Opening scene - The Cohen's kitchen. Sandy, Kirsten, Seth & Ryan are in there, and there is food everywhere! Kirsten is looking at recipes which Seth isn't happy about, lol 

Seth: (to Kirsten) mom-mom no-no recipes, put them away! 

Kirsten: (ignoring him) this is Ryan's first thanksgiving in the house and we're gonna make this meal as a family 

Seth: (following her) ah-ha ok seriously where's Rosa 

Kirsten: no Rosa, just us. I for one-am ready-for this challenge 

Seth: dad the take out menus 

Kirsten: Sandy! 

Sandy: (sighs) you sure you wanna do this honey 

Seth: mom no (desperate) NO we're not ruining thanksgiving 

Kirsten: who said we are? 

Seth: I wait for this event every year mom, please thanksgiving is my favourite it's my favourite holiday, everyone knows this 

Ryan: my...family was never really into the holidays 

Kirsten: all the more reason to make this special... (unsure) are there pans, are there any pans anywhere 

Sandy: not inspiring alotta confidence darling 

Seth: do you know what I dream about when I dream about thanksgiving which is-which is often (dramatic) I dream about eating SO much deliciousness that all the blood rushes to my stomach and I pass out at the table (hits the table) please don't deny me that! 

Ryan: (looks at him) that's just weird 

Kirsten: (with a pot in her hand) well I guess we should start with the turkey...uh...um (unsure) do I...uh (grabs the turkeys legs and lifts it) 

Sandy: (to Seth) aww that's just how she held you as a baby 

Kirsten: (looks at him) Sandy! um I guess we should just um start...basting? 

(Seth gives Sandy a 'do something' look) 

Sandy: I'll tell you what, I'll baste 

Seth: that's a good idea 

Kirsten: well, are you-are you sure 

Sandy: (pushing her out of the way) oh I love to baste you know that 

Kirsten: ok well next up is cranberries 

Ryan: (panics) uhhh I got it, big fan of the cranberry 

Kirsten: well then, I'll peel the potatoes 

Seth: (panics) no I've got it there's few things as therapeutic (bumping her out of the way) as peeling a potato, I'm sorry 

Kirsten: (lost) so, what am I suppose to do? 

Sandy: set the table! 

Seth: yeah setting the tables important 

(phone rings) 

Kirsten: how bout I get the phone 

Seth: or you can answer the phone, its not gonna answer itself 

Sandy: you own the phone 

Kirsten: (picks up) hello...yeah I'll accept the charges...uh yeah he's uh he's right here, hol-hold on a second, uh Ryan it's your brother 

(Sandy, Seth & Ryan all look suprised) 

Ryan: (looks up) (takes the phone) I'm just g*n ah (walks out of the kitchen) 

Seth: ok 

Kirsten: (whispers) he's uh-he's calling from jail 

Sandy: well he's gonna be there for a while he's got an impressive record 

Seth: hey did you ever meet him? 

Sandy: (shakes head) no 

Kirsten: it's just that I've gotten use to Ryan in the family, you jus you kinda forget that he has one of his own 

CUT TO: Ryan sitting on the stairs, talking on the phone 

Ryan: (sighs) hey bro...good you? what today its-its thanksgiving Trey...no yeah I know its ben a long time its jus... (sorry can't get this bit)... (sighs) ok...nah I wanna see you too...its ben - too long so...you too, bye (Ryan hangs up and goes back in the kitchen) 

Sandy: how's Trey 

Ryan: ok...he was hoping I could visit him (Seth looks up) holidays, he doesn't wanna be alone 

Sandy: oh, can you blame him? 

Kirsten: so are you uh...are you gonna go? 

Ryan: well it's only an hour away um I could help out here, go down be back by dinner 

Sandy: well great, that'll be great...get to see your brother (Ryan sort of smiles, he looks unsure) 

Theme Song - California by Phantom Planet 

Still in the Cohen kitchen, but now its just Seth & Ryan by themselves 

Seth: (frowning) people actually make stuffing 

Ryan: what'd you think? 

Seth: I didn't...so you should probably be headin out soon 

Ryan: uh I gotta finish the stuffing, then there's the gravy and the candied yams 

Seth: yeah and if you find enough cooking to last three to five years then Trey'll be out 

Ryan: (sighs) he's just gonna want something from me favor, money 

Seth: hey maybe not though maybe he just wants to see his family on thanksgiving 

Ryan: (half laughs) you don't know Trey 

Seth: I know we never talk about him 

Ryan: well not alot to talk about 

Seth: well...he's your brother (Ryan looks at him) but if you want I'll-I'll go with you I'd like to meet him 

Ryan: nah you wouldn't 

Seth: well legally, Ryan we're all like brothers now so I-I 

Ryan: well someone's gonna have to keep your mom away from the food (raises his eyebrows)...besides you've got Anna coming over 

Seth: yes I do (smiles) 

CUT TO: Kirsten & Sandy out the back, Sandy appears to be cooking on the grill 

Kirsten: you think Ryan's ok? 

Sandy: I think he'll be ok...I mean he needs to do this 

Kirsten: ok (getting down from the bench) let me get in there do some flipping (grabs the tongs) 

Sandy: oh, oh no honey honey (using his arm to stop her getting close) Seth really likes corn 

Kirsten: how do you expect me to get better? 

Sandy: I don't I-I'm sorry but the boys an I made a pact 

Kirsten: (suprised) a pact? 

Sandy: a solemn promise 

Kirsten: when! 

Sandy: you were in the bathroom (Kirsten is shocked) look I am all for you expanding your horizons but not today we have guest who-who-who expect that food'll actually be served 

Kirsten: speaking of which, did you tell Rachel about Jimmy? 

