The Wild Brunch
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[edit] General facts
Name The Wild Brunch
Season 1
Episode 2
Production Number 102
Original Air Date September 25, 2007
Writer(s) Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
Director Mark Piznarski
[edit] Summary
There's nothing Gossip Girl likes more than a good cat fight!!!
It's the day right after the Kiss on the lips party and Serena receives a cold reception from her former best friend Blair. Blair reveals that she knows that Serena and Nate slept together, before Serena mysteriously went to boarding school. Then Serena decides to take Dan to Chuck's fundraiser brunch at The Palace.
Meanwhile little Jenny asks Blair for advice, and Blair realizes that she maybe gains something by allowing Jenny into her inner circle.
[edit] Episode recap
When it comes to Manhattan Upper East Side what is never bound to change is that as soon as a social event is done - Blair's Kiss On The Lips Party - another one is right on the way: Sunday Brunch at The Palace. And everyone can join. Well, not everyone. Family Humphrey, for instance, is kind of not invited.
Well, it has to be said that RSB - the Rich Sunday Brunch - isn't the major issue in Dan Humphrey's mind. He can not forgive himself for the way he said bye to Serena the previous night, a miserable wave. Meanwhile Serena, former-bad-girl-turned-into-SS aka Saint Serena, is filling her brother Eric in on the whole 'wave' drama. Eric is kind of stunned and claims that he definitely "wouldn't have taken Dan for a waver".
As soon as Dan decides to ask Serena out again, the Blondie is heading to Blair's. Unfortunately Blair gives her the cold shoulder. Yep, the whole sex secret is out and Blair lets her BFF know from this point on Serena had better stay away from her, her boyfriend Nate, and all their friends. "You're done" is Blair's less-than-sympathetic verdict.
At The Palace, while Dan is waiting for Serena, another van der Woodsen shows up. It's Lillian. And the woman doesn't seem that thrilled to see her former artistic boyfriend's offspring drooling over her sophisticated daughter.
Lillian is definitely relieved Humphrey Jr. isn't the only one waiting, though. Nate wants to talk to Serena, as well. Anyway, as soon as Chuck shows up, Nate goes away because he has to keep Chuck away from Dan, since Chuck kind of wants to knock Humphrey Jr. off. Do not forget that Dan did punch Chuck at the 'Kiss On The Lips' benefit because of his unwanted advances on lil sis Jenny.
And speaking of Jenny... she stops by Blair's, seeking advice and friendship. After discovering that Jenny is the sister of Serena's mystery man, Blair allows her to enter her inner circle by giving her an expensive dress as a gift. An Eleanor Original, also known as "the uniform of B's private army". At the same time, Serena is back at The Palace and Dan is there waiting for her. He apologizes to her for the whole wave thing and asks her to have lunch with him. Unfortunately, Lillian shows up and... Guess where Serena and Dan are going to grab some delicious food?! Yep, the Sunday Brunch. Blair can't believe Serena actually had the nerve to show her face so soon, but Chuck claims it will definitely be fun. Nothing better than some good drama to shake up the lives of these bored rich kids.
Managing to shake Blair's watchful eye, Nate steals a moment alone with Serena. He has to talk to her, he says seriously. In Chuck's room. Serena pretends to resist for at least five seconds, then gives in and heads to the room - leaving Dan all by himself. Nate is about to catch up with Serena but Blair decides now is a good time for the two of them to advance their relationship. And where else? In Chuck's room, of course, where - what a surprise - Serena is waiting for him. An awkward moment ensues, and then the two former friends attack each other... verbally of course. After all, who wants to go back to RSB with a broken nail?
Brunch wasn't an easy time for Dan, as well. He discovers that Lillian is having an affair with Chuck's father, and then Chuck blurts out Serena and Nate's past naked mistake. Dan is hurt and tells Serena he's leaving. She tries to go with but he tells her, in no uncertain terms, not to bother. The Upper East Side world lost its fascinating light, after all... underneath all that gold and glitter is a just a whole lot of tarnish. And once home, Dan tells Jenny and Rufus, that he and Serena are too different and not meant to be. Elsewhere, Nate informs Blair about their choices: Either forgive and forget or finally break up? They make up... but Serena is still persona-non-grata. And apropos of van der Woodsen Jr.?
As Gossip Girl says: "We hear S left today's brunch with no friends, no boy, nowhere left to run. It looks like the ultimate insider has become a total outsider. It's your move Serena. And no one will be watching."
[edit] Memorable Quotes
Chuck:Poor Daniel... So little time, so many sluts to defend...
Chuck: Better a broken nose than a broken heart.
Nate: I didn't even talk to Serena last night.
Chuck: Who said anything about Serena?
Chuck: (to Blair) I'm honored to be playing even a small role in your deflowering.
Blair: What's that?
Chuck: The key to my suite, Nate's heart, and your future happiness.
Rufus:Jenny told me you went to get Serena. Did you get her?
