The fifth scene begins at the party. Ryan and Marissa, due to the fact that she was not a part of the acting ensemble got to skip the media line and photographers, unlike Summer who took Seth with her due to him being her date, and have already entered the party. It is staged in a large ballroom, but the décor is not elegant and sophisticated but flashy and fun. The room was somewhat divided into two sections. The first for dancing with a large dance floor and dj close by spinning records with dim overhead and colorful lighting like a club. A more sedate portion of the room, divided partly from the dancing with floor to ceiling red velvet drapery, tied back to allow access between the two portions, is filled with round tables and gold leafed chairs and serves as the area in the room where couples and friends could sit, eat, and socialize. This portion is well lit with the chandeliers blazing brightly. Wherever you look, red and gold seems to assault the eye, making it see opulent and glamorous. As the scene begins Goldfrapp's "Ride a White Horse" is playing in the club portion of the room but floats over to the dining side. Ryan and Marissa are socializing with various, unknown people, making small talk and waiting for their friends, roommates, family to join them. The camera scans the room and does not zoom in on the conversation they are having with the unidentified couple, but it does show them conversing. Ryan's arm is wrapped lightly around her waist, pulling her close to him and they stand visibly touching each other. Her hands are holding her purse, while his free hand is holding her wrap. When Seth and Summer walk in the doors, Ryan and Marissa are seen motioning to the other couple who had just arrived and the people they were talking to let them go. The two couples, Ryan and Marissa and Seth and Summer, move across the room until they meet in the middle. Once they do, they begin to talk and work their way to an obscure table to place their things down and make sure there is seating for their guests who have yet to arrive. Since each table seats ten, it is perfect for their small party.
Seth: So have you guys scoped the place out yet, found the best food, spotted the quickest waiters?
Summer: (She elbows Seth in the ribs which makes him veer away from her and walk a little away from the group as they head to the same destination.) Cohen! (She stops glaring at him and turns to Ryan and Marissa.) What he meant to ask was if you guys got us a table yet?
Ryan: No, we were sidetracked.
Marissa: Someone cornered us and we had to talk to them.
Summer: Ooohhh, who?
Seth: Some rich business tycoon for Ryan or an admiring fan of the show for Marissa?
Ryan: (They look between themselves trying to figure out who they were talking to.) I really don't know who they were, do you?
Marissa: Never saw them before in my life. I figured they were friends of your parents or Caleb's and recognized you.
Summer: (They have reached the table so they begin to put their stuff down on their chairs, purses, wraps for the girls, and suit jackets for the guys.) You didn't ask their names or introduce yourselves hoping they'd do the same?
Marissa: They knew our names.
Ryan: And they just jumped right in talking without any introductions.
Marissa: We thought that if we said anything about not knowing them, it would be rude. So we just pretended to.
Seth: (He yawns visibly.) Well, this is all really fascinating, (He rolls his eyes and does a mock stretch.) but my stomach is calling me over to those enormous and gluttonous buffet tables. Can anyone else say cocktail weenies? (He rubs his hands together out of expectation, smiles enthusiastically, and watches the other three for reactions he hopes are as excited as his own. Summer just looks away and pretends to mess with her hair as if she doesn't know him, Marissa laughs at his antics, and Ryan just stares at him out of shock.)
Marissa: If I knew you were that easy to please, cocktail weenies of all things, then I would have stopped cooking a long time ago!
Seth: First of all, never stop cooking. That would be a sin and perhaps the death of me.
Summer: Looks like she's cooked her last meal if I have anything to say about! (Summer smiles at Seth and he makes a kiss my ass reference which makes Summer fume and Marissa laugh even louder. Ryan is still watching on in shock. Seth notices this and speaks to him.)
Seth: Dude, come on, of anyone here, I would think you'd never be surprised by the stuff that comes out of my mouth.
Ryan: (He regains his ability to speak.) You just never cease to surprise me Seth.
Seth: Thank you.
Summer: Take him away, now, please. (Ryan chuckles and turns to Marissa and speaks softly to her.)