Sandy: no did you tell Jimmy about Rachel 

Kirsten: no he's freaked out enough (sighs) first thanksgiving without his wife 

Sandy: well I bet he'll have less indigestion this year, unlike your father who will probably be in agony 

Kirsten: (laughs) I can't believe he is having thanksgiving with Julie Cooper (slightly hurt) cause he's never had it with us 

Sandy: uh no complaint here 

(Seth comes to the back door & sees Kirsten near the grill) 

Seth: mom come on, your uncomfortably close to the corn right now, please can we back up a little bit (Kirsten looks at him, Sandy laughs) 

CUT TO: Jimmy's house. Marissa & Jimmy are there 

Marissa: I should've just gone with Caitlyn to grandmas...cause I really don't wanna go to moms 

Jimmy: I know kiddo but just for an hour 

Marissa: why do we have to spend thanksgiving with him...he's creepy 

Jimmy: (sighs) Caleb's not creepy he's just (Marissa raises her eyebrows) he's just (and again) hmm scary 

Marissa: he's dating mom! 

Jimmy: I'm-I'm-I'm I'm well aware 

Marissa: well isn't that weird for you 

Jimmy: look your mom is...shes-shes movin on, but you know what I got news for ya so's your dad 

Marissa: (big smile) really? 

Jimmy: well not exactly I mean y'know there's the fraud charges and the whole (sigh) bankruptcy thing an I don't even have a job so I'm not exactly a catch but uh...feel free to disagree (Marissa looks at him) look I know its weird alright, but your mom is still...your mom...she loves you 

Marissa: (gives him a 'please' look) mm-hmm...come on (walks out) 

CUT TO: Seth in his room, Ryan comes in 

Ryan: hey, I've gotta get on the road 

Seth: (going through a drawer) alright just give me one sec 

Ryan: Trey doesn't even read comics 

Seth: (closing the drawer and standing) yeah he doesn't yet but that's because he hasn't seen the new Titans (hands it to Ryan) 

Ryan: (looking) Titans? (holds it out to Seth) what about Legion that was kinda cooler 

Seth: the guy is in prison man have you seen Oz I'm sure that'll be fine (Ryan still holding the comic out) but yeah the new Legion is cooler 

(Ryan walks over to Seth's drawers and picks up what looks like perfume. he sprays it in the air several times & coughs) 

Seth: hey-hey-hey-hey (hits him with the comic) easy on my adieu toilette please 

Ryan: (puts it back) since when did you start wearin cologne 

Seth: (fake offence) I'm-I'm-I'm sorry for tryin'a step it up a notch (Ryan looks at him) since today 

Ryan: oh right cause Anna's coming over 

Seth: what...(defensive) uh...no why would you I mean why would you even wear you-I-I-I-I Anna are you totally uh uh I don't even I don't I couldn't no (shakes his head) 

Ryan: (smiling) you like her 

Seth: no what makes you even think that 

Ryan: what's the problem she's cool, she's into you 

Seth: (giving in) ok I need t-I need to ask your advice on something but you have to promise me ok you have to promise me that you will not tell anybody ok 

Ryan: (puts his hand up) promise 

Seth: promise 

Ryan: promise! 

Seth: the other night on my grandfathers yacht Summer att*cked me with her lips (Ryan is suprised) and she swore if I told anyone she would k*ll me, and she's got a interesting take on romance 

Ryan: yeah 

Seth: yeah so the first sixteen years of my life I have no woman, now I have two 

Ryan: (sarcastically) yeah yeah I feel really bad for you 

Seth: oh, hey thanks buddy 

Ryan: no seriously man tough, tough problem to have (smirking) 

Seth: I liked it so much better when you had no sense of humour (Ryan makes a 'yeah I bet you did' face then leaves. door bell) 

CUT TO: Kirsten & Sandy answering the door. Jimmy & Marissa are there 

Kirsten: (smiling) happy thanksgiving 

Marissa: hi (hugs Kirsten) 

Sandy: welcome 

Kirsten: good to see you 

Sandy: (to Marissa) hey 

Marissa: hey (kisses him on the cheek and hugs him) 

Sandy: happy thanksgiving 

Kirsten: (to Jimmy) hey 

Jimmy: (kisses her on the cheek) how are you? 

Marissa: (walks over to Ryan) hey, just wanted to stop by before I went to my moms (smiling) see if you wanted to talk 

Ryan: (smiles) your pool house or mine (they leave) 

Jimmy: it's a twist off so that's classy right (referring to the bottle of wine Sandy has) 

Sandy: ooh you've outdone yourself 

Jimmy: oh yeah (laughs) so thanksgiving, big day, excited? 

Kirsten: yeah, yeah...new shirt? 

Jimmy: (looks down) uh, I guess 

Sandy: yeah it's uh, it's a tuck in 

Jimmy: apparently (confused) 

Kirsten: and you wore your hair like uh...like this (points) 

Jimmy uh w-w yeah I mean I wasn't aware that I, do I wear my hair any way, I mean...what uh, what's goin on? uh isn't uh, it's just us right? 

Sandy: hey I'm a fan of the tuck in (walks off) 

Kirsten: and your hair looks good (walks off) 

(Jimmy stands there puzzled) 

CUT TO: the pool house - Ryan & Marissa are making out on his bed 

Marissa: mmm I gotta go...my moms waiting 

Ryan: ok 

Marissa: I'll be back in like an hour (sitting up) 

Ryan: (sitting up) great, I should be back by 8 

Marissa: where are you going? 

Ryan: (sigh) to see my brother 

Marissa: oh I thought he was in- 

Ryan: he is...but he called, wants me to drive down to visit him 

Marissa: you want company? 

