Chair Tales S02E02 - The Sound of Musical

Blair has invited Serena and Dan for dinner to congratulate them on getting engaged.
They are at the table having dinner, which Blair has cooked. Chuck is also present.

S: B, this is amazing! The best steak i've had in a long time!
D: Umm...its a bit too undercooked for my liking.
B: Well no one cares about your liking!
S: B!
B: There's nothing wrong with my stake...if you don't want it Dan....i could always get your father to mail you some waffles.
D: The stake will do.
S: Guys...come on....
C: Ye man...leave my woman's stake alone! (looks to Blair who smiles) Its perfect babe.
B: (smiles) Thank you.
S: Hey, Dan was just kidding, im sure he loves your cooking B. it's great food!
B: Well Dorota taught me well......i do miss her.
C: I miss having servants to do this stuff for us.
S: Chuck....at least your independent now!
C: I'd rather have someone else iron my clothes.
B: Huh...you do! Me!
C: Ye, i meant like a maid or something.
B: Well i could always dress up for you..(she looks at him teasingly, he grins back at her)
C: That would be.....tantalising...(he feeds her with his fork)
D: Ok....we are here you know...you can flirt with each other when we're not around!
S: Dan, dont....i think its cute!
C: Any way....congratulations guys, on the engagement......Daniel....good luck with that.
S: Haha Chuck....Dan has nothing to worry about....marriage is bliss!
C: Yeah, well you dont need marriage to prove your love for someone (he glances over at Blair, who forces a smile)
S: I know...(she looks at Blair) marriage isnt the be all end all.....its just something that some people do right dan? And it doesnt always work out for the best, our parents being the perfect example of that.
C: Exactly...(he glances once more at Blair who is playing with her food, he wraps his legs around hers under the table and then smiles at her as she looks up at him) it's not the be all end all.

Later on after dinner, Serena and Dan make their way out after saying goodbye.
Blair and Chuck clear the dishes away.

B: That was nice....having them over for dinner.
C: Yeah.
B: Doesn't it make you feel all grown up?
C: I guess.
B: Well you know what grown up's do? (she puts her arms around his neck and kisses him)
C: I have a slight idea. (they laugh and kiss again)
B: I feel like a hot bath.
C: Me too..(they kiss)
B: (whispers) Lets go upstairs...i'll run us a bath.
C: Ill be right behind you...i'll get some wine.
Blair kisses him once more before leaving to run a bath for them. Chuck gets them some glasses and wine before heading up stairs after her.

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The next day at school.
Blair Serena and Dan are having lunch. Blair has just had her first rehearsal for the play and is telling them about it.

B: So then i wear this amazing outfit...its gorgeous! And we're in this ball...but it's all 21st century because its supposed to be a modern adaptation! I cant wait to show you!
D: Yeah and i just cant wait to see this outfit....do you have matching shoes?
B: (looks at Serena) Does his sarcasm ever wear off?
S: (laughs) Ummm no...but its funny B!
B: Yeah...if you have no sense of humour.
D: Has it ever passed you that maybe you have no sense of humour?
B: Has it ever passed you that you have no sense...at all?
D: I thought you left the bitch back in high school?
B: And i though you left the dork back in high school...oh wait there'd be nothing left of you if you did!
S: Guy's come on! this isn't Oprah! Cant you get along for once!
B: We do get along.
D: Yeah...we do.
S: Right...so B, when am i gonna get to see you in rehearsal?
B: Never. You'll have to wait for the play!
S: B!! No way! You cant make me wait! I hear Zane has the part of Tony.
B: (she looks away) Ye.
S: Well....you guys are good friends right? Are you ever going to invite him to hang with us?
D: He must just be her little secret.
B: No! We're in the D.A.Y together...he's a friend like all my other friends in D.A.Y! Anyway i have to go now so ill see you guys later...(she gets up to leave)
S: Ok, see you soon B.
Blair leaves., Serena and Dan continue to have lunch.

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That afternoon, Blair has rehearsals after school.They have just finished rehearsing and Zane is talking to Blair.

B: Yeah, I know....it's a bit annoying...but once your confident with your lines it just falls into place.
Z: Yeah....so are you going home now?
B: Ye, i guess.
Z: Do you have plans for tonight?
B: Well, i always have plans every night, i have Chuck.
Z: Yeah....dont you ever get bored with that? You know going to uni everyday and then going home to like a housewife kinda lifestyle....your kinda young for that.
B: But im happy. I love Chuck and im happy with the way my life is.
Z: So you dont wanna do things that other students do...go out, have fun, party here and there?
B: Well...i've never been one to party.
Z: Well you should try it.....i know of a party tonight if your interested...?
B: I cant....Chuck will wonder where i am.
Z: So...make something up. Just say your at uni (Yale) or something...rehearsing for the play...
B: I dunno....i dont want to lie to him
Z: Come on...it'll be a one off? Ill take good care of you.
B: (she smiles) ummm...alright then....ill call him and see what he says.
Z: Just send him a text or something.

