Chair Tales- S02E08- She Just Isn't That In To You!

It's the দিন after the pre-engagement party.
Last night when Blair returned "home" (to Zane's house where she is still staying) she wasn't in the mood to talk and went straight to bed.
Serena had tried to contact Blair to find out why she left early but Blair hasn't replied to her messages অথবা calls.

It's early morning, Zane and Blair have had breakfast and are getting ready to leave for Yale.

Z: So, are আপনি feeling better...(she doesnt respond) ummm...you were upset when আপনি came প্রথমপাতা last night.
B: Im fine....i just had a long night...shall we go?
Z: Yeah sure....you know we still need to talk.
B: About what?
Z: Well...the other night.
B: Ummm...we can talk another time....not right now. (she walks towards the door) lets go.

They leave for University.


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At Yale. Blair is having lunch with Serena and Dan.

S: so are আপনি planning on telling us why আপনি left early last night?
B: Oh....im sorry about that...i was feeling sick.
S: Really? Was it the food?
B: No...it was.....Chuck!
S: (giggles) আপনি guys are strange.
D: Beyond strange.
B: What do আপনি mean?
S: Well...even when you're not together আপনি drive each other crazy!
D: আপনি cant live with him, but আপনি cant live without him!
B: Thats not true! Im doing fine without him!
S: Really? B, আপনি cant stop talking about him....when he's around you...the both of আপনি cant stop taking shots at each other...its just like the old days....
B: How!
D: Chuck making আপনি mad...you insulting him....it is just like high school!
B: Thats not true! This time is different!
S: If আপনি say so.....
B: I do! And it's kinda over between us anyway.
D: Kinda...
B: Yes....very over!
S: B, just promise me one thing?
B: What?
S: When আপনি do realise আপনি want him back....just admit it and take him back....no games...no concealing your feelings....just be honest, for your own sake.
D: Exactly....we all know আপনি two were practically made for each other.
B: Not anymore.
D: Sure.
B: I have rehearsals.....i'll see আপনি guys later.

She walks off, quite frustrated that they aren't taking her breakup seriously.
Rehearsals are taking place for the play. Blair joins up with the D.A.Y group to practice the play.

Zane approaches her.

Z: নমস্কার babe, we're starting dress rehearsals....you'll have to go get into your costumes (he is already in his and spins around) what do আপনি think of mine?
B: A bit 10th century! (she laughs)
Z: What! no way! this is meant to be modern! i think its hot!
B: (giggles) its not too bad. i'll go get ready.
Z: I've seen your outfit...its great, you're going to look gorgeous...(they smile at each other, Blair blushes).

She runs off to the dressing room to get ready. On her return Zane greets her with great pleasure.

Z: Wow...you look....hot! Smoking hot! (they laugh)
B: thanks...(plays with her dress) I remember once a few years ago....there was a masked ball when i was at high school...this dress is similar to the one i wore then....i still remember what Chuck ব্যক্ত to me when he saw me...(she smiles to herself).
Z: Well i think আপনি look amazing today (he moves towards her and is about to put his arm on her shoulder)
B: (turns away from him) Sometimes i wonder if he remembers things like that...
Z: Ummm...why dont we go through our lines?
B: I'll be back in a bit...i need to make a call.
Z: Who are আপনি calling?
B: I just need some advice...i'll be back in a bit.
Z: Hey....you know আপনি can talk to me right? Im pretty good with advice?
B: I just need to talk to someone who knows me better than i do...excuse me.

She walks off leaving Zane stranded. He felt rejected, he thought he was getting somewhere with her, but every time he thought he was close, the subject of Chuck would pop up...every time.

Blair walks off to a quieter area of the studio. She rings Serena.

