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Summary
In the show Gossip Girl, we are following the lives of rich upper east teenagers. Four of them
(Blair, Serena, Chuck, and Nate) are very popular in school and everyone wants to be like them.
There is also a social media which is where the name Gossip Girl comes from. Gossip Girl is a
text message alert system that keeps the teenagers around the Upper East Side in touch with what
these four characters are doing. It's usually bad information that is posted, like seeing them at the
wrong place or with the wrong people. In the society that these characters live in, they are not
allowed to be seen with lower class or in a lower class place. Also they have to attend to a lot of
events like dances, fancy dinners, brunches, and the list goes on. Normally they communicate
through phone, like text messaging, calling and sometimes email. As you can imagine these
teens have everything they could have ever wanted, except one thing, a good relationship with
their parents. That's when they all come together, including Dan, and help each other get through
hard times one way or another. Something else that is expected from these characters is that they
marry in the same social class and also attend a big school like their parents did. Sometimes, like
in Nate's case, their parents take it a little too far and stop caring about their children's happiness
and focus more on money. Dan is a different character because he doesn't come from a rich
family which makes him less popular than the other kids. Due to his social class, he has to try
harder on everything, like getting into a good college, than the others because he doesn't have
connections like the other teens have.

Interview
1.What drove you to want to watch the show and what was one thing that stood out to you that
made you want to keep watching it?
Well I had a friend that told me about the show and I like the lifestyle and the cute boys so I
kept watching it.
2. What do you enjoy about the show Gossip Girl? Give some examples of your answer.
I enjoy a lot about gossip girl. One thing that stands out to me is their relationships and how
there is drama and it makes you want to keep watching more and more. For example Chuck and
Blairs relationship and how theyre together at one point and then something drastic happens
that separates them and you just want them to get back together each time and each time.
3. If you had to pick a favorite character who would it be and why?
I have to say that my favorite character is Chuck. He's just a curious guy to me. I think he and

Commented [1]: Calling Gossip Girl a social media

made it confusing for me. Is it a form is social media?
and what could it be similar to for our world? Is it like a
Facebook? I think elaboration here could really make a
difference.
Commented [2]: I think the word Bad could be
elaborated on, Bad can have many
meanings/synonyms. It could be negative, false, or
poor. When we discussed this in person you asked me
to remind you that gossip was a good word to use for
the describing of the Bad information.

Blair have the cutest relationship and he's hot and he likes to keep the drama going.
4. Explain why the show can have a negative or positive impact on teens today.
Well I think that it can have a negative impact because there is teenagers in the show that are
our age now and theyre drinking and doing drugs and stuff like that. Theyre acting like theyre
adults but theyre not. But the positive thing is that they take school very seriously and they want
to go to the best colleges.
5. Explain why the setting of the show has a big impact on the overall life style of the characters.
Well they live in NY and that has effect on the characters because there is always a party and
partying leads to drinking and it leads to a lot of bad events in the show that leads to drugs and
drinking.
6. If you could change something about the show, what would you change and why?
Gosh thats very hard because the show is so good, but I would have to say if I had to change it
I would change to make it more relatable to my life and not being so rich.
7. Explain why you see something different about gossip girl compared to other shows or why
you think it's similar to many shows.
I see different because Ive never really seen a show where youre just so rich that you can go
buy planes and stuff. But I see it very similar because its based on teenagers and there are a lot
of shows based on teens.
8. Explain if you think that there are real teens like in the show or why you think that it's mostly
fiction
I think there is people who live that lifestyle today and have parents that can get them out of
trouble with their money.
.
9. Explain why you would think that many people can relate to the show or why think it's mainly
for a certain group of viewers?
Well I think that some people can relate to the show because of relationships but I also feel like
many people couldn't because of the lifestyle and being so rich.
10. Can you relate to the show or to any of the characters in any level? Why?
I like to say that I can relate very well with Blair, I just feel like I can relate to her emotions and
also Serena and how life can get stressful sometimes.