Ryan: Do you want me to bring you anything back?
Marissa: (She speaks softly back to him.) Just a water, thanks. I'm too excited to eat right now. (He smiles at her lovingly and kisses his cheek before turning back to Seth. Noticing that Seth was just waiting for him to go and that he didn't ask Summer if he could get her anything, Ryan turns to her.)
Ryan: Summer, can I get you something when I'm up there?
Summer: Glass of champagne, thanks Chino. (Ryan nods his head to signify that he will get her what she wants and then walks off as Seth follows. Seth is smiling and talking rapidly about the food he's about to get. The camera shows them walk off and then goes back to the girls who sit down and begin to speak with each other.)
Marissa: So, I see there is a new piece of beautiful jewelry around your neck, spill.
Summer: (She smiles widely.) Cohen might be an annoying ass sometimes, something I'm sure you're quite aware of, nice punishment the other night by the way, making him wash the dishes for a meal he didn't even get to eat,…
Marissa: Thank you. (She smiles wickedly.)
Summer: but he can be pretty sweet, when he wants to be.
Marissa: I've seen that side of him, too, when he talks about you or someone else that he loves.
Summer: (She smiles again, and plays with her necklace delicately.) Yeah, well, this has to be one of the best things he's ever done for me. (Marissa just nods at her to show that she should continue with her story.) We haven't exactly seen eye to eye about the show, he wasn't very happy that I quit school and I was mad that he wasn't supporting me 110, but tonight, he gave me this as an apology and a promise that he is proud of me. This diamond represents this season, and for every other season that we are one air, he's going to buy me another one to add to the necklace.
Marissa: (She smiles back at her friend and laughs softly while she speaks.) Talk about an incentive to work as hard as you can!
Summer: (She laughs along with her.) You're telling me! I just can't believe that Cohen came up with this all on his own. Did or Chino help him? (She looks at her suspiciously.)
Marissa: No. I swear to you I had no idea about the necklace. If he got shopping advice from anyone, it wasn't Ryan and it definitely wasn't me. Maybe he asked Branning.
Summer: Ooohhh, I'll have to find him later and ask him! (Just then Josh approaches the table and interrupts their conversation.)
Josh: Find who? (The girls stand up and greet him cordially, hugs and air kisses being passed around to all. Ryan and Seth return just then. Seth puts his food down and holds out his arms to Josh who stares at him like he is crazy.)
Seth: Aww…do I get a hug and kiss, too?
Summer: Josh that is my insane and irritating boy friend. Don't pay any attention to him. (Seth sticks his hand out to shake Josh's. The men shake.)
Seth: I was just joking with you man. We only hug and kiss on the second meeting. I'm Seth Cohen.
Josh: Josh…
Seth: Oh, I know who you are. (Marissa walks towards Ryan who has placed their drinks on the table. He puts his arm around her waist and holds her to him just as he did before when they were talking to the other, unknown couple before Seth and Summer arrived. Josh sees them standing there and turns away from Seth to face them.)
Marissa: Josh, this is Ryan, the man you've heard so much about. (Ryan looks at Marissa and grins slightly when she says that she has been talking about him before turning towards Josh and putting his hand out to shake his.)
Josh: It's a pleasure to meet you…finally.
Ryan: Likewise. It seems that every time I'm at the studio to visit Marissa you're either on location shooting somewhere or she's working late and no one else is there.
Josh: (He turns to Marissa with a reproachful look.) She's not supposed to do that…work that late. (Marissa grins sheepishly and looks away with a slight hint of red of her cheeks.)
Ryan: Well, she's very dedicated, and don't worry, when I get there, work stops. (Ryan smirks and Marissa turns to glare at him which just makes Josh laugh.)
