Back at the Pete's place, Lily comforts Serena as they're leaving, pointing out that Pete had been an addict for 10 years and the parents don't hold Serena responsible at all. Well, at least not now that they can afford that vacation home they've always wanted. Thanks, son! Serena's still upset, but Lily tells her that's because she's a good, compassionate person, leaving someone for dead aside. They hug and make up, and Serena asks Lily to take her to Dan at the concert. WTF? That's it on this entire plot line? And we don't even get to see how Lily found out about the death in the first place (I'm assuming Blair told her), nor do we see Serena apologizing to the parents? Granted, this story line was worrisome because it could have been a total "O.C" shark-jumping moment, but this is kind of bullshit, writers.
Meanwhile, Dan is busy listening to Georgina's lies, as she explains she used the fake name to hide from a crazy ex-boyfriend. He buys it because he's a gullible dumbass, and Georgina pushes her luck a bit further, admitting that she's falling for him. Dan looks stunned for a moment before suggesting they go out somewhere quiet, where they can talk and/or have sex against a Dumpster.
"Yeah, so then he, uh, short-sheeted my bed... and hid a carton of milk in the back of a closet... and switched the sugar with the salt. He was very dangerous... and I was so scared."
Rufus is performing as Nate arrives with Chuck and Blair in tow. Vanessa admits Georgina left, and she and Nate wander off to suck face -- just as Serena runs in. Serena excitedly tells Blair she can finally tell Dan everything, and sets off to look for him. Or you could have told him everything two episodes ago, which would have been a lot more logical. Meanwhile, Lily, lurking behind stage and about to call Bart, decides to go watch Rufus perform -- who sees her and begins intensely staring into her eyes while singing about love. Disturbed by both the awkward staring and shitiness of his music, Lily runs away and Rufus finishes the song and abruptly leaves the stage to go after her. He catches up, and after she unsuccessfully orders him out of her way a few times, she goes in for the big kiss. Honey, if you want the alimony, you gotta marry Bart first before you begin the affairs. I thought you were an old pro at this.
Chuck, Blair and Serena are wandering around, looking for Dan, when Blair's cell phone rings. It's Dan, so she passes it to Serena. Serena answers but it's actually Georgina on the other end. Georgie's pissed that Serena ruined the blackmailing game, so she proposes a new one -- party in Dan's pants. Serena scoffs at the notion of Dan hooking up with Georgina, and with a sly "you sure about that?" Georgina hangs up just as Dan approaches her, holding two cups of coffee. They sit down, and he asks how her conversation with her "mother" went and she said it was good -- as she covertly removes the battery from Dan's cell phone and knocks it into a bush. She then kisses him, doing a good job with the shy, uncertain face. He hesitates a moment, then leans in and they begin making out, before strolling away together hand-in-hand for perhaps a little horizontal mambo.
So what did you think? Do you think it's a cop-out the way they so quickly and neatly handled the "I killed someone" plot? Do you think Georgina has any interest in Dan, or is it all a game (I'd say 75% game at least)? And will Lily and Bart actually say '"I do" (not a chance in hell)?
See you next week for the season finale!
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Comments (12)
Regina Morrow! Sweet Valley High! Tragic Drug Death But Important Lesson for the Twins.
1 of 12 | Posted by bulletproofheart | Posted on May 15, 2008 8:09 AM
Your Officially my favorite recapper for throwing in the Sweet Valley High mention! Loved the whole recap, especially the picture captions...and the lily comment "Honey, if you want the alimony, you gotta marry Bart first before you begin the affairs. I thought you were an old pro at this." LOL. Cant wait for next week.
2 of 12 | Posted by bmo1126 | Posted on May 15, 2008 9:35 AM
your recap has inspired me to dig up my old svh books...anyone else see a little Lila Fowler in Blair sometimes?
lolo, you're the best.