Observation One
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Netflix Original Film Gossip Girl
Note: I have taken the following information and examples from a 40 minute episode. The
episode that I have chosen is from season one and its called pilot which means that it is the
very first episode. I chose this specific episode because it introduces the characters very well
and has a lot of important events happening that are going to be key for the rest of the
seasons. The episode is forty minutes long so I have decided to divide my observations into six
sections (6:27, 12:27, 18:27, 24:27, 30:27, and the end).
Relevant background information:
In the show Gossip Girl, we are following the lives of six Upper East Side, New York teenagers.
Four of them (Blair, Serena, Chuck, and Nate) are rich, very popular in school, and everyone
wants to be like them. And then we have Dan and Jenny who are complete opposite from the
other four. Unlike them Dan and Jenny live in Brooklyn, New York. They live with a single dad
who sent them to a private school just so they could have a better future. Gossip Girl is
actually a text message alert system that keeps the teenagers around the Upper East Side in touch
with what Blair, Chuck, Nate, and Serena are doing (yes, they are that popular).
Communities of practice: are groups of people who are not only interested in the same things but
are trying to learn about the same things. In a community of practice, people help each other in
many ways. One way is by teaching each other things that they know or have learned about a
specific topic. Also, the people in a community of practice help each other with issues they might
be facing.
The group: Serena, Chuck, Blair, Nate, Dan, and Jenny. All of these characters have grown up
with each other although if different social classes. They end up knowing everything about one
another and becoming friends. They are usually there for each other in hard times and try to help
each other overcome obstacles.
Domain: almost like the area in which your interest comes from. You're domain can also be a
shared goal that you and your community of practice have together.
Attending a good university: Dan, Serena, Blair, and Nate all want to go to a good university
and they help each other get into the one they want.
Solving problems for each other: they all have family issues that affect them throughout the
show. Their goal is to be able to overcome those and to become better people different from their

Commented [3]: I like how you made this note as an

introductory that briefly explains why you chose
observe the first episode. It is a definitely an example
of how you can go above and beyond in this
assignment. As a small suggestion, maybe you could
just move this section right above your first
observation(Veronica G.)
Commented [4]: Here is something that I would
maybe re-position. I like that you have background
information about posted, but I would you rather put
them before actually staring the observations.Put the
information right after your interview. Same with the
definitions that you have posted; put them before you
start recording your observation because it seems like
the definitions are episode specific.
Commented [5]: Here is what I find the reader doing
something interesting: adding comic reliefs. I like that
you put your opinion into this informative paragraph.
Offering your opinion shows that you are very devoted
to this show and this assignment. It also shows that
you relate to what the reader may think.
Commented [6]: Not only did you simply define the
term that communities of practice are "interested in the
same thing" and especially "help each other", but you
included HOW they do it. This is another way of going
above and beyond by elaborating on how they perform
their specific function. It really gave me, as the reader,
a good understanding of the meaning of the term.
(Veronica G.)
Commented [7]: I would suggest for you to maybe
elaborate more on the relationship between these
individual characters. Also maybe explain how they
have formed their friendships or connections with one
another. Instead of briefly explaining that they "try to
help each other overcome obstacles", I suggest
including examples of how they do that. As a small side
note, I noticed that you have a small sentence error on
part of the first sentence I have highlighted. I think you
meant to say "although they are" instead of "although
if".
Commented [8]: I understand that grammar is not
something that we should be focusing on, but I am
noticing that you tend to write the wrong words,
although I do understand what you are trying to
articulate. Just make sure to proof read your work
before submitting. Try reading aloud so that can hear
your mistakes.

parents.
Practices of the community: these are the things that you and the other members of your
community of practice do in order to help each other and to learn from each other.
Planning schemes to get back to their enemies: although Blair is the master of this, all of the
characters and some point plan a scheme to get revenge or simply what they want.
Talking about the issue: although it seems silly most of the problems end up being resolved by
talking it out and apologizing.
Figured World: A figured world is way of life that many people follow. In a figured world there
are expectations, manners, behaviors, and the list goes on. (Sometimes these things are so natural
that many don't realize that it's a rule.)
The upper class: Blair, Serena, Nate, and chuck. Here you have many, I mean many,
expectations. First you must keep up with fashion. For these characters in particular its the new
juicy couture, coach, or Louis Vuitton. Next you must get into a good university and become
successful like your parents. It's important that you don't associate with anyone of lower class
because that can look bad. Also it's always good to marry inside your circle so the money can
keep moving around. An expensive vacation is normal during the summer and holiday breaks.
And you can't forget about the parties and social events! It is very important for these characters
to attend to all social events, like parties, brunches, and horse races. It's always good to host your
own too. Although their lives seem pretty glamorous, they also have to be able to keep their
families dirty secrets a secret because it might have an effect on their reputation.
The lower class: Dan and Jenny. Although they may sometimes hang out with the upper class,
they don't belong there. Dan and Jenny are basically expected to do well in school and to get
their family out of their economic status. Also it's very important to be there for each other at all
times like true "Humphrey's". It's normal for them to not attend to any social events and to focus
more on building their future with hard work.
Actors: These are people who play a significant role in the other story or idea. I have chosen
these actors because they are generally who the show is about. These actors are ones who
develop throughout the show.
Blair- she is one of the most important character in the show. Blair Waldorf is the it girl.
Everyone wants to be like Blair and she like the attention. Although she shows herself as hard
headed and not so nice. Deeply she is a nice, caring person who is always there for her friends,
especially her best friend Serena. Blair develops a lot through out the show and soon begins to

