Extras - Leighton Meester

Extras - Leighton Meester by thegossiplook featuring a box clutch

Next episode: s02e06 - New Haven Can Wait: 

Blair, Serena, Dan, Nate and Chuck go to Yale. After Blair and Serena get into a fight, Serena decides to get even with Blair, who has always dreamed of going to Yale, by going to Yale instead of going to Brown as planned and accepting the Dean of Yale's private invitation to the campus. Dan discovers that none of his recommendation letters for Yale were sent, he tries to figure out a way of getting into the school. Also Chuck is kidnapped by a group of Skull and Bones members and Nate hooks up with a co-ed.

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Serena

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Serena by thegossiplook featuring a gold clutch purse

Blair: Serena, can we talk?
Serena: About what? How you tried to publicly humiliate me?
Blair: You know about the dress.
Serena: Yeah, Laurel told me. She said it was an accident. Clearly, she doesn't know you.
Blair: I'm sorry. I was hurt, okay? Y-you blew off our most beloved tradition.
Serena: Just get over it, Blair.
Blair: Excuse me?
Serena: My whole life, I have been bending over backwards to protect your feelings. And you know what? It's not my fault you're so insecure.
Blair: And I'm sure it's not your fault you're so conceited.
Serena: I'm just tired of trying to hold myself back so I don't outshine you.
Blair: Oh, my God. Can you hear the words that are coming out of your mouth?
Serena: Just the truth. From now on, I'm gonna be who I am, and if you can support that and not be  threatened and competitive, then great. If not...

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The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Jenny

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Jenny by thegossiplook featuring estée lauder

Eleanor: You did this on purpose. You put Serena into your dress so you could sneak it into my show.
Jenny: No, I didn't. I swear.
Eleanor: When I expose your eve harrington ways, your bright future will be snuffed out like a candle.
Laurel: Eleanor, Andreleon Talley is raving about the finale dress. He said it was the perfect culmination to your line, loved it.
Blair: They loved the dress?
Jenny: My dress? Eleanor, I used scraps of fabric I found around the atelier, and I adapted one of your old patterns. It's basically your design. Please take credit for it.
Eleanor: I am Eleanor Waldorf. I do not have to take credit for a dress made by a child.
Blair: Mom, Jenny saved the show. It was her idea to use the socialites. And look. It's a smash success. Take your bow.
Eleanor: Please?
Blair: What else are you gonna do, mom?
Eleanor: What the hell.
Woman: A guy's acting crazy outside, wants to be let in, says he's your father. Should I put him on the list?
Jenny: Um, no. My dad's out of town. It must be a mistake.
Woman: Okay.
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The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Lily

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Lily by thegossiplook featuring a wool crepe dress

Bart: Lily, I'm home. I have missed you.
Lily: Good, because I am going to steal your passport and lock you in our room.
Bart: That sounds like the perfect plan. But not before I give you something. I mean, if it's not your taste, we can exchange it.
Lily: Oh, no, no, no. The necklace is exquisite. It's... It's just-- You didn't happen to buy a piece of art recently? Perhaps a Mapplethorpe?
Bart: Yes, I did.
Lily: You did. Oh! You did. You got it for me. Oh! How did you know and when can I see it?
Bart: Well, you can't. No one can.
Lily: I don't understand.
Bart: Lily, I'm a powerful man, And that makes me and those around me a target, and it is my job to protect this family from anything that can be used against us.
Lily: Used against us? Wait a minute. Wait a minute. H-how did you even know about it? Did you hire someone to look into my past? Do you have a Lily Bass dossier? I want to see it.
BartL Lily...
Lily: I want to see it. Everything.
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The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Serena

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Serena by thegossiplook featuring leather high heels

Poppy: Hey. Why aren't you dressed?
Serena: I don't think I'm gonna do this. Blair would be crushed. If anybody's gonna walk the runway in Eleanor's designs, it's her.
Poppy: Serena, I've only known you for a few weeks, but it's pretty clear you've spent your whole life worrying about Blair and what she thinks and how she feels.
Serena: You don't understand.
Poppy: I was best friends for years with this girl that was just like Blair, and it was subtle, but I was always having to make myself less sparkly so that she wouldn't feel insecure. Till one day I finally realized that is crazy... 'Cause a true friend would want you to be your most beautiful,  vibrant self.
Serena: No, I just--I really don't want to hurt her.
Poppy: I know. I know. But is that a good reason to hide your light? You're gorgeous, sweet, amazing. If Blair's a true friend, she'll support you.
Serena: You're right.
Poppy: Yeah? Okay. Come on.
Serena: Eleanor, where's my dress?
Blair: Here. Here.
Serena: Blair.
Blair: This will be beautiful on you. It's for the finale.
Serena: Are you sure?
Blair: Yes, yes. It's fine. Just hurry.
Serena: Okay.
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The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Blair