B: নমস্কার S?
S: B? Whats up...aren't আপনি rehearsing?
B: Yeah, im about to....i was thinking about what আপনি said....about me and Chuck.
S: What about it?
B: Do আপনি think im doing the right thing?
S: B...only আপনি can know that...i wasn't there when আপনি guys argued and stuff....its your choice to make....but i will say this....if আপনি truly প্রণয় him...then আপনি should do what আপনি can to make it work.
B: Would আপনি forgive Dan for cheating on you?
S: (sighs) probably not...or maybe eventually....but i would definitely hear his explanation...sometimes things happen and আপনি just have to figure out what is most important to you...being together অথবা holding a grudge.
B: Thanks S, i knew you'd know what to say.
S: Hey...but also, আপনি may just need some time to get yourself together...staying apart might just make him realise what he's missing out on....i could.....talk to him if আপনি like?
B: Do আপনি think that would help...?
S: I could try.


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Later that day, Blair returns প্রথমপাতা quite late. Zane is already প্রথমপাতা and it seems he's drunk. he greets her and she finds his behaviour amusing although she soon becomes agitated and annoyed.

B: seriously Zane i think আপনি need to go to bed.
Z: Come with me...(he puts his arms around her)
B: (giggles) Zane! Go upstairs!
Z: Only if আপনি come with me sexy...(tries to চুম্বন her)
B: Zane...(trying to get free of him) stop it...(she struggles to get free and he tries স্নেহ চুম্বন her)
Z: Come on...you want this....lets have sex (tries to smother her and is holding her tightly)
B: Zane please! Your drunk....leave me alone! (trying to break free)


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Meanwhile...

Serena has called Chuck to her house, saying she needed to talk to him.
He has arrived and is talking to Dan whilst Serena is talking to her mother, Lilly on the phone.

C: So are they coming then?
D: Lilly and Eric are, so are dad and Jenny, no one else has been in touch really.
C: Well as long as your family are going to be there....where will they stay?
D: We've made arrangements...it'll be fine.
C: When do they get here?
D: They'll be here দ্বারা the end of the week, before the engagement party, then they'll stay until the wedding, how ever long they want really.

Serena comes into the room.

S: That was mum...everything is sorted, they'll be here in a couple of days, they're all travelling together, Rufus is going to NYC tomorrow to pick up mom and Eric and they'll be here দ্বারা Friday! I cant wait! (she sits পরবর্তি to Dan and they hug)
D: Sounds perfect.
S: (looks to Chuck) Oh, Chuck! Thanks for coming! Do আপনি want a drink অথবা anything?
C: No, im fine....you wanted to talk?
D: I'll just pop out...(he gets up and kisses Serena) I'll see আপনি later...catch আপনি later Chuck.

Dan leaves.

C: So....?
S: Ummm...how are you?
C: ...I came all the way here just so আপনি could ask me how i am?
S: No, seriously...im concerned.
C: Well you've got nothing to worry about im fine.
S: Come on Chuck....look i know i've been really busy lately and i haven't been around....i want to talk to you...about everything...what happened with Blair....what your going through...just talk to me.
C: What do আপনি want to know?
S: The break up...what happened?
C: Hasn't she told you?
S: I want to hear your side.
C: She wanted a break. God knows what that means....but the last time i checked i was single.
S: It means, she needed time alone for a while. আপনি guys haven't broken up...its just a holiday from each other.
C: No...i think it's pretty much a break up...she hates me, we're not talking, we're not together...its a break up.
S: Chuck, do আপনি want her back?
C: (looks away)....what do আপনি think?
S: I know আপনি প্রণয় her...



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Back at Zane's house.

Blair has been struggling to get free of Zane who has a strong hold on her...he has been forcing himself on her, trying to চুম্বন her and she has been screaming to get away from him.

B: Zane! Dont do this! Your drunk আপনি need to calm down! Please just let go of me (in tears, she manages to get free of him and starts running backwards away from him, he is still coming towards her.
Z: Come on Babe...we've done it before...what's wrong!
B: Just leave me alone! Stay away from me!

Blair runs out of the house and Zane tries to go after her but gives up when he sees her run onto the road. He goes back inside and continues to drink.