Commented [9]: You gave a thorough explanation of

the differences between the characters in these distinct
social classes. You really gave the reader an
understanding of the expectations that these
characters (especially those in the upper class) had to
live up to. And as for Dan and Jenny, not only do we
get the basic understanding that they are only lower
class people but their focus and goals in their figured
world.
Commented [10]: Here is another thing that I see you
doing well. I like how you write enough about character
to make us become interested in the characters as well
as the chow, but not too much as to kill the description.
I think that less is more especially when describing
information that may be new to others.

not care what people think of her but instead of finding true happiness and true friends.
Serena- although Serena is the other it girl, she doesn't care about the title. She used to be a
troubled teenager who liked to party and do drugs. But after she went away to boarding school
the summer before the show started, she changed for the better. She and Dan have a romance that
essentially changed her even more. She treasures her friendship with Blair and is always there for
her too.
Chuck- he is probably the richest of the four but most likely the saddest. He basically had to
raise himself because his father is a wealthy Business man who doesn't really have time for him.
He does a lot of drugs and loves to drink rum. At the beginning on the show he loves a good
drama or bringing out the bad secrets about people, but later in the show he grows up and
becomes more mature.
Nate- this character coincides with Serena because he's different. He likes to see the best in
people and accepts people for who they are. But this becomes a struggle when he tries to make
his parents and his friends happy but can't be happy himself.
Dan- he is very smart and likes to be there for his family. Although he is lower class he is fine
with that and doesn't try to be friends with the others.
Jenny- her character develops a lot through out the show because she entered as the youngest of
the characters. In the beginning she wants to be like Blair and join her world, but soon she
realizes that it's not worth it and that she doesn't belong there.
Artifacts- can be physical objects, feelings, or thoughts that have an important meaning in your
community. These can have a meaning behind them that expresses a certain idea. Also these
artifacts can set you apart from the rest of the communities.
Blairs schemes: Blair is known for her schemes. These are important to the story because they
bring a lot of the drama and a lot of the action into the show. It also brings out a side of Blair that
many people know and allows her to hide her true self.
The clothes: clothes are very important in the show because depending on what you wear is
what social class you are. Also the type of dress you wear also signifies the type of event that
you are going to attend and what time of person you are.
Limo: unlike the other teens, Blair, Nate, Chuck, and Serena have limos that take them
everywhere which also adds on to their social class.

Commented [11]: Alright...I understand that Blair's

schemes may be an artifact, but since I have never
seen this show before I do not know what specifically
they are. In addition to just saying that her schemes are
artifacts, compose examples of what exactly she does
or says. Show examples of the schemes that she has
setup up over the length of the show or specific
episodes.

 Their home: living in an apartment is common but for Blair, Serena, Nate, and Chuck their
apartments are far from the usual. They live in luxurious apartments that symbolize who they
are. For Dan and Jenny, you can't really get a high end apartment in Brooklyn, so you can only
imagine how basic their place is.
Literacy practices: these are common forms of communication with in a community that allow
for characters to keep in touch with one another.
Cell phone: throughout the entire show the cell phone is the most important way of
communication. Through their phones they text each other all the time if there is an emergency
or where to meet. They also call each other through their phones and communicate that way. But
the most important way is that GG send her new gossips to everyone's phone, so people can keep
up with the latest news.

Commented [12]: Although any reader can get a

sense of how their homes differ from each other,
maybe you could be more specific on how they
compare to each other. Instead of just simply
describing the higher class characters' homes as
"luxurious", include examples of how or what about
their homes make it that way. And same for Dan and
Jenny's homes; explain how it compares to the higher
class's luxurious homes. Maybe include the items they
have in their homes and compare it with each other.

