Catching up at Yale.
It's the giorno after the pre-engagement party.
Last night when Blair returned "home" (to Zane's house where she is still staying) she wasn't in the mood to talk and went straight to bed.
Serena had tried to contact Blair to find out why she left early but Blair hasn't replied to her messages o calls.
It's early morning, Zane and Blair have had breakfast and are getting ready to leave for Yale.
Z: So, are te feeling better...(she doesnt respond) ummm...you were upset when te came home last night.
B: Im fine....i just had a long night...shall we go?
Z: Yeah sure....you know we still need to talk.
B: About what?
Z: Well...the other night.
B: Ummm...we can talk another time....not right now. (she walks towards the door) lets go.
They leave for University.
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At Yale. Blair is having lunch with Serena and Dan.
S: so are te planning on telling us why te left early last night?
B: Oh....im sorry about that...i was feeling sick.
S: Really? Was it the food?
B: No...it was.....Chuck!
S: (giggles) te guys are strange.
D: Beyond strange.
B: What do te mean?
S: Well...even when you're not together te drive each other crazy!
D: te cant live with him, but te cant live without him!
B: Thats not true! Im doing fine without him!
S: Really? B, te cant stop talking about him....when he's around you...the both of te cant stop taking shots at each other...its just like the old days....
B: How!
D: Chuck making te mad...you insulting him....it is just like high school!
B: Thats not true! This time is different!
S: If te say so.....
B: I do! And it's kinda over between us anyway.
D: Kinda...
B: Yes....very over!
S: B, just promise me one thing?
B: What?
S: When te do realise te want him back....just admit it and take him back....no games...no concealing your feelings....just be honest, for your own sake.
D: Exactly....we all know te two were practically made for each other.
B: Not anymore.
D: Sure.
B: I have rehearsals.....i'll see te guys later.
She walks off, quite frustrated that they aren't taking her breakup seriously.
Rehearsals are taking place for the play. Blair joins up with the D.A.Y group to practice the play.
Zane approaches her.
Z: ciao babe, we're starting dress rehearsals....you'll have to go get into your costumes (he is already in his and spins around) what do te think of mine?
B: A bit 10th century! (she laughs)
Z: What! no way! this is meant to be modern! i think its hot!
B: (giggles) its not too bad. i'll go get ready.
Z: I've seen your outfit...its great, you're going to look gorgeous...(they smile at each other, Blair blushes).
She runs off to the dressing room to get ready. On her return Zane greets her with great pleasure.
Z: Wow...you look....hot! Smoking hot! (they laugh)
B: thanks...(plays with her dress) I remember once a few years ago....there was a masked ball when i was at high school...this dress is similar to the one i wore then....i still remember what Chuck detto to me when he saw me...(she smiles to herself).
Z: Well i think te look amazing today (he moves towards her and is about to put his arm on her shoulder)
B: (turns away from him) Sometimes i wonder if he remembers things like that...
Z: Ummm...why dont we go through our lines?
B: I'll be back in a bit...i need to make a call.
Z: Who are te calling?
B: I just need some advice...i'll be back in a bit.
Z: Hey....you know te can talk to me right? Im pretty good with advice?
B: I just need to talk to someone who knows me better than i do...excuse me.
She walks off leaving Zane stranded. He felt rejected, he thought he was getting somewhere with her, but every time he thought he was close, the subject of Chuck would pop up...every time.
Blair walks off to a quieter area of the studio. She rings Serena.
B: ciao S?
S: B? Whats up...aren't te rehearsing?
B: Yeah, im about to....i was thinking about what te said....about me and Chuck.
S: What about it?
B: Do te think im doing the right thing?
S: B...only te can know that...i wasn't there when te guys argued and stuff....its your choice to make....but i will say this....if te truly Amore him...then te should do what te can to make it work.
B: Would te forgive Dan for cheating on you?
S: (sighs) probably not...or maybe eventually....but i would definitely hear his explanation...sometimes things happen and te just have to figure out what is most important to you...being together o holding a grudge.
B: Thanks S, i knew you'd know what to say.
S: Hey...but also, te may just need some time to get yourself together...staying apart might just make him realise what he's missing out on....i could.....talk to him if te like?
B: Do te think that would help...?
S: I could try.
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Later that day, Blair returns home quite late. Zane is already home and it seems he's drunk. he greets her and she finds his behaviour amusing although she soon becomes agitated and annoyed.
B: seriously Zane i think te need to go to bed.
Z: Come with me...(he puts his arms around her)
B: (giggles) Zane! Go upstairs!
Z: Only if te come with me sexy...(tries to baciare her)
B: Zane...(trying to get free of him) stop it...(she struggles to get free and he tries baciare her)
Z: Come on...you want this....lets have sex (tries to smother her and is holding her tightly)
B: Zane please! Your drunk....leave me alone! (trying to break free)
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Meanwhile...
Serena has called Chuck to her house, saying she needed to talk to him.
He has arrived and is talking to Dan whilst Serena is talking to her mother, Lilly on the phone.
C: So are they coming then?
D: Lilly and Eric are, so are dad and Jenny, no one else has been in touch really.
C: Well as long as your family are going to be there....where will they stay?
D: We've made arrangements...it'll be fine.
C: When do they get here?
D: They'll be here da the end of the week, before the engagement party, then they'll stay until the wedding, how ever long they want really.
Serena comes into the room.
