November 4th, 2004 Episode Of The O.C.

The show opens at the Cohen house, which is being completely remodeled, apparently by a bunch of former male models as none of the construction workers have shirts on. The foreman talks to Sandy, and Sandy wants to know when his house will be done. Archie, the foreman, says a few weeks, 2 months tops. Sandy asks Archie in the meantime could he have his men put on some shirts because his neighbors are starting to refer to his place as the man hole. Archie asks too village people? Sandy says yes. Archie says hell talk to his guys. Kirsten walks by, says hello to Archie, and ignores Sandy. Sandy tells Archie never to get married, and if he does, dont have kids. 

Sandy goes to the kitchen, which is still in tact. He tells Kristen that the house should be done soon, and she continues to ignore him. He says hes very excited to be heading to court for day one of this riveting lawsuit. As he talks about his case, she continues to ignore him. He starts spouting various words, and she asks if he is doing that thing where he speaks in gibberish to see if she is listening? He says awe, so you were listening. Kristen says nope! She says shes too distracted by the date on todays paper. She wonders when Seth will be home as school is about to begin. Sandy asks what she wants him to do, tie him up and stuff him in a trunk? Kirsten says at this point yes! She says she has had enough of his hippy-parenting-psycho-babble! Sandy says sometimes a kid needs space. Kirsten asks if the pacific ocean isnt enough space? Sandy says if they force him to come home, hell run away again. Kirsten says she doesnt care what he wants or what he thinks is fair. Sandy says so she can blame him, and he can blame us. Kirsten says summer is over and school is about to start, so she wants Sandy to bring him home. 

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Marissa and Summer are lounging by the pool at Marissas huge new home. Summer looks at the yard guy, and says break me off a piece of that! Summer then realizes he is totally checking Marissa out. Marissa ignores Summer's comments and says her mom is trying to get her to go to cardio-bar. Marissa say her mom says it is the new tia-bo, so maybe she can learn to kick her ass. Summer says she doesnt need to do anymore cardio. Marissa asks what that means? Summer says she is just looking a little thin. Marissa says I eat! Summer takes a sip of her drink and says she definitely drinks, what is in this, lighter fluid! Marissa says this is Newport Ice Tea. Summer says its 10am, its a little early to be drinking! Marissa asks for who? Summer complains about her uncomfortable bikini and wants to go shopping for a new one. Marissa suggests they go Wednesday, but Summer says she has plans with Zack. She says the more time she spends with Zack the less time she spends thinking about whats-his-face, the guy with the curly hair who ran away on his sailboat like a little bitch. Marissa says his name is Seth, and Summer says she knows she was just pretending she didnt know so she could use lots of descriptive insults to voice her inner pain. Summer says she has plans with Zack, so no Wednesday. However she says this whole dating Zack thing is just a formality, as shell never be close to another boy again. Marissa says she knows what she means.

Theresa drops Ryan off at his job at a construction site in Chino. She says she peeled her oranges for him. He says thanks but it may not be the best way to fit in with these guys. Theresa says maybe tonight they could rent a movie or play pool. Ryan says that sounds good. 

Back at Julie and Calebs house, Julie tells Caleb she has to go pick up Caitlin from junior lifeguards, and hopefully she can save her sister from drowning in self pity. Caleb sees a flower truck in their driveway and he says it has been here every week for the past few weeks. She says it has, they have flowers delivered every week because they are living things and eventually die. Caleb asks her if she hears a clicking on the phone when dialing out? She asks Nixon if he is paranoid? She wonders what is going on with him. He says it is just his blood thinning medication, it makes him act a little wacko. She says yeah, like all summer long. Julie says shell be taking Caitlin to look at new ponies, and he asks what is wrong with China? Julia says China has alopecia and has lost all her hair. Julie says a little girl shouldnt have to love a hairless pony, its not right. He asks if she is charging it on the company card? She asks why? He says they cant claim it as a business expense, it is illegal. She says she knows, shell put it on the black card.

At the Cohens, Kirsten comes home from the store and sees a photo from Christmas on the fridge. She then calls up Lukes house in Portland. Luke answers, and Kirsten asks if Seth is there. Seth takes the phone, and she asks him to come home. He asks if Ryan came back? She says Seth Ezekiel come home! Seth says Portland needs him, and she says so do I. Seth says here is the thing, he hates it there and he is never coming back. He says if they want to move anywhere else then theyll talk. Seth ends up hanging up on his mom! Sandy walks into the kitchen and says he had the same talk with Seth this afternoon, and he is turning out to be an angry young man. She says doesnt he know they didnt want Ryan to leave anymore than he did? Sandy says its not about what he knows, its about what he feels. Kirsten says the house seems so empty. Sandy says and yet so full of shirtless, sweaty men. Sandy jokes he thought shed be in heaven. Jimmy shows up and asks if they are still joining him and Hailey on the boat for dinner? Sandy says Kirsten isnt feeling good. Sandy talks with Jimmy about their problems with Seth and how he wont talk to either of them. Jimmy says maybe hell talk to someone else.

Sandy goes to Chino to visit Ryan, who just got off work. Ryan says it was nice of Kirsten to send the baby clothes, and Sandy says she likes to shop, especially for the unborn. Ryan asks how the remodeling is going? Sandy says a lot like this place, its a disaster. Ryan says as long as it keeps them distracted. Sandy says it really isnt doing the trick anymore. Sandy says Seth is still in Portland and wont come back. Sandy says hes going up there and asks Ryan if hell come with him to help. Ryan says Seth was pretty mad at him, and they havent talked since. Sandy says hes mad at everyone. Sandy gives him a ticket just in case, and not to worry if he doesnt use it. Theresa pulls up, and Sandy waves at her. Theresa doesnt look very pleased to see Sandy. They say goodbye, and Ryan heads to Theresas car.

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