Observation Two
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Netflix Original Film Gossip Girl
Note: I have taken the following information and examples from a 40 minute episode. The
episode that I have chosen is from season one, episode two and its called The Wild Brunch.
I chose this specific episode because it continues to introduce the characters very well and has
a lot of important events happening that are going to be key for the rest of the seasons. The
episode is forty minutes long so I have decided to divide my observations into six sections
(6:27, 12:27, 18:27, 24:27, 30:27, and the end).
Recap of last episode:
Serena is back from boarding school but no one knows where she was. Blair is upset at the fact
that she's back because she realizes that Nate and her had a thing. Nate tries to come back to
Serena but she refuses because Blair is her best friend. Serena and Dan meet and they go on a
date which goes great and they begin to like each other. Jenny (dans sister) is going to Blairs
KISS party where she meets Chuck and he tried to get in bed with her so she calls for her
brothers help and he defends her. Later that night they go to drop off Serena and the scene
closes.
6:27 minutes: gossip girl opens the scene stating that for the Upper East Side, Sunday's are not
the typical Sunday. There is a brunch that Chucks dad is hosting for all their closest friends and
enemies. Dan and Jenny are in their house and they are talking about the incident between
Chuck and Jenny, but Jenny says she's fine that she shouldn't have trusted him and Dan tells her
that she trust people too easily. They begin to talk about the night before with Serena and how
Dan awkwardly waved when saying goodbye. The scene then changes over to Serena and her

Commented [13]: I really enjoy this explanation of

your break down of time. One thing I think could really
make this better is an edit to the phrasing in the last
sentence "The episode is forty minutes long so..."
When you get to "I have decided" It almost makes this
sentence seem more defensive than informative to me.
as if you weren't sure about it. or maybe that it could be
debatable to be that way.
Commented [14]: Instead of simply saying that Nate
and Serena "had a thing", maybe be more specific on
what you mean by that by saying that they had an
intimate relationship that didn't last or something along
the lines of that. Also explain why Blair is upset at this
fact. Was she upset because she simply liked Nate or
were they actually in a relationship?

brother who are also talking about the incident and how she thinks Dan didnt like her. Then Dan
says that he's going to go clear the air with her and then the scene changes back to Serena who
admits to her brother that she has feelings for Dan.
12:27 minutes: Serena is talking to her brother about how mean Blair was to her last night at the
kiss party and tells him that she should go to Blairs to talk to her. At this point Blair is with her
friends and she is telling them how she never wants to see Serena again, implying how mad she
is at her. Then Blair calls Nate to remind him about the brunch and he wakes up at chucks house
hung over. Chuck is also hung over and he wakes up next to two girls who actually work at the
hotel, this shows the kind of person Chuck is. The girls leave and then Nate and Chuck go to the
kitchen to talk about the punch Chuck received last night form Dan but then he says it's better
to have a broken nose then a broken heart and Nate immediately says that he didn't see Serena
last night and Chuck mentions that he didn't mention Serena. The show goes back to Dan, who is
ready to go see Serena but before he leave he tells Jenny that she needs to talk to someone about
her incident with Chuck and she agrees and says that she knows just who to talk to. Before they
leave they run into their dad who says he wants to hear about the night but they say they can't
and that theyre in a hurry. The scene then goes to Serena who is calling Blair to let her know
that she's coming over and also Nate who is calling the hotel where Serena is staying to ask what
room Serena is in. Serena then is at the hotel and she complains to her mom that she doesn't want
to go to the brunch and her mom finds it weird and tells her that it's unlike her and that she
normally loves parties. Serena says that maybe her mom doesn't know who she is anymore
because she has changed. The mom asked how her date with Dan went and she mentions that
they never made it to the concert that instead they went to the KISS party. Serena's mom then
says that Blair must have loved seeing her there and Serena clarifies that she really didn't but that
she's going to go talk to Blair about it now. Before Serena leaves her mom reminds her to be
back before the brunch and Serena gets annoyed and her mom mentions that she can't hide
forever because it will make her look bad. The Serena tells her that she can't hide her brother
forever either and her mom says it's different.
18:27 minutes: Nate and Dan find themselves waiting on Serena at the same time. Serena is at
Blairs and she said she's brought food and a movie like their tradition and Blair mentions that
she doesn't remember inviting her over. Then Blair tells Serena that she knows that she slept with
her boyfriend and Serena doesn't know what to say. Then Blair tells her that she's done and
gossip girl comes in saying that revenge is on its way. After Serena leaves Jenny comes in
Blairs house. Blair figures out that what Jenny came for was to find out of anyone way saying
anything about her and she says that their not. But then Blair has a thought which is anonymous
to us and she invites Jenny to help her get ready for brunch. Then there is dans dad and Serena's
mom going to get coffee in Brooklyn. She tells him that she wants to talk to him about Serena
and his son and Rufus (Dans dad) interrupts by saying he's not going to tell Dan who he can and
cannot see and that Serena may actually need a guy like Dan in her life.

