- Serena and Dan must deal with their problems while trapped in an elevator; Blair and Chuck question the lack of passion in their relationships.
- Serena and Dan are trapped in an elevator during a citywide blackout which makes them trying to work out their differences. Meanwhile, Marcus and Blair have problems of their own which is passion. Chuck realizes that he has problems in having no passion with women other than Blair. Elsewhere, Nate struggles with his feelings for Vanessa and Catherine.—Anonymous
- Previously on Gossip Girl: Dan and Serena totally made out -- but should they get back together? Blair and Marcus kicked it up a notch -- but is Chuck in the way? Jenny's in an internship -- is it worth it? Nate's family is in trouble -- what will it take to make it right?
Finally, we're back in Manhattan, beating the heat before school starts. Drink liquids, stay out of the sun and limit physical activity -- that means you, Dan and Serena! And Blair and Marcus! Wow, Blair's getting hot and heavy, but Marcus is backing off -- she's a "delicate flower" who needs to be, er, plucked at the right place at the right time. Oh, sorry darling -- tea's getting cold! Blairus Interruptus -- Queen B is NOT pleased.
Meanwhile, Jenny's schlepping fabric around town for her internship, and giving relationship advice to Vanessa, who really should not be the whiny "should I call him girl"! Should V call Nate or not? Jenny reminds Vanessa who she is -- that is, Brooklyn V -- and stop playing games. If you like him, call him!
Uh oh -- Catherine is buying Nate an expensive suit. Payment received for services rendered? Sounds like! She's going to find him some ties when Vanessa calls... he's very happy to talk to her, so happy he pre-emptively asks for a date even before she gets to say anything more than "hello." Happy la-la! Nate smiles and hangs up -- oh, who was that, Catherine asks. My mom -- let me go try these great ties on, Ms. Paying-For-My-Services!
Dan and Serena are eating ice cream/gelato/yogurt -- are they dating? Maybe, maybe not. Reveal the info at Blair's upcoming party? We could... but would telling people spoil it? Maybe not... Dan's in! Everything will be ok... let's hope so, sez Gossip Girl, who promptly emails everyone a pic of Dan and Serena smooching. Blair is disgusted -- and maybe a wee bit jealous!
Jenny's screaming and happy in Brooklyn, hugging Dan -- OMG, you're totally getting back together! Rufus is more dubious about the news -- so you've worked out all your issues? Dan says yes... but his eyes say, eh, maybe we haven't, Dad.
On the upper East side, Nate and Vanessa are taking a romantic if sweaty walk. Can we have another date where you won't flake out, Nate? Tomorrow night? Nate's flaking yet again, but he says he'll totally make it work -- just as we see Catherine spying on her boy toy. Man, that leash sure is getting shorter, Natey!
Blair is yet again in party planning mode -- oh, Eleanor's coming home, Serena notes. Will she like Marcus? Blair evades. Um, Blair, did you not just notice Serena made an active, actual attempt at asking about your relationship? Please respond accordingly, since Serena is wearing a great apple-green scoop-neck blouse. And, Blair, why can't you support me and Dan? Um, when S and Dan work everything out, Blair will be happy for her friend, got it? Just then, Blair fields a call from Catherine -- who's this cute girl Nate is seeing? Oh, that's Vanessa and she lives in.... disgusted pause.... Brooklyn!
Speaking of Bangs Boy, Nate goes to visit Chuck, who's in a purple robe for some strange reason this afternoon. Nate's there to apologize -- can he still take Chuck up on the money offer to save his family? Chuck says too late, but Nate backpedals nicely... Chuck diverts the subject, as he's off his romantic game these days. Oh wait, the flight from Tokyo has landed, Chuck's butler announces, as a comely flight attendant arrives. Konichiwa!
At Waldorf Designs, things are on code red, since Eleanor will be arriving soon! Jenny is multitasking, cleaning and modifying designs. Something might be wrong with Eleanor's dress? Evil boss says, um, no -- please do not offer your opinion, Jenny. Got it?
Dan and Serena are walking in Central Park. We're gonna work all this out, right? Lots of hemming and hawing ensues....just as Serena takes a call, Dan is accosted by a bunch of Gossip Girl groupies. OMG, how can you get back with her? What's the sitch? Is this for reals? Dan is flummoxed by outside attention, especially since the girls are all of, like, 13. Please go -- all of you! Dan and Serena will talk later, ok?
In Brooklyn, Nate and Vanessa are trying to have a nice meet-and-greet despite his beeping phone when... Blair arrives! Oh, Brooklyn is so exotic and such! With Vitamin Water here too! Yeah, Blair's there to invite V to the big party tonight -- both V and Nate are tres dubious about her intentions. Blair smirks her way through it. As Vanessa goes to sign for a delivery, Nate and Blair bicker about it -- um, no, you are not going to keep sleeping with my boyfriend's mother! Bring Brooklyn Girl, got it?
Outside the coffee bar/gallery, Blair calls Catherine -- yes, he will be bringing Vanessa. Hope you're happy, Evil Duchess!
Serena walks into Chuck's pad as Tokyo flight attendant walks out.... S and Chuck bicker as she realizes that the panoply of women Chuck's been seeing have... not met his needs! Not a one! She's incredulous and laughing; he's irked beyond belief. You are so not over Blair, Chuck! Hmmm... Chuck has an idea. One more go-round with lovely B, to clear the pipes? Serena is disgusted.
Jenny is doing a total Project Runway on Eleanor's design (something about a pilgrim attending a funeral), making suggestions just as.... Eleanor herself arrives! Who *are* you, little girl? Interns have opinions? Jenny apologizes, but it's not enough... Eleanor sends the model home, and promptly fires Jenny. Oh no! Clean out your station! You are out!