Ryan: no its ok...you don't want to uh 

Marissa: no I wanna see where you're from, where you lived 

Ryan: you should be with your mom 

Marissa: I feel like you have this whole life I don't know anything about 

Ryan: its better that way 

Marissa: no, its not 

Ryan: (turning round) YES, it is... (moving over to her)... look its, its not my life anymore so what does it matter right 

(Marissa half smiles, he kisses her then Marissa leaves, Ryan smiles then it goes and he looks worried) 

CUT TO: door bell - Kirsten & Sandy answer the door. It's Rachel 

Sandy: Rachel! 

Rachel: hi, happy thanksgiving (kisses him on the cheek and gives him a bottle of wine) 

Sandy: happy thanksgiving, thankyou 

Kirsten: that is so sweet 

Rachel: oh sure 

(Kirsten and Rachel both aren't sure whether to hug, they both go to a few times, then finally do it) 

Rachel: hi 

Kirsten: hi, thanks for coming 

Rachel: sure (they all go into the living room) well (looking around) so this is the uh the-the the summer cottage the for weekend get-aways 

Sandy: ah that means nice house in Rachel 

(Jimmy walks in) 

Rachel: hi 

Jimmy: hi uh um I'm Jimmy we met 

Rachel: (smiles) yeah La Roga 

Jimmy: (smiles) right 

Sandy: right, great Jimmy Rachel, hey why don't you both have a seat 

Rachel: ok uh-hm 

(the 4 of them look at each other for a few seconds not saying anything) 

Kirsten: ok well uh I have ta...check on something in the kitchen 

Sandy: as do I (they both rush out) 

(Rachel & Jimmy look at each other and laugh) 

CUT TO: Sandy & Kirsten in the kitchen, Seth is cooking 

Sandy: we suck 

Kirsten: (whispers) that was not very smooth 

Sandy: I told you this was a bad idea 

Kirsten: no you didn't! 

Seth: I don't wanna know, don't care 

Ryan: (walking in) ok, so I'm gonna take off 

Sandy: hey (handing Ryan his mobile) just incase why don't ya take this (Ryan takes it) are you alright? 

Ryan: yeah, yeah (half smiles) 

Kirsten: (concerned) do you want anyone to go with you? 

Ryan: no no I'm ok 

Kirsten: ok ah well um you should take the keys (hands them to him) and uh I have a little something for Trey (goes to the fridge) (holds out a pie, Ryan raises his eyebrows) don't worry its store bought 

Ryan: (smiles) thanks 

Seth: hey later on buddy (hugs him) 

Ryan: bye...ooooh 

Seth: what, too much? 

Ryan: oooh oooh ooooh (makes a face) 

Seth: seriously did I did I put too much on 

(Ryan smirks at him as if to say 'just messin' and leaves) 

Seth: so did you guys hear that Ryan's funny now ha ha 

CUT TO: front door - Ryan comes out and walks to the car to get in, Marissa is sitting in the passenger seat. Marissa smiles at him 

Ryan: what're you doing? 

Marissa: (matter of factly) I'm coming with you (Ryan looks at her) my mom said it was ok 

Ryan: (skeptical) she did 

Marisa: (putting on her belt) yeah well she's tryin'a stay on my good side these days 

Ryan: uh I don't know 

Marisa: (smiles) I do (motions with her head for him to get in) 

(Ryan thinks, then gets in and hands the pie to Marissa) 

Ryan: thanks 

(Marissa is smiling and they drive off down the road) 

CUT TO: the prison - Ryan and Marissa are walking up to the gate to get into the visitors yard. They walk over to Trey who is stilling by himself at a table. Ryan puts the pie down 

Trey: (stands up) hey little brother 

Ryan: hey...uh this is Marissa (Marissa smiles) 

Trey: it's good to see you man (hugs him) 

Marissa: uh you know what you guys talk I'll uh I'll just be over here (she sits down at the table next to them) 

(Ryan and Trey both sit down) 

Trey: look at you man 

Ryan: sorry I haven't come by to see you 

Trey: you've ben busy, mom said you'd done pretty good for yourself 

Ryan: how you ben? 

Trey: (shrugs) you know...not so good 

Ryan: (looks at him) what'd you need 

Trey: don't say it like that man, can't a guy just see his brother on thanksgiving 

Ryan: (moving his head) you tell me 

Trey: hey forget about it alright...I didn't wanna have to call you but (sighs) I'm in trouble...when we got arrested I owed some people alotta money - money that I lost like six grand 

Ryan: (shocked) how'd you lose six grand? 

Trey: your an Atwood bro, you know our luck...the people that I owe it to...they got friends in here who like to remind me about it...its only gonna get worse 

Ryan: I don't have that kinda money 

Trey: I'm not askin you for de money 

Ryan: so what are you askin me for? 

CUT TO: Ryan & Marissa back in the car 

Marissa: (worried) you can't tell me where we're going? 

Ryan: bus station, you're goin home 

Marissa: what? Ryan! 

Ryan: I have to pick up a stolen car ok that I have to drop off at some chop shop to pay back a debt 

Marissa: (shocked) a stolen car 

Ryan: now you know why you're not comin 

Marissa: (scared) but if you get caught then y- 

Ryan: he's my brother...if I don't do this...I've got no choice ok 

Marissa: (looking at him) me either, I'm not leaving you 

CUT TO: Kirsten & Sandy in the kitchen 

Kirsten: (excited) can you believe Seth has a girl coming over (laughs) 

Sandy: (laughs) I know 

Anna: (walking in with Seth) how can I help? 

Kirsten: hi 

Sandy: you must be Anna, Sandy Cohen (shakes her hand) 

Anna: nice to meet you 

Kirsten: uh we're doing fine we're just uh working away 

Seth: ok if by we you're referring to yourself then (looks at Sandy) somebody violated the pact (Sandy puts his hands out in defense) 

Kirsten: I am merely opening the wine a skill I feel very confident about 

Seth: no argument here 

Sandy: so Anna what's the deal 

Anna: huh 

Sandy: your parents don't believe in celebrating the genocide of the American Indian 

Anna: hardly, they went back to Pittsburgh to have dinner with the rest of the clan 

Kirsten: oh you didn't wanna go? 