Zane convinces Blair to go to the party and Blair sends Chuck a text telling him she was rehearsing for the play and would be home late.


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At the house party.
There are drunken people everywhere, making out, eating, drinking. There's loud music and Blair and Zane are trying to talk but can bearly hear each other. Zane leads Blair outside the back of the house, in the garden.

Z: So....do you wanna stay sober or....let loose a little?
B: (giggles) No, I think i'll stay sober.
Z: Ok, well i'll stay sober with you then.
B: Who's house is this?
Z: Just one of the guys, his folks are away for the week....anyway...hows things with you....you've seemed a little distant theses past few weeks.
B: really?
Z: Yeah, is something on your mind? Something bothering you? You know you can tell me right?
B: (she smiles) It's nothing Z (pronounced Zee), i've just had quite a bit going on thats all.
Z: Yeah like what..? Maybe i can help?
B: It's nothing now, it was just an argument....with Chuck...that's all.
Z: Tell me about it...you know you can talk to me, we've known each other for like 3 years now...don't you trust me?
B: Of course i trust you...i've just had a bad time recently.
Z: why's that?
B: Well remember i told you about Chucks new business? He was always going over to New York...seeing his dad and stuff. They don't get along at all....they have a Lex and Lionel Luthor kind of relationship.
Z: Well we all know what happens to Lex Luthor.....and you seem like the kinda girl who needs a superman...(he smiles at her, she smiles back)
B: I already have better than superman.
Z: So...anyway...what was this argument about?
B: I was upset because i hardly saw much of him and every time he went away and came back he'd be in a horrible mood and it....it was stressing me out trying to fix things....we argued about that and things have seemed to get better since then.
Z: Well...maybe he's learned to appreciate you more?
B: Well i guess sometimes he does need reminding. (she smiles) But that would probably be the case with any guy.
Z: Not every guy Blair. (he strokes her arm)
B: (she looks at him briefly before getting up) I should probably go....i need to get home.
Z: Stay for a while....
B: No, its getting late.
Z: I was going to ask you to practice your song. Your voice is beautiful....i thought you could practice here.
B: Im not that good...i still need to work on it!
Z: No Blair, your amazing...i love hearing you sing. (he moves closer to her) come on, stay.
B: (she smiles at him) No, i need to go...

She walks towards the house and he follows her, eventually she agrees for him to give her a lift home.

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At Home, Chuck is already in bed.

C: Where have you been?
B: Hey, your in bed already...it's a bit early for you (she smiles as she climbs on to the bed)
C: I only just got in. Where were you.
B: I told you. I was rehearsing.
C: For what?
B: The play.
C: What play?
B: The one i told you about!
C: I dont remember any play.
B: Chuck! Its the Annual musical! The one i got the lead role in! I cant believe you dont remember!
C: (he sits up on bed) Well next time you wanna do something extra curricular at least tell me about it first so i know where you are.
B: I did tell you! It's not my fault you never take notice of any thing i say! (she looks upset)
C: Hey, im sorry, i've had a lot on my mind...
B: Like what?
C: Nothing. it doesn't matter. Why were you rehearsing so late? (he strokes her face)
B: I was....practising my singing.
C: Singing? (he smirks)
B: Yeah....i've been told i have an amazing voice...(she giggles, he smiles)
C: Well that mouth has many talents...(he reaches over and kisses her)
B: Well let me tell you about the play...
C: That can wait (he kisses her again)
B: No, i haven't finished what i wanted to say...
C: You have...your in a play and your singing...end of story (he tries to kiss her again)
B: Chuck! your never interested in what i do! You never take notice!
C: Of course i do...you've told me about the damn play, what more do you want!
B: Well i know the one thing you want! And your not getting it tonight! Im not a piece of meat!
C: Fine...im not having this argument. (he turns over and closes his eyes)
B: Yeah, go ahead and ignore me just like you always do!
C: Oh whatever! Stop the dramatics.
B: Dramatics? It's ok for you to jump in bed with me but when i want to have a conversation you dont even care!
C: Look just shut up ok, i dont wanna hear you whining! I cant stand hearing you go on about how crap your life is or how stressed out you! You think you're the only one who has problems! Just get a bloody clue Blair! I dont wanna talk to you right now!
B: Fine then dont ever talk to me at all!
C: I wont!

He gets out of bed and storms off out of the room. He sleeps in a guest room for the night and Blair cry's herself to sleep.

END SCENE

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