24:27 minutes: Dan and Nate are both leaving the hotel when Chuck comes out and sees Dan.
They get into an argument and they almost fight again but Nate tries to calm them down and they
leave. The scene then goes to Blair and Jenny who are in her room talking about Blairs outfit to
the brunch and Jenny complements her on the dress but Blair says its average and last season.
The Jenny mentions to Blair that Serena went out with her brother last night, Dan. Blair is
surprised that that's Jenny's brother and asks her if she's friends with Serena but Jenny doesn't
take sides. The. Blair tells Jenny that she can have the dress she likes and mentions that she's
sure Jenny can find a way to repay her and Jenny thanks her. Then we see Dan still waiting for
Serena outside the hotel and she sees him and they meet. Dan apologizes for the wave and
Serena agrees. Then they make plans for lunch until Serena's mom gets there and reminds her of
the brunch party. Serena then says that the only way she'll go is if Dan goes with her and her
mom agrees. Then there is Dan and Serena at the brunch and they notice that Blair, Chuck, and
Nate are there, which makes them realize it was a bad idea to go.
30:27 minutes: Jenny gets home where her dad is waiting and he asks her where she got the dares
and she said it was a thank you gift from Blair for doing the party invitations. Her dad says that
it's a pretty expensive thank you gift and that the dresses Jenny makes are nicer. Then the scene
goes to Dan and Serena who are at the brunch and Serena sees Nate who makes the signal to
meet him somewhere and she tells Dan she needs to go to the bathroom. She meets with Nate
and he tells her he needs to talk to her but she interrupts telling him that she can't believe he told
Blair but Nate says he can explain and that she needs to meet him in chucks room in ten minutes
and Serena agrees. Then there is Blair talking to Nates dad who is asking about her mother and
telling her how great of an investment she would be. Then Nate comes by and his dad talks to
him and tell him thanks for going along with the deal (the one about getting back with Blair) and
Nate says not everything in life is a Business deal dad. Chuck and Blair are talking about how
much they hate that Serena is back and Chuck asks Blair is she's afraid that Serena will take
Chuck away and then he gives her the key to his room and tell her to go sleep with him and that
will make Nate stay with her, so she does. Once they get to Chucks room though, Blair is
surprised to find Serena waiting on Nate.
Ending: Dan is looking for Serena and he goes outside where he actually finds her mom and
chucks dad talking. He overhears lily (Serena's mom) saying that she understand people
shouldn't find out but that he should at least stop seeing girls. Then she realizes that Dan was
listening and she chases him inside. She tells him that Serena doesn't know and Dan assures her
that he will not tell anyone what he heard. Then Blair decides to tell Dan about Serena and Nate
to get her back. She meets him down stairs at the brunch and Serena, Nate, and Chuck all show
up and then Chuck tells Dan the truth. The Chuck mentions Jenny to Dan telling him they have
some unfinished business and then Dan gets mad and pushes Chuck. Then Dan leaves and
sedan asks to go with him but he says no. Nate looks over at Blair and asks if she's happy with

what she's done and she says not even close. Then Serena follows Dan outside and tells him
that she's not like that anymore but he still walks away and she's left alone. Nate and Blair are
laying down together and Nate tells Blair that she can either forgive him or break up with him
and she holds his hand, so basically she forgave him. Then gossip girl comes in and recaps the
following: Serena is left alone and she's looking through her old photos of her and her friends
and she's throws her phone away, Jenny is happy with her new dress, Dan is looking out the
window thinking, and Blair and Nate are back together.