Anna: ahh nooo it's kinda challenging to sit at a table with the Sterns of Pittsburgh and still have an appetite...its sort of an anathema to the whole spirit of thanksgiving 

(Sandy mouths something to Seth and makes a motion like' she's a keeper') 

Anna: (with a box of cornflakes) yes! 

Seth: hey sweet potatoes an uh marshmallows an cornflakes suddenly-suddenly not so hungry 

Anna: well then all you'll be eating are your words 

(Seth smiles, Kirsten smiles, Seth makes a 'what' face to her, then Sandy pats him on the back. Kirsten & Sandy walk out) 

Anna: Seth a little help please? 

(Seth goes over and helps, Anna is busy with the food and Seth keeps just staring at Anna and smiling - awww) 

CUT TO: Sandy out by the grill with Rachel 

Rachel: your tryin'a set me up with Jimmy Cooper 

Sandy: oh that's crazy 

Rachel: yes it is, the man is a white collar criminal 

Sandy: but a nice one 

Rachel: how desperate do you think I am? (Sandy looks at her) don't answer that 

Sandy: look, Jimmy's a good guy 

Rachel: he's a thief! 

Sandy: and you're a lawyer it's a perfect match 

Rachel: (nodding) hmm you don't wanna deal-with what's goin on between us 

Sandy: there is nothing going on between us you know that we're co-workers we're friends that's it, Jimmy is cool he's funny, he's attractive 

Rachel: its not happenin Sandy (drinks her drink and looks at him) 

CUT TO: Kirsten & Jimmy in the dining room 

Jimmy: ok...admit it 

Kirsten: admit what 

Jimmy: this whole thing is a-is a set up 

Kirsten: (ignoring him) should I use orange candles or brown candles? 

Jimmy: (laughs) jus say it! (Kirsten looks guilty but doesn't say anything) 

CUT TO: Rachel walking into the living room where Jimmy is watching the game 

Rachel: hey 

Jimmy: hey... (makes room for her) uh-hm 

Rachel: umm (bites her lip) 

Jimmy: yeah I-I- I didn't know about the uh y'know the 

Rachel: oh me neither 

Jimmy: kay I just wanted ta...wanted to make that 

Rachel: good 

Jimmy: clear 

Rachel: good 

Jimmy: kay 

Rachel: ok 

Jimmy: (referring to the game) oh c'mon break that tackle baby 

Rachel: ooh 

Jimmy: yes! 

Rachel: (sitting) no k*ll him k*ll him 

Jimmy: oh 

Rachel: h*t him 

Jimmy: good go 

Rachel: h*t him 

Jimmy: all-the waaaaay (raises his arms in the air) whooooo 

Rachel: (disappointed) man 

Jimmy: (smiling) huh 

Rachel: dolphins fan 

Jimmy: huge, what're you, you're a cowboys fan? 

Rachel: obsessed 

Jimmy: oh 

Rachel: mmhmm 

Jimmy: we've got a game here 

Rachel: yeah we do 

(Jimmy laughs and looks at Rachel) 

CUT TO: Sandy & Kirsten coming inside, they walk passed the kitchen and watch Seth & Anna together 

Anna: (couldn't catch the first bit, sorry!) your taste? 

Seth: not at all 

Anna: (holding out a spoon of food) why not 

Seth: no cause its 

Anna: (smelling) it's really good 

Seth: its two week old gravy 

Anna: (laughs) its not it's diluted 

(Kirsten and Sandy look at each other, then look over and watch Jimmy & Rachel together) 

Jimmy: do you ever watch um ESPN classics? 

Rachel: oh my god I love ESPN classics, something about it you know it's so-so 

Jimmy & Rachel: soothing 

Jimmy: yes 

Rachel: yeah 

Jimmy: (smiling) it's totally soothing 

Rachel: (smiling) totally 

Jimmy: I don't know what that is 

(Kirsten and Sandy toast each other, pleased at their match making - door bell. Sandy & Kirsten go to answer it. It's Julie & Caleb) 

Sandy: ah the gruesome twosome 

Kirsten: that means uh happy thanksgiving in Sandy 

Julie: our caterer's truck broke down with our entire thanksgiving feast I wanted to tell Marissa that we're going out to eat (walks in) 

Kirsten: except that she's not here 

Caleb: or we could just eat here (Kisses Kirsten's head) you don't mind do you Kiki 

(Sandy looks unimpressed as he shuts the door) 

Kirsten: no, why would I mind 

Caleb: footballs on, I forgot 

Sandy: Cal please come on in make yourself at home 

Caleb: (taking off his jacket) why not, its mine (hands Sandy his jacket smugly) 

CUT TO: Julie & Kirsten going into the kitchen, they walk passed Seth & Anna 

Julie: well I don't understand if Marissa's not here where is she, with Ryan? 

Kirsten: uh he went home, he left this morning 

(they are now walking into the living room where Jimmy & Rachel are) 

Jimmy: Julie 

Julie: Jimmy 

Rachel: Rachel (puts up hand) 

Julie: (un impressed) uh-huh 

Caleb: Rachel, Jimmy (sitting down) what's the score? 

(close up of Kirsten looking worried, then Sandy looking worried then back to Kirsten who takes a gulp of her wine) 

CUT TO: Chino- Ryan & Marissa are still in the car, they are driving through Ryan's old neighbourhood. there are alot of run down houses, nothing like Newport 

Marissa: (looking) so this is your old neighbourhood 

CUT TO: Ryan & Marissa at a house, Ryan knocks on the door 

Theresa: Ryan Atwood 

Ryan: Theresa hi (Theresa has a big smile on her face) Arturo in? 

