Blake Lively credited as playing...
Serena van der Woodsen
- Dan Humphrey: You really wanna go out with some guy you don't know?
- Serena van der Woodsen: Well, you can't be any worse than the guys I do know.
- Serena van der Woodsen: I miss you. I just want things to go back to the way they used to be. Ya know, walking to school together. Dancing on tables at Bungalow. Midnight swimming at your mom's country house. Your like my sister. And ya know, with our families, we need each other.
- Blair Waldorf: Well, you missed some classic Eleanor Waldorf meltdowns. If it wasn't such a tragedy it would've been funny. Actually it kind of was.
- [both girls laugh]
- Serena van der Woodsen: Well, I wish I could've been there.
- Blair Waldorf: You are now. I have to meet Nate. Kinda have something special planned.
- Serena van der Woodsen: Well, I don't wanna keep you, but, um...
- Serena van der Woodsen: [gives Blair a hug] I love you, B.
- Blair Waldorf: I love you too, S.
- Nate Archibald: Serena...
- Serena van der Woodsen: No!... No.
- Nate Archibald: But you're back now.
- Serena van der Woodsen: I didn't come back for you! Look, Blair's my best friend, and you're her boyfriend, and she loves you. That's the way things are supposed to be.
- Chuck Bass: I love it when you talk dirty.
- Serena van der Woodsen: You just love it when a girl talks to you.
- Serena van der Woodsen: So how's your mom doing, with the divorce and all?
- Blair Waldorf: Great. So my dad left her for another man. She lost fifteen pounds and got an eyelift. It's been good for her.
- Serena van der Woodsen: I'm really sorry.
- Blair Waldorf: Yeah, I could tell. Since you didn't call or write the entire time it was happening.
- Serena van der Woodsen: Look, Blair's my best friend and you're her boyfriend. And she loves you. That's the way things are supposed to be.
- Serena van der Woodsen: Blair. Maybe we could meet tonight?
- Blair Waldorf: I'd love to! But I'm doing something with Nate tonight.
- Serena van der Woodsen: The Palace. 8:00? Nate will wait.
- Gossip Girl: [narration; voice-over] Spotted on the steps of the Met, an S and B power struggle.
- Blair Waldorf: I could only do... half hour?
- Serena van der Woodsen: Thanks for making the time.
- Blair Waldorf: You're my best friend.
- Serena van der Woodsen: So, when's the party?
- Blair Waldorf: Saturday... and you're kinda not invited. Since, until twelve hours ago, we all thought you were at boarding school. And Jenny used up all the invites.
- Jenny Humphrey: Actually...
- Blair Waldorf: You can go now.
- Serena van der Woodsen: Oh my god, this is so good! Thank you!
- Chuck Bass: You know, if you really want to thank me, I've got a few ideas...
- Serena van der Woodsen: It's just a sandwich, Chuck.
- Chuck Bass: I'm going to have to tell my parents the hotel they just bought is serving minors.
- Serena van der Woodsen: And if you get a drink, they're also serving pigs.
- Chuck Bass: I love it when you talk dirty.
- Serena van der Woodsen: Let me guess, you told everyone Erik's just visiting Grandpa in Rhode Island.
- Lily van der Woodsen: Your Aunt Carol in Miami.
- Serena van der Woodsen: So you're actually hiding him. He tries to take his own life and you're worried it's going to cost you mom of the year?
- Lily van der Woodsen: Serena, you've been gone. Doing who-knows-what with God-knows who.
- Serena van der Woodsen: I told you, boarding school was not like that!
- Lily van der Woodsen: As happy as I am to have you home, you have no idea what it's been like.
- Serena van der Woodsen: How's your mom doing with the divorce?
- Blair Waldorf: Great. So my dad left her for another man. She lost fifteen pounds, got an eyelift. It's been good for her.
- Chuck Bass: I love this town. I'm going to have to tell my parents the hotel they just bought is serving minors.
- Serena van der Woodsen: And if you get a drink, they're also serving pigs.
- Chuck Bass: Ooh, I love it when you talk dirty.
- Serena van der Woodsen: You just love when a girl talks to you.
- Chuck Bass: Actually, I prefer them when they're not talking.
- Serena van der Woodsen: [sarcastically] Mm. I've missed your witty banter.
- Chuck Bass: Let's catch up. Take our clothes off, stare at each other.
- Serena van der Woodsen: How about I just get a bite to eat? I'm drinking on an empty stomach.
- Chuck Bass: I heard you didn't do that anymore.
- Serena van der Woodsen: Special occasion.
- Chuck Bass: Well, how about a grilled cheese with truffle oil? You love truffles.
- Serena van der Woodsen: Enough to know it's not on the menu.
- Chuck Bass: I'm connected.
- Serena van der Woodsen: Only 'cause I'm hungry.
- Jenny Humphrey: Oh, my gosh! It's Serena. Hi, Serena!
- Serena van der Woodsen: Hey! Hey, Jenny, right?
- Jenny Humphrey: Yeah, right.
- Serena van der Woodsen: [about to introduce little brother] This is my...
- Eric van der Woodsen: Stylist and personal shopper, Eric.
- Jenny Humphrey: Hi! Uh, this is my brother...
- [but Dan's taken refuge behind rows of dresses]
- Jenny Humphrey: or...
- Serena van der Woodsen: So, is that your dress for the Kiss on the Lips party?
- Jenny Humphrey: Sort of. Speaking of that... Uh, here.
- [hands over party invitation]
- Jenny Humphrey: I made you one during free period. But if anyone asks where you got it, I know nothing.
- [smiles, shakes her head]
- Serena van der Woodsen: Thanks.
- [turns to leave]
- Jenny Humphrey: Dan? Dan?
- Serena van der Woodsen: Jenny!
- [the young girl whirls around]
- Serena van der Woodsen: That dress would look even better in black.
- Jenny Humphrey: [fashion advice from her idol...] Black. Cool. Thanks.
- [smiles]
- Chuck Bass: Ooh, I love it when you talk dirty.
- Serena van der Woodsen: You just love it when a girl talks to you.
- Chuck Bass: Actually I prefer them when they're not talking.
- Serena van der Woodsen: Chuck, I've missed your witty banter.