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Blair by thegossiplook featuring cuff jewelry

Jenny: Lena, so glad you could make it. I love your hat.
Poppy: Oh. Is there a problem, Serena?
Serena: Yeah, there is. Excuse me. I think there's been a mistake. My name is Serena Van Der Woodsen, and someone else's name is on my seat.
Woman: Let me check.
Blair: There's no mistake. Miss Van Der Woodsen is sitting in the back row.
Jenny: No, she's not. She's in the front row with Poppy Lifton.
Blair: What are you doing here?
Jenny: My job, no thanks to you.
Blair: Don't you have socks to darn?
Jenny: Blair, this is not about you or me. Go find Serena's name card and put it on the correct seat.
Blair: Don't touch Serena's name card. It remains where it is.
Eleanor: Jenny, why aren't you backstage? Oh. What's going on?
Jenny: Uh, it seems like someone's moved Serena's seat.
Serena: Yeah, someone.
Eleanor: What is the matter with you? I am so sorry, Serena. Would you take care of this right away, please? Could you just spare me the dramatics for one day? Go backstage. Try not to get underfoot. Jenny, I am so glad that you are here.
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The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Lily

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Lily by thegossiplook featuring south sea pearl earrings

Lily: Did you find it?

Woman: I did.

Lily: Did you offer the seller whatever they want for it?

Woman: I didn't have to. You already know the man who bought it.

Lily: Excuse me?

Woman: Your husband. Bart bought it anonymously. I had to call in a favor with a friend at Sotheby's to get his name.

Lily: But I never mentioned it to him. No one knows about that Mapplethorpe.

Woman: I highly doubt it was a coincidence. He's Bart Bass. I'm sure he found out about it and bought it for you as a gift.

Lily: I hate to say that I'm surprised that he knows me so well but that is the kind of husband I've always wanted.

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Serena

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Serena by thegossiplook featuring elizabeth arden

Blair: What do you want?
Serena: I tried to reach you all night. Why haven't you returned any of my calls?
Blair: What is there to say? You've only taken over the girls at school and abandoned our oldest tradition to go to my mother's show with a  complete stranger.
Serena: First of all, I didn't take over the girls at school.
Blair: Are you really gonna pretend like you don't notice what's been going on?
Serena: What? These girls are like hummingbirds. They move from flower to flower. They'll be on to someone else next week and then back to you.  It's not a big deal.
Blair: And I suppose it's not a big deal that you're sitting front row at my mother's show either.
Serena: She asked me to do it as a favor.
Blair: Oh, and how could you possibly disappoint my mother?! Though you  have no qualms about screwing over your best friend.
Serena: Fine. I won't go.
Blair: Good!
Serena: And then Poppy won't go, and her friends won't go, and you can  explain to your mother why she has an empty first row. Would that make you happy?
Blair: At least I won't have to watch the next episode of the Serena  show.
Serena: You know, I was coming here to invite you to hang out with us.
Blair: Oh, how generous, Serena. I should feel so blessed that you would  include me in your little group.
Serena: You know what, Blair? I am gonna go to that show, and I'm gonna  sit front row, and I'm gonna enjoy every minute of it.

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Blair

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Blair by thegossiplook featuring chanel perfume

Rufus: Blair, what could we have done to deserve a visit from you?
Blair: I heard Jenny wasn't feeling well, so I brought her some chicken soup.
Rufus: That's thoughtful of you. Uh, but I think you have the wrong information.
Blair: You mean Jenny's not sick? That's strange. When I ran into headmistress Queller, she told me Jenny Humphrey hadn't been to school in ten days due to a bad case of mono. Apparently, her mother called to make sure the school knew.
Rufus: You know that Jenny's working with your mom tonight. I also know that you don't have my daughter's best interests at heart.
Blair: Whatever my motives may be, Mr. Humphrey, facts are facts, and the fact is, Jenny hasn't been to school in two weeks. I happen to have headmistress Queller's home number in my phone. Why don't you ask her yourself?
...
Jenny: Dad, what are you doing here?
Rufus: I suggest you get up and come with me without another word.
Jenny: I can't. Eleanor and Laurel are gonna be back any minute.
Rufus: I don't care. As of this minute, your fashion duties are over.
Jenny: Dad, I promised Eleanor I'd fix this hem. She's counting on me, okay?
Rufus: And I counted on you to show up to school, the school to which I pay tens of thousands of dollars every year, might I add. So I think you've had plenty of practice letting people down.
Jenny: Dad, please. I can explain, okay?
Rufus: Why would I believe anything you say? Let's go.
Jenny: Okay.
GossipGirl: They say in fashion, you can become a success overnight. But one minute you're in, and the next you're out.