Theresa: your just gonna ask for my stupid brother, your not even gonna tell me where the hell you ben for the last five months 

Ryan: uh no, yeah uh 

Theresa: (looking at Marissa) who's this? 

Marissa: (walking forward to shake her hand) hi I'm Marissa Cooper 

Theresa: (to Ryan) so this is your new girlfriend (Ryan looks uncomfortable) 

Marissa: oh so you two were- 

Theresa: off an on...we grew up together, I was the girl next door 

Marissa: so am I 

Ryan: yeah, Arturo? 

Theresa: yeah he's here (she goes in) 

Ryan: (to Marissa) I'll explain later 

Marissa: (smiles) uh-huh (goes inside) 

(Ryan looks exhausted, then follows) 

CUT TO: Inside Theresa's house - her mom is organising their thanksgiving meal 

Theresa: mom, look who I found 

T's mom: oh Ryan (hugs him) (happy laugh) where have you ben? I haven't seen your mom in a while 

Ryan: yeah me neither 

T's mom: an your brother? 

Ryan: that's kinda why I'm here 

Arturo: (coming in) so you here for the car? 

Ryan: hey man 

Arturo: hey man how you doin (hugs him) 

Ryan: this is Marissa 

Arturo: (shakes her hand) hey 

Marissa: (smiles) hi 

Theresa: his girlfriend 

Arturo: (to Ryan) come on man lets go (motions with his head) might take us a minute to get the engine goin 

Ryan: yeah (to Marissa) you uh you wanna come 

Marissa: you go, I'll hang out here 

(Ryan leaves) 

T's mom: you could help us cook 

Marissa: great 

Theresa: mom don't ask her to help I'm sure she doesn't cook, she's got maids for that 

CUT TO: Cohen house - Jimmy & Julie are talking in the lounge room. Rachel & Caleb are also there 

Jimmy: I don't know where she is Julie 

Julie: so you lost her? 

Jimmy: she's spose to be at your house, you lost her (Julie glares at him) 

Rachel: oooh 3rd and long big play (Julie glares at Rachel now) 

CUT TO: Kirsten & Sandy talking in the kitchen. Seth & Anna are also there 

Kirsten: (whispers) they can't stay 

Sandy: I know Julie's gonna blow our whole Jimmy Rachel thing, all our hard work for nothin 

Kirsten: who does he think he is? 

Sandy: (to Caleb who has just come in) oh are you leavin? well it was good to see ya 

Caleb: hey Seth how are ya 

Seth: hey there gramps you remember Anna 

Caleb: how could I forget 

Seth: alright 

Caleb: Kiki I know your upset with me...perhaps we should talk 

Kirsten: its ok dad...I-I'm-I'm not upset with you anymore, no talk needed (walks away) 

Caleb: uh uh n-not so fast 

Anna: Mr. Nichol (walking in front of him) you own the heights right, the property above the wetlands 

Caleb: (flustered) not you to 

Anna: no I was just wondering, how do you feel about building a huge development that'll only pollute and destroys hallowed ground 

Sandy: oh that's quite a message you're sending to the youth of Orange County Cal 

Caleb: has she read my report, is she aware of the estuary we just announced we're building 

Sandy: oh everybody knows that doesn't go far enough 

Anna: it's a band aid for a b*llet wound 

Caleb: oh really 

Sandy: (enjoying this) really 

(door bell) 

Seth: oh tell you what I'll get that 

CUT TO: Seth opening the door. It's Summer 

Seth: Summer ah hi what-what're what're you doin here? 

Summer: um I'm tryin'a have thanksgiving (nodding) (Seth keeps looking back, nervously) I was spose to meet Marissa at her house 

Seth: yeah 

Summer: cause there was no way I was eating with my step mom why does she need (?) cause she's on valium 

Seth: ah yeah well some of the Coopers are here but I-I don't know where Marissa is 

Summer: well while I'm here uh maybe we should talk 

Seth: yes (softly) what should we talk about? 

Summer: about what didn't happen on the yacht 

Seth: oh 

Summer: so are you gonna invite me in 

Seth: ah (looks behind him) yeah you know what why don't we discuss this in the pool house... cause that's gonna work for me, also lets go around front because we put some new gardenias in the lawn and I think that-I think you'll be impressed, I wanna show you 

CUT TO: pool house. Summer & Seth walk in 

Seth: huh its weird cause-cause they said those gardenias should of been in bloom by like thanksg- 

(Summer pushes him against the wall and kisses him) 

Seth: hey what's goin on? 

Summer: (confused) I just can't help it 

Seth: uh-huh 

Summer: an I certainly can't explain it, you didn't tell anyone? 

Seth: uh no of course not 

Summer: cause I'll k*ll you 

Seth: no I believe you 

(Summer kisses him again) 

Seth: could you do me a favour and just wait one second because I've got some green beans that I really need to go check on 

Summer: you're passing me up for beans 

Seth: (shakes his head) no (they kiss again) 

CUT TO: Chino - Marissa is looking at Theresa's fridge 

Marissa: (frowns) is this Ryan? (referring to a photo) 

T's mom: you mean snoopy, that's from the 8th grade musical, you're a good man Charlie brown. Theresa was peppermint patty 

Marissa: (laughing) and Ryan was snoopy 

T's mom: he was so talented 

Marissa: (can't believe it) Ryan did musicals 

Theresa: he quit when we got to high school 

Marissa: (picking up a photo) oh that's a really pretty dress 

Theresa: yeah that's when me and Ryan went to the winter dance together last year that was a crazy night 

(we see the photo that Marissa is looking at) we use to get into all kinds ‘a trouble... he just left...you know that, he was there one day, next day his house was empty 