Observation Three
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Netflix Original Film Gossip Girl
Note: I have taken the following information and examples from a 40 minute episode. The
episode that I have chosen is episode three from season one and its called poison ivy. I
chose this specific episode it allows for the viewer to start to see how the characters begin to
develop. The episode is forty minutes long so I have decided to divide my observations into six
sections (6:27, 12:27, 18:27, 24:27, 30:27, and the end).
Recap of last episode:
Dan finally scored a date with the love of his life, Serena, but he has competition. Nate and Dan
find themselves waiting on Serena at the same time but only Dan gets to go to brunch with her.
Serena finds out that Blair knows that she slept with Nate, and it doesnt take long for Dan to
find out at the brunch. Dan is not really thrilled about it so he leaves Serena. Then Serena tried to
apologize to Blair for sleeping with Nate, but Blair says that she cant fix what shes done and
that she needs to stay away.
6:27 minutes: Gossip Girl opens the scene explaining that in the Upper East Side, kids whose
parents are successful expect the same thing from them (Chuck, Blair, Nate, and Serena) so that
means getting into a good university by using their fame, and for those whose parents arent as
successful (Dan) its up to them to try the best they can. At the high school that all of the
characters attend, they will be hosting a college day where they can get to meet some important
people, but only some people can attend. Dan is worried that he will not be able to attend
because hes not like the rest of them, he doesnt have a trust fund to rely on and all he can
depend on is his intelligence. Nate is talking to his dad about school and his dad keeps insisting
that he goes to Dartmouth but Nate tells him that he doesnt want to, that he wants to make his
own plans. But his father refuses and tells him that he must go to Dartmouth or else his family
will be disappointed in him. Blair is sitting with her friends and they ask why Serena isnt there
yet and she tells them to be quiet and that she wants to hear about Yale (her dream school).

12:27 minutes: Serena was running late to school because she spent the night at the hospital with
her brother. Shes taking to her mom who is getting on to her about doing that and she says that
she only has one plan for now and thats to go to Brown and her mom says that shes very happy
to hear that because since shes been back she didnt know if she still wanted to. Serena mentions
that right now with everything going on she really wishes to go far. Serena finally makes it to the
assembly and she runs into Blair who dresses her down and says rude comments to her. The
students are now trying out for the spots to talk to the representatives from each university. Nate
and Dan are running for the same position, but Dan answered all the questions correctly and Nate
simply said that he doesnt really want to go to that school. Nate got the position though and Dan
is very upset about it because he has more of the qualifications then Nate, but nates got the
money.
18:27 minutes: Blair calls Chuck and asks him if he can find out why Serena came home and he
agrees to find out. Dan got home and told his dad the bad news. His dad couldnt believe what
happened and tried to make him feel better but Dan just wanted to be alone. Then jenny tells her
dad were Humphrey's dad, not really royalty uptown. Chuck followed Serena and found out
that she went to a mental hospital so he called Blair and told her the news. So dans dad decided
to help him out and go talk to the school about not picking Dan, he finally got him a spot serving
drinks.
24:27 minutes: Serena and her family were having a conference with Erics counselor about
letting him out. Serena wants him to be out but her mom says that hes not ready, so they ask him
and he says hes not ready to leave but that he wants to go out tonight. Blair and Serena are both
at the college fair and Serena is suddenly interested in Yale just like Blair and they start to
compete over the spot. Then Nate is talking to the Dartmouth representative and hes trying to
connect with him but he cant because he didnt understand the book he wrote.
30:27 minutes: Nate meets with Dan and he tells him that his interview with Dartmouth isnt
going good and Dan tries to give him some tips but Nate just tells him to go talk to him instead.
So Nate's dad sees that Dan is going to talk to him and he goes to Nate and tells him he needs to
go back but Nate refuses and tells his dad that he doesnt want to go to Dartmouth. Jenny and
Eric met and Eric wants to tell jenny the story of how he ended up in rehab and they bind and she
promises him that she wont tell anyone. So Blair then goes up on stage and talks about how the
school gives back to the community every year by supporting an institution that does well for the
community, and she says that its touched one of their own students and calls Serena to the stage.
Ending: Eric goes to Blair and tells her what really happened and why Serena was going to the
rehab center. Blair is shocked and you can tell in her face that she feels bad. Then Dan and
Serena run into each other and he apologizes to her for thinking that she was like the rest of them
when he doesnt really know her. Nate's dad calls him to go on their regular run and when he

Commented [15]: This sentence has a lot of male

pronouns in it. They can get confusing as to which he is
who. It can be understood, but for clarity it may be
better to add a name, or add names and split this in to
another sentence or two

gets there his father is standing with the Dartmouth representative and he told him that Nate
wasnt feeling well and asks him to join them on the run. Lastly, Blair sees Serena at central park
and she apologizes for what shes done and they call truths.