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Lily

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Lily by thegossiplook featuring lip makeup

Woman: Kiki Smith greeting you in the foyer. Elm and Drag pulling you into the main room.

Lily: I love that.

Woman: And making a statement on the stairwell-- Richard Phillips.

Serena: Hi, mom. I borrowed your necklace.

Lily: Oh, it's stunning! Serena, do you think—

Serena: It's a necklace, mom.

Lily: Oh, but I'm talking about the art collection. Isn't it just breathtaking?

Woman: Any museum would be thrilled.

Lily: Let's hope Bart is when he gets back from luxembourg this week.

Serena: It's really great, mom. Your art consultant has exquisite taste.

Lily: You got in late last night.

Serena: Oh, yeah. I had the M.O.M.A. event with, uh, Poppy. Mm. We were perfect ladies, though. We sipped on sodas all night.

Woman: Oh, Poppy Lifton, the socialite?

Lily: Yes, they met at a charity affair the other week and they've been attached at the hip ever since. Now for over here...

Woman: Yes, the Ryan Mcginley.

Lily: Yes. Uh, something else. There's a Mapplethorpe that's coming up for auction. Serena: Uh... Wait. Mapplethorpe-- Isn't that the one who took all the pictures of the naked guys?

Lily: Yeah. Um, not just guys.

Serena: Wait. Mom, did you... 
Woman: You modeled for mapplethorpe?

Lily: Well, I kept it a secret, but I think you and Eric are old enough now...

Serena: No, but it's not one of those artsy shot where you can't tell if it's a belly button or a...

Lily: Well, it's very tasteful, I assure you.

Serena: You just became the coolest mom on the Upper East Side.

Lily: Mm. Thank you.

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The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Blair

The Serena Also Rises - s02e05 - Blair by thegossiplook featuring guerlain perfume

GossipGirl: When the white tents blossom in Bryant Park, it can only mean one thing - fashion week - the time of year when any park ave princess would trade her last  Prada pochette for front row seats to the best shows. And we hear the seating chart to Eleanor Waldorf's show is being made by our very own B.

Blair: This art director just ran off with the husband of this photo editor. So I sat all of "Vanity Fair" between them. I figured we'd want to avoid a catfight in front of the catwalk.

Eleanor: I told Laurel my daughter could make a better seating chart than that drug-addled publicist. It's a blessing she was hauled off to rehab for stealing her son's ritalin.

Blair: I'm more than happy to step in.

Eleanor: And you and Serena will be with me backstage, of course?

Blair: Of course. It's our tradition. Now I hope you don't mind, but I sat the girls from school in the second row.

Eleanor: Well, since they are your friends, why not? Besides, they'll worship you for it.

Blair: I know.

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Extras - Blake Lively

Extras - Blake Lively by thegossiplook featuring strapless dresses

Next Episode: s02e05 - The Serena Also Rises:

As Gossip Girl narrates the so-called Fashion Week where the students of the Upper East Side gather for the annual fund raiser, Blair becomes angry with her mother when she gives Serena and her new socialite friend, Poppy Lifton, front row seats to the Eleanor Waldorf Fashion Show. Hurt and betrayed by both Serena and her mother, Blair decides to sabotage the show. Meanwhile, Dan, also humiliated and shunned by Serena (who has fully returned to her former bad-girl self), starts hanging out with Chuck and his life of parties. Dan quickly learns that living the life of the dark side has its risks. Also, Lily learns a secret that her new husband, Bart Bass, has been keeping from her.

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Blair

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Blair by thegossiplook featuring a high heel

Isabel: Blair, where were you yesterday?
Blair: I was home, just taking care of--
Penelope: Serena! Where are we going tonight?
Isabel: The Dalton guys keep texting us. It was a feeding frenzy
last night.
Serena: Hey, I left you four messages. You okay?
Blair: Yeah. I-I wasn't feeling well.
Serena: You poor thing.
Blair: I actually have to get the assignments I missed yesterday.
Serena: Oh. Of course. I'll see you later.
Chuck: Well, well, look who's back on top. I wonder how that happened. Wait. Now that I think of it, I know exactly how that happened.