Marissa: I don't think he planned any of it 

Theresa: he coulda called, you know someone your whole life, you grow up next to them, I guess I didn't know him at all 

(Marissa looks at the photo again) 

CUT TO: Ryan and Arturo with the car 

Arturo: this cars hot man (?) 'll be psyched, your brother must owe him alotta money, that dudes crazier then your brother is 

Ryan: yeah 

Arturo: so why you back here doing Treys bitch work (Ryan doesn't answer) look Trey was my best friend, but the guy's trouble (getting in) 

Ryan: I've noticed 

Arturo: you don't have to do this, you could just go back to your new life, what's Trey gonna do 

Ryan: (thinks) lets just get this thing runnin 

CUT TO: Cohen house - Rachel, Julie, Caleb & Jimmy are all sitting on the couch together, no one looks comfortable. Sandy & Kirsten are in the kitchen 

Sandy: well you've ben tryin'a get him to come to thanksgiving for years 

Kirsten: the only reason why he is here is because his food didn't show up and the game is on (drinks) 

Sandy: y'know you might wanna slow down with that, your drinkin on an empty stomach 

Kirsten: don't you tell me to slow down, tell him to h*t the bricks! 

Sandy: h*t the bricks t-who talks like that 

Kirsten: (upset) don't you judge me I have a family that won't let me cook for thanksgiving dinner I have a father who is using me for my candied yams and we are out of merlot 

Anna: do you want some...privacy 

Sandy: oh 

Anna: I'll jus (walks out) 

(Seth is coming back into the house) 

Anna: hey 

Seth: Anna, why hello there 

Anna: where you ben? 

Seth: ah hm no, Ryan just asked me to feed his sea monkeys while he was away 

Anna: Ryan has sea monkeys I love those things (goes to go see them) 

Seth: yeah (grabs her arm) but you know what though ya can't see em... because there d*ad 

Anna: oh 

Seth: yeah su1c1de you know how hard the holidays can be so 

Anna: (gives him a look) well...um...the pool house is empty (Seth looks worried) maybe we could take some alone time...to hang out 

Seth: yeah 

Anna: away from everybody 

Seth: yeah let's do that, lets do that in my room 

Anna: even better 

Seth: (pushing her) alright (he looks back guiltily) 

CUT TO: Seth's room 

Anna: huh...so...this is your bedroom 

Seth: (nods) yes-yes it is (smiles) 

Anna: (moving closer to him) hmm (goes to kiss him) 

Seth: (panics) have you met captain oats yet, I don't think you have (picks him up) (Anna laughs) huh (makes a horse sound) 

Anna: mmhmm Seth, you didn't bring me here to introduce me to captain oats (raises her eyebrows) 

Seth: (shakes his head) no I didn't 

Anna: that's what I thought (they kiss) 

Seth: I have cauliflower (Anna looks at him) steaming so what I'm gonna do is I'm gonna leave you here with captain oats to get acquainted and I'll be right back ok thankyou (runs out) 

CUT TO: Seth making a phone call 

CUT TO: Chino - Ryan comes in, Marissa, Theresa & T's mom are there 

Ryan: so the cars ready to go 

(Ryan's phone rings, Theresa & Marissa are talking in the background) 

Ryan: (answers) hello 

Seth: man its me listen now uh despite what the penthouse letters might suggest two girls an one guy uh uh no-no its not really all its cracked up to be 

Ryan: yeah I know what you mean but uh can I call you back when Marissa an I are on the road 

Seth: Marissa's with you? 

Ryan: yeah why 

Seth: uh just her moms here looking for her but just call me-call me back ok 

Ryan: yeah (looks confused) 

(Ryan hangs up and looks over at Marissa, not happy that she lied to him) 

CUT TO: Kirsten in the kitchen using the blender, Seth comes in 

Seth: (over the noise of the blender) hey so um Marissa's with Ryan 

Kirsten: (shouts) what 

Seth: I said-I said Marissa's in Chino 

Kirsten: I can't hear you 

Seth: (frustrated) I SAID MARISSA (blender turns off) is in Chino...wow that actually happens in real life 

Julie: (rushes in, everyone else follows) what-what did you say 

Seth: yeah no I said that Marissa has my chinos, I love those pants 

Caleb: looks like we'll be here a while (to Kirsten) you ready to talk 

Kirsten: (tipsy, holds up the blender jug) fresh margs 

CUT TO: Chino - Ryan is saying bye to Theresa. Marissa is waiting at the car 

Ryan: so, I'll see you again 

Theresa: (nodding) mhmm, good luck 

Ryan: yeah you to, and you know...sorry 

Theresa: me too, this place isn't as fun as it use to be (Ryan smiles) 

(Theresa waves to Marissa then goes inside, Ryan walks towards the car, and Marissa walks towards him) 

Marissa: so how come you didn't tell me there was a Theresa 

Ryan: how come you didn't tell me about your mom, me and her haven't ben through enough your gonna put this on me to 

Marissa: I didn't put anything on you 

Ryan: (angry) who do you think she's gonna blame 

Marissa: I'll explain it to her 

Ryan: look, I never should'a brought you here 

Marissa: I'm not gonna let you do this alone 

Ryan: so you're my wheel man now, just go back to Newport I'll take the bus 

Marissa: Ryan! 

Ryan: this is not a conversation (putting the keys in her hand) (hurt) you lied to me 

(Marissa gives in and walks towards the car) 

CUT TO: Newport - Seth & Summer are making out in the pool house on Ryan's bed. Summer is on top of Seth trying to undo his shirt 

Summer: ugh what is up with this shirt Cohen, is it like childproof 

Seth: alright well (gets on top of her) why don't you let me do it 

Summer: oooh, way to take charge Cohen (they kiss more) 

(Seth stops kissing her and just stares) 

Summer: what? do I have lipstick on my mouth? 