Marcus runs into Nate, who is running in Central Park -- coming to Blair's party, mate? Oh yes! Hup hup! Getting more stressed, Nate places a call to Vanessa....
... Who is at the Humphrey loft as Rufus comes in. V is pissed about Nate's latest message - familly obligations, blah blah blah. While Dan waltzes in and out to the party, Rufus kindly suggest that V go to the party anyway... maybe she never got said message from Nate? V likes the subterfuge!
Blair's party is in full swing -- and B is holding court in fabulous yellow as Chuck walks up to spoil the mood. Seductive chat follows: what names does Marcus call you when you make love? Blair is stymied... and getting into Chuck's smooching and inappropriate touching! Have sex with me, he beckons? Ew- no, Chuck! Then why are you still holding my hand? Blair stomps off, horny and huffy.
Dan is meeting Serena at the Hudson -- sorry she's late? They chat awkwardly as the lights flicker. Foreshadowing perhaps? They chat even more awkwardly waiting for the elevator.
At B's party, Nate calls Catherine on her control issues re Vanessa and Blair -- Lady Cougar is not pleased! Don't do something we'll both regret! Just then, Vanessa walks in, sees Nate and Catherine together, and within five seconds realizes what it took everyone else days to get.... just as the power goes out! Partygoers are in the dark! Dan and Serena are trapped in an elevator! Jenny is trapped at Waldorf Designs! The whole city is without electricity! Drama!
Nate finds Vanessa in the dark -- please come with me! Nate tries to explain, Vanessa is sad.... you lied to me, and are sleeping with Mrs. Robinson to boot! I did not sign up for some creepy love triangle! Nate looks ready to spill the beans on everything, as Vanessa is more than ready to listen.
Catherine stalks up to Blair -- where is Nate, with that young girl? Blair rubs it in... and then Catherine insinuates about Marcus' lack of sexual appetite....does she know something? Blair is shaken by Catherine's comments... will she ever get to second base with Marcus? She's very dubious now.
In the elevator, Dan's calling down for help -- they'll have to wait. But, Serena says that she is, of course, Serena, and they'd come faster if they knew she was in there. Light arguing ensues, and Dan calls back... yeah, Serena is here. Oh, you'll be right here then? Great! Dan is irked.
Jenny's cleaning out her stuff at Waldorf Designs, but Eleanor won't let her go out in a blackout -- turns out the designer does have something of a heart after all! As long as you're here, give me advice. Jenny doesn't stint, since she can't be fired again. Eleanor is impressed -- but don't let it go to your head!
Nate is explaining the situation to Vanessa -- do you want to be with this woman, Nate? No, I want to be with you! Um, Natey, you have to end it for yourself, you're better than this. The two share a tender moment -- V will be here for him!
Meanwhile, Blair is putting the moves on Marcus, avec serious tongue action. She needs him, like now! She needs him to make her feel... alive. Meet me in by bedroom, Lord? Chuck overhears... just as Catherine confronts Vanessa!
The Duchess confronts Brooklyn V, who looks ready to fight... but Catherine plays a mysterious trump card. Shall I tell you, young girl?
Up in Blair's bedroom, the door opens. Marcus, is that you? Blow out the candle, says a vaguely British accent -- OMG, it's totally Chuck! Heavy, heavy smooching ensues.... both are totally into it! Yowza!
Eleanor is unloading to Jenny, as she's feeling irrelevant, and even the teenage intern seems more hip than she does! Jenny is totally sympathetic, and sincerely so. Sweet story ensues... Eleanor totally made Jenny want to be a designer. A moment is shared.
Dan and Serena are bickering in the elevator. Dan is apparently so uncomfortable he's trying to break out of the elevator, punching at the ceiling. Maybe this relationship is not the best thing? They like each other a lot, but this can't really work, with the same fight over and over again. Neither of them can change -- so what happens now? Please, don't speak!
Nate walks in to find Vanessa, just as the lights come on and Catherine is revealed. Vanessa has to leave, Bangs Boy, sorry!
But wait, there's more! Marcus comes into Blair's room and sees her and Chuck going at it like gangbusters (making out, that is -- both are still standing up). He's shocked and disappointed, Blair is stunned and sad! OMG -- I thought it was you! Then Marcus punches Chuck and storms out... did you really not know it was Chuck? Really? Blair hesitates... she knew! But show me you want me, Mimzy Lord! Marcus kisses her, hard -- finally! -- as Chuck saunters down, disappointed.
Nate finds Vanessa at the elevator...... we're highly anticipating Brooklyn V shooting off fireworks, but she tells Nate that she's out of it, Catherine loves him, they should make it work... OMG, what did Catherine tell Vanessa that would make her cave?! This is not the Vanessa we know!
At Waldorf Designs, Rufus arrives -- he was totally worried about Jenny, and he was on a date to boot! Cute date introduces herself to Jenny (um, Dad, you're dating?!) and banter ensues. Eleanor interrupts the scene -- can Rufus and cute date girl get some sandwiches and coffee? She and Jenny will be working very late! Apparently Jenny is unfired -- and happy about it!
Sad music plays as Dan and Serena exit the elevator.... it's over for good this time. We have to get used to it, it's very sad.... kiss goodbye... Serena, I still.... I know! Me too! Elevator door closes.
OMG - Serena says "I love you!" as Dan descends.
Flash forward fifteen minutes or so -- back in Brooklyn, Dan and Vanessa are debriefing. You broke up with Serena?! Nate is a gigolo?! V finally reveals what happened -- if Nate leaves Catherine, the evil lady will reveal where Nate's dad is! Vanessa had no choice but to keep Nate in the dark, for his own good. Dan is sympathetic; he and V are true blue friends -- just like you and me, Gossip Girl informs her viewers.
XOXO, Gossip Girl
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