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Vanessa

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Vanessa by thegossiplook featuring alexis bittar earrings

Vanessa: Nate.
Nate: What are you doing here?
Vanessa: I came to apologize. I didn't know what Blair was doing with the deal and the money and...
Nate: You think I care about the money? I mean, I asked you point-blank if anything was wrong. You lied to me.
Vanessa: I had to. I didn't know what to do.
Nate: What, so you confided in Dan? I mean, Blair? Really? Everyone but me. I gotta get to school.
Vanessa: So that's it? We can't even be friends?
Nate: Well, we were never really friends, remember?

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Serena

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Serena by thegossiplook featuring patent leather high heels

Dan: Harris hated him. He called Rilke the Mitch Albom of the 19th century.
Serena: Rilke?
Amanda: Rainer Maria Rilke? "Letters To A Young Poet"?
Dan: Yeah, I-I gave it to her, actually, but she never read it. Though on her defense, she never read "Tuesdays With Morrie" either.
Amanda: This comparison coming from a man who does his best writing sloshed at a pub.
Serena: When did you start writing in a pub?
Dan: No, no, no, not me.
Amanda: Harris.
Serena: Oh. Uh, you know what? I'm gonna go get another glass.
Dan: Okay.
Man: Another soda?
Serena: Belvedere Martini, two olives, please.
Penelope: Doing okay, S?
Serena: I will be.
Isabel: So don't be mad, but we may have something that'll cheer you up.
Penelope: Several somethings, actually. Serena, this is Jenns, Captain of the Dalton lacrosse team.
Jenus: Can I buy you a drink?
Serena: How about next one?
GossipGirl: Even the most chivalrous knight is not above a little romantic retaliation. It turns out Lonely Boy is a worthy opponent, and it's time for S to bring in the cavalry. Wild horses couldn't keep us away.
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The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Lily

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Lily by thegossiplook featuring chanel cosmetics

Rufus: Lily, what-- what are you doing here?
Lily: Well, Serena and I were supposed to have a movie night, but she cancelled, so I thought...
Rufus: "Pretty In Pink."
Lily: It's only a supporting role, but Harry Dean Stanton is excellent.
Rufus: It's 9:00 at night.
Lily: Oh. Well, I guess I should have called, but I just thought I'd take a chance--
Rufus: Lily... What are you doing here?
Lily: I don't know. Bart is being doing business, as he did most of our trip. The kids are living their own lives, and my life... is in an empty house or in a crowded restaurant, and I don't know which one makes me feel more alone. I need a friend, and that's why I came to see you yesterday.
Rufus: I'm sorry, Lily. I... really am, but I can't be your friend. Yesterday reminded me of how easy it is to fall back into old patterns. I can't be your safety net anymore. It's not fair. You made your choice to be Mrs. Bass. You need to go do that. We both need you to go do that.
Clare: Rufus? Sorry I'm late.
Rufus: Hey. Uh, Clare, this is Lily.
Lily: Nice to meet you.
Rufus: Okay.
Lily: This used to be your favorite.

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Blair

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Blair by thegossiplook featuring crystal hair accessories

Marcus: I-I can't wait for you to join us at Markworth for the Holidays-- snow on the grounds, crackling fire, just the two of us under the stars.
Blair: You sure it won't be awkward?
Marcus:Awkward? How?
Blair: Juggling two women under one roof. You are sleeping with Catherine, right? Or do you prefer "Mom"?
Marcus: I can explain.
Blair: Hooking up with your dad's second wife? I thought my family was twisted, but you people take the cake.
Marcus: It's only happened a few times, and I put a stop to it when I met you. I really opened myself up to you. Can't--can't we still--
Blair: Oh, please. I just want to get through this without throwing up
in my mouth.
Catherine: Get through what exactly? I got your message. What's going on here?
Blair: Take a seat.
Catherine: I beg your pardon?
Blair: Oh, no. Not yet... But you will.
Catherine: What do you want?
Blair: Let's talk about your exit strategy.
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The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Amanda

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Amanda by thegossiplook featuring a silk print dress

Dan: So... Are you sure you want to eat here? 'Cause this is, uh, I'm thinking this is maybe not a great idea.
Amanda: Why? Everyone comes here. Dan, it's time to send a message.
Isabel: I am not sharing my lump crab.
Penelope: Check it out.
GossipGirl: What Dan Humphrey does with the other serfs in the village is his business. But when he brings his new maiden to court...
Isabel: I can't believe he brought her here.
GossipGirl: It's a declaration of war. Sound the trumpets, strumpets.