Josh: I see…doing research for some of our more…special scenes, Marissa? (Her face just goes a deeper shade of red, Josh laughs once again along with the rest of the group and then he excuses himself.) I'll see you guys later. Those cocktail weenies are calling my name. (Seth stops laughing when he says this and walks off with him as they discus the merits of the "delicacy". The song changes to "Tribulations" by LCD Soundsystem. Summer watches as Seth walks off with Josh and then sits down and begins to happily eat his food and drink her champagne. Ryan continues to laugh softly at Marissa who is trying to not laugh herself but eventually can't. Once she starts to giggle softy, he releases her waist, takes her hand, and they go to sit down together. Just as they are about to sit, they notice Sandy and Kirsten enter. They stand up, Ryan's arm once again around her waist holding her close, and start moving towards them and turn to Summer.)
Marissa: Are you coming with us, Sum? Sandy and Kirsten just got here?
Summer: Ah, go ahead, I better wait for Oscar Myer over there to finish talking to Josh. We'll join you in a second. (Ryan and Marissa laugh and walk away. The camera follows them as they move towards his parents and they talk between themselves.)
Ryan: So, what do you think? Should we tell them now and then speak to Summer and Seth later?
Marissa: Sounds good. You don't think it will ruin their evening, do you?
Ryan: No, they'll be disappointed, but they'll be proud of us for the jobs and supportive and understanding. (They reach Sandy and Kirsten and hugs are exchanged between them all as well as greetings. Once the two couples pull back from the embraces, they stand beside their respective other.)
Sandy: Marissa you look gorgeous, almost as beautiful as my ageless wife over here. (He kisses Kirsten on her temples as he pulls her to him and they stand similarly to Ryan and Marissa.)
Marissa: Thank you.
Kirsten: Hm…and what is it that you want? (She takes her eyes off of Sandy and turns them towards Ryan and Marissa.) He's been sending off compliments in my direction all night and it's starting to become unnerving.
Ryan: I'm not sure I want to hear this answer. (Everyone laughs.)
Sandy: Let's just say that I knew that since I was coming to a Hollywood party with the most beautiful woman here, I'd better have my winning personality tonight!
Kirsten: (She rolls her eyes but smiles happily anyway.) And yet you couldn't trim those eyebrows! (Ryan and Marissa laugh heartily.)
Sandy: I thought they made me look fierce, very intimidating to anyone who would want to fight me for you. (They all laugh once again, but the Kirsten looks around her curiously.)
Kirsten: Where are Seth and Summer? Are they here yet?
Marissa: They're here. Summer is…. (She turns to the table but Summer is not there anymore.) was sitting over there at our table.
Ryan: And Seth is…. (He looks over at the buffet tables but Seth is not there either.) was over talking with Josh at the buffet.
Marissa: But now they're both gone.
Ryan: Didn't Summer say she'd meet us over here?
Marissa: Yeah.
Sandy: It doesn't matter. Don't worry about it. We'll see them later.
Kirsten: I was just surprised when I didn't hear Seth pop in with his own quick quip about Sandy's eyebrows. (Sandy and Kirsten both smile and shrug their shoulders as they think about their son.)
Ryan: Actually, this kind of works out well for Marissa and I. We need to talk to you about something important.
Kirsten: (Her face lights up and she begins to smile uncontrollably. Sandy, too, is smiling widely.) You're pregnant!
Marissa: (She turns to Ryan and they look at each other slightly shocked and worried. Suddenly Marissa hands fly to her stomach and she looks down at herself.) What, no, I'm not pregnant! Do I look like I am?
Sandy: (His and Kirsten's smiles fade.) What, you're not pregnant?
Ryan and Marissa: No! (She turns to him self consciously and still covering her stomach with her hands.)
Marissa: Do I look pregnant?
Ryan: (He takes her hands away from her body and kisses them both softly as he looks into her eyes. With a straight face, he speaks as earnestly as he can.) No, not at all; you look wonderful. (As he pulls her to him and holds her tightly once again, he turns his eyes on Sandy and Kirsten and they definitely show annoyance.)
Kirsten: Marissa, I'm so sorry. Sweetie, (Marissa turns her eyes away from Ryan and looks up at Kirsten.) you don't look pregnant at all. We're just excited about future grandchild and jumped the gun a little bit.