Dan: Mmmm yeah I found her.... And then I lost her.
Dan: Did you tell Blair Waldorf about Cedric?
Jenny: (stuttering) It may have come up.
Nate: You happy now?
Blair: Not even close.
Gossip Girl: Some people might call this a fluster cluck. On the Upper East Side, we call it Sunday afternoon.
Jenny: Hey you think the Farmer's Market still open?
Rufus: Yeah, why you wanna go?
Jenny: Yeah.
Rufus: I thought you were getting too old to go places with you dad.
Jenny: Well you used to be cool, and the nineties are having a comeback.
Lily: Don't try to be cute, okay, those days are long behind you.
Rufus: And here I thought I was getting better looking every day.
Blair: Oh hi Jenny, what do you want?
Jenny: Uh, I realized that I still have your calligraphy pen, from the party invitations, and I thought you might need them for something.
Blair: That is the lamest excuse I've ever heard. You want to know what Chuck Bass is saying about you.
Jenny: No! (Pause) Is he? Saying things to anyone?
Blair: No. Not yet, anyway. Chuck likes to brag about his conquests not his victims.
Blair: (to Serena) I must have totally blanked on the part where I invited you over.
Chuck: (about Dan) If I knew his name I'd hunt him down and kill him.
Nate: What, cause you kill people now? You gonna strangle him with your scarf?
Chuck: Don't mock the scarf Nathaniel, its my signature.
Nate: Just saying, death by scarf, not that intimidating.
(Following Dan out the door after he found out that Serena slept with Nate)
Serena: Well, I'm sorry I'm not who you thought I was, but what's happened is in the past and all I can do is try to change but if you can't accept that then, (long pause) you aren't who I thought you were. (Serena walks away)
(When Serena and Dan are about to get going, Lillian shows up)
Lillian: Great. Just in time for lunch.
Serena: Mom.
Dan: Ms. van der Woodsen.
Lillian: Dan. Still here.
Serena: Look Mom, I really don't think it's a good idea for me to go to that brunch.
Lillian: You promised.<brZ
Serena: Yeah, but that was... before I knew Dan was hungry too. I can't let the boy starve.
Dan: It would be inhuman.
Lillian: He is not invited.
Serena: Yeah that's why I'm going with him.
Dan: Because I can't go with her.
Serena: And we had plans to go to brunch together today.
Dan: We had those plans.
Lillian: Serena, you're home, living under my roof. My rules. What is it going to take to get you dressed and through that door?
(Next scene Serena and Dan are entering the Sunday brunch at the Palace. Chuck, Blair and the others are already at their table)
Serena: You know, maybe... maybe this was a bad idea.
Blair: You've got to be kidding.
Dan: Yeah, this was..this was definitely a bad idea.
Chuck: This should be fun.<bra>
Serena: The last thing I need is another guy. But he was just so .... smart and funny.
Blair: I wonder if Nate remembered brunch. It would be so wrong to show up without my boyfriend, who I love. And who loves me.
Gossip Girl: Looks like Blair and Chuck came with quite the appetite... for destruction, that is.
Lillian: Just coffee. I'm not staying long. I'd like to get out of here before someone throws me down and tattoos me.
Rufus: This is Brooklyn, not the Warped Tour. And don't tell me you have all your tattoos removed.
Serena: Mom, did you borrow my Michelle Paris?! I can't find anything in here!
Lillian: Well, it might help if you unpacked. Look, you're home now. It's your life.You should just start living it!
Serena: This is not life. This is a hotel, which we're living in because you decided you didn't like the color of the walls in a real home. Mom, I said I'd go to this brunch. What more do you want from me?
Lillian: Serena, why are you being like this? You love parties. This is just not like you.
Serena: Maybe this is like me. Maybe you don't know what I'm really like.
Lillian: Oh. Okay, tell me.
(Serena doesn't say anything)
Dan: I hope you had pleasant, uh, 21 hours since I last saw you.
Lillian: Yes, it has been very pleasant. Until now. (To Nate) Gentleman. (she goes away)
Lillian: The more you hide yourself away, the more people are going to think you have something to hide.
Serena: Coming from someone who is keeping my brother in an institution.
Lillian: That's different.
Dan: (after hitting his head against the cab's door) I think I have brain damage.
Jenny: You know, Dan, if you had brain damage, you wouldn't even know you had brain damage.
Bart: (to Chuck) The invitation said black tie, not black eye.
Gossip Girl: I bet you're wondering what Gossip Girl is doing up so early. Truth is I never went to bed. Why waste precious time dreaming when waking life is so much better? Is there really anything better than a lazy Sunday? Reading the paper in bed, sipping coffee, scrambling an egg or two. Yeah right, we Upper East Siders don't do lazy. Breakfast is brunch, and it comes with champagne, a dress code, and 100 of our closest friends... and enemies.
Rufus: Admit it, you're falling for me again.