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Blair

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Blair by thegossiplook featuring chanel lipstick

Vanessa: I'm so sorry, Blair. Like I said, Catherine knows where the Captain is. She threatened to expose him if I ever took Nate away from her. But with this, I was hoping that you might be able--
Blair: Who else knows?
Vanessa: What?
Blair: Who's seen this?
Vanessa: Dan. Just Dan.
Blair: If you or Humphrey ever breathe a word of this-- one word to anyone-- you'll regret it for the rest of your lives. Do you understand?
Vanessa: I just want Nate free from Catherine. I don't want him or anyone else finding out about this.
Blair: Good. I'll take care of it.
Vanessa: I'm trusting you, Blair.
Blair: Like you have a choice.

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Lily

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Lily by thegossiplook featuring high heel shoes

Rufus: Lily?

Lily: Hello, Rufus.

Rufus: What are you doing? I had no idea you were here. How was the trip? How--how's Bart?

Lily: Good. Good. Um, he's still in Beijing. On business, you know.

Rufus: So... What brings you down here, Lily?

Lily: Oh, I just thought it would be nice to, um, to say hello, maybe catch up.

Rufus: Actually I was on my way out.

Lily: Of course. I should have called first. You're busy with work and..

Rufus: No, I just... "Repo Man" is playing at the Sunshine. You know how I love my Harry Dean Stanton.

Lily: Playing Hooky?

Rufus: Yeah, don't tell anyone.

Lily: Not if you take me with you.

Rufus: You want to go to "Repo Man"?

Lily: Yeah.

Rufus: As I recall, we went to "Repo Man" once, and you walked out.

Lily: Well, that was 20 years ago.

Rufus: And you stole my soda.

Lily: Well, I'll buy you another.

Rufus: All right. Let's go to "Repo Man".

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Serena

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Serena by thegossiplook featuring dolce & gabbana perfume

Dan: Hey.
Serena: Hey.
Dan: I-I just, uh... I waved.
Serena: I was wondering when I'd bump into you.
Dan: Mm. Yeah. So how's your, uh, how's your first day going? Or something slightly less cliche?
Serena: Good. Uh, yeah. School's...
Dan: School.
Serena: School.
Dan: Wow. Wow. This is...
Serena: Yeah, I know.
Dan: You know, I-I've been really nervous about seeing you all week. In fact, I still am.
Serena: You were?
Dan: Yeah.
Serena: You are?
Dan: Uh, l-look, why don't we just fast-forward past all this-- this weirdness and be friends?
Serena: That sounds so good.
Dan: Yeah.
Serena: You know what? What are you doing for lunch today? Friends eat lunch together, right?
Dan: They--you're right. They do. Uh, the thing is, I--
Amanda: Dan. Hey.
Dan: Uh, Amanda, this is Serena. Amanda's new, so I sort of already asked her if she, uh...
Serena: Right. Great. Well... Um... Welcome. I hope you have... I'll see you... Later.
Chuck: Who would have thought Humphrey would be the one to move on first? They look very sweet together. Did I overhear something about a lunch?
...

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Vanessa

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Vanessa by thegossiplook featuring cropped skinny jeans

Nate: Vanessa, hey. Wait up.
Vanessa: Nate, what are you doing here?
Nate: Uh, you haven't returned my phone calls.
Vanessa: I've been busy.
Nate: No, wait. Just hold on for a second. You crash the party and you tell me to break it off with Catherine and then you pull an 180 and you tell me to stay with her and then you just bolt. I-I mean, did I do something, or--or what happened?
Vanessa: I'm late.
Nate: Whoa, whoa. So--so that's it? I mean, we're not even friends now?
Vanessa: We were never really friends, Nate.
...
Catherine: What a lovely little gallery.
Vanessa: What are you doing here?
Catherine: I know Nate paid you a visit this morning, and I just wanted to thank you. You show my appreciation for respecting our agreement.
Vanessa: Great. You can show me by leaving.
Catherine: See, I was thinking something a little more tangible.
Vanessa: What is this?
Catherine: Open it and see.
Vanessa: Unbelievable. You really think that...
...