Seth: no uh no (kisses her) (stops again) 

Summer: what (laughs) 

Seth: (laughs, and stares like he can't believe he's kissing her) this is happening (kisses her again) 

Summer: whoa, what-what'd you mean this is happening n-n-n-no Cohen (pushes him off her) no 

Seth: (falls on the floor) ahh ooow 

Summer: no you know what th-this cant be happening 

Seth: yes it can come on it just was I was just expressing awe and delight which now will be replaced with a severe bruise on my ass 

Summer: ok I need to think, or eat something I'm feeling a little headed, can we go inside 

Seth: no actually um I think that its best then (doing up his shirt) if I go inside because I'm the host an I-I bring food to you cause your the guest an I think that's really the most polite thing to do, also you probably don't wanna go in there right now cause my moms cooking and that's something that-that nobody should witness and plus my dad is wearing an apron so that also falls into the same category and my grandpas talkin about politics in there and (getting faster, puts on his vest) nobody likes politics not when he talks about it he's very intense and you don't wanna get all tensed out right now so stay here where the relaxation is, I'll be right back (leaves) 

(Summer sighs, and looks kinda sad) 

CUT TO: Julie & Jimmy talking in the kitchen. Kirsten, Sandy, Rachel & Caleb are also there 

Julie: this is your fault because you allowed her to go with Ryan 

Jimmy: I had no idea she was doing this 

Julie: well that's encouraging 

Caleb: what sort of a father doesn't know what his daughter is up to? 

Kirsten: oh you're not serious! 

Caleb: I may be alot of things but never a bad parent 

Sandy: destroyer of the environment 

Rachel: tyrannical land baron 

Julie: (to Rachel) you stay out of this I don't even know what you're doing here 

Kirsten: (drunk) oh she's our guest, unlike some people 

Julie: oh so suddenly you have standards about who you let into this house 

Kirsten: what'does that mean 

Julie: Marissa wouldn't be in Chino if she hadn't met someone from Chino 

Sandy: Ryan's not the problem 

Caleb: your right it's the over zealous tree hugger that brought him in 

Julie: or the irresponsible parent whose to busy tryin'a get laid on thanksgiving 

Jimmy: well excuse me for making up for lost time 

Rachel: well excuse me 

Jimmy: sorry I was...heat of passion 

Julie: don't expect that to happen very often 

Sandy: oh people please feel free to share 

Kirsten: does anyone want another drink 

Sandy: (to Seth who has just walked in) hey Seth would you run back out to the pool house and grab the- 

Seth: (rushing) cant talk gotta go 

(the adults all look at each other, not saying anything) 

CUT TO: Seth's room. he goes back in to see Anna 

Seth: (leaning against the wall) hey Anna, what's up 

Anna: (on Seth's bed) I'm beating captain oats at jenga, I think it's his lack of opposable thumbs that gives me a certain advantage 

Seth: it's gettin a little weird in here 

Anna: (sitting up) well you left me alone for so long I guess I was going a little...crazy 

(they lay back on his bed, Seth is on top of Anna) 

Seth: you know captain oats is a sore loser anyway 

Anna: mmhmm (they kiss) 

Seth: have I mentioned that thanksgiving is my favourite holiday (he rubs his nose with hers) (kiss more) well it is 

Anna: aren't you kinda hot in this 

Seth: yes, it is rather balmy 

Anna: why don't you take it off? 

Seth: why don't we (sitting up) I was never a fan of it anyway cause my mom picked it out an I was like mom dude i'm- (Anna looks at him) anyway its untrue, I dress myself, that's untrue 

Anna: (laughs) I got it (helping him pull it off) 

(it gets stuck and Seth ends up falling on the floor) 

Anna: oooh Seth 

Seth: (laying there with the vest over his head) ok that's two bruises today 

Anna: (frowns) two? 

Seth: (getting up) yeah the first one was from cooking (putting the vest back on properly) sweet potatoes just aren't as sweet as they use to be anymore speaking of which I have left them un-attended I'm very neglectful so I'll be right back and uh what is that captain oats, he wants a rematch, do that (rushes out) 

Anna: (sighs and picks up captain oats) do you want a rematch 

CUT TO: the pool house - Summer comes out of the bathroom. Sandy is in there, unbeknownst to her 

Summer: back so soon cause I was just (shrieks) ewww oh uh (Sandy is shocked) I mean not ewww, your very attractive...for a dad (Sandy is still in shock) uh distinguished but... oh my god (runs back in the bathroom) 

CUT TO: Chino - Ryan is dropping off the stolen car 

guy: (walks over to the car) you Ryan (Ryan nods) this is a hot ride I'll tell you that, hard to believe your brother could pull it off cause uh he's such a stupid son-of-a-bitch 

Ryan: (now out of the car) yeah well what'd you think? 

guy: what huh what (hits Ryan's arm) what'do I think about what 

Ryan: we good, you take the car Treys off the hook 

guy: oh, is that the deal 

Ryan: that's what he told me 

guy: huh, you fellas hear that (to a group of guys behind Ryan) I've ben waiting six months for this alright and there's something called interest 

Ryan: I don't have anything 

guy: (pushes Ryan against the fence) yeah well interest needs to be paid (punches Ryan in the face) alright 

(car horn. Marissa is in the car not far from Ryan. Ryan punches the guy, Marissa opens the passenger door & Ryan runs towards the car. the guys follow) 

Ryan: (getting in the car) go! 

(the car screeches as Marissa drives off) 

Ryan: what the hell are you doin? 

