Nate strolls into the gallery to find Chuck and Vanessa waiting for him, having used the pretext of an emergency to bring him. Pissed, Nate's about to leave when they call in the FBI agent. Nate demands to know what's going on and Chuck reveals that the FBI thinks Cappy's about to commit more crimes, namely extortion and kidnapping -- of Nate and CrazyEyes. Chace tries to cry and it makes me want to cry. Seriously he comes from the Joey Tribianni acting school of pulling leg hairs out with tweezers. Chuck and Vanessa tell him he has two options -- try to help Cappy escape while he still can, or turn his father in.
At the VDW-Bass residence, Rufus confronts Jenny, but instead of yelling at her, he simply tells her he loves her and he won't stand in her way if it comes to a court hearing. Gee, Rufus, if you love her that much and are willing to bend, why not just sign the goddamn papers? Save all your poor asses some attorney fees. Stupidity runs in the family. Rufus, Dan and Jenny take off and Bart reappears, cranky about the Humphrey invasion. But not so fast, Bartholomew -- turns out the VDWs are pissed themselves as all three come trooping down the stairs, Bart's PI files in Lily's hands. Bart gets as close as he can to losing his shit as Lily accuses him of treating Serena and Eric like criminals, noting that it was bad enough he was investigating her. Bart tries to defend himself by arguing he was protecting the family, but Lily isn't having any of it, and takes the kids with her and leaves.
"Jesus, Mom, I'm pretty sure what you were doing in those pictures is illegal in the continental U.S."
"Serena we will talk about that -- and your medical records from the free clinic -- later."
Nate arrives back at the borrowed home he's staying at to find Cappy rushing around with his suitcases and urging Nate to shake a tailfeather. Nate immediately accuses Cappy of planning on holding him and CrazyEyes for ransom, and Cappy's expression is cartoonish in guilty shock. He somewhat admits it, explaining he needs the money and since it'll help Nate and CrazyEyes, the ends justify the means. Nate refuses to go with and reveals the FBI is on its way. Cappy can either escape out the back and ruin their relationship forever, or man up and get pounded in the ass in jail for a few decades. Decisions, decisions.
Lily and Eric are at a diner for their new Thanksgiving dinner, Serena having run off with her file, presumably to show Aaron and come clean with who she is. Lily tries to make the best of things until Eric admits he read her file -- and knows that Lily was institutionalized like he was when she was 19. Lily's big secret is revealed at last! I expected it to be something bigger... although maybe she got thrown in the psych ward for something good. Here's hoping. Instead of yelling at Lily about it, and how she was a heinous bitch way back at the beginning of last season, Eric maturely tells her he's ready to talk about it when she is. Touched, Lily asks him how he got to be so wise. "The nanny," he replies. I love Eric. Looking around at the otherwise empty diner, Lily declares they should have a real Thanksgiving, and drags Eric out of a second location.
Serena arrives at Blair's, who is still MIA with Dorota. Serena texts Blair by Eleanor's request, then finds Aaron and hands over her file as I expected. She then leaves, telling Eleanor Blair's current location as she heads out the door. Speaking of Blair, we finally see her again as she runs into a miserable Jenny on the street. Blair tersely asks Jenny what's wrong, then snaps that Jenny is lucky Rufus cares enough to fight with her, unlike Eleanor. However, Blair's spoken too soon as Jenny spies Eleanor climbing out of a cab behind Blair. Eleanor approaches the girls and evidently love agrees with the woman, for she drapes her coat around Jenny's shoulders, warmly pleads with Blair to come home, and then affectionally touches Jenny's face and insists upon taking her back to the ghetto. Dorota, however, she still ignores. Doesn't matter how many times Cyrus is banging her a night -- Eleanor still isn't going to fraternize with the help.
"You're lucky I'm in love, Jenny, because I could just crush your little stealing, unappreciative skull between my hands right now."
Well who knew? Cappy likes ass pounding evidently, as he lets the FBI arrest him!
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Comments (9)
I think this is the lamest episode ever for this season! I agree, Blair/Leighton's skills were wasted on this one. I hope there will be more Blair-Dorota scenes 'cause they're fun to watch.
I noticed though that the actress playing CrazyEyes looked pregnant or maybe it was just the dress, ho-hum.