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Blair

The Ex-Files - s02e04 - Blair by thegossiplook featuring mary jane shoes

GossipGirl: Wakey, wakey, Upper East Siders. Welcome to the first day of Senior Year and the onset of a new social dynasty. The big question is, with Serena single and on top of the world, will Constance become the house of Van Der Woodsen?
...
Girl: And my brother goes to Dalton. Lacrosse captain. Cute friends.
Blair: Lunch. 1:00 sharp. Every year the Projects pile shrinks while the Victims pile...
Penelope: I blame the voucher system.
Isabel: It's like the Government doesn't even care.
Chuck: Last minute transfer. I thought you should be up-to-date.
Blair: Dates will not be my problem this year. Thanks to your little performance last week, the Lord and I are better than ever. Now if you'll  excuse me... I have to find Serena.
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Extras - Leighton Meester

Extras - Leighton Meester by thegossiplook featuring chanel perfume

Next episode: s02e04 - The Ex-Files:

When Serena notices that Dan has been cozying up to the new girl in school, Amanda, the ever-loyal Blair and her minions decide to befriend Amanda and sabotage her budding new romance with "lonely boy." Vanessa discovers a scandalous secret about Catherine and enlists Blair’s scheming expertise to use the information to help Nate. Meanwhile, Lily finds herself drawn back to her ex, Rufus, once again.

The Dark Night - s02e03 - Serena

The Dark Night - s02e03 - Serena by thegossiplook featuring floral dresses

Serena: Hey. Sorry I'm late.
Dan: Oh, no. It's not a problem. You--you look great, as always.
Serena: Thank you.
Dan: Oh. Oh, that's, uh, that's troubling.
Serena: Maybe we should just go. Yeah.
Dan: Did I say you look nice?
Serena: Yeah. Thanks again, though.
Dan: Yeah. You're welcome.
Serena: Did you do anything this afternoon?
Dan: No. No. You?
Serena: No. Chuck had a Japanese stewardess over today.
Dan: Oh... It's a slow elevator.
...
Dan: Yeah, my name's Dan Humphrey. Yeah. Uh, the elevator's stuck. Okay. Okay. All right. Thank you. Well, it's a citywide blackout, so the guy says we just have to wait, hope the power comes back on soon. What? No. No, I know when you're thinking of something. Just tell me.
Serena: No, it's--it's nothing.
Dan: Serena.
Serena: Well, you--you probably should have mentioned my name.
Dan: Are you kidding?
Serena: Just forget it.
Dan: No, seriously. You think that there's, like, a box that says, "open in event of Serena Van Der Woodsen emergency"?
Serena: I live in the building. That's all.
Dan: No, it's a citywide blackout, so there--there must be hundreds of people stuck in elevators right now.
Serena: Okay, if you're not gonna call them, can we not talk about it
You're making it hotter.
Dan: Okay.
Serena: No, Dan--
Dan: Why not? Yeah, hey. It's Dan Humphrey again. Uh, Humph--Humphrey, the guy in the elevator? Yeah. I know, I know, but I forgot to say that I'm with Serena Van Der Woodsen. Okay. Thanks. Well, they're gonna send someone, so...
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The Dark Night - s02e03 - Eleanor

The Dark Night - s02e03 - Eleanor by thegossiplook featuring wool pants

Jenny: Um, I guess I'm gonna go now.

Eleanor: Oh, please. I am not sending you out into a blackout. You can stay till the lights come back on.

Jenny: Okay. Thanks.

Eleanor: As--as long as you're here, come here. Hold this. I just--i cannot-- I cannot decide about this neckline.

Jenny: Really? I think it's cute.

Eleanor: Why don't you try telling the truth? It's not like I can fire you twice.

Jenny: Well, it looks like a pilgrim at a funeral. Uh, I'm sorry.

Eleanor: You're absolutely right.

Jenny: I am?

Eleanor: Yeah. Don't let it go to your head.

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Eleanor: I spent the last month going around and meeting with the--the stores and the boutiques that carry my clothes.

Jenny: That must have been so exciting.

Eleanor: I felt like a fat cheerleader. As a designer, your worst fear is becoming irrelevant. Then I come back here and find out the teenage intern tells me that exact thing.

Jenny: I'm really sorry.

Eleanor: Maybe that is exactly what I needed to hear.

Jenny: You know, the first real dress I ever bought was one of yours.

Eleanor: Just spare me the pity.

Jenny: It's true. I bought it from--well, from a consignment store... Ah. 'Cause that was the only way I could afford it. Mm-hmm. I was 12, and I just wore it around the apartment for months. It was one of the first things that made me want to become a designer.

Eleanor: Jenny.

Jenny: Yeah?

Eleanor: The light.

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The Dark Night - s02e03 - Blair

The Dark Night - s02e03 - Blair by thegossiplook featuring evening party dresses

Marcus: Duchess, here. Sorry to leave you on your own.