S: That was mum...everything is sorted, they'll be here in a couple of days, they're all travelling together, Rufus is going to NYC tomorrow to pick up mom and Eric and they'll be here da Friday! I cant wait! (she sits successivo to Dan and they hug)
D: Sounds perfect.
S: (looks to Chuck) Oh, Chuck! Thanks for coming! Do te want a drink o anything?
C: No, im fine....you wanted to talk?
D: I'll just pop out...(he gets up and kisses Serena) I'll see te later...catch te later Chuck.
Dan leaves.
C: So....?
S: Ummm...how are you?
C: ...I came all the way here just so te could ask me how i am?
S: No, seriously...im concerned.
C: Well you've got nothing to worry about im fine.
S: Come on Chuck....look i know i've been really busy lately and i haven't been around....i want to talk to you...about everything...what happened with Blair....what your going through...just talk to me.
C: What do te want to know?
S: The break up...what happened?
C: Hasn't she told you?
S: I want to hear your side.
C: She wanted a break. God knows what that means....but the last time i checked i was single.
S: It means, she needed time alone for a while. te guys haven't broken up...its just a holiday from each other.
C: No...i think it's pretty much a break up...she hates me, we're not talking, we're not together...its a break up.
S: Chuck, do te want her back?
C: (looks away)....what do te think?
S: I know te Amore her...
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Back at Zane's house.
Blair has been struggling to get free of Zane who has a strong hold on her...he has been forcing himself on her, trying to baciare her and she has been screaming to get away from him.
B: Zane! Dont do this! Your drunk te need to calm down! Please just let go of me (in tears, she manages to get free of him and starts running backwards away from him, he is still coming towards her.
Z: Come on Babe...we've done it before...what's wrong!
B: Just leave me alone! Stay away from me!
Blair runs out of the house and Zane tries to go after her but gives up when he sees her run onto the road. He goes back inside and continues to drink.
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At Serena's house.
C: Look...if she wanted me she knows where i am.
S: And would te take her back?
C: Would you? If te were me?
S: Of course.
C: What makes te think she still wants to be with me anyway...she told me she hates me.
S: When?
C: At your party.
S: She doesn't hate you. Believe me i know.
C: I need to use your bathroom.
S: What? Oh...yeah..you know where it is.
Chuck walks off towards the washroom. Serena goes to fetch a drink. On her way back from the cucina there is a knock at the door. Serena goes to answer it.
S: (after opening the door) Blair! What are te doing here?
B: (seems frantic) i....i didnt know where else to go...
S: Why what do te mean?
Just as Blair is about to answer, Chuck has returned from his trip to the bagno and walks in on Serena and Blair.
B: Chuck?
C: (sarcastic sigh) Oh...i get it...is that why te called me here?
S: What?
C: Is this a set up o something? te invite me here pretending te wanted to have a cuore to cuore when all along te just wanted me to conveniently bump into her.
B: Whats going on?
C: Dont look so innocent...Serena, if i wanted to speak to her i could have managed it myself...i dont need te setting us up on a date.
S: No, i swear it's not what te think...i have no idea why she's here...B?
B: It doesn't matter...i'll leave..(turns to walk away)
S: No, B, stay...something's wrong? te were upset? What happened?
B: Nothing....it's fine...it doesn't matter..im sorry for interrupting te two.
S: B? te detto te didnt know where else to go...
B: Serena...just let me go...(she turns to leave and Serena watches her go, then closes the door)
S: (turns to Chuck) Thanks a lot Chuck!
C: What was she doing here? Because it all seems a little convenient that she turns up the minuto i turn my back.
S: I didnt set te guys up to meet here...i swear...it was just a coincidence! And she seemed scared and upset when i answered the door...thanks to te i dont know why! Something obviously happened to her otherwise she wouldn't have come and now i've had to turn her away!
C: te know how much of a drama Queen she is...she probably found out that they were doing a remake of Breakfast at Tiffany's with Linsday Lohan.
S: Chuck! It's not funny! It could have been serious.
C: Look i've had enough for one night. Im off home.
S: Dont te wanna finish our conversation?
C: Not really....another time. (he walks towards the door and she opens it)
S: Hey...you know te can always come to me if te need to talk....in confidence.
C: Sure.
S: Blair is my best friend but so are you.....you're like a brother to me and im always here for you...i'll never take sides te know...i want what's best for both of you....i always have.
C: (puts his hand on her shoulder) Thanks....i know te mean well....and i appreciate everything you've done for us....i really do...but sometimes situations can be beyond help...
S: Where there's a will there's a way.
C: (he smiles) Well i'll see te at the party...i should go now.
S: See te soon. (she hugs him and he hugs back, before leaving)
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Meanwhile.
Blair had run off to a nearby bar. She had no where to go. She had been attacked da Zane! She couldn't believe it. She knew he was drunk so he wasn't thinking straight, but he should never have treated her like that. She knew she'd have to go back at one point and face him. They'd have to straighten things out...she knew he'd beg her to forgive him and she may have to in the end, but right now she had no where to go. She really didn't want to go back to Zane's, not while he was drunk. She had her own key so she thought she could try sneaking in late at night hoping that he may be asleep. but for the successivo ora o so she just needed to be alone. She just needed some time to think. She finished her drink and left the bar, she walked in the darkness for ages before coming to a bench where she sat and called a taxi. She couldn't stay out all night, so she decided to go back to Zane's and sneak in, then she could just lock herself in her bedroom and face the Musica in the morning.
END SCENE
Afraid to go "Home"?
What Bella would look like...
