grins sheepishly.) So, you and Jimmy Cooper, long lost friends or are you pulling one over on him?
Sandy: I'd say somewhere in between those two options. We're definitely not long lost friends, and trust me, I can't forgive him for what he did to Marissa, but he seems genuinely sorry for what he did, and he's a lot more entertaining to talk to than the rest of these stiffs that your father invited.
Kirsten: Is that all there is? There couldn't be a business partnership in the making could there?
Sandy: Hey, how do you know about that?
Kirsten: My Dad told me that Jimmy asked you to help him with the Julie situation.
Sandy: Situation, that's a nice way of putting it.
Kirsten: So I've heard. Who would have ever guessed that; I wonder if Marissa knows?
Sandy: What about Julie's over-exposure?
Kirsten: Yeah.
Sandy: I don't think so. I think that if she knew, she would have told us. She didn't exactly hold anything back when she was talking to us about her family history, and we know that she doesn't feel anything towards her Mother that would make her want to protect her reputation. Besides, that is not something a daughter should know about her Mother.
Kirsten: Do you think we should tell her before she finds out from someone else?
Sandy: Who all knows so far?
Kirsten: Other than everyone who's ever seen the film before, I think it's just you, me, Jimmy, my Dad, Julie, and her ex.
Sandy: Ah, the illustrious Lance Baldwin. Julie sure knows how to pick them. (Kirsten laughs.) I think for now we just wait and see how this whole thing plays out, and then we can decide what to tell Marissa.
Kirsten: I think you're right.
Sandy: So, you and your Dad back on good terms?
Kirsten: Getting there. I know Jimmy's not really qualified for his job, but now that I think about it, he's better than just about anyone else my Dad could have hired. At least we know he won't let my Dad do anything too illegal, and we now both have somewhat of an influence over him, so we can help sway his actions. I still am furious that he came back and demoted me in the first place, but I'm making progress in other areas.
Sandy: Such as?
Kirsten: Getting him to lay off Ryan. We struck a deal today where he has to be civil to him, recognize that he is apart of my family, and give his work and designs a shot.
Sandy: And how's that working out so far?
Kirsten: Well when Ryan and Marissa came in, he was civil to both of them, shook their hands, and only had nice things to say, no digs against Ryan, no snide or rude comments. I was very impressed. In fact, he even complimented them when Ryan was out of earshot.
Sandy: What did he say?
Kirsten: He said that they made a fine looking couple and that they should make us beautiful grandchildren. (Sandy laughs.)
Sandy: We can only hope. I am curious as to what you had to give up in order to get him to agree to this deal?
Kirsten: Not much. Julie really has him worked up; he's nervous as to what she's up to, so he agreed to be civil to Ryan in exchange for me listening to his concerns and keeping an eye and ear on her just to see if I could pick up on anything.
Sandy: Wow, if he compromised on Ryan that easily, Caleb Nichol must be shaking in his designer loafers. (He laughs again.)
Kirsten: Sandy, it's not funny.
Sandy: It kind of is. Trust me, I don't want Julie Cooper to get what she wants, but it is comical to see your Dad running scared, especially from his girlfriend.
Kirsten: Well, if I were you, I'd keep this little joke to yourself and not share it with my Dad, please. I do not want you two getting into a fight tonight. My nerves could not handle that right now.
Sandy: Speaking of tonight, do you think that we should get the festivities started and begin the toasts, let the kids know that this party is to celebrate their engagement?
Kirsten: Give me a few minutes. There is something….well someone I need to speak to first. I'll come find you when I'm ready.
Sandy: Okay, and Kirsten?
Kirsten: Hm?
Sandy: We'll talk tomorrow, okay? (She shakes her head as she walks away going towards where Caitlyn is dancing with Trey, but his back is to her. Sandy watches her walk off for a moment before turning around and looking for someone to talk to. As Kirsten walks towards them, Caitlyn notices her and gets Trey to leave. Kirsten sees him go and becomes even more suspicious.)
Kirsten: Hello Caitlyn. You look beautiful tonight.
Caitlyn: Thank you, so do you. Um….
Kirsten: What do I want? (Kirsten smiles, although it is a fake one, to try to put her at ease, because it is evident by her shuffling feet and fidgeting hands that Caitlyn is nervous.)
Caitlyn: Not to be rude, but yeah. I mean, you have all these people here and you purposely come looking for me, and I barely know you. (Kirsten notices the necklace around Caitlyn's neck. She reaches over and picks it up gently.)
Kirsten: Where did you get this?
Caitlyn: Uh…a friend gave it to me, why?
Kirsten: It looks very familiar. I could have sworn I saw someone else wearing this before.
Caitlyn: Well, I'm sure that there is more than one.
Kirsten: Yeah, it's just I thought Ma….oh never mind. I'm probably just imagining things. So, how are you and what happened to the young man I saw you dancing with? Have you already met someone?
Caitlyn: (She knows that Kirsten is fishing for information, so that makes her even more nervous.) Oh, just a friend from school. I don't know him very well, but you know how these parties are really, really boring. You have to do something to keep yourself entertained, so I thought I'd dance. No one special.
Kirsten: Okay. Well, was this friend the same one who gave you the necklace?
Caitlyn: Yeah.
Kirsten: I see. I know someone, actually I know a couple, whose relationship is symbolized by the rose, which just happens to be her favorite flower. Everyday he gets her a new rose to remind her just how much he values her and how much he cherishes their commitment to each other.
Caitlyn: Well that's nice, but is this leading anywhere?
Kirsten: I was just curious if the rose held special meaning to you, too? Is it your favorite flower as well?
Caitlyn: No.
Kirsten: I wonder what made him pick that necklace for you then.
Caitlyn: I don't know. He probably just liked it, but I don't want to keep you. You have other guests you should be talking to. I'm fine here by myself.
Kirsten: Why don't you come with me? We're just about to really start the festivities. My husband, Sandy, is going to make a speech for the guests of honor as well as her Dad and mine. You should join us. I mean, in a way, your Mom is dating my Dad, we are family. Besides, maybe you could see your sister.
Caitlyn: I don't think that's such a great idea. Besides, I really don't like crowds. I think I'll just find a seat out here away from everyone and listen from there.
Kirsten: Okay, if you're sure, but you need anything, ever, just let me know, okay?
Caitlyn: Sure. (Kirsten hesitantly walks off. As she leaves, her face is mixture of emotions, as she contemplates her conversation with Caitlyn, the necklace she saw around her neck, and the guy she saw her dancing with earlier. The camera pans away from her and shows Caitlyn holding onto the necklace with a puzzled look on her face and Trey off in the shadows watching Ryan and Marissa intently before it fades to black.)
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