Catherine: Oh, thank you, darling. My pleasure.

Blair: Well, the ancestral home is next to Balmoral. Marcus tells the funniest story about Harry running naked across their lawn.

Nelly: Prince Harry? I love him.

Penelope: But you've been planning on Yale ever since you were a little girl.

Blair: I know, but Marcus keeps begging me to consider Oxford.

Chuck: What a pity. So much wasted potential.

Blair: What are you talking about?

Chuck: The thing that always fascinated me about you. The cool exterior, the fire below.

Blair: You are living proof a person can't buy class.

Chuck: And you can't tell me Bertie wooster is satisfying your needs. Titles aside, a suit of armor makes for a cold bedfellow.

Blair: Not that it's any of your business, but Marcus and I have an amazing sex life.

Chuck: Is that so? Mm. What names does he call you when you make love? Where does he put his hand? Does he... Have sex with me.

Blair: What?

Chuck: Just once. That's all I need.

Blair: You are disgusting, and I hate you.

Chuck: Then why are you still holding my hand?

Blair: I have a party to host.

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The Dark Night - s02e03 - Catherine

The Dark Night - s02e03 - Catherine by thegossiplook featuring a silk satin blouse

Blair: Now if everyone will just get a drink and a candle, I'm sure the power will be back in a minute.

Catherine: Blair, have you seen Nate?

Blair: Um, no. It's a blackout.

Catherine: That girl showed up. They went off somewhere together.

Blair: Honestly, Catherine, so what? If they want to be together, you can't stop them. Just deal with it.

Catherine: I wouldn't expect you to understand.

Blair: Hot young guy, aging beauty enjoying her last hurrah before the surgeries start. Tt's called a cliche?

Catherine: Is Marcus everything you could possibly hope for?

Blair: Yes, absolutely.

Catherine: Really? There's not one thing that's missing? That one thing you tell yourself you can live without? That you'd happily sacrifice for the rest? 'Cause I tell you what. You're gonna sacrifice it every day for the rest of your life. Nate makes me feel alive. I'm not gonna give that up.

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The Dark Night - s02e03 - Vanessa

The Dark Night - s02e03 - Vanessa by thegossiplook featuring heeled sandals

Vanessa: Nate? Oh, my God.

Blair: Everyone, stay calm. I'm sure the power will be back on in a second.

Nate: Vanessa.

Catherine: Nate.

Marcus: It'll be fine.

GossipGirl: Sorry to break it to you, B, but this party just went over to the dark side.

Blair: It's a citywide blackout, but we have candles. Everything's fine.

Nate: Vanessa.

Marcus: Nate, thank goodness. Would you please tell this young lady she can't go outside in the blackout?

Vanessa: Yeah. Well, I am.

Nate: No, it's okay, Marcus. I got it. I got it. Just come with me, please.

Vanessa: I can't believe this. Here I kept thinking, "Nate's so much different than Blair and all the others," but you're just as bad.

Nate: Look, it's not that simple, okay?

Vanessa: Are you sleeping with that woman?

Nate: Yes.

Vanessa: Is that the reason you keep canceling on me?

Nate: Yes, but--

Vanessa: No, Nate. There are no "but"s. You lied to me, and you're sleeping with some Mrs. Robinson. and while on the Upper East Side that might be totally normal... I didn't sign up for some creepy love triangle with you and someone's mom.

Nate: She's giving me money.

Vanessa: Well, that's just the capper, isn't it?

Nate: No, my mom and I needed help. I just-- I had no other option.

Vanessa: Tell me everything.

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The Dark Night - s02e03 - Jenny

The Dark Night - s02e03 - Jenny by thegossiplook featuring twist jewelry

Jenny: I know it's hot, but I need everything fitted and ready for Eleanor to inspect.
Laurel: Jenny?
Jenny: Yeah, I know. I'll clean the atelier as soon as I'm finished here, okay?
Laurel: The bathrooms, too. Someone decided to give us a second look at breakfast.
Jenny: Laurel believes in her interns paying their dues.
Model: You must really want this.
Jenny: Why, 'cause for the past three months I've put up with midnight coffee runs, 15-hour days, cleaning up after the two in-house bulimics, all so that Eleanor Waldorf will spend five minutes looking at my  designs? Yeah. Yeah, I really, really do.
Model: Okay.
Jenny: Uh, I feel like it's not right. Um, hold on.
Woman: Hello. C'est a l'heure? Merci madam. Air France says Eleanor's plane's on time.
Laurel: Oh. All right, I'm gonna meet her at the penthouse. I think Blair's hosting a party there. If the A.C. guy comes, call me. Yes?
Jenny: I think there might be something wrong with the dress.
Laurel: No. This--this is what Eleanor designed.
Jenny: Really? Even--
Laurel: Did you ever see "Cinderella"?
Jenny: The cartoon? Sure.
Laurel: Remember the little birds that helped her dress? Remember how they didn't offer their opinion? Try to imagine that you're one of those birds. Can you do that?
Jenny: Yeah.
Laurel: Now fly away.
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The Dark Night - s02e03 - Serena