Ryan: You could say that again.
Sandy: We really are sorry.
Marissa: It's okay….a little embarrassing, but okay. If and when we ever become pregnant, we'll let you know….eventually… (Sandy and Kirsten exchange sideways glances after the eventually comment.) when we feel it's the right time.
Kirsten: We understand. Now, what did you have to talk to us about, what's so important?
Ryan: Well, first of all, Marissa got promoted from part time to full time. (Sandy and Kirsten smile widely at her.)
Sandy: Congratulations, kid!
Marissa: Thanks, but there is more. Ryan got an internship for the summer at one of the top architecture firms in LA.
Kirsten: You did?
Ryan: Yeah, I started this past Monday.
Sandy: Well, why didn't you say anything?
Ryan: We wanted to make all of our decisions before we said anything.
Kirsten: Wait, decisions, about what?
Marissa: Since we both have full time jobs this summer here in LA,….
Kirsten: You're not coming home for the summer. (Her tone is depressed.)
Ryan: No, we're not, (He turns to Sandy for help.) but we'll be home almost every weekend, so by the time the summer is over, you'll still be sick of us.
Sandy: Kid, you and I both know that'll never happen. If we could have our way, the four of you would be moving in permanently, you and Marissa in the poolhouse, Seth and Summer up in Seth's bedroom.
Marissa: It's not that we didn't want to spend the summer in Newport, and trust me, we've thought about this decision a lot, but we couldn't pass up these opportunities. Plus, being alone together some will be nice, like a trial run for the future after we graduate.
Sandy: I can understand that….Kirsten?
Kirsten: Oh, I can, too, it's just that I was looking forward to this last summer with you guys so much.
Ryan: You'll still have Seth and Summer the whole time, and it's not like we're going to move far away after we graduate. Marissa and I have every intention of remaining in southern California probably for the rest of our lives.
Sandy: If you thought we'd ever let you leave southern California, you don't know us that well. (Marissa and Ryan laugh with him and they make Kirsten smile.)
Kirsten: You promise to come home every weekend?
Marissa: We will as much as we can.
Kirsten: What do you mean?
Ryan: Sometimes, for work, we won't be able to.
Marissa: Ryan will sometimes have to do some traveling to go to construction sites, and well…
Sandy: You want to go with him.
Marissa: Yeah.
Kirsten: Well, I'm not surprised by that. (She winks at Marissa who just smiles and rolls her eyes at Kirsten's antics.) This isn't going to happen too much, is it?
Ryan: So far I only know of one trip. Come on, (He and Marissa start to walk towards their table.) let's sit down, we'll all get something to eat, and then I'll tell you all about it. (Sandy and Kirsten start to follow him. The camera leaves the four of them and goes into an ally where Seth and Summer are making out. He is leaning up against the wall and she is holding him there while they kiss.)
Seth: I do believe that we are standing backwards Summer. You're supposed to be pressed up against the wall and I'm supposed to be in charge of this little secret rendezvous.
Summer: Ew! Do you know how many randoms have been up against that wall and who knows how many hookers! If you think that I would ever touch it, you've got another thing coming. Now either shut up and kiss me or I'll leave you out here for the pimps to find! (He makes his over-used motion to lock his lips shut and throws away the pretend key. Summer laughs at him.) God, Cohen, you are so corny, but at least now you'll be quiet! (They start to kiss again as the camera pans away from them and goes back into the party. The song changes once again and the room is filled with the sounds of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Phenomena". Caleb and Neil arrive and spot Ryan and Marissa right away as they are talking to Josh once again. As the two men approach them, Josh excuses himself and they turn around to welcome their second group of guests.)
Neil: Marissa, once again, it's a pleasure to see you. You look wonderful. (She smiles at him and they share a congenial hug.)
Marissa: Thank you.
Neil: (After a few seconds Neil lets her go and turns to Ryan.) It's always a pleasure to see you, Ryan.
Ryan: Same to you Dr. Roberts.