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At Serena's house.

C: Look...if she wanted me she knows where i am.
S: And would আপনি take her back?
C: Would you? If আপনি were me?
S: Of course.
C: What makes আপনি think she still wants to be with me anyway...she told me she hates me.
S: When?
C: At your party.
S: She doesn't hate you. Believe me i know.
C: I need to use your bathroom.
S: What? Oh...yeah..you know where it is.

Chuck walks off towards the washroom. Serena goes to fetch a drink. On her way back from the রান্নাঘর there is a knock at the door. Serena goes to answer it.

S: (after opening the door) Blair! What are আপনি doing here?
B: (seems frantic) i....i didnt know where else to go...
S: Why what do আপনি mean?

Just as Blair is about to answer, Chuck has returned from his trip to the সাজঘর and walks in on Serena and Blair.

B: Chuck?
C: (sarcastic sigh) Oh...i get it...is that why আপনি called me here?
S: What?
C: Is this a set up অথবা something? আপনি invite me here pretending আপনি wanted to have a হৃদয় to হৃদয় when all along আপনি just wanted me to conveniently bump into her.
B: Whats going on?
C: Dont look so innocent...Serena, if i wanted to speak to her i could have managed it myself...i dont need আপনি setting us up on a date.
S: No, i swear it's not what আপনি think...i have no idea why she's here...B?
B: It doesn't matter...i'll leave..(turns to walk away)
S: No, B, stay...something's wrong? আপনি were upset? What happened?
B: Nothing....it's fine...it doesn't matter..im sorry for interrupting আপনি two.
S: B? আপনি ব্যক্ত আপনি didnt know where else to go...
B: Serena...just let me go...(she turns to leave and Serena watches her go, then closes the door)
S: (turns to Chuck) Thanks a lot Chuck!
C: What was she doing here? Because it all seems a little convenient that she turns up the মিনিট i turn my back.
S: I didnt set আপনি guys up to meet here...i swear...it was just a coincidence! And she seemed scared and upset when i answered the door...thanks to আপনি i dont know why! Something obviously happened to her otherwise she wouldn't have come and now i've had to turn her away!
C: আপনি know how much of a drama কুইন she is...she probably found out that they were doing a remake of Breakfast at Tiffany's with Linsday Lohan.
S: Chuck! It's not funny! It could have been serious.
C: Look i've had enough for one night. Im off home.
S: Dont আপনি wanna finish our conversation?
C: Not really....another time. (he walks towards the door and she opens it)
S: Hey...you know আপনি can always come to me if আপনি need to talk....in confidence.
C: Sure.
S: Blair is my best friend but so are you.....you're like a brother to me and im always here for you...i'll never take sides আপনি know...i want what's best for both of you....i always have.
C: (puts his hand on her shoulder) Thanks....i know আপনি mean well....and i appreciate everything you've done for us....i really do...but sometimes situations can be beyond help...
S: Where there's a will there's a way.
C: (he smiles) Well i'll see আপনি at the party...i should go now.
S: See আপনি soon. (she hugs him and he hugs back, before leaving)


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Meanwhile.

Blair had run off to a nearby bar. She had no where to go. She had been attacked দ্বারা Zane! She couldn't believe it. She knew he was drunk so he wasn't thinking straight, but he should never have treated her like that. She knew she'd have to go back at one point and face him. They'd have to straighten things out...she knew he'd beg her to forgive him and she may have to in the end, but right now she had no where to go. She really didn't want to go back to Zane's, not while he was drunk. She had her own key so she thought she could try sneaking in late at night hoping that he may be asleep. but for the পরবর্তি ঘন্টা অথবা so she just needed to be alone. She just needed some time to think. She finished her drink and left the bar, she walked in the darkness for ages before coming to a bench where she sat and called a taxi. She couldn't stay out all night, so she decided to go back to Zane's and sneak in, then she could just lock herself in her bedroom and face the সঙ্গীত in the morning.

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