The Dark Night - s02e03 - Serena by thegossiplook featuring a multi chain necklace

Serena: She can be so infuriating. Sometimes I just want to... Okay, enough Blair bashing.

Dan: No. Don't stop on my account, please. Keep on bashing.

Serena: I mean, obviously we have things to talk about, and we'll talk about them, but it's no big deal, right? Oh, god. You--you agree with her.

Dan: No, no. I don't. No, I don't. It's--it's just, uh...

Serena: Wait. H-hold on. Oh, it's my mom. She's calling from Shanghai. Can I take this?

Dan: Oh, yeah. Go.

Serena: Sorry. Hello?

Dan: Saved by the bell.

Girl1: Are you Dan Humphrey?

Serena: Hi, mom. Oh, my gosh. Where?

Dan: Uh, yeah. Can I help you?

Girl1: How could you do it?

Dan: What? I'm sorry. I-i don't—

Girl1: Get back together with Serena. Don't you know she's just gonna lie to you again?

Girl2: She doesn't respect you. She never will.

Dan: Excuse me. Who--who are you?

Girl1: We read about everything on "Gossip Girl." Your whole breakup? We're on your side. Except for her. She's a Serena.

Dan: Okay, um, well, look, this is-- This is both creepy and none of your business. So if you could, uh, just go, please. You can just run along.

Serena: I-i lost her They were on a yacht with some greek prince. Hello.

Dan: Yeah, ignore them.

Girl3: Serena, how could you forgive him after sleeping with Georgina? Dan: What? What? No. No, this is insane. I didn't sleep with Georgina.  No. All right? Please go.

Girl2: But we're on your side.

Girl3: Not me. His mouth kissed Georgina's. Think about that the next time—

Serena: O-okay. Yeah. Th-that's enough. Now I'm telling you to go. Come on. Get out of here. Shoo.

Dan: Thank you.

Serena: Wow. What was that?

Dan: That was, uh, oh, that was "Gossip Girl." So?

Serena: Well, maybe there are some things that, um, you know, we--we should talk about.

Dan: Yeah. Well, I think so.

Serena: Y-yeah, th-there's some stuff I have to do, now, before the party.

Dan: Okay.

Serena: So why don't we talk, um...

Dan: Yeah, we'll talk later when I pick you up.

Serena: Yeah, perfect. Okay.

Dan: All right, that'll be good.

Serena: Bye.

Dan: Bye. I'll see you later.

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The Dark Night - s02e03 - Blair

The Dark Night - so2e03 - Blair by thegossiplook featuring Yves Saint Laurent bracelets

Blair: So... The flowers won't arrive until 5:00. Did you get the order from the caterers? Eleanor comes home today.

Serena: You excited she finally gets to meet Marcus?

Blair: And see why he's so wonderful? It's not often you find a man who's intelligent, sophisticated, has an appreciation for golden-age hollywood and is a gentleman to boot. You know, he hasn't pressured me about sex once. Not once.

Serena: Wow. Sounds like you really like him.

Blair: Yes, I do.

Serena: Do you see what I just did there? I expressed an interest in your relationship. Look, I know you know about me and Dan. Even Dorota told me she was happy for me.

Blair: I'm happy for you.

Serena: B, I know you don't approve of him.

Blair: True.

Serena: And I know that he's not the 22nd lord of Westmorelandshire.

Blair: Also true.

Serena: Why can't you support me?

Blair: Have you two talked about everything, all the very real reasons you broke up last year?

Serena: Well, not completely.

Blair: Well, when you do, if you're still together, I'll be happy for you. Till then, I think you're just fooling yourselves. Duchess, to what do I owe this pleasure?

Serena: Okay, I think you've got this taken care of. I'll see you tonight.

Blair: Sneaky little Nate. Yes, I know exactly the girl you're talking about. Her name is Vanessa. She lives in... Brooklyn.

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