Neil: Please, call me Neil. (Ryan nods his head. Marissa is now saying hello to Caleb.)
Marissa: I'm glad to see you could make it. I don't think Summer or I would be here without your little push to the network.
Caleb: I was more than happy to do it. (He hugs her.) And I couldn't agree with Neil more, you look stunning.
Marissa: Well, thanks go to Summer. This is her dress.
Neil: It is?
Marissa: Yeah. I always borrow dresses she's worn in the past instead of buying new ones, because, well to be frank, I really can't afford the dresses people around here wear, and she seems to have so many.
Neil: Oh trust me, my credit card and I are well aware of how many dresses my shop-a-holic daughter has.
Ryan: (He pulls her back to him and speaks.) I think it's the woman wearing the dress though that makes it and not the other way around. (Caleb watches the couple together closely as Neil smiles on. Marissa beams at Ryan and moves in even closer to him and he tightens his grip around her waist. For a second, they get lost in each other's eyes, but Caleb's voice brings them back to reality.)
Caleb: I couldn't agree more. (He puts his hand out to shake Ryan's, which startles the younger man slightly, but without a falter, Ryan puts his hand out as well and the two men greet each other cordially. A silent acceptance and word of understanding pass between them as they shake hands and stare at each other. Neil, once again, is oblivious, but Marissa catches on and smiles to herself.)
Marissa: Come on, let's go over to our table and you guys and take your jackets off and find some refreshments.
Neil: She's trying to get rid of us already. (The four of them laugh as they head to the group's table.) So where is my daughter and that motor mouthed fiancé of hers?
Ryan: We really don't know.
Marissa: They were here one minute. Seth was off talking about food with my boss and Summer was eating Seth's food, and then when we went to greet Sandy and Kirsten, they were gone.
Caleb: Kiki's here already?
Ryan: Yeah, they're off getting something to eat and drink.
Neil: I'm sure Summer and Seth couldn't have gotten too far. Maybe they're dancing…over there. (He signals to the dance portion of the room.)
Marissa: We already looked in there, and they weren't there, and they're not in this part of the room, so we thought maybe they went to the bathroom, but they've been gone now for probably at least ten minutes.
Caleb: There was probably a line.
Ryan: I'm sure you're right, and I'm sure they'll be here soon, Neil. (They reach the table and the men take off their jackets.)
Neil: Now, about those refreshments.
Marissa: (She laughs.) Follow me. (She takes Ryan's hand in hers and the group of four walks towards the buffet. When they reach it, Sandy and Kirsten appear in front of them to greet Caleb and Neil. Caleb moves up to Kirsten first while Neil shakes Sandy's hand, the one without the plate of food.)
Neil: Sandy. It's good to see you again.
Sandy: Same to you. You know, I've been meaning to talk to you. I got these passes to the new golf course…. (With that, they head back to the table together immersed in their golf talk.)
Caleb: (He hugs Kirsten carefully so as not to spill her food and drink. She smiles back at him until she takes in his scent and then a frown covers her face.) You look lovely Kiki.
Kirsten: And you smell like scotch and cigars! What do you think you're doing and with your heart? (Ryan and Marissa exchange glances and move quickly away from the fighting father and daughter.)
Marissa: Excuse us, I see someone from work that I have to go and say hi to. (With that they leave Caleb and Kirsten standing there, and their abrupt exit temporarily stops the argument the father and daughter were about to enter into.)
Caleb: That was awfully hasty.
Kirsten: Were you rude to Ryan earlier?
Caleb: No. Maybe it was your overbearing attitude towards me having a little bit of fun.
Kirsten: You call tempting a heart attack a little bit of fun! (Caleb rolls his eyes and starts to walk away from her, but she follows him as they continue to bicker. The camera leaves them and goes back to Ryan and Marissa who are working their way to the dance floor, completely lost in each other and standing closely together as they make their way there. They are interrupted by Branning who spots them and makes a beeline towards them and starts to talk as soon as he sees them.)
Branning: That dress looks amazing on you Miss Marissa! Summer was right!