Marissa: I followed you 

Ryan: good idea 

CUT TO: Cohen's kitchen. Kirsten, Caleb, Jimmy, Julie & Rachel are all yelling/arguing 

Jimmy: (to Julie) you obviously have no manners, she likes the cowboys 

Kirsten: when was the last time we spent thanksgiving together 

Caleb: I have my work you know that 

Julie: I am trying to rebuild a family Jimmy, and don't act so innocent 

Jimmy: oh right 

CUT TO: Seth & Sandy in the living room talking about the whole Summer thing 

Seth: yeah I know dad but it's not like I planned on this happening ok 

Sandy: look I get it I mean it's a difficult (laughing) position to be in, I mean you got Anna who's so smart 

Seth: yes 

Sandy: so funny 

Seth: very funny 

Sandy: she's adorable but...Summer is... 

Seth: Summer 

Sandy: yeah...you can't lead these girls on 

Seth: no right I know-I know I can't 

Sandy: be a man, tell Anna you like Summer 

Seth: right you are except well... 

Sandy: oh, ok well then... tell Summer you like Anna 

Seth: yeah again not so sure 

Sandy: uh (smells) something's burnin (gets up) 

CUT TO: kitchen - everyone is still arguing 

Rachel: (yells) guys I hate to interrupt you but-but there's um 

Kirsten: oh my god my turkey! 

(Rachel goes over to the oven, everyone coughs and whoa's from the smoke. this also sets the smoke alarm off) 

Seth: (coming in) (disappointed) come on mom! 

(Sandy pulls it out of the oven, it's ruined) 

Caleb: where are the take out menus 

Seth: (to Anna) hey 

Anna: (coming in) is everything ok 

Seth: everything's fine, let me meet you back upstairs 

Summer: (rushing in) I thought I heard a smoke alarm 

Anna: Summer! 

Summer: Anna 

Summer & Anna: SETH! 

Seth: totally awkward uh this is weird and I wanna explain everything to you guys 

Anna: I kissed you! 

Seth: I know 

Summer: I kissed you 

Seth: so true (Caleb laughs) 

Kirsten: I always knew you were a late bloomer sweetie 

Seth: thanks mom 

(Anna walks out) 

Seth: Anna will you not go, please (Anna turns back) 

Summer: oh you don't want her to go 

Seth: no 

Anna: NO 

Seth: I mean yes, I mean yes 

Anna: thats it (Anna leaves) 

Summer: nice 

Seth: ok that was awkward with her here now finally she's gone (Summer leaves, Seth goes after her) let me tell you something Summer I have disease 

Kirsten: I don't feel very good uh 

(Kirsten walks out and Sandy looks at the ruined turkey) 

CUT TO: Chino - Ryan is back at the prison 

Ryan: cars delivered, debts paid but I am never doing anything for you again you understand 

Trey: I'm sorry man 

Ryan: I coulda ben arrested, they coulda k*lled me 

Trey: yeah I know but I also know that no one else would'a done this for me but I get it we're done 

Ryan: well I'll co-come by to see you 

Trey: don't you've got a chance little brother, you gotta leave me behind, leave all this behind 

Ryan: take care of yourself 

Trey: (nods) yeah, well you should jet you got people waitin for ya (hugs him) 

(Marissa & Ryan leave) 

CUT TO: Ryan and Marissa in the car, driving out of Chino 

Ryan: so that was Chino (they look at each other) 

Marissa: (sighs) I guess I never realised when you left, you left people behind 

Ryan: I never wanna do that again 

Marissa: (smiles) you won't have to (laughs) snoopy (Ryan looks at her) 

CUT TO: them driving back in Newport. then driving in the gates 

CUT TO: Kirsten & Sandy in their bedroom. Kirsten is asleep/passed out and Sandy is watching her and smiling, while eating take out and watching the game 

CUT TO: Rachel & Jimmy eating take out in the living room together 

Rachel: so we should-we should watch a game some time 

Jimmy: yeah yeah no yeah I'd like that uh I dunno if I'm uh 

Rachel: well when you're ready 

Jimmy: yeah (they both smile) 

CUT TO: Caleb & Julie in the kitchen eating take out together. Ryan and Marissa walk in 

Julie: oh thank god, are you ok (hugs Marissa) 

Marissa: yeah mom I'm fine 

Julie: (gives Ryan a dirty look) why didn't you tell me you were going 

Marissa: well 

Caleb: Julie, its thanksgiving 

(Julie smiles and doesn't say anymore) 

CUT TO: Seth laying on his bedroom floor with captain oats 

Ryan: (knocks) hey man (walking in with Marissa) what're you doin? 

Seth: not lying with captain oats 

Marissa: uh why are you on the floor 

Seth: (sitting up) I figured id end up here anyway so I might as well cut out the middle man 

Ryan: well looks like things went pretty well 

Seth: yeah same for you nice shiner 

Marissa: uh yeah so can we sit with you an captain oats? 

Seth: yeah, no please (pats the floor) 

(they both sit) 

Seth: hey nothing says thanksgiving like moo shoo pork, thanks...so what'd your brother say? 

Ryan: (looking down) good bye 

Seth: so Chino was uh... 

Ryan: it's good to be home (smiles) 

(Seth smiles back, Marissa puts her head on Ryan's shoulder and Seth smiles at her, and she at him) 

Marissa: hey so Seth (grabbing Ryan's chin) did you know that Ryan did musicals...mmhm 

Seth: Ryan that's extremely minty of you (Marissa laughs) I didn't even know they had musicals in Chino, I didn't even know they had dancing or or laughter 

Ryan: oh well that's cause no one lived there as funny as you 

Seth: hey so we finally agree I'm the funny one, well look at that, looks like we all learned some valuable lessons this thanksgiving...it's uh it's heart warming. 

(Fade out)
{"type": "series", "show": "The O.C.", "episode": "01x11 - The Homecoming"}