3 of 12 | Posted by liketotally | Posted on May 15, 2008 10:08 AM
Did you know you can watch episodes of good ole SVH on ABCfamily.com... :)
I can't wait to see how they wrap it all up and leave us wanting more next week...
4 of 12 | Posted by msmooshka | Posted on May 15, 2008 11:07 AM
Yeah that story line was dangerously close to guaranteeing no more than another season and a half of the show. It was a weak wrap-up, but a lot better than the alternative I guess.
Nice recap!
5 of 12 | Posted by ez rider | Posted on May 15, 2008 4:17 PM
loved the recap LoLo, especially the buffy reference. i LOVE that show!
6 of 12 | Posted by preppyboy | Posted on May 15, 2008 5:23 PM
I agree that the storyline was wrapped up a little to neatly. However, I did read that they would have explored it for at least one more episode, until the writers' strike. After that, it had to be dealt with swiftly. I'm looking forward to the season finale, though.
7 of 12 | Posted by bentley1101 | Posted on May 15, 2008 8:16 PM
Damn writer's strike. :(
Liketotally: Yes! I've been comparing Blair to Lila Fowler in my head for the longest! I even imagined Lila looked like Blair (both pretty, pouty, spoiled rich girls), but Lila barely had a good side. She would turn on Jessica so fast it would make Blair's head spin.
Lolo, you're awesome!
8 of 12 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on May 21, 2008 8:24 PM
One more SVH thing: It's kinda cool how they're making Serena's character a mixture of the Liz/Jess twins. She's got an inner Jessica that keeps getting her in trouble, while she's trying convert into a Liz...in order for Todd to like her 4eva and eva. :)
Ok, can you tell I'm an 80's kid?
P.S.
MsMooshka, the TV show is nowhere near as good as the books.
9 of 12 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on May 21, 2008 8:27 PM
You guys are amazing! I really wondered when I threw in the SVH reference if anyone would get it and practically ALL of you did! I am in such great company!
So when I googled Regina Morrow to make sure I was spelling it correctly, guess what I saw? First, they are reprinting the entire SVH series -- updated to 2008. Meaning now Liz and Jess are texting rather than passing notes, doing their homework online, etc. I guess the plots are supposed to be basically the same besides these little tweaks, but there's already backlash on 1 completely unnecessary change -- instead of having perfect size 6 figures, the twins now have perfect size 4 figures. Guess the publishers were worried readers would think the twins were fat asses at size 6. How messed up is that?
Second, Francine Pascal is currently working on a brand-new Sweet Valley series, tentatively called Sweet Valley Confidential -- where the twins will be in their mid-late 20s! I'm not gonna lie, I'll so be buying those the day they come out... haha. Who's with me?!
Thanks for the great comments as always, everyone! The season finale recap should be up within an hour or two, tops.
LoLo
10 of 12 | Posted by LoLo | Posted on May 21, 2008 8:52 PM
Hey Lolo!
That's great about updating the SVH series. A big fat booo to the "perfect size 4 figures" change, though. That extra 5 lbs. is gonna make all the difference in the world in how attractive the twins are, huh? And they wonder why teens have body image issues. Ugh.
My mom owns a bookstore, and I'll be sure to advise her to stock the "children's section" with the new SVH mid-20's series. Hopefully, I won't have to knock over any kids to get the latest books. :)
11 of 12 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on May 23, 2008 8:57 AM
Great recap! I just got into Gossip Girl, like 2 episodes ago (hurray for reruns!) and your recaps have allowed to really catch up, so thanks. My favourite quote: "Disturbed by both the awkward staring and shitiness of his music, Lily runs away and Rufus finishes the song and abruptly leaves the stage to go after her."
I thought that moment that she ordered him to get out of the way was really wooden. "Get out of my way." "No." "Get out of my way." "No." (But imagine all that being said in Keanu Reeves' voice.)
12 of 12 | Posted by alex_w | Posted on June 21, 2008 2:28 PM