Marissa: What?
Branning: Oh, um…we talked about which dresses she should show you to wear and I picked another one but she picked this one…from her closet, and she was right.
Marissa: Okay. (She watches him suspiciously, but does not say anything.)
Ryan: We were actually going to go and dance.
Branning: Hello to you, too, lover boy, and let me tell you, you look very nice tonight as well! I'll join you on the dance floor. (Marissa laughs while Ryan just turns red and tries to move away with her and only her.)
Marissa: Not now, Branning, maybe later.
Branning: You better save me a dance!
Marissa: I'll pencil you into my dance card. (Ryan and Marissa begin to walk away, but she stops and turns around to face Branning again.) Hey, have you seen Seth and Summer around here anywhere?
Branning: No, I just got here, you know, I wanted to be fashionably late, but if I see them, I'll let them know that you were looking for them.
Marissa: Thanks. (Ryan puts his hands around her waist and guides her to the other portion of the room as he walks behind her. She turns her head around, since he is guiding where they walk, and smiles up at him and they talk as they walk away. Branning watches them, smiling, and then laughs to himself.)
Branning: All the good ones are straight! (The camera pulls away from Branning and goes back to the ally where Seth and Summer are straightening their clothes and getting ready to go back inside.)
Seth: How much longer do we have to stay here?
Summer: Too long. Do you think your parents, my Dad, and Caleb are here yet?
Seth: What time is it?
Summer: Do I look like I have a watch on?
Seth: Well, I don't know….
Summer: Didn't you wear yours?
Seth: Nah, didn't go with the cufflinks. (She rolls her eyes at him and takes his hand in hers and pulls him after her out of the ally. They are smiling and happy, but when they reach the back of the ally where it connects with the street, Summer stops dead in her tracks and turns pale.) What? (She motions for him to back up and to keep his voice down.)
Summer: Do you remember the car that I thought had been watching us before the night that Marissa was attacked?
Seth: Yeah.
Summer: It's here.
Seth: How do you know it's the same one?
Summer: License plate dumb ass!
Seth: The license plate…wait, you were going to call that in!
Summer: I forgot.
Seth: What? The girl with the photographic memory forgot to report a detail to the cops which had been bothering her for weeks?
Summer: Cohen….it was the day that we….you know, the day we got the news. (She adverts her eyes away from him as they start to gather tears, and it takes a moment for him to realize what she is referring to, but once he does, he takes her in his arms for a comforting hug.)
Seth: Of course. (After a moment, he pushes her gently away from him but still holds onto her arms as he talks to her and looks her in the eyes.) We have to go and warn Ryan and Marissa. It can't be a coincidence that the very same car you thought had been watching our apartment is here tonight. (She nods her head, they join hands, and together they run as quickly as her heals will allow them back into the party. The camera leaves them and goes back to the ballroom where Caitlyn and Trey have just walked in. The song changes to Living Things' "God Made Hate". Both of them look around the room hoping to spot Ryan and Marissa. Trey sees Marissa walk off towards and through a back door while Caitlyn spots Ryan standing by himself getting something to drink.)
Trey: I'm going to the bathroom.
Caitlyn: But I just found Ryan. Don't you want to go and meet him?
Trey: Go ahead. I'll catch up with you later. (He does not wait for her response but heads in the same direction that Marissa went in. Once he is away from Caitlyn, he pulls his jacket aside to check and make sure his weapon is still there. As soon as he sees the knife securely fixed to his belt, he pulls the jacket shut again and walks off quickly. Caitlyn doesn't even waste her time watching him walk off, but instead sighs once and smiles as she goes to see Ryan. Ryan does not notice Caitlyn approach him, and to get his attention, she gently touches his arm. Turning around, he thinks that it is Marissa at first before he sees who is with him.)