I know what Bart did was bad but in my opinion, Lily's even worse. How heartless to leave your spouse just like that in the middle of a celebration because you were pissed with his snooping.
And yeah, as much as I hate both Jenny and Vanessa, I hope Little J will kick V's ass in the future episodes.
1 of 9 | Posted by xybil | Posted on November 24, 2008 10:12 PM
I agree with you, xybil. This episode was pretty lame. I've seen it twice and I still don't remember what happened...LoLo, you did your best with weak material this week.
I'm with Lily on the spying issue. If Bart doesn't feel he can find out about Lily's past by just..you know..ASKING, then what the hell kinda marriage do they have?
I think I've figured out why Serena dresses so slutty lately. The wardrobe dept. must not be getting new sizes for Blake Lively even though she seems to be growing an inch every week (is she the tallest cast member, yet?). Or maybe she's switching outfits with the chick who plays Jenny???
I love Blair, but I'm tired of her being jealous of everyone. Can we see another emotion from Blair please?
I've been trying to give V the benefit of the doubt all of these weeks because she's so hated...but count me in as the newest member of the I Hate Vanessa club. WTF is up with her snatching Jenny's letter? Jenny should so report her ass to the FBI. That's a felony.
Rufus needs to kill himself.
Lastly, LoLo, what does it matter if your Clearheaded Friends remember the details if you don't? Most Sober Friends understand that what happens the night before stays there.
2 of 9 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on November 25, 2008 2:14 AM
*correction*
Most GOOD Sober Friends understand what happens the night before stays there...
3 of 9 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on November 25, 2008 2:29 AM
Hi!
Love your recaps but they take forever to be posted!
I think Vanessa is pretty and stylish, but getting annoyed of her especially stealing Jenny's letter.
Hate Jenny's blonde crazy look.
Serena needs to find a new manly man, this photographer guy is so UGLY.
Nate needs to be happy again, he is starting to seem looserish.
Luv blair and chuck.
4 of 9 | Posted by nyonma | Posted on November 25, 2008 8:47 AM
Lolo--I don't think Chace is so bad! Next time he's on the screen watch his face and his delivery, and then compare that to the actual words coming out of his mouth. Like in his first scene this week, the weird interaction with Chuck is confusing, but I think due to the GODAWFUL writing that has plagued this show, rather than his acting.
As long as we're talking about bad actors--
WHO ELSE HATES AARON AS MUCH AS I DO?!?!? I've never seen a worse actor in my life!!! I cringe every time that person opens his mouth!
It drives me NUTS that I have friends who are very competent actors--much better than a hack like him--yet he gets chosen to be on a megahit TV show because he has "the look"!! (Which he doesn't even really have, the producers just think he has a Johnny Depp quality because of his hair).
5 of 9 | Posted by skippymippydoo | Posted on November 25, 2008 12:26 PM
I figured it out. Jenny's new look = Ashlee Simpson circa 2003...no wonder it annoys me so much!
Seems like Serena has snagged yet another guy that suppresses her inner drunken slut. How does she attract all these tools?
There's a south park that makes fun of AA that I think you might enjoy :-)
6 of 9 | Posted by kellyhp12 | Posted on November 25, 2008 4:40 PM
aaron is SO annoying. he is just as self righteous as Dan is. Wouldnt you think Serena would learn? Shes an idiot....I dont really mind Jenny THAT much. But i freaking HATE Vanessa. I would be SO happy if they got in a physical fight. That would be an amazing episode. Now that Eric and his lame indie boyfriend broke up I hope he gets a much hotter boyfriend
7 of 9 | Posted by preppyboy | Posted on November 25, 2008 6:23 PM
The casting person for this show needs glasses - the guys aren't hot at all. WTF is Serena thinking? At least Dan washes his hair (in self-righteous shampoo but it works).
Skippy, I hate Aaron, too. I guess the writers are trying to tell us the only thing interesting about Serena is the alter egos she trots out whenever she gets a new bf.
8 of 9 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on November 25, 2008 8:54 PM
Agreed with the recap, and all of your comments. And I'd like to add: Blake Lively looks 25. I have never bought her as a highschooler for a second. Dan does look more immature, Leighton has the innocence look... but Ed looks too old, too. Anyway, you'd think they'd at least TRY not to dress Blake so old.
9 of 9 | Posted by Memememe | Posted on December 1, 2008 9:59 AM