Lillian: You're right. You're right. It's the low-income tax bracket. The bad v-neck t-shirts, the awful jokes... I don't know why your wife left you.
Rufus: Well, she's got better taste than you. I mean, come on, why else have I seen you more in the last two days than in the last fifteen years?
Lillian: An unfortunate twist of fate.
Dan: Hey, how are you doing? I, uh, was here yesterday with Serena.
Front desk man: How could I forget?
Dan: Yeah. Well, uh, is she in?
Front desk man: Just missed her actually but you're welcome to wait.
Dan: Okay, maybe I will. She, she probably won't be that long, right?
Front desk man: Once she went out she didn't come back for six months but feel free to sit. Over there.
Dan: Over there is where I will.
Gossip Girl: Serena's visit was short, and apparently not very sweet, but you know what it is? Revenge. We hear its best served cold, who's hungry?
(Nate and Blair lie together)
Nate: Look, Blair, either you try to forgive me and move on, or we end it?
(Nate places his hand on Blair and she holds it)
(Blair and Nate walk into Chuck's room and find Serena there)
Blair: What is she doing here?
Serena: I was awaiting Nate.
Nate: Just to talk, I swear.
Blair: You said you'd never speak to her again.
Serena: (to Nate) You said that? Why would you say that?
Blair: Because you can't be trusted.
Nate: It's not Serena's fault.
Blair: Do not defend her.
Nate: I asked her to come.
Blair: Oh! Oh, so you do want to talk to her?
Nate: Yes, to explain why I'm not talking to her.
Blair: Maybe I'll leave you two to finish that fascinating conversation.
Serena: Oh! No, no, I'll go! Let you guys get back to your quickie.
Blair: It wasn't a quickie. Sex is actually kind of a big deal to some of us.
Serena: Oh yeah, I can see that, Chuck's bed? Very romantic, classy too.
Blair: Oh, like you? I'll bet your new friend Dan would love to hear all about how classy you are.
(Dan walks in circles outside The Palace)
Serena: Dan? (laughs) Hey!
Dan: I was in the neighborhood... eh, give or take seventy blocks. Um, I just wanted to tell you in person that the end of last night may not have been my finest hour. There was a, uh... a wave. (waves)
Serena: I saw that.
Dan: Yeah. Yeah. And since then I've just been wondering... are you hungry?
Blair: So, does that mean you're friends with Serena now?
Jenny: I mean I don't have a problem with her, but if someone did have a problem with her I wouldn't have a problem with that either.
Blair: You know, if you like that dress, you can have it.
Jenny: What?! No! No.
Blair: I'm sure you'll find some way to repay me.
Blair: You know, I always knew you were a whore, never took you for a liar too.
Serena: Blair, how can I fix this?
Blair: You don't, Serena. You just stay away, from me, my boyfriend and my friends. You're done here.
Blair: I must have totally blanked on the part where I invited you over.
Serena: Eh... I called you. Blair, it's Sunday morning, coffee, croissants, Breakfast at Tiffany's, it's our tradition.
Blair: I have new traditions now.
Serena: Well they're not traditions if they're new. (long pause) Look, Blair, I am really trying to make an effort here. I thought everything was good between us.
Blair: It was, before I found out you had sex with my boyfriend.
Chuck: This isn't over!
Dan: Hey, anytime man. That one black eye looks a little lonely.
Gossip Girl: Spotted N and B, hot and heavy in the halls of the Palace Hotel, only to find S already waiting. Sparks were flying for sure but...Will it be a three way or D-Day?
Jenny: The real question is, so how are you?
Dan: Me? Why wouldn't I be okay?
Jenny: You know, at end of the night with Serena and the...
(Jenny gives Dan a awkward wave)
Dan: Was it really that bad?
Jenny: I mean, how could I have actually thought Chuck Bass just wanted to talk to me?
Dan: Because you trust people. Which is normally a good thing.
Jenny: Yeah, except when it involves Chuck.
Dan: Yeah, pretty much.
[edit] Dramatis Personae
[edit] Starring
- Taylor Momsen as Jenny Humphrey
- Kristen Bell as Gossip Girl
- Kelly Rutherford as Lily van der Woodsen
- Matthew Settle as Rufus Humphrey
- Penn Badgley as Dan Humphrey
- Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf
- Ed Westwick as Chuck Bass
- Chace Crawford as Nate Archibald
- Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen
[edit] Special Guest Stars
[edit] Co-Starring
- Nicole Fiscella as Isabel Coates
- Nan Zhang as Kati Farkas
- Sam Robards as Howie "The Captain" Archibald
- Connor Paolo as Erik van der Woodsen
[edit] Music
- "Hit Me Up" by Gia Farell
- "Shut Up And Drive" by Rihanna
- "When Did Your Heart Go Missing" by Rooney
- "Ballad of Gus and Sam" by Ferraby Lionheart
- "Tell Me About It" by Joss Stone
- "The Queen And I" by Gym Class Heroes
- "Believe" by The Bravery