Ryan: That was quick. Back so soon? (He sees that it is Caitlyn. His smile fades when he realizes that it is not Marissa, but it is quickly replaced by one when he sees that it is her little sister.) Caitlyn, how are you? (He gives her a brotherly hug.) Marissa was just worrying about you. She went off to call and see what time you left, but you're here now so it doesn't matter. She should be back in a minute. (He looks around her.) Where's this guy you wanted us to meet?
Caitlyn: Said he had to go the bathroom. (Ryan watches her closely and inquisitively.)
Ryan: You don't believe him?
Caitlyn: Let's just say that even if you and Marissa like him, I'm still going to end it.
Ryan: But what about….
Caitlyn: There are ways around that. (He notices that she is getting upset and that her good mood is failing.)
Ryan: Come on. Let's get you something to eat and then we'll take you over to the family and formerly introduce you to everyone. (She smiles up at him.)
Caitlyn: I'd like that although I think I already met them. (He takes her arm in his and leads her to the buffet tables. They talk together as they go off. Meanwhile, Seth and Summer have re-entered the party slightly breathless. As they make their way towards Ryan, the adults all spot them and go to head them off. They reach them before Seth and Summer can speak to Ryan.)
Neil: There you two are! We've been wondering if you would ever join us. (He goes to kiss his daughter on the cheek and hug her, but she pulls back quickly.) What was that for?
Summer: Sorry, Dad, no time to explain. We have a full blown emergency on our hands right now and we need to find Ryan and Marissa.
Kirsten: The last time I saw them, they were heading towards the dance floor.
Seth: Yeah, well they're not there now. Ryan's over with Caitlyn…
Sandy: Caitlyn's here? I didn't know Marissa invited her.
Summer: Yeah, her and her boyfriend, but that doesn't matter.
Kirsten: Wait, Caitlyn's boyfriend is here? The last time they were together, she didn't say he was her boyfriend exactly and she refused to talk about him with me or let me meet him.
Seth: Yeah, well, she's changed her mind I guess.
Kirsten: And she was wearing a rose necklace.
Summer: Okay, that's nice, but there's this car outside, the same car that was watching the apartment for a few weeks before the attack.
Sandy: What car?
Seth: Look there was this car that Summer thought might have been watching us, she memorized the license plate, but after everything that happened with the doctors, we forgot to call it in, but it's here tonight, and so we need to tell Ryan and we have to make sure that they are never by themselves. Are you coming? (The adults all look at each other and no one says anything to argue with Seth.) Alright, let's go. (They all leave together and make their way towards where Seth and Summer saw Ryan with Caitlyn. When they reach them, Ryan and Caitlyn are talking and laughing together, but Ryan sees the group approaching and their facial expressions and instantly knows that something is wrong.)
Summer: Where's Coop?
Ryan: She went to call Caitlyn a few minutes ago, because she was running late, but as you can see she's here, so everything's okay. Marissa should be back any time now. Why?
Seth: She's by herself?
Ryan: Yeah…well, not really, I mean there are so many people here, but she was going to go and try to find someplace quiet so she could actually make a phone call.
Sandy: Do you know exactly where she was going?
Ryan: Out back. (At this point he knows that something is wrong.) What is going on?
Summer: We think that they might be here.
Ryan: They? (Summer looks him in the eye and he understands what she is saying.) But…how, I mean….let's go. You can tell me on the way. Someone call the cops. (He starts running towards the door where Marissa disappeared. Seth and Summer followed by Sandy, Caleb, and Neil all follow. Caitlyn waits for Kirsten to get her phone out and she dials the police. As they walk out following the rest, she speaks with the authorities but the camera moves ahead and rejoins Ryan and the rest of the group as they look for Marissa.) Talk now!
Summer: Okay, so back when things started happening, I noticed this car hanging around. It gave me the creeps, but I didn't put two and two together until after Marissa was attacked and it was the day we had our doctor's appointment. I realized that the car had probably been watching us, and I was going to call the cops and tell them the license plate number, but after we got the bad news, I forgot. Well, tonight Seth and I were outside…(The three older men look at each other confused as to why Seth and Summer would have been outside but they have to ignore their questions because she continues to speak.) and we saw the same car right out back where the ally meets one of the small, little side roads.
Ryan: They're here then and Marissa is all on her own! Dmn it! Why did I ever let her go off by herself? They were probably watching for something like that, and now she hasn't come back yet and I have no idea where to look for her.
Sandy: Why don't we split up? (Kirsten and Caitlyn have reached them and have rejoined the group.) We'll go look for her this way, (He indicates the right side of the hallway where they are standing.) and you guys can go that way. (This time he indicates the left.) Keep your cell phones close and if anyone sees Marissa, call us. (Ryan doesn't even take time to say anything but takes off running down the hallway. Summer, Seth, and Caitlyn follow him while the four adults go the opposite direction. The camera leaves all of them and goes outside into the ally where Marissa is talking on her cell phone. She does not see a person sneaking up behind her until it's too late and see feels the knife in her back, not cutting but pointing hard enough to threaten.)
Trey: Put the phone down, listen to everything I say, don't say a word, and I won't slice your throat right now. No fighting back this time, do you understand me? Now, when I'm done talking, you're going to move forward and walk out of the ally until you reach the road. When you get there, you'll see a car. I want you to walk towards the car and when you get to it do exactly what me or the other guy tells you.
Marissa: You mean Dan, your father, don't you Trey?
Trey: (He laughs.) Still the little bitch aren't we? This time, you will listen to me, and if you don't I will kill you. It will not bother me at all to get rid of you princess.
Marissa: Why are you doing this?
Trey: Why not? What the hell do I have to loose? I have no future, no security, no life, and then there's Ryan. He has you, his new family, the good life, everything I've always wanted.
Marissa: (Despite the situation, Marissa is angry that he is doing this to her, stubborn, and fighting back with sarcasm.) Yeah, and kidnapping me and possibly killing me is really going to help you get all those things.
Trey: (He sticks the knife into her skin a little more, making her jump which causes him to laugh.) Well it will feel good taking the one thing from him that he loves the most, and taking you, he'll loose it and he'll ruin everything else in his life that's good, so we'll be even again.
Marissa: (Now it's her turn to laugh.) You'll never be even with him, Trey, because Ryan will always be better than you!
Trey: (He is now thoroughly angry and pushes her aside. Although she stumbles she doesn't loose her balance and she twirls around to face him.) I guess we'll have to see about that. I've already had the sister voluntarily; maybe it's time to have you now whether you like or not. (He approaches her and is not paying attention, because she goes off and does a round house kick and lands it right at the side of his face, making him stumble towards the ground. He does not fall though and stands back up only to get kicked directly in the stomach and then punched twice in the face. As he is trying to regain his bearings, she knees him in the groin, punches him in the small of his back, and then does one more round house kick to his face. He falls down in pain and his face his bleeding from where her shoes made contact with his skin.)
Marissa: No one beats me twice! Did you actually think I'd EVER let you touch me! Oh, and I think I owe you something from before. (Although she is upset about what could have happened and what she was forced to do and is crying, she spits in his face again, like before, kicks him out of her way, and walks towards the door just as Ryan, Seth, Summer, and Caitlyn run out of it. She runs into Ryan's arms and he holds her close, Seth and Summer stare at the scene in front of them in shock as smiles take over their faces, and Caitlyn just cringes back against the doorframe as she realizes who was Marissa's attacker and how he got to her in the first place: her.)
Ryan: Come on, let's get you out of here. (Marissa has silent tears coursing down her cheeks as Ryan picks her up and carrying her away back through the door he just walked through. She holds him close to her and buries her face into his neck. Before he leaves, he turns to Seth and Summer and speaks to them.) Can you guys handle the cops for us? If they need anything, tell them we'll come in and see them tomorrow morning. Marissa is going home and that's final; I don't care what they say. Oh, and makes sure that Caitlyn gets home safe, too.
Summer: No problem Chino. We'll see you in a little bit.
Ryan: Thanks. (The three remaining people in the ally watch as Ryan walks away from them carrying Marissa and the scene fades to black.)
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